Tim Lincecum and the Cy Young: The Day of Reckoning
by Grant Brisbee on Nov 11, 2008 10:34 AM PST
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PrintEither the Giants have their first Cy Young award winner since 1967, or this site will riot. Virtual cars will flip over; newspaper racks will go through the windows of the FanPost store; there will be poorly organized chants in an attempt to fool people into thinking the riot is an honest protest. Nope. It'll be a riot.
I've been on 538.com all morning, but Nate Silver has nothing on the NL Cy Young race. Come on. I thought you were a baseball guru first. Like it wouldn't be possible to run some regression analysis for the SB Nation winner, the MVN Awards, the Sporting News pitcher of the year, and the MLBPA Player's Choice awards. They all went for Lincecum. That's a good sign, right? Right, Mr. Silver? Hello? MY PESSIMIST'S MIND NEEDS THE REGRESSION ANALYSIS OF A STATISTICAL GENIUS. If you could also work in some pie charts, that'd be awesome.
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I could have gone serious today, you know. I could have wrote one of those bloviation sensations that I dust off every six months. Because, see, Tim Lincecum represents the changing of the guard. The last time a Giants pitcher was in the running for the Cy Young, he lost it to a drugged up, French-Canadian freakshow. Do you know how disillusioning it is to have a major baseball award given to a performance-enhancing drug abuser? It's a crime ag...DON'T BRING UP THE 59 MVP AWARDS THAT BONDS WON, DAMMIT...we're talking about the Cy Young, here. Totally different. And if Lincecum wins, it will be a statement. The skinny kid with a robotic arm wins the award in the era of steroids, saves Mr. Niedermeyer's house from foreclosure, and gets the girl. How could Lifetime and ESPN not already be in a bidding war for the rights to that TV movie?
So what's it going to be, BBWAA? A reprise of the Summer of Love? Or an injustice that sets off the Autumn of Quick-Burning Disgust that Eventually Fades into Eternal Annoyance?
Open Waiting for the Announcement Thread. At some point I'll update this post, and the tone of the thread will either turn to this:
...or this...
...with a side of this...
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I’M SO EXCITED
I’M SO EXCITED
I’m so… scared.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
WOO HOO!
EVERYTHING’S ALL BETTER NOW!
by rightcenterfielder on Nov 11, 2008 11:09 AM PST up reply actions
DANCING FARM ANIMALS FTW!
Seriously, this is pretty nerve wracking.
by Lars The Wanderer on Nov 11, 2008 10:40 AM PST reply actions
Now that I’m looking at it again, that band is depressed. Possibly on heroin. Maybe I should have gone with a different .gif.
But, heck, maybe the horses are Tim Lincecum fans from way back.
by Grant Brisbee on Nov 11, 2008 10:42 AM PST up reply actions
that cow is making me depressed. she looks so sad :(
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I didn't notice at first
But now that you guys have pointed it out, that whole band does look sad. Like they are being forced to play against their will.
In order to keep my mind right, I am imagining the band as the BBWAA and the horses as Giants fans.
PLAY, BITCHES! PLAY!
by Lars The Wanderer on Nov 11, 2008 10:46 AM PST up reply actions
My co-workers...
Did get a good laugh out of that .gif.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
I just turned in the first draft of my thesis and now I will just sit here for the next 20 minutes hitting refresh every 5 seconds. This could be a really good day or really bad day.
Adopted son of in limbo Brad Hennessey. Beloved for a stolen base much like Dave Roberts
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Nov 11, 2008 10:42 AM PST reply actions
If Timmy’s arm falls off next year, or in the near future, cause he pitched 6,333,333 innings then this will be all we have to remember him by!
I'm young but i didn't fall off the truck yesterday!
Shut up you! His arm is not human!
Adopted son of in limbo Brad Hennessey. Beloved for a stolen base much like Dave Roberts
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Nov 11, 2008 10:43 AM PST up reply actions
where’s Natto and the rendering of the Linceborg when you need it?
Todd Jennings: If he's on the DL, he can't suck as much, right?
by Speedforthewin on Nov 11, 2008 10:49 AM PST up reply actions
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Nov 11, 2008 11:06 AM PST up reply actions
Hey guys is this the Tim Lincecm CY Young Celebration Station?
#1 JUDY STEFFES FAN
My favorite pie is (name of pie flavor)
Bay City Ball
No. This is the Tim Lincecum Cy Young Celebration Station and Accurate Typing Emporium. Try to keep up.
by Grant Brisbee on Nov 11, 2008 10:49 AM PST up reply actions
I get you and Goofus confused. Sorry.
by Grant Brisbee on Nov 11, 2008 10:54 AM PST up reply actions
I don’t know about Goofus, but I just took great offense to that statement.
#1 JUDY STEFFES FAN
My favorite pie is (name of pie flavor)
Bay City Ball
flamingtext.com FTW!
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
I like how he just stares down at his hands in a cartoonish “What the…”.
by Grant Brisbee on Nov 11, 2008 10:51 AM PST up reply actions
It has the “not yours” face afterwards.
by Lars The Wanderer on Nov 11, 2008 10:51 AM PST up reply actions
This is worse than waiting for the EPT test. One line or two?
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. Rogers Hornsby
Interesting Fact from Google:
No results found for “cocaine leading to pregnancy”
…this problem will be solved once they index this page!
The Barney Stinson Pregnancy Test..
It’ll just be a picture of me with thumbs up saying, "Congrats man! You’re not a father!
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
But…the ball! His groin! It works on so many levels!
by rightcenterfielder on Nov 11, 2008 10:52 AM PST reply actions
538 rocks!
538.com is the McCovey Chronicles of political projections, except his projections are usually pretty accurate.
Ooo burn!
Yes we did!
Hey, look. I predicted the Tigers to win their division in 2006. You can’t take that away from me.
by Grant Brisbee on Nov 11, 2008 10:53 AM PST up reply actions
Anyone check out MLB.com’s coverage of the race? They actually think Ryan Dempster is more likely to win it than Johan Santana. LOL shiny shiny wins.
No, my Crazy Crab bobblehead is not for sale.
Where can I go to know the minute it is anounced?
I'm young but i didn't fall off the truck yesterday!
HERE!
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Nov 11, 2008 10:54 AM PST up reply actions
seriously, this thread would explode either way
Todd Jennings: If he's on the DL, he can't suck as much, right?
by Speedforthewin on Nov 11, 2008 10:54 AM PST up reply actions
Keith Law even gave his endorsement this morning on The Herd radio show. Since Keith Law is usually very pessimistic, I trust his opinion.
Todd Jennings: If he's on the DL, he can't suck as much, right?
by Speedforthewin on Nov 11, 2008 10:54 AM PST reply actions
i have a paper to write but now I’m too excited about this D:
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I have a killer test in the morning I should be studying for, but I have to know first
Todd Jennings: If he's on the DL, he can't suck as much, right?
by Speedforthewin on Nov 11, 2008 10:56 AM PST up reply actions
Over/Under on number of "Lincecum wins Cy Young" Fanposts?
I’ll set it at 5
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Nov 11, 2008 10:56 AM PST reply actions
plus 2 fanshots
Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa
by raisingcain on Nov 11, 2008 10:56 AM PST up reply actions
mlb.com makes it look like its a two horse race between linc and webb
I'm young but i didn't fall off the truck yesterday!
I’d be more worried about Santana, IMO
Todd Jennings: If he's on the DL, he can't suck as much, right?
by Speedforthewin on Nov 11, 2008 10:57 AM PST up reply actions
I'M FREAKING OUT MAN!
you are freaking out….man
by positiveuphemism on Nov 11, 2008 10:57 AM PST reply actions
Freak out for the Freak!
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Nov 11, 2008 11:00 AM PST up reply actions
CSN is going to broadcast a live press conference if he wins.
by Lars The Wanderer on Nov 11, 2008 10:58 AM PST reply actions
mets sbnation blog
I checked it a few minutes ago, doesn’t have any mention of the cy young. Maybe they figure santana has no chance.
Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa
maybe their fans suck
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Nov 11, 2008 10:59 AM PST up reply actions
Johan Santana is just an honorable mention Cy Young candidate.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Nov 11, 2008 11:01 AM PST up reply actions
I feel like right now we’re all like the little kids in the Brian Wilson animated gif, down on our knees, weeping and praying.
No, my Crazy Crab bobblehead is not for sale.
this is 100% true
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
And the winner is….
Barry Zito!
#1 JUDY STEFFES FAN
My favorite pie is (name of pie flavor)
Bay City Ball
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Still in despair.
BRING BACK MARMOL!
konakona:「つかさに教われと...なんか非常に負けたような気がする。」
by Zetsuboushita on Nov 11, 2008 10:59 AM PST up reply actions
At life?
Adopted son of in limbo Brad Hennessey. Beloved for a stolen base much like Dave Roberts
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Nov 11, 2008 10:59 AM PST up reply actions
I KNEW IT!
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Nov 11, 2008 10:59 AM PST up reply actions
HURRY HURRY HURRY !! I’m running out of battery life
Adopted son of in limbo Brad Hennessey. Beloved for a stolen base much like Dave Roberts
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Nov 11, 2008 10:59 AM PST reply actions
This is so awesome
I’m so happy to be here sharing the moment with people who actually understand.
by positiveuphemism on Nov 11, 2008 11:00 AM PST reply actions
I was totally, obliviously relaxed until you all started making me all tingly and anxious. Nice work.
by Johnny Disaster on Nov 11, 2008 11:00 AM PST reply actions
I have the tv on ESPN but are they like… even going to cover it?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
WHOOOOOOOOO
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
FOR REALS?
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Nov 11, 2008 11:01 AM PST up reply actions
I’m not that pumped up about it either way. He’ll still be the best young pitcher out there, either way.
Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.
nothing on espn yet
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Nov 11, 2008 11:01 AM PST reply actions
WOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
Adopted son of in limbo Brad Hennessey. Beloved for a stolen base much like Dave Roberts
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Nov 11, 2008 11:02 AM PST reply actions
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
:)ALSDKJFAS;DJKFASJDF;A
YAY
by positiveuphemism on Nov 11, 2008 11:02 AM PST reply actions
This means that Lincecum will throw 300+ innings next year, doesn’t it?
#1 JUDY STEFFES FAN
My favorite pie is (name of pie flavor)
Bay City Ball
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081111&content_id=3674375&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
\o/ \o/ \o/ \o/
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
YES!
Todd Jennings: If he's on the DL, he can't suck as much, right?
by Speedforthewin on Nov 11, 2008 11:02 AM PST reply actions
fucking A
cudos timmy
"ever so cynical yet whimsical giants related signature"
by The Gene Hackman on Nov 11, 2008 11:02 AM PST reply actions
Confirmation bitches
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081111&content_id=3674375&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
#1 JUDY STEFFES FAN
My favorite pie is (name of pie flavor)
Bay City Ball
CY YOUNG, MUTHER FUCKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Nov 11, 2008 11:03 AM PST reply actions
Yeah baby!
Now stop wasting his fucking arm for no reason!
by W8ingForATitle on Nov 11, 2008 11:03 AM PST reply actions
SUCK IT DEUCHEBACKS!
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Nov 11, 2008 11:03 AM PST reply actions
I LOVE ALL OF YOU!!!.....EVEN GOOFUS!
by Lars The Wanderer on Nov 11, 2008 11:03 AM PST reply actions
don't get hasty now...
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Nov 11, 2008 11:04 AM PST up reply actions
Oh God! I think I need to go smoke now
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. Rogers Hornsby
Woo Hoo
all of my crushing personal problems, gone in a single stroke….
by Johnny Disaster on Nov 11, 2008 11:03 AM PST reply actions
YEAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
\o/
I am Cameron Wood and this is my son and business partner CW Culberson.
I like that
Todd Jennings: If he's on the DL, he can't suck as much, right?
by Speedforthewin on Nov 11, 2008 11:05 AM PST up reply actions
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081111&content_id=3674375&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
72-90 - TIMMY FOR CY YOUNG!!!
Adopted Giant: Daryl Maday - The roller coaster ride continues - Augusta to Norwich to San Jose, the latter of which has been a success so far. 1.59 ERA.
TRADE MATT CAIN!
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Nov 11, 2008 11:04 AM PST reply actions
For Joe Crede!
Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
by WilliamVanLandingham on Nov 11, 2008 11:07 AM PST up reply actions
Vote tally!
Lincecum received 23 of 32 first-place votes and 137 points in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Brandon Webb of the Arizona Diamondbacks got four first-place votes and finished second with 73 points.
9 OF THE 32 VOTERS ARE IDIOTS!
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Nov 11, 2008 11:06 AM PST up reply actions
wasnt even close!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
TIMMY DAY!!
TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!!TIMMY DAY!! TIMMY DAY!!
by positiveuphemism on Nov 11, 2008 11:04 AM PST reply actions
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Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Nov 11, 2008 11:09 AM PST up reply actions
i see we have a fantasy focus fan?
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Nov 11, 2008 11:06 AM PST up reply actions
Has anyone found the voting totals yet?
Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa
They should rename the award to the Tim Lincecum.
#1 JUDY STEFFES FAN
My favorite pie is (name of pie flavor)
Bay City Ball
http://shop.mlb.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3195936
free lincecum jerseys for everyone courtesy of grant!
That will raise the price of his extension...
I’d almost prefer he won it after the Giants extended him
YES
Todd Jennings: If he's on the DL, he can't suck as much, right?
by Speedforthewin on Nov 11, 2008 11:06 AM PST up reply actions
not on ESPN yet
Conspiracy! East Coast Bias!
Todd Jennings: If he's on the DL, he can't suck as much, right?
by Speedforthewin on Nov 11, 2008 11:06 AM PST reply actions
ESPN Link
Todd Jennings: If he's on the DL, he can't suck as much, right?
by Speedforthewin on Nov 11, 2008 11:09 AM PST up reply actions
yay!
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Nov 11, 2008 11:06 AM PST reply actions
I THINK HE’LL HAVE A CABINET FULL OF CY YOUNGS BY THE TIME HIS CAREER IS OVER
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
TOTALLY APPROPRIATE USE OF CAPS LOCK
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. Rogers Hornsby
by igotnothing on Nov 11, 2008 11:08 AM PST up reply actions
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Nov 11, 2008 11:07 AM PST reply actions
Don’t tell anyone, but that was a tear rolling down my cheek.
by positiveuphemism on Nov 11, 2008 11:08 AM PST up reply actions
TIMOTHY LEROY LINCECUM
My current Interwebs obsession is pretty awesome. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com. It's not being updated right now. Hope for more at your own risk.
OK, the offseason can officially start now.
I am really happy.
by Lars The Wanderer on Nov 11, 2008 11:08 AM PST reply actions
I thought there were more comments here…so I opened up a new thread here:
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2008/11/11/658945/tim-lincecum-wins-the-cy-y
i shall not fall for it...
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Nov 11, 2008 11:10 AM PST up reply actions
Not a Linceroll
Adopted son of in limbo Brad Hennessey. Beloved for a stolen base much like Dave Roberts
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Nov 11, 2008 11:11 AM PST up reply actions
YEAH BABY! CONTRATS TO MY FAVORITE GIANT!
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Nov 11, 2008 11:09 AM PST reply actions
1st Filipino blooded Cy Young winner?
1st African American American President?
Damn, what a year!
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Nov 11, 2008 11:10 AM PST reply actions
writing his reply….duh
Bill Mueller? I expect at least A-Rod type numbers from my son, Conor Gillaspie
oops…Sharksrog. Excited typos rule.
by positiveuphemism on Nov 11, 2008 11:12 AM PST up reply actions
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Nov 11, 2008 11:11 AM PST reply actions
time to par-tay!
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Nov 11, 2008 11:11 AM PST reply actions
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Nov 11, 2008 11:11 AM PST reply actions
Tears of joy
have shorted out my keyboarufsihhnvzxcjap;h1h0483qeirsjvklz/
Any type of mongering of is A-OK in my book.
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