Rich Aurilia was originally charged with a two-run error on Tulowitzki’s grounder in the fourth. The official scorer changed the decision after consulting with Giants’ players following the game.
The Giants announced they were appealing the change.
At the time, the Giants didn't realize that Tim Lincecum would give up so many runs and finish the game behind Johan Santana in the NL ERA race (2.64 to 2.66).
"This kid has been grinding hard," Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. "He came off two complete games. That wears on you, and this is his first full year."
I hate to wish harm on anyone, so I will put on a Giants hat for this one.
First, eww. Black and orange hats? Really?
Second, as a giants fan, i hate what this could do to timmy. someone remarked recently that timmy's stats and overuse are similar to mark prior's early years. i am too lazy to check that out, but as a giants fan, that would scare me.
Third, is all this strain really worth it? even if there is a microscopic chance that this will end up hurting him next year or two or more, why take that chance?
It really is beyond stupid. I feel like Lincecum will somehow end up paying for this over the next year.
"This kid has been grinding hard," Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. "He came off two complete games. That wears on you, and this is his first full year."
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and who is responsible for that wear Bruce?
First, eww. Black and orange hats? Really?
Second, as a giants fan, i hate what this could do to timmy. someone remarked recently that timmy's stats and overuse are similar to mark prior's early years. i am too lazy to check that out, but as a giants fan, that would scare me.
Third, is all this strain really worth it? even if there is a microscopic chance that this will end up hurting him next year or two or more, why take that chance?
It really is beyond stupid. I feel like Lincecum will somehow end up paying for this over the next year.
Matt Cain has done it twice this year.
Lincecum has done it three times in the last month.
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