Post-Game Recap: The Giants Win? The Giants Win!
by Grant Brisbee on Aug 30, 2009 4:33 PM PDT
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PrintAfter Ryan Garko dribbled a deadline special to Ian Stewart with the bases loaded in the sixth inning. I turned the radio off. The Giants had second and third with no one out. Molina whiffed. Pablo whiffed, albeit on a joke of a call. And then…poof. Inning over. The Giants were still down three runs, which isn’t something you’d expect them to score in a four-game series.
But, because I’m an idiot, I turned the game back on a half-inning later.
Wow. Just…wow.
It would take a pretty special game to invoke the name of Brian Johnson, blessed is he who smote Dodgers of yore. But here goes:
Brian Johnson. Edgar Renteria’s grand slam was Brian Johnson-esque. If the Giants lost the Brian Johnson game, they would have been two back of a playoff spot. Instead, it put the Giants into a tie. This game was one of the best regular season games since the Johnson game. It might not even need the qualifier. Amazing, amazing, unexpected game.
The season is over.The season is over.
The season is over
Whoops. What kind of idiot would have written that? You wouldn’t find that kind of pessimism on a fan site like this. The Giants may, in fact, after further review, be somewhat in this, where "this" is defined as a highly contested playoff race.
And, in honor of Baggs’s cruel (but appropriate) poke in the eye, allow me to counter with a simple image.
Wow.
September should be interesting.
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CURSE WORDS!!
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Aug 30, 2009 4:35 PM PDT reply actions
AGEM
that’s MY job, sir
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, deserved all-star and hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
AND MY AGEM I MEAN AHEM GRRR
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, deserved all-star and hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
Ahem yerself.
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Aug 31, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Underrated key moment of the game: The fucking awesome double play to end the top of the 7th.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
HOLF YUCK the Giants sweep!
"This season is expecting a $10,000 bonus, actually getting $50,000 but then accidentally setting $25,000 of that on fire." - AngelWillSaveUs
What an amazing series and an incredible sweep!
by The Franchise on Aug 30, 2009 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
So, how many times am I going to watch that Renteria grand slam on sfgiants.com tonight?
So many times.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
+4
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 30, 2009 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Kuiper's call
when he said “Renteria with a Grand Slam” he sounded like Harry Kalas (RIP).
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 30, 2009 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Hello my baby!
Utter frustration and futility.
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 30, 2009 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Hello my darling!
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Hello my ragtime gal!
No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
Send me a kiss by wire!
That’s it! Katie bar the door for this 79 win team is star crossed! And I am loving it.
Honey, you lose me
And you’ll be left alone
So, Baby, telephone,
And tell me I’m your ooooooooown.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 30, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, we’re the show’s chorus; we hope you like our show!
Adoptive parental unit of Ehire Adrianza.
Godfather of Travis Ishikawa.
"I'm really proud to be on this team." - Nate Schierholtz
"Woo hoo" - Tim "The Kid" Lincecum
"Let's go get them in 2009!" - The Kid
"He got his pitch; he did not miss it" - Cainer
"Kung Fu Panda don't get hurt" - Cainer
by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Aug 31, 2009 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I love this ridiculous season
And will be certain that it will break my heart, all the way to the end
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
I stopped watching
I’ll be honest. At 3-1, when I’m sick to begin with, it didn’t seem worth the anguish. I was looking at my computer from time to time though and didn’t believe the 9 next to the Giants.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
I only didn’t turn it off because I was feeling lazy.
So glad I stuck with it.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
This.
Although I left it on mainly to annoy the kids. Worth it for so many reasons.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
My son, left, with lots of unkind comments about the Giants, their offense, relief pitching, Hinshaw and Bruce Bochy. Kept texting him with various updates. Finally he came home, and I graciously let him watch it on DVR
Fulfilling your Gus Benusa needs since 2009!
by Giantsfan4life on Aug 30, 2009 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Ha, yea dude, i was watching when the bases were loaded and then all the sudden, i lost my fucking mind with Edgar
i wanted to
I even changed the channel for a few minutes, but really I have a hard time not watching a Giants game, no matter how bad the score gets.
I turned it off at 5-2 when Garko grounded out to end the 6th. I told my wife she could watch anything she wanted, which is never baseball. She said “you don’t want to watch the game anymore?” I told her “the Giants can’t score 3 more runs. This game is over.” I went out to run some errands. Luckily, I turned on the radio in the car right when Renteria’s at bat started. Of course, I screamed when he knocked it out.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 30, 2009 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
OMFOGMOFMOGMFOMGFOFMOGFOFMOFOFMFOMGFOGFM
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
NORTON IS PLEASED WITH THE RESULTS OF HIS DEMANDS ON GIANTS PLAYERS
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Is that Emperor Norton?
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
I love Emperor Norton
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
/ NODS NODS NODS
That’s it! Katie bar the door for this 79 win team is star crossed! And I am loving it.
embarrassed proud father of over the hill fence Edgardo Renteria
by rxmeister
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
’crash and Norton pulled it out for us today.
(Yeah, I know, TWSS!)
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Aug 30, 2009 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
z
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Aug 30, 2009 4:37 PM PDT reply actions
Looks like anytime you post a .gif, your sig wants to hug it.
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT EVERY MOMENT!
No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
WORTH POSTING AGAIN!
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 4:38 PM PDT reply actions 17 recs
Pretty much the exact opposite feelings for both Giants and Rockies fans from one week ago. Crazy fucking series’ with the Rockies.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at a position to be determined.
@#$% Juan Uribe. Dios es grande.
Isn’t Baseball grand?
Crazy Crab despised in the 20th century and beloved in the 21st century. Hey it only took over 20 years, so don't give up hope.
I imagine me in 50 years will disagree, as I lie on my deathbed prematurely.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at a position to be determined.
@#$% Juan Uribe. Dios es grande.
I said it in the GDT right after it happened, and I shall repeat it here:
Edgar’s grand slam was the home run of the year.
"If you want to walk, watch a mailman."--Shawon Dunston
"If you want to bunt, bake a cake."--Bruce Bochy
Edgar’s grand slam was the home run of theyearpast five years, at least.
by Grant Brisbee on Aug 30, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I was going to say the biggest HR since Pedro Feliz’s very similar GS off Brazypants of the Dodgers back in aught-four.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on Aug 30, 2009 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah yes, I remember that moment well.
*rocks back and puffs corncob pipe *
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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*doffs straw hat *
Still in despair.
"Use the stencil! Do it!"
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 Aug 30, 2009 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I think you are forgetting one from 2007…
by positiveuphemism on Aug 30, 2009 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions
That was swell, and I was there — I remember distinctly, as I bought tickets from some dude on Craigslist and sat by myself — but that was museum awesome. This home run was heat-of-the-moment awesome.
by Grant Brisbee on Aug 30, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 30, 2009 4:38 PM PDT reply actions
Brian Sabean is prepping an extension to Renteria right now
Search your feelings – you know it to be true.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Renteria
has been a clutch hitter his entire career. He’s played hurt a lot of the year (bone chips). He’s been solid at short. He is a pretty good situational hitter. All in all, he’s a damn good baseball player.
always has been. That’s why I adopted him way back when. Every time I saw him before this year he was smacking balls in the gaps. I thought this park would be great for him. Didn’t turn out too well before today!
proud father of Edgar (Grandslam) Renteria
He earned every single penny of his contract with the grand slam
he can strike out every single ab for the rest of the year
and i won’t say anything bad about him
unless he is the direct cause of a giants loss
by russian.tank on Aug 30, 2009 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve got to think a Strikeout September would definitely lead to a Giants’ loss or three.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s a pretty big commitment.
Utter frustration and futility.
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 30, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Remember when we were all freaking out about Hammel’s pitch count
LOL
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Jim Tracy
channeling Botchy and removes Hammel… thank freaking god
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"This is not good, folks."- Duane Kuiper
by natteringnabob on Aug 30, 2009 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
hi fives!
--
Long ago they came west over the mountains, and I have rooted for them years uncounted; and together through many ages of this world we have fought the long defeat.
THE GAME OF THE YEAR, GENTLEMEN. And you know what’s even funnier? They did it without the help of Panda
Cy Lincecain FTW
Edgar and Uribe were the offensive players of the game.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Rohlinger no longer looks wide-eyed.
He kinda looked like “yeh, just another day at the park”.
For whatever that’s worth.
Don’t know where he could possibly fit in with the Giants this year or next year. But he may be worth a look for a bench role going into next season. He’s had himself a nice season in Fresno.
by AmorVincitOmnia on Aug 30, 2009 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Bochy said in an article in the Merc the other day that there is a definite chance for him to win the utility role for next season because he can play all four infield spots. Makes me really happy that he hasn’t guaranteed that spot to Richie yet
I heard him say this on the radio too. Sounds like it could be Rohlinger vs. Frandsen for utility MI in 2010, assuming the Giants resign Uribe.
Adoptive parental unit of Ehire Adrianza.
Godfather of Travis Ishikawa.
"I'm really proud to be on this team." - Nate Schierholtz
"Woo hoo" - Tim "The Kid" Lincecum
"Let's go get them in 2009!" - The Kid
"He got his pitch; he did not miss it" - Cainer
"Kung Fu Panda don't get hurt" - Cainer
by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Aug 31, 2009 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
it Wilson-proofed the game.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 31, 2009 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Give Wilson a break
He has been very good all year, and no reliever goes in and sets down the side every appearance. And may times he’s done that with 3 strikeouts.
In particular, he has been as clutch a performer as anyone the past week, as big a contributor as anyone, and even though we lost that extra-inning game in Colorado, I was plenty impressed with him throwing that many innings for us. Most closers would have had a hissy-fit over that.
Adoptive parental unit of Ehire Adrianza.
Godfather of Travis Ishikawa.
"I'm really proud to be on this team." - Nate Schierholtz
"Woo hoo" - Tim "The Kid" Lincecum
"Let's go get them in 2009!" - The Kid
"He got his pitch; he did not miss it" - Cainer
"Kung Fu Panda don't get hurt" - Cainer
by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Aug 31, 2009 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Plus his hind paw is still hurting.
Utter frustration and futility.
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 30, 2009 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Umpire's strike zone
I was so prepared to gripe about that guy costing us runs. Nice to see the G’s take matters into their own hands.
"The questions are so stupid. I don't believe in rivalries. I don't believe in curses. Wake up the damn Bambino, maybe I'll drill him in the ass."
- Pedro Martinez, asked about the Curse of the Bambino
Is it just me or does there seem to be a lot more umpire mistakes lately?
Just seems like the umps are working overtime to screw with the Giants lately, and as you aptly noted, the Giants have taken matters into their own hands too.
Adoptive parental unit of Ehire Adrianza.
Godfather of Travis Ishikawa.
"I'm really proud to be on this team." - Nate Schierholtz
"Woo hoo" - Tim "The Kid" Lincecum
"Let's go get them in 2009!" - The Kid
"He got his pitch; he did not miss it" - Cainer
"Kung Fu Panda don't get hurt" - Cainer
by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Aug 31, 2009 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Seems that way to me too
It’s led to Bochy’s ejections. Certainly there’s been some bad calls against the Giants caught on TV in the past week. Some really close good ones too though.
"The questions are so stupid. I don't believe in rivalries. I don't believe in curses. Wake up the damn Bambino, maybe I'll drill him in the ass."
- Pedro Martinez, asked about the Curse of the Bambino
LOL LARS!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
"If you want to walk, watch a mailman."--Shawon Dunston
"If you want to bunt, bake a cake."--Bruce Bochy
by Kitspool on Aug 30, 2009 4:39 PM PDT reply actions 5 recs
It’s like a cyborg cross between Elvis and Bochy.
Utter frustration and futility.
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 30, 2009 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, Elvis’ head size dragged down the average.
Utter frustration and futility.
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 30, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
How Sweep It Is
Rox fans have to keep it bottled in with their non-cursing on their blog. Frick!
Win the inning.
MelonHead, you should be kissing Rent’s butt for saving yours. You made some really stupid moves in the 6th that could have cost you the game, thankfully it didn’t. Also, why are you pitching Hinshaw in a critical game when you still aren’t that far behind?
I was mightily pissed at the end of the sixth inning, I can assure you.
Utter frustration and futility.
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 30, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree... but
its hard to argue with what he’s done OVERALL this year. I said earlier and will again that his game moves are often indefensible. But he obviously has the team believing in themselves etc. And there is something to that. Managing is about a lot more than innings 1-9. And this is coming from someone that was screaming for his head two months ago.
Holy shit! I missed the entire weekend. Well most of it. Congrats to jp for the streak finally being broken. Congrats to all Giants fans for smoking the rockies!
No one here gets out alive.
So we go in to the final month of the season tied for the WC
what more could we ask for?(yea yea, i know there are a few games in october)
25 comeback wins?
How the fuck with this LOLfense?
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at a position to be determined.
@#$% Juan Uribe. Dios es grande.
"You wouldn’t find that kind of pessimism on a fan site like this."
I have to say I’ve been thinking the same thing …
Still backing Notgardo, wheresoever he may wander. (Don't forget to wriiiite!)
Of course, if we’d won the 14-inning game we’d have more of a cushion …
Still backing Notgardo, wheresoever he may wander. (Don't forget to wriiiite!)
by tk on Aug 30, 2009 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions
That
was a Strat replay something or other
Juan Marichal's bat > JR's head
by titofuentes4 on Aug 31, 2009 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Dear Matt Cain,
LLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!111
-The Offense
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 4:41 PM PDT reply actions
Colorado Taco Bell Promotion
I think they score 7 or more and TB offers 3 tacos for a buck or something the next day.
co-dad of IshikaBOOM w/AfDC.
Ishikawa, let the boy hit against lefties.
Pretty much
Four tacos for $1 with a drink purchase. So tacos are a good omen
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 30, 2009 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
After the back-to-back HRs by Helton and Tuloshitski (what is it with us and our hatred of players of Polish descent?), I came here and said I was gonna go clean my toilets instead of paying any attention to this game.
You probably saw right through that ruse. I hate cleaning toilets and really had no intention of doing so.
Eventually I came back a few innings later. My faith bent, but didn’t completely break.
Nice to have that faith rewarded for once.
Anagram of "knowing how to win" = WOW, I KNOW NOTHING
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 30, 2009 4:43 PM PDT reply actions
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 30, 2009 4:43 PM PDT reply actions
Wow
Stopped following the game to talk to one of my closest friends. Just checked sfgiants.com. Astounding. Wow
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
GET THAT VORP AND WHIP SH!T OUTTA HERE!!!
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 30, 2009 4:44 PM PDT reply actions
What a comeback
I thought the game was lost when the Giants could only muster one run in the 6th and the Rockies answered in the 7th.
Kudos to the gritty veteran gamerness of Renteria, and also the gritty rookie gamerness of Rohlinger and Velez!
"The questions are so stupid. I don't believe in rivalries. I don't believe in curses. Wake up the damn Bambino, maybe I'll drill him in the ass."
- Pedro Martinez, asked about the Curse of the Bambino
NOOOO not Penny
he’s a jerk AND he’s not a winner.
101-83 career record
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Winz!
But it can’t be a good sign that he was DFAd by a team that’s hurting for starting pitching.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
The Red Sox have been kind of reactionary with pitching this season – see Smoltz, John.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Somewhat off-topic...
… but fuck John Smoltz
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
he's a douche.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
well I don’t think it was good sign for Smoltz or Julio Lugo but they seem to be adjusting well to the NL.
Anybody else find it funny how the Redsox are basically donating their players to the NL pennant races?
he's 101-83 for his career
I don’t even see how either of those are relevant anyway.
well, he just argued in the other thread that MadBum is major league ready because of his win total.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
No I did not JP
Please Jp don’t misrepresent what I “argued.” I talked about the combination of Bumgarner’s W-L (9-1) ERA (1.91) 76 hits in 99 innings and his over 2:1 K to walk ratio . I never said anything close to 9-1 being a reason for calling him up..
Man, I'm rapidly losing Giants guys to make fun of
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
"I never watched baseball on TV. It's slow and boring. I'm not a fan. Never was." - Jeff Kent
This team is a LOT more resilient than I thought they were, gotta give them credit.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Every time something horrible happens, they bounce back
"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.
Al Pacino
Every time I try to get out, they drag me back in!
"The questions are so stupid. I don't believe in rivalries. I don't believe in curses. Wake up the damn Bambino, maybe I'll drill him in the ass."
- Pedro Martinez, asked about the Curse of the Bambino
The only bad part...
…is that horrible things keep happening for them to bounce back from.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
by EliminateMe on Aug 31, 2009 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
SEPTEMBER
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
Hopefully the Rockies aren’t.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at a position to be determined.
@#$% Juan Uribe. Dios es grande.
So doesn’t this game give the Giants the season series?
That’s it! Katie bar the door for this 79 win team is star crossed! And I am loving it.
Yes
But losing 5 games in a row to the teams they are battling most when it counts the most has got to hurt their confidence a bit.
And the Giants were pretty close to winning 3 of the 4 in Colorado too, thin line between that and their ultimately losing 3 of 4.
Adoptive parental unit of Ehire Adrianza.
Godfather of Travis Ishikawa.
"I'm really proud to be on this team." - Nate Schierholtz
"Woo hoo" - Tim "The Kid" Lincecum
"Let's go get them in 2009!" - The Kid
"He got his pitch; he did not miss it" - Cainer
"Kung Fu Panda don't get hurt" - Cainer
by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Aug 31, 2009 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
They probably aren’t. But I thought the Giants might be and they’ve shown me a lot this homestand.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
people were teasing me after my optimistic posts after the debacle in Colorado. I welcome everyone back on the bandwagon with open arms!
proud father of Edgar (Grandslam) Renteria
YOU'RE STILL BANNED
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
this just in
roadtrip coming up… remove the stone of optimism and attach the stone of gloom!
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"This is not good, folks."- Duane Kuiper
by natteringnabob on Aug 30, 2009 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I watched the first five innings where it was 1-1 and then my internet went out. I spent the next hour on the phone trying to fix it and I got it to briefly work for a few minutes, and I saw it was 5-1 Rockies. I thought to myself, ‘fuck this game and fuck my internet’ because a second later it went out again. Another hour or so went by trying to fix it and I finally got it back on with two outs in the top of the 9th to find the Giants leading 9-5!?!?!?!?! Mind-boggling…
Underrated big moment in the game: Fred’s HBP. No way he was getting a hit off that 97mph gas Morales was throwing.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on Aug 30, 2009 4:47 PM PDT reply actions
Fredemption was key today
Double and a run scored in his first PH appearance
Then he finds a way to get on base against the LHP and scores the tying run.
SUCK IT NON-NERDS
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
you mean the double with nobody on? Who didn’t expect that? As for the HBP, even you know he wasn’t getting a hit off of Morales there.
proud father of Edgar (Grandslam) Renteria
The double with nobody on led to a run and he didn’t make an out vs the LHP when everyone was expecting him to.
SUCK IT, HATER.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree. The Problem came through with that CLUTCH HBP
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Aug 30, 2009 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m toggling between posting on MCC while going to Purple Row, reading the thread, rubbing my hands together and saying “Exxxxxcellllent” like Mr. Burns.
"If you want to walk, watch a mailman."--Shawon Dunston
"If you want to bunt, bake a cake."--Bruce Bochy
Me too
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at a position to be determined.
@#$% Juan Uribe. Dios es grande.
It's only justice
Considering how many of them came over here just to revel in our misery after the series in Colorado.
"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’m not going to post there, but I’ll read it.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Read it and weep.,, tears of joy.
Utter frustration and futility.
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 30, 2009 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Aug 30, 2009 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
why is this not rec'd?
those are Colorado tears right there
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"This is not good, folks."- Duane Kuiper
by natteringnabob on Aug 30, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
My reason – it depicts the wrong kind of tears. That image definitely belongs in Natto’s photobucket treasure trove though.
Utter frustration and futility.
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 30, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
mmm, they taste sooo good
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Aug 30, 2009 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
The depressing part
The Rockies have 2/3rds of their games at home the rest of the season. That’s worriesome.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
22 games against losing teams, only nine against winning teams.
Meanwhile, we’re 16 against losers, 15 against winners.
Saving countless runs with my Brian Horwitz
by lyricalkiller on Aug 30, 2009 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Not as bad as it seems.
bad teams call up players that need to prove their worth, and bust tail in otherwise meaningless games for the franchise.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Absolutely.
Saving countless runs with my Brian Horwitz
by lyricalkiller on Aug 30, 2009 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Taking each team’s record against winning teams and losing teams and multiplying the winning percentage by the number of games remaining, that roughly gives them 18 wins and us 17 wins.
But that assumes just regular wins and losses. Meaning that our three games against them at home will be a key series that if we can win or sweep again, that could tip the schedule into our favor.
Adoptive parental unit of Ehire Adrianza.
Godfather of Travis Ishikawa.
"I'm really proud to be on this team." - Nate Schierholtz
"Woo hoo" - Tim "The Kid" Lincecum
"Let's go get them in 2009!" - The Kid
"He got his pitch; he did not miss it" - Cainer
"Kung Fu Panda don't get hurt" - Cainer
by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Aug 31, 2009 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
While we face the reeling Cubs, D-backs and Padres. If we can keep it close to that final 9-10 games, we have a great chance to beat them out.
Adoptive parental unit of Ehire Adrianza.
Godfather of Travis Ishikawa.
"I'm really proud to be on this team." - Nate Schierholtz
"Woo hoo" - Tim "The Kid" Lincecum
"Let's go get them in 2009!" - The Kid
"He got his pitch; he did not miss it" - Cainer
"Kung Fu Panda don't get hurt" - Cainer
by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Aug 31, 2009 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Despite this, we are in good shape
If you take each team’s respective winning percentage by home and road, then take into account the number of games left for each by home and road, both teams end up with roughly 17 wins.
Again, as I showed down below, that’s assuming no common games, so if the Giants can win the series or sweep them again at home, that should tip the balance over to us, putting us a game ahead of them at the end. Despite the advantage of so many home games the rest of the schedule, our great winning at home is the equalizer with their greater number of home games (they are 36-26 at home; SF 44-21).
And, I would add that we improved ourselves by adding Penny in the #5 starter’s spot while the Rockies lost Aaron Cook, that would also help tip the rest of the schedule towards us.
Any way you cut it, it seems like the series against the Rockies will be the fulcrum on which our joy and sadness will balance on for the rest of the season.
And our ace in the hole is that we play Cubs, D-backs, and Padres in our last 10 games while the Rockies would play St. Louis, Milwaukee, and LAD in their last 9 games. So if we can keep ourselves close to them up to then, we should be able to pull away from them the last week and a half.
Adoptive parental unit of Ehire Adrianza.
Godfather of Travis Ishikawa.
"I'm really proud to be on this team." - Nate Schierholtz
"Woo hoo" - Tim "The Kid" Lincecum
"Let's go get them in 2009!" - The Kid
"He got his pitch; he did not miss it" - Cainer
"Kung Fu Panda don't get hurt" - Cainer
by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Aug 31, 2009 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions
They're under .500 since the all star break, though
"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.
Actually, we’re 21-21 after today.
You wanna know how great baseball is? The greatest basketball player ever left his sport to play baseball.
ACK DODGER FAN
I thought we sprayed the place!
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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by Natto on Aug 31, 2009 12:04 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I fell alseep...
When the score was 3-1 I fell asleep. Then I woke up and it was 4-2. As usual I would cuss and then fall asleep. Once you know it it was 6-5….amazing!! I thought I was dreaming. :)
GO GIANTS!!! BEST WISHES IN SEPTEMBER!!!!
And they did it without either Sanchez or Garko. Those “upgrades” are looking like pretty bad trades at the moment. Hopefully, they can contribute in the last few weeks of September.
"The big thing people say to me is, 'Why don't you ever smile?' Well, I'm too interested in trying to beat somebody right now to smile." Will Clark
"I'm close to six feet, I like to think." The Freak.
Garko won a crucial game for us in Cincinnati.
Every game counts. He is off the hook.
by russian.tank on Aug 30, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
It's funny how the most important part of that 14-inning game
might not be the walk-off slam, but rather the ball that Fowler hit off his knee. Now he’s on the DL, and their offense has really struggled since then.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 4:50 PM PDT reply actions
We have a way of doing that.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions
True.
But this was the moment that Mets fans gave up on the season once and for all.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
We hurt Johan’s feelings.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
The good news is that David Wright will be back for the Colorado series. Should give his team a boost.
proud father of Edgar (Grandslam) Renteria
The good news is that David Wright will be backfor the Colorado series. Should give his team a boost.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I mean, the resurrection from the DL just in time to slay some Dingerz is awesome, too. But I’m just glad he’s alive.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I am just going to be thankful for everyday that the Giants keep playing meaningful baseball this year. That doesn’t mean that I’m not going to freak out when they cease to do so, but for now, these games are leaving me feeling awesomely warm and fuzzy
Wisconsin: Famous for dairy, Ryan Rohlinger and not much else.
since Schulz was a Giants fan, we needed one of these
"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
That’s a beautiful thing.
Still backing Notgardo, wheresoever he may wander. (Don't forget to wriiiite!)
by tk on Aug 30, 2009 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Gotta love the quiet confidence on his face.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
So were is the horde saying he is acompleate waste of $9MM now?
That’s it! Katie bar the door for this 79 win team is star crossed! And I am loving it.
sitting in the stands saying it as he hit the dman thing
and feeling happily sheepish afterwards. After the floor stopped shaking from all the jumping up and down, you know…
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"This is not good, folks."- Duane Kuiper
by natteringnabob on Aug 30, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
someone should do this to the rockies site
I R 5
by say hey nation on Aug 30, 2009 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
If someone does I will delete the photo.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
No trolling!
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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I mean a screen shot of rockies.com
I R 5
by say hey nation on Aug 30, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh. Well, that’s different, then, isn’t it?
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Don’t. You wouldn’t want them to do that here.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
He means screen shot of rockies.com (not Purple Row) posted here on McC.
Which would, indeed, be awesome.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, ok...
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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LOL BEARS
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Aug 30, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Baybear?
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Aug 30, 2009 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
With the way Uribe is playing, I don’t mind Sanchez being out.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Good point! He’s been surprising good with the glove as of late as well! That double play today was huge!
"The big thing people say to me is, 'Why don't you ever smile?' Well, I'm too interested in trying to beat somebody right now to smile." Will Clark
"I'm close to six feet, I like to think." The Freak.
I doubt it.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
maybe not
but I think we could have gotten one pretty good player if we packaged them both instead of two players that aren’t contributing at all.
But Holliday
is a free agent next year. Neither Garko nor Sanchez will be. Sanchez willhelp bigtime next year. But its painful that he’s out now. And you have to wonder if he’s out all season. Garko has had his confidence destroyed. Maybe he can get it going on the road.
Sanchez has not gotten 600 P.A’s yet so his option has not kicked in thus he could be free agent this winter.
That’s it! Katie bar the door for this 79 win team is star crossed! And I am loving it.
Yes, Sabean could. There was nice conversation on this arround here earlier this week end. There are not even a handful of 2nd basemen making $8MM or more. I would hope they don’t and use to option.
That’s it! Katie bar the door for this 79 win team is star crossed! And I am loving it.
meh
If they think he’s going to be healthy next year I don’t mind. We’d probably just waste the 8MM on some garbage player anyway, and it’s not like we have too many options at 2B.
Free Agents should include Kennedy, Lopez, Hudson DeRosa and a few others. Or try Scutro and slide Renteria to 2nd. Looks pretty simmalr chances for good in 2010 to me.
/ shrugs
That’s it! Katie bar the door for this 79 win team is star crossed! And I am loving it.
Lopez, Scutaro, Hudson and Derosa are all going to be type-a free agents. I know our pick is going to be lower, but I don’t like the idea of punting draft picks.
All of the guys mentioned above besides Lopez are the same age or older than Sanchez, and they have all had their share of nagging injuries that caused them to miss chunks of seasons. Definitely don’t see the point in losing draft picks AND giving a multi-year deal to them rather than just keep Freddy
1 would be a defensive upgrade at SS. I doubt any of them would cost $8MM next season. As you have noted theese option as just off the cuff and i threw them out there to show the team doesn’t have to look just inside the orgainization to deal with 2nd base and not pay as much.
That’s it! Katie bar the door for this 79 win team is star crossed! And I am loving it.
the trouble is that
neither of those guys are very good. Matt Holliday is.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
No way Beane trades Holliday to Giants
wasn’t gonna happen.
Why not?
A lot is made of the fact that the Giants and A’s haven’t made anything more than minor deals with each other in the past few years, but I’m sure that if the Giants had made a competitive offer for Holliday, Beane would have at least listened to it.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
There's a whole month left
I’m not willing to concede that Sanchez and Garko are not going to work out this season. Not with these sample sizes.
Ugh, don’t remind me of what the Giants gave up to get these “contributors.”
"The big thing people say to me is, 'Why don't you ever smile?' Well, I'm too interested in trying to beat somebody right now to smile." Will Clark
"I'm close to six feet, I like to think." The Freak.
yeah, lets not start
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
6 days....4 games in the standing
That is unbelievably awesome.
No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
I was having an emotional talk with my roommate over the sounds of the radio and when we finished the Rockies were 5 ahead. I gave her a Brief History of Giants Fail and did the dishes in apathy with KNBR still faintly on and had to turn off the water to hear Flem calling Renteria’s GRAND SLAM. Amazing.
Then during the continued rally I heard roommate making giddy noises and thought she had developed sudden interest in the game since she’d heard the GRAND SLAM, only to discover she was actually watching the Golden Girls on Youtube with headphones.
I liked mine better. (GRAND SLAM)
by do your own stunts on Aug 30, 2009 4:52 PM PDT reply actions
uh
the rox weren’t 5 ahead, they had 5
by do your own stunts on Aug 30, 2009 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Is it my imagination, or are these damn post game Bip and bullshit sessions just getting longer and longer and longer?
on TV?
Or on the radio? I have the nice K&K&F on right now.
Still backing Notgardo, wheresoever he may wander. (Don't forget to wriiiite!)
by tk on Aug 30, 2009 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I think their just a lot more pleasant to be around.
Wisconsin: Famous for dairy, Ryan Rohlinger and not much else.
Yes!
Kuip and Kruk GOING OFF on Damon Bruce right now.
"If you want to walk, watch a mailman."--Shawon Dunston
"If you want to bunt, bake a cake."--Bruce Bochy
I can't wait
they just started the post-game show on the TV.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Haha, Kruk just called most of us clowns.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at a position to be determined.
@#$% Juan Uribe. Dios es grande.
what'd he say?
Still backing Notgardo, wheresoever he may wander. (Don't forget to wriiiite!)
by tk on Aug 30, 2009 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Approx.
Any clown who said the Giants were out of it after last weekend’s series needs to come clean.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at a position to be determined.
@#$% Juan Uribe. Dios es grande.
I think he was mostly aiming that at Damon Bruce for his hilarious little “rant” after the game on Monday.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Yeah
I didn’t think about that. Still, many of us were in doom and gloom mode on Tuesday, but we’re not as stupid as Bruce.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at a position to be determined.
@#$% Juan Uribe. Dios es grande.
Did the Bruce rant lead to a fanshot/post? I don’t hear more than a few minutes of Bruce a year, fortunately.
Saving countless runs with my Brian Horwitz
by lyricalkiller on Aug 30, 2009 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
There’s discussion of it in the post-game thread for the horrible game.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Purple Row called the 14-inning game The Ultraviolet Catastrophe
Hate to give ‘em credit, but that’s a pretty good name for it.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Ultraviolet was a catastrophe alright.
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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lol
Still in despair.
"Use the stencil! Do it!"
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 Aug 30, 2009 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions
But shez showin herr sexxxy tummee!
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I think most of us were just depressed as hell – Bruce had found an opportunity to be a “legend” or some shit like Larry Krueger. He doesn’t actually give a shit whether the Giants win or lose.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
btw
A large part of Bruce’s rant was insulting Fred Lewis for no real good reason
SUCK IT DAMON BRUCE
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Naturally
You must have been ready to kill him.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at a position to be determined.
@#$% Juan Uribe. Dios es grande.
FRED LEWIS MADE MERKIN VALDEZ AND JUSTIN MILLER SUCK.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
FREDDY DROPPED THE GRAND SLAM
No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
Freddy is 99 Problems.
But that pitch ain’t one.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
He was also getting on Sabean for calling up Joe Martinez or something.
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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He's a moron.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Agreed
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at a position to be determined.
@#$% Juan Uribe. Dios es grande.
thanks to Natto's archive
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"This is not good, folks."- Duane Kuiper
by natteringnabob on Aug 30, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually, he said “clown” and he was referring to a KNBR evening host.
"If you want to walk, watch a mailman."--Shawon Dunston
"If you want to bunt, bake a cake."--Bruce Bochy
Ahh
That was directed at what’s-his-name?
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at a position to be determined.
@#$% Juan Uribe. Dios es grande.
DOOM Arch-Viles FTW
Anagram of "knowing how to win" = WOW, I KNOW NOTHING
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 30, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Gross.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
LULZ
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
LOLWUT!
Joe Martinez: You are cool.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
This explains the Palin decision.
Utter frustration and futility.
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 30, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Who cares? it’s celebration time!
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions
no
I just got really happy though
and discovered a site with a lot of them
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Aug 30, 2009 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I just adblocked that whole site he's using
seems to have sped things up nicely rather than doing one at a time
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"This is not good, folks."- Duane Kuiper
by natteringnabob on Aug 30, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I did that too
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Which win was better, this one or Dirty's no-no?
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 4:59 PM PDT reply actions
the No-no
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Aug 30, 2009 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
no-no
just go read the post game thread if you have any doubts. NEVER FORGET WHAT YOU FELT!
I think like half of the comments in there were recced.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
that game brought a lot of emotion out a lot of people
people were calling their dads, starting charities, etc.
The no-no
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 30, 2009 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m adblocking this one D:
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
now you're all tempting me to unblock him
I just can’t quit you
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"This is not good, folks."- Duane Kuiper
by natteringnabob on Aug 30, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Edgar’s shots are probably more like HGH. The guy has looked like a different player the last few weeks on offense and defense. Its great!
Or better pain killers, I don’t think bone spurs heal. But even his range in the field and footspeed have looked better. Its like he he has gotten five years younger since the season started
Edgar Rentaria feedz on clutch!
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Bone spurs are treatable, but they definitely suck.
Juan Marichal's bat > JR's head
by titofuentes4 on Aug 30, 2009 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Edgar Renteria, 2nd Half Professional, Clutch-Hitting Vet. See Tigers, Detroit
/Sabean
by The Franchise on Aug 30, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
they say it’s bone chips and they move around. Right now it’s moved into an area where it doesn’t bother him. Hopefully they stay there.
proud father of Edgar (Grandslam) Renteria
I do want a gif of Affeldt’s reaction to the strikeout and one of Panda’s reaction to Uribe’s Hawpe-fail
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Hawpe’s “play” was hilarious to watch in person.
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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Renteria's Grand Slam on youtube. Just for you guys.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdVpTLX18S4
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
by FriscoJoe on Aug 30, 2009 5:02 PM PDT reply actions 7 recs
Giants won despite Bochy's 6th/7th inning ineptitude as well
The guy literally made ALL the wrong moves:
Pinch hitting Molina for Nate in the 6th
Pinch hitting Garko for Ishi (I would have done it too, to be fair)
Putting in Hinshaw at all. (Uribe saved his ass and the game as well, great DP)
Fred over Winn was a solid choice, I guess, but pretty much picked itself
But great win. Now off to Philly, maybe we can take one of three.
PHing Molina for Nate was totally Borky.
Burned the only other catcher on the roster and weakened RF defense against a team with fast base-runners. Nate had a better shot a both a BB and a SF.
That was stupid, but Bengie can’t catch right now anyway.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
or hit
but still manages to strike out fine, thank you very nice
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"This is not good, folks."- Duane Kuiper
by natteringnabob on Aug 30, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Typical Bochy management fail, totally agree. And then Rent rendered it immaterial
Fulfilling your Gus Benusa needs since 2009!
by Giantsfan4life on Aug 30, 2009 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
fixing for you
Pinch hitting Molina for Nate in the 6th
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"This is not good, folks."- Duane Kuiper
by natteringnabob on Aug 30, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
did you see the title of the last gameday thread?
:D
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I looked just now.
I usually have the computer off during a game since I don’t want to get ice cream all over the keyboard.
Let this be a reminder to you: Baseball is a game of flesh and blood and ink and paper.
(I was going to include leather and wood, but if read aloud that would be sound misleadingly Gay)
It wouldn’t have been misleading.
Utter frustration and futility.
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 30, 2009 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Ew, cockles.
CF Because
RF Naturally
3B I Don't Know
C Molina
2B What
LF Why
1B Who
SS I Don't Care
P Tomorrow
I see you’ve moved Naturally to right and pinch-hit Molina for Today.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
AWESOME SIG
you win
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"This is not good, folks."- Duane Kuiper
by natteringnabob on Aug 30, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed
Status: Feels so broke up. Wants to go home. || Still boycotting Johnsonville and Giants souvenirs or ballpark foods for repossessing my K Wall in right field.
oldjacket nailed it
I’m not going to let your douchiness cause me to root against Edgar Renteria.
HA HA HA LOOK AT ME I'M ALL HAPPY AND STUFF NO REALLY CAN WE STOP WITH THE COOKYMAN IS SAD JOKES?
:-) :-) :-)
+1
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by Giant among Angels on Aug 30, 2009 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
JT is so awkward. Every five seconds, he pops in with like, one word.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Every time I hear him speak, I get a little more embarrassed for being madly in love with him when I was 14.
He’s still cute.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
When I was 14, our starting first baseman was Todd Benzinger. :(
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
Are you saying that if JT was the 1B when you were 14, you would have been madly in love with him. Because that’s what I got out of that.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
No, I’m just saying that Todd Benzinger sucked.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
Better than the 1B when I was 14. Enos Cabell? Who the hell is that? (And now I’ve given away my old age)
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
Now WalrusMan will never go out with you. :(
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
When I was 14 our first baseman was rookie Will Clark. LOL OLD
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When i was 14 our first baseman was.....
Ryan Klesko?
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Aug 30, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
YAY!
someone younger than me
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Aug 30, 2009 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
holy shit.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Does your mom know you’re on the internet?
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Aug 30, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
yeah!
Marc Carreon / David McCarty / Desi Wilson!
The strongest force is the universe is biding its time in Fresno, brother.
by rightcenterfielder on Aug 30, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
At least you weren’t madly in love with Shawn Estes. D:
by do your own stunts on Aug 30, 2009 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I was a big fan. I was 16 when he came up, though.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
ditto to both
but mad love for JT makes more sense in hindsight
by do your own stunts on Aug 30, 2009 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
"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 remember a girl in my middle school being MAD for Royce Clayton.
She was determined at the time to be Mrs. RC.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Royce tried to pick up on my sister in a club back in 1993.
She was dating radio DJ Theo Mizuhara at the time so nothing happened.
Come to think of it, 9 years later Bobby Abreu hit on my girlfriend at a restaurant (I wasn’t there). He gave her an autograph after she said she was dating a baseball fan, then he asked for her number, anyway. And when we broke up, she took back the autograph! That’s what I get for loving a Dodger fan.
Wait! Abreu plays for the Angels...
…and she just moved to the OC!
Maybe she’s stalking him… yeah, that’s the ticket!
Make sure you lock your doors, Bob.
He’s gotten a lot better as a comentator though.
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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Flemming pretty much just dissed Bengie, but without actually dissing him.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
Yup
He’s right though.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at a position to be determined.
@#$% Juan Uribe. Dios es grande.
Very much so.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
huh?
I’m seeing Bip on TV. What did Flemming say?
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Picked Eli and talked about how amazing it was that the Giants went 5-1 this homestand with Bengie getting only 2 AB.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Dear Giants
this is not a coincidence.
Signed, Some Idiot Fan Who Could Have Told You This In December
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"This is not good, folks."- Duane Kuiper
by natteringnabob on Aug 30, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
He was talking about how people say Bengie is absolutely indispensable, we can’t possibly make do without him. “That’s just not true.”
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
He did go to Stanford.
HA HA HA LOOK AT ME I'M ALL HAPPY AND STUFF NO REALLY CAN WE STOP WITH THE COOKYMAN IS SAD JOKES?
:-) :-) :-)
Speaking of which
A group from Stanford sang “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” in the seventh and received a hearty round of boos when they were introduced.
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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by Natto on Aug 30, 2009 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hey, what do Stanford and Cal students have in common?
They both got into Cal!
AMIRITE?
I suspect Stanford’s financial aid package is much more generous, given the nature of the state of California’s budget right now. Particularly for out-of-state students.
As in more fun and quite frankly, i go to a state school in Ohio mind u, and it’s basically about what you do and how you use that education, you know?
Do you have any basis for saying that Stanford isn’t fun?
Stanford also gives you opportunities that you wouldn’t have in many other places when it comes to research and being able to apply that education.
haha, actually i dont even know, i’m being judgmental…
And you’re right about Stanfurd giving you that opportunity, it’s just like every other school that gives you opportunities, right?
Most schools don’t have world class professors in every department. I’ve got friends who did research in labs that with professors who literally won Nobel prizes.
Re: fun. Fun is what you make of it. There are plenty of tight-assed premeds at every school who barricade themselves in the library.
Well that’s great and all that they got taught by Nobel prize professors, and all i’m saying is that one doesnt need to go to a school like stanford to come out in better shape.
And of fun, you know there are people around there that love to party, and in Palo Alto, i wouldn’t know the first place to party since i’m from the east bay
Dirtbags FTW!
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by Giant among Angels on Aug 30, 2009 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, technically it is the 49ers. The baseball program nickname is the Dirtbags. It is a mindset of playing full out, rounding the bag hard, stretching singles into doubles…
When I attended LB, my roommate was a pitcher on the team so I went to and still go to most of the games.
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by Giant among Angels on Aug 31, 2009 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Right on, yea i got a friend that goes to Long Beach and yea he was given me the lowdown on the history of the place, all i know is, is Jerry Tarkanian coached there before he went to UNLV and then to Fresno
As did McC’s favorite, Tulo.
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by Giant among Angels on Aug 31, 2009 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions
They talked about that on the radio. Flem described them as “needing work.”
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions
JT was trying to give Flem a hard time about that but it took him about three minutes to get the words out. You could almost hear Flem roll his eyes.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
I have no opinion either way about Stanford, but that was hilarious.
The strongest force is the universe is biding its time in Fresno, brother.
by rightcenterfielder on Aug 30, 2009 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Not just when they were introduced
it drowned out the first five or six lines, and many shouted out “root root root for the BEARS”
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"This is not good, folks."- Duane Kuiper
by natteringnabob on Aug 30, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Couldnt even hear the 7th stretch
btw – people need to know better…the wave does not belong at AT&T!
Forgot to mention that
it started in the bleachers, and I think with two outs and Giants on base…
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"This is not good, folks."- Duane Kuiper
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2009 5:51 AM PDT up reply actions
After all the time I spent mocking Mets fans for this very same thing,
this is mortifying.
Remember, kids, when it comes to the wave,
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 8:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Great moment. Though I have nothing against Stanford, it was so spontaneous and seemingly about nothing. Their performance was bad as well, but they we not from the band or the music department.
I did see the tree and a pep band across from Lot A before the game, so it must have been egghead heritage day or something.
/jealous
"The dreams ain't broken down here now, they're walking with a limp" --TW
He did say ‘No knock on Bengie’…
Utter frustration and futility.
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 30, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
He meant it in the best possible way.
Utter frustration and futility.
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 30, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
He wasn’t sayin’, he was just sayin’.
Utter frustration and futility.
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 30, 2009 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
SUCK IT, PEOPLE WHO THOUGHT EDGAR RENTERIA WAS THE WORST SIGNING OF THE OFFSEASON
INCLUDING ME FOR ABOUT TWO MONTHS DURING THE SEASON
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
.662 OPS, mediocre defense
Shit, if comes around to this total last year (~.740OPS), I’d be thrilled.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
BUT HE HIT THAT GRAND SLAM THAT ONE TIME
Still in despair.
"Use the stencil! Do it!"
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Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ
by Zetsuboushita on Aug 30, 2009 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow
He’s added 31 points to his OPS in 7 games.
"We're in this thing!" My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman, "Sweet Jesus" Guzman and Jesus H. Guzman.
Because he’s now apparently feeling much better physically. That was quoted a couple of weeks ago, I think by Baggarly. He has hit .349/.414/.508/.922 in his past 18 games with 2 HR in 63 AB.
Adoptive parental unit of Ehire Adrianza.
Godfather of Travis Ishikawa.
"I'm really proud to be on this team." - Nate Schierholtz
"Woo hoo" - Tim "The Kid" Lincecum
"Let's go get them in 2009!" - The Kid
"He got his pitch; he did not miss it" - Cainer
"Kung Fu Panda don't get hurt" - Cainer
by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Aug 31, 2009 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
lol Brian’s shiny shirt.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
When did Wilson start taking Ritalin?
--
Long ago they came west over the mountains, and I have rooted for them years uncounted; and together through many ages of this world we have fought the long defeat.
woo woo!
--
Long ago they came west over the mountains, and I have rooted for them years uncounted; and together through many ages of this world we have fought the long defeat.
I'm torn
Do we go with the ’
1) Bengie Molina joke?
2) The really kinda gross Bengie Molina joke?
3) the Mad Men joke?
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
One more thing...
You still suck ass, Hinshaw.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 5:21 PM PDT reply actions
this.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Needs moar crooked hat.
Utter frustration and futility.
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 30, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
That pickoff play to get Gonzalez was freakin’ huge though. So I’ll toss him a cookie for that.
"We're in this thing!" My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman, "Sweet Jesus" Guzman and Jesus H. Guzman.
Yeah
Not the best time to put the kid in either. Ease him in in situations that are less meaningful.
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
Great game! I am glad that I was there to watch it. Got myself a bobblehead and a great game. Have to say that it was weird seeing people trade in their Randy Johnson bobblehead for a measely baseball….
I'd do that; you can't play catch with a bobblehead
The fascination with bobbleheads has always been waaaay beyond me.
(I did think the Kruk and Kuip one was cool though.)
"We're in this thing!" My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman, "Sweet Jesus" Guzman and Jesus H. Guzman.
By the way, I was at the game so I missed out on this whole “HOKYSMOKES WAS RIGHT!” thing. What happened?
He is Edgar Renteria’s #1 fan.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Even if it was, he was right.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I still want to know how they do that comment counting thing on Purple Row though.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
They do a tally of everyone who commented on a GDT and bold the ones with the most comments. I guess they just don’t have as many commenters, idk.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Chrome tells you how many instances of a word there are right away if you do that. Provided there aren’t a ton of different commenters, it could work.
Please hit better, Randy Winn.
It’s marginally faster than FF 3.5.2
Still in despair.
"Use the stencil! Do it!"
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Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ
by Zetsuboushita on Aug 30, 2009 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I can’t – it’s not ready for Mac yet.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
it’s fast, but I end having to use another browser on some javascript apps
Please hit better, Randy Winn.
woah
i never knew that
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Aug 30, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Amazin Ave. does this too
sort of a “thanks for participating”, but just encourages blabby posts. Not like here where we’re all egalitarianly focused on quality.
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
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by natteringnabob on Aug 30, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I think this is it?
http://jenstechs.net/azsnakepit/rollcall.php
They had talked about it in their post game thread… I couldn’t help myself, I was to see the car crash.
I think it's available for all sites that don't having swearing
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
Cute.
They do the “Row Call” of all the “rowbots.”
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
They do it at a lot of sites
I’ve seen an actual widget at Niners Nation and they count at AZ Snakepit.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
They seemed so optimistic and are adults saying “Frak” and “Shucks”, like a rapping Will Smith. They still believed in Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, Cutler’s a scrub QB and Columbine never happened.
Win the inning.
by Scooter Ellis on Aug 30, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
We could just ask.
It might work, especially if we don’t cuss them out or mock them while doing so.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
sweet.
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PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
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by Grant Brisbee on Aug 30, 2009 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions
yay i found myself!
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Aug 30, 2009 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
oh god
I had 316 comments, more than twice as many as anyone else.
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how do you tell?
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It says on the site.
Top 10:
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THIRD MOST POSTS
AT BEST!
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you had exactly twice as many as me Jponry!
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Aug 30, 2009 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions
wait?
Ive never even seen NHL….
what the hell?
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Aug 30, 2009 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Motherfucker
I usually comment my ass off, the one time im actually at the park you guys do roll call
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
I’ll start doing it for every game… though not if my stats keep looking like this.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I wonder if we can go back and do it for the most epic games, like the no-no
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
I can't find the link to game thread #1 for that game...
or I woudl do it
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Try searching the date, not a huge deal if you dont find it though. Just a BUNCH of comments that night
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SCIENCE
Found them
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Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
i win again.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I was in the middle of my commute and eating dinner during the first few innings.
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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Excuses, excuses.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
wait wut? I didn’t post in that thread at all. It was the no no that made me start posting here
I don't know anything about minor league players, so I adopted the Coke Bottle, someone please help me.
I also make music, please check it out
my 97 must have come in the post game thread, because that was the first game i ever commented on. I did make a comment on the pablo ASG voting thread a day earlier
I don't know anything about minor league players, so I adopted the Coke Bottle, someone please help me.
I also make music, please check it out
Plus original thread link:
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
sweet, thanks.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Someone should try the ASG from last year.
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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Prolific mod is prolific.
Still in despair.
"Use the stencil! Do it!"
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 Aug 30, 2009 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Great idea! Now we’ll have 15 threads per game instead of 7. It’ll be like Battle of the Network Nerds.
"If you want to walk, watch a mailman."--Shawon Dunston
"If you want to bunt, bake a cake."--Bruce Bochy
THESE THREADS AREN'T PRODUCED ON PAPER, THEY'RE WON ON THE FIELD
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
GET THAT VORP AND WHIP SH!T OUTTA HERE!!!
Hey, there I am!!!
OF those 64 comments from waffles, how many included commas or periods? My guess is: ZERO.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Aug 30, 2009 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions
And
how many involved predictions/hopes that went awry on the very next pitch? My guess: 95%
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Don't be so hard onyourself.
I might start feeling dumb too.
by MoreroidsforZito on Aug 30, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm never going to a game again
as my name is not on this list because of it, and I therefore do not exist.
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"This is not good, folks."- Duane Kuiper
by natteringnabob on Aug 30, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions
mines more like a flat line
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Aug 30, 2009 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm stoked and ready to enjoy this (even though I didn't get to listen/watch much of it)
but still, a month is left. I’ll hold my partying until then.
nonetheless:
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
Definitely BS, but nothing I can make me upset after a sweep
You want to see a walk? Then go watch the mailman.
Should send this to the commissioner's office as proof
Gameday is certifiable, isn’t it?
by Hummfugginbaby on Aug 30, 2009 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait, did you find this on Purple Row?
by Grant Brisbee on Aug 30, 2009 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s the first comment of their postgame thread.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m just amused that it went from here, to Purple Row, and then back here again. It’s the gonorrhea of screenshots!
by Grant Brisbee on Aug 30, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
It was the gonorrhea of calls, too.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Anagram of "Should I believe in the Giants?"
THE DISTINGUISHABLE EVIL ONE
Perhaps the anagrammer is still high on the Dodgers.
Anagram of "knowing how to win" = WOW, I KNOW NOTHING
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 30, 2009 5:41 PM PDT reply actions
Distinguishable = Classy
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha
Whew I almost lost it thinking Rincon might be coming in – Betancourt time!
Whole sequence is excellent.
I am El Person and I ¢¾ this message.
http://www.purplerow.com/2009/8/30/1008221/game-131-overflow#20466921
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
I love how Purple Row always seems sad about our 'vitriol.'
Like we’re a kid disappointing his parents.
Oh, and thumbs up to the GIS of ‘disappointed parents.’ NSFW, though.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Aug 30, 2009 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Considering this is the first hopeful and meaniful September for Giants fans in 6 years they have very little room to cast stones. I bet if I went and looked at their late August early Sept threads of ’07 I would find so large out bursts as well.
That’s it! Katie bar the door for this 79 win team is star crossed! And I am loving it.
Fewer curse words, though, dman it!
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, they are boring.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
seriuosly
if that happens to us were all cussing and killing ourselves
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Aug 30, 2009 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Dman it! Fffffffffff! F’ing! Effing! Frak!
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, just wow
That was the best game I’ve been to this year, and I was both of Lincecum’s CG against the A’s. Truth be told, I gave up on it after Helton’s home run, which I initially thought was weak fly out. Tulo’s homer after that just put the icing on the crap cake. I didn’t think the Giants would ever score another run, much less tie up the score. Boy, does it feel good to be so wrong. After the grand slam, Renteria got a curtain call and a huge ovation when he took the field at the top of the next inning. In the ninth inning, most of use were chanting “sweep!” Just an awesome, awesome game.
Also:
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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by Natto on Aug 30, 2009 5:43 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
lol rec'd for the censoring of RJ's face
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
blots out the pornstache
I think they used Kent as a model when he got his ceremonial plague the other day.
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"This is not good, folks."- Duane Kuiper
by natteringnabob on Aug 30, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
It's company policy!
Sorry for one too many Simpsonisms.
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"This is not good, folks."- Duane Kuiper
by natteringnabob on Aug 30, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
agreed on all counts
The last 3 innings made me forget all about the first 6.
The strongest force is the universe is biding its time in Fresno, brother.
by rightcenterfielder on Aug 30, 2009 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
RJ...
Stepping on Jim Ray Hart’s face?
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher??
Before the game, one of my friends gave me that ticket from a game last year which also happened to be against the Rockies. I think the ticket has magic properties.
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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I like the computer open to the mlb.com wrap. Endless replays of Rent’s HR!
by scotterduder on Aug 30, 2009 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
So you didn’t get the bobblehead autographed, Natto?? Of course, you aren’t under 15. But Johnson was signing before the game and did sign the bobbleheads.
If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding.
I didn’t know he was signing them when I got there. I was probably too late anyway.
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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Family site
Pictures of johnsons will be deleted if they’re not pixelated
"We're in this thing!" My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman, "Sweet Jesus" Guzman and Jesus H. Guzman.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Aug 30, 2009 5:43 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
Fucking. Beautiful. Oh, and youre up to 383 already.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s floating!
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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YEAH
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
awesome.
Brand new adoptive daddy for the Big Unit. Congrats go out to my son for his 300th win. Only 211 more wins until he catches Cy Young!
by Speedforthewin on Aug 30, 2009 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
This game was so epic. The crowed was amazing. I was speechless on the Renteria slam
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
Got to say it was a good day.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 5:48 PM PDT reply actions
a good week.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
No idea what you’re talking about.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah it was weird how this week just skipped Monday.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I heard the Giants went down to Africa to help out kids in need. The Rockies were auditioning for who gets the privilege of prancing around in that stupid fucking dinosaur suit.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Grant
wrote fictive “facts” about a fantasy Strat game that day…
Juan Marichal's bat > JR's head
by titofuentes4 on Aug 30, 2009 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I wish it hadn't.
I’m kind of pissed off that school started on the second day.
I am El Person and I ¢¾ this message.
They ran out of bubbaheads
And no foul balls even remotely close to section 130. Still awesome
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
Sanchez out "at least another week"
Didn’t see anybody else mention this. I saw in the crawl during the post-game show that Sanchez says he needs at least another week before he’ll be off the DL.
Frandsen comes alive?
Uribe’s been doing pretty great the last few days.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Big Unit News
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4432754
SAN FRANCISCO — Randy Johnson believes he will pitch again this season for San Francisco, albeit as a reliever.
The 45-year-old Big Unit is on the 60-day disabled list and has been sidelined since July 6 with a strained left shoulder. He acknowledged pitching more than five innings and being effective would be tough at this stage.
Johnson
Johnson is 8-6 this season and earned his 300th career victory. The Giants are in contention for the NL West and wild-card spots.
“Starting is out for me now, because I’ve been out for two months,” Johnson said Sunday. “When this happened, I was really discouraged. I’m late in my career, not early. It’s not something I envisioned. … It would be nice to come back in some capacity and help the team. Right now I’m just trying to get healthy.”
He was examined Sunday morning by team orthopedist Dr. Ken Akizuki and the club hopes Johnson will be able to throw off the mound by later in the week.
It’s a step up from Hinshaw.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Whoa. Lincecum, Cain, Zito, Sanchez. Then RJ and Wilson.
Best. Postseason. Pitching.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
Add Trevor Hoffman to that, and . . . ooo baby
Fulfilling your Gus Benusa needs since 2009!
by Giantsfan4life on Aug 30, 2009 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Randy "Wild Thing" Johnson
comes out in the Ninth after Wilson walks the bases loaded to strike this Mother Fucker out.
Let's bring the...
Wait! That's...
THAT’S BIG ANGRY’S MUSIC!
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I was at the game...
and that was definitely the second best game of the year. Shitty through 6, but all it takes are a few good innings…
Also I loved that they changed the NL West pennants immediately after the game. God I’d love to have the Giants pass the goddamned Dodgers at home…
Status: Feels so broke up. Wants to go home. || Still boycotting Johnsonville and Giants souvenirs or ballpark foods for repossessing my K Wall in right field.
by GiantBrass on Aug 30, 2009 6:03 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
yeah, screw the wild card
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
by greatgiantfan on Aug 30, 2009 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Do they skip the 5th man in Philly? I hope not b/c I have tixs to Tues (Sanchez) and Thus ( Hopefully Lincecum)
I R 5
every game I go to is either Sanchez or Zito
i had a chance to go to Sanchez’s last start (the money shot game) and I didn’t go partly because I’ve seen Sanchez so many times.
Let's bring the...
On KNBR this morning...
Kruk said they’re looking to give Tim another day after all those pitches. Speculation about Penny.
"We're in this thing!" My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman, "Sweet Jesus" Guzman and Jesus H. Guzman.
To quote Jeremy Affeldt, FUCK YEAH!
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis.
by j14 on Aug 30, 2009 6:07 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
YEAH!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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by Natto on Aug 30, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
New profile pic
"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 this is what the Purple Row was upset about…?
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Aug 30, 2009 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions
They're really not fans of showing emotion over there.
Straight reporting, that’s their game, see?
CarGo hit double STOP Tulo swing and miss STOP McC’s vitriol makes me haz a sad STOP
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 8:44 AM PDT up reply actions
We miss Cliff Lee in Philly. Nice!
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
Well, Cliff Lee like he played yesterday, I’d be more than happy to play. But usual Cliff Lee, yeah, I’m thankful we miss him.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Yo, H_O_L_G
You’re gettin’ pretty chummy with Poseidon’s Fist over there on Purple Row.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 6:10 PM PDT reply actions
Maybe I’m working on eliminating the stereotype that all of us here are braindead idiots who swear way too much.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Only to blow it all in one glorious profanity-filled ban-worthy rant when the Giants eliminate the Rox?
Crafty.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Oh, we are, but just so they stop being all elitist when they start talking about us.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t understand the point of saying “no profanity” but then filling the game day threads with “effin’,” “f**k,” and “FRACK!” Is that somehow better?
Right.
Who are they protecting? All those people on the intertubes who don’t know what word goes there?
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, “frak” just marks them as a fan of Battlestar Galactica. That could be a TV snob type thing.
No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
It’s family friendlier.
Utter frustration and futility.
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 30, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Stepford Family.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
They actually changed the coolest highway name in America because of the Satanic implications.
Utter frustration and futility.
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 30, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I would never let my child read the Row.
Curse words or not, I’m not subjecting them to that kind of filth.
by MoreroidsforZito on Aug 30, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Warning: Boring HS football story
Our fullback was like that… always “shoot” and “darn” and so forth. One game we had bumbled around the entire first half, fumbles, penalties, etc. And this guy drops a pass or misses a block and comes back to the huddle with a “shoot” and our huge tackle (and still one of my best friends) screams at him “goddamn it just say shit!!!”
It was heartwarming and lifechanging.
Ruined all those Flanderese words for me forever.
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"This is not good, folks."- Duane Kuiper
by natteringnabob on Aug 30, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
But seriously, it’s not THAT hard to look past the profanity. It is perhaps they that ought to grow up, into a world where sticks and stones may still break their bones, but words don’t mean shit.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
IM SHITTIN POOPIN
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Aug 30, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
While that is admirable, their perceptions of us are meaningless.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
This. Hating us is like hating the Yankees. It doesn’t hurt us, and we’ll go on being awesome.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
Hopefully that’s the only commonality between our fanbase and the Yankees’
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s hard to think of a consistently good, likable team, so I just went with the most recognizable.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
True. Still, it is kinda nice to see the games from a different perspective, and I’m gonna follow their rules as long as I keep doing so.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t read other teams’ blogs / don’t care what they think and/or are saying about the Giants or MCC.
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Aug 30, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
For all you TIM CANT PITCH IN HOT WEATHER haters. The weather in Philly has been absolutely beautiful tonight and is projected to be the same all week
I R 5
I hope the Phillies think up some new excuses this series.
by Hoist That Rag on Aug 30, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Something else that was cool
They won the game without getting much out of Sandoval and Cain
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
So who are we rooting for tonight in the Jon Miller game?
Philly, right? Because Atlanta’s still a threat? Do we bother rooting for a zillion innings? Atlanta doesn’t have an off day tomorrow.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 6:30 PM PDT reply actions
Philly
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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Philly. I just love cheese steaks.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions
followed by hours on the toilet
I R 5
by say hey nation on Aug 30, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess Philly
Its weird to root for a team that is about to play the Giants though
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
Maybe they’ll win, get cocky, take the Giants lightly, then get their asses handed to em by Dirty Sanchez.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Best case scenario is that Dodgers suffer a major collapse a la the 2007 Mets. San Francisco wins the divison, Colorado gets the Wild Card. Oh, and Russell Martin gets injured somewhere in there.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Dodger hate aside, not this.
The only player upon whom I’ve ever actively wished injury is Bill Romanowski.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Not even A-Rod. For what? Ego? Purple lips? Romo was a grade-A racist douche that played to injure other players.
Maybe Kobe.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
What if he just stubs his toe or something?
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Aug 30, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe if he chokes and breaks his gag reflex.
by MoreroidsforZito on Aug 30, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
ISWYDT
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Eli Whiteside
How many runners did he catch stealing durnig this series?? Man he was good!!
Flem said 4 in the post game. And I only remember one successful SB in the series for the Rox. So I think that’s 4/5. That’s, uh, decent.
I believe his fielding makes up for his offensive shortcomings.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
pitchers
I’ve noticed that the pitchers do better with whiteside behind the plate..
maybe
not cain but zito, and sanchez no no and i think it could go both ways for lincecum
I do agree however
that Whiteside could be very useful if Bochy would use him to rest Molina late in games we’re ahead. The defense will improve, and maybe tired slow Bengie might benefit and come back with better hitting.
Juan Marichal's bat > JR's head
by titofuentes4 on Aug 30, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
But on second thought
that might be too much for Boulder to keep track of…
Juan Marichal's bat > JR's head
by titofuentes4 on Aug 30, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
+1
Especially with a 3rd catcher on the roster.
Normally, there’s a little risk in doing that becuase of the chance that something could happen too Whiteside.
"We're in this thing!" My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman, "Sweet Jesus" Guzman and Jesus H. Guzman.
What was the consensus on the Bengie pinch hit here?
I didnt agree with it, but gave Bochy the benefit of the doubt based on the 3 run bomb
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
not a good idea
ie, believing in 3 runs bombs is not a Giants strategy worth pursuing.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
That’s true, but in that situation a sac fly would have been good and Bengie is an extreme fly ball hitter. So I was OK with using him there, at least until he swung at the first pitch and appeared to either cause himself further injury or just be pretty hurt and not likely to swing well.
I think it was a bad idea. Nate is hitting like 200 points higher against lefties than Bengie. And if it was just about the sac fly, Nate already had 2 in the last 24 hours so you would think he would stay with hot hand. Not to mention we didn’t get to see Nate unleash the cannon from RF the rest of the game, which is always fun to watch
IDK how accurate this is
but Flem said despite Nate’s L/R splits, “Morales is a different animal,” implying that Nate’s bat would have no hope of catching up to the pitches.
Which made me wonder how an old, fat, injured catcher coming off the bench was an improvement.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 8:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Flemming and JT...
…were talking about the need for a fly ball and contact in that AB and seemed to agree that Molina was a good choice. (I know, I know.)
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People were in agreement that lightning doesnt strike the same spot twice.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I said the same thing to my dad. He got a nice ovation though
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
not the same spot
but the same person..saw it in Benjamin Button the guy struck like 7 times lol
Really stoopid Boulderhead move
Juan Marichal's bat > JR's head
by titofuentes4 on Aug 30, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I wished for a Joe Black beginning to regain 2 hours of my life in the game thread.
Sucks that movie came up twice.
by MoreroidsforZito on Aug 30, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
boooooooooooooo
also, hisssssssssssssssssssssssss
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"This is not good, folks."- Duane Kuiper
by natteringnabob on Aug 30, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL!
On ESPN, Jon Miller just told a story about being a kid at Candlestick and seeing a team put the mega-shift on against McCovey with Mays on base. McCovey pushed a hard bunt down the LF line, and by the time anyone got to it, Mays had scored from first.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 6:47 PM PDT reply actions
I doubt they have that on video.
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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Even Jon is worse on SNB than he is usually – it’s like Phillips and Morgan make him dumber.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I think it’s just a fact of playing to a wider base.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 30, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn’t go that far. I’ve met a few of you. We (I am included here) are a bunch of ugly people.
If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding.
I recall seeing a story like this as a kid...
Might have been in the Giants’ 1970 Yearbook. They had some pics of the McCovey shift. The coda of the tale, as I recall, was that McCovey had bunted for a double, cortisone knees and all.
Proud father of Barry Bonds.
Rob Neyer’s Big Book of Baseball Legends.
Quick summary, from the Chronicle, Jon Miller was right.
by paboperfecto on Aug 31, 2009 7:27 AM PDT up reply actions
The Red Sox have their 15 million dolalr Grand Slam with JD Drew..We now have our own 9 million dollar grand slam
Wait....what? They won?
No fucking way?
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 30, 2009 6:52 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah. You should leave whenever the Giants are down by 3. Apparently it’s awesome luck.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
YOU ARE NOT THE BOSS OF MY WIN PROJECTION!!
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 30, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I hear the team is going to dedicated win #79 to you and vote you a share of the playoff money.
"We're in this thing!" My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman, "Sweet Jesus" Guzman and Jesus H. Guzman.
Ha! They have to get there first!
I won’t be including that money in my budget just yet.
=p
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 31, 2009 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions
You missed it man. I knew your unenthusiastic posts would come back to haunt you.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Aug 30, 2009 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Been watching the last 3 innings of the game again.
I am glad Bochy learned his lesson and let Affeldt finish the 8th. Hopefully he will go on another tear like he did earlier in the year.
That was surprising
and I was also glad he stuck with him
Juan Marichal's bat > JR's head
by titofuentes4 on Aug 30, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Hasn’t he been on a tear all year? I mean, did we expect this kind of productivity when we got him?
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 7:10 PM PDT reply actions
It seemed like Bochy messed with his head for a while. He allowed a couple runs so all of sudden he started getting used like a situational lefty instead of the set-up role that he was doing so well in. I just hope that the 8th inning becomes his again and we don’t have to worry about that stupid righty-lefty matchup b.s.
Jimmy Rollins just made a really heads-up play.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Time for
Posters Anonymous :)
Juan Marichal's bat > JR's head
by titofuentes4 on Aug 30, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
BAY AREA TIES
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Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 30, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
The Giants should do this more often
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Aug 30, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions
you know, I’d much prefer a SF blowout than this. I don’t like stress.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
9-5 is an epic blowout for us
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What’s the record for most recs for a single comment/.gif/pic?
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Again
I find something to do with my day and the Giants win. Not sure I’ll watch another game this season, at least live. I watched this on the DVR mostly in fast forward, until the 6th, of course!
WOOOOT.
I don't know anything about minor league players, so I adopted the Coke Bottle, someone please help me.
I also make music, please check it out
OH MY GOD
I was watching in the fifth inning, then my friend called and got me to go see District 9 (the theater was packed, I thought it had been out long enough to quiet down). I went because I’d already given up, 3-1. I came back thinking there was about a zero percent chance the giants had won. Now I have to go watch highlights. Sounds like one of the few legitimate We’re In This Thing moments of the season.
(Also: How is pablo supposed to become more disciplined when taking pitches leads to calls like that?)
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa
And celebrating the achievements of others' adoptees, Joey Martinez and Nate Schierholtz
Yknow, I’ve always wondered if it was possible for a player to become so fat, you can’t throw a pitch over the strike zone without beaning the person.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
wow you got owned hard
not only did you miss the comeback, but you had to watch that piece of crap movie. god it’s terrible.
by TimLincecumIsGod on Aug 30, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Over the last two weeks in my fantasy league
Im 29-1
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Aug 30, 2009 7:35 PM PDT reply actions
where?!?
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Aug 30, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
OMG!!! Really?
That’s soooo interesting!
"We're in this thing!" My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman, "Sweet Jesus" Guzman and Jesus H. Guzman.
Giants/Rockies leading off Sportscenter!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Seeing as how Purple Row is blaming their recent failures on media exposure, this is awesome.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
That makes little sense as they were big news back in 2007 and they still rolled through September, Cubs, D-backs before getting shelled by an overall better team.
Win the inning.
by Scooter Ellis on Aug 30, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Most there lack perspicacity
/eyeroll
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Perspicacity
–noun, keenness of mental perception and understanding; discernment; penetration.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Aug 30, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
lol penetration
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Aug 30, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
it's always in the last place you look
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 30, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Fie on their perspicacity
I deign to eschew obfuscation.
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"This is not good, folks."- Duane Kuiper
by natteringnabob on Aug 30, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 30, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I lurve this team!
btw… can we call up Posey now? 3 for 5 today…
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
SWEEP
Was having lunch with my mom and brother at Harry’s Hofbrau in Brentwood when we saw Rent’s slam. First time I’ve seen them since I moved to San Jose. Greatest day ever.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 30, 2009 8:12 PM PDT reply actions
Harry’s Hofbrau is the best. One of the many things I miss about the Bay Area.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
I live really close to the one in SJ. It takes way too much willpower to drive by it all the time and not stop
I’m nearby a Harry’s in west SJ, good place, should go there more often.
One time in the mid ’80’s, I was turning around in their parking lot when I saw two guys in front of me park and get out to dine at Garden City. It was Ronnie Lott and a friend, he lived in nearby Santa Clara then. We stared at each other and I think my brain froze because I failed to get an autograph.
Does anyone know the deadline for when a player has to be on the roster to be elligible for the playoffs…. I thought I heard Sep 1st but that seems really early.
If it is Sep 1st we should probably hear something about Penny tomorrow right?
i guess so
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Aug 30, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Is Penny that big of an upgrade over Hinsh…… Nevermind, he is.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Penny indicated he would make the decision by tomorrow.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
It's definitely down to FLA or here
I hope he has a hatred for the Dodgers or maybe Russell Martin so he’ll sign with the Giants just to show up LA – which is perfectly fine with me. However, he did win a ring with the Marlins and might have a thing for playing in front 8,000 fans.
Win the inning.
by Scooter Ellis on Aug 30, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s not coming to SF.
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pretty much
they haven’t officially removed him from waivers after our claim but the trade is not happening.
Giants most likely only claim him to prevent the Bums and Rox from doing so, B-Weeeeez is in this thing.
Win the inning.
by Scooter Ellis on Aug 30, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I disagree. But the thought of having both of them and Affeldt to handle the tough lefties would be devestating to an offense. With the Giants starting pitching, the game could be over real quick. Too bad its unlikely to happen, oh well
two words
Randy Johnson
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Rox board says
trade him to Colo so they can use his name as euphemism. They’re tired of doodle, pee pee, etc.
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"This is not good, folks."- Duane Kuiper
by natteringnabob on Aug 30, 2009 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
What’s wrong with just penis?
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmrOXLAFskc&feature=related
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I’m afraid to click this.
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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It’s just Tom Cruise yelling, “PENIS!”
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
they use that dirty word in birds and bees class
shame on you potty mouth
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"This is not good, folks."- Duane Kuiper
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2009 5:52 AM PDT up reply actions
I like Wilson too, but Hoffman is incredible this season, especially for his age. He was a legend where I went to college so I have been a fan for some time. I took him in fantasy this year and my friend was giving me shit through like mid-june about how I got soooo lucky to draft an old man that throws like 80 and he still hadn’t given up a single run. Dude is awesome. Difference is, hopefully Wilson is around for a long time. Hoffman’s days are numbered. I’d like to see him get save number 600 before he goes, but who knows
I agree with all that as I’m a former Padre fan and love me some Hoffman. Still, Wilson has been a freakin’ warrior for this team, taking the ball in the 8th, etc. He’s earned the right to remain the closer.
Hoffman wouldbe a great setup guy and backup closer if Wilson’s workkload dictates a rest day.
"We're in this thing!" My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman, "Sweet Jesus" Guzman and Jesus H. Guzman.
I hope he picks us.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
omgomgomgomg
Is he looking this way? WAIT DON’T LOOK OMG
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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/hikes down shirt
"Snow woulda had it!!!"
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Penny clears waivers tomorrow so that’s probably when we sign him. I’ve already adjusted my mlb 09 rosters so he better sign.
:(
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
I really really really really wish he’d make a miraculous recovery, come back, and fuck shit up, but I guess not….
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s been injured the last two years.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Not to play for us.
I seem to remember we were gonna get sued for removing a rib or something.
by MoreroidsforZito on Aug 30, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Ruin my career?
There would be blood.
by MoreroidsforZito on Aug 30, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd be in jail.
Front office would be gettin a visit.
by MoreroidsforZito on Aug 30, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
It was his agent that was mad
and it was about NOT removing the rib earlier and misdiagnosing him.
by paboperfecto on Aug 31, 2009 7:33 AM PDT up reply actions
So is his career over, or will he eventually get better?
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
His career is pretty much over.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Damn, a rotation of Lincecum, Cain, Zito, Sanchez, and Lowry would’ve been kickass.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously, what did he do to start the whole chain reaction of weird injuries?
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
It all started with the strained oblique at the home opener back in 2006. He was never quite the same after that.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
“In 2005, he hit .271, drove in seven runs, and had six extra base hits in 59 at bats.” Along with being a pitcher, he’d also be our cleanup hitter if he still played.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Also
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Barry with the veteran presence there.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I’d take Barry over any of our current outfielders, which is kinda sad.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Would have been funnier if we had won that game
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SCIENCE
/pops up with Ortmeier on third with less than two outs
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Barry on Noah at the Zito K For Troop benefit:
“That not a birthmark ladies, it a be-uuuuu-tee mark”
"The dreams ain't broken down here now, they're walking with a limp" --TW
Ha ha ha.
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by satyricrash on Aug 31, 2009 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
My last game of the season at the ballpark.
I’m off to school tomorrow, and that game was one hell of a send-off. As cheesy as i feel saying it… I’m in.
"Snow woulda had it!!!"
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Shit, i’m jealous, i’m already in Ohio, and my last game was against the Dodgers, first game of the series… But, i’m lovin the fact that people out here are taking notice to the giants hat and stuff
Eww Ohio
I’ve been to Toledo once and drove through Ohio, yawn. I don’t think I’ll ever leave the Bay Area so why did you choose a school all the way out there? Scholarship?
Win the inning.
by Scooter Ellis on Aug 30, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Yikes dude, toledo is pretty worthless… but what’s with the Eww Ohio?? I’m in Cincy and it’s not that bad, Columbus is pretty cool… But coming from the Bay Area, of course we’re going to find this area a ton worse than the Bay. Fact is, i drove from Chicago to Columbus and checked out Miami Ohio and loved it. I wanted to go to school in the Midwest, and right now i’m loving it, i’m a senior and after going to USF for a semester, i’d say this place owns
You go to Miami?
I’m a sigma chi. that’s our founding school.
I choose to watch the Giants try to score runs. Not because it is easy, but because it is hard.
Haha, no shit! yea, i know that, i’ve been to the headquarters here, and it’s alright, we have 2 other fraternities that started here too
FYI
Today’s win was the fourth time in August the Giants came back from a deficit of three runs or more, after not coming back in any games in all the other months.
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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scoring is fun
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Aug 30, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
I’ve stopped doubting them if they’re down a couple runs.
"We're in this thing!" My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman, "Sweet Jesus" Guzman and Jesus H. Guzman.
This series...
I’ve been trying to watch, but failing miserably. I’m down in Santiago, Chile, and I’ve been going to a gringo bar in the hopes that they’ll have it on their satellite. Apparently DirectTV thought it was more important to show A’s/Angels than Rockies/Giants, so I missed both Timmy and Zito.
I did get to see them get whomped by Arizona on Thursday, though I’m pretty sure I took more drinks that night than Martinez threw strikes, so I don’t really remember much.
Today was pretty great though. I was at work with one eye on GameChannel, and I waited until the end of their “rally” in the 6th before leaving work with the score 4-2 Rockies, only to get home and find a 9-5 ballgame just ending.
Go Giants!
lol gringo bar
Still in despair.
"Use the stencil! Do it!"
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 Aug 30, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry in advance
to those who WERE enjoying their food upon scrolling to that picture of goodness.
Win the inning.
by Scooter Ellis on Aug 30, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
whoa
I did not know that.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I didn’t know that either. That’s hilarious.
by Grant Brisbee on Aug 30, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
So THAT's why
the LL guys are so anal about subject lines.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
What a coincidence!
I am wearing that exact outfit!
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 30, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
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by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 9:02 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah, embarassing all the rest of us.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I should stop
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Dont
Or you’ll never catch Natto
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
Unless I lose my hands, that won’t be happening!
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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/shakes fist
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
99 posts and I bitch on every one.
"If you want to walk, watch a mailman."--Shawon Dunston
"If you want to bunt, bake a cake."--Bruce Bochy
Isn’t that what this site is for in the first place?
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
If you’re having baseball problems, I feel bad for you, son.
by Grant Brisbee on Aug 30, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
We doin’ big hittin’ we crushin’ cheese
Big hittin’ on da Rockies
We doin’ big hittin’ in AT&T
It’s just the Edgar Ren, Fred Lew and Big Pandy
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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It was a stretch, I know, but I was too lazy to come up with another rhyme.
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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And teh Giants are getting the Sportscenter Encore for their sweep!!!!!! Highlights of the whole series
Ooooo Braves and Marlins start a 4 game series tomorrow….That will most likely get rid of one of those teams from the race
I bet they spilt, Offense is rivaling the Giants lately, and the Marlins are just imploding
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
Useless gif to boost my post numbers.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 9:16 PM PDT reply actions
Photobucket has so many random .gifs, the possibilites are endless!
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
This is why we have our own account now.
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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I sense a “Bandwidth Exceeded” in that account’s future.
The strongest force is the universe is biding its time in Fresno, brother.
by rightcenterfielder on Aug 30, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
So Zach Greinke is pretty good.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
definitely not by much, Greinke is the only thing good about Kansas City…. oh yea, Tony Gonzalez, wait
If he keeps this up, he'll be a Yankee soon.
by MoreroidsforZito on Aug 30, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Considering his already well-publicized anxiety issues that almost drove him out of baseball the last few years, I think he would do well to avoid the New York Media Spotlight™.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Yet Zack Greinke doesn’t have The Hair.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Only 8 away from 80!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
ALMOST...THERE
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
STAY ON TARGET
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
WOMP rat
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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N E R D
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
I rewatched the pilot the other day
Just as brilliant as I remembered it being.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Tobias is the funniest character IMO
But Gob is my favorite
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
BUSTER
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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I dont find Buster as funny as other people I know
/ducks
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SCIENCE
They are all funny
Some people just find him hilarious
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SCIENCE
NGL
I want to be Lucille Bluth when I grow up.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
“Everything they do is so dramatic and flamboyant, it makes me want to set myself on fire!”
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Gob is the funniest
Gob brought us Franklin.
“Yeah, the guy in the $3,000 suit is holding the elevator for the guy who doesn’t make that in four months. COME ON!”
El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."
What’s the record for most rec’s for a single comment?
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 9:32 PM PDT reply actions
Guessing it’s the “Suck It Russell Martin” gif.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Aug 30, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I know the answer might be obvious, but who’s LL?
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Lookout Landing, the Mariners version of MCC.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Aug 30, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it was that one with Bill Bavasi and other failures going into the new M’s GM’s head after they moved Philippe Aumont to the bullpen.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I wish I could rec’d it right now. It was awesome.
by Grant Brisbee on Aug 30, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
The one with the spider? Hilarious
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SCIENCE
Oh god
I’ll look for it. so funny
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
FUCK
Cant find it. I dont know what to search for
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
They love their recs over their. God damn
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
I got it
Epic.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
The best part
Why can I not see it
:(
kill yourself
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
Hey, look what else they’re hosting…
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by Grant Brisbee on Aug 30, 2009 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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I have no idea who that user is that makes up the last spider, but you don’t need to, right? You just know he’s not down with the LL grougthink and deserves the mocking.
by Grant Brisbee on Aug 30, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
AK?
he posts at BlazersEdge. Quite the character (and he definitely draws ire from tons of people).
"Put your drawers on, and take your gun off."
holy crap, that's epic
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 30, 2009 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I think you sent a couple of recs to it
126 now
by paboperfecto on Aug 31, 2009 7:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Could you link that, please?
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Told you so
Yup.
After the Nightmare Game, I shared my optimism about this team and facing the Rox at home.
I was sworn at, told to shut up, and worst of all, told to “go be a Yankees fan.”
I can’t really blame you guys for the replies. And while I don’t want to say I told you so….
Yup, no point here other than rubbing in than I was right. For now, at least. Go me.
Go be a Yankees fan?
Who told you that?
Never mind that I was advocating that immediately afterwards…
I am El Person and I ¢¾ this message.
my favorite moment of the Renteria GS video
Panda pumping his fist and almost falling off the steps and back into the dugout.
"Put your drawers on, and take your gun off."
my favorite moment of the Renteria GS video
Every last fucking millisecond of it.
"If you want to walk, watch a mailman."--Shawon Dunston
"If you want to bunt, bake a cake."--Bruce Bochy
Also him hugging Renteria when Rent walked back to the dugout.
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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Ladies and Gentlemen .....
We made the FRONT PAGE 3 DAYS IN A ROW on Yahoo! Sports. Be proud.
by orange_and_black_attack on Aug 30, 2009 9:36 PM PDT reply actions
Giants are the new Yankees!
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I like how the Dodgers’ and Braves’ losses are also mentioned. It’s like dessert.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions
WEST COAST BIAS
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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“Power Play”?
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa
And celebrating the achievements of others' adoptees, Joey Martinez and Nate Schierholtz
by raisingcain on Aug 30, 2009 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I should be going to bed already, but I guess I’ll just wait till after the 10pm fireworks bombardment.
I’M NOT YOUR FRIEND, BUDDY!!
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m not your guy, friend!!!
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
S’all good. I had, like, 4 in the last thread alone.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
From the yard today
1. I don’t remember the last time I literally felt the ground shake, but it did after Rent’s HR.
2. I don’t think Stanfurd folk will be invited to sing any more.
3. To the parents who forced their child to wear a Matt Morris player T-Shirt: I am calling CPS next time.
4. Let’s not have bubbahayed day on the same day as Plate to Plate, and let’s also not have the T-shirt/goodie pick up station directly across from the bubbahayed pickup station, creating a gigantic mass of sweaty tired people ready to kill for their ceremonial plastic baseball totems.
5. Hopefully batting 8th, your catcher for the rest of the year, Eli Whiteside
6. Brian Wilson: three consecutive days of COFFEE! He looked like steamed crap for one batter, Righetti came out to yell at him, and he was lights out again (I guess he said what he said to Affeldt earlier on)
7. Coming out of the restroom in the 5th Inning or so, the KNBR feed was playing and Flem was going on about how Hammel was “mowing the Giants down”… the guy next to me said “more like mowing themselves down”… a fun moment, but not at all as fun as watching what I think was the first GS I’ve ever seen a Giant hit live. I think I prefer it to watching Ginats pitchers serve them up.
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"This is not good, folks."- Duane Kuiper
by natteringnabob on Aug 30, 2009 10:05 PM PDT reply actions
good post
great gameto be at the yard. you run the 5k?
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
yup
more like a 4.85K as I was with my nephew who kept wanting to turn around, after sprinting ahead of me and then standing panting for the first 4.5+
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"This is not good, folks."- Duane Kuiper
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2009 7:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Nice
I would have liked to done it. maybe next year.
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
two years now
and the rest of my family did the year before too. It’s just McC Cove to Ferry Building and back, with a lap around the warning track and across the plate in the park.
It’s funny to watch kids do the park leg… they’re so excited they run fast all the way around the OF and across the plate, then when they see the course exit out the archway again… OH NOES!
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"This is not good, folks."- Duane Kuiper
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2009 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I was at the top of the stadium looking down the RF line when JT Snow tied that playoff game vs. the Mets in 2000. I remember thinking, “it’s a good thing they did due diligence in making this place earthquake-proof.”
I also remember thinking something along the lines of, “AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!”
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions
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Edgar mothalovin’ Renteria! What. The. Fuck.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, deserved all-star and hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
This comment would give a Purple Rower a stroke.
by High_On_Lincecum's_Godliness on Aug 30, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh dear… on the news just now a local reporter said that a local grass fire was fanned by “erotic winds.”
Mr. Merope and I almost fell out of our chairs.
“blown” by erotic winds… “fanned” = fail
by Giant Homer on Aug 31, 2009 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
