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So, it's officially the off-season. 191 days until the beginning of the 2009 season. We have the playoffs to watch, including the Dodgers getting beat by the Cubs. We eagerly await the announcer of the winner of the Cy Young award. We have winter meetings to look forward to.

But what else keeps you guys sane? I go to school at the University of Oregon, and naturally, I miss my home by the bay. Its not easy surviving the off-season while at home, but its even harder up in Eugene. Sure, I have the 49ers, Oregon football, and Oregon basketball until pitchers and catchers report to camp, but it's no Giants baseball. So, any suggestions to keep me occupied, besides school work...?

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Jameson and PBR

Got me through school at SDSU (barely)

The bases were drunk, and I painted the black with my best yakker. But blue squeezed me, and I went full. I came back with my heater, but the stick flares one the other way and the chalk flies for two bases. Three earnies! Next thing I know, skipper hooks me and I'm sipping suds with the clubby.

by Mike Hawk on Sep 28, 2008 6:01 PM PDT   0 recs

PBR? Thumbs up

Beer Snobs? Thumbs Down.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Sep 28, 2008 8:11 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Good Beer? Thumbs Up

Hipsters who drink crappy PBR because of the image? Thumbs Down.

by rotorueter on Sep 28, 2008 8:19 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Here I thought the guy was talking about professional bull riding.

"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 Sep 28, 2008 8:23 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I thought they drank it because it was a quarter.

by satyricrash on Sep 28, 2008 9:03 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I wouldn't say snob

But I don’t feel like wasting money to drink beer that tastes like piss.

Beers I drink most:

Gordon Biersch
Pyramid
Widmer
Fat Tire
Corona
Steelhead

by KingofDucks1987 on Sep 28, 2008 9:57 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

where is strikethrough when you need it

corona = piss

"They can trade me," Bonds said. "I don't think they will, though. It's not like I want to be traded, man. I'm a Giant. I'm stuck here till the end."

by GameSix on Sep 29, 2008 7:35 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

ANY beer that requires lemons/limes = Instant FAIL

Omar...I'm done with you. Hello Darren Ford! Come to papa.

by PacBellBoozer on Sep 29, 2008 9:07 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

It doesn't require them

I never use limes of lemons.

by KingofDucks1987 on Sep 29, 2008 2:42 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I kind of like Rolling Rock and Moosehead for cheap beers

At least over Bud/Coors/Miller/PBR.

I still haven’t met a Sam Adams I dislike. The Summer Ale is the best beer for a 110 degree Central Valley afternoon.

STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.

by UnleashTheGore on Sep 29, 2008 12:42 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Sam Adams is a fantastic mainstream beer.

by rotorueter on Sep 29, 2008 10:56 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

One wonders how Ducks gets his control/variable results.

"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott

by victor frankenstein on Sep 29, 2008 4:34 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Heineken? Fuck that shit!

PABST BLUE RIBBON!

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Sep 28, 2008 8:30 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Now wait just a damn minute here...

As the self-appointed happysuds expert round these parts, PBR is an abomination.

If ever I wanted to drink something that tasted like piss, I’d gladly go with a Coors Light or Bud (shudder). There is no place, NO PLACE, for something as rancid as Olympia, Ol’ Milwaukee, or PBR.

Omar...I'm done with you. Hello Darren Ford! Come to papa.

by PacBellBoozer on Sep 28, 2008 9:56 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

come on people.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snhiofL2Rh4

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Sep 28, 2008 10:11 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

For the record, I understood the joke and LOVE that movie.

by rotorueter on Sep 28, 2008 10:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

One of my favorite movies.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Sep 28, 2008 10:24 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Sorry...didn't know it was from a movie. My apologies.

Omar...I'm done with you. Hello Darren Ford! Come to papa.

by PacBellBoozer on Sep 28, 2008 10:40 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I’m late to this thread, but I got your Blue Velvet reference, JP ^ _ ^

I love Hopper.

Baby wants to fuck! Baby wants to fuck blue velvet!

#1 JUDY STEFFES FAN
My favorite pie is (name of pie flavor)
Bay City Ball

by xanthan on Sep 29, 2008 6:29 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

+1 billion

by tyrannoman on Sep 29, 2008 9:13 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Baseball is the only sport I’m interested in, so the offseason can be tough. I’m usually burnt out by the end of the season, but by December or so, I start getting itchy for baseball again. A few years ago, during the offseason I actually started listening to archived games via gameday audio, I missed it so much! But I’ve got a kid now, so I don’t have time for that now.

What man? Which man? Who’s the man? When’s a man a man? What makes a man a man? Am I a man? Yes. Technically I am. - FotC

by jcb9 on Sep 28, 2008 6:05 PM PDT   0 recs

I’m similar in the sense that, today I’m sad that the season is over, but I could use a break. But by December, I need it back. I’m usually home for winter break and I will always go get dinner at Acme Chophouse once over the break. I’ll also take pictures of the ballpark.



by KingofDucks1987 on Sep 28, 2008 6:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

the leaf picture is pretty righteous

STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.

by UnleashTheGore on Sep 29, 2008 12:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm a Ninja Turtles kid at heart

What can I say?

STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.

by UnleashTheGore on Sep 29, 2008 2:56 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Radical!

There amass been plenty of articles written this spring about the stud shortstop Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum , as well as the fluid young outfielders and thirteen basemen Kevin Frandsen.
comics | cartoons | Nattowear | McFAQ

by Natto on Sep 29, 2008 3:02 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Cowabunga

Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense.

by thehavenot on Sep 29, 2008 5:27 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I try to take on some sort of brand new hobby. Last offseason, I bought a ukulele and taught myself how to play most of the basic chords (but still very poorly). Dunno what I’ll attempt this winter.

by rotorueter on Sep 28, 2008 6:10 PM PDT   0 recs

Also being a Niner fan, I do find entertainment during the offseason (though less these days than in 1981-2000), but the weeks between the Super Bowl and Spring Training can be tough. I recommend lots of Roger Angell, Burns’ “Baseball” and Maker’s Mark. Also daily visits here, Grant’s House of Fun and Dangling Participles.

"Mow bwiefings?" "More briefings."

by stobgopper on Sep 28, 2008 6:12 PM PDT   0 recs

English Premier League started a month ago and goes well into 2009.

That and the W’s, Sharks, some NFL here and there and McCovey Chron and I’m set.

Oh, and a new daughter born three weeks ago and her 27-month-old sister should keep me pretty busy.

Noonan. Nooooonan!

by Giant Fan in Singapore on Sep 28, 2008 6:14 PM PDT   0 recs

I don’t know how I would survive the winter without the Premier League.

..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.

by Cookyman on Sep 29, 2008 5:29 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I do

Watch real sports ;)

by KingofDucks1987 on Sep 29, 2008 8:17 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh No, Oh No, Oh No......Oh no you didn't

Don’t make me bitch-slap you back to reality!

Omar...I'm done with you. Hello Darren Ford! Come to papa.

by PacBellBoozer on Sep 29, 2008 9:09 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

that’s sorta funny, since Newcastle should be relegated back to reality this at the end of this season. Coca-Cola Championship League FTW!!

Of course, in this same reality Hull City will stay in the top six. I fully expect that once Newcastle actually finds a manager, they should stave off relegation.

Castillo got the DFA. Guestimate for Castillo DFA to come before the 2009 season = 2.

by kennv on Sep 29, 2008 11:43 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Are you trying to piss me off?

Because you’re doing a damn good job at it.

Omar...I'm done with you. Hello Darren Ford! Come to papa.

by PacBellBoozer on Sep 29, 2008 12:01 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Giants basbeball > Oregon Football > Eating In n Out > listening to John McCain speak > getting blue-balled by my girlfriend > Soccer

by KingofDucks1987 on Sep 29, 2008 2:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

WTF is soccer?

..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.

by Cookyman on Sep 29, 2008 4:07 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

If you’re a shitheap it’s what you do when she pisses you off.

"Ain't got a hope in Hell - that's my belief." - Bon Scott

by victor frankenstein on Sep 29, 2008 4:41 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh wait

You mean Football.

..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.

by Cookyman on Sep 29, 2008 4:44 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

MVP ’05 and Baseball Mogul. Also the Warriors, I guess.

There amass been plenty of articles written this spring about the stud shortstop Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum , as well as the fluid young outfielders and thirteen basemen Kevin Frandsen.
comics | cartoons | Nattowear | McFAQ

by Natto on Sep 28, 2008 6:14 PM PDT   0 recs

yea..

Baseball Mogul i actually joined a league. So maybe that’ll take up some time. 1986 Giants.

The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
How is my adopted son almost twice as old as I am? Nevermind...Go Omar! Warm the Bench!

by WalrusMan on Sep 28, 2008 6:23 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Also I have to look for a job. Eek.

There amass been plenty of articles written this spring about the stud shortstop Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum , as well as the fluid young outfielders and thirteen basemen Kevin Frandsen.
comics | cartoons | Nattowear | McFAQ

by Natto on Sep 28, 2008 6:38 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

You know people, there is OUTSIDE!!!

Oh…wait…no there isn’t….

The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
How is my adopted son almost twice as old as I am? Nevermind...Go Omar! Warm the Bench!

by WalrusMan on Sep 28, 2008 6:24 PM PDT   0 recs

You and Walrus should get to exchange places every so often this winter.

your 2008 SF Giants: this isn’t totally insane, just really stupid

by Lyle on Sep 29, 2008 6:31 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Yea..

it’s cold and icy every hour of ever day.

The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
How is my adopted son almost twice as old as I am? Nevermind...Go Omar! Warm the Bench!

by WalrusMan on Sep 29, 2008 10:27 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

There are bears outside.

There amass been plenty of articles written this spring about the stud shortstop Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum , as well as the fluid young outfielders and thirteen basemen Kevin Frandsen.
comics | cartoons | Nattowear | McFAQ

by Natto on Sep 28, 2008 6:26 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I just was out there and ended up spraining my ankle!

/sad truth

by satyricrash on Sep 28, 2008 6:32 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

My MLB 08 The Show fantasy draft Franchise is still going strong.

Cain and Lincecum have been going back and forth in the CY lead all year long and Josh Hamilton is hitting about .390 with 26 HR into June.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Sep 28, 2008 6:26 PM PDT   0 recs

I’m going to write my thesis.

Adopted Son: Brad Hennessey. Beloved for a stolen base much like Dave Roberts

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Sep 28, 2008 6:33 PM PDT   0 recs

nerd

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Sep 28, 2008 6:37 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I survive the long, depressing Pacific NW winters and stave off suicide by becoming involved with women even crazier than I am. Oh, does the time fly!

I think this year I am going to force myself to finish Don Quixote. I bought it in 1999 and I am on page three.

by satyricrash on Sep 28, 2008 6:38 PM PDT   0 recs

Don Quixote is a great, great novel! There’s a fair amount of tedium, especially in the first half, but it really is brilliant.

What man? Which man? Who’s the man? When’s a man a man? What makes a man a man? Am I a man? Yes. Technically I am. - FotC

by jcb9 on Sep 28, 2008 6:44 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Video games, reading, writing, cooking, and beadwork is how I keep myself occupied during the cold dark winter.

Plus I have my university applications due this fall/winter and I’m moving to the South Bay in December so I imagine that will take up a lot of my time and energy.

"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 Sep 28, 2008 6:41 PM PDT   0 recs

follow the winter meetings, various lower leagues (like the AZ fall league, Dominican league, and whatever)

think about next season.

read baseball books.

oh yeah, and graduate

Adopted Giant: Aaron King

Wearing the crown by 2011. Or at least the LOOGY hat

by baetown415 on Sep 28, 2008 6:52 PM PDT   0 recs

I try to follow those, but it isn’t as easy as I’d like it to be: the lack coverage sucks.

Adoptive Parent of Francisco Peguero. He can throw, he can run, he can hit(fastballs), and he's Dominican. What else do you need to know?

by haverecords on Sep 28, 2008 7:38 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

School; TV(NCIS, The Unit); almost every other sport except NBA, I follow the Pacers, but don’t like the league; and sports I play.

"Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic."

by giants9107 on Sep 28, 2008 7:25 PM PDT   0 recs

Oh yeah,

Crucify me now, but Ducks hockey.

Yup.

"Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. More democratic."

by giants9107 on Sep 28, 2008 9:09 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

AP Bio homework, daydreaming about baseball while doing AP Bio homework

waiting for 2011....

by Osama91w9 on Sep 28, 2008 7:26 PM PDT   0 recs

Typically basketball gets me through. The last few years this has worked out okay, as I am a warriors fan, but for years before they were just damn hard to watch. I’m excited about the upcoming season, though. If you like basketball, i’d suggest following the trailblazers up there: they’re going to be fun as hell to watch this year, and for years to come.

Adoptive Parent of Francisco Peguero. He can throw, he can run, he can hit(fastballs), and he's Dominican. What else do you need to know?

by haverecords on Sep 28, 2008 7:37 PM PDT   0 recs

I know all about hoe good the Blazers will be, I hear about it every day, it’s really annoying. But it was nice to win $20 from my friend who bet me $20 that the Mariners would make the playoffs, lol.

by KingofDucks1987 on Sep 28, 2008 8:38 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Cal football gets me through. And once my heart is completely ripped out from that, I am really ready for baseball to start. Yay!

The Bear Will Not Quit, The Bear Will Not Die.

by The Enchanter on Sep 28, 2008 7:47 PM PDT   0 recs

What do I do during the offseason?

Mostly sit around staring at the wall, waiting for next season to begin.

This offseason, I’m sure I’ll also have plenty of opportunities to berate people for making idiotic Matt Cain for One Guy trade proposals. So there’s the other part of my offseason.

"He called the sh** POOP!" -- Adam Sandler

by JRPhillips on Sep 28, 2008 7:50 PM PDT   0 recs

Euro footy season has already kicked off as was said above. Hooray for relegation. BOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Taking a religious pilgrimage of sorts to Eugene so I can see my ducks whoop some UCLA ass.

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The Office is back on so I’m prepping for some knee-slapping gafaw kinda laughs…

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Oh, and I’ll also be policing the countless mock trade/FA/lineup threads here on the cove. Idiots beware…I’m onto you!

Omar...I'm done with you. Hello Darren Ford! Come to papa.

by PacBellBoozer on Sep 28, 2008 7:53 PM PDT   0 recs

Duck football, and Duck basketball. Then, like magic, it’s baseball season again.

I support Roger Kieschnick in his quest to becoming the best Kieschnick ever to play professional baseball.

by Takimoto on Sep 28, 2008 7:57 PM PDT   0 recs

I've put today's game on "Keep Until I Delete Status"

and selling a lot of life insurance.

See you in Scottsdale.

"Why you gotta be cardin' my hos?" - Charlie Hayes

by stevieg on Sep 28, 2008 8:28 PM PDT   0 recs

Last Season....

I watched the last game an inning a day…

It was an experiment in self control and mourning

I hope we find out someday that Jeff Kent did steroids

by lincysgiants on Sep 28, 2008 8:38 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs