CYA

by Grant on Apr 3, 2008 11:45 AM PDT Comment 49 comments

You are the manager for the San Francisco Giants. Your team is trying to avoid a sweep at the hands of the rival Dodgers, and Tim Lincecum is scheduled to pitch. However, there is a good potential for a lengthy rain delay.

What do you do?

Let Lincecum start, and hope the rain stays away. (turn to pg. 42)

Oh, sweet mercy, no. Can you imagine what it would do to a young pitcher to have him warm up to come into a game, then stop for a delay, then put him back in? Man, that’d be stupid. You have an off day coming up; use the bullpen to start, and if you’re sure the rain won’t be a factor, bring in the young pitcher for the final five innings. (turn to pg. 46)

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Doppler?

I don't even know 'er!

Love the Choose Your Own Adventure threads, Grant, but you gotta pace yourself. It's gonna be a lonnnnnnnnng season.

:-)

Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.

by delorean on Apr 3, 2008 12:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Love the twist at the end if you refuse to put Lincecum back in. Very poignant.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 3, 2008 12:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Brilliant, as usual

But I think Bochy used this to manage last night:

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 3, 2008 12:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Every day should be Caturday.

If you like things that are funny, perhaps you'll like ChatterBalks Dot Com?

by groug on Apr 3, 2008 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It is for me! Also, I originally thought your avatar was an odd shaped cactus. What you actually have is also cool.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 3, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

My god

I couldn't stop watching that Clip at the end.

He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Apr 3, 2008 12:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It all makes sense:

Last night, Tim Lincecum was Beaker to Bruce Bochy's Dr. Bunsen Honeydew.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 3, 2008 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It is fairly amazing. A fitting end to such a stellar post.

by sfgiantsflgators on Apr 3, 2008 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes!

Awesome.

http://www.baycityball.com

by xanthan on Apr 3, 2008 12:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

what is a rick roll

Make me proud again Hen

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 3, 2008 1:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Here is a critical in-depth look at the phenomenon.

If you like things that are funny, perhaps you'll like ChatterBalks Dot Com?

by groug on Apr 3, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm sorry I asked but nonetheless thank you.

Make me proud again Hen

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 3, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

NOooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.

by delorean on Apr 3, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't understand the graph...

...does it have something to do with whether or not Zito sucks?

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 3, 2008 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Replace "Astley"

Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.

by delorean on Apr 3, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Replace "Rick Astley" with "Barry Zito" and "never" with "always"

Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.

by delorean on Apr 3, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

"That's gold, Jerry. Gold."

Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.

by oooreebay on Apr 3, 2008 1:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ha....couldn't decipher CYA for a sec, my manager uses that to tell us to cover our rear ends. It still fits though.

by paboperfecto on Apr 3, 2008 1:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

awesome

by SF Pete on Apr 3, 2008 1:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The weather monster om nom noming me made me laugh outloud in my cube. As the ceo passed. Fortunately, he's a gamer.

And Boom Goes the Dynamite

by Andy from DC on Apr 3, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Simply brilliant.

by faust10 on Apr 3, 2008 2:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

well done, sir, well done.

by CTGiant on Apr 3, 2008 2:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Genius

Astley pie chart. LMAO

by BigDaddyK on Apr 3, 2008 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

When will Bochy realize that there are knights out there who make damned good ham sandwiches?

by non sequitur on Apr 3, 2008 2:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Greatest. Post. Ever.

Tears of holding back laughter.

by chilibean_3 on Apr 3, 2008 2:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

grant trying to live up to the appreciation thread. well done. funniest thing i've seen/read/adventured/clicked all day. week. month. the most disturbing thus far was this, political ad/rock video/acid trip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA2LgJviH9w

by kennv on Apr 3, 2008 3:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

you've done it again

brilliant

2002? I'm over it. But I'll never be over Rich Aurilia.

by wjackalope on Apr 3, 2008 3:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'd just like to point out

That I always stuck up for Felipe Alou, however much grief he took around here. Alou would always leave the starters in too long but he never did anything as stupid as Bochy did with Lincecum.

by Salemicus on Apr 3, 2008 4:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

So this is what we're reduced to...

"Yeah, Alou always liked to stick forks in electrical sockets too, but at least he didn't stand in a bucket of water while he did it."

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 3, 2008 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

a line I will steal....

Ladies and gentlemen....your 2008 Giants!

I got one word for you: "youneverknow"

by senorvegas on Apr 4, 2008 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Courtesy NY Times (via Gaslamp Ball)

From this article...

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 3, 2008 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I like his hair. Kinda like a Bochfro.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 3, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey

That looks like the bottom of my septic tank!

by E Ticket on Apr 3, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

HA, i remember something like this last year with Benitez and Morris

by sleeknerve on Apr 3, 2008 6:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

strong work, grant.

sorry for getting pansy all over your gamer...

"ever so cynical yet whimsical giants related signature"

by The Gene Hackman on Apr 3, 2008 6:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I can't believe you got me.

And, apparently, I've never clicked on any of the choices in the choose-your-own-adventure posts... I guess I didn't know... that it would... lead anywhere...

Bengie Molina: stretching doubles into singles since 1998.

by jasomack on Apr 3, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I love these

Simple as that. Thanks for making my Friday start off with a good laugh.

Noonan. Nooooonan!

by Giant Fan in Singapore on Apr 3, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.

Only 969 games until the end of Zito's contract.

by thehavenot on Apr 3, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The above to be said with a British accent.

Only 969 games until the end of Zito's contract.

by thehavenot on Apr 3, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dang

I said it with a Burmese accent.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 3, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't know what a Burmese accent sounds like

Is it anything like a Myanmarian, er, a Myanmarese, um...like an accent on someone from Myanmar?

Only 969 games until the end of Zito's contract.

by thehavenot on Apr 3, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Still way better than me

I said it with a fake burmese accent.

He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Apr 3, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Great stuff...

I missed the excitement last night. But, this is good. The graph and made me snort out loud during a meeting. I cough or two cover my bad.

Rick Astley wasn't he a Spice Girl? I think Hairy Spice.

by Ortman on Apr 3, 2008 9:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Exhibit A

Why Grant is a funny genius! Thank you for entertaining us all year and on the off days and the off season and everything. Just Great!

by out machine on Apr 3, 2008 9:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Brilliance

Grant, please add my thanks to those above. It put a long night into proper perspective --- thankfully I have a home office, so I could laugh out loud. We're not worthy . . .

by El4short on Apr 3, 2008 9:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

by the way

to get those stubborn pansy stains out just use a little elbow grease and moxy

"ever so cynical yet whimsical giants related signature"

by The Gene Hackman on Apr 3, 2008 9:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

What you didn't see...

Before Lincecum went back in, Rowand took him in the clubhouse to rub some dirt on his killing arm. All gamer's know two things:
1. rubbing dirt on an injury (or possible injury) will act as a Warrior's Shield, preventing any future pain.

2. Eating anything hot will put hairs on your chest and balls. Fact.

Matt Cain's right hand beats a Royal Flush.

by Viva Gigantes on Apr 4, 2008 4:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs