Game Thread: 8.27 Braves @ Swept Losers

[Sandisfan]

I haven't payed close enough attention but has Doval pitched since his several consecutive blown saves? By the last one I was worried he has some injury.

 

[Sandisfan]

I haven't payed close enough attention but has Doval pitched since his several consecutive blown saves? By the last one I was worried he has some injury.

Hate to quote myself but it's encouraging that it was just a bad stretch for Doval.

 

[msgkings322]

While mathematically true, the way the team has been playing, I'm not sure that is reasonable.

It ebbs and flows. We looked really good a few weeks ago then hit the part of the schedule we knew would be hard and guess what it was.

If we were 4 back with 3 weeks left I'd say no way but we're 1 back in the loss column from the 3rd wild card and 2 back from the 2nd. The other teams in the mix aren't so great, maybe the Phillies are better.

Might as well root for it, it's not crazy to expect better play when the schedule eases up. And sure we probably don't get past the Dodgers or Braves in the playoffs but I'd rather find out. October baseball is fun!

 

[LHG]

It ebbs and flows. We looked really good a few weeks ago then hit the part of the schedule we knew would be hard and guess what it was.

If we were 4 back with 3 weeks left I'd say no way but we're 1 back in the loss column from the 3rd wild card and 2 back from the 2nd. The other teams in the mix aren't so great, maybe the Phillies are better.

Might as well root for it, it's not crazy to expect better play when the schedule eases up. And sure we probably don't get past the Dodgers or Braves in the playoffs but I'd rather find out. October baseball is fun!

Yes, it would be fun to make the playoffs. However, I don't see the veterans making enough of a difference. I think it still would be good to just let the rookies play. If the team makes the playoffs because of (in spite of), all the better.

 

[tzill]

I guess that they don't want to have Haniger use the full time allowable on his rehab. Sure, this team is scuffling but Haniger didn't look good when he was healthy and he's been out of action for a long time. Rushing him back doesn't solve anything.

Unless he's ready, which we can't know.

 

[LHG]

Unless he's ready, which we can't know.

Hopefully he is ready because I assume he'll be activated today or tomorrow.

 

[tzill]

Beck needs a PBF here.

Crap.

Tie game.

Beck has pitched well, but perhaps beyond his endurance?

He threw just fine. Alexander was a phuking shitshow.

 

[tzill]

It ebbs and flows. We looked really good a few weeks ago then hit the part of the schedule we knew would be hard and guess what it was.

If we were 4 back with 3 weeks left I'd say no way but we're 1 back in the loss column from the 3rd wild card and 2 back from the 2nd. The other teams in the mix aren't so great, maybe the Phillies are better.

Might as well root for it, it's not crazy to expect better play when the schedule eases up. And sure we probably don't get past the Dodgers or Braves in the playoffs but I'd rather find out. October baseball is fun!

I was on the "phuk it, dump the season" train until I read about Tyro's speech yesterday. Now, I want them to get in for him.

 

[filosofy29]

I

I was on the "phuk it, dump the season" train until I read about Tyro's speech yesterday. Now, I want them to get in for him.

havent heard. Do you have a link?

 

[LHG]

I

havent heard. Do you have a link?

I went looking and found this:

Thairo Estrada pre-game speech snaps SF Giants out of funk

SF Giants bats light up to prevent sweep at hands of Atlanta Braves

www.mercurynews.com

Edit: and that article is subscriber based.

Let's try this video:

Why Thairo Estrada made pregame speech prior to Giants' series finale vs. Braves

Thairo Estrada speaks to the media on why he made a pregame speech ahead of the Giants' matchup vs. the Braves on Sunday.Why Thairo Estrada made pregame speech prior to Giants' series finale vs. Braves originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

sports.yahoo.com

 

[calsnowskier]

I

havent heard. Do you have a link?

Don’t know the details, but they talked about it on KNBR this AM.

Apparently he had an emotional outburst in the locker room calling everyone out (in a positive, leadership way) for lack of drive.

 

[LHG]

Also found this:

Estrada's powerful pregame speech energizes Giants teammates

Thairo Estrada delivered a passionate pregame speech before the Giants’ win over the Braves.

www.nbcsportsbayarea.com

 

[tzill]

I

havent heard. Do you have a link?

Estrada's powerful pregame speech energizes Giants teammates

Thairo Estrada delivered a passionate pregame speech before the Giants’ win over the Braves.

www.nbcsportsbayarea.com

 

[tzill]

Don’t know the details, but they talked about it on KNBR this AM.

Apparently he had an emotional outburst in the locker room calling everyone out (in a positive, leadership way) for lack of drive.

His basic message was:

If we were a bad team, this would be expected.

We are not a bad team. Sack up and lets do this thing.

I phuking LOVE this guy.

 

[filosofy29]

His basic message was:

If we were a bad team, this would be expected.

We are not a bad team. Sack up and lets do this thing.

I phuking LOVE this guy.

Wasn’t he a waiver wire guy from the Spanks too?

 

[calsnowskier]

Wasn’t he a waiver wire guy from the Spanks too?

He was DFA’d by the Spanks, but we traded for him. He was valued by them, but they were experiencing some pretty serious roster crunch issues.

 

[LHG]

He was DFA’d by the Spanks, but we traded for him. He was valued by them, but they were experiencing some pretty serious roster crunch issues.

Which is why I don't think he should be considered the same as most of the roster churn that FZ picks up. The Yankees had to do something and it just so happened that FZ was in active churn mode. It was basically a late spring training/early season trade. A wise move by FZ but not typical churn fodder (now the Yaz acquisition fits more in his typical churn MO).

 

[msgkings322]

Nice win vs another wild card chaser

Classic Giants home win