Schierholtz... snubbed!
by AngelintheInfield on Jul 16, 2008 2:14 PM PDT
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The U.S. Olympic team was just announced, and Nate Schierholtz will not be travelling to Beijing as origionally expected. I guess that extremely poor futures game appearance did nothing to help his cause. Perhaps, however, the Giants prevented Schierholtz from going, which is possible.
On another note, after just a quick look at the roster, it appears as if there will be only one Giants prospect on the Olympic roster (Gino Espineli)... so much for organizational strength! (From a U.S. standpoint, at least)
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He’s a third based player AT BEST!!!
Anagram of "Giants pitcher Matt Cain" = TRAGIC MAN, ISN'T PATHETIC
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Jul 16, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AT BEST!!!
Your 2011 SF Giants: the 2008 Augusta Greenjackets!
by Lyle on Jul 16, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tell me more about this Schierholtz-at-third-base idea. I thought he was an outfielder!
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.
by groug on Jul 16, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Turns out he’s played some SS/3B, back in the day. Most of us wonder why he wasn’t given a longer leash to stay at 3B in the minors, but don’t post that too often – there’s some guy around here who goes absolutely ballistic when you try to bring that up.
; ^ )
Your 2011 SF Giants: the 2008 Augusta Greenjackets!
by Lyle on Jul 16, 2008 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
third place
at best!
Haha I finally got to do one of those.
Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
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by raisingcain on Jul 16, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I nominate this for joke of the week
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Jul 16, 2008 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if it replaces "third ____________ ___________________" at best
then i second it
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Jul 16, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
YOU THIRD IT
AT BEST!
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.
by groug on Jul 16, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a good one.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Jul 17, 2008 8:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I vow to keep posting it until the AT BEST!! posts cease. Either that or jponry says yes to Richie Sexson. Whichever comes first.
by Evan on Jul 16, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
That’s the third funniest running gag at McCovey Chronicles at best.
AT BEST!!!
Only 878 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on Jul 16, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't get it.
This “at best” gag - which I have to say just gets funnier and funnier, especially the 85th time in one day - is this a clever pop-culture reference? My guess is a) Seinfeld b) Flight of the Conchords c) a video game. Sigh. I feel old.
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by leftymalo on Jul 16, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's from one of the
“Matt-Cain-Isn’t-As-Good-As-We-Thought He-Was-He’s-A-Third-Starter-At-Best” fanposts from a few weeks ago.
We really need to create a Wiki with all the McCoven inside references. I nominate Natto to do it.
Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.
by Kitspool on Jul 16, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it has something to do with Matt Cain
As in, some people feel that Cain is a third starter at best.
That was the first time I ever participated in this particular joke. I felt it was funny to actually reference the joke as third at best. Most likely I was wrong.
Only 878 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on Jul 16, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope that by forcing you to explain the joke...
I’ve taken all the fun out of it for everyone. It won’t be funny again until it’s somehow combined with Abbott & Costello’s “Who’s on First.” Get to it, comedians.
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by leftymalo on Jul 16, 2008 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know AT BEST is on 3rd
Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Jul 16, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ON 3RD!!!
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 16, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm
I’ve taken all the fun out of it for everyone
Haven’t been paying attention during your time here, Lefty? You’ve been around long enough to know that here at McCovey Chronicles we don’t have the fun taken out of anything by others. We beat the fun out of things through repetition until whatever it is lies limp on the floor, completely fun-less.
Only 878 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on Jul 16, 2008 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Jul 16, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just saw the blurb on Brew Crew Ball and commented over there on A) my surprise that Nate did not make it, if any Giants were to make it, and 2) Geno Espineli?! I mean Espineli is not a bad choice at all but that was a definite surprise decision.
Gah, Nate has to feel like he’s been kicked in the nuts all season.
"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 Jul 16, 2008 2:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So Jesse Jackson is secretly our Farm Director? This explains much.
Your 2011 SF Giants: the 2008 Augusta Greenjackets!
by Lyle on Jul 16, 2008 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Espineli must have been fired up by making the Olympic team, because he struck out the side tonight in the all star game.
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
by rxmeister on Jul 16, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He looked great tonight.
"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 Jul 16, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
man, I am shocked, I really thought Nate was a lock
Brooks McNiven is playing for Team Canada. That is a huge indicator of organizational strength right?
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jul 16, 2008 2:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Chris Begg played for Canada in a ton of international tournaments, including the World Baseball Classic.
"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 Jul 16, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
on a positive note
That’ll be a kickass outfield, even without Nate in it. LaPorta, Rasmus and Fowler.
BROCK BOND LIKES HIS MARTINIS PUNCHED IN THE FACE, NOT STIRRED.
by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Jul 16, 2008 2:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The rest of the team is hit or miss, though.
"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 Jul 16, 2008 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They should put Nate at Third.
Castillo hits doubles.
by kennv on Jul 16, 2008 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its got two stud starting pitchers in Anderson and Cahill
by iamawesomer on Jul 16, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is true, the staff is loaded. The infield is the part that’s bleh.
"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 Jul 16, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry Nate
You won’t get to eat at Xiao Wang Fu.
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Jul 16, 2008 3:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good. Wouldn’t want him to embarrass himself on a world stage like that.
by Hobbes2d on Jul 16, 2008 4:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This world: the third furthest planet from the sun. Third AT BEST!
I'm adopting a true Giant and an awe-inspring gamer: tk. "Atta babe."
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 16, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a stretch.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Jul 16, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
yeah, well, the whole world stinks, francine -- so get used to it!
by satyricrash on Jul 16, 2008 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Farthest?
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 16, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welllllll.... yes and no.
Yes, you’re right that “farthest” would be preferred…. BUT, none of you geniuses noticed that it was actually incorrect. Earth is the third nearest planet. I’m disgusted with all three of you.
And to a much, much lesser degree, myself.
I'm adopting a true Giant and an awe-inspring gamer: tk. "Atta babe."
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 16, 2008 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uranus FTW!
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 16, 2008 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow. Thank you. I didn't know you were looking.
I'm adopting a true Giant and an awe-inspring gamer: tk. "Atta babe."
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 17, 2008 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has had some work done.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 17, 2008 12:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, grow up!
You don’t actually think I tossed that in for a cheap laugh, do ya?
And anyhow, Saturn. Pluto was sent down.
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 17, 2008 4:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh, but… well… hrm.
Damn.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 17, 2008 12:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I said it was a stretch...
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Jul 17, 2008 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m glad Nate didn’t make the team. Now they can trade Winn at the deadline and put Nate in the lineup every day.
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
by rxmeister on Jul 16, 2008 6:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nate Schierholtz doesn’t take enough walks to play in the Olympics.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 16, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Espineli is a prospect?
Be heart my still.
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
by S.F. Giangst on Jul 16, 2008 10:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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