Open Thread: Game 75 - A's vs. Giants
The A's are, by and large, Golden Retrievers: smart, eager to please, and consummately lovable, but not overly familiar with finding the jugular. Well, they need to channel a little Rottweiler today, because while winning series might prove that the A's "could have contended," it is sweeping series that will enable them to actually contend.
The A's did great in Seattle--but they could have, and should have, swept that series. Now they have another shot at a sweep. Harden is starting, Duke, Calero, and Street are all ready to go, and the Giants are scuffling like they wish there were no tomorrow. In its last 8 games, Oakland has gone 7-1 and gained nothing on the Angels. That calls for a new breed of A's baseball. Grrrrrr...
Note: I'm pinch-hitting for Blez today because Blez is furiously transcribing his interview with Billy Beane, to be posted--at least in part--during tomorrow's off-day. Look for it.
The starting lineups look a bit like this:
Ellison
Snow
Feliz
Alou
Durham
Cruz
Linden
Matheny
Sanchez
Kendall
Kotsay
Crosby
Chavez
Hatteberg
Kielty
Johnson
Swisher
Scutaro
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Never mind I see it is sanchez
what a friggin cancer:
http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20050625&content_id=110 3749&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf
by novaoakland on
Jun 26, 2005 12:55 PM PDT
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So Is Byrnes Out...
- Because he is sore from yesterday?
- Because he is a ding-danged fool?
- Because of some other unknown reason?
by louismg on
Jun 26, 2005 12:56 PM PDT
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Right handed pitching?
by AsGirl on
Jun 26, 2005 12:58 PM PDT
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yes RHP
by novaoakland on
Jun 26, 2005 1:01 PM PDT
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No Sanchez in the outfield?
by floyd on
Jun 26, 2005 12:57 PM PDT
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so the Giants need a
Actually I don't blame them for keeping Sanchez out of the OF
by OaklandSi on
Jun 26, 2005 1:00 PM PDT
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sanchez
by andeux on
Jun 26, 2005 12:59 PM PDT
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must be facing a righty
Scutaro is in (better #'s vs. RHP)
Hatte's batting fifth
by JJ on
Jun 26, 2005 1:00 PM PDT
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CHATROOM
#AthleticsNation @ irc.zirc.org
or
click here
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/zonis/pjirc_2_2_1_bin/NormalApplet.html
by Zonis on
Jun 26, 2005 1:00 PM PDT
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impatiently waiting for
by OaklandSi on
Jun 26, 2005 1:03 PM PDT
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dont have a radio on you???
by Zonis on
Jun 26, 2005 1:04 PM PDT
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I've got the feed
by ArakSOT on
Jun 26, 2005 1:14 PM PDT
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yeah, I got it at 10 to...
by OaklandSi on
Jun 26, 2005 1:29 PM PDT
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LET'S GO OAKLAND!!!
by AsGirl on
Jun 26, 2005 1:03 PM PDT
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absolutely agree about the kill instinct
Each game actually counts two for over/under .500 purposes. So if Dotel doesn't blow the two BoSox games and we don't blow the last Seattle game, we would actually be smack at .500, and just a hair out of 2nd place.
So let's not hand this game to the Geriatrics. When your ace is up against a bunch of bumblers, you have to slam the door.
by Apricot on
Jun 26, 2005 1:04 PM PDT
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Agreed, too...I'm very glad...
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on
Jun 26, 2005 1:10 PM PDT
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Houston just tied Rangers 2-2
by FoolshGame22 on
Jun 26, 2005 1:05 PM PDT
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Giants are throwing Tomko--
by Nico on
Jun 26, 2005 1:06 PM PDT
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Ellison bunting?
by salb918 on
Jun 26, 2005 1:18 PM PDT
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Gosh
by Melody on
Jun 26, 2005 1:18 PM PDT
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Love to hear
by sarajune13 on
Jun 26, 2005 1:19 PM PDT
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TAKE NOTE SANCHEZ!
by Zonis on
Jun 26, 2005 1:19 PM PDT
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Kotsay
by salb918 on
Jun 26, 2005 1:19 PM PDT
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Harden's first K of the game.
by Kyli on
Jun 26, 2005 1:21 PM PDT
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Five pitch AB
by salb918 on
Jun 26, 2005 1:21 PM PDT
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I think we got
by Nico on
Jun 26, 2005 1:22 PM PDT
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Happy 31st to Kendall.
by Kyli on
Jun 26, 2005 1:23 PM PDT
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Santangelo
by salb918 on
Jun 26, 2005 1:24 PM PDT
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Is that the guy doing color for the Giants on TV?
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on
Jun 26, 2005 1:25 PM PDT
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The one and only!
by salb918 on
Jun 26, 2005 1:26 PM PDT
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KOTSAY!
by Kyli on
Jun 26, 2005 1:25 PM PDT
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YEAH!!!
by BillyBall 81 on
Jun 26, 2005 1:25 PM PDT
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Happy birthday, Kendoll!
by AsGirl on
Jun 26, 2005 1:26 PM PDT
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A's up 2-0...
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on
Jun 26, 2005 1:26 PM PDT
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LOVE IT!!!
by BillyBall 81 on
Jun 26, 2005 1:27 PM PDT
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Boy howdy!
by salb918 on
Jun 26, 2005 1:27 PM PDT
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Where is everyone? At the game?
by Zonis on
Jun 26, 2005 1:27 PM PDT
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Hell yeah
LET'S GO OAK-LAND!
by secret ASian man on
Jun 26, 2005 1:28 PM PDT
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So no one has a Stomper wallpaper, huh?
by AsGirl on
Jun 26, 2005 1:28 PM PDT
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Red Sox have blown a 7-0 lead...
by FoolshGame22 on
Jun 26, 2005 1:28 PM PDT
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Snow makes catch
by salb918 on
Jun 26, 2005 1:28 PM PDT
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Snow is a Gold Glover
by Melody on
Jun 26, 2005 1:35 PM PDT
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LAD up 2-0 over LAA!
by capper3 on
Jun 26, 2005 1:29 PM PDT
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SD with a 1-0 lead over the M's, too.
by Kyli on
Jun 26, 2005 1:30 PM PDT
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Where's Kruk?
by BillyBall 81 on
Jun 26, 2005 1:29 PM PDT
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Kruk = Krukow...
by BillyBall 81 on
Jun 26, 2005 1:29 PM PDT
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for the record
1 SF
3 SEA
3 CHW
3 TOR
3 CHW
If we win at SF and win each series, we'll be one game under .500 by the break. Not impossible, but watch those ChiSox.
I think the ChiSox series will tell the real story. That's a solid, excellent team, but a bit overrated since their most of their wins have come from beating on the Central.
by Apricot on
Jun 26, 2005 1:29 PM PDT
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The AL Central is not bad...
Teams in that division have a winning percentage of .534 against team outside of the AL Central.
by TonyH on
Jun 26, 2005 1:32 PM PDT
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YES!
by secret ASian man on
Jun 26, 2005 1:31 PM PDT
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YES! 3-0!
by Kyli on
Jun 26, 2005 1:32 PM PDT
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Yay!! Barbie!
by AsGirl on
Jun 26, 2005 1:32 PM PDT
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Kielty is fitting in nicely now... GREAT HIT!
by BillyBall 81 on
Jun 26, 2005 1:32 PM PDT
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Good inning, Oakland!
by secret ASian man on
Jun 26, 2005 1:32 PM PDT
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I love...
by smith1051 on
Jun 26, 2005 1:33 PM PDT
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How many pitches did Tomko throw?
by BillyBall 81 on
Jun 26, 2005 1:33 PM PDT
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23
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on
Jun 26, 2005 1:34 PM PDT
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awright Kielty!!
(oh well, at least the mlb.audio feed is better these days)
by OaklandSi on
Jun 26, 2005 1:33 PM PDT
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Every time
by salb918 on
Jun 26, 2005 1:33 PM PDT
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Let's Go 'Weilers,
Let's Go Rotties, bum pum, bum pum pum...!!!
by Nico on
Jun 26, 2005 1:35 PM PDT
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wow, awesome start...
by ZeroIndulgence on
Jun 26, 2005 1:35 PM PDT
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Wow.
by salb918 on
Jun 26, 2005 1:36 PM PDT
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I love it.
by Kyli on
Jun 26, 2005 1:36 PM PDT
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That was interesting
by Melody on
Jun 26, 2005 1:36 PM PDT
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Announcers
by beta103 on
Jun 26, 2005 1:37 PM PDT
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He's a real hoot, I agree
by salb918 on
Jun 26, 2005 1:37 PM PDT
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Come and Join the Chatroom!
points down
by Zonis on
Jun 26, 2005 1:37 PM PDT
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It still says "unable to connect"
by AsGirl on
Jun 26, 2005 1:42 PM PDT
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I almost feel sorry for the Giants
by AsGirl on
Jun 26, 2005 1:38 PM PDT
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Key there being ALMOST
by Zonis on
Jun 26, 2005 1:39 PM PDT
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What did Alou do?
by floyd on
Jun 26, 2005 1:38 PM PDT
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Alou
by Melody on
Jun 26, 2005 1:40 PM PDT
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Ground out from a check swing.
by Kyli on
Jun 26, 2005 1:40 PM PDT
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1-2-3
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Jun 26, 2005 1:38 PM PDT
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I need a remote
by Melody on
Jun 26, 2005 1:38 PM PDT
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I forgot about KICU
by secret ASian man on
Jun 26, 2005 1:39 PM PDT
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I also like the FSN quality better
by AsGirl on
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I hate this
by Melody on
Jun 26, 2005 1:42 PM PDT
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How about if you watch one feed
by AsGirl on
Jun 26, 2005 1:44 PM PDT
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My dad is watching a movie
by Melody on
Jun 26, 2005 1:46 PM PDT
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I'm the biggest tv hog in my family
by AsGirl on
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I DO
by Nico on
Jun 26, 2005 1:39 PM PDT
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by the way, 2 ex-A's
by OaklandSi on
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ugh, Lowe is the Dodger pitcher
by OaklandSi on
Jun 26, 2005 1:43 PM PDT
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You can still root for
by AsGirl on
Jun 26, 2005 1:46 PM PDT
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Root for the Dodgers to win the game
by AsGirl on
Jun 26, 2005 1:52 PM PDT
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What did the third batter do?
by floyd on
Jun 26, 2005 1:40 PM PDT
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Great day so far for the birthday boy!
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on
Jun 26, 2005 1:44 PM PDT
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Kendall looks at another strike one
YEAH! Kendall RBI Double!
4-0 OAK!
Kendal hits a DOUBLE!
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Jun 26, 2005 1:43 PM PDT
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Simple Catcher Math
Kendall: Caught Stealing :: Dotel: Easy Save
Kendall: Lets First Pitch By :: Moises Alou: Pees on Hands
by louismg on
Jun 26, 2005 1:46 PM PDT
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It's blowout time - I want at least 10 runs today
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Jun 26, 2005 1:43 PM PDT
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Amen brother!
by BillyBall 81 on
Jun 26, 2005 1:45 PM PDT
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It should be Jason's birthday everyday! 4-0!
by Kyli on
Jun 26, 2005 1:44 PM PDT
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I feel all warm and bubbly inside
by tanghamilton on
Jun 26, 2005 1:44 PM PDT
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another run , 4-0
by OaklandSi on
Jun 26, 2005 1:44 PM PDT
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Gosh those Giants announcers
by Melody on
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I don't know how anyone can watch them.
by Kyli on
Jun 26, 2005 1:48 PM PDT
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They laughed about it
by Melody on
Jun 26, 2005 1:50 PM PDT
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And the contrast...
Though Glen did make a comment about his brother, that "one game with him is enough".
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Jun 26, 2005 1:56 PM PDT
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are the giants really this bad?
by wilyc on
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Nice job advancing the runners!
by secret ASian man on
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Is it just me?
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Swisher with no facial hair ...
by floyd on
Jun 26, 2005 1:53 PM PDT
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Shades of 04 Mariners
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Lost It In the Sun
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HOLY CRAP!
THEY SUCK!
by secret ASian man on
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bwahahahahahaha
by andeux on
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HA HA HA HA HA HA...
by BillyBall 81 on
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God I love the...
by smith1051 on
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YESSS!!!!!!
by secret ASian man on
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Oh man.
Wow. This is funny. We are getting every break possible, and it's only the second. God, I love June.
by Kyli on
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can we
by Satchmo22 on
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WOW
by AsGirl on
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You know
by Melody on
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I dread that thought
Who'd be on the DL first? Byrsby or the entire A's infield?
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Jun 26, 2005 1:51 PM PDT
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Welcome back...
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And they finally catch a popup
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The way the Giants are going,
by Nico on
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LOL
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Jun 26, 2005 1:52 PM PDT
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chattin away
Gotta love it!
by Zonis on
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Don't feel sorry for the Giants...
by BillyBall 81 on
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Reposting one of my giants haikus
seem to play sub-par baseball
without Barry Bonds
by secret ASian man on
Jun 26, 2005 1:54 PM PDT
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Granted...
by BillyBall 81 on
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Is that a cutter?
Just curious because I'm an obsessed MVP Baseball kinda-perfectionist, so aye.
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6 pitches???
Besides, it's not that hard for someone to add a little somethin' when they throw to change the movement. Like, Zito can throw something that can only be described as a "sinker" but you don't call him a sinkerballer.
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New Giants Haiku
losing popups in the sun
do they play indoors?
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Wow. Durazo.
by Kyli on
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me too
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Too bad
I love MVP
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Yep
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Harden's not as sharp today
(Olmedo Saenz batting for the Dodgers)(
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Harden's sharpness
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When a pitcher
Give the Giants this: they're determined to lose efficiently.
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You figure
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Ha!
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More Haiku
Think it caught Pedro Feliz
Sitting on fastball
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That was Barry Bonds in '94?!?
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willie mcgee! that dude was funny looking.
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Why
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Texas loses in the 10th!
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Very nice...
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Texas has lost 15
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Mark Kreidler (Sac Bee)
http://www.sacbee.com/content/sports/story/13132367p-13976459c.html
(Registration required)
Mark Kreider is the best Bee coloumnist, IMO. He's not ignorant and doesn't write just to get a reaction.
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Also
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MARCO!
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SCUTARO!
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YES!!
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Today is really Jason Kendall Day.
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kendall is a king of up the middle singles
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60 pitches for Tomko
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Wow.
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Harden must be confused.
Poor Zito must be jealous.
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So this is how a 2 out rally feel like.
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Nice game for the birthday boy
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BASES JUICED!!!
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Santangelo
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Bye bye, Brett...
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NOOOOOOOOO!
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To quote Krukow...
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So what's the answer to the
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There's GOT to be an answer!
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I vote Lowry, too!
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Let's see...
Lowry: 6 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 4 BB, 5 K, 1 HR
Tomko: 2.2 IP, 10 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 2 BB, 0 K
I'd say Lowry.
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C'mon, Cros!
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Wow...
But good inning anyways.
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Lowe in trouble
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