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Open Thread: 8/4, Padres vs. Giants

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Associated Press

Barry Bonds shows off his gut while taking early batting practice for the first time in forever.  But he wasn't out there alone.  He's really gripping, but someone was there to ease his mind.  Someone was there that loves himself some Barry Bonds... Mike Cameron.

Padres star Mike Cameron came out to catch a glimpse at the end, giving Bonds a high-five behind the cage. They talked for several minutes.

I'm hoping that Hensley doesn't get too carried away trying to prove himself.  He really just needs to focus on winning this game and walk Bonds if he has to.  I trust Maddux going after Bonds, Hensley is a different story.  In his first start since his groin pull in the early season, he really doesn't need to get the idea in his head that he is jousting Bonds.

I always think it's weird when pitchers talk about going into history for giving up a big home run. Nobody remembers the pitchers. Who gave up the record breaking home run to Babe Ruth? Maris? Hell, who gave up #73 to Barry? Nobody knows and nobody cares. It's not about the pitchers and I think it's their egos that try to connect them to something great. They always say they don't want to be a part of history, but secretly they do.

P.S. -- Bradley is out again today because of his hamstring injury yesterday.

Experience it!!! Go Padres!!!

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Mark Grant getting frustrated
trying to explain a "walk off punch out".  

by jbox on Aug 4, 2007 6:39 PM PDT   0 recs

2-0 with Spidey
Don't be a hater.

by Drama on Aug 4, 2007 7:09 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Spidey can't get old
if he's kept fresh by being post like 10 times a game right?  I mean you can't over do something like this.

Drama, you could put him in your signature so that he'll show up in every comment you make.  That won't be annoying will it?

by jbox on Aug 4, 2007 7:11 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Have I pissed you off again, jbox?
Cuz that could not have been more of a dick comment.

by Drama on Aug 4, 2007 7:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I thought I was walking a razor's edge
between being a dick and being funny.  I didn't know if I should post it.  My apologies.

by jbox on Aug 4, 2007 7:19 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Drama!
Don't get mad!  I tease!

by jbox on Aug 4, 2007 7:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Pitchers making history...
I'll never forget Eric Show sitting on the mound after giving up number 4,192 to Pete Rose.

by Drama on Aug 4, 2007 6:44 PM PDT   0 recs

And I remember.....
Eric Show basically getting into a shoving match in the dugout with Carmelo Martinez, the Leftfielder that night, because he thought Melo coulda charged the ball to keep his name out of the record books (at least for 1 AB).

by jpleeg2 on Aug 4, 2007 7:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Bochy in the Giants uni...
Still have trouble getting used to that.

by Dex on Aug 4, 2007 7:08 PM PDT   0 recs

Seriously
Selig and Bonds standing next to each other is like the emperor and darth vader.

by Dex on Aug 4, 2007 7:10 PM PDT   0 recs

does barry bonds have eyebrows?
I don't see any hair on that guy...

by Dex on Aug 4, 2007 7:12 PM PDT   0 recs

I heard
he's hairless from the waist down.

by jbox on Aug 4, 2007 7:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

man
If Clay gets that outside corner consistently, I think he'll be OK.

by Dex on Aug 4, 2007 7:14 PM PDT   0 recs

just work that corner now
Keep the sinker on that corner.

by Dex on Aug 4, 2007 7:14 PM PDT   0 recs

Mack scared me out there.
Ah, for the days that we complained about our two hit victories...

by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 4, 2007 7:15 PM PDT   0 recs

left it up that time
It's a good thing whatsisname was on that. I'll get his name shortly.

by Dex on Aug 4, 2007 7:15 PM PDT   0 recs

I'll learn his name
after he hits a pair of homers tonight.
Ah, for the days that we complained about our two hit victories...

by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 4, 2007 7:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

hairston
Apparently, all he knows how to do is rake.

by Dex on Aug 4, 2007 7:18 PM PDT   0 recs

Ddddamn!
Hairston was all over that. Straighten it out, Buddy.
Ah, for the days that we complained about our two hit victories...

by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 4, 2007 7:19 PM PDT   0 recs

OMG
WTF

by Dex on Aug 4, 2007 7:19 PM PDT   0 recs

Shiiiitttt!
I like this guy!
Ah, for the days that we complained about our two hit victories...

by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 4, 2007 7:19 PM PDT   0 recs

Hairston
is the man!

by jbox on Aug 4, 2007 7:19 PM PDT   0 recs

OMG
That ridiculous Hairston. 3 in a row baby

by padresgirlforlife44 on Aug 4, 2007 7:19 PM PDT   0 recs

where'd he come from?
wow. wtf.

that's my new nickname for him. omgwtf.

by Dex on Aug 4, 2007 7:20 PM PDT   0 recs

omgwtf
heheh, I like that.

by padresgirlforlife44 on Aug 4, 2007 7:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I prefer
Scott Hairston, Professional Gentleman of Leisure

by JBro12 on Aug 4, 2007 7:22 PM PDT   0 recs

Orel is the only halfway decent
announcer on ESPN's staff.  But he was a Dodger, so I guess he sucks.

by bktabinga on Aug 4, 2007 7:23 PM PDT   0 recs

*gasp* bite your tongue!
That's the bulldog!

by Dex on Aug 4, 2007 7:24 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Dex
DODGER LOVER!!

by jpleeg2 on Aug 4, 2007 7:25 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Secret Identities
The jury is still out on who Wiggins is, but....

I think we now know who DodgerBlueBalls is....

by jpleeg2 on Aug 4, 2007 7:26 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I was torn.
He does vouch for the Pads whenever Kruk or the other guys have man crushes on Dodgers or Mets, or whomever...

by bktabinga on Aug 4, 2007 7:26 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Hairston = awesome
Adrian Gonzalez = what the hell happened to you?

by bktabinga on Aug 4, 2007 7:25 PM PDT   0 recs

Khalil...
didn't he meet with an evil dictator recently?

by bktabinga on Aug 4, 2007 7:27 PM PDT   0 recs

What do
Jose Valentin in a roomful of children and Scott Hairston with a bat in his hands have in common?
Ah, for the days that we complained about our two hit victories...

by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 4, 2007 7:29 PM PDT   0 recs

Well, shit.
Ah, for the days that we complained about our two hit victories...

by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 4, 2007 7:31 PM PDT   0 recs

Quit hugging people.
Play the damn game.
Ah, for the days that we complained about our two hit victories...

by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 4, 2007 7:31 PM PDT   0 recs

damn
that sucks

by i miss bip on Aug 4, 2007 7:31 PM PDT   0 recs

Where is RBS
he hasnt been here in forever.

by padresgirlforlife44 on Aug 4, 2007 7:34 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Did he ever comment
I dont remember hearing anything from him in weeks

by padresgirlforlife44 on Aug 4, 2007 7:36 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah
he commented last night.

by jbox on Aug 4, 2007 8:02 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Play the game folks
play the F-In game.

by bktabinga on Aug 4, 2007 7:31 PM PDT   0 recs

FUCK

by JBro12 on Aug 4, 2007 7:31 PM PDT   0 recs

fuck
nice job padres fans.  real impressive

by LJbumfool on Aug 4, 2007 7:31 PM PDT   0 recs

oh well
he can hit 10 more this series if we sweep i could care less

by i miss bip on Aug 4, 2007 7:32 PM PDT   0 recs

they arent stopping the game are they?
I can't see, I am on gamecast

by JBro12 on Aug 4, 2007 7:32 PM PDT   0 recs

Not really..
its because the Giants went of the field to congratulate.  Took a little bit for him to make his way through.

by bktabinga on Aug 4, 2007 7:33 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Must ESPN
make note that there were cheers as well as BOOS.  We are not idiots.

by bktabinga on Aug 4, 2007 7:32 PM PDT   0 recs

to his credit
Clay Hensley didn't back down. Went to that outside corner and you have to be really strong to get it out. Some would say unnaturally strong.

by Dex on Aug 4, 2007 7:34 PM PDT   0 recs

I like how he didn't seem fazed.
Just be prepared for the unwanted media blitz Clay, be tough man.

by bktabinga on Aug 4, 2007 7:35 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

He seriously
should have stayed away from him though.  Why challenge him?  Especially when you are only up by one run.

by jbox on Aug 4, 2007 7:36 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

it was a ball though
That wasn't even on the plate.

by Dex on Aug 4, 2007 7:37 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

can someone please tell me
why kouz isn't playing again i'm a little disappointed if we go ensberg vs. righties kouz vs. lefties

by i miss bip on Aug 4, 2007 7:34 PM PDT   0 recs

BOOOOOOOO!
Why were so many people cheering?

At least the Padres didn't do anything special and they listed the home run leaders and kept Aaron on top.

by jbox on Aug 4, 2007 7:34 PM PDT   0 recs

Courtesy clap
btw, Bud Selig looked like he didn't care.

by bktabinga on Aug 4, 2007 7:36 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

oh well
lets come back this inning and blow them out

by i miss bip on Aug 4, 2007 7:37 PM PDT   0 recs

Nice job by Clay to settle down.
Just get a win tonight, Clay.

by Drama on Aug 4, 2007 7:37 PM PDT   0 recs

Some older gentlemen
with a red shirt.

by jbox on Aug 4, 2007 7:39 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

There was the girl taking a picture of the pile
HELLO, do people just stand there when a million bucks is sitting on the floor.  I'm surprised there was not a riot in there.

by bktabinga on Aug 4, 2007 7:39 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

EVERYBODY in the stands is clapping
How dare you Padres fans?  

Mark Grant calls them classy.  I disagree.

by jbox on Aug 4, 2007 7:39 PM PDT   0 recs

me too
and now our players proceed to blow

by LJbumfool on Aug 4, 2007 7:41 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Sure...congrats Barry, here is my courtesy clap
for hitting 755 steroid assisted HR's.

by bktabinga on Aug 4, 2007 7:41 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Leave it to Barry F. Bonds
to screw up my totally awesome joke. It's so good I'm bringing it back.

What do Jose Valentin in a roomful of children and Scott Hairston with a bat in his hands have in common?

Come on! Anyone?

Ah, for the days that we complained about our two hit victories...

by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 4, 2007 7:41 PM PDT   0 recs

Give either one of them a minute...
...and he'll touch 'em all.
Ah, for the days that we complained about our two hit victories...

by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 4, 2007 7:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

yet another no name pitcher
who already looks like an ace because of us

by LJbumfool on Aug 4, 2007 7:45 PM PDT   0 recs

Orel...
I like him calling out Barry... "Here's the thing... My record was tougher...

by Dex on Aug 4, 2007 7:48 PM PDT   0 recs

oh morgan
don't call off khalil if you don't actually have it

by Dex on Aug 4, 2007 7:48 PM PDT   0 recs

Let's be more specific...
Enz...just NEVER call off Khalil.

by Drama on Aug 4, 2007 7:52 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Kouz woulda made that play
...huh, i miss bip?
Ah, for the days that we complained about our two hit victories...

by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 4, 2007 7:49 PM PDT   0 recs

i love it
when we are on the same page!!!

by i miss bip on Aug 4, 2007 7:50 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

It's a beautiful thing.
Ah, for the days that we complained about our two hit victories...

by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 4, 2007 7:52 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

"When they were yelling 'your mother'
or making fun of my strange name..."
Orel's pissed.
Ah, for the days that we complained about our two hit victories...

by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 4, 2007 7:51 PM PDT   0 recs

Selig with the right idea
Stood up. Didn't applaud.

by Dex on Aug 4, 2007 7:52 PM PDT   0 recs

The only good thing about Bonds's record
is that that shitcock Bud Selig is very, very uncomfortable.
Ah, for the days that we complained about our two hit victories...

by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 4, 2007 7:53 PM PDT   0 recs

Who made the radio call?
Was it Leitner?

by jbox on Aug 4, 2007 7:55 PM PDT   0 recs