Post-Game Recap: Lincecum, Padres Lineup Defeat Padres
by Grant Brisbee on Jul 9, 2009 9:56 PM PDT
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PrintSomeone, somewhere started a horrible e-mail chain letter. Your mom probably forwarded it to you a couple of times, and you tried to send back a link to Snopes, but it didn't make a difference. The damage was done. The title was probably:
And buried between half-true tidbits would be something that reads:
Lies! Bald-faced lies!
The odds of a pitcher throwing a no-hitter: 12,021,087 to 1. The odds of a hitter hitting for the cycle: like, 10 to 1. Look it up. Didn't Randy Winn hit for the cycle five times last year? I refuse to believe the lies.
Sigh. The Giants will never throw a no-hitter in my lifetime. This has been my obsession of mine for a while, and I got kicked in the throat again tonight. Then after the no-hitter was broken up: solid single, bloop, walk, walk, walk. Padres back in the freaking game. Frustrating.
No matter, though. Great game. Dingerz, insurance runs, and 84% pure Timmy dominance. I won't be satisfied until the Padres and their fans all twitch at the mention of Mays Field like we do with Petco Park.
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WE B WINNIN
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
Ahhh.... my future ex-wife.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 9, 2009 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
That reminds me of this
/Bill Clinton joke.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 9, 2009 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
For the sake of bipartisanship in googly eyes
I’ll mention that that photo reminds me of how, if you watched McCain during Palin’s first speech as his running mate, you could see him playing with his wedding ring.
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.
14-7 Marlins. Fangraphs had the win probability go from 98% for the Diamondbacks to 99% for the Marlins.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
Me too, Grant
Its been what, 35 years? The Count was the last guy, right? Which means in my lifetime and then so, the Giants have not had a no hitter.
PS, I still remember watching William Van Landingham that one game when I thought he might pull it off; anyone remember what game I’m talking about ?
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
He became my favorite pitcher that day.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jul 9, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
no, this one
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/LAN/LAN199607140.shtml
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
No wonder that 96 team was so bad
Stan Javier hitting 5th
"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.
oh Stan
he was pretty bad eh? I remember the Kim Batiste days; that’s probably my worst Giants memory. I don’t think he ever got a hit.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Javier was pretty decent, although he was really more of a fourth outfielder than a starter.
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.
His skill set was more suited to being a fourth outfielder, I mean. He played every day for us.
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.
Javier wasn't bad, at all
He just should never be hitting fifth.
"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.
As I recall, it was usually Glenallen Hill batting fifth.
The biggest problem with that team, though, was pitching. Though they didn’t have much of a supporting cast, Bonds and Williams were still pretty formidable in the middle of the lineup.
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.
The pitching on that squad was horrible.
/shudders.
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.
Rotation
1) Mark Leiter
2) William Van Landingham
3) Allen Watson
4) Osvaldo Fernandez
5) Mark Gardner
Yes, Mark Leiter was our opening day starter. He was traded later in the year for Kirk Rueter, who got a cup of coffee, as did Estes.
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.
Almost 200 IP from Dewey, DeLucia and Creek at the back end of games was brutal. Deweys numbers were better than I rememberred them but there is reason it was hi last season in the MLB.
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.
Jose Bautista was actually decent that year, but the team had lost all confidence in him after his truly wretched 1995, so they wouldn’t use him in anything but mop-up situations.
Tim Scott was supposed to be the key component of the Leiter/Rueter trade, but he stunk it up majorly for us, too.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
I think I prefer Javier to Hill...
But yeah, the pitching was terrible.
"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.
LOL
You guys remind me of the Seinfeld episode where Jerry’s talking to the naked guy on the subway. Something along the lines of:
NAKED MAN: They still have no pitching. Goodin’s a question mark. …You don’t recover from those rotator cuffs so fast.
JERRY: I’m not worried about their best pitching. They got pitching. …They got no hitting.
NAKED MAN: No hitting? They got hitting! Bonilla, Murry. …They got no defense.
JERRY: Defense? Please. …They need speed.
NAKED MAN: Speed? They got Coleman. …They need a bullpen.
JERRY: Franco’s no good? …They got no team leaders.
NAKED MAN: They got Franco! …What they need is a front office.
JERRY: But you gotta like their chances.
NAKED MAN: I love their chances.
JERRY: Tell you what. If they win the pennant I’ll sit naked with you at the World Series.
NAKED MAN: It’s a deal!
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jul 10, 2009 8:36 AM PDT up reply actions
I went to Jim Bunning’s perfect game in 1964. I’m old.
Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!
The Count!
I remember listening to that game, and the frenzy afterwards. Also, Ed Halicki’s no-no and at least one one-hitter.
I saw Jim Bibby no-hit the A’s. The (A’s) fans got on his side around the 7th or 8th.
"[Greg] Vaughn is in a funk so deep, George Clinton wearing a miner's helmet couldn't find him."
- Jim Baker, ESPN.com, May 2002
I got my legs so sunburned at that game that they were red for the rest of the summer (but only the part between where my shorts ended and my knees). Made for an ugly tan line.
by paboperfecto on Jul 10, 2009 8:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Kevin Brown
The only reason he didn’t throw a perfect game that day was Marvin freakin Benard getting beaned…
Move JT to the top of the super-long blame list
He mentioned the no-hitter in the 2nd inning.
The strongest force in the universe is back in the big leagues, brother. So whatcha gonna do, Russell Martin, when the walks, the dingerz, and the power of Bowkermania run wild on you?
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 9, 2009 10:00 PM PDT reply actions
Oh JT.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 9, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
2nd inning?
"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.
so says generic CSN host
The strongest force in the universe is back in the big leagues, brother. So whatcha gonna do, Russell Martin, when the walks, the dingerz, and the power of Bowkermania run wild on you?
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 9, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
fuck the rockies
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
yea... I wish we could get some distance between the G's and them
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
For his first triple and HR no less...
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!
Apparently, Tim Brown thinks he’s a comedian.
"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.
It’s probably roughly done by record.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 9, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL WUT
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 9, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Were they ranking SB Nation team blogs? They have a stake now.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jul 9, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
The biggest surprise in baseball may be that the Giants, losers of 90 games a year ago, are the wild card leaders despite an offense that ranks among the worst in the National League. The bigger surprise might be that the offense has actually been — dare I say it? — pretty impressive lately. The Giants scored at least nine runs just five times in their first 74 games, but they’ve done so three times in their past nine games (of course, they’ve also scored two runs or less three times in that span, but nobody’s perfect). In that stretch, they have scored more runs (50) than any team in the National League.
When I first did the Salmon all the people just laughed
They looked around and stood like I was on crack
I heard somebody say out loud what the fuck is that
This n—-a’s dancin like a fish while he’s doin’ the snap
But the more I kept doing it the more they kept feelin’ it
Tnd then I heard some bitches say yo that n—-a’s killin’ it
By the end of the night everyone was on my team
And the whole club was dancing like a salmon floatin’ up stream!
That's immediately what I thought of
Did you know?
I can swim to Japan and back.
Saving countless runs with my Brian Horwitz
by lyricalkiller on Jul 10, 2009 9:03 AM PDT up reply actions
PITCHING OVER RATED!!!!!!!!! Then he lists the NY Mets as an example LOL and the Brewers?!?! If the season stoped today, they wouldn’t ven make the playoffs. Same with LAA of A.
Great example…6 teams…only 3 would make the playoff
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Jul 10, 2009 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions
i remember when they were around 25th on that list
by hawaiiconnect on Jul 10, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
are all Bochy press conferences this boring?
The strongest force in the universe is back in the big leagues, brother. So whatcha gonna do, Russell Martin, when the walks, the dingerz, and the power of Bowkermania run wild on you?
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 9, 2009 10:04 PM PDT reply actions
All Bochy are this boring.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 9, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
this
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 9, 2009 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions
When I got to the park I didn’t even realize we were playing the Padres (it was a really busy week at work) and I was depressed when I found out. But then I remembered Hairston was gone and I was happy again.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
BANNED
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
BOWKERMANIA!
/eats Choco Taco
//goes to bed
by SoFa King Mike on Jul 9, 2009 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
///answers phone call from Wisconsin police department
by Grant Brisbee on Jul 9, 2009 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
////is inspired to continue pestering xanthan and Grant to tell the True Tale Of Woe.
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.
Someone across the street is setting off fireworks. The real kind that explode in the sky. I can see them from my bedroom window.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 9, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions
Tim Stauffer for Padres on Saturday. He’s still in their organization? Man, Kevin Correia is their ace right now.
Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!
I think they just dug him up re-signed him in the last couple weeks. Do they have like 14
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.
they’re the trash bin of baseball.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 9, 2009 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
meh
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 9, 2009 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's just say...
Lewismania tomorrow!
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
by Scooter Ellis on Jul 9, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
bowker has plate discipline now. he walked once.
by californianotter on Jul 9, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha
He also swung at a ball that hit him. Yes, actually was so far in that it hit him in the leg after swinging at it.
Then he tried to play it off like it didn’t hit him since he swung at it and it actually hit him. It was my funny moment of the night.
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Lead fanball correspondent for the Sacramento Kings
And it’s actually the second time he’s done it this year.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 10, 2009 12:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Sorry, was it Nate?
I must have been oversauced. My bad. I thought it was Bowker when I was glancing up and typing and then laughing my ass off.
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Lead fanball correspondent for the Sacramento Kings
I thought each Bowker atbat was better than the one before. Gonzalez made a nice play to rob him of a hit his last time up. If that goes through he has a hit and a walk and nobody is complaining.
Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!
I would agree with that. It is hopeful so far. The other thing is if he for 3-4 with like 8 TB people are going to say , " It is just the 90+loss Padres and the 13-14 pitching staff of dreck".
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.
His first at bat was bad. He got better after that. Drew a walk. Showed patience.
by positiveuphemism on Jul 9, 2009 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
He looked ok if you chalk up the first two ABs to nerves.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I’m willing to cut him some slack on those, too.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 9, 2009 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm curious.
Was I the only one who was impressed with Bowker’s last two at bats? They weren’t spectacular or anything, but they were reassuring.
"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.
Impressed? That's a little strong.
I thought they were fine, but I am going to get all cautious and give the guy another 2 ABs before I reach any conclusion about him.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 9, 2009 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I was impressed
because of the circumstances. He had two horrible at bats to start the game and then got down 0-2 right away in the third one. He then proceeded to draw a walk, while taking a couple of pitches that he would have swung at last year; two pitches that started in the zone and dropped away. He then, once again, managed to come back from an 0-2 hole in his last at bat to smoke a ball right at the first base man.
Like I said, they weren’t spectacular or anything. And I’m not reaching any conclusions yet by any stretch of the imagination.
"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.
The last ball was hit pretty hard to Gonzalez. It was a nice AB.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jul 10, 2009 12:20 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Screw just a perfect game. I want the ultimate ultimate. I want a perfect season.
by positiveuphemism on Jul 9, 2009 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Screw just a perfect season. I want the ultimate ultimate of ultimates. I want a World Series win in San Francisco.
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 9, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Why not think really big...
What about a perfect season and Timmy riding a beautiful, beautiful flamingo, flying across in front of a beautiful sunset? And the bird’s carrying a beautiful rose in his beak, and also he’s carrying a very beautiful painting with his feet. And also, you’re drunk
by biff pocoroba on Jul 9, 2009 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Not just a perfect game
but drinking the tears of their ancestors out of the skulls of the vanquished. Whew! I better have a beer.
The Dodgers are looking very evil this season. I don’t want anyone to get seriously hurt, but something bad needs to happen to them. Like the whole team gets caught in a beastiality-in-the-clubhouse scandal and they all get thrown in jail for the rest of the season.
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
by shikantaza on Jul 9, 2009 10:14 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Shane Victorino showed them how to store small furry mammals in their rectums on a recent road trip, as he is the leading authority on the subject.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 9, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
There is still plenty of time for their young pitchers to do what ours used to always do: Go all Solemon Torress/ Shawn Eastes on them.
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.
Someone’s got to spike their Gatorade with HCG.
by californianotter on Jul 9, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I have half a pack of Ortho TriCycline left. Can we poison their gatorade supply and get them busted for a banned substance?
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 9, 2009 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
If nothing else, it would probably keep them from procreating, so there’s that.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jul 10, 2009 12:23 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
they already had something bad happen to them. Their best player was suspended for 50 games. It didn’t affect them in the least. They’re going to easily finish with the best record in the league, but they should be easy for some team to beat in the playoffs. Billingsley is good, but he’s not lock down sure thing good, and he’s their best starter by far. They could beat the Giants in the division by 10 games, and the Giants would probably be favorites if they met in the playoffs.
Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!
So,
does wishing that the Dodgers DC-10 loses all of its hydrolics soon count as hoping something seriously bad happens to them?
Nah
I don’t want to see them die.
I want to see them knocked out of the playoffs by the Giants. A much more fitting ending. Jonathon Broxton accidently sitting on Jaun Pierre and killing him would be funny though.
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Lead fanball correspondent for the Sacramento Kings
Yes
I agree. In principle, titles are best when there are snatched from Dodger grubby hands.
"[Greg] Vaughn is in a funk so deep, George Clinton wearing a miner's helmet couldn't find him."
- Jim Baker, ESPN.com, May 2002
The dodgers remind me of the 2008 Cubs and Angels
Win 100 games, lose in the first round to the Phillies by losing to Cole Hamels twice.
Look at their rotation
If Billingsly gives up 4 runs in game 1 and they lose, now you need to win 3 out of 4 with Kershaw, Kuroda, and Wolf?
The Dodgers are setup to win 100 games in the regular season, and they could fail spectacularly in the post season.
Got home, saw Timmy had a no hitter through 6....
….turned it on in the seventh.
I wholeheartedly accept 100% of the blame.
Lucky Giants shorts from Target > Jobu
No worries
I always keep a makeshift noose strung up in my closet….next to the stack of high quality German smut
Lucky Giants shorts from Target > Jobu
in that case...
i caused the game 6 collapse in 2002. i came home after working on a school project, turned on the game to a 4-0 (soon to be 5-0) lead in the 7th. and the rest is history.
by Golden Gate Review on Jul 9, 2009 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
2002?
I assume you are talking about hockey play-offs….since, as we all know, that was a strike year in baseball.
Lucky Giants shorts from Target > Jobu
A guy in DC shot a bunch of people
and that was before the Nats were even there…..go figure
Lucky Giants shorts from Target > Jobu
I think he's talking about Game 6 of the NBA Western Conference Finals.
Must….repress….memory….
"El once, chico. Eleven."
no sorry
we’re talking cricket here
by Golden Gate Review on Jul 9, 2009 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Was this before or after tea?
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 9, 2009 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
after tea, but before crumpets i believe
by Golden Gate Review on Jul 9, 2009 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m living with a family who has ties to South Africa. They were telling me about the test cricket matches there. They last for days at a time, and they break for tea every afternoon.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 9, 2009 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
There’s a new form of cricket, called Twenty20, that’s rapidly replacing those long test matches. It takes about three hours and purists hate it, but the unwashed masses are flocking to it.
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.
How does it work?
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 9, 2009 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t actually know how any form of cricket works, except that some guy is trying to knock down some sticks and another guy is trying to stop that.
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.
and they bowl
or something like that
by Golden Gate Review on Jul 9, 2009 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
It's a cool game (though not as cool as baseball)
I was in London on business and had a free day, and went out to the Kensington Oval for a cricket match. Before I went, all the Brits I was working with were highly concerned— “Oh, gosh, do you KNOW cricket? It’s quite confusing,” and so on. I said, “Is it a stick-and-ball game?” “Yes.” “And is the team with the stick trying to score, and the team without the stick trying to prevent that and thus become the team with the stick?” “Well, yes.” Yeah, I think I’ll be able to decipher it.
And I was. It’s complication is way overstated. But it is not as cool or interesting as baseball. It is even lower intensity than a board meeting of a Methodist church.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 9, 2009 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Eh, I watched several games on the old telly when I was in London and every time I thought I had it down, some new thing happened that totally shook everything I thought I knew. I really just don’t get it.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I'm actually a pretty big Indian cricket fan
Its a great game, but ie, needs patience to appreciate. Ie, Football fans need not apply.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Seems that there's no middle ground in British sport
You either have cricket, where teams bat day and night, scoring runs by the hundreds, continuing until the players are forced to quit only because they have to pick up their kids at Eton.
Or you have soccer, where there has not been a single goal scored since 1938.
They apparently have an aversion to games where teams generally score between 1 and 342 points.
by biff pocoroba on Jul 9, 2009 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions
what do you want to know?
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
They make that noise by rubbing their wings together.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 9, 2009 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you know
Jack Hobbs has the most first class centuries ever?
Lucky Giants shorts from Target > Jobu
now thats
a million dollar (or was it rupee?) question
by Golden Gate Review on Jul 9, 2009 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions
300 odd, right?
just going from memory here .;)
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Has this already been covered?
Bochy said Bowker will play every day, splitting time in left field with Randy Winn and at first base with Travis Ishikawa.
So they’re planning on sitting Winn more often, not Nate(and the occasional Torres or Lewis)?
Insanity is just a state of mind.
Who is Lewis
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I know what they want from Jeremy
It seems the more Wilson we come across
The more pitchers we’d rather see
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 9, 2009 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
mo' Wilson, mo' problems
i’m the J to the E-R-E-M-Y
know i’d rather K the side
than to point to the sky….
lol Giants
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 9, 2009 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
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 9, 2009 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions
If that were a M.A.S.H. character, it would be a major burn(s)
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 9, 2009 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
true
The San Francisco Giants: Where old men go to die.
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 9, 2009 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I like looking at this:
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/standings?type=reg&br=5&year=2009&order=false&st=2
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!
OH NO NOW WE WONT HAVE GOOD DRAFT PICK!!!!
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.
San DiegLOL
fun fact: The nats have scored more runs than the giants but have a -113 RD
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
we’re no longer really in the running for worst offense.
LOL cincinatti!
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
Just got back
It was my first game of the year and the first time I’ve ever seen Timmy pitch in person. Absolute blast (until that stupid top of the 7th). I was sitting in section 139 with my brother so Bengie’s home-run landed in our aisle and literally bounced over my feet. DAMNIT! Fun game, though, and Timmy’s top of the 6th was something to see.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
At least you didn’t have a home run bounce off your chest.
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.
Yeah. I saw that. Also in 139. The guy kept pounding his chest afterwards.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
No you didn’t.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 9, 2009 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Ha
Tremors, back to back homers, most giants sporting the mohawh… the stars are aligned
by On the fifty on Jul 9, 2009 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Wilson is not only a douche
He’s also a selfish a-hole.
I was at the game and when the Giants score their 7th run to take a 4 run lead, Wilson was really pissed. When the Giants kept scoring, he seem to get madder and looked like he wanted to throw something when he was called back to the dugout. He couldn’t be happy for his team, all he wanted was his save.
meh, he wanted to get back out there after the tough outing last time around. That and most people don’t like warming up and not get into the game.
I’m not too concerned about his attitude.
I’m not making fun because I’m terrible at photoshop…..but it looks like Wilson has been decapitated and just doesn’t quite know it yet.
by paboperfecto on Jul 10, 2009 8:16 AM PDT up reply actions
You wound me, sir.
I spent at least forty seconds on that job.
I expected a little more compassion from a fellow EGHS alum. :(
"El once, chico. Eleven."
He might be a douche
But he’s a competitor, too. I can’t get upset at him for being upset that he can’t go out there and compete.
"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.
Yeah
This is what I was going to say, too. I’m sure he was happy the Giants were winning. But he was unhappy that he didn’t get to go out there and pitch.
"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.
I agree. He wants to get in the game, get the save, do the stupid routine, and shake everyone’s hand afterwards. I’m sure all the players on the bench who didn’t get in the game would have loved to play as well. I’m sure Freddie Lewis is happy that the Giants are winning, but don’t you think he would prefer to be a part of it?
Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!
He strikes me as guy who has adreniline running through him in a big way as he prepares to go in. Coming down from that can be rough. His pent up energy probably made it look bad. Think of a fighter who’s told at the last second the fight is cancelled; he probably wants to punch something.
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
He might be a competitor, but his not really that good
He has a swing strike rate of 8.0, and 38.5% pitches are balls.
I’m kind of a newer Giants, so I’m sure this will not be very well received, but I also think he’s kind of a tool.
Racer X. You have to love those amarillo hops.
You’re a newer Giant? John Bowker is here, everyone!
Judgment Day is coming
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Soory for the typo, should've been newer Giants Fan, just moved to Bay Area just under a year ago.
Racer X. You have to love those amarillo hops.
Welcome
Although I’m not one of them, you should be happy to know that a lot of people feel the same way that you do RE: Wilson.
Judgment Day is coming
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I didn’t really say anything about his quality as a pitcher. He’s okay. He’s kind of a dummy.
But he is definitely a competitor.
"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.
that will be well received
because a lot of people here hate him
remember when we the bullpen was like russian roulette
with benitez as the bullet?
yeah. i think wilson’s gestures are immature, but i don’t think he’s selfish. not when there’s a clearcut example in the not too distant past.
Benitez pitching = fully loaded gun
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by The Czar on Jul 9, 2009 11:49 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Okay, it's time to go to sleep
Job interview tomorrow morning.
"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.
Wear pants. Made out of some sort of...cloth.
Good luck.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 9, 2009 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions
/puts away wife’s skirt
/Finds wife’s pants, puts them next to flip flops and hawaiian shirt
"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.
Cloth?
Explain.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 9, 2009 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions
really?
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 10, 2009 12:01 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m intrigued, as this may prove to be an improvement over my current pants material, which not only chafes but also cuts.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 10, 2009 12:50 AM PDT up reply actions
"My Cousin Vinny"
Judge [to Vinny in his black leather jacket]: And when you come to court tomorrow, you will wear a suit. And that suit had better be made out of some sort of … cloth.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 10, 2009 1:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh. Now I sound like an idiot.
But in fairness to me this time around, I’ve never actually seen My Cousin Vinny.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 10, 2009 1:16 AM PDT up reply actions
In your defense, my friend, you are so NOT an idiot. You are woefully ignorant. Big difference.
I will always defend you on this point. Whenever anyone everyone says you’re an idiot, I always say that’s untrue.
‘My Cousin Vinny’ is a very funny movie and Marisa Tomei’s Oscar-winning performance is priceless.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 10, 2009 8:30 AM PDT up reply actions
True stroy – I have a Cousin Vinny who is a lawyer from New York City.
Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 10, 2009 7:18 AM PDT up reply actions
What is a stroy you might ask? I don’t know.
Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 10, 2009 7:18 AM PDT up reply actions
highly underrated movie
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?
-------
PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game currently in early planning stages.
does it star DWYTH WYNN?
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Jul 10, 2009 8:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Good luck!
Knock ’em dead.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Good luck!
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 9, 2009 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
BREAK A LEG
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Thanks guys
I only wish I could have finished my portfolio for this thing tomorrow. I’ve been too busy lately…
"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.
If it means anything, I would hire you.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 9, 2009 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions
This one's tough for me to judge
Is this sincere or a howie-joke?
"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.
GO TO BED!
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 10, 2009 12:02 AM PDT up reply actions
At the game tonight... fun, but tension in the air
I guess it is the tension that makes games fun, though. The lack of hitting by the Padres was a dramatic development, the last third of the game likewise. Much fun.
Except there were a bunch of sheriff deputies (off duty) sitting in our section, drunk and swearing loudly. Loud swearing bugs me at ballgames anyway (I swear a lot; it’s not that I’m all delicate and stuff), but there are kids in our little section, which is only 3 rows, so it’s kind of an intimate little joint. But they didn’t care. Just a gang… they just happen to have badges.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
Yeah, and do a lot of totally disregarding and disrespecting everyone but themselves.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 9, 2009 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Because that’s all they get on the job. I can understand them taking out a little frustration.
Insanity is just a state of mind.
By being disruptive in a nice section at a ballgame, and drunkenly swearing without regard to who is around them?
I’m not sure that quite qualifies as understandable frustration-relieving.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 10, 2009 12:07 AM PDT up reply actions
I know a couple of cops
They are great people. The ones I know, anyway. Perhaps this whole “cops” do so and so thing isn’t the fairest thing to say.
"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.
Sure, all generalizations have exceptions.
I have lots of first-hand knowledge of local law enforcement, and it is almost uniformly horrible. Corrupt, illegal, skimming, dealing illegal substances, intimidation of totally innocent civilians just as a favor to their friends, and on and on.
I’m glad for you that you know good people who are cops. My experience is that they are the exceptions.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 10, 2009 12:04 AM PDT up reply actions
same here
And I stay on the straight and narrow re: the law. I’ve had nothing but bad experiences with asshole cops who abuse their power and think they have some kind of status.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 10, 2009 12:07 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm wondering, though
Do you know the majority of cops?
(Okay, I really do need to go to bed)
"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.
This is a lame story
But gets to your point. I was following a unmarked Paddy wagon in a small town where i went to school. The town is kinda in the middle of a traffic circle (one way traffic aroun the whole town). The cop took an exit, and then made an illegal U turn to get back on the circle, I was following a little close, but not to close and almost ran into him. He also made a three point turn, so it was even worse. I honked, you know a WTF R U DOING!! honk, b/c he could off drive 100 yards pulled into a parking lot and got back on going the pther direction.
Long story short, after I honked he turned around again, follwed me (right after I honked I notice the plates with the Govt logo) pulled me offer and tried to intimdate me. Thank God my sister is an officer and told me to not consent to searches ever, and to always ask why I am being pulled over and the for the badge number. As soon as I got the badge number and his superiors name he let me go, I never filed a complaint though. But his reason to pull me over was that he wanted to make sure I was “OK” b/c I honked. He thought I was in distress!
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Jul 10, 2009 7:23 AM PDT up reply actions
You may want to review the vehicle code on the proper use of the horn:
(a) The driver of a motor vehicle when reasonably necessary to insure safe operation shall give audible warning with his horn.
(b) The horn shall not otherwise be used, except as a theft alarm system which operates as specified in Article 13 (commencing with Section 28085) of this chapter.
You provided him with probable cause for a stop… you seem to have handled it perfectly though (I’m assuming you weren’t an asshole about it), your sister’s advice is good.
Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 10, 2009 7:40 AM PDT up reply actions
in that case, I will send an apologie letter to officer 13, yes it is that small of a town
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Jul 10, 2009 8:16 AM PDT up reply actions
well done-- obscure (now) San Francisco insider politico golf clap.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 10, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Swearing without regard in front of other people’s children is one of the most assholey things I can think of. I hate it when assholes do that.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 9, 2009 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions
When I have kids I’m gonna tell them no porn, no chat room and no gameday threads.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
For god’s sake, let them have porn.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 9, 2009 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously
Save them the trouble, avoid computer viruses
The San Francisco Giants: Where old men go to die.
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 9, 2009 11:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Not WalrusMan, though
He’s great with kids. Or… wait… yeah, I’m pretty sure he used the word great.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 10, 2009 12:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Those stupid fucking dickheads
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
Ramirez (FLA) played tonight
But how hurt is he? If he can’t go, this would open the door for Pablo to go since I think they’ll take Matt Cain to replace Beltran.
BAER IS DRIVING
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 9, 2009 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions
what
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
i almost threw my shoe at the TV
They say something to the effect of,
“The Dodgers have the best record in the National League. But tonight we’ll start with the team with the second best record. But we bet most of you don’t know who that is…the San Francisco Giants!”
MAYBE NO ONE KNOWS BECAUSE YOU ONLY SHOW 7 SECONDS OF THE GIANTS A DAY AND THAT IS OF THE OTHER TEAMS’ AT-BATS, YOU PRETENTIOUS DICKS! MAYBE YOU SHOULD BE A LITTLE MORE SELF-AWARE!
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jul 10, 2009 8:50 AM PDT up reply actions
The Giants game leads off SportsCenter.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
etc..
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
An unholy hybrid between a Jaguar and a Lynx,
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 9, 2009 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Isn't it nice
The Giants win a game 9-3 and their is still a sense of disappointment with the way things went…God, I love Tim Lincecum.
So Jason Hanrahan was the pitcher of record for the Nationals-Astros game. Then the game got suspended. Then Hanrahan got traded to the Pirates. Then they finished the game today and he got the win. Surreal.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
And the player he was traded for (Nyjer Morgan) scored the winning run
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jul 9, 2009 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions
NOT
as soon as I stopped watching tonight the meltdown happened. That mantle has been passed.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
From the ESPN game story
""I think he could throw one," Molina, the catcher, said of a no-hitter. “It could happen any time.”
I guess Bengie must die.
Giants will need better defense.
Racer X. You have to love those amarillo hops.
by InSpokane on Jul 10, 2009 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think I’m love!!
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 10, 2009 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Just introducing myself
Hey what’s up everyone, i kinda didn’t want to make it a big deal and make my own fanpost about how i’m a new guy and all. But yea i’ve been checking this place out for a while now, been about a year and finally worked up enough courage to finally post something here, hope to be a regular, just wanted to say i’ll be at the game Saturday too.
Also on a side note, maybe nobody cares, but i’ve been going to a few games out in Cincinnati since i go to school out there and have been absolutely laughed at while wearing a giants jersey which is kinda ironic. But whatever, just wanted to say hey, and introduce myself. Good win for the Giants tonight, night everybody
Because the Reds are such a shining example of a good baseball team.
Welcome.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 10, 2009 12:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Exactly, my roommate out there has season tickets
So i just be nice to him to get some tickets, last time got club seats thanks to his girlfriend. But man, between cincy and cleveland, two depressing cities there with no championships in anything
WELCOME N00B
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Banned.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 10, 2009 12:52 AM PDT up reply actions
As someone who lives in Colorado for school, I’ve been to numerous Giants games at Coors field, and Rockies fans have a very clear understanding of the ineptitude of their franchise (despite the 2007 mega win streak).
GTFO
SHUNNN SHUNNNNNNNNN
/it’s cool youve joined us
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
I’ll give you this info: the reds have scored fewer runs than the Giants this year despite playing a park smaller than Don Zimmer’s pants.
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
Honestly, I think PETCO park is smaller than Don Zimmers Pants
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Jul 10, 2009 8:28 AM PDT up reply actions
/UNSHUN
Welcome!
/RESHUN
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jul 10, 2009 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions
GRAETER'S ICE CREAM
The best thing about Cincinnati. Absolutely top notch.
by Duelling Brandos on Jul 10, 2009 9:08 AM PDT up reply actions
+1
Ohio is the ice cream capital of the world, and Graeter’s is among the best.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
Definitely.
Mr. Merope is from Cincy and that’s about the only regional “food” I like. Don’t even get me started on what they call chili…
Graeter’s is goood.. You used to be able to buy “sampler” packs that for an arm and leg they’d overnight through the mail. Mmmmmmm peanut butter chocolate chip…
it's the chocolate chips, for sure
I think all the chip flavors are amazing—mint chocolate chip is the best iteration of the flavor I’ve ever experienced.
I live in Dallas and they’ve just started stocking Graeter’s pints in the Kroger’s supermarket (crappy regional chain). Previously you couldn’t get it outside southern Ohio unless you paid an arm and a let to get it packed in dry ice and sent cross-country. My father (grew up in Cincy) used to do this occasionally in the old days to thrill us as kids.
by Duelling Brandos on Jul 10, 2009 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Cincinnati “chili” is delicious. It isn’t chili, but that doesn’t make it not an amazing dish.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
My Cincinnati grandmother used to go into the local chili parlor and shout her order: “I’ll have a four-way without the beans!”
by Duelling Brandos on Jul 10, 2009 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Not one for chili, but apparently they think Chipotle is by far the best mexican food on the planet. Every weekend my buddies got to go, and think i’m evil for saying it’s not that good
I love Chipotle and all, but no. For the love of god, no.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 10, 2009 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
OT
Just saw Bruno. I have no words……..
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
the only thing I don’t like about those movies is their false claims that the other people in the movies are not in on the joke. Otherwise, they’re hilarious. I also think you have to see them early or you won’t appreciate it. I didn’t see Borat until it came on the dish, and I had heard so much about it already that I knew everything that was going to be said and done.
Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!
I love that the drunk college kids sued over Borat. Now that I think about it wasn’t shane on that RV?
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Jul 10, 2009 7:13 AM PDT up reply actions
yes
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 10, 2009 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Are you sure those claims are false? What I don’t like about those movies is that they get their laughs by making people look like asses, when we could all be in the same position. Michael Moore does the same thing in more serious ways. I enjoy both, though.
I haven’t seen Bruno yet, but I’ve seen the coming attractions. Bruno with the minority baby on the Richard Bey show? Richard Bey’s talk show was cancelled ten years ago. Bruno with army types who aren’t in on the gag? Just the things Bruno and Borat did in their movies would get the actor beaten up or arrested if the rest of the people weren’t in on it. Those things are real just like Eminem getting angry at Bruno for landing on him at the MTV awards was real. If you think these kinds of things are funny in themselves, you’ll enjoy these movies. But if you think what makes it hilarious is that these are normal people being duped by a fake character, then the joke is actually on the viewer.
Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!
So when, in Borat
He dave the speach and sang the nat anthem infront of that entire rodeo crowd – they were all in on the joke?
by FairweatherFan on Jul 10, 2009 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Well there is a reason I am the resident slump lord of the Grammar Sin Bin after all.
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 10, 2009 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
I laughed hardest at the bear in the ice cream truck.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 10, 2009 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions
YOU’LL SEE, XANTHAN. YOU’LL SEE IT’S ALL A MIRAGE!
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 10, 2009 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions
I blame...
Krukow. He semi-jinxed it after the long bottom of the 6th. Right as Lincecum was digging into the rubber, he said something like “He just keeps going out there and putting up… zeroes….” The way he paused before he said “zeroes” and after he said it, I could tell he was being careful not to say it outright. He alluded to it though, so I blame him.
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So, after Lincecum lost the no hitter, he gave up another hit. Runners on 1st and 2nd. Then, another hit. There was sort of a play at the plate but i think Nate was trying to throw the ball to Japan. The official scoring was single, RBI and error on Nate, which allowed the other two runners to advance. The next batter grounded out to Ishikawa and the runner on third scored. Shouldn’t that be an unearned run? This is something that has always confused me, what constitutes an unearned run.
No, because the runner would have scored anyway thanks to the way the rest of the inning went.
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is this the rule? Cause I was at the game and they scored it an earned run immediately after the play. had he gotten out of the inning they would have reversed the call on the earned run?
by sammyjenkis on Jul 10, 2009 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Was it just me, or did it seem like Bengie could have gotten the out at 3rd on that play?
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It would have been unearned until
Lincecum loaded the bases. If there was no error, then the runners would have been at first and second. According to the official scoring decision, if he doesn’t allow two more runners on, the other run would not have scored, but since he walked two more, that final walk would have walked a guy in, even had there been no error on Schierholtz.
Make sense?
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There was sort of a play at the plate but i think Nate was trying to throw the ball to Japan.
I lol’d!
(although I was screaming at my TV last night)
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 10, 2009 9:52 AM PDT reply actions
DAMN YOU BOWKER!
Atleast his last AB was okay.
And even though the walk had a bunch of easy takes, it may have calmed him… Made him realize that even in the MLB, some pitchers can’t throw strikes.
But either way… I expect all minor league call-ups to have 2 hits. Always.
I mean it.
:-l
by AmorVincitOmnia on Jul 10, 2009 12:30 PM PDT reply actions
THIS THREAD IS AMAZING IN RETROSPECT
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