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Awesome…. just fucking awesome……after sulking out of ATT Park on Friday Night and dragging myself back home……sulking into work on Saturday…..knocking out the day before sulking back home………then the Rally on Sunday morning, telling myself if we can just win 1 in Atlanta…..just win 1……I headed into the City to take in the game at the Public House……ran into the crowd from McCovey Chronicles……Man……that was the BIG game……lose and you are on the brink, win and you are guaranteed to return home……the ups and downs of Hinske, Huff, and Conrad left me euphoric and drained……dragged myself home and passed out……into work today with a spring in my step…..knowing if we didn't put it away today, we would be back home in a couple days…….but fuck that, you want to finish it now…..and goddamn it if they didn't do it and put us through to the FUCKING NLCS BABY…….thats the REAL playoffs if you ask me…..That 5 game wham bam thank you Brooks Conrad, is like the Cliff Notes to the playoffs…..the 7 game series where the winner gets a World Series Berth and a Pennant……now THAT'S worth getting excited about……and I got to tell you, as the reality of it all is sinking in……I got a lump in my throat…..this has been one hell of a season……and pretty soon, it could be something really fucking special…….
GAMEBALL and JOKER ==> BRAVES at GIANTS 10/10 NLDS Game 4
GAMEBALL
CODY
Man, I just couldn't believe it when Cody made that roster instead of Guillen….could it be that the Front Office isn't filled idiots and ass clowns? And man has Cody been LARGE for the Giants, and tonight he broke Lowe's spell with a laser shot over the left field wall to put the Giants on the board and get the ball rolling on Offense…..and then an inning later….with the bases juiced came up with the hit to put the Giants in the lead for good…..loved what this guy did for the Marlins….and glad to have him on our side……
TIP OF THE CAP : 
BUM
The "other" rookie stud on the Giants……A little shaky in the 2nd and 3rd, but kept the Giants in the game long enough to get the lead and hand the ball over the bullpen corps……
CASILLA
Mean nasty shit…….he was money once he got past that first 9 pitch at bat…..turning in 1 2/3rd solid in a high pressure situation….
LOPEZ
Man……in my book Bowker and Martinez were worth less than watching that 1 at bat of schooling the Phenom Braves right fielder…….
TIMMY
Always good for an on air F Bomb when the bubbly if flowing….this time with Flem on KNBR…….
COX
Class act, nice guy, hall of fame career……butt load of wins…..if you want more, I suggest Wikipedia
WILSON
Say what you will, but he was on the mound when the Giants advanced…..and that’s worth something
ASHTON
This is kinda cool, assuming you haven't already seen it….. Three or Four years??? Try fucking 56 years……but that being said, tip that cap to a well done vid…….
JOKER
CONRAD
Boo fucking hoo…..come on, man Brooks just flat out blew it……yeah, out of position….Heyward should called him off…..and all that shit……whatever man…..hey, the Braves fans are a forgiving bunch and Brooks had a good year so there is some love…..and more power to them…..but put this guy in Boston, Chicago, Philly, New York, or Boston and the mobs with torches and pitchforks are knocking down on the door……heck, put this guy in San Francisco and he is likely railroaded out of town…..being a nice guy and having one good year don't forgive shit like that….this is Major Fucking League Baseball man….there is plenty of time for forgiveness and appreciation 20 years from now…..there is something to be said for a fanbase that has Heroes to celebrate and Villains to revile…. ask Jose Cruz about that Gold Glove and his career year in 2003……and yeah honestly, I do feel for Jose……but in the same breath I am still cursing his name……and better Brooks than one of our own…..and I make no apologies……
SMACK OF THE STICK : 
WILSON
Good god man……you are the best fucking closer in the National League……we are only asking for 1 clean inning……good god, do you have to torture us???? I guess we all know the answer…..
TORRES
Hey, I got mad love for Andres…..but 6 K's in 4 games and 1-3 in stolen bases ain't getting it done, and this team is going to need you soon…..so get it together and lets get it done my man……
URIBE
I was looking forward to a focused Uribe bearing down and giving us good at bats…..instead he gets worked on the outside half of the plate……and instead of going with the pitch, he just crowds the plate and yanks everything……yeah, I know that’s what he has done all year……but then again, I have seen him bear down and get long at bats and go the other way when the game called for it…..maybe I'm dreaming but I still think he may have some surprises left for us this year……..
HEYWARD
Wow…….in a meek Braves lineup, Hewyard could have been the game changer in this hard fought low scoring series…….instead, he racks up 7 K's in 12 hitless at bats……and in the final game when he finally breaks through with a couple hits……he is schooled in the 8th with the tying run in scoring position with 2 down…….
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(The fine print: There will be cussing and bad taste. This is written with the heat of the moment feel you may have during the game, with rational thought sprinkled in now and then. This is entertainment folks, sure there is a lot of truth and I am a genius, but this is all about having a laugh and enjoying the ride…….now lets go heckle Jeff Kent when he gets inducted to Cooperstown..)
by merkin
Man, finally made it home…tired, voice is cracking and I got to get some sleep before work so this will be quick
GAMEBALL and JOKER ==> BRAVES at GIANTS 10/07 NLDS Game 1
GAMEBALL
TIMMY
I have watched opening days and his all star appearance with an eye towards how he might handle the adrenaline hit of a postseason appearance…..well, looks like he took to post season 100 times better….man, what a fucking performance, I was just hoping he would get out of the 1st and have a good start and give the Giants a chance to win…….but instead, Timmy was just lights out nasty…..and there was no way he was coming out……this was his game, and he was going to bring that mother home……
TIP OF THE CAP :
POSEY
2 hits and a "stolen base"…..I didn't see the replays and was too far away to see if he was out…..I know nothing
ROSS
The roster move pays off with an RBI single in a game where 1 run seemed like 10….
STEVE PERRY
For all the smack I talked, I admit when I saw him in pregame I did high five him and likely scare the crap out of him as I discussed my enthusiasm for the Giants…..but the tip of the cap …. Steve didn't depart for his Suite or even Field Club…..he was headed to Lower Box to watch the game with the masses……
FANS
On fucking fire…..man, the "PO-SEY'S BET-TER" clap clap…clap clap clap…..fucking cracking my ass up……classic…….
JOKER
COX
Congrats on your great career, and good luck on your retirement……so, what was that whole walking of Pablo about????.....yeah, that worked out…..
SMACK OF THE STICK :
ANKIEL
Had some fun heckling from the first row of CF bleachers….10 years and 4 days removed from the NLDS meltdown… Hey, it’s a great comeback story…..but fair game for heckle material
CONRAD
As an infielder, he is a great DH…….
GUILLEN
Finally, someone comes to their senses……thank you whatever, however this happened…..I was jumping off a bridge if his defense cost us in a close series…..
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(The fine print: There will be cussing and bad taste. This is written with the heat of the moment feel you may have during the game, with rational thought sprinkled in now and then. This is entertainment folks, sure there is a lot of truth and I am a genius, but this is all about having a laugh and enjoying the ride…….now lets go heckle Jeff Kent when he gets inducted to Cooperstown..)
by merkin
Man, what a fucking weekend……with Tons of Work due on Monday, I had it all figured out……Tickets for Friday and Saturday, and then work on Sunday…..Confident the Giants would clinch it Friday….and when that didn't happen, Saturday was a sure thing…….and then reality set in……Those Fucking Giants dropped the first two goddamn games of the series and now I was screwed……but determined to see the Giants finish the season, I went from Saturdays game into work overpaid for tickets to Sunday's game and then started plowing…..with the help of CL (thanks sweetie) we were able to knock out everything that was needed for Monday….and around midnight I headed home bleery eyed, just hoping my efforts and would pay off……and what a fucking pay off it was……man what a day, Giants clinch the West and setup a home field for the first round…..and then the Victory lap was the cherry on top……my splurge on front row seats paid off, as I got to press the flesh with the whole goddamn roster…..man, that was too fucking sweet ……just fucking surreal……I can't believe they took it all the way to the last day of the season and still managed to pull this shit out…….
GAMEBALL and JOKER ==> Pads at Giants 10/03
GAMEBALL
SANCHEZ
A friend who is in a position to know…told me that inside the bill of Sanchez's No Hitter Cap in the Hall of Fame there is an inscription which is hidden from public view….in Spanish it is written…."Just Another Fucking Game"……and that was exactly how Jon needed to approach todays game…..trying to pick up the team after 2 back to back losses…the Giants faced a 3 way tie that would have at best left a Giants roster weary heading into the post season……but instead Jon navigated through a couple innings before stroking a triple to the alley in Right Center to key a 2 run rally…..and then game back out in the 4th and shut down the Pads…..so for the Triple and the 5 shutout innings, Jon gets today's gameball…….
TIP OF THE CAP :
SANCHEZ
Got the base knock to pick up Torres who failed to score the runner on Third with 1 out…..
HUFF
Followed Sanchez's RBI Single, with a double to the left center gap out of the reach of Denorfia
WILSON
Came in the 9th with a 3 run lead and 42,000+ believers in the house……
BULLPEN
Just fucking shut down solid…….I can get used to this……
PABLO
Made the risky play to 2nd, but it worked out…..and I was just happy he thought to step on 3rd before throwing this time…..
POSEY
Not for the insurance homer, but for jumping higher than any white man alive while wearing catchers gear……
JOKER
EVERITT
What a fucking tool…..I was sitting about 15 feet from where the ball hit, and as I watched the ball hit the line and kick up chalk my first thought was to make sure no one touched the ball as I celebrated the double…..and then….hey why is Bochy on the field…..what do you mean he called it foul, it was obviously fair……what the hell??? man, the easiest call on the field…..Ball HITS line, you SEE white shit kick up…..good god, I was just shocked he could make such a stupid call….I am actually sitting here watching Tivo, and I see ball hit line, I see me leaning out over the wall making a fair call and watching the ball go by into the corner at the same time Everitt is making the foul call…..good god, this guy seriously needs to get his eyes checked…I mean seriously, this guy makes calls for a living…how can you blow such a fucking easy call……what a fucking tool
SMACK OF THE STICK :
LATOS
What a fucking ass clown…..first off, tanking down the stretch…..next he pops off about the Giants….and then with the Padres post season hopes in the balance, he gives it up to the opposing pitcher……man, just fucking classic….now I read how he "grew up" this year…..give me a fucking break, this guy has all the talent in the world, but unless he learns to shut his mouth and let his game do the talking….he is heading to Vicente Padilla land…..talented and hated by the opposition and teammates alike…..
Fuck Yeah Giants fans…..what a fucking weekend…..what a fucking ride…….and its not over yet….Already got my tickets lined up for the postseason…….but lets enjoy this moment just a little longer before the real business of the postseason begins……
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(The fine print: There will be cussing and bad taste. This is written with the heat of the moment feel you may have during the game, with rational thought sprinkled in now and then. This is entertainment folks, sure there is a lot of truth and I am a genius, but this is all about having a laugh and enjoying the ride…….now lets go heckle Jeff Kent when he gets inducted to Cooperstown..)
by merkin
The days grow short and I must admit that I am kinda sorta glad the Padres won tonight…..yes, I certainly want this over and locked away……but with the Magic # now at 3 the Giants must clinch ON THE FIELD and Versus the last team to be eliminated….…..if the Padres had lost tonight there was a possibility the Giants could clinch with a Padres loss Thursday Night long after the Giants were on the field Thursday Day……hey, I will take a Division Title anyway I can get it……but part of me is glad that IF it comes, it will be sweet…….
GAMEBALL and JOKER ==> DBacks at Giants 09/29
GAMEBALL
PAT
Earl Weaver couldn't have scripted it better…..pitching, defense, and the 3 run homer…..and tonight that Homer was a BOMB in the 4th inning off the bat of Pat…..man, can you believe that Tampa just let this guy go…..and not just that, he signed with the Giants and agreed to prove himself all over again in AAA for a couple weeks……this guys bat and eye haven't aged a day as far as I can see…..sure he's not stellar in Left…..but fuck the damn defensive metrics, I will take that power bat in the lineup any day of the week…….good work Mr Burrell…..and now lets sew up this division……..
TIP OF THE CAP :
TIMMY
Bounced back from a leadoff shot by Drew to go 7 strong in what was likely his last regular season appearance at ATT in 2010……
HUFF
2 hits including a single in front of Burrells BOMB
POSEY
The work has ground down his bat speed, but still found a way to contribute offensively working a walk……something tells me an early clinch will do wonders for his bat in the postseason…….
WILSON
The man…..enough said
SANDOVAL
His swing is coming around……yes we have said this time and time again, but at least for the moment he is spraying line drives around the field…
JOKER
THE TEASE
You GOTTA love Giants fans…..as you look around baseball, fans of the teams heading to the playoffs are using words like Destiny and Believe…….but Giants fans???? no, this is a team that I think is even more jaded than the Cubs faithful……The mood of Giants fans right now is elated to be sure…..but as the Giants get closer to reality with the clinch, I think the mood of the Fans will shift to more along the lines of…..can we JUST get past that First Round??? man, I swear I wouldn't be surprised to see someone show up with a sign saying "HOW THEY GONNA SCREW US THIS TIME"……well the Giants haven't yet clinched the division…..but they have already assured us of one thing……this will either be the greatest year in the history of the San Francisco Giants……or just another in a long line of heart breaks…….but hey, I get ahead of myself…..enjoy these last few games of the Regular Season, and if the Giants get there…..enjoy the playoffs……they will come and go faster than you think, and one can only hope that it finally ends with that parade down Market Street…..
SMACK OF THE STICK :
LATOS
Back to the regular season for a moment…..lets enjoy the downfall of a team that has tormented us in the last few years…..and the Pads are sure making it sweet….. I assume you have read Latos comments this kid skull is as think as his arm is talented…..love to see the ace of the Padres staff follow his meltdown in September with sour grapes……..
AGONZALEZ
Man, this keeps getting better……them Padres aren't showing any signs of a last stand…. Hell their best hitter is already making plans to jump ship…... Hell Yeah you would be interest in offers….come on, who wouldn't…..but you are smart enough not to answer the question…..that is unless you are trying to help expedite your way out of town……so A Gon, ever consider San Francisco???
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(The fine print: There will be cussing and bad taste. This is written with the heat of the moment feel you may have during the game, with rational thought sprinkled in now and then. This is entertainment folks, sure there is a lot of truth and I am a genius, but this is all about having a laugh and enjoying the ride…….now lets go heckle Jeff Kent when he gets inducted to Cooperstown..)
by merkin
Man, its been a while… work is finally lightening up some, got my head above water and the brain is still functioning late in the day……but you don't want to hear about that……you want to hear about the GODDAMN GIANTS……Fucking Amazin…..right when the Padres and Rockies pitching staffs have gone south, the Giants staff has found its form and hung around long enough to peak their nose past the Padres as they close on the finish line…….that's 5 games left people, and I think I finally smell a Division Title and a Postseason in San Francisco…
GAMEBALL and JOKER ==> PADRES at GIANTS 09/28
GAMEBALL
NATE
Man, hell of a year for Nate…..all last offseason he was penciled in as the starting Right Fielder only to be beat out by Bowker in spring…..getting shots to play here and there he never put together a big enough hot streak to convince the brass he was the answer in right…..he has take up residence in Ishikawavilla by being reduced to Jose Guillen's caddy and pinch hitter…..and much like Ishikawa, he hasn't bitched or moaned, just gone out and made the best of his role…..and tonight Nate came up with THE hit of the night with a pinch hit 2 out RBI single to Left Center to plate the lead run that would prove to be the game winner……Bit hit on a big night, and way to keep your head in the game kid…..
TIP OF THE CAP :
FAN IN RIGHT
Fucking hilarious…..Cole Gillespie falls into the stands and drops the catch….the fan grabs the ball and pops up to show the Umpire no catch as the surrounding fans lobby for the call……of course Jose grounds out a couple pitches later….but that was a couple more pitches in the inning the Giants took the lead and chased Lopez from the game…..
TORRES
A welcome sight at the top of the order and flying around center field…..Got the Giants on the board with a Triple in the 3rd to get that 1st run of the game, always the hardest run to get…..
URIBE
Big Fly tied the game in the 4th to tie his career high with 23 dingers….not bad for a offseason afterthough "reserve" infielder
PABLO
Suddenly looks good with a pair of hard hit doubles…..don't think, just swing……
RAMIREZ
Came in with a dominant inning after the Giants took the lead
WILSON
with one of those throw back saves…..man this guy is a horse…..can we talk about him in the same breath as Nen and Beck yet? I think so……
SANCHEZ
Was a bit shaky at times, but he has at least gotten better at avoiding implosion….and that’s a BIG deal for a starter……
JOKER
LATOS
Man, the Ace of the Padres has lead the retreat in September……Big Bad Fucking Latos ….with his 15 straight starts with 2 runs or less allowed came into the Game versus the Giants in San Diego and got his streak broken and tagged with the loss…..the first of his new streak of 4 losses in a row……and during that time he has given up 20 runs in 4 games just when the Padres needed him most……and now Latos is lined up for one more start of the season…….the Final Day of the regular season in San Francisco…..and if that game is still relevant, is there any reason to believe that Latos will break that new streak, or will just continue the meltdown?......well either way, lets hope they clinch before Sunday and get a little rest before October…..
SMACK OF THE STICK :
COLE GILLESPIE
Looked like he might have had that Torres Triple gloved and looked like he had that Guillen foul gloved….and both times had the ball pop out of the mitt……dude, hire a professional to form that pocket for you, you got fucking skillet hands out there……
ROCKIES
Wow…..after a hard late charge…..with Tulowitski and CarGo in the middle of the lineup,…with Ubaldo leading the staff……with Street and De La Rosa back from injury to bolster the staff…..everyone thought that the Rockies were going to be there at the end……well, they pulled up lame around the last turn and were mathematically eliminated from contention tonight…..and that’s a good thing…..a hot Rockies team would have been feared in the NL Playoffs……now, if the Giants make it the only team to fear is the Phillies……I take my chances with anyone else right about now
PS
On a final note, not only did the Giants catch the Padres in the standings…..the Giants have now pulled into a tie with the Padres for the league lead for fewest runs allowed……all square at 571…….
And here is the updated graph…..
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(The fine print: There will be cussing and bad taste. This is written with the heat of the moment feel you may have during the game, with rational thought sprinkled in now and then. This is entertainment folks, sure there is a lot of truth and I am a genius, but this is all about having a laugh and enjoying the ride…….now lets go heckle Jeff Kent when he gets inducted to Cooperstown..)
by merkin
Pathetic, just fucking pathetic…..just when I thought the Giants offense might be back on track, we get this….. back to back nothing efforts versus the Brewers….the pitching has been brilliant and we aren't asking for 10 runs a night, but good god when the Giants scored their 1st run it was almost as if the heavens opened and angels decended to serenaded us with the Hallelujah Chorus ……..of course if the Giants had scored a second run a wild pack of rabid badgers would have flown out of my fucking ass…..and now, no one wanted to see that…….
GAMEBALL and JOKER ==> BREWERS at GIANTS 09/18
GAMEBALL
PEN
The bright spot of the night was the pen getting some work in and keeping the Giants in the game…..Ramirez, Ruzler, Romo, and Wilson all put in good efforts…….in my opinion right now this pitching staff from top to bottom is the best in baseball and that’s going to keep the Giants in the race even if the offense continues its slump……
TIP OF THE CAP :
BOCHY
For pulling Timmy after 5, was the right move for a team desperate for runs
JOKER
PABLO
Sure if the Giants could score some goddamn runs, maybe this wouldn't even be on teh radar.....and maybe you don't even agree, but there is no way Pablo made the right play in the 4th……now I have seen this a few times this year, and I am sure you have as well…..on every fucking pitch you got to think the situation…..in this case if it’s slow hit check home and go to first…..if its medium hit or hard hit away from the bag then go home…….but on a sharp hit ball 1 step from the bag, shuffle step and plant on the bag and fire to first…..I don't fucking care of Carl Lewis is running, on that ball you HAD TIME to shuffle and throw…..the mental error wasn't making the wrong choice, the mental error was not thinking BEFORE the play…..you don't have time to think after the ball is in your mitt, you react……and Pablo at times has no idea what he is doing out there……
SMACK OF THE STICK :
URIBE
Stranded runners at 3rd in two straight at bats
BUCKNER
One pitch doesn't make a game…..but that strike zone was moving all day…..and hell, by my count that looked like ball 5, not strike 2…….
BOCHY
For putting Uribe in the 2 hole and Ross in the 8th…somehow that seems upside down, and probably to them as well…..
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by merkin
FUCK YEAH…..1st place by themselves in September…..15 games left and anything could happen……but with the Padres fading, the biggest threat to Giants Postseason is the Rockies……and lost in the Giants take over of first place in the West is the fact they are now in a flat footed tie for the Wild Card Lead with the Braves……I don't want to jinx anything, but I got to say I like our chances…..and if we make it to the postseason, this team CAN do some damage…….
GAMEBALL and JOKER ==> DODGERS at GIANTS 09/16
GAMEBALL
HUFF
The Dodgers early lead was quickly answered with a deep shot into triples alley that turned into a run, and then next time around in the order Huff crushed one through the fog and over the bricks to give the Giants a lead for good……Huff has been THE MVP of this club, and talk about Posey or Torres is just that, talk…..no Doubt this 2010 Giants team revolves around Huff's all around game and clubhouse presence……
TIP OF THE CAP :
POSEY
Since his arrival, the Golden Child has been Huff's wingman…..Seems like when the Giants offense is going good, Posey is knocking Huff home anytime Huff doesn't bring himself home……and it was that way tonight with Posey's picking up Huff with 2 out in the 1st…..and then following Huff's 3 run shot with 1 of his own……and Man, Posey has LEGIT power, did I mention this before…..and love that Back to Back homer on the 5th pitch of the AB…..man, Posey worked that count so far it barely felt like back to back……
SANCHEZ, J
Close runnerup to the gameball…..Things could have gotten ugly quickly after Uribe's errant throw in the 1st…..but Sanchez went 0-2 on the next two hitters before striking them out and then got Loney 0-1 before a sharp ground out…..the Dodgers wouldn't msuter a threat until the Giants had a 5 run lead and perhaps Jonathan's concentration wavered a little……
RENT
The bunt ahead of Huff's bomb was a masterful sneak attack…..tack on 3 more hits for a 4 hit night in a romp, and lets hope Edgar gets himself a little hot streak going
SANCHEZ, F
Doubled to left in front of Huff's tater, walked with the bases juiced, and then doubled home a couple of his own to give the Giants a 10 spot…..
GUILLEN
With his lack of speed, shoddy defense, and garbage time numbers, I just haven't warmed up to the guy……but he hit the SHIT out of that ball……he would make one hell of a bat off the bench in the postseason…..but having him play right field on a day in day out basis is like having a Pit Bull watch your children….
JOKER
DOGGIES
Fucking Dodgers……yes they realigned the rotation to stack the deck against the Giants…..but now comes the Kicker…..they play 9 of their remaining 15 games versus the Rockies and Padres……and 6 of those are against the Rockies…….what are the odds that they even come up with a couple wins versus those teams……heck, we will probably field their B lineup just try to fuck us over……but you know what…..Giants have the lead, have head to head games with the Padres and Rockies and hold their destiny in their hands……
SMACK OF THE STICK :
JOURNEY
Yeah, we know……first the White Sox and then the Dodgers ….."I see her in a smoky room……" Fuck you Journey. I will kick you sorry turncoat asses in that smoky room…….Nope, the Giants have my approval on this one, the song they are playing after the Foghorn subsides and the Water cannons have shot their wad……Fuck Yeah, you don't hear a funky bassline like that from Neal Schon's boys and there is something about a funky bassline that says homerun trot…….good work Giants Inc……
URIBE?
Nah……fuck it, we can let that slide for the day……Juan has been a fucking clutch part moved all over the infield……15 more games my man, lets go get em
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by merkin
You may not have noticed, but many of the postseason races are pretty close to being wrapped up….according to the Baseball Prospectus playoff odds the Yankees Rays Rangers and Twins at least a 97% chance of making the playoffs……and in the NL the Reds are at 98% and the Phillies at 92%....which leaves the Padres Braves Rockies and Giants battling for the last two spots in the tourney……so as we head down the stretch, expect to see the Giants at the top of Sportscenter…..at least on the days that Clinton Portis isn't talking about 53 packages ….and I gotta think that Clinton would be a perfect spokesperson for UPS…..
GAMEBALL and JOKER ==> DODGERS at GIANTS 09/15
GAMEBALL
CAIN
What's left to say…..Matt Cain was quietly efficient and dominant…..going 7 strong on 91 pitches…..walking none and allowing just 3 singles……yes Cain was in control all night and he wasn't letting anyone near 2nd base…..which is about all he has in common with the Jonas Brothers…..wait….what does that actually mean??? What would be second base on a guy anyway ….and what does that have to do with Huff's thong…..all things I really don't wanna know…..
TIP OF THE CAP :
FONTENOT
For a moment looked like he had broke through with a drive in the 5th that brought Gibbons to his knees on the warning track……then was finally able to plate that 1st run of the night in the 7th with a fist shot over whoever the hell was the second baseman for the Dodgers……Hey, its September……it's all a blur……
ISHI
Pinch hitter extraordinaire with the 1 out double pinch hitting for Cain
HUFF
Double and nice slide at home to give the Giants a cushion they sorely needed….
ROMO
3 up 3 down, 6 pitches 6 strikes……I think he is on a roll…….
JOKER
GIANTS FANS
Yes, you heard me….. the Giants have only drawn 35K in back to back nights…..now that would be great for some teams, but in the heat of the race versus their bitter historical rival I expect better than that…………yes, it’s a weekday…..yes, school is back in session…..yes, ballgames ain't cheap…..but I expect these to be sellouts or very close to…..I admit I have been guilty as well, but unusual workloads have kept me into the evening with no chance of going…..I guess it’s the economy in general, it just surprises me that Giants Fans didn't show up large the last couple nights….hell we probably had more Giants Fans this past weekend in San Diego as we had in the stands tonight
SMACK OF THE STICK :
BOCHY
Yes, I understand you wanted to shake things up a bit…..but playing Velez on defense is playing with fire….this is a guy who despite his speed is a liability out there……Honestly, I would rather see Burrell in the leadoff spot with his ability to work a count and draw a walk….hell, give Ford a shot for a game or two….drop a bunt, take some pitches……but hey, I guess with Guillen out of the picture we had to have a butcher in the outfield out there somewhere…..and really a Velez Ross Schierholtz alignment is still probably better than Burrell Torres Guillen…….he just scares the shit out of me….
PABLO
Man he looks lost up there for the last week or so….and tonight was no different, and it seemed like every threat the Giants had ended with Pablo….but hey, at least he hit that last ball slow enough to avoid the DP and draw a throw that Huff was able to beat out…..
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(The fine print: There will be cussing and bad taste. This is written with the heat of the moment feel you may have during the game, with rational thought sprinkled in now and then. This is entertainment folks, sure there is a lot of truth and I am a genius, but this is all about having a laugh and enjoying the ride…….now lets go heckle Jeff Kent when he gets inducted to Cooperstown..)
by merkin
