Giants/Rockies Series Preview
by Grant Brisbee on Jul 24, 2009 10:43 AM PDT
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Print"Well, once we take Stalingrad, the rest of the Soviet Union shouldn't be a problem."
"He should be ahead in the electoral college if he takes his home state, Tennessee."
"As long as they don't take over our forest moon base with the help of several dozen moon koalas, the Rebellion will be crushed."
"You know, if the Giants have a good series in Colorado, they'll be right back in the wild-card lead."
A Giants team that isn't hitting or pitching especially well. Coors Field. Pardon me as I shake my fist at the heavens, bemoaning our fate. And...
Wait. This isn't the right way to start a series preview. It's the start of a fresh new series; anything can happen. I'm going to look at only the positive side of this series preview. Like, uh, that...uh...
Here's a positive thought: This series will be like the Woodstock of negative thoughts. By that, I mean it will be a legendary, once-in-a-generation congregation of negativity. Also, several of the performers will stink after the three days are over. Wait, I just got negative again, didn't I? Dang it...
Hitter to watch:
Hey, look at that! Another team that has eight cleanup hitters! By Giants standards, I mean. Clint Barmes would be a better option to hit cleanup for the Giants than Bengie Molina.
Clint Barmes would be a better option to hit cleanup for the Giants than Bengie Molina. Worth repeating.
But he isn't the hitter to watch. That would be Garrett Atkins, who is the only Rockies hitter having a disappointing season. I'll take "Oh, my! What a shot! This is a very good sign for the Rockies if Atkins can keep it going." in the soundbite pool.
Pitcher to watch:
In theory, I like Aaron Cook. I like that pitchers like him exist. He has a low strikeout rate, but his sinker and plus control have made him one of the more reliable pitchers in baseball. I like the theory of Aaron Cook because it gives me hope that one of the polished, non-fireballing pitchers in the Giants organization -- Kevin Pucetas, Joe Martinez, or Kyle Nicholson -- just might have a similar career path. Not likely at all, but the theory of Cook gives me hope.
The reality of Aaron Cook is a pitcher who regularly humiliates swing-first, think-second teams like the Giants. Like the theory, hate the reality. Plus, he's on the Rockies, and he probably has Neifi Perez on his speed dial. Evil.
Prediction:
The Rockies, who haven't lost since April 18th, win at least one game this series. Bold and shocking, I know.
After Zito won yesterday, I had to go back and take a lot of the pessimism out. You should have read the first draft.
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Many Bothans died to bring us this series preview.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
*Sad pause. *
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, come back!
That's all they're good for. Certainly wouldn't hire them as spies.
I mean, I guess I might hire them to do surveillance work on a spouse I suspect of cheating, or tracking down a theft of rare, vintage porn or something. But that’s p.i. work. I wouldn’t hire them to do anything like steal the Coca-Cola formula or the original Hawaii birth certificate of Obama so that the “birthers” can continue their insane drivel.
And if one hypothesis on here lately is correct — that they were actually double agents working for Emperor Palpatine — then they are not only corrupt and inept, but stupid as well for not seeing that their client would soon kill “many” of them.
That Mon Mothma chick who was doing (at least) one of the Bothans is pretty suspicious, too…
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
“Many Bothans died to bring us these pictures of Goofus boning The Mayor’s wife.”
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
Exactly. When they quote a price for a spying job, do they just build into their price structure that many of them will die?
“Many Bothans died to find your lost kitty.”
“Many Bothans died to bring you a clean title search on your house.”
Pffft. You know who would have brought back the plans for Deathstar 2.0 and not had any problems about the trap buried in it? Jim Rockford. Now THAT guy is solid.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
And Jim Rockford would have accomplished this while doing a stylish powerslide in his Camaro.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 24, 2009 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Jim Rockford would run over Bothans with his Camaro in order to get the job done!
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 24, 2009 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Jim Rockford would have printed up a fake business card on the drive over, and Angel Martin would have swiped a stormtrooper suit.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 24, 2009 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Huggy Bear? Huh?
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Huggy Bear. Huh!
please don’t tell me that due to lack of research I got my 70s detective dramas confused…
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 24, 2009 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Bah
It was one of those Quinn Martin productions…
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 24, 2009 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
ah , hell...
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 24, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Rockford should have run over Jar-Jar.
Death of Jar-Jar > freedom from Imperial tyranny.
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on Jul 24, 2009 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Fixed
Anyone should run over Jar-Jar.
That’s it! Katie bar the door for this 79 win team is star crossed! And I am loving it.
I just want to say:
I have read this like 4 times today, and each time I LOL. Great stuff.
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on Jul 24, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
"Many Bothans died to bring us these pictures of Goofus boning The Mayor’s wife."
The timing of these picture are very suspicious. The mayor mentions the Bothians might have been on the Emperors side and suddenly these pic’s about his family show up? If this is normal for Bothians no wonder many Bothians were killed.
That’s it! Katie bar the door for this 79 win team is star crossed! And I am loving it.
Is spelling stuff wrong all the time part of your shtick?
Just curious.
by The Double Deuce on Jul 24, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t know if it applies in this instance; however, there are a few people here for whom English is not their first language.
Ja wohl!
Er ist der Wanderer!
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.
Ich bin okay. Zu viehl werken aber meistens okay. Okay, that’s the extent of my German.
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.
Well, “Bothans” isn’t really English, I don’t think…
But good point.
by The Double Deuce on Jul 24, 2009 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, it’s weird, because he generally has intelligent things to say. Perhaps Merope below is correct.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
I can’t remember exactly who the poster is; however there is someone here who puts together some really good thoughts but often expresses them in a syntactically confusing fashion. Since I work with ESL people that’s what it’s reminded me of.
Unfortunately not all the time ( thus I have pretty much been willing to take my lumps for the poor proof reading and hasty posts) unless there is a really bad pun to be made out it. Lately I have been trying to get into using dashes for the worse purposeful offences.
That’s it! Katie bar the door for this 79 win team is star crossed! And I am loving it.
That is why you slice open a tauntaun before getting busy.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 24, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I KNOW BOTHANS
WHY YOU MAKING FUN OF THEM! COME TO DENVER AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS! PEOPLE ON HTIS SITE NEED TO TLKA MORE BASEBALL!
by paboperfecto on Jul 24, 2009 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
I AM A BOTHAN ACCOUNTANT
DON’T ARGUE WITH ME!
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 24, 2009 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
YOU R ALL 5
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
do the math, im at least double that
go timmy!
by ringleader3 on Jul 24, 2009 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Get some facts, then come back and see me.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jul 24, 2009 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Is that his chest hair or is Don King shorter than I thought?
"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."
looks like hes hiding a troll doll in his right chest pocket
back in my day we wanted to be like magic larry now these days all you guys talk about is try to be like mike or becoming the next lebanon james
CAPTION CONTEST!
Bonds receives spit in eye , bites back angry outburst , gives kudos to accuracy of spitter.
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 24, 2009 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Don’t worry, I got this. I’ll carry this moon koala in my shirt.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jul 24, 2009 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions
its dangerous to go alone
take this moon koala for protection
go timmy!
by ringleader3 on Jul 24, 2009 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
“Bonds has secret affair with thumb; caught winking”
by Giant Voodoo on Jul 24, 2009 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
The spiter was none other than Roger McDowell
"Buy High-Sell Low"--The Brian Sabean Method Of Trading
by Mordy From Monsey on Jul 24, 2009 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Mark Fainaru-Wada…I beat you once, and I’ll beat you again.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jul 24, 2009 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
actual out loud laughter
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
I share this birthday!
Also the same birthday as…
Jennifer Lopez
Karl Malone
Rick Fox
Amelia Earhart
Mara Wilson (Matilda and the little girl on Mrs. Doubtfire)
by RaymondStoneMedia.com on Jul 24, 2009 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Maybe
I cannot avoid the fact that I am black with a country voice, just like him.
by RaymondStoneMedia.com on Jul 24, 2009 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Thanks
But I miss celebrating it by seeing Barry Bonds in the lineup. =( He always hit really well (even better than usual) on his birthday.
by RaymondStoneMedia.com on Jul 24, 2009 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions
/throws out padre at home plate
ROWAND I LOVE YOU SON!
old signature:
"apparently the adoptive parent of the 2nd best hitter on the team.
/shrug"
by lincypoo i wuv u on Jul 24, 2009 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
/hits a huge gamewinning HR in extras vs the padres
was that his bday too?
ROWAND I LOVE YOU SON!
old signature:
"apparently the adoptive parent of the 2nd best hitter on the team.
/shrug"
by lincypoo i wuv u on Jul 24, 2009 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
That'll work.
BlanketBlankhate.com
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 24, 2009 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
No one bad mouths Uncle Karl!!!
mmm gopher pie
Sir Alex Omar Hinshaw: It's not right if it's not left.
by The Enchanter on Jul 24, 2009 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions
RICK FOX
I can’t think of a Laker I have disliked more over the years..go back to Canada!!
by baybruin415 on Jul 24, 2009 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
I have no respect for a man who’s married to Vanessa Williams and then cheats on her.
"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."
Does that remind you of David Justice?
For those who forgot, David Justice cheated on Halle Berry.
by RaymondStoneMedia.com on Jul 24, 2009 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
I hate to pour salt in the wounds.
His numbers were .270-40-120 on the 1993 Atlanta Braves. =(
I still to this day wonder why that team was in the NL West. =/
by RaymondStoneMedia.com on Jul 24, 2009 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
They were in the NL West to destroy the Giants
Duh.
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
Justice was a dirt bag, he also abused her
by Classy_Argonaut on Jul 24, 2009 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
In his defense...
…he only did it after he found out about Halle and me.
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
Happy Birthday to you, Barry, Jennifer Lopez and Amelia Earhart. That is all.
Karlifornia is the only Karl-with-a-K that I have room for in my heart; Rick Fox appeared on the F/X piece of crap called ‘Dirt’ (Courtney Cox vehicle); and Mara….. Dammit, she knows what she did.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Rick Fox was also on Oz and managed to avoid both a gay sex scene and having to show his penis in solitary. He must be a big star. (or have a small penis)
Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!
by rxmeister on Jul 24, 2009 3:05 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I don't mean this disrespectfully at all, but... do they talk to you at the party? Or just to each other?
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Cube and Lincecum just compare scowls
while I’m left in the corner checking out Courtney Cox. Then Neil Patrick Harris leaves the party early to steal someone’s car.
Just don’t shake their hands afterward.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 24, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, it’s the Bonz. AYYY!
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
by Scooter Ellis on Jul 24, 2009 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Lincecum and Cain are the only two pitchers you can count on...
Johnson, Zito, Sanchez, and Sadowski are all equally scary to watch.
by RaymondStoneMedia.com on Jul 24, 2009 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn’t say equally scary. But yeah, all of them can have their moments.
"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.
Nah
Johnson is MUCH more scary to watch
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, deserved all-star and hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Jul 24, 2009 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions
/missed the joke
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, deserved all-star and hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Jul 24, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Hitter to watch: Ian Stewart, OPS of 1.030 this season against the Gigantes. Due to the restraining order, I need to remain at least 500 miles away from him.
"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."
Ahhhh... Just change your name, and bingo, it no longer applies to you.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
this lawyer stalker advice is fantastic
/takes notes
ROWAND I LOVE YOU SON!
old signature:
"apparently the adoptive parent of the 2nd best hitter on the team.
/shrug"
by lincypoo i wuv u on Jul 24, 2009 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
On the house. Vote for Mayor.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
John Mayer?
His body is a Wonderlich.
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 24, 2009 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
YUK.
But you say his body is an intelligence test?
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I only go to his concerts for the pussy
by SoFa King Mike on Jul 24, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
in other words, you go to see John Mayer.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Barry Zito doesn’t like where this conversation is going.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jul 24, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m forced to watch that pussy perform
by SoFa King Mike on Jul 24, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
If you look up the word “pandering” in the dictionary, there should be a picture of Mayer writing “Daughters”
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jul 24, 2009 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Oscar Mayor?
"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 - too rare to die."
Oscar Goodman!
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 24, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Very well turned. A true Oscar Mayor.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
koalas? for shame
I will now read the rest of your post.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jul 24, 2009 10:56 AM PDT reply actions
Of course, Purple Row’s series preview is more like, “Oh, this shouldn’t be a big deal. We’ll win at least two, and Cain’s really not that good, so we’ll probably even win tonight.”
Oh, it’s spot on. But if we hinted at an automatic series win against the Nationals, our hubris would be punished.
by Grant Brisbee on Jul 24, 2009 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Now that just sounds painful.
“His feet slipped off the pedals and his hubris was punished…”
"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 - too rare to die."
Speaking of - and WAAY OT
Things might be different after Ventoux…
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 24, 2009 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
I pretty much guaranteed a sweep against the Nats
and we got that, and a series loss against Arizona, and we got that…I’m feeling oddly good about the Rox’ chances this weekend, though I might be reading into your futility in the past week too much. I never drank the orange Kool-Aid this season, so it was just good to see you guys finally lose some games
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jul 24, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Commence firing...back.
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 24, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Meh. I prefered it when people were underestimating the Giants.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 24, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
not a huge fan of the pic on the front page of sfgiants.com of cain:
go timmy!
by ringleader3 on Jul 24, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
That just goes to show you how heavy Cain's heater is
He is clearly straining under its weight
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
He is straining because MATT CANE SUX
by SoFa King Mike on Jul 24, 2009 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
I really want to start a collection of goofy facial expressions for pitchers mid-throw. Kinda like jponry’s Biden Collection — but less stalkery and creepy.
LOL
Derek Jeter suffering from the White Man’s Overbite.
"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."
TOO SOON
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.
Lovely picture. Combines 4 of my favorite things.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m pretty sure Heather Mitts plays soccer.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jul 24, 2009 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
OK, 7 of my favorite things.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
These are all the best
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.
This
Is the balls
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.
Is that Alderson?
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, deserved all-star and hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
ALOLDERSON
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, deserved all-star and hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
Seriously
he is wayyy goofier looking than I thought. Crazy windup too
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, deserved all-star and hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
Some may disagree, but that Expos uni looks slick.
Such a sad, sad franchise. Le sigh.
Status: Has a feeling that tonight is going to be good night. || Still boycotting Johnsonville and Giants souvenirs or ballpark foods for repossessing my K Wall in right field.
They didn’t support the one they had.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
They did for a long time, before things got so screwed up. Plus, I didn’t necessarily mean an MLB team. Right now that whole market is without even an Can-Am team.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
I could not imagine being an Expos fan
-1969-1978 10 losing seasons
-Played in Olympic Stadium
-1979: 95-65, 2nd Place in NL East (2 GB), Best complete season record in Expo history
-1980: 90-72, 2nd Place in NL East (1 GB)
-1981: NL East Champions in a strike shortened season, Lost to Dodgers in NLCS, Only Postseason Appearance
-1982-1991: 10 seasons of mediocrity despite early promise, never finished above 3rd Place
-1992: 87-75, 2nd Place in NL East (9 GB)
-1993: 94-68, 2nd Place in NL East (3 GB)
-1994: 74-40, Best team in MLB, .649 WIN%, Strike-shortened season, no playoffs
-1995: 66-78, 5th Place in NL East (24 GB) due to fire-sale in previous offseason
-1996: 88-74, 2nd Place in NL East (8 GB)
-1997-2001: 5 losing Seasons
-2000: Purchased by Jeffery Loria: Did not have broadcast contracts for TV or English Radio for that season
-2001: Expos purchased by MLB, on the chopping block, set to be contracted along with Minnesota Twins
-2002: 83-79, 2nd Place in NL East (19 GB)
-2003: 83-79, 4th Place in NL East (18 GB), Despite being in the Wild Card race by the end of August, were not allowed to call-up expanded roster for December, see Wikipedia page
-2004: 67-95 , 5th Place in NL East (29 GB), Lame-duck season. Played some home games in Puerto Rico. Move to Washington announced September 29
Status: Has a feeling that tonight is going to be good night. || Still boycotting Johnsonville and Giants souvenirs or ballpark foods for repossessing my K Wall in right field.
Seriously look at that.
That franchise is cursed.
Status: Has a feeling that tonight is going to be good night. || Still boycotting Johnsonville and Giants souvenirs or ballpark foods for repossessing my K Wall in right field.
As a child I remember ready a book (the book was probably printed in the early 1960’s) about Jackie Robinson and the author said the Bum’s AAA team there had drawn 1 million fans. It might very well have been a throw away line and I have never been able to confirm the claim. But baseball was once very well supported there.
I also wish I could find the article but a few years before the move that did a very comprehensive break down on the large demographics shift in Montreal. Of course the Ownership issues and the ’94 work stoppage didn’t help things either but the market had shifted a lot 40 years.
That’s it! Katie bar the door for this 79 win team is star crossed! And I am loving it.
It was probably hard as hell to support the Expo
-1969-1978 10 losing seasons
-Played in Olympic Stadium
-1979: 95-65, 2nd Place in NL East (2 GB), Best complete season record in Expo history
-1980: 90-72, 2nd Place in NL East (1 GB)
-1981: NL East Champions in a strike shortened season, Lost to Dodgers in NLCS, Only Postseason Appearance
-1982-1991: 10 seasons of mediocrity despite early promise, never finished above 3rd Place
-1992: 87-75, 2nd Place in NL East (9 GB)
-1993: 94-68, 2nd Place in NL East (3 GB)
-1994: 74-40, Best team in MLB, .649 WIN%, Strike-shortened season, no playoffs
-1995: 66-78, 5th Place in NL East (24 GB) due to fire-sale in previous offseason
-1996: 88-74, 2nd Place in NL East (8 GB)
-1997-2001: 5 losing Seasons
-2000: Purchased by Jeffery Loria: Did not have broadcast contracts for TV or English Radio for that season
-2001: Expos purchased by MLB, on the chopping block, set to be contracted along with Minnesota Twins
-2002: 83-79, 2nd Place in NL East (19 GB)
-2003: 83-79, 4th Place in NL East (18 GB), Despite being in the Wild Card race by the end of August, were not allowed to call-up expanded roster for December, see Wikipedia page
-2004: 67-95 , 5th Place in NL East (29 GB), Lame-duck season. Played some home games in Puerto Rico. Move to Washington announced September 29
Status: Has a feeling that tonight is going to be good night. || Still boycotting Johnsonville and Giants souvenirs or ballpark foods for repossessing my K Wall in right field.
My love for Biden is true and real
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jul 24, 2009 8:52 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I personally like their statement that other than Panda all our hitters are about as much of a threat as Dexter Fowler. Now that’s cold. True but cold.
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 Jul 24, 2009 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Normally I’d be excited that we’d be missing Marquis and Jimenez, but given the state of this offense, I don’t think it really matters at all
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
McCC = McClain Chronicles
by Useful_Idiot on Jul 24, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Not exactly
Most Rockies fans were bemoaning tonight as a lost cause after Marquis was lifting in favor of Hammel. It’s not a lost cause, and with the difference in wins, beating Cain isn’t impossible, though I don’t expect it. He’s tortured us in years past (though mostly at AT&T)
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jul 24, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
If Eli Whiteside catches then the Giants can make it a good series.
The batting order much easier to deal with when your catcher hits 8th, unless that catcher happens to be Mike Piazza.
by RaymondStoneMedia.com on Jul 24, 2009 11:18 AM PDT reply actions
Surprisingly, she wasn’t that easy.
"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 - too rare to die."
maybe for you she wasn’t easy. The rest of us found her quite easy
Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!
by rxmeister on Jul 24, 2009 12:28 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Unlike the rest of you I chose not to simply offer her cash.
"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 - too rare to die."
awkwarrrddd
ROWAND I LOVE YOU SON!
old signature:
"apparently the adoptive parent of the 2nd best hitter on the team.
/shrug"
by lincypoo i wuv u on Jul 24, 2009 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
transacation
ROWAND I LOVE YOU SON!
old signature:
"apparently the adoptive parent of the 2nd best hitter on the team.
/shrug"
by lincypoo i wuv u on Jul 24, 2009 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Cheapskate.
"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 - too rare to die."
actually she paid me
Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!
by rxmeister on Jul 24, 2009 3:11 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I'd wish they stopped freezing the baseballs at Coors
So then the Giants can actually hit them to the warning track and scare the Rocks’ fans just a wee bit.
Cain for the win, Dirty for the win and Saddy gets a no decision but Giants win in extras. Aren’t I bold????
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
No , but I am.
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 24, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
If nate had hit those 2 deep fly balls in colorado instead of ATL, they might have been goners.
I’m looking for a big series for nate the great.
Nate the Great
Randy the Candy
Bengie the Binge Eat
Juan the Swan
Matt the Bat (since Cain has more HR power than most of the team)
by RaymondStoneMedia.com on Jul 24, 2009 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Not much rhymes with Randy....?
Dandy?
Handy?
by The Double Deuce on Jul 24, 2009 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Candy = His sweet swing.
Well, sometimes.
by RaymondStoneMedia.com on Jul 24, 2009 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Should by Randy the Dandy because he’s so classy…
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
by Scooter Ellis on Jul 24, 2009 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
You're a fine girl
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 24, 2009 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Source: sailors.
I always wondered about that. What exactly is that lyric suggesting about her?
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Uhh...that she's a fine girl?
Or, if you’re talking about subtext, that she’s a Bothan and therefore an inadequate spy.
Actually I have no idea what you’re getting at here.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
by EliminateMe on Jul 24, 2009 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
That "sailors," plural, say she's a fine girl.
So was she “easy,” in the parlance of our times? (“Lebowski” reference gives me cred with the youngsters, I have found.)
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Sailors need love too
God bless Brandy and all women similar to her.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 24, 2009 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
get your minds out of the gutter. They wouldn’t be saying what a good wife she would be if she was a whore
Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!
by rxmeister on Jul 24, 2009 12:23 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
We all have our preferences. Some guys marry whores and other guys marry nice girls who stop putting out after the honeymoon.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 24, 2009 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions
But my life, my lover, my lady
is the sea.
by Giantsfan4life on Jul 24, 2009 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Am I peering through a looking glass?
i.e. engaging in wishful thinking. Like we could win tonight.
by Giantsfan4life on Jul 24, 2009 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions
fixed
But my life, my lover, my lady
is the sea. Lou Seal.
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 24, 2009 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
It scans just right. OK, so let's try this.
[to the tune of “Brandy,” by Looking Glass]
(chorus)
The classy say Randy,
(Randy)
You’re a fine Winn,
(A fine Winn),
What a good wife you would be,
(Such a fine Winn)
But my life, my lover, my lady
Is Lou Seal.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Very nice
Except i wouldn’t want to be married to Randy Winn. For one thing, he doesn’t shave. Ooo, razor burns.
by Giantsfan4life on Jul 24, 2009 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Obviously, you have never been married if you think razor burns are still a risk.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL optimism
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, deserved all-star and hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Jul 24, 2009 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Nick Johnson = name of some real estate agent type wearing plaid jacket.
Travis Ishikawa = name of a force to be reckoned with.
"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 - too rare to die."
I’d say more like, one in a million
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
McCC = McClain Chronicles
by Useful_Idiot on Jul 24, 2009 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
CoLOLrado
Go ahead , make a run at it.
You finished SO WELL the last time!
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 24, 2009 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Slight feeling of pride...
If you have been overwhelmed by how busy the Row has been lately, check out McCovey Chronicles, the NL West’s beacon of bustling activity.
50-42 - Giants Series Record: 17-8-4, 13-2 at home
Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - 4.01 ERA, .280 BAA, crappy 1.66 K/BB ratio in Norwich. OK.
Yeah
But I’d be more proud if half the people around here weren’t jerks and the other half weren’t a-holes.
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
Tommy Tutone 2
Which man are you?
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 24, 2009 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I M GONNA $!$% UR $!"@ YOU &%$( ... JUST AS SOON AS WE COMPARE SCHEDULES AND FIND A MUTUALLY CONVENIENT GAME!!!!!111 WHAT DOES AUGUST 6 LOOK LIKE FOR YOU????!!!11
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I AM AVAILABLE AROUND 6PM.....NO WAIT I HAVE A MANI/PEDI SCHEDULED.....LET ME GET BACK TO YOU &%$(
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 Jul 24, 2009 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Mmmmm.... bacon of bustling activity.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Brian Bocock for Jeter?
After all, we wouldn’t want to leave the Yankees without a shortstop. . . .
by Giantsfan4life on Jul 24, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Lincecum for a liter of Jolt Cola
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 Jul 24, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Surge
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 24, 2009 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Just order a large farva
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, deserved all-star and hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
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Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
McCC = McClain Chronicles
Someone, please delete this
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
McCC = McClain Chronicles
by Useful_Idiot on Jul 24, 2009 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I wasn’t able to delete it, but I covered up all the dirty words with X’s. Hope that helps.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
by EliminateMe on Jul 24, 2009 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s the worst attempt at drawing a penis I’ve ever seen.
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 Jul 24, 2009 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I imagine you’ve had the most experience in this area!
Judgment Day is coming
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If that were a Swiss city, it would be BERNE
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
and if that were a German exit, it would be Ausfahrt
wait a minute…what were we doing here?
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 Jul 24, 2009 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
You & WmVanLaunchingpad are ruining one of the great bits on here.
Just sit there and think about that. Just think about what you’ve done.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Thought about it, still don’t feel bad.
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 Jul 24, 2009 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought it was funnier
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, deserved all-star and hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
(Jack Nicholson voice) Is there another kind?
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moon light?
Proud parent of Frederick Charles Merkle.
It's something I say to all my prey. I just like the sound of it.
(cue Prince song)
I’ve seen the future and it will be
I’ve seen the future and it works…
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
My favorite Jack (besides Jr. , who's also a Jack)
“I look at a man…and I take away reason and accountability.”
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 24, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
banner ad saved for posterity
"he walked 18; new league record! Struck out 18, another new league record! He also hit the sportswriter, the PA announcer, the bull mascot twice..."
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 24, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Speaking of which, I plan to rip off mimic something similar to this:
by SoFa King Mike on Jul 24, 2009 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
while supplies last
get a toy dog and free muni pass with every fixie purchase1
"I would've been here sooner but I had to shake the Veleasels"
by The Gene Hackman on Jul 24, 2009 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ll have to pass on the Muni offer. I don’t feel like dying.
by SoFa King Mike on Jul 24, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I used to know a kid who rode those.
Backwards.
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 24, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
you can always just walk it up hill :-)
"I would've been here sooner but I had to shake the Veleasels"
by The Gene Hackman on Jul 24, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I prefer flat ground. Hence the usefulness of the Embarcadero. Fixies remind me of an adult BMX.
/pops wheelie
by SoFa King Mike on Jul 24, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
You forgot a 12’er of Pabst and skinny jeans.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jul 24, 2009 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm looking in from the outside
"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.
Well looks like Holliday isn’t going to happen, thank the Cardinals for that one. Lets get Brett Wallace!
Cy Lincecain FTW
Bless you!!!
Two first names = jerk.
Also gotta say that I am leery of men named Brett. We already had Brett Butler, so expecting two Bretts to be great in one organization is a very long shot.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Jerry Manuel, jerk
Jeff Kent, jerk
Tommy John…oh, wait…
"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 - too rare to die."
You're new. Goofus always gives the list:
George Ruth, Fred Lynn, etc.
To which I say: Russell Martin. Casey Blake. Brad Penny. Mark Loretta. Juan Pierre….
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
our problem all along has been that we needed a manager with two first names to compete in this division
Roger Craig
Dusty Baker
so i’m thinking either Terry Kennedy or Will Clark is our guy, maybe Gary Carter
Fred Lynn or Tony Gywnn have the added bonus of having girl’s names for last names.
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
What the fuck is wrong with having a girl’s name? Are you somehow insinuating that girl’s names denote some sort of weakness?
"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 - too rare to die."
Rene Lachemann
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 24, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Although he was a decent lead-off hitter, I wouldn’t consider him great. Plus he went to the Dodgers in free agency after us which severely damages his credibility.
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 Jul 24, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
While claiming to have always been a Dodger at heart or some bullshit like that. Made me enjoy that video of him getting a whiffle ball to the nuts from his kid all the more…
"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 - too rare to die."
Great leadoff, yes, and we haven't had a great leadoff hitter since he left.
He would improve us greatly. Probably even at his age now.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Consider your theories, sir, debunked!
Worked well for the Royals; George and Saberhagen
(George Brett had two first names, to boot!)
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
Maybe if his name was Bret Wallace it would be OK.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jul 24, 2009 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
No, no, no. Nice try, though, Slick McSlickery
George’s first name was not Brett, so he doesn’t fit within the “Men named Brett” corollary, as it means men whose FIRST names are Brett. Excellent try, though.
You are right that George Brett comes within the “two first name” category, though, and he is not in fact a jerk. Well, not within the baseball realm, anyway. An ex of mine knew an ex of his in Kansas City, and he could have been a bit of a cad off the field, but not a baseball jerk. Still, it takes more than the small # of counterexamples that you have offered to disprove a proven proof.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
exactly. Jerk.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Schulman
Let’s look at the LaRoche deal, too. By all accounts, the Red Sox gave up two marginal prospects for the Bucs first baseman, but they also agreed to assume his entire $3 million salary for the rest of the year. Let’s say the Giants can add, oh, $5 million in payroll for the rest of the season — and that may be high — is LaRoche the guy you’d want Sabean to blow his wad of bills on?
Yeah, he’s a good second-half player, but when I saw LaRoche swing at a 3-0 Jeremy Affeldt pitch in a crucial situation and ground into a double play Sunday, my first thought was, “Travis Ishikawa would have taken that pitch.”
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/giants/index?#ixzz0MDHeRhMt
who were the NATS scouting?
This has been bothering me for a couple of days. Who was it? To get Johnson, you’d think it is Alderson. Assuming MadBum is off the table, who else could it be? Crawford is probably untouchable. Would EME, Pill, Bond do it?
Crawford probably isn’t untouchable, but he is when Sabean is talking to the Natinals (unless Ryan Zimmerman’s name somehow came up)
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
McCC = McClain Chronicles
by Useful_Idiot on Jul 24, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Uh, second?
Not Bond. Please heaven, not Bond: he plays second and he draws walks.
by Giantsfan4life on Jul 24, 2009 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I just would rather sabean not blow his wad at all
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, deserved all-star and hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
Not for Nick Johnson
i like the guy, and wouldn’t mind giving up a couple of marginal prospects, say EME, maybe Jesse English, maybe Broshuis. Pill maybe. But why would the Nats do that?
by Giantsfan4life on Jul 24, 2009 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
O/T, but is anyone here old enough to remember when Tim Flannery and Jerry Royster were the 2b platoon for the Padres and the press took to referring to them as Timry Flanster?
Why do I remember that? What piece of crucial information was sacrificed to retain that little nugget?
"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 - too rare to die."
/had to google “Bothan”.
/gratified that I didn’t know what it was
"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 - too rare to die."
Seriously? You had never seen 'Star Trek Gallactica' before?
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
+1
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, deserved all-star and hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
Long time reader, first time posting
Big series starting tonight…we can either be in first place in the wild card race after this weekend or come sunday night we can be drunk and sobbing pathetically (probably doing this regardless). Let’s GO GIANTS!!! By the way, during the “HATE” post the other day, one of you guys said something about ducking and that led to someone saying they hated the dog that laughs at you during duck hunt…I almost pissed myself laughing.
are we supposed to announce we’re new here? I just assumed people would realize i was new from the various faux pas i make… Anyways, I have been reading the post here for a few years, in an RSS reader. Only recently did i realize the hugely vibrant community. Its truly, epicly lolworthy here often
go timmy!
Announcements are totally NOT necessary. Mostly for the reason you mention.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m told there’s a nasty hazing ritual.
"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 - too rare to die."
Yeah I just didnt know what else to put in the subject area besides “Giants still seeking a bat”
by Johnny Drama on Jul 24, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I never use the subject line as a subject line
just a line that makes stuff bold
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, deserved all-star and hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
Not for the amount we drink.
Oh, wait, I see what you mean there.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Go the Peralta rout (Jhonny)
"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 - too rare to die."
Does anyone else want to pronounce his name “Juh-honny” every time you read it, or is it just me?
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
Yup. I can’t help 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 - too rare to die."
Andruwoo
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 24, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I fucking hate that guy
he’s a pox on a fair name
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, deserved all-star and hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
Welcome.
Your post needs more about this alleged “drunk and sobbing pathetically”
Now look at me. I'm wet nurse to a last-place, dead-to-the-neck-up ball club, and I'm choking to death!
by zodiac_chiller on Jul 24, 2009 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Late add to the Hate List
MLBtv is showing the 1985 White Sox-Orioles ALCS, and I hate the live organ music they used to play at the ballpark. (I also hate the White Sox uniforms— they had the player’s number on the PANTS, as well as the back of the jersey.)
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
Could be worse:
"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 - too rare to die."
I think it's kind of sweet that this guy came right from his kid's school picnic to the game.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
camel toe
Congratulations and Thank you Jonathan Sanchez.
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 24, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Imagine Pablo or Bengie in that getup.
"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 - too rare to die."
BODY BIAS
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, deserved all-star and hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
Under most other conditions, that guy would look really intimidating
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
McCC = McClain Chronicles
by Useful_Idiot on Jul 24, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Cal Ripken Sr. is smoking a cigarette in the dugout. Damn. Can you imagine that happening now?
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
one of the funniest (although poor taste) things I have read on a sports board was when Cal Ripken Sr. died, someone said “Cal Ripken Sr. consecutive year living streak ends at 58”
Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!
by rxmeister on Jul 24, 2009 3:26 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
"He plays rugby... during a baseball game."
Stay thirsty, my friends.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
crap. reply flail.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
"He speaks French in Russian"
That one is a mind-boggler..
Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.
I do not get the appeal of these commercials at all.
51-44 - Giants Series Record: 17-9-4, 13-2 at home
Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - 4.01 ERA, .280 BAA, crappy 1.66 K/BB ratio in Norwich. OK.
Stay confused my friend.
"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 - too rare to die."
LOL
51-44 - Giants Series Record: 17-9-4, 13-2 at home
Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - 4.01 ERA, .280 BAA, crappy 1.66 K/BB ratio in Norwich. OK.
Your selected hitter to watch is a bench player?
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jul 24, 2009 3:19 PM PDT reply actions
Coming from a land of seriousness
I keep forgetting the official language of MCC is sarcasm
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jul 24, 2009 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions
OMG PURPLE ROW IS SO LAME LUL
"I can't hit the ball until I hit the bottle!"
by Li on Jul 24, 2009 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh there’s sarcasm, just not in every line.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jul 24, 2009 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Funny
He hasn’t stopped hitting since that was posted.
okthnxbai
by SoFa King Mike on Jul 24, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
We all know he'll be a good hitter
it’s kind of the last chance to rightfully bag on him
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Jul 24, 2009 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Today's Lineup
CF Winn
LF Lewis
3B Sandoval
C Molina
RF Schierholtz
1B Ishikawa
SS Uribe
2B Downs
P Cain
Lweis being showcased for that straight-up trade for Halliday.
"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 - too rare to die."
*Lewis
"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 - too rare to die."
Oh, no you don’t! I beat you fair and square!
51-44 - Giants Series Record: 17-9-4, 13-2 at home
Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - 4.01 ERA, .280 BAA, crappy 1.66 K/BB ratio in Norwich. OK.
why would bowker pack up and not nate or travis? they all swing at the same pitch.
No one here gets out alive.
Nate and Travis would have to pack up and go home since they’d be designated for assignment.
Judgment Day is coming
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RUNZ. This LOLineup haz nun.
"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 - too rare to die."
You wanna talk about runs like we ain’t got none…what you think we sold em’ all?
by Johnny Drama on Jul 24, 2009 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
LIGHTTOWERPOWER
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right
by Giant among Angels on Jul 24, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Bengie must have the cleanup spot as a contract clause.
"I can't hit the ball until I hit the bottle!"
by Li on Jul 24, 2009 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
So Bochy says that Rowand and Renteria will be available today and neither one gets the start? Accuracy FAIL!
51-44 - Giants Series Record: 17-9-4, 13-2 at home
Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - 4.01 ERA, .280 BAA, crappy 1.66 K/BB ratio in Norwich. OK.
This will be the 79th Game that Bengie Molina is batting cleanup.
Status: Has a feeling that tonight is going to be good night. || Still boycotting Johnsonville and Giants souvenirs or ballpark foods for repossessing my K Wall in right field.
79
Now look at me. I'm wet nurse to a last-place, dead-to-the-neck-up ball club, and I'm choking to death!
by zodiac_chiller on Jul 24, 2009 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Baggs made an unintentional funny
Renteria needs more time after getting a cortisone shot in his elbow Tuesday. That is not a good sign.
Did he just say that Renteria is not a good sign?
Just a heads up
Sabean coming up on KNBR
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
In Sabes mind:
Ralph: “Why didn’t you jump all over a Matt Holliday trade?”
Sabes: “I have an idea. Why don’t you learn about baseball first before coming up with these benign trade proposals you little annoying f*cker? Tires kicked with due dilligence at the end of the day.”
by SoFa King Mike on Jul 24, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
That is IMPOSSIBLE.
NEVER in his life has Ralph Barbieri ever formulated a question that had fewer words than a Shakespearean soliloquy EVER!
This is Sabes’ mind thinking. He filters it out.
by SoFa King Mike on Jul 24, 2009 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Tires kicked with due dilligence at the end of the day
haha
Now look at me. I'm wet nurse to a last-place, dead-to-the-neck-up ball club, and I'm choking to death!
by zodiac_chiller on Jul 24, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Hahaha…i asked Sabean if we were gonna make any moves/trades before the season at FanFest this year and his response was “We’re kicking the tires on a few things”
by Johnny Drama on Jul 24, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
The Tire Kickin' Report
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I still believe in Bowkermania.
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 24, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Kicking tires to see if they're guaranteed to fall off at just the right time?
There’s an app for that.
Now look at me. I'm wet nurse to a last-place, dead-to-the-neck-up ball club, and I'm choking to death!
by zodiac_chiller on Jul 24, 2009 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Work network fail
can’t listen at work…can you let us know what he says?
Proud parent of Frederick Charles Merkle.
We should play Brian Bingo
Put a bunch of catch phrases on paper and cross them off as he says them. First one to complete a row, column, or diagonal wins. “Kick the tires,” “At the end of the day,” “Due diligence,” “Won’t give up the farm,” “Mortgage the future,” and so forth.
The free square in the middle is “dry hump.”
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes. Good add.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
You win!
"I can't hit the ball until I hit the bottle!"
by Li on Jul 24, 2009 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s always pretty open with Ralph for some reason. Some of the stuff he reveals in these interviews could border on tampering since he addresses guys under contract with other teams by their name.
sounds like we are going to dance with the date we brought to the party.
No one here gets out alive.
Wilson acts annoyed at every interview. That’s his “thing.”
Now look at me. I'm wet nurse to a last-place, dead-to-the-neck-up ball club, and I'm choking to death!
by zodiac_chiller on Jul 24, 2009 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
These arent the HOT BOTHAN XXX PICS you’re looking for
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
These arent the HOT BOTHAN XXX PICS I am looking for
That’s it! Katie bar the door for this 79 win team is star crossed! And I am loving it.
Oh. I thought maybe Nick Cage died or something.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jul 24, 2009 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
He did...
or have you never seen “Leaving Las Vegas”?
by Johnny Drama on Jul 24, 2009 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, for good reason.
The pics were a little cheesecakey for our mixed audience, and the casual jokes about violence against women were inappropriate. Atta babe, mods.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
HEY GAIZ GOOD NEWS
My boss just called me into a conference room. I thought I was getting laid off or something as I walked in since I’m the only one.
Instead, he told me the promotion that was put on hold 6 months ago is now going to be processed. No words on actual $$ yet, consider this a RL twittered report. I apparently will find out more Monday.
I’m going fucking drinking tonight. Fuck the game.
Congratulations.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Congrats, due! Make sure they give you a raise!
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
I just made up a joke:
Q: Why doesn’t the internet work in Russia?
A: They got confused and designed a nyetwork
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
Okay, now tell us the joke.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
Oy…
I was at the 2nd hand book shop today and passed up The Best Book of Puns hardcover… for $1.
It was tempting, but I picked up An Incomplete Education instead. Hardcover for fiddy cents, and it most likely won’t tempt Mr. Merope to kill me…
This thread reminds me of a Beach Boys song.
So hoist up the John B sail
See how the mainsail sets
Call for the captain ashore
Let me go home, let me go home
I wanna go home, yeah yeah
Well I feel so broke up
I wanna go home
The poor cook he caught the fits
And threw away all my grits
And then he took and he ate up all of my corn
Let me go home
Why dont they let me go home
This is the worst trip I’ve ever been on
Status: Has a feeling that tonight is going to be good night. || Still boycotting Johnsonville and Giants souvenirs or ballpark foods for repossessing my K Wall in right field.
Ahem
So hoist up the John B sail
I can um , really identify with that.
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 24, 2009 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Matt Holliday's first PA for Cards
Weak infield hit.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
We now know the price of Roy Halladay
6:07pm: Andy Martino of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the Blue Jays have asked for Kyle Drabek, J.A. Happ and outfielder Dominic Brown.
It is ROY HALLADAY
Jesse Foppert: I Still Believe. Maybe a little less now.
"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." ~Bob Lemon,
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jul 24, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
So this is probably roughly the equivalent of MadBum, JSnatch, and Thomas Neal.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
which one of those 3 players has the value of MadBum?
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!
None, but none of them are a perfect fit. I think that the package is a decent fit position-wise and aggregate-value wise, though.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
why isn’t alderson, dirty sanchez, and lewis/nate/bowker similar? especially if the giants add rios’ contract …and we stick it to the dodgers, who are also in the mix
Our equivalent would be Alderson, Sanchez and Pucetas, and Neal.
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.
The theory being that Happ is better than Sanchez so you need to add another pitcher.
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.
sabes says 50/50
if he does not do a trade. he gets fired right?
by sadison bummedgarner on Jul 24, 2009 4:34 PM PDT reply actions
/sensing a pattern...(waits for "109")
by sadison bummedgarner on Jul 24, 2009 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn’t think he was so interested in Bridgestone. Guess you really enver can tell.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
has a good minor league track but probably won’t tread well in the majors
Proud parent of Frederick Charles Merkle.
Not well balanced.
"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 - too rare to die."
The tires or Sabean?
Now look at me. I'm wet nurse to a last-place, dead-to-the-neck-up ball club, and I'm choking to death!
by zodiac_chiller on Jul 24, 2009 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I have this feeling
The Giants will make a trade where the majority of fans will say “Really?? We got him??” kind of player, a middle reliever the Giants do not need.
I wouldn’t mind a good middle reliver
Jesse Foppert: I Still Believe. Maybe a little less now.
"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." ~Bob Lemon,
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jul 24, 2009 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Also, a reliever
Jesse Foppert: I Still Believe. Maybe a little less now.
"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." ~Bob Lemon,
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jul 24, 2009 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually, there are several of us around here who could use a reliver.
(toasts bottle of Woodford Reserve bourbon and cat)
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
FIRE SABEZ!
Artificial human brain for GM!
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 24, 2009 4:57 PM PDT reply actions
You mean..... and thus capable of shame?
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 24, 2009 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Step up from Sabean then, no?
Now look at me. I'm wet nurse to a last-place, dead-to-the-neck-up ball club, and I'm choking to death!
by zodiac_chiller on Jul 24, 2009 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
KNBR has no one on right now
just music. has been this way for like 15 min
No one here gets out alive.
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