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mm i could do for a growler right about now

with some of Visalia’s finest honey wheat microbrew

STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.

by UnleashTheGore on Jul 8, 2009 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not the growler we’re thinking of.

by Natto on Jul 8, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)

by CB30 on Jul 8, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice

STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.

by UnleashTheGore on Jul 8, 2009 1:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

MR. PINK

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jul 8, 2009 1:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WIN

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 8, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sadowski just passed Remlinger and Marichal for scoreless IP as rookies to start their ML careers.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 8, 2009 1:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

clearly he is the new Juan Marichal

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jul 8, 2009 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."

by Kitspool on Jul 8, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

JINX!!!

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 8, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Caucasianside!

by Natto on Jul 8, 2009 1:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

lol

"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."

by Kitspool on Jul 8, 2009 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Amy actually reported some useful news.

by Duelling Brandos on Jul 8, 2009 1:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Lulz

Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."

by BrianBokake on Jul 8, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Poor Burriss

:-(

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Jul 8, 2009 1:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well Manny Burriss will never see the majors again….sucks for him.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 8, 2009 1:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey Fransden just got a hit!

And Manny Burris will be out for a while.

by 49er16 on Jul 8, 2009 1:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Burriss :-(

by cakes on Jul 8, 2009 1:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Manny

:(

45-37 - Giants Series Record: 15-7-4, 11-2 at home

Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - 3.63 ERA, .259 BAA, crappy 1.68 K/BB ratio in Norwich. OK.

by rhys on Jul 8, 2009 1:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

/orders a pizza with Shanghaijim’s credit card

Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...

by rotorueter on Jul 8, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice bunt Sadowski. Should have run it out though!

by Hobbes2d on Jul 8, 2009 1:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

what happened to burriss? i haz no TV or radio

STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.

by UnleashTheGore on Jul 8, 2009 1:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hurt his foot last week. Broken foot or something. Now they’re talking about putting a screw in there. Could be out the rest of the year.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 8, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Burris, NOOOOOOOOOOOOO

by DFAAurillia on Jul 8, 2009 1:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why is everyone “Manny :(”ing? Did they talk about his injury?

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jul 8, 2009 1:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Apparently he may need a screw in his foot.

by Natto on Jul 8, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

D:

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jul 8, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Goddammit, I thought you were talking about Ramirez at first. :(

Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...

by rotorueter on Jul 8, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

GAH!

Poor Manny. Get well soon.

"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."

by Kitspool on Jul 8, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh bloody hell

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 8, 2009 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He’s going to need a screw in his foot, and he’ll probably be out for the year

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Jul 8, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

could we screw his foot to Aurillia's?

FIRE BRIAN SABEAN... UNLESS HE KEEPS DRAFTING WELL. .. AND SIGNS UNDERRATED PLAYERS LIKE AFFELDT OR PHELPS. .. OR ALRIGHT WHO'S PLAYING WITH THE ALIEN MIND-SWITCHING RAY?
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PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game currently in early planning stages.

by zenbitz on Jul 8, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Could we screw his foot to aurillia’s

Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."

by BrianBokake on Jul 8, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He hit one out of the infield… but it was caught.

Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."

by BrianBokake on Jul 8, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait huh what?

Didn’t frandsen pop out to end the last inning ?

by FairweatherFan on Jul 8, 2009 1:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Whiteside got the hit.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jul 8, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I did

Epic Fail on my part

by 49er16 on Jul 8, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They all look the same.

Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.

:-(

by Cookyman on Jul 8, 2009 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rowand sucks.

by Natto on Jul 8, 2009 1:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sadowski should have ran harder.

by 49er16 on Jul 8, 2009 1:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Broken toe is worse than they thought probably out for the year

by DFAAurillia on Jul 8, 2009 1:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

“assumption is the source of all screwups.” lol.

45-37 - Giants Series Record: 15-7-4, 11-2 at home

Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - 3.63 ERA, .259 BAA, crappy 1.68 K/BB ratio in Norwich. OK.

by rhys on Jul 8, 2009 1:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

SCOTT SUCKS

by satyricrash on Jul 8, 2009 1:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL! Rowand almost just broke his hand getting mad in the dugout!

by Hobbes2d on Jul 8, 2009 1:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wait...

Rowand needs the screw in his hand?

STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.

by UnleashTheGore on Jul 8, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So, that Rowand is pretty streaky, huh

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jul 8, 2009 1:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I want Freddy Sanchez

by DFAAurillia on Jul 8, 2009 1:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

damn it Scott

Bonds stands alone.

Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants

by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 8, 2009 1:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That sucked.

by Natto on Jul 8, 2009 1:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So, Randy Winn’s “power” has completely disappeared, huh?

45-37 - Giants Series Record: 15-7-4, 11-2 at home

Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - 3.63 ERA, .259 BAA, crappy 1.68 K/BB ratio in Norwich. OK.

by rhys on Jul 8, 2009 1:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

lol giants

Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...

by rotorueter on Jul 8, 2009 1:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So what are they saying it would take to land Freddy Sanchez?

STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.

by UnleashTheGore on Jul 8, 2009 1:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

50 lb. test line

"I would've been here sooner but I had to shake the Veleasels"

by The Gene Hackman on Jul 8, 2009 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW7q0JzWaoY

STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.

by UnleashTheGore on Jul 8, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ARGH

“We make the phones ring” commercial

by Natto on Jul 8, 2009 1:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

followed by ExtraMile guy and Lisa Stevens!

Whatcha gonna do, brother, when Bowkermania walks wild on you?

by rightcenterfielder on Jul 8, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sadowski freight train

each inning looks the same

"I would've been here sooner but I had to shake the Veleasels"

by The Gene Hackman on Jul 8, 2009 1:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Except this one.

Original member of the Van Buren Boys

by NuschlerFace on Jul 8, 2009 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks Uggla.

by Natto on Jul 8, 2009 1:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jerome Williams?

Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."

by BrianBokake on Jul 8, 2009 1:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

AFLAC

last giants pitcher to win his first 3 starts of his career… i’m guessing it’s noah

Dodgers fans eat their young.

by redhornet78 on Jul 8, 2009 1:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yep

STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.

by UnleashTheGore on Jul 8, 2009 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Winn tried to pull an outside pitch, that is not his usual method.

cheering for Adam Witter, who will hit bigleague dingers some day.
Still yelling "Go, Antoan"

by foothillsfan on Jul 8, 2009 1:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Do you guys also get the oil filter commercials with the hot chick in a gorilla suit or is it only a Northern Norcal thing?

Justin Miller: More ink'd than an octopus on PCP.

by stealth snail on Jul 8, 2009 1:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Aflac

Jamie Brewington

Saving countless runs with my Brian Horwitz

by lyricalkiller on Jul 8, 2009 1:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

TBS

is our matt palmer……….o wait

by sadison bummedgarner on Jul 8, 2009 1:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Aflac trivia jinxed Sadowski

Saving countless runs with my Brian Horwitz

by lyricalkiller on Jul 8, 2009 1:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

lol We all knew this day would come.

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 8, 2009 1:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I’d be worried except for the fact that Sadowski has never given up a run, and probably never will.

"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."

by Kitspool on Jul 8, 2009 1:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

seems logical

Dodgers fans eat their young.

by redhornet78 on Jul 8, 2009 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

shit

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 8, 2009 1:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That would be tough with no force play

Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."

by BrianBokake on Jul 8, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Epic fail on my part I didn’t realize the runner was at second

by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 8, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

RYAN

FINISH HIM

by Natto on Jul 8, 2009 1:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

seriously

who is the resident Internet Java guru?

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 8, 2009 1:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

would have to be offline

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 8, 2009 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, I have a very casual knowledge

If it is anything in depth I’m probably not going to do you any good

by FairweatherFan on Jul 8, 2009 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

thx for responding, yeah I think its fairly complicated

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 8, 2009 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m fairly experienced with Java (former CS Major).

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 8, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

thx can you drop me a quick line at giantsbaseball@gmail.com

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 8, 2009 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks and email reply has been sent

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 8, 2009 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Throw that slider

by DFAAurillia on Jul 8, 2009 1:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Statistic that I found incredibly surprising:

The team with the second best home batting average in the entire NL is none other than your San Francisco Giants.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/stats/byteam?cat=Splits&conference=NL&year=season_2009

Still hard to believe.

by snafu on Jul 8, 2009 1:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

panda's got the best home batting average in the league

and everyone else feeds off of his aura

Dodgers fans eat their young.

by redhornet78 on Jul 8, 2009 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We’re pretty solid in the AVG department in general. Which is a good example for why it’s a bad stat.

Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.

:-(

by Cookyman on Jul 8, 2009 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

STFD

Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.

by gianator on Jul 8, 2009 1:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

NICE!

ross is pissed!

Dodgers fans eat their young.

by redhornet78 on Jul 8, 2009 1:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

can we swap one of these out for Sadowski’s press photo?

by FPTV on Jul 8, 2009 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

THANK YOU SIR

Justin Miller: More ink'd than an octopus on PCP.

by stealth snail on Jul 8, 2009 1:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW

45-37 - Giants Series Record: 15-7-4, 11-2 at home

Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - 3.63 ERA, .259 BAA, crappy 1.68 K/BB ratio in Norwich. OK.

by rhys on Jul 8, 2009 1:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Off the corner but badass

Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."

by BrianBokake on Jul 8, 2009 1:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

TBSSSSSSSSS

Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.

by gianator on Jul 8, 2009 1:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

fucking A

"I would've been here sooner but I had to shake the Veleasels"

by The Gene Hackman on Jul 8, 2009 1:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

SIT THE FUCK DOWN

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jul 8, 2009 1:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

will. he. get. out. of. it?

"I would've been here sooner but I had to shake the Veleasels"

by The Gene Hackman on Jul 8, 2009 1:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

why is ryan playing with his wang?

strike this fool out!

Dodgers fans eat their young.

by redhornet78 on Jul 8, 2009 1:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ah fuck

Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.

by gianator on Jul 8, 2009 1:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Thats not the worst

by DFAAurillia on Jul 8, 2009 1:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Classy!

Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."

by BrianBokake on Jul 8, 2009 1:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

damn. but good.

45-37 - Giants Series Record: 15-7-4, 11-2 at home

Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - 3.63 ERA, .259 BAA, crappy 1.68 K/BB ratio in Norwich. OK.

by rhys on Jul 8, 2009 1:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

meh

Justin Miller: More ink'd than an octopus on PCP.

by stealth snail on Jul 8, 2009 1:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

well shit

"I would've been here sooner but I had to shake the Veleasels"

by The Gene Hackman on Jul 8, 2009 1:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

well, one run isn’t too bad.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jul 8, 2009 1:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DAM......

guys are we going to have to admit that TBS might just not be it?

by sadison bummedgarner on Jul 8, 2009 1:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Looked safe.

by cakes on Jul 8, 2009 1:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

what’s his ERA now?

Dodgers fans eat their young.

by redhornet78 on Jul 8, 2009 1:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

0.53

45-37 - Giants Series Record: 15-7-4, 11-2 at home

Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - 3.63 ERA, .259 BAA, crappy 1.68 K/BB ratio in Norwich. OK.

by rhys on Jul 8, 2009 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

0.53 ERA now. He sux.

45-37 - Giants Series Record: 15-7-4, 11-2 at home

Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - 3.63 ERA, .259 BAA, crappy 1.68 K/BB ratio in Norwich. OK.

by rhys on Jul 8, 2009 1:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Give him time.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jul 8, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

DFA

Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...

by rotorueter on Jul 8, 2009 1:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jorge Cantu asks for the ball that scored the run.

"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."

by Kitspool on Jul 8, 2009 1:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Fred who?

by m34josh on Jul 8, 2009 1:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

K?

Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."

by BrianBokake on Jul 8, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

extremely close call on my blurry internet screen. Real nice by Whitesey.
I assume that is his nickname.

cheering for Adam Witter, who will hit bigleague dingers some day.
Still yelling "Go, Antoan"

by foothillsfan on Jul 8, 2009 1:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I prefer "Whitehair."

"El once, chico. Eleven."

by Juan Primo on Jul 8, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like Mr. Whiteside.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jul 8, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

TBS’ nickname is “Sadsy”?

"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."

by Kitspool on Jul 8, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whitehead

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 8, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pablo should hit a dinger.

by Natto on Jul 8, 2009 1:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pablo eats allstar votes for breakfast!

Great sign

Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.

by gianator on Jul 8, 2009 1:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Meh, just a single.

by Natto on Jul 8, 2009 1:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Panda

Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)

by CB30 on Jul 8, 2009 1:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

PABLO

Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.

by gianator on Jul 8, 2009 1:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

PABLITOOOOOO

Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."

by BrianBokake on Jul 8, 2009 1:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

IN PLAY NO OUT

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jul 8, 2009 1:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gavin Newsom:

“Pablo Sandoval deserves to be in the All Star team.”

Justin Miller: More ink'd than an octopus on PCP.

by stealth snail on Jul 8, 2009 1:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Inside of the team!

by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 8, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

PANDA!

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 8, 2009 1:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dang it, Nate.

by Natto on Jul 8, 2009 1:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

STOP FUCKING SUCKING NATE

Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)

by CB30 on Jul 8, 2009 1:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He needs to stop trying to pull everything. He has the same problem Bowker had last year. Weak ground balls, pulled, on every pitch away.

Insanity is just a state of mind.

by giants9107 on Jul 8, 2009 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

First pitch FAIL

Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.

by gianator on Jul 8, 2009 1:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

SCREW YOU NATE!!

by satyricrash on Jul 8, 2009 1:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bowker please

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jul 8, 2009 1:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn, Marichal!

by cakes on Jul 8, 2009 1:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wow, Marichal for the trivia Q

Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."

by BrianBokake on Jul 8, 2009 1:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

STOP BEING MADE OF FAIL, NATE.

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 8, 2009 1:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

K-NATE

Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...

by rotorueter on Jul 8, 2009 1:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

this guy?

Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."

by BrianBokake on Jul 8, 2009 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

credit to merkin on the image btw

Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."

by BrianBokake on Jul 8, 2009 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no problem, use as much as you want…. no credit needed

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by merkin on Jul 8, 2009 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

DONT’ MAKE ME LINK TO FANGRAPHS DEFENSIVE VALUE DATA ON YOU.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jul 8, 2009 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don’t make me watch him play ever again. Please.

Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."

by BrianBokake on Jul 8, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, instead we can trade for Jermaine Dye and you can watch him.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jul 8, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or we can let Nate work through a slump and watch a player who knows how to play baseball.

Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."

by BrianBokake on Jul 8, 2009 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh FTLOG

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jul 8, 2009 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that a counterpoint?

Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."

by BrianBokake on Jul 8, 2009 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Saying that Fred doesn’t know how to play baseball is ridiculous.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jul 8, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He’s the least fundamental player this side of Camper Van Ironglove.

Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."

by BrianBokake on Jul 8, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And he kills puppies too :(

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jul 8, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sigh

Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."

by BrianBokake on Jul 8, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HDU

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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 8, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The point is

There are outfielders whose defense is bad enough it hurts the team. Fred Lewis, for his foibles, is not one of those outfielders.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jul 8, 2009 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think when you drop popups that has a worse effect on the team than not getting to a ball. Does that also factor in the awful angles he takes to balls?

Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."

by BrianBokake on Jul 8, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe we should put a fire hydrant out there

it won’t get to any balls but at least it won’t hurt team morale!

by superk1ng on Jul 8, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It would swing as often with 2 strikes

Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."

by BrianBokake on Jul 8, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

DEREK JETER IS A GREAT DEFENSIVE SHORTSTOP!!!!!!!!! WHO CAREZ ABOUT RANGE!!!!!

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jul 8, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m not saying range is irrelevant but clearly he’s in his own head this year. I just want Nate to get a chance. What is the problem with that?

Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."

by BrianBokake on Jul 8, 2009 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have nothing against Schierholtz.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jul 8, 2009 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nate’s getting a chance. He’s getting a pretty big chance recently. There hasn’t been any talk of him being benched for Lewis again.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jul 8, 2009 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just on the comment I was responding to… which is why I expressed my displeasure with that idea.

Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."

by BrianBokake on Jul 8, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh FTLOG.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jul 8, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I figured out what this means, but I can’t help feeling like it’s “Fuck The Log.”

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jul 8, 2009 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would agree with that. That log has been a thorn in my side for far too long.

Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."

by BrianBokake on Jul 8, 2009 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like this.

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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 8, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sadowski with the Ed Grimley hathead.

"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."

by Kitspool on Jul 8, 2009 1:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Don’tcha know!

by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 8, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The resemblance is uncanny

"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."

by Kitspool on Jul 8, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jul 8, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WTF Panda isn't going anywhere

Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.

by gianator on Jul 8, 2009 1:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Trying to curb the hit and run.

by Natto on Jul 8, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HA

Justin Miller: More ink'd than an octopus on PCP.

by stealth snail on Jul 8, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

run panda!

by FriscoJoe on Jul 8, 2009 1:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

GET A HIT, RENT

by Natto on Jul 8, 2009 1:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL WILD PITCH

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jul 8, 2009 1:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

STEALZ!

STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.

by UnleashTheGore on Jul 8, 2009 1:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

COME ON ED

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jul 8, 2009 1:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

MARLOLS

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 8, 2009 1:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is There a Rally Gar in the house?

Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Fuggen Rox! You might want to try beating The Bums more than once in 10 games. Try it. You might find you like it.

by daveinexile on Jul 8, 2009 1:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Rent is actualy working the count? That’s something new for Giants hitters.

by 49er16 on Jul 8, 2009 1:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Once in while he does this. Just to get my hopes up.

Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Fuggen Rox! You might want to try beating The Bums more than once in 10 games. Try it. You might find you like it.

by daveinexile on Jul 8, 2009 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

in play no out

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jul 8, 2009 1:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Two runners on with only one out?



“Baby, we got a stew goin’!”

"El once, chico. Eleven."

by Juan Primo on Jul 8, 2009 1:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jul 8, 2009 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's probably best you don't encourage me.

I’m going to abuse the hell out of this .gif.

"El once, chico. Eleven."

by Juan Primo on Jul 8, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

a stew full of FAIL

45-37 - Giants Series Record: 15-7-4, 11-2 at home

Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - 3.63 ERA, .259 BAA, crappy 1.68 K/BB ratio in Norwich. OK.

by rhys on Jul 8, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

:(

"El once, chico. Eleven."

by Juan Primo on Jul 8, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fail stew tastes gross.

Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
BBk supports Sleepy's Law: "As a hoops discussion grows longer, the probability of an absurd trade proposal involving LeBron James approaches 1."

by BrianBokake on Jul 8, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

THIS

STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.

by UnleashTheGore on Jul 8, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no out

"I would've been here sooner but I had to shake the Veleasels"

by The Gene Hackman on Jul 8, 2009 1:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Veteranism

Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.

by gianator on Jul 8, 2009 1:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice AB, Rent.

by Duelling Brandos on Jul 8, 2009 1:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

what’s with all the Dangs

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jul 8, 2009 1:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

dan g di di dang

by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 8, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pablo didn’t score.

by Natto on Jul 8, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Goldarnit.

by Natto on Jul 8, 2009 1:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

buzzkill

Whatcha gonna do, brother, when Bowkermania walks wild on you?

by rightcenterfielder on Jul 8, 2009 1:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

FUCK

Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)

by CB30 on Jul 8, 2009 1:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dang it

Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.

by gianator on Jul 8, 2009 1:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YOU SUCK TI

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 8, 2009 1:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

lol Ishikawa

Still in despair.
BRING BACK MARMOL!
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Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ

by Zetsuboushita on Jul 8, 2009 1:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Tragic Ishikawa

by out machine on Jul 8, 2009 1:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dear Travis Ishikawa: please don’t be like Bengie Molina, dammit.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.

by jcb9 on Jul 8, 2009 1:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

To be fair, Bengie is pretty damn good at hitting first pitch sac flys

by snafu on Jul 8, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also

TI is an extreme FB hitter. I’m not gonna get too upset.

by FairweatherFan on Jul 8, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

FAIL

45-37 - Giants Series Record: 15-7-4, 11-2 at home

Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - 3.63 ERA, .259 BAA, crappy 1.68 K/BB ratio in Norwich. OK.

by rhys on Jul 8, 2009 1:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

AGHHHHHHHHHHHH

by snafu on Jul 8, 2009 1:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We wont score this game

Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)

by CB30 on Jul 8, 2009 1:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DON’T SWING AT THE FIRST FUCKING PITCH YOU FUCKING MORON

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jul 8, 2009 1:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

le sigh.

STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.

by UnleashTheGore on Jul 8, 2009 1:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

SHIT THAT’S FUCK

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 8, 2009 1:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We’re never getting another sweep.

by Natto on Jul 8, 2009 1:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The "Dang"s were warranted.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jul 8, 2009 1:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This game sucks. I’ma go play MLB the Show. :(

by Hobbes2d on Jul 8, 2009 1:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh and Vote Pablo too. He’s pretty cool.

by Hobbes2d on Jul 8, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL at the offense

Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)

by CB30 on Jul 8, 2009 1:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BAD RICHIE TRAVIS! BAD!!

Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Fuggen Rox! You might want to try beating The Bums more than once in 10 games. Try it. You might find you like it.

by daveinexile on Jul 8, 2009 1:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Travis singles FAILS

Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)

by CB30 on Jul 8, 2009 1:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs