GDT: Giants @ Rockies - 4/11/12 - 5:40pm pst

[SFGRTB]

Boch said Belt would be back out here today (after fan freak-out when he was left out Monday). Wonder why the change?

 

[mistgl]

Boch said Belt would be back out here today (after fan freak-out when he was left out Monday). Wonder why the change?

He probably had his ears tucked into his cap....

 

[SFGRTB]

I would think today would be a logical start, with the lefty Moyer going tomorrow... probably will sit again (or will come in for D for Huff)

 

[whyoh]

what say we try and not get blanked....eh rockies?

 

[mistgl]

I would think today would be a logical start, with the lefty Moyer going tomorrow... probably will sit again (or will come in for D for Huff)

Don't feel like looking it up, but maybe Nate has some possible ownage on Moyer?

 

[CameronFrye]

Don't feel like looking it up, but maybe Nate has some possible ownage on Moyer?

1-for-3. The one hit was a double.

 

[SFGRTB]

Don't feel like looking it up, but maybe Nate has some possible ownage on Moyer?

Probably will be Pill at first, Melky-Pagan-Blanco in OF. Blanco got a hit or 2 off of Moyer in spring IIRC.

 

[SFGRTB]

This just in, Tim cuts his hair. We probably wont recognize him.

 

[SFGRTB]

This also just in, Posey out of the lineup:

Posey is out of lineup, told he has shingles but should be back tomorrow. Hector catching and hitting 5th, Huff up to cleanup

 

[calsnowskier]

This just in, Tim cuts his hair. We probably wont recognize him.

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Link

 

[calsnowskier]

Best, are you drunk?

 

[SFGRTB]

???


Link

Lincecum. Cut. His. Hair. Said he took four inches off. "Just wanted a haircut."

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Best, are you drunk?

Yes

 

[SFGRTB]

Posey on being scratched:

Posey: "I feel like I should be OK tomorrow. I just kind of felt worn down."

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Posey didn't think shingles on torso and shoulder would cause him to miss any time. But he's still feeling "crappy and worn down."

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[calsnowskier]

Posey on being scratched:



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Yikes...

Shingles is a chronic ailment, isn't it?

 

[SFGRTB]

Yikes...

Shingles is a chronic ailment, isn't it?

Shingles is a painful skin rash . It is caused by the varicella zoster virus. Shingles usually appears in a band, a strip, or a small area on one side of the face or body. It is also called herpes zoster.

Shingles is most common in older adults and people who have weak immune systems because of stress, injury, certain medicines, or other reasons. Most people who get shingles will get better and will not get it again.

No

 

[gp956]

Wouldn't it have to? We're all in agreement (I think) that we considered a long term deal to Cain less risky than to Tim, due to differences in body types and throwing motions, etc.

If his velocity keeps dropping and his K/BB rate keeps doing so also, we may be happy to let Seattle or whomever sign him for 5 yrs $120 mil. Or even trading him next year depending on where we are in the race.

Guys that pitch really really well early in their career and then keep doing so for years and years with few injuries are really rare. More are like Johan Santana, and I wouldn't be the least surprised if Tim is more like that than say a Roy Halladay who just keeps on keeping on.

I'm thinking of Justin Verlander......velocity dropped precipitously, and everyone thought he was damaged goods. Makes some mechanical changes and started throwing mid-90's again.

 

[filosofy29]

I'm thinking of Jason Verlander......velocity dropped precipitously, and everyone thought he was damaged goods. Makes some mechanical changes and started throwing mid-90's again.

Jason Verlander learned that from consulting with Nick Lowery.

 

[SFGRTB]

Here is Baggs take:

DENVER -- Giants catcher Buster Posey was scratched from Wednesday's lineup because of a case of shingles that flared up toward the end of Sunday's game at Arizona.

Posey was diagnosed with the viral infection on Monday, when he had a scheduled day of rest. He assumed he would be fine after Tuesday's day off. But Hector Sanchez replaced him behind the plate, batting fifth.

Posey lifted his sleeve to show the red blisters on the underside of his left arm. They also extend down his forearm and down his left shoulder and back.

"You feel zapped," he said. "it I just feel worn down still. I'm planning on being in there (Thursday), though."

Shingles are triggered by the same virus that causes chicken pox, which Posey recalled havign when he was 5 or 6 years old. The virus stays dormant in areas of the body, most commonly the spinal column. A flare can be triggered by a cold, a lack of sleep or stress.

Posey said he started to feel worn down toward the end of the exhibition schedule. The blisters began to emerge in the latter stages of Sunday's game.

"It's not real comfortable, but it could be worse," Posey said. "I'm lucky it's not on my face. I just feel crappy still. (Tuesday's) day off wasn't the most relaxing day off ever."

Posey is taking anti-viral medication; he's been advised that the condition generally clears in four to five days, but can take as long as three weeks. In the meantime, Posey is considered contagious but the virus is not easily transmitted.

Shingles more commonly affects adults over the age of 60 or people with compromised immune systems.

Read more: Posey "zapped" by shingles, hopes to play Thursday
Tune to SportsNet Central at 6, 10:30 and midnight on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area for more on this story

 

[gp956]

No

Yikes...

Shingles is a chronic ailment, isn't it?

I thought so. I know several adults who get shingles on a semi-regular basis.

 

[mistgl]

I'm thinking of Jason Verlander......velocity dropped precipitously, and everyone thought he was damaged goods. Makes some mechanical changes and started throwing mid-90's again.

Honestly, I think he's trying to become more of a GB pitcher. His off speed/breaking stuff is as plus as it gets, but they do a number on your arm. Being able to rely on a GB to get one out of a jam vs trying to K everyone seems a little more efficient.

If he gains the Velocity back, great! He's an awesome pitcher.

If he can adapt and become more Weaver like, great! He's an awesome pitcher.

If he starts to suck big time, well.... good thing we only have him on a 2 year deal