Open Gameday Thread, 8/18
by Grant on Aug 18, 2008 10:30 AM PDT
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San Francisco Giants at Atlanta Braves, Aug 18, 2008 1:35 PM PDT
It's a shame we didn't get a Zito/Hampton match-up this series.
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is the formatting supposed to remind us of Zito’s pitching?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Aug 18, 2008 10:31 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
trailing off into nothingness?
sounds about right
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grant paid $126M and all he got was this lousy GDT.
by xanthan on Aug 18, 2008 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
busted widgets.
Fairley odd parent to Wendell
by WTF on Aug 18, 2008 10:36 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
busty midgets
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
crusty tidbits
Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Aug 18, 2008 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
musty chiclets
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lusty ribwiches
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.
by groug on Aug 18, 2008 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
dusted piglets
Fairley odd parent to Wendell
by WTF on Aug 18, 2008 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTF
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
dusted piglets
Too weird for delorean
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Aug 18, 2008 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously!!
WTF wins.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He prefers
busty midgets with crusty digits. Hell, don’t we all?
¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!
by hairball on Aug 18, 2008 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no
52-71
Adopted Giant: Daryl Maday - Just got promoted to CT, and is now sporting a gleaming 8.35 ERA.
by rhys on Aug 18, 2008 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was a rhetorical question
¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!
by hairball on Aug 18, 2008 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHAT PART DON'T YOU GET????
Those piglets were totally dusted bro!!!!!!!!111
Fairley odd parent to Wendell
by WTF on Aug 18, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mmmm… lusty ribwiches….
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Aug 18, 2008 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No lineup from Baggs yet
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 10:51 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wtf kind of start time is a 4:35 EDT?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Aug 18, 2008 10:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
For an East Coast game, I mean.
Not that I’m complaining, this means I can watch the game (and hopefully Pablo!) when I get home.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Aug 18, 2008 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s dumb as hell, considering that the Giants have to fly back to the West Coast after the game and they have a game tomorrow.
"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 Aug 18, 2008 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's no talking to her
she’s selfish and unreasonable.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m just mad that Pablo is playing when I’m at work or shopping or having a life. Didn’t they get the memo that it’s all about ME?
"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 Aug 18, 2008 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh! And all this time I thought it was all about EME. My bad!
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Close. It’s all about E-Me.
The All-Father is now...umm...a Grizzly. But he was a Giant for a while.
by EliminateMe on Aug 18, 2008 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s weird. I would have thought that Zito would have more than 0 BS.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Aug 18, 2008 11:03 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
technically
he’s at about 126million pounds of BS
by ExcuseMeSwing on Aug 18, 2008 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LF Dave Roberts
SS Ivan Ochoa
RF Fred Lewis
CF Aaron Rowand
1B Travis Ishikawa
3B Rich Aurilia
C Pablo Sandoval
2B Emmanuel Burriss
P Barry Zito
no winn…hmm…
bitte, baby.
by ryanmiles on Aug 18, 2008 11:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Frederic in right??
Pablito!
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pablo and TI for great victory.
"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 Aug 18, 2008 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
All I hope for these days
in non-Matt and Tim starts, is that the kids do well. Don’t care if Zito picks up another L (in fact, I’m kinda hoping he reaches 20) - that just helps secure good draft position.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
PABLO PABLO PABLO
WHOOO
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Aug 18, 2008 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, just this morning I posted a request to move Lewis to right! Bruce Bochy and I think alike!
by Evan on Aug 18, 2008 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, I always thought you were one of the smarter posters on McC too.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Aug 18, 2008 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s like the end of Flowers for Algernon
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In this metaphor, is Bochy one of the mice?
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, but a genetically modified one with a giant head and an ear growing out of its back
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finding reasons to complain
Yay for Ishikawa and Sandoval in the same lineup! But why is Roberts starting over Winn!?
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ask Evan
he thinks like Bochey..
by bondslegend on Aug 18, 2008 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, we really like what D-Rob does for us at the top of the lineup, getting things started, putting pressure on the pitcher, and also Winny’s a little dinged up, we figure he could use a day to sit in the dugout and chew sunflower seeds and shoot the shit with the coaches, specially Wotus, that guy’s been driving me crazy the whole road trip, and furthermore yakkity yak yak
by Evan on Aug 18, 2008 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
[golf clap]
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
[regular clap]
52-71
Adopted Giant: Daryl Maday - Just got promoted to CT, and is now sporting a gleaming 8.35 ERA.
by rhys on Aug 18, 2008 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
[ standing golf clap]
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
by daveinexile on Aug 18, 2008 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
[standing regular clap]
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Aug 18, 2008 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This thread is already epic
that’s a win
by bondslegend on Aug 18, 2008 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You didn’t lick your lips every half sentence, say “Uh” a lot, or mention anything that starts with the word “ball.”
I give you 6 out of 10 for missing the easy stuff.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Aug 18, 2008 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTG Bochass....No Rohlinger...Nice we of giving him some playing time
"Buy High-Sell Low"--The Brian Sabean Method Of Trading
by Mordy From Monsey on Aug 18, 2008 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT: Jeff Kent hates Vin Scully
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7957
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 11:33 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking about posting that. I get what he’s saying, and he’s half kidding.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-simers17-2008aug17,0,2291306.column?page=1
by chilibean_3 on Aug 18, 2008 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
TJ Simers is a huge dick too
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Aug 18, 2008 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
The original comment is perfectly reasonable in context. Even vaguely funny. But to come back with this:
Listen, I’m so tired of talking about this stuff. It diminishes my whole career and all the hard work. I take it as an insult.
Well, that’s just Kent being cunty.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A sure symptom of porn deficiency.
by rightcenterfielder on Aug 18, 2008 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
JEFF KENT MORE LIKE JEFF KUNT MIRTE
by bondslegend on Aug 18, 2008 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry
i don’t get it.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's in english
JEFF KENT MORE LIKE JEFF KUNT AM I RIGHT???
by bondslegend on Aug 18, 2008 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
See, the last name Kent is derived from the Old English word for “edge”, whereas the last name Kunt is derived from the ancient Scandinavian word for “dick.” It’s an elaborate etymological joke about how Jeff Kent is a dick.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Aug 18, 2008 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No it's not
It’s a Firefly reference.
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.
by groug on Aug 18, 2008 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ORLY? What episode was that from? I thought I knew them all.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Aug 18, 2008 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
…I think you missed a memo?
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.
by groug on Aug 18, 2008 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now I’m confused.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Aug 18, 2008 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just one example
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2008/8/17/595567/open-gameday-thread-8-17#8172504
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.
by groug on Aug 18, 2008 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m familiar with the meme… normally, though (whenever I’m around to see it, anyway), I’m the one who makes up a wacky episode scenario to close the deal. But since I was the one getting hit with it this time, it didn’t seem right for me to explain a made up episode to myself.
I suppose I could have just waited for somebody else to pick up on the finish instead of artificially pushing for one, though.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Aug 18, 2008 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hush. Just enjoy the game.
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
by daveinexile on Aug 18, 2008 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean
“Enjoy the game more”
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Aug 18, 2008 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
tha would epend if the Dodgers lose today. and if the Giants win. I have found those 2 varibles great effect my “more” enjoymeny part!
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
by daveinexile on Aug 18, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anagram of "Dodgers infielder Jeff Kent"
JERKOFF LEGEND, DIREST FIEND
Anagram of "Giants pitcher Matt Cain" = TRAGIC MAN, ISN'T PATHETIC
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 18, 2008 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i love you
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m trying to think about how I’ll feel when Kent gets into the Hall of Fame wearing a Giants hat. If indeed it’s a Giants hat. I can still boo him, right?
by chilibean_3 on Aug 18, 2008 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d have to think he goes in as a Giant. He might not be happy about it, but it’s hard to argue that it’s as a Giant that he made his greatest contributions.
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let him go in as a fucking Indian or Astro. I sure as shit don't want him representing the Giants. And that is saying something.
I am Cameron Wood and this is my son and business partner CW Culberson.
by camwoody on Aug 18, 2008 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They could build a statue of him and place it under a ledge somewhere so pigeons crap all over it.
Zooperstars, they quack me up!
by Goofus on Aug 18, 2008 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can rub it in a Dodgers fan’s face that Kent’s years were with San Francisco.
LA just picked up the leftovers.
Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Aug 18, 2008 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
*best years
Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Aug 18, 2008 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LA got sloppy seconds
"ever so cynical yet whimsical giants related signature"
by The Gene Hackman on Aug 18, 2008 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or sloppy sixths
After the Blue Jays, Mets, Indians, Giants, and Astros. For such a talented player, Kent sure has trouble sticking with a team. Hmm.
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Campillo's gameday pic
practically screams “registered sex offender”
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 11:54 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, looks like something involving roofies and a broomstick.
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’re on to something if he drives a white paneled van
Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Aug 18, 2008 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I R SERIOUS CAMPILLO
THIS R SERIOUS GAME
by Natto on Aug 18, 2008 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm going to hell
but there looks like a slight hint of Down Syndrome in that transparent stare of his.
Which it only makes it more painful when Corky shuts us down like he’s the second coming of Spahn.
by ExcuseMeSwing on Aug 18, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell is full
of fans who called other teams’ players retards.
no worries.
Fairley odd parent to Wendell
by WTF on Aug 18, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tell me again about the rabbits, Jorge
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anybody know when Posey is supposed to report to the AZL?
Salem is comming down to Eugene next weekend and I hope Gerald has made the jump by then. Please oh please.
I am Cameron Wood and this is my son and business partner CW Culberson.
by camwoody on Aug 18, 2008 12:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Heartwarming tales from work!
Someone posted an obituary for their elderly mother saying that she didn’t have any hobbies, passions, or accomplishments, that she was a bad mother, that nobody liked her, that she tore the family apart, and that they can begin to heal now that she’s dead.
I’d give you a link, but it’s since been removed.
Classy!
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 12:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Please let us know when your book comes out
I’ll take at least 2 copies.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well it wasn’t me because my mother isn’t dead.
"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 Aug 18, 2008 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, yeah, I saw that yesterday.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Aug 18, 2008 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Consider it a preview of Armando Benitez’ obit, except substitute ‘pitcher’ for ‘mother’ and ‘team’ for ‘family’.
The All-Father is now...umm...a Grizzly. But he was a Giant for a while.
by EliminateMe on Aug 18, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't remember who, but...
Someone wanted to know what Jerry Rice was holding in his right hand for those dumb FFOC ads that are everywhere. Well…
http://www.ffoc.com/?origin=SBN
That sheds some light on the situation. It appears to be a metallic turd on a chain, not a shoelace, as previously speculated.
52-71
Adopted Giant: Daryl Maday - Just got promoted to CT, and is now sporting a gleaming 8.35 ERA.
by rhys on Aug 18, 2008 12:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hey, that was me!
Mystery solved! thanks.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I just thought Rice was extending his hand to invite us all to the dark side. I didn’t see that he was holding something.
"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 Aug 18, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you look at the expression on his face...
It reads like, “Yeah, that IS my turd on a chain! Does it turn you on? Does it?”
52-71
Adopted Giant: Daryl Maday - Just got promoted to CT, and is now sporting a gleaming 8.35 ERA.
by rhys on Aug 18, 2008 12:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Looking at fanposts
Winn can play third = the new Schierholtz can play third
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 12:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think that’s just rainman.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Aug 18, 2008 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, no one is saying that
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Aug 18, 2008 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Altho Maybe the Warriors would have interest
as a Veteran backup PG.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Aug 18, 2008 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But he was the one who wanted Schierholtz at third, too. Or were there others? I wasn’t paying as much attention to MCC last year.
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rainman is into wacky solutions
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Aug 18, 2008 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he thinks outside the batter's box
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 18, 2008 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just like how he bats.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Aug 18, 2008 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rainman Is Into Wacky Solutions
fixed it
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Aug 18, 2008 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rainman Is Into Wacky Salutions
fixed it further
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Aug 18, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was not alone.
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.
by groug on Aug 18, 2008 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
but Nate CAN play 3b!
Fairley odd parent to Wendell
by WTF on Aug 18, 2008 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what I'm talkin about!
Randy Winn cannot play third base. Randy Winn cannot play third base. Nate Schierholtz, Giants 3B of the future! Randy Winn cannot play third base.
by groud on Aug 18, 2008 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
*spit take*
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, are you crazy? Winn played third base for a whole inning last year you have NO IDEA WHAT YOUR TALING ABOUT OmG!!!
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Making his next start after limiting the Giants to one run over seven innings, Brandon Backe gave up 11 runs. He gave up 11 runs in the start before the one against the Giants too. Figures.
by Natto on Aug 18, 2008 12:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the 2008 San Francisco Giants - we make your 5th starter/long man
seem like Tim Lincecum
Fairley odd parent to Wendell
by WTF on Aug 18, 2008 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Attention MLB teams!
Let your starter experience the greatness of being a dominant pitcher with the San Francisco Giants Cy Young Simulator!
Hurry! Available games are running out, so act now!
by rightcenterfielder on Aug 18, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
brilliant marketing ploy...
Fairley odd parent to Wendell
by WTF on Aug 18, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your San Francisco Giants: reducing opposing pitchers’ ERAs since 2005.
The All-Father is now...umm...a Grizzly. But he was a Giant for a while.
by EliminateMe on Aug 18, 2008 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That pretty much says it all about the 2008 Giants right there
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Aug 18, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is why I weep with each nearly each game. The team is so very very bad offensively.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Aug 18, 2008 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What’s truly frightening is that we’re not the worst. The Nationals have scored 8 fewer runs – in two more games.
And they didn’t sign their first-round pick. Anytime I get really depressed about the Giants, I just think to myself, it could be worse: I could be a Nationals fan.
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is true to a point. Except the Nats have a history of futility, dating back to Expos days (except for that one, glorious strike shortened season long ago). The Giants are supposed to have resources and a rich history of excellence to draw on. And this is the product they put on the field. Expectations are higher (even if modestly so this year), so the sting of suckitude is greater.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Aug 18, 2008 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is why I have Jorge Campillo starting for my fantasy team today.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Aug 18, 2008 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too! Although he’s been pretty good against everybody this year.
by Natto on Aug 18, 2008 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I picked him up right before his last start. So tonight should be the first time I actually benefit by having him on my team.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Aug 18, 2008 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its Bobby Jones Syndrome
Pitching against the Giants can turn (below) average/journeyman pitchers into 1-hit wonders.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 18, 2008 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
NEVER MENTION THAT GAME AGAIN
If I choose to believe that the 2000 NLDS was cancelled right after J.T. Snow’s three-run homer in the second game, that’s my right as an American!
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m just amazed at how often history repeats itself.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 18, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was watching on tv from New Jersey, but I still remember Snow coming up, seeing the Giants down 3 runs, and thinking, “Hey, wouldn’t it be cool if Snow hit one out here?” about five seconds before he did, and then jumping up and down like a fool.
Fuck Benny Agbayani. Fuck him right in the ear.
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant the Bobby Jones game. At least the Agbanyani game had that one great moment to get excited about. The Bobby Jones game was just grim. Like the siege of Stalingrad, if the Nazis had all worn Mets gear. Which according to some historians they did, but it hasn’t been conclusively proven one way or another.
Also I was sitting in the very last seat of the next-to-last row in the top tier in right field. I was nearly grazed by jets several times.
by Evan on Aug 18, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
fantastic example of why Webb doesn't get Cy Young...
Tim Lincecum is the only pitcher for Cy in contention that did NOT get to pitch against the Giants.
how you like THEM apples?
by ExcuseMeSwing on Aug 18, 2008 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Winner.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Aug 18, 2008 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m assuming fans of other teams just discredit their pitcher’s performance against the Giants. Sure, he threw 7 innings of 4 hit ball, but it was against the Giants
by chilibean_3 on Aug 18, 2008 12:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Weak..
I work at 2 and miss an epic line up. I’m starting Freddie, Ishi, and Pablo in fantasy today.. Hopefully this will be a high scoring affair.
proud father of the newly acquired Brandon Crawford..
by Azmanz on Aug 18, 2008 12:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I would be tempted to pick up Sandoval and Ishikawa for my fantasy team, but I already have Pujols, Mauer, and Youkilis, so it would be a deeply pointless move.
I do have Lewis, though!
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm gonna have to try fantasy baseball next year
never done it.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have a McCoven league this year, with nine teams (none of which are even close to me in the standings, natch) – hopefully we can do another one next year with more players.
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm in!
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve never played before, but I would really like to give it a go. I’m in for next year, too!
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Aug 18, 2008 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll join next year!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Aug 18, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d be interested too. Perhaps we’ll need more than one.
by rotorueter on Aug 18, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You just had to include that parenthetical, didn’t you?
by Evan on Aug 18, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I usually always finish in second place in fantasy leagues, so I can’t help gloating this time.
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
usually always= 60% of the time, it works every time
by rotorueter on Aug 18, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, where were all you people in March when I was trying to get this league started!?
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In London, having no idea wtf was going on in the baseball world :(
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Aug 18, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I missed a good chunk of the 1997 race, including the White Flag trade, in Britain.
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was comitted to other leagues that just sort of failed. I’ll probably join the MCC league next 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 Aug 18, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This league sort of failed too, in that jcb9 clearly hacked the yahoo system to give himself all the good players somehow.
by Evan on Aug 18, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey now, watch the wild accusations. My lead over the second place team dipped into single digits for a few days last week, I’ll have you know!
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Second place!?!
thats me! Lincecum and Wilson will see me through yet – watch out jcb9!
Castillo got the DFA. Guestimate for Castillo DFA to come before the 2009 season = 2.
by kennv on Aug 18, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry dude – I didn’t discover y’all until April.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Aug 18, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
studying my ass off because med school has this habit of eating your soul
by cornball on Aug 18, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we could start a Mccoven keeper league.
you can't block the Bocock
by oldjacket on Aug 18, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a keeper league..
and each team (11) have 40 players so it’s really deep. Ishi has been good for me so far, while Freddie has been as good as someone like Hunter Pence which is surprising because I only had him on my team because he was the best Giant.
proud father of the newly acquired Brandon Crawford..
by Azmanz on Aug 18, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Campillow-biter?
Waiting for Spilman.
by dangjackson on Aug 18, 2008 12:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh it has to be an animal!
Jorge Camelpillo
Waiting for Spilman.
by dangjackson on Aug 18, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pillow-biter would be an animal….in the sack! RAWR!
by chilibean_3 on Aug 18, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He wouldn’t have camelpillo if he didn’t use such tight pillocovers.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Aug 18, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jorge Caterpillar
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 18, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
vs. Barry Chimpanzito
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 18, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That one is a total win
saw it before too but forgot to comment. Excellent.
by bondslegend on Aug 18, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, but he wasn’t pitching that game, so i thought I’d throw it out there again when he pitched.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 18, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
will we need a new GDT before first pitch (Y/N)
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 1:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know, but we sure can try!
by chilibean_3 on Aug 18, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
make it a fanshot.
that’ll keep it manageable.
Fairley odd parent to Wendell
by WTF on Aug 18, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
pre-gameday thread
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 18, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what did everyone have for lunch?
I had a delicious veggie burrito from Tlaloc Cancun
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 1:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I juts had a peanut butter and jam sandwich. But you can still see I’m an out of touch coastal urban elite because it had organic peanut butter, black mulberry jam from the farmer’s market, and organic whole wheat bread.
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
snob
Don’t sweat it, my gran’s new favorite is sunflower butter, organic cherry preserves, and 12 grain bread.
"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 Aug 18, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Horror Story Included
I ate delicious fried chicken last night that gave me the worst butt pee ever.
I haven’t eaten much of anything today, a few pretzels.
by xanthan on Aug 18, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
arrrrgggghhhhhhhhh
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
More like too much butt pee, am i rite?
by xanthan on Aug 18, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe I've never heard that term before
Hilarious.
by bondslegend on Aug 18, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is the perfect description.
"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 Aug 18, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh heh heh heh heh heh heh
You said “butt”.
by Natto on Aug 18, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anagram of "xanthan's butt pee"
PEANUTS, BATH NEXT
Anagram of "Giants pitcher Matt Cain" = TRAGIC MAN, ISN'T PATHETIC
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 18, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
STOP!
I’m fuckin choking on my water!!!!
Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Aug 18, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isnt this the best gameday thread evar?
Beats the rain delay one by miles.
by bondslegend on Aug 18, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is
which is why I can’t believe I’ve never heard of it.
You know how sometimes you hear something for the first time, and then it instantly becomes part of your vocabulary? That just happened.
by bondslegend on Aug 18, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t stop laughing!
Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Aug 18, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh man, I sympathize with the butt pee thing.
"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 Aug 18, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Been there. I was a fire hose for three days in San Diego a few years ago. It’s tough when you can hear it pounding the water but you can’t even feel it coming out.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Aug 18, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh dear. This just made me laugh out loud. So true. So very very true. And nasty.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Aug 18, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I sooo hate that
probably the worst sickness to have. I prefer chucking to butt pee.
by bondslegend on Aug 18, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Food poisoning in Venice – I had both simultaneously. And I mean simultaneously. Let’s just say the bathroom of my 4-star hotel was probably never the same again.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Aug 18, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Been there
no worse feeling that deciding which end goes where
by bondslegend on Aug 18, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let’s just say I chose wrongly.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Aug 18, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I once called in sick to work at an old job, but they got me to come in anyway. Then, on top of being sick, I got food poisoning at lunch from some spoiled guacamole. Spent half the afternoon in the restroom. They never questioned my calling in sick again.
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I laugh at exploisive and otherwise volumunous poop stories. When you clean up after kids or an old lady with colitis, you have to laugh at it. It makes it easier to deal with.
"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 Aug 18, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The mention of colitis reminds me of when I was in grad school in Chicago a couple of years ago. I went to use a stall in the men’s room before class, and someone had written the following on the wall:
I TOOK A BLODDY SHIT HERE
…
I HAVE COLITIS
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
rofl
The worst grandmother poop story I have involves a motel room in Salem, Oregon and something that can only be describes as splatter art on the wall behind the commode.
"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 Aug 18, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
uncontrollable laffter
bahahahahhahahahh
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to know, was it KFC or some other establishment?
For some reason, the word pretzels just killed me. Such a safe food to respond with.
by out machine on Aug 18, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was homemade from a friend of the family. I ate it on Saturday and was fine, Sunday was bad.
by xanthan on Aug 18, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Had a BBQ chicken salad that didn’t sit well with me. The chicken was aces, with a spicy/sweet wing sauce. Just something about it made my digestive tract act up.
"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 Aug 18, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lesson for today
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DON’T EAT CHICKEN
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which is probably why our dinner last night was so tasty: a salad made from heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil, along with garlic bread. mmm.
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it was the fried part. If I eat too much fried stuff my stomach rebels. Although I had some kickass tempura in San Jose this weekend that didn’t affect me.
"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 Aug 18, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do tell where to find kickass tempura in SJ – I’m always looking for the good stuff.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Aug 18, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sushi Boat on Saratoga Ave is where we went. Surprisingly good for a chain place. Plus their sushi bar was very good. I had some ebi there that was not rubbery and the rice they serve with it is unsweetened! Great success!
Also bento lunch for $10? Is that made of win or what?
"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 Aug 18, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow it sux0rz to live so far from the coasts
I luvz teh sushi…..
by bondslegend on Aug 18, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who knew? Cool.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Aug 18, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kitaro on Geary has bomb sushi
Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Aug 18, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bitchin’. I’ll have to go there soon.
"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 Aug 18, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just take the 38 up Geary and it’ll drop you right in front
Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Aug 18, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks!
"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 Aug 18, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also recommended
Ichiraku a little further up Geary gives a lot of food for relatively little dough.
by Natto on Aug 18, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Bad Experience with Chicken Buddy™, sup?
by xanthan on Aug 18, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m thinking of picking up a delicious burrito on the way home too.
I’m kind of craving fried chicken, though. Then again, after Xanthan… well…. D:
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Aug 18, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Company cafeteria confused today
They served “indian beef curry”. Maybe they meant American Indian…although that still probably would have been less bland.
The All-Father is now...umm...a Grizzly. But he was a Giant for a while.
by EliminateMe on Aug 18, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, there are Muslims and Christians in India, too. And Jains, although they have really extreme dietary issues – they won’t even eat plants if the plants have to die. Dunno if Sikhs eat beef or not.
But yeah, serving food that’s horribly offensive to the majority of people whose culture it supposedly represents is kind of skeevy.
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jalepeno bagel sandwich
Also rocking the apple and PB saltines elementary-school style.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Aug 18, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Almost 200 posts more than half an hour 'til game time
If we tried really hard, I bet we could get to a second thread before the first pitch.
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 1:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's happened before
and i need to pad my comment count
by bondslegend on Aug 18, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude, wtf
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2008/8/18/596200/open-gameday-thread-8-18#8185780
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What, am I supposed to actually pay attention to you now!? Yeesh.
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate you, Barry Zito
I am glad I can’t watch this game.
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 18, 2008 1:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Preemptive
ZitLOL
Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Aug 18, 2008 1:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BARELY ZITO!!!!
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HEY SPORTS FAN READERS ON THE INTERNET I AM A NEWSPAPER WRITER
I AM WRITING ANOTHER NEWSPAPER ARTICLE ABOUT RYAN ROHLINGER, THE PAID PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL ATHLETE. I HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING HIS PROGRESS THROUGH THE PRACTICE BASEBALL VERY CLOSELY FOR SOME TIME.
PLEASE SEND ME INFORMATION ABOUT HIS SPORTING PERFORMANCES, INCLUDING WHEN APPROPRIATE DEFINITIONS OF ALL SPECIFIC BASEBALL TERMS (FOR EXAMPLE, "TOUCHDOWN").
MY DEADLINE IS 5:00PM CENTRAL. THANK YOU.
by Judy Steffes on Aug 18, 2008 1:13 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
LOUD NOISES!!!!!
Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Aug 18, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
holy fuck
best. post. ever.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ROHLINGER HAS A GOOD GLOVE BUT PROBLEMS WITH “THROWING”
by xanthan on Aug 18, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i’m tempted to start a troll account for Rohlinger’s high school coach, but that smacks of effort
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MOOSTACHE!
Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Aug 18, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
check the Mad Town Bomber/Rohlinger callup post for background info
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too much work
I’ll stick with my opinion of it.
by Natto on Aug 18, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's funny
trust me
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
warning
it will kill your browz0rz
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2008/8/13/592806/rohlinger-called-up#8078334
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
EARLY CONTENDER FOR NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR AWARD!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Aug 18, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LMFAO!
people at work are starting to think there’s something wrong with me.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 18, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad I'm not around people right now
by bondslegend on Aug 18, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the corn comes out your butt…
Just got a really disturbing mental picture of cream pie and creamed corn.
"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 Aug 18, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m about to throw up in my mouth from this thread, and Zito hasn’t thrown a pitch yet.
No, my Crazy Crab bobblehead is not for sale.
by Kitspool on Aug 18, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think my work here is done.
"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 Aug 18, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Judy, how’s your butt pee?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Aug 18, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the Bruce Bochy Show
“We know this guy (Lincecum) could throw 140, 150 pitches….”
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
to be fair, though, he went on to say “but we need to protect our assets” or something to that effect.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So glad I’m not listening.
New Destroyer album > Bruce Bochy, Radio perosnality
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dan Bejar rocks. How’s the new album?
No, my Crazy Crab bobblehead is not for sale.
by Kitspool on Aug 18, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve only listened to it a few times, but I’m liking it. Not as good as Destroyer’s Rubies, but good.
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i almost got a job at Pandora
missed it by this || much
:(
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would have been suh-weet. I love the Pandora.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Aug 18, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sayin', bro's
t’was not meant to be, alas.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nofa king way
it’s unassailable!!
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he tried to slip creed
into someone’s Zeppelin channel.
Fairley odd parent to Wendell
by WTF on Aug 18, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Butt scott stapz teh godz manz@@@!!!111
by bondslegend on Aug 18, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if he was a true believer
he’d still have a career.
Fairley odd parent to Wendell
by WTF on Aug 18, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rush > Creed
Just throwing it out there…
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Aug 18, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Triumph > Creed
Saga > Creed
Pretty much anything > Creed
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah they're not that bad
I liked them in high school. 1st album was pretty good, then they decided to just copy Pearl Jam.
And to be fair, their guitarist is pretty good.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Aug 18, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No doubt the band could flat out play. Too bad about the singer though.
by chilibean_3 on Aug 18, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
would there actually be a human who would argue that?
Fairley odd parent to Wendell
by WTF on Aug 18, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 18, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
here?
about half of the members, I’d guess.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Aug 18, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
creed = teh suck
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Aug 18, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, even I wouldn't argue that
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Aug 18, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Butt pee > Rush & Creed
Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Aug 18, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i’m generally against capital punishment, but I’d make an exception in this case.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tim can pitch that many if he pitched at Zito’s speed
Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Aug 18, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We’ve nearly matched the post total from Saturday’s pathetic game (and GDT), and the game hasn’t even started yet.
Damn!
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Aug 18, 2008 1:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It helps
that many of us are getting paid to post today.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
a little over 50K/yr for me to post here!!!
Grant’s holdin’ out on y’all…
Fairley odd parent to Wendell
by WTF on Aug 18, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
McCoven at work + boredom = wacky GDT hijinx
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Aug 18, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like a formula for greatness!
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Aug 18, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
srsly
this is the best thread I’ve ever seen.
That should say something about the Giants’ season…
by bondslegend on Aug 18, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Rohlinger callup thread was better
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Aug 18, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That probably was the best thread ever
Alas, Aurilia and Winn aren’t Drays.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Aug 18, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gameday Audio
Still sounding like someone plugged their tin cans-and-string into a USB drive
No, my Crazy Crab bobblehead is not for sale.
by Kitspool on Aug 18, 2008 1:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's not where it goes?
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Aug 18, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is, in fact, what she said.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the walkie-talkies I had when I was 8 years old had a better dynamic range than Gameday Audio does.
No, my Crazy Crab bobblehead is not for sale.
by Kitspool on Aug 18, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over/Under of Zito ER's today. The number is 5.
by xanthan on Aug 18, 2008 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
preemptive lol Barry Zito
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Aug 18, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m going over, because I’m like that.
by xanthan on Aug 18, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ARRRRGH MY EARS
some poor bastard is mangling Our National Anthumz
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 1:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Aug 18, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There should be a new reality show
Of people competing to write a new national anthem
Waiting for Spilman.
by dangjackson on Aug 18, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s the singing equivalent of butt pee.
No, my Crazy Crab bobblehead is not for sale.
by Kitspool on Aug 18, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There have been some really horrid ones as of late
My favorite all season is the Gay Men’s Chorus, by far.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Aug 18, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
was there for that one
some guy was heckling the gays the whole time. i don’t support homosexuality, but I certainly wouldn’t trash talk them or degrade them like that, it was quite sad.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Aug 18, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I totally support homosexuality
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Aug 18, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
(im not gay, tho - lol)
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Aug 18, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not that there's anything wrong with that!
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Aug 18, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
gay sex>creed
Fairley odd parent to Wendell
by WTF on Aug 18, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
gay sex < butt pee
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Aug 18, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
holy shit
that was the lead singer of Widespread Panic!!!
lol jam bandz
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lol really?
I love those guys…
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Aug 18, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The panic
is now apparently completely under control.
Waiting for Spilman.
by dangjackson on Aug 18, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very few renditions fo the anthem are not awful, truthfully. It’s a difficult song.
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I refused to sing it at my highschool graduation
Out of respect for it’s difficulty and my desire not to make a fool out of myself.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Aug 18, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let me put on my nerd glasses for this post
Has anyone else noticed that when they play the anthem in Beijing after any American wins gold, they’re playing it in a much lower key than the usually do here? It actually sounds really good, imo. Plus some nice orchestral string flourishes.
No, my Crazy Crab bobblehead is not for sale.
by Kitspool on Aug 18, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol wut
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wtf key is the national anthem in, anyway
I forget
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Aug 18, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
whatever key you want it to be in
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What was the original intention?
I realize that, thanks.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Aug 18, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was at a museum yesterday at which was installed a piece of video art that included a bunch of women wearing American flags and humming the Star Spangled Banner. One at a time they took off their flags, under which they were wearing nothing at all, and left the stage. The room was almost empty so the museum guards started singing along with the song. I’ve never enjoyed the anthem so much.
by Evan on Aug 18, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Art?
What kind of museum was this?
by chilibean_3 on Aug 18, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m guessing the O’Farrell Museum of Contemporary Art.
The All-Father is now...umm...a Grizzly. But he was a Giant for a while.
by EliminateMe on Aug 18, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap!
It’s gametime already?!?!? Time flies.
by bondslegend on Aug 18, 2008 1:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Diahhrea thread + Zito start
Coincidence?
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 18, 2008 1:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Butt-pee
the newest addition to the McCoven reference vault. I shall give it a warm welcome.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Aug 18, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
better go put it in the “New Here” post/McC Orientation Guide.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 18, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We need a shop photo
Ibn, Bea, Butt pee, leopard, K pics, etc.
All together on one big mashup. I’d do it if I had any shop talent.
by bondslegend on Aug 18, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh god. Please no.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Aug 18, 2008 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The next time the broadcaster mention a guy taking “extra BP” I’m going to be stuck with some horrible mental imagery.
No, my Crazy Crab bobblehead is not for sale.
by Kitspool on Aug 18, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stop it!
I’m “working”
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 18, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
To go along with the funny feeling we get from DP.
by jcb9 on Aug 18, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those two should never "go along" with each other.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Aug 18, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention
F.P. Santangelo
Waiting for Spilman.
by dangjackson on Aug 18, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nein
"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 Aug 18, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought he got DFA'ed
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Aug 18, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is the only game on right now
WTF?
by bondslegend on Aug 18, 2008 1:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ESPN is doing Redsox and Yankee pre-game instead probably.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Aug 18, 2008 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to go home now, don’t do anything epic before I get there, please.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Aug 18, 2008 1:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s the problem – you can’t hold the butt-pee jokes. They just flow.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Aug 18, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to thank you all for helping me manage my diet
I had a huge plate of leftover spaghetti that went less than half-eaten, in part because of today’s, er, subject matter.
Seriously, thanks. I might have scarfed the whole thing otherwise.
Anagram of "Giants pitcher Matt Cain" = TRAGIC MAN, ISN'T PATHETIC
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 18, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
400+ comments
before first pitch. Has to be a McCovey record for a non-rain delayed game.
No, my Crazy Crab bobblehead is not for sale.
by Kitspool on Aug 18, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pooplo
Sandoval
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Aug 18, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anagram of "Bengie Molina"
BOILING ENEMA
Anagram of "Giants pitcher Matt Cain" = TRAGIC MAN, ISN'T PATHETIC
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 18, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pooperstars?
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Aug 18, 2008 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It will be funny, until people start using these new pooperstars for avatars.
by chilibean_3 on Aug 18, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Personally, I’m looking forward to the Kevin Diarreia avatar.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Aug 18, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I swear to god you are all going to get me fired.
"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 Aug 18, 2008 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to leave now, I have already exceeded my maximum daily entertainment quota from this thread.
by out machine on Aug 18, 2008 1:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dave Rabbits
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 18, 2008 1:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think there are more people in the teams’ respective dugouts than in the stands.
by Natto on Aug 18, 2008 1:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
NEW THREAD
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2008/8/18/596328/open-gameday-thread-number
But please, keep this one populated, too. The new one’s just for, you know, the game and stuff.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Aug 18, 2008 1:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Flem sounds really bored on the radio today.
by xanthan on Aug 18, 2008 1:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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