After further review, the Giants are still scheduled to play in the NLCS
by Grant Brisbee on Oct 12, 2010 10:06 AM PDT
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"Featuring a large ape"
LOL Mario gets no love.
Honorary parent of Duane Kuiper, beloved broadcaster and power hitting coach for the Giants.
Jumpman still cries in a corner somewhere.
Official adoptive parent of... well, no one. Too much paperwork, I guess.
LOL
Donkey Kong was the Shizzle!
It's better to be lucky than good.
by Myemail21479 on Oct 12, 2010 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice try, Grant
But I’m only going to believe the Giants are in the freakin’ LCS when I see Andres Torres step into the batter’s box against Doc.
They could be Giants...but not really.
my relief of not having to hear stockton say “sanCHEZ” anymore is canceled out by how many times the boot-lickers on fox will utilize the name “the good doctor” in game 1
by NeifiPerezz on Oct 12, 2010 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
The only thing I’ll miss about the TBS broadcasters is making fun of ERRAH
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
t's Posey time!!
Screw you Flannery.
That bugged me to no end. Of course the amount of errahs didn’t help either.
I CAN HAZ MARK REYNOLDS?
Everytime Stockton would say errah my little brother would yell out ERRAH! It was funny.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
t's Posey time!!
Screw you Flannery.
Vin Scully also says Errah, must be an old white guy thing.
by Section B, Row 1 on Oct 12, 2010 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
I bet they both warsh their dishes, too.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 12, 2010 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Warsh is a midwestern/country thing.
“Errah” is a New Yorker thing, I think.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 12, 2010 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
I’ve known a few who say “warsh.” But it’s not common here.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
I think people in Warshington say it that way.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 12, 2010 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it’s origin is west of Ohio, though. Some people do talk like that, but the division of accent is:
1/3 West Virginia/Kentucky-type drawl
1/3 “Wash=Warsh” “Measure=May-zure”-type Harry Truman talk
1/3 Standard Mid-Atlantic whatever
That’s just around here though. If you go up north, near Cleveland, the accents get a lot more Palin-like.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I’ve heard it that way in DC. I assume that’s what you meant.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
I had no greater meaning. Warsh, Warshington. That’s it.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 12, 2010 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I say errah
It’s a Yankee thing…I’m white, but I’m not old, yet….
NYers will say errah…
New Englanders say it, too….Think of “Chowdah”…
We are not good at pronouncing our r’s…
Granted, I have lived in NC for 4 years now and my dad says I am developing a southern accent. I can’t hear it, but I am probably better with my r’s now….:)
by Sgt. Dingleberry on Oct 12, 2010 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Dunno
The only thing I care about in announcers is enthusiasm…Stockton looks like and has the enthusiasm of a corpse…
I had the TV muted and KNBR going on the laptop…I never heard a word Stockton had to say…it’s bad enough when the guy calls a football game….
by Sgt. Dingleberry on Oct 12, 2010 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
WE WENT THROUGH THIS MONTHS AGO
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
I might miss Verducci’s hair, but I’m sure FOX announcers will supply their own forms of follicular entertainment.
They could be Giants...but not really.
What was the deal with Verducci gingerly holding the mic with both hands? It looked weird.
by historydude on Oct 12, 2010 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Preciousssss
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by troymccluresf on Oct 12, 2010 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Sorry I missed the game threads for those segments
“we interrupt this exciting game for another boring canned backstory from Tom Verducci”
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Oct 12, 2010 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
I missed last night’s broadcast. Please tell me that he didn’t bring up Madison’s increase in IP this year.
They could be Giants...but not really.
frankly they all kind of run together
But you should be aware Heyward and Posey played in a high school championship game once.
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Oct 12, 2010 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Like a squirrel clutching a nut as the first snow falls.
by DCOrangeBlack on Oct 12, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
sfgiantsgirl will miss Tom.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Oct 12, 2010 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
KNBR 680
the only time i had to tolerate dick stockton’s voice was when i watched the highlights on mlb.com
by TimLaser and MattyC on Oct 12, 2010 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Do you think Stockton likes JALAP-anos on his Quesa-DILA?
"When it comes down to it, we're just cheering for laundry." - Jerry Seinfeld
He doesn't eat quesa-DILAs
He prefers a nice tack-O.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
by EliminateMe on Oct 12, 2010 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Asked in the last thread, will try once more here… anyone know where these are for sale? Preferable without a name/number?
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Me, either.
Sorry. They’re certainly not up on the G’s MLB site. Good luck finding one!
by mrs. owlcroft on Oct 12, 2010 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Thanks. I find I really like that logo, and I want something with some more orange on it.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 12, 2010 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Fucker.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 12, 2010 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL
I knew it.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
I had it coming. I even hovered and saw it went to Youtube.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 12, 2010 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Hover?
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Held the mouse over the link, without clicking.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 12, 2010 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
That's what I figured, doesn't work for me. Well, at least right now it doesn't work.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
MLB announces as a reward for Cox's long career
it has awarded the NLDS to the Braves…Giants to get complimentary participation towels
Cafe press.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
by Cody_ransom on Oct 12, 2010 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
I thought only our bullpen was?
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Side note
How awesome would it be if the Giants played against the Yankees in the WS… Beards vs skins.
Giants roster would not be allowed to shave after the NLCS clincher. Lincecum would get in trouble for still being clean-shaven even though he complied.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 12, 2010 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Am I going to have to look up “starting rotation” on Urban Dictionary?
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by troymccluresf on Oct 12, 2010 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Yick.
You’ll be sorry if you do.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
by EliminateMe on Oct 12, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
I dunno, Timmy often has somewhat of a nasty stache going
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 12, 2010 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
He could always drink chocolate milk in between innings
Plus it’s good for the munchies.
I HATE YOU PABLO!
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 12, 2010 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Halladay looks scared in his picture
cuz he knows that the lincecum
"Life is like a grapefruit. It's orange and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, and some people have a half a one for breakfast."
Ted Williams: .406 1941
Gary Brown: .438 2010
by operation carrot on Oct 12, 2010 10:18 AM PDT reply actions
55 is a larger number than 34.
I’d be scurred too.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
not quite.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
No, Tuesday is my short day.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
It's hard.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
tmi?
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
We're having a relevant conversation downthread
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 12, 2010 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
OT
Are the Giants stretching out Ryan Verdugo? I saw that he is starting tonight’s AFL game. He hasn’t started since college…
LOL "OT"
stop posting about baseball you!
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Oct 12, 2010 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m bored with this story already. The Giants are yesterday’s news. How ’bout them Twins?
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
You and your chasm.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
You mean there’s something happening in Minnesota that doesn’t involve Brett Favre’s penis?
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 12, 2010 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Mostly I’m just wondering why it’s never Mauer that gets embroiled in these scandals.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
IKR? I’d much rather be embroiled in his scandal.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 12, 2010 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions
With my luck, it’ll be Carl Pavano instead. Story of my life.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
Mustache rides!
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 12, 2010 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Hey now
Brett Farve went for it on 4th and inches and couldn’t score.
False start
Those can happen after age 40.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 12, 2010 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Could be worse
At least he didn’t get sacked in his own end zone.
Sounds like a personal foul
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 12, 2010 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions
en fuego!
hooray for playoff excitement that brings the baron around for zingers!
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Oct 12, 2010 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
A little unnecessary roughness?
Official adoptive parent of... well, no one. Too much paperwork, I guess.
I was in Minnesota over the weekend
To my relief, none of my activities involved Brett Favre’s penis.
EVEN IF YOU DON'T WANT TO!
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
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WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT!
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 12, 2010 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Wow
I actually kinda missed this meme.
Thanks, Baron.
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I'll take "penis mighter than the sword" for 200
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
Holy Shit
Harry LEROY “Doc” Halladay vs Timothy LEROY Lincecum
Mind. Blown.
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And yet, not one Jenkins.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
That's Leeroy Jenkins
LEEEEEEEERRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYY JENNNNNNNNNNNNKKKKKKKINNNNNNNSSSSSSSSSS…
At least he has Chicken.
I'll go one better
Last week the Niners played the Atlanta Falcons. Then the Giants played the Atlanta Braves.
This week the Niners played the Philadelphia Eagles. Now the Giants wlll play the Philadelphia Phillies.
WHAT ARE THE ODDS????
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
about 1:60
I HATE YOU PABLO!
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 12, 2010 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
CLASH OF THE LEROYS
Two LeRoys enter. One LeRoy leaves.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
by EliminateMe on Oct 12, 2010 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
AND IVE GOT A POCKET FULL OF QUARTERS
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
That was the easy series...
Next two will go seven, and have 677 lead changes, with the final WS Game going 27 innings, Giants winning 3-2. Cain PH homerun.
WP: Aaron Rowand (2 IP, 0 hits, 1 BB)
LP: Nick Swisher (0 IP, 1 hit, 1 HR)
Bochy announces that Rowand will be the setup man next year replacing Romo.
My two favorite teams are the Giants, and whomever is playing the Dodgers!
by World Series or Bust on Oct 12, 2010 10:34 AM PDT reply actions
Maybe swinging at all those sliders out of the zone was him just studying how to throw the perfect slider
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by operation carrot on Oct 12, 2010 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Wow just wow
NLCS. Sounds so nice. To bad that were going to get rolled by the greatest team ever in the history of ever according to the “experts” of baseball. This is going to be a great series.
There is nothing wrong with me cheering for players that are former players for my teams. Unless they become a Viking.
by Giant_in_la_area on Oct 12, 2010 10:37 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
What can you do
MLB.com pointed out quite convincingly that the Phils have us beat in catcher, closer, and first baseman!
PHILS IN 5 U GAIZ
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 12, 2010 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 12, 2010 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
why is it so much to ask that reporters keep up with baseball?
He’s got Zito listed as a starter, but no Mad Bum.
These sorts of ‘analyses’ are lame by definition, so this is shooting fish in a barrel. But, icky poopy writing.
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by DrStankus on Oct 12, 2010 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
This cracked me up. The Giants start both former phillies Rowand an dBurrel and both are key hitters for the Giants.
http://www.readmetro.com/show/en/Philadelphia/20101011/1/18/
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 12, 2010 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Spot on
Man, this article is so bad. Can’t fault him on Howard > Huff though. Glaring mistakes:
Catcher: How the hell do you have Carlos Ruiz over Buster Posey?
SS: Rollins’ .240 with 8 HR is better? Honestly?
3rd: Fontenot/Pablo… really not good either. This is a push at best.
Outfield: Nice job listing Guillen as a starting outfielder.
Starters: Nice job listing Zito but not Bumgarner.
Closer: Brad Lidge over Wilson, despite Wilson leading in every meaningful stat and Lidge being iffy.
Harding is a Rockies reporter. Maybe he just checked out for the season two weeks ago?
I could have sworn they gave it to Uribe.
The closer one was just bullshit.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
This was hilarious:
But [Wilson] already has a blown save this postseason while Lidge has pitched one scoreless frame.
In this case, the nod has to go to the pitcher who has done it in the World Series.
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
Something like this?
With humorous photoshop (not done by me) added.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 12, 2010 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions
lolololol
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
One of my favorite home runs.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I love the one where Albert is on the horse.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 12, 2010 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
That one is my favorite.
And it’s a unicorn.
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Uhhh....
…are they talking about the same Brad Lidge who has 3 losses in 3 WS appearances? And an ERA of 6.75 in those 3 games?
Sure, I can see how that tips the balance in his favor…
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by EliminateMe on Oct 12, 2010 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Don’t let facts get in the way of a good story.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 12, 2010 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
My mistake
3 losses and a 6.75 ERA in 6 WS appearances.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
by EliminateMe on Oct 12, 2010 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Fermentation!
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
BUT HE WAS GOOD THAT ONE TIME
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He’s been through the wars. You can’t put a value on that kind of experience. Lidgy’s the guy we want out there in that situation.
ruiz is better defender and look at his postseason stats.
rollins has struggled has struggled offensively and hasnt played most of the year but i would much rather have him then uribe or renteria defensively who has more gold gloves.
polanco is playing with a broken elboy at 3b. has been for a couple months but i would still take him over fat ma.
would lidge over wilson 10 out of 10 times. i mean wilson had a better year but he blew a save against that braves offense lol
by phillyeaglesfan on Oct 12, 2010 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Did you just call his ma, fat?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
maybe he meant fatwa
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 12, 2010 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
WASANDOVAL
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
BROKEN ELBOY
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 12, 2010 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
That sounds illegal.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 12, 2010 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Gold Gloves OMG
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
It's true
Jimmy Rollins has as many gold gloves as Rafael Palmeiro!
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
by EliminateMe on Oct 12, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
HAHA
So there is that opinion.
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?
fat ma
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by troymccluresf on Oct 12, 2010 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions
fat man snadoval how good could that guy play defense lol
by phillyeaglesfan on Oct 12, 2010 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Uh, this good.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 12, 2010 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
You are really one to talk about defense
when you have Ibanez patrolling left field.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I was just about to ask for the Ibanez intentional grounding gif!
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 12, 2010 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
HIDE FROM SABES
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
I know it was feeding the troll
but I did just post that so I could see these gifs.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
WON'T SOMEBODY PLEASE THINK OF THE GROUNDHOGS LOL
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
One more….
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
This is my fave
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
by rotorueter on Oct 12, 2010 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Sigfried and Roy called
and they want their tiger back.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
wtf is that shirt
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006. Bringing you all your California League and New York-Penn League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 12, 2010 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
octotiger is better defender and look at his postseason stats.
lol
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
There we go.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
oh man
this is great.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Clank!
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Still impressive
I’d like to see other senior citizens do that.
I HATE YOU PABLO!
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 12, 2010 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
And a rectumface in the outfield.
Balls keep getting stuck.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
1) I know you didn’t just look at Ruiz’s postseason stats
2) I will give you Rollin’s defense but he has been replacement player offensively…
3) Polanco is Polanco..
4) Lidge has blown 5 saves including one against the vaunted Nationals and once against the Padres…
yeah i didnt stutter on the keyboard ruiz career postseason dudes a monster
by phillyeaglesfan on Oct 12, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Ruiz has been good
Hopefully he doesn’t walk and single the Giants to death, because essentially he’s the David Eckstein of catchers. Also, a lot of “good” hitters look very bad against the Giants staff just ask Jason Heyward.
I HATE YOU PABLO!
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 12, 2010 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Truer words...
I HATE YOU PABLO!
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 12, 2010 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
but of course posey will be better. he is a premiere catcher already in his rookie year.
by phillyeaglesfan on Oct 12, 2010 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Fixed
but of course poseywill beis better. he is a premiere catcher already in his rookie year
I HATE YOU PABLO!
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 12, 2010 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
my bad didnt know this was english class
by phillyeaglesfan on Oct 12, 2010 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Since you're going with SSS
I will counter with
Ruiz hitting .176/.282/.294 against Giants pitchers.
This
+109
I HATE YOU PABLO!
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 12, 2010 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
this is the nlcs
throw out regular season stats
by phillyeaglesfan on Oct 12, 2010 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
just get your popcorn ready cuz anything can happen
by phillyeaglesfan on Oct 12, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
desperately seeking a better quality of troll
Please go back to the Phillies boards and ask them to send us a less boring troll. This one is pedantic and defective, and its edges need sharpening.
Sharp like a
I HATE YOU PABLO!
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 12, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
im not trolling
just seeing what your blog thinks of my team and im letting you know what i think of your team
by phillyeaglesfan on Oct 12, 2010 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Otherwise known as
Trolling
I HATE YOU PABLO!
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 12, 2010 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
alright then i wont bother you all then
by phillyeaglesfan on Oct 12, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks for playing
Ba-bye
I HATE YOU PABLO!
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 12, 2010 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Really, anything?
Will various players levitate?
Will a jackal storm into the dugout and bite Charlie Manuel in the groin?
And this whole “divide by zero” thing…
by younghutch on Oct 12, 2010 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I LOL'd
I HATE YOU PABLO!
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 12, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, just wow
You don’t by chance have a relative named Brian do you?
I HATE YOU PABLO!
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 12, 2010 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Rec'd
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 12, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Your cogent argument has convinced me of the Phillies superiority lol
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
LOL
I needed a laugh
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 12, 2010 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Cliff Lee is unimpressed
Your argument is invalid
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
NO LINKING FROM THIS HOST :(
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Are you this guy?
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
by jctGamer on Oct 12, 2010 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Man. It’s hard not to laugh at this.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Actually laughing out loud.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 12, 2010 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
That is great
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 12, 2010 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not going to lie
I have been there and done that
Grace does not come easily to me
by Sgt. Dingleberry on Oct 12, 2010 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe elboy can bring long tim by sometime
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Oct 12, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
This series has a lot of Superbowl XLII to it.
Giants = Giants, Pats = Phils
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
by Cody_ransom on Oct 12, 2010 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I would have an easier time taking you seriously if:
a. you used proper punctuation, spelling and capitalization
b. you hadn’t said ‘look at his postseason stats’
c. you weren’t a Philly fan
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 12, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
lol you guys are right about ibanez but hes a better leftfielder than burrell.
by phillyeaglesfan on Oct 12, 2010 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
You write like my 12 year old niece texts.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 12, 2010 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Happy 12th birthday to whatever a niece text is!
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 12, 2010 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I think that's the meth talking
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
rec'd
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Oct 12, 2010 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Crappy article, but they gave catcher to the Giants. I think the formatting makes it look like the author gave it to the Phillies.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 12, 2010 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, that is really weird they don’t mention Bumgarner. Sloppy research.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 12, 2010 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Senor Octobre!!!!!!!
LOL
This is where many would dismiss Posey, because he’s a rookie. Don’t. He’s too important to the Giants’ offense to do that, and he didn’t show any jitters against the Braves.
Does that mean the Giants get the edge? Not so fast.
With the notable exception of run production, which isn’t close, Ruiz is Posey’s equal offensively. Ruiz posted a .400 on-base percentage during the regular season and reached at a .500 clip against the Reds in the NLDS. This is key, because he’s producing these numbers from low in the batting order, setting up opportunities for the strong top of the lineup.
Umm, a high OBP inthe 8th hole!!!!
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 12, 2010 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
productive 8 hole hitter?
Haven’t the Giants been awesome at this? Wasn’t the Giants #8 hitter the NLDS MVP?
by Ice Watter In His Veins! on Oct 14, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Good grief.
I can accept the 1B argument, although sometimes a slump is a slump, and a guy isn’t due. Ruiz has had quite an impressive year, but you would have to be a moron to argue he’s a better hitter than Posey. But in what twisted fantasy world would ANYONE rather have Brad Lidge as a closer than Brian Wilson?
"My father's name is art, and my name's pride, and while my destiny reads a recipe for confusion I'm looking for whoever writes, so empty inside." -Slug
Hm
You wouldn’t have to be that big of a moron to argue that Ruiz is a better hitter than Posey, actually. Posey’s wOBA was only .02 higher than Ruiz’s this year, and Ruiz’s OBP was significantly better than Posey’s.
That said, Posey is a slightly better hitter, Huff has been better than Howard this year, and Wilson is better than Lidge.
You and your logic and stats mean little to me.
/blinded by love for Buster
"My father's name is art, and my name's pride, and while my destiny reads a recipe for confusion I'm looking for whoever writes, so empty inside." -Slug
I'm in THIS line
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Yet you have to take into acount that buster is batting 3/4/5 all year and Ruiz is batting 7/8 all year.
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 12, 2010 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Why do I have to take that into account?
Getting on base in front of the pitcher is incredibly useful – it lets the pitcher make a productive out instead of a meaningless one.
It’s not Ruiz’s fault that the rest of their lineup is so talented that he gets pushed down.
- hitters usually have a higher OBP b/c of the pitcher.
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 12, 2010 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Ruiz had a .400 OBP
You don’t get that just because you bat in front of the pitcher.
Posey got to bat with a lot of RISP, which also tends to drive up offensive numbers.
Don’t get me wrong I love Chooch. But where he bats has to be taken into account.
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 12, 2010 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions
As it does with Posey
batting with RISP also drives up OBP, and depending whether or not you believe in “protection”, posey’s was a lot better than Ruiz’s.
how does batting with risp
drive up OBP?
by posey yaknowsy on Oct 12, 2010 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/split.cgi?t=b&team=SFG&year=2010#lineu
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 12, 2010 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PHI/2010.shtml
Ruiz was the Phillies 2nd best hitter this year.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Werth or Crawford
Would put a great big smile on my face.
"My father's name is art, and my name's pride, and while my destiny reads a recipe for confusion I'm looking for whoever writes, so empty inside." -Slug
2nd one please
I rarely tweet
I less-rarely write
"I ain't having it" - Buster Posey, hosing folks down
Yeah.
I would want Crawford WAY more than Werth. Werth is going to be GROSSLY overpaid by some team the moment Crawford is off the market.
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 12, 2010 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Disagree
Crawford is much more likely to be overpaid. Werth has been just as productive as Crawford over the past three years.
I personally just think that Crawford would fit our ballpark way more. He has way more speed and is way better of a fielder.
But it’s a moot point because neither will come to SF.
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 12, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Crawford is a left handed hitter
His HRs would probably drop into single digits if he played here. Werth is a righty with a lot more power, and good on-base skills.
He hasn't been over the past 3 years.
Crawford has ONE advantage over Werth: Being two years younger. That’s really it.
And for that, he’ll probably make 20 million more than Werth. Pass.
plus his speed dude has 50 sb a season
by phillyeaglesfan on Oct 12, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
not taking anything from werth donna miss guy
by phillyeaglesfan on Oct 12, 2010 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
From 2008-2010
Crawford hit .297/.349/.454
Werth? he hit .279/.376/.513
That is MORE than enough to compensate for Crawford’s SBs.
true
do you think the giants will make a pitch to either of them? if they do. do you think they can outbid the red sox or yankees?
by phillyeaglesfan on Oct 12, 2010 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
They could probably scrounge together the money for Werth
Question is if they want to expand payroll a bit. If they don’t, there’s no way. If they do, they can compete with anyone.
this playoff run will most definitely help out too
by phillyeaglesfan on Oct 12, 2010 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
No
We already have Rowand, do we really need to have half our payroll going to two overhyped Phillies outfielders that benifitted from playing in a toy park?
by Ice Watter In His Veins! on Oct 14, 2010 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Don’t get me wrong I love me some Chooch! (I call him Fruit Loop, that was his answer as to what his Favorite cereal is) but I think Posey is better nad that hitting 4/5/6 is alot harder than 6 (OBP wise)
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 12, 2010 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Posted in the last thread, but
Catcher: Lean Giants
First Base: Lean Giants (Howard hasn’t had a good year and we have LOOGY and Affeldt)
Second Base: Phillies. By a lot.
Shortstop: Lean Phillies
Third base: Really depends who plays, but Lean Phillies on the aggregate.
Left Field: Giants
Center Field: Giants
Right Field: Phillies, again by fairly large margin.
Starting pitching: Push
Relief pitching: Giants
2B is closer with the down year Utley had and the good year Sanchez had. Of course, Utley is still a far superior player.
SS I actually agree with the article; Uribe’s got the home run power that plays well in Philly, and Rollins just can’t hit anymore.
1B is a push for similar reasons; Huff’s a better all-around hitter than Howard, but Howard’s got game-changing power in a low-scoring game.
Ain't no Posey like a Buster Posey cause a Buster Posey don't stop...hitting.
Giants baseball: We're stupid enough to do that (TM)
Even if he is struggling you don’t want to pitch to him in a tight spot. Guy is dangerous. This team also seems to really get going when someone hits a homer.
There is nothing wrong with me cheering for players that are former players for my teams. Unless they become a Viking.
by Giant_in_la_area on Oct 12, 2010 11:59 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
?!?!
Utley had a down year? He put up 5.2 war and a .372 wOBA while basically missing an entire month.
It isn’t close at all.
Chase Utley definitely had a down year, but only within the context of his entire career. Dude still ruled.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
True
What I was really objecting to was the implication that it was “closer”, though I suppose quincy has a point.
Even if it’s “closer” because of utley’s down year, it’s still not close.
Justification for Lidge over Wilson:
In this case, the nod has to go to the pitcher who has done it in the World Series.
Joe Mauer is from Minnesota. My adopted son, RHP Steve Edlefsen, is from Minnesota. Joe Mauer is very good at baseball. Call up Steve Edlefsen, Giants! Science™ is begging you.
Ignore me, this is upthread
Joe Mauer is from Minnesota. My adopted son, RHP Steve Edlefsen, is from Minnesota. Joe Mauer is very good at baseball. Call up Steve Edlefsen, Giants! Science™ is begging you.
/Ignored
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Thanks, fracon!
Joe Mauer is from Minnesota. My adopted son, RHP Steve Edlefsen, is from Minnesota. Joe Mauer is very good at baseball. Call up Steve Edlefsen, Giants! Science™ is begging you.
What does his sex life have to do with anything?
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Did you read the article?
CATCHER
Phillies
Carlos Ruiz: .302, 8 HR, 52 RBIs
Brian Schneider: .235, 4 HR, 15 RBIs
Giants
Buster Posey: .305, 18 HR, 67 RBIs
Eli Whiteside: .238, 4 HR, 10 RBIs
This is where many would dismiss Posey because he’s a rookie. Don’t. He’s too important to the Giants’ offense to do that, and he didn’t show any jitters against the Braves.
Does that mean the Giants get the edge? Not so fast.
Ruiz posted a .400 on-base percentage during the regular season and reached at a .500 clip against the Reds. This is key because he produced these numbers from low in the batting order, which set up opportunities for the strong top of the lineup. So it’s closer than you think, but Posey’s power carries the day.
EDGE: Giants
What’s wrong with this?
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Wow
I did just read the article and could have sworn they gave it to the Phils. Of course, I was severely dehydrated yesterday, so my brain could be playing tricks on me.
"My father's name is art, and my name's pride, and while my destiny reads a recipe for confusion I'm looking for whoever writes, so empty inside." -Slug
Don't be that guy.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Which guy?
"My father's name is art, and my name's pride, and while my destiny reads a recipe for confusion I'm looking for whoever writes, so empty inside." -Slug
they changed it. It was definitely Phillies yesterday
"I ain't havin it!"
by GloomyGoose on Oct 12, 2010 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions
They changed it between 1:52 adn 2:00 b/c when i first looked it said Phillies too.
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 12, 2010 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
They did change it
Here’s my version from the page which I still haven open and haven’t refreshed:
CATCHER
Phillies
Carlos Ruiz: .302, 8 HR, 52 RBIs
Brian Schneider: .240, 4 HR, 15 RBIs
Giants
Buster Posey: .305, 18 HR, 67 RBIs
Eli Whiteside: .238, 4 HR, 10 RBIs
This is where many would dismiss Posey, because he’s a rookie. Don’t. He’s too important to the Giants’ offense to do that, and he didn’t show any jitters against the Braves.
Does that mean the Giants get the edge? Not so fast.
With the notable exception of run production, which isn’t close, Ruiz is Posey’s equal offensively. Ruiz posted a .400 on-base percentage during the regular season and reached at a .500 clip against the Reds in the NLDS. This is key, because he’s producing these numbers from low in the batting order, setting up opportunities for the strong top of the lineup.
EDGE: Phillies
I’m not sure if I should call bullshit on them changing it, or give them props for at least trying to cover for their gross stupidity.
ALSO CHANGED
- They changed Shortstop from advantage Phillies (Rollins), they changed it to Giants (Uribe)
- Removed Guillen/Ronads
Everybody gets shit wrong occasionally; better to admit it and fix it.
Now they’re wrong about shortstop, though. I’d take Rollins in a second.
Meh.
He’s a little overrated.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Yes but he's been hurt this year and can he play other positions?
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Other than the off year (which isn’t really predictive right now, unless he’s still injured), Rollins has had similar power to Uribe with better OBP, speed, and glove. I think Rollins is overrated by most as well, but I’d still take him over Uribe.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
His defensive stats are pretty good
but injuries have really taken their toll on him…his oWar for the past couple years have been 1.5 and 1.1
They should feel lucky
That the Phillies are even going to let them play on the same field. There so nice.
There is nothing wrong with me cheering for players that are former players for my teams. Unless they become a Viking.
by Giant_in_la_area on Oct 12, 2010 11:25 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Real reason I'm excited for the NLCS:
Grant’s writing on Buck & McCarver. The Giants making it is just a bonus.
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 12, 2010 10:38 AM PDT reply actions
hey
where can I find a template for the Matt Cain Rainbow GIF?
When this .sig was awaiting the Final Sabean Apocalypse, I never once in a million years suspected it would be a "good" Apocalypse. Bengie... Don't let the door hit you IN YOUR GIANT ASS on the way out!
-------
PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game totally stalled and basically dead at this point
http://memegenerator.net/LowRunSupportCain
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Where’s the HTML code for those pictures? I can never figure out how to link pictures from that website.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
I think a simple “copy image location” works.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 12, 2010 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
by 49er16 on Oct 12, 2010 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
:)
:)
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 12, 2010 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
COMPLETE WITH THEME SONG FOR NEXT SERIES
When this .sig was awaiting the Final Sabean Apocalypse, I never once in a million years suspected it would be a "good" Apocalypse. Bengie... Don't let the door hit you IN YOUR GIANT ASS on the way out!
-------
PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game totally stalled and basically dead at this point
When there's light-niiiiiiing!!
…You know it always brings me dooooown.
"Mike Laga will make you forget about every power hitter that ever lived." - Sparky Anderson
"You're alright, La Russo." - Johnny Lawrence
I pay more attention to the Phillies than most people, probably
So let me identify a couple blogs to watch in the coming days:
The Fightin’s – A mostly comedic blog with an affinity for gif-making and extremely un-PC tone. Non-sabermetric analysis.
Crashburn Alley - Sabr-oriented blog, basically their Bay City Ball, but with slightly more production (sorry xanathan). Also a good person to follow on twitter @crashburnalley
The 701 level - I won’t even try to explain.
There is also, of course, the SBNation Phillies blog, which is actually pretty good, but I figured you could find that one yourself.
wtf 701 level
"Life is like a grapefruit. It's orange and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, and some people have a half a one for breakfast."
Ted Williams: .406 1941
Gary Brown: .438 2010
by operation carrot on Oct 12, 2010 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Well the good blog is the 700 level (refers to the cheap seats at the Vet)
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 12, 2010 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
The Fightin's having some fun with the Cole Hamels fist pump
"Buster Posey" anagram = OYSTER PUBES
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 12, 2010 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
haha
That’s pretty good.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
MCCOVERYCHRONICLES.COM
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 12, 2010 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Ha
the thong beats MadBum.
Really? Dirty Sanchez only has 37? Internet, I am disappoint.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
and angel villalona
beats jonathan sanchez
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"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
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Angel Villalona beats Jonathan Sanchez
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
t's Posey time!!
Screw you Flannery.
too soon :(
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 12, 2010 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Also inaccurate. He would shoot Sanchez.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 12, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Drugs, sex, murder…welcome to MCC, the Barbary Coast of sports blogs.
They could be Giants...but not really.
HE’S THE ONE YOU NEED TO LOOK OUT FOR
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 12, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
/jonathan sanchez sends C&D letter
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Oct 12, 2010 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
...
"Buster Posey" anagram = OYSTER PUBES
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 12, 2010 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Moo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FavUpD_IjVY
"People are getting the message, the right people are getting it, but the people we want to further attract, or make sure we hold onto, are being affected by what we consider the lunatic fringe. That's my frustration, that they don't have a bigger view of the world." - Brian Sabean
In a big upset...
…Bea Arthur has fallen out of the top 15.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
by EliminateMe on Oct 12, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Betty White
your leader in the club house for most alive Golden Girl.
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"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
Alive?
She’s a Dodger fan, she’s dead to me.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
by EliminateMe on Oct 12, 2010 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
At least she’s not a bandwagon jumper.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 12, 2010 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
True
It’s faint praise, but it may be the best thing you can say about a Dodger fan.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
Sean Astin!
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 12, 2010 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Case in point.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 12, 2010 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
SHE DESERVES IT
That Dodgers fan hussy
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
Was she?
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
There was a link posted yesterday where she said she was.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
I'll never look at her remains the same way again.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
I’ve never been so embarrassed.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
BEA ARTHUR IS DEAD YOU INSENSITIVE FUCK
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Dear Bea Arthur,
I am sorry for besmirching your good name.
Love,
groug
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
Groud did it.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 12, 2010 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
What is that, some kind of blog?
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 12, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh and
I don’t know if this is 100% accurate, but I would lay a lot of money that this is the first time that two starters whose middle name is LeRoy faced off against each other in game one of an NLCS.
Hmmm, I have a different memory of Donkey Kong
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 12, 2010 10:41 AM PDT reply actions 8 recs
and thats a win
can’t wait to see sub zero’s version of mario kart.
"Life is like a grapefruit. It's orange and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, and some people have a half a one for breakfast."
Ted Williams: .406 1941
Gary Brown: .438 2010
by operation carrot on Oct 12, 2010 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Wow Can I love this man any more
When Florida State decided to convert him to catcher, Williams said, Buster returned to Leesburg over winter break and practiced blocking wild pitches. The same diligence applied to academics. Buster ranked fourth in his high school class, and his mother remembers him dutifully studying calculus during a national junior team trip to Taiwan.
He’s been to Taiwan!
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Did he bring back anything?
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
And much like myself
Hasn’t used it one bit in his profession.
"Buster Posey" anagram = OYSTER PUBES
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 12, 2010 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
This
Good thing I scored a 5 on the AP exam!
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Showoff.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Damn straight
one of the best things I have ever done.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I feel a little better now.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
I only got a 4 on the BC :(
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
From the same article, on Buster's wedding:
After dating for close to five years, they married in January 2009. [Kristen] and her mother slipped an ode to Buster’s profession into the ceremony. As the newlyweds walked back up the aisle after exchanging vows, the traditional recessional march had been replaced with "Take Me Out to the Ballgame."
Dude, I even love your mother-in-law!
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
That's awesome
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Wow
My mother in-law just cried “Why me, why is this happening to me.” Take me out to the ballgame would have been much better.
I HATE YOU PABLO!
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 12, 2010 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
As a Giants Fan, I Can't Quite Remember What "NLCS" Stands For
The Giants win the division! The Giants win the division! And they're going crazy. . . heeey-oh!
by They Might Be Midgets on Oct 12, 2010 10:57 AM PDT reply actions
No Love for Cardinal Scum
Not sure what it means this year
at the end of the day it's all about kicking the tires
by duke_diligence on Oct 12, 2010 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Not Late for Cinnamon Strudel
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 12, 2010 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
No Likey Chop Suey
The Giants win the division! The Giants win the division! And they're going crazy. . . heeey-oh!
by They Might Be Midgets on Oct 12, 2010 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
new lews caught stealing
"Life is like a grapefruit. It's orange and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, and some people have a half a one for breakfast."
Ted Williams: .406 1941
Gary Brown: .438 2010
by operation carrot on Oct 12, 2010 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
/lewis
"Life is like a grapefruit. It's orange and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, and some people have a half a one for breakfast."
Ted Williams: .406 1941
Gary Brown: .438 2010
by operation carrot on Oct 12, 2010 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
I thought they just misspelled NCIS
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
now with less Navy
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 12, 2010 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Now Look, Cardinals Suck.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Never Liked CheeseSteaks
"Buster Posey" anagram = OYSTER PUBES
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 12, 2010 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Well done, except for the part about not liking cheese steaks.
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
The onions kill it for me
Hate em, hate em, hate em.
"Buster Posey" anagram = OYSTER PUBES
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 12, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Raw onions are gross.
Sauteed/grilled though? Nom.
Proud new co-dad of Travis Ishikawa. And ishikaBOOM Goes the Dynamite.
by Andy from DC on Oct 12, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I like 'em both ways!
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
This. But the raw ones have to be done right. Diced and on a hot dog? Yum.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
Ooh, I should try that.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
It's wonderful
Ain't no Posey like a Buster Posey cause a Buster Posey don't stop...hitting.
Giants baseball: We're stupid enough to do that (TM)
Truth don’t lie
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 12, 2010 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
New Lows in Constructive Striving
It's orange inside
by TheAntiBork on Oct 12, 2010 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Now Look @ Carlos Santana
I'm a Giants Fan. I have no fingernails. You knew this.
by iCANwatchMOLINAneverCLEANUPagain on Oct 12, 2010 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Numb, Lost CBP Supporters
It's orange inside
by TheAntiBork on Oct 12, 2010 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Nine-inning Lincecum Complete-game Shutout
It's orange inside
by TheAntiBork on Oct 12, 2010 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
winner
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 12, 2010 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
WINNER
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 12, 2010 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
not pictured
Madison Bumgarner
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 12, 2010 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I felt bad that MadBum didn’t fit in there.
by historydude on Oct 12, 2010 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I did like your acronym though.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 12, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
National League Champions, SUCKA
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 12, 2010 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Honestly the series comes down to whether
the Giants SPs can keep the Phillies lineup in check until the Giants lineup can get to the Phillies’ bullpen.
I don’t give the Giants much chance to get much against Halladay and maybe Hamel…but the Phillies bullpen is definite vulnerable.
The Reds staff held the Phillies to a slash against of .212/.301/.273 and 11 runs…we all know the Giants staff is better the Reds…
Giants actually have decent history against thier SP
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I know...but
Halladay is in a different mode right now…Hamel apparently has a new pitch…
Of course this just means Blanton will shut the Giants down…
For a second I thought you were saying the series was gonna come down to the weather
Suck it, east-coast fog n00bs!
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 12, 2010 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
So what's going on with the travel schedule?
I assume the Giants are coming back to SF for a few days before heading back east?
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
they were supposed to get to SFO at 3 AM
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Oct 12, 2010 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Caller:
Key to winning the series: Bunting
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 12, 2010 11:12 AM PDT reply actions
it will be hanging all over the stadium!
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Oct 12, 2010 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
.212/.301/.273
That was the Phillies line for the NLDS. Against the Reds pitching.
Buckle up folks, this is gonna be a wild ride.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I don't know how much more torture I can endure
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
The Giants will gladly give you 14 more games of it.
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 12, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
.000/.036/.000
That was the Reds line against Halladay.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
I doubt he'll pitch two no hitters in a row in the postseason.
Besides, he’s facing us, not the Reds.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
The Reds seem to be a team primed to be shutdown...
A lot of power young aggressive hitters in their first postseason…
Hopefully the Giants can be patient like they were with Lowe last night
I believe they were shutout the most this year.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
I’d be curious to see the Reds offensive stats against the NL central v. All Other. My guess is they were the “Best Offense in the National League” (citing the various announcers and media streams) because they beat up on the weak-sauce pitching of the NL Central. Against REAL pitchers I’m sure they were garbage.
They only were because the Phillies shut them down.
Prior to the series people were saying how weak the Reds were. Strange flip if you ask me.
There is nothing wrong with me cheering for players that are former players for my teams. Unless they become a Viking.
by Giant_in_la_area on Oct 12, 2010 11:46 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Reds offense
790 (actual) runs scored
809 EQR (expected runs scored)
782 aEQR (adjusted for opponent difficulty).
782 aEQR still led the league by 9 over the Rockies and 31 over the Philles (and almost 100 over the Giants)
When this .sig was awaiting the Final Sabean Apocalypse, I never once in a million years suspected it would be a "good" Apocalypse. Bengie... Don't let the door hit you IN YOUR GIANT ASS on the way out!
-------
PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game totally stalled and basically dead at this point
what difference does it make!
it’s against weaker or stronger teams… that’s what the adjustment is! I mean we got to face the D-backs pitching 44 times or whatever.
When this .sig was awaiting the Final Sabean Apocalypse, I never once in a million years suspected it would be a "good" Apocalypse. Bengie... Don't let the door hit you IN YOUR GIANT ASS on the way out!
-------
PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game totally stalled and basically dead at this point
Reds:
v. +.500 teams: .258/.323/.403 4.09 Runs/G 0.905 hr/G (53 games)
v. -.500 teams: .278/.346/.452 5.26 Runs/G 1.28 hr/G
Giants:
v. +.500 teams: .245/.305/.385 3.66 Runs/G 0.945 hr/G (74 games)
v. -.500 teams: .267/.334/.428 4.84 Runs/G 1.045 hr/G
I had to avoid Green Flash and Stone beers for a week, I would’ve avoided whatever it is that Atlanta exports this past week, and I guess this coming week-plus, no Cheesesteak Shop or beer from Victory.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
no always sunny in Philadelphia or m. night shamylan movies either
guess seeing avatar the last airbender is going to have to wait awhile
"Life is like a grapefruit. It's orange and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, and some people have a half a one for breakfast."
Ted Williams: .406 1941
Gary Brown: .438 2010
by operation carrot on Oct 12, 2010 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions
fortunately
dish and fox are having a feud, so I can’t watch Sunny right now
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"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
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oh noez
it started rocky but the boat episode was really good
havnt seen this weeks yet
"Life is like a grapefruit. It's orange and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, and some people have a half a one for breakfast."
Ted Williams: .406 1941
Gary Brown: .438 2010
by operation carrot on Oct 12, 2010 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s really fucking with Sons of Anarchy, too.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 12, 2010 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
no m. night shamylan movies either
Was that really gonna be an issue?
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 12, 2010 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Haloween is coming up and 6th sense might have been in your scary movie rotation
"Life is like a grapefruit. It's orange and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, and some people have a half a one for breakfast."
Ted Williams: .406 1941
Gary Brown: .438 2010
by operation carrot on Oct 12, 2010 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, not a big sacrifice there.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
by EliminateMe on Oct 12, 2010 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
The Last Airbender was not good
Wasn’t quite the F that most reviewers gave it, since it did make me want to watch the original cartoons, but the acting was terrible.
by Murray, Present on Oct 12, 2010 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
I have heard that.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
I am so afraid I will accidentally see this movie.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I saw Gigli on a plane
It wasn’t as bad as people make it out to be. Only two people walked out.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
lolol
"Life is like a grapefruit. It's orange and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, and some people have a half a one for breakfast."
Ted Williams: .406 1941
Gary Brown: .438 2010
by operation carrot on Oct 12, 2010 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Snow Dogs
made me embarrassed to be a human
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"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
Yeah, but that was marketed to kids
Gigli is a whole nuther story.
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
Here’s what I don’t get: They remake great movies and fuck them up, but that’s a movie that actually needs to be remade and no one will ever do it.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 12, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I saw Toy Story 3 on the plane last night!
I felt like such a goober, choking up when they go in the furnace.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I’d never seen it before. Color me impressed.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I was pretty moved by Monsters Inc the first time I saw it. And the second time. And the third time.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
When Boo says goodbye to “Kitty” it gets me every time.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 12, 2010 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
And when she says it again when he opens the reconstructed door...same thing
Great stuff. Can’t wait for the second one.
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
There is another one coming?
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Where have you been?
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Under a rock apparently.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Yes, indeed
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1453405/
I heard they are doing Cars 2 as well, which I’m rather “meh” on.
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
Cars is crap.
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Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
I thought it was cute and fun, but I’m not excited about a sequel.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 12, 2010 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
It is definitely more for kids.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
KIDS ARE KRAP
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
jk
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
flagged
hopefully b-a-n-n-e-d for kidz
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Oct 12, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Hilaroius.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
*Hill arious
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
I assume you mean within context of stuff coming out in the theatres now, right?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Yeah, I should have qualified that with CG-animated movie, although there have been the rare Dreamworks gem.
I don't like CGI too much.
But if it is CGI, I’d go with Pixar. WALL-E was amazing.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Cars 2 in 2012.
I do not think it will be as good as Monsters Inc 2, but it is probably going to make a gazillion more.
Cars was/is a huge hit with kids. My two nephews go nuts over McQueen and Mater.
Plus, Cars Land opens up at Disney California Adventure in 2012 (COINCIDENCE?) offering even more publicity for it.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I want them to do an
Incredibles 2
by Sgt. Dingleberry on Oct 12, 2010 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
OH MY GOD THIS
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
TWSS
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Everything I have read/heard says no plans are in the works…
by Sgt. Dingleberry on Oct 12, 2010 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
YES
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
Bugs Life 2 would be sweet as well
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
Bugs Life really gets lost in all of them
since it was the second film.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
This
Saw it in the theater
SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER
Then when they first get in there I was like, nah they would not end it like this. Look over at my wife who is thinking the same thing.
Then they all grabbed each others hands.
Then I was like “NO FUCKING WAY” but Disney has gotten a little dark recently so I just didn’t know. Looked over to my wife who had a look of horror on her face as she was thinking the same thing.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
no Cheesesteak Shop
I talked to the owner of Phat Philly and he assured me he’s supporting the Giants.
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
Really?
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Phat Philly looks pretty tasty. And it’s near the 24th St BART station so I might have to stop by there next time I’m in teh city.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 12, 2010 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s really good—unlike that shitty bar I sent you to in SJ.
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
How is the Valencia Farmer’s Market? I could justify making a trip there on a Sunday for produce and cheesesteaks at Phat Philly over my usual SJ Japantown farmer’s market jaunt.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 12, 2010 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s excellent. Great fries, too.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
I saw that and started drooling.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 12, 2010 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Is that place new? I went to Big Mouth burgers all throughout 2008 and never noticed that place, and it seems to be right next door.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I live down the street from Victory. Win beer.
More comfortable with chicken
by billywitchdoctor.com on Oct 12, 2010 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not sure how I would feel about this.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
this is what it should be. I wonder if the rebirth of sabean and bochy will continue
"Life is like a grapefruit. It's orange and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, and some people have a half a one for breakfast."
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Gary Brown: .438 2010
by operation carrot on Oct 12, 2010 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
The lefty thing – Phillies can’t hit Dirty. Also, SSS aside, he’s pitched great at CBP.
They could be Giants...but not really.
The lefty thing doesn’t really matter, since either way Sanchez and Cain are going to pitch the same number of times in a seven-game series.
also not having cain pitch in that homerun heaven of a park
"Life is like a grapefruit. It's orange and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, and some people have a half a one for breakfast."
Ted Williams: .406 1941
Gary Brown: .438 2010
by operation carrot on Oct 12, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
You're missing the important thing
Sanchez is a lefty, and that lineup is very vulnerable to a K-inducing lefty.
I understand they'd have to pitch twice in a full 7 game anyway
But in CBP, you need to neutralize them as much as possible. Cain can get away with a bit more at home, but you want Sanchez pitching against them at their park.
Also...
winning one (or two) in Philly would be tremendous especially if those wins come against Halladay and Oswalt/Hamel
Sorry, Game 2’s no more valuable to me than Game 3.
And let’s not forget that while Cain is probably better suited to pitch at home and Sanchez on the road, Cain is still a better pitcher than Sanchez.
I could see wanting to have Sanchez start in Philly where his K rate should limit the number of balls hit to the outfield. Plus the LRLR orthodoxy. And games 5 and 7 line up with Timmy and Matt.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Oct 12, 2010 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
The schedule is weird this year...
3 days between games 1 and 4 and games 4 and 7…so very difficult to have a SP start 3 games in a series…unless you pitch twice on 3 days rest.
That is good for us
Since we have a 4th starter that is better than theirs
by Countificus on Oct 12, 2010 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it makes some sense. Sanchez is more of a strikeout pitcher at this point. Force the Phillies lefty power to face Cain at AT&T where he can get away with more.
That said, Sanchez has a higher HR rate this season, so it isn’t cut and dried.
At this point?
When hasn’t he been?
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Actually, yeah, that makes sense, since AT&T plays so differently for LHPs than for RHPs. But again, both of them are probably going to have to pitch in both parks eventually.
Maybe. Also though maybe having a fly ball pitcher at CBP isn’t the best idea.
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 12, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't care what order you put 'em in
I’ll take any one of those guys in any game.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
by EliminateMe on Oct 12, 2010 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Good news for Joe Buck!
The NLCS is off next Monday, so he won’t miss “Dancing with the Stars”.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
that's good news for me too
and my marriage.
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"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
Is he really on that show? Does he bust a move?
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
Joe Buck is an assholio.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
that's funny
I’d almost rather watch that show than listen to him talk about baseball.
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Oct 12, 2010 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Whoa. He went there!
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
I'd watch it over a Yanks/Red Sox game
by Murray, Present on Oct 12, 2010 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Awful Announcing has the story
I just have to find it.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Here's the story
http://awfulannouncing.blogspot.com/2008/07/joe-buck-admits-he-rarely-watches.html
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
OT: Christina Aguilera is once again available
http://omg.yahoo.com/news/christina-aguilera-splits-from-husband/48779?nc
And though Aguilera and Bratman – who met in 2002 (he was a producer on one of her albums) and wed in 2005 – have not yet decided whether to divorce, the source reveals, "they are now living apart, and they will see how that goes."
What went wrong?
"They were very much in love," explains the insider. "But over the last six months, it became clear they were more like friends than husband and wife."The source adds that Aguilera even "proposed their August trip to Italy to rekindle their relationship, but it didn’t help."
I wish someone could just tell me why...
why?
WHY SHOULD I CARE?
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Wait, you're not supposed to be friendly to your gf/bf?
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Why?
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
I don't even know who the second guy is.
The only thing I know about the first one is her name.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
he's bruce wayne
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Oct 12, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Going to start listening to KNBR after Radnich leaves
Anticipated percentage of show about Giants v. Niners/Football: 10:90
Hey guys how come nobody's been talking about this Philly pitching staff
I was looking it over, and with Halladay, Oswalt and Hamels they have three pretty solid front line guys. Crazy how this stuff just seems to fly under the radar. With all the love the Giants’ pitching staff is getting in the national media, it’s definitely worth pointing out that the 3 guys from Philly have been almost as good this year, and some say they might be even better than our guys in the playoffs. I’ll need a lot more info on them before I come to any conclusions though.
I would let Roy Oswalt do me in whatever manner he chose. Is that what you meant, or…?
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
"the tractor story"
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"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
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Plowing is involved
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 12, 2010 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
The cobalt blue of the sky shone in stark relief against the deep red of the rich clay under the tractor’s wheels. I was at Oswalt’s Mississippi farm to write a profile on the slim righty from a town even smaller than the one I called home.
“Wow, thanks for letting me drive your tractor around the ranch, Roy,” I said. “The sound will really liven up the feature piece.”
“No problem. Now, get ready to downshift.”
“Like this?”
“That’s not the gearshift,” he said, face flushing deep red.
“I know.”
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
by TheLetter2 on Oct 12, 2010 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
TheLetter writing letters to Penthouse ;)
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 12, 2010 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Can you please provide me with advanced warning if you’re going to write one of these featuring Bochy and Sabean?
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Dear
Susan Penthouse,
I can’t believe what just happened…
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Oct 12, 2010 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
That's how I raised him.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
A Padres fan?
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 12, 2010 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
No, it's just me touching your face.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
No one is picking the giants anyway
every where that I have looked; all the “experts” are picking the phillies. that kinda bothers me…I mean what wins? Does good pitching beat good hitting or does good hitting beat good pitching? I guess the problem is that the phillies have pitching and hitting and the giants seem to only have pitching…:(
Can’t wait until The Giants surprise the National Media
"Of all the things in the world losing isn't so bad; it just starts to feel like it does when you do it for so long"
Oh please.
We’re not that bad at hitting. We only hit 4 fewer dingers this season.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
My secret weakness. So delicious.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
I love the pieces.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 12, 2010 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
peanut butter M&Ms
ftw!
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Oct 12, 2010 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I can’t agree.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 12, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
PB and chocolate really do go well together
The commercials were totally right in that regard.
"Buster Posey" anagram = OYSTER PUBES
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 12, 2010 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
ever tried giving a tiny bit of peanut butter to a dog before?
They lick for HOURS
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lBQWUR3u7U
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
TWSS!!!!!!
When this .sig was awaiting the Final Sabean Apocalypse, I never once in a million years suspected it would be a "good" Apocalypse. Bengie... Don't let the door hit you IN YOUR GIANT ASS on the way out!
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Best Thing Ever
My wife made chocolate cake with PB frosting.
Heaven on a plate
I came, I saw, I told bad jokes and left.
Lunch was pretty meh today
But I did happen to have a slice of pumpkin cheesecake and wow, it almost had too much awesome on it.
I HATE YOU PABLO!
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 12, 2010 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Ha
RealRockies
It seems like most #Rockies fans are rooting for the #Giants or an AL team. Not too much support for the #Phillies…
They could be Giants...but not really.
clearly he doesn’t read purplerow
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
i like
how we went from the favorites in the atl series to the overwhelming underdogs in this one. AND BURRELL COULD BE WATCHING ALL OF THIS FROM HOME!!!
It's Tuesday
Two of my colleagues and I just spent a good ten minutes in the office formulating something called The Minnesota Club. It’s just a group of Minnesota natives or people with strong ties to the state that gather in a cozily-furnished study to sip hot chocolate, listen to Vivaldi and read Edith Wharton books. Deceased Minnesotans get a portrait in the hallway.
The inugural class of inductees includes Lynn Rosetto Kasper, Garrison Keillor, Joe Mauer, Jim Thome (honorary) and me (honorary).
Justin Morneau has to stand outside in the snow and watch us through the window.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
The Saint Paul Splinter.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 12, 2010 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
This is not the season I expected in April (or May or June…) so I’m elated they’re in the NLCS. Every win after the season has been amazing. I’m just happy I get to watch more of this team. And maybe with this perspective, I won’t live and die with every pitch ensuring that I make it to 2011. It probably won’t work.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 12, 2010 11:58 AM PDT reply actions
Enjoy, it has been very fun.
There is nothing wrong with me cheering for players that are former players for my teams. Unless they become a Viking.
by Giant_in_la_area on Oct 12, 2010 12:20 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Continue road winning streak PLEASE
I'm a Giants Fan. I have no fingernails. You knew this.
by iCANwatchMOLINAneverCLEANUPagain on Oct 12, 2010 12:19 PM PDT reply actions
THREE STRAIGHT
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 12, 2010 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
NLCS Win Probabilities
Calculated from Vegas odds
Game 1:
Giants 37.7%
Phillies 62.3%
Series:
Giants: 31.0%
Phillies: 69.0%
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 12, 2010 12:26 PM PDT reply actions
37.7 for game 1, really? That seems low. And I respect the fact that Halladay is a hall of famer and the Phillies have a real offense, but c’mon — that’s giving the Phillies 101 wins in 162 games of Halladay-Lincecum. I think that’s too generous.
Roy Halladay is the second coming. Tim Lincecum is just a stoner. Phillies have the best team ever. Giants are only here because the Braves were injured.
Don’t you know anything?
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 12, 2010 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Theoretically, these odds are unbiased by factors like those because the people with the most money that influence these things are also unbiased. It’ll be interesting to see whether these odds change over the course of the week as people place their bets.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 12, 2010 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
2:1 is pretty good payout for the risk. I'll bet it's much closer at first pitch.
I CAN HAZ MARK REYNOLDS?
Odds reflect the book, the book reflects supply and demand, and that reflects the betting market. Usually that is indeed a good, unbiased estimate that is hard to beat in any systematic way — viz the series odds, which I see as spot-on. Here I think Halladay’s no-no seems to have skewed the book. I am no baseball better, but if I were I’d see this as an opportunity to beat the book’s take.
Maybe I’m wrong, though. When I disagree with the odds, the first thing I question is my own thinking.
What am I missing?
I think you're right on
I definitely expect the odds to shift somewhat towards the Giants before the game starts. I think another part of it may be that most books are only accepting low limit bets on this game (and series) at this point and they are using these odds both to suck in the less knowledgeable bettors and to get a better read on what they can expect from the big boys once limits are raised.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 12, 2010 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
take the Giants and run like you stole something
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
I have a "No Giants" policy
I know I’m biased and so I stay far far away.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 12, 2010 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a 'no gambling' policy
Except for fun, like $2-to-win bets at the track with a group of people eating $1 hot dogs. The track take or its book equivalent are high enough I can’t possibly have the neceassary skill advantage. And it’s really hard to pay the take when I can transact in the market for pennies.
True for 99% of people
To beat a smart book, you really need extensive research resources and/or inside information. However, there are enough places that cater to the “OMG HALLDAY NO HITTER FREE MONEY” type fan (and have odds that reflect this) that you don’t need to be in this 1% in order to make money.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 12, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
but then you need to know those books
..and you still need to do a lot of research. I wouldn’t know where to start looking for them.
Me neither ;)
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 12, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I pretty much agree with that. If the game didn’t involve a team I was already emotionally invested in, I’d probably be putting money on the Giants.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 12, 2010 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait, does this mean we can get 2:1 on the Giants to win this series? Because that’s a solid investment.
It does.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 12, 2010 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
there I disagree
I think this Phillies team does in fact win this series two out of three times. They have the pitching for a short series, and their offense absolutely decimates ours. Where I disagree is for a single game: in single games, noise (i.e., bad and good luck) dominate and push expectations much closer to 50-50. I think a reasonable bet for Halladay-vs-Good-Pitcher-X-and-and-average-offense might be 60-40, and Lincecum is.. um.. better than just good.
For comparison
Halladay vs. Volquez in Game 1 of the NLDS was 66.1% Phillies (at gametime).
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 12, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
that sounds about right
Volquez is a good-but-not-great arm fronting a good offense. But his best year ever is barely better than Lincecum’s worst, and the current Giants offense isn’t that terrible.
naw
7 games is not nearly enough to get out all the noise.
Sucking up to Grant for a mod position since 2009
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
"Decimates" by wOBA???
Huff .388 Werth .393
Posey .368 Utley .373
Torres .363 Howard .367
Burrell .351\* Ruiz .366
Ross .324\* Ibanez .341
Sanchez .327 Victorino .339
Uribe .322 Polanco .323
Sandoval .318 Rollins .317
Burrell: \.371 in the NL, and ca. .370 in 2008 with Philly.
Ross: \.351 with SF, and typically more of a .340 hitter
These numbers are NOT repeat NOT park adjusted – but the adjustment is surprisingly small; Uribe’s .322 wOBA is an RC+ of 100, same as Polanco’s .323.
If Ross is a .340 and Burrell a .370 then the teams are essentially even, offense-wise, in the starting lineup.
The Pitching comparison is really out of wack, because the Giants UZR is 50 runs better than the Phillies. Now, I don’t know how much of that is pure defense, how much is good pitching to contact, and how much is luck – but it makes the pitching comparison, particularly the starters look much better for Philly.
In the balance of it, The Giants scored 80 fewer runs and allowed 60 fewer. This doesn’t change much when you look at team EQR or aEQR (adjusted for strength of opposition) (-60/-40). Those numbers include the Mk. I Giants offense along with the injury-riddled Phillies offense and Oswalt free pitching staff. Without going too much into it, they are probably pretty close. On paper it’s a 89 win team vs. an 87 win team (both teams doing better than expected by component to the tune of 5-7 games – so if you prefer, a 96 win team vs. 92 win team).
None of this means the series will be particularly close either way – but the teams are pretty evenly matched.
When this .sig was awaiting the Final Sabean Apocalypse, I never once in a million years suspected it would be a "good" Apocalypse. Bengie... Don't let the door hit you IN YOUR GIANT ASS on the way out!
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Are you including the vig?
If Vegas is really paying 2:1 on the Giants in the NLCS, I might have to make a bet.
When this .sig was awaiting the Final Sabean Apocalypse, I never once in a million years suspected it would be a "good" Apocalypse. Bengie... Don't let the door hit you IN YOUR GIANT ASS on the way out!
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Yes
I can’t tell you what it is in Vegas, but 2:1 (+200) is widely available online.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 12, 2010 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m not a betting man, but I had to throw some money down on the Giants a the beginning of the year. Over/Under for wins was at 81.. Not exactly sure why they were supposed to win 7 less games than the year before when they replaced Randy Win with Huff and De Rosa (unless the Penny for Wellemeyer switch was supposed to net 7 losses, entirely possible now that I think about it). After that, I had to throw $10 on them to win the West, and the World Series, and some random combination of finishing better than tthe CWS, Mariners, Cubs, and the D’backs, I don’t really get that one either. Now, thanks to the oddsmakers, I might just be able to afford an SRO ticket to the NLCS! .. but probably not.
by Ice Watter In His Veins! on Oct 14, 2010 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Can Grant make a bet with the leader of The Good Phight
ala Mayors of the respective cities? What could the bet be?
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 12, 2010 12:31 PM PDT reply actions
Then again
He’s hurt a lot, so he could fit in nicely.
I HATE YOU PABLO!
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 12, 2010 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I was thinking more along the lines of what Gavin did with the Mayor of Atlanta.
Atlanta has to fly our flag over their City Hall for a day or something.
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 12, 2010 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Loser has to do an appreciation thread for the other team with no negativity involved.
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 12, 2010 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
If we win, they have to take Gavin
If we lose, we give them Gavin
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
Tasty Cakes are good
Although acid washed jean jackets or a perm at the barber shop of your choice could be fun too.
I HATE YOU PABLO!
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 12, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Now I want an IT's-IT, but
This does not benefit McC.
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 12, 2010 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe something that travels better, instead. Case of Yuengling for a case of Anchor Steam.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
This or It’s Its v. Tastykakes seem like good ones.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 12, 2010 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
@troymccluresf mission burrito vs cheesesteak
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 12, 2010 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I personally think that the chinese food of the Bay Area has a higher Value-over-replacement-level than the mexican.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
As a native San Franciscan who now goes to college in Oregon, which is void of all things culture...
I could not disagree more. I dream of burritos from Taqueria Cancun at night. The bright yellow sign, the long line of hipsters at 2 in the morning….I would kill for this.
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 12, 2010 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
No, no they aren't.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Actual position by position comparison (Edge in Bold)
1B Howard .859 OPS, .367 wOBA, Huff .891 OPS, .388 wOBA
2B Utley .832 OPS, .373 wOBA, Franchez .739 OPS, .327 wOBA
3B Polanco .726 OPS, .323 wOBA, Fontenot .639 OPS, .278 wOBA
SS Rollins .694 OPS, .317 wOBA, Uribe .749 OPS, .322wOBA
LF Ibanez .793 OPS, .341 wOBA, Burrell .872 OPS, .371 wOBA
CF Victorino .756 OPS, .339 wOBA, Torres .823 OPS, .363 wOBA
RF Werth .921 OPS, . 391 wOBA, Ross .819 OPS, .352 wOBA
C Ruiz .847 OPS, .366 wOBA, Buster MFing Posey .862 OPS, .368 wOBA
The Giants offense actually stacks up pretty well against the Phillies, due in part to the fact that the Phillies have some very overrated players (Howard, Rollins, Victorino) and the Giants have some very underrated players (Huff, Torres, Ross).
I HATE YOU PABLO!
Giants Front Office....Torture!
Well… injuries to a lot of the Phillies this year. But none of these matchups are even close, because the Phillies have actually been to the playoffs and the World Series, therefore, they are the better team. Right?
by Every6thDay on Oct 12, 2010 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Ummm...
Howard is overrated every year whether he’s hurt or not.
I HATE YOU PABLO!
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 12, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
I got that, I was just piling on.
I HATE YOU PABLO!
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 12, 2010 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
You didn't include RBIs
The only stat that REALLY matters.
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 12, 2010 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Mmmmmm, RIBeyez
I HATE YOU PABLO!
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 12, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
defense probably tips SS back towards Rollins. Otherwise, I think this is genuinely how it is.
Mark DeRosa, still existing.
I think it's a toss-up
Still this was only from an offensive perspective.
I HATE YOU PABLO!
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 12, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Agree with all except...
If you had to ask me if I’d rather have Uribe or Rollins at SS for this series… I’d have to go with Rollins.
Sub Panda in for Fontenot and it's closer at 3B
.732 OPS, .314 wOBA
I’m frustrated with Sandoval like everyone else, but Fontenot has the bat of a utilityman.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
ha, I was 2 hours late
but above you in the thread!
When this .sig was awaiting the Final Sabean Apocalypse, I never once in a million years suspected it would be a "good" Apocalypse. Bengie... Don't let the door hit you IN YOUR GIANT ASS on the way out!
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Uribe's due
after that horrific NLDS.
hopefully.
if he can make them throw a strike.
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by iCANwatchMOLINAneverCLEANUPagain on Oct 12, 2010 12:38 PM PDT reply actions
Due
Actually I think Torres and Huff are both due. They both had a few loud outs during the series, but as everyone said going in the worst type of pitcher for the Giants to face is the sinker, slider, kitchen sink type like Derek Lowe, or Tim Hudson, or Hanson. The Giants actually do pretty well against power pitchers.
I HATE YOU PABLO!
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 12, 2010 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
we’ve already beaten Oswalt a couple times
I'm a Giants Fan. I have no fingernails. You knew this.
by iCANwatchMOLINAneverCLEANUPagain on Oct 12, 2010 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Also
Have beaten Halladay, Jiminez and several others this year.
I HATE YOU PABLO!
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 12, 2010 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
And we beat the Red Sox that one time!
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 12, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh dear lord....
A’s fans….
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2010/10/11/1746220/i-hate-the-playoffs
"But at this time of year, two plus two doesn't always add up to eight. Sometimes, it equals four." - Geoff Baker, Mariners beat writer.
So according to GLB and AN: McCovens
are either yuppies or teenager who perform sexual acts on their pets…
But I’m neither…am I banned?
I’m one of the pets, I don’t know how to feel about this.
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 12, 2010 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Imposter!
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 12, 2010 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Secret yuppie?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 12, 2010 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh Jesus, must we go through this AGAIN??
I hate that the umpires suck and gave the Giants game 1.
"Buster Posey" anagram = OYSTER PUBES
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 12, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
well, Posey was out
Striking out fourteen times in a complete game doesn’t help persuade me that constitutes a gift of the game.
And Burrell was rung up on a nonsense call with no outs and a runner on third. That was kind of a big deal.
by Grant Brisbee on Oct 12, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Eh, I can relate
I’ve had some of the same thoughts the last 6 years.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
I do enjoy that some of the A’s fans don’t watch the playoffs unless the A’s are in them. I love watching playoffs every year, even if the Giants aren’t in it. I don’t take off from work early (well, as early) unless the Giants are playing but come on, no playoff baseball? Sour grapes I say!
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 12, 2010 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
So Tuesday, October 19: Philly @ SF, Rangers/Rays @ NY
Wonder who gets the early 1 or 1:30 pm PT start time.
They could be Giants...but not really.
will def be our game cuz then yanks play on friday night. they wont have them play the next day during the day. count on it
by phillyeaglesfan on Oct 12, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I've got to say
this is the first full season I’ve ever watched of baseball, and it has been so incredible. I got back to San Francisco this summer after a long time abroad (where no one watches anything but soccer… lame…) and in early June my best friend took me to my first Giants game since childhood (they beat the Rockies, Matt Cain pitched). I’d always liked baseball but never actually watched it regularly until after that game — because I had such a good time that day.
Over the summer I got super obsessed with the Giants, watched every game on TV and bought MLBtv so I could watch all the earlier games I had missed. Buster is my favorite player, not only because he’s awesome as an athlete, but also because he was called up around the time I started following baseball, and as a new fan I think it will be cool to one day talk about how I remember the beginning of his career.
Although I never watched baseball regularly as a kid, I grew up around enough sports-watching to understand that this season is not exactly the norm for any sports team, and I can’t expect them to do this every year… But it has been such an amazing experience watching them this season, and I know after all this I will be a Giants fan for life!
welcome
For all the grouchy posts you will see about bandwagon fans, yours is a cool and lucky story. Had you moved back in 2007 you would have been bored and frustrated, probably spending your time posting here complaining about backup catchers. Watching players like Posey and Timmy and Sanchez and Torres play baseball is a hell of a lot more fun. Which is why there are people excited about the Giants. Some will probably go to, or watch, their first Giants game in the next week, and that’s just plain awesome.
May you (and all of us) see 14 or so more Giants games this season!
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Oct 12, 2010 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't understand
What’s not fun about watching the oldest starting outfield in baseball history block the progress of the glut of quad A outfielders we had?
by Ice Watter In His Veins! on Oct 14, 2010 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Anyone know when the World Series tickets go on sale??????
I got a few friends who are season ticket holders was wondering when they go on sale so I can tell them to buy me some?
No communication from the G’s yet. I doubt there will be one.
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
???
You are saying they will go on sale randomly?
They have not informed STHs of an offering of WS tix. I doubt there will be an offering like there was for NLDS and NLCS (to much demand by media, guests, mlb, etc).
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
I thought season ticket holders already had bought them.
Goofus and Merkin have theirs already, I believe.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
Yeah
My roommates already have tickets to all/any possible postseason games.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 12, 2010 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
At least we're the blue state
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 12, 2010 12:52 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
I feel more relaxed about this series. We were definitely better than the Braves, but we probably aren’t supposed to beat the Phillies. I can handle whatever happens.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
If we get absolutely slaughtered by PHI
Yeah, it’ll suck for a while, but then it’d be like “OK, we just got owned by a team that was clearly much better.” Kinda like the 89 series, which I’ve never really sweated that much.
I just really wanted to get past the Braves because 1) they were definitely beatable and 2) I hate them. A lot.
"Buster Posey" anagram = OYSTER PUBES
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 12, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Clearly Phillies fans
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Philadelphia Phillies fans:
Secretly from Atlantis.
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 12, 2010 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
atlantis?
Ph’nglui mglw’nafh Chaseutley R’lyeh wgah’nagl fhtagn!
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Oct 12, 2010 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Sometimes I feel like Walter Mondale
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
I really want to make an Alf Landon joke at this point but…I got nothin’.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
by EliminateMe on Oct 12, 2010 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
You’re George McCovern.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 13, 2010 8:19 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm so sick of the media
Talking about how bad the Giants offense was against the Braves. Time for some facts:
The Philadelphia Phillies hit .212/.301/.273 vs. the Cincinnati “no pitching” Reds in two hitter-friendly ballparks
The San Francisco Giants hit .212/.288/.295 against one of the better pitching staffs in baseball and the 2nd best bullpen in two neutral ballparks..
And yes, I’m aware of the sample size issues, I just wish other people did.
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
WE HAVE BETTER SLUGGING %
WE WILL WIN
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 12, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm cheering for you guys. Get it done!
and Pat Burrell never should have left the National League LOL
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