Bum Time?

Posted in Uncategorized by Flavor on June 21, 2018

Are we in panic mode yet on Bumgarner? At what point do we say his *spring training* is over and it’s time to step up and pitch….well….ABOVE what they’re paying him? This should be a low scoring game by two dudes who usually dominant this particular opponent.

Great report by Dirt on the last thread, btw. Had me CTM (chuckling to myself) more than once…

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chipower9 said, on June 21, 2018 at 7:40 am

Well, Bum has had two starts. I would hope that he is getting dialed-in, and certainly should be after this start. I mean he had at least one rehab assignment too, and bullpen sessions prior to that.

As I have mentioned a number of time of late, this next stretch with 13 division games, followed by Daniel’s Cards, the cubbies, and lastly the Fucking A’s, are critical as we head into the break. We need Bum on his game to lead the charge.

Yes, Dirt’s game recap was awesome and had me laughing, too. Reading his post, and mention of a Sheybaygan with kraut reminded me I need to get my ass down to another game, soon.

Yesterday’s game convinced me even more that Dyson should not own the closer role. I would prefer to see Bochy play it situationally, and close games via committee. Dyson looked awful yesterday. He threw a lot of pitches and many were up in the zone.
willedav said, on June 21, 2018 at 7:42 am

In 17 innings? No but especially vs. Pads at night at ATT you’d expect good solid 7 innings with all the numbers hits runs walks allowed to be better than they have been, and more Ks. And no more bombs.

Kinda funny when I opened Chron sporting green to inside page, Killion the clueless has a story on paternity policy. first sentence: “The Giants best hitter and leading AS candidate missed the first 3 days of a crucial (?) June homestand and no one has made a peep.” .
Then, “Which is a sign of progress.” What?
- chipower9 said, on June 21, 2018 at 7:46 am
  
  He had bullpen sessions, threw to live hitters, and had I believe two rehab assignments (one in Sacto and another in San Jose). Not saying he should be completely dialed-in, but he has had more than 17 innings to work out the kinks.
sandog said, on June 21, 2018 at 7:49 am

Spoiler Alert: Bumgarner is a good pitcher, not a great one. That’s why we wouldn’t get a ton for him and why it won’t take a ton to sign him.
- Flavor said, on June 21, 2018 at 8:12 am
  
  There would never be a bigger gap between what a team might offer for Bum and what Sabes would accept
  - sandog said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:22 am
    
    And I’m glad that is the case. He means too much to the franchise to give him away for fringe prospects.
- willedav said, on June 21, 2018 at 8:44 am
  
  Exactly and he’s hardly pitched at all for 2 years. Last column linked here mentioned names like Yanks Frazier or Nats Soto as type of return they might get, which is ridiculous imo. No one does that anymore.
  He’s never been about haggling for $$$ and of course isn’t getting Opie or Greinke money.
  I’m sure he and team can work out reasonable deal when time comes.
  - Macdog said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:31 am
    
    No one does that anymore? The Cubs did just that two years ago, trading Gleyber Torres for Aroldis Chapman.
Flavor said, on June 21, 2018 at 8:09 am

I’m gonna be at the game on Sunday, club level. Hit me up if you’re gonna be there
- chipower9 said, on June 21, 2018 at 8:31 am
  
  Cool. What section you in Flav? Have fun and bring us a W.
  - Flavor said, on June 21, 2018 at 8:44 am
    
    not sure, behind home plate, my buddy has the tix and I’m meeting him
chipower9 said, on June 21, 2018 at 8:30 am

Giants have options on Bum at 12 mil per for this year and next. I do not see them getting the value on a trade considering the deal they Have for the rest of this year, and next. Will be interesting to see how it plays out.
snarkk said, on June 21, 2018 at 8:44 am

If Bum supposedly won’t pull in much return in a trade, then the FO should not sign him to a long term extension at massive coin, right?…
- Flavor said, on June 21, 2018 at 8:45 am
  
  that’s the looming nightmare. Sabean, so dazzled by the ghosts of post seasons past, decides to hand over 200 million to him. For literally no reason.
- willedav said, on June 21, 2018 at 8:58 am
  
  where do you guys get this “massive coin” or “$200 mil” from? Look how hard it was for Arrieta to get a deal. I think the trend is running completely opposite direction.
  - Flavor said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:23 am
    
    200 mil is probably overstating it but he’ll get offered something way more than another team would offer him
- chipower9 said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:34 am
  
  Bum currently has 1500+ inning in 10 MLB seasons (including this year), and close to 400IP in the minors. I don’t see a huge contract, over five years in length (I would prefer 3-4, but that probably won’t fly). I think WillieD is right on how this is trending with SP salaries and contracts.
Irish Kevin said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:11 am

At the end of last year there was a lot of talk about the Giants should start rebuilding, then they went out and got McKutch and Longo, plus reports out of spring trading Bum was very focused and ready to dominate. Fast forward, Half of all the starters end up on the DL at some point during the season. So how do you grade the Giants this year? And if they do not win the Division was it a waste of money to get Mc and Longo? And are the Giants going to be buyers or sellers before the trade deadline. So far the year has not been a total waste, so only time will tell what will be remembered for this season.
- chipower9 said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:43 am
  
  I would give the Giants a B- on the off-season. They knew they had a window in which to compete. I think they overpaid for Longoria in salary and length of contact. Glad Cutch is a one year deal. No way to account for the injuries. Bum’s was a fluke, as was Longo’s. Shit happens. I love the Hanson pick-up.
  
  Was too early to tell about the sell/buy. If they are buyers, they won’t spend a lot, as it seems they are hell bent on staying under the luxury tax threshold.
unca_chuck said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:20 am

They should pick up Bummie’s options the next 2 years, and see where they are when the deal is done. He would more than likely sign a team- friendly type deal that wouldn’t break the bank. If not, oh well, happy trails, muchacho.

As I’ve said, Bummie is giving up a lot of home runs these past couple years. Sure, we ain’t scoring much for him, but he needs to start rolling. Especially against the fucking Pods.
- chipower9 said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:44 am
  
  Next year is the last option year, also at 12 mil.They would be ignorant to not pick it up (if they do not trade him), as no way in hell they get a pitcher of his caliber for 12 mil a year.
unca_chuck said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:23 am

Not entirely sure what this means, but I saw this on a car at the WC bart station . . .

All I can think of is Fat Bastard: “GET IN MY BELLY!”
dirtnrocksnomo said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:26 am

Interesting discussion regarding Bumgarner. I’m in the camp of sign/extend him. He’s still only 28. Maybe entice him with a 3 year opt out or something even though it hasn’t worked out the best with Cueto.

Short term, Bumgarner need to perform for any of the long term cheddar to work out. His red ass act doesn’t play when he’s pitching like a #3. Maybe dial it back to just snot rockets for a couple of starts. I don’t know but the BP is on fumes. Someone on the staff needs to step up and eat some innings.
- sandog said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:53 am
  
  Welcome to the Extend Bum Camp Dirt! Great to have you on board. It ain’t gonna cost you $26 for a brat and a beer at Extend Bum Camp, I’ll tell you that.
  
  Fun Fact: A mini mart on the way to my house sells 25 oz (Not 24!) Rolling Rock cans for $1.69. And there is a good Brooklyn-style pizza joint 2 doors down.
  They know me well at both places.
  - Flavor said, on June 21, 2018 at 10:02 am
    
    Diggity I’m surprised you’re able to find the time to post at the Flap today what with the Kings Championship Day to contend with. Who do you want them to take and who do you not want and why? I’ll take your answer off the air, thanks
willedav said, on June 21, 2018 at 10:06 am

$26 for a brat and a beer, lol. Gal friend of mine originally from Taiwan who is putting 2 kids through college by herself has taken the boys to ATT and I don’t think she spent a dime on food.

Describe “good Brooklyn-style pizza.” By any chance did you and son sample some of same on NYC trip with local tour guide?
- sandog said, on June 21, 2018 at 10:22 am
  
  This joint has very thin crust and I assume that is Brooklyn-style.
  Is Loo the unnamed Tour Guide you speak of? He did not take us to a pizza place, but did take us to the Original Nathan’s Hot Dog stand on Coney Island and a cool local bar there as well.
  On our own, we did stumble onto a .99 slice place right next to Steven Colbert theatre that we liked for cheap eats. We figured out quickly that asking for toppings bogs down the line and earns some stink eye from fellow customers. Cheese slices only from that point forward.
unca_chuck said, on June 21, 2018 at 10:07 am

If you haven’t been there’ s a new pub across from the ballpark. Pete’s Tavern. Good beer, good grub and a shit-ton of TVs. And a lot less wait for service. The mini corn dogs w/homey mustard are fricking decent.
unca_chuck said, on June 21, 2018 at 10:16 am

Bummie needs to show he can stop giving up taters. He seems to be averaging 2 bombs per game these days. His dingers given up have steadily climbed his whole career. 2012 was an outlier as he gave up 23, but all the seasons around that were low teens, Last year works our to 34 given the pace he set before crashing and burning his KTM.

He needs better fastball location rather than just trying to blow people away.

That’s why I let his current deal ride. In 2 years (or even the end of next year) we’ll know a lot more about where he is as a pitcher. If he goes ~25 wins in the next year .5 then we can discuss an extension. But if he’s scuffling around .500, why bother?
- chipower9 said, on June 21, 2018 at 10:58 am
  
  I agree on the HRs, but you have to remember, the current is a very small sample size (3 HRs in 17.1 IP).
  
  His lifetime HR/9 is 0.9, and outside of his first year in the majors, and last year, it has never been over 1.0/9. Trending up, yes, but pretty flat over the past five years, outside of last year.
sandog said, on June 21, 2018 at 10:24 am

I want the Kings to get Luka Doncic, who I think is the one guy who can possibly develop into a transformational superstar type player. Ayton would be my second choice and Bagley my third. Anyone else and I’m pissed.
- chipower9 said, on June 21, 2018 at 11:04 am
  
  I think they will take Bagley. While Doncic is intriguing, I believe Bagley will produce quicker, and that he fills the King’s needs, better. I’ll be very surprised if Alton doesn’t go first.
alleykat69 said, on June 21, 2018 at 10:26 am

All I want out of Bumgarner in this start is “A Humm Baby” not a “Bum Baby” start..
willedav said, on June 21, 2018 at 10:42 am

With all the young players coming in tough thing to figure is how much they grow and how quickly they can figure out how to improve/how hard they are willing to work at it. Couple years ago I would never had been into Euro guys making it but there are growing number who come into the league and can shoot very well from perimeter.

Saw a lot of Ayton and like him a lot but ultimately I think Bagley could be the better player/higher scorer.

cbs site has warriors in on either G Trent Jr. or Grayson Allen to fil shooter off bench role. Allen’s a guy I can see getting rude awakening to NBA.
Flavor said, on June 21, 2018 at 10:42 am

not sure if this is behind the Athletic paywall but Blade mentioned this guy having other interests recently…
https://theathletic.com/401593/2018/06/21/the-time-astros-starter-charlie-morton-moonlighted-as-a-wedding-singer/
zumiee said, on June 21, 2018 at 10:59 am

Speaking of pizza-
If people don’t like the pizza you brought, this wouldn’t be the best response:
Flavor said, on June 21, 2018 at 11:15 am

Giants may need a changing of the guard: Pence/Jackson out, Slater/Duggar in https://t.co/bycmIY7qia

— Scott Ostler (@scottostler) June 21, 2018
- willedav said, on June 21, 2018 at 11:38 am
  
  read this earlier, right on top of front page of the Chron sport green. Ostler the clueless is obviously late to the party but is this stuff of KNBR talk shows (which I don’t ever listen to)? K and K morning shows?
  
  How long can Giants ignore it/how would adding player affect lux tax?
  
  Also I didn’t see any of yesterday game but sounds like the 2 hits/rbis he did get weren’t exactly crushed.
  - dirtnrocksnomo said, on June 21, 2018 at 11:41 am
    
    It came up on Baggs segment this morning. His two hits yesterday were barely out of the infield. The club is basically getting Sandoval for free but can’t make this move? It’s ridiculous.
dirtnrocksnomo said, on June 21, 2018 at 11:38 am

Duggar’s value is on the defensive side but it’s not like Bochy is going to give him much run so I don’t think looking to him as a replacement for Jackson is much of a solution. Totally on board with Slater for Pence who shouldn’t be occupying a roster spot and Bochy will always rely on despite all evidence saying he’s done. Give him some gift cards for California Adventure and send him on his way.
unca_chuck said, on June 21, 2018 at 11:50 am

That Breaking Bad scene is one of my favorites of the whole show. That had me laughing for days.

And yeah, my son is all over Luka Doncic. He’s a beast at a 6’8″ guard and has played at the highest levels of Euro ball and dominated. I’m inclined to agree. The Kings don’t need a quick fix. they need a guy that they can build around. They are 2-3 drafs away from bein g relevant anyway.

Deadspin’s take had me laughing.

https://deadspin.com/the-entire-nba-draft-depends-on-whether-the-kings-screw-1827024497

And, there’s this . . .
- zumiee said, on June 21, 2018 at 12:21 pm
  
  Great song, great album. And I saw her in concert in the early 2000s, and liked her performance a lot.
unca_chuck said, on June 21, 2018 at 11:57 am

As far as Duggar/Slater goes, fuck to the yes. MINAJ and Pence aren’t doing anything. Platooning Duggar is better than letting him waste his time tearing up Sacto. He’ll get enough LH ABs to keep him sharp.
zumiee said, on June 21, 2018 at 12:11 pm

I don’t follow college hoops much, and I don’t know much about the Euro guy, so I don’t have a big opinion on the Kings’ draft pick. But the more I hear about the Euro guy the more intrigued I’m getting.
- zumiee said, on June 21, 2018 at 12:23 pm
  
  Thanks for the article, Chuck.
unca_chuck said, on June 21, 2018 at 12:33 pm

There’s talk of the Dubs moving up in the draft.
blade3colorado said, on June 21, 2018 at 12:39 pm

Get over it Melanoma. IMO, your 6 blown saves in 17 chances with the Giants are disrespectful to the game. Also, the problem with baseball being told it’s boring – is probably due to no one being allowed to react to anything. Brinson, a rookie batting .177 had a 95 MPH fastball thrown near his head and proceeded to dust himself off and than line a huge hit which resulted in a come from behind win for a last place team. Yeah, I would be joyous too. Again, get over it and start earning the contract that the Giants “gifted” you.

Melancon says Brinson 'disrespected the game' in exchange with Strickland pic.twitter.com/KhdJpTTvrQ

— KNBR (@KNBR) June 20, 2018
- zumiee said, on June 21, 2018 at 12:47 pm
  
  He kind of looks like Danny Bonaduce.
  - blade3colorado said, on June 21, 2018 at 12:51 pm
    
    Man, I didn’t know the Partridge kid was such a bad ass with the nunchaku. Quite cool 🙂
zumiee said, on June 21, 2018 at 12:43 pm

Bill James, on Twitter, talking about Strickland:
“There will be a movie about him. It will be called “Door Hunter”. “
zumiee said, on June 21, 2018 at 1:04 pm

I don’t claim to know what fWAR is, but this is kind of interesting:
“2012-2018
1. Trout – 60.5 fWAR
2. Donaldson – 36 fWAR
3. Mccutchen – 34.6 fWAR
4. Posey – 33.4 fWAR
5. Votto – 33.3 fWAR”
- unca_chuck said, on June 21, 2018 at 1:10 pm
  
  fWAR? Fuck WAR? What is it good for? Absolutely nothing.
unca_chuck said, on June 21, 2018 at 1:05 pm

The fact that Brinson was laughing tells a lot. It IS a fucking game after all. The kid is a rookie. Strick is supposedly the vet. He acted like the child in the exchange.
willedav said, on June 21, 2018 at 1:05 pm

Seem to say this often but pads aren’t a very good hitting team. B/R says they are 13th in NL for runs and no better than 14th for walks Ks OB SLG OPS. They are hitting .233 as a team and have 13 fewer bombs than SF.

So couple night games at ATT, keep the ball in yard and runs down. Weekend with 2 1 PM day games weather will heat up so look out. Giants btw have hit 78 bombs and given up 68.
Last year numbers: 128 hit 182 given up. Big improvements from both sides.
- zumiee said, on June 21, 2018 at 1:09 pm
  
  I think I recently read the Giants have the best home record in the NL, which surprised me.
- unca_chuck said, on June 21, 2018 at 1:29 pm
  
  that doesn’t stop the Pads from drinking our milkshake though.
unca_chuck said, on June 21, 2018 at 1:09 pm

It’s easy for Strick to be a bad-ass as he never gets in the box to face high cheese.

I told Garrett, well, that’s what you get sometimes. Piss someone off, they come through.

The crowd was booing their collective asses off at Strick. Deservedly so.
Macdog said, on June 21, 2018 at 1:40 pm

Mariners, as always, when it looks like they might be for real get exposed for the frauds they are after getting swept by the Yanks.
unca_chuck said, on June 21, 2018 at 1:42 pm

Losing in NY isn’t the end of their season. They have the A’s and Rangers to get fat on.
- Flavor said, on June 21, 2018 at 2:32 pm
  
  Mac is right, the M’s are frauds. Nobody should take that team seriously
alleykat69 said, on June 21, 2018 at 1:47 pm

They could put 6 shells in the chamber and Strickland would still miss his head..
unca_chuck said, on June 21, 2018 at 2:43 pm

And then he’d yell at the gun.
Flavor said, on June 21, 2018 at 3:57 pm

calling a pinch hit bomb from Mac tonight….
- blade3colorado said, on June 21, 2018 at 4:18 pm
  
  lulz . . . Calling 3 ground outs and a SO if Pence starts. Actually Flav, I think they’re both out of the LU tonight.
- blade3colorado said, on June 21, 2018 at 4:19 pm
  
  Ahh, you called a pinch bomb. Yeah, I’m down with that. Okay, calling a pinch SO for Pence.
  - Flavor said, on June 21, 2018 at 6:31 pm
    
    i’m calling a Mac bomb every day till he hits one
djloo27 said, on June 21, 2018 at 4:38 pm

1. Alen Hanson (S) LF
2. Buster Posey (R) C
3. Andrew McCutchen (R) RF
4. Brandon Belt (L) 1B
5. Brandon Crawford (L) SS
6. Pablo Sandoval (S) 3B
7. Joe Panik (L) 2B
8. Gorkys Hernandez (R) CF
9. Madison Bumgarner (R) P
Irish Kevin said, on June 21, 2018 at 4:50 pm

Luca Doncic mom is hot!
djloo27 said, on June 21, 2018 at 4:59 pm

I finally figured out what Adam Silver reminds me of…
- zumiee said, on June 21, 2018 at 6:07 pm
  
  I was going to say “Nazi concentration camp doctor,” but your comparison works, too.
Flavor said, on June 21, 2018 at 6:33 pm

all these lotto teams freaking and geeking about this shit. Man, Dubs fans just kick back and enjoy watching the minions fight for the scraps. I wonder what brilliance Myers has planned for the second round? Stay tuned….
- zumiee said, on June 21, 2018 at 6:41 pm
  
  These things go in cycles. Fans should always appreciate it hugely when great things are happening with their team. The window always closes at some point.
Flavor said, on June 21, 2018 at 6:37 pm

the cubs are fucking worthless. San Diggity, enjoy QS #2.
unca_chuck said, on June 21, 2018 at 6:38 pm

Huh, Randy Hansen in LF. So our bench is two guys who absolutely positively win’t deliver. Shit. How long will they carry the dead wood?

I think Doncic is going to be really really good.
zumiee said, on June 21, 2018 at 6:52 pm

This is the statue of Junipero Serra (early Spanish missionary in Calif.) that Krukow mentioned yesterday. He compared the statue to umpire Dutch Leonard calling a strike.
- unca_chuck said, on June 21, 2018 at 6:54 pm
  
  Now that’s funny. Years ago someone made a giant football that they put under the finger to look like he was holding for a field goal. It was awesome.
- zumiee said, on June 21, 2018 at 6:55 pm
  
  Serra is not considered in a great light anymore because of treatment of Native Americans, and the statue is considered an oddity because of its strange proportions.
  - unca_chuck said, on June 21, 2018 at 7:02 pm
    
    The face looks like a precursor to Wallace and Grommet.
  - unca_chuck said, on June 21, 2018 at 7:04 pm
    
    Zumie, it wasn’t quite the Crusades, but it was similar . . . Subjugate and assimilate the locals, or be starved out.
- unca_chuck said, on June 21, 2018 at 7:00 pm
  
  It was for the big game in 1981 . . .
unca_chuck said, on June 21, 2018 at 6:52 pm

Greyson Allen? Really? Didn’t think he’d go in the 1st. The Dukies are going fast . . .
blade3colorado said, on June 21, 2018 at 7:59 pm

That was heartfelt by Hunter . . . I hope what he just said, he puts into practice. Time will tell . . . I’m glad I was able to see him make that statement to Amy.
unca_chuck said, on June 21, 2018 at 8:09 pm

His retirement speech?
- blade3colorado said, on June 21, 2018 at 8:09 pm
  
  Not Pence, Strickland.
  - Macdog said, on June 21, 2018 at 8:12 pm
    
    He could’ve meant Strickland, too.
  - blade3colorado said, on June 21, 2018 at 8:14 pm
    
    🙂
  - unca_chuck said, on June 21, 2018 at 8:16 pm
    
    Ahhh. Saw the end but didn’t hear any of it.
  - blade3colorado said, on June 21, 2018 at 8:24 pm
    
    He seemed very sincere. I know this is like his 4th or 5th chance, but I’m hoping this incident changes him. Again, only time will tell.
Macdog said, on June 21, 2018 at 8:15 pm

Whoa, two great throws.
- willedav said, on June 21, 2018 at 8:18 pm
  
  yeah barehanded pick up by Cutch and Panik guns him down.
unca_chuck said, on June 21, 2018 at 8:15 pm

Nice D there, boys.
djloo27 said, on June 21, 2018 at 8:16 pm

Excellent play!
djloo27 said, on June 21, 2018 at 8:22 pm

Whoa-tus…
blade3colorado said, on June 21, 2018 at 8:22 pm

Kuip . . . “Drop anchor.” Hilarious.
zumiee said, on June 21, 2018 at 8:22 pm

With so many shifts, I get surprised now by groundball singles up the middle.
djloo27 said, on June 21, 2018 at 8:25 pm

I’d like to see Bum hit the ball the other way – just once…
Macdog said, on June 21, 2018 at 8:27 pm

There ya go, Bummie.
zumiee said, on June 21, 2018 at 8:59 pm

Kings drafted MB III; I’m cool with it.
- djloo27 said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:04 pm
  
  Do they do anything that acknowledges their Cincinnati Royal history?
  Does The Big O’s jersey hang in the Sacramento rafters?
  - unca_chuck said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:12 pm
    
    I don’t think they go back that far. I think they acknowledge Tiny Archibald but it has been about 14 years since I’ve been there.
  - Macdog said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:12 pm
    
    Don’t forget Rochester.
  - blade3colorado said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:13 pm
    
    The Rochester Seagrams (and than Royals) want to know the same thing – did anyone in Cincinnati acknowledge Red Holtzman when he played in Rochester?
  - blade3colorado said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:14 pm
    
    Or Al Cervi, Bob Davies, Alex Hannum, Les Harrison, Arnie Risen, Maurice Stokes, Jack Twyman, Bobby Wanzer, Otto Graham, Chuck Connors and Jack McMahon.
    
    All played for Rochester.
blade3colorado said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:00 pm

Trump is President and an intentional walk to Gorkys. The world has gone mad.
- djloo27 said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:06 pm
  
  And Whitey’s on the moon…
willedav said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:01 pm

Does turn LU over again. Does this mean bochy is leaving him in there for the 8th?
I can’t remember last time Giants SP saw 8th.
unca_chuck said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:04 pm

I don’t think anyone has done it this season.
djloo27 said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:10 pm

Can’t let this guy beat you…
Irish Kevin said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:10 pm

Looks like Bum is back
willedav said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:13 pm

Solid effort still throwing 91 with good off speed location too. Handcuffed Giant killer Myers.
Sets tone for rest of the weekend.
unca_chuck said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:14 pm

Yeah, baby! Motoring . . .
snarkk said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:15 pm

Hanson is the disruptive force that we thought Noonie should have been…
djloo27 said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:16 pm

Runs pretty good for a guy who was carried off the field yesterday…
- xoot said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:26 pm
  
  would’ve been ITP if his kneecap contusion hadn’t slowed him down
blade3colorado said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:17 pm

Bum is looking extremely sharp. Question – has he thrown any pitches above 91 MPH? I’m doing a couple of other things, so haven’t seen the entire game.
unca_chuck said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:17 pm

Y+es!
Macdog said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:18 pm

I thought Cueto might have gone 8 this season, but he hasn’t. So this has to be the first one.
snarkk said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:25 pm

why not PRun for Buster? Hundley is avail, right?…
willedav said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:27 pm

clank.
xoot said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:28 pm

many bloops have fallen for the Giants this week, some errors, some windblown “hits”–wtf, that third run could be crucial in the 9th!
blade3colorado said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:28 pm

Pirela essentially has lost the game for the Friars, with his inept base running and fielding.
djloo27 said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:28 pm

Tomorrow we’ll hear about Posey’s upcoming thumb surgery after that awkward slide…
snarkk said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:28 pm

Up 3-0, let Bum finish it…
snarkk said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:30 pm

That was pretty dumb, Cutch…
unca_chuck said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:30 pm

WTF is Cutch doing?
- snarkk said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:33 pm
  
  No friggin clue.
  Trying to steal 3rd so he can score on a wild pitch?…
snarkk said, on June 21, 2018 at 9:38 pm

Cueto, a guy apparently that was one step from the knife for TJ surgery, is going to toss 40 pitches in rehab this Saturday. Seems too soon back to me. The elbow ligament can heal that fast?…