Great Win and The Contestants For the Tickets Reveal Themselves

Posted in Uncategorized by Flavor on July 1, 2011

After Burriss bungled that ball I was preparing myself for this loss. In a weird, dysfunctional way, I was almost asking for it just to be pissed off. And when Bosch (not interested in how to spell his name) hit that liner I was certain the game was over. And then *poof* we win. Crazy.

Here are the players for the tix. I know it was short notice and if you win and can’t go I’ll give em away.

Giants Runs Tigers runs total sbs

Me 7 13 5

MacDog 10 12 3

BillBill 10 7 3

Kevin 9 4 2

Chuck 8 7 3

San Dog 13 7 4

Dennis 10 11 3

BirdDog 9 14 5

BigSarge 8 7 2

Kokonuts 11 7 4

Ted 14 9 4

Sorry about the formatting, I could have *snipped* it or done some word doc, this was easier but it looks like the columns aren’t lining up. I’m not sweating it………

Quick contest but it will keep our misery away from certain painful realities. That could be baseball or life, you pick………

Again, thank you ANNA for offering up your tix for this game. She gave 2 to a buddy of mine last week and they had a great time. One thing about this blog that I will never get over, the generosity of everyone is something to appreciate. It’s human nature unfolding before our eyes; often it’s the human nature that is the exact opposite of your usual anonymous angry blogging sports fan……….

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TedSpe said, on July 1, 2011 at 8:13 pm

Uh…didn’t get my email?
Flavor said, on July 1, 2011 at 8:16 pm

sorry Ted, you’ve been added. It was “Friday Float Day” at the pool and some of the adults powered down a bunch of margaritas. I’m not tending to too many details right now………….
- TedSpe said, on July 1, 2011 at 8:23 pm
  
  No problem, Flav. I’m assuming this makes you one of the adults
  Thanks
Del Mar Dennis said, on July 1, 2011 at 8:31 pm

Thanks once again to Bride. Her and I are connected on Twitter. She seems like a very good sport. And may I add — please post on the Flap or Twitter more often. You’re knowledgeable, relevant and concise with just a hint of humor. Just what Twitter needs. Thanks for the opportunity….
- xootsuit said, on July 1, 2011 at 8:45 pm
  
  She and I. She and I are connected. Stop looking at the way your dress is draping and pay attention to your posts.
- TedSpe said, on July 1, 2011 at 8:46 pm
  
  Well put. And I concur. Thanks so much Bride.
TedSpe said, on July 1, 2011 at 8:53 pm

Wow. xoot’s post certainly gave my post a different cono…condo…connotation.
- PawlieKokonuts said, on July 2, 2011 at 6:39 pm
  
  Thanks for keeping Dennis linguistically legit.
EdGdsnInExile said, on July 1, 2011 at 8:55 pm

Just had an idea about a player to pursue: Andrew McCutchen of the Pirates. He’s only 24, improving each year, cheaper and longer-lasting than Jose Reyes. Of course, given we made out with the Sanchez for Bowker/Alderson trade, Pirates may not budge. But I’m going to Bucs-Nats tomorrow night and will scout him out!
- TedSpe said, on July 1, 2011 at 9:01 pm
  
  (I’ll keep this censored just so I don’t offend folks what don’t understand Mel Brooks or Richard Pryor):
  Andrew McCutchen??!! Andrew McCutchen. Okay. We’ll take the n*****s and the c****s…but
  WE DON’T WANT THE IRISH!!!
TedSpe said, on July 1, 2011 at 8:57 pm

BTW, the whole Brian Wilson dugout breakdown was pure show-biz. Good TV. The man knows the cameras are on. Like it or hate it, he’s an awesome pitcher but he knows he’s in show-biz. Just like Willie Mays situating his cap so it flew off his head when he tagged up from 3rd
Del Mar Dennis said, on July 1, 2011 at 8:59 pm

How are the Giants going to repeat as World Series Champs this year? Simple…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31EydOVS4no&feature=related
- DJLoo said, on July 1, 2011 at 9:08 pm
  
  Looks like my family reunion…
- TedSpe said, on July 1, 2011 at 9:13 pm
  
  Dennis. First your devotion to the newly wedded…English chick’s…wardrobe…now…Judy Garland…not that there’s anything wrong with that.
  You know, before Margaret Hamilton got the WWOTW part, they considered the sexy and lovely (and McCarthy blacklisted) Gale Sondegaard for the part. But, they said what I just wrote…she was too sexy and lovely…
Flavor said, on July 1, 2011 at 9:17 pm

If the Pirates traded McCutchen their fans would burn down their stadium. They probably should have already done it…….
What’s unfortunate is that there really isn’t any ONE GUY out there who we can realistically trade for. Sabes did great last year with the WW guys and the situational reliever pick ups. But if you want the *McCutchen’s* and the *Reyes”, you have to be operating in an entirely different sphere………
- EdGdsnInExile said, on July 1, 2011 at 9:30 pm
  
  My gut, Flav, is that after the two losses to the Cubs, the likelihood of Sabean doing something bigger increased to about 50/50. I generally agree with you that the pitchers are up to the task, but there’s also a point at which the offense’s negativity corrodes even the mental toughness of the pitchers. I think we’re approaching that. If Sanchez or Posey were coming back, you might be able to hang on. But it’s getting late in the game for Huff, Torres, Ross. The problem is none of the squad are doing much with the bat, save Pablo, so all we would have to offer is pitching, minor leaguers, and draft picks…
Del Mar Dennis said, on July 1, 2011 at 9:18 pm

I forgot to add one important fact: I love Judy Garland! I recall the first time I saw the “Wizard” I was about 6 yo old. I memorized all the songs. Toto? Screw that do. I was interested in Dorothy. When she put on those “Ruby Shoes,” I was hooked. I’ll refrain from telling you gentlemen just how many times I’ve watched Judy and the “Wizard of Oz,” but just between you and me, I’m in the Lollipop Guild and I sure the hell wanna get the fuck outta Kansas.

The Wizard of Oz? It deserves a gay-ass smiley face. I love that movie. And so should you… 😀
- TedSpe said, on July 1, 2011 at 9:24 pm
  
  I do love THE WIZARD OF OZ, Dennis. And I love her goofy black and white movies with Mickey Rooney, as dumb as they are. And I love her performances in JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG and A STAR IS BORN.
  I’m just giving you shit.
  Because…I’m sort of an asshole
  - Del Mar Dennis said, on July 1, 2011 at 9:46 pm
    
    Ted, please never stop with you comments/analysis of a TV show or especially a motion picture. You’ve seen more than I have, and that’s a good thing. I’m always bouncing shit off your mind about movies that you’ve seen maybe courtesy of Bob Wilkins and his Creature Feature shows featuring “Creature from the Black Lagoon.” Ted, you know your stuff, Maynard. I thought I did until I ran into you. Please excuse this old phrase— “You Da Man!” when it comes to movie trivia. I thought *I* had a handle on things. Think again, Dennis.
    
    Ted, do you know that I’ve been in the movie biz for the past 25 years? Yep. Lemme tell ya, I’ve been selling popcorn down at the Paramount like it’s going outta style…”Would you like butter with that…?”
  - TedSpe said, on July 1, 2011 at 10:13 pm
    
    Tell me Dennis, when you went for the job interview at the Paramount, did you prove you were qualified by tearing your resume in half like a movie ticket?
- TedSpe said, on July 1, 2011 at 9:32 pm
  
  That being said…your obssesion with this new British duchess and her wardrobe is fucking creepy
  - Del Mar Dennis said, on July 1, 2011 at 10:07 pm
    
    Ted, I love you, but please never speak ill again about the Duchess of Cambridge. I love Kate. She’s the last bastion of “good girls” in this world. I don’t know how the fuck it happens, but you’re either born with it or not.
EdGdsnInExile said, on July 1, 2011 at 9:22 pm

One last thought and I’m done: Crawford is quietly saving us runs with his defense–great instincts and positioning. And I really admire what he’s doing offensively. He’s basically acknowledged he’s overmatched, is not trying to hide that, so is seeing as many pitches as he can. This helps his eye, gives him experience, and helps the team by wearing the pitcher down. And I do think he’s going to hit after a while. His defense would be enough, except the rest of the team hasn’t come around offensively.
- TedSpe said, on July 1, 2011 at 10:56 pm
  
  Let us hope you’re right aboutt the hitting
Del Mar Dennis said, on July 1, 2011 at 10:11 pm

Duchess do me right…I love Kate!
TedSpe said, on July 1, 2011 at 10:24 pm

Dennis, BTW..thanks for your kind words
- Del Mar Dennis said, on July 1, 2011 at 10:40 pm
  
  Ted, no problem, you had it coming. BTW, I was just able to get away from that shit and watch ” Inception.”
  Man o Man, I thought they were testing my intelligence from way back when they handed me the script. Silly me…
  
  Hey, new “Sinatra”from Scorsese flick just announced for 2013. 2013? I’ll be dead over a year by then…
  - TedSpe said, on July 1, 2011 at 10:54 pm
    
    Dead over a year? At least 4.
    Book it!!!
    (or not)
TedSpe said, on July 1, 2011 at 10:43 pm

Okay. Saying goodnight now, gentlemen (question mark). And I leave you with my latest obsession. The Mills Brothers. Motherfuckers could sing but that SOB in the background sporting the g-tar is no slouch himself.
God bless all y’all. God bless the Giants. And God bless baseball.
Enjoy. And fuck y’all if you doesn’t:
- Bozo said, on July 2, 2011 at 6:39 am
  
  Across the Ally from the Alamo. I grew up listening to the Mills brothers, they came from an area of Ohio my folks were from so we had all there LPs, loved those guys. When I first moved to SF in the late 70s I played for awhile in 20s and 30s vocal swing band, we even had a regular night at the old Earthquake McGoons (Turk Murphy’s place), fun music.
  Ted, if you haven’t already, check out the Ravens.
- TedSpe said, on July 2, 2011 at 6:46 am
  
  I’ll look for them. Thanks Bozo
Del Mar Dennis said, on July 1, 2011 at 10:54 pm

I love popcorn and Pepsi!

And a good movie…
dirtnrocksnreno said, on July 2, 2011 at 8:11 am

A lot of leads on Wilson’s tirade are about him been a kook or weird. Funny, I guess the national media doesn’t get it. Big surprise there. I’ve never really thought Wilson was any weirder than the next guy. Listen to him talk. He’s a smart guy with a quick wit. He just goes for maximum effect with his appearance. I guess only on SF is he considered normal. Or I’m just a little strange myself. Probably both.
Del Mar Dennis said, on July 2, 2011 at 8:52 am

I won’t bitch about Bochy’s lineup for today with one small caveat…I want to see Kate Middleton batting 3rd…
stixwiz said, on July 2, 2011 at 9:42 am

Not feeling real confident about today’s chances with Zito vs Scherzer. Vogelsong on Sunday, on the other hand, holds some promise. Detroit has some lumber, but the Giants win either of these upcomings and they go home with a winning road trip and a 24-24 road record.

Desperate times call for desperate measures. With Sanchez out and Fontenot coming down with that groin strain, Sabean reached into the dumpster and hauled out Bill Hall to fill in. Ouch. Not only was the dude Zero for five last night, but he totaled 10 LOB with five of them in scoring position. The good news is that the lil Cajun should be back from Fresno rehab for the Fourth. Meanwhile Brandon Belt is rehabbing for starters at San Jose and Bochy is of no mind to bring him back to The Show before he’s for sure ready. If Huff does not resume his second half uptick tendency, we may see Belt before September.

Stewart is looking more and more like a keeper. Sure clutch last night and has a solid peg from behind the plate. We’re not looking at a starting catcher here, but he’s an upgrade from NoWhitey. Though hitting at only a .198 average, Crawford has a decent batting eye for drawing walks and would probably rank in the top third of defensive shortstops. An experiment of batting Crawford second might result in his fairly frequent walks being a bit more useful than when he bats in front of the pitcher.

Rowand and Nate turned in a couple pretty good performances last night. Offensive production from the outfielders should be a given on any successful team. Somehow that pair contrived to fill in the gap a bit for MIA Torres. Don’t know what it is with Andres, but his production has been spotty at best. Same can be said for Huff. Still don’t like him batting cleanup, but who the hell else ya got? Things do get a bit dicey when 25% of your starting position players are gone for the season.

Don’t know whether Wilson and the rest of the pen are wearing down a bit and are in need of a break, or its mostly frustration at the tired bats, but the BP has not been as golden as they were even a week ago. On the other hand the Freak, the Horse and the Undertaker have been nothing less than masterful. C’mon gang, get em some danged hits and runs already!
- twinfan1 said, on July 2, 2011 at 11:21 am
  
  See below.
twinfan1 said, on July 2, 2011 at 10:08 am

Funny, K and K were raving about the great June Nate had, here are some pesky facts, the middle of the order guys, in June:

Nate 91 AB 8 2B 0 HR 10 RBI .268 BA .696 OPS
Ross 108 AB 11 2B 2 HR 10 RBI .287 BA .848 OPS
Huff 103 AB 4 2B 4 HR 18 RBI .291 BA .793 OPS

I didn’t count Pablo, not a full month.Nate’s had a good year, FOR HIM, but offensively he’s still a bottom tier corner outfielder. Yet the Cult thrives…
Del Mar Dennis said, on July 2, 2011 at 10:37 am

Weather report for the Motor City: Partly cloudy with a 40-percent chance of rain. Winds blowing from right to left field at 10-15 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 85. Around 85? My favorite 85 was Mike Wilson, WR from your San Francisco Forty Niners. Mike was a 4-time SB Champ. Beat that if you can? You can’t…
- twinfan1 said, on July 2, 2011 at 10:47 am
  
  Charles Haley
  - DJLoo said, on July 2, 2011 at 11:26 am
    
    Ocho Cinco?
twinfan1 said, on July 2, 2011 at 11:10 am

Henry has thought that “Hanchez” might be up sooner rather than later, which would spell the end for Vern and Vera’s boy. The only thing keeping Eli around might be the popularity of Vera’s Ambrosia Salad- yes, it’s that good..
Hector has made a nice jump to AAA- .345 BA .422 OBP .858 OPS. Stewart would remain the regular with Hector getting a couple starts a week..that’s all conjecture on my part but Hector is probably a better bet than the flotsam and jetsam that make up the vast majority of back up catchers…
- DJLoo said, on July 2, 2011 at 11:32 am
  
  Try telling anyone under 40 that teams used to carry 3 catchers. For about 3 years Jim Coker was in every single pack of baseball cards I bought…
stixwiz said, on July 2, 2011 at 11:21 am

Hector does have the classic catcher’s build, from what they say: 5’11” @ 235 pounds. No problem squatting and not likely to be bowled over by many guys charging in from third unless they are somebody like Prince Fielder. Even so, if he positioned himself right, the rhino might take as much damage as the hippo. Water Buffalos might come out second best and so would their cousins.
ewisco said, on July 2, 2011 at 12:06 pm

In Santa Barbara for the holiday. Listened to the Detroit feed on the satellite radio. They were pretty good. Talked a lot about the g’s and were very complimentary. Got to the hotel (room looking at the ocean. Nice job homey!) and watched the end of the game on new iPhone (nice job honey!). Now commenting on flap. You gotta love technology!
eddacker said, on July 2, 2011 at 12:31 pm

Holy shit, British boxing is on the rise. David Haye v the big Russian.
And, BTW, I could really use those tickets. Fuck Bozo.
blade3colorado said, on July 2, 2011 at 12:51 pm

Funniest thing I read today was about the man I dubbed the “Rowand of the White Sox” the other day . . . “I wish I had 25 Juan Pierres,” said Ozzie Guillen on Friday, in defense of an indefensible player who happened to have a big hit in a 1-for-4 performance. Just for the record, 25 Juan Pierres would have a combined WAR of -25.0.

Too funny.
That's *mr* mrbill to you! said, on July 2, 2011 at 12:58 pm

Still leaning towards Zito pitching a Perfect Game today. With today’s LU, he might need to:
Rowand CF
Burriss 2B
Sandoval DH
Huff 1B
Ross LF
Shierholtz RF
Crawford SS
Tejada 3B
Whiteside C
Barry “Short Rest” Zito P
Rough Trade said, on July 2, 2011 at 1:08 pm

Yeah, without Chris Stewart and Bill Hall, that’s a significantly weaker lineup.
- Flavor said, on July 2, 2011 at 2:30 pm
  
  LQTM…….
Sportdude said, on July 2, 2011 at 1:20 pm

Nice stats on Nate Twin. Not a MLB starter. I have a new job, and been missing the blog. I was wondering if you had any thoughts on the Ellis trade. Did the Giants try to get him at all? Not a fan of Burris even before last nights error. Thanks Mike

PS anyone else can chip in too!
macdog said, on July 2, 2011 at 1:49 pm

Hold off on the Reyes trade, he’s left today’s game with some kind of hammy injury.
twinfan1 said, on July 2, 2011 at 2:12 pm

As might be expected, Elllis had one big game with the Rocks, and the usual supects are saying Sabes blew it..to be fair, though, he might help them, more than he’d help us- my Aunt Ginny would hit well at Coors..I’m with Baggarly on the best affordable upgrade- Carlos Pena. Move Huff to LF.
Rough Trade said, on July 2, 2011 at 2:31 pm

Sabean and Beane are like division rivals. Doubtful they would ever do anything that might help the other.
Flavor said, on July 2, 2011 at 2:36 pm

Exactly, Beane wouldn’t ever trade someone who could help the Giants. Look who he traded him to, the one team who could actually beat us this year.
I talked up Pena last Winter but for 3 mil a year, not the 10 mil he got from the Cubs. And while he definitely is a warmer weather guy, I think ATT would frustrate him more than anything else. Plus, he’d hit .220. He trying to hit 40 this year to get him some “Dunn Money”. Anyway, I wouldn’t be bummed if we got him but I wouldn’t celebrate either…..
zumie said, on July 2, 2011 at 2:45 pm

Nice bit of analysis yesterday by Krukow on Stewart’s swing. I was wondering why Stewart’s swing seemed to have so little lower body to it. That little pause he makes takes away the lower body from his swing. If they could actually help that guy’s swing…..well, we’ll take any improvement at catcher that we can get.
—–
How about Hall’s 0-for-5 at DH yesterday? Yikes.
zumie said, on July 2, 2011 at 2:54 pm

One of the reasons why it’s felt like the Giants have been playing this season uphill so far is the schedule, of course. We know it’s going to even out eventually, but the Giants are having to wait a LONG time for that evening process. The Phillies have played NINE more homegames than the Giants at the moment. And the Rockies have five more homegames than the Giants at the moment.
Having said that, the Giants need to do well in the upcoming homestand, or they’ll be wasting a nice opportunity. They finally get some more games against the Padres; 4 games.
Big flavor said, on July 2, 2011 at 3:17 pm

Hall sucks. If the Astros cut him after 6 weeks you know he’s done..
willieD said, on July 2, 2011 at 3:17 pm

Hall seems pretty useless, but Manny doesn’t seem like a 9th inning guy…last night he had the K with guys on, and then the dumb error on a play where you had to get one out. He doesn’t field anywhere consistently well enough to be a starter, imo.
Carlos pena is going to make a lot of outs in the middle of any LU he is in…he is fully capable of hitting .196, and you know the HR production is going down at ATT as opposed to what he is going to do playing in wrigley and warm weather parks in that division. plus he is downright annoying to watch hit, stepping in/out and calling time. Guys like that could get teammates hurt.
dirtnrocksnreno said, on July 2, 2011 at 3:30 pm

Just saw the Wilson meltdown video. Pretty Euro lead up and swing on that cooler. Not that there is anything wrong with that.
Del Mar Dennis said, on July 2, 2011 at 3:52 pm

I know some of you may be questioning my sanity when I rave about Kate Middleton from hear on end. BUT, she has it coming. You can’t teach that shit. You either have it or you don’t. And that girl has it. With some to spare…
Del Mar Dennis said, on July 2, 2011 at 4:12 pm

A H&R homer from Pablo? Way to go Taco Boy. Way to go…
stixwiz said, on July 2, 2011 at 4:12 pm

Pablocito!!! Pandabomb with Emanuel on. How sweet it is. He’s been building up to this moment for a couple weeks now. Last night’s near miss ground ruler was the harbinger.
Del Mar Dennis said, on July 2, 2011 at 4:19 pm

Uncle Jesse! Miguel who?
macdog said, on July 2, 2011 at 4:22 pm

Is this gonna be enough for Zito?
stixwiz said, on July 2, 2011 at 4:23 pm

CrawDaddy stock just went up like a roman candle in anticipation of the Fourth. Gigantes haven’t had a blastoff First like this since the team was a bit more intact.

Question is: Can Zito hang onto a five-run bulge?
Big flavor said, on July 2, 2011 at 4:26 pm

This team is fucking weird. Its either no runs for days or they fucking clobber the ball
- macdog said, on July 2, 2011 at 4:34 pm
  
  9 runs for the series so far, you’re already done!
  - Big flavor said, on July 2, 2011 at 4:51 pm
    
    I always lose these. Twin had to take pity on me and just finally gave me a computer. I’m pathetic..
Del Mar Dennis said, on July 2, 2011 at 4:28 pm

Let’s turn TWO! Sweet DP right there…
stixwiz said, on July 2, 2011 at 4:35 pm

Unreal. Twas looking like another case of team giveth, Zito taketh away. Then he induces one. Go figure. Now NoWhitey leads off the inning with a walk. Does this team have a book on Scherzer or what?
- Del Mar Dennis said, on July 2, 2011 at 4:47 pm
  
  You got it, Stix. Hey, how’s the weather up there in the far North of our great country? We just held our little “car show” last weekend here in Pinole. Over 250 classic cars made the parade. That’s good shit for my little town. Happy 4th to you and yours…
  - stixwiz said, on July 2, 2011 at 5:11 pm
    
    Been around NoCal a bunch but don’t know Pinole. Sunny and around 75 today. Did a bunch of mowing in deep, long grass, clover and spotted knapweed. (latter is nasty shit but not as nasty as the Goddamns which were out in force today and hardly any air-support as dragonflies pretty much shot their wad a couple weeks back when there were hardly any mosquitoes for food). Also did some garden weeding and composting as well as picking a tiny portion of bumper strawberry crop. Homegrown ones are the best. I never buy corporate crap from Cali as they are quite tasteless and probably full of chemicals.
    
    Grand Rapids, Minnesota, where i lived for awhile after returning to Minnesota from California has a 40 or so year tradition of a car-show and flea market which draws from a huge area. Biggest in Minnesota.
    
    So its raining near Lake Huron?
Big flavor said, on July 2, 2011 at 4:53 pm

I turn into Kramer from Seinfeld when I enter a contest…
- macdog said, on July 2, 2011 at 4:54 pm
  
  6-0! Well, one more run and I’m finished as well.
Bozo said, on July 2, 2011 at 5:02 pm

Come on Blue, let’s get five in AND then you can call it.
macdog said, on July 2, 2011 at 5:02 pm

Of all the damn times for it to rain.
twinfan1 said, on July 2, 2011 at 5:18 pm

Well. if they do a DH tomorrow, I guess it’s Mota.
Big flavor said, on July 2, 2011 at 5:19 pm

It might be hard to see with us winning 6-0 but this game is classic “zito’s Law”. Ever seen caddyshack???.
- Bozo said, on July 2, 2011 at 5:29 pm
  
  One of the greatest movies ever made. If the lighting strikes Zito after five innings, I think I’m OK with it.
xootsuit said, on July 2, 2011 at 5:21 pm

Perfect time for a rainout — Zito on short rest. Give the bullpen a fucking break. If they don’t get this one in, Vogelsong goes on regular rest tomorrow.
- twinfan1 said, on July 2, 2011 at 5:24 pm
  
  Vogelsong was going on regular rest anyway.And how is losing a 6-0 lead good?
- Bozo said, on July 2, 2011 at 5:35 pm
  
  I’m not sure I understand your point xoot. Top of the third, men on 1st and 2nd, 3 and 1 count to Crawfish, nobody out, leading 6 – 0, their starter is on the ropes and now we get rain. How is that good?
  Sorry man, I’m not trying to be a dick but I’m thinking after 5 innings would have been the perfect time.
- xootsuit said, on July 2, 2011 at 5:48 pm
  
  Yes, Vogelsong goes on regular rest tomorrow, as planned, but with a well rested BP if this game gets called. Not the worst thing. If Zito keeps pitching tonight, who the fuck knows what will happen? Could work out just fine, given the big lead, etc. Could turn into a BP burner. My faith in ABZ is so strong, I call it 50/50 at this point, despite th big lead.
twinfan1 said, on July 2, 2011 at 5:22 pm

They really need to lose the commercial where Mom sets her daughter’s hamster loose. Nice MILF, though…
eddacker said, on July 2, 2011 at 6:13 pm

That would be a big scoring inning that counts for nothing?
TedSpe said, on July 2, 2011 at 6:15 pm

This blows
stixwiz said, on July 2, 2011 at 6:15 pm

New App for Giants baseball = Torture. Giants pitching tortures opposing hitters. Giants hitting tortures their own pitchers, management and 99% of the fan-base. Get a six-zip lead with a major threat to score more and a rainout looms.
zumie said, on July 2, 2011 at 6:33 pm

A weather website I checked out said the rain should end about 8:00 Pacific Time.
And then it’ll take them a while to get the field ready after that, of course. This game should get resumed eventually.
- zumie said, on July 2, 2011 at 6:40 pm
  
  Disclaimer- the amount of lightning will be a factor in any decisions.
- xootsuit said, on July 2, 2011 at 6:43 pm
  
  Put Zito on the mound with a couple of gold chains around his neck.
xootsuit said, on July 2, 2011 at 6:48 pm

Schulman tweets that the tarp is being removed. Why can’t we see that? I’ll be that’s a lot funnier than rolling it out.
PawlieKokonuts said, on July 2, 2011 at 6:51 pm

Late to comment: I was late in my youth to see “The Wizard of Oz.” Have not seen it in years, but, yeah, it’s classic. I’m afraid to ask how old Judy Garland was, for fear I might look pervy. Incidentally, nearby Chittenango, NY, celebrates Oz author L. Frank Baum, local guy (lived in Cuse too) with a parade and yellow bricks. Of course, tougher folks can go to see Carmen Basilio and billy Backus at the nearby Boxing Hall of Fame, in Canastota — up the road from Turning Stone Casino, where I just may’ve gotten lucky earlier this week.
- Bozo said, on July 2, 2011 at 6:58 pm
  
  Pawlie – Hate to tell you this but if you’re not sure you got lucky, sorry dude but you didn’t.
  - PawlieKokonuts said, on July 2, 2011 at 7:00 pm
    
    Bozo, A., I wouldn’t want the Taxman to lay claim to my alleged, albeit meager, so-called winnings, and B. I’m not sure what “get lucky” even means anymore. Can I “get lucky” by myself unassisted?
xootsuit said, on July 2, 2011 at 7:00 pm

Zito’s stretching in the outflied, warming up in the pen, ready to take the mound again, according to Henry. Restart at 7.15. Be careful what you wish for, you may get it. (Bochy will have the pen going the moment Zito lets two batters reach base in an inning. Book it.)
Bozo said, on July 2, 2011 at 7:01 pm

OK rain delay question. How does everyone feel about Selig as the Comish? Personally I don’t like the guy, but I was wondering if any body else had any thoughts on the guy.
- xootsuit said, on July 2, 2011 at 7:02 pm
  
  No. None at all.
- TedSpe said, on July 2, 2011 at 7:09 pm
  
  What’s he the Comish of?
- zumie said, on July 2, 2011 at 7:13 pm
  
  I’m generally very negative about Selig, but on the positive side there are a few things. There is an MLB team in Milwaukee because of Selig, and I think that’s a good thing for baseball. And he helped Hank Aaron transition into a career after baseball, by helping him get started in the car-dealer business, which Aaron became very successful in. Aaron was hurting for money after his baseball career. He had lost his baseball money to a crooked accountant firm. How crooked was it? It didn’t exist! Aaron had been completely ripped off.
  - Bozo said, on July 2, 2011 at 7:23 pm
    
    You know zum, that’s some positive stuff that I didn’t know about. I still don’t like the guy but thanks for some positive info.
xootsuit said, on July 2, 2011 at 7:05 pm

You want a really scintillating online experience? http://twitter.com/#!/delmardennis
xootsuit said, on July 2, 2011 at 7:09 pm

uh oh. More rain. Tarp rolling out again. (No word whether Zito’s on the field looking up at the lightning.)
That's *mr* mrbill to you! said, on July 2, 2011 at 7:12 pm

That 70s porn ‘stache Zito was sporting for a bit is gone! Could *that* be the catalyst for his recent success?
- TedSpe said, on July 2, 2011 at 7:13 pm
  
  I was thinking the same thing. He seems to have either loaned it or sold it to Rowand
TedSpe said, on July 2, 2011 at 7:21 pm

I could have done without having to hear Hagar again
That's *mr* mrbill to you! said, on July 2, 2011 at 7:36 pm

5 min according to Schulman. Anybody hear anything different?
DJLoo said, on July 2, 2011 at 7:37 pm

GAME ON!!!
TedSpe said, on July 2, 2011 at 7:38 pm

SALAMI
Bozo said, on July 2, 2011 at 7:38 pm

Sweet.
DJLoo said, on July 2, 2011 at 7:38 pm

SLAM-ADA!!!
Rough Trade said, on July 2, 2011 at 7:38 pm

Still want a rainout?
That's *mr* mrbill to you! said, on July 2, 2011 at 7:41 pm

So … I guess the field of entries for the ticket contest got a little narrower…
TedSpe said, on July 2, 2011 at 7:41 pm

Even Zito can’t blow this one
DJLoo said, on July 2, 2011 at 7:43 pm

How many did the Niners put up in Detroit last year?
Rough Trade said, on July 2, 2011 at 7:43 pm

Don’t say that, Ted.

btw, Enjoy the tickets.
- TedSpe said, on July 2, 2011 at 7:55 pm
  
  Sorry. I didn’t mention a no-hitter or shutout but you’re right, I *did* forget Zito’s Law.
  And hey!!! You’re right. They hit my projection in only 12 innings!!
DJLoo said, on July 2, 2011 at 7:44 pm

Infield in, down 10? Are they serious???