tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post6747461148162512511..comments2024-03-28T15:41:48.726-07:00Comments on Sons of Steve Garvey: Game 88 Thread: July 6 @ Giants, 1pSteve Saxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930320282262607468noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-35021674179419155282008-07-07T18:04:00.000-07:002008-07-07T18:04:00.000-07:00That's true Karina, although I bet I could write a...That's true Karina, although I bet I could write a GT that is confusinger than any photo out there.<BR/><BR/>And Sax, in the scenario you present, I think the question would no longer be "What's it going to be Dodgers, 1st place or doormats?" and instead become "why the hell did Torre stick with Proctor even after he gave up the first 6 runs!?!?"Eric Karroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04070527828477695509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-57119424582225455662008-07-07T16:53:00.000-07:002008-07-07T16:53:00.000-07:00Eric, i wouldn't advice using images as GT. Words ...Eric, i wouldn't advice using images as GT. Words are way more accurate than pictures, so using pictures would bring more scrutiny to your posts. Eg: confusing the lightbulb with a waterslide, the doormat as a jewelry box...just saying...karinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14809119587515057105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-70900691809657097492008-07-07T15:30:00.000-07:002008-07-07T15:30:00.000-07:00And further overanalyzing Orel's GT, let's assume ...And further overanalyzing Orel's GT, let's assume that tonight we blow a nine-run lead in the ninth inning, only to get the winning run in the 16th after a Brave reliever walks in Delwyn Young with the bases loaded. Then, I suppose, we could be (d) all of the above, right?<BR/><BR/>(Assuming that (d) does not include (c), of course.)Steve Saxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930320282262607468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-21535366642070818902008-07-07T15:27:00.000-07:002008-07-07T15:27:00.000-07:00Wait a minute, I just realized that first picture ...Wait a minute, I just realized that first picture is a lightbulb. I thought it was a waterslide.Steve Saxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930320282262607468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-84019577567704861382008-07-07T14:42:00.000-07:002008-07-07T14:42:00.000-07:00And by the way, now I see that the 2nd photo is a ...And by the way, <I>now</I> I see that the 2nd photo is a SF doormat. I thought it was the lid of a jewelry box or something.Eric Karroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04070527828477695509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-73852716224709408692008-07-07T14:40:00.000-07:002008-07-07T14:40:00.000-07:00Actually Sax, I agree with Orel's use of the negat...Actually Sax, I agree with Orel's use of the negative "aren't," as it is the scenario in which the Dodgers <I>lose</I> that he states would "prove the Giants aren't the NL West doormats we thought they would be" (granted, 'support' would have been a better word choice than 'prove,' but the spirit of the sentence is understood). The other scenario is where the Dodgers win, which would give them the chance at 1st place.<BR/><BR/>So the 2 opposing options do make sense to me; what confused me was the bait-and-switch in the Dodgers-losing scenario. A Dodger loss went from 'proving that the Giants aren't doormats' to a sentence construction that implied it's the <I>Dodgers</I> who would be the doormats.<BR/><BR/>By the way, given the level of scrutiny we are subjecting Orel's GT to, coupled with my writing skills compared to his, I think next time I write a GT I better stick to just posting photos.Eric Karroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04070527828477695509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-49043284472672491462008-07-07T14:02:00.000-07:002008-07-07T14:02:00.000-07:00EK, I totally agree with you. Orel's GT post has ...EK, I totally agree with you. Orel's GT post has such awkward construction that it renders the ending sentence ambiguous. In theory, a win coupled with an AZ loss would have brought both first place AND proof that the Giants are indeed doormats, but Orel's use of the negative ("the Giants <I>aren't</I> the NL West doormats") makes it unclear whether he wants to prove, or disprove, the doormat theory. <BR/><BR/>I remain confused, which is my theme for the day.Steve Saxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930320282262607468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-67573999342978799392008-07-07T08:25:00.000-07:002008-07-07T08:25:00.000-07:00I agree with (c), and actually spent some time ana...I agree with (c), and actually spent some time analyzing Orel's question "So what's it going to be, Dodgers? First place or doormats?". I concluded it was just shorthand for "So what's it going to be, Dodgers? First place or (proving the Giants aren't) doormats?", only inadvertently implying that the Dodgers being doormats was one of the options.<BR/><BR/>I am making up for weekend inactivity by making useless comments this morning.Eric Karroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04070527828477695509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-80561121431601542772008-07-07T07:33:00.000-07:002008-07-07T07:33:00.000-07:00BTW Orel, in response to your question, the Dodger...BTW Orel, in response to your question, the Dodgers are neither first place, nor doormats. "(c) none of the above."Steve Saxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930320282262607468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-86125746647159285282008-07-06T21:49:00.000-07:002008-07-06T21:49:00.000-07:00Hey Karina, thanks for the epigram. The game got ...Hey Karina, thanks for the epigram. The game got close there at the end, with Saito a little shaky giving up a run and having the tying run at the plate. But despite that, he earned the save, Falkenbourg gets the win, Cain the loss. Great day for Free James Loney, who iced the game with his two-run double.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, AZ held off the Pads, so the Dodgers remain one half game back. However, this marks our third straight series win, and 7 wins in the last 10.Steve Saxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930320282262607468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-12446514570284261352008-07-06T19:18:00.000-07:002008-07-06T19:18:00.000-07:00If someone is interested, Dodgers won 5-3. Interes...If someone is interested, Dodgers won 5-3. Interesting piece on the article posted on the team's website:<BR/><BR/><I>He sent out a Dodgers lineup with four rookies, a lineup with only two players who spent all of last season in the Major Leagues (All-Star Russell Martin and Andre Ethier) and with nobody earning more than $500,000 this year except for Kansas City castoff shortstop Angel Berroa, who was the graybeard at a listed age of 30.</I><BR/><BR/>So, don't trade the kids, Coletti!karinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14809119587515057105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-62847897943827757852008-07-06T14:27:00.000-07:002008-07-06T14:27:00.000-07:00Oh yeah, Go Dodgers! We're going to need more tha...Oh yeah, Go Dodgers! We're going to need more than three runs to win this game, that's for sure; this 3-2 lead won't hold.Steve Saxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930320282262607468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-86192489937727579382008-07-06T14:26:00.000-07:002008-07-06T14:26:00.000-07:00Stults gets out of it, Lewis makes the third out.O...Stults gets out of it, Lewis makes the third out.<BR/><BR/>Okay, I gotta go to the market and get some brats to grill.<BR/><BR/>Laters for nowSteve Saxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930320282262607468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-44444034021396478572008-07-06T14:24:00.000-07:002008-07-06T14:24:00.000-07:00Cain K's on the fifth pitch. But now Lewis is up ...Cain K's on the fifth pitch. But now Lewis is up with a man still on first and two out.Steve Saxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930320282262607468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-41109280220598022452008-07-06T14:23:00.000-07:002008-07-06T14:23:00.000-07:00Cain's got 2 HR and 3 RBI, they should let him swi...Cain's got 2 HR and 3 RBI, they should let him swing away. He foul bunts the first two pitches.Steve Saxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930320282262607468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-57706545687497369642008-07-06T14:22:00.000-07:002008-07-06T14:22:00.000-07:00Rich Aurilia belts a solo home run that on gameday...Rich Aurilia belts a solo home run that on gameday, looks like it ended up in that huge glove at SBC Pac Bell AT&T Park. 3-2 Dodgers, one out.<BR/><BR/>Stults is flustered, on the next pitch gives up a single to Burriss.Steve Saxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930320282262607468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-39892068875803427392008-07-06T14:21:00.000-07:002008-07-06T14:21:00.000-07:00All Star Voting is complete. Here's what you need...All Star Voting is complete. Here's what you need to know:<BR/><BR/>--NL West has NO representation, from any of the five teams. Yay.<BR/><BR/>--Milton Bradley gets on the team as the AL DH, replacing the injured David Ortiz<BR/><BR/>--Blah blah blah Yankees Cubs Red Sox blah blah blah.Steve Saxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930320282262607468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-30335273512178066712008-07-06T14:19:00.000-07:002008-07-06T14:19:00.000-07:00Wimbledon Mens' Final was awesome today, despite t...Wimbledon Mens' Final was awesome today, despite the rain delays. Way to go, Nadal!Steve Saxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930320282262607468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-14811553776609742092008-07-06T14:16:00.000-07:002008-07-06T14:16:00.000-07:00Dodgers 7-8-9 (LaRoche, Berroa, Stults) go quietly...Dodgers 7-8-9 (LaRoche, Berroa, Stults) go quietly on 11 pitches. On to the bottom of the fourth, 3-1.Steve Saxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930320282262607468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-85556344167226336222008-07-06T14:12:00.000-07:002008-07-06T14:12:00.000-07:00Stult gets through the third on seven pitches, whi...Stult gets through the third on seven pitches, which is no small feat given it's the heart of the lineup (Winn 3 - Molina 4 - Rowand 5). Well done, Eric! Stults at 57 pitches through three.<BR/><BR/>3-1 Dodgers after 3.Steve Saxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930320282262607468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-12693808186968262812008-07-06T14:06:00.000-07:002008-07-06T14:06:00.000-07:00Cain is pushing heat, two 93 mph fastballs have it...Cain is pushing heat, two 93 mph fastballs have it 0-2, before a 94 mph fastball makes it a called strikeout. Delwyn, it would be nice if you tried to swing the damn bat every once in a while.<BR/><BR/>3-1 Dodgers, but it should have been sooooooo much more. Cain with 51 pitches through three.Steve Saxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930320282262607468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-52175582847230756222008-07-06T14:04:00.000-07:002008-07-06T14:04:00.000-07:00Double steal for Kemp and Martin, so Cain rounds o...Double steal for Kemp and Martin, so Cain rounds out a 2-1 count and intentionaly walks DeWitt to load 'em.<BR/><BR/>Here comes Delwyn Young, looking to atone for last week's sole loss in Houston.Steve Saxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930320282262607468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-55916238371510412172008-07-06T14:03:00.000-07:002008-07-06T14:03:00.000-07:00Loney flies out, men do not advance. Two away, an...Loney flies out, men do not advance. Two away, and now DeWitt is DeBatterSteve Saxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930320282262607468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-51020374164651812622008-07-06T14:00:00.000-07:002008-07-06T14:00:00.000-07:00Martin first pitch single. Still only one out, me...Martin first pitch single. Still only one out, men on first and second. However, Loney is up...this smells like a GIDP...Steve Saxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930320282262607468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36360371.post-33297168172470478722008-07-06T13:59:00.000-07:002008-07-06T13:59:00.000-07:00In play, run(s)Now Andre Ethier takes an 0-1 pitch...<I>In play, run(s)</I><BR/><BR/>Now Andre Ethier takes an 0-1 pitch and sac flies to left. 3-1, Dodgers. One out, Kemp on first.Steve Saxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00930320282262607468noreply@blogger.com