The MLB Network is Better Than Your Loved Ones
by Grant Brisbee on Apr 30, 2009 9:43 AM PDT
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PrintI"m in a good mood today. San Francisco took two of three from Mos Eisley, the early struggles of Tim Lincecum have been forgotten, and I have the day off to watch my daughter. Good times. Daughter-watching is serious business, mind you. It takes skill to use one eye to pay attention to a six-month-old while the other eye is watching the MLB Network all day. And by "pay attention to a six-month-old," I mean, "make sure she doesn't a stuffed giraffe too far up her nasal cavity while my mostly undivided attention is on the MLB Network."
My goal isn't to act as a blogomercial for MLB Network, though that's inevitable. I'm mostly interested in neener neener neenering those of you who don't have it. The benefits so far, bullet-point style:
- After the Giants game, the MLB Network has their version of "Baseball Tonight" on a loop. So I can read a book or futz around on the computer while the loop plays in the background. It's almost white noise, but I actually know what's going on in the non-Giants world. For the last couple of years, September would roll around, and I'd say something like, "Huh. Raul Ibanez is a good hitter now? I thought he was waiver bait. I'm going to have to follow the entire league next year." But I never did. "Baseball Tonight" wasn't good enough to figure out when it was airing on a given night.
- The "MLB Tonight" commentators aren't all great, but they're leagues ahead of the "Baseball Tonight" crew. Most of the MLB Network guys, especially Dan Plesac, make comments that are more substantial than "Player X just always finds a way to get it done. He really gets it done. He's amazing in how he gets it done. A real get-doner. Done gets done hurr."
- Classic World Series films all freaking day. Maybe I'll tire of them at some point, but it's been an awesome history lesson so far.
I switched over to Comcast just to get the MLB Network, so I did have to make sacrifices:
Comcast: Oh, no, you do.
Me: No, I don't.
Comcast: Wait, I see the problem. You were signed up for the Entertainment Sports Package Tier. You need to sign up for the Entertainment Sportz Package Tier. It's totally different. They sound the same over the phone, so this happens all the time.
Me: OK. So can I switch?
Comcast: Sure. I think I did it right. If you don't see the channel by tomorrow night, please call back and navigate 18 different menus to wait on hold for a half-hour, and we might be able to help you.
Me: Hey, now none of my channels work.
Comcast: Oh, that's just an outage. We're sending someone to the problem area with a hairpin, some scotch tape, and the insides of an old Laserdisc player. It should be fixed by Tuesday of next week.
That's not the point, though. The point is this: neener neener neener, this channel is awesome. And now MLB Network is covering all three days of the draft? I can't imagine how that won't be awesome.
Those who are with: Open Gloating Thread. Those who are without: Open Bemoaning Thread.
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I love MLB Netweork…espeacially the Sunday Night round up of all the weekend series.
Minor White > Ansel Adams
It has also made me appreciatate the announcers we have. Either the White Soxs or Mariners announcers are awful!
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Apr 30, 2009 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
white sox announcers are the worst human beings on the planet period
**WE DESERVE**
"They can trade me," Bonds said. "I don't think they will, though. It's not like I want to be traded, man. I'm a Giant. I'm stuck here till the end."
You can put i on the boooaaaaaaarrrrdddd! Merci!
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Apr 30, 2009 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
i=it
also two different links (are back to back in the game)
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Apr 30, 2009 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
They have a call from these two idiots in MLB 09: The Show as a sound byte that plays in the menu screens, and every time I hear it, I want to punch a puppy.
by The Double Deuce on Apr 30, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
it isn’t just the home run call, either. It’s the “we need to hit a homer right on this pitch” kinda crap. It’s the “Dang gummit!” on double plays BS. I’m willing to tolerate some homerism from announcers, but SOME objectivity would be nice.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Apr 30, 2009 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
He gone.
Proud parent of future rookie of the year, Gerald Posey!
by GiantsFanInExile on Apr 30, 2009 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
“We scored. We hit a home run. We won” WEWEWEWEWEWE!!!!
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Wronghanded Affeldt doing it right
by Giant among Angels on Apr 30, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
That really bugs me, when announcers refer to teams as “we”. Fans can do it though. ;)
Kinda proud adoptive parent of the set-up man.
This is almost Howry do it!
I am sure most announcers use “we” from time to time but not nearly as much as the ChiSox guys do. I prefer an announcer to obviously be pulling for their respective team but also (and more importantly) call the game as to where any anonymous fan can watch along. This is the difference between the good announcers and the bad.
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Wronghanded Affeldt doing it right
by Giant among Angels on Apr 30, 2009 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions
The one time I remember our announcers using “we” is in ‘02 when Kruks shouted, "We’re going!!"
Judgment Day is coming
comics | art | Nattowear
That was so great...
I wish they’d show the entire 2002 NLDS and NLCS on CSN or MLB Network.
Formerly Revolution1 || Status: Worried that Giants are going to sell my wall of Ks to Johnsonville Sausages || Barry Zito: Throws Canyons Mildly Half-OK
Cubs announcers are worse
I remember a couple years ago, KNBR played a call by Ron Santo during a Cubs game. I’m not sure what happened, but the call was something like “Awww, man! Why does this always happen to just us! Every time!” And he said it like a 10 year old whose Mom won’t give him money for the ice cream truck. Hilarious stuff
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
McCC = McClain Chronicles
Mos Eisley huh...
You’re just pissed because L.A. is the most important city in California, and the west coast for that matter. I cant blame you though, I’d be pissed too if I lived in the Bay Area. Thanks for your Water! and enjoy the cold, rainy weather.
"Chemistry is a class you take in high school or college, where you figure out two plus two is 10, or something."
- Dennis Rodman
The MLB Network is one or two statistics-fluent commentators away from being the Eighth Wonder of the World. As it is, it is merely great.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
Come on!!
Billy Ripken, Sean Casey!! Those two make the show!
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Apr 30, 2009 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions
+10000000000000000000
My spouse still believe that Anderson Cooper occasionally reports the news. Most nights by 7:15 she’s convinced there won’t be much after Obama dog updates and Octomom coverage.
Classic: Swine Flu epidemic? We’ve sent Dr. Sanjay Gupta to Mexico.
Dr. Loser: “I’m here in a hospital where they’ve got all the flu victims… they had the doors guarded but I convinced them because I’m a doctor I should come inside…”
Click.
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
card carrying Bochy Hatter
by natteringnabob on Apr 30, 2009 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
My wife thinks he is hot/cute/good looking! I think he looks like a women/flaming. There is nothing wrong with that, I just don’t understand women thinking thta is hot
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Apr 30, 2009 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions
CNN…click.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Apr 30, 2009 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
BBC>>>>>>>>>>>CNN
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Apr 30, 2009 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
BBC America ftw
but bring back Mishal Husain
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
card carrying Bochy Hatter
by natteringnabob on Apr 30, 2009 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
I was in London for the CA recall election
I had a blast watching the BBC coverage of the whole ordeal. Imagine this, in a british accent : “Pretty soon, Californians may have to choose between the Terminator, Gary Coleman, and the Porn King!”
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
McCC = McClain Chronicles
24-hour news channels exemplify all that is wrong with the world.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Not only exemplify, but contribute.
Forsan et heac olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on May 1, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
exacerbate
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on May 1, 2009 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Chronicle's got your back
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/object/article?f=/c/a/2009/04/30/MNSB17C80B.DTL&o=4
SHUN the leper child……. SHUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
card carrying Bochy Hatter
by natteringnabob on Apr 30, 2009 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
“It takes skill to pay attention to a six-month-old with one eye”.
Your daughter has only one eye? Is it in the center of her forehead?
That would be cool.
Patron saint of pesky hitters.
Grant’s daughter is a holoprosencephalic? Neat.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Thanks. I do what I can. Took out another 26K in loans today. That felt nice.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
whatever
how you supposed to soak up the ambiance of Rush albums on repeat 24/7 if you have the MLB Network as your chosen background audio? I mean, c’mon, grow up.
You can't.
Exactly the reason why I don’t want it.
(Actually I do want it.)
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.
I don’t have MLB Network and am too lazy to figure out why. That’s something for my dad to figure out anyway.
On another note, Citi Field sure gets a lot of animals wandering the grounds. Cats, squirrels, Gary Sheffield… what’s up with that?
Judgment Day is coming
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new habitat
old rat and roach breeding ground now a parking lot
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
card carrying Bochy Hatter
by natteringnabob on Apr 30, 2009 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
DAMN YOU MLB NETWORK HAVING ELITISTS
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a giantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
You know what tastes good my coffee? A little sugar and your bemoaning.
by Grant Brisbee on Apr 30, 2009 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Yuck
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Wronghanded Affeldt doing it right
by Giant among Angels on Apr 30, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
This site needs to become a source for MCC random photos:
http://lookatthisfuckinghipster.tumblr.com/
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a giantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
Brian Wilson's new look
Hi, I am Johnny Disaster.
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 30, 2009 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions
I do
I’d rather have him throw 3-5 mph slower than have to look at that
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
McCC = McClain Chronicles
While during a presentation I was flipping through the posting and came across this lovely. Showed it to the other women around, quickly made a laughing fit into a coughing fit. Now we are known as “those women.”
Krazy Krab despised in the 20th century and beloved in the 21st century. Hey it only took over 20 years, so don't give up hope.
Umm
The first video on that page is just about the most disturbing thing I’ve ever seen. I really, really hate emo.
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
McCC = McClain Chronicles
I don’t even have cable, let alone MLB Network. But I’ve heard it’s good. And I envy you for being able to watch Hazel Mae every day as opposed to Joe Buck once a week.
"Are we bad? No. But right now, we are." Boulderskull, 4.16.09
I know John Goodman played Babe Ruth a while back, but I didn’t know he was now taking on the role of John Kruk.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a giantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
Has anyone ever seen John Kruk and John Goodman (and Babe Ruth for that matter) in the same room at the same time?
Hell, throw Rosie O’Donnell in there too!
Patron saint of pesky hitters.
I think I maythrow upbe in love.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a giantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
reminds me of this
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Apr 30, 2009 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
SEXUAL CHOCOLATE!!!
/drops mike and exits stage left
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
card carrying Bochy Hatter
by natteringnabob on Apr 30, 2009 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Everything about MLBN rocks
Except for the fact that Comcast SF won’t give it to me in HD. That’s like having front row seats to a game, but Zito’s starting.
but Zito’sUribe, Velez, Aurila and Zito are starting
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Apr 30, 2009 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
I get MLBN as well, and it’s also not in HD. Therefore, it kind of doesn’t exist, which is really too bad because it sounds awesome. Still, my TV no longer goes below channel 700, so I don’t believe that MLBN is real.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
DirecTV Elitist
MLBN-HD
CSNBA, HD and Standard
CSNBA PLUS, HD and Standard
CSNCA,HD and Standard.
"One percent of ballplayers are leaders of men. The other ninety-nine percent are followers of women."-John McGraw, NY Giants Baseball Club
My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!
me too
Except I got screwed out of A’s-Rangers for no apparent reason today… game not on TV anywhere else, and a road game in TX, and no national telecast of anything… thanks Buuuuuud
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
card carrying Bochy Hatter
by natteringnabob on Apr 30, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Carlin:
“The greatest thing since sliced bread. So this is it? A couple thousand years…sliced bread? What about the Pyramids? The Panama Canal? The Great Wall of China? Even a lava lamp, to me, is greater than sliced bread. What’s so great about sliced bread? You got a knife, you got a load of bread. Slice the fuckin’ thing!! And get on with your life.”
El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."
The Great Wall of China<<<<<sliced bread
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
it’s supposed to keep out the Mongols and Manchurians!
How great could it be if they end up running China for 600+ years?!
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
Also, the Fun Fact that many people claim about it – that it’s the only man-made object visible from space – is wrong on two fronts. First, it’s not, and second, there’s other stuff that is.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a giantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
Third count: The Great Wall is actually several walls, so it’s not one object.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
Chatterbalks dot com: Still with jokes. Now with updates.
Somehow...
I misread that last sentence as “And get it on with your wife.”
by The Double Deuce on Apr 30, 2009 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
MLB Network gives me a tingly feeling in my pants.
Also, it helps prevent tooth decay.
Patron saint of pesky hitters.
4 out of 5 dentists just got creeped out.
El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."
les plack dds is the one that did not
i adopt Les Plack, D.D.S. for the following reasons:
1. greatest name for occupation ever (except maybe lesbian prostitute sharon bottoms)
2. i am hoping for free dental care from my son (if he ever hears of this)
3. the giants need him because they have to smile politely at the guys who they know are blowing this season (they know who they are).
by Headhunter Rollins on Apr 30, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
can i get mlb network on my iphone? i cant? drats!
its hard to enjoy baseball on tv when you have to run the scoreboard and announce starting lineups for the volleyball team. maybe ill start a boar flu rumor…its much much worst than the other stuff, ive heard its true
i adopt Les Plack, D.D.S. for the following reasons:
1. greatest name for occupation ever (except maybe lesbian prostitute sharon bottoms)
2. i am hoping for free dental care from my son (if he ever hears of this)
3. the giants need him because they have to smile politely at the guys who they know are blowing this season (they know who they are).
by Headhunter Rollins on Apr 30, 2009 10:43 AM PDT reply actions
Sounds very painful….
Hi, I am Johnny Disaster.
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 30, 2009 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Boars, technically still swine, so yes.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Why is Kevin Frandsen’s picture featured in this article?
Hi, I am Johnny Disaster.
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 30, 2009 10:48 AM PDT reply actions
Maybe I shouldn't admit this...
But I’m pretty sure that I have MLB Network and didn’t know it. I have Directv, and since (as I just found out) Directv is a part-owner of MLBN, I should assume it’s on. (Checks) And it is! Channel 213. Huh. Looks like it’s HD, too. Cool.
This is the problem with just using the DVR and never channel-surfing. But, now that I know it’s there, I’ll be watching!
Thank you,
I was going to ask what channel it was.
proud father of the newly acquired Brandon Crawford..
MLB Network needs more of this
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Apr 30, 2009 10:57 AM PDT reply actions
I love that you can hear someone in the stands say “That happened yesterday, too.”
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, coming soon to a minor league near you.
by EliminateMe on Apr 30, 2009 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions
and the announcer, like nothing's happened
“it’s a tie!”
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
Also the fan in the background that says “That happened yesterday too”
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Wronghanded Affeldt doing it right
by Giant among Angels on Apr 30, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
But the best part is...
…the guy who says “That happened yesterday too.” I can’t believe nobody has mentioned that yet!
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, coming soon to a minor league near you.
by EliminateMe on Apr 30, 2009 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Someone should post that in this thread.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Wronghanded Affeldt does it right
by Giant among Angels on Apr 30, 2009 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah I know.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right
by Giant among Angels on May 1, 2009 7:58 AM PDT up reply actions
THAT’S HOW YOU PLAY THE GAME!
GIANTS BRASS, SIGN THESE GAMERS!
by deuce deuce on Apr 30, 2009 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
that’s pretty hilarious
Baseball is a lot like life. The line drives are caught, the squibbles go for base hits. It's an unfair game. -Rod Kanehl. Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis
Oh, amazing.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
IT’S A TIE!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
for the record
didn’t make it to this comment before I posted mine
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
I have AT&T and hate you all. I hope one night the Hypnotoad takes over that station, then you’ll all be sorry.
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 Apr 30, 2009 10:57 AM PDT reply actions
Go ahead, gloat.
Just for that I’m not saving you a seat in the loser section any more.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, coming soon to a minor league near you.
I can think of a few things that might not be awesome about the third day of the draft.
Anyways, I’m glad I’ll be coming home from college to cable that has this network. So I can’t gloat yet. But I will. Oh yes, I will.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
I think the third day would be more awesome than the second.
Commentators trying to find something pithy to say about 44th round draft picks from schools they never even heard of? That should be entertaining.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, coming soon to a minor league near you.
by EliminateMe on Apr 30, 2009 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Grant, not to POOP on your parade or anything, the following is from the link you gave us:
After MLB Network broadcasts the live selections of the first round, MLB.com will air a live video stream from Studio 42 for the remainder of the day’s selections
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Apr 30, 2009 11:12 AM PDT reply actions
Wait.
There are other teams than the Giants? I mean … other than their hapless victims/designated foils.
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.
Caught On Film
Thanks to MLB Network, I have seen more film of Mays, Mantle, Musial, and all the other greats (many of whom don’t even have names beginning with “M”) than I thought existed. And a game from Jarry Park! in Montreal! Sometimes it feels like the baseball equivalent of that super 8 film of bigfoot taking a stroll through the clearing in the woods. And the studio shows; who knew Dan Plesac was such a font of wisdom? Or that Mitch Williams wasn’t functionally illiterate? Or that Billy Ripken had morphed into Uncle Fester? I don’t think I’ve tuned into ESPN since the start of the baseball season. Eat it, Karl Ravech!
by VidaWantsYourCar on Apr 30, 2009 11:49 AM PDT reply actions
Fuck you.
Fuck you.
:(
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Apr 30, 2009 12:12 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
couldn’t have said it any better myself
Baseball is a lot like life. The line drives are caught, the squibbles go for base hits. It's an unfair game. -Rod Kanehl. Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis
speaking of gloating...
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Apr 30, 2009 12:22 PM PDT reply actions
I miss Chris Farley...
But we do have a lovable rotund youngling in Pablo.
"It kind of gives everybody else out there who is not a big person the motivation and the inspiration that they know they can do it, too."--Tim Lincecum
by Timlincecum.com on Apr 30, 2009 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
The Squirrel at the header of this thread...
Kind of looks like he’s in the same stance as Aaron diving for the ball on MCC’s homepage.
If you photoshopped Rocket J. Squirrel and reversed the angle and added a ball, it might even be like a ‘Separated At Birth’ novelty….
"It kind of gives everybody else out there who is not a big person the motivation and the inspiration that they know they can do it, too."--Tim Lincecum
by Timlincecum.com on Apr 30, 2009 1:23 PM PDT reply actions
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Apr 30, 2009 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Gamer Squirrel
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, coming soon to a minor league near you.
by EliminateMe on Apr 30, 2009 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions
squirrel with giants hat...funny. human size squirrel playing center...
kinda creepy.
by sayheybk on May 1, 2009 1:11 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
looks shopped
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
Now the ball should be shopped into a giant peanut.
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on May 1, 2009 7:01 AM PDT up reply actions
New Nickname ?
Aarron Rowand=Flying Squirrel
Nice Work !
"One percent of ballplayers are leaders of men. The other ninety-nine percent are followers of women."-John McGraw, NY Giants Baseball Club
My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!
Not to rain on the parade of such a fine image, but Kruk and Kuip dubbed Frandsen Kevin the Flying Squirrel in 2007…
Re: FRANDSEN IS UNBELIEVABLE
DAMN! WHAT A CATCH!!!
LOL Kruk and Kuip are nicknaming him the “Flying Squirrel”.
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Hi, I am Johnny Disaster.
by Johnny Disaster on May 1, 2009 8:22 AM PDT up reply actions
I thought I remembered that from somewhere. I guess Frandsen has to be brought up and Velez be sent down, just so we can use that awesome image in a gameday thread.
"One percent of ballplayers are leaders of men. The other ninety-nine percent are followers of women."-John McGraw, NY Giants Baseball Club
My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!
That picture may be the added incentive that tips the balance
Hi, I am Johnny Disaster.
by Johnny Disaster on May 1, 2009 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh fine...
show me up by posting a well done image right after my hack job.
You’re right, it is kinda creepy.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, coming soon to a minor league near you.
it's the stoic expression.
it’s like a robot squirrel that only has one mission: playing baseball like a gamer.
“It can’t be bargained with. It can’t be reasoned with. It doesn’t feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it absolutely will not stop, ever…”
I have it and I love it. I turn it on immediately when I get home from work or whenever I need to go and I watch it until the Giants come on, or I have to do other things. Harold Reynolds and Barry Larkin doing their little fielding things on the network programming is great, too.
MLB Network has changed my life for the better.
"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 Apr 30, 2009 1:40 PM PDT reply actions
I like this post, but I dislike Giants’ off-days.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
you guys suck – I’m stuck with Dish Satellite Network until I can convince the family to change
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
I feel your pain. I had Dish when I moved in with this family and it sucked. When the dad gave me permission to get Comcast installed in my room I danced a jig. Now I get CSN Bay Area and MLB Network.
"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 Apr 30, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
*Gloats*
I enjoy the classic games segments.
A few off the top of my head: 1986 April 13 or 14 inning game between Cubs/Pirates
1976 Game of the Week Yanks @ Tigers (Bird game)
1978 Yankee game in which Guidry strikes out 19
Love to watch those skinny players gutting it out with their moustaches and funny haircuts.
Excellent Stuff!
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Apr 30, 2009 1:57 PM PDT reply actions
link fail
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knZdMIUo9bo
still new to this
WTF!
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Apr 30, 2009 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
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Red dot on direct tv
MLB network is great, although it could be better when they aire more MLB games, other than just the Thursday night games.
But has anyone noticed the new tool on Direct TV? On the sports channel, if you press the red button on the controller it will bring up a scoreboard for all of the major sports running that day. No more waiting for the ticker to come around to the game you’re trying to get an update on. Glorious.
I noticed that the other day and was like WOH
Then i clicked the red dot and saw the Sharks losing to Anaheim
Yes. Saw that on Monday’s Game. Pretty cool for a quick check in with what’s going on around sports.
"One percent of ballplayers are leaders of men. The other ninety-nine percent are followers of women."-John McGraw, NY Giants Baseball Club
My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!
Timely programming...
coming up at 3PM on MLB Net: Bobby Thomson’s homer
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
card carrying Bochy Hatter
Sorry, grant
I’m really not a big fan. I love the replays of old games, but I’m simply over watching a panel of “experts” talk about sports now. I just get the highlights on the interwebs an it saves me from getting angry at idiots who don’t know what they’re talking about. It’s true that MLBN is miles ahead of Baseball Tonight, but they’re still miles behind me just getting the info myself.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
I signed up for DISH Network...
… just a month or two before they announced the MLB Network. It’s not available on DISH. Sadly, I signed a two year agreement so will have to wait a while at least before jumping ship. I have let them know of my displeasure so maybe they’ll make it available at an exhorbitant cost sometime soon. I don’t mind not having it so much right now because we have games, but I sure wanted it back in February when I was really going thru baseball withdrawals.
Dude Mos Eisley isn’t all that bad.
I’ve had some KILLER womp rat tacos at El 7 Mares.
"You ask for game winning hits, I give you Eugenio Velez"
by The Gene Hackman on Apr 30, 2009 4:18 PM PDT reply actions
More MLB Stuff
I bought the MLB widget for the iPhone this year. It’s pretty entertaining, listening to the radio guys (and gals) from all the other teams. Some even run the commercials between the tops and bottoms of innings (who knew the Yankees radio network was driven by Jeep? You would have thought it would have been Lamborghini or something…). And, listening to the games over the phone’s tinny speaker (when I’m not wearing headphones) gives the broadcasts that 1960s tiny transistor radio feel, for extra nostalgic goodness.
"Mow bwiefings?" "More briefings."
IAWTC
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Apr 30, 2009 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
And gals? Why would girls broadcast? They shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near the dugouts!
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.
The only female broadcaster I know of is the one on the Yankees’ radio crew. She isn’t very good…
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OH MY G...
GOODNESS GRACIOUS!
Adopted Giant: John Bowker, who is currently running wild over the PCL.
by rightcenterfielder on Apr 30, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Girls don’t like baseball.
"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 Apr 30, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Or if they do, it’s only for the players’ butts.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a giantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
But
I digress
"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 Apr 30, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
MLB Network is so awesome.
Makes baseball tonight look just terrible
Kinda proud adoptive parent of the set-up man.
This is almost Howry do it!
It really does. I knew that BBTN was crap anyway, but having Dish Network here after having MLB Network just made me so sad. I was reduced to watching Baseball Tonight just to feed my fix. That’s the bottom of the barrel. That’s like those junkies who shoot up oven cleaner.
"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 Apr 30, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
“San Francisco took two of three from Mos Eisley”
Love the nickname
I think I pulled my swagger muscle...
Can I presume
Lasorda = Jabba?
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
card carrying Bochy Hatter
by natteringnabob on Apr 30, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Love the channel. Sean Casey, to me, is by and away the worst commentator on the channel. When they were doing the 30-in-30 they had the TX Rangers Senior advisor to the GM John Hart on the show and I thought he was great to listen to.
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Wronghanded Affeldt doing it right
by Giant among Angels on Apr 30, 2009 7:33 PM PDT reply actions
John Hart has given phenomenal insight every time they’ve had him on. I agree, Casey is weakest link by far. I also really like Tom Verducci when he’s on. BBTN is barely watchable now. Man do they blow.
Watching the Giants game live on there was also great (seeing how I only get the games on my pc otherwise!). They went back to the studio between innings and Harold Reynolds was hitting wiffle balls off of Plesac illustrating how Bengie drives the ball the other way. Just great.
Best thing for me so far was Rickey Henderson on the field showing Harold and Barry Larkin his baserunning skills. Two great former MLB players were like little kids soaking up Rickey’s wisdom.
I also love how MLB still has the new network feel, complete with horrible production. It’s like watching early cable from the 70’s. Just today they cut off Matt Vasgersian with a commercial break right in mid sentence as he was talking about the new A-Rod allegations. They butcher the end of nearly every segment of the Ken Burns documentary also. Their live game coverage is plagued by dead air and awkward throwbacks to the studio. Crap like that happens all the time on there, but I love it.
Good history lesson for my kids too, as today they showed the ‘97 World Series. My 13 year old got to see E Rent win the series in the bottom of the 11th and was also freaking out seeing Nen’s toe tap for the first time in that same series. Great network…
Everyone's running
The whole field bursts to life, man
Best play in baseball
-Buck O'Neill describing a triple (inadvertent haiku!)
I hate that Jon Heyman, Vasgersian, and Bob Costas are employed by the channel. All three are abhorrent in their own special ways.
But otherwise I agree that the personnel decisions are excellent. I was expecting to be annoyed with Hazel Mae and Trenni Kusnierek but both are good. I’m eternally pleased that Harold Reynolds is back on television.
"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 Apr 30, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I am very glad to see Reynolds back on TV as well.
It was also cool to see players on their studio-field demonstrating their skills. This is nice for the younger viewers to pick up good habits.
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Wronghanded Affeldt doing it right
by Giant among Angels on Apr 30, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
It’s fun to watch too because Larkin and Reynolds have such good chemistry together. I can tell they’re having fun out there while teaching us how to play beisbol. I also really like having John Hart on the channel to provide the executive/management level POV. That’s a world we don’t get to see much of.
"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 Apr 30, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn you, Steve Phillips. Damn you to hell.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
OT: Tasting Bruce Boche
I was in class last night with a buddy who’s a fellow Giants fan. He got a text, nudged me, and showed it to me with no explanation:
“just tasted bruce boche- awesome”
Initially I was totally perplexed and disgusted. He then explained that he used to work at a winery in Napa and an old coworker had just given Bochy a tasting of wine.
A disconcerting experience, but one that raises an interesting question for the McC gourmands: how would Bruce Bochy best be prepared? A roast perhaps? Spiced and ground into sausage? You tell me…
Imapled on a spit with an apple in his mouth. Slowly turning over an open fire.
by Lars The Wanderer on May 1, 2009 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions
err...impaled
maybe imapled works. Does Apple make condiments?
by Lars The Wanderer on May 1, 2009 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions
If you were to make a breakfast sausage out of him, you could serve it with pancakes and some imaple syrup…
Hi, I am Johnny Disaster.
by Johnny Disaster on May 1, 2009 8:24 AM PDT up reply actions
HEAD CHEESE.
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on May 1, 2009 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Slice his big fat head in half, brush the halves with butter and nutmeg, then roast in the oven at 400 for about an hour. it works with acorn squash.
"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 May 1, 2009 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Easier to prepare, too.
With acorn squash you need to scrape out the insides before roasting. With Bochy’s head you can skip that step.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, coming soon to a minor league near you.
it always comes back to the giant dome piece…
by thethrillisgone on May 1, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
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