The End Begins
In a perfect world, Gasman rediscovers his early season dominance, SD rediscovers their choking ways and Urias gets blown up in Nepal.
Now, how much of that will actually happen? Stay tuned.
This is why we love sports….
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Last day of Summer and…..
Happy Birthday to the GREAT Giant Head!
A Place To Talk About Giants Baseball 
Here we go, baby. Both we and the bums have 12 to play. One more off day next Monday. One game lead for our Gigantes. It is going to be a crazy 13 daze…
Let’s Roll! Go Giants!
Dogs spent a while in 2nd place trying to unseat Giants. Then they caught them, only to fall behind again and they’re still playing catch up.
Happens in b-ball games, where a team gets behind and has to expend all its energy rest of the game to catch up and try to get lead, but it never happens.
HBD, GH!
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Giants need to get on another roll starting tonight. They are beyond overdue for another NL West title, not to mention the benefits it would give them in the playoffs. I’m sick of hearing about how many times in a row the Dodgers have won the division. I’m trying to keep a level head about all of this and temper my expectations.
I fully expect the Padres to give the Giants all they can handle, so it’s just one game at a time right now.
On that note, GO GIANTS!
No worries here, our Over the Hill Gang and the Reject Dogs are going to keep doing what got them here.
Hit em to the left, hit em to the right, hit em over the centerfield wall.
We got this
Damm right and if that doesn’t work to the Padres
Hit em in the right knee,Hit em in the left knee
Hit em in the weine!!
As the baseball elites, the know-it-alls and those who frankly look to praise and glorify the high earners continue to scratch their heads to how on this earth the Giants achieved their current position, they only need to see how the definition of ‘chemistry’ so easily applies. It’s no theory and the same dumb look and WTF head scratching were there in ’10,’12 and ’14 .
Anyone looking for the opposite, the toxic environment,the self-serving attitude that never can be a winning solution can look no further than SD.
So, whatever the path leads for these guys this post season, I will put it down as a success story.
Awesome perspective, Dennis.
Great story in San Jose Merc by Kerry Crowley on low A SJ Giants, who are in playoff for league title. Pitching was good, they hit lot of HRs, well managed by vet Lenn Sakata, and most of the top prospects did great. Includes Jairo Pomares, Luis Matos, pitchers Kyle Harrison and 2 others who led entire league in ERA. Nice rebound too for Patrick Bailey who got bat going after being sent there from High A Eugene.
I think Zman has a philosophy of patterning the Giants system after the Tampa Devil Rays organization of success starting with the farm system ( now close to top 10) and making tremendous value signings on the cheap that have all paid off.And even better they have much better revenue then a lot of teams with his handling of the luxury cap..
Gents…been having trouble logging in so this is a test first…
Ok looks good thanks for the bday wishes. I turned 79….
Ok I add in 5 years per kid but still feel 79. Did not get to log in to bemoan my frickin SJSU was the last team of a 9 team parlay Sat hat would have paid $3700 and just needed a frickin td at the end of the god dame game….ugh. And then the Seahawks cost me two different teases by not closing out that game. Fuckers…could have been a $5k weekend!!! In other news, agree with Snarkk and others keep Rogers in the 8th inning only unless they have a bunch of lefties coming up on the 9th….
Happy b-day GH. Jose St hasn’t looked real good so far and league is gonna be tough. SD St is 2-0 vs. Pac 12, Boise is good and freaking Fresno beat UCLA in Rose Bowl. They have a good passing attack led by NorCal QB J Haener from Monte Vista of Danville.
Don’t understand how this happens…guy leaves homefront for armpit of the State to play for Fresno.
And I thought after last year the Spartan offense would at least put up points.
Happy Birthday GH! Get your golf score down to a 79 and make it a better day lol 😂 🏌️♀️🥃🍻🎉🎂🎊🍹🍸
Thank you sir. Good goal!!!
Trying out the app…another test
Happy birthday either way, GH! 79? How many kids do you have?
5 of the bastards Chuck…danke
Holy shit. I thought 3 was more than enough.
And to think my wife and I both wanted 7 when we started.
No idea what happens going forward here. This team has defied any and all explanations about how and why they are where they are. As my buddy John said recently:
“We will win the NL West. If there is any order in the universe, the pennant will be ours!”
Works for me.
I like how your friend John thinks. Fuck yeah…let’s win this bitch (NL West)!
Happy birthday, sonny…
Thank you Great One.
Not relevant now but I was thinking that next year’s team probably won’t be very different from this year’s and I don’t expect Bryant to be back.
We better hope our geezers can duplicate this year’s resurgence.
Would be nice if they had a new ring, too…
These kind of seasons are like found money. Don’t expect it to happen often.
Hopefully the Giants can take full advantage of the situation…
You’re right.
I don’t.
Would be a shame to have it all go down the drain in one lousy WC game.
They can’t let that happen.
If they end up in the WC game, they absolutely have to win it or the season will be remembered almost exactly like 1993…
Could be, but If that’s true Farhan has a whole lot of signing to do. I don’t think any of the SP are under contract for 2022, I could also see Belt, Solano and Flores testing the FA waters (I could see Belt signing with Houston to stay closer to home). Also, I think there is a whole bunch of Arb guys (9?) that’ll be wanting bumps next year. One thing is for sure, it’ll be a busy offseason for SF even to just stay the same.
I think Bryant will be back. In an article I read yesterday in The Athletic, it was said that Bryant has expressed interest in playing in SF long-term: “Bryant won’t come cheap, but his market might be a bit narrower. And he’s already signaled that he’d love to re-sign and play long-term in San Francisco.”
I do not expect Solano back, and expect Estrada to slot into that spot on the roster.
They have La Stella signed for a couple more years. He goes from $2 mil this year to $5.3 next year and $11.5 in 2023, so I imagine he’ll be part of the plan at 2nd.
Yeah, I like Estrada’s upside.
Kid can play, lots of energy, better D than Solano…
Whither Dickerson?
Giants probably have a good case for him not to come back the rest of the season. Not hitting well when he got hurt, a below average OF defender, slow. I’d rather keep Duggar for another LHed OFer, by far…
Agree.
since Giants went back to playing at sea level, GD is 2-17 with 1 HR. He is best defensive CF, granted but very streaky hitter. On good side, Giants are going back to Coors end of week for 3 more, where he had 6 hits in 3 games.
Dickerson I doubt survives to make club next year with incoming OFs from Sac. If Giants don’t get Bryant back I’d imagine they try and bolster OF offense in trade or FA market.
I’m surprised Captain Belt hasn’t received and signed his own Crawford-like extension yet.
I really believe that’s inevitable and why not?
It’s really small potatoes nowadays…
Would you like some cake?…
HBD, Head. Now go get all those kids in line!
I hope they find Brian Laundrie’s head in an alligator’s mouth.
The fact that he wasn’t even under surveillance and was able to flee his parent’s home is incomprehensible to me. And of course, let’s just take the parents’ word as to where he went. They would never lie to protect him, would they?
Agree. Just a totally fucked-up situation and I feel for Gabby’s parents. I cannot imagine if this was one of my kids…
They absolutely should bring Belt back. His defense alone is worth a 2-year deal…
Who would you bring back next season for the OF?
For me: Wade, Yaz, Bryant (plays LF when not 3rd), with Ruf as a maybe platoon OF and 1B.
The rest can take a walk, and let’s see who can be brought in and / or up. Duggar and Slater are just way too inconsistent hitters for OF position players. Dickerson has no upside, he gone…
No pitchers?
Are Flappers thinking KB’s market is in the 5 years $125 mill range? I think it will be and think we sign him at those numbers. Still would like to kick the tires on Semien as a super utility starter next year and SS after that and $125 mill for 5 also would be likely his market value…we’ve got a lot of money to spend and still think even if Gausman is back we dumpster dive for a couple more starters and Webb and DeScl back on a reasonable deal.
I think you’re underestimating Boras as well as the pressure on the Mets ownership that has billions to throw around. Giants might offer 6/200, but he’ll probably get 8/275 from the Amazins…
Could be true, but Bryant has said that Boras works for him, and he will call the shots on the contract.
Frankly, at those prices they can have him as far as I’m concerned. He’s a good player but his defense has been terrible lately and he’s not hitting much either. $200M? $275M? Pass.
What they need out of Kris Bryant while they have him is for him to start hitting the shit out of the ball these last 12 games.
Agree totally with LJ.
Those years and numbers are numbskull ownership/GM numbers, which sounds right for the Mets.
He’ll be 30 and is a very good player, but from what I’ve seen so far, unless he’s hurt, he’s not worth close to that, especially given how Farhan rolls.
SF doesn’t have sucker management, regardless how thick Boras’ submission binder is on his client…
Actually, Bryant’s numbers have been pretty good while here:
Through Sunday he had reached base in 18 consecutive games. He is hitting .285 with 11 doubles, seven HRs and an .875 OPS in 144 ABs.
From the same article (Baggarly on The Athletic), Kap talked about the defense and said that given Bryant’s flexibility in the line-up, and the way he can extend a line-up, they will live with it (and said the same is true of others who play multiple positions, such as Flores, Solano, LaStella).
There is not a player out there who fits the Giants needs the way Bryant does, IMO. I say giddy the fuck-up and sign Bryant. All Day. Every Day. And Twice on Sundays.
I think Giants won’t pay for a SS like Semien. They just re-upped Craw through 2023, and it looks to me like they’ve got Luciano pegged to be ready maybe by mid-2023 if he progresses well, ready to take that SS position when Craw’s time is done. How Will Wilson at AA this season fits in, IDK.
I heard Pat the Bat on KNBR earlier today. He’s now roving hitting instructor. He commented that Matos was his favorite minor league hitter, seemed to say he had the highest ceiling, and already has a great swing that you just want to get more experience and “not screw it up”. He’s 20, and needs to learn not to chase so much, though per Pat, that is tough as the kid can hit a ball almost anywhere it’s pitched, ala Panda…
GO GIANTS!
1. Tommy La Stella (L) 2B
2. Brandon Belt (L) 1B
3. Buster Posey (R) C
4. LaMonte Wade Jr. (L) RF
5. Kris Bryant (R) LF
6. Brandon Crawford (L) SS
7. Evan Longoria (R) 3B
8. Mike Yastrzemski (L) CF
9. Kevin Gausman (L) P
I’ve seen some videos of Matos in those minor league roundup articles. The kid has some serious pop and he’s still just a baby. He may end up being the best of all the Giants’ heralded prospects. Explosive swing.
Somebody mentioned Patrick Bailey above and I agree. He’s really turned it around and has been hitting some absolute bombs. We’ll see how it plays out, but it’s encouraging to see.
I think the Giants are more than happy with Estrada playing a super utility role SS/2B/3B/LF until Lucky Luciano starts showing more advancements.If anything Ramos should be in the mix next year first.
I still want Bryant back.The powers there lock in 25-30 bombs/ his speed had me surprised much faster then I thought,and the versatility of playing many positions when u know some of the older players will breakdown next year.They still have one of the oldest roster in baseball..
Getting traded mid season , lots of distractions go on.After the season when things settle down, Bryant and his wife will will have the most input not Borass on what they will do…
I wouldn’t mind him coming back, but not at the prices and times mentioned above. The Giants have been burned by that kind of deal before, more than once. I’m sure the Giants will give it a go, but it wouldn’t surprise me in the least if he walks. Why wouldn’t he take the biggest chunk of change? Most people would.
Why does the stupid fuckin media continue to refer to Brian Laundrie as Gabby’s fiance?
She’s dead and he killed her. It’s insensitive to her family and downright moronic…
You pretty much answered your own question. Moron is synonymous with media. All they care about are the clicks.
I just can’t wrap my head around what motivates someone to kill a person like that. They were together for quite some time, as I understand it, engaged per what her father and stepfather said, they go on a trip and then he just hauls off and kills her? I get that people snap sometimes, but what the fuck could she have done to trigger that nut case to do something like that? Just break up if things are really that bad.
Really sad, someone that young especially.
That kid ain’t gonna get far, not these days. He may as well surrender to the authorities and take his medicine.
Giants put Moronta on outright waivers without DFAing him. He just cleared because no one wants him; so, he’s off the 40-man. They should’ve traded him at the 2019 deadline, as someone suggested during that legendary flap contest.
Slow death in the 24,000 acres of swamp land works for me.Screw this crazy deranged kid.Start out with just a snakebite🐍 as he stumbles into quicksand with just his shoulder and head exposed as an alligator 🐊 finishes him off on a head shot!!
Yeah it baffles the hell out of me that regardless of the lack of evidence, the fact that he came home alone and was the last person to see her alive makes him a person of intense scrutiny.
If they were married, would that have changed the circumstances? I ain’t no lawyer or cop, but at least watch the guy’s movements.
If I was her parents I’d be livid with the way they let him simply pack up his shit and hit the wilderness. He’s NOT missing. he’s on the run.
Then again, I’d go Ellie Nesler on his ass.
Bryant would also serve as everyday OF if Giants and Belt didn’t come to an agreement. Btw Wade Jr and Flores to handle 1b platoon and Ruf as primary RH DH candidate, not a lot else going on out there as Snarkk said above.
Read opinions of others saying Belt’s knee, which he injured 3 years ago, unlikely to hold up. Given production from Wade Jr and Ruf, only thing missing would be the D. Not like SF folded without him this season either.
Bryant for $275? Nope. Come on Giants..Lets GOOOO!
If they are gonna pay, they are gonna pay for pitching. And I think Bryant will follow the money. Be nice if he didn’t but the Mets/Yaks/Boston will offer stupid money/years.
Still waiting on Fred Goldman to waste OJ on some golf course.
Why the fuck not?
He’s 80 years old.
He can die happy…
Yep.
I’d like to see a full time genuine everyday natural CF next season.
That rules out Slater, GD, Yaz and even Bryant…
Agreed.
Bryant doesn’t have the range.
Slater and GD just aren’t good enough all around players.
Yaz is tolerable because he can hit the long ball, though he’s better suited in RF…
And I agree would like a full time CF and true leadoff
What do you think of my Marte idea for CF???
having helluva, um, contract, year.
Warming up to him. He’s a very solid guy.
Love him, but keep it short – turns 33 in October…
Blackmon doubles in run off Urias and Rox lead 1-0 bottom 4th.
Someone asked why did Laundrie kill that poor girl? Maybe because he is bat shit crazy. There was a story that he would hear voices. Would bet he was completely off his meds, apparently crazy jealous and controlling and the dog told him to kill her…I am betting he is somewhere like Mexico with the diversion his parents created. They let him get at least a three day head start. Law enforcement needs to hold them accountable…and if I am Ron Goldman I don’t kill OJ myself but I make it happens.
Blue Jays are sure fun to watch. What a collection of hitters.
If Loo’s thought that KB gets something like $200 mill than I am out. I would kick and scream about adding a year and $150 mill but if that drove the deal fine. I don’t think Luciano is ready by middle of ‘23 and maybe Semien is a back-up plan to not signing KB. I could see Semien playing second and spelling Crawford against lefties and see if Crawford has a repeat of this year otherwise Semien maybe more full time SS in ‘23. Luciano I always thought ends up at 2b.
You think they are gonna sign Woods, Gasman, and DeScaffolding? Cueto will be bought out. I think they’ll keep 2 of the 3. I’d prefer Gasman and DeScaffolding but who knows? No idea what their value will be on the open market.
I like their chances of resigning Gausman &T-Bone both have said how much they’ve enjoyed their time here. Of course, the old saying what they say and what they do can change..
T-Bone is the new Vogelsong same determined face that burn thru opponents eyes and u need that dude in your rotation along with Gausman.You have Webb as well who’s the new ace to come, so just filling out 2 starters atleast one a lefty maybe 2..
Great way to start the game.
Well, that’s certainly a great LaStart ! …
Damn, wasted opportunity.
Wow, that hadda be 460’…
Test
Kruk going on and on about doing damage and they don’t do shit. There’s nothing wrong with changing your approach based on the count.
I’m getting Leary of Gasman lately.
ah, you be trippin, man
friend just texted me: “Gausman fucking sucks these days!” “Yep.”
Lol.
He’s been not nearly as good since the kid or the break
Lazy pitch to the 8th place hitter and now he’s 15 more pitches this inning.
And there you go. Stupid sit
Yeah all these players and pitchers need to plan their sex life better and have a baby between Nov-Jan only..
No he need to fucking pitch better.
Never realized how much lastella looks like mini belt
Jesus. Nice job gasman. Throw him the same pitch he jacked in the 1st.
I’m leaning toward not signing gasbag.
Machado seems to like that pitch a lot.
Not a good sign when Gausman is more valuable as a batter than a pitcher of late.
Keep hanging that shit gasman. Way to suck when we need you
Uh, Gausman outta gas again.
The dude in the 2nd half has given up a ton of money on next year’s contract, whoever he pitches for…
Padres are getting some late batting practice in.
Go Rockies !
Treinen now hurling for LA, bottom 8th.
He is a douchebag…
https://www.audacy.com/kcbsradio/local-sports/local/ex-athletics-closer-blake-treinen-posts-vaccine-conspiracy
another piece I saw on Treinen noted that the dodgers never reached the mlb 85% vax threshold for relaxed clampdown reqs. I think the Giants did meet that mark, early on — lotta good it did. I bet the % of bizarre, wacked out mlb players and coaches is a lot higher than 15.
where the fuck is splitter? what’s with these hangers?
He had a great one for the first 2 hitters…
Kazmir tomorrow…
That doesn’t get my juices flowing..
We’re done
Get him outta there, he can’t put anyone away…
Goddamn Padres don’t do a fucking thing vs. anybody except the Giants.
Payback for 2010 I suppose
We’re still going to the PS and they ain’t…
in 2014, we went to the PS with one legit SP.
Yeah let gasman wear this one
Never good when the pitcher has the same amount of hits as the Giants LU
Gasman can’t get guys out so leave it to the defense