One of the Best Stretches of the Year is Approaching
The only thing that keeps us from winning at least 2 of 3 from Houston will be if the team looks ahead to the next home stand. Boston for three, then the Dodgers for three. The AssFroes should be a good tune up for those electric home series. I’m going to the Sat Boston game and might hit the Wed Dodger game….
The end of the last thread was a turn for the blog this year, at least for me. I was really blown away when I looked at what Torres, Franchez, Uribe and Huff have done this year. I’d throw The Bat in there too he just hasn’t brought it all year like the other guys (I know, it’s a stretch to say “all year” with Franchez but he’s hit .333 over 111 at bats, that’s enough for me to put him him in that group of 4).
The fact is, NO GM anywhere in baseball found 5 bargain basement guys last Winter who are putting up this kind of production. It’s funny, guys like Renteria/Rowand/Molina/DeRosa contribute very, very little at a healthy clip of 31.5 million this year. You look at them and go “Classic Sabean”. But then you look at those other 5 guys and go “Wow, I DID NOT see that coming”. I don’t think it’s a stretch at all to throw Sabean in “Exec of the Year” discussion though it’s obviously pre-mature to have that talk now. But if they keep winning, if they win the division, it’s totally possible. I want to see that happen just to watch the bloggers detonate themselves simultaneously on threads throughout the internet world…..
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DP! Could have been worse
Could have been raining
Rent has to call off Uribe there,Uribe’s back was too the ball.And another stupid pass ball by Molina.Yeah lucky to escape with only 1 run thanks to the DP.
That was on Juan, sorry.
But most of all, the run IS on Lincecum.
If Pablo was playing third like he should be, it wouldn’t of happened in the first place.
Think we’re gonna need to run into one tonight if we plan on scoring off of Roy.
why don’t they just waive this fucker in from third and give them the run……
Ummmm…who’s on first, what’s on second.
Shit what a sloppy inning that was.2 errors 3 for the game and lucky to get out of that without a score.
Wow…seems kinda early for the PR. Benjie with a solid shot off Oswalt and a CS tonite on the K/DP.
Timmy not exactly helping himself tonight.
Not Bochy’s fault but…..is it because of Lincecum that whitey goes in for the PR instead of Posey? Didn’t the prez whack one barely out of there before…was that his slam?
Time to do some yard work.
Yeah but that was last year Willed.This year you bring in Posey.
Agreed kat…kind of curious move, imo. Lincecum won’t be out there too much longer either, I wouldn’t think. See how it turns out.
I’m thinking Bochy wants (if possible) to give Buster the entire night off to think things over.
Oswalt neither at this rate. What an AB by Uribe, fouling off all the tough ones and holding up (?) on the breaking ball. Notice Os not throwing him hard one on 3-2.
How many times are they going to check down to the first base ump. That’s got to start to wear on the home plate ump at some time.
Alright Pat the Bat!!! And great AB by Uribe with the walk to set it up.
Thank God Sando hit a slow roller!
As ugly an RBI as you’ll ever see.
“4.4 speed for Sandoval.” That’s a good NFL time for the 40. So the bag is 30 ft. shorter, no biggie.
Ok,new ball game.Need a strong not to many pitches, shutdown inning from Tim.
Pat with the at bat of the night. Uribe was tough as well. Pablo bled one juuuust slow enough.
Tim eeds to rip through this inning . . .
Yep, good thing there was only one out. Uribe’s patience really paid off. Got tickets to one of the Dodger games. Can’t remember which night it is. Bout’ time for that 8th inning set up guy we don’t have to come into the game.
Sweeeet. Tim gets new lilfe with the 2 runs . . .
Tim’s at 105. He’s good for the 8th.
wow…nice quick inning! Kid smells blood….leave him in or not?
So Denny is that 12.8 speed for Bengie or longer?
Hell yes they leave him in.
“As ugly an RBI as you’ll ever see.” Did you see him busting down the fucking line ? That’s as PRETTY an RBI as you’ll see..
Timmy should have caught that ball. I hate that fucking unwritten rule that the pitcher should give way to a position player. Going to cost us or someone else dearly one day. If it hasn’t already.
Get some insurance. In this park? A few more is always welcomed.
There you go . . .
As far as Pablo goes, yes, he busted it and got the ribbie. Can’t complain about that.
Timmy stays in for the 8th even with a high pitch count. That says a lot about what Bochy thinks of the set-up guys.
Damn fucking straight, mac . . .
Huff moving the runner. Sweet.
Just get the fly ball and we’re cool.
“That says a lot about what Bochy thinks of the set-up guys” – not so much as it says about tim’s ability to pitch long into a game. Though granted the setup guys have been quite shakey.
Tim hasn’t had the CHANCE to go deep into a game the last few. So, it’s good to see . . .
Damn. Not deep enough . . .
Nate the Bat!
Schierholtz! Finds a hole . . .
Alright Nate!!!! Huge extra run!
It might say what Bochy thinks of the set-up guys, but it *should* be the same call regardless of who’s in our pen at the time. Timmy or 8th inning guy? Easy call.
Nate “Shitholtz” comes through!
So is the Bum all but assured the next 5 start? I’ve been out of the loop the last week, what is the consensus opinion?
If you mean “Bum” as is Bumgarner, doesn’t look like it. “Bum” as in “he’s a bum” goes next.
Tim deserved to pitch the 8th because he is Tim 2 time Cy Young and he’s back.It was a solid start and great to see. Now Wilson Time to mow them down!
Woo-Hoo!!!
Ballgame!
“that’s a little mini torture for you”– that was gold….. Nice game.
Congrats, the first 6 innings, and last out, wasn’t pretty…but happy ending.
Timmy just owns the Astros. “Ownage is ownage.”
This is TERRIBLE! No WC for THIS team! Sabean let us down! Too many minor leaguers ! Dump salary! DisGUSTing! Oh, they, uh, won??!! Night all. Hugs! Bye!
( Best AB for Nate in 11 years. He’s still Shitholtz, Denny…but good to see a decent AB at last )
Just Enough.
A win and a FH Woo Hoo!! to boot. Gotta love it.
Wilson haters: remember games like these when you are losing your shit over Wilson allowing a baserunner in the ninth. He IS a top flight closer and 10/11 times he gets the job done.
Gotta go with Snarkk from last night, though. Fucking Sabean ! No way he could have known Burrell would be this good. If you think I’m giving him credit for a totally lucky signing you’ve got another think coming!
and 10/11 times he gets the job done.
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Okay. I’m feeling good too. But that’s a *slight* exaggeration. But he’s at +86%. Which reminds me of lyrics to a certain song that I neglected to post on Father’s Day:
Today
Father it’s Father’s Day.
And so…we’re giving you this…
tie
It’s not much we know
It’s just our way of telling you
We think, you’re a regular guy
You say we shouldn’t have bothered
Father
But it’s really not much of a fuss
For according to our Mother, you’re our Father…
And that’s good enough for us
Great game, my friends
The meaning was, +86% is good enough for us.
Clearly
Actually Ted, 10 of 11 is exactly what he’s done this year, percentage wise.. 20 of 22…
Uhm…okay…true.
I was talking career but…I sit corrected. And lockkneed(sic)
Cuz I gotta pee
sorry, couldn’t find one of him and his chick.
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That *is* his Dad, right? Right?
Apologize for the overkill in inane posts but I’m at work. And, like Wilson’s saves this year, 10 of 11 times I can’t get on as my company blocks the Flap as a social network. Which it so fucking is not!
Or it is.
But I digress.
So when I *can* sneak on, I frantically go back and forth from here and Room B in quiet desperation reminiscent of a contestant on a Japanese game show.
Ted, I don’t think so. That’s “Lance”, his companion.
Not that there’s anything wrong with that
I think most would agree (statistically and visually) that Wilson looks like a much different pitcher this year than his first year up. I could see him as a 90% sv/opp guy.
Stay hot, Aubrey Huff: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/06/22/SP1N1E2LGE.DTL
“”I would love to be back here,” Huff said when asked about 2011.
“I was talking with Pat Burrell, saying, ‘Wouldn’t it be a kick if we could finish our careers here?’ We’re really enjoying it. I know I am. I’d love to be back. But it’s up to the front office. I’ve just got to go out and play my game and see what happens.”
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“He has statistics comparable to those of Albert Pujols. Huff tops Pujols in average (.311-.302), slugging percentage (.549-.540), doubles (16-15) and triples (2-0) and trails in homers (15-12). The biggest difference was walks (53-35 in favor of Pujols), because of Pujols’ 21 intentional passes (two for Huff).”
So, DeRosa to go under the knife, and no mention?
Shit, maybe room b is happening . . .
Timmy / Wilson combo rocks ( not just cause I have them both in my fantasy league!)