Let Timmy Smoke: 2011

Friday, August 26, 2011

Every game the Giants play over the final month of the season is against a team from their division. This means that the Giants control their own destiny. Sitting three games back the miSFits wouldn’t have it any other way. The baseball season is very long. Most teams only hope to be in contention at this point in the season as pennant races start to define themselves.

The beginning of September is going to be the key for the defending Champs. Nine of the first twelve games are at home where the Giants have a winning record. If we can draw even or within a game by the end of this stretch, the experienced Giants might be able to create enough pressure to hold off a young Dbacks team.

Conversely, the road however has not been as kind. The Giants finish off September playing 10 of 13 games on the road. Of course this is not the way the Giants would have picked the season to end but there is one bright spot to the scheduling. The last series of the season is a home set vs. the Colorado Rockies. So if everything goes as planned we will see the defending champs celebrating another NL West title. I have a feeling this is only the beginning.

Saturday, July 23, 2011

MiSFit's Going to the White House

On their off day, before playing a three game series in Philadelphia, the World Champion Giants will stop by the White House to visit the President. There will probably be the ceremonial jersey given to President, a couple of pictures taken, and more than a few hand shakes. What is unpredictable however, is what Wilson and company might do to steal the show. There is no telling what they might have planned.

I'm hoping it will go something like this. Timmy will show up baked, Wilson will have an epic off-the-wall remark and there will be a panda reference or two. Either way it should be fun to hear about at. I just want to know one thing, if The Beard scares NL hitters then what does the secret service thinks about it?

Friday, July 22, 2011

Christmas In July

The MLB trading deadline is soon approaching. General Managers are closely monitoring things such as league standings, payroll, attendance and politics of course before they decide whether or not to pull off a trade. Fans see it differently. Fans see it as an opportunity to get that missing piece to help them get into the postseason.

San Francisco Giants GM Brian Sabean has an envious but tough decision next week. Sitting 4 games ahead of the D-backs in the NL West, he sees a team with a deep pitching rotation but not enough offense. There is just not enough consistency at the plate these days. The Giants have lost their past three home games decided by one run or less. Eventually this takes it toll on the pitching staff.

When a starter takes the mound every fifth day uncertain of how many runs to work with it can be very taxing both mentally and physically for a pitcher. When Lincecum pitches and is blessed with 3 runs or more he is lights out. The problem is, when pitchers suffer from lack of run support they start trying to be too fine with their pitches leading to mistakes. The lack of offense has an effect on the way Bochy manages the game.

If you're Bruce Bochy down a run in the 6th, a runner on third and less than two outs. Do you play the infield in trying to prevent the run from scoring on a ground ball? Aubrey Huff the Giants leading home-run hitter has only 9 HR this year. This means that more likely than not the Giants offense would need two or more to score a run. This becomes an interesting decision for the skipper.

Over the past few years the Giants have been clutch in getting big hit after big hit. Exciting for the fans, and who's complaining, but this good fortune can't be expected to continue. The team needs to step up and add some power at the trading deadline. The old saying in baseball is "with power you are only one swing away."

There is a player on the trading block right now with postseason stats like these.

G AB R H HR RBI SB BB BA OBP SLG

22 82 31 30 11 19 8 18 .366 .485 .817

Which player I am talking about?

Would you acquire him?

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Lincecum aims to reach .500 today

Timmy seeks to reach .500 today in the decisive game in the three game series. Lincecum has issued 12 BB in his last 15 outings while going 0-2 in his 4 June starts. Minnesota on the other hand has won 15 of its last 18 ballgames. Giants fans should be treated to a great game today as Timmy looks to even his record.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Happy Birthday Timmy

Timmy,

Happy Birthday,

From Let Timmy Smoke all of your loyal fans........

Monday, June 13, 2011

Timmy Struggling A Bit

Timmy is a strikeout pitcher who throws a lot of pitches and prides himself on going deep into ballgames. Last year with a tight pennant race in Aug and Sept and the World Series to follow, he threw a lot of innings under intense pressure. Any professional athlete will tell you this is both physically and mentally demanding and feel like double the amount of work.

It is true he struggled last year at this point in the season as well but not to this extent. What the Freak needs is a good dose of early run support in a couple consecutive games followed by a relaxing All-Star break. Whatever the doctor orders you can rest assure of one thing. Slumping or not, Lincecum will rise above and dominate down the stretch no matter how his season has gone. Unlike athletes such as LeBron James, Timmy is a tried and true closer in money time with the ability to dig deeper when it counts the most. www.LetTimmySmoke.com

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Cool cartoon piece of Lincecum

http://msakoda.blogspot.com/2011/03http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif/tim-lincecum.html?showComment=1305157389076#c2204197683256202347

Lincecum flirts with no-hitter

Tim Lincecum flirted with a no-hitter against the D-backs Tuesday night in dominating performance. His finished with 9 strikeouts in 8 innings while giving up 4 hits. Brian Wilson got the win improving his record to 3-1 thanks to a Cody Ross solo blast in the bottom of the ninth. The Giants hand the ball to Jonathan Sanchez tonight to follow up the late inning victory.