Brian Giles-Loser
by rxmeister on Aug 8, 2008 10:49 AM PDT
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They are reporting that Brian Giles has vetoed a trade to the Red Sox. Why?? He's 37 years old, and this could be his last chance to win a World's Championship. He'd rather play out the season for a dreadful team than win a World Series? What a loser. I know he's from San Diego, but he could easily re-sign with them after the season if they still want him, yet he chooses to play out the string with a bad team. God forbid he do the Padres a favor and give them a chance to look at some kid over the last six weeks of the season after he signed a big contract with them and "mysteriously" lost all his power. Why not help the Padres get better by getting a talented kid or two from the Red Sox system?? Then again, there's accountability in Boston and they expect you to produce for them over there rather than laid back San Diego, where they only boo Barry Bonds. I just watched the series with the Mets, and everytime he came up in a clutch situation he failed. His career post season batting average?? .208. No wonder he vetoed the trade. Play in obscurity rather than expose yourself in the bright lights of the post season, you piece of crap who only hits the Giants!!
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saw that on Baseball Tonight
but my brain refused to believe it. what a freak.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 8, 2008 10:56 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Brian Giles is orange.
Also, here’s a picture of him kissing Mark Sweeney on the cheek. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
O_o
by xanthan on Aug 8, 2008 10:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Judging by interviews and articles written about him (and his brother), that’s probably the tamest thing he’s done.
by Natto on Aug 8, 2008 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I trust my male friends who kiss, date, and screw other men. I do not, however, trust anyone who removes all their own body hair.
Just something to think about.
"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 8, 2008 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or those who shower naked with their brother.
by xanthan on Aug 8, 2008 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who showers CLOTHED???
Sure, the “with their brother”part is obviously odd…
Also, here’s a couple other brothers who are known to shower together.
"He called the sh** POOP!" -- Adam Sandler
by JRPhillips on Aug 8, 2008 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
definitely one of my favorites
"He called the sh** POOP!" -- Adam Sandler
by JRPhillips on Aug 8, 2008 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHAT SHOW IS THIS?
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Aug 8, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I nearly cried when I saw they added season 2 to hulu
so so awesome to have the basketball episode at my fingertips.
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by iamawesomer on Aug 8, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to create a FanPost for all the shows I've missed
First it was Flight of the Conchords, now this. What show is this?
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Aug 8, 2008 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia
Don’t worry, these two are secondary characters. The main characters are four of the most depraved human beings ever. And Danny DeVito. His best role since… Ever.
Look for it on Hulu.com. It airs on Fox FX.
"He called the sh** POOP!" -- Adam Sandler
by JRPhillips on Aug 8, 2008 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Secondary Characters
...AT BEST
Ralph Barbieri, heal thyself.
by ThrillisGone22 on Aug 9, 2008 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had blocked that out of my mind for self-preservation purposes. Thank you for bringing back in screaming, living color.
"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 8, 2008 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
to be honest… if you wear slider shorts with a cup and no jockstrap the top part of the cup is exposed and really grabby. Therefore, it helps to “shave the taint” so you dont pull anything. I won’t go into detail of how i know that, but it’s something to think about and then stab yourself afterwards.
by Giant Voodoo on Aug 8, 2008 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"This tainted love you give..."
Giles Family Theme Song?
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by leftymalo on Aug 8, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW what’s up with Sweeney’s getup? Was he John Cena for Padres Idol or something?
by Natto on Aug 8, 2008 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the downward look of shame on Sweeney’s face.
by xanthan on Aug 8, 2008 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweeney rockin’ the LT throwback jersey for the win! (I have that same jersey and look even better in it.)
Adoptive father of howtheyscored. The beatings will begin momentarily.
by Goofus on Aug 8, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, also
There was some discussion of the Red Sox claiming him only to keep the Rays from getting him. Dunno if that was pure speculation or what.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 8, 2008 11:04 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF?
Dude, he can do whatever he wants – why the whining? He’s happy in San Diego. You come of as mouth-breathing talk-radio type here.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
by Aadik on Aug 8, 2008 11:06 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
If he wants to stay where he’s comfortable and happy, why get down on him for that?
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.
by groug on Aug 8, 2008 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even though groug wrote “Seriously” I can’t tell if he’s being serious or not.
Speed, defense... and an almost fanatical devotion to getting picked off.
by SF Pete on Aug 8, 2008 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It can be tough with me sometimes
But the “Seriously” was more of a +1 than anything.
I’m glad I could confuse you slightly more.
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.
by groug on Aug 10, 2008 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. And I read somewhere that he was likely to reject the trade because it would mean a severe cut in playing time. He probably didn’t want to ride the pine for the rest of the year. Can’t fault him for that
by m34josh on Aug 8, 2008 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is why
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 8, 2008 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
seems a bit harsh to me
disagree with the guy all you want, but there’s no reason to insult him
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 8, 2008 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i guess my comment could be addressed to the OP as well.
:-D
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 8, 2008 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This isn't news, we already knew
Brian Giles was a loser.
proud father of the newly acquired Brandon Crawford..
by Azmanz on Aug 8, 2008 11:09 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
point
"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 8, 2008 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
counterpoint
His brother is also a loser, as is teammate Scott Hairston.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Aug 8, 2008 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As is Shane Victorino
No real connection there, aside from the loserdom. I just wanted to take the opportunity to mention this obvious fact of life.
Only 863 games until the end of Zito's contract
by thehavenot on Aug 8, 2008 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True that all these men are in the Asshole Hall of Fame.
"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 8, 2008 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is great, now I can’t wait to see the reaction from the Sox fans..
“OMFG, HOW DARE HE NOT WANT TO PLAY FOR SOX?!!?”
Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: One of the few reasons to watch this year.
by sfgreg on Aug 8, 2008 11:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"OMFG, HOW DAY-AH HE NAWT WANT TO PLAY FOE-UH OUAH SAWX?!!?"
FYP
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.
by groug on Aug 8, 2008 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not that there’s no chance that Brian Giles did steroids, but I think a lot of his power loss can be traced to Petco Park and just general aging.
And I respect him more for blocking a trade to the Red Sox, fuck the Red Sox.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2008 11:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Giants Fan Math
we want SD to win as many games a possible because there is still a small chance it could affect what pick we get
we want the better of Giles or young call-up to play
I think this means Giants fans would prefer Giles to stay
by melottfan on Aug 8, 2008 11:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he's a Rays fan
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 8, 2008 12:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Brian GIles is still in the game?
yeah, well, the whole world stinks, francine -- so get used to it!
by satyricrash on Aug 8, 2008 12:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Brian Giles'
2006-2008: 107, 109, 124. He plays Ok to good D.
The “big” contract was for $30M /3.
In 2006 and 2007, he was average to slightly above average offensively for a corner OF. In 2008, comfortably above average.
$30M / 3 is pretty much what an average player gets paid.
He was coming off a 128 OPS and a 146 OPS+ season, in 2004 and 205, when he signed that “big” contract. He took a contract that paid him like an average player, when he was coming off seasons when he was well above average.
He doesn’t owe the Padres anything.
ZIPS: Milledge: 466 HR, 485 2B, 2282 hits, 278-379-524
by rfloh on Aug 8, 2008 1:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
on his defense/in his defense
A) rfloh, I’ve read in some metrics Brian Giles is a top 5 Outfielder defensively. What are you using to rate his D?
B) Playing time. Where would he play on the Red Sox??? Can’t blame the guy for wanting to play on a loser rather than sit on a winner.
C) Let’s be honest, the Red Sox were doing this to block the Ray’s from possibly acquiring him. They say otherwise, but that’s what I believe. If not, it means Papi is hurt much more than they’re letting on
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by NeifiChicken on Aug 8, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I probably was too conservative on his D
He rates very well this year, yes top 5, by both zone rating and RZR. In 2007, he was average, by both zone rating and RZR. 2006, UZR had him as great.
ZIPS: Milledge: 466 HR, 485 2B, 2282 hits, 278-379-524
by rfloh on Aug 8, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
FWIW, Chris Dial just released his Offense + Defense numbers and I think Giles rated pretty high as a defender. He’s a pretty damn good player.
by xanthan on Aug 8, 2008 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I know of Dial's rankings
Dial uses zone rating (ZR), and converts it into runs above average. Like I said, top 5 in ZR and RZR this year.
In 2007, he was average, around 0 runs above average, by both.
ZIPS: Milledge: 466 HR, 485 2B, 2282 hits, 278-379-524
by rfloh on Aug 8, 2008 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Randy Winn
Is better, and Dave Roberts esque… He’d look pretty good in a Red Sox uniform, get on the Coconut Phone Sabean.
Angel Villalona: Waiting for fastballs since '07.
by AngelintheInfield on Aug 8, 2008 1:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Randy Winn is better than who?
Certainly not Brian Giles
Although I’d love to be rid of Winn to play Nate
www.wazzel.com (prove your sports knowledge if you can)
by NeifiChicken on Aug 8, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's better than Marcus Giles
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
by rxmeister on Aug 9, 2008 5:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has earned his right to make his choice
by wilriv21 on Aug 8, 2008 2:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes. And since many so people in other walks of life sacrifice salary and/or career advancement to live (and/or stay) in San Diego, why should Giles be any different? Other than maybe the Hawaiian islands, it’s a lifestyle you don’t find anywhere else.
Growing up on the beaches of La Jolla, I had to be dragged kicking and screaming (by the first wife) to come to the Bay Area 15 years ago. I lgrew to love it here, but never would have left if I’d been a multi-mliionaire like Giles. Furthermore, I don’t think I would have left SD for Boston at any price.
Adoptive father of howtheyscored. The beatings will begin momentarily.
by Goofus on Aug 8, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Goofus makes excellent points. Why would you want to go to Boston? It’s cold, the sports fans are intolerable, and there are no burritos! What is there left to live for?
"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 8, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it gets really cold in Boston in August. I hope they don’t get snowed out.
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
by rxmeister on Aug 8, 2008 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t remind me about the lack of burritos!
I’m going to Boston in just three weeks! D:
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
NO BURRITOS? MY GOD, WHAT DO THEY EAT???
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Aug 8, 2008 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hola Bichola!!
"Why you gotta be cardin' my hos?" - Charlie Hayes
by stevieg on Aug 8, 2008 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Goofus makes a good point?
kenshin braces for the inevitable apocalypse.
Flossing a dead horse
by kenshin1 on Aug 8, 2008 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
kenshin? Who’s that guy???
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Aug 8, 2008 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah..
What is with the lack of mexican food at all in Boston ? Was there a few years ago, and the only place I could find was some lame imitation Chevy’s. Was not happy. Needed chips and salsa and a Taco really bad after a week of fish everything. Couldn’t even find Fish Taco !!
My adopted son Matt Downs. Bill Mueller without the two-flap helmet .
by nvsfg on Aug 8, 2008 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
all the people who don’t know any better at BC eat at Anna’s Taqueria but it is profoundly mediocre in my experience.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
by jponry on Aug 8, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actuallly...
There was a burrito I loved called Boloco, or the Wrap. It was awesome.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
by Aadik on Aug 8, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He would be leaving for six weeks, plus whatever happens in the offseason. You guys make it sound if he goes to the Red Sox he’s trapped there for life. He probably wants to sign back with the Padres after this season is over, and doing them a favor by agreeing to a trade would probably help his chances of them bringing him back. This is an excellent opportunity for an aging player to win himself a ring before he retires. It’s obvious that he doesn’t place much importance on winning a World Series, and that’s why he’s a loser. Ray Durham didn’t want to go either, but he knew the Giants wanted to look at the young guys, and he wanted a chance at a ring. That’s why Ray Durham is a real man, and Brian Giles is a pussy.
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
by rxmeister on Aug 8, 2008 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This
That’s why Ray Durham is a real man, and Brian Giles is a pussy.
True or not, is fucking awesome.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Aug 8, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you serious?
Again, who the hell are you or I to tell him what he should do? Don’t project your own pathetic aspirations on to some dude.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
by Aadik on Aug 8, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmmmmmmmm. You’re calling him a pussy??? I want to know what about your life doesn’t make you a pussy then! So he wants to continue making millions of dollars, avoid the most obnoxious fans in the world, play every day in a contract year, and continue to live in the paradise known as San Diego pulling the finest wool in the United States.
You and I must have very different definitions of a ‘pussy’ man. More power to you if you would really prefer to ride the bench, put up with a bunch of obnoxious fans that talk funny, and play in a park smaller than a softball field in Left. OR, you could surf most mornings, play ball for $10,000,000 a year, and live in paradise filled with hot vag all the time.
Pussy? I think not!!! You should really reconsider the term you used. We would all be grateful to be in his shoes, with the career decisions he has, and I for one would definitely not refer to him as a “pussy.” Lucky??? Yes. I concur
by m34josh on Aug 9, 2008 4:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was worth calling him a pussy just to get you riled up. Take a cold shower, dude.
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
by rxmeister on Aug 9, 2008 5:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
San Diegan
Brian Giles is a San Diegan, and frankly I don’t think of really has the right to second-guess his motivation in rejecting the trade to Boston. Were you just trying to stir things up here, Mark?
by sharksrog on Aug 9, 2008 1:06 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
of course I was, Rog. You’ve known me a decade already. Did it work??
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by rxmeister on Aug 9, 2008 5:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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