Open Thread: Spring Training Game 33 - A's at Giants
by 67MARQUEZ on Apr 2, 2009 6:07 PM PDT
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PrintI have to admit to a disturbing dislike for the Giants. I can say it came from my father, but that's too easy. I mean, I'm kind of all grown up now and can make my own choices, right? Um, right?
Look, it's not like the Giants are in the same league as the A's (both literally and figuratively speaking). In fifty-one seasons since leaving New York for greener pastures, they are 0-for-San Francisco in the championship department. In fact, if you ever want to leave an usher at AT&T Park scratching his/her head, ask them the whereabouts of the team's World Series trophy room.
But seriously, I've tried really hard to figure out where this disdain for all things black and orange comes from. And you know what it is? It's their fans, man. At least the ones that end up sitting near me. I guess I attract smug. Who knew?
There was the lady one row behind me at the '89 Series mocking Carney Lansford when he'd come to the plate. "Carney Warney, Carney Warney", she'd sing in that irritating voice. OK, she was like seven years old; does that really matter?
Or how about the guys yelling "Crosby sucks" every time the shortstop batted during a game in 2004? So what if they were right?
Then there was the lady (for real this time) ringing her cowbell in my face, and then after the Giants took an extra-innings lead in a 2006 contest, she raised her hand expecting me to high-five her. When I refused, she said, "Aw, what's the matter? No love, A's fan?" If she wasn't in that wheelchair, I might have pushed her with more force. Just saying.
In May of 2007, as the Giants were avoiding a third consecutive loss at the Coliseum, a young woman (who would have actually been cute if her allegiances were for the right team) walked up and down my aisle "apologizing" to A's fans that there would be "no sweep". I still don't know how that soda ended up on her shoes.
And finally last year. Somehow I escaped having any obnoxious fans sit in my section. No, this time they waited. As I walked through the parking lot, a young boy- no older than nine- sitting safely in the back of Daddy's truck yelled out to me, "How'd you like that beating in your own house?" I was so disappointed in my niece for allowing me to go after the kid. Well, I say "allow". She actually walked as far away from me as possible. I don't know; I guess I embarrassed her or something.
So when UnleashTheGore asked innocently enough, "Suggestions for a visitor?" I so wanted to answer, "Yes. Don't sit anywhere near me."
And so it goes.
But enough about my issues. There is a game tonight. And though it may not count in the standings, we do love our bragging rights, que no? Well, in that case I'll go ahead and mention that the A's are 13-3-1 in the last seventeen meaningless battles against their Bay Area brethren.
If you are a fan of pitching, the hosts are sending their Cy Young Award winner, Tim Lincecum, to the mound. For the good guys, it's Trevor Cahill. Also scheduled to throw for the A's are Jerry Blevins, Gio Gonzalez, and Brad Ziegler.
Lineups - thanks vegAN ryAN!
Oakland
Sweeney, R, CF
Cabrera, SS
Giambi, 1B
Holliday, LF
Chavez, 3B
Cust, RF
Suzuki, C
Ellis, 2B
Cahill, P
San Francisco
Winn, RF
Renteria, SS
Lewis, LF
Molina, B, C
Sandoval, P, 3B
Ishikawa, 1B
Rowand, CF
Burriss, 2B
Lincecum, P
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And a solid Freud-minus for two consecutive posts
that responded to his request, “Tell me about your fah-zer.”
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
Ditto.
I thought the same thing. What gives? Gio no-a starter?
"If I told you once, I told you a thousand times: get yourself a hacksaw and a roll of duck tape, and attach your ankle-bracelet monitor to the leg of a gator." -lemurspoker
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 2, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
If he is scheduled to pitch today...
I’m going to assume that his injury prevented him from getting enough innings to be relied on to start. And I don’t know about Gio over Outman. At this point, I would say that they’re not far apart from each other. Outman won’t be much better than he is now, but he is there now and he’ll be consistently passable, while Gio’s still too inconsistent.
We’ll see.
Gio has shown flashes of goodness at the MLB level
Despite his high ERA last year, his K rate was still over 9 per. Also, Gio generally does better when he repeats a level. And finally, he is just a really nice guy! Could there be a better reason than that?? I think not.
Lineups
Oakland
Sweeney, R, CF
Cabrera, SS
Giambi, 1B
Holliday, LF
Chavez, 3B
Cust, RF
Suzuki, C
Ellis, 2B
Cahill, P
San Francisco
Winn, RF
Renteria, SS
Lewis, LF
Molina, B, C
Sandoval, P, 3B
Ishikawa, 1B
Rowand, CF
Burriss, 2B
Lincecum, P
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We will have a DH on opening day
which may change things considerably.
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by vegAN ryAN on Apr 2, 2009 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
And Buck in
But I don’t know if he gets automatically slotted in the 9 hole.
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Well, you were probably wrong then
and you are still wrong now right along with Geren
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Apr 2, 2009 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions
It looks very strange, but you want high OBP players near or at the top of your lineup
Sweeney and Cabrera are both not that kind of player.
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Tim Lincecum made a confession Saturday that might cause the teensiest bit of concern with one practice start left. After throwing 92 pitches over five innings in a Triple-A Game, Lincecum said his rhythm has been off this spring, resulting in a lack of command.
This article was posted on the 29th.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 2, 2009 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions
his rhythm looked fine in the first inining
that was embarassing, 9 pitches.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
A's fans have a little more style to their obnoxiouty, imho
like the time I was at the phone booth a couple years back and these four young drunks in full A’s regalia sat right in front of me. They each had a copy of Game of Shadows and each time Bonds was announced (and many other times when the crowd was sufficiently quiet) they would stand up in unison and ominously repeat the title “Game of Shadows” – whilst holding their books in the air. They didn’t get thrown out, but pushed it about as far as possible. Laughed until I cried at those antics.
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King
Hmm, Sharks are on CSN right now...
Is it the same for everyone? Are they planning on switching over, or am I out of luck?
This game is not on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area. This game is on Comcast SportsNet California.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 2, 2009 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, great. I didn't know there was a difference.
Now I’m really disappointed.
Oh well, thanks for the clarification.
ch 89
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by Buck Turgidson on Apr 2, 2009 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Giants fan, right in your thread.
The A’s are my #2 team. Who else is going to please me by beating the Angels?
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
Me!
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
some sort of euphemism I’ve never heard of?
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
hopefully you guys will be facing them when Fuentes has his annual two week long implosion.
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
I continued to be nothing short of stunned
at how bad the reception is on 860-AM. I just can’t believe this is a 50,000 watt station.
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
It never gets old!
50 years. 50 YEARS! and they have not one a single title. Bringing this fact up to Giants fans never, ever, ever, ever gets old. Sadly when I mention 4 titles and 0 titles to people who don’t know anything about sports and they are shocked. Public perception is that the SF Giants have one a few.
Mccovey just needed to hit it a little higher.
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
Game in on MLB network here in New York
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
His tavern?
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Game not on anything here in Oakland
- I don’t have cable
- Slingbox at Mom’s house doesn’t work for CSNCA 89.
- MLB.tv has asinine blackout rules.
- Despite Zonis’s efforts, I have not been able to get proxies to work with any regularity.
Glad you out-of-staters are happy, though.
The artist formerly known as HigherPie.
Proxys do work.
but sometimes it takes forever to find a good one that works.
"Their Triple-A rotation, led by Trevor Cahill and Brett Anderson, could be better than some big-league rotations; Michael Ynoa is the best Latin American prospect of the decade; 2008 draftees Jemile Weeks and Rashun Dixon bring much-needed tools to an advanced group of hitters." - BaseballProspectus.com
Although, it looks like MLB.tv is streaming at the moment for me
despite the blackout rules.
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might be because its preseason
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lol if you don't want your MLB TV account
gimme gimme gimme
Especially when I get to Australia, I’ll need to get one =/
Slingbox won’t help as much when the games are going to be at weird hours.
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Actually, email me.
I’m moving to a farm in May, and won’t be able to use it.
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I'm excited
Even though it’s only exhibition, the chance to watch Cahill pitch has got me pretty pumped. I don’t know how he’s going to do this season, but I want to see that sinker dive.
Also, it’s awesome to be back in the bay for baseball season.
Is anyone getting the game?
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Watching on channel 89 right now
Timmy just took the mound
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
I like you guys
Mostly.
But you can keep your superior team. Elitists.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
If Dustin Pedroia played in Seattle, not many people would be talking about him.
Your pitching is probably better
If Sandoval can continue posting a .400 BABIP, there might even be some offense this year.
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
FINALLY getting the game
I was worried because it was showing that making the channel thingy.
Also because, for some reason, my Slingbox kept showing the Art/Foreign Education channel. Got my mom to restart the DTA box back home, and it popped up back to CSNCA.
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Lincy made him look silly. :-(
If ever a game should have been called on account of wind, that one was it. Good thing Jerry Blevins didn't have to pitch; he's tall, skinny, and I could practically see one of the 40-mph gusts...sweeping him off the bump and pinning him to the left-field fence. --Mychael Urban
Well good luck guys
Catch ya tomorrow
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
If Dustin Pedroia played in Seattle, not many people would be talking about him.
Strike Out, Weak Grounder to Second
yeah, this is the A’s offense of old.
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I don't suppose the the pitcher has anything to do with it
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
Lincecum looks better with the longer hair...
If you guys were wondering how to get the game, there’s a helpful link in the “watching the A’s on TV” post. It’s how I’m watching it now.
Giambi's just taken two strikes down the middle
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then K's on the change
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Those first two outs were might quick
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
Lincecum is just that filthy
Those three hitters had no chance.
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Come on A's
GET SMART!!!!
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Am I the only one watching the game?
Are the rest of you watching ER or something?
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Let's get some hot Zito action up in this game.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Apr 2, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Zito with yellow corduroy short shorts?
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 2, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Whoever pitches next, I think Holliday should call for medium-high bouncies.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I'm not even in the damn State, I don't even have MLB TV, and its 9:22 here...
so why am I the only A’s fan in here!!!!
And people ask why the A’s need a new stadium in San Jose…. =/
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Stupid AN...
Open Thread stalled on me and stopped refreshing any comments…
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Do you have mlb network?
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 2, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Game is on DTV 698 Whoo Hoo
Is this a permanent resolution to the Comcast vs DTV/Dish TV pissing contest on just a one time thing because the Giants are the opponent?
first 25 games are free to Sat companies
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Thanks for the reply
Wish you had better news to report…
Anyone else think that Cahill looks like a Mad Scientist in his Gameday pic?
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Is he keeping #76?
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 2, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Nomar will wear #1 this year, last worn by Billy Martin
No comment yet from the clubhouse urinal.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Wow, being the first time I've seen Cahill
I definitely wasn’t expecting a sinker like that, even after everything I’ve heard about it.
So does this CSN California thing mean...
That A’s games will no longer be on CSN BA?
That would really suck for this Reno fan…
I guess that's a sorry you're screwed...
Well son of a goat, I’m going to have a pretty big problem with being excited this year. I knew about the new tv deal, but I didn’t register that CSN Ca and CSN Ba were really different. Wonder if there’s a way to get Charter out here to pick that channel up.
Holy Crap
Edgar Renteria… walked?
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ungh....
Single, Edgar goes to 3rd somehow
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Sweeney too deep?
I didn’t see, but that was a problem last year.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I think so
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 2, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
SB
2nd and 3rd
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I just realized
Fred Lewis is the Giants #3 hitter…
How the hell are we losing this game?
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Giving up already?
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 2, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
That seals it
ElQuesoCapitan is actually 67MARQUEZ’s dad
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
67MARQUEZ is Cheese Jr?
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 2, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Does Cahill always throw this many Fastballs right outta the gate?
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
Molina with an infield single
Wait.. what?
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
Off Chavez's glove -- diving stop
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 2, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
WE'RE ALL GUNNA DIE!
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Indeed
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 2, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
He really DOES swing at everything
Will this be the second coming of Francour?
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Because you've pitched 6 games or so above A ball in your life
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
4-0 Gnats
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should have thrown it a foot outside.
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Do not throw this guy a strike
FAIL
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
Oh dear...
If ever a game should have been called on account of wind, that one was it. Good thing Jerry Blevins didn't have to pitch; he's tall, skinny, and I could practically see one of the 40-mph gusts...sweeping him off the bump and pinning him to the left-field fence. --Mychael Urban
His pointy hat controls the wind.
His robe controls his BA.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Apr 2, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Just like Harry!
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 2, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Sort of the the "Dona, Dona" effect
“How the winds are laughing
They laugh with all their might
Laugh and laugh the whole day through
And half the summers night.”
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
hey, it was off the wall
otherwise, Cust was under it.
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I hate it when it is really windy
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
3-0 Gnats
RBI Groundout….
Come on Ellis… Arm Injury or No, you can throw out Molina at the plate.
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I think in a real game he takes a shot at Molina
Here, it’s better just to get the out.
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
Yeah, but even their standard picture looks pretty poor, at least on the overhead shots.
About as bad as 36 was.
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I'm not impressed by Cahill so far
I hope Brett Anderson is better (Keith Law thinks he will be)
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
I wouldn't be impressed by anyone who gave up three runs in one inning
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Chavy (barely) got the ball to first in the fly in time!
Good News
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WOW
I havne’t seen Chavy make a play like that in like 4 years. Sweet.
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
Chavvy!!
And his arm is still attached!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Earth Qukes... Long History....
The Quakes history can be counted in Months.
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There was a SJ Earthquakes franchise in the NASL back in the 1970s
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Really one bad pitch
How you throw an 0-2 fastball for a strike to a free-swinger who has just waved at three straight knuckle-curves a foot off the plate is beyond me, but the two singles were “DP balls” hit in the wrong place.
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I blame Suzuki
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 2, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
You should probably include ball 4 to Renteria
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
I don't know
It was pretty close and Renteria almost went for it. He’s normally a pretty free swing, I would expect to see him strike out on that pitch more often than not.
It was a pitch you'd expect a hitter to swing at
Welcome to the big leagues. Cahill basically needs to find that spot at the knees. He can’t live below the knees against major leaguers, but he can pitch to contact all day long at the knees.
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
He was trying to jam him, I think, and got too much of the plate
He’s a rookie with very little experience at AA or AAA. That’s how he’s going to pitch.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
and a double
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Question
Have the Giants brought back live organ music? I noticed during that half inning that there was organ music between just about every pitch; if all the sound effects were pre-recorded I’d think you would hear some other sounds (clap-clap, clap-clap-clap, etc).
it seems like all Holiiday hits is singles
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
Once the season starts, they’ll be more than just singles.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 2, 2009 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess he is waiting to bust out the power during the season
no point in wasting homers in an exhibtion game
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
I guess I'll just have to forget the July 4 game last year
Two HRs, one was a slam.
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
40% of his career hits are for extra bases
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so you're saying 60% are singles?
I know it’s only Spring, I was just making an observation.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
Yep
But I think 40% of all hits going for extra bases is a pretty good ratio.
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It'd be even better to see him get it out of the infield
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
or past the pitcher.
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
Ha, there’s someone there with an Angels jersey and cap.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 2, 2009 7:41 PM PDT reply actions
KEEL HEEM!
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D: D: D:
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 2, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
He must be trying to annoy both fanbases
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As if they both don't annoy each other enough already.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Apr 2, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Great way to unify the bay area
Death to the slegnA!
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
this
slegnA should DIAF.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 2, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Ahahahah. The Doogers.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 2, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, Cust didn't K...
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3-0 Gnats after 1
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Just like Momma
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Lincecum winding up with a runner at 3rd
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
He does
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
Maybe he's saving his bullets for when it
actually counts.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Apr 2, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
It looks pretty nasty to me
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 2, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought his stuff has looked pretty good
The fast ball is sinking and he threw a couple of nasty change-ups to Sandoval. I haven’t seen much of the curve yet.
Best thing about CSNCA
no more Giants comercials
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Don't know how much empirical evidence there is of it
But you always hear about sinkerballers usually take an inning or so to settle in. Everytime I’ve ever seen Webb or Wang or Fausto pitch, I’m always bombarded with announcers saying, “Get to him early before he gets a feel for his sinker.”
Wonder how Cahill will look the rest of the way.
Where are all the funny A's commercials for 2009?
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
Who're the extra pitchers still on the roster in case a starter gets pulled early?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Laptops are an amazing tool of the future!
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 2, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Dear Gnats: do not kill our pitchers. Thank you.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I wonder if Cahill can throw a pitch straight enough to hit a batter deliberately
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
That's OK Timmy, they're not paying you to hit
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
Cahill hasn't thrown inside yet. They're leaning out over the plate.
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
"Hit it where they ain't...
…and, failing that, hit it where Cust is."
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
cue catch by Cust :-)
can of corn though
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;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
It’s definitely erratic.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 2, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
That's not an excuse anymore
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 2, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
It's not an excuse, it's a fact
Young pitchers struggle. Get used to it.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Nah. Let's draw and quarter him.
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 2, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
its pretty clear you're not his biggest fan :(
HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!
I doubt a start or two where he's missing the plate is going to hurt him
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It only hurts me.
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
or lots of movement on his pitches?
I’m sure someone has a graph somewhere to verify which is true ;-)
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
He certainly has that
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 2, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Cust caught it!
Praise de Lawd!
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
Cust almost looks like a real outfielder
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
He caught that ball without staggering even a little
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 2, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I pictured a cust wearing nothing but a glove and a hat
standing in the outfield.
WHY
by ElQuesoCapitan on Apr 2, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I must share this travesty with the world.
Time to spread the plague, brb.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Apr 2, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
It kept crying "mary"
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I hate you.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 2, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Worse outfielder: Jack Cust or Adam Dunn?
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Well, we'll get to see how bad Abreu is
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I'm glad the A's don't have to face the franchise very often
I’m jealous
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
oh, that's how you spell it :-)
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
Lincecum’s nickname is The Franchise.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 2, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
nope, I can't spell his last name
his nickname is “The Franchise”
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
They don't let any pitchers swing
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Better "it" than the pitchers!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Cahill just looked like a bat boy walking back to the dugout
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
I hate Pedroia
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What did he do now?
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 2, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
That game is sick. It’s too bad that I’m bad at it, though.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 2, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
You're no Dustin Pedroia
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 2, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
No, he’s 4’3".
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 2, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I have trouble with a lot of things since I play on legend difficulty.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 2, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Sweeney tried to kill Snaggletooth.
If ever a game should have been called on account of wind, that one was it. Good thing Jerry Blevins didn't have to pitch; he's tall, skinny, and I could practically see one of the 40-mph gusts...sweeping him off the bump and pinning him to the left-field fence. --Mychael Urban
"Get deep into debt and we'll give you 4 A's tickets"
wow… the Banking Industry really DOES need a bailout if thats all their willing to give ya in exchange for you being in debt for 30 years.
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It's not that they need a bailout
It’s that they learned nothing except they can take big risks and their patrons in Congress and White House will bail them out every time. But you do have to admire their chutzpah.
Molina has some curves
or, at least, some lumps.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Panda Express
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 2, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
He looks pretty tough to me.
Although not as much as Lincecum.
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 2, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Because Lincecum's really awesome?
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 2, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
EXP points?
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 2, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
GUYS THIS IS THE ANSWER
WE NEED TO LEVEL UP K-HILL SOME MORE
by ElQuesoCapitan on Apr 2, 2009 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I choose you K-HILL!
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 2, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
25 pitches the past two innings
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 2, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
This game's outcome doesn't matter
so I’m kinda glad that Cahill is learning that he can get his command back after a bad inning.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Zonis, I know you said that the best thing about this new channel was that there’s no more Giants commercials, but now we have to put up with Kings commercials and they’re even worse in my opinion.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 2, 2009 8:04 PM PDT reply actions
At least the Warriors beat the Kings last night
It’s sad that I get excited about beating the Kings. In overtime.
Randolph had 17 points and 10 rebounds in just 19 minutes of action.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 2, 2009 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Insert lack of steroids Giambi joke.
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
My DVR just threw me out, now listening to Vince
See that Angel fan in the seats, what a douche. How can you be friends with an Angel fan?
Enjoy the game
Maybe it's like a big brother program -- "Mentor a douchenozzle"
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Stop swinging at balls!
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TWSS
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 2, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes!
He’s back!
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by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 2, 2009 8:08 PM PDT reply actions
DEEP
CHAVY!…> HOME! RUN!
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Eric changed his name this off season?
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Hell Yeah!
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
That was great to see! Go Chavvy!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Cust wants a followup
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Part of me is thinking, OH SNAP WHY?!
And a tiny part of me is thinking, YAY CHAVVY!
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 2, 2009 8:10 PM PDT reply actions
is it me...
or does lincecum look anorexic
When we played softball, I’d steal second base, feel guilty and go back.
- Woody Allen
by rhymeswithelephant on Apr 2, 2009 8:10 PM PDT reply actions
Flu-like symptoms.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 2, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
is the ktrb online streaming working for this game?
it’s not working for me
It’s pretty quiet ’round these parts.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 2, 2009 8:42 PM PDT reply actions
Well, let’s see how Gio Gonzalez does.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 2, 2009 8:45 PM PDT reply actions
Nice, Garciaparra singled in a run after hitting for Cust.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 2, 2009 8:46 PM PDT reply actions
Hinshaw is done after just one batter.
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