Post-Game Thread: Giants lose after threatening late
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 5, 2010 7:20 PM PDT
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PrintWell, that was a frustrating ending. Dammit.
So the Giants brought up Buster Posey to hit. He has. But in order to get in the lineup, he has to play out of position. This means that he'll have to regularly come out on double switches for defense. He doesn't have to, of course, but Bruce Bochy seems to think so.
The reason Buster Posey has to play out of position is because Bengie Molina is the catcher and cleanup hitter. Molina is also one of the worst hitters on the team, but he's swinging the bat well, according to Bochy. Of course he is. Bochy's sixth sense for hitting is why this team has regularly ranked 14th and 15th in runs scored in the National League, but never 16th. It's a deft touch.
This isn't why they lost the game. But this is just a window into the mind of someone who doesn't understand how runs are formed. They need to do way instain lineup.
If only Edgar Renteria were back.
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"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
"...and is the reason 'why' really something we should be striving for?" - (guess who)
by victor frankenstein on Jun 5, 2010 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
someone else posted this in the gameday, but it's so deserving to be posted here
by monta ellis on Jun 5, 2010 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
No
It really did not need to be reposted.
Thanks for the SL this time though.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
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Worth reposting
I generally don’t read game threads.
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- Kirby Puckett joking about the fairy-tale nature of his friend, Cal Ripken Jr., homering in his final All-Star Game
I LOL'd again.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
tl;dr
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 5, 2010 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
worth the hide
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 6, 2010 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Thank God
this is what my post-game thread was gonna be:
After another game in which Todd Wellemeyer was not a very good player, I would like to state once and for all my position on this issue. It is a position that I know could be controversial and may even cause others to accuse me of bias. This is no matter to me, because it is important and dear to my heart.
It is time.
JOEY TIME!!!!
FOR BOSTON, FOR BOSTON WE SING OUR PROUD REFRAIN!
Seriously though, I did not watch this game. It doesn’t look like I missed anything. But let’s just get real and admit that Todd Wellemeyer might not be it.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Yeah Joey, we need a starter who getz bombed at HOME and not just the road!
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
ground balls down the stretch nerd
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
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You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
retrograde is real good
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on Jun 5, 2010 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Does anyone have the average ERA of 5th starters in the league?
by kingofthacove on Jun 5, 2010 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s usually awful because most 5th starters are kind of a revolving door of suck
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
yeah, the only numbers I’ve seen were ones from a BP article a few years ago, and that had the average 4th starter with an ERA above 5. wellemeyer obviously isn’t very good, but he’s not that bad if you consider him relatively.
by kingofthacove on Jun 5, 2010 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
(this says nothing about how the giants should still pitch the best possible option there, whoever that is)
by kingofthacove on Jun 5, 2010 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I just wanted to make a Joey-boosting post, tbh.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
4.28 MLE FIP!!!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
YEAH YEAH YEAH
http://www.elyricsworld.com/yeah_yeah_yeah_lyrics_new_politics.html
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Don't take this the wrong way:
FUCK BOSTON. IT COULD BE SCOURED FROM THE FACE OF THE PLANET AND I WOULD REJOICE.
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Haha, apparently yesterday night when I was inebriated, I went on a long rant where I alternated between “MAN FUCK BOSTON THE MOST OVERRATED CITY IN AMERICA!” and “I MISS BOSTON SO MUCH I WANT TO GO BACK :(”
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I think she just meant BC
But I don’t speak for jponry
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
That is the Boston College fight song I quoted, yes.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
This does not change my statment nor cause retraction.
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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.
excuse you
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
ANGRY EYES
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
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IT IS TIME FOR THE JOEY
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 5, 2010 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Why Martinez over Bumgarner
Forget the age. Who is more likely to help the Giants now. Martinez has the sinker – but not much else. I think Bum is the better option. But I’m listening. So sell me.
MadBum needs to work on his secondary pitches. There’s no use rushing him to the majors and Joey really can’t do that much worse than Wellemeyer.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 5, 2010 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Martinez has an ok-decent slider (last time I saw)
And MadBum doesn’t have much in the way of secondary stuff. It’s pretty much a tossup for me, so since it is, I’d rather have the guy who’s the top prospect try and further develop his secondary stuff before we actually need him to step in.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
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by baetown415 on Jun 5, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Bumgarner might help the club now, but will benefit more from continuing to develop in AAA, and becoming a real 5th starter next year. Martinez has some service time already, and isreally a stopgap, but not an unreasonable one.
Using Martinez now makes Bumgarner more valuable later.
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Bumgarner is still developing his cutter and secondary pitches
but right now he’s got a good FB-and that’s it. That can’t survive in the bigs-just ask Merkin Valdez
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to sum up
Martinez is all he’s going to be. Bum has a chance to develop into something better than what he is and is only recently back from Sabean-sez-he’s-terrible-shape-up-or-you’re-going-to-toronto status. So, leaving in him Fresno keeps him developing.
Although that rational reason may have nothing to do with why the Ginats are doing it.
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by natteringnabob on Jun 6, 2010 5:58 AM PDT up reply actions
How about "bumgarner is 20 and still working through some problems"
also: “there’s no fucking way he should be in the majors yet”
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Forget the age.
This is just dumb. Why is it that people are so eager to retard the development of the Giants’ highest rated prospects?
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 6, 2010 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Used to the Giants FO doing it?
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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.
“They need to do way instain lineup.” had me saying that as well.
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jun 5, 2010 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Water is wet.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 5, 2010 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I have no problem with Pablo hitting 8th today. To be honest, I’d rather he take a seat on the bench for a bit. I’m getting sort of tired of watching him hack at everything he sees and miss. He’s been killing a lot of potential rallies lately
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can't agree
OPS+ 99; you can’t have him getting fewer AB’s than anyone else in your lineup. Just can’t. If he needs to rest, rest him; but batting him 8th isn’t rest. It’s just retarded.
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I guess so
I just don’t want him killing anymore rallies every time Torres or Sanchez get on base
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Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
He should hit the bench too. Difference is, he should stay there
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Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
/ mutters something about possibly being useful to plug an oil well…
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Ooooh... When will Detroit build a sinkhole for the portly gentleman?
/mixing my references, I know.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 6, 2010 8:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh, wait, I guess they did.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 6, 2010 8:14 AM PDT up reply actions
He’s not a rally killer. GIDPs are very largely luck dependent. Mauer has 12 of them this year. Pujols has 8. Billy Butler has 15. Good hitters have bad luck too. It’ll get 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 5, 2010 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s been remarkably bad with RISP, a fact which is partially a product of him not hitting very well to begin with. It’s been pointed out (in The Book, I think) that 3 hitters are most prone to GIDP, since they tend to have the most opportunities. But what really stings for me is the first and second pitch GIDPs. There’s no evidence as far as I know that suggests that GIDPs hurt run expectancy, but giving the opposing pitcher two outs on one or two pitches sucks. It just sucks.
Add onto that the fact that his GB rate is up, his LD rate is down, aand his HR/FB rate is WAY down… That suggests – to me, anyway – that it’s more than just a product of bad luck.
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Well, I mean, the ground ball rate hurts, and the terrible May hurts. And Pablo HAS been killing rallies, but he’s not a rally killer. The RISP stats are SSS and luck. Hell, even the ground balls finding mitts when a guy is on first is a product of SSS and luck.
It’s not a big deal. There are alarming things with Pablo’s numbers. GIDP is NOT one of them.
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by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 11:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Can’t agree with this one, but you make an interesting point.
by FireBrianSabean on Jun 6, 2010 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
I just mean that while, yes, GIDP is an ugly stat for Pablo right now, it’s not an indicator of anything. Hell, two of the best hitters in the league right now are right on pace with him. It’s not a big deal. It’s not what we need to focus on. It will even out.
I just want people to stop looking in the wrong places to be alarmed. Hell, Albert Pujols has averaged 22 GIDP in the last three years. He had 27 in 2007. It happens.
If you want to be alarmed about Sandoval, please be alarmed about things that matter.
That’s all I’m saying.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 6, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I would have been fine with 6th
with Torres, Sanchez, Huff, Uribe, and Posey in front of him in some order. He should never bat after Molina.
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 5, 2010 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
How many losing seasons in a row does it take for a team to be relegated to AAA?
/feels better
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It'd never happen
But MLB like the premier league would be pretty interesting. At least it would force some teams (Royals, O’s, Pirates) to make some smart management decisions.
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I've never understood how this would actually be applied.
Set aside the laughably massive difference between AAA stadia and the majors’. The lower division teams here, unlike Championship/League 1/League 2 teams in England, are stocked with players under contract to Premier-division (i.e., MLB) teams. What happens to them?
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 6, 2010 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
You should probably not look at the record of the team that just beat us. Or their record from last year. Or the year before. Or before. Or before…
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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.
Also, I still don’t believe that Pablo hit 8th
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Bochy is loony; flat nuts
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Yeah, it's torture all right
If they had gone down in order in the ninth, I could have easily taken this loss. Wellemeyer on the road, their top starter, blah, blah, blah. But they just had to rally in the ninth, then Freddy Sanchez hits one that goes from game winning slam (how it appeared when he hit it) to game tying double, to soul crushing out. Thanks, Giants.
Buster Posey: "still not ready." - idiot of a GM
by rxmeister on Jun 5, 2010 7:25 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I'd just like to remind all of you what bork said before the game
As for Bengie Molina batting fourth, Bochy disputed my assertion that he’s been struggling against everybody.
"I think Bengie’s been swinging better," he said. "I don’t thing he’s struggling as much as the numbers show. I think his numbers against left-handers are pretty good (.405/.480/.452), and he’s getting on base. He’s had a couple of days off and I like the way he’s been swinging. He’s hit into hard luck the last four games."
Fucking stupid, gotta love our bengie apologist orginization of shame.
"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."
seriously we should have shut up and let boch manage
Clearly he’s doing the right thing and gary radnich was right in calling him one of the greatest managers of all time.
"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."
it's all about the incredible defense
not everyone can get hit in the mask with Charlie Brown-type straight balls.
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by natteringnabob on Jun 6, 2010 6:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Fixed to removed the part about Posey getting removed. I saw Whiteside in eariler, then Ishikawa, and I just assumed.
It kind of sucks that this might be the last game I can watch or listen to for the next 11 weeks. A win would have been nice, but with Wellemeyer on the I didn’t have high hopes.
Positives:
Torres showed he’s still here to play.
Freddy Sanchez continues to hit the ball all over the field.
Pat Burrell looked pretty damn decent.
Buster Posey is still awesome.
Pablo had at least one decent at-bat today.
Runzler looks like he’s showing improvement.
Romo looked as solid as he’s looked in quite a while.
And if the omnipresent deity of your choice has any mercy, we will never see Todd Wellemeyer start another game as a Giant.
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on the hill*
And I almost forgot.
Buster caught Romo and the world didn’t end.
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Yeah, I gotta say, for a game that ended like that, I feel really positive right now.
I mean, we all gave up hope of a win either before the game or when Welly gave up that scorching double on his first pitch. I know this is a myopic K&K-ism, but you know who didn’t give up hope? The guys in the dugout. Not even down four with two outs in the ninth.
That was a truly bizarre lineup, but, OTOH, Bochy showed a willingness to a) remove Bengie early on, b) finally let Buster catch and c) nail Scott to the bench. It’s almost like he threw B$ a bone of an AB or two, then sat him. He might, actually, be coming around. Slight chance, but possible. And personally, I liked 7 out of 8 hitters in that lineup and would only have made slight changes to the order.
We’re in this thing, god damn it! We’re in it despite ourselves!
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
imho Bochy is off his rocker
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Rowand was the only bench player who didn’t get any reps today. That is encouraging, to say the least.
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i found this when googling burrell...
now it’s happening at at&t… the dream OF is reunited
/facepalm x1000
Considering Burrell feasts off of lefties and Rowand can’t hit them at all, I don’t think you’ll see them together too often.
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by rxmeister on Jun 6, 2010 5:42 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
We are playing .364 ball inside our division and have 2-3 teams ( depending on the given day) to jump. We ainting going anywhere fun unless distater strike the rest of them and leaves us a lone.
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When throwing to Molina and Whiteside
Romo gave up DINGERZ
When throwing to Posey he got DP’s. Therefore Posey is a better game caller than Molina and Whiteside.
/Science
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Newsletter?
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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.
/bork sees that posey has no homers
Can’t have a catcher on the team that doesn’t hit for power BORK BORK BORK
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I'm at the Diamondbacks game
Was there a rain delay in the eighth?
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by cheno on Jun 5, 2010 7:31 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
No, Gameday just crapped out.
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How does Dontrelle look?
I see he has 6 SO innings so far.
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 5, 2010 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m pretty confident he had a runner in scoring position every inning and there was a nice side game of “Will Dontrelle throw more balls or stikes” going on until the fifth. But I guess the end result is what matters.
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by cheno on Jun 5, 2010 7:46 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
he pitched like a first half 2008 zito, except he got extremely lucky whenever runners were in scoring position and the BABIP gods blessed 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."
computer crashed
Bautista, Runzler, and Romo all pitched without issuing walks
DOES NOT COMPUTE
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Whoa, WHAT. Denny pitched without walking a guy? APOCALYPSE.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 5, 2010 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
In his defense, the Pirates were hackin’ all day.
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LOL SI says Willis Dominates Rockies!
With 6ip 5H, 4BB, 1 HBP and 3K
Pretty assume line!
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/gameflash/2010/06/05/30231_recap.html
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by say hey nation on Jun 6, 2010 7:26 AM PDT up reply actions
I pray this means Wellemeyer is DFA’d. I’m pretty meh towards Joey, I think I’d rather see us go with Bumgarner but I’m fine with anything to get Wellemeyer off this team.
THERE IS NO REASON TO DICK AROUND WITH BUMGARNER. I REPEAT THERE IS NO REASON TO DICK AROUND WITH BUMGARNER. BE HAPPY WITH A FIFTH STARTER REVOLVING DOOR AND HOPE THAT JOEY OR HACKER OR PUCETAS OR WHOEVER DOES ENOUGH TO WARRANT A LONG RELIEF ROLE NEXT SEASON.
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by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions
What shits me the most about Wellemeyer is that in every single game he’s started, the Giants have scored a run. Cain and Sanchez have had 5 games between them where not a single run has scored.
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
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I didn't watch today
I took a look at the lineup and saw Bengie hitting 4th and Wellemeyer on the mound and thought I would pass.
I made the right decision.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 5, 2010 7:34 PM PDT reply actions
I was playing Kingdom Hearts throughout the game.
Periodically checking in to watch Buster catch, and then the mini rally in the 9th.
The GDT kept me pretty abreast of what was going on. (I HAVE BEEN WAITING TO USE ABREAST IN A SENTENCE)
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I'm with Lars
Pablo 8th, that shining new rookie LF, the best catcher on the team playing 1B, the second best catcher playing 3B, the worst offensive and defensive catcher in baseball starting and batting cleanup, Bowker in Fresno, Fred in Toronto…. watching the Giants this year is like agreeing to go on another date with the alcoholic girl that cheated on you three times.
Giants baseball: this time it will be different!
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by natteringnabob on Jun 6, 2010 6:08 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1
It has gotting to the point in my house the wife , who tolerates baseball because it kkeeps mostly out of trouble and out from under her feet, notices if the clock is near game time and if I am not settled in to watch the game by she saying, " Another dumb line up and gonna speed view the dvr eh?
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Meh?
I believe you mean YEAH!!!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Well i mean i like the guy and i hope he does well if he takes over the 5th spot
But i just don’t think he’s very good.
Oh, he’s good.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I think he might be average (in terms of FIP and tRA) this season
But I’m expecting him to be a little below average if/when he comes up. That’s still a whole lot better than Wellemeyer.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
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maybe Wellemeyer should start at home, and Joey on the road.
Buster Posey: "still not ready." - idiot of a GM
I think that platooning the 5th starter spot only cripples your options in the bullpen. Wellemeyer has done absolutely nothing to deserve his roster spot, other than pitch for it in ST instead of improving his mechanics.
Send down Bautista, move Wellemeyer to long relief – the job the schmuck was signed for in the first place and the need the Giants still have not addressed – and call up Martinez and give him the 5th starter spot.
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This
"You can always recover from the player you didn't sign. You may never recover from the player you signed at the wrong price." --Billy Beane
"I am not an idiot."--Brian Sabean
by Sabean's_Folly on Jun 6, 2010 1:55 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't believe that Wellemeyer just can't figure out how to pitch on the road
I think he just sucks and Martinez wouldn’t do much worse if they stuck with him for the rest of the season.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
WHETHER OR NOT YOU THINK HE’S VERY GOOD IS NOT THE POINT.
THE POINT IS THAT WELLEMEYER IS TERRIBLE.
THE POINT IS THAT JOEY WILL PROBABLY NOT BE WORSE.
THE POINT IS THAT JOEY IS YOUNGER AND MAY HAVE A ROLE ON THE TEAM IN THE FUTURE.
THE POINT IS THAT WELLEMEYER HAS NO PLACE ON THE TEAM EVER.
THE POINT IS THAT BUMGARNER IS NOT READY.
THE POINT IS YEAR JOEY.
BE HAPPY WITH IT.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 11:48 PM PDT up reply actions
YEAH JOEY TOO. IT’S JOEY’S YEAR. ALL CAPS.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 11:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Howie!
Chewin’ bubblegum, kickin’ ass, and runnin’ out of bubblegum!
Regulate, mu’fugga! Gitchyos!
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I JUST DON’T FUCKING UNDERSTAND THE “JOEY IS PROBABLY NOT VERY GOOD… SO WHY NOT STICK WITH WELLEMEYER WHO IS ONLY ONE OF THE WORST STARTING PITCHERS IN ALL OF BASEBALL?”
I MEAN FUCK – EVEN IF JOEY IS NOT VERY GOOD, ALL HE HAS TO BE IS BETTER THAN ONE OF THE WORST STARTING PITCHERS IN BASEBALL TO IMPROVE THIS TEAM.
SO ALL YOU NON-JOEY-BELIEVERS CAN KEEP ON NON-JOEY-BELIEVING, BUT YOU BETTER STOP HEE-HAWING AND GET ON THE FUCKING WAGON ANYWAY.
BECAUSE A NO-VOTE FOR JOEY IS A YES-VOTE FOR WELLEMEYER. DO YOU WANT TO BE THAT FUCKING GUY?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 6, 2010 12:02 AM PDT up reply actions
If you let Wellemeyer pitch, the terrorists win.
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I hate this fucking team
Honestly, truly hate it. Well, not it, but the fucking moron who put it together and continues to make baffling decisions.
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, please keep hitting.
Your Bias Aganst This Team Shows How Folish You Are Yadda Yadda Yadda
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i know i'm bein' bad, but enough already.
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"...and is the reason 'why' really something we should be striving for?" - (guess who)
by victor frankenstein on Jun 6, 2010 8:37 AM PDT up reply actions
I DON’T KNOW WHAT WE’RE YELLING ABOUT
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CAPITAL LETTERS
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 5, 2010 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions
IN MY NECK OF THE WOODS, WE CALL THEM UPPER CASE!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 6, 2010 12:09 AM PDT up reply actions
'Nuff Said
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I’m not sure he’d be a big improvement over Wellemeyer
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Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
throws strikes, gets groundballs
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"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I don’t remember him being all that great last season, though
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HE HAS HIS CHANCE!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 5, 2010 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
You mean the season where he got hit in the face with a line drive, after pretty much skipping AAA for no reason? And appeared in a total of 9 games?
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That’s the one
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Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
I remember him being good at stopping line drives up the middle.
Too soon?
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 5, 2010 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
IF HE’S NOT WORSE THAN WELLEMEYER THEN WHAT THE FUCK IS THE PROBLEM?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 11:49 PM PDT up reply actions
1000 Reasons Why I Love Hate Lastings Milledge
1. Still plays baseball.
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"...and is the reason why really something we should be striving for?" - (guess who)
by victor frankenstein on Jun 5, 2010 7:38 PM PDT reply actions
He should open for Collective Soul
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Grab Some Pine, Meat
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LOL Velez just got picked off and caught stealing in Fresno.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 5, 2010 7:38 PM PDT reply actions
On the same play? That’s impressive.
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 5, 2010 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep. Throw was to first, he ran to second, got caught in a run down and eventually was tagged out. It was embarrassing.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 5, 2010 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Technically, I think that’s just getting picked off. If anybody could do both on one play though, it’d be Velez.
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 5, 2010 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Box score says he was caught stealing on the same play, though.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 5, 2010 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
It's also very possible that I'm wrong.
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 5, 2010 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Was it the pickoff throw came down and he had to break for the next bag because he had nowhere to go?
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Yeah, basically. IMO, I thought he was just picked off.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 5, 2010 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Don’t all pickoffs officially go down as CS?
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I think if the runner tries to run to second after the pickoff throw to first and gets caught/tagged out, then it’s a CS. I could be wrong, though.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 5, 2010 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions
It's still a little unclear
But I’d say Velez’s play is a CS not a PO.
In baseball, a runner is charged, and the fielders involved are credited, with a time caught stealing when the runner attempts to advance or lead off from one base to another without the ball being batted and then is tagged out by a fielder while making the attempt. A time caught stealing cannot be charged to a batter-runner, a runner who is still advancing as the direct result of reaching base.
More specifically, a time caught stealing is charged when:
a runner, attempting a stolen base, is put out;
a runner is caught in a rundown play while stealing, and is tagged out; or
a runner, attempting a stolen base, is safe because a fielder is charged with an error on catching the ball, and in the judgment of the official scorer, the runner would have been out if the ball had been caught. (This official scoring is almost never made; an error is usually only charged if a bad throw or catch allows the runner to take an additional base, e.g., the runner attempts to steal second, the ball goes into the outfield, and the runner takes third as well. In such an instance the runner is credited with a steal of second, with the error accounting for the advance to third.)
A baserunner is “picked off” base when that runner takes a lead off his base and the pitcher (or catcher) makes a quick throw to a fielder manning that base, resulting in the runner being tagged out. In this circumstance, the baserunner is not considered to have been caught stealing. However, if, during the play, the runner made any feint or motion toward the next base, then the runner is caught stealing, even if he is eventually caught trying to re-assume the base which he originally occupied.
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 5, 2010 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
However, if, during the play, the runner made any feint or motion toward the next base, then the runner is caught stealing, even if he is eventually caught trying to re-assume the base which he originally occupied.
This part would explain why it was ruled as a PO/CS. IIRC, Velez was off the bag and had a decent lead. He started running to second once the throw came to first.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 5, 2010 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
At the Grizzly game
I just watched Velez get picked off.
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by Stuttering John Tamargo on Jun 5, 2010 7:40 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
LOL VELEZ BASE RUNNING
"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."
Velez has 13 steals in 15 attempts (counting that pickoff)
VROOMIN’
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
AAAA
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 5, 2010 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
At least we all know something now
Posey and Sandoval aren’t clutch. Where were they in the 9th-inning when we needed their RBI’s? Those two plate appearances were weak. I’m glad DeRosa and Burrell are around. At least they wouldn’t have rolled over in that situation.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
yeah I can't wait to have derosa and renteria back
Posey and sandoval suck, fucking useless AAAA players that aren’t clutch, to bad our star clean up hitter was on the bench WTF.
"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."
Man, I can't even joke about this team
I almost feel as bad as I did during the beginning of the 2008 season. Almost.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Couldn't watch the game
Can I get a quick consensus on Burrell?
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My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
What if he starts against every LHP?
Because he’s going to.
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 5, 2010 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
If it means Rowand on the bench and Nate starting
I would be more than OK with it. But we all know that won’t happen.
what if we had a manager that wasn't a fucking by the book idiot?
You know one that employs common sense and logic in his decisions and doesn’t favor 35 year old over the hill fat shits that don’t care about this team.
"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."
looks like a player
looks don’t mean much.
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
looks to me like he plays LF like Manny
except Burrell is more laid back.
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Yet.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 6, 2010 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Meh.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 5, 2010 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
looked good at the plate
questionable in the field. I thought a faster outfielder would have gotten to the ground rule double, and although he got to everything else, I didn’t think he looked that comfortable out there, but thats just me.
non-batting version:
the good: kept Rowand out of the lineup
the bad: kept Schierholtz out of the lineup (like Bruce would play Nate anyways)
the ugly: it means Burrell and Huff are the corner outfielders. /buckle up
consensus
that it’s totally unpossible that he won’t start the rest of the year, especially against LHP, relegating Huff to a platoon or RF, which he’s even less suited for than LF.
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by natteringnabob on Jun 6, 2010 6:13 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL DBACKS
Quality pen, they should claim wellemeyer from us.
"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."
Anyone else watching Bums vs. Braves?
Hanson just gave up an RBI double to Billingsley
How long before this is the regular lineup?
Rowand, CF
Renteria, SS
Sanchez, 2B
Molina, C
Huff, 1B
Burrell, LF
DeRosa, RF
Uribe, 3B
Pitcher
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
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How long until they send Sandoval down?
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"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
July
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Grab Some Pine, Meat
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He gets 1/8" less of the ball he hit to McCutcheon...
…and neither the out nor these predictions exist.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
"...and is the reason 'why' really something we should be striving for?" - (guess who)
by victor frankenstein on Jun 5, 2010 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
2 weeks
"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."
Mine is:
CF Torres
2B Sanchez
3B Sandoval
1B Huff
C Posey
SS Uribe
LF Burrell
RF Schierholtz
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 5, 2010 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
That was my lineup in MLB 10 before I traded Molina for Werth LOL
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
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by Tim LinCyYoung on Jun 5, 2010 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Lofton, CF
Aurilia, SS
Kent, 2B
Bonds, LF
Santiago, C
Snow, 1B
Sanders, RF
Bell, 3B
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I <3 Reggie Sanders.
Yeesh, next I’ll start Textspeaking, u no?
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
"...and is the reason 'why' really something we should be striving for?" - (guess who)
by victor frankenstein on Jun 5, 2010 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Bell would hit 4th on this year's team.
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he'd be the teams best hitter as well
"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 thinking
CF Torres
2B Sanchez
1B Huff
3B Sandoval
C Posey
SS Uribe
LF Burrell (I guess)
RF Schierholtz
P
01.19.2010
r.i.p. buster posey
Wave them home Tim Flannery, wave them home.
I think mine, as it stands right now
Torres CF
Mole 2B
Posey C
Huff 1B
Sandoval 3B
Uribe SS
Burrell LF
P
Nate RF
Pablo gets 5th the way he is hitting right now. Still plenty of OBP in front of him though. Burrell over Bowker cause as it stands Bowker is in Fresno. I would prefer it to be Bowker.
I like the idea of having the pitcher bat 8th then Nate with his speed at 9th in front of Torres
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The Giants did it a couple weeks ago.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
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Here is is
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/ARI/ARI201005200.shtml
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Visions of Timmy’s 3-3 day still dancing in Bochy’s head
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I am pretty sure the Pirates did that this year as well for the first 20 or so games (mostly Cedeno 81 PA’s 205/232/ 321 hitting #9) And LaRussa as hit Ryan in the #9 spot 12 games (50 PA’s 200/250/267). So slowly but the idea seems to be gaining some legitimacy with the baseball establishment.
Threat level that the 2010 Pads finish with more wins than the 2010 Giants is currently at: 39%
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FUCK BURRELL
FUCK HIM AND FUCK EVERYONE WHO PENCILS HIM INTO A LINEUP
FUCK, FUCK, FUCK FUCK
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Who is Kobe Bryant?
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Correct sir! Kobe while not in off-season raping mode yet, is currently waiting for his 5th championship ring to be gift-wrapped to him by the “call it as they see it” zebras.
"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."
The question was the ideal lineup for this roster.
Like it or not, he is here.
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here is my ideal lineup then
FORFEIT
AND FUCK SABEAN
Hehehehehehe…O HO, as the Spanish say, jajajajajajajajajajajajaja!
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You really have a problem with Pat Burrell getting a start at the expense of Aaron Rowand? If so, you need to see a therapist for more than just anger issues.
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by rxmeister on Jun 6, 2010 5:51 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
25-man roster
Torres
Sanchez
Huff
Sandoval
Uribe
Posey
Burrell
Schierhotlz
Huff is 1B
Posey is C
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
At the moment:
Torres CF
Sanchez 2B
Huff LF
Uribe SS
Sandoval 3B
Posey 1B
Whiteside C
Schierholtz RF
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This Is The Ideal Line Up For This Team
LF Torres
2B Sanchez
1B Huff
C Molina
CF Rowand
RF Burrell
SS Uribe
3B Sandoval
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 5, 2010 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Chasm
or Bochy’s Ideal lineup?
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I was going for GRM
should have thrown in something about bias or outside the box thinking to make it more clear
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 5, 2010 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Its All In The Subject Line
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/snorts subject line
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1-Torres-CF
2-Sanchez-2B
3-Sandoval-3B
4-Huff-1B
5-Uribe-SS
6-Posey-C
7-Bowker-LF
8-Schierholtz-RF
Bench: Rowand, Burrell, Molina, Downs, Ishikawa
Rent and DeRosa moved to the 60 day DL
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Grab Some Pine, Meat
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To be honest, it really doesn't matter all that much
The thing that will improve this offense the most is getting Molina out of it. If that happens, almost any variation of what Bochy would throw up there would be acceptable.
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My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
let's rosterbate
SS: Molina
2B: Renteria
CF: Rowand
LF: Dye
RF: Winn
1B: Burrell
3B: DeRosa
C: Whiteside
P: Wellemeyer
/facepalm x1000
Circle Bork?
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by Solidarity on Jun 5, 2010 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
YOU HAVE REACHED CRITICAL SUCK
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My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
Get Molina out.
Keep Rowand and Renteria out.
Get the goddamn surgery, Mark.
Make Wellemeyer the mop-up/long man (not technically a lineup move, but we’d all feel better, so, hey).
Cantelope- CF
Mistah Eff!- 2B
Panda- 3B
Hufflepuff- 1B
Jazzy- SS
Gerald- C
Bowkermania- LF
Juggernate- RF
Throw Strikes, (Giants Pitcher)
If we still had LOLFred, I’d bat him second, move Bowker to the bench, bat the pitcher eighth, and drop Mole to ninth to be a second leadoff man.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Sanchez as the second lead off? Now that is an interesting thought. I always figured he best served at the end of the stack of best batters ( without the speed of a glacier) where is singles & double with few walks clean off anything left on base but your idea intrigues me.
Threat level that the 2010 Pads finish with more wins than the 2010 Giants is currently at: 39%
Spoiler: Grumpy older Giants fan is Grumpy.
Never gonna happen, but
CF Torres
C Posey
3B Sandoval
1B Huff
3B Uribe
RF Nate
2B Sanchez
LF Bowker
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Because I consider the first five better than Sanchez
and I wanted to break up Nate and Bowker… for some reason
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Lefties?
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
No way the DBacks get six outs without giving up the tying run
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 5, 2010 7:57 PM PDT reply actions
Alright I'll take the bait
Torres CF
Sanchez 2b
Posey C
Sandoval 3B
Huff 1B
Uribe SS
Burrell/DeRosa/Bowker
Nate RF
Pitcher
Meg Whitman looks like what I imagine the Crypt Keeper looked like before he died
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
all that money and she doesnt get a hair transplant?
and woe to us should she become governor
how can bochy and sabean say with straight faces
that they do not favor vets over youth?
their histories are clear
doesnt matter what is going on with the team…the vets will play…cuz dammit, they are pros and will work their way out of whatever is ailing them
i hate this org…they make watching the game lousy
Update from Fresno
Another Grizzly picked off.
Some hot, bosomy girl just walked up my aisle in a fucking Braves shirt.
FML
Anagram of "Giants pitcher Matt Cain" = TRAGIC MAN, ISN'T PATHETIC
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Jun 5, 2010 8:03 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
where is your camera phone?
and the crowds have been big in fresno
decker is great
i want to dfa bochy and bring up decker
DECKer?
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
I hardly KNOW ’er!
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
75000 DOLLARS
that was all lewis was worth to this org
look what he is doing now for an org that feels he has worth
THE LEAGUE LAFFS AT BRIAN SABEAN
/thinks Bacci drank a 40
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
"...and is the reason 'why' really something we should be striving for?" - (guess who)
by victor frankenstein on Jun 5, 2010 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Bochy toldSandovalRowand he needed to be smarter at the plate and recognize the way opposing pitchers are attacking him.
Wish this is what was actually written.
Insanity is just a state of mind.
I wish our manager had balls like gardenhire
Instead he’s a big pussy who manages with less intensity than a WNBA game. He needs to start being a man and calling his players out like popovich would, instead he’ll continue to be a bengie molina and aaron rowand apologist.
"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."
What good would it do to call out veterans that are washed up? Once you’re too old to play the game, (Bengie) you can’t get it back again.
Buster Posey: "still not ready." - idiot of a GM
by rxmeister on Jun 6, 2010 5:55 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Stupid question
But has anyone here ever read sfgate.com comments? There are still a ton of BS (Bochy and Sabean) apologists.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
mostly from obsessive compulsive
hey, when i was 12, i also thought that it was always the players fault
of course back then, the org didnt have the money to put together a winning team
i was just happy to see guys like the count
i miss bobby bonds
i miss willie mac
i miss spier
i even miss the moon man
OGC is posting at sfgate
/facepalm
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
seriously?
Even sfgiants.com doesn’t have those anymore, God I hate retarded casual fuck heads.
"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 only that people who criticize BS are given thumbs down on the votes. People who say Molina should sit are given thumbs down.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Can you quote some apologist quotes? I always enjoy a good laugh after a torture session.
"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 not going back there again.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Good choice
I imagine the posts are so stupid that even bork would face palm.
"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."
Woohoo!
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 5, 2010 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Chad qualis just had a 8 pitch 123 inning against the rockies
It was the middle of the order, in a one run game.
Clearly any luck we could have gotten was all used on that one feat, LOL QUALIS.
"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."
Qualls
A man, who by all accounts, should never have been or be a ML closer.
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.
Same goes for every single DB's reliever
Except for heilman, he’s decent.
"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 fuck the rockies
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Wait a sec
I was just reading the box score.
Did Posey catch?
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
for a couple innings
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
THIS SHOULD NOT BE A FUCKING SURPRISE GODDAMNIT
FUCK THIS TEAM
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Jun 5, 2010 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
rec'd
"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 6, 2010 6:15 AM PDT up reply actions
I nominate my roomate from college, he at least could do more than throw a fastball.
"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 not fair
Wellemeyer can also hang a slider-Ryan Doumit can prove that
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
Im hoping they bring up somebody from AAA because maybe just MAYBE theyd let Posey catch a whole game with somebody he was catching in AAA
I say 4 1/2 starters, and 10 pitchers max
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 5, 2010 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
For Bochy double-switching in the 4th inning
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Had to get his future hall of famer star catcher rest
He had 2 days off before today, can’t risk him being tired for tomorow. Besides a player of bengies stature shouldn’t have to sit through something like that when his team sucks.
/sfgate poster
"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
Bochy double-switching twice in one game.
01.19.2010
r.i.p. buster posey
Wave them home Tim Flannery, wave them home.
/gets on knees and prays
Please baseball gods allow the diamondbacks to hammer jiminez to the tune of 10 runs, 15 hits, and a extremely early departure.
Unfortunately what is going to happen is he’s gonna strike out 15 diamondbacks and get every strike he wants, :(.
"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."
So what's up with the Pirates mustaches?
Specifically Doumit & LaRoche? They looked they had been dirty’d for real last name and hadn’t cleaned up
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
Trying to emulate Romo's awesome stash.
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
They're pirates.
Duh!
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
it’s Doumit? I thought it was Donut
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 5, 2010 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I was pleasantly surprised by the end of this game
I mean, after the lead-off double, I assumed that we were going to lose. Glad I stuck around for the rally in the ninth.
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
Also..
Saw this gem when I was walking the dog after the game
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
by grape on Jun 5, 2010 8:50 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
If you did not have your dog ‘mark’ that hat, you are a severe disappointment.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 6, 2010 9:15 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL
A’s just lost their DH spot because their manager did a double switch
lol bochy'd
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Went to the Phillies game last night with my brother in-law. His new thing in trying to convert me to a W-L believer is the following:
If Tim Lincecum goes 8-20, and leads the league in every single stat and another pitcher goes 22-2 on the season and is in 2nd in all the stats who would you take?
And..
Steve Carlton went 27-2 on the 72 phillies, one of the worst offensive clubs in history. He Knew how to win!
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
HEY, FUCKING MORON
WINS ARE A STUPID STAT. END OF DISCUSSION. ALSO: YOU ARE A RETARD.
(and I’m bangin your sister)
you don’t have to throw that last part in, but you can be thinking it
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
That last part would be funny b/c I’m actually “bangin” his wife’s sister.
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
by say hey nation on Jun 5, 2010 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait, wouldn’t your brother-in-law’s wife be your sister? And her sister would be your sister too?
Oh, you’re sick.
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 5, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmmm...
If two men marry two sisters, are they not in-laws? Are they in-laws-by-marriage?
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
oh yeah
I may have misremembered how that works, not being married myself. Also I was tired
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Its what happens when you grow up on Yearnig for Zion Ranch.
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
by say hey nation on Jun 6, 2010 7:27 AM PDT up reply actions
is that the one
where Spin and Marty lived?
"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 6, 2010 7:33 AM PDT up reply actions
And he say Heyward doesn’t deserve to start the ASG b/c he is a rookie.
And LOL looking up stats. Alfonso Soriano is 2nd among OF’s in OPS.
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
by say hey nation on Jun 5, 2010 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Lefty was 27-10 in 1972.
"What I miss the most is playing with the guys down the stretch to win the division". Mike Krukow
Thats what he said
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
by say hey nation on Jun 5, 2010 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I would take Timmy and find better hitters.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
then you should update your visa for Cuba.
the giants should have scouts about 12 miles off the coast of Cuba waiting to enter when Fidel, Che or Raul give permission
IAWTC
Scouts with briefcases full of cash and/or repair kits for ’57 Chevys.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I will gladly volunteer
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.
LOL Velez just got caught stealing again.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 5, 2010 9:09 PM PDT reply actions
how does he get on base so much??
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
Shitty AAA pitching.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions
That's my boy!
Don’t matter where he plays.
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.
I was thinking about this recently-what does Burrell offer that Guzman doesn't
Both are RH (I think)-both are clankmitts, both have a lot of power in their bats, so far as I can tell the only thing Burrell offers is a good history.
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
As much as I love my son
he has had trouble translating his power into the Majors.
Coupled to a few bad plays at 1st last year and Bochy will probably not let him back into a ML lineup. Pat has that whole “proven track record thing”
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.
Yeah, I mean I think that Burrell was a good signing*
but Guzman would be a fine RH bench bat IMO
*Burrell is only a good signing if he is used in his capacity-as a RH PH
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
True
My boy would be more likely to be used by Bochy as an actual RHPH. There is just too much allure to starting Burrell that I have a problem with.
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.
Yeah I'm thinking he'll be a clean up hitter soon
Lots of clank
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 would be really ok with Pill being a productive member of the Giants next year.
Emphasis on productive
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.
Wow, Velez was hitting 5th?
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.
I saw the lineup, and saw that wellemeyer was pitching
and was fucking OUT on this game. God damnit I really wish I wasn’t so fucking pissed off when they do shit like this. Jesus christ, and then they act like it’s a surprise when Paul fucking Maholm shuts them down.
Why the fuck do we have to root for this team?! Or I guess a better question would be: how fucking awesome would it be to root for a team that was run by people who know something about baseball?!
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Yup
I’m really envious of fans of teams like the Twins and Rays.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 5, 2010 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Joe Mauer would be backing up Huff at 1st base for the Giants and Longoria would be at Richmond.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Longoria's contract (including options) 9 yrs for 44 M
I wish Sabean would offer that type of contract to Posey.
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
Don't we all
But we have to take into account bean’s thought process:
1) Over 30 years old? (Preferably 35+)
2) Have not really a good year but was so bad in the past that last year was good in comparison?
3) Crashes into walls or has an eating disorder?
4) Injury prone/thinks about getting surgery after signing contract?
5) Put names into a hat and grab slips of paper
6) Can you sign premium positions and play them at positions where there should be surplus (1B, OF)?
7) Make sure all contracts cripple the franchise so you won’t have to make decisions again due to lack of money
8) Take into account all batting titles, whether in college, A, AA, AAA, or the bigs.
9) After signing players, sign them to useless extensions.
10) Trade top prospects for Ryan Garko
11) Wait Ryan Garko isn’t on a team? Well is there anyone that wants to sign him, I’ll trade Zach Wheeler for him.
12) Make sure Giants fans don’t get what they want.
/facepalm x1000
I was actually thinking about Garko too
Bochy really ruined his career-he went from a serviceable starting 1B to playing 1B for the Rangers AAA team
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
Maholm wasn’t alllldat. The Attack just got BABIP’d today. And despite everything, that game was six inches away from being tied with the go-ahead run on second.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
LaRoche played some great defense at third base that turned a Uribe double into a GIDP and robbed someone else of a hit. Maholm snagged a liner up the middle with Torres on second and nobody out. Sanchez and Posey were both killing the ball all day and hitting it right at fielders. And of course there was the last play…
Serious case of BABIP today.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
It must suck to be a fan and have that much anger that you would turn the game off before it starts. Seriously, why even follow baseball if it makes you so angry and you get no enjoyment from it? I can’t stand Sabean, Bochy, Molina and Rowand, but once the game starts I enjoy it and hope they all prove me wrong. All I can do is feel sorry for fans like you and a handful of others over here who are SO FUCKING ANGRY ALL OF THE FUCKING TIME!!!
Buster Posey: "still not ready." - idiot of a GM
by rxmeister on Jun 6, 2010 6:28 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
you're exactly right Rx
and it’s come to the point where I don’t enjoy the game as much (BAGGS!! KENT!!) once it starts anymore. If what I have to look forward to is Renteria coming back to the lineup because Uribe is pitched around by opponents, or Huff playing in RF, or Molina doing anything…
"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 6, 2010 6:35 AM PDT up reply actions
That kind of anger is understood, and even justified. The kind I don’t get is the kind that makes you so angry you can’t watch or enjoy the game. I even saw comments where people said they would root for the Pirates to win. When Tim Lincecum takes the mound today, I’m not going to let the fact that Bengie is catching him instead of Posey detract from my love of watching baseball and rooting for my team.
Buster Posey: "still not ready." - idiot of a GM
by rxmeister on Jun 6, 2010 7:05 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
well, I also had to work
which didn’t help my watching of the game. I never said anything about not rooting for my team, but it’s pretty fucking hard for me to watch todd wellemeyer pitch, and as soon as they were down 4-0 (ie right away), and with the lineup they put out there, there was seriously no point in even tuning in
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Giants baseball: increasing the Bay Area's GDP by not distracting employees!
"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 6, 2010 7:19 AM PDT up reply actions
and as soon as they were down 4-0 (ie right away), and with the lineup they put out there, there was seriously no point in even tuning in
But that’s just not true. Shoot, they came back from a 4-0 deficit to win the day before. You really think Paul Maholm is going to keep them in check? This is the Pirates, intrepid explorers of new depths of suck. Blowing consecutive 4-0 leads is less than nothing for the Pirates. That would be chalked up as a moral victory for Pirates fans, because, hey, they could be on a seven-game losing streak to the Brewers and Astros, getting outscored 72-12. The only objectionably bad hitter in that Giants lineup was Molina, and both he and Wellemeyer were gone by the fourth. As Solidarity noted above, our boys were hitting scorching liners right into gloves all game, and it took the play of the day in the majors to preserve the lead and win.
To be honest, I felt about as positive as one can feel after losing by three to a team riding a seventeen-season losing streak.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 6, 2010 7:48 AM PDT up reply actions
watching Cal baseball this year
(leaving aside this weekend’s demonstration of the meaning of “double-elimination”… D: ) really was an eye-opener for me. I lamented pitching breakdowns, and grumbled when the coach had the cleanup hitter bunt. But I just rooted for the team and enjoyed the fine game of baseball. I missed a lot of Giant games because of travel and dealing with family emergency in the last few months, and when I do get to see games now it seems when I see Molina get a hit I don’t think “hurray”, I think “finally”, and then “oh crap, he’s going to hit cleanup for another week”. Things that I dreaded all off-season coming to pass. And it isn’t enjoyable, really.
Watching another team that I cared about without those kinds of distractions was pretty liberating. And downright enjoyable. Also, weather at games in Berkeley in February is better than weather at games here in June :(
"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 6, 2010 7:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Shift - A
Just got home from work.
HOLY SHIT LOL LINEUP
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jun 5, 2010 9:26 PM PDT reply actions
Even the pre-game radio people were almost "WTF"ing
"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 6, 2010 6:16 AM PDT up reply actions
He’s too patient. He’ll never cut it in the big leagues.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Well, that’s why you need a Shawon Dunston in your dugout.
by Into the Void on Jun 5, 2010 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Brilliant!
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
LOL BRAVES RALLY!
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Why can’t death come in fours and take her Jew hating ass along with Gary Coleman, Rue, and John Wooden?
Buster Posey: "still not ready." - idiot of a GM
by rxmeister on Jun 6, 2010 6:03 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Ummm...
Dennis Hopper gets no love?
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 6, 2010 7:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Should be an exciting day of college baseball tomorrow.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 5, 2010 9:59 PM PDT reply actions
Hey, GAA I've been meaning to ask you if you've seen any LBSU games
and if you have, what do you think of their SS David Lohman-think he can make it in pro ball
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
OT: Pokemonz, DAMN YOU PIKA
Kurt Suzuki and Kevin Kouzmanoff went nuts for you this week.
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.
Damn scrappy A’s.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
oh for fucks sake, you have to be joking! i dropped Kurt for Suzuki, almost like dropping my girl for another dime
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
make's no sense, nevermind, sorry
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
You are correct.
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.
You traded your girlfriend for a dimebag?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 6, 2010 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions
God, the Breaking Bad tie-ins are coming fast and furious this week.
Aiight, BB. You have two episodes left in the season. If I get another monologues-in-the-basement episode, I’ll… Well, so help me god, I can’t be responsible for my actions.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 6, 2010 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Holy Smokes!
7 run 7th inning!
LOLDGERS!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 5, 2010 10:13 PM PDT reply actions
GREAT ABs!
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
OT: AL All Star Voting
Pat Burrell is currently 5th in the voting for the AL DH.
You will never guess who is leading the SS voting.
1 Derek Jeter 1,005,810 votes
2 Elvis Andrus 438,731 votes
Mauer is currently devouring the C voting with 1,138,286 votes
2 is Jorge Posada (LOL Injured) with 427,310
What a silly system.
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.
check out the NL ss. Its sad.
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
by say hey nation on Jun 6, 2010 12:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Hey!
Rollins has posted a very respectable OBP in… um… the 41 at-bats he’s had this year!
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 6, 2010 7:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Get Him to The Greek is awesome.
Giants games are not.
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 5, 2010 10:40 PM PDT reply actions
You missed the most LOLtastic BORK of a lineup.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 5, 2010 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah I saw most of the game. I believe we even had that conversation about how much Stanford sucks.
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 5, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, right. And Stanford doesn’t suck. Your mom does.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 5, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Just the sort of condescending elitism I would expect of a Stanford supporter. For shame.
:)
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
Hah, I have this kind of elitism for any college team that’s not Stanford or Fresno State or in the WCC.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 5, 2010 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Stanfurd and Fresno State
two great tastes that go great together.
Actually aren’t you going there WBC? Please remind me… and if so good luck in school next fall and I don’t really mean anything by ragging LSJU.
"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 6, 2010 6:19 AM PDT up reply actions
O HAI GRAHAM'S MOM!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 5, 2010 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Lars just can't quit her
you should start a band named Fountains of Lars and write a song about her… actually never mind that name as “Fountains of Lars” is a wee bit graphic.
"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 6, 2010 6:21 AM PDT up reply actions
I too found GHTTG surprisingly entertaining
Also, Puffy was unexpectedly awesome.
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
Yeah, he was hilarious. Russel Brand was pretty damn good too.
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 5, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
All in all, it milked the most laughs out of me for a comedy this year
Though I thought Elizabeth Moss was, surprisingly, the weak point of the flick.
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
Was that Daphne? She was alright.
But yeah, all in all, the funniest movie I have seen this year. It had its sophomoric parts, but I thought it was a good movie, too.
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 5, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
The whole vignette where Jonah Hill is trying to score drugs in Vegas is a masterpiece of comedic timing and great comedic cuts. I almost asphyxiated I was laughing during that montage.
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
The Jeffrey part was hilarious, and the ensuing chase scene.
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 5, 2010 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions
we're seeing this today
Mick LaSalle gave it a great review, which is pretty unusual. I enjoy those Apatow-Harvard potty mouth movies, and he normally doesn’t so I take that as a good sign.
"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 6, 2010 6:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Mick LaSalle loved this. So this means it must really suck.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
oops
see above. I don’t always believe his bad reviews, but I often agree with his raves (or at least like the movies).
"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 6, 2010 6:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Hmmmmm...
extrabaggs #sfgiants Giants unable to overcome their flaws in loss to Pirates http://bit.ly/btq32O
Let me fix that for you, Andrew!
extrabaggs #sfgiants Giants unable to overcometheir flawsTodd Wellemeyer in loss to Pirates http://bit.ly/btq32O
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
yes
it’s hard to overcome flaws like the GM and manager.
"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 6, 2010 6:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Brandon Belt
2-3, 2B, 2 BB, 1 SO
.384/.496/.600 and 40:32 BB:K for the season
by TimLaser and MattyC on Jun 5, 2010 10:46 PM PDT reply actions
Uhhhhhhhh, or promote him to AA first.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Nah, no need. He is obviously ready right now.
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 5, 2010 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Him and Darren Ford, punching a one-way ticket to the big show!
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Yay! More mediocre outfielders and 1B!
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 5, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Whoa whoa whoa
He has to go through AAA first before he can see some real pitching.
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.
Yeah, that's the joke alright.
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.
Joke fail.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Sure why not?
He’s more ready than Burriss or Bocock were.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 5, 2010 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Baggs has a pretty good write up on his blog.
Pablo Sandoval leads the NL with 14 GIDPs. You knew that.
But did you know he’s on pace to break the major league record? Jim Rice grounded into 36 double plays in 1984. Pablo is on pace for 42.
That is clearing the bar by a good measure. He’ll need to make serious adjustments to avoid breaking the NL record of 32, which Miguel Tejada set in 2008. The Giants record of 27 is certainly within reach. A.J. Pierzynski set that mark (left that stain?) in 2004.
…
I dug through his 14 double-play grounders to see how many times they came on the first pitch. Here are the results:
7 = 1st pitch
2 = 2nd pitch
3 = 3rd pitch
2 = 4th pitch
0 = more than four pitches
There is also some good bits about how the Twins are in an even worse GIDP funk then the Giants are, as well as speculation on who would replace WeLOLemyer if he is yanked from the rotation.
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.
14?
Oh man.
But
Jim Rice = Good player.
Miguel Tejada = Good player.
:)
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 5, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
There’s a lot of good players at the top of that list.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions
You know Billy Butler has 15 GIDPs, Baggs? You know he’s batting .332/.384/.470? You know Joe Mauer has 12 GIDPs, Baggs? You know what he’s hitting?
This shit happens. It’s called bad luck.
GIDPs are NON-FUCKING-NEWS. Please stop. Everyone, please stop right now. God damn it.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 11:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Howie’s about to have to cut a bitch. For cereal.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 11:58 PM PDT up reply actions
IT WOULDN’T BE LIKE THIS IF THESE BITCHES WEREN’T SAYING ALL THIS STUPID SHIT THAT MAKES ME WANT TO CUT THEM.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 6, 2010 12:03 AM PDT up reply actions
In general I'd agree
but I’d also like to see fewer of those happening on the first pitch.
"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 6, 2010 6:29 AM PDT up reply actions
And first pitch swings are a completely different problem.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 6, 2010 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions
The whole pitch thing is so damn telling.
Baggs has been a bit defnsive the last few weeks but here he is trying to lead the " JUST put the ball in play and ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN" crowd to water and tease them into drinking. It is not about "just " putting that ball into play it ia about going after only the pitch you plan to place some where good and barring that avoiding the out ( ie take the damn walk).
Threat level that the 2010 Pads finish with more wins than the 2010 Giants is currently at: 39%
Spoiler: Grumpy older Giants fan is Grumpy.
Time for tonight's installment of "Fun with Giants Facebook"
Phillip Comninaki
can we have a damn thing?
Well, can we?
Vanessa Snyder
No shit.
You tell them.
Alexander James Ashton
HAHA He IS the NEW Brett Tomko for sure. Why dont we just pick someone off waivers like Mark Prior or heck, even the old n rusty Jason Schmidt!!! DOOO IT!!!
What is Schmidt up to?
/Schmidt tears rotator cuff answering phone
Alexander James Ashton
Well, they wanted “Sandy-Panda” to do some off-season conditioning and he flipped the bird at them and told everyone he was comfortable with his weight issues so they let it be….Let it be, let it be….you look like a big fat bumble bee. Just hit homers like Pujols and we wont have any problems with your weight at all.
I am not sure if he is arguing for or against Camp Panda
Oliver Jenks
ya’ll r just hatin!!
DEY SEE DEM ROLLIN’
Oliver Jenks
Love me while I’m UP kick me when I’m DOWN type of fans!
/writes lyrics from Chumbawumbaa
Rick Weingart
GO GIANTS! Thank you to all loyal GIANTS fans who support the team and realize that they are a work in progress! They actually do know what they are doing! Just watch and be patient!
They are not idiots!
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.
Post-game Tweets from Sabean:
@SavvySabes Just spent the last twenty minutes talking to Buster Posey. Still not sure why he couldn’t drive in Burrell back in the 2nd. BS
and
@SavvySabes Ears still ringing from Collective Soul’s singing. Rhymes courtesy of Heineken. BS
Oh, fuck. Sandy Panda.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
"...and is the reason 'why' really something we should be striving for?" - (guess who)
by victor frankenstein on Jun 6, 2010 3:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Did you hear his interview with CSN Bay area
says he is trying a lighter bat to see if it will help him overcome the pain in his swing. Pretty much resigned to the fact that he won’t be hitting with power when he comes back. But he “hopes to contribute this year.”
Please, Mark, Get the motherfucking surgery and fix it. Fucking up your swing by going to a lighter bat, tweaking your mecahnics and become a .250 singles hitter won’t help this ball club.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
wiffle bats are pretty light
he should go with one of those until the pesky nerves calm down.
"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 6, 2010 6:29 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL BARON!!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
PAY HIM SCHULMAN!!!!!!!!!
"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 6, 2010 6:30 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL “him.” That’d be hilarious if Schulman had no clue his intrepid reporter is a lady, either.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 6, 2010 7:54 AM PDT up reply actions
"get away from me little girl"
or whatever Brain’s quote was.
"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 6, 2010 8:01 AM PDT up reply actions
or
Hank: “Ok, if you’re really Chris Martinez, what position does Buster Posey play”?
Baron: “Catcher”.
Hank: “Yeah, I thought you were a fake! Take a hike, kid!”
"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 6, 2010 8:07 AM PDT up reply actions
He is really supportive of the Baron… he definitely knows her and encourages her in her career.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 6, 2010 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 6, 2010 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions
That’s nice to hear.
The “LOL ‘him’” part stands, though.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 6, 2010 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
“Medders has never started a major league game, but he and his band once opened for country singer Billy Currington, according to the team’s media guide. Not only that, Medders, who is an “accomplished singer and guitarist,” opened the show right after pitching against the Braves."
uhh…
/facepalm x1000
Your sig somehow fits the context of the post.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 5, 2010 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, FWIW, that was the play to hear. Oh, and Gerald puttin’ down the fingers for “double play.” I wish Bengie’d throw that sign down more often.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 6, 2010 7:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Adoption
I would like to adopt Pat The Bat if there are no objections.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Jason Stoffel, 2009 (Rookie + A-): 24IP, 1-0, 0.75 ERA, 5 S V, 25K. The heir apparent to B-Weez.
Sounds like dibs to me. Go with it.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 6, 2010 7:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Just asking, what’s everybody pissd off about tonight, i can’t wait to laugh my ass off when i see this
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
See what?
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
early sunday LOLineup
maybe they’re hoping buster will learn a thing or two by batting between Bengie and Scott.
RF Torres
2B Sanchez
3B Sandoval
LF Huff
SS Uribe
C Molina
1B Posey
CF Rowand
P Lincecum
meh
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 6, 2010 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Or perhaps the idea of Bengie-Scott-pitcher was just too unpalatable even for Botch.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 6, 2010 8:44 AM PDT up reply actions
just enjoy the game already Xanthan
I SAID ENJOY IT!
"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 6, 2010 8:50 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t know what type of person can enjoy watching their favorite franchise get cadaver-raped by the likes of bochy and sabean, as those two run out a bunch of early-release baseball felons like rowand, molina, burrell, wellemeyer, derosa, renteria, klesko, morris, ledee, garko, piersynski, tomko, ad-fuckeum-nauseum and flush the efforts of lincecum, sanchez and cain down the rathole every other night, and have the temerity to tell folks to “enjoy the game”
.
by E Ticket on Jun 6, 2010 9:15 AM PDT up reply actions
/Shows E-Ticket Baggs rant about just enjoying the game.
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
by say hey nation on Jun 6, 2010 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions
/shows say hey nation feces-filled newspaper containing rant, before throwing off GG Bridge along with Bochy.
by E Ticket on Jun 6, 2010 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Makes sure you douse both of them in chum.
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
by say hey nation on Jun 6, 2010 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions
i think of it like Posey hitting with the bases empty
because Molina’s weak roller will easily double off anyone else.
or Rowand hitting into a GiDP when Gerald gets on base
poor Buster won’t be getting any RBIs or Runs scored unless he starts hitting Dingerz
by TimLaser and MattyC on Jun 6, 2010 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions
No more hit and run double plays this way.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 6, 2010 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
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![From SFist: Buster Posey's Summer Vacation
Note the pile of dead Marlins.
At the Q Restaurant in the Richmond:
George [the artist] tells SFist: "I am currently at work with the fine folks at Q Restaurant and Wine Bar, who have allowed me over the past few months to make use of their largest wall for themed murals. This month, with our beloved Buster Posey sent. . .to the DL. . .I felt it appropriate to send him some well wishes from all his fans at the eatery."](http://cdn1.sbnation.com/fan_shot_images/202096/busterart_2_small.jpg)
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