Phillies Force Game 6

The legend of Roy Halladay seems to grow with each passing game. Already throwing a no-hitter in the playoffs, now he out dueled Tim Lincecum, who beat him last time and he did it on only one good leg.

Halladay pulled his groin, and had to ride a bike in between inning to keep lose. Yet, he was still able to pitch 6 inning allowing only 1 run. Tim Lincecum also had a great game going 7 innings allowing 3 runs (2 ER) with 7 Ks. Even with these two Aces having solid games, the game ball has to go to the Phillies bullpen up pitched 3 scoreless innings, especially Ryan Madson who struck out the Giants' 4-5-6 hitters in the 8th, and Brad Lidge finished with a perfect 9th for his 2nd save this postseason.

A Huff error in the 4th ended up leading to the winning run for the Phillies, but Werth also put the game away in the 9th with a solo HR. Still, like has been all season the story was the pitching.

Now the series heads back to Philadelphia. Roy Oswalt will face Jonathan Sanchez in Game 6.

Lincecum Wins 2nd Cy Young Award

"Giants ace Tim Lincecum won the NL Cy Young Award on Thursday for the second consecutive season to become the first repeat winner since Randy Johnson, emerging from one of the tightest votes in the history of the honor (Sportsline)."

Little bit torn on this one. Lincecum once again had a great year, but Carpenter I may have had the better one. Lincecum was 15-7 with a 2.48 ERA, 261 K's in 225.1 innings, while Carpenter was 17-4 with a 2.24 ERA, 144 K's in 192.2 innings. I guess it was close enough that the K's and innings got Lincecum his 2nd in 2 years, which is the first time that has happened since Randy Johnson. So basically he is fucking nasty.

DP and I were talking last night and I came up with the thought that Bedard would be a great fit on this team. He can probably be bought at a relatively low price (compared to the Lackeys of the world), and if he could stay healthy would give them a sick rotation of...

Lincecum
Cain
Bedard
Bumgarner (watch out for this kid)
Zito

That's a nice rotation, but they would still need to add some offense (pickup Dye, maybe trade for Dunn, ect).

Lincecum Charged With Marijuana Possession

You can't be surprised by this...

"San Francisco Giants star pitcher Tim Lincecum is facing misdemeanor marijuana charges following a traffic stop in his home state. Washington State Patrol spokesman Steve Schatzel said Thursday that the 2008 Cy Young Award winner and former star at the University of Washington was pulled over for speeding on Interstate 5 in the town of Hazel Dell, about four miles north of the Oregon border, on Oct. 30. An officer approached Lincecum's 2006 Mercedes and smelled marijuana as the pitcher rolled down his window. Schatzel said Lincecum immediately complied with a request to hand over the drug and a marijuana pipe from the car's center console. The amount measured was 3.3 grams. Schatzel said police consider that a small amount for personal use, well below the maximum of 40 grams before possession is classified differently and carries a more severe penalty (ESPN)."

Honestly this is barely news. Nothing will come of it other then he is going to get made fun of all the time since he looks like a pothead. I would rather have my player smoke pot then drink, and I mean that. Anyways, I love Lincecum and really think he has the best shot at finishing a season with an under 2.00 ERA at some point in his career, but for him to ever get 20 wins he is going to need the Giants to finally get some hitting.

Top 25 under 25: #19 Matt Cain

Born October 21st, 1984

Matt Cain came out of the whom a 6'3 235lbs pitcher ready to throw gas. Cain has pitched in the starting rotation for the San Fransisco Giants since 2006 and is currently having his breakout season. Cain has a carer record of 42-47 with a 3.49 era in 128 starts. But do not let that sub-500% record fool you considering the Giants have been a bottom of the division team since Bonds left (un-official...but somewhat true). Thus far in 2009, Cain is 12-4 in 24 starts with a 2.49 era, 4 complete games and 126 strikeouts over 164IP.

Cain has been projected to be a solid strikeout and striking throwing pitcher for many years. In 164IP this season, Cain has only allowed 56 walks. With other pitchers in the rotation such as Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum, Randy Johnson (DL), Noah Lowry (DL), Barry Zito and Johnathan Sanchez, the Giants make a decent pitching staff but it's certainly Lincecum and Cain that keep the Giants in the playoff hunt. Look for a healthy Lowry possibly next season and hopefully a Madison Bumgardner showing to back up the Lincecum and Cain phenoms.

Halladay and Lincecum To Start All-Star Game

I agree with Lince Starting for the NL, but I don't agree with Halladay. Halladay is a stud, don't get me wrong, however, he has been on the DL and Greinke has had an unbelievable year, with a lower ERA than Doc. But as we all no, this could just be Halladay getting paid respect before he most likely gets traded to the NL.

Web Gems Of The Week

I think Tim Lincecum's was the best...

Why Not?

Why not watch Lincecum deal the Cardinals?

Here is a look at his stats over his last 4 starts...

Record: 3-1
ERA: 1.03
K-BB: 37-3
Opp BA: .197
CG: 3

crazy.

WooHoo: Tim Lincecum Wins Cy Young

Lincecum was 18-5 with a 2.62 ERA and a major league-best 265 strikeouts, remarkable numbers for a fourth-place club that finished 72-90.

Lincecum was one of "those guys" that I hated for no real reason, but after seeing this interview (18 seconds is WooHoo part) he is one of my favorite pitchers. He is 5-11, has weird mechanics and plays for the Giants, yet he won the Cy Young. Amazing.