GDT 6/13 NASA2 @ Giants

[gp956]

Jon Miller made a comment on the post game show that it would have been an easier catch for Blanco if he had been right-handed (at least that is what I think he said). I think for a right-handed right fielder the catch would have been harder. It would seem that for a lefhanded center fielder, the same would be true (the catch would be harder). But since I was never a very good ball player (loved to play but always the last to be picked), I defer to those that have skill.

Yeah, not sure Miller is correct. Vision would not have been a problem for either. I think the lefty gets a couple of extra feet of stretch, since he's not going across his body.

ESPN's SweetSpot blog:

On this night, T.J and I sat on the couch. I told him I think he can do it, Cain's stuff looks unhittable. The changeup and two-seamer have great movement. Then came the catch.

The greatest I've ever seen. Gregor Blanco did not catch that ball. Impossible. Not where Jordan Schafer hit it, leading off the seventh inning. We yelled and cheered as Blanco ran forever, hauling in the uncatchable with a miraculous diving grab snared in the fingertips of his glove. My wife came downstairs, wondered what happened. We showed her the replay and counted Blanco’s strides: 15? 18? No, maybe 20. What is that, 60 feet, 70 feet?

Willie Mays, you have company.

This is what baseball can do. Gregor Blanco, a small speck in the dust of baseball history, will now be remembered.

 

[ColinCoby]

LOVE the new Avi...

Figured I'd grab it before someone else did.

 

[gp956]

And he didn't just run it down. He had to do a slight lunge at the end to snag it. Just incredible.

Yeah, that he got there was incredible, that he also secured it was magic.

 

[calsnowskier]

Figured I'd grab it before someone else did.

Should have grabbed it a half step later, as he is sprawled out...

 

[jingo]

Still early, but last night begs the question...

Better dumpster-dive...

2009 Andres Torres

or

2012 Gregor Blanco

2012 Gregor Blanco = perfect game (it's all about context)

Still being euphoric, I think Arias' play for the last out was great (or at least he made it look great by throwing a strike from deep third with questionable footwork - good thing Blanco wasn't running to first).

 

[ColinCoby]

2012 Gregor Blanco = perfect game (it's all about context)

Still being euphoric, I think Arias' play for the last out was great (or at least he made it look great by throwing a strike from deep third with questionable footwork - good thing Blanco wasn't running to first).

I like how he did a small hop and planted his feet firmly before releasing the ball. So many other 3rd baseman (Pablo) would have risked screwing that up by shuffling the feet and/or rushing the throw.

Not saying it wasn't questionable though. He damn near gave us all a heart attack by not making it look more routine. That said, his throw was perfect!

 

[gp956]

Should have grabbed it a half step later, as he is sprawled out...

For the taking:

 

[gp956]

Dave Flemming ‏@FlemmingDave: 'My daughter Katie woke up this morning and very first thing she said “Dad, it is ok if I have a new favorite Giants player?”'

 

[gp956]

Jet Pack Guy:

 

[filosofy29]

Two of my favorite quotes after last nights game:

Blanco:

“I was aware of what was going on,” he said. “I said to myself: ‘If the ball is hit over there you’re going to catch it.’”

Buster:

“He’s one of the best arms in the game. I’m lucky I get to work with him every fifth day. Stay up late and watch him whenever you can.”

Don't get me wrong, I loved watching Barry Bonds.....that said, it's so much more fun (in my humble opinion) to watch a team that has this type of camaraderie playing for each other (that also happens to be a good team) night in and night out. Have you all noticed how Melky, Pagan and Blanco all go run up and jump into each other after a win when they're all in the OF?

 

[Heathbar012]

That was the first perfect game that I've ever watched live, from beginning to end. Given that it was the first by a Giant, that makes sense. However, it is still really cool. Around the top of the 4th, my wife and I were supposed to go run errands and clean the house. She looked at the line score and asked, "Does Cain have any walks?... Stay here. Can you do the dishes between innings?"

That's love.

 

[msgkings322]

That was the first perfect game that I've ever watched live, from beginning to end. Given that it was the first by a Giant, that makes sense. However, it is still really cool. Around the top of the 4th, my wife and I were supposed to go run errands and clean the house. She looked at the line score and asked, "Does Cain have any walks?... Stay here. Can you do the dishes between innings?"

That's love.

So you'd have had to miss it if Cain HAD given up a walk or two?

 

[SF11704]

As someone said earlier ... sometimes everythings just align .... I live in NY and about two weeks ago we changed from Cable to Direct TV. Been arguing with them everyday since. All about watching MLB for free. They told me that I could watch my Giants from anywhere on any device and it would be free. Well, that wasn't quite true. I can watch 'regional' sports for free but I guess San Francisco is not considered regional to NY. So the wife goes into threat mode yesterday. She keeps telling them that we were told that we could watch the Giants for free and not have to purchase the package for $230. The argument continues. She gets pushed over the edge and tells them she wants to cancel and she wants all the stuff pulled out of the house now. She gets transferred to another area of Direct TV. Long story short ... they relent and give us the remainder of this year's package for free. The first game I get to see is a 'perfect game' ...... Hell I was satisfied after we took a 2-0 lead ... estatic at 5-0 .... then it was like I died and went to heaven!

 

[Stokes1931]

Still early, but last night begs the question...

Better dumpster-dive...

2009 Andres Torres

or

2012 Gregor Blanco

For one play, Shark. But for the season (and 2012 is only 38.2% over), how can you top what Torres did in 2009? Speed. Defense. Power. Average. While I love what Shark has been doing, I will vote for Torres on this question. Not that my vote matters....

Let's revisit this in November, after the trophy case has another addition.

 

[calsnowskier]

For one play, Shark. But for the season (and 2012 is only 38.2% over), how can you top what Torres did in 2009? Speed. Defense. Power. Average. While I love what Shark has been doing, I will vote for Torres on this question. Not that my vote matters....

Let's revisit this in November, after the trophy case has another addition.

I think Blanco needs to do much more to match Towers. I consider 2010 as part of the results from that dumpster-dive.

However, player to player, so far, Blanco is a no-brainer.

I actually EXPECT Blanco to do more. He was a known prospect coming up with Atlanta, so he has some pedigree. He also is younger than Andy was when he came on board. Blanco could become a VERY legit MLBer, while Torres was always viewed as a fluke.

 

[gp956]

As someone said earlier ... sometimes everythings just align .... I live in NY and about two weeks ago we changed from Cable to Direct TV. Been arguing with them everyday since. All about watching MLB for free. They told me that I could watch my Giants from anywhere on any device and it would be free. Well, that wasn't quite true. I can watch 'regional' sports for free but I guess San Francisco is not considered regional to NY. So the wife goes into threat mode yesterday. She keeps telling them that we were told that we could watch the Giants for free and not have to purchase the package for $230. The argument continues. She gets pushed over the edge and tells them she wants to cancel and she wants all the stuff pulled out of the house now. She gets transferred to another area of Direct TV. Long story short ... they relent and give us the remainder of this year's package for free. The first game I get to see is a 'perfect game' ...... Hell I was satisfied after we took a 2-0 lead ... estatic at 5-0 .... then it was like I died and went to heaven!

Wow!

 

[gp956]

That was the first perfect game that I've ever watched live, from beginning to end. Given that it was the first by a Giant, that makes sense. However, it is still really cool. Around the top of the 4th, my wife and I were supposed to go run errands and clean the house. She looked at the line score and asked, "Does Cain have any walks?... Stay here. Can you do the dishes between innings?"

That's love.

That's a great wife.


I'm dying, though, to crack wise on the fact that she has you doing the dishes.

 

[ColinCoby]

For the taking:

I still like mine better.

 

[Heathbar012]

So you'd have had to miss it if Cain HAD given up a walk or two?

Most likely. That's the other side of love.

 

[Heathbar012]

As someone said earlier ... sometimes everythings just align .... I live in NY and about two weeks ago we changed from Cable to Direct TV. Been arguing with them everyday since. All about watching MLB for free. They told me that I could watch my Giants from anywhere on any device and it would be free. Well, that wasn't quite true. I can watch 'regional' sports for free but I guess San Francisco is not considered regional to NY. So the wife goes into threat mode yesterday. She keeps telling them that we were told that we could watch the Giants for free and not have to purchase the package for $230. The argument continues. She gets pushed over the edge and tells them she wants to cancel and she wants all the stuff pulled out of the house now. She gets transferred to another area of Direct TV. Long story short ... they relent and give us the remainder of this year's package for free. The first game I get to see is a 'perfect game' ...... Hell I was satisfied after we took a 2-0 lead ... estatic at 5-0 .... then it was like I died and went to heaven!

Big Rep.