Previewing the Phillies' offense
by Grant Brisbee on Oct 14, 2010 1:28 PM PDT
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The Phillies offense: amazing or overrated?
| Rk | Pos | Age | G | PA | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | OPS+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | Carlos Ruiz | 31 | 121 | 433 | 371 | 112 | 28 | 1 | 8 | 53 | 0 | 1 | 55 | 54 | .302 | .400 | .447 | .847 | 128 |
| 2 | 1B | Ryan Howard* | 30 | 143 | 620 | 550 | 152 | 23 | 5 | 31 | 108 | 1 | 1 | 59 | 157 | .276 | .353 | .505 | .859 | 128 |
| 3 | 2B | Chase Utley* | 31 | 115 | 511 | 425 | 117 | 20 | 2 | 16 | 65 | 13 | 2 | 63 | 63 | .275 | .387 | .445 | .832 | 124 |
| 4 | SS | Jimmy Rollins# | 31 | 88 | 394 | 350 | 85 | 16 | 3 | 8 | 41 | 17 | 1 | 40 | 32 | .243 | .320 | .374 | .694 | 86 |
| 5 | 3B | Placido Polanco | 34 | 132 | 602 | 554 | 165 | 27 | 2 | 6 | 52 | 5 | 0 | 32 | 47 | .298 | .339 | .386 | .726 | 95 |
| 6 | LF | Raul Ibanez* | 38 | 155 | 636 | 561 | 154 | 37 | 5 | 16 | 83 | 4 | 3 | 68 | 108 | .275 | .349 | .444 | .793 | 112 |
| 7 | CF | Shane Victorino# | 29 | 147 | 648 | 587 | 152 | 26 | 10 | 18 | 69 | 34 | 6 | 53 | 79 | .259 | .327 | .429 | .756 | 102 |
| 8 | RF | Jayson Werth | 31 | 156 | 652 | 554 | 164 | 46 | 2 | 27 | 85 | 13 | 3 | 82 | 147 | .296 | .388 | .532 | .921 | 145 |
| 9 | MI | Wilson Valdez | 32 | 111 | 363 | 333 | 86 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 43 | .258 | .306 | .360 | .667 | 79 |
| Team Totals | 31.9 | 162 | 6291 | 5581 | 1451 | 290 | 34 | 166 | 736 | 108 | 21 | 560 | 1064 | .260 | .332 | .413 | .745 | 99 | ||
| Rank in 16 NL teams | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Only six above-average or better hitters? Please. Their worst regular was so bad, he had the same OPS+ this year that the Giants’ cleanup hitter had last year? Oh, man, that has to sting. What a bunch of hacks.
Ahem.
Okay, so they’re pretty good.
Breaking them down into five different categories:
Fantastic hitters having good-not-great years:Chase Utley
Ryan HowardGood hitters having okay years:
Shane Victorino
Placido Polanco
Raul IbanezGood hitters having fantastic years:
Jayson Werth
Carlos RuizA formerly great hitter having his second rough season in a row, which makes you wonder…
Jimmy Rollins
Cody Ransom and Brian Bocock
Cody Ransom
Brian Bocock
Unfortunately, neither Ransom nor Bocock are supposed to be on the roster. They’re like former Soviet scientists who defected, but instead of atomic theory, they worked on the mating habits of caribou, and, brother, that’s not going to end the Cold War any time soon, so they weren’t a part of the NSA’s plans.
Even though Howard and Utley are having down years by their lofty standards, there’s no way not to think of them as RYAN HOWARD and CHASE UTLEY. I keep scanning the lineup over and over again, trying to find something that will make me more comfortable. It doesn’t work. The Phillies have a good offense to support their good pitching. There aren’t a whole lot of Melky Cabreras in there, and if there were, they probably wouldn’t be hitting fifth.
At least, though, the Giants will be countering the Utley/Howard/Ibanez troika with Jonathan Sanchez and Madison Bumgarner, right? The Phillies always struggle against left-handed pitching.
| Split | G | GS | PA | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs RHP | 322 | 4415 | 3915 | 1003 | 203 | 27 | 111 | 397 | 714 | .256 | .329 | .407 | .736 | |
| vs LHP | 257 | 1876 | 1666 | 448 | 87 | 7 | 55 | 163 | 350 | .269 | .339 | .429 | .767 | |
| vs LH Starter | 643 | 48 | 1883 | 1675 | 435 | 91 | 6 | 50 | 164 | 345 | .260 | .330 | .411 | .741 |
| vs RH Starter | 1603 | 114 | 4408 | 3906 | 1016 | 199 | 28 | 116 | 396 | 719 | .260 | .333 | .414 | .747 |
Dammit. Who started that rumor? It was fun while it was plausible.
The Phillies are good. Here's the thing, though: the Giants weren't that much worse. The Giants scored 697 runs. the Phillies scored 772. That's a substantial difference, but it's about 5,231 runs closer than I thought it would be. Here are the Giants' splits:
| Split | G | GS | PA | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs RHP | 315 | 4592 | 4124 | 1068 | 216 | 23 | 126 | 354 | 810 | .259 | .320 | .414 | .734 | |
| vs LHP | 217 | 1550 | 1364 | 343 | 68 | 7 | 36 | 133 | 289 | .251 | .325 | .391 | .716 | |
| vs LH Starter | 635 | 44 | 1662 | 1470 | 378 | 74 | 9 | 43 | 142 | 307 | .257 | .329 | .407 | .737 |
| vs RH Starter | 1702 | 118 | 4480 | 4018 | 1033 | 210 | 21 | 119 | 345 | 792 | .257 | .318 | .409 | .727 |
The main difference between the two offenses this year is that the Phillies had a 50-point OPS advantage against left-handed pitchers. That's it. That's a big difference, but it's not the gap I was expecting. They didn't have Utley for part of the year, and Polanco was hurt too, so that's a factor, but the Giants were without Pat Burrell and Buster Posey for the beginning of the year, so it kind of evens out.
I don't get it. The Giants are a wretched offensive team. The Phillies are a juggernaut. Just look at the names up there. The question at the top -- The Phillies offense: amazing or overrated? -- might be a trick question. Maybe the Giants offense is just a little bit underrated. And I'm not going to let those 82 games in which the Giants scored three runs or fewer color my judgment on this.
Well, maybe just a little.
The more I look at these two teams, the more I'm convinced they're pretty equally matched. If I could trade the Giants roster for the Phillies roster -- swapping homefield advantage along the way -- I probably would. The Phillies are the better team. But it's close. It's almost like the Phillies only won five more games than the Giants did.
So if I hear another radio-monkey yammer on and on about how the Giants are going to get dominated, or if I read another article about how the Giants have no chance, you know what I'm going to do about it? I'm going to blog about it. Yeah, that's right.
...
Is it Saturday yet? This sucks.
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So the Giants have no shot at all?
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
From what I've been hearing
The Giants shouldn’t even show up.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Truth
I heard the Phillies are going to crush the Giants
"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.
Skip Bayless gave the Giants 10% chance today and the guy who he was debating agreed.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Whatever Skip Bayless says, think the opposite. So they have a great chance.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Same
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
From now on, every day is Thong Thursday!
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Wouldn't it be nice if we can pull an upset
And beat the Phillies?
Chris Andersen could be in a porno with his 'stache. Too bad he still wouldn't know how to box out.
BTSC proud ENFORCER!!
"No one on this team is Troy Polamalu. When God made him, he touched him a couple of extra times." -Safety Ryan Clark-
Giants about to humiliated
I agree with most of what Grant says. Phillies are the talent. Giants are the grit. Each team had like 160 something homers this year, Phils with a mild 5-7 homer advantage? Homers are what beat good pitching. Cody Ross is smiling.
This is why they play the games. I hope for a tense and exciting series, one filled with unimaginable torture. The Giants will not blow anyone out. Only way they win is when they give my 31 year old scalp grey hairs.
It's better to be lucky than good.
by Myemail21479 on Oct 14, 2010 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
uh, okay.......
I don’t disagree with anything you say except your subject line, which appears to be an overstatement of your expanded reasoning. I think we’re both in the Go Giants! camp, but perhaps giving oneself to the process is a necessary part of life in this moment..
Sorry
I had a link to a yahoo article saying how the Giants wee going to be smoked. And it died when I posted it. I think Giants have a shot. And It will be close, no matter the outcome.
It's better to be lucky than good.
by Myemail21479 on Oct 14, 2010 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Cody ross is smiling at GiantsBabe, but why would Giants humiliate ed?
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
Fortunately . . .
they already booked the broadcasters, TV ads and sold tickets and stuff. Otherwise they’d probably decide to just cancel the games and advance the Phillies.
Apparently the giants are going to get murdered by the Phillies
they wont even score 1 run against the big 3, YEA, IN YOUR DREAMS
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
If the Giants were named like the Phillies
We’d be the San Francisco Franciscans. But that would kind of make us the Padres. And that would suck.
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
by FriscoJoe on Oct 14, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
It would
but if we beat the New York Yorkies in the Serious, it would be worth it.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
GOTHAM GOTHS
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations. JUST NOT IN HIS EARS.
If we beat the Wankees
I will runn naked through the streets of Aptos.
Rooting for the Yankees is like cheering the tanks at Tianamen Square.
The middle school? That could get you arrested.
go rowand
by lincypoo i wuv u on Oct 14, 2010 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Papal secret agents!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Nah
We’d be the Frannies.
"I wouldn't say the beard got us here, but I wore it here." - Brian Wilson
Or the Sannies?
Then we could have socks on the team logo, just like those guys in Boston.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
The San Francisco Striped Sox
Or the Stripers!
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
i don't get it
if you look at that info-graphic it’s almost as if these teams are pretty evenly matched, but how can that be? according to espn the giants don’t even play baseball…
slowly dying, one giants game at a time
It would be so awesome if the Giants won this thing
"I wanted to pick a Rockie. But I dislike the Rockies. They're not bona fide." — Jon Miller on the postgame wrap, 7/1/10
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Oct 14, 2010 1:36 PM PDT reply actions
For what its worth, I think Ryan Howard falls into the good hitter category
This year, he may have been the 5th best hitter on the team (Werth, Utley, Ruiz), and is completely neutralized by lefties, which is helpful. That Howard contract is going to be more of a joke than the Zito contract when all is set and done.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
4th, not 5th
I can’t count.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Howard
.358 wOBA vs LHP this year, .228 ISO
He is often neutralized by good lefties, but still more dangerous than most hitters
expanding on that
I think he gets a bit too much of a bad rap (“platoon player”) for his struggles vs LHP because when he looks bad, he looks turrrrrrible
He's a career .232/.314/.452 hitter against LHP's
As a 1B, that’s below average – I can buy improvement, but this year seems like the exception/
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Is it possible the Phillies struggle more against good LH pitching than good RH pitching?
/has no way to prove his wild assertion
Without proving it, LHP with good sweeping breaking balls scare me vs Phils
Sanchez has given them trouble
Believe it or not, LOLiver Perez gave them a ton of trouble with his slider over the years
DeLaRosa always a tough matchup
Statistically it looks even because even though guys like Howard and Ibanez are weaker vs LHP, Werth has been one of the top hitters vs LHP in the MLB the past few years, and Victorino is also somewhat of a lefty masher (far more power as a RHB)
You need to include the intangibles, like how there’s so many people who just assume the Phillies are going to steamroll the Giants that there is so much pressure to meet those lofty expectations, and a whole lot of crazy-like-a-fox on the Giants that they could create four wins out of thin air.
The San Francisco Giants are the 2010 NL West Champions, and I WAS THERE.
At home. To watch it. On my television.
Muahahaha… everything is going to plan.
I mean, eventually you start to deal with the constant stream of melodic 80s pop rock… of course, your quality of life isn’t exactly the way it was before, but you get by.
The San Francisco Giants are the 2010 NL West Champions, and I WAS THERE.
At home. To watch it. On my television.
by KyrieEleison on Oct 14, 2010 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Ok, see, I had no idea that’s what you were referencing. I thought you really liked medieval chants.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
I actually prefer the Gregorian version.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I definitely think that the Giants offense of lore has clouded peoples judgments about this line up.
I mean just compare this line up to last years shitty ass line up.
2009 Opening Day Lineup V last lineup
Winn Torres
Renteria Sanchez
Lewis Huff
Molina Posey
Sandoval Burrell
Ishikawa Uribe
Rowand Fontenot
Burriss Ross
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
LOL Burriss
"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.
Steven Revetria did his job!
Thank you Steven Revetria, General Manager, for the 2010 San Francisco Giants !
"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 14, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Yore?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Fred Lewis as our #3 hitter
LOL
by barenakedladies on Oct 14, 2010 3:09 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
interesting
that’s an upgrade at every spot in the lineup except Sandoval to Burrell (because we’re talking about last year’s Sandoval, of course)…
I think the Giants offense is decent. Sometimes I catch myself saying mediocre, so I guess deep down I think we’re somewhere in that range from mediocre to decent. Which is still lightyears better than the terrible of 2008/2009…
If I were to honestly predict this series, using only my brain and no emotional involvement whatsoever, I think I’d say Phillies in 6. I definitely think they’re the more talented team. But it’s not a landslide.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 14, 2010 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, that's 7 out of 8 where we're waaaaay improved
(2009 Panda was awesome)
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
4.8 WAR! Why can’t we just get a 3.0 or 2.4 WAR Panda this year? No, we got the 0.8 WAR Panda…
Talk about bait and switch…
I remember someone here in the offseason saying
Sign him long-term now!
Bad idea for two reasons:
- No incentive to get in shape
- The extra money could buy a lot of cheeseburgers
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
cuz lolz fat amirite?
He could haz cheezburger with the money.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"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 15, 2010 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Will we ever have a 2009 Panda sighting again?
In Game 2 I was screaming at the lardass for running into BP on the pop up in foul territory. The last thing i need is to have Pablo Bag o’ Hammers blowing out Buster’s MCL trying to catch a foul ball.
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Oct 14, 2010 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Spoken like a Dodger fan.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
by EliminateMe on Oct 14, 2010 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Imagine you were back at opening day 2009, and someone showed you this lineup and said “This will be the Giants lineup in the 2010 NLCS”.
I’d be pretty pleased to see that Posey is our cleanup hitter.
"My toughest opponent? Scholes of Manchester. He is the complete midfielder." -Zinedine Zidane
"If City play a game against United for 89 minutes, maybe they’ll have a chance." -King Eric Cantona
by Useful_Idiot on Oct 14, 2010 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Imagine you were back at opening day 2009, and someone showed you this lineup and said "This will be the Giants lineup in the 2010 NLCS".
I would probably froth at the mouth with rage thinking we traded Cain for Burrell
LOL GIANTS
by DividedByZero on Oct 14, 2010 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
WHY’D THEY GIVE AWAY TIMMEH FOR GUILLEN??!?!?
by giant4life83 on Oct 14, 2010 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
anyone ever find out what we lost for Guillen? Since it’s still apparently not announced, I wouldn’t be surprised to find that he gets traded back to KC so they get a compensatory pick in the draft since he’s probably a Type B FA
by giant4life83 on Oct 14, 2010 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Still listed as a PTBNL
Also, there is no chance that Guillen gets offered arb
Buster Posey>
"I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
this
Ross on a waiver claim is pretty lucky, IMO.
Thank you Steven Revetria, General Manager, for the 2010 San Francisco Giants !
"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 15, 2010 7:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Are you done washing Neyer’s car?
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
When you’re done with the corns, you can move on to bunion country.
by Grant Brisbee on Oct 14, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Laughing at xanthan is fun.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Xanthan, stop sending me emails
As I’ve told you countless times, I’m not going to leave McC to moderate BCB until you offer a decent dental plan.
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
You guys get dental here?
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 14, 2010 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
Yes, it is.
Still in despair.
"Use the stencil! Do it!"
konakona:「つかさに教われと...なんか非常に負けたような気がする。」
Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ
by Zetsuboushita on Oct 14, 2010 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
I saw Goofus giving Grant a deep tissue massage the Public House.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Keep that up and you’ll never get invited to the Private House.
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
SO BAD YOU CAN TASTE IT
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
/sad
LAAAAARS!
Thank you Steven Revetria, General Manager, for the 2010 San Francisco Giants !
"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 14, 2010 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s disappeared. Both from MCC and twitter. We’ve dispatched a search party; they’re currently looking in a 200ft radius of both kdl’s home and work.
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
From now on, every day is Thong Thursday!
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Huh, that is weird. But he was going on a lot of trips lately, maybe he’s just working on the road right now.
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
From now on, every day is Thong Thursday!
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
chasm?
FB = Facebook
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
From now on, every day is Thong Thursday!
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh geez
Me too. He had heart problems…
I know it sucks to think like that, but, I just can’t help it.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
Hey guys, calm down. Lars is okay. I am sure he appreciates your concern, though. :)
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
wait
so KDL and Lars are attached? I thought that was just a meme that we and you played up.
Let's bring the...
+109
Thank you Steven Revetria, General Manager, for the 2010 San Francisco Giants !
"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 14, 2010 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm calm
Stray thoughts just go around in my head. Glad to hear he’s fine.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
Nickle Creek . . . right?
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 14, 2010 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks kdl. Tell him we miss him!
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
From now on, every day is Thong Thursday!
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe she finally called Stone Phillips
“Lars, do you want some iced tea? It’s in the kitchen…”
Thank you Steven Revetria, General Manager, for the 2010 San Francisco Giants !
"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 14, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I come for the baseball, I stay for the Simpsons references.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I like the Simpsons, but I always screw up the references. And nothing pisses off 1,000 internet nerds like messing up a Simpsons reference. It’s terrifying. So, I rarely make them.
Ask me about my blog.
Google helps.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
The Simpwhats?
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 14, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah. Shiny.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 14, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
:(
Also known to haunt as theghostoftravisdenker and theaccidentalghostofsergioromo.
Adopted parent of good old Wendell, he tries so hard. You'll get a hit someday son!
by theghostofjasonellison on Oct 14, 2010 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I love Chase Utley
I’m sure that will not be the case a week from now.
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
I love hate Chase (the financial institution).
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 14, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I love hate Chase (that is the douchiest guy’s name ever).
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Sorry, soulbrother, chase is a verb, not a name.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
my neighbors named their son Case…. not Casey, not Chasey, just Case…… I’m thinking “case of trouble”????
Case of beer
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 14, 2010 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
HEY GET OFF HIS CASE
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
sister: Thyme
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 15, 2010 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't mind Chase (the financial institution)
it’s a lot better than most other national banks…(like say $5 teller fee Wells Fargo)
They're all crooks.
Try a non-profit credit union—PenFed is a good one (you pay a one-time fee, maybe $10, to join some BS organization that makes you eligible for membership—most credit unions with “specialty” membership have such gimmicks to make them effectively open to everyone). With credit unions, you don’t always have a branch right down the block, but nowadays who needs one? (I don’t think I’ve ever used an ATM in my life, though credit unions belong to ATM networks, too.) We have been with PenFed for some months now, and it is just unbelieveable how intelligent, friendly, and helpful they always are, on the telephone or by email, and their web site is a pleasure to use. It was quite an eye-opener after decades of dealing with regular banks. We have our credit card and are getting a mortgage re-fi; we may even move our checking there, though in a small town—as we are—it’s nice to have some local banking connection.
Sabean delenda est!
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
I have found credit unions to have more stringent loan qualifications… not a bad thing, but it’s why we have our mortgage with a major lender and do our other banking with a CU. Luckily I work two blocks from a branch so the ATM thing mostly isn’t critical.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 15, 2010 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
tread carefully
Make sure they have NCUA (like FDIC) coverage for deposits.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"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 15, 2010 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions
All federally chartered credit unions have it . . .
. . . as do most state-chartered ones. PenFed is a rather huge CU, indeed one of the largest in the nation, and is recommended by many third parties, which is how I came upon it (the third party in question was a web site on maximizing cashback “rewards” from credit cards, and the PenFed VISA is about as good as it gets these days, excepting some grandfathered AmEx cards, of which I also have one but AmEx doesn’t fly at all retailers).
Sabean delenda est!
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
My name’s Chase, so sure, I love myself.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Oct 14, 2010 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Same
Although I’ll probably still like him a lot even after this. I really hate the Phillies and a good portion of their average fans (i.e. not the people who post over at TGP) but I’m probably never going to be able to dislike Utley. He’s too talented.
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From now on, every day is Thong Thursday!
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s tootalentedsexy.
Fixed that for you.
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 14, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Eh, he’s ok. Definitely better looking than half the league, but he’s not in my Top 10 or anything.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Ok, that’s not completely fair. He’d probably be in my Top 10 if he weren’t married. I generally stop looking at married guys with sexy eyes the second I find out they’re married.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmm, I’m starting to think it’s a Buster Posey thing where more men than women would. Not that a fair amount of both wouldn’t, just that he has that special something that would make straight men still willingly fall into bed with him.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
"generally"
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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PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game totally stalled and basically dead at this point
LOL
For things like that, it’s best to never say never lest someone say “OMG UR TOTALLY LYING YOU SAID THIS ONE PERSON WAS GOOD LOOKING THAT ONE TIME YOU LIAR AHHHHHH!!!!” but yeah, I’m really hard-pressed to think of a married guy I gave a second look to. It’s just inappropriate.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't mind the Phillies
For the 2008 and 2009 NLCS.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Lesser of evils. I still overall hate them.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Giants in 5
If Askon can teach Romo how to throw a slider as well as he sings, Giants will win it in 5!!!
Buy High,Sell Lower- The Brian Sabean methodology to Running (Ruining) the Giants
by Mordy From Monsey on Oct 14, 2010 1:49 PM PDT reply actions
Giants in 9
2 tie games between Lincecum & Halladay.
World Series delayed, causes scheduling conflict with Super Bowl.
The Phillies hit four more homers than the Giants
Just four.
How is such a thing possible.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
?!?! Yeah, I sort of want to know this too.
by non sequitur on Oct 14, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
ISWYDT
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 14, 2010 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
So they say that in the postseason good pitching beats good hitting
which sure seems like bad news for the Phillies’ offense but leaves the Giants right off the hook. I mean, when the pitchers are all bringing kryptonite you want your lineup to be full of earthlings. Giants in 6, without any X-ray vision.
Let's not put on our dichotomical glasses too quickly here
We know the Giants’ hitting can’t be classified as “good”, of course, but possibly it must might be something else that’s not overly affected by good pitching. Call it maybe antarabhāva, perhaps?
I think you have stumbled on a good loophole
We don’t have good hitting and our GOOD pitching beats their good hitting, QED we win in 6.
by Lefty-is-crafty on Oct 14, 2010 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, waiter, Could I please have an ice cold pitcher of torture?
The Giants are use to close games. It won’t faze this edition of the G-men. Bring it on!!! We can look just as anemic against good pitching as we can against Tommy Hanson and Kyle Farnsworth. In the end, Giants in 6. 1-0, 2-3, 2-1, 3-2, 3-4, 3-2
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Oct 14, 2010 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, but . . .
. . . as usual, “they” are full of crap. (You could look it up.) Run-scoring in this post-season is down because run-scoring this season overall is down. (There is an interesting article over at The Baseball Analysts with a couple of reasons that may expalin why—I especially like the second.)
Sabean delenda est!
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
Thanks for the pointer
but anyway, I was first in my neighborhood with a copy already. Geez. I would have thought it was obvious that I was working my kryptonite line there and wasn’t really validating the old orthodoxy.
I guess you just can’t swing an old saw on SBNation without a scolding.
May I add please ...
The Giants scored 697 playing in a PITCHER’S PARK. The Phillies scored 772 primarily in their HITTER’S PARK.
I can only be nice to one person a day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow doesn't look good either.
by GiantMalcontent on Oct 14, 2010 1:53 PM PDT reply actions
Multi year park factor via B-R
CBP- 101
ATT- 101
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 14, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
The Phillies take more pitches
That’s one advantage they have, although yet again the difference is not as great as you’d assume:
Average pitches per plate apperance
Phillies: 3.85
League average: 3.83
Giants: 3.74
The trouble is, here are the top four for the Phillies:
Werth 4.37
Ruiz 4.22
Ibanez 4.00
Utley 3.99
Howard 3.90
Those guys are going to make Timmy, Dirty and Cain throw a lot of pitches, so we shouldn’t expect any complete games or 8-inning starts this series. The bullpen will be key.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
So you’re saying we should sign Werth for next year…?
I could support that.
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 14, 2010 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah let’s sign a guy over 30 for 4 years, to the tune of 20mil a year.
it’s worked out every other time we’ve signed a philly to a long contract
by giant4life83 on Oct 14, 2010 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions
im opposed to signing players that are in their prime to 4 year contracts for a ton of money
by giant4life83 on Oct 14, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you Scott Boras?
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
Just some guy
Who craves an above-average offense. And ever since he became an everyday player 4 years ago, Werth has put up an .885 OPS with great defense.
Currently 31
Will turn 32 early next season (May 20).
No significant injury history for the past 4 years. Missed all of 2006 with a broken wrist (was HBP)
so perhaps 18-20mil a year for 4-5 years, when the guy is already pretty much 32?
sounds like too much money too late. he may only have 2 more good years
by giant4life83 on Oct 14, 2010 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
he may have 0 more good years
so might Posey, Sandoval and Lincecum.
How many times do I have to say this? AGE RELATED DECLINE TENDS TO BE JUST THAT, GRADUAL DECLINE. VERY RARELY DO PLAYERS FALL OFF CLIFFS DUE TO AGING.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
VERY RARELY DO PLAYERS FALL OFF CLIFFS DUE TO AGING.
Whatever. Renteria was snagging balls like it was going out of style when he played for the Cards. A year later, and he’s a statue.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
what you're trying to do
i sees it
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
I’m not sure where you’re getting these projected years from. Is that what you think Werth will demand?
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 14, 2010 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
that’s what Boras will get worth. I just don’t see the point in paying that much for a player that is already on the wrong side of 30. Why not spend that 15mil on a player who is much younger, even if he doesn’t put up the numbers werth put up this year, he will be good for longer.
I guess I’m afraid we’re gonna get stuck with another Rowand deal
by giant4life83 on Oct 14, 2010 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn’t mention how long of a contract. I would be reluctant to go four years. I’d go 3 years on Werth though. And honestly, I might go 4 if that’s what it took to get him, depending on the money. I’m not sure what he’ll cost, but the Giants had better be in on the bidding initially at least.
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 14, 2010 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Even more amazing when you consider the chart is using stats that aren't park-adjusted
The biggest difference I’ve been able to find is that the Phillies have been better at turning baserunners into runs. Other than that, it’s pretty tight.
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
Oh sure, you had to bring that up ...
Is “The Giants Way” to swing at the first pitch after a four pitch walk and/or when a new pitcher comes in? Must be in their book somewhere.
I can only be nice to one person a day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow doesn't look good either.
by GiantMalcontent on Oct 14, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
cbp not really as hitterish as its rep
It is a bandbox to LF, yes, but you see fewer cheapies to RF and it really inhibits triples
Is that the worst, senseless bar-graph ever?
I think so.
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, please keep hitting.
The length of each bar seems so arbitrary. It’s also useless since you can’t even visually compare the lengths of each bar very easily.
That’s why I stopped reading GraphJam. Some people are astonishingly bad at presenting data visually, even in the most basic ways.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 14, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually
The length of the bars isn’t arbitrary, it’s just how big the numbers are. What is really stupid is:
A) For things like BA, OBP, and ERA, they made .260 = 260 so the bars would “work”.
B) There is no reason you’d want to compare the size of the bars across those stats (why the fuck would it matter how long the BA bar is compared to the ERA or Saves bar, these stats have no relevance to each other and they are on completely different scales), thus making a bar graph completely pointless.
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, please keep hitting.
Oh sorry, I meant that the scale seems arbitrary. I suppose they have made everything out of 1000 (or ten times the unit of the first significant digit), but as you said, since each stat is unrelated there is no need to try and make a consistent scale across the board.
They should be using the bars to compare the value of each stat directly with the other team’s amount. Something like that bar graph on this site comparing Giant to Philly OPS values per position. Instead you have the retarded graph above where, if the values were not listed, it would be extremely difficult to compare which team was outperforming the other in each category.
Whatever, I’m going to stop trying to salvage something was a terrible idea in the first place.
Edward Tufte says
WTF is that shit!?!
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
It’s got a bad ink to information ratio.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL Why the Giants Will/Will Not Win the World Series
Why They Could Win The World Series
Superstition. Todd McKennan, of Daly City, ordered a pizza from Domino’s at 4:34pm on April 5, to eat while watching the Giants’ 2010 season opener. The Giants beat the Astros, and every gameday since, McKennan has ordered the same pizza from the same Domino’s at the same time with the same debit card, and with how well the Giants have been playing, he’s certain that as long as he keeps it up, the Giants will be able to win the World Series for the first time since they moved to San Francisco.
Why They Could Not Win The World Series
Eli Whiteside’s hair. Thirty-year old backup catcher Eli Whiteside famously sports a full head of gray hair, and has done so since high school. Though players say that they’re understanding and outwardly support Whiteside as they would any teammate, in private they all think it’s the saddest and most hilarious thing they’ve ever seen, and because they spend so much time making jokes at Whiteside’s expense behind his back, they’re unable to stay focused for more than a few minutes at a time. Focus is absolutely critical in the playoffs, and without being able to sustain its concentration, a team doesn’t stand a chance.
"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.
What is that from? It’s hilarious. Poor Eli!
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
Jeff Sullivan
"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.
LOL
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 14, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
wow
that is a crapload of cardboard covered in catchup and petroleum-based cheeselike food product substitute.
Thank you Steven Revetria, General Manager, for the 2010 San Francisco Giants !
"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 14, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I have to say, the “new” stuff is much better than the old stuff. It’s not good at all, but it’s better. Round Table still kicks Domino’s ass as far as the major chains go.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 14, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
so all we need is some “Just For Men” and we win
by 49 Giant Shark Warriors on Oct 14, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Your beard is weird, your stache is trash!
Ohhh, it’s bad…
by shaggingflyballs on Oct 14, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Lol why u mad?
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 14, 2010 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I would like to see some before and after pictures of this guy.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 14, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
That’s really a good point about Eli’s hair.
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 14, 2010 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Grant is like Santa Claus
He has little helper Santas all over to help him . No way he can be at all the malls at once. Err write all these posts.
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
OMGOMGOMG
my aunt said she sent me a time sensitive package that was “hard to find” and that i should pick it up today, and then my mom said it had something to do with the giants.
PLEAASSEEE BE GAME 1 IN PHILLY
cause also, i live in philly
Let me know where you are sitting if you go.
For game i’ll be in section 116. For Game 2 I’ll be in the cheap seats (forget where)
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 14, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
At CBP?
Its row 23
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 14, 2010 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Oops, I'm an idiot
Didn’t catch that it was Philly. Never mind and phuck you
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
LOL Michael Tucker jersey
Thank you Steven Revetria, General Manager, for the 2010 San Francisco Giants !
"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 14, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
That’d be awesome.
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 14, 2010 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
After watching this
I hope we beat the Phillies ass now. http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/The-Main-Event-Charlie-Manuel-quotes-Ric-Flair-?urn=mlb-277028
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Did Steamboat ever really say anything?
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
Pepper Gomez.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
“Mr. Madison Manuel, what you’ve just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.”
I CAN HAZ MARK REYNOLDS?
i was expecting more “WOOOOOOO!!!”
by 49 Giant Shark Warriors on Oct 14, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
If he’d done a “WOOOOOO!!!” I might have to switch allegiances.
by Monkeyking42 on Oct 14, 2010 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Why is he already talking about a rematch with the Yankees?
"My toughest opponent? Scholes of Manchester. He is the complete midfielder." -Zinedine Zidane
"If City play a game against United for 89 minutes, maybe they’ll have a chance." -King Eric Cantona
by Useful_Idiot on Oct 14, 2010 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Game 1/2 Sinage thoughts.
Any ideas on signage I can bring to the games in Philly?
I’ve been think of doing “Roy, Roy he’s your guy. He can’t do it, but Lincecum can!” but its pretty lame.
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
Our ROY Posey is better than your Roys!
Favorite all-time Giants?
The MLB Record holder for the most sac flies in a season by a left handed hitter.
There’s the sign to be held up. “ROY > Roy”
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 14, 2010 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmm…
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 14, 2010 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe superimpose the “ROY” over an orange & black 28 and same with Halladay’s number.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 14, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
So……. today………… is……………………. THURSDAY.
/watches the clock tick
"I wouldn't say the beard got us here, but I wore it here." - Brian Wilson
It’s the late game on Saturday too.
/stares at clock
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
Speaking of which…
http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2010/10/nlcs-preview-defense/
This Giants defense poses a real conundrum to me. Aubrey Huff is such a bad defensive first baseman the Giants routinely sub in Travis Ishikawa in the late innings. Another famous first baseman who was routinely subbed out for defense in the playoffs? Bill Buckner.
The Giants have Pat Burrell patrolling left field. Burrell plays the outfield the way I imagine someone drags a large sack of sand up a hill–with great effort and very little joy. Baseball-Reference lists the left side of the Giants’ infield, Pablo Sandoval and Juan Uribe, at 5-foot-11, 245 lbs., and 6-foot-0, 230 lbs., respectively, to which I can do nothing but laugh. If Sandoval sand Uribe only weigh a combined 475 pounds, then I’m the Queen of Sheba. Even though the Giants have replaced Sandoval in the lineup with the not-quite-so-immobile Mike Fontenot, on paper it looks like I can find only one word to describe the San Francisco defense: dreadful.
They could be Giants...but not really.
awesome
if only there were statistics about defense. OR eyeballs. Either one.
Thank you Steven Revetria, General Manager, for the 2010 San Francisco Giants !
"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 14, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's just drive this home
UZR/150:
Huff (LF) : 8.3
Burrell : 10.7
Ibanez : -8.4
Huff (1B) : 9.7
Howard : -11.8
Giants ERA - 3.36
Giants FIP – 3.74
2nd best differential in MLB. Defense probably has nothing to do with it. Also 6th best BABIP in MLB. Also probably has nothing to do with defense.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
Well, good thing you picked on the Giants worst defenders (some of whom are actually at least average) to say the Giants defense is bad.
I hear Ryan Howard isn’t good defensively; therefore, the Phillies’ defense sucks.
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 14, 2010 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
In a perfect world
All the naysayers who claim the Giants won the NLDS because of the Braves’ offensive and defensive shortcomings will be silenced when game 7 of the NLCS is decided 1-0 on a crucial error by Ryan Howard (Buckner!)
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
I would be very okay with that outcome.
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 14, 2010 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
perfection?
/unimpressed
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
That's profoundly clueless . . .
/continues tapping talons on the saltillos while wanting to hurt someone for making me wait/
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 14, 2010 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Giants number 1 strikeout team as a staff
Also struck out 4th most in a Division series ever (in 4 games).
This is a nice rounding the edges off. Nobody fields a strikeout except the occasional catcher to first on a strikeout not caught.
It's better to be lucky than good.
by Myemail21479 on Oct 14, 2010 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Nonetheless . . .
. . . strikeouts are credited as a Putout by the catcher, except dropped balls, where he gets an Assist (assuming they successfully make the Putout at first base). To get outs made by fielders, you have to subtract Strikeouts from Putouts. If anybody cares.
Sabean delenda est!
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
It is killing me!
I’m actually going to the batting cages/go kart track on Saturday before I head off to the game.
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 14, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Plus I have to buy some orange long sleeved shirts to wear under my jersey.
Game 1 high of 64 low of 43
Game 2 High of 69 and low of 43
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 14, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
So...
Halladay and Lincecum have the same middle name?
DESTINY
Leroy?
Just wiki’d this and I had no idea that Halladay’s first name is Harry. Weird.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Both Giants’ teams have a player named Eli!
by non sequitur on Oct 14, 2010 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
CO HEADS
(of the Assessors Office)
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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PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game totally stalled and basically dead at this point
Averages only tell the story On Average, surprisingly enough!
That is the problem with many baseball stats, they only speak to the large sample size, not to trends, individual games and what actually happens on the field.
For example:
*Giants scored 3 runs or less in 82 games. What is the correlation to the Phillies 3 run or less numbers?
*We all think we know that the Phillies have a more potent offense, but the overall HR numbers and power numbers are not all that different, as you mentioned. More interesting and equally meaningless is the fact that in head to head match-ups the Giants hit more than twice as many HR as the vaunted Phillies offense, and had a higher BA. Including against Halladay, etc.
*Everyone knows that the giants dont score runs and yet we all can vaguely recall that stretch of high run output, which skews the average numbers quite a lot. Contrariwise, the Phillies had that amazing stretch when they didnt score a run for 4,567 innings (inspired by Grant) or something like that…skewing their average numbers, too.
And so on. Main thing is, none of the stats mean anything at all when the game starts, FINALLY, on Saturday.
We all KNOW it will be a low scoring series. But, just to prove this team is our own maddening Giants, they will probably score 10 runs or more in three of the games and zero in the rest. Wait, make that 10 or more in FOUR of the games and zero in the other three.
Seems like football season will be over before we get on with this thing.
Well if we took every team and took out all the bad data points of one team and all the good data poinst of the other team. One team will always look better.
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 14, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Absolutely and that is what many of the commentators are doing in analyzing this matchup. Looking at the overall averages, like Grant posted, the teams are weirdly similar.
We know from real world experience that most of the time they are not.
I prefer to retain only the stats of choice: In head to head games, Giants out slugged the Phillies 2.33 to 1 and had a higher BA. What a powerhouse the Giants are!
Oh and we all agree that both teams have a little pitching, depending upon the month, of course.
*Giants scored 3 runs or less in 82 games. What is the correlation to the Phillies 3 run or less numbers?
75 games.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
There you go…ignore the Giants numbers for a moment.
How on earth could a great powerhouse team, such as everyone seems to think the Phillies are, have scored so little in 75 games!! Quelle horreur!!
The answer is simple: Combine some rather good pitching with whatever the offense puts out, meager or great…and your team has a great chance of winning.
Hmmm, sounds a lot like our Giants.
This is why they play the game
But we are bored until then, so we argue.
It's better to be lucky than good.
by Myemail21479 on Oct 14, 2010 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Ladies and gentlemen and present to you the dumbest two paragraphs written this postseason!
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/commentary/news/story?page=keown/101014
What to make of Lincecum’s swearing? It would have been a scandal 30 years ago — imagine Dock Ellis F-bombing Curt Gowdy — but with Lincecum, it seems weirdly OK. It’s only logical to draw the conclusion that he’s doing it on purpose, perhaps as a nod to his loyal fans, a ragtag bunch of wig wearers who favor “Let Timmy Smoke” T-shirts and skater shoes. They’re not the typical baseball fan base, and they probably view Halladay as a functionary of an authoritarian regime, an FBI agent in metal spikes. The Lincecum demographic might not be spending evenings with Ken Burns, and none of his fans look anything like Doris Kearns Goodwin, but they’re all over AT&T Park on nights he pitches, and they love their guy.
They might cause the folks in the MVP seats — the baseball-as-pastoral-game-with-waiters crowd — to check their wallets every seven steps as they’re leaving the stadium. But there’s no question the Lincecum demographic is good for the game
Lincecum fans are outside the box criminals!
STOP OPPRESSING ME, ROY HALLADAY
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 14, 2010 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Just like that Johnny Unitas. Now there was a haircut you could set your watch to.
Boo
by LosGigantesTodoElTiempo on Oct 14, 2010 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Strawberry, are you better than me?
I’ve never met you before, but yes.
Thank you Steven Revetria, General Manager, for the 2010 San Francisco Giants !
"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 15, 2010 7:10 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
wow that’s a whole lot of empty, baseless projection right there.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
You’re just saying that because you view Roy Halladay as a functionary of an authoritarian regime and you like to steal people’s wallets.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
jponry stole your wallet while you were typing that.
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 14, 2010 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
And Roy Halladay reported him to the authorities.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
/cough Groug /cough
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
My implication being that Groug is now walletless and on a watch list.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
/cough I was mistaken /cough
/cough Apologies /cough
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
/hands you both Ricolas
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
/cough Thank You /cough
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
HEY GAYS WUTS GOIN ON IN THIS SUBTHRE-
/cough oh god it’s contagious /cough /cough
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
SARS-CHASM
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Surreptitis?
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
If I only view Halladay as a really good pitcher...
…am I still allowed to steal people’s wallets?
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
IF YOU LIKE LINCECUM YOU HATE BASEBALL>
Also, I bet swearing was a lot worse back in the day. Now with microphones and shit everywhere people are a little more careful
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 14, 2010 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Clearly it was not. Did you even read the article? Jeeeez-US.
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 14, 2010 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn’t be surprised if swearing is much less prevalent among ball players nowadays.
Also, whoever wrote that shit can go fuck themselves.
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, please keep hitting.
Tim Keown!
Former SF Chronicle columnist.
I don’t miss him.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
Apparently writing is like teaching
You don’t get fired, you get promoted (sorry MCC teachers, that was just always the joke).
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, please keep hitting.
I’m trying to remember who the third guy was on the Saturday Page 2 of the Sports section of the Chronicle way back in the day. I know Bruce Jenkins and Tim Keown were there and that there was another columnist, but I’m not sure who.
CW Nevius, maybe?
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
John Shea?
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 14, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
way back in the day
I’m young enough that this means like 10 years ago, by the way.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
I think you are thinking, groug,
of Tom Fitzgerald, who had a fine little column of sports humor/oddities, though he could occasionally do a solid straight bit.
He took a buyout offer about ten years ago, then he wrote a book, then he ghosted one. And he is now frequently back in the Chron in other sections, but sometimes in Sports. I think he just does piece work (as it’s called) for them now, but it’s always light and professional, not an easy mix.
“Back in the day” to me means Stevens and Dickey.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 14, 2010 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions
That was during the week. Also, it used to be on page 6 (which is why it was called “Top of the Sixth”).
It moved after that to page 2, and got renamed, but he’s not who I’m thinking of.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
And what a contrast!
Bob Stevens and Glen Dickey! Dear me. Dickey’s nickname in the press box was “The Snake”. Bob Stevens was a true gentleman.
Sabean delenda est!
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
Ray Ratto even got a TV show
with a sweater full of gut made for newspapers.
Thank you Steven Revetria, General Manager, for the 2010 San Francisco Giants !
"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 14, 2010 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Watch The Wire Season 5.
You don’t get fired. You win Nobel prizes.
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 14, 2010 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Pulitzer, but close enough.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
It's true, though.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
Lincecum fans are outside the box criminals!
Of course we are…but to imply we don’t sit in the “MVP seats” is insulting.
We are everywhere.
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
Dock Ellis?
Dock Ellis, the same guy who pitched a no hitter on LSD is your example of old timey decorum?
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.
oh the good old days
a handful of greenies and he’ll be out there!
Thank you Steven Revetria, General Manager, for the 2010 San Francisco Giants !
"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 14, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
el oh el /facebooked
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
FINALLY
the national media alerts us to the surliest drug-addled reprobate since Barry Bonds!
Thank god someone has created a narrative.
Thank you Steven Revetria, General Manager, for the 2010 San Francisco Giants !
"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 14, 2010 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
To be fair, that’s not what Keown is getting at.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
let's see how it goes
Every story needs a villain, and the stadia are crawling with “writers” looking for “stories”.
Thank you Steven Revetria, General Manager, for the 2010 San Francisco Giants !
"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 14, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL “skater shoes”
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 14, 2010 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
/GIS “skater shoes”
/looks down at own shoes
/steals someones wallet
Maybe he’s got a point
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
Let ResDog smoke!
Thank you Steven Revetria, General Manager, for the 2010 San Francisco Giants !
"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 14, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
My mom looks very, very similar to Doris Kearns Goodwin
And she absolutely loves Lincecum.
Check and mate, Mr. ESPN-writer-whose-article-I’m-not-going-to-bother-reading-because-it’s-so-clearly-stupid-based-on-these-two-paragraphs. Check and mate.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Uh, thanks?
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Wrecked your mom. Give her my best.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
/sigh
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
“She looked as if Protestantism had sprung from her womb.” – Lewis Black
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 14, 2010 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
In fairness to my mom, she looks like a younger version of DKG, which is particularly funny since they’re about the same age range. Poor Doris is really dried out.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
She looks a little better in person.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Where’d you meet her?
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
The job I had before my current one was for the current Governor of Ohio. The Governor’s Office has a lot of historically valuable stuff in it, including a desk that President Lincoln once used and some other Lincoln-related stuff.
There was some sort of Lincoln-related anniversary, so there was a ceremony in which she was the keynote speaker, and I got to talk to her before she spoke. I told her how much I loved her appearance on the Daily Show (where she came on to debunk some claim John Bolton made about Lincoln).
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
that stuff is in Ohio?
shouldn’t it be in Illinois?
I would imagine more Taft memorabilia
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.
/shrugs
Lincoln got around.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
/dated Jessica Alba
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.
/Alyssa Milano in the rolodex
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Who the hell wants Taft memorabilia? That doesn’t draw the tourists.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
You wouldn't want to see the tub he got stuck in?
or his famous raft, the Kon-Tiki?
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.
They can’t all be Chester Arthur gift shops.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
Truer words were seldom spoked.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
by EliminateMe on Oct 14, 2010 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I loved that interview too! I had to go out and read some of her work after that.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude, are you even watching the game?
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 14, 2010 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m sorry. I didn’t hear what you just said. I was checking my phone to see the results for So You Think You Can Dance
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 14, 2010 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ll trade you for your sushi, dear sir!
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 14, 2010 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
the fuck
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 14, 2010 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
The Lincecum demographic might not be spending evenings with Ken Burns, and none of his fans look anything like Doris Kearns Goodwin, but they’re all over AT&T Park on nights he pitches, and they love their guy.
Does he mean this as a compliment? The Tenth Inning sucked…
"Baseball is a game played by the dextrous, but only understood by the poindextrous." - Professor Frink
This is pretty accurate.
The Phillies are a construct of the man trying to keep us down, man.
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
There is no Roy Halladay?
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 14, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Roy Halladay is Smith.
Tim Lincecum is Neo.
Also:
Victorino is Ajax (or whatever the betrayer’s name was)
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
Smith and Neo I understand…but the other person you speak of does not exist
(Refuses to acknowledge the existence of any sequels to the Matrix)
What about the dude in the first Matrix?
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 14, 2010 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
no, man
the guy in the first movie with the annoying voice who sells out Morpheus.
Also:
Freddy is Mouse
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
And Buster is Trinity
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
This I could see
Is Bonds Morpheus, though?
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
sacrificed himself so that Neo and Trinity could lead humanity to victory?
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
Somehow...it's hard for me to think of Bonds as sacrificial
besides…we all know that it was Armando Benitez’s sacrifice of his career and the 2005/2006 Giants that led us to Lincecum and Posey.
orite
Pablo and Uribe are Tank and Dozer, u no?
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
And Halladay . . .
. . . is the first agent Smith. The other two are . . .
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 14, 2010 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
That's the one.
Thanks.
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
We are still working on a Martin Luther King Halladay.
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Oct 14, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
"A lot of shouting. A lot of swearing. And a lot of alcohol."
Tim’s comment on what the celebrations are like. Personally I think the comment on Lincecum is terrific and dead on. Part of his appeal is that he is guileless. He’s fun. He looks like he’d fit in quite well at a Dead concert. He looks like a normal 20 something that likes to have a good time.
And I’m not some 20 something. I’m 52. Love the Dead. Love Timmy. And love the fact that he isn’t your usual button down cliche machine.
A sweeping over-generalization is never "dead on"
It’s only logical to draw the conclusion that he’s doing it on purpose
Why? Why is that a “logical” conclusion? People swear a lot without realizing it. Given the language that goes on in a dugout, it isn’t surprising to think that it could happen several times without the offender realizing it. In fact, that’s the “logical” conclusion.
perhaps as a nod to his loyal fans
Yeah, OK.
a ragtag bunch of wig wearers who favor "Let Timmy Smoke" T-shirts and skater shoes.
Sure, there are people who fit some or all parts of this description. Based on the crowds I see around AT&T on any given night, though, this isn’t the majority of people. The funny thing about Giants fans is that, like almost any other fanbase, we have this thing called diversity and we don’t actually all look, dress, or act the same.
They’re not the typical baseball fan base, and they probably view Halladay as a functionary of an authoritarian regime, an FBI agent in metal spikes.
Nope, that’s just stupid. I’ve thought a lot of things of Halladay – most of them usually revolve around the fact that he’s an amazing pitcher – but never this. I could be in the minority on this, but I’m probably not. Probably.
The Lincecum demographic might not be spending evenings with Ken Burns, and none of his fans look anything like Doris Kearns Goodwin
As discussed below, my own mother pretty much disproves this comment, and bonus, she loves the Ken Burns baseball series, as did a few commenters around here.
but they’re all over AT&T Park on nights he pitches, and they love their guy.
Actually, he got this one right. Generally you don’t fail every question on the exam – just most of them. Same holds here.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
AT LEAST WE LIKE SANTA CLAUS
STEPHEN REVETRIA strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
awesome sig!
Thank you Steven Revetria, General Manager, for the 2010 San Francisco Giants !
"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 14, 2010 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Unbe-fucking-lievable
"My toughest opponent? Scholes of Manchester. He is the complete midfielder." -Zinedine Zidane
"If City play a game against United for 89 minutes, maybe they’ll have a chance." -King Eric Cantona
by Useful_Idiot on Oct 14, 2010 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
They need to ban all radio Posey vs Heyward discussion now that the series is over. People just make themselves look like idiots every time they start talking about it.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
“Okay. Back to the 49ers!”
-KNBR
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
Bret Farve’s penis would like a word with you.
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
nice
Thank you Steven Revetria, General Manager, for the 2010 San Francisco Giants !
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"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Oct 14, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
and I suppose that makes it a wee wee wee
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by natteringnabob on Oct 14, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
The dude calling it was like “ONLY 5 LESS RBIS!” and Brooks said that “was the kind of deep analysis people should be doing”.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
LOL Monte Poole
These Giants have no legends in the lineup and no profile in the dugout, despite the magnitude of Bruce Bochy’s head.
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
Did every sports writer in the country drink moron juice this week?
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
I think it's pretty simple
all kinds of people who have ignored them for years, including this year, are now forced to find stories to write to justify their salaries. I don’t think they’re succeeding, at all.
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by natteringnabob on Oct 14, 2010 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Pretty sad commentary about the state of sports journalism in this country. You’re right, though. It’s perfectly acceptable for mainstream, national sports journalists – writers and TV personalities both – to completely ignore huge numbers of teams. When those teams/athletes become relevant, whether for the rare playoff appearance or the World Cup/Olympics, these sports journalists talk out of their asses or decry those teams/athletes as being boring/un-American/not worth their hugely valuable attention. Whatever, Skip Bayless. No one likes you anyway.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
I think a lot of you are missing the point
America LOVES teams like the Giants. Lots of personality. Not a lot of marquis names. Couple guys off the scrap heap. Couple guys rising up out of nowhere. Underdogs.
They will be and are the underdog in the series. But they will have the majority of the country rooting for them.
right
America could have been loving them since the end of May.
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by natteringnabob on Oct 14, 2010 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
This
And I don’t think that Giants have been completely ignored this season. Yeah, the coverage was all Dodgers until the ASB, but then it got better. I’m talking more in generalities.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
It's not that the Giants have been ignored
But rather every team not in New York, Boston or Philadelphia has been ignored to some extent. It’s amazing that even though the countries population has migrated away from these cities, sports journalism still seems to be centered around them. However, it’s also partly due to MLB’s absolute refusal to reign in spending by the teams in these markets.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 14, 2010 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
This would be true if Marquis Grissom played for the team; fortunately, he no longer does.
Perhaps you mean “marquee” names?
Thing C
buzz off! :)
:)
But yes, I know that a Marquis is a title and marquee is a headliner.
I’m not particularly worried about editing etc on a baseball board.
As for Grissom – I’d love to have him. Well not now.!
The ratio of Philly gear/Giants gear in states not named California begs to differ with you.
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
Teams like the Giants.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I was responding to the “majority of the country will be rooting for the giants” comment.
But yes, the Giants are an easy team to like. They will have to keep surprising people to gain some credibility though. Just two years ago they were god awful. Now they may very well be one of the top teams of the NL. That’s a lot of change in a short period of time.
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
I get you… but since the Giants are a well established brand a win or two could have drastic effects on public perception.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
/knocks on wood
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
HEY
I hardly know you!
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
You shouldn’t leave that thing lying around if you don’t want people knocking on it.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Whats LOL. The Bochy part? Or the uninspired rehash of same shit that people who don’t like baseball are writing.
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 14, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
should have been lulz. I was a little disturbed by the photo choice in the article too.
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You had me at “LOL Monte Poole”
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Injuries
wow…the Phillies starters have a lot of missing at-bats this year. I think the only players that didn’t land on the DL this season are Raul Ibanez and Jason Werth.
That could be a good thing for the Phillies beause usually at this time of the year, Chase Utley gets “tired”
also, Ryan Howard has beome more of a complete hitter. His power numbers are lower, but his average is up and his strikeouts are down SIGNIFICANTLY
Utley looked pretty tired in the World Series last year..
However, look at what Utley did at the plate in six games: 21 at-bats, seven runs-scored, one double, five homeruns, eight runs batted in, one stolen base, four walks, five strikeouts, a .286 batting average, and a 1.448 on-base-plus-slugging percentage.
That’s not really true about Howard. His OBP and SLG are both down, his walks are down and his average is below his career average at the moment.
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"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I mean, maybe his plate approach was more aesthetically pleasing this year, but he wasn’t as good of a hitter as he was last year or during his MVP season.
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Howard is a good hitter, but all of the Bonds-tutelage aside, I see him regressing a lot over the next couple years.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
BONDS PUT THE MAGIC IN THIS THING WHEN WE WERENT LOOKING
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
This is one of Howard's worst years offensively
If that’s being more complete, I’ll take incomplete every day. And his strikeouts aren’t down significantly, just a little.
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, please keep hitting.
Yup
The extension hasn’t even started yet! Nor will it start next year.
3 years/$54M (2009-11)
5 years/$125M (2012-16), plus 2017 option
Yikes.
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, please keep hitting.
Worth a repost of the FJM takedown
http://deadspin.com/5644408/extra-extra-jeter-has-best-year-yet
"Baseball is a game played by the dextrous, but only understood by the poindextrous." - Professor Frink
Career strikeout percentage: 27.5 %
2010 strikeout percentage: 25.3 %
I think perhaps your perception is thrown off by his having fewer plate appearances this than he has in the past couple of years. His average is also 3 points below his career average…
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
Uhh...
I’m not sure the definition of “complete” or “SIGNIFICANTLY” being used here but…
His BA was .276 compared to .279 for both last year and for his career.
Yes, his K-Rate is down from 30.2% last year to 28.5% this year which doesn’t seem SIGNIFICANT. On top of this, his BB rate has dropped accordingly from 10.7% to 9.5%.
Looking further into this his O-Swing % has increased SIGNIFICANTLY from 27.3% (which was his previous high) to a Jazzy-like 33.3% which seems to have led to an increase in ground balls at the expense of flyballs (+-3% on each), which isn’t exactly a great trend for a portly 1B.
Furthermore, these are all multi-year trends going back to his peak season of 2006 (nice contract Ruben) that are showing a gradual decline in Howard’s overall usefulness.
My dad texted me like six times today, all with the same message. “I need baseball!”
I have to agree with him.
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"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
this delay is ridiculous
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Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
At least they stopped the off day between games 4 and 5
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 14, 2010 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s true. Those were stupid.
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 14, 2010 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
in the event of a tie
both managers face off, mountain goat style
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again
too much material for TheLetter.
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by natteringnabob on Oct 14, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Same. I don’t think they’d come out and say “OMG BLISTER, but actually everything’s fine, no one panic” unless that’s exactly what they want to happen. They know the media needs something to talk about, they know the players will get asked about it.
If it were really a problem, I’d have to believe they were doing everything they could to cover it up. Course, that’s just how I’d play it. I have no idea what’s going on in Bochy’s big head.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Braves fan
I don’t know the stats, but I watched every Braves-Phillies game this year. I can tell you one thing: the Phillies offense has the potential of going cold. Granted, they beat the crap out of us in September, but it seemed like we were sometimes successful in games where we pitched around Utley & Howard. You definitely have the pitching to shut down their offense.
To be honest, I was more worried about Ruiz and Victorino toward the end of the year than Utley and Howard. Ruiz seemed automatic with runners on.
Go Giants! Please win.
Not to be a Debbie Downer but
Phillies with RISP: .260/.362/.413
Giants with RISP: .248/.338/.377
Phillies with RISP/2 outs: .237/.366/.391
Giants with RISP/2 outs: .212/.333/.315
Sweet. That explains the run differential away as being completely fluky. Thanks!
by Grant Brisbee on Oct 14, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Wow that Giants SLG with RISP/2 outs is nuts.
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Pablo kills all stats except opposing pitchers pitch counts...3 - 55 foot benders then he is grabbing some pine.
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by Penitentiary Face on Oct 15, 2010 12:11 AM PDT up reply actions
He ate the SLG
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
Larger sample size
Pablo totals for 2009 + 2010 seasons:
Without RISP (929 PA): .313 / .360 / .509
With RISP (339 PA): .256 / .343 / .399
Of course, the RISP difference is far greater this year, but did worse with RISP even in 2009.
It's orange inside
So basically the phillies are these guys...
And we have no chance beating them…
by djfivenine on Oct 14, 2010 2:49 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I still don’t get how that movie could be called the Karate Kid when they were clearly in China and doing what seemed to be Kung-Fu. Ok, maybe it wasn’t Kung-Fu, I have no idea, but it sure didn’t look like karate.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
It really was karate? Ok, I take it back.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I mean it was kung fu. Kung fu is the term that encompasses a variety of martial arts styles in China.
Oh, then I rescind my offer to take it back. Shame on you, whatever studio made that film.
Also,
Kung fu is the term that encompasses a variety of martial arts styles in China.
I love learning something new everyday.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm glad I'm not the only one
Why couldn’t it have been the Kung-Fu Kid?
Setting up the inevitable Tae Kwon Do Kid. And the Muay Thai Kid. etc.
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by natteringnabob on Oct 14, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Given the money it made, apparently it worked. Also, plenty of Americans still seem to forget that there’s a different between Chinese and Japanese.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Black hair
Eat rice.
Sounds the same to me…
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LOL, you just described me
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah
but you’ve probably put butter on your rice at some point in your life.
All my AZN friends in college thought that was the craziest thing ever.
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Nope, I actually agree with that. I prefer soy sauce if it’s just plain rice. Generally, though, the rice is complimented by some other food item, like chicken or beans or gumbo, in which case there’s no need for soy sauce.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
But… ur azn.
/head explodes
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
That’s usually the only food I like soy sauce on. To each his own, I guess.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh I forgot sushi. Definitely sushi. But usually not with dim sum. I find most of the dim sum places I eat either have plenty of flavor in their food already or other dipping sauces (sweet and sour FTW) that I bypass the soy sauce.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
One of the worst meals I had
was at the Tokyo airport and I found out they put soy sauce on the bottom of my rice.
I’m in agreement with Natto.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 14, 2010 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Though not traditional, salsa is really good on rice.
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
IAWTC
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 14, 2010 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
SOME OF MY BEST FRIENDS ARE BROWN AND BLACK RICE
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
That's basically the description of Spanish Rice
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
Mongrel nation rice.
Rise up.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 14, 2010 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
There’s no baseball till Saturday
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
/looks for someone to hurt/
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 14, 2010 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
/edges toward door
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by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
spoiler
Cousin Vinny gets him out of the dojo.
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by natteringnabob on Oct 14, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Was it really okay to kick someone right in the face? No punching in the face, no kicking the legs. But if you want to drive your foot right at someone’s nose go head.
The Magic is inside all of us.
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yeah
it was an intensely brutal tournament for amatuer karate
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YES.
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
by FriscoJoe on Oct 14, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
REC'D!
slowly dying, one giants game at a time
by SirPsycoSexy on Oct 14, 2010 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
This is a karate dojo, not a knitting class!
by shaggingflyballs on Oct 14, 2010 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeeeaaaaahhhh, get him a body bag!!!
Boo
by LosGigantesTodoElTiempo on Oct 14, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
My friend housed Chase Utley when he played in the Cape Cod Summer League. Apparently, he’s a totally awesome dude.
Also, insane baseball player.
Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.
By WAR
He was top 5 in baseball every year from 05-09. I was just eyeballing it, but the only other person who was in the top 5 every year other than Utley was Pujols.
And he would have been again this year if not for injuries.
Most under-rated baseball player?
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
Oh shit there's stickers
Dear Chase,
I feel like I can call you "Chase" because you and me are so much alike. I would love to meet you someday. It would be great to have a catch. I know I can’t throw as fast as you, but I think you would be impressed with my speed.
I love you’re hair. You run fast.
Did you have a good relationship with your father? Me, neither. These are all things we can talk about, and more.
I know you have not been getting my letters, because I know you would write back if you did, and I hope you write back this time and we get to be good friends.
I am sure our relationship would be a real home run!
-Mac
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--Daisy Owl
roasted
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It wouldn't be in San Francisco and Arlington
:D
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
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Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
by slackersphere17 on Oct 14, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
we’d get mashed by the Rangers… Bengie would spill everything, and you can bet he knows how to beat Timmy, Matt, Jonathan, etc after catching them for years
by giant4life83 on Oct 14, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve never seen any evidence that longtime catchers have any effect on their team’s offensive performance against their old teams.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
have we ever seen that type of a matchup occur in the playoffs?
I’m not thinking of any
by giant4life83 on Oct 14, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Why would it have to be playoffs? Why not just any matchup?
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, please keep hitting.
Yeah, exactly
“Oh, this is July. I ain’t sayin’ shit.”
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
say you come across interleague games, or reg season, they don’t have a week to prepare, like you do in the playoffs. When you get into the playoffs, and esp the WS, you want and need every edge you can get, and you have the time to prepare for it too.
by giant4life83 on Oct 14, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
what i mean is, i dont know that there is a point of reference.
by giant4life83 on Oct 14, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
But you need one if you’re going to make that claim.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
it’s more of a wonderment than a claim, which is why i was asking if anyone knows of any instances in which a catcher for 1-2 years went to another team, and they met in the WS.
But I would imagine that given a weeks preparation, they could get an edge. Guys that go to new teams always spill everything they know about their former tems.
by giant4life83 on Oct 14, 2010 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
What about Aaron Rowand and the Phillies?! This series is gonna be a cake walk!
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by slackersphere17 on Oct 14, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Face + Wall = Pain
thanks Aaron
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by slackersphere17 on Oct 14, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
AARON WAS THEIR CATCHER??? YOU JUST BLEW MY MIND
by giant4life83 on Oct 14, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh ok let me fix your original statement
Guyscatchers that go to new teams always spill everything they know about their former tems.
Damn I look like an idiot
BTW what’s a tem?
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by slackersphere17 on Oct 14, 2010 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions
guys that go to new teams always spill everything they know about their former teams, so one would assume a catcher would do the same.
A “tem” is just like you- a little mistake nobody should pay any relevance to.
by giant4life83 on Oct 14, 2010 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow
you’re the one who decided Scott was a catcher
But if you’re gonna make this all personal…
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by slackersphere17 on Oct 14, 2010 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
all caps=sarcasm.
You made it personal when you implied i was an idiot. People being disrespectful on here gets real old real fast.
by giant4life83 on Oct 14, 2010 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions
HAHA ok sorry champ
sarcasm usually implies disrespect… unless you’re talking about me making fun of Rownads before, then I’m sorry Aaron Rowand, I really am.
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by slackersphere17 on Oct 14, 2010 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s all good, I was putting that across in caps as more of a sarcastic joke. Def wasn’t trying to disrespect you- that would be hypocritical of me.
Everyone can make fun of Rowand because he’s a pretty damn easy target to make fun of :)
I was being serious about Bengie spilling the pitchers secrets and it seemed like you were mocking me. It’s all good, i got no problem with you.
by giant4life83 on Oct 14, 2010 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
He lived in those walls for two years once. Back when he was known as the Angel de la Muerte.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
To Reap vengeance upon those who know not what they have done
(and evade taxes)
HE IS… The Angel of Death!
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
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by slackersphere17 on Oct 14, 2010 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s beating up on pitchers who he never caught though.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
i don’t think he ever caught or played with any current giants. just eckstein voodoo there
by giant4life83 on Oct 14, 2010 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Bengie’s too fat to remember any of that.
STEPHEN REVETRIA strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
LOL FAT
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Worst then that
I can clearly see Bengie trying score from second and slamming into Posey breaking his neck, knocking him out of service for 3 years. Lets take on the Yanks instead.
by Lefty-is-crafty on Oct 14, 2010 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions
WOW im really surprise that the giants and phillies have almost the same amount of homeruns.
i wonder how the giants offense would be like if they played in a home ballpark like the phillies play.
Don't screw with success.
Leave the lineup in tact. I like Ross and Fontenot at the bottom of the lineup. We actually have as good of a chance scoring out of the 7-9 hole as we do at the top of the lineup. I’d focus more on the little things, practice bunting (my God, did you see Torres trying to bunt from the right side?), secondary leads, putting guys in motion by hitting and running, etc. We aren’t the fastest team but we need to find ways of putting pressure on the Phillies defense – we need to stretch out our 5 hits a game and manufacture runs.
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by Penitentiary Face on Oct 14, 2010 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I think the NLCS lineup should be:
Torres
Sanchez
Huff
Posey
Burrell
Ross
Uribe
Fontenot
I don’t like Uribe hitting 6th, his average and overall OBP, not to mention crazy hacking, is not what you want out of someone who will often come up with 2 runners on. Ross is a streaky player, who is riding the hot streak currently. Uribe must have left 20+ runners on base in those 4 NLDS games, whereas Cody brought the offense. I say Cody is given the benefit of the doubt and hits after Burrell.
Uribe goes to the 7 slot.
Fontenot goes to 8 so when he singles, he can be bunted to 2nd by the pitcher and set up for Andres.
One may say that Ross should go in the 2 slot, but I don’t know that breaking up the top 5 of the lineup is a good idea at this point.
you know...
The Phillies lineup consists of only ONE guy under the age of 30….by the way, that guy is 29…I mean, you want a weakness? Raul Ibaniez is practically decaying in LF.
by barenakedladies on Oct 14, 2010 3:06 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
That's a weakness going forward
But not really a weakness right now. Who cares if they’re old? They’re GOOD.
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Sweet! Back-back World Champs! Never been done. Being a Cubs fan is so rad! #TweetsFrom102YearsAgoToday
LOL
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Anybody ever read Spitball?
My wife recently got a collection of top stories and interviews compiled from the baseball literary magazine “Spitball.” Haven’t read much of it, but there was a fun short story by W. P. Kinsella called “How I Got My Nickname” that involved Robert Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby, Flannery O’ Connor, and the 1951 Giants. It was pretty entertaining.
I wanted to recommend it to folks here, but can’t find it on the internet anywhere. Oh well.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
I need to not read this site on off days
I’m way too excited for a series that doesn’t start until Saturday.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
you know the Giants are in the playoffs
when BLB resurfaces (and is in a good mood)
http://www.tmz.com/2010/10/13/barry-bonds-san-francisco-giants-philadelphia-phillies/
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Thy Will Be Done...
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
by slackersphere17 on Oct 14, 2010 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
BEAT THEY ASS!
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 14, 2010 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
How far we've come
One of the related posts to this one is a Phillies series preview from last year, which included:
Pitcher to watch:
The obvious choice is Cy Young winning adverb Cliff Lee, but that would be a pitcher not to watch. I mean, he’s going up against Ryan Sadowski. Sure, there’s a small chance that Ryan Garko knows some secret — “Okay, wait until the jewel on his hat starts flashing, and that’s when you start your swing.” — but this has to be one of the top ten mismatches in baseball this year. It’s pretty amazing that the Phillies were able to get Lee without Kyle Drabek. Also of note: the amount of time it takes to go from “is this guy for real?” to “this guy is for real” is about a season-and-a-half. At the end of 2007, I wouldn’t have traded Pat Misch for Cliff Lee.
Yikes all around. And Yicks.
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2009/7/31/970922/belated-giants-phillies-series
Sadowski!!
/pours some out for irrelevent homie
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
by slackersphere17 on Oct 14, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Okay, I take it back
Honestly, I don’t care that Cliffly has been great for a year and a half. He could put up ERAs of 2.70 for five years in a row, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see him lay down a 4.80 the next year.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
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GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
R-O-W-A-N-D
Homer!
What?
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
Going to Game 2
I’ll be going to Game 2 in Philadelphia on Sunday. If anyone else is going there is strength in numbers. I’m bringing garlic (not for vampires) but for my fries. How could it be a Giant’s game without Garlic Fries?
I may be joking about the garlic, but I do have the pepper spray. It’s a long walk home.
by DCOrangeBlack on Oct 14, 2010 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
this is incredibly insulting to Phillies fans
The worst you’ll need is a puke-proof jacket. And some earplugs to tune out the drunk babies
They only throw up on teenage girls, so I think I’m in the clear.
by DCOrangeBlack on Oct 14, 2010 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Have you not met DCOrangeBlack?
I feel prickishly demanding!
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by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 14, 2010 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
This has probably been covered
but do we still have that picture of Timmy vs Halladay from last year’s all star game? There were a ton of funny captions.
No one here gets out alive.
HALLADAY: “Whatever happens, good luck.”
LINCECUM: “Fuck you, Roy.”
I left my swagger in my other pants.
by HughG16 on Oct 14, 2010 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
More like:
Halladay: Hi Leroy
Lincecum: Hi Leroy
by calbearjd on Oct 14, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 14, 2010 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
Roy Halladay is a project manager for EDS
Timmy is a crazy hacker for some little startup.
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.
Awesome!
I searched for this so many times. Where are the captions about how Halladay was saying, “Hey kid can you get the newspaper on my porch next time…”
No one here gets out alive.
WATCH OUT FOR YOUR WALLET, DOC LOLOLOLOL RIGHT??
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by satyricrash on Oct 14, 2010 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
rec'd
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, I wrote a thing for walkoff baltimore chop, but she ain’t around. I’d like to know what you think.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
OMG, I can't even. That's so cute!
CHOP IS GOING TO BE SO MAD SHE’S BEEN LEFT BEHIND IN THE OTHER THREAD AGAIN!!!
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Also, I think your MadBum is so spot on. He seems like he’s still not quite used to his frame.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
This one is awesome.
I have a few friends addicted to your blog.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
A guy sends me texts made up entirely of excerpts from various stories.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
all in good fun.
Let’s just say that he really, really likes the idea of the Giants (particularly Posey) being hot for one another.
The excerpts are usually accompanied by a sentence to the effect of “This is the greatest thing ever written!” So do try and take it as a compliment.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
And actually, I’ll add this: There is a dramatic lack of Giants slash on the interwebs, and the vast majority of that which does exist is Zito/Lincecum. I like exploring other relationships.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
Yeah, I really don’t need to read a Zito story (although I liked the one from Huddy’s POV, which surprised me because, again, I don’t need to read Zito) but I will always appreciate creepy Zito popping up at random intervals. That should never change.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I love creepy Zito.
I'm still in the old thread.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 14, 2010 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Who doesn’t?
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t. He was in my bathroom this morning. It was really awkward when I told him I needed to take a shower.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
I’m not surprised at all that TheLetter is gaining notoriety. These vignettes area really, really good.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
/blushes
Seriously, though, I love your stories! I can actually see a lot of these scenes taking place, just probably without the sexual angst, sadly.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I’M HERE! I JUST HAVEN’T BEEN COMMENTING!
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 14, 2010 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Question, though: if you’re taking requests, I’d like a follow up to the Buster/Wilson snippet you did, but only if you can somehow keep Matt Cain in there, because I love his reaction.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, and did I mention it’s my birthday today? I wouldn’t mind this as a belated birthday present!
/completely forgets your birthday next year when it’s time to return the favor
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
It’ll take me more than just a couple of hours. I usually have to steel my nerves when I write teh sex.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
LOL, we I did say belated. Also:
It’ll take me more than just a couple of hours.
TWSS!!
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
But you know what? Already the plot is shaping up in my mind. I’ll see if I can get it to you by the end of the weekend.
You, you stay right there. You’re my muse now.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
OMG I think I just I swooned!
You’re my muse now.
Best. Compliment. Evar.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions
i absolutely love that band
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
/sigh
And now PiKA has ruined the moment
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
No need for that! Join our RPF slash discussion salon.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
WHY? i want to talk baseball for once
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
and be like everyone else here
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
LOL
Someone needs to make a graph about what we actually talk about here. I bet baseball gets max 30%.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PC!
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Aww, thanks GB!! I’m sure my friends are planning on making me dance on a bar tonight, but I think I’m just going to take it easy, lol.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Happy birthday!
May you live twice as long and be half as creepy as Michael Jackson.
/returns idea to someecards.com
I feel prickishly demanding!
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by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 14, 2010 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
Possibly the funniest happy birthday i’ve gotten all day :)
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
You should check out someecards.com if you haven’t before. If has funnier birthday cards, but some would probably be inappropriate since I don’t actually, you know, know you.
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 14, 2010 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
Um, given the way we all respond to each other in this thread, appropriateness generally is NOT a criteria of MCC.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Well in that case, my comments on your birthday next year will be wildly inappropriate.
I feel prickishly demanding!
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by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 14, 2010 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm looking forward to it!
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
OMG, dude. That story’s amazing. Bravo.
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 14, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
a likely story.
Thank you Steven Revetria, General Manager, for the 2010 San Francisco Giants !
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by natteringnabob on Oct 14, 2010 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL, I’ve been in class and I wasn’t able to comment, but I’ve been reading.
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 14, 2010 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
SHE’S STILL IN THE POST-POST-POST GAME THREAD
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions
OMG LETTER. YOU WIN.
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 14, 2010 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
omg, I loved it!!
You know what it is? You make them real to us. You describe them so perfectly right down to their accents, speech habits, and body movements. I can always just SEE them so clearly in my head.
That is why your writing rocks!
And the hot-for-each other stuff is the icing on the cake :)
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LOL
Pretty much. But if I had to guess, I’d say these stories would probably still be very good without any of the sexy-angst. They’re just that good.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I love writing gen. Mainly because I just enjoy writing.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
(whispers) Maybe Cody makes an appearance in one soon?
/smiles
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yay! :)
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/applause
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I made her bookmark it so I don’t have to keep copy/pasting it into emails… she’ll be excited.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Hi Tim, you can call me Roy
We’ll get along just fine as long as you show up as scheduled each month and don’t try any shenanigans with the urine test.
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
Just logged on, any one see this yet?
http://www.thegoodphight.com/2010/10/14/1749065/soldier-for-wins-aaron-rowands-burden#storyjump
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by operation carrot on Oct 14, 2010 4:39 PM PDT reply actions
Go team
hankschulman Henry Schulman
A good chunk of the team came to the ballpark straight from the airport for optional hitting in the cage.
Oh God
Burrell’s probably taking them to Christine’s. Or perhaps his old haunt Delilah’s.
Well, hopefully they get it out of their system tonight so they have time to recover before Saturday.
Postseason Experience
Every sports media jackass and their mom seems to value the Phillies “postseason experience.” What about the value of a hungry team of ragtag misfits who wants nothing more than to prove everyone wrong and storm into the World Series. I just get the impression that nothing can intimidate this Giants team
by ThankGodItsFinley on Oct 14, 2010 4:43 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I had this argument with a Phillies fan last night over beer. He actually made a certain amount of sense as we broke down our teams, but on this one point – he called them “intangibles” – he kept saying the Phillies had it. I get that experience is important, nerves alone must be insane, but the problem with people using it to evaluate the teams is that they seem to weight it the same as things like pitching, defense, hitting, etc.
There’s no way experience is equal to pitching, so people should just stop talking about it like it is. I’m willing to concede it might be worth something, but not as much as fundamental parts of the game. No way.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
We all know how the lack of postseason experience adversely affected Roy Halladay and the Giants starters…
No, you see, Roy Halladay already had intangible; the Giants pitchers lose their intangibles because the intangibles on the Phillies side have the Trample perk; it just plows right over our guys and deals direct damage to the Sorcerer (San Francisco itself!).
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
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And that... is why you fail.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
THE WHOLE POINT OF AN INTANGIBLE
IS THAT IT’S NOT TANGIBLE
AND THEREFORE CANNOT BE MEASURED
AAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGHHHHH /froths at the mouth
It's Johnnie Walker inside.
by Lies and Perfidy on Oct 14, 2010 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice
Ellis’ recollection of the no-hitter
I can only remember bits and pieces of the game. I was psyched. I had a feeling of euphoria. I was zeroed in on the (catcher’s) glove, but I didn’t hit the glove too much. I remember hitting a couple of batters and the bases were loaded two or three times. The ball was small sometimes, the ball was large sometimes, sometimes I saw the catcher, sometimes I didn’t. Sometimes I tried to stare the hitter down and throw while I was looking at him. I chewed my gum until it turned to powder. I started having a crazy idea in the fourth inning that Richard Nixon was the home plate umpire, and once I thought I was pitching a baseball to Jimi Hendrix, who to me was holding a guitar and swinging it over the plate. They say I had about three to four fielding chances. I remember diving out of the way of a ball I thought was a line drive. I jumped, but the ball wasn’t hit hard and never reached me.
wow, is there any way we could watch this game? I would love to.
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Kinda.
If you have 4:32 to spare, check out this short film about it.
I left my swagger in my other pants.
wow, that is unbelievable.
Too bad we couldn’t watch the actual game, that would be hilarious! I’m impressed he was even able to pitch.
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Apparently there’s a petition to get MLB to release the footage. How could an internet petition ever fail?
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
hmm..apparently, MLB claims they do not have any footage of this game.
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IT’S JUST THE MAN KEEPING EVERYONE FROM TRUE ENLIGHTENMENT
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by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions
DAMN YOU ROY HALLADAY
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
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 14, 2010 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
The Giants are cylons?
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 14, 2010 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Velez=Billy
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 14, 2010 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
rec'd for this:
What about the value of a hungry team of ragtag misfits who wants nothing more than to prove everyone wrong and storm into the World Series.
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
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If we have to lose
and I really, really, really hope we don’t
let’s at least win more games against the Phillies than the Dodgers did!!
Hey
I’m really old and have tons of experiance, but sure couldn’t hit Timmy’s changup. Experiance is over rated, just means your older then you once were.
by Lefty-is-crafty on Oct 14, 2010 4:57 PM PDT reply actions
So... The phillies have a considerably better and more potent offense than the giants?
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BUT SPECIFICALLY THEY HAVE INTAGIBLES!!!!
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
WORLD SERIES EXPERIENCE, give me a fucking break
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HAVE YOU EVER HAD WORLD SERIES EXPERIENCE???
NO YOU HAVEN’T. SO THEN YOU DON’T KNOW. SO THE INTANGIBLE PROPONENTS ARE RIGHT BY VIRTUE OF THE FACT THAT YOU CAN’T PROVE THEM WRONG.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Shit, it would actually really hurt to yell all of that
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
YOU’RE MAKING NO SENSE, AND MY HEAD HURTS, IT’S NOT SUPPOSED TO HURT ON A THURSDAY NIGHT, DAMN YOU PRUSSIAN!!! FUCK IT, PHILLIES CAN SUCK IT, AND THEIR FANS CAN GO HAVE FUN WITH THEIR PAST WORLD SERIES BULLSHIT NOBODY CARES ABOUT
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LOL
I think I broke PiKA
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s bound to happen. We’re all under a little stress right now.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
BECAUSE NO BASEBALL
WTF are you trying to do to us, Bud Selig.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I actually like the break. I swear I was on the verge of a panic attack more than once during the NLDS.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
Eh, it just makes me think about it more. I mean, the games are at times impossible for me to watch, but I’d rather know than not know.
/always skips ahead to the ending in books
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
For those of us who have to wake up at some ungodly hour of the morning, getting to go to sleep before 10pm has been quite nice.
/sleeps in till 10
/understands where you are coming from
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions
That was me last semester, actually. But I live in the moment. SO GIVE ME BASEBALL, UNIVERSE!
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
college football is on, COME ON PRUSSIAN, THERE ARE OTHER SPORTS
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That’s only on the weekends, though (aside from a few games that don’t matter). This is part of why I love baseball so much. Football is so week-to-week, it’s annoying.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions
FOOTBALL IS ON TONIGHT, YO, WVU vs. USF, it's sick
football is on thursdays, fridays, saturdays
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Earlier today, a colleague and I were talking about what an ordeal this freaking Alabama/Georgia game is going to be next Thursday night. Because closing down streets and parking lots on Fridays wasn’t annoying enough.
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haha, it’s a big game, so YEA
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Is it? I work 500 feet from Bryant-Denny and I really don’t keep up with this stuff.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
well... I mean 'Bama was #1 for a while
regardless they’re pretty good, and Georgia is in conference, so expect a ton of Georgia fans to be there, huge rivalry
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ha, nah, i'm just sick and tired of all the philly fans thinking
that they have this series won already, and thinking they’re hot shit. All they do is talk about how they won a world series and they’ve won the NLCS twice in a row, dickheads
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I mean, chances are they win, but the thing I’m ok with about this is if we actually pull this off, I’m going to have so much fun rubbing it in the faces of those who think they’ve already won the series.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
yep, i think that's the best part about being a giants fan
quite frankly, if the giants lose the series, i’m good with that as well. Philly fans can talk shit on me and say how much we suck on offense, and i’d just say, “yea, i agree, we do suck on offense” or we’ll get swept, and i’ll just say “yea, so what if we do? i’m still in disbelief the giants made it this far anyway”
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Exactly. As I keep saying, I’m just so happy they made it to the play-offs. Everything since has just been icing on the cake.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
especially since they made it past the 1st round
all i’m proud of, is this PROGRESS
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at this point, after making it through the “lightning round” that is the NLDS, we shouldn’t settle for anything less than beating the Phils and the AL representative. Sure, if they don’t make it, we still went farther than anyone thought we would, which is great, but, as always…
You never know when we’ll be coming back. (though honestly I think that will be next Oct), my point still stands.
by giant4life83 on Oct 14, 2010 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
if you settle for nothing but anything less, then i'm not a fan of you
sorry, i’ve rooted for this team since birth, and the only thing i wish from this team is progress, and is this progress? holy shit it is progress, after the first week it is. it is awesome. And to the point where “we’ll never know when we’ll be coming back” i know exactly when the giants will come back, NEXT YEAR
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of course I’m happy that they are making progress towards being a championship team, but at this point, seeing as how we are in the NLCS, I don’t think anyone should be of the mindset “well, we made it this far, that’s good enough”. If they don’t make it through PHI, I won’t be crying, because I’m happy to see how far this team has come since the Bonds’ era ended, indeed progress, but the NLCS hasn’t started yet, so I don’t think we should be selling ourselves short on what this team may be capable of.
I think we’re both saying the same thing but from diff perspectives. Either way, this season has been a success considering where we started, and I have no doubt that we will be back here again next year, but I’m not thinking about 2011. I’m thinking about what we have in front of us.
by giant4life83 on Oct 15, 2010 12:09 AM PDT up reply actions
The hot shit thing makes sense considering the whole cheese steak phenomenon.
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by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
lol, CHEESE STEAK, makes me hungry, but they're so fattening
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OMG CHEESESTEAK!!!
I’ve now decided I will have to drive to Lakeshore Ave. in Oakland tomorrow to get a cheesesteak from the Cheesesteak shop. I’ve never actually written this before, but OM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions
HA, Cheesesteak shop is SO FUCKING GOOD
i haven’t been there in years though, it’s so GOOD
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I’ll send you one!
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions
haha, damn, that's just what i need, more shit to make me more fat
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WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
we’re in the postseason??!!!! What? But I’m a Giants fan…I haven’t blogged in the postseason since 2003! WHAT DO I DO
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
/runs away from computer
OT: Has this been linked here before?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKw_PdNPc0s&feature=player_embedded
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 14, 2010 6:07 PM PDT reply actions
WHAT. YOU DON’T APPRECIATE AWKWARD DANCING?!
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 14, 2010 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
white boys cant dance to rap music?
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I don’t know. Freddy’s got some moves.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 14, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Not that I actually agree with the stereotype that all white people can’t dance (obviously Dave Chappelle de-bunked this myth) but isn’t Sanchez not all white?
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m pretty sure he’s part Latin somehow.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 14, 2010 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Freddy Sanchez is from Ancient Rome?
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
FREDDY THE ROMAN
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 14, 2010 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Freddy: Ave, Buster! Nos morturi te salutamus!
/injures shoulder
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
LOL
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 14, 2010 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions
YES
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions
/guns down baserunner
Posey: “Ego non iens habeo is!”
"Baseball is a game played by the dextrous, but only understood by the poindextrous." - Professor Frink
If this video is any representation . . . .
they can’t even dance to crappy rap music
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
what's good rap music, prussian? do you know any?
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Off the top of my head
Talib Kweli, Jean Grey, Jay-Z, Common, Murs, Zion-I, 2-pac, Tribe Called Quest. Wu Tang Clan, T.I., Dialated Peoples, Kanye West, etc, etc.
Whereas Flo Rida (which is actually just Florida, who the fuck does he think he’s kidding???) is just crap. Absolute crap. You can dance to it, but you can’t respect it.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
WALE, i like to think Flo Rida is just party music, he’s not a “rapper” i’m a wayne fan, Wiz Khalifa, everyone you said. When i say Wayne i mean his old shit
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Yeah, but I think Flo Rida thinks he’s a rapper. Sort of the way Nikki Minaj thinks she’s a rapper. They should both go die in fire, though.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Niki Minaj IS SO FUCKING GOOD, she's actually one of my favorite rappers now
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/eye-roll
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions
She’s actually pretty damn good, i just don’t see where she’s one of those rappers who is only about making music for parties… she’s pretty sick
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No, she’s awful. She’s lil Kim bad. She is not a real MC she’s just an attention whore. I can’t say enough bad things about her. Basically, I hope I never hear from her again.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
what's that even mean? she's an attention whore?
she’s lil kim and possibly even better
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Attention whore: she says and does everything she says and does out of a desperate cry for attention.
Lil Kim is not good, so there’s only one way to go (up) from there and yet Minaj manages to somehow go down. Slightly unbelievable that she could be worse than Lil Kim, but there it is.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
My favorite rapper is the one on the Three Musketeers candy bar.
The colors on that one are the best
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by Sabean's_Folly on Oct 14, 2010 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions
WITH THE FUR
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
HAHAHAHAH.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 14, 2010 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
Last thread. I’m surprised you didn’t know that, you spend enough time there, lol :)
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Although I’m sure no one minds you reposting it. That is one awkward video.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL, I missed the last thread, actually!
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 14, 2010 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Not my fault I’m taking advantage of my 3 1/2 day weekend!
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 14, 2010 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
/high five
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 14, 2010 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Me too
/puts up and for hi-five, hopes no one leaves her hanging
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
/high five
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 14, 2010 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Yay!
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Yay!
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SAME HERE CHOP!!!!!!! i'm going to Chicago
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WOOO. I almost skipped class today so I could’ve left last night, but there’s a damn meeting I need to go to today, so I went. But I basically treated today like the weekend.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 14, 2010 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
OH FUCK THAT NOISE, CHOP!!!!!!!! but good, now you know every week for me… i got a 3 day weekend every weekend, but we have a 3 day weekend FOR THE WHOLE SCHOOL, it’s fall break
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Damn you. I have school five days a week.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 14, 2010 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions
If I didn’t take this freakin’ Spanish class, I’d have a three day weekend!
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 14, 2010 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I am hoping there’s an NLCS 2: Electric Boogaloo forthcoming.
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by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Good God. Rowand and Whiteside breaking it down in the background is the most horrifying part.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
For me, it’s either that, or Whiteside tapping Freddy’s ass.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 14, 2010 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
But what about the children?
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by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Apparently they enjoyed it.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 14, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
well, I hadn't seen it.
Thanks for posting it.
/goes back to watch it 10 more times
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by howtheyscored on Oct 14, 2010 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Indeed, there is.
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By working backward, I’m pretty sure I can cunclude that there was sex in that champagne room.
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LOL
deductive reasoning
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LOL
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 14, 2010 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Your cunclusion works backward?
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This stupid computer at school. I fixed that typo, and it still appeared.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
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Maybe it only works forward.
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Stern 10 computer?
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 14, 2010 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions
It was businesslike.
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by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Contrast this with the time he cried when Pittsburgh traded him here
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cute new pic alert!
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AWWWW
Wilson manages to be completely adorable in this even though I know he just said something very wrong to Romo.
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He just said, “HIT ME AS HARD AS YOU CAN!”
I feel prickishly demanding!
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Wilson is laughing at Romo thinking that he can punch a ninja and live to tell about it.
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Today I saw this:
And I immediately thought this:
Drago!
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Is that Weezy in the top picture and where can I find a bigger version of it?
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 14, 2010 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Check the photo gallery in Monte Poole's article
http://www.contracostatimes.com/giants/ci_16334291
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oh wow, there's another one
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Two questions:
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- What are those tattoos down by his belt line? Chinse writing?
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He’s just glad to see you.
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HELPI’MTRAPPEDINAUNIVERSEFACTORY!
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HOWIE!
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WHAT IS SPACEBAR
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"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 14, 2010 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
3.141592653589793
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 14, 2010 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Okay, I have to go to class. See you guys in another nine days or something stupid.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
SCHLONG!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Shift=A
The Phillies are completely unbeatable, and their cars never need waxing, and their lawns are all green without the benefit of fertilizer.
At least that’s what I heard a guy at the supremarket say today.
History is a pack of lies about events that never happened told by people who weren't there.
George Santayana
You are to be envied for having such a poetic gramma.
History is a pack of lies about events that never happened told by people who weren't there.
George Santayana
by Sabean's_Folly on Oct 14, 2010 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions
DIATSEH!
That’s an anagram I made up for something my gramma used to say:
“Damn it all to shit-eating hell!”
"Man, you just can't beat a good bowl of gumbo." ~ William Nuschler Clark
Damn, what colorful grammas exist
History is a pack of lies about events that never happened told by people who weren't there.
George Santayana
by Sabean's_Folly on Oct 14, 2010 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Totally
She also used to be all, “I’m so mad I could chew nails and spit tobacky!”
"Man, you just can't beat a good bowl of gumbo." ~ William Nuschler Clark
lucky. i dont think my grandma even knows what a rose is anymore… and if she did, she’d forget about it in 3 seconds. 93 must be tough
by giant4life83 on Oct 14, 2010 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Really MLB Network?
Top 10 moments from division series…. the finishers from SFG-ATL
-Ankiel’s HR
-Hinske’s HR
-Bobby Cox retiring
-Brooks Conrad makes 3 errors
-Timmy’s strikeouts
Thank you Steven Revetria, General Manager, for the 2010 San Francisco Giants !
"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)
OT and because I'm hungry:
The food at Miyake in Palo Alto is unbelievably delicious!
History is a pack of lies about events that never happened told by people who weren't there.
George Santayana
But a lot of Yelpers are narcissistic dicks, so there’s that.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t know, I feel like it’s a generally pretty good barometer. And after lots of reviews things tend to even out. NOT SSS!
If he’s talking about the place right by the train station, it is workmanlike and appropriately priced, but it is not top shelf.
2 or 3 blocks down University from the station.... same place?
Miyake is fun, food is good, not cheap, but a monster party place late in PA..
Yeah it is!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Ya i like it
Its good for cheap japanese food and a nice atmosphere.
You know I spit technique to the freshest freak
Gimme a call you will see results in just a week
With the soul of a LOST HAWK
Is there a heaven for a Rap Cat, let's talk
so I saw WholeCamels from The Good Phight came over so I was curious and went over there. Boy, was I disappointed.
I thought all their mods would be called Ace Chutney, Lead Bridge, or something like that.
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
Jeve Steltz
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 14, 2010 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Chiche Amaro.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 14, 2010 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Can we trade the Giants offense for
The Rangers, But not swap catchers? Did you guys see game 5? That was the only one I did watch. I have been hearing this small ball\manufacture runs in the big ballpark since 2000 when they discovered it was a pitchers yard. Having guys who hit 30 bombs a year is nice, but why not 7 guys (and a catcher, they don’t run well) who can run, 3 of them who drop bombs?
I like our guys now. I love it when Uribe drops a 2 run bomb on a closer in a 1 run game. I love it when Pablo drops a double off his shoe laces. I love Pat the bat and all he does. I know we just drafted some speedsters…
So, hopefully in the future, doing the antler gestures after going 2nd to home on a grounder to second can be us.
It's better to be lucky than good.
Antler gestures . . .
would be the business of the Milwaukee Bucks.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 14, 2010 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I. Love. This. Blog.
I admire the Giants.
I fear Tim Lincecum.
I miss SF (since my parents moved to Colorado—very bad decision).
I crave sourdough rolls from the Sonoma French Bakery.
I swear I saw a unicorn at Point Reyes, but my wife insists it was a horse.
I’m happy for Aubrey Huff.
I wish all of us a spectacular NLCS.
by essman on Oct 14, 2010 7:23 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
wait a second...
Who commited three errors in one game and made us nlds champs?
by iGotFiveOnIt on Oct 14, 2010 8:00 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Woody!
on with FP right now
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 14, 2010 8:13 PM PDT reply actions
Dude got a larger shed.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 14, 2010 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
How long you guys think this window to win a WS is open with our pitching staff? I’m thinking 5-6 years, assuming they are all re-signed?
2016 would put Timmy/Cain/Sanchez/Wilson/Romo around 31 years old. For pitchers, they can last awhile, though. Keeping them all on the team is the key.
2016 would also put Posey, Sandoval and Belt at around 29, a few years shy of their prime.
Perhaps the window will be open for as long as 8-9 years if the staff and core are kept together… What are your guys’ thoughts on this?
Hmm, a lot would have to go right for the window to last that long, I think.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Yeah, seems 8-9 is too long
I think there’s about 3-4 years realistically….. gotta look at contracts to really get the idea down.
yeah we have no idea what the contracts statuses will play out, if Pablo will come around, if Belt will be everything we think he will, there’s def a lot of unknowns, that’s for sure.
If the team keeps on winning, attendance stays up, and if the team starts returning to the playoffs every year, players will not only want to stay, but FAs will want to come play for perennial contenders.
I love the outlook this team has right now (excellent young core), is why I brought up the “window of opportunity”- realistically, I think it will be a 5-6 year window, but 8-9 isn’t too tough to imagine- good players just keep coming up (and stepping up, like Jonathan) and contributing.
I hope that everyone is taking notice that we may be on a verge of a very special half-decade here- and hopefully finally bring a championship to SF.
by giant4life83 on Oct 14, 2010 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
The Braves did manage
to keep the Maddux/Glavine/Smoltz rotation together for 7 years or so along with a core of young position players (Javy Lopez, Chipper Jones). That was a pretty nice run for them. That was more the exception than the norm, though.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
by EliminateMe on Oct 14, 2010 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions
well, every 10-15, an exception comes along. We’ve seen plenty of teams come up good, but end up being decimated by low payrolls forcing them to trade talent before FA hits, or even arbitration.
The Giants are in a unique situation, like the Braves of the ‘90s, whereas attendance figures might possibly allow them to keep the core for several years and only have to worry about complimentary pieces. Payroll doesn’t seem to be an issue, it’s more a factor of players wanting to stay. And I think if the team stays good, that’s what could very well happen.
We’ve got 3 years before Timmeh, Sanchy and Cain need to be re-signed.
by giant4life83 on Oct 15, 2010 12:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Looking around the league, there aren’t many teams who have been contending every year. The Phillies have been at the top for a few years, the Yankees have been for a while, and on their team, it seems like Petitte, Jeter, Posada, Rivera, and Rodriguez are the mainstays. It’s very difficult for teams to stay where they are and keep the same players, it just usually doesn’t happen.
Deal with it. Jose Guillen has been there before.
not to be morbid
but three starting pitchers that stay healthy and excellent that long… well, that would be awesome.
Let’s think about the 4 year plan, and see if Bumgarner extends that out some.
Also “assuming they are all re-signed” is kind of a big assumption. That’s a lot of Zito and Rowand money.
Thank you Steven Revetria, General Manager, for the 2010 San Francisco Giants !
"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 15, 2010 7:21 AM PDT up reply actions
well Cain is signed through 2012, which is when Rowand comes off the books.
Timmy and Jonathan are thru 2013, which is when Zito comes off the books.
Bum and Posey etc are thru 2015-2016, which is beyond any of the bad contracts we currently have. I think it’s possible that money coming off from Zito and Rowand will cover the pitchers, but that is barring any more bad deals.
by giant4life83 on Oct 15, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s a pretty big caveat.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 15, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
WIN NOW
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 14, 2010 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
jimrome Jim Rome
This time, MLB should fine Brian Wilson for having too much awesome on his face. Rockin beard, dog. He’s in The Jungle tomorrow.
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
I don’t watch Rome, does “He’s in The Jungle tomorrow” mean that he will be on his show?
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 14, 2010 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
"In the Jungle"
refers to the radio show from 9AM-12PM. It’s on AM 570 by us or KNBR for those in the Bay Area.
JRIB or Jim Rome is Burning is his TV show on ESPN in the afternoon.
There’s a good shot BWeez’s soundbytes will be on the interwebz after his interview tomorrow though.
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
Thanks.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 14, 2010 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
He's on KNBR now?
In Sac he was just on 1140
Buster Posey>
"I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
So I was just reading this story at LL…so remember if Mike Sweeney does anything against us, it’s Ryan Garko’s fault
Buster Posey>
"I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
LOL gotta love BBTN. They showed the Giants stats against Halladay, Oswalt and Hamels this year, 4.80 ERA and all, and for a second I smiled. Finally, they are telling the truth. Then, the guys proceed 2 seconds later to say “What does that mean? Throw it all out, doesn’t mean a thing.”
Sure, SSS, I’d agree, but you just know if it was reversed, and PHI hit 4.80 ERA off our pitchers, they’d be saying “Look out SF, they’ve seen you, and they’re not fooled.”
Forget watching a great comedy movie- just turn on BBTN!!
Yanks payroll 3.76 times of Rangers payroll
http://gossipsports.com/?p=684
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
/Bengie Molina smiles and waves, then eats 5 more pancakes
by giant4life83 on Oct 14, 2010 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Ridiculous
The difference between A-Rod and Michael Young is Mark Texeira. Ridiculous.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Nice
Sanchez: "Hey huys this is a basebal. Try hitting it once in a while, please. CABRONES!
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
by slackersphere17 on Oct 14, 2010 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Should I watch the new episode of Community or do my history homework?
Fun fact: "Mota" is Bengali for "fat".
DO YOUR HOMEWORK
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Homework
This episode was kinda meh IMO
Buster Posey>
"I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
I chose otherwise
Yeah, it wasn’t that great. It felt like they were trying too hard. Still quite a few laughs, though.
Fun fact: "Mota" is Bengali for "fat".
Not every episode can be the paintball episode…
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 14, 2010 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions
OT: Rumplemints shots are probably the worst shots after tequila you could take
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
PiKA's thesis...
I hope you milked that for 50 pp!
Thank you Steven Revetria, General Manager, for the 2010 San Francisco Giants !
"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 15, 2010 7:24 AM PDT up reply actions
blah blah blah blah blah blah giants giants giants posey blah
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
sup PiKA? hows the Miami football squad doing?
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
by LincecumFTK on Oct 15, 2010 12:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Okay Grant
You just won twitter. I am dying of laughter right now
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