The First Saturday In September?

Posted in Uncategorized by Flavor on September 4, 2020

Derby weekend, Flappers. I shall be occupied today and tomorrow. Go Giants.

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willedav said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:09 am

mm any horse capable of taking down the fav Tiz the Law? I noticed Del Mar jockey Mike Smith is on second choice Honor A P. Gotta admit I enjoy watching tvg racing from different venues during week, especially when Del Mar program is televised on weekends.

On other hand, like Zum said, NBA has become dang near unwatchable. Endless diet of casting off from long distance, high screen and roll and 1 on 1 playground ball. I like Clips and hope they win but yuck.
Will give them credit for bubble format that has worked so far, like hockey one has
Understand baseball is looking into something like this for playoffs…hmmnn
willedav said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:34 am

Offense has certainly been pleasant surprise. Belt Craw longo much improve in small sample size and Yaz Solano Flores all exceeding expectations and projections.
Pitching…14th in ERA (still over 5.00), runs against per game and HRs given up, 12th in BBs 10th in Ks. Fielding among worst in league for errors and pct., which doesn’t count balls in play not converted into outs (like Wed) botched run downs yada yada.

Homestand has 4 with tanking AZ and 2 with M’s before road trip at SD for 4, at seattle for 2 and then 3 at A’s. Offense at home another pleasant surprise so far, see how sustainable this will be over final 22 games.
willedav said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:41 am

As Bozo mentioned, wwoz Festing in Place begins today and lasts through Monday. Cube fest schedule includes likes of Allman Bros Marcia Ball Freddy King Burning Spear and local heroes such as Fats Domino and Ernie K Doe and Alan Toussaint.
alleykat69 said, on September 4, 2020 at 9:26 am

It’s really amazing this teams turn around in hitting compared to the shit products of 2017-2019.
They are 1st in hits and only one of 3 teams with over 200 runs scored! These young new hitting coaches Donnie Ecker and the other 2 I don’t even know there names? Have this team preaching plate disclipine working long counts( forcing opponents pitchers into large pitch counts early in games and forcing them out cause their laboring)and then bang tee off on a mistake!
They have all bought into these young guys philosophy and it sure has paid off. Quite an up grade from the incompetence of the former 2 idiots I use to constantly rip in Rick Schu&Alonzo Powell..

Now if they can eventually get the pitching coach on board ( huge task) this team could make some noise in the playoffs.Good 1st rd matchup if they get in might be the Braves who’s pitching staff is in shambles…
snarkk said, on September 4, 2020 at 9:43 am

If the hitting on this cobbled together squad had been available to the 2010-2014 team, who knows what would have happened. 5 of 5?…
chipower9 said, on September 4, 2020 at 9:46 am

Flav – we all know of your love of the ponies, but not sure I could pass on the Giants-Bum match-up tomorrow.

Hope all ya’all have a kick-ass Memorial Day weekend, and remember to give thanks to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our nation and our freedoms.
- zumiee said, on September 4, 2020 at 9:59 am
  
  It’s Labor Day, but your thought is still a great one.
  - zumiee said, on September 4, 2020 at 10:09 am
    
    And give a shout-out to labor unions, the ones that still exist.
  - sandog said, on September 4, 2020 at 11:48 am
    
    Oh, they exist alright—and their power is massive. I should know. I’m a member of one that can damn near tell the sun when to rise and set.
  - xoot said, on September 4, 2020 at 1:09 pm
    
    lulz! Solidarity forever!
  - unca_chuck said, on September 4, 2020 at 2:08 pm
    
    You goddamn socialist teachers!
    
    (I kid, I kid)
- chipower9 said, on September 4, 2020 at 11:52 am
  
  Doh!
chipower9 said, on September 4, 2020 at 12:57 pm

1. Mike Yastrzemski (L) RF
2. Alex Dickerson (L) LF
3. Evan Longoria (R) 3B
4. Brandon Belt (L) 1B
5. Wilmer Flores (R) DH
6. Donovan Solano (R) 2B
7. Brandon Crawford (L) SS
8. Joey Bart (R) C
9. Mauricio Dubon (R) CF
P Tyler Anderson (L)
- Carstie Clausen said, on September 4, 2020 at 1:14 pm
  
  Front-loaded.with a bit of sting towards the tail.
  - chipower9 said, on September 4, 2020 at 1:19 pm
    
    Yeah, I like that line-up…
alleykat69 said, on September 4, 2020 at 1:33 pm

Works for me the way there scalding the baseball ⚾️
Let’s get that BP back on track! Go Giants!!!

Oh watch out for Daniel Robertson (The new Ben Zobrist, play anywhere versatility) real solid pickup by Zman and Harris Ranch..Besides the kid is in constant contact with Matt “I built this house” Duffy Lol 😂 has to be a good omen..
unca_chuck said, on September 4, 2020 at 2:19 pm

Jesus. Just saw AZ is 1-13 coming into this game. I hate that kind of shit. I think we were the 1 a couple weeks ago.
- chipower9 said, on September 4, 2020 at 2:20 pm
  
  Kick ’em when they’re up…kick ’em when they’re down…just kick the living shit outta them.
  
  Humm Baby!
- Macdog said, on September 4, 2020 at 2:54 pm
  
  I hear ya, don’t like that either. Snakes during that stretch:
  
  0-2 at A’s (after winning first two at home)
  0-3 at S.F.
  0-3 vs. Rox
  1-2 vs. S.F.
  0-3 at L.A.
alleykat69 said, on September 4, 2020 at 2:52 pm

Hit em in the right knee!
Hit em in the left knee!
Hie em in the weine!
- unca_chuck said, on September 4, 2020 at 3:55 pm
  
  Hit ’em in the hienie
alleykat69 said, on September 4, 2020 at 3:04 pm

Dirt bags went in FULL Tank mode at the Deadline!
Trading away 4 key players, Bradley, Marte,Chafin,&Ray..
The fans and especially the season ticket holders are pissed 😡 off
and many said no way Jose about renewing their season tickets for next year!
One fan said “
this is the slimmest organization in baseball with no direction in site”
djloo27 said, on September 4, 2020 at 3:15 pm

https://aroundthefoghorn.com/2020/09/03/sf-giants-post-prospects-ranking/13/
- willedav said, on September 4, 2020 at 4:10 pm
  
  thx Loo if you follow link you get rundown on 30 prospects. Most of them haven’t been as high as A ball yet, so long ways to go. Still many questions–Luciano as SS or 3b, Wilson as SS or 2b, Ramos and Bishop as corner OFs instead of CF. interesting, one of the 1b prospects Logan Wyatt is really good at…taking walks.
willedav said, on September 4, 2020 at 4:11 pm

wow on wwoz currently listening to Dr. John & Allen Toussaint together. Great first day of music.
Flavor said, on September 4, 2020 at 4:20 pm

had a very nice Oaks day hitting the late pick4 and the late pick 5. let’s hope tomorrow is just as good.
- djloo27 said, on September 4, 2020 at 4:56 pm
  
  Wow. Nice job!
  Don’t know anyone who looked beyond the top 2 in the Oaks…
  - Flavor said, on September 4, 2020 at 5:10 pm
    
    this was my pick 5:cost $120 paid $1,413
    
    R8: 1,2,5,7
    
    R9: 1-3
    
    R10: 1-3,6
    
    R11: 8
    
    R12: 1,2,4,5,7
  - djloo27 said, on September 4, 2020 at 5:11 pm
    
    Now you can afford your new Grave Duggar jersey…
  - Flavor said, on September 4, 2020 at 5:12 pm
    
    oh i’m just waiting for him to dig a little deeper my man. I can’t walk around town wearing that shit if nobody knows who he is
  - Flavor said, on September 4, 2020 at 5:14 pm
    
    although having said that Diggity would get that jersey BECAUSE nobody knows who he is
  - djloo27 said, on September 4, 2020 at 5:23 pm
    
    You really spread out in the Oaks.
    Nice score!
  - Flavor said, on September 4, 2020 at 5:29 pm
    
    had to with all the chalk i figured would come before it. Had Owendale gotten up it would have been bonkers. But, nobody was closing into that pace, not to win anyway
Flavor said, on September 4, 2020 at 5:33 pm

let me tell you about Baffert, his win % is still ok but I have NEVER seen so many of his 2/3 year olds eat shit at less than even money as I have this year.Used to be a young Baffert horse was getting bet hard you hammer it (or just stay out of the race). That’s half the reason I took such a big stand against Gamine.
- djloo27 said, on September 4, 2020 at 5:52 pm
  
  Great move. Gamine was dreadful.
  Can’t will till Bodie takes over for dad.
  Baffert’s not too popular here…
  - Flavor said, on September 4, 2020 at 6:04 pm
    
    personally I think he knows the heat is closing in. Whatever he’s done in the past to drug his horses he’s changing it around now trying to not get caught. It’s affecting how his 2/3 year olds are running. Fuck him it’s time for him to go DOWN
  - djloo27 said, on September 4, 2020 at 6:08 pm
    
    You gonna try to beat TTL tomorrow?
    Was it last year that you brought in that 90-1 shot in the super?
  - Flavor said, on September 4, 2020 at 6:23 pm
    
    I am working through the card now. There are some amazing betting opportunities. As if right now, I don’t think beating TTL is one of them. But I’m only halfway through the card for the second time. The way I cap days like this is I go through it 4 times straight. Takes a long time when I’m re-watching so many races too
  - Flavor said, on September 4, 2020 at 6:25 pm
    
    i think the 90-1 shot was 2 years ago. Last week at Del Mar I closed out a pick 3 with a 60-1 on top. It should have paid more than it did.
djloo27 said, on September 4, 2020 at 6:12 pm

Giants are free game of the day on MLBTV.com…
- Flavor said, on September 4, 2020 at 6:58 pm
  
  every game is free and in HD at bilasport.net check it out and report back how rad it is.
  - djloo27 said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:01 pm
    
    It is amazing.
    Hope it works for football…
Macdog said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:03 pm

See Dick run!
Carstie Clausen said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:05 pm

Man! What has gotten into BB9? Has he been seeing a sports-hypnotist, or just seeing the ball better?
Flavor said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:08 pm

Brandon Belt is one of our best hitters and has been carrying the team this year. You’ll note I said “hitters” great to see him swinging the bat instead of waiting for the ump to send him to first base.
- willedav said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:22 pm
  
  emphasis on “this” year? Can he get anywhere near this next (full) season?
  - Flavor said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:03 pm
    
    sure if he stays healthy and keeps swinging the bat and not looking for walks. Absolutely.
alleykat69 said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:10 pm

25 for his last 49 ..Yeah BB9 is on fire 🔥
Nice job by Wotus sending sending the slow footed Dickerson!

Giants continue to work the counts and it’s great when the pitcher has to labor this much..
Lurker John said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:30 pm

Dubon does not impress me, at all. I know he’s relatively young, but he seems clueless.
- Macdog said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:37 pm
  
  He hit into a killer DP vs. the Rox when the Giants were on verge of taking a big lead, and now another DP.
- Carstie Clausen said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:58 pm
  
  Still overanxious to stay in the Show.
Lurker John said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:31 pm

I can’t recall Belt ever being this hot, not that too many dudes will hit .500 over a 16 game stretch.
- chipower9 said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:42 pm
  
  Agree. I would be surprised if Belt has ever had a better streak.
xoot said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:37 pm

Once again Bart is unable to handle a high, but routine, pop up at the plate. Luckily this one was out in front, close enough for Anderson to grab.
Macdog said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:38 pm

Dick-Clarke matchup.
- xoot said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:40 pm
  
  AB (not Soul Train)
xoot said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:38 pm

Dick’s cocky these days.
alleykat69 said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:38 pm

You wear a glove so even if your a pitcher, use it like Anderson just did.! Way to stay with it after Bart lost it..
alleykat69 said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:39 pm

Sneaky Dick!!
Lurker John said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:39 pm

Bart is shaky on defense.
- xoot said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:41 pm
  
  but he’s consistently shaky
Lurker John said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:42 pm

I wouldn’t have guessed Belt to be that high up on the SF Giants all-time doubles list.
- willedav said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:53 pm
  
  that stat was for all time in SF???
alleykat69 said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:47 pm

Yeah Lurker me too. Especially with all the games Belt has missed due to injuries.
chipower9 said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:50 pm

Solano beating it out. Nice hustle…
Lurker John said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:51 pm

Good hustle, Barrels.
alleykat69 said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:52 pm

Nice Hustle Solano sniffing out a game tying Rib..
willedav said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:52 pm

DBax should tell the SP hey next time there won’t be anyone in the pen and you are going 8. so you might want to try and throw more strikes and minimize pitch count.
- Lurker John said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:53 pm
  
  He has a good arm and stuff, but he nibbles like crazy. I though only Giants pitchers did that.
Macdog said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:53 pm

Generous RBI hit for Solano, but we’ll take it.
alleykat69 said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:55 pm

Bet Dick was a devious little kid growing up, he has the look of a rebel rouser..
Carstie Clausen said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:56 pm

68 pitches in 3 IP for Clarke. 39 for Anderson. Average it at 23/ for Clarke against 13 for Anderson. Even if Clarke holds SF to 15 each over the next two he’ll be at 98. Those have been long innings for him and a lot of tension-energy expended. I would lay money on Clarke not going six.
- willedav said, on September 4, 2020 at 7:59 pm
  
  I’m surprised he’s gone 3. The game is over an hour old and there’s nobody out top 4th.
Lurker John said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:01 pm

Everything up with this meatball.
Carstie Clausen said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:01 pm

Bad case of the yips.
Lurker John said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:04 pm

I thought so, Willedav. Maybe I misread it.
- willedav said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:16 pm
  
  Wasn’t paying attention so all I heard was Kruk say the word “era” so I’m not sure what years he was talking about when they flashed the stats.
Lurker John said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:05 pm

Lollypopping lefthander with a hitch in his delivery. Dump this turd.
alleykat69 said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:05 pm

Yeah this game is dragging on.Even the cutouts are pissed off 😡
chipower9 said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:06 pm

Is it just me, or do the Giant pitchers regularly give it up on a two strike count? Pfffttt….
alleykat69 said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:10 pm

Amhed is a shit disturber that got in Anderson’s head this inning with his gardening act in the box.Anderson had his Bumgarner I’m pissed off moment but it cost him 2 runs..
Carstie Clausen said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:13 pm

Go figure. Anderson gets loss of command facing the bottom of the lineup and then almost cruises through 1,2 and 3. 69 pitches through 4 and down 4-2.
willedav said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:14 pm

Pads and Zack Davies shutting out A’s through 5 and lead 4-0. Normal times that would be fun game to catch live.
willedav said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:18 pm

The guy that burned Anderson was batting .132. Ketel Marte is one thing, guys like this burn you lack of focus.
Macdog said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:19 pm

Ha, Dubey double!
chipower9 said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:20 pm

Nice AB and poke by Dubon, and he got the lucky bounce in the corner.
- Carstie Clausen said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:22 pm
  
  Bart too. Thing I’ve comets appreciate is that even these younger guys are extending those pitch counts by fouling off ball after ball. Wear em down strategy seems to be working–but not for all of them.
  - chipower9 said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:25 pm
    
    Yep…taking them deep in the count.
willedav said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:20 pm

Flaco (the skinny one) makes him pay for hanging breaking ball and they finally yank this guy Clarke.
djloo27 said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:26 pm

I guess it’s safer to walk up to “Iron Man” than “Fairies Wear Boots” although the latter is so much better…
- sandog said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:28 pm
  
  Agreed.
  I think Piazza used “Fairies” at one point.
  - djloo27 said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:36 pm
    
    I heard he’s 52 today.
    Unbelievable!
  - djloo27 said, on September 4, 2020 at 9:10 pm
    
    He should’ve…
zumiee said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:26 pm

Tonight’s game is Exhibit A for the pitch clock.
sandog said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:30 pm

Is it me, or is Yaz developing a bit of an attitude? Lots of carping at the umps, mini tantrums, running through stop signs on the bases. I’m not digging his act lately.
- alleykat69 said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:33 pm
  
  SanDog..Let’s take him behind Woody’s shed and give him a reality check beat down..
  - sandog said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:37 pm
    
    Woody’s shed? Is that Kirk Reuter’s man cave with the video games and pool table? Good idea!
- djloo27 said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:38 pm
  
  Carp Yastrzemski?
  - sandog said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:41 pm
    
    I hate to rip the guy. After all, he did throw a ball right to me that Stone Hands Flav cut in front of me and botched, but he’s irritating me right now.
  - unca_chuck said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:56 pm
    
    lqtm
- Lurker John said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:39 pm
  
  I’ve seen some of that.
alleykat69 said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:31 pm

Coonrod a 5 th inning guy now?Whatever Kappy
Lurker John said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:38 pm

Coonrod is a classic example of a guy with a big arm who just rears back and throws everything as hard as he can. Zero clue about pitching.
- snarkk said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:40 pm
  
  He might, might have a little more of a clue than Musclehead had…
  - Lurker John said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:42 pm
    
    Faint praise…
willedav said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:43 pm

minor, the guy A’s just added, gives up back to back HRs to Tatis Jr. and Machado 6-0 Pads.
26 bombs btw those 2.
unca_chuck said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:57 pm

Houston smoked the Lakers. Westie is fun to watch on those rare times I root for Houston.
unca_chuck said, on September 4, 2020 at 8:58 pm

How many times will they let Marte beat them?
chipower9 said, on September 4, 2020 at 9:05 pm

Wow. Barrels showing some nice D.
djloo27 said, on September 4, 2020 at 9:12 pm

How about a steal here?
unca_chuck said, on September 4, 2020 at 9:16 pm

I figured we’d turd up this game.
alleykat69 said, on September 4, 2020 at 9:22 pm

Selman has been one of the bright spots in the BP..
- Carstie Clausen said, on September 4, 2020 at 9:26 pm
  
  Exactly. He keeps it up and we may be looking at a setup man ors even a fireman.
chipower9 said, on September 4, 2020 at 9:26 pm

Belted!
djloo27 said, on September 4, 2020 at 9:26 pm

Amazing.
How do you explain it?
- willedav said, on September 4, 2020 at 9:28 pm
  
  local beat guys talking up Kap’s new age hitting coaches.
  - alleykat69 said, on September 4, 2020 at 9:30 pm
    
    Glad to hear it! There was only bad talk about the2 headed idiots we had last year!
- Lurker John said, on September 4, 2020 at 9:31 pm
  
  Contract year?
  - chipower9 said, on September 4, 2020 at 9:45 pm
    
    No. He is signed through next year at 16 m.
willedav said, on September 4, 2020 at 9:27 pm

whoa Belt hammered that. 6-5. Had coonrod not imploded again…
Macdog said, on September 4, 2020 at 9:27 pm

Belted!
alleykat69 said, on September 4, 2020 at 9:28 pm

Belt continues to smoke the ball!
Sends it into McBelt Cove.,
Lurker John said, on September 4, 2020 at 9:30 pm

Belt is out of his mind right now.
alleykat69 said, on September 4, 2020 at 9:33 pm

Belt batting .344 right now.I didn’t see him near the top in batting averages, not enough to qualify?
chipower9 said, on September 4, 2020 at 9:43 pm

Giants trying to start a conga line?
Macdog said, on September 4, 2020 at 9:49 pm

Dumbon.
chipower9 said, on September 4, 2020 at 9:49 pm

Are you fucking kidding me?! Dubon you fucking moron….
- Lurker John said, on September 4, 2020 at 9:52 pm
  
  Big time.
alleykat69 said, on September 4, 2020 at 9:51 pm

Fuck what were you doing Dubon??? You just killed the inning fuckwad!!!
alleykat69 said, on September 4, 2020 at 9:52 pm

Well duh Krukow as he’s says that was a mistake! No shit Sherlock!!!
xoot said, on September 4, 2020 at 9:53 pm

pendejo flaco