Community Projection: Tim Lincecum
by Grant on Feb 26, 2009 4:38 PM PST
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Things I learned from watching yesterday's game:
- Travis Ishikawa isn't going to hit 324 home runs this year. That's absurd. But cutting that prediction down by 50% -- 162 home runs -- is very reasonable. I, for one, am looking forward to the new, clean home run champ. Stand up and clap, Selig! Ishikawa will save us all!
- Based on one nice play, I'm pretty sure Pablo Sandoval is going to be no worse than a jollier Brooks Robinson at third base.
- The Giants can score runs. Take off your evidence blinders, haters. Ten runs is nothing for this team.
- The Indians broadcast team needs to mix up their programming. Baseball is sooo boring. How about a guest or two, guys?
- Tim Lincecum will average a strikeout per inning this year. Crazy, I know, but I'll stand by it.
Which brings us to our community projection for Lincecum. Somehow, I forgot to do one last year, but I'm sure I predicted that he was going to win the Cy Young. Just search the archives. If you can't find anything, search them again.
The problem with this projection is that I'm a superstitious fool. I don't want to be too optimistic about the guy, because then I'm scared he'll get hurt. My actions and thoughts do kind of control the universe, it seems. But Lincecum isn't made of porcelain, so I agree with Ralph Barbieri. I talked to an anatomy professor, and she assured me that it is very unlikely that Lincecum is made of even .0001% porcelain.
That made me feel better, but my research also uncovered that Lincecum is made of tissue, muscle, sinew, and bone. And those things can degrade over time, especially if they're involved in some sort of unnatural physical activity. I was shocked. Stunned. Aghast. Now I'm thinking that maybe it wasn't a good idea for Lincecum to throw more pitches than anyone in baseball.
Calling Lincecum "The Franchise" always seemed a little cliché and trite, but danged if it isn't the truth. My baseball-related happiness is entirely wrapped around the fate of one player. He made a 90-loss season watchable, and he gave us something to root for in November. If the Giants are going to do something that resembles anything in the next couple of years, it's almost certainly because Lincecum is pitching like the generational dynamo that he is. That urge you have to stand outside of Lincecum's window, arms aloft, holding a boombox above your head? Run with it. It's natural.
But I can't go nuts, here. I can't just predict another Cy Young season because he had one last year. That was a special season, and just because he's young doesn't mean that it's a given that he'll improve. A calm, collected projection is what we need. Temper the expectations. Let the world know that even if Lincecum regresses to the mean a little bit, he's still the greatest thing since penicillin.
Tim Lincecum
IP: 233
K: 377
BB: 55
ERA: 1.6180339887
HRA: 5
There. That's somewhat reasonable. I didn't let my inner fanboy corrupt my projection too much. Your projections for Tim Lincecum, if you would....
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(IP: 223
K: 234
BB: 87
ERA: 3.32
HRA: 13)
by Grant on Feb 26, 2009 10:52 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Grant is waaaay off base. I think Grant, on the other hand, is pretty much right on the money.
Adoptive father to the All-Father. Does that make me the All-Grandfather?
by EliminateMe on Feb 26, 2009 10:54 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
IP: 232
K: 236
BB: 82
ERA: 3.22
HRA: 16
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Feb 26, 2009 10:54 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
IP: 227
K: 251
BB: 74
ERA: 3.14 (!)
HRA: 7
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 26, 2009 10:54 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
lulz pie
"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 Feb 26, 2009 5:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
IP: 218
K: 263
ERA: 2.90
HRA: 14
WINZ: 17
by Natto on Feb 26, 2009 10:56 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Cain’s numbers will be somewhat similar, except for the winz, of course.
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Feb 26, 2009 10:59 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
if there's a way to get negative wins
he will be the man to find out how.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Feb 26, 2009 5:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't kill me yet....
IP: 208
K: 215
BB: 65
ERA: 2.98
HRA: 12 (damn to Coors and Chase Field, mostly)
WINZ: 20….. yes, mark it down
CG: 1 3/4 (Bochy will figure out how to do that)
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
If Dustin Pedroia played in Seattle, not many people would be talking about him.
by baetown415 on Feb 26, 2009 11:02 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I'll be the optimistic goober on this one
IP: 218
K: 265
ERA: 2.48
HRA: 10
Never has a poster been more correct in the history of the internet. Ever! - ResDog on yours truly
by jcb9 on Feb 26, 2009 11:03 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
He will give 255 batters hot but pee
I am on a vendetta to make sports enjoyable to watch again, and Mr. Buck you are at the top of my LIST!!! Mr. Selig don’t get to upset you are number TWO!!!
by say hey nation on Feb 26, 2009 11:03 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
He will give 255 batters hot but butt pee
I am on a vendetta to make sports enjoyable to watch again, and Mr. Buck you are at the top of my LIST!!! Mr. Selig don’t get to upset you are number TWO!!!
by say hey nation on Feb 26, 2009 11:05 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
so butt pee wasn't as funny to me
when i actually got it this weekend. i almost snickered on the toilet but i was in too much pain.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Feb 26, 2009 5:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
IP: 220
K: 264
ERA: 2.81
WHIP: 1.16
HRA: 14
by TimLincecumIsGod on Feb 26, 2009 11:04 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
IP: 237
K: 273
ERA: 3.11
HRA: 13
BB: 76
WHIP: 1.11
WINZ: 22
SAVES: 1
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Feb 26, 2009 11:08 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
IP: 225.
ERA: 3.05
K: 245.
BB: 85.
HRA: 15.
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
by Cookyman on Feb 26, 2009 11:09 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I'm spent, just can't rosterbate anymore.
by oldjacket on Feb 26, 2009 11:09 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
SHE GAVE ME A PEN!
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Feb 26, 2009 11:11 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Contract Negotiations via Pitch-Count
Having him pitch lots of innings is a great way to renew his contract for a lower price. The value proposition is simple: If you don’t resign now for a reasonable amount, we’ll squeeze every last pitch out of you in the next couple years. But if you do, we’ll start thinking about your long-term health.
by flip3 on Feb 26, 2009 11:13 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Unless innings pitched factors into arbitration, which wouldn’t surprise me…
by Missing Barry on Feb 26, 2009 4:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
IP: 245
K: 280
BB: 75
ERA: 2.50
HRA: 15
Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.
by ResDog on Feb 26, 2009 11:14 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
IP: 206
K: 223
BB: 62
ERA: 2.68
HRA: 11
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Feb 26, 2009 11:15 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
IP: 229
K: 257
BB: 67
ERA: 2.13
HRA: 14
Wins: 21
Loses: 5
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
by bgunn on Feb 26, 2009 11:23 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
IP: 215
K: 275
BB: 75
ERA: 1.98
HRA: 8
Someone get Damon Minor's agent on the phone stat!
Adopted Father of Luis Perdomo
by fanofvanlandingham on Feb 26, 2009 11:25 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
IP: 205
K: 220
BB: 70
ERA: 2.99
HRA: 15
by paboperfecto on Feb 26, 2009 11:27 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
IP: 220
K: 275
BB: 35
ERA: 2.72
HRA: Lincecum doesn’t allow dingerz. If anyone comes remotely close to hitting one out, he’ll use his Force Powers to pull the ball back in, for Rowand to catch.
I'm thinking but nothing's happening.
by JRPhillips on Feb 26, 2009 11:28 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
He’s sad because his lightsabre is blue
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Feb 26, 2009 11:33 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
+109
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
by walkoff baltimore chop on Feb 26, 2009 12:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Lincecum doesn’t allow dingerz. If anyone comes remotely close to hitting one out, he’ll use his Force Powers to pull the ball back in, for Rowand to catch.
but a run will score because attempting to throw the tagging runner on third at home, Rowand will throw the ball and hit Lou Seal on top of the Giants dugout, who is distracted by doing his pelvic thrusts and a finger wag (ala Dikembe Mutumbo) at the dejected batter as he walks back to the dugout mumbling. Jon Miller will then say that was the worst throw to the plate in the history of the game, while the opposing announcers will make some stupid joke about somebody needing to get Lou Seal some Excedrin or the Giants needing a new centerfielder
Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
by WilliamVanLandingham on Feb 26, 2009 12:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Man does not fly in the house of Mutombo.
by faust10 on Feb 26, 2009 7:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
IP: 213
K: 249
BB: 76
ERA: 2.88
HRA: 16
Wins: 17
Loses: 8
My plans for 2009: getting married and attending Tim Lincecum Bobblehead Day.
by Kitspool on Feb 26, 2009 11:45 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
HaHa
“The Indians broadcast team needs to mix up their programming. Baseball is sooo boring. How about a guest or two, guys?”
by kvdp12 on Feb 26, 2009 11:49 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I was expecting Eddie Harris from the ’89 AL East Championship team to show up any second.
Of course they are showing ANOTHER Indians broadcast today, so who will we have to look forward to tonight?
If God had intended us not to rosterbate, he would've made our arms shorter.
Padre renuente de Luis Perdomo, porque él es todo el que se deja hasta junio. The 28th best prospect in all the land!
by Mike Hawk on Feb 26, 2009 11:57 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Willie Mays Hayes
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Feb 26, 2009 12:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
no, House is on Mondays
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Feb 26, 2009 5:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
170 IP
171 K
60 BB
3.95 ERA
15 HRA
I’m a pessimistic dude.
by David Arnott on Feb 26, 2009 11:54 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
mancrush.
IP: 213
K: 264
BB: 45
ERA: 2.62
HRA: 9
W-L: 16-6
Ditka v. Lincecum: still Ditka
If God had intended us not to rosterbate, he would've made our arms shorter.
Padre renuente de Luis Perdomo, porque él es todo el que se deja hasta junio. The 28th best prospect in all the land!
by Mike Hawk on Feb 26, 2009 12:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
you guys are all dummies
IP: 279 (rubber arm)
K: 301 (because he’s awesome)
BB: 42 (this many because he’s still experimenting with the eephus)
ERA: 1.43 (he gives up 40 runs in one bad outing, the rest are shutouts)
HRA: 1 (something about chipper jones promising to hit one in his last at-bat for some dying kid)
Wins: 24
Loses: 1 (those 40 run outings aren’t going to get a W)
Percentage of Americans Who Love Him By Seasons End: 97%
Rec Centers Saved By His Incredible Break Dancing Moves: 2
Dodgers fans eat their young.
by redhornet78 on Feb 26, 2009 12:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
21-6
270K
2.10 ERA
240 IP
60 BB
9 HRA
Subpoena Hank Aaron: Drag his butt before congress and let him state, under penalty of perjury, that he never took amphetamines.
by Sabertooth on Feb 26, 2009 12:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
By reading all the projections for Tim the Enchanter, I was too distracted to notice the hot lady walking her dog past my home-office window till she was too far away for a good dirty-old-man stare. This has put me in a bad mood. Therefore, Tim, I predict the following from you:
18-6
210 IP
2.97 ERA
73 BB
245 K
11 HRA
by txgiant on Feb 26, 2009 12:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO MIX IN SOMEONE I’LL PROJECT TO DO BADLY GRANT, GOD.
19-5
227 IP
2.45 ERA
251 K
71 BB
13 HRA
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Feb 26, 2009 12:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
it's cain's turn to dazzle
a humbler Enchanter, but only slightly:
WHIP: 1.18
IP: 210
K: 225
BB: 67
ERA: 3.26
HRA: 14
3rd place in Cy Young voting, trailing Cain and Haren.
by barge on Feb 26, 2009 12:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Keep the optimism train rolling
IP: 240
K: 280
BB: 70
ERA: 2.75
HRA: 15
Thanks Yahoo for linking to this image:
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips
Neglectful father of David Quinowski
by marcello on Feb 26, 2009 12:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
My god how shopped is that. Please tell me that’s shopped.
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by WalrusMan on Feb 26, 2009 3:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I have no idea, I don’t like it one bit though.
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips
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by marcello on Feb 26, 2009 4:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Why is it shopped? Since I don’t do projections, I feel I need to post somewhere.
by timmeh on Feb 26, 2009 5:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Walrus Man was projecting.
Subpoena Hank Aaron: Drag his butt before congress and let him state, under penalty of perjury, that he never took amphetamines.
by Sabertooth on Feb 26, 2009 7:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Tim. Really?
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt
by Giant among Angels on Feb 26, 2009 8:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
IP: 241
K: 268
BB: 75
ERA: 2.51
Miracles performed: 4
Old gods vanquished: 3
by Stoned Slacker on Feb 26, 2009 1:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Little itty-bitty Sophomore slump
Except he’s a Junior.
IP: 208
K: 221
BB: 61
ERA: 3.14
HRA: 15
Hector Sanchez: learning to play defense from older brother Jackson Williams.
by tedfordfan on Feb 26, 2009 1:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
CYA #2
Back to Back…
20-5
IP: 228
K: 253
BB: 73
ERA: 2.43
HRA: 18
http://nickengvall.wordpress.com
by sactownxsi on Feb 26, 2009 1:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Disappointed that I don’t have any “c wat u did thar”s from the math nerds.
by Grant on Feb 26, 2009 1:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
The 1.618… is the Golden Ratio, which is supposed to be the most beautiful ratio between (um) things and other things in nature.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_ratio
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Feb 26, 2009 2:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually..
That would be the The Golden Number
page is full of of Math Nerd goodness :-)
"Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate don't move."-Leroy "Satchel" Paige
My adopted son Matt Downs . Utility Infielder with a Bat !
by nvsfg on Feb 26, 2009 5:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
There is more Math Nerd goodness in the fake prediction. My cleverness must be acknowledged.
by Grant on Feb 26, 2009 6:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Big fan of Mr. Fibonacci, huh?
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Feb 26, 2009 6:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Is is the 162 game schedule the Golden Number with a missed decimal and a rounding error?
Subpoena Hank Aaron: Drag his butt before congress and let him state, under penalty of perjury, that he never took amphetamines.
by Sabertooth on Feb 26, 2009 7:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Here's what MLB 09: The Show thinks...
by The Double Deuce on Feb 26, 2009 2:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
IP: 137 1/3
K: 71
BB: 49
ERA: 3.52
HRA: 9
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by WalrusMan on Feb 26, 2009 3:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I think you got your K and IP numbers backwards. Maybe.
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.
by Lyle on Feb 26, 2009 5:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No..
I’m doing something…perhaps it’s stupid but I’ve actually got a system.
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by WalrusMan on Feb 26, 2009 5:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Does it have to do with jcb9’s ass? Because I think you need to find a new system.
by timmeh on Feb 27, 2009 8:32 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No, he must be getting more and more sore as the days go on so I’m giving him a break.
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by WalrusMan on Feb 27, 2009 12:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The Rainman Projections For Tim Lincecum
GS 33
Innings 225
FIP 3.00
SO 246
BB 84
HR 15
by giantsrainman on Feb 26, 2009 3:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Rainman....
do you ever make it rain?
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
If Dustin Pedroia played in Seattle, not many people would be talking about him.
by baetown415 on Feb 26, 2009 6:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Our projections are pretty much identical.
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
by Cookyman on Feb 27, 2009 3:52 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And they’re both Pedro Feliz.
Adoptive father to the All-Father. Does that make me the All-Grandfather?
by EliminateMe on Feb 27, 2009 9:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
eh?
GS: 34
IP: 231
ERA: 2.45
SO: 270
BB: 75
HRA: 12
and he will hit his first major league home run
"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 Feb 26, 2009 3:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Lincecum will lead the majors in homeruns.
I'm thinking but nothing's happening.
by JRPhillips on Feb 26, 2009 3:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
at least that’s what they are saying in Cebu
by wilriv21 on Feb 26, 2009 4:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
cebuanos always say stuff like that
by shanghaijim on Feb 26, 2009 5:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s how they roll in Cebu, I guess
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Feb 27, 2009 9:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And Ishikawa will be 2nd
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
If Dustin Pedroia played in Seattle, not many people would be talking about him.
by baetown415 on Feb 26, 2009 6:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone else disturbed by how many innings everyone is projecting him to pitch? 230-240? No thanks.
by Missing Barry on Feb 26, 2009 4:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
rubber arm!
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Feb 26, 2009 5:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Tim LIncecum =/= Porcelin
I'm spent, just can't rosterbate anymore.
by oldjacket on Feb 27, 2009 6:36 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Why is that a problem? He threw 227 in 2008.
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips
Neglectful father of David Quinowski
by marcello on Feb 27, 2009 11:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
IP: 225
K: 243
ERA: 2.92
HRA: 12
"Snow woulda had it!!!"
by beat_la_25 on Feb 26, 2009 5:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
IP: 213
K: 221
ERA: 3.35
HRA: 15
W-L: 16-7
by lehmsbobby on Feb 26, 2009 5:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
IP: 225 2/3
K: 270
BB: 50
ERA: 2.07
HRA: 11
Haircuts: 0
"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 Feb 26, 2009 5:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
On the one hand, Tim badly needs a haircut.
On the other, FLOWING LOCKS would be hilarious.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Feb 26, 2009 5:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Haircut’s are never needed. I think we need another “Meet the McCovens” post before the season.
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by WalrusMan on Feb 26, 2009 5:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I need a haircut.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Feb 26, 2009 5:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
When some people say that I point out that my hair is down to my top lip in the front and goes past my collar in the back. Maybe I’m due for a trim since it’s getting pretty crazy, but I’ll take a half inch off.
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by WalrusMan on Feb 26, 2009 5:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Prince Paul needs a haircut.
Adoptive father to the All-Father. Does that make me the All-Grandfather?
by EliminateMe on Feb 27, 2009 9:57 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe so
I just colored my hair.
"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 Feb 26, 2009 5:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno, his hair isn’t that bad. It’s not a mullet and it’s not all ratty.
"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 Feb 26, 2009 5:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
it looks kind of ridiculous in this picture from today
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Feb 26, 2009 6:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think that’s evidence of RJ’s influence.
Subpoena Hank Aaron: Drag his butt before congress and let him state, under penalty of perjury, that he never took amphetamines.
by Sabertooth on Feb 26, 2009 7:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think he looks better with the longer hair TBH.
"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 Feb 26, 2009 8:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, just keep to slammin’ your boy okay.
The hair is just fine. It’s about the same as in my avatar, so back off chickie.
by timmeh on Feb 27, 2009 8:40 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
In other Lincecum-related news
If anyone’s an espn insider, i’d strongly urge checking this out. It’s timmy’s old man (mr. franchise?) talking through his windup, pretty interesting.
"Snow woulda had it!!!"
by beat_la_25 on Feb 26, 2009 5:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Mr. The Freak
"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 Feb 26, 2009 5:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
HE CAN THROW 88 MPH!
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Feb 26, 2009 5:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Very good Nate.
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt
by Giant among Angels on Feb 26, 2009 8:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Great Aaron!
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by WalrusMan on Feb 27, 2009 12:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Tim Lincecum
IP: 206
K: 211
BB: 49
ERA: 3.30
HRA: 8
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.
by Lyle on Feb 26, 2009 5:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Optimism :-)
GS:35
W/L: 21-6
IP: 238
K: 255
BB: 68
ERA: 3.03
WHIP: 1.18
"Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate don't move."-Leroy "Satchel" Paige
My adopted son Matt Downs . Utility Infielder with a Bat !
by nvsfg on Feb 26, 2009 5:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
IP: 233
ERA: 2.94
W/L: 16-7
BB: 80
HRA: 13
Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa
by raisingcain on Feb 26, 2009 5:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
also
250 Ks
Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa
by raisingcain on Feb 26, 2009 7:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I PREDICT NOT-SUCK!
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Feb 26, 2009 6:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
That’s a spot-on prediction. I agree.
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt
by Giant among Angels on Feb 26, 2009 8:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Timmy
IP: 221
K: 226
BB: 52
ERA: 2.74
W/L: 18-5
by gimpsta7 on Feb 26, 2009 6:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
IP: 218
K: 225
BB: 45
ERA: 2.89
HRA: 6
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt
by Giant among Angels on Feb 26, 2009 6:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
IP: 230
K: 251
BB: 62
ERA: 3.01
HRA: 6
W/L: 19-7
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.
by Takimoto on Feb 26, 2009 6:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
IP: 222
K: 239
BB: 54
ERA: 2.91
HRA: 7
W-L: 17-6
by DuikeBuike on Feb 26, 2009 6:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
IP: 220 2/3
K: 245
BB: 68
ERA: 2.71828182845904523536…
FIP: 3.14159
HRA: 10
WINZ: 18
by DividedByZero on Feb 26, 2009 9:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I also noticed that E just came back.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Feb 26, 2009 10:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Your FIP Is Way Off. PI (or if you prefer pie) Isn't Even Close. But, It Sure Does Taste Good.
FIP = 3.2+((13(HR)+3(BB)-2(K))/IP). With your numbers this is 3.2+(((13×10)+(68×3)-(245×2))/220.67) = 3.2+((130+204-490)/220.67) = (-156/220.67) = 3.2-.71 = 2.49.
by giantsrainman on Feb 26, 2009 10:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Curses!
Fine, I admit it… I’m a STAT n00b.
by DividedByZero on Feb 26, 2009 10:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
/head explodes
that’s a lot of numbers
by bondslegend on Feb 26, 2009 11:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Not a Timmy projection but...
I just got an email from my aunt who works with Chelsea Romo (Sergios wife). The email was a link to our community projection for Sergio. I guess either Sergio or Chelsea is a McCoven lurker. I for one am excited to hear that there are at least a few non-nerds/ fanboys on here from time to time.
I am Cameron Wood and this is my son and business partner CW Culberson.
by camwoody on Feb 26, 2009 9:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
/winks at Taschner’s wife
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt
by Giant among Angels on Feb 26, 2009 9:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope she doesn’t take our Sergio love the wrong way.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Feb 27, 2009 6:26 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Or he.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Feb 27, 2009 6:26 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I always wonder how much the players actually know about what happens on this site. Whether they just hear the highlights about their nicknames we give them or if they read when topics about them turn into Pokemon topics.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
by WalrusMan on Feb 27, 2009 12:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I was wondering why the guys in the clubhouse have been greeting each other with “HAPPY LINCECUM DAY!”
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Feb 27, 2009 12:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope this means my adoption is still valid.
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.
by Lyle on Mar 1, 2009 2:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
IP: 219
ERA: 3.15
K: 258
BB: 93
HRA: 19
Mischievously implosive purple pitching staff.
by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Feb 26, 2009 9:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
More IP, fewer pitches.
234.2 IP
281 K
63 BB
179 H
11 HRA
1.03 WHIP
2.48 ERA
20W!!
by Hammaker Party of 8 on Feb 26, 2009 10:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
My projections
he’s going to be really good.
by bondslegend on Feb 26, 2009 11:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
bold
But I like it.
"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 Feb 26, 2009 11:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
IP: 237
K: 241
BB: 65
ERA: 2.41
HRA: 12
"Don't trust anyone under the age of 30" - Brian Sabean
by Smotheredinhugs on Feb 27, 2009 5:32 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
IP: 312 2/3
K: 26
BB: 171
ERA: 6.49
HRA: 48
BAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
by Outside The Box Thinking on Feb 27, 2009 9:01 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Now that’s some OUTSIDE THE BOX THINKING!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Feb 27, 2009 9:06 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This is why there’s a box.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
by WalrusMan on Feb 27, 2009 12:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
IP: 217
K: 248
BB: 54
ERA: 2.16
HRA: 16
by Scottsdale on Feb 27, 2009 9:03 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Timmy still pitches in the NL West
IP: 230
K: 272
BB: 64
ERA: 2.44
HRA: 14
W-L: 20-4
Cy Young: True
by bondo on Feb 27, 2009 9:46 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Denton True Young
"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 Feb 27, 2009 10:17 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Subpoena Hank Aaron: Drag his butt before congress and let him state, under penalty of perjury, that he never took amphetamines.
by Sabertooth on Feb 27, 2009 10:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Timmy
Is there a better value in baseball than TL for $650k… it could get ugly at arbitration next year.
by theo2456 on Feb 27, 2009 11:15 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Depends how much Longoria’s making, but it’s probably close between them.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
by WalrusMan on Feb 27, 2009 12:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Longoria was locked up last April with a deal that could potentially go 9 seasons, still he’s an excellent value. Story here.
by theo2456 on Feb 27, 2009 2:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Rays are getting him practically for FREE
signed thru 2016 for only $50MM
by wilriv21 on Feb 27, 2009 3:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey
Is there some reason my fanpost with the story on that got deleted? Sure I pasted a wire story, but I credited the wire and you can find it anywhere (i.e. they don’t belong to a site).
"[Greg] Vaughn is in a funk so deep, George Clinton wearing a miner's helmet couldn't find him."
- Jim Baker, ESPN.com, May 2002
by achiappanza on Feb 27, 2009 2:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Where?
I don’t see any Fanposts or Fanshots about Lincecum. Still. Nor in this entry.
"[Greg] Vaughn is in a funk so deep, George Clinton wearing a miner's helmet couldn't find him."
- Jim Baker, ESPN.com, May 2002
by achiappanza on Feb 27, 2009 11:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
by Natto on Feb 27, 2009 11:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, thanks
Didn’t see it on the home page when I was looking though. I don’t think it would have aged off that fast. Is there some inconsistency about Fanshots posting chronologically on the home page?
"[Greg] Vaughn is in a funk so deep, George Clinton wearing a miner's helmet couldn't find him."
- Jim Baker, ESPN.com, May 2002
by achiappanza on Feb 28, 2009 2:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve inceased my FanPost and FanShot numbers so that may help.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
by WalrusMan on Feb 28, 2009 7:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just another ho-hum season
42-(-1)
401 IP
K: 1204
BB: (-1)
ERA: (-0.39)
HRA: 0
Saves: 29
Holds: 14
Haircuts: 0
Autographs: 642,368
by sharksrog on Feb 27, 2009 1:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
sharksrog posts
87984798098
"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 Feb 27, 2009 2:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
<3 timmy
IP: 224
K: 264
BB: 77
ERA: 2.89
HRA: 16
W-L: 15-6
by lincypoo i wuv u on Feb 27, 2009 6:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
No Sophomore Slump
IP: 217
H: 184
K: 236
B: 82
ERA: 2.74
HRA: 15
by koel on Feb 28, 2009 8:59 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
W-L: 20-6
IP: 230
K: 241
BB: 86
ERA: 2.83
HRA: 11
"ever so cynical yet whimsical giants related signature"
by The Gene Hackman on Mar 2, 2009 10:31 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
IP: 220
K: 230
BB: 80
ERA: 2.65
HRA: 12
"Just another ahahahaha... laugher."
by capnk on Mar 2, 2009 9:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
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