Giants/Mets Series Preview
by Grant on May 14, 2009 10:43 AM PDT
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Have you ever broken up with a significant other and then run into their ex? There's a weird sense of camaraderie there -- a bond formed by a shared trauma. You might not like your ex's ex, but that doesn't break the bond.
Welcome, New York Mets. Hey, remember that Armando Benitez guy? What was that about?
The Mets are currently in first place, but that's only because they don't play in a powerhouse division like the NL West, where they would be tied for second place with the Giants. Like the Nationals, the Mets have about five or six hitters who would hit in the middle of the order for the Giants, including Luis Castillo.
Pitcher to watch:
Remember how the Giants were absolutely befuddled by Eric Stults? "Man, this guy throws left-handed, he changes speeds, hits his spots, and throws a slightly above-average change up. I'm sure glad that guy's gone." Uh, yeah. Watching Johan Santana pitch against the Giants is going to be pure comedy gold. Fred Lewis just struck out against him as you were reading this. And if th...whoops, Lewis just struck out again.
There have been only 17 perfect games in the history of baseball, so it would be silly to suggest that Santana is guaranteed to pitch the 18th. He'll probably get someone to strike out on a ball in the dirt, and the ball will then skip by the catcher. So a single baserunner isn't that far-fetched. But the Giants might as well go up to the plate with a sock full of quarters in place of a bat. Because when you break a bat, what do you get? Shards of wood and sharp projectiles. When you break a sock full of quarters, what do you get? A quarter piñata, baby. And that's way more fun.
Hitter to watch:
Carlos Beltran.
writes on one side of 3x5 card: "Signing superstar, 27-year-old position players to huge deals: Good."
writes on other side of 3x5 card: "Signing non-superstar, 29-year-old pitchers to huge deals: Bad."
Sure, hindsight is 20/20. But at the end of the day, the reluctance to kick Beltran's tires and do some due diligence led to Barry Zito and Aaron Rowand. Zito's looking a little better of course, but it's still worth remembering when Beltran does something in this series that Aaron Rowand could do only in a work of crappy fan fic. It's entirely possible, if not likely, that Beltran wouldn't have come to the Giants even if the team offered him $20M more than the Mets. But if armchairing GMing is like internet baseball sex, logic is like thinking about your parents doin' it. Get that stuff out of here.
Grant's Archived Fantasy Tip (March, 2009):
Oliver Perez is a real sleeper this year, but he has a good shot to put it all together. Nab him in the middle rounds while the other owners are sleeping. I did, and I'm not looking back.
Predicition:
Our Bobby Jones demons will not be exorcised.
Four-game series are kind of fun. I wish there were more of them.
How the other half lives:
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There was a time when I’d run into an ex’s ex and want to knife her. I don’t do that anymore.
As for baseball, is Santana pitching Saturday? I’m going to miss that game. :/
"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 14, 2009 10:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So, like, now it’s maybe just cut her up a bit with a razor blade?
Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.
by Johnny Disaster on May 14, 2009 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The best revenge is living well.
BVCE is living well, so I’d say she’s got her revenge.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on May 14, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And cutting them up.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
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Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.
by WalrusMan on May 14, 2009 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll drink to this.
"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 14, 2009 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I save my knife fights for jponry
I’m all mellowed out now. Relationship drama is no longer something I’m interested in.
"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 14, 2009 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My Ex -Girlfriends....
Always end up dating losers after me…..and before me……
/merkin wonders what that says about him
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Cut and Pasted Blog redundancy can be a good thing
Say Hey! Say Who? Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
by merkin on May 14, 2009 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had a stretch at one point where I think four or five consecutive girlfriends married the guy they started dating immediately after me. (Come to think of it, in at least a couple of occassions he was the guy they started dating WHILE they were with me, but that’s neither here nor there /coughcheaterscough/). One of them ended up getting her husband to convert to Catholicism and move a block down the street from her mother in Cherry Hill, NJ. I always felt bad for that cheating bastard.
A hot August weekday, before a small crowd, when the only thing at stake is the tissue-thin difference between a thing done well and a thing done ill. Insofar as the clutch hitter is not a sportswriter's myth, it is a vulgarity, like a writer who writes only for money.
by Roger on May 14, 2009 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kinda like this guy.
Judgment Day is coming
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Olivia Munn makes me happy in the pants.
Right now Jon Miller is somewhere wearing a flamboyant tie and thinking about me.
by Norm Median on May 14, 2009 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
somehow i expect every comment on that site to say
I’d do my best friend’s wife if it was you Olivia"
Best of Senator Clay Davis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI4-QyAzY64&feature=related
by cloudydays on May 14, 2009 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wrong team, but I just want to get it out there:
I hate Russell Martin.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on May 14, 2009 10:47 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
mobile.mccoveychronicles.com?
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by merkin on May 14, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
“xanthan’s toilet twitter”…..guaranteed to stink
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by merkin on May 14, 2009 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
appropriate
he did give birth to butt pee
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
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by nostocksjustbonds on May 14, 2009 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he did give birth to butt pee
This comment works in a couple of different ways.
by Lars The Wanderer on May 14, 2009 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Butt Pee works you in a couple of different ways.
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Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.
by WalrusMan on May 14, 2009 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve been told I should start a twitter, but I really do not want to tweet. Perhaps if I get a cell phone where I can actually tweet I may.
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.
by WalrusMan on May 14, 2009 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And if I do, it’s probably be all Barry Zito crazy too. And filled with Rush references.
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.
by WalrusMan on May 14, 2009 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can tweet by texting
so you can do it on any phone
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on May 14, 2009 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, well I succumbed.
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.
by WalrusMan on May 14, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve had two ideas for Twitters I could start:
One would be solely dedicated to when I am pooping.
The other would have a hundred thirty nine character name so I could only type one letter at a time.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
Chatterbalks dot com: Still with jokes. Now with updates.
by groug on May 14, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
About that Ex thing..
I did the opposite. After my ex broke up with the guy that she cheated on me with, I actually invited him to lunch and talked over what happened.
She was on an internship in Seattle and apparently nobody at that company knew she was in a relationship. It was kind of an unique experience to hear things from the other side.
It was weird, but in retrospect, it was good that I tied up some loose ends there and finally found out what really went on.
by jctGamer on May 14, 2009 10:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Fred Lewis just struck out for the third time against Johan Santana while you were typing that anecdote.
"Are we bad? No. But right now, we are." Boulderskull, 4.16.09
by Kitspool on May 14, 2009 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If There are 109 strikes in an at bat, would Fred still strike out?
by jctGamer on May 14, 2009 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
….and taking it a step further, If Fred struck out in the forest with nobody around to hear the whiffs, would it actually go against his OBP?
~wake me up when they score some runs~
by HarshInFresno on May 14, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did the opposite. After my ex broke up with the guy that she cheated on me with, I actually invited him to lunch and talked over what happened.
That sounds extremely awkward.
by xanthan on May 14, 2009 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and shared 8 × 10 color glossy photos
Tommy Lasorda HATES GIANTSBOARD.COM
Cut and Pasted Blog redundancy can be a good thing
Say Hey! Say Who? Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
by merkin on May 14, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol what
"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 14, 2009 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SWORD FIGHT!
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
STREAM FIGHT!
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.
by WalrusMan on May 14, 2009 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That doesn’t work.
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.
by WalrusMan on May 14, 2009 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I work in plumbing supply. This is going on the hall of shame downstairs.
You think your a fan? You got nothing on my adopted daughter Sue Burns, now she's a fan. 4 out of 5 doctors agree Rosterbation can cause blindness and delusions of grandeur.
by igotnothing on May 14, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
See, I don’t really want to hear the other side in my case.
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.
by WalrusMan on May 14, 2009 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
logic is like thinking about your parents doin’ it. Get that stuff out of here
What you don’t want to face the fact that you are the result of your fathers climax?
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
by j14 on May 14, 2009 10:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Really, if someone set the over under on baserunners vs. Johan at 1.5.. Could you take the over? I don’t think I could.
Brandon Crawford: Your 2011 Opening Day starting SS!
by Azmanz on May 14, 2009 10:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d take the push
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
by j14 on May 14, 2009 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fred will get a single, but will strike out on the way to first for the half runner.
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
by j14 on May 14, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are way to many j initial names around here, makes skimming for who commented hard.
by paboperfecto on May 14, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
bold prediction
we win tonight, we take the series
by BigO on May 14, 2009 10:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
bold prediction, part deux
we win tonight, friday, and sunday, we take the series.
by jctGamer on May 14, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Third bold prediction
if we win 2/4, we split the series
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on May 14, 2009 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tim McCarver called…. He wants his schtick back
~wake me up when they score some runs~
by HarshInFresno on May 14, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the Bobby Jones name drop
This remains the singular Most Depressing Waste of Two Hours and Forty Eight Minutes in my Giants fandom existence. It was like being at a Lars Von Trier movie marathon.
"Are we bad? No. But right now, we are." Boulderskull, 4.16.09
by Kitspool on May 14, 2009 10:56 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And I still hate Rick White too......
can you believe Benitez had 2 scoreless innings?
Tommy Lasorda HATES GIANTSBOARD.COM
Cut and Pasted Blog redundancy can be a good thing
Say Hey! Say Who? Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
by merkin on May 14, 2009 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There were times when Armando was actually good. Like the whole 2004 season. Unfortunately, none of those times came when he was a Giant.
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 gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on May 14, 2009 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True for many Giant pick-ups, isn’t it?
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 14, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Lars Von Trier movie marathon"
Which is to say ONE Lars Von Trier movie. Ugh. Excellent ref.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on May 14, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This series scares me. I don’t really remember who the other Mets pitchers are, but I feel like Santana’s presence will dominate our offense in all four games anyway.
Judgment Day is coming
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 10:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Excuse me good sir don't you mean
/Fred Lewis strikes out looking
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on May 14, 2009 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
/Fred Lewis strikes out swinging and looking on the same pitch
by Grant on May 14, 2009 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was at a game in the 90s where Bret Boone, then still with the Reds, got hit by two pitches, and swung at both. Unfortunately, the umpire was a worthless moron who apparently didn’t know the rules and awarded Boone first base both times.
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 gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on May 14, 2009 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This kind of thing accounts for at least 25% of my comments
Someone says something that vaguely reminds me of an anecdote from years ago. I tell it. Nobody particularly cares. Then, I repeat the same anecdote on five additional occasions.
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 gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on May 14, 2009 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, this gives me an idea for a fanpost.
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 gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on May 14, 2009 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
needs more Kim Batiste
We're all basically Pedro Feliz.
by SF Pete on May 14, 2009 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I referenced him in my fanpost on this subject!
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2009/5/14/875415/your-mcc-comment-stats
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 gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on May 14, 2009 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We should have a McC poster comment break down thread sometime.
I think I’m probably 60% STATS, 20% Beer, 10% Hate.
by xanthan on May 14, 2009 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I JUST DID THIS.
See the link above.
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 gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on May 14, 2009 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m probably 40% corrections.
Still in despair.
BRING BACK MARMOL!
konakona:「つかさに教われと...なんか非常に負けたような気がする。」
Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ
by Zetsuboushita on May 14, 2009 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean 45%.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, coming soon to a minor league near you.
by EliminateMe on May 14, 2009 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea we should have a poster comment break down thread! Let’s start one!
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.
by WalrusMan on May 14, 2009 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um, Stats = hate
you hate baseball! move out o’ your mom’s basement and watch a game!
co-dad of IshikaBOOM w/AfDC.
Ishikawa, let the boy hit against lefties.
by kennv on May 14, 2009 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Usually they have something to do with merkins in Elizabethan times.
Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry. Because he was awesome once, and, goddammit, he shall be awesome once again!
I hope.
by Cookyman on May 14, 2009 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A couple seasons back I was at a game where Todd Linden (then a Marlin after having been released by the Giants) struck out looking 4 times.
Wisconsin: Famous for dairy, Ryan Rohlinger and not much else.
by Scottsdale on May 14, 2009 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How could you even do that?
If I had struck out looking 3 times in a game, and got 2 strikes on me the 4th time, I would be hacking away like Pablo with a chest cold.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, coming soon to a minor league near you.
by EliminateMe on May 14, 2009 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have a rotation of Jonathon Sanchezes. Really talented but mind-bogglingly inconsistent
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
McCC = McClain Chronicles
by Useful_Idiot on May 14, 2009 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is talented when pitching against this team. The only cure we’ve found so far is the Nationals defense.
by paboperfecto on May 14, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually, the thing that scares me most about this series is that Livan may dominate our offense before we even have to worry about Santana.
by BigO on May 14, 2009 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Giants were pretty terrible against Livan last year IIRC.
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he gave up 11 ER in 18 innings vs us last year
by superk1ng on May 14, 2009 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm, I guess I’m thinking of a different year.
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last year was an outlier.
He’ll pitch 22 innings against us in this four-game series and give up only one run.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on May 14, 2009 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Livan starts all four games
CG shutout x3, CG 1 run x1
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
by wjackalope on May 14, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet we score off Santana but none of the other Mets pitchers. Because that’s how it is. I’d be happy with a split of this series.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on May 14, 2009 10:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on May 14, 2009 10:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ball one?
"The dreams ain't broken down here now, they're walking with a limp" --TW
by bgunn on May 14, 2009 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Obviously that is 3 balls and strike.
/ nods, nods
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on May 14, 2009 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe two strikes.
"The dreams ain't broken down here now, they're walking with a limp" --TW
by bgunn on May 14, 2009 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is no doubting that is one very foul pitch.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on May 14, 2009 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember when he caught the second out and threw the ball into stands as he ran off the field? That was awesome.
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.
by cornball on May 14, 2009 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So I’ve seen this a few times around here…what exactly happened there? Was it a foul ball off the plate or something? Or did he just swing at a pitch at his balls?
Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry. Because he was awesome once, and, goddammit, he shall be awesome once again!
I hope.
by Cookyman on May 14, 2009 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I prefer to believe he just swing at a ball-hitting pitch, but that’s probably not true.
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 gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on May 14, 2009 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who is this, by the way? I can’t figure out the name.
Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry. Because he was awesome once, and, goddammit, he shall be awesome once again!
I hope.
by Cookyman on May 14, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Benny Agbayani
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.
by cornball on May 14, 2009 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AKA The Hawaiian Punch
Not because he’s from Hawaii and is a power hitter, as he’s currently a waiter at a tourist-infested restaurant in Honolulu serving….Hawaiian Punch.
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
by Scooter Ellis on May 14, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bold predictions
Someone terrible on the Mets roster will inexplicably be on base all weekend
We’ll get pretty tired of Carlos Beltran
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
by oldjacket on May 14, 2009 11:01 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ll pick Ramon Castro. His career .313 OBP just screams Will Crush The Giants.
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 gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on May 14, 2009 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
my money’s on Omir Santos
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
by oldjacket on May 14, 2009 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The mighty Jeremy Reed will crush us all.
by xanthan on May 14, 2009 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Piazza.
Yeah, you read that right.
by scout6 on May 14, 2009 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sean Green
Since his name is similar to a former Dodger.
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tuesdays with Sean Green!
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
by oldjacket on May 14, 2009 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
by oldjacket on May 14, 2009 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing wrong with the surname green
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on May 14, 2009 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would be happy with a split in this series.
by Lars The Wanderer on May 14, 2009 11:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I want to at least win the nationally televised ones, so our miserable failures aren’t displayed for all to see.
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'd rather see us win the Lincecum start
and the Sunday night baseball game
by superk1ng on May 14, 2009 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too
Don’t want to be the one to ruin the party, but how the Giants are winning is beyond me. Smoke and mirrors.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on May 14, 2009 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Drugs in opposing teams’ Gatorade.
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could go for some of that.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on May 14, 2009 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Umm, good pitching wins games...
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on May 14, 2009 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over / Under on the # of double switches
in a 4 game series?
by jctGamer on May 14, 2009 11:16 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bochy: 17
Manuel: 2
Total: 19 (per game?)
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.
by cornball on May 14, 2009 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Giants will score -3 runs and have -12 hits when Santana pitches.
Actual time travel may take place.
Anagram of "knowing how to win" = WOW, I KNOW NOTHING
by Stuttering John Tamargo on May 14, 2009 11:20 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
J.J. Putz = J.J. Abrams?
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was in NYC for many of the Armando (Mets version) Years
I am pretty sure you could hear the cackling laughter of Mets fans when the Giants signed him.
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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by zenbitz on May 14, 2009 11:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I was in NYC when Armando was a Met and in Chicago when LaTroy Hawkins was a Cub. Dang.
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 gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on May 14, 2009 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now you’re in California and Bobby Howry is a Giant. Thanks a lot, dude.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, coming soon to a minor league near you.
by EliminateMe on May 14, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come to think of it, I was in California when he was a Giants farmhand, too.
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 gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on May 14, 2009 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just thought that was couple of the exs getting together. How could I’ve missed that warning?
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on May 14, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Delgado still on the DL?
Right now Jon Miller is somewhere wearing a flamboyant tie and thinking about me.
by Norm Median on May 14, 2009 11:35 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He hasn’t been put on the DL yet but could be soon. Of course, he’ll probably be magically healthy enough to play against us.
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think he goes on the DL today
which is good for Lincecum because he has a bit of ownage on him.
by superk1ng on May 14, 2009 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mets’ brass will screw up the dl paperwork and Delgado, with nothing better to do, will go 10-12 in the series with 14 rbi’s.
Then he’ll hit the dl just about the time for them to play the Dodgers (suck it Russell Martin).
"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by younghutch on May 14, 2009 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
An LJ friend tipped me off to this: http://www.thewrightstache.com/2009/04/22/legostache-redux/#comments
A fellow has created Lego likenesses for some prominent Mets figures such as David Wright, Carlos Delgado, and Keith Hernandez. Funny stuff.
"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 14, 2009 11:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
David Wright is so cool, he blows bubbles while tagging out baserunners.
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 11:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that's rad
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
by hairball on May 14, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nickname
First appearnce of the Kung Fu Panda nickname? Zitop seems to be claiming it. True?
by irwin on May 14, 2009 11:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah but
he’s got to be hitting at least .330 to be Fat Ichiro
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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by zenbitz on May 14, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he’s got tobe hittingweigh at least .330 to be Fat Ichiro
by The Double Deuce on May 14, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The story I remember hearing last year was that Pablo was telling the club house how me really liked Kung Fu Panda and the next day Aurilia put up the movie poster with Pablos head on it.
At least I think it was Aurilia.
Right now Jon Miller is somewhere wearing a flamboyant tie and thinking about me.
by Norm Median on May 14, 2009 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HE really liked. Sorry, I’m not claiming Pablo talks like a caveman.
Right now Jon Miller is somewhere wearing a flamboyant tie and thinking about me.
by Norm Median on May 14, 2009 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hitting, so simple a cave man can do it……
swing and a miss, down goes Lewis……………. again
~wake me up when they score some runs~
by HarshInFresno on May 14, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In the Chron there was an anecdote about an inflatable panda in the weight room that met an untimely end when Winn punctured 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 May 14, 2009 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet he was classy about it though
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on May 14, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That puncture was unrated.
Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.
by Johnny Disaster on May 14, 2009 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That Randy Winn, always flying off the handle.
Adopted Giant: John Bowker, who is currently walking wild over the PCL.
by rightcenterfielder on May 14, 2009 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
see?
my baby boy is good for something
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
by wjackalope on May 14, 2009 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And then we have Edgardo Alfonso – it’s like that chick that gets to college as a freshman and is hot and some other dude is banging her, then she gains 20 pounds and you date her. Damn we got the Mets sloppy seconds, and sloppy they were…
by Missing Barry on May 14, 2009 11:48 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Alfonzo was good with the Mets though. Mets fans love him.
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s amazing that he hit two home runs in the first week of his last season with us, then none for the rest of the year.
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Back issues man. It’s why I was so strongly anti Crede for so long and why I am not interested in Blalock.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on May 14, 2009 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s covered in my metaphor. The Mets, in this case, are the guy who was banging her when she was hot.
by Missing Barry on May 14, 2009 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damned if that doesn’t also describe the Kevin Bass years.
It seems that you overlook the extra 20 lbs. and instead focus on some flukey-good picture taken years earlier.
However, it is completely enjoyable when the tables are turned (I might be looking at YOU, Jeff Kent!).
"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by younghutch on May 14, 2009 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha, Jason Schmidt. Suck it, Loldgers!
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.
by cornball on May 14, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
…and when it happens to the Dodgers, well, that’s like getting ice cream with your pie.
"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by younghutch on May 14, 2009 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Umm, Jeff Kent was still pretty good for years after leaving.
by The Double Deuce on May 14, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We've both had our worlds rocked by Shinjo
Right now Jon Miller is somewhere wearing a flamboyant tie and thinking about me.
by Norm Median on May 14, 2009 11:56 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
this.
"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by younghutch on May 14, 2009 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It looks like both of those are the same picture, with the Giants uniform shopped onto Shinjo in the bottom poster.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on May 14, 2009 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you’re right. Even the contours and folds of the uni are exactly the same.
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.
by cornball on May 14, 2009 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, but the lower picture has more fail photoshopped into it.
"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by younghutch on May 14, 2009 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's the least surprising bit of info ever:
From Shinjo’s wiki page:
Shinjo is now a television celebrity in Japan as well as a model for his own line of clothing. He has also won the maximum 10,000,000 JPY prize in a celebrity edition of the Japanese version of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?”.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on May 14, 2009 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What they didn’t report was that Shinjo donated his winnings to Jr. Nippon-Ham Fighters, a charity organization formed to provide wristbands to underprivleged Japanese kids.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on May 14, 2009 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of the best things I’ve ever seen was a clip of Bonds being shown some of Shinjo’s antics in Japan. I wish that video didn’t get taken down from YouTube.
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was hilarious. I seem to remember Bonds giggling like a little girl
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 14, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
All hat and no cattle.
"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by younghutch on May 14, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn’t the bottom one a t-shirt?
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=230262871284
Right now Jon Miller is somewhere wearing a flamboyant tie and thinking about me.
by Norm Median on May 14, 2009 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m really tempted to bid on this.
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess it’s “buy this” for this listing.
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course the Shinjo shirt is a Medium.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on May 14, 2009 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol azn’s r small.
no but seriously, I bought a jersey in Japan, it was the largest size I could find and it’s probably the equivalent of a medium.
Right now Jon Miller is somewhere wearing a flamboyant tie and thinking about me.
by Norm Median on May 14, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was actually referring to Shinjo’s penchant for tight clothing. A lot like Zito, who told Mychael Urban he’s a big fan of wearing “extra-medium” t-shirts.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on May 14, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could be worse – he could have Jim Edmonds’ keen fashion sense:
"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by younghutch on May 14, 2009 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it cold in here or is it just me?
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 May 14, 2009 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His torso is shorter than Nate Schierholtz’s.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on May 14, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s my size…
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On a related, unrelated note:
Baggs will be on KNBR @ 1:00 today.
by Merope on May 14, 2009 12:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I was just about to post that. GO PHILLIES
by superk1ng on May 14, 2009 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
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.
by WalrusMan on May 14, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BROXTON IS FAT
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Suck it BROXTON
2 runs in with 2 down….tie game
Tommy Lasorda HATES GIANTSBOARD.COM
Cut and Pasted Blog redundancy can be a good thing
Say Hey! Say Who? Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
by merkin on May 14, 2009 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 out rally in the 9th down by 2
Seems like the pandamonium spread to Philly a couple days late but nonetheless, Bloxton (blows ton) blew it.
I pray for a Dirty Sanchez sighting tonight; poo let the dogs out?
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
by Scooter Ellis on May 14, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
FAILadelphia
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 1:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Durbin's been drinkin' Bourbon
Walked Ethier with 2 outs? Andre “I can’t hit without Manny” Ethier?
Now 2 runs in, please God let Senior Happy hit a walk off jack….
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
by Scooter Ellis on May 14, 2009 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He ain’t no Panda…
"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by younghutch on May 14, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i've said it before and i'll say it again
i HATE the dodgers.
Dodgers fans eat their young.
by redhornet78 on May 14, 2009 1:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Today is a bad day for me: BC football star has cancer. Take this with what happened to Joey Martinez and BC athletes are not having a good spring. Beat the badness, Mark. Beat it.
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.
by cornball on May 14, 2009 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m thinking good thoughts for him so he can kick the cancer in the ass.
"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 14, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phillies suck.
Even the Giants took 2 out of 3 from the bums. Also I would be extremly happy with a spilt this series. An you all know Livan is gonna throw a shutout 3 hitter.
Not so proud adoptive parent of the set-up man.
This is definitely not Howry do it!
by CB30 on May 14, 2009 2:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We undoubtably make said idiot look like Cy Freekin Young
~wake me up when they score some runs~
by HarshInFresno on May 14, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL BRANDON MORROW
How’s [not tim lincecum] workin, mariners?
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on May 14, 2009 2:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sadly, had the Giants been in the Mariners’ slot in 06, they would chosen Morrow too. I mean a 6’3" pitcher who’s a local kid (went to Cal) or a scrawny 5’11" pitcher with a weird windup and looks too young to even see a PG-13 movie alone?
With that said, Morrow is decent as a closer this year but let’s just say his name won’t be on a Cy Young trophy anytime soon.
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
by Scooter Ellis on May 14, 2009 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
but that’s not what happened so SEATLOL
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on May 14, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looking forward to the M's series
RJ’s 300th win?
Hometown kid comes back to tease?
Real Ichiro vs. Fat Ichiro
Consult Seahawks’ fans for upcoming miserable season.
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
by Scooter Ellis on May 14, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m being selfish by wanting Randy to wait until May 27 to win #300.
"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 14, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't think so
I remember reading that Dick Tidrow wanted Lincecum pretty bad and probably would have taken him over any player in the draft.
by superk1ng on May 14, 2009 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t find it very amusing.
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BECAUSE OF YOUR FANTASY TEAM?!?!?!?!
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on May 14, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know who the Mariners should have as their closer? David Aardsma!
GROUGTHINK ALERT
Chatterbalks dot com: Still with jokes. Now with updates.
by groug on May 14, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BECAUSE OF YOUR FANTASY TEAM?!?!?!?!
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on May 14, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
my girlfriend (from Washington)
swoons ever time she sees Brandon. She went to an A’s game last year and snuck down behind the M’s dugout and got his autograph. She also went to Cal so that adds to the obsession.
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
by wjackalope on May 14, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probate
No more Mariners game for your girlfriend pronto.
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
by Scooter Ellis on May 14, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just trying to get her to fall in love with Lincecum
but apparently he’s not all dreamy like Morrow
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
by wjackalope on May 14, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
She has to fight the rest of us
Including my mom, who recently said Tim is cute.
"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 14, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMG that’s awesome.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 14, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
NEVER SPEAK ILL OF THE GREAT BRANDON MORROW
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on May 14, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Off to the yard...
Have a fun gamethread.
Someone post a “TRY NOT TO STINK TODAY” when Grant posts the thread, please? =)
by Lars The Wanderer on May 14, 2009 2:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Me me me me me! I wanna tell ’em not to stink.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 14, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’re not the boss of me.
"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by younghutch on May 14, 2009 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently....
PTI thinks that Zimmerman had his hitting streak stopped by the Padres. As the Giants clip plays. We’re as insignificant as the Padres to 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."
Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.
by WalrusMan on May 14, 2009 3:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
PTI sucks.
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, but it’s how I keep up with the rest of the world of sports really.
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.
by WalrusMan on May 14, 2009 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on May 14, 2009 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
PTI can be dumb at times
Between this and their blahblah that Lincecum didn’t deserve the Cy Young award.
"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 14, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DERRR NOT ENUF WINZZZZ DER
Wilbon is a fucking moron. Kornheiser is ignorant, but occasionally funny. Wilbon is an ignorant asshole who thinks he tough just because he was born in a middle-class family in chicago. He annoys the hell out of me.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on May 14, 2009 11:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too
although I never get to watch it anymore and I don’t have a DVR
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
by wjackalope on May 14, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Say what you will about PTI...
But I’d watch 24 hours of PTI over a half-hour of Around the Horn.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on May 14, 2009 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MLB Network
The cure to ESPN. Try it.
by jctGamer on May 14, 2009 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lots of people don't get MLB Network
Thanks to stupid program providers.
"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 14, 2009 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Directv FTW!
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 14, 2009 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had to go back to Comcast to get it. Now it’s all I watch. Literally.
"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 14, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only parts of MLB Network I ever get to see are when Vasgersian either curses or makes unfortunate facial comparisons of black guys who don’t really look alike.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on May 14, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"WTF is that?"
I’ve seen it before, but I still don’t understand what happened there. What was he thinking?
Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry. Because he was awesome once, and, goddammit, he shall be awesome once again!
I hope.
by Cookyman on May 14, 2009 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This.
Plus you get to ogle Hazel Mae.
"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by younghutch on May 14, 2009 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d like to try it. I’m poor though and don’t get expensive cable or Direct TV.
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.
by WalrusMan on May 14, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually I watch both to get my other sports knowledge.
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.
by WalrusMan on May 14, 2009 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is this “other sports” you speak of?
by jctGamer on May 14, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
id rather watch 24 hours of around the horn
than half an hour of First Take or 1st and 10
Best of Senator Clay Davis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI4-QyAzY64&feature=related
by cloudydays on May 14, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How would you rank:
PTI
Around The Horn
First Take
Chronicle Live
The Sports Reporters
Best Damn Sports Show
by Bay Area Sports Guy on May 14, 2009 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
1. PTI
2. The Sports Reports
3. Around the Horn
4. First Take
5. Chronicle Live
6. Best Damn Sports Show (if it’s still on)
by Bay Area Sports Guy on May 14, 2009 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
^This, and there is a huge drop off after #3
Although, as a poster mentioned below, the Best Damn lists are really cool.
Best of Senator Clay Davis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI4-QyAzY64&feature=related
by cloudydays on May 14, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
whie I hate Best Dmn sport Show, I have to give them a shout out for their list shows. Yeah, most of the time they pick stupid winners, but they’re really fun to watch.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
by cheno on May 14, 2009 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree...
It’s the only thing I like about the show.
by AmorVincitOmnia on May 14, 2009 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HOWEVER....
Prime 9 on MLB Network is waaayyyy better.
by AmorVincitOmnia on May 14, 2009 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on May 14, 2009 11:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I loved Sports Reporters when Dick Schapp hosted. Mike Lupica always got so uppity about stuff. I watched every week to see if someone would throw a chair.
"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 14, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s true, the show isn’t the same with John Saunders in Schaap’s chair.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on May 14, 2009 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
THIS
“hey, sportswriters dont know what the hell they’re talking about! Let’s put FOUR OF THEM on TV and have them yell at each other!”
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on May 14, 2009 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
PODCAST
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on May 14, 2009 11:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too
Best of Senator Clay Davis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI4-QyAzY64&feature=related
by cloudydays on May 14, 2009 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have an opinion on PTI.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
by cheno on May 14, 2009 3:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait, what?
thinking about your parents doin’ it
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 3:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s times like these when I’m glad my parents are divorced…much harder to imagine.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on May 14, 2009 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Try.
"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by younghutch on May 14, 2009 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, post photos of your folks & we’ll do it for you.
"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by younghutch on May 14, 2009 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Be careful what you wish for. I’m 31.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on May 14, 2009 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reyes out of the line up today..
We have a shot!
Brandon Crawford: Your 2011 Opening Day starting SS!
by Azmanz on May 14, 2009 4:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
His replacement will be even better.
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what I'm scared of.
Brandon Crawford: Your 2011 Opening Day starting SS!
by Azmanz on May 14, 2009 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What, they traded for Juan Pierre?
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 14, 2009 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hairston jr.
And Brian Giles. Why not.
by jctGamer on May 14, 2009 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lineup via baggs...
2B Burriss
SS Renteria
3B Sandoval
C Molina
RF Winn
LF Lewis
CF Rowand
1B Ishikawa
P Sanchez
bitte, baby.
by ryanmiles on May 14, 2009 4:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Manny shouldn’t be leading off.
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Molina shouldn't be hitting cleanup, and Rowand shouldn't be starting at all.
So what’s your point?
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by EliminateMe on May 14, 2009 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My point is that Totodile is awesome.
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that the name of the statue Jacob lives under?
by Grant on May 14, 2009 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
omg spoiler
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HE DIES LOLZ
Not so proud adoptive parent of the set-up man.
This is definitely not Howry do it!
by CB30 on May 14, 2009 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMG WTF
GROUGTHINK ALERT
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by groug on May 14, 2009 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Squirtle.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 14, 2009 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember five or six years ago...
…when my kids were two or three, hoping that the Pokemon thing would be ancient history by the time they were old enough so I’d never have to deal with it.
But it isn’t, and I do. They’re into the cards. I don’t think they’ve ever actually played a game with the cards, but they sure talk about it a lot.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, coming soon to a minor league near you.
by EliminateMe on May 14, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My 6 year old has expressed an interest in them. Not to play a game with, I don’t think, but to collect cards and maybe some of the figures.
Any tips from anyone on how to get her started (birthday is coming up next month – may as well).
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on May 14, 2009 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have starter packs such as these for the CCG where you get a decent amount of cards and a variety of common, uncommon, and a shiny “rare” card. I used to be really into it in high school but have since grown out of it (mostly because I don’t have people with whom I can play anymore). I have a bunch of cards that I’m willing to unload, so if you want any, let me know. They’re old cards though, so I don’t know if they’re still desirable
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll take some haymakers off your hands. I’d especially like another Fossil Magmar or two and a Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan (I can’t remember which is a haymaker. Both of them might be actually.)
Still in despair.
BRING BACK MARMOL!
konakona:「つかさに教われと...なんか非常に負けたような気がする。」
Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ
by Zetsuboushita on May 14, 2009 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My advice:
Don’t do it. My kids are constantly on about Deoxys this and Snorlax that.
Actually, between that and the potty humor it’s kinda like reading MCC, only without the STATS.
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by EliminateMe on May 14, 2009 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shit I’m constantly on about Deoxys this and Snorlax that.
"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 14, 2009 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but you can drop all kinds of Giants knowledge, while my kids still ask if Barry Bonds is playing for them.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, coming soon to a minor league near you.
by EliminateMe on May 14, 2009 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lineup via NuschlerFace...
CF Winn
SS Renteria
3B Sandoval
C Molina
RF Schierholtz
LF Bowker
1B Ishikawa
2B Burriss
P Sanchez
Bowker, Frandsen, Guzman > Lewis, Velez, Ishikawa
by NuschlerFace on May 14, 2009 5:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lewis > Bowker by a lot
in fact, Lewis > everyone in the lineup except maybe Sandoval.
by superk1ng on May 14, 2009 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I must be blind!
Bowker, Frandsen, Guzman > Lewis, Velez, Ishikawa
by NuschlerFace on May 14, 2009 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
.395 OBP
50 points higher than anyone else on the team.
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by EliminateMe on May 14, 2009 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone gotten around to making a FRED LEWIS IS NOT THE PROBLEM sparkly banner yet?
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 gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on May 14, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There we go.
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 gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on May 14, 2009 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nor the solution!
Bowker, Frandsen, Guzman > Lewis, Velez, Ishikawa
by NuschlerFace on May 15, 2009 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean
1) Fred Lewis was one of the Giants’ best hitters last year
2) Fred Lewis is the only Giant who can take a pitch or draw a walk
3) Fred Lewis sometimes looks bad on defense, but the STATS say he’s an above-average left fielder
4) Fred Lewis got off to a great start for the first couple of weeks of the season
5) Fred Lewis’s OBP is about 10,000 times better than anyone else on the team
6) Fred Lewis has been slumping a bit lately, although his OBP at least remains high
Therefore, CLEARLY, Fred Lewis SUX.
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 gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on May 14, 2009 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
#6 is the difference between a player like fred and player like molina
When Molina slumps, he contributes NOTHING to the team. When Fred slumps, he’s still getting on base.
by superk1ng on May 14, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have club level tickets tonight
Any special perks, food, drinks that I should take advantage of?
Let's bring the...
by Swager on May 14, 2009 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Clean bathrooms! $13 Crown and 7’s.
Bowker, Frandsen, Guzman > Lewis, Velez, Ishikawa
by NuschlerFace on May 14, 2009 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
but do they still have the troughs in the bathrooms
Let's bring the...
by Swager on May 14, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lol at Bochy
Plus, Manager Bruce Bochy looked at the matchup sheet and said, "We’d like to think Aaron’s due."
Insanity is just a state of mind.
by giants9107 on May 14, 2009 5:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d like to think Rashida Jones is madly in love with me too.
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh
I just learned she’s Quincy Jones’ daughter. I did not know that.
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by EliminateMe on May 14, 2009 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It blew my mind when I found that out. Sort of.
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My mind is blown. Thankfully, I keep an extra one around.
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.
by cornball on May 14, 2009 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by Natto on May 14, 2009 6:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why wouldn’t you want to be equipped to root for the Red Sox? Are you a Yankee fan?
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by groug on May 14, 2009 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What else is there?
Insanity is just a state of mind.
by giants9107 on May 14, 2009 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
obv
Didn’t get lobotomy yet.
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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by zenbitz on May 15, 2009 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
epic fail followed by epic win.
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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