Giants/Phillies Series Preview
by Grant on Sep 1, 2009 12:45 PM PDT
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note: There's a thread for September callups just below this post. You can enter your guess into the "Whose Daughter Did Kevin Frandsen Diddle?" contest there.
Click this link. Do it. Mouse over, find out where the link sends you, and then go there with glee. Click the link, and let the joy wash over you. Tim Lincecum. Pablo Sandoval. Edgar M.F. Renteria. That was the last time a series was this important.
I guess they’re all important from now on. Every game in this newfangled "September" seems to mean something. My pappy used to tell me stories his grandpappy used to tell him, and there was once a time when the Giants used to play meaningful games in every September. He used to get some penny candy, ride the trolley to the games, pay his nickel, and watch players like "Barry Bonds" and "Jeff Kent" do something they used to call "hitting the freaking ball." It was probably pretty special. I’m looking forward to these "meaningful" "September" games.
The last Phillies/Giants series was a little bit of a test. Sure, the Giants could beat teams like the Padres and the Pirates – except when they can’t – but the Phillies? It was a bellwether series – a harbinger of doom to come if they couldn’t beat a good team at home. But the Giants did quite well, taking three of four from the Phillies. They might have even swept the series, too, if it weren’t for those meddling Indians giving Cliff Lee away.
This series is even more of a bellwethery harbingering, though. It’s a good team on the road. You might remember such fantastic road series like San Diego and Pittsburgh, where the Giants flopped against bad teams. That stunk. This could be even worse of a thumping….
…or the Giants can say "We are so totally in this thing for reals" by taking the series. As a devout member of the Church of Jeff Weaver, and one of the planners for the annual St. Podsednik parade for my church, I firmly believe that any team in the playoffs has a chance to win it all with a well-timed hot streak. That doesn’t mean I wouldn’t feel better if the team at least pretended they could win on the road, though.
Pitcher to watch:
Brad Penny is a lump of unpleasantness, but he should be a good fit in San Francisco. In Philadelphia, though? Against Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, and the rest of the NL All-Star team? Those 400-foot fly outs aren’t so cute in Philadelphia. And I’m a-feared of Penny’s debut.
On the Philly side, Pedro Martinez is going against Tim Lincecum. I can’t figure out what that means. The Giants usually shock us all by scratching out a couple of runs against the best pitchers in the world, but then they wither against the rehab projects, the low-K control specialists, and the gimps of the world. Martinez is an unholy combination of all of the above. He’s a fantastic pitcher when he’s right, which is good news for the Giants. But he could still be recovering from his layoff, hurting his velocity and command, which is bad news for the Giants. We’ll have to see how it plays out.
Hitter to watch:
Freddy Sanchez should have a whale of a series. I’m looking forward to it. (WalrusMan's Edit: :-( )
Also, Raul Ibanez is slumping hard. It was easy to defend against the Renteria "worst signing of the offseason" charges by pointing to Ibanez, but then Ibanez went nuts on the National League. Lately, he’s been more in line with preseason expectations, so hopefully he stays that way. Chances of that happening now that I’ve written that: 2%.
Prediction:
If the Giants lose this series, the season is over unless they find a way to win more games than the Rockies for the remainder of the season. Book it.
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Yay for meaningful September baseball!! I hope the Giants can get over this not playing well on the road business.
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 Sep 1, 2009 12:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Based on tonight’s lineup, all indications point to No.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Sep 1, 2009 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your photo caption
needs more Rowand swinging at a pitch in the dirt.
by Lars The Wanderer on Sep 1, 2009 12:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That photo is from 1998, right?
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 12:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AGELESS LEFTY
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
by EliminateMe on Sep 1, 2009 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Moyer is 311
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Sep 1, 2009 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sept roster expansion
Aurilia and Torres are back from the DL.
Bowker, Guzman, and Waldis Joaquin called up from Fresno. No Frandsen, at least not yet.
by Orwell D. Catt on Sep 1, 2009 12:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's Always (Big) Money in Philadelphia
except if/when he’s still hurt but
WILD CARD BITCHES, YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAW
Win the inning.
by Scooter Ellis on Sep 1, 2009 12:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
dang
I wanted to be first to post this
Please hit better, Randy Winn.
by oldjacket on Sep 1, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Dang”??? You’re one of them!
"El once, chico. Eleven."
by Juan Primo on Sep 1, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else notice that the worse the beer is
the more they emphasize its “COLDNESS” in their ads?
by Jakespaar on Sep 1, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Drinkablity! And it tells you when it’s cold in case you didn’t feel like just touching the bottle/can!
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
by jhiat00 on Sep 1, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing that
“It’s colder, cuz that way you can’t really taste it!” didn’t pass their focus group…
by Jakespaar on Sep 1, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here in Chile
they have a beer called Escudo, which is about as cheap as it comes. Their slogan is “Es Mas Cerveza,” which just literally means “It’s More Beer.” Not better, not fresher, not even colder, just… more.
by Tycho on Sep 1, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A Chilean member!
We have users from, at least:
Israel
Chile
Japan
Where else?
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Singapore
"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 Sep 1, 2009 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Korea!
"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 Sep 1, 2009 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and Martinez!
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Sep 1, 2009 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes Visalia feels like another country (or like this country 50 years ago)…
by Jakespaar on Sep 1, 2009 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I should change my name to Giants Fan in Korea.
by Ltisme on Sep 1, 2009 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Giants fan in Singapore isn’t in Singapore anymore.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He isn’t, but at one point he was.
"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 Sep 1, 2009 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was in Italy once
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Sep 1, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have users from Japan???
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 Sep 1, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Living in Japan, at least.
"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 Sep 2, 2009 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s probably not any worse than Coors.
What are you doing in Chile?
by Jakespaar on Sep 1, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha I’m definitely not Chilean, I’m a Bay Area kid. I go to UC Santa Cruz and happened to decide to study abroad the one year the Giants are contenders, so I’ve been on McCovey Chronicles every day to get my baseball fix.
by Tycho on Sep 1, 2009 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah
I figured you weren’t Chilean. Don’t worry; they’ll probably just end up breaking all of our hearts anyway :-(.
by Jakespaar on Sep 1, 2009 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn Allende family
Oh, wait, you meant the Giants…
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
by PaulThomas on Sep 1, 2009 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I had any pride in my alma matter, this is where I’d say “Go Banana Slugs!” or something.
"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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by Natto on Sep 1, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
My sister is going to Cal and is going to study abroad in Chile next semester. We might go visit her. You like it?
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Sep 1, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aye
I’m not too confident about our flyball pitchers/pop up hitters going at in that ballpark.
You want to see a walk? Then go watch the mailman.
by SeeingStars on Sep 1, 2009 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here’s to a month of scoreboard watching and not-meaningless games. I don’t not believe!
"If you want to walk, watch a mailman."--Shawon Dunston
"If you want to bunt, bake a cake."--Bruce Bochy
by Kitspool on Sep 1, 2009 1:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t not refuse to disbelieve!
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
by EliminateMe on Sep 1, 2009 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'll take two from the Phils.
It’s the stinkin’ Brewers I’m more worried about. And then we get the Pads at home? They own us this year.
I left my swagger in my other pants.
by HughG16 on Sep 1, 2009 1:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No more Hairston.
And on the 6th day, God created base-ball, and Barry put one in the water, and it was good.
"I think I just experienced my first Lincegasm."
by bigboneded on Sep 1, 2009 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am enthused by this…
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Sep 1, 2009 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, the Giants have owned the Padres at AT&T, I believe they are 5-1 against them.
Win the inning.
by Scooter Ellis on Sep 1, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
RICH AURILIA'S FAREWELL TOUR!
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 Sep 1, 2009 1:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
RICH AURILIA’S FAREWELL UNTIL NEXT YEAR TOUR!
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis.
by j14 on Sep 1, 2009 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
RICH AURILIA’S FAREWELL UNTIL NEXT YEAR RUN AT A 3 YEAR EXTENSION TOUR!
El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."
by ResDog on Sep 1, 2009 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should have an “UNTIL THERE’S A CURE FOR RICH AURILIA” Day.
by younghutch on Sep 1, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also: preemptive SUCK IT SHANE VICTORINO
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 Sep 1, 2009 1:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DAMN YOU, EAST COAST!!!
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by KINGofCRA5H on Sep 1, 2009 1:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by KINGofCRA5H on Sep 1, 2009 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DAMN YOU, EAST COAST!!!
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by KINGofCRA5H on Sep 1, 2009 1:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LAAAAWN DAAARTS
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 1, 2009 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Sep 1, 2009 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love this one
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Sep 1, 2009 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Philly, Feliz
Feliz, Philly
Felizdelphia
Philliz
Philadelphia Feliz
Felizdelphia Philliz
Uma, Oprah
Uma, Oprah
by Every6thDay on Sep 1, 2009 1:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Needz moar SlapChop guy.
And on the 6th day, God created base-ball, and Barry put one in the water, and it was good.
"I think I just experienced my first Lincegasm."
by bigboneded on Sep 1, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is always the SlapChop Rap
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis.
by j14 on Sep 1, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
by RDreamer on Sep 1, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's Go Giants
clap clap clapclapclap
by positiveuphemism on Sep 1, 2009 1:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Was Grant being a sarcastic funny guy or is Freddy Sanchez actually going to play?
by Hoist That Rag on Sep 1, 2009 1:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sarcastic?
When is Grant ever sarcastic?
"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 Sep 1, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don’t even know anymore
On 5/7, the best part of waking is up LOLDGERS in my cup.
by GameSix on Sep 1, 2009 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grant doesn’t even know anymore. He may fall into his own sarchasm.
by younghutch on Sep 1, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineup
Velez LF.
Renteria SS.
Rowand CF.
Garko 1B.
Uribe 2B.
Winn RF.
Rohlinger 3B.
Whiteside C.
Sanchez P.
by superk1ng on Sep 1, 2009 1:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i think i might just pass on this one
by superk1ng on Sep 1, 2009 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, Ryan Garko is our cleanup hitter.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Panda…SWITCHER CANT HIT LEFTIES MIRITE
by jctGamer on Sep 1, 2009 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just hope Hamels doesn’t throw a perfect game
by superk1ng on Sep 1, 2009 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This lineup seriously might be worse than our opening day lineup last year:
1) Dave Roberts LF
2) Rich Aurilia 1B
3) Randy Winn RF
4) Bengie Molina C
5) Ray Durham 2B
6) Aaron Rowand CF
7) Jose Castillo 3B
8) Brian Bocock SS
9) Barry Zito P
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and Bochy has 5 more players to work with after the callup.
by jctGamer on Sep 1, 2009 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sadly, 6 of those 5 players are first basemen.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beating Charlie Manuel at his own game!
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
by groug on Sep 1, 2009 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Panda after an off-day?
fffffffff
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And no Lewis or Schierholtz or Bowker or lkjf;aslkjfa;
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neither can Randy Winn.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he ready for a hot streak, he told me last night
Brand new adoptive daddy for the Big Unit. Congrats go out to my son for his 300th win. Only 211 more wins until he catches Cy Young!
by Speedforthewin on Sep 1, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lefties can’t hit pitchers with left thumb
I R 5
by say hey nation on Sep 1, 2009 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet you Sabean DFAs Lewis, trades Bowker/Schierholtz for shit, and signs, like, Frank Catalanotto and Darin Erstad to play RF and LF.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We could really have used Matt Murton for this game.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Sep 1, 2009 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We should have traded a Top-10 prospect for him!
by xanthan on Sep 1, 2009 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brad Penny : WTF did I get myself into
by jctGamer on Sep 1, 2009 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Winn against a lefty again? Why? And what’s wrong with Pablo? If he’s out I really can’t believe they didn’t bring up Frandsen. Aurilia is the only option as a backup middle infielder? That’s what they’re going with?
by taliesin on Sep 1, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL GIANTS
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Richie is back! No need for Frandsen!
BORK!
by Lars The Wanderer on Sep 1, 2009 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rohlinger plays middle infield too. They would never put Richie out there unless it was an emergency
by m34josh on Sep 1, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
/starts aurilia
Brand new adoptive daddy for the Big Unit. Congrats go out to my son for his 300th win. Only 211 more wins until he catches Cy Young!
by Speedforthewin on Sep 1, 2009 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
Over/under on the number of games before Aurilia gets a start? I’m gonna say four. I think he’ll start Saturday.
by taliesin on Sep 1, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over/unders must be set at halves!
YOU set the over/under, then others bet over that or under that. You can’t (or shouldn’t) set it at a whole number, because if Richie starts in 4 games, then there will be too many pushes.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Sep 1, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOLINEUP
El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."
by ResDog on Sep 1, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay
3 players from the opening day starting lineup
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Sep 1, 2009 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOLinup
LF Velez
SS Renteria
CF Rowand
1B Garko
2B Uribe
RF Winn
3B Rohlinger
C Whiteside
P J. Sanchez
We are fucked
by jctGamer on Sep 1, 2009 1:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is there a worse 3-4-5 in baseball than that?
by Hoist That Rag on Sep 1, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Phillies, but other than that, NO
I R 5
by say hey nation on Sep 1, 2009 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too...much...fail...
Edgar 2nd?
Rowand 3rd?
No Pablo?
Dirty better throw himself another no-hitter. And hit a couple home runs.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Sep 1, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are we intentionally trying to lose this game?
by nataku on Sep 1, 2009 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was actually on the screen to purchase tickets for the Sept 14-16 series, and I cancelled
by jctGamer on Sep 1, 2009 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Suddenly I’m not feeling very good about this game…where’s Panda?
Giants Cove: You'll be a better person for reading
by Chulk on Sep 1, 2009 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
/sets computer on fire
/sets apartment on fire
/leaves civilization forever
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by satyricrash on Sep 1, 2009 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
otoh
MAYBE THIS IS THE NIGHT RYAN GARKO FINALLY BREAKS OUT
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL ROWAND
LOL WINN
LOL NO PABLOL
LOL MR. F
by Lars The Wanderer on Sep 1, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Sanchez throws a shutout...
…then we might have a slim chance of winning this game on a solo homer from Uribe.
Otherwise, we’re screwed.
WORST LINEUP YET!
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
by EliminateMe on Sep 1, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In Williamsport Field, this lineup is screwed. None of the Giants pitchers will throw a shutout when homers only have to travel 270 feet.
by Lars The Wanderer on Sep 1, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That brings up a good point.
This lineup would had been shut out if it had played a game 200 to the NW of philly this past weekend
I R 5
by say hey nation on Sep 1, 2009 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
/benches Sanchez on fantasy team.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Sep 1, 2009 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh shit
I forgot to
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Sep 1, 2009 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
in vain
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Sep 1, 2009 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can tell by the expression on her face that she is remembering hawt Bothan sex!
by Lars The Wanderer on Sep 1, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
all I'm saying is that the Bothans weren't better than replacement spies
but apparently could breathe through their ears and lick their own eyebrows.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Sep 1, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes... if you call generals in the rebellion lefty.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Sep 1, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, Nate, it was nice knowing you.
Insanity is just a state of mind.
by giants9107 on Sep 1, 2009 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ya
where the hell is Nate?
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Sep 1, 2009 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could cry. Srsly.
It goes back to “I thought the last line up was the worst possible, but I am proven wrong today.”
Has Bochy just conceded the game?
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Sep 1, 2009 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is funny that our crowd goes into these pre-game "IT'S OVER!!!11 WE'VE LOST!!11" hysterics, and then we do ok, sometimes win, at least make a game out of it--
OHHHhhh! I see what you all are doing now. Carry on.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Sep 1, 2009 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
is anyone else stunned
that MCC managed to spew out over 2200 comments on BRAD FREAKIN’ 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.
by zenbitz on Sep 1, 2009 1:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Only about 20 of those are actually about Brad Penny.
"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 Sep 1, 2009 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and of the 20, 10 are about Alyssa MilanLOL
by jctGamer on Sep 1, 2009 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When someone is as prolific as Alyssa Milano in getting around with baseball players, one must take note.
by nataku on Sep 1, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d take a closer look at those.
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 Sep 1, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think 200 of that was about West Side Story.
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 1, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wasn’t there a beer talk in there?
oh, and a Monday Night Plans talk?
oh, and a Fred Lewis discussion.
Brand new adoptive daddy for the Big Unit. Congrats go out to my son for his 300th win. Only 211 more wins until he catches Cy Young!
by Speedforthewin on Sep 1, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flew talk is draining.
Please hit better, Randy Winn.
by oldjacket on Sep 1, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, “spew” is the operative word here.
"If you want to walk, watch a mailman."--Shawon Dunston
"If you want to bunt, bake a cake."--Bruce Bochy
by Kitspool on Sep 1, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am stunned and shocked....
….I figured us for 3000, easy.
No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
by Skaldheim on Sep 1, 2009 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, after seeing that lineup, I’m not as disappointed that I’m going to miss most of tonight’s game.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 1:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I was gonna take time off and go tonight, maybe not now
I R 5
by say hey nation on Sep 1, 2009 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is the split lineup
After the fifth we’ll flank them with Shierholtz, FLew, and Bowker. Aurilia will take care of burying the wounded/us
by MoreroidsforZito on Sep 1, 2009 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I CAN LIVE WITH GIVING UP ALDERSON IF FREDDY SANCHEZ HELPS US MAKE THE PLAYOFFS
LOL
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AND THE BEST MAN TO REPLACE HIM IS IN FRESNO
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
by CB30 on Sep 1, 2009 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Frandsen is better than Uribe now?
by kingofthacove on Sep 1, 2009 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best man to fill his spot on the team.
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
by CB30 on Sep 1, 2009 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m starting to irrationally dislike him.
by xanthan on Sep 1, 2009 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And my irrational fondness for Garko has faded very quickly.
I still think he’s a better player than he has been for the Giants but FFS GET GOING ALREADY YOU FUCKING LOSER
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
The Garko trade really wasn’t that good. It was marginally good. But, really, there’s no difference between him and Ishikawa (offensively) against RHP.
by xanthan on Sep 1, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But RHP only account for about 75% of the pitchers in the league!!!
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So it's
25% of a reasonable move!
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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by zenbitz on Sep 1, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to GRM, Garko is worth +28 wins on the season when hitting against LHP.
by xanthan on Sep 1, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Freddy Sanchez was going to be worth +4 wins over the last two months.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well we did make up 4 games in 6 days, so there you go
by jctGamer on Sep 1, 2009 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s a top 8 player in niftiness.
El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."
by ResDog on Sep 1, 2009 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was willing to believe when the trade went down that, as a wash against RHP at the time and with his superiority against LHP, he’d be an upgrade but, ugh.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
5 XBH so far
and he’s slow as fuck and can’t play defense
by superk1ng on Sep 1, 2009 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AND CATCHER!!!
Sanchez and Garko are such classic Sabean players. Sigh.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ffffff
stop reminding me.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And now we’re probably stuck with the not really a solution to anything Garkokawa combo at first base for at least another year.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
PUT VILLALONA ON THE FAST TRACK!!!
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
NordickTrack
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
by FriscoJoe on Sep 1, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep
and that’s why I think we pretty much HAVE to upgrade a corner outfield spot in the offseason through FA or trade. Assuming Sanchez is back next year and Posey is our catcher, the corner outfield spots are the only spots on this team where we don’t have any financial commitments.
by superk1ng on Sep 1, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BOWKERMANIA
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
THIS
Brand new adoptive daddy for the Big Unit. Congrats go out to my son for his 300th win. Only 211 more wins until he catches Cy Young!
by Speedforthewin on Sep 1, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Upgrade Short Stop....
let Renteria play the Uribe roll next year
by OTTOMATIC on Sep 1, 2009 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Given the circumstances, it’s not irrational.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
IM READY TO PLAY GUYZ. JUST ONE MOAR DAY
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
by CB30 on Sep 1, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DERMATOLOGY BIAS
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Sep 1, 2009 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
FORMER BATTING CHAMPION PLAYS THE GAME THE RIGHT WAY DOESN’T PLAY LOL
Still in despair.
"Use the stencil! Do it!"
konakona:「つかさに教われと...なんか非常に負けたような気がする。」
Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ
by Zetsuboushita on Sep 1, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But hey, let’s give him a three year contract extension!
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Before he’s snatched up as soon as he hits the market!
El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."
by ResDog on Sep 1, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I predicted 2-4 trip
Today is a good old fashioned forfeit game. Go get em tomorrow Brad
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
by CB30 on Sep 1, 2009 1:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
good old fashioned forfeit game
on the first game of a road trip after a fucking day off
by superk1ng on Sep 1, 2009 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL MOMENTUM
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
by CB30 on Sep 1, 2009 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL MOLEMENTUM
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 Sep 1, 2009 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
rec’d
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
by CB30 on Sep 1, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was kind of a shot at Freddy Sanchez from out of nowhere…
by younghutch on Sep 1, 2009 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ask John Wilkes Booth, those are the best ones.
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 Sep 1, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too soon, mang. Too soon.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Sep 1, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
U R 5
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 1, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
UDD!
FIRE BRIAN SABEAN... UNLESS HE KEEPS DRAFTING WELL. .. AND SIGNS UNDERRATED PLAYERS LIKE AFFELDT OR PHELPS. .. OR ALRIGHT WHO'S PLAYING WITH THE ALIEN MIND-SWITCHING RAY?
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PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game currently in early planning stages.
by zenbitz on Sep 1, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
1-5, and I might be generous with this lineup
by jctGamer on Sep 1, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BORK!
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 Sep 1, 2009 1:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, good.
Today is the day I get to stay at work to grab a few extra hours.
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by KINGofCRA5H on Sep 1, 2009 1:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, Zets! Juan Uribe is hitting 5TH TONIGHT
by xanthan on Sep 1, 2009 1:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Calling it now. Urine HR
Brand new adoptive daddy for the Big Unit. Congrats go out to my son for his 300th win. Only 211 more wins until he catches Cy Young!
by Speedforthewin on Sep 1, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OH MY FUCKING GOD
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 Sep 1, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boy…people are still ornery as fuck after the best series in 5 years.
I can’t wait to see what happens if the Giants win a World Series.
“That trophy is fucking ugly”
“Gawd Sabean handles that microphone even worse than the roster…FFFFFFFFFFFF”
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Sep 1, 2009 1:25 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
::Sabean reflexively starts kicking the trophy in an effort to divine its value::
by Every6thDay on Sep 1, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
teehee
rec’d
Status: Feels so broke up. Wants to go home. || Still boycotting Johnsonville and Giants souvenirs or ballpark foods for repossessing my K Wall in right field.
by GiantBrass on Sep 1, 2009 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you’d think that after such a huge series and entering September and having a full day off to recover, that Bochy would put a better lineup out there than this one.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Sep 1, 2009 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously, did Pablo aggravate his calf on the plane or something?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pablo has the day off to decide which Cheesesteak place is the best
Brand new adoptive daddy for the Big Unit. Congrats go out to my son for his 300th win. Only 211 more wins until he catches Cy Young!
by Speedforthewin on Sep 1, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You think they let Pablo take a calf on the plane?
His own personal veal…
by younghutch on Sep 1, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eugenio Vealz
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Sep 1, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Sep 1, 2009 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i stopped trying to use Bochy Logic a long time ago.
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by KINGofCRA5H on Sep 1, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Karlifornia…terrible commenter or worst commenter ever?”
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
by EliminateMe on Sep 1, 2009 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you wanted endless optimism, this is not the place for it.
by nataku on Sep 1, 2009 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You act like I came on here after Spilborghs blast in Coors and said “Awww cummon!! Turn those frownies upside downies!!!”
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Sep 1, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish you did. It probably would’ve made me smile for a few seconds.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Sep 1, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta say our chances at a win are at like 30% before the game even starts. You know this is the game Hamels returns to form
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
by CB30 on Sep 1, 2009 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hamels is penalized by BABIP this year. His peripheral stats look fine
by jctGamer on Sep 1, 2009 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But…. winz!!
"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 Sep 1, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I call b.s. on returning to form against this lineup. It’s the equivalent of claiming you’ve lost real weight when it was really just water weight… or saying some girl’s hot despite all of you being in low light.
by Every6thDay on Sep 1, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Hampton returned to form against this lineup (for one game).
by xanthan on Sep 1, 2009 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice to see Boch mess with Cole Hamels head by putting in all these unherald hitters in the lineup! I mean he really learned alot about lineup construction since the last time we faced Hamels.
All in all, I am in impressed with this lineup
I R 5
by say hey nation on Sep 1, 2009 1:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And now Gmail isn’t working. NOOOOO
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 1:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
NO SHIt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This happened over the weekend too
I R 5
by say hey nation on Sep 1, 2009 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL 502 Service Error
"El once, chico. Eleven."
by Juan Primo on Sep 1, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Google
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We're all basically Pedro Feliz.
by SF Pete on Sep 1, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, it just occurred to me that with call-ups here, Bochy can be even more annoying with his double switching.
AURILIA IN FOR GARKO IN THE 3RD
by xanthan on Sep 1, 2009 1:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Look at the bright side
Wait, there is none.
by jctGamer on Sep 1, 2009 1:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lefties cant hit lefties
And Sanchez is a lefty. WE GOT THIS
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
by CB30 on Sep 1, 2009 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Howard and Utley are toast!
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Sep 1, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know why people here choose to ignore stats when they feel like it.
Garko has a .230 BABIP, how is it not relevant and suddenly his fault?
by kingofthacove on Sep 1, 2009 1:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s never been very good and he can’t hit righties or play defense. That’s his fault.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He can’t hit righties is a a huge exaggeration. He’s still a league-average hitter against them.
If he can’t hit righties, Ishikawa can’t hit at all. And his defensive stats aren’t really that bad either.
by kingofthacove on Sep 1, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His career tOPS+ against righties is 90, so he’s slightly below average. And he plays first base.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why the fuck are you adjusting based on splits? wow, that’s such a huge fallacy in regards to this argument
by kingofthacove on Sep 1, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
JPONRY IS THE WORST PERSON EVER
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Sep 1, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
besides Fred Lewis
We're all basically Pedro Feliz.
by SF Pete on Sep 1, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
JPONRY IS THE PROBLEM!!
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
by EliminateMe on Sep 1, 2009 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
JPonRydemption!
"The dreams ain't broken down here now, they're walking with a limp" --TW
by bgunn on Sep 1, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somehow I got “J Pony Ride Exemption” out of that.
by younghutch on Sep 1, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s not really a fallacy. At best (lol), Garko is a league average hitter against RHP. But, then so again is Ishikawa. And he plays much better defense.
by xanthan on Sep 1, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How is Ishikawa a league average hitter? He has a .738 OPS against RHP and an overall .323 BABIP
by kingofthacove on Sep 1, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I said against LHP. Ishikawa should definitely be platooned. I just don’t like the price we paid for a guy who should only start 25% of the time.
by xanthan on Sep 1, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Er, Ishi is a league average hitter against RHP.
by xanthan on Sep 1, 2009 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is Ishikawa’s split
He’s not even an average hitter vs RHP
by kingofthacove on Sep 1, 2009 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
his OPS is a whopping ten points lower than Garko vs. RHP.
Please hit better, Randy Winn.
by oldjacket on Sep 1, 2009 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, careerwise, Ishikawa is BASICALLY (give or take a few OPS points) a league average hitter against RHP. So is Ryan Garko.
The difference between them against RHP is probably a few runs by hitting. It doesn’t make sense to start Garko against RHP when he’s so bad on defense and Ishikawa is so good on defense.
by xanthan on Sep 1, 2009 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He attains those almost-mediocre numbers with a huge BABIP. He’s not even that good a hitter.
by kingofthacove on Sep 1, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In the land of the blind, the one eyed man is king
I R 5
by say hey nation on Sep 1, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
.323 isn’t exactly crazy high.
Please hit better, Randy Winn.
by oldjacket on Sep 1, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When you adjust the .738 OPS with an expected BABIP, it becomes really awful
by kingofthacove on Sep 1, 2009 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what does it become?
Please hit better, Randy Winn.
by oldjacket on Sep 1, 2009 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
I just calculated T.I.‘s xBABIP using the Hardball Times’s calculator.
Anybody want to guess what it is?
Please hit better, Randy Winn.
by oldjacket on Sep 1, 2009 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
.323?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly .323
Please hit better, Randy Winn.
by oldjacket on Sep 1, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s saying that .738 is sub-average. I think that’s right, isn’t it?
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Sep 1, 2009 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn’t average about .750? If so, then technically .738 is below average, but that’s a small enough difference that I think you’d just call it average.
by taliesin on Sep 1, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At the time of the trade
Ishikawa was a league average hitter against RHP, IIRC. He’s slumped since the trade.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok… that’s not really relevant now, especially since Ishikawa’s stats would indicate regression
by kingofthacove on Sep 1, 2009 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because of the BABIP? You can’t really assume that every hitter is going to regress to a .300 BABIP. And it seems like most hitters have a higher BABIP against the pitchers they have a platoon advantage against.
The point is that Garko really isn’t that significant of an upgrade over Ishikawa, EXCEPT against LHP. And they gave up a pretty good pitching prospect to get him. And the icing on the cake is that Garko has been unlucky since the trade and played poorly. I don’t hate Garko but I’m more than a bit irritated with how the trade has turned out so far.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m assuming he’s going to regress based on his expected BABIP, not based on some standard number.
by kingofthacove on Sep 1, 2009 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES! B/C that is SOOOOOO much more accurate!
I R 5
by say hey nation on Sep 1, 2009 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why isn’t it accurate? Is subjective criteria (if you can even call it that) more accurate?
by kingofthacove on Sep 1, 2009 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
unless xBABIP has improved recently, it does significantly worse at predicting a batters BABIP than just using the lag of his last year’s BABIP.
Please hit better, Randy Winn.
by oldjacket on Sep 1, 2009 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is there any information on how accurate expected BABIP actually is? I’ve seen the formula but I don’t know how well it actually works as a predictive measure.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wut? Maybe I mixed up tOPS+ and sOPS+, calm down dude.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HISTORYS GREATEST MONSTER
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Sep 1, 2009 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This needs a “FUCK YOU, GARKO!” caption on it. Attributed to Jporny of course.
by Lars The Wanderer on Sep 1, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
tOPS+ is against his own OPS+, not the league split. I think.
sOPS+ for Garko against RHP
2006 – 116
2007 – 123
2008 – 99
2009 – 99
Remember, that’s based on what the league average hitter did against RHP. So, the baseline might change year-to-year slightly.
by xanthan on Sep 1, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Splits vs. RHP
2009: .249 / .323 / .397
2006-2008: .271 / .339 / .428
That’s not league average for a first baseman.
And yeah, Ishikawa can’t really hit. Sorry to say, he was a guy I’ve been rooting for for a long time.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
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by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he’s not one for a first baseman against RHPs.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Though, being proud of getting a league average hitter for first base is kinda like being proud of the macaroni plate you just made in art class. It’s nice, but not really noteworthy.
by xanthan on Sep 1, 2009 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apologies for the "N" word
Stringer Bell: That’s good. That’s like a 40-degree day. Ain’t nobody got nothing to say about a 40-degree day. Fifty. Bring a smile to your face. Sixty, shit, n*ggas is damn near barbecuing on that motherfucker. Go down to 20, niggas get their bitch on. Get their blood complaining. But forty? Nobody give a fuck about 40. Nobody remember 40, and y’all niggas is giving me way too many 40-degree days!
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Sep 1, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can Stringer “Cool Papa” Bell play first?
"The dreams ain't broken down here now, they're walking with a limp" --TW
by bgunn on Sep 1, 2009 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why not? It’s all in the game.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Sep 1, 2009 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And that’s exactly why I dislike Ryan Garko.
ATTN: BRIAN SABEAN. IT IS NOT THAT HARD TO FIND ABOVE-LEAGUE AVERAGE, POWER HITTING FIRST BASEMEN. OTHER TEAMS DO IT ALL THE TIME. WE HAVE NOT HAD ONE SINCE NINTEEN FUCKING NINETY THREE WHAT THE SHIT.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
never was there more a post I agreed with
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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by zenbitz on Sep 1, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it’s hard if you have the burden of having to build a line-up around Barry Bonds.
We're all basically Pedro Feliz.
by SF Pete on Sep 1, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what a burden that must be
Heres the greatest player of all time… figure out how to win!
by superk1ng on Sep 1, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At a relative bargain for almost all of his contract(s), as well!
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Sep 1, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which is why the Giants had no good players at other positions during the Bonds era, just crap like Jeff Kent, Ellis Burks, Jason Schmidt, Robb Nen…
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BUT BONDS WASNT AS MUCH OF A DISTRACTION
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Sep 1, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rage against the dying of the productive hitter at first base!
El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."
by ResDog on Sep 1, 2009 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
league average is not good for a first basemen
its pretty bad actually
by superk1ng on Sep 1, 2009 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate our skewed perceptions of what’s acceptable for different positions :(
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me, I hate the term “league average.” We all know what league we’re talking about—can’t we just say “average”? Why must you all torment me so?
by Evan on Sep 1, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The word “average” alone looks like a negative. “League average” helps to remind us that he is better than ~50% of all major league players.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Sep 1, 2009 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats Werthless
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=werthja01&year=&t=b#plato
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by say hey nation on Sep 1, 2009 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and the Giants
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Sep 1, 2009 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some jerk put this on McImages
El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."
by ResDog on Sep 1, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."
by ResDog on Sep 1, 2009 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone should add Ryan Garko to this.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and Mr. F
Brand new adoptive daddy for the Big Unit. Congrats go out to my son for his 300th win. Only 211 more wins until he catches Cy Young!
by Speedforthewin on Sep 1, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course it’s relevant, which is why I’ll say things like, “I know he isn’t as bad as he’s hitting right now” but it doesn’t do us a whole fuck load of good right now.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then how is ‘disliking’ him reasonable?
by kingofthacove on Sep 1, 2009 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who said it was?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
… then why would everyone do it.
or even, why would people react when I say it’s stupid?
by kingofthacove on Sep 1, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone in the thread above is discussing irrational dislike.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s funny how often people here will make ridiculous statements without thinking and then blame it ON OMGZ WE’RE NOT SERIOUS JUS IRRATINANLZE when someone calls them out on it
by kingofthacove on Sep 1, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We started the very thread by talking about irrational dislike for Freddy Sanchez. Yes, xanthan even used those words.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's funny how much an ass you are
Since you keep talking about being reasonable, maybe you should consider this: how reasonable is it for you to go ballistic over the fact that people dislike a mediocre first baseman.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Suddenly I’m an ass for having a dissenting opinion. I’M GOING BALLISTIC OVER HERE HOW DARE YOU GUYS HATE GARKO!!!
by kingofthacove on Sep 1, 2009 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like how whenever someone gets called out for being an ass, it’s always because we’re so butthurt that he has a dissenting opinion.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What else is there to indicate that I’m being an ass?
by kingofthacove on Sep 1, 2009 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s funny how often people here will make ridiculous statements without thinking and then blame it ON OMGZ WE’RE NOT SERIOUS JUS IRRATINANLZE when someone calls them out on it
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow, so I’m doing exactly what every person here does
by kingofthacove on Sep 1, 2009 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just don’t get what got you so riled up. Pretty much everyone up there in that Garko discussion is more or less saying something along the lines of:
- Man, I know his BABIP is low but it sure is irritating.
- Garko probably isn’t all that good for a first baseman
- That trade probably wasn’t very good
No one’s up there saying “GARKO SUCKS BECAUSE OF HIS BATTING AVERAGE AS A GIANT!”
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"GARKO SUCKS BECAUSE OF HIS BATTING AVERAGE AS A GIANT!"
HOW DARE YOU STOP BEING AN AZZZZZZZ
by kingofthacove on Sep 1, 2009 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No one’s up there saying "GARKO SUCKS BECAUSE OF HIS BATTING AVERAGE AS A GIANT!"
Whoops.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
by groug on Sep 1, 2009 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’re not an ass for having a dissenting opinion, you’re an ass for being contemptuous about it.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
where did this happen
is it because I said “fuck?”
by kingofthacove on Sep 1, 2009 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't matter
The McCoven totally have eachother’s backs.
/gets glared at
by Giant Homer on Sep 1, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think every online community I’ve ever participated him has been regularly accused of having “cliques” of long-established members. I don’t think that’s how it really works – it’s just that when people have been around for a while, gotten to know each other and respect each other, they’re naturally going to, as you say, have each other’s backs. But I don’t think that’s the same thing as having cliques or being snobs or whatever – it’s just how human interaction works. People build up social capital in any community, and they benefit from that. Nobody starts from zero with that same level of established respect and good feeling.
I do understand how that can be frustrating for new users or for those who don’t feel a part of the inner circle, though.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hang on. Which group is the sharks? Am I a shark? Do the Jets wear cardigans and misspell stuff? Then I’m a shark.
by sweetjuxtapose on Sep 1, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Needs more rage.
El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."
by ResDog on Sep 1, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, but ya’ll were ganging up on KoC
by Giant Homer on Sep 1, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s funny how often people here will make ridiculous statements without thinking and then blame it ON OMGZ WE’RE NOT SERIOUS JUS IRRATINANLZE when someone calls them out on it
Why the fuck are you adjusting based on splits? wow, that’s such a huge fallacy in regards to this argument
And that’s okay! Being an ass is part of normal McCoven discourse. But (a) you have to accept being called on it, and (b) it’s kind of hilarious that you seem to be so bothered by the fact that we’re not wholly rational (and said as much before you even appeared) about a first baseman who’s not very good.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
by george
I think he’s got it!
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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by zenbitz on Sep 1, 2009 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You rent the motel room, I’ll bring the lube.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He said in previous thread that he doesn’t use lube
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by say hey nation on Sep 1, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think this is something that a lot of the stathead posters trip over. This IS a fansite. We shouldn’t be rational all the time.
Please hit better, Randy Winn.
by oldjacket on Sep 1, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boy if rational thinking were the norm around here I’d be so banned. /is mystical magical and romantic
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by shanghaijim on Sep 1, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because we’re rational part of the time?
El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."
by ResDog on Sep 1, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
3rd wednesday of every month.
Please hit better, Randy Winn.
by oldjacket on Sep 1, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
funny, my wife becomes irrational on the 3rd wednesday of every month
by jctGamer on Sep 1, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You were so committed to that joke, you didn't use a period.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Sep 1, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you're that concerned, invite him over to your pad.
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by Mayor of 311 on Sep 1, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We’re rational against left-handed pitching (~25% of the time)
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by bgunn on Sep 1, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we should be more like Purple Row. They don’t cuss and use lots of exclamation points.
by sweetjuxtapose on Sep 1, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vr,
by jctGamer on Sep 1, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
TODDFATHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by satyricrash on Sep 1, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Sep 1, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"GAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"El once, chico. Eleven."
by Juan Primo on Sep 1, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
/unplugs Xanthan
Please hit better, Randy Winn.
by oldjacket on Sep 2, 2009 7:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't get it
what’s so appealing about Garko? Okay, so maybe he’s unlucky but how good is he going to be when he plays up to his potential? A .350 wOBA First basemen that can’t play defense or run the bases well?
by superk1ng on Sep 1, 2009 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t say he’s super-appealing or anything, just that he’s hardly worth the criticism he’s received, especially since much of it is a product of how unlucky he’s been as a Giant
by kingofthacove on Sep 1, 2009 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think a below average first basemen is worthy of criticism, especially one we gave up a good pitching prospect for …but that’s just me.
by superk1ng on Sep 1, 2009 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the fact that he is the same as Ishi +/- .0000000000000000000000000000001 wins but is a hugley worse defender
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by say hey nation on Sep 1, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The criticism has stemmed mostly from his recent performance. If you look at the reactions right after the trade, you can see that it’s not nearly as negative.
by kingofthacove on Sep 1, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i didn't like it then either
for the same reasons I listed above
by superk1ng on Sep 1, 2009 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That reaction was similar to someone who has had no water for 3 weeks seeing two ounces in a cup in the middle of the Sahara. You get excited really quick, drink the water and then realize after you drink the water, all it did was keep you alive for an extra 1/2 hour
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by say hey nation on Sep 1, 2009 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, against right-handed thirst, it’s really not any more effective than the water in the bottle that you have in your pocket but just forgot about.
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by EliminateMe on Sep 1, 2009 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most of our position players are below average but some don’t seem to create the same criticism.
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by GiantFan on Sep 1, 2009 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has Ryan Garko really been that roundly criticized on here? I mean, people are unhappy with the trade, but it doesn’t seem like he gets as criticized as, like, Fred Lewis.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s been criticised here quite a bit and there’s been quite a few mentions elsewhere.
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by GiantFan on Sep 1, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, sure, he’s been criticized on here but I don’t think it’s any moreso than the following players:
Bengie Molina
Travis Ishikawa
Emmanuel Burriss
Edgar Renteria
Pablo Sandoval
Fred Lewis
Eugenio Velez
John Bowker
Aaron Rowand
Nate Schierholtz
Randy Winn
Juan Uribe
Eli Whiteside
etc
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to Google I have said “SCOTT SUCKS” 132 times.
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by satyricrash on Sep 1, 2009 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s given you at least 132 reasons to do so.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Sep 1, 2009 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s not so much an anti-Garko issue so much as some players seem to get excused for poor performance as opposed to others. Rowand’s another example, he’s been our second best position player but the amount of criticism he seems to create is dissproportionate.
Bowker’s, quite rightly, excused from his poor performance by SSS but then if another player sucks for a small sample size (such as Garko in less than 100 AB’s) that’s not adhered to.
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by GiantFan on Sep 1, 2009 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t think of any players on the team who really get excused for anything other than Pablo, because he’s carried us all year.
Rowand is, on balance, our second best position player but he’s also wildly streaky, which means that, yeah, when he’s ice cold, he’s going to get some criticism.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
re: Rowand, he had a not-so-good season in the first year of a contract we’re predisposed to dislike, so there you go.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
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by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AND the front office has done him NO favors in marketing this so-called gamer image of Scott’s. They were subtly saying, okay the Bonds years are OVER, the next five years are all about this guy right here and how he plays. I think it may have put unneeded pressure on Rowand that effects his offensive performance to this day. BLA BLA BLA OPINION.
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by satyricrash on Sep 1, 2009 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
PS: I really want Scott to succeed. Duh.
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by satyricrash on Sep 1, 2009 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, they’ve all but admitted that they signed him because he was the anti-Bonds, not because he was a good fit. That doesn’t help.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
100 ABs is not that small of a sample size. Certainly it’s a lot more than 32 or whatever Bowker got.
But the other thing is, even if Garko were playing at his career average level, he’d be a worse player than Trashy against RHP (taking defense into account), so he’s really only an improvement against LHP, and those guys only amount to about 25% of starting pitchers. So to improve a position 25% of the time, the Giants gave up a decent prospect. That’s not Garko’s fault, but it does inspire understandable resentment toward him in the fan base.
by taliesin on Sep 1, 2009 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
100 AB is stupid small.
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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by zenbitz on Sep 1, 2009 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we didn’t trade Scott Barnes for Juan Uribe
Please hit better, Randy Winn.
by oldjacket on Sep 1, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Garko had any control over that? I never understand criticising players for things that aren’t their fault.
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by GiantFan on Sep 1, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It seems like most of the criticism in this thread is about the trade itself, rather than Garko.
If you’re basing this off of comments to Baggs’s blog, well…
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t read comments to Baggs blog so it’s not that. I just think people tend to misplace their criticism on players for bad signings/trades. Also, the point remains that it’s not really sensible to judge the trade on the SSS of at-bats since the trade and should be more fairly judged at the time of the trade.
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by GiantFan on Sep 1, 2009 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But no one’s actually really judging the trade on the SSS of ABs, most of the arguments are more along the lines of, “Well, he doesn’t really hit RHP much better than Ishikawa, though he’s a substantial upgrade vs LHP, and I don’t know if that was worth giving up Scott Barnes.”
There is Timmy Cain, of course, who has a fit every time Ishikawa is on the bench (even vs LHP) but, well…
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But, aside from marcello, most people who commented on the trade at the time were ok (to some degree) with it, whereas now there’s a wave of criticism for it being a bad trade.
Anyway, apologies for being snarky, i’ve got to depart. Hopefully i awake tomorrow to a Giants win.
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by GiantFan on Sep 1, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember xanthan being enh about it on his spam blog.
I was at the night at the park when the trade went down, so I don’t know if I commented here, but as I recall I didn’t hate it but saw Ryan Garko as yet another Sabean-era Giants-style not that great first baseman.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My original reaction was apparently, “I’m not a big fan but I’m not tearing my hair out over it.”
I’m still more or less at that point. Maybe a bit more negative.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was meh. I thought it improved the team, but I suspected Garko of being a platoon hitter.
Please hit better, Randy Winn.
by oldjacket on Sep 1, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know, the trades just don’t get me that worked up. It’s more the lineups and the crazy L/R matchups that piss me off. The trades haven’t been egregious (at least this year).
by sweetjuxtapose on Sep 1, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The fact that Sanchez has been unable to play since being acquired makes the Alderson one seem kind of egregious to me. And I wasn’t happy about that trade at the time either.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even GRM wasn’t happy about that trade at the time.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
as a matter of fact
the things ticking me off:
-no Schierholz
-no Bowker
-Molina cleanup
-Winn against LHP
-Velez at 2b
-PR pitchers
by sweetjuxtapose on Sep 1, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like I said in CAPS LOCK elsewhere on this topic, my main irritation is with Sabean’s shortcomings in building an offense rather than with Garko himself.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It makes me annoyed. If Ryan Garko were better, I’d be less annoyed. Other than that, it’s absolutely not his fault.
Please hit better, Randy Winn.
by oldjacket on Sep 1, 2009 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Such as?
I can’t think of anyone in our lineup who hasn’t been reamed here. Even Sandoval, back at the beginning of the season when he was slumping.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They’ve all been criticised from time to time but some seem to be more excused than others.
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by GiantFan on Sep 1, 2009 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d say my perception is that Renteria, Molina, Rowand, and Lewis draw the most bile.
Of course, Lewis also has the loudest defenders (ahem).
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The bile against Renteria is understandable as he’s been awful. Rowand’s been one of our better players so i don’t understand why he’s so roundly criticised. Molina’s got unfairly criticised too, although that’s mostly due to him hitting 4th.
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by GiantFan on Sep 1, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aside from hitting cleanup, I don’t think Molina would be so rage-inducing for us if we didn’t have a lineup full of hackers.
Oh, and add Velez to the bile list, obviously.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True, the hacking is frustrating although that’s a team wide issue. Velez is another i’ve never quite understood the bile about (although i understand people being unhappy about him starting at the moment) I guess as i’m an exile i don’t get to watch as much of him as most.
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by GiantFan on Sep 1, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rowand takes some of the ugiest at bats. I seriosuly don’t know why anyone ever throws him a strike.
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by dcp on Sep 1, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would like to see what would happen if a pitcher decided to just throw him nothing but sliders low and outside in an AB.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he would go 0 for career.
Please hit better, Randy Winn.
by oldjacket on Sep 1, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bowker’s hole is low and in
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by dcp on Sep 1, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that’s what they’re trying to do most of the time, along with fastballs on his hands. Good thing pitchers aren’t perfect and they hang a few from time to time.
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by dcp on Sep 1, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
slider low and away
I don’t think he’s ever taken that pitch
by superk1ng on Sep 1, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you really saying (judging from your first comment here) that Fred Lewis is more excused than others?
Because I know I comment a lot but, uh, that’s mostly me.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I won’t shut up about him, either.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes I feel like I’m Fred’s adopted crazy cat lady aunt or something.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i might be giving you a run for your money
I think i was the crazy uncle that was yelling for Fred at the top of the lineup the last couple of years.
by sweetjuxtapose on Sep 1, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not really, i just used Lewis as he’s older than Garko but falls into. Lewis has been pretty resonable so has deserved some defending.
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by GiantFan on Sep 1, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Garko hasn’t even had a fanshot dedicated to his suckiness so I don’t even know how you can say that.
by superk1ng on Sep 1, 2009 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honest question, how do you figure out how lucky/unlucky a hitter has been? I seem to remember some correlation between LD% and BABIP, but Garko’s LD% has been fairly low since he’s been with the Giants. It looks like he’s been hitting a lot of infield popups based on what I can tell from the stats. That doesn’t seem unlucky to me.
We're all basically Pedro Feliz.
by SF Pete on Sep 1, 2009 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
as a general rule iirc
BABIP ~ .11 + LD%
by jctGamer on Sep 1, 2009 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some articles on THT have argued that a slightly more complicated formula is going to be more accurate.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
obviously yes. This is just a rule of thumb.
Much like wOBA ~ (2x(OBP)+SLG )/ 3 . Not entirely accurate, just a general rule of thumb for back of the napkin calculations.
by jctGamer on Sep 1, 2009 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
so based on the back of the napkin calculation his BABIP should be .277 but his actual BABIP is .224
We're all basically Pedro Feliz.
by SF Pete on Sep 1, 2009 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no matter how you cut it, he’s gotten waay unlucky.
Please hit better, Randy Winn.
by oldjacket on Sep 1, 2009 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you can tell by just watching the game. every dart he hits is right at somebody, every ball he pulls down the line is 6 inches foul.
Small Sample Size does that to people. OMG LOOK AT THAT BATTING AVERAGE..etc.
by jctGamer on Sep 1, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
does a pretty good job for Travis Ishikawa
Please hit better, Randy Winn.
by oldjacket on Sep 1, 2009 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
THT has a calculator you can download.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is/was appealing when the trade was made is his potential. He hits lefties very well, and has power from the right side. Both of those are things the Giants lack. The problem is that he hasn’t performed up to expectations. It sucks, hopefully he finds it soon
by m34josh on Sep 1, 2009 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know if “potential” is a word I’d use for Garko. His back luck as a Giant notwithstanding, he pretty much is what he is in my opinion.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree. Compared with his career stats, he is terrible so far. He normally hits .300+ vs lefties, and hits homers from the right side. Haven’t seen him live up to his potential in either
by m34josh on Sep 1, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just don’t see him ever doing much more than hitting .300+ and some against lefties. That’s what I meant.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think if he had come over and played the same on defense and added .200 points to his OPS, people wouldn’t be complaining. And that production would be “normal” for him based on his career
Just hope he breaks out of it soon
by m34josh on Sep 1, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're basically talking about different things here, I guess
When you say, “potential,” you seem to mean that he can get back up to his career averages.
When I say, “potential,” I mean that his career numbers are probably about as good as he’s ever going to be.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True. If he was playing at his career averages, he was a better option than throwing TI out there 6-7 days a week. That was his appeal you asked about
by m34josh on Sep 1, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that’ll teach us to trade for a stanfurd guy again
by jctGamer on Sep 1, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reasonable isnt our middle name
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by CB30 on Sep 1, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dislike him less for his current performance and more because he’s a classic goddamn mediocre Sabean first baseman and I’m really sick of that.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because he’s a “Veteran”. If he was a “young” player like Lewis then it’d be bad luck and SSS.
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by GiantFan on Sep 1, 2009 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fred Lewis is older than Garko..
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by Natto on Sep 1, 2009 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah i know, i was just being snarky as i agree that sometimes there’s double standards.
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by GiantFan on Sep 1, 2009 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
GARKO SUCKS BECAUSE OF HIS BATTING AVERAGE AS A GIANT
GROUGTHINK ALERT
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by groug on Sep 1, 2009 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, you.
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by EliminateMe on Sep 1, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
.230 BABIP = inability to hit the ball hard since coming over to the Giants. In the beginning, he had shitty luck, he was hitting the ball hard but not hitting any holes. Since the Rockies series, it’s almost as if he is without confidence. During the home stand, his bat speed looked slow and he couldn’t square anything up. Maybe he’s thinking too much at the plate, I dunno.
That being said, he’s too good of a hitter to keep hitting like this. I just hope he breaks out before, oh I don’t know, 2012! He damn well better break out tonight with this pathetic LOLineup.
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by Tellias on Sep 1, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He also seems to be getting much less PT lately. Give up Scott Barnes for a guy and then refuse to let him play himself out of his slump! The Giants way!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s been averaging an at bat a day the last week or so. Whee!
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he and Fred should start a club.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that will invite bowker and frandsen in with open arms
Brand new adoptive daddy for the Big Unit. Congrats go out to my son for his 300th win. Only 211 more wins until he catches Cy Young!
by Speedforthewin on Sep 1, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mom to son who ran from the dinner table: Don’t you come home until you’ve finished your dinner, young man!
by younghutch on Sep 1, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And get custom made t-shirts. Yea, WTF, we make a trade and then never play the guy? I’m confuzzed.
"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
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by Tellias on Sep 1, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sabean didn’t want to upset Timmy Cain.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lot of that has to do with Bengie and Pablos leg injuries though
by m34josh on Sep 1, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How so? Because Garko is the backup catcher?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bochy said in morning show that Ishikawa has great numbers at home so he started. Garko will start against both left handers in Philly.
So he’s going with a Home / Road platoon apparently.
by jctGamer on Sep 1, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Next up – lineup creation according to the lunar cycle.
by younghutch on Sep 1, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Insert joke about Bochy’s head orbiting the sun right about….Here
by m34josh on Sep 1, 2009 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was the emergency catcher. Can’t make Bengie squat because it will make his quad worse. Can’t make Bengie squat because it will make his calf worse. And no Happy Pete to pick up the slack. That leaves Garko
by m34josh on Sep 1, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn’t stop them from starting Pablo at third when he was our only backup catcher.
Also, that’s terrible roster management.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most definitely bad roster management. Another reason why another catcher wasn’t called up today
by m34josh on Sep 1, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, yes it is.
And your point is…?
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by EliminateMe on Sep 1, 2009 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like garko’s chances of getting hot in this park. Same w/velez – they’re the kind of on-the-fence power guys that will benefit here. Uribe too.
Optimism wise i’m hoping edgar keeps his momemtum, and scott hits some dingerz.exe.
Too much purple crack? I don’t think so.
Proud new co-dad of Travis Ishikawa. And ishikaBOOM Goes the Dynamite.
by Andy from DC on Sep 1, 2009 1:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I really hope that
“Whitey” picks off Dicktorino and Werthless outside the Bank 5 05 6 times tonight
I R 5
by say hey nation on Sep 1, 2009 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So, I’m just wondering how Bochy justifies starting Winn over Nate(especially against a lefty).
Oh wait, Nate did go 0-1 on Sunday. Sit down, kid, you’re terrible.
Insanity is just a state of mind.
by giants9107 on Sep 1, 2009 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Winn-y just needs a few more ABs. He’s going to break out of that season-long slump any day now!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would give a penny lots of money for Bochy’s thoughts on this. Is there any logical reason at all?
Insanity is just a state of mind.
by giants9107 on Sep 1, 2009 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DEFENSE
muthafucka, do you speak it?
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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by zenbitz on Sep 1, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Wh- what?"
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Sep 1, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh
Bochy’s fetish for Winn is getting frustrating. I’d rather see Lewis or Nate in the lineup.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
by Aadik on Sep 1, 2009 1:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cant disrespect the vets. Plus lefties cant hit lefties
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SCIENCE
by CB30 on Sep 1, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously
When you’re 35 and your OPS is .682 in SEPTEMBER, you are no longer in a slump…you need to retire.
by superk1ng on Sep 1, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That applies to like 4 people on the Giants or something
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
by CB30 on Sep 1, 2009 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
true
But its immensley frustrating in the amount of leeway Winn gets vs Lewis, who is a significantly better player – its not even close. And in Philly, its not like Winn’s defensive value makes up for it. Bochy just always favors the old fart.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
by Aadik on Sep 1, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tonight’s lineup looks like Bochy trying to cram every single RH bat on the team to face Hamels…
by nataku on Sep 1, 2009 1:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey!
Flawed thought process is still a thought process!!
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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by zenbitz on Sep 1, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
(in case you were wondering)
Hamels has essentially no platoon split over his career, RHB are about has bad as LHB against him
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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by zenbitz on Sep 1, 2009 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d like to see Torres in place of Velez.
by Evan on Sep 1, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Bochy forgot that Torres is on the team.
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by Natto on Sep 1, 2009 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Torres in CF tonight would be nice
that’d allow Uribe to play 2b. Nicer than Velez there, for sure.
by sweetjuxtapose on Sep 1, 2009 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any real word on why Pablo is out?
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on Sep 1, 2009 1:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hes POOPIN after eatin too many Cheesesteaks
I R 5
by say hey nation on Sep 1, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go ahead and check his twitter feed if you don’t believe me
I R 5
by say hey nation on Sep 1, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LIEZ
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by KINGofCRA5H on Sep 1, 2009 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone attend the Cougar Convention?
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Sep 1, 2009 1:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Natto posted a link to that the day a week or so ago. I wonder what kind of people actually attend such an event?
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Sep 1, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol America
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SCIENCE
by CB30 on Sep 1, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
To clarify, I wasn’t asking derisively, I just wonder what people, especially woman, would go.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Sep 1, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
:(
I was gonna, but my wife won’t let me.
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Sep 1, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Birthcontrol required!!! AMIRITE?
I R 5
by say hey nation on Sep 1, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
fun stuff
oh, except I am almost 39 and a guy.
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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by zenbitz on Sep 1, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A female friend of a female friend went.
And yes, she landed herself a young man. Wow, I’m sure that was difficult to lure a young man into a night of meaningless sex that he didn’t have to do anything to obtain. Messed up dame anyway.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Sep 1, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what's a male cougar?
they need a convention for older dudes and young hotties.
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Sep 1, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A Walrus
Where do you think the username came from?
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
never thought about it before
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Sep 1, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or this
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Sep 1, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that a walking vagina?
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by Tellias on Sep 1, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
by FriscoJoe on Sep 1, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
gives new meaning to “dingo ate my baby”
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Sep 1, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Male cougars are called “creepy old dudes” or “sugar daddies”. It all depends on how much money you got.
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by CB30 on Sep 1, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Lefties who we are bitching about not being in the line-up
Will still be available on the bench in the 7th when Bochy realizes: “Oh hey we need runs now, the game is almost over.!”
/double switch
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
by FriscoJoe on Sep 1, 2009 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DONT EVEN JOKE OF SUCH THINGS
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Sep 1, 2009 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he’s not going to be subbed in. He’s gong to start!
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess that is sort of a silver lining: Rohlinger starting instead of Aurilia.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Sep 1, 2009 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bruce “Progress” Bochy
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Sep 1, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uhh I said Lefties
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
by FriscoJoe on Sep 1, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chasmed
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
by CB30 on Sep 1, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the problem is that Hamels will have only thrown about 72 pitches by then.
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Sep 1, 2009 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
huh?
he said 7th inning.
Not 17th.
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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by zenbitz on Sep 1, 2009 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL!
"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.
by Tellias on Sep 1, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shite
Baggs said more Grizzlies would be called up (namely, Frandsen) when their season ended. I checked the schedule and it ends on the 7th (Monday), almost a full week from now. Why is it that we are waiting for a minor league season to end?
72-59 - Giants Series Record: 23-13-5, 17-4 at home
Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - Not reassigned after all. Still a mediocre AA pitcher.
by rhys on Sep 1, 2009 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Because he won’t play Frandsen anyway.
El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."
by ResDog on Sep 1, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sadly, this
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by Speedforthewin on Sep 1, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
REALLY trying to make sense of this lineup. Someone please try to give a rationale for this crew with Bowker, Lewis, Schierholz on the bench.
by sweetjuxtapose on Sep 1, 2009 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lefties can’t hit lefties, duh.
"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 Sep 1, 2009 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
so if we threw that ridiculous idea out the window, who would you start today?
by sweetjuxtapose on Sep 1, 2009 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Schierholtz
A thousand times Schierholtz
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
by groug on Sep 1, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought a lineup only had 9 spots
I R 5
by say hey nation on Sep 1, 2009 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But Rohlinger is starting at 3rd….
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Sep 1, 2009 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean, I’ve got:
2B Velez
LF Lewis
RF Schierholz
1B Garko
SS Renteria
3B Rohlinger
CF Rowand
C Whiteside
p
Garko and Rowand in the lineup because there’s no way Bochy doesn’t start them tonight. What a dearth of 5 hole hitters we have. Uribe vs. Rent feels like a wash. Ugly, ugly.
by sweetjuxtapose on Sep 1, 2009 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate this lineup too. Velez at 2b because Rowand’s in center. And I want FLew in the game. oh man this sucks.
by sweetjuxtapose on Sep 1, 2009 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just guessing at Big Head’s rational, but I think he is looking at the game vs Hamels earlier this year. Velez 1/3, Renteria 1/3, Rowand 2/3, Winn 1/2. Giants scored a bunch
by m34josh on Sep 1, 2009 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell, then Zeets should be playin 1st
I R 5
by say hey nation on Sep 1, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know we joke Natto, do you really think that’s it?
by sweetjuxtapose on Sep 1, 2009 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
man. that’s just terrible. I guess we’re fortunate Panda’s a switch hitter.
by sweetjuxtapose on Sep 1, 2009 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In Bochy’s mind, yes.
"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 Sep 1, 2009 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately yes
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
by CB30 on Sep 1, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They’re all too good at pinch hitting.
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 Sep 1, 2009 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Camaraderie…bench players need friends too!
"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.
by Tellias on Sep 1, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MANNY LOL
Someone needs to make a GIF out of Manny’s spectacular tackle of Matt Kemp last night. The clip is on ESPN for those who haven’t seen it.
"I never watched baseball on TV. It's slow and boring. I'm not a fan. Never was." - Jeff Kent
by Yoyo on Sep 1, 2009 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I love seeing that
& also the replay of him missing a fly ball in the same game.
by Jakespaar on Sep 1, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes you are
72-59 - Giants Series Record: 23-13-5, 17-4 at home
Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - Not reassigned after all. Still a mediocre AA pitcher.
by rhys on Sep 1, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
GARKO’S GIRLFRIEND! WOOF!
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Sep 1, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Garko knows all there is to know about the crying game.
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 Sep 1, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he don’t want no more of the crying game, he’s come to the wrong team.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dammit you guys
MCC has completely killed my work productivity the last half hour and there’s not even a game on.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 2:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
At least we’re actually talking about baseball this time.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Derail
FAVORITE POKEMON GO
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
by CB30 on Sep 1, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Justin Upton
I picked him up off the waiver wire!
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Sep 1, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was your whole league asleep?
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
by CB30 on Sep 1, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone dropped him after the first week or two after the bad start pushed him to the bench.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Sep 1, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was so close to doing that
he didnt get a hit untill like the 8th game
everyone told me to drop him
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Sep 1, 2009 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got Ben Zobrist and Josh Willingham for free!
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I waited too long for both of them, because at the time they still weren’t playing everyday.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Sep 1, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, LOLdjacket dropped Zobrist for just that reason, and I SWOOPED. I don’t think anyone had picked up Willingham at all for me.
I also got goff for overdrafting Joe Mauer, but WHO’S LAUGHING NOW!?
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
“at all before me,” I meant to say.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stupid Yunel Escobar.
If he hadn’t pissed Bobby Cox and gotten benched for half a week, I wouldn’t have needed a shortstop that was actually playing games.
Please hit better, Randy Winn.
by oldjacket on Sep 1, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I picked him up today off the trashheap in our league
by m34josh on Sep 1, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scutaro and McCutchen.
"El once, chico. Eleven."
by Juan Primo on Sep 1, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scutaro’s another guy I got for free. Whee!
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis
by jcb9 on Sep 1, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Votto, Longoria, Matt Kemp (sorry)
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Sep 1, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I may be the only one, but i was reading until the comments got to the side of the screen. I thought to myself, “must be RAGE,” and then scrolled the bottom.
Brand new adoptive daddy for the Big Unit. Congrats go out to my son for his 300th win. Only 211 more wins until he catches Cy Young!
by Speedforthewin on Sep 1, 2009 2:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
-Sanchez probably won’t play this trip, will take minor league rehab assignment
-Sandoval has a tight calf, says he could play, but they’re not playing him as a precaution
-Molina hoping to play tomorrow, latest Thursday
-“We’ll see” if Frandsen calls up says Sabean
-Penny starting Wednesday
by kingofthacove on Sep 1, 2009 2:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL SABES
CAN WE GET ICE CREAM?
WE’LL SEE.
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 Sep 1, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
–Penny said he made up his mind long ago that he’d sign with the Giants. He never considered going back to Florida because he "wants to play in front of some fans, to be honest with you." He said he’d already decided to sign with the Giants before the three-game sweep over the Rockies this past weekend, so watching the games provided unique experience. He found himself rooting them on like a teammate, even though he wasn’t officially a Giant yet.
LOL what an asshole
by superk1ng on Sep 1, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t blame him. That park in Florida is like a morgue.
Waiting for Giants and Niners to contend once more.
by dcp on Sep 1, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess he wants to burn all bridges before going in to free agency
by superk1ng on Sep 1, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it’s alright, the giants will sign him to a 3yr/20 mil extention
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by Speedforthewin on Sep 1, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s sure gotten over that fear of being a dick, hasn’t he?
by younghutch on Sep 1, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MEGA-LOLS
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 Sep 1, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He kind of seems like the evil twin to Matt Cain.
by younghutch on Sep 1, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
HA HA
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 Sep 1, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 1, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really, Newk? Really??
“The Giants didn’t add offense, though Jermaine Dye was available to them. Too much money.”
by Giant Homer on Sep 1, 2009 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too much money for a guy who’s not an upgrade over our current OF, yes.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Sep 1, 2009 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
/best Seinfeld voice
Have you seen tonight’s lineup?
Raaaaanday!
by Giant Homer on Sep 1, 2009 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The “Randy” was in my best Aziz voice btw.
by Giant Homer on Sep 1, 2009 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are y’all ready to laugh your dicks off?
"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 Sep 1, 2009 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We did that shit...
UNDERWAAAATER!
www.leaguelineup.com/lbucks24
by NuschlerFace on Sep 1, 2009 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Asked if he’ll relish pitching in front of 42,000 Dodger-hating fans, Penny interrupted. "42,001," he said.
by kingofthacove on Sep 1, 2009 2:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
nice
El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."
by ResDog on Sep 1, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still don’t like him, but i’ll be glad to have him when he pitches against the dodgers
Brand new adoptive daddy for the Big Unit. Congrats go out to my son for his 300th win. Only 211 more wins until he catches Cy Young!
by Speedforthewin on Sep 1, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh heh heh.
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 Sep 1, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Brad Penny hate-o-meter has been lowered from “DIAF” to “meh”.
"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 Sep 1, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs