Link Dump

by Grant on May 14, 2008 1:10 PM PDT

It’s been a while since I’ve mailed one in shared a bunch of links with you. The comments section is for you to provide links of your own.

MLB.com has a mock draft, which has the Giants taking Tim Beckham. Yes, please.
Barry Zito is now officially a punchline. Expect "Better Homes and Gardens" to write that the ghost orchid is "the Barry Zito of perennials."
In case you didn’t hear, Nate Bump is back with the Giants’ organization. For those who don’t recall, Bump was one of the "big two" pitching prospects (along with Jason Grilli) traded for Livan Hernandez. At the time, the internet baseball nerd consortium was ready to take up arms. "They traded Bump? The Nate Bump? And Grilli too? Ye gods…" Upon closer inspection, neither was a really exceptional prospect. It’s good to have him back, though.
I’m not sure if someone already posted this link, but Slate had a great series of articles on baseball in the Dominican Republic. Juan Marichal is the subject of the third installment.

That’s what I have for now, but I encourage you to flood the comments section with links both relevant and frivolous. For example, here’s my favorite album of the year so far, and here’s an offensive and not-safe-for-work piece of sketch comedy that always makes me laugh.

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So was it ridiculous to think...

That “Nate Bump” was Scheirholtz’s version of the “Colbert Bump”?

Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!

by UnleashTheGore on May 14, 2008 1:18 PM PDT 0 recs

Yes, but...

...with the prodigal Nate on their roster, the Connecticut team can expect to see a “Bump Bump”.

All-Father Watch: 1.33 ERA, 3 saves, 0.98 WHIP, 19 Ks in 20 1/3 IP

by EliminateMe on May 14, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up 0 recs

Been a while since you mailed one in? I didn’t know whiles were counted in days.

Anyways nothing baseball link to post, but this page has what I’ve been listening to lately. Basically started with the White Album mono mixes and spread to the Sgt. Pepper mono mixes. White Album mono does knock me out, drums are mixed much higher up in the song so everything sounds harder. Then there are just the little things that only real Beatles fans would pick up on. (i.e. Wow, they skipped those two guitar notes there!) That started me on a kick so I just started listening to them all. So I’m in a Beatles kick now, also picked up Abbey Road and the White Album on CD so that’s what I’m listening to when I’m not near a computer. I know..it does happen sometimes.

Also shameless bump, here’s my Deviant Art Page. Not much will be added to it in the future as I don’t have my camera but has a few of my pictures that I consider my best from the past, mostly Yosemite.

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by WalrusMan on May 14, 2008 1:26 PM PDT 0 recs

Beatles mono > Beatles stereo

There really is not comparison.

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by Natto on May 14, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up 0 recs

NO comparison

The engrish in me is coming out.

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by Natto on May 14, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up 0 recs

True for what I've seen.

The only thing I’ve missed is “I’VE GOT BLISTAHS ON MEH FINGAHS!”

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by WalrusMan on May 14, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up 0 recs

These Hardball Made Easy videos are hilarious

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH4KP6uqtMg

Watch ‘em all!

Bay City Ball

by xanthan on May 14, 2008 1:32 PM PDT 0 recs

I like the "Scrappyness" one

“Scrappyness isn’t something you’re born with, it’s something that’s beat into you. So, whether you’re face-first sliding into first, or just crashing at the Y for a week, scrappyness will make you a better player and keep you safe in less than ideal living arrangements.”

Classic.

"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 May 14, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up 0 recs

Scrap Zone!

“I call this, the scrap zone! No pitcher alive can put the ball in there consistently”

haha

Bay City Ball

by xanthan on May 15, 2008 5:55 AM PDT up 0 recs

“Scrappyness, along with a general disregard for my own well-being, made me the man I am today.” —Ron Stilanovich

I tell ya, if I didn’t already have a sig I was attached to…

"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 May 15, 2008 11:12 AM PDT up 0 recs

I posted this down on FanShots...

but in case you missed it there, I present to you this link, or as I call it, The Promise of the Internet Fulfilled:

http://www.thingsididlastnight.com/

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on May 14, 2008 1:37 PM PDT 0 recs

FanShots?

What’s a FanShot? Oh yea..

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by WalrusMan on May 14, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up 0 recs

Shameless promotion

Lincecum and Seven Giants t-shirts have been made: http://natto-chan.livejournal.com/125681.html

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by Natto on May 14, 2008 1:37 PM PDT 0 recs

I’M BUYING ONE OF THOSE. But I’ll probably wait until I come home to order it.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on May 14, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up 0 recs

I lied. My life will mean nothing until I have one of the Linceborg shirts. So I’ll be living a worthless existence until I get my next paycheck in a week.

"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 14, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up 0 recs

This is the best album of the year so far. And this is the best music video. And hey they just released another one today that I find awesome but I think fail!dancing is just about the most endearing thing in the whole world.

I dunno I’ve had sort of a one-track mind lately. Musically, anyway.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on May 14, 2008 1:40 PM PDT 0 recs

This isn’t a link, or a dump, but that picture of John McCain on the banner ad is creeping me out.

people hate you, but why do they hate you? because the are jealous!

by satyricrash on May 14, 2008 1:58 PM PDT 0 recs

Yay for Adblock!

It's my blarg! Quick Pitch

by can of corn on May 14, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up 0 recs

OT: Asian Doogie Howser

10-year-old scholar takes Calif. college by storm

Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!

by SoFa King Mike on May 14, 2008 2:13 PM PDT 0 recs

In the movie, he will be played by Haley Joel Osmont.

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by Natto on May 14, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up 0 recs

Only of they can cast Kevin Spacey as his professor, though.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on May 14, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up 0 recs

Instant Rimshot

This.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on May 14, 2008 2:20 PM PDT 0 recs

I’m afraid to click on this at work

Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!

by SoFa King Mike on May 14, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up 0 recs

I promise you, it’s safe.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on May 14, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up 0 recs

I’ll keep this on standby in a board meeting

Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!

by SoFa King Mike on May 14, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up 0 recs

It’s probably too safe for work.

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Nattowear: now featuring new crap!

by Natto on May 14, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up 0 recs

You know

There aren’t enough dirty “rimshot” jokes around.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on May 14, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up 0 recs

Now I can fire Buddy Rich.

people hate you, but why do they hate you? because the are jealous!

by satyricrash on May 14, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up 0 recs

More Sound Effects

This

I was THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).

by Mike Benjamin Hit King on May 14, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up 0 recs

I knew what it did after I pressed it once, but I still had to press it another 9 times.

Yin is to the Yang as the Yee is to the Haw!

by the degenerate on May 14, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up 0 recs

Albums

Anyone heard the new Death Cab For Cutie album “Narrow Stairs”? Opinions.

I am Cameron Wood and this is my son and business partner CW Culberson.

by camwoody on May 14, 2008 2:27 PM PDT 0 recs

I thought it was surprisingly good.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on May 14, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up 0 recs

FATStros

Great post on Orange Black and Blue blog on the fattiness of the Astros. From the post:

by shn155 on May 14, 2008 2:35 PM PDT 0 recs

lol

by Azmanz on May 14, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up 0 recs

Berkman..

He seemed to look a lot different from when I saw him a few years ago…....

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by WalrusMan on May 14, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up 0 recs

He got way deep into threesomes

With Ben and Jerry.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 14, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up 0 recs

Second post, second link pimpage. Hmm.

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by Natto on May 14, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up 0 recs

This

If you like things that are funny, perhaps you will enjoy ChatterBalks Dot Com?

by groug on May 14, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up 0 recs

Pot calling kettle

Natto, love your posts and shirts, but isn’t this a link dump? Isn’t this site pimpage as well?

They say you're a pitcher; you sure aren't much of a dresser.

by CystedTwister on May 14, 2008 5:37 PM PDT up 0 recs

Not the same at all

This guy’s only two posts are site pimpage.

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by Natto on May 14, 2008 6:10 PM PDT up 0 recs

+1

It’s like the difference between a good friend asking you for a ride to the airport, and a guy who only calls you when he needs a favor asking you for a ride to the airport. One guy’s earned your consideration, the other guy’s just a mooch.

"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 May 14, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up 0 recs

I thought you sent that e-mail..

To every moderator but Natto saying he was a mooch..

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by WalrusMan on May 14, 2008 9:58 PM PDT up 0 recs

All my pots and kettles are silver…. :(

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on May 15, 2008 2:29 AM PDT up 0 recs

Draft..

Beckham would be great just so I could see Posh at the ballpark… wait

by ACgiant97 on May 14, 2008 2:41 PM PDT 0 recs

http://eastwindupchronicle.com/

It’s everything you’ve always wanted to know about the latest news in Far East baseball but were afraid to ask. The discovery of this website has prompted me to realize my life will mean nothing if I can’t get a job writing for this website.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 14, 2008 2:48 PM PDT 0 recs

Sweet!

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by Natto on May 14, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up 0 recs