I Hate Colorado
I don’t hate the team, I hate the state. I can’t even stand to look at the letters that make up the word. Every time we go there it seems we get dealt a crushing defeat. Strangely, last night’s didn’t hurt that bad. Bochy went all in last night and I like the move. Win that game and the Rockies are DONE. It just didn’t quite work out. Plus, he knew he had Cain to fall back on today….
And thank freaking GOD that Zito’s sweet “4 runs or more” stat didn’t take a hit. Nice 4.1 innings of work, chump……
You can’t second guess anything Bochy did last night. In fact, you could argue that the Rockies won because of that catch Car-Go made on Posey–he misses that ball and that’s the ballgame……
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It was one of the great catches ever. It was a leap AND a diive, full extension, knowing he was going to hit the ground hard because of his elevation. Plus, Tulowiski making that amazing throw from deep in the hole. That’s what it took to beat the Giants in extra innings by one run- the Rockies making two of the greatest plays we’ve ever seen. I’m not a big one for “cap-tipping,” but those were two amazing plays in a game that gave us 3 1/2 hours of riveting major league baseball playoff-race entertainment.
Giambi’s ab in the 8th was huge, too. Get him and Wilson faces Tulo leading off the 9th.
“You must never be satisfied with losing. You must get angry, terribly angry, about losing. But the mark of the good loser is that he takes his anger out on himself and not his victorious opponents or on his teammates.”
~ Richard M. Nixon
Why a Tricky Dick quote to start off your Sunday morning? Here’s why, because the Colorado Rockies, they are a crook. And there’s nothing that I hate more than losing to a crook, or at least someone who tries to be a crook. I don’t care what anyone says, but the Rockies are a bunch of no good cheatin’ sons of bitches. And I will not accept nor tolerate losing to a bunch of fucking crooks. That’s all I have to say.
Giants baseball = torture. So mark me down for a believer. The two hottest hitters in all MLB during the month of September not only did in the Giants with their bats, but also with their gloves. It happened in the Box of Rox where that kinda thing is expected and even routine.
Then the pesky Pads stole a win by way of yet another homefield advantage, with Scott Rolen missing a hard-hit ball in the evening shadows. So the drama continues.
One good thing is that the Giants bats are now fully unlimbered, having scored 22 runs in the past couple games. Other good thing is that today’s matchup features Jorge DeLaRosa homing against Matt the Horse. We can expect a professional performance from Cain. When that big boy is on, which is usually the case, the scent of a Giants victory is in the air.
A win this afternoon brings them home to face the Snakes and then those pesky Pads.
Today is the occasion to put the Rox outta their misery. Unable to win on the road without their faithful humidor and with only part of a rotation worthy of the name, Colorado does not deserve to be in the PS. Giants should have some fire in their eyes today.
Zoom- and both those plays got done to posey. Sickening…
I watched on the MLB channel [free] and felt it was simply inevitable, though it left me feeling apprehensive — a smaller version of the 2002 world Series debacle. Fabulous catch, fabulous.
I would’ve walked Tulo. Maybe twice. Why not? Bonds was walked for lesser reasons dozens of times. I would’ve simply walked him and taken my chances.
(MLB network is showing a sprinkling of pennant games, but they do it through the home team, so I had to abide the Rockies’ announcers. Sigh.)
20-13 Niners! Fuck KC! Sorry, to those diminutive residents of Brooklyn.
Pawlie: When i read over the game account and checked out the box score, i too wondered why Tulo was not walked in those situations. There was no other possible call in the tenth. Maybe Giants just were wore out and Bochy wanted to get to bed.
Torres fine, just a match up thing. Welcome back to the starting lineup Mr. Welles.
CF Ross
2B Sanchez
1B Huff
C Posey
LF Burrell
RF Guillen
SS Uribe
3B Sandoval
P Cain
No please, call me Orson
Good to see Sanchez ok. He’s 7/17 against DLR.
My 49ers are the worst coached team in the NFL. I could just cry it makes me sick to my stomach.
I hope my Giants show me better later this afternoon.
Oh, almost forgot. Hey, Loo! Shaddup! 😀
If Tulo is in a position to hurt you today, I walk him. The guy is on fire. Let Mora beat you, if he does, then fine…
Absomotherfuckinglutely. Hey, if we’re up by 3 and he’s up with the bases drunk, I’d give him 4-wide there as well. Don’t let Tulo beat us. No how, no way.
Just a reminder, the 49ers coaching still sucks.
It’s on the players. They look half asleep.
Yes Dennis, those Niners do suck. They just don’t show up to play out of town. Bad teams never win on the road.
Nipper, you’re being way too kind with “bad.” Go grab Mr. Thesaurus and come back later.
As I type this, it’s now 24-3. Speechless.
Fruckie! Check his fucking bat.
Posey should have 4 hits in his last 4 at bats and he has none
One of these days, you can explain how you can watch the NFL these days. I like football, but it’s not played in the NFL, that’s for sure.
But that’s just me, obviously. A PRACTICE game gets better ratings than pennant race baseball. Sigh
Posey what a guy!
Rah rah Runt. Franchez must like the altitude or something. Or maybe the ump is trying to even things out a bit and sent DLR one of those “dry” balls. Would serve them right.
Niners coaching staff is just totally in over their collective head. The entire staff needs to go
Long fly-outs piling up. Box of Rox makes these guys homer happy.
and the water buffalos retire the side
sweet
I admit, I get frustrated with the Gyros now and again. But, that’s often because I love the Giants, and this year they have a real shot at going somewhere. Compared to the total train wreck that is the Niners, it gives some perspective. Bonehead and staff are geniuses at their game compared to the 49er counterparts…
Loo and his Chiefs are the big winners today. Congrats to you and your Chiefs. You guys really put it to us today. Not much I can say, so I’ll just keep quiet.
Oh, you did win our little bet. It is now OK talk about our post-season roster, plans, pitching order, etc, etc, etc, etc. I will not say a word about it. I’m a lot of things, but I know how to uphold a bet. Believe me, I’ve got lots of experience in holding up a lost bet. Hell, I even lead off for today. If Rowand makes the final 25-man, I’m gonna call for heads to roll. Yep, we make the post-season, and the first thing I’ll do is bitch about our 25-man. Hey, that makes me two things, consistent and a good bet payer. Yeah me! 😆
As I say, I don’t folllow things closely, but now would seem about the right time to excuse the entire 49ers staff. Where they not favored today? Regardless, two huge embarrassments in three games and a team going nowhere after many years of going nowhere. Why wait?
Rowand won’t be on the ps roster
Cain, 9 in a row on 23. This day is shaping up!
Singletary has proven he can’t handle this job. I supported his hiring but I was wrong. He can coach out the yr, there’s no reason to put in some inteirm chump at this point in the yr. But York needs to call harbaugh right now and offer him a deal under the table that he can’t refuse
37 pitches for Cain through 4. Very nice. Cain starting today totally influenced bochys decision to go all in last night with the bullpen
Yup. Freddy must like hitting in the Box of Rox and he loves to face DLR.
Ball dude== no clue.
BIG run here.
I was not one of those celebrating when Huff swung at a ball to advance Sanchez to third. The walk and the DP were too obvious.
For me, this team can never give up and out. For anything. They make too many on their own.
Unless it’s a squeeze, which is not in Bochy’s playbook.
Outstanding Matty!
Cain dealing just like Lincecum.Great 1-2 combo going down the stretch.
I repeat … they MUST move up Zito to pitch against AZ and go Lincecum, Cain, Sanchez vs. SD. No-brainer of the season.
Can you believe the Tampa fans? rays playing for best record in the AL (without Burrell, I might add) in front of 22k fans. I’d rather be in the stands at Coors Field.
Meanwhile, I know what it’s like asking Dusty Baker to win a big game …
Ha! Good one.
Has Posey gotten any credit yet on his handling of the pitching staff in September? 🙂
Tellit: that’s potd when I get home
Awesome.
Well, blowing up the coaching staff, as good as an idea as that sounds, who do you get?
The ONE thing they can do is dump Jimmy-Hat Raye. If you believe the Yahoo article, the players have been hoping for Mike Johnson to take over since last year.
Co-Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
sweet ross…
I’m warming up to the idea of Ross next yr.
Ross ain;t shy with the eye black, is he?
Reds 4-2
Ross paying off… Shadows creeping onto the infield. I haven’t gotten up in an hour and I have to take a fairly huge piss…
BF, a little too much information…
Apparently Cody likes hitting in the Box of Rox as well. Maybe we’ll have to reconsider signing him just so it don’t turn into the Box of Ross.
Thanks for sharing.
I’ve said lately I was souring on Ross, and was concerned with his long swing. But, JT just said something that made a lotta sense. Guys w/longer swings that go from starting to platooned may be impacted more than others. Now that he’s getting more regular play, his swing is coming back into sync…
My bladder is literally bursting… Shadows hitting the field. Excellent….
Friday night deja vu all over again and then some. Awesome 1-2 combo. Sanchez as the actual and true #3 starter, though currently pegged as #4, with a .206 BAA is the hardest pitcher in baseball from whom to manage a hit. Even the Phillies, with their East Coast touted top three starters, must be a bit eyes westward, considering what the Giants may cast against them and shudder.
Bummed twin had to take a day off.
Nobody asked, but they really need a higher OBP guy than Ross as a starter. But yeah, depending on the actual alternatives, they could do worse. Shame that one of their many internal outfielders can’t hit.
Where is Mike?
Fuck Yahoo They jinxed it.
tuff luck on the no no
If someone is going to beat the Giants (or break up a no hitter), odds are great that it’s going to be the creaky, washed-up guy on the other team. Or a minor leaguer. Or, in this case … both.
Fuck
brutal
I really that fucking park. I’ve never seen any factor that skews the game like Coors Field. It’s just a joke.
HATE that fucking park.
Now they have to face Tulofuckwadski again.
Uribe fucked the perf gm too but that was more on bochy for inserting him into the gm that innning. Still don’t know why he did that
Houston is as unfair as they come, but it doesn’t skew the game toward offense. Just rewards some short flies and screws you on some bombs.
Way to battle back Matty.
Do NOT let Tulo beat you next inning…
Did you guys see that stat? 101 pitches thrown, 72 strikes. That’ll fucking work. Great start by Cain. Now they just need to nail this fucker down.
Fuck it Matt’s got to close this game out,no question he finishes it.
Flav, Matt lost the perfect game on his throwing error to 1b.
Gotta hang on. Pads down 6-2 in the 6th.
Damn! Let’s get these runs back. Friggen old Mora was with the Mutts, i believe, when Snow’s HR made it look good till heartbreak. At 101 pitches, i’m waffley on Cain doing the ninth. Three outs to go in the bottom of the inning. May it go 1-2-3.
Another BS call.
Shit I bet Panda and Posey lead the league in Bats thrown into the stands.
Cain’s going back out in the 9th.
Give Mora credit … that one might have actually been a HR somewhere else.
Might
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a catcher out that far to field a popup.