The Rich Harden Cubs vs. Giants Game Thread 7/12
by SoCalA'sFan on Jul 12, 2008 10:26 AM PDT
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I know I'm not the only one curious to see how Rich will do today. Lets use this thread to discuss Rich and pray for his health, monitor his velocity, and cheer him on!
Cubs vs. Giants 10:05AM PDT
Rich Harden takes on Kevin Correia
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So who else is watching the game?
HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!
I'm watching
I’m also scanning the game thread at Bleed Cubbie Blue. They seem to like him.
There's no crying in baseball!
oh, but you gotta love the pretty K's
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Jul 12, 2008 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
it's true
they are very pretty.
Now I just want to see him hit… I wonder if they’ll let him swing.
by whiteshoes40 on Jul 12, 2008 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Velocity has been 91-93 so far
with the change-ups hitting 84
HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!
Listening on Gameday Audio
Stupid MLB and its stupid blackout rules
(Formerly Nobody Girl)
"We are a complete freak show." -- Billy Beane
Not for me
I’m on the East Coast, and it’s not on Extra Innings. (Maybe it’s a sign that I should be getting ready for work instead of obsessing over baseball.)
(Formerly Nobody Girl)
"We are a complete freak show." -- Billy Beane
I'm watching it on MLB.TV
no blackout from a los angeles IP address
HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!
I just woke up
and thought for a moment “Oh, I wonder if the Cubs game is on TV?” OF COURSE it is if you live in the Bay Area since it’s the Gnats .
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
... and there's a run for the Cubbies
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
listening to WGN
is it me, or do they have a lot more commercial tie ins? these dudes are clowns between that and the blatant homerism.
oh, and maybe the stadium gun is fast, but they had Harden on one fastball at 96.
i missed that one but haven't seen every pitch
HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!
by SoCalA'sFan on Jul 12, 2008 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions
yup, CSN had that too
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Jul 12, 2008 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
At least he didn't hurt himself
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
1-0 Cubs after two
GIven the Gnats lineup, maybe they should call the game now.
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
Fastballs so far this inning
in no particular order,
91, 93, 94
HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!
Weird.
Just weird.
pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.
Harden made Durham look real bad there
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
Harden looks good
Velocity is fine, changeup dancing – so far very much a win-win trade.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Nothing like facing the Giants in your Wrigley debut ;-)
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Edmonds with the 2-run bomb
On a 0-2 pitch
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
Not compared to the Giants, though
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
by Englishmajor on Jul 12, 2008 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
He started the year as a Padre
That’ll wear anybody out.
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
K's the side
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 12, 2008 11:13 AM PDT reply actions
Nice inning for Richie
Gamer McFenceface – K
Bow-wow-wowker – K (looking)
OH RLY-AH – K
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
This Harden kid is pretty good
"May a nit suck Cajun geese?" wonders Red. No, we see gnu Jack Cust in a yam.
Wow. 8 Ks through 4 on 52 pitches?
pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.
Good for him.
I just honestly hope he stays healthy. I just don’t see this ending well, unfortunately.
Hey guys
Just wanted to say thanks for Harden, I am loving him!
And I hope Gallagher does well for you guys, I really like him.
Its a win/win
if Gallagher keeps it up and we use a piece of the deal to flip for a good bat we could use. So win/win in my eyes if that happens.
When will then be now? Soon.
that is a very interesting <, thanks for posting it.
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
the link he was trying to post:
"May a nit suck Cajun geese?" wonders Red. No, we see gnu Jack Cust in a yam.
I will miss him for
the 1 and 1/2 years he was gonna be here for, But if he keeps this up we woulda had no shot at signing him anyways so i dont feel so bad.
When will then be now? Soon.
With every good start he has for them
Our potential for a better haul gets greater and greater. Hope we didn’t end up selling too low.
8 strikeouts! Pepsi!
Which reminds me that there’s a new version of that promotion, announced at the game last night - if the A’s win by at least seven runs, everyone gets a coupon for free Pepsi at Lucky’s upon exiting the stadium. At least, that’s how it was supposed to work - since it was a fireworks game the crowd exiting the stadium was so huge we probably trampled the poor guy with the coupons. I hate Pepsi and Lucky’s anyhow.
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
I thought it was if the A's scored 7 runs...
because we got the coupons from that game when Huston blew the lead twice and the A’s ended up with a walk-off win that scored the 7th run… anyway, it made me think of the Big 3 strikeout promotion too. Too bad I don’t even know where the nearest Lucky’s is.
by whiteshoes40 on Jul 12, 2008 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Probably wherever your nearest Albertsons was.
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I think that turned into a Trader Joe's
at some point before Lucky’s came back… but I’ve been out of the area for a while, so I could be making that up.
by whiteshoes40 on Jul 12, 2008 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
If you ever absolutely HAVE to go to a Lucky's
the one in El Cerrito Plaza is okay. It’s newer and thus less dingy than most. Are you over by the Trader Joe’s next to Rockridge BART or the one by Lake Merritt?
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
by Englishmajor on Jul 12, 2008 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Actually,
Walnut Creek. Looks like if I want my free Pepsi, the closest Lucky’s is in Pleasant Hill.
by whiteshoes40 on Jul 12, 2008 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
I got an idea
Let’s package up a few prospects and trade for this Harden kid. He’s look great in Green ‘n’ Gold
A little help?
I want to watch a funny movie today and I don’t know what to watch. Any suggestions?
Procrastinators unite....tomorrow
Borat/Superbad/Harold&Kumar/Monty Python
Procrastinators unite....tomorrow
by muffinpryde on Jul 12, 2008 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
I was going to suggest Superbad
Forgetting Sarah Marshall, if in a theatre, is a classic as well.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
You're watching it
It’s called San Francisco Giants trying to hit Harden…. hilarious fun
I mean after that, lol
Procrastinators unite....tomorrow
by muffinpryde on Jul 12, 2008 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
The Producers (1968 original version)
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
Ugh, this is pretty painful to watch
even though I typically disdain the Gnats.
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
Really?
This kind of reaction confuses me. If Harden does well (and doesn’t get hurt):
1. Harden is better off. He gets a better contract, a more promising rest of his career, and a better life. Good for him.
2. It proves Beane isn’t infallible. More teams will want to trade with him, and will be less cautious.
3. Maybe we can stop talking about the damn curse after this year. Talking about curses annoys me.
by Keys Myaths on Jul 12, 2008 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
I was referring to the Gnats getting their asses kicked without a struggle
post had nothing to do with Harden
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
Um, I'm pretty sure he's already set for life.
Honestly, if you can’t set yourself up with 9 million dollars, you’re doing something wrong.
here is the url since the I have yet to master the link button
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AuQhNk5fA2rsIAACXhTtST2kvLYF?slug=earlyfreeagencywinnersan&prov=tsn&type=lgns
Agreed on Davis.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AuQhNk5fA2rsIAACXhTtST2kvLYF?slug=earlyfreeagencywinnersan&prov=tsn&type=lgns ” >Here’s the link in link form.
Bankruptcy rate for pro athletes and entertainers
is in the 25% range. For the rest of us, it’s about 2%. I’m a financial planner, I see this kind of problem often enough. Set for life has little to do with how much you earn and almost everything to do with how much you spend.
Not that it matters, I still have no sympathy for anyone who gets millions and wastes it.
it is not possible to strategize while the ball is coming towards you
by eastcoasta'sfan on Jul 12, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
The Giants, they are not a good baseball team.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
The Giants have a pitcher named Osiris?!?
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
The question is whether he acts as the god of life or death for them
It appears to be death :)
Correia bombed. Again.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Speedy Oil Change sponsors the Giants pitching changes
I’m not sure this is a good tie-in for them. Taking Correia out after 6 runs = getting your oil changed every 25,000 miles.
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
good to see harden in the mid-90s
i hope he stays healthy because i like the guy and he’s very talented, but i really REALLY hope he at least stays healthy for at least his first start or two.
otherwise people might think beane is trading injured players.
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
pitch count?
yall think cubbies will have him on a strict one?
79, 56 for strikes
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Jul 12, 2008 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
splitter sighting
Heh, after Vizquel fouled off a ton a pitches, Harden busted out a splitter to finish him off. Looks like he’s tiring a little now. (tiring = not striking everyone out)
by Benjamin Light on Jul 12, 2008 11:40 AM PDT reply actions
Hardens like wow
This is what it feels like to be able to make a mistake or two and still be able to get a win due to run support.
And yeah the Cubs probally will have harden on a pitch count. I would be suprised with the lead and all things considered that he goes to far over 100 pitches
Dusty doesn't manage this team anymore
Of course he’ll be on a pitch count
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
Harden may not get out of the 6th inning
He needs to figure out how to extend himself deeper into games.
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
That would be nice
and then he could bring the umpires their cold bottles of water at the same time.
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
by Englishmajor on Jul 12, 2008 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Gaudin for the rest of the game?
Would be fun to see
funny post on Bleed cubbie blue
DON’T HIGH FIVE RICH HARDEN! Bring someone in from the bullpen to take his high fives for him.I has a blog. | Ask a sabermagician!
by cwyers on Jul 12, 2008 11:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King
If the Cubs win the WS behind Harden
I think I’ll pretend it was the A’s.
The A's colors are green and gold.
Terrible play at short by Theriot and the Cubs blow the win for Harden
Alfonzo grounder to Theriot’s right, a diving stop, and he turns on the ground and tries to throw to second but has no idea where it goes and it’s over Fontenot’s head. If he holds it, it’s still bases loaded, 2 out, and up 1. Now it’s tied.
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The Cubs
might need more than Rich Harden to end their curse…
If Harden could had gone 7 IP like Gallagher
This may not have happened. The more I think, the more I like what we got in Gallagher.
Bleed Cubbie Blue has gone from the heights of ecstacy
to the slough of despond in about 2000 comments.
I think it’s good for Rich and Chad to hear the ferocious booing when it isn’t their fault—so they can prepare if the fans ever turn on them.
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
Blame Marmol
I hate that guy
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on Jul 12, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Makes no sense..
to have Gaudin go .2 innings…Should of left him in….start extending him for the inevitible Harden DL trip…...
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
Harden was awesome,
his usual dominating ways. I think he got tired w/ that Vizquel at-bat. Several 2-strike counts that could’ve been punchouts…turned into singles. Still the guy is a sight to behold. What a show.
Harden was awesome
Of course the Giants can’t hit. But, uh, the Harden trade totally sucked.
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