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[macele]

atlast, they are banged up ... key reason for not being at the top.

keppinger started off doing ok for the giants. as of late, nothing. all he is pretty much gonna give you is average. he has done that like he can.

for some, changing teams, they never miss a beat. then others a struggle. he did much better at houston. but of course, he needs more time at sf.

[macele]

i meant to say keppinger HASN'T done that. i need to preview lol.

[oneye]

Originally Posted by macele

for some, changing teams, they never miss a beat. then others a struggle. he did much better at houston. but of course, he needs more time at sf.

or...in the case of doug fister, who came over to detroit from seattle late in the season, he CAUGHT ON FIRE!!! he's been fantastic since coming to us, and he's been a key addition that has, i believe, helped ensure our success.

[AtLast]

I don't know if I have it in me to watch the rest of the SF v AZ game! Talk about pitiful! I feel terrible for Surkamp- but he has to learn how to pitch in the big leagues under these kinds of situations. No one else really to start.

I thought Belt's sloppy outfielding and then the umpire-Fontenot collision was bad enough. But all of the walks turned into runs and Moto doesn't look like he has his stuff either. And now our bullpen will be worked to hell when it didn't have to.

Plain ugly! Maybe the giants offense will be so embarrassed and pissed, they will just hit like hell. probably not. No way to go down at the end.

As usual, 2 runners left on in the top of the 1st with some of our "good" hitters up. I want to scream!!!

Think I'll walk the dog and see if I can stand watching when I get back....

Please, someone give me good news about the BoSox.....

[Kobi]

Originally Posted by AtLastHome

I don't know if I have it in me to watch the rest of the SF v AZ game! Talk about pitiful! I feel terrible for Surkamp- but he has to learn how to pitch in the big leagues under these kinds of situations. No one else really to start.

I thought Belt's sloppy outfielding and then the umpire-Fontenot collision was bad enough. But all of the walks turned into runs and Moto doesn't look like he has his stuff either. And now our bullpen will be worked to hell when it didn't have to.

Plain ugly! Maybe the giants offense will be so embarrassed and pissed, they will just hit like hell. probably not. No way to go down at the end.

As usual, 2 runners left on in the top of the 1st with some of our "good" hitters up. I want to scream!!!

Think I'll walk the dog and see if I can stand watching when I get back....

Please, someone give me good news about the BoSox.....

No good news on the BoSox side either.

They lost to the Yankees Saturday 9-1. Lester didnt even last 3 innings and gave up 8 runs! Lester, who usually has a horrid April, is having a horrendous September.

Both the Rays and Angels won. The Rays are now 1.5 games behind and the Angels 2.5 in the wildcard.

The Sox and Yanks play 2 today: Wakefield vs Burnett, and Lackey vs Nova.
Novena time.

I am expecting the Rays to take over the wildcard lead by days end. The Sox have given them ample opportunity to get back in the mix and they are taking advantage of it. Good for them!

Sad part, is the Sox have stayed in this long not because of anything they are doing (losing) but because of what the Yanks and Rays have done.

Yanks and Rays close out the season against one another for 3 games. If the Sox get in, it will be thanks to the Yankees. Have to love the irony of that. LOL.

I am almost hoping the Rays win at this point. They seem to have the motivation to play well, try harder, and are just a gritty team. The Sox just look embarassingly pitiful out there.

Sigh.

[AtLast]

Originally Posted by Kobi

No good news on the BoSox side either.

They lost to the Yankees Saturday 9-1. Lester didnt even last 3 innings and gave up 8 runs! Lester, who usually has a horrid April, is having a horrendous September.

Both the Rays and Angels won. The Rays are now 1.5 games behind and the Angels 2.5 in the wildcard.

The Sox and Yanks play 2 today: Wakefield vs Burnett, and Lackey vs Nova.
Novena time.

I am expecting the Rays to take over the wildcard lead by days end. The Sox have given them ample opportunity to get back in the mix and they are taking advantage of it. Good for them!

Sad part, is the Sox have stayed in this long not because of anything they are doing (losing) but because of what the Yanks and Rays have done.

Yanks and Rays close out the season against one another for 3 games. If the Sox get in, it will be thanks to the Yankees. Have to love the irony of that. LOL.

I am almost hoping the Rays win at this point. They seem to have the motivation to play well, try harder, and are just a gritty team. The Sox just look embarassingly pitiful out there.

Sigh.

You know, if by some magical spin of luck, the Giants got the wildcard bid, I am thinking along the lines you are about the BoSox- it would be due to losses of the other contenders really and not because we are playing good ball.

I feel for the guys because the injuries to key players has really been awful. Even Sabdoval is playing without being able to bat right-handed- he is still injured really. Plus, I love Bochy. But they won the WS last year and will finish third- not so bad given what has gone on. Besides, we die-hard SF fans will be right back in the stands next year rooting them on.

Tonight, SF was just horrible! But the D-Backs are so very hyped and motivated and I am looking foreward to their play-off games. Kirk Gibson is one hell of a motivating manager. He was a great Tigers player, too. Could be Manager of the Year easily. Lot of heart on that team. SF has not been playing good ball either.

Yes, the Rays are giving it their all. It is amazing how the last slots are still in play right at the last week! But that is what I love about the game- the scrapping to the end. But, tonight, SF looked a mess!

But it did my heart good to see clips of Biuster Posey last week playing catch. He certainly did so gingerly, and how well he will actually recover is not known. I hope the guy play again and at the level he did. Afterall, Mark DeRosa was counted out and he has been out there contributing big since he returned. Don'y know if he will retun next year- he may retire anyway. But, damn, he has been great.

Oh, boy! It is almost play-off time!

[Kobi]

Originally Posted by AtLastHome

You know, if by some magical spin of luck, the Giants got the wildcard bid, I am thinking along the lines you are about the BoSox- it would be due to losses of the other contenders really and not because we are playing good ball.

I feel for the guys because the injuries to key players has really been awful. Even Sabdoval is playing without being able to bat right-handed- he is still injured really. Plus, I love Bochy. But they won the WS last year and will finish third- not so bad given what has gone on. Besides, we die-hard SF fans will be right back in the stands next year rooting them on.

Tonight, SF was just horrible! But the D-Backs are so very hyped and motivated and I am looking foreward to their play-off games. Kirk Gibson is one hell of a motivating manager. He was a great Tigers player, too. Could be Manager of the Year easily. Lot of heart on that team. SF has not been playing good ball either.

Yes, the Rays are giving it their all. It is amazing how the last slots are still in play right at the last week! But that is what I love about the game- the scrapping to the end. But, tonight, SF looked a mess!

But it did my heart good to see clips of Biuster Posey last week playing catch. He certainly did so gingerly, and how well he will actually recover is not known. I hope the guy play again and at the level he did. Afterall, Mark DeRosa was counted out and he has been out there contributing big since he returned. Don'y know if he will retun next year- he may retire anyway. But, damn, he has been great.

Oh, boy! It is almost play-off time!

Sorry to hear SF is playing as poorly as we are these days. Of course we will be back cheering our teams on next year! Thats what us diehard fans do.

Detroit vs Arizona for the WS would be sweet!

[Dominique]

Wow, I thought, lucky me. I got to see the NY Yankees and Bo Sox on TV last night. I am not quite geared for televised baseball yet, and I can understan why some people find it boring (like the way I view golf) so I was reading the paper while I was watching the game....before I knew it, it was 8-0, yankees. I wondered if I had fallen asleep for a little while. Lester was replaced and I didn't see that. The play by play announcer said if the Red sox were not able to recover, their record would be 5 and 17 in September. (As bad as the
SuckO's, who beat the Reds again). It took until the 7th inning for the Bo Sox to get anything on the board. Hopefully today will be better. You need every game now too. And I guess the numbers ran out on the Giants....Sorry Atlast. I know how that feels.

AND YES WE WILL... US DIE HARDS WILL LIVE FOR SPRING TRAINING!!

Bo Sox, 1.5, you're hanging on by a string.

[AtLast]

Originally Posted by Kobi

Sorry to hear SF is playing as poorly as we are these days. Of course we will be back cheering our teams on next year! Thats what us diehard fans do.

Detroit vs Arizona for the WS would be sweet!

We are out now.. phooey! I know your pain with the BoSox. But they still have a much better chance than SF did. I'm rooting for Boston.

The Giants really started to falter last month. Now I'm wondering if the Cards will overcome Atlanta!!

I think Detroit and Arizona could be the WS match-up. We shall see. The play-offs will be something!

Come on, Red Sox!!

[AtLast]

Originally Posted by macele

atlast, they are banged up ... key reason for not being at the top.

keppinger started off doing ok for the giants. as of late, nothing. all he is pretty much gonna give you is average. he has done that like he can.

for some, changing teams, they never miss a beat. then others a struggle. he did much better at houston. but of course, he needs more time at sf.

I know and Keppie will probably get it going and do fine next season. Yes, they are beat up. Most of our last games have not had but one player that even played in the WS last season. Our guys have had a horrible year with injuries and very serious injuries.

I shouldn't get mad at 'em.....