It's been a bit since I posted. This experiment to comment on every game seems to have gone awry thanks to the birth of my daughter, but I'll stillt ry and keep up witht eh broad strokes.
Yesterday, the Giants traded Zack Wheeler (AA pitcher) for Carlos Beltran, pretty much straight up. And for the first time in Brian Sabean's tenure, youth was traded for immediate need/want.
Because Posey got hurt, the Giants have no middle-of-the-line-up protection for Panda Bear. Beltran will put a bat, and a greater chance of a runner on base, in front of Panda Bear. And Panda Bear will draw more fastballs for Beltran. And if you skip those two guys, Huffy can come up with 2 on.
Oh, and by the way, the Giants, behind Cainer, beat the Phils last ngiht to even the series in Philly at 1.
Timmy's had the flu, he'll probably go tonight, but he might be subpar (weakened), and more than likely won't go past 6. If we can take 2 out of 3 in Philly, maybe we can get the Phanatics to admit that we beat them in the NLCS.
(but probably not)
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Thursday, July 28, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Game 30: Lincecum Rocks! Shuts down Mets, Giants clinch at least a .500 roadie and the series, win 2-0
Tim Lincecum took the entirity of the Giants organizaition last night, heaved them all onto his back and carried them across a mental, theoretical thresh hold.
An explosive outburst against a knuckleballer is one thing; but a win in a fashion that is befitting of the Giants (scrimp for a couple runs and let your Ace K 12 in 7 IP, throw in a few decent plays) is exactly the thing to right the train.
Propers to the boys.
Timmy, BTW, in a bout 400 less games pitched, passed Christy Mathewson for most 10+ K outings by a Giant.
Uh, ha ha ha
An explosive outburst against a knuckleballer is one thing; but a win in a fashion that is befitting of the Giants (scrimp for a couple runs and let your Ace K 12 in 7 IP, throw in a few decent plays) is exactly the thing to right the train.
Propers to the boys.
Timmy, BTW, in a bout 400 less games pitched, passed Christy Mathewson for most 10+ K outings by a Giant.
Uh, ha ha ha
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Road Trip Preview (East coast roadie)
Getting out of the schnide -- that's the order for this upcoming 10 game roadie on East Coast.
I would've been happy with a 6-4 roadie because I truly feel that the best a road team can usually do in a 4 gamer is 2-2 (not always the case, but usually).
But the Braves sweeping them at home threw a wrench into that stupid plan. 7-3 is the goal, and luckily, obtainable. But, New York and Pittsburgh, regardless of how good the teams are, are always dangerous places for the Boys in Black.
Today through Thursday is a 3 game series at Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh's 10-12, 3-6 at home and on the low end of middle of the pack in hitting and pitching. Cain and Lincecum ought to win at least 1 between them, and Maddy is going against a pitcher with worse numbers than himself tomorrow. I thinkt he Giants should sweep, but I'lls ettle for 2 out of 3.
I'd like to see Huffy get going, especially against a bunko bullpen. I'd also like to see Romo get back out there tonight.
The weekend wrap around series is 4 @ the Nationals. The Nats have the same types of numbers as the Pirates (10-11record, but 5-4 @ home). Jason Marquis will be starting game 1 on fRiday (he's their best pitcher at 2-0 with a 3.93 ERA). Not sure who the Giants will be putting up to start on Saturday. Vogelsong, probably. And then Cainer and Maddy to close out the series.
All of DC's starting pitchers are hovering somewhere between 3.5-4.1 ERA. Looks like the hitting has been keeping the games close, but tilting against the Nats. The Giants boppers need to be able to put up a shit ton of power in Washington's little ass field. Burrell, Posey, Huffy, and Panda Bear will have to come in strong and pick the boys up. 3 out of 4 will officially break the slump.
Next week's Tuesday through Thursday is 3 games in New York, the bottom of the NL East. But, they've been won 4 in a row. Between now and then they'll be in DC and in Philly. Best case scenario: the Mets go .500 and have no momentum coming into the series. Worst case scenario: they sweep DC and Philly and are looking like Beasts of the East. It'll probably be a little more towards the former than the latter.
Timmy, Sanchie, and, New York's favorite Giant, Matt Cain will be the starters. 2 out of 3 is not only within the realm of possibility, it'll be a necessity. That'll close out this funky 22 out of 31 road game start, and get the Giants on the good side of .500.
I would've been happy with a 6-4 roadie because I truly feel that the best a road team can usually do in a 4 gamer is 2-2 (not always the case, but usually).
But the Braves sweeping them at home threw a wrench into that stupid plan. 7-3 is the goal, and luckily, obtainable. But, New York and Pittsburgh, regardless of how good the teams are, are always dangerous places for the Boys in Black.
Today through Thursday is a 3 game series at Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh's 10-12, 3-6 at home and on the low end of middle of the pack in hitting and pitching. Cain and Lincecum ought to win at least 1 between them, and Maddy is going against a pitcher with worse numbers than himself tomorrow. I thinkt he Giants should sweep, but I'lls ettle for 2 out of 3.
I'd like to see Huffy get going, especially against a bunko bullpen. I'd also like to see Romo get back out there tonight.
The weekend wrap around series is 4 @ the Nationals. The Nats have the same types of numbers as the Pirates (10-11record, but 5-4 @ home). Jason Marquis will be starting game 1 on fRiday (he's their best pitcher at 2-0 with a 3.93 ERA). Not sure who the Giants will be putting up to start on Saturday. Vogelsong, probably. And then Cainer and Maddy to close out the series.
All of DC's starting pitchers are hovering somewhere between 3.5-4.1 ERA. Looks like the hitting has been keeping the games close, but tilting against the Nats. The Giants boppers need to be able to put up a shit ton of power in Washington's little ass field. Burrell, Posey, Huffy, and Panda Bear will have to come in strong and pick the boys up. 3 out of 4 will officially break the slump.
Next week's Tuesday through Thursday is 3 games in New York, the bottom of the NL East. But, they've been won 4 in a row. Between now and then they'll be in DC and in Philly. Best case scenario: the Mets go .500 and have no momentum coming into the series. Worst case scenario: they sweep DC and Philly and are looking like Beasts of the East. It'll probably be a little more towards the former than the latter.
Timmy, Sanchie, and, New York's favorite Giant, Matt Cain will be the starters. 2 out of 3 is not only within the realm of possibility, it'll be a necessity. That'll close out this funky 22 out of 31 road game start, and get the Giants on the good side of .500.
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