Prelude to a third game
by Grant Brisbee on Oct 18, 2010 11:20 PM PDT
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PrintMy brain is still processing this Giants playoff run. The left side of my brain is calm, thinking that it’s just swell that those rascally Giants have advanced this far. Remember beating Mat Latos to win the division? That was so neat. And Tim Lincecum’s dominance in the first game of the NLDS? Super cool! \(^.^)/ Everything else is just gravy, am I right? Win or lose, this has just been so much fun!
Then there’s the right side of my brain, which would make me eat a porcupine quill by quill if that could somehow allow the Giants to win a World Series. It could be decades before the Giants are seven wins away again. Every Torres strikeout, every Huff pop out, and every other thing that can go wrong in a playoff series just makes me more and more frantic. Every imperfect pitch gets us closer to watching the boulder roll down the hill.
Left side: think of all the awesome-to-the-max memories we have already! How can we be upset, win or lose, when a lot of us didn’t predict this team to crack .500? What a ride so far!
Right side: I will take hostages. Don’t test me. Don’t test my desire to watch a parade down Market Street. They can’t just get this close and then lose, making me wait all offseason for the start of another uncertain season that can fall apart in hundreds of different ways before the All-Star Break, which would lead to another interminable offseason that would lease to the start of another uncertain...
The Giants are heading into what’s essentially a best-of-five series in which they have homefield advantage. They still have a good team. They need to win three games out of their next five this October. They need to win seven out of their next twelve games. 7-5. No big deal.
Which all leads to my comment starter: DAMMIT, DAMMIT, GAAAAAAH. It’s not like I’m losing sleep, but I hope this is as stressed out as I’ll ever be over something as ultimately trivial as baseball. Well, if you’ve taken the time to find a weird little site like this, baseball isn’t exactly trivial to you, but you know what I mean.
Also, Matt Cain.
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It's still pretty incredible to me
That cactus league win % accurately predicted the exact order of this division.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Remember
Aubrey Huff hitting the first pitch he saw in the Cactus League for a HR?
We’ve come a long way. Even if i somehow look past all that a NLCS appearance means to this team, and what this franchise means to me, there is also the fact that More Giants baseball now means a shorter offseason later.
by kezargiants on Oct 18, 2010 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions
ouch?
Edgar Renteria is expected to start at shortstop again for the Giants today despite a completely torn biceps tendon in his left arm.
they said if uribe can play
he plays 3B with Rent at SS.
I still can’t believe how much Renteria gets injured. He is so broken down, it’s like he’s a vending machine in a laundromat.
by kezargiants on Oct 18, 2010 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Here we go again.
Renteria hits well for a shortstop. He is batting .333 in this post-season. He has lost a couple of steps, but is still a reasonably solid defender. When and where did this silly and obviously counterfactual meme—a poor-bat/poor-glove old hack—first arise? I know, I know, Truth is still pulling on her boots while lies are already twice around the globe. Sigh.
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Renteria
I’m not mad at Renteria. I like him fine. It’s just amazing how often he gets injured. I can’t believe it.
by kezargiants on Oct 18, 2010 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions
It is remarkable.
I’m not sure whether it’s more or less remarkable that it always seems to be something new and different. Still, I don’t think any of it is predictive, and I don’t believe in “injury prone”—that is, has a body that is inherently especially liable to multiple differing kinds of breakdowns.. It is, I suppose, like other phenomena: by chance, someone out there has to get a substantially higher number of whatevers than average, and someone else a substantially lower number. With Edgar, it’s “higher”, and the whatevers are injuries. As the almost-famous philosopher Didactylos almost famously said: “Things just happen. What the Hell.”
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There are . . .
. . . some 750 men playing major-league ball at any moment, and probably another one or two hundred who move in and out. I’d guess, just off the top of my head, that having two (or three or four) of that number experience an unfortunate confluence of several events is not out past the three-sigma point.
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some guy named Thomas is on line 2 for you
Last name Bayes. Ring any bells?
Less snarkily, how can there fail to be such a thing as injury-prone athletes? Human beings vary. Some will come with less easily injured parts. The only argument you can make is that the minors and majors will have weeded out any of these, and hence at this level only time and chance remain. I think that is an extremely weak argument, but it might be true. The idea that among the population there is not a subset who is markedly more easily injured by athletic activity can not be.
Nick Johnson’s not really an example of a “more easily injured” body, though, IIRC. Most of his injuries have been of the freak, coulda-happened-to-anyone type. He’s just a high-profile example of the proverbial coin landing on tails however many times in a row.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 19, 2010 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions
I disagree
Most of his injuries fall into two categories: strains and fractures. It would seem Johnson is an extremely talented athlete with the bad luck to have both weaker than usual connective tissue and weaker than usual bones. Et voila, a career full of coulda-happened-to-anyone.
His major injury occurred when
he collided with Austin Kearns and broke his femur. Pretty sure that the femur is not subject to weakness in a professional athlete.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 19, 2010 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Come on now!
Haven’t you seen Unbreakable? That movie is a two hour version of your argument.
by Ice Watter In His Veins! on Oct 19, 2010 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't think it's that clear-cut.
If a man is indeed a member of “a subset . . . markedly more easily injured by athletic activity”, I cannot see how he could go through the minor-league process without being detected as “injury-prone”, excepting perhaps those rarities who shoot through in a season or less.
I also don’t see what is particularly incredible about the idea that, given that there is a certain finite chance of doing something—like running down to first base trying to avoid a double play—that will cause an injury, there will not, over a rather large sample base of men, be a few who, by sheer concatenation of chance, experience more of such instances than average. There was a man who was struck by lightning on seven occasions.
(One might argue that as a park ranger he was more exposed than the average person, but there have been lots and lots of park rangers but only one Roy Sullivan.)
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I’m guessing that having an injury on one part of the body can cause an imbalance throughout the body that could make it injury-prone as long as the initial injury is being counterbalanced, and after if it doesn’t fully heal. It seems counterintuitive that an athlete that has been healthy enough to make it to the pro level would suddenly turn into a pincushion.
by sb on Oct 19, 2010 6:46 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m curious why you don’t believe some people’s bodies are more susceptible to injury than others.
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He is batting .333 in this post-season.
Why are you saying this as if it means anything? He has 6 at bats.
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by groug on Oct 18, 2010 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
But . . .
. . . the way people carry on, you’d think it was .000. If it were, it would not—as you correctly point out—mean much if anything more or less than the .333; it’s just the attitude that annoys me.
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What do you mean? He’s a poor player who BABIP’d himself into his line looking decent this year (which still isn’t very considering the complete absence of power). Why should people have a positive attitude toward him?
by kingofthacove on Oct 18, 2010 11:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's look it up.
His career BABIP is .318; his 2010 BABIP was .327. The difference between the hit total he would have had at his career level and what he actually had was two hits over the season. Oh, that wild, wild luck! Why doesn’t anyone ever check facts any more?
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It wouldn't be unreasonable to assert
That his true BABIP is much lower now than his career level, when considering mobility issues.
Add on to that the fact that Renteria is just not hitting the ball as hard as he ever has – his LD% is the lowest of his career in 2010, a full 7% below career averages.
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Yes, BABIP isn’t supposed to be static. It is dependent on power, speed, among other factors.
It’s obvious Renteria has neither anywhere near decent power nor remarkable speed. If you’d like stats to indicate that, look at his LD%, HR/FB, and IFH%, none of which lend one to believe he should be getting near a .327 BABIP.
by kingofthacove on Oct 19, 2010 12:09 AM PDT up reply actions
so with his LD% way down, his speed down, among others down, yet his BABIP about the same as career avg, he’s just been getting lucky.
I’ve got nothing against you Owlcroft, but you’re saying why doesn’t anyone ever check the facts, and they ended up showing what appeared to be the opposite of your argument (that Rent is as bad as people say).
by giant4life83 on Oct 19, 2010 12:13 AM PDT up reply actions
well, maybe he’s not not AS bad as people think, but he certainly is not quite the player you are arguing he is.
by giant4life83 on Oct 19, 2010 1:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Not only is 2 for 6 extremely SSS, the hits were an infield hit and a bunt single. I’m sure he’s unable to drive the ball with this injury, despite what they say.
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by rxmeister on Oct 19, 2010 4:52 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
See
This is an excellent point, so owlcroft will refrain from replying to it because it totally screws up his argument.
Ain't no Posey like a Buster Posey cause a Buster Posey don't stop...hitting.
Giants baseball: We're stupid enough to do that (TM)
Owlcroft was long since in bed . . .
. . . as he noted in his departure post that he was going to be.
In Renteria’s 15-year career, he has only 4 times been under a .300 BABIP; two of those were his injury-plagued seasons. The basic argument here seems to be that his BABIP is not what the record books show, it is what Renteria haters want to believe it is. If some datum of his is bad, it’s because he’s bad; if some datum of his is good, it’s because he’s bad but somehow unaccountably got lucky. Heads we win, tails you lose.
“The facts . . . ended up showing what appeared to be the opposite of your argument.” Which facts? His actual stats that anyone can look up? Or the ones being hypothetically assigned to him here by people who aren’t happy with the real ones and so assume that the real ones must be in error. I quote:
It wouldn’t be unreasonable to assert . . .And that is the whole and sum of the “justification” for arbitrarily assigning to Renteria of capabilities markedly different from the ones the record book assigns.
Perhaps you have missed the extra line I added to my sig a while ago (which at least is not personal, though there are old sayings about shoe fittings.)
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Buster Posey is a good hitter. Edgar Renteria has a higher postseason average than Buster Posey. Edgar Renteria is a better hitter than Buster Posey. Edgar Renteria is a great hitter.
Am I doing this right, or perchance do I misunderstand sample sizes? (I figured that using stilted language would appeal to you).
Ain't no Posey like a Buster Posey cause a Buster Posey don't stop...hitting.
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You don't like owlcroft.
Hammered point is hammered.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 19, 2010 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Lined to short point is lined to short.
/Renteria’d
by Every6thDay on Oct 19, 2010 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
You've got two hours.
Start drinking.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 19, 2010 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
That's not true
A lot of the time he makes very good points, and he’s usually adept at backing them up. But the absolute refusal to consider the fact that maybe he’s wrong is a bit aggravating, as is the apparent need to use uncommon expressions (which sort of defeats the point of an expression, right?). Maybe I’m just not hip to the jive talk, but it seems at least unnecessary, and at most condescending.
Ain't no Posey like a Buster Posey cause a Buster Posey don't stop...hitting.
Giants baseball: We're stupid enough to do that (TM)
At the same time, I’m not sure why he needs to consider the possibility that he’s wrong when he doesn’t think that he is. There’s absolutely nothing at stake by maintaining his belief(s). He’s not a leader needing to weight different opinions and he’s not a national analyst needing to study both sides.
by Every6thDay on Oct 19, 2010 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Then why take part in any discussion? If you can’t stand questioning your opinions, keep them to yourself.
I haven’t seen the person in question being inflexible about his opinion. He’s certainly been willing to entertain those who question his and proceeded to provide additional statistical evidence to support his opinion.
Look, I’m not saying I agree with the guy, but if people get tired of going ‘round and ’round with someone, it’s probably better if the annoyed one simply withdraws from the conversation. It’s pretty clear nothing is going to change his mind, but why attack him for it?
by Every6thDay on Oct 19, 2010 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
It can be condescending, no doubt.
On the other hand, hearing the unfamiliar is how we learn. I certainly know a lot more as a result of googling his references.
It’s just… well, you obviously just joined the thread and are z-ing your way through it, but you’re responding to a debate 14 hours old. So on my end, I’m seeing a string of quincys popping up waaaay at the top of the thread, all of which have a bit of a ‘neener neener neener’ sound to them. Owl’s not even on right now. He really only seems to post late at night.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 19, 2010 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Good call.
Thanks for the important reminder that not all internet conversations are instantaneous. There have been several…heated…conversations here in recent weeks that could have benefited from such sound advice.
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rec'd
I can’t wait for more thrilling descriptions of his line-out in Game 2.
And for all the “fatigue” at cracks about Renteria, I’m kinda tired of “[backup] should be starting” memes which lead to “wow, [backup] really sucked last game” memes.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
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by natteringnabob on Oct 19, 2010 7:06 AM PDT up reply actions
But
If he is playing with an injured bicep chances are he will not be a productive member on offense and his defense will be hindered.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
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That's an interesting question.
At first blush, it seems impossible (to me, anyway) that someone could function with a biceps tear, much less function as a professional athlete. But apparently it is so. Medscape says:
The major impairment resulting from proximal biceps rupture involves limitations due to pain during the acute phase, but impairment ultimately relates to a decrease in strength during shoulder flexion, elbow flexion, and forearm supination. Distal ruptures also initially result in pain, followed by reduced strength in supination, elbow flexion, and grip strength.Note well “pain” and “ultimately”. Renteria (if I have heard this correctly reported) says that since the tear became complete, the pain is much lessened, so should not be a restriction. Since the tear is recent, apparently—from the text above—it will not yet have had much of its “ultimate” effect of weakening grip.
Meanwhile, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons says:
Many people can still function with a biceps tendon tear, and only need simple treatments to relieve symptoms.I guess the upshot is he can play in October, but what happens after that remains to be seen.
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So he just plays with less strength whenever he moves his arm.
impairment ultimately relates to a decrease in strength during shoulder flexion, elbow flexion, and forearm supination.
So when ever he throws or swings a bat. Both things which are kind of important when playing baseball. And his arm was not that strong to begin with.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I think . . .
. . . that word “ultimately” is important there. One would have to consult a physician for more exact information, but what it says to me is that initially there’s little if any loss of strength (which is why it says the major limitation during the acute phase is pain—not loss of strength). He hit the ball hard enough in his last game.
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Wir sind gewohnt, daß die Menschen verhöhnen was sie nicht verstehn.—Goethe
But if the tear is complete, shouldn’t it be at the “ultimately” stage? It will not get worse than a total tear.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Enough of this
He hit the ball hard enough in his last game.
Now we’re entering fantasyland.
Baseball Reference: 2010 National League Championship Series (NLCS) Game 2
3rd, leadoff: Flyball: RF
5th, 1 out man on 1st: Lineout: SS (Weak SS)
8th, leadoff: Popfly: 1B (Weak 2B-1B)
9th inning, 2 outs, runners at corners: Groundout: SS-1B (Weak SS)
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"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
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by natteringnabob on Oct 19, 2010 7:48 AM PDT up reply actions
I get the impression
Owlcroft desperately wants this to be an “I told you so” moment, but it ain’t happening.
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
well, it's better than on the right
being able to work your left arm is important for accuracy, though.
Mark DeRosa, still existing.
But how strongly one can flex it is not particularly important.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Oct 19, 2010 8:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Could be a problem for catching, though. Remember that soft line drive he couldn’t corral at the end of the series with the Braves?
That just looked more like it handcuffed him, to me.
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by Giant among Angels on Oct 19, 2010 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
The ‘meme’ may have arisen with his production the last three years, with wOBA of .308, .283, and .314…
by kingofthacove on Oct 18, 2010 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Aria da capo
We know he was playing hurt in 2008 and 2009. In 2006 and 2007, when he was last reasonably healthy, he played very well. He played very well this year till some falloff at the very end of the season. Reckoning in his 2008/2009 is comparing apples and sewing machines. Nonetheless, you are probably right about that being how it started; as we see upthread, checking facts is more trouble than most people want to take to form an opinion. Opinions are free, and everyone is entitled to one: why work to get a reasonable one when an unreasonable one is just as much fun and less work?
And so, as Mr. Pepys famously wrote, to bed.
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Wir sind gewohnt, daß die Menschen verhöhnen was sie nicht verstehn.—Goethe
meh
we know he was playing hurt in 08 and 09, but we also know he’s playing hurt now. If you’re gonna excuse his poor performance due to injury you also have to acknowledge that he’s not likely to perform much better now. We also know he was playing OLD in 08 and 09. When he’s at an age when most players see a pretty dramatic drop in their performance why should we assume Renteria is an exception?
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In 2008 and 2009 . . .
. . . he was playing hurt; this season, he has had very little time playing hurt because he was not encouraged to “just play through it”, which is why he has missed a lot of time. Right now, he has a medical situation, a torn biceps tendon, but it is unclear what effect it may, or may not, be having on his abilities. No one not a physician in possession of Renteria’s case data can say with any meaningful accuracy, what the situation is.
As someone who is not a doctor, and doesn’t even play one on TV, I have tried to extract some sense from various reasonably authoritative medical sources on the internet, a process that carries risks we all know and understand. Based on those readings, my best guess is that the condition as it stands—not causing any dramatic pain—has probably not had time to bring on the loss of grip strength that seems to eventually (and that word appears to be a key here) follow on from such an injury if it is not attended to. For most people, rest and natural healing seems to be the norm, but the sources seem to agree that for athletes, surgical repair is in order. If Renteria has such surgery in the off season, whether he can return to roughly normal 100% strength, and, if so, after what time interval, are important questions.
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here's some apples for your fruit salad
He didn’t play for the Giants in either of those years. He’s not the only player to have brought nice numbers to SF and cashed large checks while posting lousy numbers.
And yes, he’s been injured. He’s still injured. Maybe a healthy Lance Niekro would have batted .400.
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
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by natteringnabob on Oct 19, 2010 7:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Maybe a healthy Lance Niekro would have batted .400.
Nah.
by The Double Deuce on Oct 19, 2010 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
"Lousy numbers"?
His OPS, if you like that metric, was 95% of his career number; much of the difference likely arises from the interruptions in play time, each requiring a readjustment period to regain timing. Even so, that 95% of his career was not a bad value for a middle infielder. It certainly wasn’t his best year, but “lousy”? Whatever is your standard of comparison? Whether his present injury affects his value right now is discussed upthread. So far in the post-season, he hasn’t exactly done any harm.
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Wir sind gewohnt, daß die Menschen verhöhnen was sie nicht verstehn.—Goethe
And he’ll be playing hurt today, too. So if your excuse is that he had low wOBAs because he was hurt, what makes you think that today will be any better? Shouldn’t we expect badness?
Different condition, different results.
There’s a longer discussion upthread. What makes me think he’ll be better is that this is a different situation, with different consequences—consequences which, my layman’s reading of reputable medical sources suggests, are not likely to be consequential to his performance.
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Wir sind gewohnt, daß die Menschen verhöhnen was sie nicht verstehn.—Goethe
Is it too simplistic to assume that due to his injured state, we can’t expect him to perform to career standards?
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by can of corn on Oct 19, 2010 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions
On the other hand
2006 was 2006, it’s now 2010. Pedro Martinez posted a sub-2.00 ERA in the early 2000’s; who needs Tim Lincecum? I’m sure Babe Ruth’s family would be happy to cash the Giants’ check in return for letting them dig him up and bat him cleanup. Age-related decline is real, and matters, that’s why you see plenty of 25 year olds vying for MVP awards and 35 year olds barely staying at replacement level (unless they won a few of those MVP awards ten years ago).
Ain't no Posey like a Buster Posey cause a Buster Posey don't stop...hitting.
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It’s kind of funny that people keep posting earnest and well-thought-out retorts to owlcroft on Renteria — as if he could possibly be persuaded, in this universe or any other, to change his mind.
I think it’s because we’re not versed enough in foreign language to be able to communicate with him. He probably skips every comment that doesn’t contain Latin.
Ain't no Posey like a Buster Posey cause a Buster Posey don't stop...hitting.
Giants baseball: We're stupid enough to do that (TM)
Is any of that . . .
. . .supposed to justify a reasoned response? Just wondering . . . .
I’m glad I added that second line to my sig.
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Wir sind gewohnt, daß die Menschen verhöhnen was sie nicht verstehn.—Goethe
Ugh
This did not work last year, why would it work this year in the FUCKING PLAYOFFS?
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Probably because our alternative is Emmanuel Burriss
It’s not good, but LOL our SS depth
Buster Posey>
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You can have Brian Bocock back, if you’d like. With a helping of Danys Baez as a pot-sweetener…
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by RememberthePhitans on Oct 19, 2010 7:40 AM PDT up reply actions
hahahaha
There’s no point now, the Phils altered the space-time continuum by not activating him and Ransom to hit walk-off home runs in consecutive games to win the pennant.
Now you’re stuck with him!
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
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by natteringnabob on Oct 19, 2010 7:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Done
But only if you agree to take Aaron Rowand and his contract back as well.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 8:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Rent's quote
“It feels good,” he said. “No pain right now.”
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Really though
what was he gonna say.
Damn it hurts? Not sure if I can make it? The guy is a team player, he is not gonna say that he is hurting to the media.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
this
“My arm is hamburger, I can’t catch or bat…”
I criticize Rent for not playing well, but I have no bad things to say about his guts. Except maybe that he’s played at less than 100% when he should’ve been resting, but who knows that for sure.
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 19, 2010 7:11 AM PDT up reply actions
"I hate it, I can't play at all against that right field wall, it's too complicated for me."
You know who I’m paraphrasing (and not by much.)
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
It just needed to calm down
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 5:10 AM PDT up reply actions
I tried to go to bed at my usual 9pm… can’t sleep. I feel like that little kid in those old Disneyland commercials “I’m too excited [and terrified] to sleep.”
Those commercials used to be on the previews for every single Disney VHS tape in the early to mid 90s. Brings back memories…
"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 18, 2010 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions
But don't you realize how much _fun_ this is?
Joe Buck says so; it must be true. Maybe he just has a different definition of fun. I’m sticking with Kuip’s version.
by mrs. owlcroft on Oct 18, 2010 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions
In other news
Did you know that the Eagles won on Sunday? It was a long sports day in Philadelphia.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 5:11 AM PDT up reply actions
I wonder if he was told by his higher-ups to talk about football
as a little ‘fuck-you’ moment to Comcast.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 19, 2010 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm glad this game is so early tomorrow because it's right when I get out of class
The downside is that if they lose, I’ll probably grab some cough syrup and sleep the rest of the day away in my sorrow.
Jeaaaggaahh
No worries guys
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
by GiantPain on Oct 18, 2010 11:29 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Really?
I think it’s beautiful.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 7:30 AM PDT up reply actions
True, but I think we mean it in different ways.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 8:44 AM PDT up reply actions
I have a feeling about this game.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
Grant?
Can you see out of your left eye again?
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Grant
By the way, can someone post a pictureof Grant, (the real one, not Mikey). The remark he made about Fontenot a few days ago seems to indicate that they do look alike.
It’s the Wolverine-like facial 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 19, 2010 8:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Would a clothed picture suffice?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 19, 2010 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Dear Matt Cain:
Play your heart out tomorrow! Play as if this game was an elimination game! We believe in you!!
Chris Andersen could be in a porno with his 'stache. Too bad he still wouldn't know how to box out.
BTSC's little enforcer!
"God created a light, fluffy, white cake, named it "Angel Food Cake", and said, "It is good." Satan then created chocolate cake and named it "Devil's Food." -Tamera Mitchell-
rally traffic cones!
Throw em! Use em as megaphones!
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 19, 2010 7:12 AM PDT up reply actions
How do make those grey boxes?
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
what gray boxes?
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I'm so out of the loop
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 am I.
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 18, 2010 11:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Surprised you are in the right thread.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
McCovey Chronicles - The repetition is awesome. Proud Adoptive Parent of BRETT PILL.
READ MY BLOG!!!!
by sadison bummedgarner on Oct 18, 2010 11:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m sick, skipping classes tomorrow, got nothing else to do but keep up to date on MCC.
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 18, 2010 11:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Nope. Legit sick with a cold. Good timing, though.
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 19, 2010 12:04 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m glad I’m not sick. I going to all three games.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
If I had tickets, I would go, even if I were sick.
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 19, 2010 12:15 AM PDT up reply actions
I mean I can do the generic
block quote
But this new technology confounds me
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 want to know how to do it!!!
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
do you think we give away our secrets that easily?
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
Yes!
I’m an optimist.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
For shame
you have been here long enough to know better
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I don't know if I can stop, now that I have started.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
that isa silly thoughtfrom a silly man
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
only a silly man could remain one as a Giants fan
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
In fact, I'm a huge optimist
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
Share your secret!
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
our secret is not for everyone to know unless they ask the right person very nicely
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
Yeah, I flew too close to the sun on that one.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
LOL ICARUS
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
No, madam, I am too much i'the sun
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
Please show me how…Oh and Chester A. Arthur is the greatest President in history
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 am not the right person
but you did ask very nicely
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
I feel like such a n00b
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 would give you a link, but I don't think I'm supposed to.
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 19, 2010 12:05 AM PDT up reply actions
C'mon do it
There are no mods here, and you can blame your sickness
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 discovered it by accident, while trying to swear nicely
HINT HINT
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
coughmcfaqcough
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 19, 2010 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions
thanks
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
HUGE RELIEF
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
As long as we’re giving hints, I
google'd <blockquote>sbnation grey box</blockquote>
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
LOL
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
Hmmmm
Proud parent of Bengie Molina: Buster who?
by The Enchanter on Oct 19, 2010 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Hey, it worked!!! Whoo-Hoo!!!
Proud parent of Bengie Molina: Buster who?
by The Enchanter on Oct 19, 2010 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
/everyone's gone
Proud parent of Bengie Molina: Buster who?
by The Enchanter on Oct 19, 2010 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
I enjoy being exclusive too.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
LOUD NOISES
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 19, 2010 12:01 AM PDT up reply actions
I DON'T KNOW WHAT WE'RE YELLING ABOUT!
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
MATT CAIN
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 19, 2010 12:03 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL ME
replace ( with < and ) with >
(code) fill in text (/code)
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
How’d you do that?!
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 19, 2010 12:46 AM PDT up reply actions
THE HELL?!
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 19, 2010 12:48 AM PDT up reply actions
< code class=error > like this without spaces between the tags < /code >
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
This is bullshit
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 19, 2010 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions
< code class=notice>some text< / code>
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
Delete it quick, mods! People are going to try to rec their own posts or something if they find out.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Oct 19, 2010 12:49 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t know how to do the gray box…I haz a :(
"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.
< code > < /code >
without the spaces
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 19, 2010 1:00 AM PDT up reply actions
@ @
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
Put your stuff inside the "at signs"
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
this works too?
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
by Gobroks on Oct 19, 2010 1:44 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
there has to be a “TWSS” in there somewhere
by shaggingflyballs on Oct 19, 2010 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions
I was wondering why everyone was doing it the harder way.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
HOW SAD IS IT THAT KIDS TODAY
Don’t know how to “view source” in their browsers!!!!
Or if they are fancy, download firebug and “inspect element”.
GET OFF OF MY CYBERLAWN
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
LOLD@aol.com
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 19, 2010 8:40 AM PDT up reply actions
How does internets work?
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
by Gobroks on Oct 19, 2010 1:43 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
how big can we make this?
12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890
1234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
This could get pretty annoying
(｡◕‿◕｡)
\(^.^)/
ಠ_ಠ
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
Oso Panda
I’m so excited to stare at your gut instead of the joke of a beard Fontenot is donning
by FutureGiantsGm24 on Oct 18, 2010 11:38 PM PDT reply actions
yeah, me too. Fontenot got pretty stale on me very fast. Two mental errors and a throwing error in one game will do that to fans in the freakin’ NLCS
by giant4life83 on Oct 19, 2010 12:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Fear the Beard
Fontenots beard is as thick and heavy as Wilsons; it just has no color. Translucent hair absorbs what color is aimed at it. In sunlight or camera light it looks gold or red; under flourescents it looks . The strange look comes about when it absorbs dark color, which then contrasts with his white skin. I know it looks unusual, but when he was clean shaven, everyone called him a little kid.
posting before midnight?
EARLY POST IS LATE
McCovey Chronicles - The repetition is awesome. Proud Adoptive Parent of BRETT PILL.
READ MY BLOG!!!!
by sadison bummedgarner on Oct 18, 2010 11:40 PM PDT reply actions
Matt Cain
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
by jctGamer on Oct 18, 2010 11:42 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Hurry before Lars kicks it into space.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
If the Giants lose I will be devastated. I mean sure I’m glad we made the playoffs but I WANT MORE.
Hella.
I said I would just be happy that the Giants made the playoffs, but now dammit I want them to go all the way…I’m getting greedy I know it.
"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.
Porcupine Quills?
That sounds incredibly painful to try to eat
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
on their website?
i used to be. But That place sucks. It went downhill in 2002.
by kezargiants on Oct 18, 2010 11:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Can anyone explain this scheduling to me, goddammit?? I’ve had to lie like Ferris Bueller to make time for this game.
Choppin' broccoli
by SimpleJaquez on Oct 19, 2010 5:47 AM PDT up reply actions
The basbelal gods have finally decided to smile upon the Central Time Zone.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
LOLno
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 19, 2010 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Has the Cody Ross lobbying Dan Uggla to sign with SF
thing been discussed?
How dope would Uggla be by the bay. Dude hits dingerz.
Very dope.
Drew and Uggla, yeah? Dope to the max.
/shivers just thinking about it
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
I would stab Kuip
the moment he ever says “HIS NAME IS DAN UGGLA!” unless it was in jest.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Good reason to get out of Florida
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
I really think Sabean should
try to make a deal with Florida over this offseason or next year’s deadline. Uggla would be huge protection in the middle of the lineup for BP and would want to sign a long term deal to be with his BFF Ross. His performance in that July Marlins series sealed the deal for me.
by kezargiants on Oct 19, 2010 12:04 AM PDT up reply actions
The only problem is
That we don’t have a spot for Uggla yet.
Uggla is good timing – he’ll be a free agent after next year, right when Freddy’s deal expires.
Bringing him in next year would make it difficult to find a place for him.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Gives up on Sandoval.
Cheap, homegrown talent is the key to success in the major leagues- we really shouldn’t squander opportunities to use it.
This is if unless Pablo inexplicably plays so badly as to merit a send-down, I guess.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
don't give up on Pablo
that’s why it was a question mark. If Pablo can regroup than he’s in the lineup. Definitely an asset we have to use.
by kezargiants on Oct 19, 2010 12:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Gotcha
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
Panda
Pablo will be in the lineup today. The reason he hasn’t been has nothing to do with his hitting or fielding. He takes two minutes to run a 40 yard dash, and Fontenot was clocked at 4.1.(seconds) The Giants are trying to find a way to play small ball, and Fontenot is one of the few guys on the team that is decent on the basepaths. He looked brutal at third Sunday, but for almost half the season last year he was the Cubs regular third baseman. After a couple of bad days, he settled in and played above average at the position. Of course, in the playoffs, there isn’t much time for adjustment, and Fontenot can’t hit Hamels very well. That said, Fontenot is a cerebral type, so let’s keep the criticism accurate. That throw was his fault, although it bounced off Huffs glove, and the announcer on MLB said that Huff dropped it. The missed popup was also probably his fault, although the popup he sprinted in and caught, which was supposed to be Posey’s, as well as the collision between Panda and Posey , may have contributed . I suspect that someone in the stands yelled “I got it”, and Fontenot couldn’t figure out whether it was Posey or Sanchez. Still his fault, but that line drive double could not have been caught, and if he did manage to snag it, it would have been a highlight reel. Panda is 6 inches taller, but can you imagine his laying out to catch a liner? He would come down with such a thud, it would cause another earth-
quake . I think Bochy is also concerned with Panda’s health. He is a good player, and a popular one, but he is carrying too much weight . That said, he will have a good day today. If you wonder why, take a look at the picture of him during the workout. He had picked Fontenot up off the ground, and was holding him tight. If you wonder why he wasn’t resentful when Fontenot started ahead of him, he regards the little guy as a good luck charm.
SANCHEZ FOR UGGLA!
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I would deal for Uggla and jettison Sanchez, but Sabean is not going to do that.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
Selling high on Sanchez could work. Dunno.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
There’s a possibility that Uggla comes over as a FA if Ross is signed to a multi-year year, so putting Sanchy on the trading block for what we might already get next year isn’t a great move, IMO.
Sanchy is only gonna get better.
by giant4life83 on Oct 19, 2010 1:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Sanchy is only gonna get better.
If I’m judging this sentence right, you’re talking about Jonny. I’m talking about Freddy.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
His name is Franchez
Which helps to alleviate confusion such as this, mole or moley is also acceptable.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 5:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Franchez for Uggla? FLA wouldn’t do it… unless they KNEW they wouldn’t be resigning Uggla because he WAS 100% going to SF
by giant4life83 on Oct 19, 2010 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I would love it. But I guess it’ll have to happen after next year when Uggla is a free agent and Sanchez’s contract is over. By then will we still have Cody? Who knows.
Fate is inexorable
by howcanilose on Oct 19, 2010 12:05 AM PDT up reply actions
I bet Ross gets signed to at least a 2-year deal this offseason.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Well i think they will sign Ross multiyear
over the offseason. He’s only 29 and would be cheap.
Then they would grab Uggla at the deadline most likely and then sign him in the offseason multiyear.
by kezargiants on Oct 19, 2010 12:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Uggla to 3B
if Sandoval is sucking. And if they for some reason don’t resign Huff they could put him at 1B. Not sure how it would work but seems like they should try to make his bat fit in this lineup if he’s willing to come to SF. It’s all speculation.
by kezargiants on Oct 19, 2010 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Don't worry everyone
I’m going to Game 3 and 4. These will be my first playoff game since
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SFN/SFN198910080.shtml
We’ve got this.
Not sure what to do about my screen name at this point...
by AngelWillSaveUs on Oct 19, 2010 12:11 AM PDT reply actions
its nice to be past the Cuzzi thing. thank baseball gods it didnt cost us a playoff spot, or even a seeding
by giant4life83 on Oct 19, 2010 1:10 AM PDT up reply actions
not to make you feel old
but thats the day i was born
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by sadison bummedgarner on Oct 19, 2010 12:37 AM PDT up reply actions
You were only 9 days old when the earthquake hit.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
yep!
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by sadison bummedgarner on Oct 19, 2010 12:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Some say sadison bummedgarner was not born of woman, but was ripped from the bowels of the earth with the earthquake.
That’s just what some people say. Don’t look at me.
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 19, 2010 8:34 AM PDT up reply actions
I wasn’t even alive then.
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 19, 2010 12:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Same
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
by Gobroks on Oct 19, 2010 12:56 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Meneither
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
Or a lot of us are just young.
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 19, 2010 1:03 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm going with you whippersnappers being young.
I don’t like feeling old at 23.
the younger demographic on here probably comes from kids growing up in the 2000s with laptops, smart phones, etc.
I’m only 26, but I didn’t have the internet (dial up modem, at that) until maybe freshman year of high school, 1999 maybe? all you kids don’t even know how different life was without computers and smart phones. kids nowadays are all social networkers on the information superhighway.
i liked it more back then, when people read books.
by giant4life83 on Oct 19, 2010 1:14 AM PDT up reply actions
I actually still vividly remember life without the internet. It was quite fun. Sometimes, I still wish it were like that.
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 19, 2010 1:16 AM PDT up reply actions
from 1991-1996, as a 8-13 year old kid, every summer me and my friends would play baseball all day, literally, from sunrise to sundown. somedays we’d play hockey on roller blades. at night we’d play bike tag with newspapers. we would imitate batting stances of Griffey, Bonds, etc when we played after watching baseball highlights on ESPN- the only “all inclusive baseball/sports coverage” channel at the time.
there was no internet. there was not much for tv. DVDs were years from existence. i had a paper route. and life was great.
by giant4life83 on Oct 19, 2010 1:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Sounds kinda like my life pre-2001. Minus the paper route and playing baseball all day.
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 19, 2010 1:29 AM PDT up reply actions
holy shit this sounds familiar. except we played bike tag with a nerf football, which coincidentally led to my broken arm. played one pitch baseball at the little league park with the HR fences. rode our bikes to the dunk hoops. i’m a few years older but sounds like we had the same childhood.
No one here gets out alive.
yep, that was the life of a kid before the technology era took hold. personally, i think too many kids (like 10-16) spend too much time using technology and not enough time outdoors.
Satellite TV, smart phones, high speed internet, a million cable channels and the endless technology have contributed to the “death of a childhood” kids now experience, or so it seems. kids don’t grow up the way they used to
by giant4life83 on Oct 19, 2010 1:40 AM PDT up reply actions
I can connect with that.
I’m a few years younger than you, of course – but my parents were rather old when they had me, and certainly disconnected from technology. I didn’t have internet until partway through high school.
I actually loathe the current social networking aspect of the internet, as well as much prefer reading a book to staring at youtube videos for hours for entertainment.
Alas.
Damn I didn't even speak English then
was still in Taiwan!
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
I just discovered Nico, my 10 yr old mutt, is primarily a Taiwanese Mountain Dog—a breed I’ve never heard of. Needless to say, I’m into all things Taiwan now. Well not everything, and not literally.
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
Speaking of that
Apparently the A’s are scouting extensively in Taiwan right now. Rumor is they offered a lowball signing bonus to one of our best high school pitcher Chun Lin Kuo (clocked at 92 MPH this year) and was rejected.
Check out his pitching line against the Dutch junior national team this year
http://ibaf.prod.kgroup.eu/stats/2010/canada/games/33.htm
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
So before I leave, does anyone have the Brian Wilson motivational pic where it goes something like.
1 run lead, bases empty, and 3 outs left? I’ll take it. I saw it like way back but I haven’t had any luck finding it again.
Hella.
I'm taking off work tomorrow
and going to see Big Sugar. YEEEEAHH!
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
DAMMIT
I was planning to make one of those if things turned up well tomorrow.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
Oh well
Still can.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
He’s climbing in your web browsers, he’s snatching your choice quotes up.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
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 19, 2010 12:29 AM PDT up reply actions
OT:
I love that I can use MCC as a research source for my paper.
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 19, 2010 12:23 AM PDT reply actions
Yeah
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 19, 2010 12:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Sweet!!! Wisconsin and Ohio State replay on ESPN!!!
Wisc is my dads alma mater and my fav college team. Suck that, Ohio-statiens!!
So is it being mean to say:
that Cole Hammels looks ridiculous with that mouth breather blank stare he has when looking at the catcher for a sign?
No one here gets out alive.
No?
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 19, 2010 12:30 AM PDT up reply actions
I thought he had the most surprising voice until I heard Sergio Romo speak.
by kingofthacove on Oct 19, 2010 12:31 AM PDT up reply actions
No voice is more surprising than Javier Lopez.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Didn’t he grow up in the States?
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 19, 2010 12:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Not only does Romo speak English without an accident, he sounds like a California skater boy.
by kingofthacove on Oct 19, 2010 12:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, he is from LA.
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 19, 2010 12:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Actually from Brawley in Imperial County, if I remember right.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
My favorite "in Vin Scully's voice" is actually a Craig Kilborn joke:
“Ohhhhh Piper Perabo!”
by Every6thDay on Oct 19, 2010 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Vin Scully rarely remembers right these days, unfortunately.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 19, 2010 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL
speak English without an accident,
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 19, 2010 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions
INORITE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dABo_DCIdpM
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
howie-esque facial hair is howie-esque.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 19, 2010 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Wait, I don't get it?
Right in the middle of that video, he spoke without an accent. Why does it say it’s an American English accent?
Joe Mauer is from Minnesota. My adopted son, RHP Steve Edlefsen, is from Minnesota. Joe Mauer is very good at baseball. Call up Steve Edlefsen, Giants! Science™ is begging you.
LOL
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 19, 2010 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Ishikawa's voice tone is much different than he looks
He looks like he’d have a “burly” voice, but it’s kind of soft and in a higher register
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
I think he has a very steady, even delivery. He could have a future in broadcasting.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
I wish
Actually, I wish he had a future playing in SF but I don’t think so.
He seems a little shy for broadcasting, but who knows. I bet he’d be a pretty good coach, if he’s willing to move around enough to make it work.
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 19, 2010 7:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Perhaps because of my line of work, I’m forever cursed to think about the way people speak. Not long ago, I stopped in the middle of conversation to un-mute the TV because I’d never heard Brad Lidge’s voice and I wanted to analyze it. Similarly, I found myself disappointed the first time I heard Joe Mauer speak because I expected a richer baritone.
Most people: “Hey! Travis Ishikawa is on TV! And he’s talking about baseball!”
Me: “Nice, non-regional diction. Clear delivery. A good tenor. Straighten out the mumbling and we’ve got a winner.”
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
with all that said...
your comments on the diction of one Gerald Posey?
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 19, 2010 7:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Right, okay. I was just listening to a post-game presser he did. His accent is not all that prominent to my ears, and even so some regionalism is acceptable these days. I think his biggest issue is slurring his words. A lot of ballplayers do that — a sentence becomes this melange of words, which makes it very hard to edit for radio or TV. Buster’s got a monotone delivery, so more inflection would certainly help.
But he’s handsome and is more loved than I will ever be, so I’m sure he won’t lose any sleep over my critique.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
hmmm
I am totally, completely impressed with his poise and speaking ability at his age, at least in response to questions. I have interpreted the monotone to be professional not-getting-too-worked-up-about anything, not in a boring way but in a measured, humble way.
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 19, 2010 8:15 AM PDT up reply actions
That’s a valid interpretation. I would say that his voice isn’t boring per se, but whether it’s professional or laid-back or whatever, his delivery would need to be more dynamic to remain engaging for an extended period of time.
This is a great place in the conversation to point out that Posey isn’t paid to wax peotic, and I understand that I’m listening to him from a broadcaster’s perspective. It would be entirely fair to say that he sounds great for a baseball player, but not great as a broadcaster.
In a related story, I love Cain’s voice. There’s some great quality about it.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
fair enough
I wouldn’t put him in the “future broadcaster” class either, but as far as interview-giving 23-year old catching demigods I think he’s the top of the heap.
And I recall having similar thoughts about Cain when he first came up too.
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 19, 2010 8:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh, sure. There has to be a different expectation for people who didn’t choose the media spotlight as a career. Knowing a tremendous amount about something and being able to effectively communicate that knowledge are two different realms. As long as he knows what he’s doing behind the plate, I don’t think anyone’s going to get hung up on what Buster’s saying or how he says it. His work speaks for itself.
I’m such a nerd about this stuff. I love Dallas Braden’s tendency to speak in whole paragraphs, for example. Unf.
And we’ll leave Huff’s singing voice for another time. :^)
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
this conversation
makes me wonder what Kuiper was like giving interviews BITD. Obviously PbP is a specialized skillset, but he has such a dry sense of humor… I wonder if it was easy to tell how good he would be back then.
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 19, 2010 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions
You read my mind! Some people have a wonderful ability for speech even when it’s not their vocation. I wonder what his post-game interviews sounded like.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
like
Krukow, at least the little bit I remember, sounded pretty much the same as he did now. Kuiper makes me wonder, although he clearly worked hard to become the excellent PbP man that he is. I like it when he works with Flem; no need to be the straight man and he likes to harsh on Dave.
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 19, 2010 8:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Pretty much as he does today . . .
. . . except his voice pitch was higher (you can even tell on older PbP recordings).
Sabean delenda est!
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Wir sind gewohnt, daß die Menschen verhöhnen was sie nicht verstehn.—Goethe
I read an old article on SI
about how he would do PbP in the dugout during games. I bet he was a great interview.
San Francisco Giants: your 2010 NL West CHAMPS.
Third post-game interviewee AT BEST!
I feel prickishly demanding!
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by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 19, 2010 8:46 AM PDT up reply actions
I love his voice
but there are very few things I don’t love about that dude.
San Francisco Giants: your 2010 NL West CHAMPS.
They were once unacceptable for broadcast. Now that radio killed truly distinct regional accents dead, the spayed and neutered versions of same are allowed.
True. Non-regional, stentorian dictions were once considered de rigeur in broadcasting, but we don’t really adhere to that anymore, at least on some levels. I still expect national journalists, like Brian Williams or Robert Siegel, to have that non-regional delivery.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
And even today, regionalisms are a muted echo of modern speech, which is itself a muted echo of pre-automobile, pre-mass culture, pre-whatever accents.
I have relatives,German speakers, who grew up in a rural part of their country, poor as rural folk would be and before radio got big, much less teevee. They came to visit the US and were chatting in Chinatown and a woman stopped and asked what language they spoke. It turns out she spoke seven languages, was a native German speaker herself, but had not been able to identify their accent as a German-language accent, much less understand them.
Things have changed a lot.
suddeutsch ftw!
Ireland was pretty interesting, even when people weren’t actually speaking gaelic. And my Portuguese was pretty much useless in Lisbon, although I did fine in other places.
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 19, 2010 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Wow. That’s a great story. I can totally relate — there’s no such thing as a single “Southern” accent. There are many versions, even within the same state. North Alabamians speak with different inflections than south Alabamians, and even within those areas there are smaller local variations. I haven’t yet figured out if there’s a difference bteween east Alabama (where I’m from) and the western parts of the state (where I live now).
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
you'll probably enjoy this
http://accent.gmu.edu/browse_atlas.php
They have people from all over reading the same paragraph, and you can just hear the differences. I don’t think it’s always my idea of that region’s accent (say, Northern California) but it’s pretty neat.
San Francisco Giants: your 2010 NL West CHAMPS.
I like that website, but there is the slight problem in that it uses volunteers, some of whom just don’t have a representative accent for the area they’re recording for. There are places where the people whose accents/dialects you most want to record, are the ones who ain’t gonna talk into no computer.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Oct 19, 2010 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m sure there is. Around here, if you listen carefully to older native residents, especially women I find, you will be able to identify a Berkeley accent and a San Francisco accent as resaonably unique and distinct. Those mostly are gone now — I certainly have neither, though I was born in and live in the city and grew up around and went to college in Berkeley — though every now and then I will hear one on a voice under the age of forty. That is unusual, though.
It’s “Alabamian,” not “Alabaman?”
Huh.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 19, 2010 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Westbrook Van Voorhis. Jackson Beck.
Those were the days.
Sabean delenda est!
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
Wir sind gewohnt, daß die Menschen verhöhnen was sie nicht verstehn.—Goethe
Man, those “Kneel before Todd” .gifs sure didn’t last long.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 19, 2010 7:57 AM PDT up reply actions
HEY
Some of us have allergies and can’t breathe through our noses that well.
by Natto on Oct 19, 2010 12:49 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I was one, but I got my nose fixed.
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 19, 2010 8:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Can I do if from my ITouch
test
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
by Gobroks on Oct 19, 2010 12:34 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
It works!
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 19, 2010 12:35 AM PDT up reply actions
McCovey Chronicles - The repetition is awesome. Proud Adoptive Parent of BRETT PILL.
READ MY BLOG!!!!
by sadison bummedgarner on Oct 19, 2010 12:40 AM PDT reply actions
dammit
McCovey Chronicles - The repetition is awesome. Proud Adoptive Parent of BRETT PILL.
READ MY BLOG!!!!
by sadison bummedgarner on Oct 19, 2010 12:41 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL U
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 19, 2010 12:43 AM PDT up reply actions
TEST
McCovey Chronicles - The repetition is awesome. Proud Adoptive Parent of BRETT PILL.
READ MY BLOG!!!!
by sadison bummedgarner on Oct 19, 2010 12:45 AM PDT up reply actions
WOOOOOOOO
McCovey Chronicles - The repetition is awesome. Proud Adoptive Parent of BRETT PILL.
READ MY BLOG!!!!
by sadison bummedgarner on Oct 19, 2010 12:45 AM PDT up reply actions
I've wanted to do it since I saw Royals Review use it
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
by Gobroks on Oct 19, 2010 12:54 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
For the record
Cody vs. Cole Hamels – 9 for 30 with 4 HR and 6 RBI.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
he’s already hit Hamels very well already+currently super streaky HR hitting=WINZ
by giant4life83 on Oct 19, 2010 1:18 AM PDT up reply actions
You guys have picked up on the secret to defeating the Phils in the postseason...
at the trade deadline, find whatever piece of shit scrub Marlin is available, and upon checking his splits against the NLEast, you discover that he is not, in fact, a piece of shit when it comes to divisional play, and that he is – Like all former Marlin “Sluggers” in fact – a bonafide Philly-Killer.
It’s like you guys stumbled across an Enigma decoder and found our weakness. If you’d also picked up Wes Helms, Rod Barajas and Matt Diaz, there is a very good chance you’d have swept us.
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Oct 19, 2010 7:06 AM PDT up reply actions
The other key to beating the Phillies-
Unseen rookie lefties.
D-Lowe? Beat him. Garza? No problem. Price? Child’s play. Kershaw? Pshaw! Hudson? He can go fuck himself. Strass-Borg? That bitch was so scared of out bats, his elbow popped out of place. CC – how’s about multiple HRs and double digit ERs including a grand slam in 3 playoff appearances against the Fightins’?
But a journeyman spot-starter or an as-yet-unseen rookie left-hander making his first big start? He’ll no-hit the Phils into the 8th.
Thank Christ you guys don’t have one of those going against us….
Wait, what?
ffffFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUU-!
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Oct 19, 2010 7:20 AM PDT up reply actions
So you're familiar with MadBum
And the FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF sound and face emitted with each pitch.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 7:38 AM PDT up reply actions
And yet Joe Blanton is exactly the type of pitcher that ties the Giants hitters in knots.
“Blanton vs. Bumgarner: The End is Nigh! Game 4, on FOX!”
/cue NFL music
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
box score
000 000 000 000 000
000 000 000 000 000
/game called on account of apocalypse horsemen
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 19, 2010 9:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Throw some cookies at Joe around the 5th...
Things will take a turn REAL fast.
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Oct 19, 2010 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Ross is putting together a nice career
He’s no superstar, but with his ability to play all three OF positions and decent hitting, “piece of shit scrub” is not a term I would use to describe Cody Ross
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
he’s just mad cause he can’t have him. Hey, take your hands off our Ross, piece of shit Philly phan!!
by giant4life83 on Oct 19, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
He wouldn't do well playing FOR us...
That’s not how the whole “Philly Killer” thing works…
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Oct 19, 2010 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
you should have countered with
Ecksteins and Haristons
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
Money's a little tight lately
and the Hairstons are a package deal, no?
As for Eckstein, even with him on the bench, Jamie Moyer more than maxes out our “holy shit, that dude’s still playing?!” quota.
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Oct 19, 2010 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
IM OUT! GO GREY BOXES!
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by sadison bummedgarner on Oct 19, 2010 12:52 AM PDT reply actions
I'm out too
But I would want to thank people for spelling Grey correctly
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
by Gobroks on Oct 19, 2010 12:56 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Two words...
Bonus Baseball. This is fun. We should be pissed Almundson (sp? [who really cares?]) is hurt before the season is even starting but instead we are rooting for a 7 – 5 finish with the best pitching staff in baseball.
I've got 99 problems and the Boch is one
by milesntrane on Oct 19, 2010 1:12 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
also...
Torture
I've got 99 problems and the Boch is one
by milesntrane on Oct 19, 2010 1:12 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Then you should know better than to drop jinxes like that on the Giants. For shame!
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 19, 2010 8:49 AM PDT up reply actions
PHILLIES FANS = MAJOR DOCUHENOZZLES
Never had a problem with the Phlillies until now. Props for winning back in ‘08, but what they’ve had losing seasons for the past 35 years. LOSING SEASONS. We’ve enjoyed more success, with our World Series this year of course
dont worry, ill do the anti-jinx tomorrow
Giants fans came out through ice cold wind to support the Giants, winning or not. the 2005-2009 years at AT&T prove this, while Philly fans only fill the park when the team is good.
look back at the attendance during their losing years- pretty pathetic. not to mention the constant reports of bad fan behavior. i mean, throwing up on little kids? dumping beer on opposing teams’ family members?
by giant4life83 on Oct 19, 2010 1:44 AM PDT up reply actions
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on Oct 19, 2010 1:48 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Grant,
This is the best post you’ve ever made! You’ve summed up my feelings exactly. These freakin’ Giants are driving me nuts. My left brain is simmering; my right brain is exploding. Damn, I don’t want another decade of maybe. I want it now! I’m too old to wait any more. But I will always love and curse the Giants. It’s who I am.
Praying for a few more wins.
Exactly
But I do lose sleep. I live in Israel and see games at 10 PM when I’m lucky. Most are at 2AM. You know what? I wake up for games, no clock needed, dreaming the score. This has been the tensest month of my life. I can’t explain it.
We were almost world champions in 2002, but I don’t remember this feeling.
half a world apart - but Giants fans
Sasgon – I live in Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. A 1 PM game in SF starts at 6 AM here. But I’m up and listening. You’re special because you are a Giants fan. And you’re special because you live in a kick-ass country, which I will always support. Irish-Catholic Israeli fan. Go Giants! Go Israel! The two best hopes for mankind.
Giants of the Earth
I’m an SF native in Tokyo listening through mlb.com. I’d spring for streaming video but the major leagues have cold-shouldered my Mac’s five-year-old processing chip. MCC is the best color commentary anyway. Go Cain!
by sb on Oct 19, 2010 6:41 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm in Santa Maria, CA
And I swear I feel further from San Francisco than I ever did in Saipan, Tokyo, or uh, Bahrain. (Closest I’ve been to Israel.) I’ve hardly watched them all year, so this is a doubly wonderful treat.
Go Giants!
Sign, sign everywhere a sign
So will anyone be making any signs for tonight’s game? After the display in Philly, I feel that retaliation is in order, any ideas?
Giants Front Office....Torture!
How about this one
Hey Cole, I’ve seen your wife naked, but so has everyone else!
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 5:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Cat Calls during Hamels at bats. That was pretty funny.
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 19, 2010 8:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Dear Grant
I know I’m new to this site & you probably heard this before… my friend you are a poet, a philosopher, your a novelist…
We have to win man. My left brain is shrinking while my Right Brain is eating the remains of my Left brain. We came to far. It’s not easy being a SF giants fan. I feel like the world always under rates us.
I’m here @ home like a bitter old faithful Mexican wife, hoping that her troubling Gigantes brings her home the Christmas she always dreamed off. She doesn’t want him to come home again drunk & broke. The Children will suffer another Christmas w/ no Gifts, no Food, no Tree. Pobrecitos…
Vamos a ver
I’m trying to hold off the feelings of hope or despair until this game is over. No pressure Matt Cain.
NO PRESSURE!
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
Two Games in
and yet no interwebs dork-war has broken out.
Not one appearance of a new poster showing up at TheGoodPhight or TheFightins calling people “Philthies” or “Phags”, which in turn has not warranted a response the likes of “Dodger Fans… in the 2nd inning?” or “Die in a Fire, you fucking inbred Hillbilly.”
I must say, I much prefer postseason series against the Reds & Giants to the Bravos & Dodge-Wins (home split or not…).
As I stated before game 1 – Can’t wish you luck, but enjoy the series and may the best team win.
Cheers, fellas.
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Oct 19, 2010 7:01 AM PDT reply actions
HEY FUCK YOU TOO!
Sorry, a little on edge.
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
No worries.
Shit gets tense this time of year.
Still, Giants are my LEAST hated NL team, so while I obviously want the Phils to win, I don’t have the burning desire for you all to suffer four painful loses followed by amoebic dysentery that I would for other not-to-be-named teams.
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Oct 19, 2010 7:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Like the Fodgers?
I always root for that to happen to them. Also, everyone at the Good Phight is much more rational than most of the other boards on SBN, and also much more like the Giants than maybe any other team. That being said, fuck those d-bags behind the dugout in Philly, learn how to spell “Hippie” if you’re going to make a sign.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 7:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, those guys were not our best representatives...
But I must admit that the whistling did grow on me…. Certainly not as fun as the “E-VA!” chants for Longoria or the “Take a SHOWER!” Manny chants, but still… for an easily likable young pitcher, the whistling was a nice, “Listen, we don’t hate you, but we’re not going to let you pwn our lineup with NO effort made to ‘Burt-Hooton’ you”….
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Oct 19, 2010 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
… “And after the game, maybe we can all buy you a drink, then take you home with us?”
by Every6thDay on Oct 19, 2010 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
I wish
but our supply of kind bud is taxed with Jayson Werth and Victorino as it is…
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Oct 19, 2010 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
here's a good place
to say thanks to all the visitors from TGP, and TC, and even Amazin Avenue, for not bringing their slapfights along with them. It’s interesting to see the effects of a playoff run on McC, and this year it’s been pretty cool.
And a fond recollection of Federal Baseball’s various visits too.
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 19, 2010 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Federal Baseball is.... INTERESTING...
Not a whole lot of posters, but those that do are pretty knowledgeable and reasonable.
Fishstripes on the other hand… well… just makes me sad.
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Oct 19, 2010 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
I had a dream last night that the Giants won the pennant and they let Pablo pick the location of the World Series so he picked this exotic island. I took a cruise ship to get there but when I arrived at the ballpark it was actually a big water park with all these HUGE tropical penguins running around!!!!
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
I’m pretty sure it means you’re gay.
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 19, 2010 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions
That was a joke, just in case anyone gets upset. Not about penguins, just about dream interpretation. Fuck, I had to get up too early today.
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 19, 2010 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, yeah, but only because I told you about that one time.
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 19, 2010 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Pablo's Hitting Stats in 2010
Anyone know if there is a site where I can find a day game / night game break down.
Baseball Reference doesn’t seem to have one.
Just curious if he sees the ball better during the day.
Is this real life? Is this going to be forever?
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=sandopa01&year=2010&t=b#stad
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 19, 2010 7:20 AM PDT up reply actions
baseball-reference is your best friend.
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 19, 2010 7:39 AM PDT up reply actions
No kidding
The good news is Pablo’s Home stat’s are better than his Away this year by a noticable amount.
Is this real life? Is this going to be forever?
GOOD MORNING FROM CENTRAL TIME!
it is GAMEDAY! i am excited, even though i will be at work. go giants!
"to me, the all star game is retarded."--aubrey huff
Good morning, fellow CTZer! I’ll be home by the time the game begins.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
lucky.
thankfully, the people i work for have a sweet 60 inch flat screen. guess the baby is a giants fan today.
"to me, the all star game is retarded."--aubrey huff
CDT Giant fans!
I was thinking about hanging out in our break room (big tv, pool table, ping pong table) but didn’t want to hang out until after 6. I’m going home at 2:30.
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
So Rowand gets a start today?
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Its a Ill advised add for where he lives (Two Liberty Place) http://www.twoliberty.com/
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 19, 2010 7:59 AM PDT up reply actions
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 19, 2010 8:06 AM PDT up reply actions
I can see the resemblance.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Einhorn is Hamels!
Hamels is Einhorn!
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 19, 2010 8:07 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That’s a face ripe for hating.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Anime hair!
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Oct 19, 2010 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions
(Peter Griffin V.O.:)
“Yeah, I’m-I’m a tough guy. Yeeeeahhhh. Look at me. Tough guuuuyyyy.”
by Every6thDay on Oct 19, 2010 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
He's got his club gear all picked out too after raping/pillaging/salting earth over day
by chorchtober on Oct 19, 2010 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
+1?
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 19, 2010 8:53 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm not into baseball
I just like weird little sites
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
lemon party'd
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 19, 2010 8:08 AM PDT up reply actions
It ain't a Lemon party without old Dick!
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 19, 2010 8:09 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I hope you read that aloud in your meeting as you typed it
but irllol…
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 19, 2010 8:15 AM PDT up reply actions
I can't take credit for that myself...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-bvHlb2Fe8
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 19, 2010 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm going to the game today.
And working a half-day. I decided to say “fuck it” and just wear my game clothes to work. Blue jeans, this shirt, reversible Giants jersey, white “SF” side out. Plus my glove and rally orange scraps*, one from the Padres clincher and one from NLDS Game 1.
And now I find out we have a meeting with at least two people who have the power to fire me. They’ll understand, right?
*-Why do we hate the term “rally rags”? and why haven’t the Giants printed Dave Righetti’s face on any of them yet?
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
Why does the aorta have two penises?
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 19, 2010 8:04 AM PDT up reply actions
I just stayed out today
to avoid that problem. I think you’re OK assuming you’re not sneaking out for the game. Someone might catch on.
I think Righetti would eat any memo presented to him about handing out washcloths with his face on them (although if it were done shroud of turin style, that would be kind of funny).
I got one at game 162, and I put it in my pocket until the Giants actually won. Because the first two games of the rally rag era ended in defeat, and I wasn’t going to jinx the key game with some marketing stunt. Turns out they’re not cursed, but I am not crazy about artificial rally monkey-type stunts. That’s for college handegg.
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 19, 2010 8:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Because the first two games of the rally rag era ended in defeat, and I wasn’t going to jinx the key game with some marketing stunt.
Ah, see, I left the failed ones at home. Tied the last game’s around my wrist, and the worked, and had game 1’s out the back of my hat. So those’ll be in place today, and I’ll have to figure out what to do with today’s (assuming there is one). Stringing it through my mitt didn’t work at all.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 19, 2010 8:08 AM PDT up reply actions
do what everyone at 162 did
twirl it in the air so that it hits everyone around you.
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 19, 2010 8:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Man, on Sunday I sat next a nice, but short Philly fan (5’4") and I am 6’4" ish. So every time the crowd got into the game I got a towel in the face. Thank god the BEST CROWD IN BASEBALL was into a tied or losing 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 19, 2010 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions
I was just glad they're not
festive rally bats.
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 19, 2010 8:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I don’t like waving them. Yeah, they’ll hit people, and also, I want to use every appendage available to me to make noise.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 19, 2010 8:53 AM PDT up reply actions
/bangs head on bleachers
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 19, 2010 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions
/fap fap fap
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 19, 2010 9:06 AM PDT up reply actions
onomatopeeia'd
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 19, 2010 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions
I’ve trained mine to actually say that.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 19, 2010 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions
If any major new outlet used that headline, I would die a happy man.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
Where do you find frontpage screenshots?
by kingofthacove on Oct 19, 2010 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
From the Newseum in Washington, D.C. Each morning, they post front pages of newspapers from around the world in JPG format. I simply save the image and crop it.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
Cool, thanks. Do you know of anywhere that has the sports section frontpage? There’s one I’m trying to post.
by kingofthacove on Oct 19, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Ok someone give me the Cliff's Notes version of the leading theory about
Cain’s persistently low HR/FB rate
It doesn’t look like it’s a home-road thing or a product of consistently getting a huge amount of popups (he did get a lot of them this year, but isn’t in the top 5 in the NL year-to-year in that category)
So what is the theory? Movement? Deception?
Awesomeness.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 19, 2010 8:08 AM PDT up reply actions
HE PITCHES TO THE PARK!
I don’t know if anyone has a really knows or has a theory.
Overplayed memes:
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2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 19, 2010 8:10 AM PDT up reply actions
I think
Some of is the park., and some of it is his good control of the high fastball (which Kruk mentions aproximately 7 times per game). But I don’t really know.
He definitely gets a lot of pop-ups, though
These kind of things fluctuate significantly from year to year, so no one makes the top-5 every year. But, of 169 starters with 200 IP over the past 3 years, he’s 13th in infield flyball percentage. Between 2005 and 2007, he was 8th of 160.
I believe the rational explanation for the HR/FB is:
- one, popups. That’s the good fastball talking. His IFFB rate is around 13% versus an average around 7.5%. If he gave up a league-average IFFB his HR/FB would be 8%, not 7%.
- two, ballpark. Cain’s home/road HR/FB split is 6.7%/7.4%. If he played in a league-average park maybe he’s at 9%.
- three, luck. 9% still is way below 12%, but now we’re in the realm of good luck.
Tango wrote about HR/FB rates; I can’t find it now, but he showed that pitchers control much more than some think. It’s still greatly affect by luck (and park), but when you’re talking about 1,000+,
Bonferroni says hi
I happen to think Cain has some skill in eliciting weak contact, which skill can be measured by the high popup rate and the lower-than-expected HR/FB rate — but I also think he has been lucky.
He has give one (1!) home run in fangraphs-defined high-leverage situations in his entire career.
That sounds like he is both lucky and good. Which works for me.
He does get a lot of popups
But he also gets a ton of FBs in general
NL rank in FB%
10: 2nd
09: 5th
08: 4th
07: 7th
06: 2nd
So I’m not sure the number of popups is necessarily unusually high given the high number of total flyballs allowed….ie, his relative NL ranks in IF/FB aren’t necessarily higher than his relative ranks in FB%, so the frequency of popups shouldn’t necessarily skew his HR/FB so consistently low in every season
As Tommy Boy said “iiiit’s a mystery”
Actually you're right
The popup stats I was looking at did represent a proportion of the flyballs themselves, not a proportion of the total balls in play
So that does make more sense as a contributing factor then. He gets a ton of flyballs, but he gets a relatively high total number of popups too (maybe with the high fastball)
Most Read Article on SFGate
Giants: Lineup shakeup for Game 3
Suck it, election news.
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)
Sooner or later
Matt Cain will finally learn how to win, that, or he’ll retire.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 8:49 AM PDT up reply actions
I can't wait to hear...
that stupid big-belt-buckle country song about shotguns and pickup trucks that informs me that
two-T Matt Fuckin Cain is warming up on the mound.
Thanks to Matt, I’m surprisingly calm.
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
I’m a wee bit nervous b/c Hamels has been straight nasty as of late (and most of the season)
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 19, 2010 8:26 AM PDT up reply actions
An odd theory
So far everyone who was brilliant in the NLDS has been somewhat hittable, but everyone—okay it’s only Oswalt—who was hittable in the NLDS has been lights out. Hamel was brilliant in the NLDS, but Cain danced between the raindrops and didn’t seem to have his best stuff. If this rather small pattern holds, Hamels should be hittable and Cain should be lights out.
I know there are about 24 katrillion holes in this theory, but a brother’s got to sleep at night.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 8:51 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't know what you're talking about.
Fanboy science is the most accurate kind!
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
And then
I saw the LOLineup, and realized it doesn’t matter how well Cain pitches, unless he can throw a 14 inning no hit shutout.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Just out of curiosity, anyone have a title on that song? I’ve never heard it.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
http://mlb.mlb.com/sf/fan_forum/walkup.jsp
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 19, 2010 8:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Huff gets more awesome everyday
His walk up music is “Stayin Alive” by the BeeGees, I wish I could rec it on the Giants page.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 8:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Big timin' in a small town...
That might be my ringtone right now. For luck.
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
I hope we’re leading before 3:00, or else I’ll be a nervous wreck in class.
Wayne Rooney is dead to me.
"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
Yeah but a lead is better than nothing. I’ll have at least a little peace of mind
Wayne Rooney is dead to me.
"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 19, 2010 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Had a wacked out dream or three about missing the ferry to the game today
but nothing about the game itself.
pulls out hair
San Francisco Giants: your 2010 NL West CHAMPS.
OT
The Giants better make sure Timmy doesn’t visit Baja during the offseason.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
He shouldn’t vacation in Mexico before the offseason, either.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 19, 2010 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions
I bought my Phillies playoff tix’s off a season ticket holder friend of mine. He told me last night that his NY friend and son want to go to a postseason playoff game in Philly so he made a deal that if NY and Philly make the WS he would take his friend to a game in Philly if he took me and him a game in NY.
I think this is a good omen for the giants.
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
lol...Phillies fans R dumb!
<img src="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=163133897045099&set=a.114529548572201.14897.100000454681406"/>
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
Job 1:14-15
lol...I R dumb!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
Job 1:14-15
by bigboneded on Oct 19, 2010 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
rec'd
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 19, 2010 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions
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 19, 2010 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions
thanks for pickin me up, say hey
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
Job 1:14-15
MATT FUCKING CAIN!
Brad Lidge: "No, I have not Just-For-Menned my beard at any point."
So, Tuesday morning is finally here
I am off to jump in the shower and get ready for the game. We are leaving super early to soak up the atmosphere and grab some early lunch at either Public House or Mijitas!!
I can’t believe this is happening!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, if you are in the area, look up in the sky about 1 1/2 hours before game time. I am heading to Safeway to pick up 25 orange and black balloons (one for each player on the roster) and am going to release them at the stadium just before we walk in.
My hope is that many people in the city will see it and it will be like a beacon sent into the sky for the Giants today :) And maybe even a player will see it and smile…
GO GIANTS! GO MATT CAIN!
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
by GiantsBabe on Oct 19, 2010 8:48 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
What about the aquatic life in the fragile SF Bay?
Brad Lidge: "No, I have not Just-For-Menned my beard at any point."
by DCOrangeBlack on Oct 19, 2010 8:49 AM PDT up reply actions
I figured someone would ask that
It’s safe.
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
Huh.
Good to know. The SF hippie in me always ruined balloon releases a bit for me.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 19, 2010 8:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Debatable website. It’s akin to the NRA giving out statistical information on shootings.
Brad Lidge: "No, I have not Just-For-Menned my beard at any point."
by DCOrangeBlack on Oct 19, 2010 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions
You are awesome!
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
Sounds fun
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Man Charlie Culberson is such a beast
3-4, HR last night, now batting .474 in AFL
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Wow. Maybe he is the real deal.
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 19, 2010 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions
What is the pitching level this year in the AFL?
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 19, 2010 9:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh, and can I just say...
Beat PhiLAdelphia!
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
BEAT phiLAdelphia
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 8:56 AM PDT up reply actions
BEAT phiLAdelphia
Joe Mauer is from Minnesota. My adopted son, RHP Steve Edlefsen, is from Minnesota. Joe Mauer is very good at baseball. Call up Steve Edlefsen, Giants! Science™ is begging you.
Ashkon singing on KNBR right now, btw
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
NaDHa'ghach
sup’ fools? Just curious. What did Victor Frankenstein do that resulted in discommendation from MCC? He’s posting on our site and you MCC guys won’t even respond to him there. Hard core. He seems like a lost soul. Surely there is something he could do to restore his honor in the MCC Empire.
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.
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 19, 2010 9:00 AM PDT up reply actions
But I think it best you search the fanposts.
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 19, 2010 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm curious about this too
I only ignore him because I’m a sheep and just do what everyone else is doing. Well that and he never says anything worth responding to.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions
I personally don’t think that it is worth getting into here, but there is a fan post by Goofus on 9-2-2010. The explanation is in the comments.
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 19, 2010 9:06 AM PDT up reply actions
haha
nope.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Keep being nice to him
And he’ll be stalking you.
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
Hey guys
The Pirates were last in the NL in both runs scored and runs allowed. I just found this out and had to share.
3:52
time is moooooooooovvvvvviiiinnnnggggggg ssooooooooooo ssssllllooooowwwwwww….
Let's do this
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
by Kitspool on Oct 19, 2010 9:10 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
very good move
this is not lol cubs. this is lol ryan sandberg
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Hey, the Cubbies will always be the lovable LOL losers to me!
But yeah, I’m glad they didn’t go the Dodgers/Mattingly route on this one.
They could be Giants...but not really.
LOL still spells his name "Ryne"
Will he ever learn?
"Mike Laga will make you forget about every power hitter that ever lived." - Sparky Anderson
"You're alright, La Russo." - Johnny Lawrence
Quade? or Quaid?
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I’m a little bummed that the game is so early today, but I’ve come to peace with it. Listening to the radio at work should be fun. And my boss will appreciate the situation and my productivity collapse around noon I think.
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 19, 2010 9:13 AM PDT reply actions
DAMMIT GRANT
The Giants are heading into what’s essentially a best-of-five series in which they have homefield advantage. They still have a good team. They need to win three games out of their next five this October. They need to win seven out of their next twelve games. 7-5. No big deal.
Now it looks doable, which will make the not doing of it worse!
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
My boss
I told my boss that I passed on tickets to today’s game because we had an important meeting this afternoon. She said, “wait, what? you passed on playoff tickets for THAT meeting? hold on.” Then she canceled the meeting and told me to go to the game. Moral of the story? Sometimes things are awesome.
by shaggingflyballs on Oct 19, 2010 9:28 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
you should start to dip the pen in company ink.
just sayin’.
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
I will never forgive you for putting that image in my head. Ever.
by shaggingflyballs on Oct 19, 2010 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions
My boss brought this tiny TV to the office today (it will be like watching the game on the At Bat app) so we could all watch it. Pretty cute.
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
Other than myself, nobody in the office much cares about the Giants. I’m hoping this will work out in my favor.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Few Giants fans here,
but I just started teaching at this school and discovered that a guy a few rooms down from me is a VERY passionate fan; he throws around enough stats and emotion in one conversation that I can’t help but wonder if he’s already posting here. Needless to say, we’ve enjoyed little mini-celebrations while everyone else wonders what the Dodgers will do next year.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
Your boss is 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 19, 2010 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Could you please speak to my professor?
Wayne Rooney is dead to me.
"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 19, 2010 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
My daughter
just left for the hospital to have her second child. I will be leaving soon to watch that game instead and maybe late to watch Matt on TV. Sorry I can’t do my part to ensure victory, you guys will just have to suck it up and pick up my load. We really do need this game 3 in the win column so don’t let me down.
Lefty
by Lefty-is-crafty on Oct 19, 2010 9:30 AM PDT reply actions
Congrats! Don’t forget to take Giants gear for the newborn!
by shaggingflyballs on Oct 19, 2010 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Thanks
I couldn’t talk them into naming the new boy Matt (they had a ultrasound, it’s male) but it will grow up to be a Giant fan.
by Lefty-is-crafty on Oct 19, 2010 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Giants gear for the newborn
Is debatable and a very tough decision for each parent, to raise your child or grandchild in a constant state of torture known as being a Giants fan.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
I already feel sorry for that kid
He/She is walking into the torture chamber known as being a Giants fan.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
The 49ers are pushing me away more and more each week to the point I barely follow them.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Yeah sorry, I didn’t mean to put my finger in the bullet wound.
by shaggingflyballs on Oct 19, 2010 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Awesome!
For a second, I thought you said you were going to watch Game 3 instead, and I was thinking, “Um, I love me baseball and all, but…”. May you and the Giants both have some joy today!
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 19, 2010 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Just a follow up for you guys and gals
Baby boy Ryan was born at 21" and 8 pounds and is perfect. His first words were is Matt got his stuff today? Oh and thanks to you all for picking up my load while I was called off duty.
by Lefty-is-crafty on Oct 20, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Congrats!
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 20, 2010 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I went to work extra early this morning for I could be home for the start of the game
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Be awesome today, please....
"Mike Laga will make you forget about every power hitter that ever lived." - Sparky Anderson
"You're alright, La Russo." - Johnny Lawrence
by AngeloB on Oct 19, 2010 9:36 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
*I'd be happy with just the afternoon
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
What, you don't want to see Brian Wilson make an 11-out save that takes us all well past bedtime?
Oh, right.
Me neither.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
Has Cody got a nickname yet
Fanboy says, if not yet adopted as such: “Commander Cody”
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
didn't even have to change the colors
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
sorry for multiple posts
making this up as i go:
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
by hairball on Oct 19, 2010 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Best Commander Cody song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LInn_l146co
"Buster Posey" anagram = OYSTER PUBES
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 19, 2010 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Best Cody Ross anagram, if he continues his heroics:
CAN COME MOD DRY
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
My friends came up with Cody “The Boss” Ross.
My girlfriend said his performance the over next couple weeks will determine if he’s a mini boss or a boss boss. I contend that given his extreme difficulty, low profile, and the fact that he had basically nothing to do with the main plot until after the season was over, he should be Cody “The Secret Boss” Ross.
NERDS
GO CAIN!
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 19, 2010 9:51 AM PDT reply actions 5 recs
Always makes me laugh
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
This has too much awesome on it
Wreck’d.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions
If Rowand and Renteria are in the line up I may have an aneurysm
I know it’s not the worst thing against Cole Hamels, but I thought a lot of the reason why we got here is that Rowand and Renteria were no longer in the line up.
This, so this
Not to mention, small sample sizes are small. Why not just drop you Torres in the lineup and bat Ross in the leadoff spot?
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions
this is what im hoping for. although i dont think i’d mind Rowand replacing Torres, as long as he isnt hitting leadoff.
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by KINGofCRA5H on Oct 19, 2010 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions
I would mind
Torres is in a slump, Rowand is devoid of talent. One has hope the other already went 0-4 while I was typing this with two K’s and two weak groundballs to the SS.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions
I'd never root for either one to be in there
but if Uribe and Torres are hurting and less than 110%, whaddayagonnado.
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 19, 2010 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
WTF
BORK!
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Panic button pressed
Panic room sealed
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Oct 19, 2010 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions
FUCK
Why don’t I have a panic room.
All I can say is fuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuck, fucking Bork true to form at the worst possible time.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions
So, no Panda? LOL
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Panda has fully functional arms, though, which is more than you can say about Renteria OR Uribe.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Yeah, I don’t know how to factor that in. But, for their career, Renteria’s OPS goes up by 100 points against LHP, and Panda’s goes down by 60 points (the minor league split is bigger, but I don’t know where to find it). Is Panda a better hitter than Renteria by over 160 points of OPS? And Rent/Uribe is better defensively.
But, again, I don’t know how affected Uribe and Renteria are by their injuries.
It makes a LITTLE sense to me.
Given our relative strength in defense, maybe Bork is willing to sacrifice a little in hopes of getting a smidge more offense from a healthy guy at the plate? That side of the infield isn’t the place I would intentionally put a weak spot. Could he be banking on Matt giving up more fly balls than grounders?
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
Oops, misread that as Panda in, not out. Most of my argument is invalid.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
LOL
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 19, 2010 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
NO FUCKING WAY
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Renteria doing what now?
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
line drives
see above
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 19, 2010 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
He's not here to start no trouble,
He just came here to do
The Super Bork Shuffle.
My adopted Giant got shipped off to Pittsburgh, and it was worth it.
by rightcenterfielder on Oct 19, 2010 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
…….
Wayne Rooney is dead to me.
"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 19, 2010 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Whoa! Panicky Bochy is panicky?
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 19, 2010 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
oh god no
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
jesus fucking christ….
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by KINGofCRA5H on Oct 19, 2010 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions
I need a new curse word
That would properly convey both screaming fuck at the top of your lungs while also continuously saying fuck under your breath.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions
BORK!
You can yell it from the rooftops.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
Job 1:14-15
Seriously
Is this the slowest line up a Major League playoff team has ever fielded?
LOL PANDA LOL TORRES LOL LIFE
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
if Bochy dies in a suspect care accident with his brake lines severed. you know where the police are going first.
No one here gets out alive.
Yes and No
Everyone on this site, but that’s a lot of people.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Come on, nobody here would leave their basement long enough to cut anyone’s brake lines. Alibis officially sealed.
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 19, 2010 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Yep, it's us workin' folk with extended lunch breaks that would be prime suspects.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
good morning everyone
OH WAT THE FUCK BOCHY, ME DONT LIKE LINEUP :(
i would rather have sandoval then renteria playing.
im not trusting renteria base on his injuries lately
Don't worry
They just needed to calm down.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions
What, no Whiteside
That’s the only idiotic thing missing from this fucking lineup. BORK!
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Wait a minute. Renteria?
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Hitting lead off?
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
As in Edgar Renteria?
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
AS IN LEADING THE FUCK OFF?
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
SOMEONE POST THE RAGE JPEG
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Un-be-flipping-lievable.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Naturally, he’s going to hit two home runs, and I’m going to look like a tremendous asshole.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I think most of us are upset because the dude seems to be injured.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Yeah, that part is crazy. But IF he’s in the lineup, and Torres isn’t, leadoff is a good spot for him.
That's the thing...
If you take Torres out of the lineup (which I don’t agree with, but a lot where on board the other day), then who else leads off? Rent is the next best option. Unless you want to go super SABRy and put Posey or someone there, but that ain’t happening.
by Monkeyking42 on Oct 19, 2010 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
From the sounds of it the torn bicep is acutally better completely torn rather than only partially so. If he says he feels no pain, I’m sure he’s OK, because he’s definitely been vocal about when he’s been too broken to play in the past IMO.
I’m more befuddled by Rowand, moving Huff down to 6th, and no Panda. Give Uribe some fucking rest, his injury is more immediate.
Huff batting sixth is fine — his numbers against lefties are much worse than against righties. But overall, yeah, Bochy’s trying to get too clever with the lefty/righty matchups.
Uh, what?
Huff has been terrific against lefties this year. Basically no split at all.
vs. RHP: .287/.388/.506 OPS .894
vs. LHP: .296/.378/.506 OPS .884
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Uh ok
look down.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Even over his career the splits aren't horrible:
vs. RHP: .286/.352/.495 OPS .847
vs. LHP: .275/.328/.428 OPS .757
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
But that’s a huge difference. .275/.328/.428 from your first baseman?
And let’s remember, lineups make very little difference, as compared to getting the best players on the field.
I wouldn't say it's a "huge" difference
Bottom line is, his numbers are exceptional against lefties this season, and respectable for his career.
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
I'd be ok with that.
If we won, you’d get over it pretty fast, too…
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
by scout6 on Oct 19, 2010 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions 8 recs
Poor Matt.
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by KINGofCRA5H on Oct 19, 2010 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Yup
You don’t know how to win.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Ha!
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 19, 2010 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions
This is the forfeit lineup. Which is BS, because IT’S THE NLCS DAMN IT.
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
Serious,
It’s like the regular season, day game after night game when they had won the first two games.
This is fucking nuts.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Brightside
Maybe this lineup will get him fired.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Welllllll, ok…..
I like moving Huff down a bit – he seems to be pressing.
I like moving Posey to 3rd.
I can live with Rowand over Torres for this game only.
If Uribe’s wrist is ok, then I like him in the lineup – AT & T crowd will pump him up
…
But Reneteria leading off, much less supplanting Sandoval from the lineup is a suck salad.
LOL Simulation
Giants-Phillies based on this lineup
"Mike Laga will make you forget about every power hitter that ever lived." - Sparky Anderson
"You're alright, La Russo." - Johnny Lawrence
Sure, why not?
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Hmm…maybe Bochy is onto something…
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 19, 2010 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Looking at 50 sims...
If I simulate the game with the Giants’ typical lineup, they win 52% of the time. If I simulate the game with this LOLineup, they only win 42%. :(
"Mike Laga will make you forget about every power hitter that ever lived." - Sparky Anderson
"You're alright, La Russo." - Johnny Lawrence
Yeah, that doesn’t surprise me. There may be a platoon basis for Bochy’s chosen line-up, but I don’t think it stands up to analysis. I’d rather have Torres in there flailing than Rowand.
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 19, 2010 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Renteria leading off?!
Wayne Rooney is dead to me.
"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 19, 2010 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
I think I’m ok with this actually.
"I wouldn't say the beard got us here, but I wore it here." - Brian Wilson
by GrooveGiant on Oct 19, 2010 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
I think this gif is a fitting reaction to the lineup
American Heroes: Joe Pavelski, Buster Posey, David Backes
Fear the Fin - Cornering the market on third pairing defensemen since March 2009
Looks like Renteria’s checking to see if his reaction is the right one.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
Didn’t want to get fined or ejected for swearing. Such a little school boy.
by Every6thDay on Oct 19, 2010 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Lolaubrey
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
LOLOLOLOL
Sorry Matt.
"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.
Calm down Marty.
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
/plots Bork kidnapping (just ’til the end of the playoffs though)
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions
This news ruins the next 3 hours for me
I hope it doesn’t ruin the three hours after that
It's going to be a long 3 hours.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
It's been a long 56 years
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 19, 2010 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Make that 57
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
I just cannot believe this.
This is one of the worst configurations you could come up with given the current roster of players .
This is the goddamn playoffs.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
The only thing that could make this lineup worse
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions
I really hope we’re all overreacting.
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by KINGofCRA5H on Oct 19, 2010 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
We're not
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Just wait
this lineup is gonna score 10 runs tonight and we will all look like assholes.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I'll take that every day.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 19, 2010 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
I went to the final regular season game in 2002
The Giants had just clinched and it was an all-reserve lineup.
That lineup kicked Roy Oswalt’s ass.
"Buster Posey" anagram = OYSTER PUBES
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 19, 2010 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
And as a result of Rownad’s success, then Torres is on the bench for the rest of the playoffs, traded for Milton Bradley in the offseason.
Maybe a little bit, honestly. Hamels is a lefty, so statistically I think some of it makes sense. I don’t trust Renteria and his torn bicep, but having never played with a torn bicep, maybe it won’t affect him very much. Technically, I guess one doesn’t really use the bicep in a swing?
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 19, 2010 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
/sigh
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I think /sigh is what I’ve ultimately settled on. I’m actually okay with Renteria over Panda if Uribe’s okay to play, but I really don’t get Rowand over Torres.
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 19, 2010 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
I've got the reverse sentiments
Actually, I’m not THAT upset about either issue. It’s not like we’ve got tons of great options that are being ignored.
Torres’ at-bat late in game one really has a lot to do with this – Lidge was having trouble finding the strike zone, the bases were loaded – and Torres hacks away at three pitches (two of which were out of the strike zone). He’s either very, very lost right now, or the Phillies have got him figured out.
Either way, I’ve no problem with Torres sitting a day. Having said that, maybe you go Burrell-Ross-Schierholtz?
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
Torres’ at-bats have looked truly awful lately, so I can see sitting him for a game. I’m hesitant to give up his defense. Offensively, I don’t think much of Rowand, but he’s shown some power this year (.158, which isn’t great but isn’t terrible), so maybe he runs into a ball or two today.
I think I disagree, but I see why Bochy is doing what he’s doing.
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 19, 2010 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Pablo Sandoval is so bad that Bochy would rather start an injured Uribe AND Aaron Rowand? I know I can’t get on Team Pablo at this point, but I want to take his side just for this injustice.
by Every6thDay on Oct 19, 2010 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
It's about as bad as this
1. Renteria SS
2. Velez LF
3. Velez 2B
4. Rowand RF
5. Renteria 1B
6. Rowand CF
7. Renteria 3B
8. Cain P
9. Whiteside C
by Your mother on Oct 19, 2010 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
How about this.
1. Renteria SS
2. Velez LF
3. Ransom 2B
4. Guillen RF
5. Tiny Minor 1B
6. Rowand CF
7. Davis 3B
8. Wellenmeyer. P
9. Pierzynski C
Needs more Rick Wilkins.
"Buster Posey" anagram = OYSTER PUBES
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 19, 2010 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions
I was
gonna go into the 90’s and put in a Marvin bernard and an Osvaldo Fernandez in there, but I digress.
Pablo Sandoval is better than Edgar Renteria.
Pablo Sandoval is better than Edgar Renteria. Pablo Sandoval is better than Edgar Renteria. Pablo Sandoval is better than Edgar Renteria. Pablo Sandoval is better than Edgar Renteria. Pablo Sandoval is better than Edgar Renteria.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
by GiantPain on Oct 19, 2010 10:17 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
This
This, this, this, this, fucking this
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
BUT DID PANDA DO THIS?!?!!?!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQaMWdCn_OM
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Can you clarify your point, please?
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
FUCKING PABLO FUCKING SANDOVAL IS FUCKING BETTER THAN FUCKING EDGAR FUCKING RENTERIA
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I’m not sure how their sexual abilities matter.
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 19, 2010 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Fun fact:
Cole Hamels has no platoon split:
Career vs righties: .244/.292/.406
Career vs lefties: .234/.301/.414
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
YEAH BUT WHAT ABOUT THE SEASON SPLITS???
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by KINGofCRA5H on Oct 19, 2010 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah but, he's left handed
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
I want my money back
That fact is not fun.
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
Well, if Aaron Rowand can have 5-pitch strikeout A-Bs and avoid the double play, mixing in above average defense (limiting triples to doubles) then maybe the Giants have a slight chance of losing this game by only a couple of runs.
Protecting Commander Cody.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
Job 1:14-15
Forgive me for getting a little image happy
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
Cole Hamels
is probably pretty upset about Bochy’s sneaky lineup changes and having to adjust his game plan for renteria and rowand.
No one here gets out alive.
/Immediately starts bouncing sliders in warmups.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Maybe he’ll hang some pitches as a result of laughing so hard.
"Buster Posey" anagram = OYSTER PUBES
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 19, 2010 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Me: You see the lineup?
Me: No Pablo. RENTERIA leading off
roommate: WHAT???!!!
Me: http://twitter.com/#!/SFGiants/status/27851788498 :cries:
roommate: YOU HAVE GOTTA BE FUCKING KIDDING
roommate: that’s terrible, i need to poop now
::roommate has signed off::
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
lol
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by KINGofCRA5H on Oct 19, 2010 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, may their poop be a good one
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
It's actually quite enlightening
I’m thinking of framing it and hanging it on the bathroom wall, along with my “Flowers of the Redwood Forest” poster.
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
Well, if there was ever a time for Huff, Burrell, Uribe, and Franchez to start hitting, now is it. I’d rather have them go crazy and have Rownads and Renteria stink up the joint so we can get Pablo and Torres back in their rightful spots.
at this point
i dont care who it is. just fucking hit the ball and score some fucking runs
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by KINGofCRA5H on Oct 19, 2010 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions
HEY GUYS, I HAVE AN IDEA. LET’S PUT THE GUY WITH THE TORN BICEPS TENDON AT LEADOFF. IT’S JUST CRAZY ENOUGH TO WORK!
"I don't know how the six-pack got in my hands." -P.T.F. Bat
I can’t decide whether to laugh or cry.
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
/just saw that Pablo isn’t even one of the changes in the lineup
They could be Giants...but not really.
it doesn't hurt
it’s merely a flesh wound. THE RENTERIA ALWAYS TRIUMPHS!
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 19, 2010 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
The last game that Renteria led off, didn’t he have like 3 or 4 hits? Not trying to prove any point here, just trying to remember.
I feel horrible for all of you that took the day off to watch this game.
More for those attending.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
So, I'm going tomorrow
And I assume that lineup will be quite different, right?
Right?
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
They have actually had a regular lineup most of the playoffs
It’s been quite refreshing really.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Do I need to post the link to the Bristol Stool Chart again?
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
I hate this fucking lineup
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Now the key is too give this lineup all the confidence...
Kramer “have you ever hit against hamels in the playoffs before?”
Giants " no, never"
Kramer “SHIT!!! THIS IS A GODDAMN WASTE OF TIME, MIGHT AS WELL GIVE THEM THE PENNENT SO THEY DON’T KILL ANY INNOCENT PEOPLE!!!”
This whole team has a drinking problem!
by Every6thDay on Oct 19, 2010 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
ICWUTUDIDTHERE!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
Job 1:14-15
Barbara Billingsley would be flabbergasted by this jive-riddled lineup!
by Every6thDay on Oct 19, 2010 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, at least we have this going for us:
Page Six reported this morning that Gibson will cameo on “The Hangover 2” as a tattoo artist. (MTV News confirmed it this afternoon.) It will likely be Gibson’s first onscreen role since his infamous scandal involving his terrifying and graphically violent audiotaped rants against his ex-wife back in July.
"I don't know how the six-pack got in my hands." -P.T.F. Bat
Bob Gibson?
Kirk Gibson?
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 19, 2010 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Debbie
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 19, 2010 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s Deborah now.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Oct 19, 2010 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, yeah. But that’s not the point.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 19, 2010 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
William?
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 19, 2010 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
On ESPN...
Nomar saying Cain “needs to keep his emotions in check.”
The dude is a fucking android, he has no emotions!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
Job 1:14-15
Douchebags have no emotions!
- Purple Row
- Gaslamp Ball
by Every6thDay on Oct 19, 2010 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions
-Citi Field
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 19, 2010 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Let’s hope he didn’t watch “Marley and Me” last night before going to bed.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
by Kitspool on Oct 19, 2010 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Either way, good chance is stomach’s going to flip before the day’s over.
by Every6thDay on Oct 19, 2010 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
yes
so he doesn’t set the lineup card on fire before it goes to the umps
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 19, 2010 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
What Nomar doesn’t realize is that the emotion is anger.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 19, 2010 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
The one player i'm starting to worry about is Cole Hamels
Plus, i have no idea why Cody Ross wouldn’t be in the leadoff spot… and i’m a little bit pissed that i got a class until 4:45 today, so i’ll miss the first 20 mins unless i just leave the class or follow online
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
JeffFletcherAOL Jeff Fletcher
Torres will play against RH tomorrow.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Fixed.
JeffFletcherAOL Jeff Fletcher
Torres willplayK against RH tomorrow.
by Every6thDay on Oct 19, 2010 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
how many times, is the real question
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I'm guessing one per at-bat
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
Per Stark...
“Over the past four seasons, there are 17 active starting pitchers who have made at least 75 starts and compiled an ERA under 3.50. Every one of them has a winning record — except one.”
Yes, we Cain!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
Job 1:14-15
Sounds like the lead-in to a movie.
“Can Cain finally learn to win on the field…and in his heart?”
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 19, 2010 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Is anyone with Grant?
I’m seriously worried about him seeing this lineup. I just, I don’t know how much one man can take.
Oh God
1) Victorino,
2) Utley,
3) Polanco,
4) Howard,
5) Werth,
6) Rollins,
7) Ibanez,
8) Ruiz,
9) Hamels
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
*gulp*
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by KINGofCRA5H on Oct 19, 2010 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Must be nice not having to worry about your lineup EVER.
"Buster Posey" anagram = OYSTER PUBES
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 19, 2010 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Must be...
see: June-August 2010.
1. Victorino
2. Dobbs
3. Ibanez
4. Gload
5. Sweeney
6. Brown
7. Ruiz
8. Valdez
9. The only prayer for a win
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Oct 19, 2010 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, hey.
A real lineup. Cholly Manuel just letting his guys play. Not fucking around with their positions or spot in the hitting order. How about that.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I think the umpires should make the Phils play with only the top 5 of their lineup.
Only fair considering what we are putting out.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Fixed
I think the umpires should make the Phils play with only thetopbottom 5 of their lineup
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Honestly, the way Chooch has been hitting...
we’d probably be okay with that…
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Oct 19, 2010 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Rowand’s arm is going to be tested at least once this afternoon. Somebody please hold me.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
It will fail.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
ha they're doomed
they didn’t rearrange anything.
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 19, 2010 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
What does Panda have to do to get a chance?
Jesus, Rent and Uribe injured, Fontenot sucking, and Pablo still glued to the bench?
by Murray, Present on Oct 19, 2010 10:39 AM PDT reply actions
To be fair, he could’ve started by not looking clueless in the NLDS. But still, I see your point
Wayne Rooney is dead to me.
"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 19, 2010 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Why is Rooney dead to you?
I haven’t been following Man Utd news lately, did he say something?
by Murray, Present on Oct 19, 2010 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Wayne Rooney is dead to me.
"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 19, 2010 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Wow.
What a loser, things going south and he wants out? At least Ronaldo left after two EPL championships and two Champions League final appearances.
by Murray, Present on Oct 19, 2010 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Ronaldo wanted out because it was his dream to play for Real Madrid. I had no problem with that, but this is different. The club and fans consistently had his back when he made an ass of himself off the pitch (or on it, in the world cup for example) and then he pulls this.
Wayne Rooney is dead to me.
"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 19, 2010 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
He hates Ferguson and said he wants to leave
Of course, he’s not exactly the 1st United star to leave because he can’t get along with Ferguson, so I don’t know if he should really be blamed.
Fergie said there was no argument. He was told that Rooney wanted out in August. He wants to go to City or Real Madrid to get more money.
Wayne Rooney is dead to me.
"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 19, 2010 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
That’s was my gut reaction.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Contract talks broke down in May because all these inferior Man City players are getting paid insane contracts and United can’t afford to match them. Disloyal twat
Wayne Rooney is dead to me.
"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 19, 2010 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, Ferguson always denies everything, no matter what. He didn’t admit at the time that he wasn’t getting along with Beckham or van Nistelrooy, even though it was clear to everyone.
Basically, it’s the 3rd time in 8 years that the best player on the team leaves on bad terms, and at least the 6th time a great player leaves because he apparently can’t get along with Ferguson (Stam, Ince, and Tevez on top of the three already mentioned).
I don’t know what happened exactly, but it sure does seem like Ferguson deserves at least some of the blame.
Ronaldo didn’t leave on bad terms. He has said that he still keeps in touch with Ferguson. It was a matter of time before he left for Real
Wayne Rooney is dead to me.
"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 19, 2010 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Jesus (questionable; hands, feet, side)
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 19, 2010 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions
On the one hand
I did not want him to get his first start against a lefty considering how horrible he was from the Right side this year.
On the other hand.
Uribe and Rent are both injured.
THIS FUCKING SUCKS
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Gah
I can’t get too worked up about Pablo v. Renteria – it’s like choosing between a punch to the ’nads or a punch to the throat.
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
by Kitspool on Oct 19, 2010 10:39 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
This is awesome.
"I wouldn't say the beard got us here, but I wore it here." - Brian Wilson
by GrooveGiant on Oct 19, 2010 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Actually
This would be a great week to quit caring about run support, because you’ll get none.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Someone calm me down, I'm panicking
Wayne Rooney is dead to me.
"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
This is exactly how I feel inside.
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by KINGofCRA5H on Oct 19, 2010 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
..
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Suddenly it all makes sense.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
The series is tied
but it feels like we’re down 2-1 or 3-1.
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
Truer words
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions
We've already lost
Phils Rangers
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Moral Victory
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by KINGofCRA5H on Oct 19, 2010 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
it feels like it
but fight it dammit!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by MisterOrange on Oct 19, 2010 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
This is what worries me
Today is much more of a must-win for the Giants than it is for the Phillies. Because if the Giants lose today, then they absolutely, positively MUST win tomorrow. And then all the pressure is on Madison Bumgarner, who is a rookie and has only one win at home.
I’m confident Cain will pitch well today, but we need RUNZ.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
I'm still trying to comprehend this lineup... has BORK written all over it, PLAYIN THE NUMBERS
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I did see some crayola on there
So yes, possibly.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
haha, i remember the days i used crayons
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I just had a conversation with another friend… neither of us can even figure out what’s going on in Bork’s head. What is going on in there?
Match box cars are racing each other
But the hamster keeps trying to kick them off the track….other than that, absolutely nothing.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
@SavvySabes Hey nerds, we consulted computering experts and according to MLB 2K9, this is the optimal lineup (had to create Posey). BS #SFGiants
by Every6thDay on Oct 19, 2010 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
PLAYING THE PERCENTAGES
Pinch-hit Homer Simpson for Darryl Strawberry, the other team put in a lefty pitcher.
by Murray, Present on Oct 19, 2010 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Fenteria
Uanchez
Cosey
Kurrell
Toss
Huff
Iribe
Sowand
!ain
Wayne Rooney is dead to me.
"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
Lloyd: What do you think the chances are of the Giants winning a game tonight?
Mary: Well, Lloyd, that’s difficult to say. I mean, we don’t really…
Lloyd: Hit me with it! Just give it to me straight! I came a long way just to see the Giants in the playoffs. The least you can do is level with me. What are our chances?
Mary: Not good.
Lloyd: You mean, not good like one out of a hundred?
Mary: Edgar Renteria is batting leadoff. Rowand is starting in center.
[pause]
Lloyd: So you’re telling me there’s a chance!
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
by GiantPain on Oct 19, 2010 10:46 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I am smiling right now.
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by KINGofCRA5H on Oct 19, 2010 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
I have a bad feeling about this game
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Better than being comfy and smug then losing. Too quickly we forget it's torture.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
Job 1:14-15
Sliver of hope
Baggs hasn’t posted a lineup yet, maybe they got it wrong.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
No, the lineup is right
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/extrabaggs/2010/10/19/nlcs-game-3-giants-phillies-lineups-notes/
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
/cries softly at his desk
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Clearly I'm easily persuaded
After reading this, I went “eh, good points, does make sense”.
Think I’d still rather have Panda than Rent money. but who leads off then?
Rowand!
I have seen the future of Major League Baseball, and its name is Buster Posey.
by atxgiantsfan on Oct 19, 2010 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
I think Rowand is going to make the most of his opportunity
and somehow learn how to not swing at sliders away.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
by Cody_ransom on Oct 19, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
I love Torres
But he’s had some godawful at-bats lately. As though he stole Sandoval’s hitting problems. I have no problems sitting him for Rowand atm.
Wow, not three minutes later he tweets his latest post.
by Every6thDay on Oct 19, 2010 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Actually, JWerthsBeard posted the actual lineup:
Gillette addict, McSideburns, Pre-puberty, Legend, Clown Beard, Chin Fungus, Diablo, Wall Casualty, Almost @ puberty
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Oct 19, 2010 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
lol baggs
But while there’s a benefit to getting Ross an extra at-bat, perhaps, Bochy felt the greater benefit was to get Ross at the plate in RBI situations. (That’s predicated on the rest of the team actually, you know, reaching base.)
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
But
While we love you Matt, you don’t know how to win…
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
I hope you brought the HR bat today.
You are gonna have to do it yourself.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
How fucking sad is it that I was encouraged by this post?
I thought to myself, “Hey Matty can hit a little!”
He doesn't know how to win though
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
So I sat down
Made some hot cocoa and thought about this lineup more objectively.
A case can be made for every move Bochy made, but guess what? I still don’t like it.
They could be Giants...but not really.
Painful over managing is painful.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Really?
I’d love to hear this case, and also the involvement of “playin the numbers” in each case.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
The case is simple: platoon differentials. Every player’s got ‘em; Bochy’s trying to take advantage of them.
You mean like this one?
wOBA vs. LHP
Torres .296, Rowand, .292
Also, don’t those go out the window when guys are hurt?
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think Renteria and Rowand are examples of Bochy managing by numbers, unfortunately. I think it’s more a case of gritty veterans winning out over two younger guys in slumps and oh yeah, are perceived to struggle against lefties.
Plus, I don’t have time to look it up, but Bochy seems to be comfortable playing Rowand AND Renteria when Cain is starting. I wish to God I knew why.
They could be Giants...but not really.
Renteria’s definitely a case of managing by the numbers. Even in his dotage over the last three years, he’s had an OBP around .360 against left-handers. Sandoval can’t match that.
I’d be hesitant to start him because of the injury, but I think we have to assume the team knows more than we do on that score.
Rather take my chances with the healthy guy
Rent against LH starters:
2008:174 AB, .421 OBP
2009: 141 AB, .265 OBP
2010: 88 AB, .375 OBP
Pablo:
2008: 39 AB, .293 OBP
2009: 153 AB, .456 OBP
2010: 147 AB, .317 OBP
They could be Giants...but not really.
Pablo showed pretty extreme splits in the minors (I can’t look them up because minorleaguesplits.com seems to dead). And Renteria at SS and Uribe at 3B is better defensively than Uribe at SS and Sandoval at 3B.
I don’t know what to think of the injury – on one hand, Bochy clearly knows more about this than we do; but on the other hand, his record of dealing with injured players isn’t exactly great.
One-year splits? Please.
I would never start Rowand over Torres, but if you’re going to do it (and many folks around here have been clamoring for it), today’s the day, because Rowand’s a much better hitter against lefties.
On some level, it does make sense. Honestly, Torres has looked terrible lately, and Rowand is at his best (admittedly not necessarily great) against lefties. So I can see why Bochy did it. Same for Renteria, even if I disagree with both decisions.
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 19, 2010 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
BEAT PhiLA
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 19, 2010 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Even the Sharks are supporting the Giants!
brodiebrazilCSN Now this is #orangeoctober haha!! http://twitpic.com/2z1uf6 #sjsharks #sfgiants
(It’s really for a Halloween auction, but I’m going to pretend it’s for the Giants)
American Heroes: Joe Pavelski, Buster Posey, David Backes
Fear the Fin - Cornering the market on third pairing defensemen since March 2009
I still don’t believe that’s his real name.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
His brother’s name is Darren Brazil (he works at CSN as well), so unless he changed his first name, it’s his real name.
American Heroes: Joe Pavelski, Buster Posey, David Backes
Fear the Fin - Cornering the market on third pairing defensemen since March 2009
OT: I can't stop looking at this
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
by 49er16 on Oct 19, 2010 11:17 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Why doesn’t he just eat it?
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 19, 2010 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Bochy doesn't have many options.
While the lineup looks bad…what else do you want him to do?
Panda has sucked.
Fontenot has sucked
Torres has sucked.
Not panic.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
uribe hasnt been great either. At least start the non injured sucky player over the injured sucky player
"Life is like a grapefruit. It's orange and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, and some people have a half a one for breakfast."
Ted Williams: .406 1941
Gary Brown: .438 2010
by operation carrot on Oct 19, 2010 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Rollins has sucked
Until he didn’t.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
All he really has going for him is that triple, right?
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 19, 2010 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Other than Chooch,
Rollins is the batter you should fear most in key, late-inning situations. He feeds off them.
ex: THIS
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Oct 19, 2010 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
I can’t click your link because I’m at work, but I’m fairly skeptical of the idea that Rollins is particularly clutch. I fear Utley/Werth the most in the Phillies line-up, followed by Howard, then probably Ruiz, then Rollins. I’ll admit, I fear them all. A lot.
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 19, 2010 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I would say Rollins hit the other night measured on the Clutchter Scale.
by Every6thDay on Oct 19, 2010 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Sure, but the scale doesn’t measure anything real. And really, up 3-1 late with the Giants flailing all night doesn’t seem super clutch. Nice for Phillies fans, but the game was pretty much over at that point.
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 19, 2010 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m inferring here, but I take that comment to mean that you define a clutch hit as any hit that demoralizes the other team?
by Every6thDay on Oct 19, 2010 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t really define clutch because I don’t find much value in it. I would define clutch as a hit late in a game when you’re tied or trailing, and you’re hit cuts the lead to less than 3 runs, ties the game or puts your team ahead. Or something like that. I think in this case the Phillies pretty much had the game in the bag, so Rollin’s hit was just icing.
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 19, 2010 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I would say the umpiring the other night measured on the Clutchter Fuck.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 19, 2010 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
When you're done work,
I highly recommend clicking the link. It’s one of the funnier things I’ve seen in recent years and – you’ll like this – the Dodgers get the fuzzy end of the lollypop.
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Oct 19, 2010 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ll take a snack break when the game gets going, so I’ll give it a gander then.
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 19, 2010 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Very well synced.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 19, 2010 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I just took a second to watch that, and that’s pretty damn brilliant. The syncing really is well done. I remember that game, and it was awesome.
May Rollins never do that to the Giants.
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 19, 2010 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Ha, I'm hoping it doesn't come to that...
I feed on Dodger hate.
Don’t want you guys hating us too.
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Oct 19, 2010 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, we probably wouldn’t end up hating the Phillies. Just really wanting to beat them. And we certainly wouldn’t have reason to hate Phillies fans. You folks have been pretty cool thus far.
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 19, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
back at ya.
Now the game’s starting.
ENEMY FACE ON!
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Oct 19, 2010 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Mole has sucked as well
Our inconsistent lineup has been inconsistent in the playoffs.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
This.
I think Sandoval should be starting over Uribe today, and I would have preferred to keep Torres in over Rowand, but I get the reasoning behind both. And if Torres is out, Renteria’s the best leadoff option, sadly.
by Monkeyking42 on Oct 19, 2010 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Wait, or Ross.
Actually, yeah, I’d take Ross in the leadoff spot. Oh well. Point is most of the possible permutations are a little puke-worthy.
by Monkeyking42 on Oct 19, 2010 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
They’re all low-OBP. Ross’ is 10 points lower for the year than Renteria, but with his extra speed and power and with the way he’s been playing lately, I’d prefer he get more at-bats.
by Monkeyking42 on Oct 19, 2010 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Im still looking for my copy of the hitch hikers guide to the galaxy. I think it had some useful information about how to handle today’s line up written on the cover in bright friendly yellow letters.
"Life is like a grapefruit. It's orange and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, and some people have a half a one for breakfast."
Ted Williams: .406 1941
Gary Brown: .438 2010
by operation carrot on Oct 19, 2010 11:20 AM PDT reply actions
I am holding my towel, and not doing what the cover says not to do.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
Job 1:14-15
SO LONG, AND THANKS FOR ALL THE FISH
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
C'mon Giants, win this one for Tom Bosley!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
Job 1:14-15
Wow, the dad from Happy Days and the mom from Leave It To Beaver go within days of each other.
Hey, Florence Henderson! Look both ways before crossing the street, ok?
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 19, 2010 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
.
Side note:
Someone at work here announced he had died, and a woman here yelled “FROM CHARLIES ANGELS?”
I laughed. A lot.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I remember in the old days of Letterman, he had a bit on the NBC bookmobile where he presented a book: “They kept getting letters addressed to each other. Ultimately it bloomed into one of the century’s great epistolary friendships. New in our library: The David Doyle-Tom Bosley Letters.”
by Duelling Brandos on Oct 19, 2010 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
They're so cute together
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
“I don’t suppose you wanna go back to my place and watch Mona Lisa Smile later?”
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
/Buster seethes
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 19, 2010 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah, but you missed the response
“I promised I’d have dinner with Buster tonight. Also, you have a wife.”
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
/relieved smile
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 19, 2010 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Uh, don’t they all have wives?
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 19, 2010 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, I see. I really never should have questioned you.
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 19, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I dunno.
He looks a little worried.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 19, 2010 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, that’s definitely a “Now what?” posture.
by Every6thDay on Oct 19, 2010 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Aw, MadBum
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Are you sure
He’s not taking a dump in this picture?
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
So what's better for the series?
1) This lineup epically fails, Giants lose 3-1 on 2 hits and we never see it again this series.
2) This lineup is a quasi-win and they score 4 runs, the game is a toss up depending on how Cain pitches, guaranteeing the same lineup in a theoretical game 7.
3) This lineup knocks Hamels around, Giants win 6-2, and the Giants start this lineup in Games 4, 5, and 7.
I really can’t decide which of the three I’d prefer, but one of the three is inevitable
… seven more games this year.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 19, 2010 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
This.
And, Bochy’s already said the “normal” lineup faces off against Cy Blanton tomorrow.
by Every6thDay on Oct 19, 2010 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Winner!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 19, 2010 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll take option 2
And hope there isn’t a game 7
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
I’ll take a win whether it be from fan interference, a blown call, Hamels defecting to become a lion tamer or an Aaron Rowand homerun. A win is all I care about.
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 19, 2010 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
I assume this is Zach Wheeler vs Zach Lee, round 1
keithlaw keithlaw
Round one of #zactopia goes to Wheeler. I think we’ll see many rematches in the big leagues, though.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Shift-A
Does anyone else feel like they’re going to puke?
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
I have since yesterday, but I don’t think it’s Giants-related.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I don’t watch it yet. I haven’t decided yet if I’m going to start watching it or Breaking Bad after I watch the S3 finale of True Blood (just for completion’s sake at this point.)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
BB!
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 19, 2010 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
I would say Breaking Bad first (fewer episodes to catch up on) and then Mad Men, even though my love is reversed.
by Every6thDay on Oct 19, 2010 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
It takes me awhile to do these now! I think I’ve been watching True Blood since August.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Well, I didn’t have 20 hours of student teaching, 12 hours of graduate classes and god-knows how many hours of homework a week when I did that!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Breaking Bad is pretty entertaining...
and living a little more than 10 miles from California’s Meth capital, I think its really a great representation of the source material.
I don’t know why, but she’s just not doing it for me.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
Her boyfriend might be more your type.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I meant Hoyt.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Really? My mistake.
I just wouldn’t figure Hoyt to be attractive.
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, please keep hitting.
True Blood went off the rails hard
I’ll still watch it, but mostly out of ridiculousness.
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, please keep hitting.
I’ll watch it and hope that people continue to be mean to Bill next season. And that Russell doesn’t actually take 100 years to show up again. And that they kill off Sam.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
As long as Rogue keeps getting nekkid
it’s at least worth the occasional “nothing-else-is-on” on-demand’ing.
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Oct 19, 2010 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL
Have you heard that the ratings are higher for True Blood when the disclaimer before the show denotes Nudity… Hahaha. Most of the nudity is sooo gratuitous… “hey lets have this conversation in a strip club”
I'll never be able to unsee Bill and Lorena's "scene"
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, please keep hitting.
Makes sense
with a gun to my head, I couldn’t accurately give you a summary of any season…
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Oct 19, 2010 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Pretty easy actually
Nakedness, gratuitous bloody violence, and crazy magic shit that seems like it’s trying to one-up the last season.
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, please keep hitting.
Actually
You could just change the name of the show to “Gratuitous” and it would be an apt description.
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, please keep hitting.
Agreed
She was my favorite character season 1 and part of season 2, but she is now insufferable.
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, please keep hitting.
They've made all the characters so unlikeable
The only ones left that I do like are Hoyt and Deborah.
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, please keep hitting.
True Blood should’ve been jailed after wasting Michelle Forbes.
by Every6thDay on Oct 19, 2010 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I don’t know if I’ll be back for the next season. It was pretty damn awful.
Plus, the books are just much better – it’s hard to watch it get all screwed up worse and worse on the series.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Oct 19, 2010 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
"I was going to wear the white tee-shirt with the vee-neck with a pair of tight-fitting blue jeans to accentuate my curves, but then I decided to go with a white scoop-neck instead, but then I changed my mind again and went with a cute floral-print sundress with touches of purple and blue.
I looked in the mirror and- don’t get me wrong, I’m what the boys would call a knockout, with my ample bosom and wasp waist and blonde hair- but I just wasn’t feeling right today. I wanted to maybe curl my hair, but I just plain ran out of time so I just pulled it back into a simple ponytail.
And then I had to spend another paragraph or two on picking my shoes and jewelry."
/Charliane Harris’d
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 19, 2010 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, that part I could do without. But at least the characters are far less cardboard and annoying.
And also, don’t forget the generous descriptions of skimpy nightwear!
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Oct 19, 2010 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Truth. I haven’t had HBO since Season 1 ended, so apparently I’ve missed the slide into terrible the show took.
But my gf put all the books in a blender and mainlined them in about a week, so I read a couple myself. Then I got her hooked on Harry Potter, finally. She just finished Deathly Hallows, and is suffering something akin to this.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 19, 2010 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Ayup.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 19, 2010 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Cain vs. Hamels
All meaningless.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
by Cody_ransom on Oct 19, 2010 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
How do you figure?
It’s meaningless that Bochy started Cain game 3 instead of game 2?
by BucksForever on Oct 19, 2010 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
True
But can he overcome: Bruce Bochy!
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Apparently Barry is throwing out the first pitch!
…is it too late to sign him, put Edgar on the DL and use the DeRosa exception to get Barry on the roster?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
That’s awesome. I heard they were honoring the 2002 team, is that taking place today?
They could be Giants...but not really.
The only way to honor that team is by doing the following:
* fishing out Nen’s shoulder from the bay
* burning a pile of rally monkeys & thunderstix
* auto tune Gene Autry
by Every6thDay on Oct 19, 2010 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Just printed my scorecard
Headed to the yard. Good God I’m nervous.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
cut a hole in here
put your junk in here
make her open this
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Best reply fail ever?
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
Yes. Definitely yes.
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 19, 2010 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
win, you fuckers
"Buster Posey" anagram = OYSTER PUBES
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 19, 2010 11:54 AM PDT reply actions
Yuckier Fun Sow
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Oct 19, 2010 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Lucky
I wish I only had an hour before game time to think about the LOLineup.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Dear Giants
Treat Cole Hamels like a rented mule today, please.
by DodgerFanInPackerLand on Oct 19, 2010 12:02 PM PDT reply actions
Carefully because you have to return him in 24 hours?
by Monkeyking42 on Oct 19, 2010 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I was thinking more like horrific abuse
Followed by claims of “but he was that way when I got him!”
by DodgerFanInPackerLand on Oct 19, 2010 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
See you guys after the game
In the meantime, I leave you with this:
They could be Giants...but not really.
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 19, 2010 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I tried to make sense of this... so i googled it...
and i came across an image that was similar to this. Only the man with outstretched arms was not Mole… and there were plenty more dead corpses around.
Mine is THIS big
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Fred Lewis is gonna realize I stole his sunglasses!
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 19, 2010 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Pictured: Andres Torres (in b.g.) practices his Tyra Banks hand wave while Freddy Sanchez (in f.g.) auditions for Zack Snyder’s Superman.
by Every6thDay on Oct 19, 2010 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
This post gets quoted in part in this SFist preview, where they quote the “No big deal” part but leave out the “DAMMIT, DAMMIT, GAAAAAAH” part.
Maybe that’s fitting? I’ve been wavering between the two like most here, but I’m feeling strangely calm at the moment.
Selective sampling FTW!
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 19, 2010 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Should I skip class to watch this game?
"Life is like a grapefruit. It's orange and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, and some people have a half a one for breakfast."
Ted Williams: .406 1941
Gary Brown: .438 2010
by operation carrot on Oct 19, 2010 12:16 PM PDT reply actions
Yes.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Oct 19, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
I want to, but I can’t. I’m skipping the same class Thursday to go to the game so I’m stuck today.
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 19, 2010 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Old-timey radio plus discrete earphone. That’ll take care of it.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Oct 19, 2010 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL, the class I’m going to is like 12 people. She’ll know.
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 19, 2010 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, poop.
A friend relied on a guy using this method at a lengthy wedding mass on Saturday (no cell phone reception in the church). But I guess that’s easier to do.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Oct 19, 2010 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Not for this lineup.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Definitely
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
A burlap sack filled with flappy tendons and torn muscle meat.
by Monkeyking42 on Oct 19, 2010 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Don’t forget the bone chips!
American Heroes: Joe Pavelski, Buster Posey, David Backes
Fear the Fin - Cornering the market on third pairing defensemen since March 2009
Edgar Uribe
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Why do I have a, “well let’s get this over with” feeling about this game?
Giants Front Office....Torture!
Because Giants baseball is torture.
Have faith. It’s baseball. Rowand may get a game-winning hit and shock us all into stunned silence.
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 19, 2010 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I feel like I just ran a marathon
And I haven’t left my desk, torture. Shockingly, I felt great about 3 hours ago, then lineups were released.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 19, 2010 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a feeling!
not so sure yet if it’s good or bad but
“Let’s Get this done Giants!”
I sit and await always faithful to the giants
by luved the stick on Oct 19, 2010 1:17 PM PDT reply actions
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