Game Thread: 4/18 Stratton @ Snakessssssss

[Stokes1931]

We don't question your powers. We just like to be punks. And I changed my rating too.

Who is this "we", Kemosabe?

 

[Stokes1931]

 

[msgkings322]

Just for the record...

THIS is what you are bragging about? THIS creates HRs?

 

[LHG]

Why was Pence put in the 2nd spot in the order? "Hmm, let's take the least productive guy in the lineup and bat him 2nd, insuring that he gets even more at-bats. Sounds solid to me."

 

[calsnowskier]

Jeebus is there any more clarifying moment than what Pence just did?

At some point you need to take Ol’ Yeller out back...

 

[calsnowskier]

Here is what I picture happening with Pence. He heats up just when Bochy really begins to think about benching him, which gives Pence another month of playing time, where he will cool off considerably again.

Rinse and repeat.

 

[SFGRTB]

I know I have been preaching patience with Pence, but I think I am done now. He is still a pleasure to watch because of his passion, but dude is a mess.

Tolbert made some really good points today that he needs to go, sooner rather than later, the main one being that he has sucked for multiple seasons now so he doesn’t deserve a longer look than he has gotten. You really can’t argue against that point. And there are 4 guys in Sacto who could/should be starting over him right now.

It doesn't make it any easier, but it's really bad right now. And there's really nothing in his favor that shows he's going to bounce back. Even if he improves, he goes from utter shit to bad. Just no upside. They have to do something.

 

[LHG]

I loved that joke when I was a kid.

 

[calsnowskier]

Who is this "we", Kemosabe?

 

[msgkings322]

At some point you need to take Ol’ Yeller out back...

He is kind of like a lighter-colored hyper dog

 

[Stokes1931]

Stratt evidently likes being a big league starter.

 

[LHG]

I think @calsnowskier and I are thinking he will never heat up again

By hot, I mean he gets hits in a few games, maybe a double or home run. Something that makes Bochy think he is coming around and needs to play him longer as a regular to fully allow that hot streak to fully take.

 

[SFGRTB]

Why was Pence put in the 2nd spot in the order? "Hmm, let's take the least productive guy in the lineup and bat him 2nd, insuring that he gets even more at-bats. Sounds solid to me."

Bochy has lost it

 

[calsnowskier]

It doesn't make it any easier, but it's really bad right now. And there's really nothing in his favor that shows he's going to bounce back. Even if he improves, he goes from utter shit to bad. Just no upside. They have to do something.

And he is still loved and he is still a GREAT Giant.

 

[msgkings322]

Man y'all are a tough crowd. I ask for a well deserved reward of a shower of likes and get one like, one dislike, a rainbow and a chill pill. Sheesh.

Edit: and now a winner. Just need what, 3 more to complete the cycle?

 

[msgkings322]

Stratt evidently likes being a big league starter.

Wait this shit gets THREE likes? Pssht, whatevs.

 

[Stokes1931]

At some point you need to take Ol’ Yeller out back...

Nah. The Giants Way is to give him a three year extension for about $57 million. Because Noggin believes he will heat up eventually. He's a pro. He's been there before. He works hard. He's a good clubhouse guy.

 

[msgkings322]

And he is still loved and he is still a GREAT Giant.

Every career ends badly, almost no one leaves on top. It's the nature of the game.

Other than David Ortiz I literally can't remember a baseball guy leaving when he's still very good.

 

[calsnowskier]

Man y'all are a tough crowd. I ask for a well deserved reward of a shower of likes and get one like, one dislike, a rainbow and a chill pill. Sheesh.

Ok...

Who fucked up and gave the like?

 

[msgkings322]

By hot, I mean he gets hits in a few games, maybe a double or home run. Something that makes Bochy think he is coming around and needs to play him longer as a regular to fully allow that hot streak to fully take.

I honestly don't know if he'll ever even do that much again.