Give the young guys a chance!
I would have been just as happy to see an outfield of Lewis in left, Winn in center, and Schierholtz in right, having never wasted 60 million for the warrior, yet free swinging and free diving Aaron Rowand. Since we have Rowand we will probably never know for sure what Schierholtz can do as a full time starter. Lets see what Sandoval can do at third and Ishikawa can do at first. One can play for too long in the minors and pass a critical time where they stop getting better but at a certain age they probably would continue to improve in the majors. Phelps, can platoon with Ishikawa, or if we re-sign Aurillia, he can platoon at first and also pick up some games at third. I would also have liked to see Bowker develop in the majors. But if he does not make the team I would like him to play a full year at Fresno. Perhaps if Guzman is a real prospect he could change around some of the players, but all information so far has him as a butcher in the field. Maybe we can get a good look at him in Spring Training. I was not overly impressed by Tyler Walker, but I thought he could get out Righties. I guess thats why Bochy kept putting him in vs. Lefties. Well Taschner, who by all accounts is a great guy, couldn't get anybody out the second half of the season, nor could he throw strikes. Getting back to Walker, I am not sure that Howry is going to be any better. We shall see. The rotation looks good, and if Lowry comes back he can either be trade bait, or he could send Sanchez to the pen for one more year. One never knows with Sabean, but the time April starts the Roster could be much different.
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I drink beer because I don’t trust the water supply
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jan 15, 2009 9:23 PM PST reply actions
Hijack idea...
1) Why do you drink beer? (because they cancelled the 2002 World Series)
2) What is the tastiest beer you’ve tried? (Rogue Hazelnut Brown Ale)
"I didn't know (after seeing a spectacular over-the-shoulder catch) whether to shit or go blind." - Former Giants Outfielder Harvey Kuenn on Willie Mays
by stealth snail on Jan 15, 2009 9:50 PM PST up reply actions
I haven’t touched any alcohol since my grandmother died a few weeks ago. The last time I drank when I was emotionally devastated was pretty ugly and sad. I don’t want to go there again.
But in relation to #2, I like OB, a Korean beer. It’s pretty okay.
"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 Jan 15, 2009 9:54 PM PST up reply actions
1) I like to pace myself when getting hammered, the fun is in the journey.
2). Hmm… Unibroue’s Don de Dieu. I’m not a fan of hops-heavy brews.
VAE PVTO DEVS FIO
I’m a big fan of Unibroue’s Terrible
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jan 16, 2009 6:53 PM PST up reply actions
I’m a big fan of the destination.
However, if I’m getting hammered it means I’m not drinking beer, so there is that, too.
And to answer the question: I drink beer because it’s tasty. I drink Guinness because it’s even tastier.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jan 17, 2009 7:59 PM PST up reply actions
1. Good after a long day of work. Better than water.
2. I really like(d) the fall seasonal Harvest Moon
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Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Jan 15, 2009 10:16 PM PST up reply actions
1) because I love it (I don’t need a reason)
2) the best beer I have ever had is called Pliny the Elder, I happened upon it at a restaurant in Pleasanton a few months ago and it was amazing
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jan 15, 2009 10:18 PM PST up reply actions
seconded
(to both answers)
"he walked 18; new league record! Struck out 18, another new league record! He also hit the sportswriter, the PA announcer, the bull mascot twice..."
by i did my job on Jan 16, 2009 12:05 AM PST up reply actions
1-because beer is taaaaaaastyyyyyyyy
2-Belhaven Best (of course…a Scottish beer)
3-I also like whiskey!
by scottishgiants on Jan 15, 2009 10:42 PM PST up reply actions
The first one....or the last one..or any in between
Down in Front Meat!
by homerdrew415 on Jan 16, 2009 1:50 AM PST up reply actions
The best Scotch? Don't be silly , laddie...
…it’s Doohan’s!

Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Jan 16, 2009 12:50 PM PST up reply actions
1.) Because I like to be able to drink until I am physically too full to drink anymore without passing out
2.) I could never name just one. I go through phases.
by FairweatherFan on Jan 15, 2009 10:52 PM PST up reply actions
This.
For number one at least. Sure you can get drunker on hard stuff, but beer allows you to drink a bunch and not get too out of hand.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
1) I need an excuse to fawn over aaron hicks (sober he might think its weird)
2) toughie, i’ll go with saigon, an interesting vietnamese beer.
Why does Sabean always look constipated?
by TexasRanger on Jan 15, 2009 11:12 PM PST up reply actions
Beer consumption
I drink with a purpose. If I’m drinking, it’s all about getting myself bleary eyed drunk to forget about whatever it was that made me drink. Having said that, I only drink fine Kentucky Bourbon (Jim Beam). If I must have a beer in my hand for sociability purposes, it’s probably a bud light. The tastiest beer ever is still a Löwenbräu on a 100+ degree day while you sit on your porch and play dominoes.
Down in Front Meat!
by homerdrew415 on Jan 16, 2009 1:49 AM PST up reply actions
1) The good kinds taste really, really good
2) I have to go with my old standby, Red Tail Ale. Soo good.
High Life.
If I’m drinking to drink a lot, this is my beer of choice.
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I call it Miller Half Life because every 5 minutes it loses half its carbonation
"I didn't know (after seeing a spectacular over-the-shoulder catch) whether to shit or go blind." - Former Giants Outfielder Harvey Kuenn on Willie Mays
by stealth snail on Jan 16, 2009 11:10 AM PST up reply actions
That's why you drink it in 5 minutes.
It’s not a beer worth sitting there and drinking.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
1) Several reasons. I’ve had bad experiences with hard alcohol and tend to steer away from it if I’m drinking. I also like the taste of a good beer over a mixed drink. And that’s the thing too, most of the times I’ll drink elitist beer and not drink your Buds, Millers, or Coors. Also, in the old town I lived in, I did not trust the water supply.
2) In my limited experience, the tastiest beer I’ve tried would be Lienenkugel’s Sunset Wheat. The best beer I’ve tried is New Glarus Spotted Cow.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
I've heard some fantastic things about spotted cow
Have yet to get to it, however.
I really really enjoy “quality beers” like Spaten Optimator (probably my favorite single beer) – but everything has it’s place. When it’s 95* out and I’m sitting by the pool, I want a Coors Light, not a can ’o liquid bread.
So, In essence – when people ask me what kinda beer I like, I need only respond with “Cold.”
by FairweatherFan on Jan 16, 2009 9:06 AM PST up reply actions
Spotted Cow is very nice.
Unfortunately it’s only distributed in Wisconsin, which means that it only goes so far outside the state lines.
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I’ve had Old Speckled Hen, but never New Spotted Cow
"I didn't know (after seeing a spectacular over-the-shoulder catch) whether to shit or go blind." - Former Giants Outfielder Harvey Kuenn on Willie Mays
by stealth snail on Jan 16, 2009 11:11 AM PST up reply actions
Maybe it's just me
But I think Sunset Wheat is gross. I can’t even finish a bottle. Now their Honey Weiss or Summer Shandy, on the other hand…mmm.
And for me:
1) Cause med school is super lame.
2) I’d much rather have an Old Fashioned (thank you Don Draper, they are delicious), but my favorite beer is probably Mothership Wit.
Lienenkugel's S/W is great
it is very light, and is perfect when BBQ’ing in the sun and with a lemon slice in it. I have only been able to find it at BEVMO. Great choice!
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt
by Giant among Angels on Jan 16, 2009 12:44 PM PST up reply actions
Only find it at BevMo?
Jeez, I didn’t see it at my BevMo but I could get it at Lucky’s.
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No Vons, No Ralphs, No Albertson’s… Only ever seen it at the ’MO. This past summer, it was the only beer i would buy.
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt
by Giant among Angels on Jan 16, 2009 1:58 PM PST up reply actions
The one advantage of the midwest: they sell Leiney’s everywhere. All the varieties. The beer scene here is actually generally excellent.
What other types do they offer besides Sunset Wheat?
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Don't F with the Affeldt
by Giant among Angels on Jan 19, 2009 7:53 PM PST up reply actions
http://www.leinie.com/beers.html
There’s the site. I like honey weiss as well, and their Red Lager is pretty good as well.
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Also..
I’m pretty sure that all of Leiney’s would be available here in CA as well, there just might be some stores that carry only certain varieties. I was able to get Sunset Wheat at Lucky’s and when my friends moved into their apartment one of their girlfriend’s dad’s bought them a, 18 pack of Sunset Wheat, Red Lager, and Honey Weiss, so it’s around.
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If you can still see the thread..
Mmmmm tried Fireside Nut Brown last night. goooooood stuff.
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I’ve had bad experiences with hard alcohol and tend to steer away
Yeah , I did that…
From AZ DPS report # 2005 – 012421 , testimony of Ofc. D. Molloy , regarding testimony of a witness:
“He said he was traveling about 80 and the Saturn was in front of him. He said the Saturn was weaving in the lane ahead of him. The Saturn went onto the rumble strip and the driver overcorrected and went off the road.”
Now think about this…the “rumble strip” is on the right side of the road…if I “overcorrect” I head extremely left – yet I ended up on the right side.
It was just after this “overcorrecting” that I woke up to the ride of my life.
I’m throwing this little hijack out there in a sort of reinforcement to enjoy responsibly.
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Jan 17, 2009 12:58 PM PST up reply actions
Nah - you're an attention whore.
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Jan 17, 2009 12:58 PM PST up reply actions
Well , that too.
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Jan 17, 2009 12:59 PM PST up reply actions
ArriveAliveDontDringAndDriveNGo
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt
by Giant among Angels on Jan 17, 2009 2:18 PM PST up reply actions
1) Because everyone else does it and I’m a slave to trends
2) Ninkasi Tricerahops
It's spelled "M-A-R-C-H-I-N-G-B-A-N-D."
I support inroywetrust in his support of The VD Special in his support of me supporting Roger Kieschnick in his quest to becoming the best Kieschnick ever to play professional baseball.
1) I drink beer because if I don’t, I might lose my drunkard status, and that would be the saddest thing ever.
2) Bud Lite. I like riding a rocking horse into battle.
2a) really, I’m a huge Fat Tire fan.
"He called the sh** POOP!" -- Adam Sandler
Sorry, wrong link… Here’s the correct one for Riding a Rocking Horse Into Battle.
"He called the sh** POOP!" -- Adam Sandler
1. Cause if I drank Scotch or Fernet full time, what’s left of my brain would melt.
2. I’ve been on a Pilsner kick lately: Trumer is everywhere, the Spaten at the Elixer, and perhaps
the best around here is the Paulaner at the Homestead. When I buy bottles it either Dark Becks
or Corona.
Also of note: I drink Corona over ice when it’s hot out—your classic White Trash Margarita.
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
1) To blot out 15 years of inane internet chatter
2) Best single beer (not brand) was a couple pints of Brooklyn Lager I had at some middle eastern restaurant in NY. Must have just been a fresh keg of a perfect batch. When I go to a “beer bar” I always try to get whichever english ale is nitrogenated instead of carbonated. Love those creamy tiny bubbles.
FIRE BRIAN SABEAN... UNLESS HE KEEPS DRAFTING WELL. .. AND SIGNS UNDERRATED PLAYERS LIKE AFFELDT OR PHELPS. .. OR ALRIGHT WHO'S PLAYING WITH THE ALIEN MIND-SWITCHING RAY?
1. for funn
2. Happoro, it’s Japanese
by lincypoo i wuv u on Jan 17, 2009 1:32 PM PST up reply actions
Don't trust the water supply?
Is the water supply PEOPLE?!!!
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
Also
What’s with all these names featuring “Bear”?
Don’t make me post that flyer again!
by FairweatherFan on Jan 15, 2009 10:53 PM PST reply actions
What is it people hate about paragraphs?
Rafael Rodriguez: Your number 8 organizational prospect before stepping a foot on American soil and has "looked just super so far," according to Felipe Alou...according to Baggs.
Commies use paragraphs
I was struck by the author’s ability to discuss Tyler Walker, write about a bunch of other nonsense, and then bring it back around to Walker again, just like he was having a conversation with a real person! But in writing. On a computer. Not with a real person. Skillz.
Also, I am completely in favor of discussing beer, but since the poster was clearly on speed while writing this post, shouldn’t we be discussing the merits (and apparently there are many…) of cocaine and crack?
Alternatively, this post further convinces me that some of the McCoven have multiple handles and post rambling KNBR-speak for shits and giggles.
Go Fred Lewis... You're better than the alternative... Yippee...
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on Jan 17, 2009 12:05 AM PST up reply actions
See, I told you that you people didn’t like to talk about baseball.
Sincerely,
TakeAGiantStepNGo
GROUGTHINK ALERT
What is better?
Posting a stupid idea and then leaving, or obsessively defending your post so that every other comment is you fighting for your ideals (I think we know who this is)
Why does Sabean always look constipated?
by TexasRanger on Jan 15, 2009 11:15 PM PST up reply actions
grant?
"he walked 18; new league record! Struck out 18, another new league record! He also hit the sportswriter, the PA announcer, the bull mascot twice..."
by i did my job on Jan 16, 2009 12:06 AM PST up reply actions
In the case with this site
We’re able to make do with both. Hijacks for everyone!
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
BOOOOOOOOO!
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jan 17, 2009 8:03 PM PST up reply actions
This guy/gal beats out TAGSNG
1 Fanpost, 0 comments.
That’s right, 0 comments. On anything. Not even a “+1” or “lol” or anything like that.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
try to figure out that post/comment ratio
your calculator will just tell you ERR
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jan 16, 2009 12:36 AM PST up reply actions
Needs more lolcats
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500
We are at war with Los Angeles. We have always been at war with Los Angles.
Hi bradelybear, you must be new here
I’m Greg Marmalard,
president of Omega House.
Meet my friends, Mandy Pepperidge…
…and Chip Diller.
Over there is Terry Auerback,
captain of the swim team.
That’s Carl Phillips,
editor of the Daily Faberian.
And…
Clayton, Sidney, Jugdish, Mohammet, Lonny—
Already met? Super! Then you’ll have lots to talk about.
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
Silly Goose!
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt
by Giant among Angels on Jan 16, 2009 12:46 PM PST up reply actions
Hooray for Animal House!
Animal House, house, house
Nobody ever went to class/Then we saw Donald Sutherland’s ass.
Animal House, house, house
The end was like American Graffiti/Where we saw what everyone ended up doing
"He called the sh** POOP!" -- Adam Sandler
beer story
i’ve got a pretty ridiculous beer drinking story. i was in amsterdam in ’06 with 7 friends, as we had flown there to spend a few days then travel to germany for the world cup. anyhow, it was our first day there, and we found a bar that had an amazing array of european beers. the barmaid, a buxom older lady who hated american women but loved the men, was giving us a fine tour of european beers, explaining the complexities of each one and amazing us with her knowledge (this place was a dive from the outside, priceless from within).
anyhow, she was especially fond of me and everyone kidded us about it, but her goal of getting me trashed by mid-day worked. so my one hipster friend who was there reminded me i wanted to get a haircut and he found a place, so my drunk-ass thought it was a great idea and we went. when i got back, ready to keep plowing through the beer selection, i finally noticed i left my travel pack in the restroom of the salon- my travel pack with my passport, ID, credit card, and EVERYONE’S CASH THAT I WAS HOLDING BECAUSE I HAD A TRAVEL PACK… about $1,500. and it was gone. i ended up borrowing $1500 from a relative to keep the trip going and had a grand old time, but those european beers cost me plenty. that, and my drunken stupidity.

me at the bar, drinking my troubles away that were caused by drinking.
Dodgers fans eat their young.
I thought the reason to go to Amsterdam was for the coffee…not the beer.
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
Yeah, I keep hearing about these Amsterdam cafes….
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
What is this, 2003? I doubt a 37-year old with a World Series ring and a burgeoning career as an MLB baseball commentator is going to Japan to play.
C’mon, there needs to be some trace of a baseball discussion in this thread. Millar? Millar? Anyone?
Maybe if he swings his World Series ring in the batter’s box, he will have more success.
He is in decline. Perhaps someone gives him a spot as the last guy off the bench. Hopefully, not the Giants.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 16, 2009 2:32 PM PST up reply actions
He may be in decline, but he hit 20 homeruns last year. I seriously doubt it will be the Giants with Travis Ishikawa in the mix. It’s tough to carry two players limited to first base. I think the Mariners should give him a look. Marlins also could also use a veteran presence on the right side of the infield.

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