GDT 6/28 Commies @ 1st Place Giants

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Nice looking NL West Standings Chart today.

 

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LOL, From Carl Steward:

Todd Frazier, who played Pablo Sandoval’s fly ball like Joe Frazier in the sixth inning, whiffed three times.

 

[Mays-Fan]

From Elias: The Giants are the first team in MLB history to shut out 4 straight opponents, all of whom entered the day in first place.

If Casilla didn't give up that 9th inning 3 run homer in Oakland, the streak would be at 44 innings. We did give up a run in the first there.

 

[ColinCoby]

From Jayson Stark:

It's an amazing achievement. They're the first team in history to throw four straight shutouts, all against teams in first place! So that tells you something, even though that Dodgers lineup, minus Andre Ethier, is about as shaky as it gets. I picked the Giants to win the West, and if the last two starts are a sign that Lincecum is ready to get it going, I'll feel awfully good about that pick.

 

[SFAnthem]

If the dodgers dfa Uribe, do we pick him up? Is there anything left there?

On the dodgers dime? Worth kicking a few tires..

Courtesy of secret agent Ned

 

[calsnowskier]

On the dodgers dime? Worth kicking a few tires..

Courtesy of secret agent Ned

Certainly worth looking into.

1) DFAing Burriss would not be a loss
2) Uribe Was a real fave of guys like Panda
3) Could offer a decent extra bat

 

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From grantland, this Weekend Top Ten:

Let me just put it bluntly: I'm thrilled that the team I cheer for plays in the American League, because the Giants are making the World Series. It's happening, and we should all get used to it. An incredible starting staff, a terrific bullpen, and an increasingly competent offense have them in the lead in the NL West. What's more, they haven't allowed a run in four games, and all four were against teams in first place at the time! The shutout record in the last 30 years (thanks again, ESPN Stats!) belongs to the Orioles, who had five straight in 1995. They can tie that record tonight with Matt Cain (who forces teammates to call him Dr. Perfect since throwing his perfect game), and maybe break it with Barry Zito and Ryan Vogelsong over the weekend. Looks like this guy just found a reason to not go outside.