Why You Should Vote for Pablo Sandoval. Again.
by Grant on Jul 7, 2009 1:48 PM PDT
336 comments
If anyone saw last night’s game and post-game wrap, vote Pablo, you’ll know that the entire organization has gone batty for this All-Star Final Vote thing. Duane Kuiper inserted a "Vote Pablo!" into his grand slam call, and then he ended the night putting "Vote Pablo!" stickers on every possible surface and orifice in the booth. It was pretty danged funny. But behind the good natured team spirit, there’s a stone-faced, dedicated seriousness. Pablo Sandoval needs to make the All-Star team. He deserves it, of course, but it’s more than that. Sandoval on the All-Star team would mark a tangible end to an unbelievable player development drought. It would be the greatest thing to happen to the franchise since video was released of Tommy Lasorda falling down a flight of stairs.
In 1996, Matt Williams made the All-Star team. That was the last time a Giants-developed position player made an All-Star team for the Giants. For thirteen years, there hasn’t been a player who made the long, perilous journey through the Giants’ minor league system to appear, Andy Dufresne-like, on a National League All-Star team. There have been nice players to come and go. Bill Mueller, for one. That other guy, with the ten fingers, was another one.
But it’s been far too long since a position player has captured the imagination of Giants fans like Pablo Sandoval has. We’ve suffered through countless Tony Torcatos and Todd Lindens raising our hopes before crushing them. Giants fans just wanted a homegrown hitter to cheer. Every other team had one. Before 2008 started, Sandoval’s ETA was probably 2011, if he reached the majors at all. Then all of a sudden, he appears fully formed, swinging the bat like a rotund Vladimir Guerrero. And he’s a likable, jolly, ball of fun. He obviously loves the game – his baseball-related mirth is something that I can’t remember another Giants player exhibiting in my lifetime. He is, as of right now, the perfect storm.
I know how lucky we are to have Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain, and the Giants haven’t lacked for All-Star pitchers in the same timeframe. Sure, when a Giants pitcher actually gets to the All-Star Game, he usually embarrasses the franchise, but at least he gets there. So please don’t consider this to be a post that’s chock full of whining. But I wanna All-Star hitter. I wanna, I wanna, I wanna. And I will hold my breath to get one.
So if you know of anyone who is on the fence as to whom they should vote for, send them here. We can drown them in stats -- Mark Reynolds has more home runs, stolen bases (though at a 73% success rate), and errors, but Sandoval leads in every other category, from wOBA to UZR to batting average to on-base percentage to puppies rescued from the shelter. The stats say that Sandoval is the clear choice.
If that’s not enough, though, then the thesis of this post can be summed up thusly: Just freaking give us this one, world. We’ve been patient.
Also, Pablo Sandoval should make the All-Star Game. And he should be in the Home Run Derby, too.
0 recs |
336 comments
|
Email
Print
Comments
Why I'm going to feel like cr@p if Sandoval doesn't make it:
Because I have been denied the vote. As an AT&T subscriber, I am left out of the text version, which is what everyone is using to text a bazillion times. Sure, I could spend every waking moment trying to vote for him with the stupidly tedious computer interface, but I would rack up 1/500th the number of votes of people who don’t even care as much as me, just because I don’t have Sprint or Nextel.
WTF?!
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
by hairball on Jul 7, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh? I’ve voted dozens of times using my computer. (prepares for flames)
by cakes on Jul 7, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve voted like 200 times, all on the computer.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jul 7, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you entered all that stuff every time?
That’s amazing. I’m at work. I’ve only been able to vote a few times :(
But I love the rest of you all the more for voting so much!!!!!
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
by hairball on Jul 7, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It automatically fills in everything but the validation code each time, actually.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jul 7, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah!
My computer wasn’t doing that!!
Must be a cookies setting or something- will fix!
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
by hairball on Jul 7, 2009 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
All right
I’m voting a ton now. Thanks!
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
by hairball on Jul 7, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
\o/
.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jul 7, 2009 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm stepping out for illicit adventure!
Hairball can pick up the slack I’m sure…
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 7, 2009 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My computer saves the email and other information so you just have to type in the 5-digit code and uncheck offers from MLB.com box. I’ve gotten to the point where I can type in codes pretty fast.
Vote for Pablo!
by goGSW24 on Jul 7, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
all you have to do is type in the 5 digits in the captcha each time and hit enter…
by FPTV on Jul 7, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you nine key, it is faster.
Sir Alex Omar Hinshaw: It's not right if it's not left.
by The Enchanter on Jul 7, 2009 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I use my cell phone so infrequently I don’t even know where it is – in the car maybe? – so I’ve done all my voting on line.
Take out the trash
vote 10 times
feed the cat
vote 10x
feed the fish
vote 10x
ad nauseum…
by Merope on Jul 7, 2009 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I timed it – it takes me two minutes to do 10×.
Sir Alex Omar Hinshaw: It's not right if it's not left.
by The Enchanter on Jul 7, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've voted about 93 times.
If he doesn’t make it, I don’t know what I’ll do. America will have lost its credibility.
Fan of the Warriors and Giants. Glutton for punishment.
by SavetheChildren,ButNotLakerChildren on Jul 7, 2009 1:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Vote for Pablo and I’ll let you see naked pics of Mrs. Goofus!
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Jul 7, 2009 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m gonna need more than that…
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Jul 7, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
T, of course, WSS
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 7, 2009 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I’m not surprised. But I’m quite sleepy.
I think I’ve made about 17 Flight of the Conchords references over the past two weeks.
Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.
:-(
by Cookyman on Jul 7, 2009 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems a good a place as any to post this
Have you all see this?
Freaking Panda charging the mound in San Jose last year
Don’t mess with the Panda!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPzjt&yuIO89
Daily Gameball and Joker at GIANTSBOARD.COM
GB and JK also at Giantsboard Blog
Say Hey Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
by merkin on Jul 7, 2009 2:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Is there a sign on my forehead that says PATSY or something?
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 7, 2009 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is there video of the booth from last night’s wrap?
by shanghaijim on Jul 7, 2009 2:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
bayarea.comcastsportsnet.com has a 2 minute clip of Kruk & Kuip discussing the game.
by FPTV on Jul 7, 2009 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow phillies are ridiculous
Their mayor/governor are campaigning for Loserino.
Even the Governor Hawaii is too because he’s Hawaiian??
They even almost asked Obama!?
LETS GO PABLO
by Unitard on Jul 7, 2009 2:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, its been all over the tv here. I really don’t know how eating babies gets you votes, but this is Philly
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Jul 7, 2009 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Obama votes Victorino
I expect you all to defect to the Republican party (or Libertarian will also be accepted).
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jul 7, 2009 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Done!
Original member of the Van Buren Boys
by NuschlerFace on Jul 7, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sarah Palin: “I almost voted for them all! But I gave up”
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Jul 7, 2009 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too late
Well, uhhhh…. Clearly there are differing uh, opinions, uhhh… But at least we can have a nice debate about it… uhhhh… But, uh, I’ll vote for the Flyin’ Hawaiian. PLEASE LIKE ME, AMERICA!
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
McCC = McClain Chronicles
by Useful_Idiot on Jul 7, 2009 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Obama voted “present” for the final all stars.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 7, 2009 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah
Now, if he voted for Kemp, that’s a different story.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, coming soon to a minor league near you.
by EliminateMe on Jul 7, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
First Sentence:
After 24 hours, Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino trailed Giants third baseman Pedro Sandoval by the slimmest of margins in the 2009 All-Star Game Sprint Final Vote.
by ryanmiles on Jul 7, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
GET IT RIGHT
It’s Pablo SANCHEZ
Judgment Day is coming
comics | art | Nattowear
by Natto on Jul 7, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pedro Feliz!!!
The San Francisco Giants: Where old men go to die.
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 7, 2009 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They should really take into account that Shane Victorino is a fuckface.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Jul 7, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they're too stupid to realize
Has anyone told them?
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
by marcello on Jul 7, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rumor has it that Shane Victorino hates babies and kicks puppies just for fun
Daily Gameball and Joker at GIANTSBOARD.COM
GB and JK also at Giantsboard Blog
Say Hey Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
by merkin on Jul 7, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shane Victorino hates babies and kick puppies?!
by ryanmiles on Jul 7, 2009 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shane Victorino hates babies and kicks puppies. It’s true.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Jul 7, 2009 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shane Victorino Hates Babies and Kicks Puppies
And if that wasn’t enough
I read in an interview that Shane Victorino hates Philadelphia and hates Phillies Fans
Daily Gameball and Joker at GIANTSBOARD.COM
GB and JK also at Giantsboard Blog
Say Hey Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
by merkin on Jul 7, 2009 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
blocked at work
so I don’t know if it’s any good, but with a url like that…..
Daily Gameball and Joker at GIANTSBOARD.COM
GB and JK also at Giantsboard Blog
Say Hey Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
by merkin on Jul 7, 2009 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll sum it up for you
Dude who made the page:
SHANE VICTORINO SUCKS AND IS GAY AND HAWAII IS GAY.
Phillies fans and Hawaiians:
SHUT UP U R GAY SAN FRANCISCO IS GAY GO SHANE GO HAWAII.
I like cats. Wings is the greatest show of all time.
Tyler Graham is my favorite San Jose Giant because he has smart balls.
by Norm Median on Jul 7, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks, much more intelligent and in depth that I would have imagined
Any mention of Shane Victorino and asphyxiophilia?
Daily Gameball and Joker at GIANTSBOARD.COM
GB and JK also at Giantsboard Blog
Say Hey Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
by merkin on Jul 7, 2009 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s not a rumor!
Judgment Day is coming
comics | art | Nattowear
by Natto on Jul 7, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
somebody needs to put this on Wikipedia
The San Francisco Giants: Where old men go to die.
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 7, 2009 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and if Hawaiians cast more votes than Pennsylvanians, Gov. Rendell will send eight cases of cheesesteaks to Gov. Lingle.
A case of cheesesteaks? Something tells me those won’t be very good.
I like cats. Wings is the greatest show of all time.
Tyler Graham is my favorite San Jose Giant because he has smart balls.
by Norm Median on Jul 7, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If that’s the case, why isn’t Hugo Chavez campaigning for Pablo? Can’t he pretty much vote for all his citizens???
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
McCC = McClain Chronicles
by Useful_Idiot on Jul 7, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
While you guys were busy reading this, I voted for Pablo 20 times.
Judgment Day is coming
comics | art | Nattowear
by Natto on Jul 7, 2009 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YEAH< BUT I VOTED FOR PABLO IN MY SLEEP
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Jul 7, 2009 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
on a related note, why doesn’t Rich Aurilia count as a player the Giants “developed?” I know we didn’t draft him, but he was in our minors and spent a couple years with us as a part timer never getting his shot guy before becoming an All-Star. He may not have been 100% home grown, but he’s something % homegrown by the Giants. It seems a silly distinction. Just curious.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 7, 2009 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The drafting is the key. For purists anyway.
Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 7, 2009 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pablo makes me :D
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Jul 7, 2009 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Guys
could someone PLEASE FUCKING POST A LINK to the ballot? After all this “vote pablo” talk you’d expect that there would be ONE LINK I could click on!
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Jul 7, 2009 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
this should work
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/all_star/y2009/fv/ballot.html
Daily Gameball and Joker at GIANTSBOARD.COM
GB and JK also at Giantsboard Blog
Say Hey Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
by merkin on Jul 7, 2009 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 8 recs
lolololol
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Jul 7, 2009 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, now vote seventy zillon times, please.
Sir Alex Omar Hinshaw: It's not right if it's not left.
by The Enchanter on Jul 7, 2009 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it’s green
I am so grateful I will vote another 56 times
REAL LINK, HONEST
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/all_star/y2009/fv/ballot.html
Daily Gameball and Joker at GIANTSBOARD.COM
GB and JK also at Giantsboard Blog
Say Hey Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
by merkin on Jul 7, 2009 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two snared in the sarchasm trap
A few well placed branches go a long way.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
by marcello on Jul 7, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
but did you click?
Daily Gameball and Joker at GIANTSBOARD.COM
GB and JK also at Giantsboard Blog
Say Hey Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
by merkin on Jul 7, 2009 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did not
Apparently I was also snared. Damn those pretend links. Whenever it’s a word, I check the link by habit, but when I see it as an address, I just assume it is what it says.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
by marcello on Jul 7, 2009 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're good
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Jul 7, 2009 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't feel too bad
These are dangerous waters, sarchasms lurk without fear.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
by marcello on Jul 7, 2009 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MUAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHHA
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Jul 7, 2009 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I blame my lack of attentiveness on delirium brought on by excessive voting.
Vote for Pablo!
by goGSW24 on Jul 7, 2009 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Guest Book in hell.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
by marcello on Jul 7, 2009 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I might have to kill you now.
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 7, 2009 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I voted Reynolds
for the starting third basemen on my fantasy team
Everybody loves money
by fwoty oz on Jul 7, 2009 2:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
(I voted Pablo for the ASG)
Everybody loves money
by fwoty oz on Jul 7, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1 on both counts
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Jul 7, 2009 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I'm going crazy
All the 5-digit validation codes are starting to look the same.
Vote for Pablo!
by goGSW24 on Jul 7, 2009 2:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They definitely repeat
Original member of the Van Buren Boys
by NuschlerFace on Jul 7, 2009 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have this overwhelming urge to headbutt the CRT when a redundant # resets the ballot.
Hmmm… a few of those will eradicate PATSY
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 7, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I voted 50 times for Pablo
Oakland Raiders Fan
Golden State Warriors Fan
San Francisco Giants Fan
San Jose Sharks Fan
MMA Fan
USC Trojan Fan
by i love sports101 on Jul 7, 2009 2:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
“Sandoval and Victorino actually swapped leads during a dramatic Monday night of major campaigning on the field, with Victorino taking over after his four-hit performance in that 22-1 victory over the Reds — and then falling behind after Sandoval’s late grand slam.”
Daily Gameball and Joker at GIANTSBOARD.COM
GB and JK also at Giantsboard Blog
Say Hey Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
by merkin on Jul 7, 2009 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
SUCK IT MUSUBIHEAD
Judgment Day is coming
comics | art | Nattowear
by Natto on Jul 7, 2009 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That it is.
Judgment Day is coming
comics | art | Nattowear
by Natto on Jul 7, 2009 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
fuck yeah.
let’s keep voting.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jul 7, 2009 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else see this?
Kinsler is actually lobbying for Pablo on the NL side!
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jul 7, 2009 2:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Chuck Norris Fact
Chuck Norris doesn’t Vote for Pablo by hitting five-digit validation codes. Every time Chuck Norris takes a breath, Pablo gets another million votes.
"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."
by Kitspool on Jul 7, 2009 2:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Chuck Norris should breathe more.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Jul 7, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pablo Sandoval, who crawled through a river of shit and came out clean on the other side. Pablo Sandoval, headed for St. Louis.
/Morgan Freeman
by ryanmiles on Jul 7, 2009 2:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ESCAPE OF THE PANDA
coming to theaters worldwide in summer ’09
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jul 7, 2009 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like when Pablo hid the rock hammer in Joe Torre’s bible. Salvation really does lay within
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
McCC = McClain Chronicles
by Useful_Idiot on Jul 7, 2009 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You described the Giant’s farm system perfectly.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
by cheno on Jul 7, 2009 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Note: I had three different typos on “described” alone.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
by cheno on Jul 7, 2009 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pablo Sandoval is a fine modern gentleman...
And I want to kiss him in a manly fashion.
by The Double Deuce on Jul 7, 2009 2:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve made a program that will vote automatically. Download it here
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 7, 2009 2:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If Pablo wins this vote, as I expect him to, we should be expecting a congratulatory phone call from the 1960 Cook County Democratic Party. We’ve really done them proud.
"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."
by Kitspool on Jul 7, 2009 2:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pablo still in the lead
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5741714&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
by positiveuphemism on Jul 7, 2009 2:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OMG
i can’t believe i haven’t seen this picture. good ’ol twitter!
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jul 7, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That’d make an awesome t-shirt to wear 24 hours a day until voting ends.
Vote for Pablo!
by goGSW24 on Jul 7, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.
by gianator on Jul 7, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That is ace.
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 7, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd gather up Pablo into a little bundle in my arms and carry him to St. Louis if I could
but I don’t think he’d be down for that, so I guess I should just keep voting.
I like cats. Wings is the greatest show of all time.
Tyler Graham is my favorite San Jose Giant because he has smart balls.
by Norm Median on Jul 7, 2009 2:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
THREAD HIJACK!
What are last five validation codes you’ve entered? I’ll start:
"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."
by Kitspool on Jul 7, 2009 2:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
20379
49131
42234
18925
38702
Proud new co-dad of Travis Ishikawa. And ishikaBOOM Goes the Dynamite.
by Andy from DC on Jul 7, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
02725
92468
61671
32037
69828
58421
One to grow on
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
by shikantaza on Jul 7, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somewhere here lies the coordinates to Earth.
Or the Photoshop unlock code I lost.
by shanghaijim on Jul 7, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it bad if you’ve gotten 666 in 2 of the last ten codes?
Sir Alex Omar Hinshaw: It's not right if it's not left.
by The Enchanter on Jul 7, 2009 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not if it helps me enable Photoshop…
by shanghaijim on Jul 7, 2009 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I only have Elements (left the stupid code behind when I came here and now I have to reinstall it) but I’ll take anything at this point.
by shanghaijim on Jul 7, 2009 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I’ve voted a couple thousand times by now but I can’t keep going forever. I’ve decided I will keep voting continuously until my Zip Code comes up.
Then I’ll take a 10-minute break.
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher??
by tobias on Jul 7, 2009 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's just a popularity contest
I’m going to go ahead and assume the Giants player won’t get voted in, so my hopes won’t come crashing down when I realize that 87% of America doesn’t realize there is baseball on the West Coast.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jul 7, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The furthest west player that has won this final vote was Roy Oswalt. There has been Brewers, White Sox, Yankees, Red Sox, Braves and Rays players who have won.
by SFGuy on Jul 7, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My family...
Has voted for him probably about 300 times.
by AmorVincitOmnia on Jul 7, 2009 3:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn't Rich Aurilia make the All-Star game back in 2001?
Giants Cove: You'll be a better person for reading
by Chulk on Jul 7, 2009 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I believe we got him in trade.
by positiveuphemism on Jul 7, 2009 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
But he came from the Rangers system.
by The Double Deuce on Jul 7, 2009 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MLB headline said "Giants rookie infielder leads final vote"
They changed it but still, Fail
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Jul 7, 2009 3:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How can we lock up the China vote?
I mean…don’t they lurve Pandas as much as Giants fans do?
And on the 6th day, God created base-ball, and Barry put one in the water, and it was good.
"I think I just experienced my first Lincegasm."
by bigboneded on Jul 7, 2009 3:22 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Man all these Holladay rumors
Can you imagine if Sabean became creative like Beane and got Holladay with a Bumgarner type deal + eating Alex Rios contract?
I’m not sure how I would feel about that. Probably like that night in Tijuana, 3 minutes of exhilaration followed by a lifetime of remorse.
by jctGamer on Jul 7, 2009 3:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought you meant Matt Holliday
for a second and I was going to murder you for wanting to trade Bumgarner for Holliday.
But all the “Halladay” rumors are basically just Robothal baseless speculation.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jul 7, 2009 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL WAIT
I just saw the article about JP telling him he’s up for offer.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jul 7, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SWOOP GNATS BRASS
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Jul 7, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
me don’t likey the injury history. plus, would the jays really want to just salary-dump rios? he’s still a decent player.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jul 7, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Jays have made noise that Rios and Wells are available to anyone who wants their contract.
I’m not sure why some team hasn’t SWOOPED in on Rios though, because most of his issues this year can be explained by a lower BABIP than usual. And he’s still a plus defensive player.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jul 7, 2009 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rios is on fire lately
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Jul 8, 2009 12:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bumgarner for Halladay and Rios is a raping in our favor
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Jul 7, 2009 3:45 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 Jul 8, 2009 12:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
our playoff rotation would be INSANELY good with Halladay
but we would probably lose a lot of 1-0 extra inning games
by superk1ng on Jul 7, 2009 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sooooo
I’ve been at work since 9:30 in the am today, and since then, I havent stopped voting. Even when a customer comes in. And people start to line up. I give them the “I’m busy, go away” look.
by KINGofCRA5H on Jul 7, 2009 3:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That must be some ER you’re running.
"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."
by Kitspool on Jul 7, 2009 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Triage applies to many scenarios.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Jul 7, 2009 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The MLB.com story made mention of the Giants-Rangers fan alliance for the Sandoval/Kinsler ticket on Twitter.
Also, I voted about 200 more times after the game last night and I’m back to voting today. Is there a way to vote via text on crappy non-smart phones? I’ll be at the game tomorrow and cast as many ballots as I can at the yard, but I want to do my part otherwise.
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 3:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
not sure, but i think so. they’ll prolly try and charge you an arm and a leg, though…
by KINGofCRA5H on Jul 7, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Balls
Someone has to pick up my slack tomorrow then.
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can vote by text only on certain plans. I have Verizon and can’t. Not sure who can.
Vote for Pablo!
by goGSW24 on Jul 7, 2009 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sprint, I think
Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.
by gianator on Jul 7, 2009 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have Virgin Mobile
SOL I guess.
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow I thought I was the only person on the planet with Virgin Mobile. I used to be the only person on Earth with Helio, but they were bought be Virgin a few months ago. Only seven months left on my contract, I can’t wait.
I like cats. Wings is the greatest show of all time.
Tyler Graham is my favorite San Jose Giant because he has smart balls.
by Norm Median on Jul 7, 2009 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I started with them on a prepaid deal after I lost my job. They’re fine. I need a phone for work stuff.
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
someone, SFGuy? said there were places at the Phone Booth to vote.
We’re going to the game tomorrow too, maybe we’ll see you at a voting station!
by Merope on Jul 7, 2009 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AT&T has balloting stations, but it’s easier if you just take your laptop so you don’t miss the game.
Sir Alex Omar Hinshaw: It's not right if it's not left.
by The Enchanter on Jul 7, 2009 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are three voting booths. I know one is on the main level behind home plate. Near the team clubhouse store.
by SFGuy on Jul 7, 2009 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup and then they have some in club level against the glass so you can see the game as you vote…..
Daily Gameball and Joker at GIANTSBOARD.COM
GB and JK also at Giantsboard Blog
Say Hey Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
by merkin on Jul 7, 2009 11:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've voted 180 times so far.
Goal WAS 300, now 400.
Section 314 FTW!
by KingofDucks1987 on Jul 7, 2009 3:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm at 200 now.
Section 314 FTW!
by KingofDucks1987 on Jul 7, 2009 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, it's over 200
I’ve been counting, but sometimes, I feel like I lsot count, so I re-did some to make sure. I probably have around 220 or so.
Section 314 FTW!
by KingofDucks1987 on Jul 7, 2009 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Luckily
I’m unemployed and have been able to vote all day.
by isweariknowstuff on Jul 7, 2009 3:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes being a jobless bum works out
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have done enough votes that at least 10 codes I entered were rejected, and I am a good typist.
by out machine on Jul 7, 2009 3:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
NO on the HR Derby!!!
Dude needs some rest, especially his knee. This is a guy who knows pure joy and no moderation. He will not restrain himself whatsoever, and will thermonuclearly swing at everything. I give you Bobby Abreu as Exhibit A of why no Giant should ever be in the HR Derby.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 7, 2009 4:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Except Bobby Abreu was relatively old. Small sample size, too. Pablo has such a wild swing I don’t think it will affect him.
No chance he would take a pitch, by the way.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
by cheno on Jul 7, 2009 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shane Victorino is a murderer and a homewrecker of state governors!
Victorino had four hits on Monday in leading the Phillies to that 22-1 slaughtering of the Reds Broadcaster Tom McCarthy, the Phillies Ballgirls and Citizens Ballpark Bankers. NBC Philadelphia made a video showing Victorino kissing the governors of Hawaii and Pennsylvania.*
*All are actual words from the media, just manipulated a little bit.
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
by Scooter Ellis on Jul 7, 2009 4:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I saw Shane Victorino shooting up with Donovan Tate.
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 7, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw him doing cocaine with Dustin Ackley.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jul 7, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I imagine what some noob would think coming to this website.
by SFGuy on Jul 7, 2009 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One might think that Shane Victorino of the Philadelphia Phillies will likely lose the 2009 All Star Final Vote because he is a Puppy Kicking, Baby Hater.
Daily Gameball and Joker at GIANTSBOARD.COM
GB and JK also at Giantsboard Blog
Say Hey Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
by merkin on Jul 7, 2009 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
how many times can you vote in a minute contest!
i voted: 16 times
by jobrien9 on Jul 7, 2009 4:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i entered the wrong number once too :(
by jobrien9 on Jul 7, 2009 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matt Kemp Supplies Minors with Alcohol, Complete with Beer Goggles
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
by Scooter Ellis on Jul 7, 2009 4:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s clearly grabbing his crotch in the presence of minors which he supplied with alcohol. And encouraging minors to grab his crotch, while presumably under the influence of alcohol.
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rep. King thinks Kemp is a pervert who doesn’t deserve this adulation.
by shanghaijim on Jul 7, 2009 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa buddy, watch the grabby hands there. Dodger fans and their drunken unsolicited hand-jobs.
by isweariknowstuff on Jul 7, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention LaSorda and his totally solicited hj's.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 7, 2009 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dodger fans started voting for Kemp on the 4th, but gave up and stopped voting by the 7th
by ryanmiles on Jul 7, 2009 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
lol
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And his goggles are clearly not covering his eyes, a blatant violation of shop safety.
"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."
by Kitspool on Jul 7, 2009 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I love baseball, I love the Giants and I think Sandoval and Lincecum are Gods but there’s no way ever I’ll hug a sweaty dude that affectionately with cameras nearby.
Jaymee Sire on the other hand., I’d Maualuga her any chance I get.
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
by Scooter Ellis on Jul 7, 2009 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
all the mets fans are probably busy pouting at home
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
McCC = McClain Chronicles
by Useful_Idiot on Jul 7, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hairston just homered vs the Red Sox
well done
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Jul 7, 2009 4:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
watch, now we won’t lose again to the Padres this season.
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Jul 7, 2009 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'll never forget
-Milton Bradley injured
-Scott Hairston homers to tie the game
-Scott Hairston homers to win the game
-Scott Hairston homers in his first AB the next day
by superk1ng on Jul 7, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, Eckstein went on the DL today so neither his pesky ass nor Hairston’s Giantkillingness will be present this weekend in SF. Baseball gods <3 the Giants right now…
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
by Scooter Ellis on Jul 7, 2009 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baggarly:
CF Rowand
LF Winn
3B Sandoval
C Molina
RF Schierholtz
SS Renteria
1B Ishikawa
2B Uribe
P LOL Zito
by ryanmiles on Jul 7, 2009 4:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My response to that lineup:
55866
"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."
by Kitspool on Jul 7, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess this is the best they can do. Uhhhhhhhhhhgggg
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
by CB30 on Jul 7, 2009 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
are you saying
Matt has an acne problem?
by jctGamer on Jul 7, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
needs more F. Sanchez.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jul 7, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why Uribe? Do we really need more evidence that he’s not any good?
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
by marcello on Jul 7, 2009 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Made me LOL reading this after the game
if only you’d known!!!
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Jul 8, 2009 12:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really wish there was an accurate way to keep track of how many times you’ve voted, without using tally marks.
by KINGofCRA5H on Jul 7, 2009 4:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If you’re using Firefox, you can go to your history, enable the visit count, then check the count for the success page.
If you’re using IE or Safari or something, I can’t help you.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, coming soon to a minor league near you.
by EliminateMe on Jul 7, 2009 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and couting
800 votes for me!
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You win
I’m only at 300.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Jul 7, 2009 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
4500+
=)
Totally worth the carpal tunnel syndrome
by SoFa King Mike on Jul 7, 2009 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are clearly devoted to the cause!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jul 7, 2009 5:17 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, coming soon to a minor league near you.
by EliminateMe on Jul 7, 2009 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We need to campaign in Venezuela! And China...they like Pandas
Section 314 FTW!
by KingofDucks1987 on Jul 7, 2009 4:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sabes and Nuke going to be discussing trade possibilities soon
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/giants/detail?entry_id=43153
Sometime this week or next, managing general partner Bill Neukom is expected to sit down with his Giants partners and discuss the issue of taking on payroll for a potential midseason acquisition. Neukom has the authority to spend what he needs to spend, within limits, but he wants to hear all opinions and keep everyone in the loop.
by superk1ng on Jul 7, 2009 4:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
awesome
I like this guy.
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is smart. Not that Magowan wasn’t, but it just seems that Neukom seems very secure in what his role is and what he is doing.
by out machine on Jul 7, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Judgment Day is coming
comics | art | Nattowear
by Natto on Jul 7, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I love that he even has a bow tie.
by out machine on Jul 7, 2009 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
fucking awesome
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Jul 8, 2009 12:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Magowan wasn’t, at least in terms of baseball smarts.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
by marcello on Jul 7, 2009 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
For some reason I’m still worried about that comment he made a few months ago about how doubles are better than HRs.
Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.
:-(
by Cookyman on Jul 7, 2009 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DINGERZ!!!
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
by cheno on Jul 7, 2009 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Hey, let’s get that Hillenbrand guy!”
/Magowan
by SoFa King Mike on Jul 7, 2009 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone successfully posted a comment from their phone?
I’ve been trying but I can’t get it to work for some reason.
I like cats. Wings is the greatest show of all time.
Tyler Graham is my favorite San Jose Giant because he has smart balls.
by Norm Median on Jul 7, 2009 4:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
give me a sec ill try it on mine.
iphone?
by KINGofCRA5H on Jul 7, 2009 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I have a shitty Helio Ocean. I’m sure that’s 100% of the problem.
I like cats. Wings is the greatest show of all time.
Tyler Graham is my favorite San Jose Giant because he has smart balls.
by Norm Median on Jul 7, 2009 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmm perhaps.
just tried it, and it doesnt work. just takes me to a blank page
by KINGofCRA5H on Jul 7, 2009 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol at this
or bar and have something to say.
Do we really want posts from a bar?
Insanity is just a state of mind.
by giants9107 on Jul 7, 2009 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
pick a bar?
What the hell is pick a bar?
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m doing it right now!!!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jul 7, 2009 5:18 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
no fapping
I’m doing it with jponry!
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I CAN'T HELP MYSELF!
fap fap fap fap fap fap fap fap fap fap fap fap fap
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 7, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Jul 8, 2009 12:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the MLB network guys support Pablo
Ken Rosenthal says, everybody needs to vote for Pablo
by superk1ng on Jul 7, 2009 4:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
MLB Network endorsement is like getting the Teamsters’ endorsement.
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it’s because they all secretly know victorino and kemp would make it replacing beltran and ibanez anyway
by jctGamer on Jul 7, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it’s because they all secretly know victorino and kemp would make it replacing beltran and ibanez anyway look like douchebags
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
McCC = McClain Chronicles
by Useful_Idiot on Jul 7, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ibanez might actually play.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
by cheno on Jul 7, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone else still get the “thank you for voting” when they type in the wrong code or don’t put in a code at all? I’m starting to wonder if my votes are taken..
by Edge on Jul 7, 2009 4:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I got the code wrong a few times and it kicked it back to me saying I had to enter the correct code.
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have to hit the Vote Now button. That was happening to me when I hit enter after typing in the code and I don’t think it registers your vote.
by superk1ng on Jul 7, 2009 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Well that’s irritating. Thanks for the heads up.
by Edge on Jul 7, 2009 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, I guess I’ll vote.
Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.
:-(
by Cookyman on Jul 7, 2009 4:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, I voted, like, 7 times already. You all know who to thank if he gets in.
Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.
:-(
by Cookyman on Jul 7, 2009 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m curious as to what the masses here are voting for in the AL.
by Edge on Jul 7, 2009 4:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm voting Kinsler.
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 7, 2009 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am, for the most part abiding by our dealio with the Ranger rooters, and voting for good ole wuzzuzname.
by Merope on Jul 7, 2009 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m voting for the Sandoval/Kinsler ticket.
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, I was unaware we had reached a pact. Was voting for Kinsler anyway, the guy deserves it.
by Edge on Jul 7, 2009 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lind
but maybe I should switch to Kinsler. But I really like Lind.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Jul 8, 2009 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had Kinsler as the AL portion of my Panda Votefest today…guessing I voted about 200 times today
Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.
by oooreebay on Jul 7, 2009 4:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
this is awesome
nothing happened at work today, so they way i see it, ive been getting paid for Voting Pablo.
by KINGofCRA5H on Jul 7, 2009 4:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
off the game
wearing Panda logos and slapping a panda sticker on my car
Daily Gameball and Joker at GIANTSBOARD.COM
GB and JK also at Giantsboard Blog
Say Hey Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
by merkin on Jul 7, 2009 5:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
^ off TO the game ^
Daily Gameball and Joker at GIANTSBOARD.COM
GB and JK also at Giantsboard Blog
Say Hey Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
by merkin on Jul 7, 2009 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LA Is Distracted Today
Theya re all focused on the MJ Funeral and media frenzy. Matt kemp and Chone Figgins both pretty much lost a day of voting.
VOTE PABLO AND KINSLER!
Section 314 FTW!
by KingofDucks1987 on Jul 7, 2009 5:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What do you mean, LA is distracted “today”?
"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."
by Kitspool on Jul 7, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
More so than usual. It's utter chaos down here
It’s all anyone is talking about, more than any day the past two weeks, besides the day of his death.
Section 314 FTW!
by KingofDucks1987 on Jul 7, 2009 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This thread reminds me of the Willy Wonka class room scene
“What do you mean you only voted twice? I can’t figure that out”
by NeifiChicken on Jul 7, 2009 5:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Mets are a wide variety of comedy
Why weren’t they this awful when the Giants played them?
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 7, 2009 5:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
considering our luck vs them
next time we play them, they’ll be at full strength with Reyes, Beltran and crew all back in their lineup.
by superk1ng on Jul 7, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Reyes and Beltran were out til August
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
McCC = McClain Chronicles
by Useful_Idiot on Jul 7, 2009 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Voted
I put in about 150-175 votes while at work today.
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 7, 2009 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I put in 400 at work today
I plan on putting in another 200 while watching the game tonight.
Section 314 FTW!
by KingofDucks1987 on Jul 7, 2009 5:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish the players, coaches and managers could have selected the all-stars correctly so that we wouldn’t have to go through this to get the call right. Carpal tunnel.
Sir Alex Omar Hinshaw: It's not right if it's not left.
by The Enchanter on Jul 7, 2009 5:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll pick the jury.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 7, 2009 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MODEST PROPOSAL to the McCOVEN: no gameday threads until Thursday
Instead of participating in Gameday threads, would you all consider just spending that time voting for Pablo? Imagine 3 hours X 40 people… that’s several thousand votes easily. Anyway, something to consider. Like those victory gardens in World War II.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 7, 2009 5:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, but it’s nice to take a break every once in awhile too. After awhile my eyes start to cross!
by Merope on Jul 7, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What if we can do both at the same time? I’m triple-tasking tonight: posting here, voting for Pablo/Kinsler, and writing a minor league notebook.
Suck on that!
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That last comment is just baiting Lars.
Sir Alex Omar Hinshaw: It's not right if it's not left.
by The Enchanter on Jul 7, 2009 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, ok, but I'm going to have to adjust the chair.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 7, 2009 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Back to back TWSS.
Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.
:-(
by Cookyman on Jul 7, 2009 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Instant disqualification
“Reynolds is helping us win, I’ll tell you that much,” D-backs manager A.J. Hinch said.
He’s helped Arizona win the second fewest games in the entire NL – third fewest in the majors. He can’t be helping that much.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, coming soon to a minor league near you.
by EliminateMe on Jul 7, 2009 5:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
+Vote for Pablo
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 7, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which is, of course, why Tim Lincecum also shouldn’t have been selected to last year’s ASG.
Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.
:-(
by Cookyman on Jul 7, 2009 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, that’s why Bochy didn’t use “He’s helping us win” as an argument in favor his selection. Instead he said (I’m paraphrasing) “Tim Lincecum is an alien cyborg who can strike you out using only his left eyebrow, and if you don’t make him an all-star you’re a complete idiot.”
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, coming soon to a minor league near you.
by EliminateMe on Jul 7, 2009 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Instead he said (I’m paraphrasing)“Tim Lincecum is an alien cyborg who can strike you out using only his left eyebrow, and if you don’t make him an all-star you’re a complete idiot.”"Bork."
Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.
:-(
by Cookyman on Jul 7, 2009 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I translated from the Swedish and then paraphrased.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, coming soon to a minor league near you.
by EliminateMe on Jul 7, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s more of a sad statement of the state of the Diamondbacks.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
by cheno on Jul 7, 2009 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well sure.
Which is why it’s kind of a dumb thing for the manager of a lousy team to say.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, coming soon to a minor league near you.
by EliminateMe on Jul 7, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I can just interject a sour note for a moment…
I just counted my votes so far and they are over 900—quite a few more than what I had estimated.
But I’d just like to say that the fact that fans are forced to vote hundreds of times—thousands, even—in order to put Pablo in the All-Star game, when he should’ve been selected as an All-Star in the first place… well, I think there’s something kind of pathetic and insulting, really, about the whole idea.
I mean, let me see if I have this right: we take ten major league players—five from each league—who were not initially selected to be All-Stars, we put them on a ballot and we have fans vote for two of them—one from each league. Fans can vote repeatedly and frequently over the course of several days, and they can form alliances with fans of players on teams in the opposite league. And this is supposed to yield a deserving All Star? Really? It seems to me that the winner of this vote will probably represent which player(s) has the most dedicated fans as much as (and probably more than) it represents who actually is most deserving of being an All Star.
/ goes back to voting for Pablo
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher??
by tobias on Jul 7, 2009 6:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah it all seems a little messed up…
now if you’ll excuse me I need to go ….ummm….
wash the car!
yeah that’s it…
by Merope on Jul 7, 2009 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And that’s different from the starting all-star voting…how? The all-star process has never been designed to produce the most deserving players.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, coming soon to a minor league near you.
by EliminateMe on Jul 7, 2009 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s not different at all, really. To me, this extra player vote is just taking the worst elements of the already-flawed fan vote, and letting those elements run wild.
I dislike the whole concept of the fans voting for All Stars, and I have ever since Bowie Kuhn instituted it wayyyy back in 19 and 69. I don’t like the vote at all. I think it cheapens the validity of being selected, and too often turns what should be an honor into a joke. I also think the All-Star game itself has been gradually and steadily cheapened since fan voting was instituted. I’m not saying the selection process was perfect before fans were given the vote but it was far better than it is now. And the game itself was definitely taken a lot more seriously before fans were given the vote.
Believe it or not, the All-Star game actually used to mean something. To the players and to the fans alike. There was a time when the game was not an “exhibition game”. It had value in and of itself. I mean, this morning, I’m watching highlights from the 1967 All-Star game on MLB. It’s the bottom of the 15th inning, and the NL outfield is: Aaron in LF, Clemente in RF and Mays in CF. How’s that for an All-Star outfield? Aaron and Clemente played all 15 innings, and Mays pinch-hit for Lou Brock and played the last 9 innings. Nowadays we can’t even get to the 15th inning!
/goes outside to tell those no-good kids from down the street to get off his lawn. Votes for Pablo 87 more times on the way.
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher??
by tobias on Jul 7, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tell that to the people who voted for David Wright. All five home runs of him.
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But David Wright is the new Derek Jeter!! He plays the game the right way!! He’s easily the best thrid basemen in baseball!! He’s got the WRIGHT STUFF!! LOL!! SO what he has five homers—stats don’t measure HEART!! David Wright leads the league in HEART!!
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher??
by tobias on Jul 7, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
he’s got a lot of Runs, RsBI, a really good Avg, has steals, and a .410+ OBP. He’s been pretty awesome.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Jul 8, 2009 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got tired of moving the mouse back and forth so I just set up automator to do that for me and I just type in the validation key. A vote every 20 seconds, works pretty nice.
by Edge on Jul 7, 2009 6:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
this man is from the FUTURE
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 7, 2009 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, I just checked the log, I guess it is a vote every 6.4 seconds. Sometimes the validation key doesn’t load fast enough so gotta restart it but man this is simple. So much better than paying attention to this class
by Edge on Jul 7, 2009 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah i figure Pablo’s been hurt by me not attending my boring class monday and wednesday nights this week.
by Merope on Jul 7, 2009 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really wish I knew how to use automater
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Jul 8, 2009 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Voting via cell is so ridiculously easy
Verizon, Sprint, Boost can text N4 to 1122. If you have unlimited texts, that is. The only prob is getting responses to each vote. Very fast, though. Roughly 30 votes a minute.
by positiveuphemism on Jul 7, 2009 6:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Those are the only carriers who will let you vote via text, though.
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 7, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those responses are pretty annoying though,
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
by cheno on Jul 7, 2009 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve now voted 1000 times by computer. Sweet.
by bondo on Jul 7, 2009 6:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Who should I vote for?
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
by cheno on Jul 7, 2009 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Keep it up guys!
I’m at 500 and rolling. Jaeger bombs + zito pitching = around 600 more votes. Let’s do this thang
by mattmonay on Jul 7, 2009 7:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i c wut u did thar
But I’ve already been voting for Pablo. Let’s do this thing! raises arms Steve Holt style
by withclubsauce on Jul 7, 2009 8:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Vote Pablo and Kinsler
The Winning Ticket, Pablo/Kinsler
Larry Parrish Was Da Man!
by TRFAN on Jul 8, 2009 5:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel so inadequate
Unemployed here also and only voted 10 times yesterday.
After reading Grant’s post about the home grown player drought, will have to kick it into high gear.
by boogalou on Jul 8, 2009 8:09 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pablo wins All-Star game for NL
Gives Giants home field advantage in WS!!
F-CK YOU DODGER BLUE
by Batpuller on Jul 8, 2009 11:08 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait till next year Zito
You too shall be an All-Star!
F-CK YOU DODGER BLUE
by Batpuller on Jul 8, 2009 11:34 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Certain photos copyright © 2009 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
