Open FanFest Thread
by Grant Brisbee on Feb 7, 2009 1:30 PM PST
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PrintPost pictures, anecdotes, and fanboy/fangirl encounters. Those of us who get the willies from being packed into an area with 2 sq. in. of elbow room between us and 17,402 sweaty guys in Brad Wellman jerseys would appreciate the descriptions.
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San Jose Was Better!
Less sweaty guys. more personal. and First!
Roger Connor was both active and nimble and did fully as well if not better in the fielding line than his contemporaries. -Sam Crane
I wonder if anyone actually has a Brad Wellman jersey. I can’t imagine why even Brad Wellman himself would want one.
Never has a poster been more correct in the history of the internet. Ever! - ResDog on yours truly
Nice guy
Brad is a very nice guy, and yeah, he probably realizes his jersey isn’t the biggest of collectors’ items.
+100
Brad used to come into the copy place where I worked quite a lot. This was back in the ‘90s, when he was running a batting cage business. Always a nice guy, really cool to talk to, never full of himself or anything. I’d wear a Brad Wellman jersey proudly.
No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
We went
I took my 7 year old and we were there for about 1 1/2 hours. We walked all around the park and ate a hot dog in the club level, but didn’t really do the stand in line for autographs thing. I asked him if he wanted to meet anyone, and in his typical way, he said “no” like it was a stupid question. We go up close views of Zito, Fred Lewis, Bochy, Rowand, Cain, Frandsen, Schierholtz, Howry, Wilson, Affeldt, etc… Zito was definitely looking like a rock star and it looks like some of his sense of style might have rubbed off on Wilson, who was wearing a jacket with a fur collar. They both spent some money on their hair stylists as well. It was pretty cool and you could definitely avoid the mobs if you tried. It was great just being at the park again and the whole experience has me feeling pretty optimistic about this season. That, I guess, is the purpose of fanfest.
Sorry, no pics, but I am still researching which dig camera to purchase.
DUDE!
Where was LINCECUM?!…i mainly went for him….but it didn’t seem like he was autographing or anything..i wouldn’t have stood in those lines anyway….ridiculous….RJ walked passed me to take pics with Cain.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3320/3260912665_4d2d25b58c.jpg?v=0
Anyone see the Late night with Conan O’brien clip where they have Randy Johnson walking through NY for the first time and they put Bananas on the camera so he’d attack the camera dude? hilarious…i was gonna put bananas on my camera
They kept Lincecum pretty well surrounded, and of course, large crowds followed. I saw him at one Q&A under the bleachers, and then he was apparently at a private event for a chosen few on the Club Level.
by rightcenterfielder on Feb 7, 2009 4:08 PM PST up reply actions
Snappy dresser , that Randy. Looks like he’s having the time of his life. Guess he’s seen the lineup…
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by victor frankenstein on Feb 7, 2009 4:52 PM PST up reply actions
lol Johnson’s sneer
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Feb 7, 2009 5:57 PM PST up reply actions
/spit
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by SoFa King Mike on Feb 7, 2009 7:58 PM PST up reply actions
needs more Fresh Cope
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Don't F with the Affeldt
by Giant among Angels on Feb 7, 2009 8:22 PM PST up reply actions
Griz Green.
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Cope>Kodiak>Griz my taste buds inform me
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by Giant among Angels on Feb 8, 2009 4:54 PM PST up reply actions
I’m not a chewer so I wouldn’t know..but when I worked at the gas station in WI Griz green would fly off the shelves. Of course that’s just because people are cheapskates there.
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I beg to differ. Unless something has changed. I have not had either for 5-6 yrs
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by Giant among Angels on Feb 9, 2009 1:24 PM PST up reply actions
I saw Lincecum while waiting in line for the private season ticket holder autograph session on the Suite Level. Also saw Yabu, Lewis and couple others.
A McC newcomer but not outstanding.
I saw him leaving the suite level while I was in line for the season ticket holder session. Guess I missed him by an hour. He was sporting a beanie, two police officers, and two of the usual giants ticket checker/security people. Everyone gave him a cheer as he walked by and he acknowledged us before bouncing and leaving us with brian wilson and tim flahnery
Tim also did an interview at the KNBR stage with Ralph and Tom and then quickly got escorted out by about 4 police officers.
I forgot to mention
that he explained why he always wears a beanie. He says he wears them because he’s too lazy to do his hair. But really, how much styling does his hair need?
o tim
y so sexy
"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 7, 2009 9:41 PM PST up reply actions
His biggest fan... or his sister?
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by SoFa King Mike on Feb 7, 2009 10:24 PM PST up reply actions
Ah come on. I’m too lazy to do my hair too but I still just wear it undone.
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This year's FanFest really sucked!!!!
This year’s FanFest really sucked!!!! I saw Zito and Molina walk through the field after posting for pics and Molina was ignoring the fans! he has such a BIG Head. (I was dissapointed) to see that, in the other hand Zito was more down to earth.
——Molina——- you are not Barry Bonds!!!
Just got back
Some initial thoughts:
- It was nice being able to walk on the field, even if it did have a fertilizer/fishy smell.
- Didn’t even try getting autographs, as the lines were insanely long, even just after 10.
- As expected, the Amici’s Q&A stage was the best place to be (The Tito Fuentes Show, featuring Vida Blue and Will Clark, was quite entertaining.)
- I suppose they did their job, as now I can’t wait for Spring Training to start.
by rightcenterfielder on Feb 7, 2009 4:03 PM PST reply actions
I was at the Tito Fuentes Show. I was the one who asked him about the Carribean Series. I was disappointed with his answer. But damn those three were funny.
"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 7, 2009 5:51 PM PST up reply actions
I did like how it often veered off into a standup comedy act / celebrity roast.
by rightcenterfielder on Feb 7, 2009 7:07 PM PST up reply actions
I just knew that was you! Those three were the best of the day. They could take that act on the road. I was all warm inside like I’d seen something special. And shook hands with WIll on his way out. Beautiful day at the Park. So much better than waiting in line for an autograph.
omg famous
It was hella awesome to see Will Clark back where he belongs. And to see Vida Blue sober!
"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 7, 2009 7:26 PM PST up reply actions
A Bit Bragging
I see Vida once every couple months in our office. He seems plenty sober. I think that is his normal personality.
I was making a mean crack about his DUI arrest a few years back. I knew he had the ebullient comedian presence.
"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 8, 2009 8:23 AM PST up reply actions
Had a Great Time
My Observations:
-It was packed, there must have been 30-40 thousand people in attendance throughout the day.
-Autograph lines were ridiculously lonng. One went from the section adjacent to third base, all the way past the Coke Bottle to the scoreboard.
-It was great seeing the Giants clubhouse and taking pictures in the dugout.
-Even though it was not a baseball field (as the he^ said, smelled like fish), you could tell where the pitcher’s mound was and I got chills standing there.
-It was a beautiful day and that made this even better.
-Listening to Will Clark was enjoyable.
-I got a Pablo Sandoval shirt…simply money.
-And like he^ said, I am now pumped for spring training.
Section 314 FTW!
I’m sort of glad I went by myself. I got to do what I wanted to do, go where I wanted to go. I missed Fred Lewis on the KNBR stage because I was at the Frandsen/Howry/Schierholtz/Zito Q&A. :( I’m so disappointed that I didn’t get to see Fred.
I went to the Clark/Blue/Puente Q&A and goddamn they were hilarious. Tito himself was cracking me up but the other two were into it.
I also managed to get in a question at one of the medical staff Q&A’s about Jonathan’s durability issues. Dave Groeschner said Sanchez has put on a bit of weight (in the good way) and they expect 30 starts out of him. He’s been training with them in AZ since January 5 and they say he’s healthy. They continued to heap praise on Lowry and his recovery, while Merkin is behind schedule on his recovery.
During the Q&A with Bochy he said the team would carry 12 pitchers and he sees Sandoval hitting 3 in the lineup. I’m trying to read my notes that I scribbled on an envelope because I didn’t have the presence of mind to sneak in my tape recorder or even a pad of paper.
"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 7, 2009 5:57 PM PST reply actions
El Guapo
Jonathan Sanchez had an offseason goal of adding strength and stamina. He felt he needed to get bigger and stronger to be able to complete an entire season of starting. Glad to hear he is on schedule.
Fred <3333333333333333
"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 7, 2009 6:24 PM PST up reply actions
Do you have his bunion under your pillow?
This just in...Bobby Estalella can apply oral suction to a deceased pack animal's penile extremity.
by victor frankenstein on Feb 7, 2009 6:30 PM PST up reply actions
In a vial around my neck
Like Angelina Jolie.
No seriously I guess it’s better than I didn’t see Fred. I love him but I don’t need to damage my rep by shrieking and flailing.
Some gal at the Frandsen/Howry/Schierholtz/Zito Q&A propositioned Nate. That was amusing.
"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 7, 2009 6:33 PM PST up reply actions
Some gal at the Frandsen/Howry/Schierholtz/Zito Q&A propositioned Nate.
So did he vote YES or NO on Proposition Nate?
I’ve been talking to Californians for too long.
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
lol
I think the measure is going to caucus.
"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 8, 2009 8:24 AM PST up reply actions
caucus?
lady, you hardly even know us
"ever so cynical yet whimsical giants related signature"
by The Gene Hackman on Feb 8, 2009 10:30 AM PST up reply actions
yeah i went by myself too and it seems a lot more enjoyable allowing yourself to go where ever whenever without anyone nagging you
On the other hand, it would have been cool to play catch on the field, if I’d brought another warm body, my glove, and a ball.
"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 8, 2009 8:39 AM PST up reply actions
I thought this as well.
I could have gotten a lot more pictures if I had gone by myself, however.
by FairweatherFan on Feb 8, 2009 8:40 AM PST up reply actions
Stood in line for a DAMN LONG time to get relatively uninteresting autographs… I wish the Giants brass would’ve spaced out the relatively famous signees, because by the time I got to the front of the line, the only guys there were English, Joey Martinez, Bowker, and Hinshaw. Nothing against those guys, but I stood in line for 3 hours because I was counting on getting at least one A-list autograph (Lincecum, Cain, Randy Johnson, Rowand, Briwan Wilson… any one of those type guys I would’ve been totally fine with… or at least like an everyday player like Fred Lewis or something). Oh well… I’d do it again, but in retrospect the autograph part just wasn’t worth it.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Feb 7, 2009 6:23 PM PST reply actions
Those lines were ridic. Hanging around for the Q&As and going onto the field was the best way to spend the day, IMO. And first garlic fries of the season!
"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 7, 2009 6:34 PM PST up reply actions
See, I wouldn't have minded the wait...
but there was just something awful about a) not knowing who would be at the front once you got there and b) worrying about whether you were going to make it to the front before 3 and they shut down. not the best organized event, IMO.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Feb 7, 2009 6:40 PM PST up reply actions
For the autographs, I guess it’s a chance you have to be willing to take, especially with the way they shuttle the players around to each station (autographs, Q&A, photos). It’s probably easier for them to have this free-for-all system than to worry about special tickets like they used to have.
I have noticed the crowd control has gotten a little bit better each year, even with the increase in attendance. Of course, having more of the park open and accessible helps, but for the most part, I was able to make my way around the lines without much trouble.
by rightcenterfielder on Feb 7, 2009 7:16 PM PST up reply actions
Cha-cha bowl ftw !
Yeah, we’re going to have to go to 2 games in the opening series. Once for the cha-cha and once for the fries.
I still say they should open a kiosk right next to the big Garlic Fry stand on the main level there, behind home plate-ish ? they should open a kiosk called “The Peppermint Palace” and sell nothing but a variety of breath mints, gum, altoids, and mint flavored tums!
I bet you don’t enjoy yourself as often as Howie enjoys himself
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
I saw Sabean while on the field
He was waiting to go be interviewed while autographing for people. I yelled out “No Manny!!!”. He had a huge smile when I said it.
A McC newcomer but not outstanding.
Maybe, just maybe...
in the near future Sabean and Boras will be concluding contract negotiations, but then he’ll suddenly think of your comment and end the discussions. You could be a hero
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
I missed it
My wife was way too tired and beat up after her surgery yesterday (it was only repairing some damage to one knuckle, but wow, we underestimated how much of a toll that would take). Next year, though!
No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
I didn't make it either, wish I did.
Had work and was way too tired after to make the drive to the city.
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Ok.. it was a fishy smelling field
Stopped by for a little over an hour. Saw Brian up front talk for awhile. Ate and liked the jumbo hot dogs. Visited the clubhouse. Ate a free Buckhorn steak sandwich. Saw Lon Simmons and Jon Miller talk after thrillWill. Left after the food hunger left… still hungry for a hitter.
The field did not smell good, and it left mud all over my silver and blue sneakers. Frowny face.
But standing in centerfield and texting jealous friends about standing in centerfield was totally worth 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 7, 2009 9:14 PM PST up reply actions
Baron's text message/pic
Look at me.
I could be
Centerfield!
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.
Combine that with the nasty locker room scent in parts of the Club Level and it was a foul smelling day. Thankfully, everything else cancelled that out.
by rightcenterfielder on Feb 7, 2009 10:08 PM PST up reply actions
My photos
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2193897&l=88454&id=6701337
My favorite photo
Random stuff:
- Emmannuel Burriss is popular with the ladies. Also this Lincecum guy. Whoever he is.
- They had street banners for sale (the ones they hang on streetlights downtown). I would have gotten one if I had any room in the house.
- K&K and Miller were in the McCovey loft or whatever it’s called having photos taken with fans. I didn’t get to meet them, but I was off to the side in the seating area. Kruk kept barking orders to fans (in a very tongue and cheek way) saying stuff like, “C’mon! Get over here, meat!”
- While I was helping my friend take a picture in the dugout, the bullpen phone rang. I told him to pick it up but he was scared to. A guy next to us picked it up and had an amusing conversation with whoever was on the other end.
- Johnson got the biggest laugh of the day. When Ralph Barbieri asked him, “Do you think you’re misunderstood?”, Johnson replied, “What kind of stupid question is that?”
very wayne huizenga-esque
i may never type that phrase again in my life…
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Feb 7, 2009 9:39 PM PST up reply actions
Imagine having Ralph as your dad. I’d be incredibly depressed.
My plans for 2009: getting married and attending Tim Lincecum Bobblehead Day.
The beauty
The beauty of being Ralph Barbieri’s child is that you would never have to answer for your actions. As we know, Ralph both asks and answers all his questions.
I briefly considered getting one of those banners (went with a mystery grab bag instead), but when I looked through the pile, all I saw were Jason Schmidt banners.
by rightcenterfielder on Feb 7, 2009 10:03 PM PST up reply actions
who?
"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 7, 2009 11:40 PM PST up reply actions
RJ
- Johnson got the biggest laugh of the day. When Ralph Barbieri asked him, "Do you think you’re misunderstood?", Johnson replied, "What kind of stupid question is that?"
This makes me like Randy Johnson about 50 times more than before. Pitching well this season would also bring up the total.
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher??
Awesome pictures Nat.
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt
by Giant among Angels on Feb 8, 2009 5:19 AM PST up reply actions
eeeeeeeeeee announcers!!!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
No way, I was standing in line for autographs. What we did instead was zip around to the different stations and took pictures of players signing. So I do have some pictures: Cain, Wilson, Hinshaw, Johnson, etc. Did a couple Q&A’s then went to the Chop House for a bite then took some more pics. All in all it was good.
A few choice images:
The San Jose experience from a player-interaction perspective was far superior. The lines for autographs were insane.
So I just wandered around and took photos. I left about 1:00, didn’t see a lot of the players I wanted to, but oh well.
Kurkow was talking shit about Manny. I wouldn’t count on seeing him in a Giants uniform.
Clicking will take you to full – res 8×10 images. Use at will.
Stupid long line:
Huh?
Yay, Grass!
Yay, Fred Lewis!
Y so srs Fred?
A split second before sticking his tongue out at me:
Affeldt’s ring:
Jingles and Damon, trying to do his best Sabean impersonation:
Escaped Caterpillar!
Wilson likes it:
Captain Jack can’t believe it:
John Bowker can’t stop thinking about it:
Joey Martinez doesn’t know these guys….
And neither does Mr. Roberts.
Oh Ron, those boys do act up, don’t they?
Stop singing, Tim.
Hinshaw has love in his eyes –
“You’re creeping the fans out, Alex”
Prize wheel girl was cute:
Rohlinger agrees
…
What position does this guy play, again?
Like I said, Goofy.
BFFs?
Yeah. BFFs.
Sorry for it being so long. There are a few more pictures located in the root here
Thanks
Good Stuff.
"Well, um, actually a pretty nice little Saturday, we're going to go to Home Depot. Yeah, buy some wallpaper, maybe get some flooring, stuff like that. Maybe Bed, Bath, & Beyond, I don't know, I don't know if we'll have enough time."
Yay someone got Fred. Although I don’t think I can abide by that thing on Affeldt’s chin.
"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 8, 2009 8:27 AM PST up reply actions
I am a strong supporter of all-things-Affeldt
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Don't F with the Affeldt
by Giant among Angels on Feb 8, 2009 4:58 PM PST up reply actions
Et Al!
I love Et Al. Nice pics, nice comments.
I saw the AP photos of Cain and RJ. Jesus, how much weight has Matt lost?
Crappy pictures
I don’t have a real camera so I had to use my camera phone. Sometimes I luck out with it and get good pictures. Most of what I got Saturday sucked. Two came out decent to good.
The tools of ignorance, as on display at the club level.
The Giants 500 club.
"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 8, 2009 10:07 AM PST reply actions
Giants 500 club, new? I hadn’t seen it before.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
They put it up there for 2008, after they took down the countdown to Ruth/Aaron.
"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 8, 2009 1:13 PM PST up reply actions
Great reporting (and pics) everyone
Some last-minute obligations caused me to miss out this year, so I’m happy to hear it was a good time (albeit more crowded than last year, apparently).
Did anyone on the Q&A or KNBR stages discuss the A-Rod roids situation, or were PEDs the Subject That Must Not Be Discussed?
My plans for 2009: getting married and attending Tim Lincecum Bobblehead Day.
It came up in the Q&A sessions with the medical staff. The general consensus was “don’t do it” in terms of steroid use. Use in MLB didn’t come up. It was mostly older people asking about kids using.
"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 8, 2009 12:38 PM PST up reply actions
I really wish I could have attended.
Though I did get to meet Sir Charles Barkley yesterday at a motorcycle expo in Cincinnati. I thought he would have been taller…. Nice guy. I will post the picture once my co-worker emails it to me.
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt
by Giant among Angels on Feb 8, 2009 7:14 PM PST reply actions
it is amazing what Charles Barkley was able to accomplish in the NBA at his height. Nice round booty.
Got it!
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt
by Giant among Angels on Feb 12, 2009 8:01 PM PST up reply actions
Im ~6’3" though I am kinda slouched in the photo. He shook my hand and it was swallowed by his hand.
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt
by Giant among Angels on Feb 12, 2009 10:01 PM PST up reply actions
Oh yeah
Best part was during the Kruk & Kuip Q & A when they started to poke fun at the people asking Manny and Lowry questions all the time.
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