Great Win
Of course I saw none of it up in the Idaho mountains but the last 50 or so posts from you guys told me it was a “great win”. I’m only changing the date on the POTG, obviously. We go up 3-0, then it’s tied 4-4, still we find a way to win. Gutty team performance to take back the lead and the win, that’s what playoff teams do….
I’m 110% behind the Fontenot pick up. I haven’t read what others have said about it yet, will try to later this morning. He was already taking time away from Theriot before he was traded to the Dodgers. I remember when those to came onto the scene, the Cubs felt like they had found their middle infield for the next 5 years. But, sometimes things don’t always work out as planned. Fontenot will be fine, I was actually a little surprised by how few SB’s he had but maybe I was thinking of Theriot. Regardless, we gave up NADA and now have a legit mlb option to plug into 3rd or 2nd and Bochy won’t feel hamstrung to have to play Pablo or Freddy all the time…..
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The only thing bothering me right now is no one got Loo’s SILENCE OF THE LAMBS post
What’chu talkin’ ’bout Willis? I told Loo to put the lotion in the basket. Now, that doesn’t directly involve Clarice, but it was the first thing that came to mind. If I would have used a specific Starlin(g) reference, I would have chosen this one.:
Clarice Starling: He said, “I can smell your $unt.”
Hannibal Lecter: I see. I myself cannot. You use Evian skin cream, and sometimes you wear L’Air du Temps, but not today.
I got it. I love those subtle movie references. Helps you keep the mind sharp, and on your toes. There’s one I never got, who the hell wants to be “on their toes?” I think most would prefer to be off their toes and sitting on the damn couch. But, hey, that’s just me.
Everyone got it, Ted. Starlin(g). Pretty good. But movies, well, . . . . give me a good book. Mumbo Jumbo, for example.
Fontenot’s skill and versatility are exactly what the Giants needed right now. (He does look a lot like Keppinger on paper, doesn’t he?) Win today and head into the weekend ready to make the big move. Let’s go.
Wasn’t FOOTLOOSE a ripoff of MUMBO JUMBO?
That’s heresy, man.
Please, for the love of God, no “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.” I’d rather play Six Degrees of Unca Chuck. I’m betting you wouldn’t have to pass the second degree to find Carrot Top.
Just a quick add on to the Timmy stepping up post.
How much money would you have won in a bar bet that Zito would have more IP’s and a LOWER BA against that timmy in the middle of august?????
You in Ketchum, or Sun Valley, Flav?
We used to go to Sun Valley when I was a kid, and my transistor radio would pick up Giants games at night . . .
I prefer Paul Newmans line “sometimes nothing can be a real cool hand”. Thats what I think of when the doomers say, the Giants need a bat.
Today is all about taking care of business. A nice workmanlike victory over the Cubs, something like 5-2, and then focus in on the Padres.
You guys see this?
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/13/sports/baseball/13Rodriguez.html?src=mv
Doesn’t it seem as if we’ve seen a lot of real nasty behavior from pitchers during this year of the pitcher?
Father-in-law? I can only assume that the mother-in-law already “got hers.” They’re the real nasty ones.
Who knew the ‘F’ in F-Rod stood for felony.
Cain has to beat this chump Wells. But Cubs feeling no pressure, playing fast and loose.
I’m in ketchem right now, we are headed towards some county fair today. Back to Reno tomorrow, bay area sat….
Look who’s batting lead off. I’m not gonna say a goddamn thing. My money’s on The Horse to wire the Cubs today.
Rowand CF, Sanchez 2B, Huff RF, Posey C, Burrell LF, Sandoval 3B, Uribe SS, Ishikawa 1B, Cain P
Kind of nostalgic, isn’t it?
Bochys habit of batting rowand next to whoever our current, shittiest hitter is, is maddening…..
Yeah, Flav. I was kind of expecting the new guy to get a start at 2B given the runt’s pathetic numbers vs the non-port sided ones. Doesn’t Bochy know the little shithead can’t hit right-handers worth a damn. Play the new guy, skipper.
Maybe Sabean made a gentleman’s agreement not to start Fontenot today in the two-slot in place of Franchez. Apparently Torres needed a day off to prime for the Pads. With Matt on the mound maybe Bochy felt the presence of the Torrid one wasn’t essential today.
Max: Good point on Cubs likely to play fast and loose today as they are under no possible pressure. Giants need to maintain focus on TODAY’s game and clout Chicago. Imagine the pressure on Drrrty tomorrow. My hope is that his outburst got inside the Dago’s heads instead of motivating them.
Counting today’s there are 47 games to go. Pretty soon crunch time is totally official as we will be down to the last quarter of the season. As crunches go, its one game to crush the Cubbies before three with the Pads, three in Philly and three in St. Louis. The story of the season is likely to unfold over these next ten. I’d be tickled pink if the team can win today, take two of three from Dago and split the road series with the old Beast of the East and the best of the Midwest.
They keep the guy out of the lineup on trades like this until his original team is out of town. It’s happened before like this.
When?
Santana just wrapped up a 4-hit gem over the Rox, so a good start to the day. As for K-Rod, I guess he went from one ‘pen to another.
good game there, reading the wrapup.
Rox will not go quietly, Mets are better than their w-l record.
I’d love to see a game in that new park.
went last year EDDDDD. OK, but a bit cluttered, visually. Carry on. As you were.
Well Bochy said, ” Fontenot on bench is not because Cubs are on the other side.”
Well? The new guy should be playing then vs the right-handed Wells. Franchez blows!
I said I wasn’t gonna say a goddamn thing, well, I fibbed. Rowand AND the runt atop today’s lineup is beyond a head-scratcher. I don’t know who in the hell is gonna set the table today. Maybe Martha Stewart is available. She always comes up with the damnedest napkin designs and center pieces.
Torres’ legs are “a little tight”…
Hmmm. Only a couple of bitches on the LU so far. Not quite enough for a guaranteed win. Let’s get a couple more nays and we can look to 12-0 Giants.
Yeah Mac Dog…K-Rod pounding on his father in law,shows what a true POS he really is.
Yeah i would say Torres legs would be a little tight,with all the running he has to do for the team,Stealing all the bases,running gap to gap in the OF.Just needs a blow and to get ready for the Pads tomorrow good move.I would of liked to see Fotenot get his feet wet today leading off though.
Dennises’ vehemence tips the scale, Giants should romp…
These are not easy transitions, children. Very few doubt that this is likely to evolve into a platoon, but the second day after the trade and JUST after Freddy had already sat two days, is just too early. Fontenot will get a start against Latos, Fruckie against the two SD lefties, then going forward we’ll see the platoon.
I do my best.
Shit, Whitey’s 2 for 3 (both doubles) off of Wells, Bochy shoulda given him a start.
That last comment was intended for Vern and Vera only in hopes of placating their feelings towards their only child. Sorry, folks, your son blows more than the winter wind.
Torres has played so hard, he could use a day off. That said, Rowand’s stroke has been looking better with his average climbing and his HR last night. But with him at leadoff, I would have liked to see fontenot in the 2 hole because of his speed and he’s a lefty.
I like the trade for Fontenot.I think the Giants were looking for more back up experience on the infield once Rent went down.And i believe they were not overly excited that Burriss was gonna give them that down the stretch.
Idaho is a right fine place for a bayarea man, Flav. Snake river man, meself.
And the Giants are playing well. definitely not above their head, this is no fluke.
They have gained a little offence this season and lost a little of the SPs dominance.
and we are moving towards a 90+ win season.
As it should be.
WooHoo, day baseball. And Sat and Sunday, by then I may feel like I am part of this. that is if my wife and the honey-do list lets me take some time for baseball.
cheers, all
go giants
Fuku is a royal pain in the ass. Strike his ass out Matty.
ok
Colvin and Castro have been a royal pain in the arse. Shit
Down 2-0 motherfucking AGAIN. Enough of this crap. I’m tired of playing from behind.
We can not lose today. Bochy said on his show today that Burrell is the first one to the park every day. I hope he wears that S on his chest again today. Gonna need some runs.
Get those runs back
I’d rather ve down early than late.
Damm Nady must have been looking Curve,He can’t hit a fastball.
Nice smack by Franchez.
nice franchez, how about a September full of those?
At least we know the Giants can easily overcome a deficit versus the Cubbies.
The little runt delivers, then neither the Huffster or the Golden Child can reciprocate. Go figure.
like it pablo, juan
Pablo has hit consecutive shots out there..
Yeah, baby. Panda starting to make some LOUD contact. Thank Christ.
Alright Panda…Almost 1 st HR in 2months as Flannery yells “2 flap downs” on his triple.Nice touch.
Bottom of the order day. Can I count Rowand as bottom of the order?
Oh well, guess not.
Warning track GR double last night, big blast today. Time for the kids to dust off those panda hats.
Jesus, first Matty with his bunt “attempt,” followed by Rowand’s “he got all of that one.”
Bleah.
bozo, count on strange days for Rowrow
nice d that inning
Great plays by Juan and Posey that inning.Pitch count is kiling Cain today,Needs a couple easy innings.
Juan looking like Omar right there. Chances that Rent makes that play, nil. But what about lil’ Font?
a sunny day at ATT; Karma sez we win this one with a groovy vibe. Nice and easy.
Who the hell knew it was “Little Runt Bobblehead Day?” Nice play.
One thing about the Mole no one flashes the leather better then he does at 2B.
Cain again allows the 2-out hit w/RISP to the P nonetheless. Horseshit, Matty. Totally unacceptable.
Shit Matty,A mistake to the Pitcher?Come On! Your killing me.
Juan is an acceptable defensive SS but not as good as Renteria… stupid debut, Basil….
Anyway, boys… save some of the bitching about our #4 starter for the other guys.
He is Superman.
Ya gotta love this guy Burrell
Pat the BAT!!!!!!!!! The Man is incredible .
Pat is having some fun
Pandamonium is back!
Panda is having some fun
Hope this is The Panda coming back to us…a hard hit foul then that!!!
Holy SHIT Panda rocks the Cove!!!! Man did he need that one!
The Panda turned 24 the other day. Well, he’s swinging like #24 now. Go Panda!
Ish was SAFE. We got screwed.
I see a change in the lineup order coming..
If Panda gets his bamboo back, the Panda & Pat Show will top the Nielsen ratings all the way to October. (Speaking of bamboo, where the heck is Paul in Asia? Does he need bail money?)
Cain looks like he wants to win this one even if it takes him 150 pitches
Pat the Bat. Bad influence. Teaching nasty habits to Pablo. What’s he trying to do, transform him back into the Panda? Pitchers across the league not likely to care for that business at all ~ particularly as the season translates into crunch time. Two rakers on a team not in the AL Beast could be a bit tough on ESPN.
Oh, man, what will the doomers do if Pablo starts hitting like this regularly and Freddy starts to look like a decent 2 spot hitter again? With Fontenot and Burriss to spell the IF starters, this could get real good down the stretch. Sure am glad Sabean picked up that big bat for the OF, too.
Cain needed that 10 pitch inning
Just catching up here.
Michael…Basil? Too funny.
GIANTS
C’mon Rowand, join the party.
Man, here comes more lighting and T storms. I don’t want to turn the game off, had the puter off all last night. Shit.
not to mention the solar explosions stopping digital tv in its tracks this week.
http://tinyurl.com/2fntlr5
I’ll take that.
we’ll take the e
Put on the goddamn H&R here, Bochy. Stay out of the DP.
And that
what a slide