'Tis the Season
by Grant Brisbee on Nov 4, 2008 1:08 PM PST
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PICTURE OF BRIAN SABEAN
NARRATOR
Brian Sabean. Wrong for the Giants.
Wrong for the Bay Area.
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ANOTHER PICTURE OF BRIAN SABEAN
NARRATOR
Brian Sabean says the Giants are on
the right track. He takes
responsibility for players such as
Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, Buster
Posey, and Madison Bumgarner.
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PICTURE OF MICHAEL TUCKER
NARRATOR
But can we trust him to know what
to do with the talent when it
arrives? Sabean was quoted as
saying...
SCARY VOICE
"If we had signed Vladimir Guerrero
or Gary Sheffield, we would have
been without Jim Brower, Scott
Eyre, Matt Herges, Dustin
Hermanson, Brett Tomko, A.J.
Pierzynski, Pedro Feliz, J.T. Snow,
Jeffrey Hammonds, Dustan Mohr and
Michael Tucker -- obviously not
being able to field a competitive
team, especially from an experience
standpoint, given our level of
spending."
INSERT TEXT:
"SOURCE: MLB.COM
- 1/30/04"
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PICTURE OF BRIAN SABEAN EATING A SANDWICH
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How wrong can one man be? As
recently as two years ago, Sabean
was trying to give five-year
contracts to Gary Matthews, Jr.
and Juan Pierre -- two players who
have already lost their starting
jobs.
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PICTURE OF TIM LINCECUM WITH A MUSHROOM CLOUD IN THE
BACKGROUND
NARRATOR
Sabean already traded away one
of the most electric arms in
baseball when he gave up on
Francisco Liriano. Could it happen
again?
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REVERSE EXPOSURE PICTURE OF BRIAN SABEAN WITH COMPUTER
ENHANCED DEMON-RED EYES
SCARY VOICE
"I am not an idiot."
NARRATOR
We would like to believe you,
Brian. But the Giants can't afford
to. Vote "no" on Brian Sabean.
QUICK-TALKING SOOTHING VOICE
Paid for by The Committee to Get
One of Them There Smart Guys from
the Indians Organization into the
Giants' Front Office.
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Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
looks 'shopped
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Nov 4, 2008 3:44 PM PST up reply actions
BRILLIANT
Prior to 2003 or so, I was a staunch Sabean defender. Now I’m pretty sure he eats babies. I don’t really do half-way.
What man? Which man? Who’s the man? When’s a man a man? What makes a man a man? Am I a man? Yes. Technically I am. - FotC
EPIC
We’ll have to remember this for next year’s McCoven awards
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
AN INSTANT CLASSIC
Why isn't Sabean held accountable for leading the Giants into many years of mediocrity???
FWIW, I think the decision to give Sabean this season under the new regime was a good one. The drafts have been solid (others deserve credit here as well), and a direction has been identified.
Not saying there havent been mistakes, but I’m giving him the benefit of the season to show significant progress.
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
Sabes as the lesser of two evils.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Nov 4, 2008 2:30 PM PST up reply actions
on the bright side
at least he’s not trying to build a championship-contending team for 2009, right? that means no more trying to put a bandaid where the arm got severed and hope it’s fine….. right?
Adopted Giant: Aaron King
Wearing the crown by 2011. Or at least the LOOGY hat
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PICTURE OF BRIAN SABEAN EATING A SANDWICH
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
I love the food stuck in the corner of his mouth.
It’s that kind of detail which separates SoFa King Mike from the crowd.
Check out The Examined Life. Or don't. Whatever.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on Nov 4, 2008 2:20 PM PST up reply actions
That’s the SoFa King Mike Quality Promise!
#1 JUDY STEFFES FAN
My favorite pie is (name of pie flavor)
Bay City Ball
Habitual overpay
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Nov 4, 2008 3:02 PM PST up reply actions
Would that be prop 75 or prop 109? I get those two confused, and I really should have it straight when I get to my polling place.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Nov 4, 2008 2:40 PM PST up reply actions
You got it all wrong, it’s Prop 126.
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips
Neglectful father of David Quinowski
Ah
No on 126.
Got it!
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Nov 4, 2008 3:26 PM PST up reply actions
So you’re one of those people, huh? How am I supposed to explain to my kids the value of signing big name free agents when their teachers are telling them something different?
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips
Neglectful father of David Quinowski
PROP !@^ IS NOT BEING TAUGHT IN SCHOOLS!
Ah, so that’s why I should use caps lock instead of holding down the shift key….
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Nov 4, 2008 4:21 PM PST up reply actions
Zito on Jag
Directv description of a Jag episode on USA Network 4AM on DTV, 7AM if you have cable (on the West Coast) on Wednesday morning, November 5th, “The Navy’s star pitcher (Barry Zito) faces assault charges after hitting a Marine with a ball during the annual baseball game.”
A McC newcomer but not outstanding.
It feels like Neukom is less tied to Sabean than Magowan was. That may or may not be true, but that is how it feels to me anyway. IMO, Duke is more likely (and willing) to flip the trapdoor switch on Sabean than Peter was.
Brian has been given different marching orders than in the past. I was firmly in the Fire Sabean camp but now I am glad they held off. If (when?) he breaks ranks and tries to do a “screw the future I must have vets” move then kick his ass to the curb. So far, he seems to be doing and saying the right things.
by Lars The Wanderer on Nov 4, 2008 2:21 PM PST reply actions
i'll know my leanings in december
after the winter meetings in december i feel i’ll know if we have the old and irresponsible sabean from years ago or the new and savvy sabean from this past year – he’s kinda like reverse mccain.
Dodgers fans eat their young.
Maverick or Desperado McCain?
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Nov 4, 2008 2:33 PM PST up reply actions
THIS
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Nov 4, 2008 3:03 PM PST up reply actions
sfx: women and children screaming in pain.
Fade up: full ballpark at AT&T. Freeze frame; remove chroma from video; digitally remove fans, leaving empty stadium.
Announcer (with words over pic): “Brian Sabean: wrong for the Giants, wrong for America. This time, vote for change – vote for Chris Antonetti.”
disclaimer/font: (This ad paid for by the Committee to elect Chris Antonetti – Nate Schierholtz, Treasurer).
Am I mad, in a coma, or back in time? Whatever's happened, it's like I've landed on a different planet. Now, maybe if I can work out the reason, I can get home.
Excellent post.
Speaking of Dustin Hermanson.
The meticulously groomed sideburns of Dustin Hermanson vs. the meticulously groomed eyebrows of Noah Lowry. Call it.
I would like to submit a write in
Durrty’s manscaped brows and chinhairs:
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Nov 4, 2008 5:52 PM PST up reply actions
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