I have to admit to a disturbing dislike for the Giants. I can say it came from my father, but that's too easy. I mean, I'm kind of all grown up now and can make my own choices, right? Um, right?
Look, it's not like the Giants are in the same league as the A's (both literally and figuratively speaking). In fifty-one seasons since leaving New York for greener pastures, they are 0-for-San Francisco in the championship department. In fact, if you ever want to leave an usher at AT&T Park scratching his/her head, ask them the whereabouts of the team's World Series trophy room.
But seriously, I've tried really hard to figure out where this disdain for all things black and orange comes from. And you know what it is? It's their fans, man. At least the ones that end up sitting near me. I guess I attract smug. Who knew?
There was the lady one row behind me at the '89 Series mocking Carney Lansford when he'd come to the plate. "Carney Warney, Carney Warney", she'd sing in that irritating voice. OK, she was like seven years old; does that really matter?
Or how about the guys yelling "Crosby sucks" every time the shortstop batted during a game in 2004? So what if they were right?
Then there was the lady (for real this time) ringing her cowbell in my face, and then after the Giants took an extra-innings lead in a 2006 contest, she raised her hand expecting me to high-five her. When I refused, she said, "Aw, what's the matter? No love, A's fan?" If she wasn't in that wheelchair, I might have pushed her with more force. Just saying.
In May of 2007, as the Giants were avoiding a third consecutive loss at the Coliseum, a young woman (who would have actually been cute if her allegiances were for the right team) walked up and down my aisle "apologizing" to A's fans that there would be "no sweep". I still don't know how that soda ended up on her shoes.
And finally last year. Somehow I escaped having any obnoxious fans sit in my section. No, this time they waited. As I walked through the parking lot, a young boy- no older than nine- sitting safely in the back of Daddy's truck yelled out to me, "How'd you like that beating in your own house?" I was so disappointed in my niece for allowing me to go after the kid. Well, I say "allow". She actually walked as far away from me as possible. I don't know; I guess I embarrassed her or something.
So when UnleashTheGore asked innocently enough, "Suggestions for a visitor?" I so wanted to answer, "Yes. Don't sit anywhere near me."
And so it goes.
But enough about my issues. There is a game tonight. And though it may not count in the standings, we do love our bragging rights, que no? Well, in that case I'll go ahead and mention that the A's are 13-3-1 in the last seventeen meaningless battles against their Bay Area brethren.
If you are a fan of pitching, the hosts are sending their Cy Young Award winner, Tim Lincecum, to the mound. For the good guys, it's Trevor Cahill. Also scheduled to throw for the A's are Jerry Blevins, Gio Gonzalez, and Brad Ziegler.
Lineups - thanks vegAN ryAN!
Oakland
Sweeney, R, CF
Cabrera, SS
Giambi, 1B
Holliday, LF
Chavez, 3B
Cust, RF
Suzuki, C
Ellis, 2B
Cahill, P
San Francisco
Winn, RF
Renteria, SS
Lewis, LF
Molina, B, C
Sandoval, P, 3B
Ishikawa, 1B
Rowand, CF
Burriss, 2B
Lincecum, P
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A+ for the Vonnegut reference.
jeepers - April 2, 2009
And a solid Freud-minus for two consecutive posts
that responded to his request, “Tell me about your fah-zer.”
Nico - April 2, 2009
Hmmm I thought Gio was hurt?
Just too hurt to start the season in the rotation, I presume?
NateHST - April 2, 2009
Ditto.
I thought the same thing. What gives? Gio no-a starter?
Leopold Bloom - April 2, 2009
I would take Gio over Outman if both are healthy, that's for sure.
UOSportsDude - April 2, 2009
If he is scheduled to pitch today...
I’m going to assume that his injury prevented him from getting enough innings to be relied on to start. And I don’t know about Gio over Outman. At this point, I would say that they’re not far apart from each other. Outman won’t be much better than he is now, but he is there now and he’ll be consistently passable, while Gio’s still too inconsistent.
We’ll see.
NateHST - April 2, 2009
Gio has shown flashes of goodness at the MLB level
Despite his high ERA last year, his K rate was still over 9 per. Also, Gio generally does better when he repeats a level. And finally, he is just a really nice guy! Could there be a better reason than that?? I think not.
UOSportsDude - April 2, 2009
Lineups
Oakland
Sweeney, R, CF
Cabrera, SS
Giambi, 1B
Holliday, LF
Chavez, 3B
Cust, RF
Suzuki, C
Ellis, 2B
Cahill, P
San Francisco
Winn, RF
Renteria, SS
Lewis, LF
Molina, B, C
Sandoval, P, 3B
Ishikawa, 1B
Rowand, CF
Burriss, 2B
Lincecum, P
vegAN ryAN - April 2, 2009
Ok this is the A's lineup I suggested
For opening day and I got shot down so fast
robbo650 - April 2, 2009
We will have a DH on opening day
which may change things considerably.
vegAN ryAN - April 2, 2009
Cust out of RF, hopefully
brian.only - April 2, 2009
And Buck in
But I don’t know if he gets automatically slotted in the 9 hole.
vegAN ryAN - April 2, 2009
Well, you were probably wrong then
and you are still wrong now right along with Geren
Buck Turgidson - April 2, 2009
It looks very strange, but you want high OBP players near or at the top of your lineup
Sweeney and Cabrera are both not that kind of player.
Oakland’s lineup by the book
NateHST - April 2, 2009
True
But they have been knocking pretty well so far in ST.
brian.only - April 2, 2009
Anyone know how Lincecum stuff has been this spring?
brian.only - April 2, 2009
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Tim Lincecum made a confession Saturday that might cause the teensiest bit of concern with one practice start left. After throwing 92 pitches over five innings in a Triple-A Game, Lincecum said his rhythm has been off this spring, resulting in a lack of command.
This article was posted on the 29th.
Rated-R Superstar - April 2, 2009
his rhythm looked fine in the first inining
that was embarassing, 9 pitches.
micdog2001 - April 2, 2009
A's fans have a little more style to their obnoxiouty, imho
like the time I was at the phone booth a couple years back and these four young drunks in full A’s regalia sat right in front of me. They each had a copy of Game of Shadows and each time Bonds was announced (and many other times when the crowd was sufficiently quiet) they would stand up in unison and ominously repeat the title “Game of Shadows” – whilst holding their books in the air. They didn’t get thrown out, but pushed it about as far as possible. Laughed until I cried at those antics.
Buck Turgidson - April 2, 2009
Those guys are my new heroes
worldblee - April 2, 2009
Hmm, Sharks are on CSN right now...
Is it the same for everyone? Are they planning on switching over, or am I out of luck?
RenoTy - April 2, 2009
This game is not on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area. This game is on Comcast SportsNet California.
Rated-R Superstar - April 2, 2009
Oh, great. I didn't know there was a difference.
Now I’m really disappointed.
Oh well, thanks for the clarification.
RenoTy - April 2, 2009
ch 89
Buck Turgidson - April 2, 2009
You're welcome, 67M!
Go home.
vegAN ryAN - April 2, 2009
Giants fan, right in your thread.
The A’s are my #2 team. Who else is going to please me by beating the Angels?
oldjacket - April 2, 2009
Me!
Nico - April 2, 2009
You call it your "Angel"?
Weird.
vegAN ryAN - April 2, 2009
some sort of euphemism I’ve never heard of?
oldjacket - April 2, 2009
Be alot easier w/ K-Rod gone now too! ;)
brian.only - April 2, 2009
hopefully you guys will be facing them when Fuentes has his annual two week long implosion.
oldjacket - April 2, 2009
I continued to be nothing short of stunned
at how bad the reception is on 860-AM. I just can’t believe this is a 50,000 watt station.
Nico - April 2, 2009
yeah
I gave up already and just stream it.
brian.only - April 2, 2009
It never gets old!
50 years. 50 YEARS! and they have not one a single title. Bringing this fact up to Giants fans never, ever, ever, ever gets old. Sadly when I mention 4 titles and 0 titles to people who don’t know anything about sports and they are shocked. Public perception is that the SF Giants have one a few.
fansince1980 - April 2, 2009
Word.
Rated-R Superstar - April 2, 2009
Mccovey just needed to hit it a little higher.
oldjacket - April 2, 2009
FAIL, Willie Mac edition
doctorK - April 2, 2009
Game in on MLB network here in New York
Syphon - April 2, 2009
And in MO.
Jennifer - April 2, 2009
His tavern?
Nico - April 2, 2009
Game is on MLB network in Los Angeles
AsFanInLA - April 2, 2009
Game not on anything here in Oakland
- I don’t have cable
- Slingbox at Mom’s house doesn’t work for CSNCA 89.
- MLB.tv has asinine blackout rules.
- Despite Zonis’s efforts, I have not been able to get proxies to work with any regularity.
Glad you out-of-staters are happy, though.
vegAN ryAN - April 2, 2009
Proxys do work.
but sometimes it takes forever to find a good one that works.
Syphon - April 2, 2009
Although, it looks like MLB.tv is streaming at the moment for me
despite the blackout rules.
vegAN ryAN - April 2, 2009
might be because its preseason
Zonis - April 2, 2009
lol if you don't want your MLB TV account
gimme gimme gimme
Especially when I get to Australia, I’ll need to get one =/
Slingbox won’t help as much when the games are going to be at weird hours.
Zonis - April 2, 2009
Actually, email me.
I’m moving to a farm in May, and won’t be able to use it.
vegAN ryAN - April 2, 2009
I'm excited
Even though it’s only exhibition, the chance to watch Cahill pitch has got me pretty pumped. I don’t know how he’s going to do this season, but I want to see that sinker dive.
Also, it’s awesome to be back in the bay for baseball season.
OkayJay81 - April 2, 2009
Yeah, hope the kid does well
worldblee - April 2, 2009
So what have I missed?
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
Is anyone getting the game?
Zonis - April 2, 2009
It sure has been an exciting 5 minutes
of commercials so far. But it’s starting now. W00t!
worldblee - April 2, 2009
Watching on channel 89 right now
Timmy just took the mound
doctorK - April 2, 2009
Woohoo!
Game just came on!
OaklandInvader - April 2, 2009
I like you guys
Mostly.
But you can keep your superior team. Elitists.
baetown415 - April 2, 2009
Yeah,
hopefully.
lynnzgal - April 2, 2009
Your pitching is probably better
If Sandoval can continue posting a .400 BABIP, there might even be some offense this year.
doctorK - April 2, 2009
FINALLY getting the game
I was worried because it was showing that making the channel thingy.
Also because, for some reason, my Slingbox kept showing the Art/Foreign Education channel. Got my mom to restart the DTA box back home, and it popped up back to CSNCA.
Zonis - April 2, 2009
HOLY MOTHER.
BASEBALL. RYAN SWEENEY. MATT CHRISTMAS!!
Jennifer - April 2, 2009
Lincy made him look silly. :-(
ZigFan31 - April 2, 2009
Cant get the link to work
@ the p2p site.
tvants?
brian.only - April 2, 2009
Lincecum looks much better with the high socks
NateHST - April 2, 2009
Well good luck guys
Catch ya tomorrow
baetown415 - April 2, 2009
Wow
Lincecum just owned Ryan Sweeney
OkayJay81 - April 2, 2009
Damn... Ryan K's
brian.only - April 2, 2009
Sweeney goes down on 3 pitches
That was hardly fair.
worldblee - April 2, 2009
Strike Out, Weak Grounder to Second
yeah, this is the A’s offense of old.
Zonis - April 2, 2009
2008.5?
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
I don't suppose the the pitcher has anything to do with it
doctorK - April 2, 2009
Lincecum looks better with the longer hair...
If you guys were wondering how to get the game, there’s a helpful link in the “watching the A’s on TV” post. It’s how I’m watching it now.
RenoTy - April 2, 2009
Giambi's just taken two strikes down the middle
Zonis - April 2, 2009
then K's on the change
Zonis - April 2, 2009
Gameday is 2 batters quicker than mlb audio...
brian.only - April 2, 2009
That's a change
worldblee - April 2, 2009
right.
I’m happy there both working for once.
brian.only - April 2, 2009
Jesus that was quick...
brian.only - April 2, 2009
Lincecum's not bad
worldblee - April 2, 2009
Giambi strikes on three?
Lincecum is just making the A’s look like little leaguers.
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
4 pitches
micdog2001 - April 2, 2009
Those first two outs were might quick
WaddellCanseco - April 2, 2009
Lincecum is just that filthy
Those three hitters had no chance.
Nico - April 2, 2009
Lucky Brewers drew him for opening day
Lovejoy - April 2, 2009
Come on A's
GET SMART!!!!
Zonis - April 2, 2009
Love that show. ;)
brian.only - April 2, 2009
Am I the only one watching the game?
Are the rest of you watching ER or something?
Zonis - April 2, 2009
I'm interloping
but to prove I’m watching it – the inside of the strike zone is generous
Lovejoy - April 2, 2009
not until 8
micdog2001 - April 2, 2009
No more Lincecum
Can we try a different pitcher?
OkayJay81 - April 2, 2009
Let's get some hot Zito action up in this game.
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
Zito is the pizza delivery guy
and pool boy of hot hitting action all rolled up in one.
worldblee - April 2, 2009
Zito with yellow corduroy short shorts?
walkoff baltimore chop - April 2, 2009
Whoever pitches next, I think Holliday should call for medium-high bouncies.
Nick - April 2, 2009
I'm not even in the damn State, I don't even have MLB TV, and its 9:22 here...
so why am I the only A’s fan in here!!!!
And people ask why the A’s need a new stadium in San Jose…. =/
Zonis - April 2, 2009
Stupid AN...
Open Thread stalled on me and stopped refreshing any comments…
Zonis - April 2, 2009
Do you have mlb network?
WaddellCanseco - April 2, 2009
Game is on DTV 698 Whoo Hoo
Is this a permanent resolution to the Comcast vs DTV/Dish TV pissing contest on just a one time thing because the Giants are the opponent?
chrich - April 2, 2009
first 25 games are free to Sat companies
Zonis - April 2, 2009
Thanks for the reply
Wish you had better news to report…
chrich - April 2, 2009
Let's go, K-Hill
Or pop out Hill, I’ll take it.
worldblee - April 2, 2009
Pohill?
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
Anyone else think that Cahill looks like a Mad Scientist in his Gameday pic?
Zonis - April 2, 2009
Is he keeping #76?
WaddellCanseco - April 2, 2009
Fosse says no
Vuc is getting him a new number for opening day.
goldfish - April 2, 2009
Nomar will wear #1 this year, last worn by Billy Martin
No comment yet from the clubhouse urinal.
Nick - April 2, 2009
Wow, being the first time I've seen Cahill
I definitely wasn’t expecting a sinker like that, even after everything I’ve heard about it.
NateHST - April 2, 2009
So does this CSN California thing mean...
That A’s games will no longer be on CSN BA?
That would really suck for this Reno fan…
RenoTy - April 2, 2009
hhmm
check here
micdog2001 - April 2, 2009
I guess that's a sorry you're screwed...
Well son of a goat, I’m going to have a pretty big problem with being excited this year. I knew about the new tv deal, but I didn’t register that CSN Ca and CSN Ba were really different. Wonder if there’s a way to get Charter out here to pick that channel up.
RenoTy - April 2, 2009
Big number
Is Cahill going to where 76 this year?
OkayJay81 - April 2, 2009
Where will he wear it?
worldblee - April 2, 2009
Holy Crap
Edgar Renteria… walked?
Zonis - April 2, 2009
WalK-Hill
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
Memo to Renteria
Swing at that pitch, mofo
worldblee - April 2, 2009
ungh....
Single, Edgar goes to 3rd somehow
Zonis - April 2, 2009
Highly suspicious bounce on that single
I suspect the Giants groundskeepers of skullduggery.
worldblee - April 2, 2009
Sweeney too deep?
I didn’t see, but that was a problem last year.
Nick - April 2, 2009
I think so
WaddellCanseco - April 2, 2009
Nah, it bounced in front of pitcher's mound and took a wicked hop
worldblee - April 2, 2009
Cahill's gettin rox'd
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
ehh, it was a good pitch
with a little luck that’s a gidp
OkayJay81 - April 2, 2009
Crap 1,3
brian.only - April 2, 2009
SB
2nd and 3rd
Zonis - April 2, 2009
2,3rd
brian.only - April 2, 2009
Lewis steals
brian.only - April 2, 2009
I just realized
Fred Lewis is the Giants #3 hitter…
How the hell are we losing this game?
Zonis - April 2, 2009
Game over
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
Giving up already?
walkoff baltimore chop - April 2, 2009
Cahill is
runs that is…
brian.only - April 2, 2009
That seals it
ElQuesoCapitan is actually 67MARQUEZ’s dad
doctorK - April 2, 2009
I DIDN'T KNOW I WAS SO OLD.
:(
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
67MARQUEZ is Cheese Jr?
walkoff baltimore chop - April 2, 2009
Does Cahill always throw this many Fastballs right outta the gate?
DyeLongJustice - April 2, 2009
Molina with an infield single
Wait.. what?
doctorK - April 2, 2009
How big is this infield?
OkayJay81 - April 2, 2009
Off Chavez's glove -- diving stop
WaddellCanseco - April 2, 2009
1-0 Fatties
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
WE'RE ALL GUNNA DIE!
Zonis - April 2, 2009
Time for a DPB
worldblee - April 2, 2009
Ditto
brian.only - April 2, 2009
Groundballs GOOD
Seeing eye singles BAD
NateHST - April 2, 2009
Not bad
That change-up has some filthy tail on it
OkayJay81 - April 2, 2009
Yeah, there's no problem with his stuff
worldblee - April 2, 2009
Indeed
WaddellCanseco - April 2, 2009
He really DOES swing at everything
Will this be the second coming of Francour?
Zonis - April 2, 2009
Why would u throw anything near the zone to him?
OkayJay81 - April 2, 2009
Because you've pitched 6 games or so above A ball in your life
Nick - April 2, 2009
4-0 Gnats
Zonis - April 2, 2009
Not the pitch you want with two strikes
In the wheelhouse of a lefty
worldblee - April 2, 2009
should have thrown it a foot outside.
Zonis - April 2, 2009
huh?
brian.only - April 2, 2009
I guess 2 is the new 4
doctorK - April 2, 2009
2+2
brian.only - April 2, 2009
Do not throw this guy a strike
FAIL
doctorK - April 2, 2009
Oh dear...
ZigFan31 - April 2, 2009
I think the wind confused Cust
I’m giving him the benefit of a doubt.
worldblee - April 2, 2009
I think Cust confused the wind.
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
elemental powers!
brian.only - April 2, 2009
Cust = Storm
worldblee - April 2, 2009
Jack's a wizard now?
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
cant you see the pointy hat and robe?
brian.only - April 2, 2009
His pointy hat controls the wind.
His robe controls his BA.
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
Just like Harry!
walkoff baltimore chop - April 2, 2009
Sort of the the "Dona, Dona" effect
“How the winds are laughing
They laugh with all their might
Laugh and laugh the whole day through
And half the summers night.”
Nick - April 2, 2009
hey, it was off the wall
otherwise, Cust was under it.
Zonis - April 2, 2009
I can verify
It has been crazy windy here this evening.
OkayJay81 - April 2, 2009
wind was blowing out either way
NateHST - April 2, 2009
I hate it when it is really windy
micdog2001 - April 2, 2009
3-0 Gnats
RBI Groundout….
Come on Ellis… Arm Injury or No, you can throw out Molina at the plate.
Zonis - April 2, 2009
Do you want Unicorn to get injured in an exhibition game?
worldblee - April 2, 2009
I think in a real game he takes a shot at Molina
Here, it’s better just to get the out.
doctorK - April 2, 2009
CSNCA's picture is not very good
Flashfire - April 2, 2009
obviously it is not in HD yet
micdog2001 - April 2, 2009
Yeah, but even their standard picture looks pretty poor, at least on the overhead shots.
About as bad as 36 was.
Flashfire - April 2, 2009
Alright Chavy!
butler19 - April 2, 2009
Crap 30 pitches so far...
brian.only - April 2, 2009
I'm not impressed by Cahill so far
I hope Brett Anderson is better (Keith Law thinks he will be)
micdog2001 - April 2, 2009
I wouldn't be impressed by anyone who gave up three runs in one inning
Flashfire - April 2, 2009
Chavy (barely) got the ball to first in the fly in time!
Good News
Zonis - April 2, 2009
Chavy's Back!!!
Nice play at third. Way to pick up the kid.
OkayJay81 - April 2, 2009
Vintage Chavey
worldblee - April 2, 2009
Except his arm strength still doesn't look that great
worldblee - April 2, 2009
Im just happy to see him in a jersey!
brian.only - April 2, 2009
Amen, brother!
lynnzgal - April 2, 2009
WOW
I havne’t seen Chavy make a play like that in like 4 years. Sweet.
KMoAsFan - April 2, 2009
Chavvy!!
And his arm is still attached!
Nick - April 2, 2009
Earth Qukes... Long History....
The Quakes history can be counted in Months.
Zonis - April 2, 2009
There was a SJ Earthquakes franchise in the NASL back in the 1970s
Nick - April 2, 2009
Yay Eric!
WaddellCanseco - April 2, 2009
Really one bad pitch
How you throw an 0-2 fastball for a strike to a free-swinger who has just waved at three straight knuckle-curves a foot off the plate is beyond me, but the two singles were “DP balls” hit in the wrong place.
Nico - April 2, 2009
I blame Suzuki
WaddellCanseco - April 2, 2009
You should probably include ball 4 to Renteria
doctorK - April 2, 2009
I don't know
It was pretty close and Renteria almost went for it. He’s normally a pretty free swing, I would expect to see him strike out on that pitch more often than not.
OkayJay81 - April 2, 2009
It was a pitch you'd expect a hitter to swing at
Welcome to the big leagues. Cahill basically needs to find that spot at the knees. He can’t live below the knees against major leaguers, but he can pitch to contact all day long at the knees.
Nico - April 2, 2009
I think they were circle changes
NateHST - April 2, 2009
He was trying to jam him, I think, and got too much of the plate
He’s a rookie with very little experience at AA or AAA. That’s how he’s going to pitch.
Nick - April 2, 2009
Cahill 1IP, 3H, 3ER, 1B
brian.only - April 2, 2009
and a double
Zonis - April 2, 2009
Question
Have the Giants brought back live organ music? I noticed during that half inning that there was organ music between just about every pitch; if all the sound effects were pre-recorded I’d think you would hear some other sounds (clap-clap, clap-clap-clap, etc).
Soaker - April 2, 2009
Hurrah
Holliday!
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
it seems like all Holiiday hits is singles
micdog2001 - April 2, 2009
Once the season starts, they’ll be more than just singles.
Rated-R Superstar - April 2, 2009
They'll be dingles!
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
Not according to his career stats
Flashfire - April 2, 2009
I guess he is waiting to bust out the power during the season
no point in wasting homers in an exhibtion game
micdog2001 - April 2, 2009
I guess I'll just have to forget the July 4 game last year
Two HRs, one was a slam.
doctorK - April 2, 2009
40% of his career hits are for extra bases
Flashfire - April 2, 2009
so you're saying 60% are singles?
I know it’s only Spring, I was just making an observation.
micdog2001 - April 2, 2009
Yep
But I think 40% of all hits going for extra bases is a pretty good ratio.
Flashfire - April 2, 2009
yep
micdog2001 - April 2, 2009
It is great to see Chavy up there
Athletic - April 2, 2009
It'd be even better to see him get it out of the infield
doctorK - April 2, 2009
or past the pitcher.
KMoAsFan - April 2, 2009
Ha, there’s someone there with an Angels jersey and cap.
Rated-R Superstar - April 2, 2009
Burn it
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
KEEL HEEM!
Zonis - April 2, 2009
D: D: D:
walkoff baltimore chop - April 2, 2009
He must be trying to annoy both fanbases
Flashfire - April 2, 2009
As if they both don't annoy each other enough already.
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
Great way to unify the bay area
Death to the slegnA!
doctorK - April 2, 2009
this
slegnA should DIAF.
walkoff baltimore chop - April 2, 2009
And to our Giant friends, the Doogers
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
Ahahahah. The Doogers.
walkoff baltimore chop - April 2, 2009
Well, Cust didn't K...
Zonis - April 2, 2009
lets go Zook!
brian.only - April 2, 2009
3-0 Gnats after 1
Zonis - April 2, 2009
Nice crack to it at least.
brian.only - April 2, 2009
well, Kurt tried
micdog2001 - April 2, 2009
Just like Momma
Nick - April 2, 2009
Lincecum winding up with a runner at 3rd
Nick - April 2, 2009
Holliday stranded @ third
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
2009 Oakland LOB's
brian.only - April 2, 2009
Not a bad poke by Suzuki
Even though it was caught.
worldblee - April 2, 2009
Todays game is the first time I have seen Cahill pitch
I thought he had better stuff than he does
Athletic - April 2, 2009
He does
Nico - April 2, 2009
I sure hope so
Athletic - April 2, 2009
Maybe he's saving his bullets for when it
actually counts.
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
just like Holliday?
micdog2001 - April 2, 2009
It looks pretty nasty to me
WaddellCanseco - April 2, 2009
I thought his stuff has looked pretty good
The fast ball is sinking and he threw a couple of nasty change-ups to Sandoval. I haven’t seen much of the curve yet.
OkayJay81 - April 2, 2009
His sinker is good, I though he threw harder
Athletic - April 2, 2009
I've always heard he sits around 88-91 with the FB
That’s about where he’s been today.
OkayJay81 - April 2, 2009
Ok
For some reason I was thinking he was like Halliday
Athletic - April 2, 2009
Best thing about CSNCA
no more Giants comercials
Zonis - April 2, 2009
+1
micdog2001 - April 2, 2009
Don't know how much empirical evidence there is of it
But you always hear about sinkerballers usually take an inning or so to settle in. Everytime I’ve ever seen Webb or Wang or Fausto pitch, I’m always bombarded with announcers saying, “Get to him early before he gets a feel for his sinker.”
Wonder how Cahill will look the rest of the way.
NateHST - April 2, 2009
Where are all the funny A's commercials for 2009?
KMoAsFan - April 2, 2009
Who're the extra pitchers still on the roster in case a starter gets pulled early?
Nick - April 2, 2009
Threads hoppin 200+ in the 3rd inning nice !
brian.only - April 2, 2009
Definitely ready for some rea baseball!
lynnzgal - April 2, 2009
I don't know how you gamethread people do it.
I cannot read the comments here AND watch the game.
Rocktopus - April 2, 2009
And I can't post, clearly.
lynnzgal - April 2, 2009
Laptops are an amazing tool of the future!
walkoff baltimore chop - April 2, 2009
lol
doctorK - April 2, 2009
Look what I found!
doctorK - April 2, 2009
Looks pretty unruffled by it
worldblee - April 2, 2009
Wow.
NateHST - April 2, 2009
nice catch bu K-Hill
micdog2001 - April 2, 2009
Dear Gnats: do not kill our pitchers. Thank you.
Nick - April 2, 2009
Or we will throw at your best player
Who just happens to be batting now
worldblee - April 2, 2009
I wonder if Cahill can throw a pitch straight enough to hit a batter deliberately
Nick - April 2, 2009
Wow, Lincecum looks ridiculous at the plate.
NateHST - April 2, 2009
Sandoval sure likes that low and inside pitch
Lovejoy - April 2, 2009
That's OK Timmy, they're not paying you to hit
doctorK - April 2, 2009
Lincecum = K-Hill bait
worldblee - April 2, 2009
Conversely
I predict K-Hill will be Lincecum bait.
worldblee - April 2, 2009
Nice
Athletic - April 2, 2009
Where can we find a team filled with NL pitchers?
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
I like your thinking
worldblee - April 2, 2009
Wow Cust is slow
Athletic - April 2, 2009
He knew it was going foul
worldblee - April 2, 2009
Cahill hasn't thrown inside yet. They're leaning out over the plate.
WaddellCanseco - April 2, 2009
"Hit it where they ain't...
…and, failing that, hit it where Cust is."
Nick - April 2, 2009
Lol
Athletic - April 2, 2009
cue catch by Cust :-)
can of corn though
micdog2001 - April 2, 2009
Cahill has terrible control
Athletic - April 2, 2009
It’s definitely erratic.
Rated-R Superstar - April 2, 2009
He's 21 and has never pitched in the majors...
NateHST - April 2, 2009
That's not an excuse anymore
WaddellCanseco - April 2, 2009
It's not an excuse, it's a fact
Young pitchers struggle. Get used to it.
Nick - April 2, 2009
Nah. Let's draw and quarter him.
WaddellCanseco - April 2, 2009
its pretty clear you're not his biggest fan :(
SoCalA'sFan - April 2, 2009
He is being rushed I don't want to see his confidence destroyed
Athletic - April 2, 2009
I doubt a start or two where he's missing the plate is going to hurt him
Flashfire - April 2, 2009
It only hurts me.
Nico - April 2, 2009
He’s not doing that bad. A bunch of grounders and a wind blown giant pop fly.
Lovejoy - April 2, 2009
or lots of movement on his pitches?
I’m sure someone has a graph somewhere to verify which is true ;-)
micdog2001 - April 2, 2009
He certainly has that
WaddellCanseco - April 2, 2009
Cust caught it!
Praise de Lawd!
doctorK - April 2, 2009
Cust almost looks like a real outfielder
WaddellCanseco - April 2, 2009
In that he has a glove, hat and stands in the outfield?
NateHST - April 2, 2009
He caught that ball without staggering even a little
WaddellCanseco - April 2, 2009
I pictured a cust wearing nothing but a glove and a hat
standing in the outfield.
WHY
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
mind burning...
brian.only - April 2, 2009
I must share this travesty with the world.
Time to spread the plague, brb.
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
He was confused by the wind
NateHST - April 2, 2009
It kept crying "mary"
Nick - April 2, 2009
I hate you.
walkoff baltimore chop - April 2, 2009
Good bounceback inning for K-Hill
worldblee - April 2, 2009
New worst audio ad ever.
That miller draft beer song. Holy crap.
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
Worse outfielder: Jack Cust or Adam Dunn?
Flashfire - April 2, 2009
Cust.
Rated-R Superstar - April 2, 2009
M Ramirez?
brian.only - April 2, 2009
Jack Dunn
SoCalA'sFan - April 2, 2009
Lol Dunn is a better hitter
Athletic - April 2, 2009
Well, we'll get to see how bad Abreu is
Zonis - April 2, 2009
Jason Kendall.
danmerqury - April 2, 2009
I'm glad the A's don't have to face the franchise very often
I’m jealous
micdog2001 - April 2, 2009
He has filthy filthy stuff
Athletic - April 2, 2009
He's CGI
brian.only - April 2, 2009
And he doesn't listen to that.
danmerqury - April 2, 2009
he should put a towel on
goldfish - April 2, 2009
Do you mean the Giants?
Lovejoy - April 2, 2009
Lincecum.
Rated-R Superstar - April 2, 2009
oh, that's how you spell it :-)
micdog2001 - April 2, 2009
Lincecum’s nickname is The Franchise.
walkoff baltimore chop - April 2, 2009
nope, I can't spell his last name
his nickname is “The Franchise”
micdog2001 - April 2, 2009
Lol, the A's gave K-Hill 'no swing' orders
That’s what it looked like anyway.
worldblee - April 2, 2009
They don't let any pitchers swing
Zonis - April 2, 2009
Its pretty lame.
brian.only - April 2, 2009
Better "it" than the pitchers!
Nick - April 2, 2009
Definitely
You could tell that bat was not allowed to leave his shoulder.
OkayJay81 - April 2, 2009
He should have flailed his arms and hoped for a
DINGER
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
Cahill just looked like a bat boy walking back to the dugout
micdog2001 - April 2, 2009
K-hill K'd
The bad way.
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
At least we get to see Giambi hit again soon
Athletic - April 2, 2009
I hate Pedroia
Zonis - April 2, 2009
What did he do now?
WaddellCanseco - April 2, 2009
PS3 baseball commercial
worldblee - April 2, 2009
That game is sick. It’s too bad that I’m bad at it, though.
Rated-R Superstar - April 2, 2009
You're no Dustin Pedroia
WaddellCanseco - April 2, 2009
Trouble with the high inside fastball?
Lovejoy - April 2, 2009
No, he’s 4’3".
walkoff baltimore chop - April 2, 2009
That's about belt high for me, then
Flashfire - April 2, 2009
I have trouble with a lot of things since I play on legend difficulty.
Rated-R Superstar - April 2, 2009
I hate him more every time I see that ad
worldblee - April 2, 2009
Sweeney tried to kill Snaggletooth.
ZigFan31 - April 2, 2009
"Get deep into debt and we'll give you 4 A's tickets"
wow… the Banking Industry really DOES need a bailout if thats all their willing to give ya in exchange for you being in debt for 30 years.
Zonis - April 2, 2009
It's not that they need a bailout
It’s that they learned nothing except they can take big risks and their patrons in Congress and White House will bail them out every time. But you do have to admire their chutzpah.
worldblee - April 2, 2009
Is K Hill just throwing fastballs tonight
i havent seen many curves, a couple changeups ive seen
buckfan6 - April 2, 2009
I think he is throwing some sliders in there too
Athletic - April 2, 2009
Molina has some curves
or, at least, some lumps.
Nick - April 2, 2009
"Man lumps"?
worldblee - April 2, 2009
That is sandovall or however you spell it
Athletic - April 2, 2009
Sandoval.
Rated-R Superstar - April 2, 2009
M-A-N L-U-M-P-S
danmerqury - April 2, 2009
Panda Express
walkoff baltimore chop - April 2, 2009
Nice quick out.
brian.only - April 2, 2009
Cahill has it cookin right now
Athletic - April 2, 2009
Nice to see he's calming down.
danmerqury - April 2, 2009
You sound reassured
Flashfire - April 2, 2009
He looks pretty tough to me.
Although not as much as Lincecum.
WaddellCanseco - April 2, 2009
Its a pretty unfair comparison IMHO
brian.only - April 2, 2009
Because Lincecum's really awesome?
WaddellCanseco - April 2, 2009
He's got exp.
brian.only - April 2, 2009
EXP points?
walkoff baltimore chop - April 2, 2009
magic missles
brian.only - April 2, 2009
GUYS THIS IS THE ANSWER
WE NEED TO LEVEL UP K-HILL SOME MORE
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
LOL
brian.only - April 2, 2009
I choose you K-HILL!
walkoff baltimore chop - April 2, 2009
=|
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
and yeah- I wish he was ours.
brian.only - April 2, 2009
Quick inning- might make 6 innings @ this rate
brian.only - April 2, 2009
25 pitches the past two innings
WaddellCanseco - April 2, 2009
This game's outcome doesn't matter
so I’m kinda glad that Cahill is learning that he can get his command back after a bad inning.
Nick - April 2, 2009
Zonis, I know you said that the best thing about this new channel was that there’s no more Giants commercials, but now we have to put up with Kings commercials and they’re even worse in my opinion.
Rated-R Superstar - April 2, 2009
At least the Warriors beat the Kings last night
It’s sad that I get excited about beating the Kings. In overtime.
worldblee - April 2, 2009
Randolph had 17 points and 10 rebounds in just 19 minutes of action.
Rated-R Superstar - April 2, 2009
Gotta love AR when he's playing well
worldblee - April 2, 2009
Giambi powers a hit
OK, it was a weak flare off the fists, but it’s a hit nonetheless
worldblee - April 2, 2009
A Gooby?
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
Insert lack of steroids Giambi joke.
KMoAsFan - April 2, 2009
My DVR just threw me out, now listening to Vince
See that Angel fan in the seats, what a douche. How can you be friends with an Angel fan?
DCinWC - April 2, 2009
Maybe it's like a big brother program -- "Mentor a douchenozzle"
Nick - April 2, 2009
Stop swinging at balls!
Zonis - April 2, 2009
TWSS
walkoff baltimore chop - April 2, 2009
Giambi Strickout...
brian.only - April 2, 2009
Holliday
worldblee - April 2, 2009
Yes!
He’s back!
Rated-R Superstar - April 2, 2009
Chavy!
You’re back!
lynnzgal - April 2, 2009
DEEP
CHAVY!…> HOME! RUN!
Zonis - April 2, 2009
Home Run Jason!!!!1
DCinWC - April 2, 2009
Eric!
Rated-R Superstar - April 2, 2009
Eric changed his name this off season?
Zonis - April 2, 2009
Wow to dead center at night
Athletic - April 2, 2009
Yay Eric!
WaddellCanseco - April 2, 2009
Oops...Chavy
DCinWC - April 2, 2009
Hell Yeah!
KMoAsFan - April 2, 2009
Attaboy Chavey!!!
worldblee - April 2, 2009
LET'S GO CHAVVY!!!
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
tater city!
NateHST - April 2, 2009
Gameday SAYS R U N Z
brian.only - April 2, 2009
BOMBZ
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
That was great to see! Go Chavvy!
Nick - April 2, 2009
CRUSHED.
Tripp - April 2, 2009
Just like old times: Chavey and Giambi team up
worldblee - April 2, 2009
sweet!
micdog2001 - April 2, 2009
love that crowd sound!
brian.only - April 2, 2009
yay, booo, yayyy
brian.only - April 2, 2009
Cust wants a followup
Zonis - April 2, 2009
he smoked that
buckfan6 - April 2, 2009
They need to show it 10 more times
I’ll dig it every time.
worldblee - April 2, 2009
Part of me is thinking, OH SNAP WHY?!
And a tiny part of me is thinking, YAY CHAVVY!
walkoff baltimore chop - April 2, 2009
is it me...
or does lincecum look anorexic
rhymeswithelephant - April 2, 2009
Didn’t he just have some malady?
Lovejoy - April 2, 2009
WITCH CRAFTIAN
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
Flu-like symptoms.
walkoff baltimore chop - April 2, 2009
If he goes near mah lady
I’m kicking his ass.
worldblee - April 2, 2009
A custian strickout
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
Cust K's
Nice form by Lincecum
brian.only - April 2, 2009
NEW THREAD OPEN
no link. It’s on the front page somewhere..
67MARQUEZ - April 2, 2009
Brb, exerting effort. :(
ElQuesoCapitan - April 2, 2009
Big hit for Eric, "we" need him to do that many more times...
DCinWC - April 2, 2009
is the ktrb online streaming working for this game?
it’s not working for me
nateinberkeley - April 2, 2009
It’s pretty quiet ’round these parts.
Rated-R Superstar - April 2, 2009
Well, let’s see how Gio Gonzalez does.
Rated-R Superstar - April 2, 2009
Nice, Garciaparra singled in a run after hitting for Cust.
Rated-R Superstar - April 2, 2009
Hinshaw is done after just one batter.
Rated-R Superstar - April 2, 2009
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