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kingfc22 · 08-29-2005, 09:21 PM

This season has been very disappointing to say the least. However, the recent moves to get the young guys some playing time has me excited about our chances next season.

On top of that, Lowry's ability to add the curveball to his arsenal has made him a very good #2 guy behind Schmidty.

In case you didn't know, Matt Cain (uber-prospect) is making his debut tonight.

clintl · 08-29-2005, 09:45 PM

Early in the season, I was worried that Lowry was just lucky last year. However, the way he's pitched recently, he looks like he's going to be very solid. I'm not sure Cain's really ready yet, but I hope he is.

Lathum · 08-29-2005, 09:49 PM

I think Eli Manning needs another year to develop but Plexico Burress is a nice target....wait

oops....

Mr. Sparkle · 08-29-2005, 09:52 PM

As much of a lost season as this has been, I think if they added a legitimate #2 type starter, they should be in decent shape for a run next year.

Hopefully Sabean will learn from the mistakes of this season, and address their needs adequately.

Karlifornia · 08-30-2005, 08:43 PM

Cain pitched decently last night. Not overpowering by any means, but decent. If he lives up to the hype, and Bonds comes back healthy, next season could be a playoff/World Series team. Schmidt, Lowry, and Cain is a solid 1-3, and the pen could be very good with Hawkins, Benitez, Eyre, and Accardo, who is young but has nasty stuff...The lineup (which has done well this year), would be wayyyyy better with Barry, obviously. I just want to see Barry play in a few games this year. We need that electrcity in the air.

kingfc22 · 08-30-2005, 08:54 PM

Cain struggled all night with his breaking pitches and thus relied HEAVILY on his fastball. Should be interesting to see how he pitches during the last month.

Just saw we got rid of Devie Cruz today. Sent him to Washington for RHP Ben Cox. I'm assuming that means Brian Dallimore will be called up.

kingfc22 · 09-06-2005, 09:41 PM

Didn't we send Tomko to the bullpen for a reason. Damn it Felipe stick with what got us hot ie the young arms.

cthomer5000 · 09-06-2005, 09:50 PM

Just run Tiki plenty and Eli will be just fine. Let's not lose our heads yet.

Lathum · 09-06-2005, 09:54 PM

as long as he holds onto the ball

Vince · 09-06-2005, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kingfc22

Didn't we send Tomko to the bullpen for a reason. Damn it Felipe stick with what got us hot ie the young arms.

Correia's hurt, that's why Tomko's starting tonight.

EDIT -- Bruised Shoulder, I think. Nothing serious.

kingfc22 · 09-06-2005, 11:08 PM

Padres down 0-6 at home against Colorado in the 7th. Giants up 2-1 over the Dodgers right now. Great suicide squeeze call and execution by Winn to take the lead.

Vince · 09-07-2005, 12:09 AM

Both games have taken a turn for the ugly -- Giants just blew a great chance with a runner on 3rd and only one out in the 10th.

Rockies hanging on by the skin of their teeth up 6-5 with one out in the Ninth, man on 2nd for the Padres.

kingfc22 · 09-07-2005, 12:15 AM

#$@#$ Kent

Vince · 09-07-2005, 12:16 AM

F*ck.

SackAttack · 09-07-2005, 12:17 AM

Jeff loves you too.

kingfc22 · 09-07-2005, 12:18 AM

Well at least SD lost. Damn, the Giants had a runner on 3rd with less than 2 outs three or four times tonight and were not able to capitalize.

Karlifornia · 09-07-2005, 01:45 PM

Coulda been 4 games back. Well, we've gotten through the bottom of the rotation, and now the Giants have the suddenly big three going....if we can reel off another 3 in a row, it should get pretty interesting. Barry should be doing a simulated game today, so he'll probably be playing Thursday or Friday....

SackAttack · 09-07-2005, 02:58 PM

Even though I'd prefer the Giants didn't win the division...if it happens that the NL West champion this year has a sub-.500 record, I can't think of any team to which I'd rather see that stigma attached than the Shrimps.

Crapshoot · 09-07-2005, 02:59 PM

You know Sack, when Fat Tommy takes over as GM again (you seen the bashing Depo gets form Plaschke and co - and McCourt said they need to value chemistry more), I for one will laugh- loudly.

SackAttack · 09-07-2005, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crapshoot

You know Sack, when Fat Tommy takes over as GM again (you seen the bashing Depo gets form Plaschke and co - and McCourt said they need to value chemistry more), I for one will laugh- loudly.

Plaschke is a cockmuncher, and Tommy, while a wonderful motivator, wouldn't know talent if it bit him in the ass.

Chemistry is important, but it isn't everything, and what McCourt needs to realize before he goes dumping DePo in favor of Tommy "I traded for Carlos Perez" Lasorda is that it doesn't matter if 25 guys are buddies if they can't hit the damn ball.

Crapshoot · 09-07-2005, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SackAttack

Plaschke is a cockmuncher, and Tommy, while a wonderful motivator, wouldn't know talent if it bit him in the ass.

Chemistry is important, but it isn't everything, and what McCourt needs to realize before he goes dumping DePo in favor of Tommy "I traded for Carlos Perez" Lasorda is that it doesn't matter if 25 guys are buddies if they can't hit the damn ball.

Well, you know that, I know that- but I'm hoping McCourt doesnt know that.
Really, I despise Tommy- I'm convinced my version of hell will have him in it.

SackAttack · 09-07-2005, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crapshoot

Well, you know that, I know that- but I'm hoping McCourt doesnt know that.
Really, I despise Tommy- I'm convinced my version of hell will have him in it.

I love Tommy, but you have to understand, he's kind of like that crazy crackpot uncle that says and does the damndest things, but the family loves him for it anyways.

I don't think anybody's suggesting that he actually knows what he's doing anymore.

Karlifornia · 09-07-2005, 11:29 PM

Come on, Scott Eyre. bases loaded, 7th inning...6-5 giants...olmedo saenz up..

Vince · 09-07-2005, 11:32 PM

Beautiful.

Vince · 09-07-2005, 11:33 PM

I worry that the Giants will severely overpay for Eyre for next year. He's been fantastic...but before this year he was anything but consistent. Part of me hopes the Red Sox and Yankees with their lefty-specialist needs will step in and take him out of our price range...

...the bigger part of me hopes we get him cheap.

Karlifornia · 09-07-2005, 11:36 PM

Sidebar: I just hit the 1,000 post mark...Booyah!

Yeah, the Giants shouldn't give him too much.. The pen is coming into it's own. If they can hang onto him, then that's great.

Personally, I think J.T. Snow needs to be out of the lineup next year.

kingfc22 · 09-08-2005, 12:20 AM

Ughhh!!!

Can't we ever hold a lead in the 9th in LA?

SackAttack · 09-08-2005, 12:29 AM

Oscar Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrobles!

SackAttack · 09-08-2005, 12:30 AM

Dola,

Is anybody else giggling about the Jeff Kent walk after last night?

SackAttack · 09-08-2005, 12:32 AM

WOOOO! way to get into his head, Kent!

kingfc22 · 09-08-2005, 12:32 AM

Uggghh. Not again...

SackAttack · 09-08-2005, 12:37 AM

MIKE FUCKING EDWARDS!

kingfc22 · 09-08-2005, 12:37 AM

*@$& Bums. I hate the Dodgers.

SackAttack · 09-08-2005, 12:38 AM

We love you too, king.

kingfc22 · 09-08-2005, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SackAttack

We love you too, king.

kingfc22 · 09-12-2005, 09:01 PM

Bonds is back tonight!

Buccaneer · 09-12-2005, 09:16 PM

Go Pads.

Fouts · 09-12-2005, 09:17 PM

I'm watching on FSN (swapping between this game and the Falcons/Eagles).

Gigantes vs Padres.

Karlifornia · 09-12-2005, 09:18 PM

Oh yeah BABY! Can't wait for him to hit! I wish I was there, though....

MrBug708 · 09-12-2005, 09:19 PM

I hope Eaton hits bonds on his steroid infested knee

Ksyrup · 09-12-2005, 09:21 PM

I was just about to complain that this game is being blacked out on my Extra Innings package for no apparent reason, but 20 minutes into the game, and it finally came on. Very weird.

Karlifornia · 09-12-2005, 09:22 PM

The way Kevin Correia is pitching, we may never get to the bottom of the first....

Ksyrup · 09-12-2005, 09:23 PM

Yeah, I notice things are moving slowly.

kingfc22 · 09-12-2005, 09:32 PM

And Corriea is out of the game.

MrBug708 · 09-12-2005, 09:49 PM

Things have progressed nicely thus far

kingfc22 · 09-12-2005, 09:54 PM

HOMERUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fouts · 09-12-2005, 09:54 PM

WOW. Looked gone to me. That was amazing.

Ksyrup · 09-12-2005, 09:54 PM

Holy freaking moly.

kingfc22 · 09-12-2005, 09:55 PM

Now they are ruling fan interference.

kingfc22 · 09-12-2005, 09:55 PM

Damn, would have been nice to have Bonds all season.

08-29-2005, 09:52 PM	#4
Mr. Sparkle High School JV Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco	As much of a lost season as this has been, I think if they added a legitimate #2 type starter, they should be in decent shape for a run next year. Hopefully Sabean will learn from the mistakes of this season, and address their needs adequately. __________________ I hope life isn't a joke, because I don't get it

08-30-2005, 08:43 PM	#5
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Cain pitched decently last night. Not overpowering by any means, but decent. If he lives up to the hype, and Bonds comes back healthy, next season could be a playoff/World Series team. Schmidt, Lowry, and Cain is a solid 1-3, and the pen could be very good with Hawkins, Benitez, Eyre, and Accardo, who is young but has nasty stuff...The lineup (which has done well this year), would be wayyyyy better with Barry, obviously. I just want to see Barry play in a few games this year. We need that electrcity in the air. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

08-30-2005, 08:54 PM	#6
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Cain struggled all night with his breaking pitches and thus relied HEAVILY on his fastball. Should be interesting to see how he pitches during the last month. Just saw we got rid of Devie Cruz today. Sent him to Washington for RHP Ben Cox. I'm assuming that means Brian Dallimore will be called up. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

09-06-2005, 09:41 PM	#7
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Didn't we send Tomko to the bullpen for a reason. Damn it Felipe stick with what got us hot ie the young arms. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

09-06-2005, 11:08 PM	#11
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Padres down 0-6 at home against Colorado in the 7th. Giants up 2-1 over the Dodgers right now. Great suicide squeeze call and execution by Winn to take the lead. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

08-29-2005, 09:45 PM	#2
clintl College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Davis, CA	Early in the season, I was worried that Lowry was just lucky last year. However, the way he's pitched recently, he looks like he's going to be very solid. I'm not sure Cain's really ready yet, but I hope he is.

08-29-2005, 09:49 PM	#3
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I think Eli Manning needs another year to develop but Plexico Burress is a nice target....wait oops....

09-06-2005, 09:54 PM	#9
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	as long as he holds onto the ball

09-07-2005, 12:09 AM	#12
Vince Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Willow Glen, CA	Both games have taken a turn for the ugly -- Giants just blew a great chance with a runner on 3rd and only one out in the 10th. Rockies hanging on by the skin of their teeth up 6-5 with one out in the Ninth, man on 2nd for the Padres. __________________ Every time a Dodger scores a run, an angel has its wings ripped off by a demon, and is forced to tearfully beg the demon to cauterize the wounds.The demon will refuse, and the sobbing angel will lie in a puddle of angel blood and feathers for eternity, wondering why the Dodgers are allowed to score runs.That’s not me talking: that’s science. McCoveyChronicles.com.

09-07-2005, 12:15 AM	#13
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	#$@#$ Kent __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

09-07-2005, 12:16 AM	#14
Vince Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Willow Glen, CA	F*ck. __________________ Every time a Dodger scores a run, an angel has its wings ripped off by a demon, and is forced to tearfully beg the demon to cauterize the wounds.The demon will refuse, and the sobbing angel will lie in a puddle of angel blood and feathers for eternity, wondering why the Dodgers are allowed to score runs.That’s not me talking: that’s science. McCoveyChronicles.com.

09-07-2005, 12:17 AM	#15
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	Jeff loves you too.

09-07-2005, 12:18 AM	#16
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Well at least SD lost. Damn, the Giants had a runner on 3rd with less than 2 outs three or four times tonight and were not able to capitalize. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

09-07-2005, 01:45 PM	#17
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Coulda been 4 games back. Well, we've gotten through the bottom of the rotation, and now the Giants have the suddenly big three going....if we can reel off another 3 in a row, it should get pretty interesting. Barry should be doing a simulated game today, so he'll probably be playing Thursday or Friday.... __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

09-07-2005, 02:58 PM	#18
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	Even though I'd prefer the Giants didn't win the division...if it happens that the NL West champion this year has a sub-.500 record, I can't think of any team to which I'd rather see that stigma attached than the Shrimps.

09-07-2005, 02:59 PM	#19
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	You know Sack, when Fat Tommy takes over as GM again (you seen the bashing Depo gets form Plaschke and co - and McCourt said they need to value chemistry more), I for one will laugh- loudly.

09-07-2005, 11:29 PM	#23
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Come on, Scott Eyre. bases loaded, 7th inning...6-5 giants...olmedo saenz up.. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

09-07-2005, 11:32 PM	#24
Vince Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Willow Glen, CA	Beautiful. __________________ Every time a Dodger scores a run, an angel has its wings ripped off by a demon, and is forced to tearfully beg the demon to cauterize the wounds.The demon will refuse, and the sobbing angel will lie in a puddle of angel blood and feathers for eternity, wondering why the Dodgers are allowed to score runs.That’s not me talking: that’s science. McCoveyChronicles.com.

09-07-2005, 11:33 PM	#25
Vince Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Willow Glen, CA	I worry that the Giants will severely overpay for Eyre for next year. He's been fantastic...but before this year he was anything but consistent. Part of me hopes the Red Sox and Yankees with their lefty-specialist needs will step in and take him out of our price range... ...the bigger part of me hopes we get him cheap. __________________ Every time a Dodger scores a run, an angel has its wings ripped off by a demon, and is forced to tearfully beg the demon to cauterize the wounds.The demon will refuse, and the sobbing angel will lie in a puddle of angel blood and feathers for eternity, wondering why the Dodgers are allowed to score runs.That’s not me talking: that’s science. McCoveyChronicles.com.

09-07-2005, 11:36 PM	#26
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Sidebar: I just hit the 1,000 post mark...Booyah! Yeah, the Giants shouldn't give him too much.. The pen is coming into it's own. If they can hang onto him, then that's great. Personally, I think J.T. Snow needs to be out of the lineup next year. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

09-08-2005, 12:20 AM	#27
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Ughhh!!! Can't we ever hold a lead in the 9th in LA? __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

09-08-2005, 12:29 AM	#28
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	Oscar Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrobles!

09-08-2005, 12:30 AM	#29
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	Dola, Is anybody else giggling about the Jeff Kent walk after last night?

09-08-2005, 12:32 AM	#30
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	WOOOO! way to get into his head, Kent!

09-08-2005, 12:32 AM	#31
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Uggghh. Not again... __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

09-08-2005, 12:37 AM	#32
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	MIKE FUCKING EDWARDS!

09-08-2005, 12:37 AM	#33
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	*@$& Bums. I hate the Dodgers. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

09-08-2005, 12:38 AM	#34
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	We love you too, king.

09-12-2005, 09:01 PM	#36
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Bonds is back tonight! __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

09-12-2005, 09:16 PM	#37
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	Go Pads.

09-12-2005, 09:17 PM	#38
Fouts College Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: California	I'm watching on FSN (swapping between this game and the Falcons/Eagles). Gigantes vs Padres.

09-12-2005, 09:18 PM	#39
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Oh yeah BABY! Can't wait for him to hit! I wish I was there, though.... __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

09-12-2005, 09:19 PM	#40
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	I hope Eaton hits bonds on his steroid infested knee

09-12-2005, 09:21 PM	#41
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I was just about to complain that this game is being blacked out on my Extra Innings package for no apparent reason, but 20 minutes into the game, and it finally came on. Very weird. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

09-12-2005, 09:22 PM	#42
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	The way Kevin Correia is pitching, we may never get to the bottom of the first.... __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com