This Just In . . .
Not sure who’s turn it is but i thought I would toss this up. Is it hyperbole to suggest that this is a huge start for the vogster? I said earlier that i would like to see him skip a turn, not as punishment but to get him some extra rest. I have no idea who you’d start in such an event. maybe Mota? see if you can get three or more innings. than Bruce can do his usual bull pen dance. With the way he’s using the bullpen, it would mean some extra wear on it as well. It’s amazing to me that there isn’t anyone in the minors that jumps out at you and says, “give that guy a start”.
On another note, I’m actually glad to see the dodgers putting up some sort of a fight. I think the g’s need to stay battle tested and never feel like it’s in the bag.
The A’s are astounding. And what a big win for Snodfart. all in all a good time to be into Bay Area sports. Enjoy your Sunday knuckleheads.
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Pagan CF
Scutaro 2B
Sandoval 3B
Posey C
Pence RF
Arias SS
Belt 1B
Christian CF
Vogelsong P
there is a suggestion that white shark may be under the weather
I guess we’re sick of talking about Zito.
Battle tested? Hmm. That’s another interesting thring to chew on. Is it better to cruise to a division win or have to play some tough meaningful games down the stretch? Is it irrelevant? 2002 they won 10 of 11 to secure the WC, 2010 it came down to the last day. In 2000 and 2003 they waltzed to a division title and… oops. Sabean was talking the other day about difficulty of schedule and said he would prefer playing some tough games down the stretch.
I prefer a combination of playing some tough games, with a bit of enough clinch slack to get the starters some rest via a skipped start or just a 4 or 5 inning start to keep sharp, even if they’re throwing well. And, a few days rest, only a few, for the top Pen guys to get some snap back in their stuff…
Agree Snarkk….Im sure Boch wants to get this race over with and rest his starting Players /Pitchers and his key BP guy some.Keep the metal to the peddle and it should happen soon.Still a fine line right now,rest some and you could give up potential wins.Boch will get them the rest, and still keep them sharp for the playoffs,while the scub back ups and BP back ups get some work in the day after they clinch.
Well, seeing as it’s relatively early, some may be watching football. Though I’m surely not much of a Raiduhs fan anymore, as they struggle in Miami against the Dolphins right now, here’s a shout out to celebrating the history of football in Miami to get the morning going with hearts pumping towards a Giants victory today for Vogy. Hopefully the Niners have a roadie to Miami in the next year or two, wouldn’t mind going to see that and all the related festivities. I particularly like the player at 1.53 to 2.05 minutes in, unlike a lot of faux stuff these days, the patriotism here is uplifting. Caution, not for the faint of heart…
http://tinyurl.com/bp6jdaq
nor for the family computer. alas. maybe later tonight.
I’ll watch some Raiders for amusement. Good to see the 49er’s on tonight. Get some work done, watch the G’s, happy hour, then bring on the Lions.
BTW, love the “10” photo and JL in his 1979 Boo uni. Absolutely classic. Could not, would not happen today. So far from today’s Giants reality, it may have actually happened in an alternative universe…
That is a classic. Poor Johnnie Lee, AKA “Redneck Disaster.” He had quite a drawl, from Kentucky I think and was big fan of Davey Concepcion of the Reds. Epitome of good field no hit.
Meanwhile SC Alum Reggie Bush making Raiders pay. The west is a winnable division, but you don’t want to start 0-2…and the Fins aren’t likely to win many other games either imo.
Explain the “boo” to me [not “boob.” I sort of understand all that].
Johnny would get booed so often that he put it on his shirt as a sarcastic acknowledgment. sort of, “now batting, number 10, BOOOOOOOOOOO”.
I loved they guy though. i thought he was underrated.
Well, I am in for the game. Just got off the phone apologising to my mom about us beating the DBacks.
That is a classic photo. Wore #10 longer than any other SFG. Before him, there was Dirty Al Gallagher.
Here today as an article of digital faith, standing tall for America, and the world, in the face of malware threats and potential Magic Number anti-dimunition and BB moral probity.
Though I say I don’t take winning the NL West for granted, let’s face it: I do take it for granted to the point I’d be forever crestfallen and stunned if we did not persist and win it. So, given that we win it [though, no, I do not exactly take it for granted, given recent and older baseball history for September], I think the games afterward are key. Mre accurately, the attitude of the organization afterward is key. You want to possess a fragile [pronounced to rhyme with “aisle” in the U.K.] blend of rest, assurance, momentum, and fire in the belly. Hard to do. The Rays, last year’s miracle-finish team for the wild card, did not have much left for the playoffs. The NY Giants were drained for the WS of 1951. So: will the Reds be flat if the clinch early? Did the Giants clinching of the NL West in 2010 benefit them? Look at the Rockies in 2007. They had a phenomenal charge to end the regular season, kept it going in the playoffs, and hit a concrete abutment of Red Sox in the Series. Are these legit considerations, or do they mean nothing?
I like the way it’s worked out for the Giants’ and Niner games the last two weeks. Dear ESPN and NBC: can you keep it that way? Thanks, guys…
Great shot of Johnny Lee. In my book, the “Boo” jersey was one of the few good things he did in a Giant uniform. I’d be curious to see how his fielding percentage stacked up against his peers back then. I remember the dude making the occasional great play, but mucking up a good many routine ones. To me, no one player better summarizes how hard it was to be a Giants fan in the mid/late 70’s than LeMaster.
Snarrk—thanks so much for the uplifting video. I found the footage in the 1:20 range particularly noteworthy.
Watching the Rauiders- is there an “expert” on the NFL who thought Bush could run effectively as an every down back? I can’t think of one. Good for him…
He was his old electric self out there, while the raiders were mostly awful against a not highly regarded opponent in the second half. Head coach has some splainin to do to the faithful, if there are any left.
speaking of shortstops, how clutch was that last night when crawford came to his personal house of horrors and made TWO terrific plays. another measurement of how far he’s come this season, especially for a born minor leaguer (smile to you twin!).
Pawlie, Lemaster took a lot of fans ire for being the 8th place hitter (fully deserved as he was often in the .220s or worse) and as SD mentions making the occasional egregious error in the field. So as they announce his name at the Stick and he comes up to the plate come the “boos” of those in attendance. So one he decides on his own….this is what I’m putting on the back of my uni where my name is supposed to be.
that ius a great story and I am surprised that I do not remember it. I faintly remember, I listened to a lot of games on the radio then. I certainly remember Lemaster.
Dodgers got Barney (give me back my bullet) Fife going today and he gave up 2 in the first. Hopefully the crummy Cards pen can hang on..better yet Wainwright doesn’t need them or any more runs.
I’d just as soon SF clinches the division ASAP. At this point in the season rest for the regs is more imp than any “meaningful” games down the stretch, imo. Besides if standings wind up the way we think SF will have two home games to start the playoffs, and that should get the players plenty fired up. Given how well SF has played on the road, including runs scored, I don’t fear anyone.
Awful. Seriously would consider Voggy the odd man out of the rotation if playoffs started today.
Looks that way Sport. Great story while it lasted.
Is there some fucking time that they will learn that you don’t just lay the ball in there to a pitcher? Kruk says he hit the target, if so: wrongo target…
Did I just read this on my phone correctly? The fucking pitcher just cleared the bases? If giants pitchers could just get the opposing pitchers out they’d be fine. Was it a rocket?
Hard hit grounder inside first, belt high fastball 1-2 count.
And doesn’t it seem like our P always has the opposing P in a 0-2 or 1-2 count? Agreed Twin, It’s idiotic pitching to just keep laying ‘Em in there, especially when they’re ahead in the count.
Hard hit grounder pulled down the 1st baseline.
fuckinAfeck
Vogey was right about one thing; his pitching IS costing the Giants games.
Last year was a feel good story for him. This year, sit him out of the NLDS. Zito deserves a spot.
One other thing I forgot to mention: skip Vogelsong’s next start; which would be this Friday against the Friars and start Penny.
The thing about our SP is, the long-guy has a pretty important role this year. In the playoffs, pretty much any of our 5, except Cain, is in danger of imploding before the 5th. Right now, I’d keep all 5 on the playoff roster and use Voggy as the long guy. If they keep the other 4 it’s not like we greatly deepen our bench by getting to add a guy like Huff.
I say, put all 5 on the roster—the more long guys the better for this leaky crew….
Well, we get a break with the 2-3 format- *if* we take the first two. Then you just hope to out hit ’em on the road one time.
Hey Flappers – saw the email traffic on malware/viruses this morn and steered-clear until I saw the “all clear.” Today was my day to do a thread, so thanks to Eric (I think) for putting something up.
On top of the warnings, our laptop took a shit, so I had to go borrow my son’s Mac Notebook and had to jump thru a few hoops to hit our wireless network.
My next thread will be in 10 days, and I will be in Utah (camping doing Zion, Bryce, Escalante, etc.), so unsure what my connectivity will be like. I may need someone to cover my next thread. Will vett that with the other stable boys via email.
Another rough start for Vogey. This is becoming troublesome IMNSHO. We already have the series win…keep winning series and all is good.
Gotta scoot and get some things ready for company coming over in a bit. Will try to check in later. GO GIANTS!
The giants don’t get to the “rest zone” by losing a sunday get away.
glad to see other players getting some time. even Penny, hahahahahaha
Except for Pagan and Buster and maybe a couple of others, i tlooks like they are staring at the exits.
Didn’t Runzler have trouble with HBP earlier with the team?
Man, when he came up he looked like real closer material even.Ever since he hurt himself batting, he’s never been the same.
Yeah, I always thought he _should_ have an upside, he looks like he should, carries himself like a winner.
Baggs is calling for Whitey and I agree. Pill, Theriot, and anyone except relievers. Shoulda let Penny finish the game.
I think Pill and Theriot pinch hit. Even Peguero. Anmd heeeeeerrrre’s Whitey!
another series win, stayin above .500.
voggy looked sharp until he hit 50 pitches.
anyway, midnight good night, y’all
peace, out
Cards and Bums going to the 12th.
Potential magic number change alert: STL takes lead over LA in 12th, 3-2.
Hope the Dodgers tie it in the bottom of the 12th and then lose in 27 innings. Oh yeah.
5-2 Cards top of 12. Smelling a magic number of 9.
IX
Nine!
John Lennon on The White Album: Number 9 number 9 number 9 number 9 number 9 number 9
4 for 26 from the vaunted *Top 6* in the Dodgers LU today. And yesterday’s miracle win was IN SPITE of them, won by the likes of Cruz and Rivera……
I’m taking nominees on tomorrow’s #9 pic…………
http://tippnews.com/feature/brady-bunch-is-the-key-to-being-a-real-american/
Just joking.
I just don’t want the Dodgers in the postseason, not even for the one-game play-in. I want their season to be an icon of futility and wasteful spending.
Listened to some of the Pirates game. Man, another implosion. to the Cubs. Again. Feel for them. They will be lucky to hit .500. McDonald, who beat Vogey 3-1 when I was there just before ASG, is now out of the rotation.
Every now and again I tweet out a few thoughts just to try to feel like I’m part of Tweet Nation and usually I have the same underwhelming reaction to it. But with Pawlie favoring and re-tweeting and God know what else he’s doing to those bad boys, I gotta say, he’s making me feel tweet-tastic right now! 🙂
Does anyone actually plan on going to a Giants playoff game? If so, I am down with that . . . Working on my cousin to score some tickets, but would love to go with a Flapper(s) as well. Give me a shout at blade3colorado@yahoo.com if interested.
Flav, I saw your post about possibly getting together for the Flapalooza (is that spelled correctly?) that Saturday (29th), following my arrival on the 26th. Sounds good. I will shoot you an email with my cell number.
excellent! I’ll start advertising it.
FLAPALOOZA!!!
PLAYOFFS!!!!
ANNETTE FUNICELLO AT 19 YEARS OLD!!!!!
These are a few of my favorite things
Yeah, you better be there Ted . . . bring yer date, Annette, along too. 🙂
Well, I don’t really know Annette and she’s about 68 now but I’ll try to talk Kim into it. Granted, she’s not Italian (Vietnamese) but her hair’s just as black and she looks just as good in a bikini. ’90’s style 😉
By the way, nice #10 photo, Flav. These have all been gold
The new one is really about a sunset. Did that come through with the pic? 🙂
LA lost so magic #’s 9.
Get on it, dude!! In the words of the asshole who played Steve Martin’s boss in “Parenthood”…
Dazzle me
Watching the Niner game- that’s about 7 drops…
SanDawg — yep, 1:20 and thereabouts in the vid is quite good. Not any bad in it, actually. Didn’t seem to give Vogy any good vibes today. Sheesh, he absolutely needs a skipped start. He’s turned into Timmeh in the first half…
Scutaro luvs us!
http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2012/9/14/3330944/marco-scutaro-stay-san-francisco-giants
The Phillies/Mets game on Monday night could be interesting. It’s Lee vs. Dickey, a game that the Phillies need badly, and Dickey needs to help lock up the Cy Young award.
Except for the fact that RA is on Blade’s FFBB team, I would love to see him get the cy. FBs are nice but I have always loved a big curve or big cutter (no that is not nipper’s GF).