Monday, May 07, 2007

May 6 -- LOOKALIKES?

SAN FRANCISCO -- Someone in the press box tonight suggested Giants rookie phenom Tim Lincecum looks like Cameron Frye from Ferris Bueller's Day Off. You be the judge.

Anyway, Lincecum lasted only 4-1/3 innings in his major-league debut, gave up homers to Shane Victorino and a sore Ryan Howard and was outpitched by Cole Hamels. But Charlie Manuel can see what all the fuss is about. "I'd trade for him," Manuel said. "But I wouldn't give up Hamels."

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Hamels said he was disappointed Barry Bonds wasn't in the Giants' lineup. Hamels has never faced Bonds, and if he doesn't match up against the Giants next month at The Bank, there's a chance he never will. "Even if I give up a home run to him, I'll know I've stood on the mound and stared out at one of the best," Hamels said.

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Remember how Victorino was upset about not being in the lineup last Tuesday and Wednesday nights at Atlanta? Well, the Flyin' Hawaiian made up for lost time by going 10-for-17 with a home run, four RBIs, seven runs and six stolen bases against the Giants. Not a bad weekend.

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Funny pregame moment: Some fans gathered outside the Phillies' clubhouse to seek autographs (quick tip: That's not such a good idea 30 minutes before a game). After Pat Burrell, Chase Utley, Aaron Rowand, Rod Barajas, and others walked by without stopping, just-recalled reliever Clay Condrey passed by. "Clay, can you sign?" someone shouted. Condrey stopped and turned, looking positively shocked. "Hey, they recognize me!" he said, before obliging.

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Jimmy Rollins, Michael Bourn and Howard agreed with the scoring of the De La Hoya-Mayweather fight. Did you?

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As ESPN cameras captured Bonds grabbing his bat and preparing to pinch-hit in the ninth inning, the famous shark sound effect from Jaws was played over the public-address system. Very appropriate.

That's all for tonight.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

if there is any reason for a person to wach the phillies its Cole Hamels. just too good.

Anonymous said...

Have Lincecum say "swing batter batter batter... sah-wing batt-ah". It might just be Cameron.