Giants Sign Brad Penny
by Grant Brisbee on Aug 31, 2009 12:44 PM PDT
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PrintSez so right here. If you want to know if that's a move that makes sense, you'd probably get a better answer from this stats dork.
It's going to be really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really hard to root for Penny. Dude's kind of a putz. But he's almost certainly the best option for the Giants down the stretch.
Think of him like a Sidney Ponson who wouldn't need to start a playoff game or cost prospects.
Update: It's a done deal according to CNNSI. Yay?
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SI.com sez it’s done and will cost the Giants $75k
Still don’t like the idea of a Dodger in the Giants clubhouse.
I think he hates the Dodgers. That’s got to boost him a little in your eyes.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I duz! I duz!
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
How much do you hate the Romans Dodgers?
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Will the Internet blow up if I do this?
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Sep 5, 2009 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Were all those reallys just to get to the 75 word count?
If so, does that mean I can edit the post to my whims?
"We're in this thing!" My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman, "Sweet Jesus" Guzman and Jesus H. Guzman.
Yes, but only if you roll a d20 and get an 18 or better.
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by EliminateMe on Aug 31, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Uh oh
I’m actually scared to learn more about the overlap between D&D players and Giants fans. I think I’d rather be ignorant on this.
"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
Yeah. I went in and added a few more reallies just to drive the point home.
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Aug 31, 2009 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Better than any other option we have for a #5. Yeah, I hate his guts and will continue to do so no matter his performance with the Giants.
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 31, 2009 10:35 AM PDT reply actions
Kinda like the Renteria of the pitching staff, amirite?
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Aug 31, 2009 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Brian Sabean must have really liked kicking the spare tire Penny carries around.
I R 5
by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 10:39 AM PDT reply actions
In all seriousness, I think him pitching against the Dodgers would be A++++ for us
I R 5
by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Low risk, nice reward. Low risk, nice reward. Low risk, nice reward…
I’ll keep saying it to myself.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
I hate to think if we still had Alderson, Sabes would have claimed Penny off waivers and given the Sox Alderson in return…
"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.
Yuck. He better be worth it
Former Marlin, former Dodger.. Never been a fan of the guy.
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
Penny on the Giants will make them the fattest team in the history of baseball.
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 31, 2009 10:42 AM PDT reply actions
you mean FASTEST!
which is how I originally read that
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by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
YES!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Aug 31, 2009 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
They do not look ready for Freddy.
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.
The glove he’s using sure explains the defensive miscues, though.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
Get him and Hoffman and maybe Nomar to crush the Fodgers
Penny as my fellow McCoveys say “low risk, nice reward” is what we are really getting and he is also not that old which is good. Also, getting Trevor Hoffman the former rockies player, can help out the giants b willy with his changeup thus making b willy one of the best closers in the nl.
bwilly BOOYA!! WITH AUTHORITY!!
/ESPN crazy eye
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 31, 2009 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Trevor Hoffman was a Rockie (Rocky? What’s the singular here?)?
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
lulz
All those exclamation marks are to make up for the missing punctuation yesterday, right?
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
THEY DRAFTED HIM
in a fantasy league
I R 5
by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Makes a lot of sense. Even with the Dodger scent
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
Yup. I’d welcome the signing.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Aug 31, 2009 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Just.
Don’t.
Suck.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 10:48 AM PDT reply actions
We lost this guy....
Aaron heliman or something http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=4434155
This is beyond good news. Living in NYC, I watched Heilman be at the center of both the 07 and 08 Mets collapses.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Why claim Heilman and not claim Harden?
Does not make sense
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
We already have enough porcelain pitchers on this team.
Looking at you, Timmy!
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Good. I talked to some of my friends who are Cubs fans and they told me that he really wasn’t that great a pitcher.
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 31, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
-1
For trusting judgement of Cubs fans.
I thought I didn’t care… then I fell in love with Panda and now I’m not so sure anymore. - Smoke On The Water
Yeah, I figured that it was kinda risky to trust them on that.
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 31, 2009 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Cubs fans hate everything.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
They like beer and hot dogs that look like a salad and don’t have ketchup on ’em.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
and poking Milton Bradley with a stick.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
See, I don’t see why you can’t just put ketchup on all of that and call it a day.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
What the frig is that?
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 31, 2009 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago-style_hot_dog
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
This isn't PR
we can swear here
I R 5
by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I see what you did there!
Please do not feed the Panda
by prnkmonkie77 on Aug 31, 2009 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Those hot dogs look pretty bomb. I wouldn’t mind having that meal in front of me right now.
"Just another ahahahaha... laugher."
bok bok bok... BOCOCK!
I read this as “porking Milton Bradley”. I’ll go sit down in the back of the class, now.
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
2009: The return of Los Galacticos!
by Useful_Idiot on Aug 31, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
You calling Old Style beer?!
"The dreams ain't broken down here now, they're walking with a limp" --TW
True JCB9 Fact
I have never had a drink of beer, ever.
/weirdo
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
Have you drunk other alcoholic beverages?
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by ringleader3 on Aug 31, 2009 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
A couple. Not very much. I have a weird taste aversion to alcohol. Can’t stand it.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
It’s prolly a good thing.
I don't know anything about minor league players, so I adopted the Coke Bottle, someone please help me.
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by ringleader3 on Aug 31, 2009 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Do you get the Asian glow? I just learned about this last night from my fiances friend. She says all Asians (except Koreans) get it
I R 5
by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
That would be something considering jcb isn’t Asian.
"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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That would be AMAZING! I thought he was for some reason
I R 5
by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
His wife is 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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To satisfy your curiosity, I get the “Asian glow”. It’s annoying.
"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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Aww Natto is blushing… No, wait, he’s drinking
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by ringleader3 on Aug 31, 2009 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't.
But Filipinos are the Irish of Asia.
--
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.
by shanghaijim on Aug 31, 2009 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
This
Asians say we’re Pacific Islanders…Pacific Islanders say we’re Asians
Plus, it’s a Catholic country…coincidence??
by short_shifter on Aug 31, 2009 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Plus there’s some debate over whether or not you count as Hispanic, as I understand it.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
I consider Filipino folk to be Asian.
"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 never heard of that before, thought it was interesting
I R 5
by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t get “the glow.”
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 31, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Red face
Let’s go to a Giants game as stoplights.
"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
Thats it! I saw a pic of his kid and kinda made an assumption
I R 5
by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I am, in fact, profoundly white.
However, my wife has a gender ambiguous first name (Casey) and she kept her name (Yu) when we got married, so sometimes, if we’re getting delivery under her name, or I use the Safeway card that’s under her name, I get very odd looks.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
Yes, quite white. I can attest to that.
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English + Scottish + Welsh + German + Dutch + French = as white as you can get without being Scandinavian.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
Lars, only person whiter than jcb9 on MCC.
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I’m german, canadian and norther irish. So I’m pretty white too
I don't know anything about minor league players, so I adopted the Coke Bottle, someone please help me.
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I like the white people who are so white they’re kind of blue.
--
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 Wonder Bread-with-the-crusts-cut-off white.
And the red hair’s turning white.
"The dreams ain't broken down here now, they're walking with a limp" --TW
yeah, I’m going white too =/
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That's a little scary
I’m French + German + English + Irish + Dutch + Scottish
(but I’ve got some Native American too)
RACISTS
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 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I drink but cannot stand the taste of beer. Just cannot find one that does not taste like ass. So I am a hard drinker, vodka being my favorite.
"This season is expecting a $10,000 bonus, actually getting $50,000 but then accidentally setting $25,000 of that on fire." - AngelWillSaveUs
See: Vodka doesn’t taste like anything. So you like getting buzzed, but not the actual booze itself
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by ringleader3 on Aug 31, 2009 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I think that Smirnoff makes people not like Vodka, because Smirnoff is made of ass.
Not saying you’re talking about Smirnoff, I just like to talk about how shit that stuff is.
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Aug 31, 2009 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
There are good vodkas for sure, but they still don’t have the flavor of a whisky or gin (or rum, or tequilla)
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by ringleader3 on Aug 31, 2009 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t drink vodka all the time, but when I do, I prefer bourbon.
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
by ringleader3 on Aug 31, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t drink much Vodka, but I’ve had Smirnoff. I think Kettle One is decent, but it still tastes like Vodka to me.
Sky Blue and Grey Goose are both good and surprisingly smooth.
"This season is expecting a $10,000 bonus, actually getting $50,000 but then accidentally setting $25,000 of that on fire." - AngelWillSaveUs
mmm grey goose.
--
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.
Ok mini-thread hijack
What is your favorite items to mix with Vodka in your drinks?
Dole Pineapple Orange Banana Juice – Mt. Dew – AMP original flavor.
"This season is expecting a $10,000 bonus, actually getting $50,000 but then accidentally setting $25,000 of that on fire." - AngelWillSaveUs
more vodka and vermouth
I don't know anything about minor league players, so I adopted the Coke Bottle, someone please help me.
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I can get behind this.
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Aug 31, 2009 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I only ever do Vodka and orange juice or Vodka and cranberry juice when I actually choose to drink Vodka.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I actually am a White Russian, so I always thought that drink was kind of weird.
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Aug 31, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I know it sounds far-fetched, but it’s the truth.
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Aug 31, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
well,
it’s a nice day for a White Russian.
it’s a nice day to..
FIRE BRIAN SABEAN... UNLESS HE KEEPS DRAFTING WELL. .. AND SIGNS UNDERRATED PLAYERS LIKE AFFELDT OR PHELPS. .. OR ALRIGHT WHO'S PLAYING WITH THE ALIEN MIND-SWITCHING RAY?
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PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game currently in early planning stages.
My go-to is always a cosmo, pref with grey goose. On a hot day though, you can’t go wrong with some vodka, sierra mist and a splash of grenadine.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
Cosmos are surprisingly good. They got super trendy after sex and the city but they are quite tasty. They give me a hangover if I have more than one, though. My wife’s preferred cocktail is the Grey Goose cosmo so I make a lot of them (when she’s not pregnant).
Waiting for Giants and Niners to contend once more.
Good god.
that sounds like a nightmare of flavors.
co-dad of IshikaBOOM w/AfDC.
Ishikawa, let the boy hit against lefties.
too answer
Cranberry juice it think is best. or some sort of real fancy tropical drink (but then I’d usually go with rum or gin there.)
co-dad of IshikaBOOM w/AfDC.
Ishikawa, let the boy hit against lefties.
My mother taught me to mix Black Russians when I was seventeen.
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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.
Sounds dirty.
HA HA HA LOOK AT ME I'M ALL HAPPY AND STUFF NO REALLY CAN WE STOP WITH THE COOKYMAN IS SAD JOKES?
:-) :-) :-)
greyhound
vodka and grapefruit juice – muy yummy
also, making it fizzy by using a Squirt instead of grapefruit juice is very very good.
Sometimes I’ll use some kind of lemonade which is also quite tasty.
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
If you like Squirt you should try Ting. It’s like how Squirt was in the 70s before they made it sweeter.
Yeah, they have it at BevMo, for one. I’ve also seen it at Fog City News, the fancy magazine/chocolate shop in the FiDi.
yeah good call
vodka with squirt/fresca is a better tasting and stronger smirnoff ice.
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
don't think I've tried it with fresca
how soon is the weekend?
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
But Fresca is gross.
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Aug 31, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Vodka: Tastes like burning.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I find Tequila worse than Vodka. Strange
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
That’s you, not the vodka. Don’t blame the tools
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I also make music, please check it out
by ringleader3 on Aug 31, 2009 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
SSS
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
by ringleader3 on Aug 31, 2009 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Tequila = Awesome.
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Aug 31, 2009 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Free top shelf tequila bought for your girlfriend and you = Awesomer
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My girlfriend and I would love this.
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Aug 31, 2009 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Vodka = Awesome.
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Aug 31, 2009 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Sauvignon Blanc
preferably with cheese
on a blog
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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.
by shanghaijim on Aug 31, 2009 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
MCC IS A WINE AND CHEESE BLOG
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by ringleader3 on Aug 31, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I used to love tequila, and then I came to naked in a friends backyard trying to fight a kid who had seventy pounds and discovering that my girlfriend had dumped me, ever since then no tequila for Texas Ranger, stickin to beer, vodka and rum
Congrats to my soul mate and birth brother Zach Wheeler on being drafted into greatness. Should I just buy my Wheeler jersey now, or wait till my next birthday?
But Tequila is awesome! Don’t let one minor setback like that deter you from drinking liquid awesome.
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Aug 31, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Bushmill's Irish Whisky, baby!!!!
Gary Darling, go DIAFF.
by The Enchanter on Aug 31, 2009 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Tip for beer that does not taste like ass: Don’t buy Coors/Bud/Corona/whatever nationwide cheap beer.
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No way. When I was in college, we scaped up enough $$$ to buy decent beer. Pro-tip: better beer has more alcohol so you don’t need to drink 10 of them to get a decent buzz.
Waiting for Giants and Niners to contend once more.
true, but dude, we don’t use that money on buying better beer, these dudes want to shotgun, and shit like that, but honestly, i save my money until i get uptown to the bars and then order shots
Solution, do keg stands of Blue Moon.
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Blue Moon being a good beer is a controversial opinion.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
STILL COORS
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Compared to cheapos?
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those are in the F/D range
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But it fails the prior critieria of being a more expensive beer that has MORE alcohol. Blue Moon is slightly better tasting, but suffers in the alcohol-to-cost ratio.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
landshark is a budwiser branch, no?
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so: Not a good beer. Also a crappy lager
I don't know anything about minor league players, so I adopted the Coke Bottle, someone please help me.
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I don’t think that statement is always true, and I have tried it
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
Also named by/for Jimmy Buffet.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m not a wheat beer fan, so it’s doubly bad for me.
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I also make music, please check it out
Beer is not beer.
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Descartes FAIL
"This season is expecting a $10,000 bonus, actually getting $50,000 but then accidentally setting $25,000 of that on fire." - AngelWillSaveUs
Rene Descartes is a drunken fart
“I Drink Therefore I Am”.
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 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Sounds Like
an Organic Chemistry major…
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 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
cute:
but false.
Bass: 5.5%
Becks: 5%
Guiness: 4.27%
Heiniken: 5%
St. Pauli Girl: 4.8%
Anchor Steam: 4.9%
Sam Adams Boston Ale: 4.94%
Budwieser: 5.0%
Coors: 4.91%
MGD: 4.7%
PBR: 5.0%
From this site: Domestic Beer contents. There is a link on the LHS there for imports.
Interestingly, both “Fancy” (Import or Domestic) and “Cheapass” beers have “higher alcohol versions” – usually the “Bocks” and, to my surprise, the “Bud Ice” and deriviatives. Not to mention malt liquors, etc.
Everyone knows if you want get drunk cheap, you RIDE THE NIGHT TRAIN! Or swipe 95% Ethanol from the lab… (not 100% though… that stuff has additives, like benzene)
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Most of those “good” beers are pretty crappy. Bass and Guinness aside.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
I’ve heard that the weird bubbles in guiness cause you to absorb far more of the alcohol than conventional beers. could be an urban legend tough
Please hit better, Randy Winn.
often nitogenated
but only from a keg or those funky cans. I always get the Nitrogenated beers when I can BUT I doubt it effects the alcohol absorbtion…. I guess it could though.
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going to call foul
unless dcp clarifies that he means fucking BELGIAN ALE when he said “decent beer”.
And:
Olde English High Gravity 800 8.0%
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Huh. Maybe it’s a placebo effect or something, but I definitely notice the alcohol from beer with taste more than beer without taste.
Anyway, if you’re looking for ethanol in the lab, the important thing is to avoid the denatured ethanol. 95% and 100% refer not to the appearance of methanol or other denaturants but the proportion of alcohol:water.
Waiting for Giants and Niners to contend once more.
hey genius
can you still an alcohol/water mixture past 95%?
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"distill" obv.
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hey, why are you being a dick for no good reason?
Waiting for Giants and Niners to contend once more.
Nothing personal.
No, you are right I was too much of a dick when I called you genius… but yes, I am aware that the % refers to the amount of water. It’s just that to get the ethanol past 95% they have to add organic solvents and trace amounts remain…
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no worries
My googling indicates that you can get out the last 5% of the water using a “molecular sieve” whatever that is.
But when I worked in the lab we had denatured ethanol at 95% and undenatured ethanol at 95%, depending on whether whatever you were doing could tolerate the methanol in the denatured alcohol. You can’t rely on the 95% stuff being potable.
Waiting for Giants and Niners to contend once more.
well, I agree you go to know your labels!
The big 2 gallon jugs weren’t denatured…. we also had little bottles of 100%, which I guess would be considered denatured… the post docs in the lab told us which ones to swipe…
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Tilt
looks like battery acid but it’s 8% and tastes like red bull, but better. I’m talking about the green one.
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
no you don’t, you just don’t drink as much
I don't know anything about minor league players, so I adopted the Coke Bottle, someone please help me.
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Or you could be called bad ass for saying how many beers you’ve had in a night… wow, “OHHH I HAD LIKE 20 BEERS, I IS TEH SHIT!”
Nope, college is Natty Ice and Keystone time, the time I am currently living, in isla vista you can’t walk down the street without kicking a can of either
Congrats to my soul mate and birth brother Zach Wheeler on being drafted into greatness. Should I just buy my Wheeler jersey now, or wait till my next birthday?
I have a weird taste aversion to alcohol as well, but that just means I drink beer normally. Although my drink of choice when I’m out at a bar is a Captain and Coke now. That’s what happens when you can get $3-4 cost for it.
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I also like a good captain and coke
quite a bit actually
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
IMHO
Jack & Coke > Captain & Coke
I thought I didn’t care… then I fell in love with Panda and now I’m not so sure anymore. - Smoke On The Water
this.
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
Dr. Scotch
Scotch and Dr Pepper
Gary Darling, go DIAFF.
by The Enchanter on Aug 31, 2009 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Try this you'll like it
especially if you don’t like tasting the alcohol.
Captain and Dr Pepper or
Captain and Root Beer.
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
The captain and root beer sounds good.
Also in the vein of not tasting alcohol:
Malibu Rum and any of the Dole 100% fruit juice cartons.
"This season is expecting a $10,000 bonus, actually getting $50,000 but then accidentally setting $25,000 of that on fire." - AngelWillSaveUs
Yeah malibu is good
But for me its almost too sweet.
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
one time
me and two buddies were camping. We brought a handle of Parrot Bay (same as malibu) and over the course of one evening/night the three of us killed that handle – we were mixing it with pineapple juice and other juice and some sodas. The next day I woke up and I was pretty sure I had developed diabetes. The sugar almost killed me.
But actually I was totally fine but I almost never drink that stuff anymore.
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
I will have to try this “Parrot Bay”
"This season is expecting a $10,000 bonus, actually getting $50,000 but then accidentally setting $25,000 of that on fire." - AngelWillSaveUs
Hurry
the Safeway on Monterey Blvd. had about 100 bottles on their “clearance” rack next to the stale bread, expired canned goods, broken soaps, etc.
I’ve never tasted, but I’d imagine any liquor bad enough to be marked down for sale has got to be pretty atrocious.
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 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
hangover warning
Rum is made from fermented sugar cane, so the malibu and parrot bay stuff is really sugary. Too much sugar in the alcohol = hangover. Thats why I usually opt for normal Cap Mo to mix.
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
why is it
that more sugar in the alcohol makes you more hungover? is that true for what you’re mixing it with also?
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
Hangover = dehydration. As long as you have some water along with your drinking you are ok.
"This season is expecting a $10,000 bonus, actually getting $50,000 but then accidentally setting $25,000 of that on fire." - AngelWillSaveUs
yeah I guess I should say headache not hangover
The sugary stuff gives me headaches if I drink too much of it.
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
I have long studied
hangovers. Much field research. And my conclusion is… nuthin. other than dehydration which is pretty obvious. And champagne gives me a headache… even WHILE I am still drinking it.
So far (and it too me nearly 20 years of drinking and hangovers to learn this) the best approach seems to be: Don’t go to bed drunk. Stop drinking, and switch to water for a few HOURS and sober up. If you have to pee 3 times or so since you stopped drinking alcohol, you are on the right track.
You’d think if sugar was the issue, then drinking stuff like X and Coke or 7-up or frozen margaritas or whatever… but I get plenty o’ hangover from straight booze or beer, or whatever. Mixed, not mixed, no matter.
I get the “stomach” type hangover, so YMMV.
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Wow. I knew you didn’t care for alcohol, but I didn’t know it went that far!
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
I don’t drink much either. Last time I was slammed was my 21st b-day. Day after I had an O-chem midterm. Lets just say it was a good thing that my class had a low curve on that test.
Since then I have had maybe 30 drinks total(3 yrs)
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by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Blasphemy!
Please do not feed the Panda
by prnkmonkie77 on Aug 31, 2009 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I have never had a drink of beer either. Or any alcoholic beverage, really. Partly because I’m underage, and partly because I just don’t see the point of it.
Of course, this means that I’m always the one walking my drunk friends home, but eh, c’est la vie.
"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
Awww, I remember being that guy and thinking that way. Just remember that the purpose of drinking doesn’t HAVE to be getting fucked up.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
True, but I’m in college. That’s pretty much the only reason why people drink here. Maybe later, when the novelty wears off for everyone, but right now it’s like, “OMG ALCOHOL MUST DRINK AND DO BEER PONG AND KEG STANDS!!!”
"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
Nah, you drink a bit and have fun. I’ll play a few games of beer pong and typically drink only a couple of cups because I’m playing against drunkards who can’t hit anything.
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Yep I didnt really drink during college.
Props to you Mclife not following the norm. I would encourage you to try it in moderation when the time is right. I wish I would have learned to appreciate a good drink and a mellow buzz sooner. It’s not always all about the raging college party binge stuff.
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
I didn’t really either. I really do prefer drinking for the taste of things as opposed to just drinking to get drunk (not that I, you know, don’t like drinking to get drunk once in awhile.)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Nine out of ten times alcohol gives me the butt pee. I’ll have a sip or two of beer every once in awhile, but I don’t enjoy it enough to suffer the consequences of drinking a whole one.
We had some nice pomegranate wine a few weeks ago, but even with that, a shot glass sized portion is enough for me, tyvm!
Well in their defense hot dogs should never have ketchup on them.
(They also shouldn’t have most of the other crap that goes on a “Chicago dog,” though.)
I don’t really like hot dogs that much, but when I lived in NYC and was broke, I often got hot dogs from Gray’s Papaya, purveyor of hot dogs and fruit drinks. I used to have ’em with onions and sauerkraut.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
Gray's Papaya
the hot dog stand that launched a million hot dog stands (Papaya Dog etc.). Not as many as Famous/Original/Famous Original Ray’s, but close.
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
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by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2009 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
The one I used to go to
West 8th Street and Sixth Avenue in Greenwich Village. I lived half a block from there my senior year. Man that was a kick-ass block to live on.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
+1
My (now-ex-) gf lived over the Waverly Diner at… 10th? I loves me some Village.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
It's a great block
assuming you only like to sleep between, say, 4 AM and 9 AM?
The sign is funny… I forget what they were charging when I walked by in May, but it probably means that $1 off is a BIG discount!
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
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by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2009 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
not a fan of NY
but papaya chilidogs rule the known universe of chilidogs
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on Aug 31, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Costco hotdog. I could eat ten, but I haven’t.
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by shanghaijim on Aug 31, 2009 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Best deal around. Polish and a drink for $1.50
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
+109
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 31, 2009 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Whoo, when I was a kid I had an… explosive reaction… to a CostCo dog. My poor dad got to clean up a trail of pink from my room to the can. They’ve changed brands since then, though (and names; they were Price Club at the time).
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
there are brands of salmonella?
Who knew?
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 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Fuck yeah, Costco Polishes are the best deal ever.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I’m actually very conscious about saturated fat and cholesterol (BRAD PENNY!) so I try not to eat a whole Costco dog at any given time … but once I had a nice balanced meal and decided to have half a Costco dog FOR DESSERT.
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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.
Its all about Kaspers! Polish and swiss please!
Please do not feed the Panda
by prnkmonkie77 on Aug 31, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I haven't been there in a while
I miss it. In LA the rage is abou this place called Pinks. They’re pretty good. Dodger Dogs are inredibly overrated for those who haven’t tried one.
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
Fixed.
Dodger Dogs areinrediblyinedible and overrated for those who haven’t tried one.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Though I hear Russell Martin can suck ‘em down like nobody’s business.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Against their defense, hot dogs should only have ketchup on them.
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+109
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 31, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I had no intention of starting a mega food/drink thread.
But I’m not ashamed!
By the way, the only thing that makes hot dogs good is chili.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
I dunno, I like to taste the mystery meat. I did the Pink’s thing when I was doing a Highway 1 drive to San Diego and back, so detoured through LA for the sightseeing, had a Pink’s chili dog … I liked it, but it wasn’t really about the hot dog.
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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.
BE THANKFUL
Heilman would be Blownitez v.2
I’ve seen him pitch plenty and he’s just SO inconsistent that he’d make heart patients of us all
Juan Marichal's bat > JR's head
by titofuentes4 on Aug 31, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I’d make Penny my instant scapegoat if the Giants don’t make the playoffs after signing him.
With malice towards the Dodgers
This is a good backup plan. I’m in.
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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.
by shanghaijim on Aug 31, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
If we get Penny today, would be ready for the Wedndesday start? One thing I like about puching Lincecum back to Wedndesday is it lines Timmy, Zito and Cain up for the Rockies series in a couple of weeks. We might need another sweep based on the schedules between now and then.
Giants have said that Tim will pitch Thursday
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by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah, but
thursday will be left handed.
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yeah
His debut will most likely will this Saturday vs Brewers on FOX
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
I know he’s a douche, but if he pitches (peripherals-wise) like he did for the Red Sox, he’s pretty much a fourth-starter quality pitcher. I’ll be pleased if this goes down.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
RYAN SADOWSKIS MOM HAS BOUGHT XANTHAN!!
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by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Sadowski sucks.................
Ballz the z is there to state how badly he sucks.
BALLZ TO THE Z!! BOOYA!! WITH AUTHORITY!!
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 31, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
I like Lars new past time of imitating ridiculous posters
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by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
The people from PR do not like his posting style much.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I thought you meant Puerto Rico at first and was really confused
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by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
She’s not talking about Puerto Rico?
El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."
Purple Row
Did I just fall in a chasm?
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Bastard!
They LOVE me in Puerto Rico!
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 31, 2009 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
"Love" might be a little strong
They’re just mildly amused by the idea of someone with no heritage.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
by EliminateMe on Aug 31, 2009 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, to be fair, you have yet to complete the love.
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by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
ZOMG! Excellent – I had actually forgotten that one.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Aug 31, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
When Lars is a Jet
he’s a Jet all the way
from his first cigarette
to his last dying day.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Had to perform that song in high school. Hated it. My character had the lamest songs in that play by far.
Anagram of "knowing how to win" = WOW, I KNOW NOTHING
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 31, 2009 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
What play is that?
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 31, 2009 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
West Side Story
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
more of a musical, really, but whatever
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by ringleader3 on Aug 31, 2009 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Which character/song?
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
I was Riff, the white gang leader. That was the “Jet Song.”
I also had to do that “get coolly cool boooooy” song. Hated that one even more.
Anagram of "knowing how to win" = WOW, I KNOW NOTHING
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 31, 2009 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Really, are there any good songs in WSS? It’s an OK musical, I suppose. Who would you rather be?
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by ringleader3 on Aug 31, 2009 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Not this.
I grant you that the show is waaaaay overdone, especially at the HS level, but that show is ridiculously awesome.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
We did Sweeny Todd at my high school. I wasn’t in it, but it was pretty damn good. A good version of WSS can be pretty good though, you’re right.
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by ringleader3 on Aug 31, 2009 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
It's on Broadway right now
and the Shark songs were en espanol, which I thought was pretty cool.
But I guess the local audience is played out, because they just switched everything back to English. I’m guessing they’re catering to the dumb tourist crowd.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
That “America” song is great. But I was in the wrong gang.
Anagram of "knowing how to win" = WOW, I KNOW NOTHING
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 31, 2009 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Ay ay ay!
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Aw, I love WSS. The movie, anyway, I’ve never seen an amateur production of it (or even a stage production.)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
We like to make of WSS.
“Tony, be quiet, my parents will hear you!!”
“MARIA!!! I’LL NEVER STOP SAYING …..MA-REEEEEEEE-AH!!!!!”
.
you know, “I’ll” looks really weird in all caps.
I love Mambo
But more for the dances than the lyrics, which consist of yelling MAMBO over and over again.
I choose to watch the Giants try to score runs. Not because it is easy, but because it is hard.
Incident of 57th Street.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
GOOD NIGHT IT'S ALL RIGHT
JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANE
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I'LL MEET YOU TOMORROW NIGHT
ON LOVER’S LAAAAAAAAAANE
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 31, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Let the black boys in to light the sooooul flaaaaaaame.
One of the best WTF lines in his career.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
Yes, but that song is one of the fucking best songs EVER.
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 31, 2009 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
All the little girls’ souls grow weak when the man-child gives them a double shot
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Those first two albums were filled with gems like that.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
And some fresh-sown moonstone was messin’ with his frozen zone to remind him of the feeling of romance.
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 31, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
By the time we made it up to Greasy Lake
I had my head out the window and Janey’s fingers were in the cake
His countryside’s burnin’ with wolfman fairies dressed in drag for homicide
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Princess cards she sends me with her regards, barroom eyes shine vacancy, to see her you gotta look hard
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 31, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait, what?
HA HA HA LOOK AT ME I'M ALL HAPPY AND STUFF NO REALLY CAN WE STOP WITH THE COOKYMAN IS SAD JOKES?
:-) :-) :-)
WHEN THEY SAID, “COME DOWN”
I THREW UP!!
OOOOOOOOO-OOOOOOOOOOOOOOH
GROWIN’ UP
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Hey man, you think that’s oil? Man, that ain’t oil that’s blood!
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
And them tin cans are explodin’ out in the ninety-degree heat. Cat somehow lost his baby down on Bleecker Street.
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 31, 2009 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
She’s afraid the tracks are gonna slow her down.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
With my shopping cart I move through the heart
Of a sea of fools so blissfully unaware
That they’re in the presence of something wonderful and rare
The way she moves behind the counter
Beneath her white apron her secret remains hers
As she bags the groceries her eyes so bored
And sure she’s unobserved
LOLOL
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
LOLOL. Definitely the weirdest song Bruce has written this decade.
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 31, 2009 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
the one line is great though
As I lift my groceries in to my car
I turn back for a moment and catch a smile
That blows this whole fucking place apart
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I love that line.
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 31, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, stalker songs. Always the best.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
I will be
In the bar
With my head
On the bar
I am now
A central part
Of your mind’s landscape
Whether you care
Or do not
Yeah, I’ve made up your mind
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
HEY LITTLE GIRL
is your daddy home?
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on Aug 31, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
That song and that video was so epically cheesy.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
Can’t believe I missed that video somehow… Wow. That is some serious cheese.
The song itself, however, is not cheesey. Such an odd piece to have come out of the mid 80s. Too bad he decided on that aweful keyboard patch. A fiddle or harmonica probably would have worked better… Ah, but, that was the 80s.
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on Aug 31, 2009 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
/awful
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on Aug 31, 2009 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Don’t run back inside, darling
You know just what I’m here for
>:)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Somehow, that line just doesn’t seem dirty in the context of the song.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
By the way, Bruce >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. Manfred Mann
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
Bruce >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> most.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
AGREED
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 31, 2009 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait, what?
HA HA HA LOOK AT ME I'M ALL HAPPY AND STUFF NO REALLY CAN WE STOP WITH THE COOKYMAN IS SAD JOKES?
:-) :-) :-)
I think WalrusMan was involved.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCE
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I don’t remember this part of West Side Story.
HA HA HA LOOK AT ME I'M ALL HAPPY AND STUFF NO REALLY CAN WE STOP WITH THE COOKYMAN IS SAD JOKES?
:-) :-) :-)
I’m not totally sure how WSS transitioned to Springsteen discussion, but I dig it.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Well, Incident on 57th Street and Jungleland are kinda WSS-inspired.
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 31, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Well “Incident” is pretty much based off West Side Story.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
Yes.
Wait, no, not Yes either, aaaaagh!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
SPRINGSTEEN >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> rush
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 31, 2009 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually, I’ve got Test For Echo in right now. Love some of the songs on there.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Kevin Frandsen, come back!
I’m listening to Love and Theft.
Solid album.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I need to go by Rasputin sometime and grab a bunch of Dylan. I never really got into albums by the guy.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Kevin Frandsen, come back!
Get the trifecta
Highway 61
Blonde on Blonde
Blood on the Tracks
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I’d suggest starting with BotT if youre getting one.
"The dreams ain't broken down here now, they're walking with a limp" --TW
I’ll probably get 4-5 actually, so I’ll look out for those, also his new one (well the one that came out a few years ago) since I’ve liked a few songs on that.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Kevin Frandsen, come back!
Eh, the new one was just so-so. I wouldn’t get it until you know you’re a fan.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I got Highway 61 and BOTT on vinyl for a combined seven dollars.
FUCKING STOKED
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
Replace Blonde on Blonde with Bringing it All Back Home and you’ve got a deal.
HA HA HA LOOK AT ME I'M ALL HAPPY AND STUFF NO REALLY CAN WE STOP WITH THE COOKYMAN IS SAD JOKES?
:-) :-) :-)
THIS IS RIGHT
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on Aug 31, 2009 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Bringing it all Back Home is only 5th best AT BEST!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Oh God
You think Nashville Skyline is better, don’t you?
Now that’s just horrible.
HA HA HA LOOK AT ME I'M ALL HAPPY AND STUFF NO REALLY CAN WE STOP WITH THE COOKYMAN IS SAD JOKES?
:-) :-) :-)
No, he had it.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Horrible.
HA HA HA LOOK AT ME I'M ALL HAPPY AND STUFF NO REALLY CAN WE STOP WITH THE COOKYMAN IS SAD JOKES?
:-) :-) :-)
I’m sorry you just don’t understand its brilliance :(
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
It’s a good album.
IT’S ALRIGHT MA IS THE GREATEST THING AMERICA HAS EVER GIVEN TO THE WORLD.
HA HA HA LOOK AT ME I'M ALL HAPPY AND STUFF NO REALLY CAN WE STOP WITH THE COOKYMAN IS SAD JOKES?
:-) :-) :-)
I CAN’T NECESSARILY DISAGREE WITH THAT.
But NS means more to me personally and it’s a more streamlined 25 minutes of music. Plus it’s not like the great songs on there are anything to turn your nose up at (Lay Lady Lay, I Threw It All Away, Tell Me That It Isn’t True, One More Night, To Be Alone With You, etc.)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Hey, it's OK
I mean no harm nor put fault on anyone that lives in a vault.
HA HA HA LOOK AT ME I'M ALL HAPPY AND STUFF NO REALLY CAN WE STOP WITH THE COOKYMAN IS SAD JOKES?
:-) :-) :-)
It goes like this, BTW
- It’s Alright Ma (I’m Only Bleeding)
- Rock music
- Baseball
- Catch-22
- The rest
HA HA HA LOOK AT ME I'M ALL HAPPY AND STUFF NO REALLY CAN WE STOP WITH THE COOKYMAN IS SAD JOKES?
:-) :-) :-)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
HAI GUYZ DID I EVER TELL THE STORY OF WHEN JEFF BRANTLEY SAW ME PLAY “ACTION” IN WEST SIDE STORY??
by Grant Brisbee on Aug 31, 2009 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
DID THEY MENTION IT IN TEH WSJ?
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by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
I am never surprised the strange places this blog goes on an offday, especially on a blissful, post-sweep offday. Stay weird, my friends.
by out machine on Aug 31, 2009 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
The way these posts get off track never ceases to amaze me.
Please do not feed the Panda
by prnkmonkie77 on Aug 31, 2009 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
—whether jcb9 is Asian;
—Some long tangent on alcohol
—Favorite Bruce Springsteen tracks
—I lost track of what else
—Brad Penny (~5% of all posts today)
"If you want to walk, watch a mailman."--Shawon Dunston
"If you want to bunt, bake a cake."--Bruce Bochy
the Springsteen one was a tangent from a thread about west side story
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
Yeah, that segue was a bit tricky for me.
"The dreams ain't broken down here now, they're walking with a limp" --TW
I went online, saw the main post, and saw there were like 800 comments after only two hours. I was like, there’s THAT much to say about Brad Penny? Then I remembered what site I was on.
"If you want to walk, watch a mailman."--Shawon Dunston
"If you want to bunt, bake a cake."--Bruce Bochy
Brad who?
Did he record with Springsteen or something?
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
A girl played Action in our production
Our drama class was extremely girl-heavy.
Anagram of "knowing how to win" = WOW, I KNOW NOTHING
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 31, 2009 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Hopefully they weren’t heavy-girls
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
by ringleader3 on Aug 31, 2009 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Jeff Brantley
Another esteemed member of the Giants Wall of Fame.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
They can blow me.
Really! I’ll let them. That is the type of kindness I bring.
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 31, 2009 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Lars is such a nice guy!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Lars always thinking about others first so kind!
Please do not feed the Panda
by prnkmonkie77 on Aug 31, 2009 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
He's gotta make up for the 72-90 prediction
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Aug 31, 2009 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
NEW??
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Aug 31, 2009 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Well he has really amped it up, as of late
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by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
I credit the influx of new posters this season
I am just taking it one day at a time. I am just happy to be here and I hope I can help the blog. I just want to give it my best shot and the good lord willing, everything will work out.
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 31, 2009 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Lars was putting on a SHOW in LOL practice today.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Aug 31, 2009 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Boy, don’t tell that to the stats dork to whom Grant linked up there.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
More like UribeCityBall.
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 31, 2009 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Another thing to consider… the Red Sox fielders have been worth -23.3 runs defensively this year according to UZR, compared to +47.9 for the Giants. That could make a difference.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
but, but....
Pedroiaphile is a MVP!
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by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
CLANK!
Jason Bay borrows The Problem’s glove on days when Lewis is benched.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
don’t laugh. Is he really a mormon?
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by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
He gets his spiritual guidance from peering into Bochy’s huge baseball cap.
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 31, 2009 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
B/C I was gona say damn they owe him alot 15% of his earnings is a lot of dough
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by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Wow a lot of Mormons in baseball. That is, if you believe what they say.
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by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
He never struck me as the mormon type, so using THE POWER OF GOOGLE, I looked him up. Looks like he converted at some point, wasn’t raised one. Who knew?
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Aug 31, 2009 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
They sure don’t let the kids play on Sundays, but I betcha when you are tithing as much as a pro ball player …you can play/work whenever you want.
In another lifetime I coached soccer, our girls travelling team was playing in a tournament with the championship game on a Sunday. One of our best players was from a very religious Mormon family they < cough > < cough > “left the decision up to her.” And then gave her never ending grief/stank eye/guilt because she chose to stay and play.
Is that Big Angry’s dove?
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I think the only pitcher I dislike more than Penny is Weaver. At least Penny doesn’t look like a meth head. Still I don’t think he’s got any guts.
I’m hoping someone else pops up. Otherwise, I’d give some thought to Ramon Ortiz. I know – not a great choice.
Ramon Ortiz..
Sucks he is like 39 and is playing in AAA. If Randy Winn or Scott Rowand was down there they would of posted big numbers. So Ramon sucks and just sign penny already.
This reply, while lacking in grammar, is pretty much correct.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
Penny is only like two years removed from being a solid pitcher… it’s been five years for old Ramon.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
(and that was a half season… his last above average full season was in . . . 2002.)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
we only need him for a halff season
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by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Who’d he play for in 2002? Did they do well?
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
/ducks
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Old Ramon you say?
/Red House Painters
"The dreams ain't broken down here now, they're walking with a limp" --TW
not their best
but a good album.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Songs for a Blue Guitar might edge it out
but Old Ramon has Byrd Joel on it, which is my JAM.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
My favorites will always be Ocean Beach and Down Colorful Hill.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Kozelek seems to have forgotten how to be awesome lately. it’s sad.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
For real? I love Sun Kil Moon a lot – I like Ghosts of the Great Highway more than any RHP album and April was great as well. I saw him a couple months ago and he put on an awesome show (though he was a dick, but that’s expected.)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
he's always a dick
but puts on a great show. it’s kind of his shtick.
I liked Ghosts, but April left me flat. Songwriting just isn’t there anymore. And the way April is recorded really bugs me.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Oh, Brad Penny's got guts, all right.
I did a GIS for “brad penny fat.” This is supposedly actually him, circa 1992.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
What, no love for fat dorky teen outcast Brad Penny? He looks like all the Goonies pulled a Voltron and combined!
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
wow, I just read the post. I only had looked at the photo to begin with. LOL
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
by ringleader3 on Aug 31, 2009 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
reminds me of the Nintendo ad wher ethe guy east alot of spagehtti and explodes
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by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Hey I just found out that we clamied Hoffman off waivers..
Yay so I’m happy about that hopefully the fodgers don’t hate us too much to take Hoffman from us.
lol @ related fanposts
Brad Penny is a megadouchebag
On 5/7, the best part of waking is up LOLDGERS in my cup.
Alyssa Milano dated RUSSELL MARTIN
the fuck?
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
that poor poor deluded woman
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
by ringleader3 on Aug 31, 2009 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Pavano, Penny, Zito
her turnoff is talent. SICK BURN
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
hey guys i think we dhouls trade alex smith and see what we could get couold be get a 7th round pic for him i think that would be worth it we could use hurard as a backup i think hw weould be fine as a backup what you u guys tyhink?
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Aug 31, 2009 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
alex smith is ago od backup so w eshoudl trad him 2 sum1 who needs a backup qb lolol nate davis 4eva!
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
do u think the broncos Would take him? i mean kyle orthon, rite? but they doo have NOLAN so no i gess not.
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Aug 31, 2009 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
we cud trade smithh and a sitxh round pik 4 brandun marshel rite
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
GET IT DON SING! GET IT DON!
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Aug 31, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I am not a 9ers fan, but is Smith the Frandsen of the 9ers blog?
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by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
If by that you mean “the guy who gets all the stupid comments/fanposts written about him,” then yes.
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Aug 31, 2009 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I am not a 9ers fan, but is Smith theFrandsenProblem of the 9ers blog?
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Suck it Russel Martin Alyssa Milano
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by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Makes you wonder if Zito & Penny get along.
El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."
I can see them prank calling Milano together
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by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
ha ha, you beat me to this. I was just going to say, this gives us another pitcher who has nailed Alyssa Milano
by FluLikeSymptoms on Aug 31, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
LEADING THE LEAGUE!
"This season is expecting a $10,000 bonus, actually getting $50,000 but then accidentally setting $25,000 of that on fire." - AngelWillSaveUs
let’s call the Twins about Carl Pavano
by FluLikeSymptoms on Aug 31, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Is Franny about to get a cocktail shower?
Where is this from? Classic.
"The dreams ain't broken down here now, they're walking with a limp" --TW
who is the chick? That isn’t Alyssa is it?
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
by ringleader3 on Aug 31, 2009 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
IDk but this is Omar and some chick who looks like she wants to get away lol
Now offering free hugs from Amy G.
Billy Ripken is still a douche bag.
by kbsofaraway08 on Aug 31, 2009 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Why would anyone want go move away from Omar??
"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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Sabes' wife
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Aug 31, 2009 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
FTW!
Now we know why he will never leave Fresno again!
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
“You said you were a big leaguer!” SPLASH
--
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.
by shanghaijim on Aug 31, 2009 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Am I the only one who thinks this?
Kevin totally looks like Scott Foley. Not the best pic for comparison, but look him up. Long lost brothers?
Insanity is just a state of mind.
Sabes
(who supposedly doesn’t read this blog) Just buried his face in his hands and shook his head no.
Now offering free hugs from Amy G.
Billy Ripken is still a douche bag.
I would prefer Harden to Penny.
But prefer Penny pitching over other options. It’s just that he is such a douche.
"This season is expecting a $10,000 bonus, actually getting $50,000 but then accidentally setting $25,000 of that on fire." - AngelWillSaveUs
Oh. Never mind about the Harden thing.
"This season is expecting a $10,000 bonus, actually getting $50,000 but then accidentally setting $25,000 of that on fire." - AngelWillSaveUs
I find it bizarre that not one single NL team put a claim on Harden.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions
I didn’t think of it that way. That IS weird.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
Well we don’t really know who claimed Harden
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by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
The Twins did.
And since all NL teams get priority over all AL teams- because the Cubs are NL- we can deduce that no NL teams put in a claim.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes we do.
HA HA HA LOOK AT ME I'M ALL HAPPY AND STUFF NO REALLY CAN WE STOP WITH THE COOKYMAN IS SAD JOKES?
:-) :-) :-)
No we don't
We’ll never know…
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.
Its kinda tricky. How do we know how accurate these sources are, since waiver claims are not made public. We know which ones the correctly call but we don’t know which ones are wrong
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by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
They might have thought that he was the only move that Metapod knows and just been like, “that move sucks – I’ll pass!”
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Aug 31, 2009 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
This is pokemonz, isn’t it?
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
THIS. IS. KANTO!
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Aug 31, 2009 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Our Beedrill’s will blot out the sun.
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Aug 31, 2009 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Butterfree: Powerful.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Kevin Frandsen, come back!
Ha Ha
From the “How it all began” thread…
“May the butt pee be with you.” – Xanthan
I thought I didn’t care… then I fell in love with Panda and now I’m not so sure anymore. - Smoke On The Water
Buttpee: Powerful
A true story filled with eating, regret, and skidmarks.
I thought I didn’t care… then I fell in love with Panda and now I’m not so sure anymore. - Smoke On The Water
Butt Pee: An Explosive New Expose
"We're in this thing!" My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman, "Sweet Jesus" Guzman and Jesus H. Guzman.
I think Judy’s appearance in that thread was the best thing about it.
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 31, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
This has to be one of the greatest random anecdotes I've ever told MCC
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2008/8/18/596200/open-gameday-thread-8-18#8186262
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
Giants veterans offer postseason advice
“I played with guys that played this game for 17, 18, 19, 20 years and never made a World Series and when they finally did, they’re 40 years old and they’re in here crying their eyes out because they finally got to a World Series.”—Aurilia
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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.
So…Richie’s advice is to cry a lot?
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
by EliminateMe on Aug 31, 2009 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Rowand and Howry are also good for chuckles.
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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.
by shanghaijim on Aug 31, 2009 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Rowand
" You have to be intense and ready but at the same time emotionally consistent, so when those big at-bats come or those big pitches need to be made, you’re not over-geeked or trying too hard or nervous."
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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.
by shanghaijim on Aug 31, 2009 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Over-geeked = not a term a non-juicer would be familiar with… watch that, Scotty
by Giant Homer on Aug 31, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
In some circles geek = coke.
"The dreams ain't broken down here now, they're walking with a limp" --TW
both circles are conceivable for the rowandmeister
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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.
by shanghaijim on Aug 31, 2009 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
uh . . . “geeked-up” has become common parlance for getting excited. My christian fundamentalist boss even uses that phrase.
Please hit better, Randy Winn.
and hookers!
"We're in this thing!" My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman, "Sweet Jesus" Guzman and Jesus H. Guzman.
he blows roided hookers?
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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.
by shanghaijim on Aug 31, 2009 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I like how they did not mention Bengie Molina won a world series in a parallel universe in a season that didn’t exist
Why would they mention your silly nightmares?
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.
Fred Lewis, 3 years experience
“Aack! The clutch!”
/clank
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I will never be able to hear the name Brad Penny...
without immediately thinking of the Big Black song “Bad Penny”
“…just a Brad Penny…”
by Hoist That Rag on Aug 31, 2009 11:53 AM PDT reply actions
JJ Putz is on the DL too
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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.
by shanghaijim on Aug 31, 2009 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
BTW Listen to baseball today broadcast 8/31 edition
Peter Pascarelli went on this awesome rant about the NY Times.
Cool. Red Sox got any more players they want to give up to the NL for free?
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
I remember going to the last game of the season last year, against the Dodgers, and there was a woman on Muni Metro with me who was wearing a Dodgers jersey with Penny’s name and number. This, mind you, was after Penny had taken his ball and gone home, bailing on the Dodgers before the season ended.
When I noticed, I was all like, “Brad Penny!?” and burst out laughing. She replied by shouting, “LAST PLACE! LAST PLACE! LAST PLACE!”
And then I burst out laughing again. “Uh, dude, that’s the PADRES. They’re like 10 games back of us!”
So much fail.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
After going unclaimed on waivers, former Red Sox pitcher Brad Penny signed with the Giants after becoming a free agent Monday afternoon, SI.com has learned.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/baseball/mlb/08/31/brad.penny/index.html#ixzz0Pn0SNFRN
Nobody likes money
Welcome new Giant Douchebag
Hell, I’ll root for him.
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
Also
The Giants only have to pay him the pro-rated portion of the big-league minimum of $400,000, which will be less than $100,000.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/baseball/mlb/08/31/brad.penny/index.html#ixzz0Pn0iXvJF
Nobody likes money
Meet me in St. Louie! PHILLIE!
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by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
GNATS BRASSSSS!!!!1!1!!1
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on Aug 31, 2009 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Good thing is, he knows NL hitters, particularly NL west hitters…We’ve got a couple douche bags on the team already, no harm in having one more.
Now offering free hugs from Amy G.
Billy Ripken is still a douche bag.
by kbsofaraway08 on Aug 31, 2009 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Now now. Zito and Wilson are silly/clueless douches, not mean and rude douches.
DEAR MS MILANO: ALL UR XS ARE BELONG TO US
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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.
by shanghaijim on Aug 31, 2009 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Win!
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
shenanigans!!!
shenanigans!!!
Now offering free hugs from Amy G.
Billy Ripken is still a douche bag.
by kbsofaraway08 on Aug 31, 2009 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
shenanigans?
shenanigans!
HA HA HA LOOK AT ME I'M ALL HAPPY AND STUFF NO REALLY CAN WE STOP WITH THE COOKYMAN IS SAD JOKES?
:-) :-) :-)
Sheboygan??
BRATS!
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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.
by shanghaijim on Aug 31, 2009 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
GIANTS BRATS
SIGN BRAD PENNY 11!!!!!
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 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
GiantBrass thinks SI.com's use of the third person is silly.
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.
Other fun guys
A.J. Pierzynski
Deion Sanders
Jeff Juden
Mark Dewey
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
Jose Mesa
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
Ricky Ledee
"We're in this thing!" My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman, "Sweet Jesus" Guzman and Jesus H. Guzman.
Armando Benitez
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
by EliminateMe on Aug 31, 2009 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Not sure you can top that.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
DONT SIT ON TIMMY :O
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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.
by shanghaijim on Aug 31, 2009 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Our rotation's upside is CRRRRRAZY!!!!
And with Martinez and perhaps Johnson going to the pen, it’s upside is LOOOOODICROUS!!
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
Seriously. Even really good teams usually have cruddy 5th starters.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
But not ridiculous upside.
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.
a fURL if you will.
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.
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This page may have moved, or you may have mistyped the address or followed a bad link.
If you think an error has occurred, please contact us at bugreport@sbnation.com.
Sorry for the trubba!
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
Pennies on the dollar!
"We're in this thing!" My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman, "Sweet Jesus" Guzman and Jesus H. Guzman.
Penny is worth it
Even if only so that we don’t have to think about the #5 spot any more.
I choose to watch the Giants try to score runs. Not because it is easy, but because it is hard.
XANATHAN’S TOO SEXY FOR HIS SHIRT
I choose to watch the Giants try to score runs. Not because it is easy, but because it is hard.
XANTHAN IS A CENTER-RIGHT GOVERNING COALITION
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
SkyNet Takes Over
Judgment Day
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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.
by shanghaijim on Aug 31, 2009 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
NO
NO
Ok maybe yeah
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 31, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a very bad feeling about this.
El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."
What are you, a chemistry major?
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
That’s no enormously fat pitcher! That’s a space station!
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
You may have been a pitcher once, but now you're bantha fodder
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
Nice.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Aug 31, 2009 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, I will root for the Giants, but he is still an asshole.
"This season is expecting a $10,000 bonus, actually getting $50,000 but then accidentally setting $25,000 of that on fire." - AngelWillSaveUs
+1
Word. i’ll root for him, but feel slightly unclean doing so.
Waiting for Giants and Niners to contend once more.
yeah.
needs some ritual purification afterward.
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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.
by shanghaijim on Aug 31, 2009 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Watch 1989 NLDS highlights maybe. That’ll do the trick.
Waiting for Giants and Niners to contend once more.
NLCS
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
What I wouldn’t give to have had an NLDS in place before 1993….
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
NLCS
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Total reply fail. I thought I hit cancel there.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
“Continuing their goal to be the fattest team in baseball, The San Francisco Giants have signed Brad Penny”
Source-ME
Jokes aside I like the deal
Next on the list: Prince Fielder, CC Sabathia
"This season is expecting a $10,000 bonus, actually getting $50,000 but then accidentally setting $25,000 of that on fire." - AngelWillSaveUs
BARTOLO COLON
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Aug 31, 2009 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Now, HE could use some ritual cleansing.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
FAT PUSSY TOAD
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
Penny: I AM THE WALRUS
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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.
IAMATE THE WALRUS
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 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
KOO KOO F-YOU!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Aug 31, 2009 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
its a diaper filled with indian food
I thought I didn’t care… then I fell in love with Panda and now I’m not so sure anymore. - Smoke On The Water
I like brussels sprouts!
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
Naked pictures of Bea Arthur.
I thought I didn’t care… then I fell in love with Panda and now I’m not so sure anymore. - Smoke On The Water
Like a sumo wrestler took a dump on a burning tire.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
Most of the time, I’d say that’s a pretty accurate assessment.
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Aug 31, 2009 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Those look bad...
…but I just looked at Joe Martinez’ game logs and they’re definitely worse.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
by EliminateMe on Aug 31, 2009 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Excellent move Sabes
Great pitching team just got that much better. 3/5 of our ptiches have started AS games, 4/6 if you count Unit, who could become the nastiest LEfty reliever in the NL West
Matt Cain: 3RD STARTER
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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.
by shanghaijim on Aug 31, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Porcelain!
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
DANG. FORGOT THE MONOCLE.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Aug 31, 2009 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
They photoshopped his neck off!
Oh he’s normally like that?
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.
'fattest MLB player
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
'fattest MLB player' GIS result
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Aug 31, 2009 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions 11 recs
Very funny, rec'd
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Aug 31, 2009 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
Actually rec a post when you say rec’d. Here, I’ll do it for you
by Number22Drew on Aug 31, 2009 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
my bad
I just rec’d it and say it had 7 recs
by Number22Drew on Aug 31, 2009 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Ahahahaha
You made me break out in laughter in my computer lab.
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.
nice
that John Rocker really put on weight after retirement
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 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
by EliminateMe on Aug 31, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes. SI.com has learned this.
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.
Many Bothans died.
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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.
by shanghaijim on Aug 31, 2009 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
SI.com is reporting that SI.com is quoting SI.com that the Giants have indeed signed Penny
I R 5
by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
/patiently waits for the 12,634 fanposts that will pop up
"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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"Right-hander Brad Penny cleared waivers Monday and will sign with the San Francisco Giants, sources said."
Sources being SI.com. SI.com learned this before ESPN.
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.
Breaking News
A Giant has signed with the Pennies.
Win the inning.
by Scooter Ellis on Aug 31, 2009 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
BLOG LINKS GIANTS TO PENNIE LANE
RIGHT HANDER TO ADD RELIEF TO ROTATION
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Aug 31, 2009 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
this story
has a happy ending.
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
I love happy endings since I hate being jerked around too much.
Win the inning.
by Scooter Ellis on Aug 31, 2009 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Looks like she’s a lefty.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
the yankees wanted to sign him even though they smacked him around in his last start. They said he was throwing 97 mph but his other pitches were off that day
proud father of Edgar (Grandslam) Renteria
by rxmeister on Aug 31, 2009 12:47 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
But that means that he has to stay in the AL East.
Getting beat up for the rest of the year.
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 signing with the Giants, Penny is set up to pitch against the Dodgers, his former team. The teams are next scheduled to meet for a three-game series starting Sept. 11.
Penny left the team amid bad feelings on both sides at the end of last season.
Hope this makes people feel better about him being a Dodger and all.
I guess you could say I'm Maeby, reincarnated in male form.
Newsletter?
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
U BROKE MI HERT ALYSSA
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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.
by shanghaijim on Aug 31, 2009 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I suppose since we’re replacing JOEY! and :(owski with him, there is some good chance for upside
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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.
After his last two disastrous starts...
…Martinez now has an ERA of 7.52 and a WHIP of 1.937. Doesn’t take much to improve on that.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
Joey’s major accomplishment for 2009:
Surviving to see 2010.
Get better, Joey! In every sense!
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Not sure if he'll face the Rockies in Sep.
Penny is 11-2 in 18 starts with a ~3.68 ERA against the Rox since he became a Dodger.
Win the inning.
I guess the enemey of my enemy or something...
by sweetjuxtapose on Aug 31, 2009 12:56 PM PDT reply actions
BARTOLO COLON RITUAL CLEANSING
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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.
by shanghaijim on Aug 31, 2009 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
The anemone of my anemone is my frond!
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
by EliminateMe on Aug 31, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Well played, sir. Well played indeed.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Didn't want it to get lost in the Chicago hot dog thread above, but has anyone eaten...
…a Primanti Bros. sandwich in Pittsburgh? We bought one at the game two weeks ago because everything else was standard fare and everyone said it was unique to Pittspuke. Turns out it was just a roast beef sandwich stuffed with unflavored cole slaw (literally just sliced cabbage) and french fries. It wasn’t that great.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Aug 31, 2009 12:57 PM PDT reply actions
I think they’re pretty good. It depends on the meat you get.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
*SUMMON LARS*
wait for it…
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 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
ahhh
You’ve always left me smiling and satisfied…
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 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
You really think you could go all day long
by Number22Drew on Aug 31, 2009 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
TWSS raid!
FIRE BRIAN SABEAN... UNLESS HE KEEPS DRAFTING WELL. .. AND SIGNS UNDERRATED PLAYERS LIKE AFFELDT OR PHELPS. .. OR ALRIGHT WHO'S PLAYING WITH THE ALIEN MIND-SWITCHING RAY?
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PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game currently in early planning stages.
I'm going to be very upset
if Penny helps the Giants make the playoffs after the Rockies actively passed on him.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 31, 2009 12:58 PM PDT reply actions
We claimed him before we passed the rockies in the standings. They never had a shot.
"This season is expecting a $10,000 bonus, actually getting $50,000 but then accidentally setting $25,000 of that on fire." - AngelWillSaveUs
No, he cleared waivers. He was a free agent. The Rox could have (as could the Giants) claimed him off waivers, but that would have meant paying him at least half a million dollars or so.
Ha. then I laugh at them.
"This season is expecting a $10,000 bonus, actually getting $50,000 but then accidentally setting $25,000 of that on fire." - AngelWillSaveUs
He was deemed a clubhouse headache not worth the possible return
The Rockies FO is very gunshy about bringing in a guy with baggage.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 31, 2009 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Not a saint, but not regarded as much as a clubhouse cancer
But still, he is also an exception, you’re right.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 31, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
They don’t want him swearing, that would offend the delicate sensibilities of Purple Rowboats.
"If you want to walk, watch a mailman."--Shawon Dunston
"If you want to bunt, bake a cake."--Bruce Bochy
Well
It is true that swearing angers Rockies, and you don’t want that.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 31, 2009 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
An A’s fan who’s offended by vulgarities coming from the stands? L. O. L.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
Not all fans of a given team are the same
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 31, 2009 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
All Raiders Fans Are Terrible
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Aug 31, 2009 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Okay this I'll agree with
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 31, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah
My wife is a Raider fan and she’s cool. She’d have to be for me to marry her since I’m a lifelone Charger fan. (We’re the ultimate mixed marriage.)
"We're in this thing!" My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman, "Sweet Jesus" Guzman and Jesus H. Guzman.
My wife and her family – Raiders and A’s fans
Me and my family – Niners and Giants fans
get togethers are interesting.
"This season is expecting a $10,000 bonus, actually getting $50,000 but then accidentally setting $25,000 of that on fire." - AngelWillSaveUs
My Family – Giants, Dodgers, A’s & Angel fans (oh and a few Tiger fans)
My family – All Raider fans.
Well, actually my little nephew says he’s a Charger fan. My brother-in-law hasn’t disowned him yet. And, of course, my son says he’s a Cowboys fan now. That’s my fault.
El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."
I was a Raider fan during the 70’s up until they moved to La-La-Land. Since then I haven’t been much into football, I think Al Davis (aka The Emperor) has outlasted his youthfulness, and I won’t spend a plugged nickel on anything that has to do with him or the Raiders.
Times change Al, you didn’t, fossilize already.
Truly though, every football season, I’m less and less interested.
True
But if you go to games at the Coliseum, one would think you would develop a thicker skin with regards to profanity at baseball games.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
Maybe the thicker skin wears off after a couple years in a different environment?
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 31, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I only hope his douchebaggery doesn’t cause any clubhouse issues. Otherwise, he’s not a terrible 5th starter for us down the stretch.
How much of a douche can he risk being? He’s coming here hat in hand, hoping to set himself up for a nice FA contract in the offseason. I think he keeps his head down and does what he can to earn a li’l respect.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Take down the BABIP…
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't mind this signing
To me it’s basically like calling up a dude from AAA. We’re paying him chump change, didn’t lose anything to bring him on the team, and if he sucks ass we don’t have to play him.
If he doesn't work...
…we can always put Randy Johnson pack in the rotation! amirite?!
Giants Cove: You'll be a better person for reading
Depends...
…has he been learning to throw with his right hand?
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
I can’t root for him – major jackass and Dodger to boot. I think instead I’ll root for him to get blown up in the first inning so he’s pulled and for the offense to be crazy en fuego that day. That or that he has a minor groin tweak that will sideline him. (Cause Penny does not play through pain.) Yeah, that’ll work.
Proud parent of future rookie of the year, Gerald Posey!
by GiantsFanInExile on Aug 31, 2009 1:00 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah
GFE sucks. Well, this kind of GFE at least.
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
this is why we exiled him in the first place
proud father of Edgar (Grandslam) Renteria
by rxmeister on Aug 31, 2009 1:09 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
:(
Sad face.
Proud parent of future rookie of the year, Gerald Posey!
by GiantsFanInExile on Aug 31, 2009 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
No, in this scenario the bullpen is nails and shows Penny what it’s really like to be a major leagur pitcher. Rather Hinshaw get a W than Penny.
Proud parent of future rookie of the year, Gerald Posey!
by GiantsFanInExile on Aug 31, 2009 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
WTF Red Sox cutting league average starters?
From fangraphs art. on penny a few days ago:
For the second time this month, the Red Sox have overreacted to a recent poor stretch of results and granted free agency to a quality major league pitcher. First, they cut John Smoltz loose, and now they’ve let Brad Penny out of his contract after they removed him from their starting rotation and he expressed a desire to start for another team down the stretch. The list of suitors lining up for Penny will be long, just as it should be – the guy can still pitch.
Even with his recent struggles, he’s running a 4.48 FIP on the season, thanks to recording twice as many strikeouts as walks and maintaining a neutral home run rate. That makes him around a league average starting pitcher for the season. Yes, he throws his fastball too much, but that’s always been true – he’s averaged 70% or more fastballs every year since 2004, and he’s proven he can be at least moderately successful pounding the zone with heaters.
The chink in his results – a .336 batting average on balls in play, which isn’t particularly predictive of anything. ZIPS projects a 4.44 FIP from Penny going forward, and that’s assuming he stays in the American League. Someone’s going to get a quality pitcher for nothing – who are the contenders for his services?
If he just pitches mop up innings for the Giants he’s a plus becaues he’s NOT A ROCKIE. I lived through (even sorta grew to like) HERSHISHER as a Giant, I think I can live with Bad Penny.
FIRE BRIAN SABEAN... UNLESS HE KEEPS DRAFTING WELL. .. AND SIGNS UNDERRATED PLAYERS LIKE AFFELDT OR PHELPS. .. OR ALRIGHT WHO'S PLAYING WITH THE ALIEN MIND-SWITCHING RAY?
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PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game currently in early planning stages.
That’s because Orel is a nice guy.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
Orel:
Without a doubt my favorite Dodger (and Kent doesn’t count; I mean players that I think of as Bums). Of course, by rule he wasn’t eligible for this sentiment until leaving LA.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
She said it was a nice change after Zito kept missing high and away.
--
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.
He won’t pitch in that little league field (Fenway) and OG Coors (New Yankee Stadium) anymore, instead he gets to pitch in a familiar Dodger Stadium, spacious AT&T and the even more spacious Petco. Although if Penny is pitching for the Giants at Fenway or NYS in October, hubba hubba meow meow.
Win the inning.
by Scooter Ellis on Aug 31, 2009 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
You think the Giants would use the 5th starter in any of those series?
"This season is expecting a $10,000 bonus, actually getting $50,000 but then accidentally setting $25,000 of that on fire." - AngelWillSaveUs
Hey, they ran out Alex Hinshaw in a close game against a division rival yesterday. Their logic makes them capable of doing anything.
"If you want to walk, watch a mailman."--Shawon Dunston
"If you want to bunt, bake a cake."--Bruce Bochy
Testing whether he was at all worth keeping?
Resounding answer: no
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
It's raining watermarks...
and Eliza Doucheku…how could you?
Win the inning.
by Scooter Ellis on Aug 31, 2009 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I should have been a major league pitcher
:-(
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
Ha ha. Flip.
"This season is expecting a $10,000 bonus, actually getting $50,000 but then accidentally setting $25,000 of that on fire." - AngelWillSaveUs
The Beer Goggles, They Do Nothing
GET AWAY BEFORE THE FLABBY LOUSITUDE JERKINESS RUBS OFF…
I thought she was supposed to be a brainy-starlet type, but I’m now unimpressed.
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 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Anagram wonderland: BRAD PENNY, GIANT
Regarding Zito/Alyssa: Banned Partying, or Banged Party Inn, or Panty Bin Danger
Regarding appetite: A Pantry Bending
Regarding clubhouse chemistry:Try Benign Panda
xanthan’s favorite: Data Bring Penny
very interesting: Banned Grant Yip
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
I believe in open source shtick.
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
Which one is Penny?
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
He totally looks like my obese asshole stepbrother
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 31, 2009 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Put Penny in leia's slave girl costume
And that is a scene right out of Star Wars.
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 31, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 7 recs
LOL
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Can’t we please just make him the little laughing lizard guy?
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
Fucking rec'd
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
You asked for it...
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 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Jabba = Dodger.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 31, 2009 1:22 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.
by satyricrash on Aug 31, 2009 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 13 recs
Your genius makes me ashamed of my shortcomings.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
Why did you just post a screencap from Return of the Jedi?
"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 Threepio is Xeifrank.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
WHAT THE FUCK
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 31, 2009 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Oooooohhhh...
Jabba haz a tommyache. Looks like he’z got gas.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy Crap! Accordinig to MLBTR Elias rankings on 8/9 Penny has a score of 54.739, not a type B FA in the AL, however the last type B starter in the NL has a score of 50.295!!!! So we get a sup pick for him!! Maybe
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by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 1:15 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I kind of wonder if the Red Sox are losing their sh!t over the Yankees being so good
I mean, they really could have played this smarter.
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
That's actually ideal
He’d have a hard time getting a contract if he was Type A, but Type B is no problem
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Yeah, but probably not until the next bargaining agreement or whatever they call it
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by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
But doesn’t that mean we have to offer him arb? Why wouldn’t he accept it if the market looks sucky like last year?
Proud parent of future rookie of the year, Gerald Posey!
by GiantsFanInExile on Aug 31, 2009 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
someone signs him early to an incentive laden deal. We offer arb after
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by say hey nation on Sep 1, 2009 7:22 AM PDT up reply actions
So let me get this straight…
Bengie is Big Money
Panda used to be Lil Money
What is Penny going to be? Kruk? KRUK? Answers?
With malice towards the Dodgers
+1
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 31, 2009 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Spare change?
Bad Penny?
The Brad.
"The dreams ain't broken down here now, they're walking with a limp" --TW
"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 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
In retrospect, I should have put “In Bonds We Trust”.
"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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There's still time
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I think we should call him Turnip
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
GO Greased Lightning...
Headin’ down a country mile….
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
...
spend 60 days on the DL with slipped disk.
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"This is not good, folks."- Duane Kuiper
40-man roster help
For Penny to be eligible for the playoffs, he needs to be on the 40-man roster as of today, doesn’t he? Yes, I know the playoffs are far from a foregone conclusion, and if we make the playoffs with a healthy 1-4 we really won’t need him, but all things being equal you’d like to have the flexibility. I think it would be worth it to make Hinshaw or Rohlinger go away for 10 days to make Penny an active player as of today. Or is there another solution here that I am missing with my shaky understanding of 40-man roster rules?
But you don't necessarily need 5th starter in the playoffs
Our problems are at #5. Numbers 1-4 are pretty much golden.
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
JUST GET RID OF BOCOCK ALREADY.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
TWSS
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Kevin Frandsen, come back!
There are plenty of options
Hinshaw and Rohlinger would certainly not be among them. Burriss to the 60-day DL is the easiest. If more space is needed, Bocock, :(owski, and Jesse English could all be DFA’d without much chance they’d be claimed off waivers (and it wouldn’t be a tragedy if they were).
Right, there are plenty of 40-man options, but beyond that I get confused. If we sign him to the 40-man today, do we need to make a corresponding move on the 25-man today? Or would he be a Grizzlie for a day until rosters expand tomorrow? It seems like there are some technicalities to be navigated here.
Ah, I see what you mean.
Hmm, I think they will probably option Hinshaw or Valdez (I would choose Valdez, assuming he has options remaining) for a day so that Penny would be eligible for the post-season roster should they make it.
Great signing - he's basically free
Joe Martinez allowed 22 runs in 23.1 innings in his starts.
It’s hard to imagine Penny being worse than that…
I like Joey and think a part of the Giants’ future but they can’t afford to let him work out his growing pains during a playoff chase.
Holy crap, even Rotoworld is praising the Giants
Brad Penny will sign with the Giants, sources tell ESPN The Magazine’s Buster Olney.
Penny would replace Joe Martinez in San Francisco’s rotation, a big coup for a team fighting for the Wild Card berth. Penny had a 5.61 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 24 starts with the Red Sox this season, but the 31-year-old right-hander is still hitting the mid 90s on the radar gun and appears to have something left in the tank. Penny will cost less than $100,000 the rest of the way, a great investment for a pitcher who could reap huge benefits from going back to the National League West. He is an immediate target for all NL-only players.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
WHAT IS THE WORLD COMING TO?
"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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Good signing, since we need a #5 SP
Joe Martinez isn’t going to cut it at mop-up, and the Red Sox are paying him $5 million to pay for us. That said, Penny’s stats are below average.
Just a bad penny
I always come back to you
"I never watched baseball on TV. It's slow and boring. I'm not a fan. Never was." - Jeff Kent
lets call it a draw. We pay Roberts 6 M to announce their games, they pay Penny 5M to pitch for us
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by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
+1
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
HOPEFULLY WE FOUND THIS PENNY HEADS UP INSTEAD OF TAILS UP LOL LOL OMG OMG AMIRITE?
let me just accompany that with this http://www.sadtrombone.com
With malice towards the Dodgers
AMIRITE
For the longest time, I read this as “Uh-Meer-Uh-Tay.”
I was wondering if it was, like, Spanglish or something.
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Anagram of "Giants pitcher Brad Penny"
CHIRPY AND BANTERING PEST
Anagram of "knowing how to win" = WOW, I KNOW NOTHING
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 31, 2009 1:41 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
One of the most accurate anagrams you’ve done!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
SALACIOUS CRUMB!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
He's a fun one
I played this game too: http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2009/8/31/1009149/rosenthal-giants-favorite-to-sign#20501093
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
this
Les Plack = more chicks
i claim part ownership of G.I. Joe: Declassified, but only for the funny parts
by Headhunter Rollins on Aug 31, 2009 1:43 PM PDT reply actions
Let's predict what he'll do Wednesday in the Philly Band Box
6 Innings, 4er, 5k’s
With malice towards the Dodgers
Sad because it's true
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Aug 31, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
payback for Lee’s first start as a Phillie
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by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I can just imagine...
True Blue LA – “Penny’s Perfect”….We should have never let him go.
Over the Monster – “Penny’s Perfect”…We should have never let him go and still pay him.
Purple Row – “Penny’s Perfect”…Guys, today’s the day I turn my back on cussing but be gentle.
McC – “Penny’s Perfect”…Glorious day, Pierzynski’s a great teammate, Bonds is God 2.0, Benitez should be a HOF closer and the World Series DID happen in 2002!!!
Win the inning.
by Scooter Ellis on Aug 31, 2009 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Bonds is God 2.0
This doesn’t fit with the rest
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by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Piershitsky does? Boonitez? Give me a break!
BTW, the world series might have happened in 2002, IF THERE EVER WERE SUCH A YEAR!!
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
Hes using Sarchasm. I was pointing out that Bonds is God 2.0
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by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I get sarcasm
But I don’t get that supposed usage of it.
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
I just thought lumping in Bonds is god with AJ and Benitiz are HOF was wrong. I t really doesn’t match well
BECASUE BONDS IS GOD
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by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Ever since Sidney Ponson (aka Sir Fatty Fat) I’ve had a deep aversion to heavyset douchebags who pitch for the Giants. For Mr. Penny, I shall reserve judgment as best I can. Let’s hope he doesn’t get his ass lit up.
"If you want to walk, watch a mailman."--Shawon Dunston
"If you want to bunt, bake a cake."--Bruce Bochy
Ponson was actually pretty ok in the regular season… now as for what we actually acquired him for, well, /cough.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Why didn’t it start with Livan Hernandez!?
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
/triggers deeply repressed memories of Game 7 in 2002, that didn’t actually happen due to the meteor that hit after Game 5
"If you want to walk, watch a mailman."--Shawon Dunston
"If you want to bunt, bake a cake."--Bruce Bochy
I only have memory of game 7
Getting pissed after Garret Anderson hit one down the line and knowing it was all over
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
Also
All this talk of LOL GIANTS R FAT reminds me of watching the WWF in the 80s, and a match between Andre the Giant and Big John Studd, and Vince McMahon saying, “I would suggest the ring has been reinforced.” We’re going to have to reinforce the infield! Lay some girders down beneath the grass or something.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
Holy Shit, this is sadness
Fewer than 2,000 fans showed up for a matchup between the NL Central’s bottom dwellers, played in a hushed atmosphere that better suited a tennis match. Foul balls clattered around the 42,000-seat ballpark, and the players’ banter could easily be heard by the few fans in the stands.
When the game began, 11 fans were scattered in the upper-deck bleachers in left field, attended by two ushers
After the fourth inning, the video board showed one fan surrounded by empty seats and played Eric Carmen’s “All By Myself,” drawing a smattering of applause and laughs from the other fans who knew the feeling.
Quote of the Article
“You could hear everything,” Reds manager Dusty Baker said. "I saw one guy who was missing a finger catch a foul ball, and I could hear him say, ‘That hurt like hell,’ but he caught it.
Reminds me of the 17th inning against the Diamondbacks in 2001.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
I was there in the 18th. There were more than 2000 ppl left I think. I remember waves of people leaving when it was announced that the ferry was leaving / last train / last Bart.
My one regret about that game
Being there precluded me from hearing the game on the radio. I’m sure Miller et al were hilariously loopy by the end.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
That’s the day I discovered the bar in the field club doesnt close while the game is still ongoing.
It is a beautiful thing.
"The dreams ain't broken down here now, they're walking with a limp" --TW
Arcade for me.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
I could only afford season tickets at Upper Reserve (313). It was 1350 per seat IIRC. A friend and I sold our Magic card collection and split the cost of 2 seats.
I think my seats were actually upper reserve, but I had convinced myself that there was going to be a walk-off splash hit, so when Bonds was going to be coming up around the 9th or 10 or so, I went downstairs to Arcade and just ended up staying there for like 10 hours or whatever it was.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
The Dodgers are coming to Pittsburgh at the end of September, and I seriously want to go just because I know I’ll be able to get $15 box seats on Stubhub.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
I bought three lower box seats on the third base line for $10/ticket
I think it was a Monday promotion, but damn it was cheaper than the scalpers on the bridge.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Aug 31, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Brad Penny = Darth Vader (not what you think!)
I really don’t care. it’s not like Penny is a secret agent for the Dodgers or something. he’s been a villain, for sure, but now he’s on the good side.
Think of it as when Darth Vader threw the emperor down the open shaft in the Emperor’s throne room (major design fail, imo). If Penny can beat the Dodgers (and Rockies) and help the Giants to the playoffs down the stretch, he’ll be redeemed in my eyes, even if his overall record as a major leaguer is one of evil and douchebaggery.
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 31, 2009 2:17 PM PDT reply actions
I agree with you as usual..
but you fail on one point. Penny would only get stuck in the shaft.
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 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope they release a Marvel vs Disney fighting game.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
Assuming Squeenix signs off on that.
"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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baby!
"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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Late to the party but that was a pretty okay weekend, I guess. Also, nice move picking up a Penny off the curb.
Jesse Foppert: I Still Believe. Maybe a little less now.
"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." ~Bob Lemon,
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Aug 31, 2009 2:32 PM PDT reply actions
Stoopid Sabes forgot to pay Penny’s contract and give up a top 10 prospect.
I thought I didn’t care… then I fell in love with Panda and now I’m not so sure anymore. - Smoke On The Water
dear SB Nation
please figure out how to thread or paginate these things or my computer will die
thank you
D. Lorian
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Long threads don’t choke my computer. Am I the only one?
Threads full of animated gifs, on the other hand…
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
They’re usually OK on mine.
"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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We probably should cut down on animated .gifs 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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like in the post game thread? Jesus Fucking Christ those things are brutal on my laptop
I R 5
by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
My computer is horrible. It waits and then all of a sudden it logs approx 30 comments at once.
I R 5
by say hey nation on Aug 31, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
INORITE
I can’t watch MLB.TV and partake in the game threads. My laptop is a pile but still…
I thought I didn’t care… then I fell in love with Panda and now I’m not so sure anymore. - Smoke On The Water
My machine is a little slow too.
So, let me get this straight – we traded for Freddy Sanchez & Ryan Garko?
JEROME WILLIAMS SIGNED BY THE A'S
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
OH SHIT GUYS I JUST HEARD KURT AINSWORTH IS HURT AND MIGHT MISS THE REST OF THE SEASON!!!
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
ROGER CLEMENS SIGNED WITH THE YANKEES
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2009 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Nooooooooooo!
Gen. Hugh A. Drum, dead? Say it ain’t so!
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
Old man’s old computer is old. Old.
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 31, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
It worked for John Smoltz
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
Brad Penny is Heaven Cent
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Aug 31, 2009 2:54 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Have you seen either my neck or my command?
This appears to be one of those classic Sabean “post-good” acquisitions. Still… Martinez probably wasn’t going to deliver much more than Penny, and the league switch and park effect might work to the Giants’ advantage.
This move gets a shrug+ from me… not that teh internetz cares.
Ugh
Made the mistake of reading the comments after the MLB.com story about Penny signing found here
And this one just caught me off guard:
To triviawhiz, how old are you, 10? Smolz will do just fine and if the Cards and ROX meet in the world series, I’ll put my money on the Cards. Boston has and is highly overated, and commands wayyyyyyyyyyyyy to much media attention. Boston has a long history of choking in big games, and big series, so lets can the AL dominace talk.
Yeah, they are so not dominant they won’t even have a team in the world series this year!
"This season is expecting a $10,000 bonus, actually getting $50,000 but then accidentally setting $25,000 of that on fire." - AngelWillSaveUs
Like a bad penny, he keeps turning up
Whenever I read the name “Brad Penny” I think about this ridiculously passionate thrash on the SFGate Giants board in 1999 about his trade from AZ to Florida for Matt Mantei. The prospect lovers were jumping for joy that such a phenomenally rated SP talent was dealt from the D-Backs for a closer, deemed an overrated position. The old-schoolers were furious that the D-Backs were able to get a proven closer for minor league talent.
In the first year, Mantei was their closer, the D-Backs won the West, and Penny was still completely in the minors. Over time, he has proven to have SP value, but not the dominating force that made AZ regret anything.
Funny to see it all come to a denouement for Giants fandom, although that old gang of mine is pretty scattered now.
"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
A couple of friends respond to my news of Brad Penny:
Dodger fan – Good luck my friend – He’s sort of like Forrest Gump’s chocolate box
Red Sox fan- I’d use a different movie reference (from Trainspotting): Brad “The Worst Bathroom in Scotland” Penny.
LOL
Juan Marichal's bat > JR's head
Does anyone remember...
When JT was on third and Brad Penny was pitching for the Dodgers a couple years ago.. and he just started walking toward JT and yelling at him for no apparent reason?
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