Open Overnight Barry Thread

by Grant Brisbee on Aug 8, 2007 1:08 AM PDT in News

Congratulations to Barry Bonds.

And because I was actually there, man, I can tell you the truth. I can give you a first-hand account of what REALLY WENT DOWN. I can tell you what those hacks at ESPN are TOO SCARED to tell you:

There were more cheers than boos.

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Re: Open Overnight Barry Thread

I'm sure that moment ranks up there with hanging out with Goofus. Possibly a close second.

Barry Bombs gear | comics | Ray Durham is... yeah.

by Natto on Aug 8, 2007 1:03 AM PDT reply actions

Yeah, Goofus and ONLY Goofus.

(sniff)

Angels fly because they take Brian Sabean lightly.

by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2007 1:05 AM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Overnight Barry Thread

What boos?

Fool me seven times, shame on you. Fool me eight or more times, shame on me.

by Bhaakon on Aug 8, 2007 1:05 AM PDT reply actions

'Twas a joke....

by Grant Brisbee on Aug 8, 2007 1:09 AM PDT up reply actions

Re: 'Twas a joke....

Heh, I knew that.

Boo-onds!

Fool me seven times, shame on you. Fool me eight or more times, shame on me.

by Bhaakon on Aug 8, 2007 1:12 AM PDT up reply actions

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Oh wow. The whole crowd could have been booing and I wouldn't have heard a damn thing. For me it was like, home run, holy crap fireworks, fireworks fireworks, Bonds is talking, hey it's Hank Aaron...and, uh...how'd I get on BART?

Seriously, I did anybody there even watch the rest of the game? I stayed until midway through the eighth and all I remember is having some vague impression of the bullpen sucking.

by rocketdog on Aug 8, 2007 1:11 AM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Overnight Barry Thread

With continuous scrutiny that impression will crystallize.

Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2007 1:25 AM PDT reply actions

Yesterday from Kurt Streeter

The sports columnist, not Woody's alternate universe doppelgänger--gotta admire how he sees the forest through the trees in this article.

by Fredo Baggins on Aug 8, 2007 1:31 AM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Overnight Barry Thread

Lucky bastards. Why did he choose tomorrow? WRYYYYYYY?

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 8, 2007 1:40 AM PDT reply actions

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Nobody quite puts this event in perspective like the Dugout:

http://dugout.progressiveboink.com/archive/nick151.htm

by cheno on Aug 8, 2007 1:41 AM PDT reply actions

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That one was stupid. The post-755 one was much better.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 8, 2007 2:00 AM PDT up reply actions

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I second that. The 755 strip was poignant and honest. This one was just Nick bitching about steroids.

by rocketdog on Aug 8, 2007 2:25 AM PDT up reply actions

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Thanks Ever So Much to the Mayor of 311 for selling me his season tickets for the evening, at face value nonetheless. I am forever indebted to him for allowing my girlfriend and I to witness history. What a night!

That's me applauding in the third photo.

Lon Simmons' adopted dad.

by Kitspool on Aug 8, 2007 1:54 AM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Overnight Barry Thread

Well, so much for the "Kitspool is a ghost" rumors I was hoping to spread. Just step all over that, why don't you?

Coming to you by proxy (I adopted: Dave Righetti!)

by howtheyscored on Aug 8, 2007 2:16 AM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Overnight Barry Thread

I'm not a ghost, but my girlfriend is.

BTW, from where I was sitting, I could see you, the Mayor, Goofus and Grant during the whole game. I hope this information doesn't creep you out. Looks like you lads were having fun.

Lon Simmons' adopted dad.

by Kitspool on Aug 8, 2007 2:22 AM PDT up reply actions

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Ewwww. :)

Coming to you by proxy (I adopted: Dave Righetti!)

by howtheyscored on Aug 8, 2007 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions

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Cheers redden eers!

Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2007 9:15 AM PDT up reply actions

You are entirely welcome

I'm glad you enjoyed them, Kitspool. Great pics! History is fun.

Angels fly because they take Brian Sabean lightly.

by Mayor of 311 on Aug 8, 2007 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions

I'm such a loser

I went by after work and watched Barry get a few hits through the RF porthole. Then after Bengie's homer I went home to walk the dogs.

IS THAT THE WORST GODDAMN TIMING OR WHAT?!!!

Been kicking myself all night, but getting a little tired of it now. I was there. Kind of.

by achiappanza on Aug 8, 2007 7:38 AM PDT reply actions

Re: I'm such a loser

(Wiping drain goo off hands)
No , it's not.

Barry Zito: Not an embarrassment of riches , but a rich embarrassment.

by victor frankenstein on Aug 8, 2007 9:16 AM PDT up reply actions

Re: I'm such a loser

You can always say, "I was there the night Bonds became the all-time Home Run King." There is nothing incorrect about that statement.

by English Professor on Aug 8, 2007 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions

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So many damn people were on their cell phones afterword that my gloating text messages of "I SAW IT LIVE, HAHAHAHAHA" didn't get through to my friends. Damn you Cingular, for not letting me exult in the faces of those not lucky enough to be there!

by War on Aug 8, 2007 7:58 AM PDT reply actions

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I was able to witness 755 in San Diego, and while it was exciting and all...in hindsight I would have paid good money to be there last night. I'm still giddy this morning.

Giant Expectations

by UnleashTheGore on Aug 8, 2007 8:36 AM PDT reply actions

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Good to see I wasn't the only Giants fan who was in San Diego to see 755. I would have loved to have seen 756 though it looked like an amazing moment and it's something I'll remember forever.

Giants Cove: You'll be a better person for reading

by Chulk on Aug 8, 2007 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions

The Merc botched it

On the front page of the Mercury News, whose praises I was just singing last night, the headline was:

Duane Kuiper's call:

"Three balls and two strikes. The overshift is on. And Bacsik deals. And Bonds hits it hard. It's a deep -- It is outta here! 756 ... Bonds stands alone."

OK, I know it's not always easy to understand an announcer in the heat of the moment. But anyone who has ever listened to Kuip, ever, knows that the guy's HR call is "HITS IT DEEEEEEEEP ... Outta here!"

Not "It's a deep"! Jeez o Pete.

Notgardo says: I aten't dead yet! My adopt-a-Giant speaks to Jesus Christ all night, and lives to tell the tale.

by tk on Aug 8, 2007 9:40 AM PDT reply actions

Re: The Merc botched it

Maybe that was his Italian version. Was it Italian Heritage night?

by achiappanza on Aug 8, 2007 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions

Re: The Merc botched it

I always thought he said: Hits it high... not hard.

If you root for the Dodgers, the terrorists have already won.

by SF Pete on Aug 8, 2007 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Overnight Barry Thread

My favorite comment of the evening came from a friend who I called shortly after #756: "You're there on a truly historic night. What's it like actually being there for Barry Zito's first career RBI?"

Lon Simmons' adopted dad.

by Kitspool on Aug 8, 2007 10:28 AM PDT reply actions