Baseball off season is just the abyss after the world series running until the hopes of Spring Training!
by sonofabelch on Nov 11, 2009 8:45 PM PST
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Its a time for depression. Its a time for Lou Dobbs to leave CNN. Less sunlight in the Winter is probably less of a factor in seasonal depression than not having viable Major League Baseball games. Following the Winter leagues, is worse than a Heroin addict having to settle for methadone. College football helps a litte, but the NFL does little for me. In March, when I am trying to find out what is happening in Spring Training, all I get on local sports radio is March Madness. Although I have sometimes tuned into the final four, it just bides time until Spring training. The Superbowl and the NCAA basketball tournaments are highly followed due largely to gambling interests. Baseball is more a sport for the pureists, the statisticians, those good in math, and those intelligent enough to follow a relatively complex game. Despite what the internet says, I am convinced that giants fans are the highest IQ'd of the bunch.
I am new to the McCovey chronicles, and I hope this outlet, will save me a few grand on Winter Brandname antidepressant prescriptions. I noticed some well thought out analysis and some humor that is refreshing. Also it allows me to sit at home in front of my computer and TV and vegetate like a head of lettuce while at the same time attempting to communicate with other similar obsessed giant fans, who are compulsive in statistics, and who are sick and demented and have obsessive compulsive rosterbation syndrome. I suppose some of you follow all sports year round, but for me its baseball, baseball and more baseball, and specifically giants baseball. It is my hope that someday there will be a very specific pill for the Winter baseball blues! I hope to enjoy reading all your posts, seeing your wacky pictures, and enjoying your unique baseball banter.
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I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
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by Natto on Nov 11, 2009 8:55 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Holy mother of...
is that the Ultimate Warrior?
The baseball Satanist
by thehavenot on Nov 11, 2009 8:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
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by Natto on Nov 11, 2009 8:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Huh
Interesting.
The baseball Satanist
by thehavenot on Nov 11, 2009 8:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s both a wecome and a warning.
Welcome Belch Jr!
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
by bgunn on Nov 12, 2009 9:53 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome
And your commas will give fantastic fodder for the grammar discussions!
The baseball Satanist
by thehavenot on Nov 11, 2009 8:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
You're my kind of peeps
/will wait another day to nitpick about capitalization
If you can get 3:2 on a headline of "Giants Pitcher Assaults General Manager" at some point this year, take it.
by esseffgeez on Nov 11, 2009 9:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If you want to nitpick something, you can try nitpicking my use of “and” to begin a sentence.
And a wonderful discussion we will have.
The baseball Satanist
by thehavenot on Nov 11, 2009 9:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I used to nitpick lice with a finetooth comb.
Will not send gross pic of the process.
by sonofabelch on Nov 11, 2009 9:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That would also be a wonderful discussion.
The baseball Satanist
by thehavenot on Nov 11, 2009 9:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
then we can get to spelling!
Prospective parent of new pick, Zack Wheeler. Projectable Righty stolen from the braves. Of course, I stalk my son's myspace: http://www.myspace.com/zackwheelerbaseball
"Obviously I’m not doing things like going toe-to-toe with a ninja. Find me a ninja, for one."--Brian Wilson
by haverecords on Nov 11, 2009 10:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
When I submitted my grad application online they told me to “log out of this page after printing to insure [my] privacy.”
I facepalmed a little bit.
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Nov 11, 2009 10:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t tell me you haven’t insured your privacy! Privacy insurance is a must-have.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
by EliminateMe on Nov 12, 2009 9:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It would not be wonderful. It would be like this:
Somebody: “Don’t use and to start a sentence”
thehavenot: “Actually, you can use it to start a sentence. There’s nothing inherently wrong with it.”
Somebody: “Well then, carry on.”
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Nov 11, 2009 9:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
But what about “but”?
If you can get 3:2 on a headline of "Giants Pitcher Assaults General Manager" at some point this year, take it.
by esseffgeez on Nov 11, 2009 9:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Same deal. Just don’t go nuts with it.
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Nov 11, 2009 10:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS!
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?
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PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game currently in early planning stages.
by zenbitz on Nov 12, 2009 12:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t go nuts with the but, got it.
"It's too late now."
by ResDog on Nov 12, 2009 2:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
But…but…but…
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
by EliminateMe on Nov 12, 2009 9:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
What about that discussion wouldn’t ber wonderful?
The baseball Satanist
by thehavenot on Nov 12, 2009 6:41 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ber is always wonderful.
/hiccup
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
by hairball on Nov 12, 2009 9:37 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Matt Downs . The Kevin Frandsen of 2010 !
by nvsfg on Nov 12, 2009 7:10 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
What’s your function?
"It's too late now."
by ResDog on Nov 12, 2009 2:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hooking up phrases and words and clauses...
(Old guys are old)
When I went back a couple of months ago on MLB-TV Archives to watch Barry take Bacsik deep to center (over and over and over and…) I realized that baseball nostalgia fans – well, those with an extra hundred in disposable cash lying around – might never want for offseason entertainment again.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Nov 13, 2009 9:17 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Right-o. Well, carry on chaps.
Joe Martinez: You are cool.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
by cornball on Nov 12, 2009 7:47 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Likewise feel free to call me out for not using punctuation marks in my post. —> This complete thought brought to you by a period.
If you can get 3:2 on a headline of "Giants Pitcher Assaults General Manager" at some point this year, take it.
by esseffgeez on Nov 11, 2009 9:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
grammar is not my strong suit.
Grammar nor punctuation are things I care much about, as long as what I try to communicate is relatively understandable. Wow responses come in quickly, This is
cool, almost awesome.
by sonofabelch on Nov 11, 2009 9:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Learn you will. The powers of grammar are strong on this site.
Joe Martinez: You are cool.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
by cornball on Nov 12, 2009 7:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
/ makes muffled rustling sounds as tries to release self from straight jacket in while in the McCoven Grammar Sin Bin.
Who’s brain did you bring me?
Brain SabeanOranother.
by daveinexile on Nov 12, 2009 7:54 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Pfffft. Any kid can wriggle out of a straight jacket. A straitjacket, on the other hand…
If you can get 3:2 on a headline of "Giants Pitcher Assaults General Manager" at some point this year, take it.
by esseffgeez on Nov 12, 2009 8:27 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You don’t understand. It’s only so straight because we use a lot of starch. Like… a lot. Escape is not an option.
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Nov 12, 2009 8:44 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I like the Marriam-Webster’s second definition for a straightjacket is “something that restricts or confines like a straitjacket.”
There’s something beautifully circular going on there.
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Nov 12, 2009 8:46 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You’re right, that is circumlocutory.
If you can get 3:2 on a headline of "Giants Pitcher Assaults General Manager" at some point this year, take it.
by esseffgeez on Nov 12, 2009 9:29 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Isn’t that called rounding up?
Who’s brain did you bring me?
Brain SabeanOranother.
by daveinexile on Nov 12, 2009 9:34 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Escape may not be an option, but Shift+A is.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
by bgunn on Nov 12, 2009 9:59 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
They have a take on damn near any topic here, and at any time of day or night.
These are some amazingly thoughtful and perceptive people , you’ve chosen well.
I’ve only spent much time on two sites, the Az. Snakepit and McCovey Chronicles. The ‘Pit was a pretty desolate and bland place for a fan to spend time.They’ve broadened their approach – an increased fanbase will usually bring some diversification of views – but they’re still nowhere near the capacity for mirth and introspection that occur here on a daily basis.
I think it’s pure jealousy that from time to time they attempt to hold us up as a circus of chaotic rambling…
…and other times that assessment is dead nuts.
But whether you want an informed opinion, a passionate debate, amazing image manipulation displays or lunatic hilarity you’re never shorted here.
Enjoy the ride!
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Nov 13, 2009 9:57 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m more concerned with the use of multiple spaces after the full-stop!
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Nov 11, 2009 9:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m gonna start using three spaces after a period, just for you.
The baseball Satanist
by thehavenot on Nov 12, 2009 6:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You’re just asking for a ban.
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Nov 12, 2009 8:23 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
HTML doesn’t allow that. You need to use non-breakers, which is more keystrokes that you’d save by using two spaces to fill the assigned number of pages.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
by bgunn on Nov 12, 2009 10:01 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
hey dude/dudette
I haven’t figured out the grammar or the posting thing yet, I am sure u will surpass my non computer skills. I hear they want to trade Rowand for Bradley, I am ready to pack up my gear and go to SF. Chicago was cold, and the Ivy that grows on the walls in the Summer, really is annoying.
by bradleybear on Nov 11, 2009 9:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
/offers up some Kool-Aid
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Nov 11, 2009 9:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I picked an avatar now I am trying to see if it appears.
fifty fifty shot for me?
by sonofabelch on Nov 11, 2009 9:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone play baseball video game simulations?W
I wondered if that helps, for me I think it would just be a form of torture! Probably banned by the Geneva Convention. OK avatar appeared, I was sure something would go wrong.
by sonofabelch on Nov 11, 2009 9:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
McC is awesome
Because no matter where on the internet some Giants news story pops up, someone will bring it here and we will make jokes about it and talk about the jedi order / food, and eventually someone smart will come up with stats and data to prove a point.
Which reminds me, I’m playing KotOR and had some delicious cupcakes earlier. The cupcakes have achieved a 14 point UZR in moving through my bowels.
Why do San Francisco teams insist on having terrible offenses? Frank Gore and Pablo Sandoval can't do it all.
by GiantPain on Nov 11, 2009 10:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
109 LOL TWSS +7575757575 3rd best at best UR5MEETMEATTHEGAMEIFTHATISCONVENIENTFORYOU.
/McCoven
Sorry, everyone, I just felt like doing that for no reason.
by goGSW24 on Nov 11, 2009 10:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Jedi Order?
I think Yoda saw it all coming and his plan was to sneak away with Padme down in Dagobah for some hot jungle action.
"It's too late now."
by ResDog on Nov 12, 2009 2:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That actually makes more sense than what actually happened.
The baseball Satanist
by thehavenot on Nov 12, 2009 3:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Think about it, when Padme gets hurt and Anakin “breaks her heart” a few minutes pass and Yoda finally senses it. He stops fighting, and in almost tears he tells Senator Organa “failed I have”. You telling me Yoda was afraid of a couple extra troopers joining the fight? Please. Watch Episode II and feel the sexual tension between Yoda and Padme in their first meeting. She’s digging the little green dude.
"It's too late now."
by ResDog on Nov 12, 2009 5:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think that’s what happened, but then he “lost the will” to actually bring her along.
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Nov 12, 2009 4:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hi?
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
GET THAT VORP AND WHIP SH!T OUTTA HERE!!!
by baetown415 on Nov 11, 2009 10:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
enjoying your unique baseball banter.
Theres none of that here
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Nov 11, 2009 11:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
can we discuss BABIPOTG and BAPIPITA
the batting average for balls in play on the ground, and the batting average for balls in play in the air, or was that the batting average for balls in PITA bread? Oh! Bapipita come inside for dinner, and see your friends in your UZR tomorrow.
by bradleybear on Nov 11, 2009 11:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s the new Colts logo.
WHY IS BOCOCK?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Nov 12, 2009 8:11 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
They will also be holding mini-camp at Camp Anawanna
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis.
by j14 on Nov 12, 2009 10:47 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
IT MAKES ME WANNA FART
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
by RDreamer on Nov 12, 2009 2:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
Official McPokeMaster
Registered Velezbian and supporter of Fredemption
by GrahamCrakalaka on Nov 12, 2009 3:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s a heaping helping of wrong.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
by bgunn on Nov 12, 2009 3:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome, have a lolli
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Nov 12, 2009 4:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I think I need a Kalifornivacation, after watching housewives of Orange County.
Pablo snubbed again, for another award, I guess he wins the bronze slugger but snubbed on the sterling this year.
by bradleybear on Nov 12, 2009 8:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
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