Panda being Panda
by Grant Brisbee on Oct 21, 2010 1:32 PM PDT
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PrintLast night’s game was like a Robert Altman movie, a James Joyce novel, or an episode of "Real World/Road Rules Challenge" – there were dozens of story lines to follow, and if you wanted to take the time to dissect any of them, you could. Posey doing more wonderful things. Torres rising from the ashes. Romo not melting into a puddle of inexperienced playoff goo after giving up a big hit. Uribe’s painful at-bat in the ninth.
I just can’t stop thinking about Pablo Sandoval.
Travel back in time to March with an index card that has Pablo’s slash line for the season – .268/.323/.409 – and ask a Giants fan how the team will do in 2010. Don’t even bring up the miserable numbers with runners in scoring position or the near-record double play rate. Pablo Sandoval was one of the only players Giants fans could feel sure about this season. Whoops. And while you’re back in time, give me a call and tell me to do something more productive than watch "Lost" every week. Could have been learning Spanish or something, dammit.
So last night’s two-run double from Sandoval was pure catharsis. It was the moment everyone wished for, but no one expected. The sight of a jolly, mirthful Panda on second base, clapping his frustrations away, is the indelible image of this postseason so far for me.
I remembered the at-bat like this: Pablo came up with a look of fiery dedication. He took a couple of close pitches for strikes, and he took a couple of tough pitches for balls. He waited for his pitch, and when he got it, he didn’t miss.
Here’s how the at-bat really went:
A foul followed by a swing at a pitch at his shoe tops. It was a rerun of an at-bat we’d watched hundreds of times this season. To Pablo’s credit, he laid off the second curve in the dirt. Then the Phillies pitched to the 2010 scouting report: fastballs up. That wasn’t the 2009 scouting report; I don’t remember Pablo having a problem with Marvin Benard specials in 2009. But this year, Pablo has consistently flailed at fastballs above the strike zone. The pitch he sent into the gap was exactly the pitch that Chad Durbin should have thrown.
There are two ways to look at this. The first is that Pablo just got lucky. He swung at a pitch out of the strike zone that he had no business swinging at, and he was fortunate not to wave through it like he has so often this season.
The dreamer in me, though, remembers what the good Pablo Sandoval was like. That player could take an outside fastball at the letters and put a crazy, level, and powerful swing on it to drive it to the opposite field. The pitcher would get frustrated and steam on the mound, wondering just how in the heck he was supposed to pitch Sandoval. Sandoval would silently giggle as he pulled into second or rounded the bases. The dreamer in me thinks that Sandoval’s problem isn’t that he swings at everything, it’s that, for whatever reason, he isn’t making hard contact with those wild swings.
The dreamer in me will quietly ignore that it might not be realistic for a player to consistently exhibit such an unusual skill. I’ve seen Pablo dig out pitches that almost bounce in the dirt. I’ve seen him tomahawk fastballs at his eyes. He did it for a year-and-a-half, and he did it all throughout April of this year. Maybe I’m a moron – more so than previously established, even – but I think that player still exists. He showed up last night.
It would have been hard to imagine a postseason run without Pablo Sandoval contributing in some fashion. Now we won’t have to. Maybe I’m a moron, but I’m not the only one.
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OT: mymclife created this gif right?
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
by 49er16 on Oct 21, 2010 1:33 PM PDT reply actions 34 recs
WRECKED
Proud parent of Bengie Molina: Buster who?
by The Enchanter on Oct 21, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I love that Freddy goes from regular to screaming just like the kid in the original. This is the best ever.
Not sure what to do about my screen name at this point...
by AngelWillSaveUs on Oct 21, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Zito is the best part.
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.
I love this thing to death
And I’ve retwatted it a few times. The Tens caught hold of it today, too: http://thetenssf.tumblr.com/post/1364481275/i-dont-know-who-made-this-but-i-love-it-click
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 21, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
OH MY GOD
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.
My exact reaction.
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.
You’re the second person I’ve seen say that today. :)
And me, too.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 21, 2010 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
How would you animate the heads on a T-shirt?
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serious answer...
electronic ink / electronic paper / electrophoretic displays
Your entire outfit can double as a display device eventually
It is mainly concept technology now but you might see it before you die
We don't have to improve our ability to get people on base to improve our offense. If we sign FAs with decent RBI totals they will bring those RBIs with them. Its science. Or magic. We aren't exactly sure. The IT department hasn't responded to our telegram. --Sabean's offseason master plan
Somehow, I think I’d rather die before I see that.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 21, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
drum and/or guitar shirt FTW!
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
You know what?
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 21, 2010 2:36 PM 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 21, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
This is my favorite anything, ever.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
10 recs? Pathetic. Come on, McCoven!
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.
me bad?
We don't have to improve our ability to get people on base to improve our offense. If we sign FAs with decent RBI totals they will bring those RBIs with them. Its science. Or magic. We aren't exactly sure. The IT department hasn't responded to our telegram. --Sabean's offseason master plan
…Is it bad if I rec my own gif?
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Yup
FUN FACT: I put Zito in the trailing car before the playoff rosters were announced. So any symbolism you get from that is completely coincidental.
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strike 2 was the 2nd worst swing in the game, (Victorino had a ghastly one in his first AB, i think, that was worse.) And that includes pitchers.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
I thought Utley’s pop up was up there too though
by Artimus Clyde on Oct 21, 2010 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah
that was pretty hilarious as well
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
That was awesome. Utley just hung his head like a misbehaving dog because he knew how weak the swing was.
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 21, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I could have sworn he had nothing but wrists on that one
by Artimus Clyde on Oct 21, 2010 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
If he even had wrists in it.
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 21, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
The double was the second best.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Oct 21, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Double
Play
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
Back to normal
CF Torres
2B Sanchez
1B Huff
C Posey
LF Burrell
RF Ross
3B Sandoval
SS Uribe
P Lincecum
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
this looks nice
therefore no runs score
by Artimus Clyde on Oct 21, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Funny how that seems to happen
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Adopted parent of good old Wendell, he tries so hard. You'll get a hit someday son!
by theghostofjasonellison on Oct 21, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice.
It’s what we’ve got instead of “normal.”
Is it 5 yet?
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 21, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I like it.
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 21, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I still want Fontenot at 2B versus a righty. But I can tolerate this.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I could see that, I just don’t see Bochy doing it, so I don’t really think about it.
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 21, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
meh. If my memory serves, sanchez got some solid contact on Halladay last time.
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 21, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Why not bat Cody 5th and Burrell 6th to give him better pitches to park in the seats?
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You could make the same argument for Posey. Pat should be hitting 5th.
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
Actually
Pat should be hitting 4th with Posey batting 2nd and Sanchez hitting 6th or 7th
"I signed up for this job, the day I was born" - Brian Wilson, Ninja
by Giant Torture on Oct 21, 2010 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually Huff should be hitting 4th, Posey 2nd, and Burrell 5th.
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
So there is nothing to be gained by at least trying to get Cody better pitches to hit? Or is this a myth?
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I don’t think “better pitches to hit” should be taken into account…
by Missing Barry on Oct 21, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Or . . .
. . . Huff should be 2nd, Burrell 3rd, Posey 4th, Ross 5th. Why so many managers feel that the #2 hole “belongs to” a #7/#8-type hitter is shrouded in the mists of history.
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I was hoping for Edgar.
I’m not real sure why.
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 21, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait, are you sure that is the Giants line up? I mean it actually has power!
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 21, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
And for fun Openingday lineups since 2002(multi part)
2003-2006
2003 2004 2005 2006 Durham-2B Durham-2B Durham-2B Winn-CF Cruz-RF Snow-1B Vizquel-SS Vizquel-SS Aurilia-SS Tucker-RF Snow-1B Durham-2B Bonds-LF Bonds-LF Alou-RF Bonds-LF Alfonzo-3B Alfonzo-3B Feliz-LF Alou-RF Santiago-C Pierzynski-C Alfonzo-3B Feliz-3B Snow-1B Grissom-CF Grissom-CF Niekro-1B Grissom-CF Perez-SS Matheny-C Matheny-C Rueter-P Rueter-P Schmidt-P Schmidt-P
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 21, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
He would be very nice to have.
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 21, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
'04 Schmidt too
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 21, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
2007-2010
2007 2008 2009 2010 Roberts-CF Roberts-LF Winn-RF Rowand-CF Vizquel-SS Aurilia-1B Renteria-SS Renteria-SS Bonds-LF Winn-RF Lewis-LF Sandoval-3B Durham-2B Molina-C Molina-C Huff-1B Aurilia-1B Durham-2B Sandoval-3B DeRosa-LF Molina-C Rowand-CF Ishikawa-1B Molina-C Feliz-3B Castillo-3B Rowand-CF Bowker-RF Winn-RF Bocock-SS Burriss-2B Uribe-2B Zito-P Zito-P Lincecum-P Lincecum-P
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 21, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
2009 Starting Pitcher
NOT ZITO
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 am excited by this lineup
Score Runz, Giants hitters!
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 21, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
That at bat was fantastic. First, the should have been a double to start it off. After the second strike, I thought maybe that got into Pablo’s head and he would wave at something for strike three. Second, Pablo laid off a couple of close pitches. Third, Pablo ripped the double. I felt great for Pablo – he looked so happy out there. And I’m sure the other players feel great for him too.
May the real Panda continue to stand up.
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 21, 2010 1:45 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I felt great for Pablo – he looked so happy out there. And I’m sure the other players feel great for him too.
I have to agree. Sitting at home, I almost needed to get out the Kleenex. Dude was due. And it was nice to see him contribute in a meaningful way. Did you see De Rosa on the dugout steps ? I though he was going to run out to 2B and grab Pablo LOL !
Adopted Son: !Matt Downs I'll miss you my son.
There have been a lot of great stories from this season, and I think it’s great to see the injured/no longer on the roster players being so supportive of the team.
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 21, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
playoff share:
zero point zero zero
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
Jose Guillen is on Double Secret Probation
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Jose Guillen > Derek Bell
I’ll see your Operation Shutdown and raise you Operation Disappearing Act from a Playoff Team
We don't have to improve our ability to get people on base to improve our offense. If we sign FAs with decent RBI totals they will bring those RBIs with them. Its science. Or magic. We aren't exactly sure. The IT department hasn't responded to our telegram. --Sabean's offseason master plan
Oh definitely. I bet nobody ever really got along with him.
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 21, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Guillen let door hit him in the ass on the way out
Choppin' broccoli
by SimpleJaquez on Oct 21, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Anyone remember "the little orange skateboard"?
A Vida coinage. A panda on an orange skateboard would be splendiferous.
Sabean delenda est!
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Wir sind gewohnt, daß die Menschen verhöhnen was sie nicht verstehn.—Goethe
Conversation yesterday with my "friend" who is a Dodgers fan:
Him: This is going 7. Halladay is going to come out angry tomorrow.
Me: Okay.
Him: And then Oswalt will have a repeat of game 2 for game 6.
Me: Okay.
Him: And then a fully rested Hamels in game 7. You guys don’t stand a chance.
Me: Okay.
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 21, 2010 1:46 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
You confounded him . . .
. . . with irrefutable logic, the sort a Dodger fan wouldn’t understand.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 21, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Philly fan: HALLADAY IS HUNGRY!
Me: You called Tim a stoner so he probably is too.
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 21, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
WTF
You’re actually friends with a Fodger fan? BANNED
"I signed up for this job, the day I was born" - Brian Wilson, Ninja
by Giant Torture on Oct 21, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
And vindication. I feel so good for him getting a hit like that.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 21, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Great pic.
Look at those people. I like the guy at one o’clock giving the body builder double fist pose.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 21, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
No
I think he is zipping up his fly.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
Is it just me or does the guy in the black kinda look like Jonathan Sanchez?
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
this is awesome
/waits for someone to photoshop cake into the picture
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 21, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
"bit hit"
Romosexual Freudian typo?
I am probably in the minority here but when i see Romo in the bullpen I get nervous. H seems to excel at giving up bit hits.
by Rorsavelt on Oct 21, 2010 1:48 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I still think he’s their second-best reliever behind Wilson. I don’t think the Giants should fall into the SSS issue with Romo. He gave up some big hits earlier in the season too, but then he came out and was nothing but nasty for a while.
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 21, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I mostly agree...
I’d qualify it though by saying that Lopez has looked damn good. If we’re talking about facing lefties in a high leverage setup situation, I’d turn to Lopez. Righties, I’d turn to Romo. Let them be the joint setup men with Casilla, Affeldt, and Ramirez to get us there. (and Mota too, I guess).
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 21, 2010 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Lopez is lights out
and can get RHH out too. What a great, great pickup.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
Good point- Lopez has kicked ass.
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 21, 2010 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
That he “has” kicked ass isn’t really the point, though, it’s what we should expect ouf of him going forward….
by Missing Barry on Oct 22, 2010 7:07 AM PDT up reply actions
He’s going to have to give up, like, five or six more big hits on hanging sliders for me to start to wonder what’s going on. At this point, it’s still in “good God how unlucky can one guy be?” territory for me.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 21, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
not luck, focus
When Romo’s sliders are flat and not spinny enough and have bad location besides, they’re nothing but batting practice. When he has focus, none of the above takes place and hits are more than luck, they’re downright unlikely.
Last night’s inside slider to Werth had great location at the bottom of the zone, but didn’t have the snap. It still took a good swing by a good hitter to get the barrel on the ball and to keep the ball fair, though.
Yeah, but every pitcher is going to hang a pitch every once in a while. It’s Romo’s bad luck that he gets punished for it every single time as opposed to a regular amount of the time.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 21, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve seen him get lucky. The bad pitches often get taken, I find, since instead of diving out of the zone they stay up.
I’ve also seen him post double digit K/9 with BB/9 under 3 for two seasons in a row, over a total of about ~100 IP. He’s good.
by Missing Barry on Oct 21, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
No argument whatever. I am not in the sit-Romo camp, not one bit. And he’s been doing it since high-A. But if he could focus so that every single slider bit, he’d be an even better pitcher.
I suspect . . .
. . . you may be placing too much reliance on an assumption with that “focus” thing. On that theory, no “focussed” pitcher would ever give up hits save by rare accident. Either that, or no pitcher can ever stay “focussed”, because they all do it—throw pitches that are less than optimal—with a certain regularity.
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Wir sind gewohnt, daß die Menschen verhöhnen was sie nicht verstehn.—Goethe
A fat pitch for Romo is not your run of the mill fat. We’re talking Orca fat, here. And it’s the sort of pitch that’s going to produce backspin if you hit it solid. That means home runs and hard hit balls if he isn’t sharp. If he is sharp, righties
don’t have a chance.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Did you notice how far outside Buster was setting up?
Even if he hung one, it would’ve been on the outside corner.
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
the risk is that if Romo doesn't snap it off, it stays on the black
But that’s the right place to set up. Pitch path with the good romo slider looks like it will catch the plate, batter commits, slider slides two feet off the plate as he swings, batter looks foolish.
Yeah I’ve always thought it was interesting how much horizontal movement Romo gets on his slider. I tend to think of vertical movement as better, especially since vertical has much less of a platoon split. Yet Romo makes it work.
by Missing Barry on Oct 21, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I was a real doubter when Romo was in the Cal League, given his rep. Guy muscles up to 89 now and then? And he throws a crazy frisbee slider that leave the kids baffled? Major leaguers, I thought, would eat him alive. But that frisbee (excepting the poorly thrown ones) is just so darned good it works.
Vertical is better, of course. Bat swings are, to a rough approximation, horizontal. The distance to get off the sweet spot is vy far the shortest along the z axis.
Interesting way of putting it. Good insight.
by Missing Barry on Oct 21, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I find focusing on a swing explains a lot. Plate coverage, say. Varying swing angle means it looks a barrel-width arc from high/away to down/in — so all else equal, high/in and low/away are the best places to pitch. All else is never equal, of course, but still. Or think of timing. Swing late and the barrel is behind the plate still, swing early and you’ve crossed it — so all else equal, soft stuff away and hard stuff inside best upset hitter timing. Nothing you haven’t heard before, but it helps makes sense of the why.
i think alot of what has to do with Romos success with the slider, is that once the batter has swung at the first one, or two, he becomes confused and just starts to give up on it and swing anyways, just like especally Ruiz last night. By strike 3, he had a look like what? the? fuck?
by giant4life83 on Oct 21, 2010 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Yet Romo makes it work.
Most of time…when he doesn’t get that horizontal movement the slider turns into a big fat pitch. The pitch to Werth was pretty flat with no horizontal movement. To Romo’s credit, the next six pitches were downright unhittable.
Adopted Son: !Matt Downs I'll miss you my son.
I have a bad feeling about this game.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
You must be a Giants fan 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 21, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Stop the presses!!!
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 21, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
But every time I say it, the Giants win.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
And they lose every time you say ^!
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 21, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I love bad feeling games
Its when I have a good feeling that I worry…but then that would bring me back to a bad feeling which once again I would love…
by Artimus Clyde on Oct 21, 2010 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I saw that. I love Carson.
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 21, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Please just win tonight Giants.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Oct 21, 2010 1:52 PM PDT reply actions
I can’t believe he cooled off after the ball on the line. I was ready to hold a grudge on that call for the rest of my life.
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
Andres Torres anyone?
Croix De Candlestick: You'll be a better person for reading | My adopted Giant: the next Buster Posey, Johnny Monell
I believe he followed it up with a single, no?
by Artimus Clyde on Oct 21, 2010 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
single and a walk from a guy who 2 days ago was swinging at everything, and i mean everything? im happy with that
by giant4life83 on Oct 21, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I was mad, but without seeing any chalk in the air I couldn’t be livid.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 21, 2010 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
It did, but it was really close. Those calls, or if Uribe’s amazing throw had resulted in a safe call, I forgive. It’s the blatantly obvious miscalls that rankle.
No way.
The umpire was even closer than Cuzzi was for Mauer.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 21, 2010 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I get that
But why are the umpires standing so far down the line, shouldn’t they be standing almost to the wall with the entire foul line in front of them? Or at least further back? It seems like where they stand is in the exact spot where most close foul balls land.
"I signed up for this job, the day I was born" - Brian Wilson, Ninja
by Giant Torture on Oct 21, 2010 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
where they stand is in the exact spot where most close foul balls land
Isn’t that a good thing?
They can’t be everywhere, so they should be a little further back than halfway between the wall and the base.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 21, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
They need perspective . . .
. . . on balls hit out close to fair/foul. Also, by being mid-way, they’re splitting the difference on shallow and deep balls: not every ball touches down shortly after crossing the base.
Sabean delenda est!
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Wir sind gewohnt, daß die Menschen verhöhnen was sie nicht verstehn.—Goethe
At least it wasn’t a Mauer “foul ball”
Overplayed memes:
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by say hey nation on Oct 21, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, that was clear. There wasn’t a puff of white, but there was no green between the ball and the line.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 21, 2010 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
No, it showed the ball really close to the chalk with no chalk flying. In that situation, the ump is looking for the chalk to be disrupted by the ball. It wasn’t. The ump actually had a case there, as much as I don’t want him to.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 21, 2010 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
If it catches the edge is chalk going to fly at all? I haven’t looked at the play since the 5 replays prior to the official double, but it looked to me that it caught the line. I understand we all have the advantage of the slow motion instant replay, but if these umpires are only looking for something to fly up & tell them if it’s fair or foul then there really is no need for the extra umpires.
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
It’s not the only thing that he’s looking for, but on a play that requires such a fine degree of judgment, it’s certainly a great clue.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 21, 2010 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Forgive me for having listened to FP after the game last night, but he was claiming that to the best of his knowledge (AND HE WAS A MAJOR LEAGUE BALLPLAYER IN CASE YOU DIDN’T KNOW), the foul lines at AT&T are spray-painted, not chalk. Or at least they are spray-painted past the bases towards the outfield. So, if that’s the case, you’ll spend the rest of your life looking for chalk to go flying on a line drive like that.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
on Torres’ double to open the final game of the season against SD, he hit a ball down the LF line that sprayed chalk, so they aren’t painted. Remember, first AB of the game?
by giant4life83 on Oct 21, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
If that’s the case, then I don’t know. It was still a close enough call that I can’t be livid.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 21, 2010 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Just imagine you were 3 feet away staring at the ball & the line.
/not sure if this call was debated on the previous GDT/Overflow threads.
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
I never stopped believing in Pablo Sandoval.
If he wakes up for the rest of the post season, good things will happen.
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.
God help the postgame spread
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
God help the postgame thread.
I dunno where SBN’s servers are, but win or lose, I hope the local fire department is near.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 21, 2010 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Minor correction
I’m fairly certain that the foul down the line was fair. Not that it mattered, but if it’d been an out and we lost, there would have been much gnashing of teeth in the diffra household.
So, can we all just admit we have no fucking clue what’s going on with Sandoval and what to expect out of him going forward yet? I know I came to terms with that long ago. Now, I say play him and see what happens! :)
Yes.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 21, 2010 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
no! you get to listen to everyone proclaim that he’s back!
by Artimus Clyde on Oct 21, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, pretty much. Seeing him go in either direction next year wouldn’t be terribly surprising at this point. It’s a troubling reminder about baseball’s unpleasant surprises, and one of a few big question marks the team will have to hope for the best with next year.
by Seasick fish on Oct 21, 2010 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
No we can’t know what to expect and yes he should play.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 21, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, that was weird.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
same here
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
Thanks.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 21, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice work, mod team!
Now on to some nice, if still OT, news: Charlie Culberson is tearing up the AZL today.
from klaw:
2b prospect Charlie Culberson having a day at the plate and in the field so far here in Mesa
two hard line drive hits and a great play to his left. He’s a better hitter than I thought he’d be from that high school look.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
Hopefully he can start taking a few more walks
The prospect of having a power hitting 2B in our farm system is really exciting
Honesty I gave up on him after he had back to back terrible seasons in Augusta and jumped on the Noonan bandwagon. If he keeps hitting well I can see him being called up in late 2011 or 2012
It really would be nice to finally have a home-grown middle infielder to get excited about. Not exactly holding my breath, though. Unless Ehire, Culby, or Crawford suddenly develop some better OBP skills they’re not gonna make it
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 21, 2010 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
He really can't play SS, right?
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 21, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
And right on cue, Culberson doubles off the left field wall
<3 <3 <3
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
LOLOLOL
keithlaw
We’re going to pretend Culberson didn’t just get picked off second…
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Oct 21, 2010 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m comfortable with that fiction.
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 21, 2010 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Eventually, he’ll have nights there too.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 21, 2010 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Did someone from espn just post that pic
With that username and all…Anyways, thanks for removing that
he's like
the Velez of the blog, albeit more neo-con
by PocketfullofPoseys on Oct 21, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Apparently something intense happened during the 5 minutes I left the thread. Should have left it open in a tab. Damn.
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.
Seriously, I’m curious as to what happened.
"What’s that, Buster? You asked for a bicycle? Well, sorry. Santa brought butt floss instead."
Kinda well made.
But still fucked up and unwanted.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
And the dude didn’t even include a subject line.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
Crap. I miss all the good stuff.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 21, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Don’t worry Johnny…It wasn’t that good. A little to Abu Ghraib for me and in poor taste.
Adopted Son: !Matt Downs I'll miss you my son.
Panda went deep
Mute Buck and McCarver. Enjoy baseball again:
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..
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 21, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Crush the Phillies tonight, guys.
See them driven before you.
Hear the lamentation of their women.
Make those lamentations loud enough that I can hear them from work, please.
by DodgerFanInPackerLand on Oct 21, 2010 2:28 PM PDT reply actions
I don’t like the thought that a Dodger fan is rooting for us.
by Missing Barry on Oct 21, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Easy way to make me stop.
Win one more game.
by DodgerFanInPackerLand on Oct 21, 2010 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
How can you want the Phillies to lose more than us? We’re your freaking rival!
by Missing Barry on Oct 21, 2010 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
because the Doyers got spanked in two straight NLCS apps, winning only 2 total games and failing miserably, thus humiliating themselves. its his sick vengeance
by giant4life83 on Oct 21, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
It's not that I want them to lose *more* than you.
It’s that I want them to lose sooner than you. Critical distinction.
by DodgerFanInPackerLand on Oct 21, 2010 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmmm. Interesting. I had not considered that angle.
by Missing Barry on Oct 21, 2010 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
thinks...
I’ll allow it.
/Mills Lane
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 21, 2010 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Nope - we'll need some sort of offering to show your repentance.
You must post “Suck it Russell Martin”.
Do it now! Before it’s too late.
ooo i like this. Do it Dodgerfan, or you’re gone!!
by giant4life83 on Oct 21, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
So you're saying if I don't do that, you're gonna piss away the pennant?
by DodgerFanInPackerLand on Oct 21, 2010 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
we’re saying whatever makes you say “Suck It Russell Martin” is what you need to say if you want to keep saying things on our sayer site. k?
by giant4life83 on Oct 21, 2010 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
My dad (a Dodger fan) called me today & said he was rooting for the Giants. For me. Ahhhh….
Fuck the Dodgers. I rooted for Philadelphia violently the last two years. pffft…. dads.
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
I get angry when Dodgers fans take our rivalry less seriously than they should.
by Missing Barry on Oct 21, 2010 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
/beach ball bounces by and distracts your dad from your conversation.
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 21, 2010 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I just read Jeff Sullivan’s writeup at LL.
I cried. That is the funniest thing I have read in a while.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Oct 21, 2010 2:28 PM PDT reply actions
Oh, SNAP! No you didn’t!
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 21, 2010 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I like how Grant doesn’t make us use the subject line though.
THEY HAVE HILARIOUS FASCISM AT LOOKOUT LANDING!
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
Yeah I don’t know why that is
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Oct 21, 2010 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Come on, you could at least give us a link!
by Missing Barry on Oct 21, 2010 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
nock urself out
http://www.lookoutlanding.com/2010/10/21/1765161/some-thoughts-on-game-4-of-the-nlcs
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Oct 21, 2010 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Being a specialist means I'm special!
What do you mean whole inning
Oh crap, that was hilarious.
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 21, 2010 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
My favorite part was Roy Oswalt
“Now listen if y’all’ll just copperate”
I think polite Posey made it for me. That was fantastic.
Somewhere in the minor leagues, Joe Paterson is pitching.
by imovermyhead on Oct 21, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Nerb post:
My mathematical projections for each game these playoffs have been accurate except for Game 2 of the NLDS and Game 3 of the NLCS. Hopefully they’re right tonight too.
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
How do you know they’ve been accurate?
by Missing Barry on Oct 21, 2010 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Well I mean whatever team has been the mathematical favorite has won.
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
That’s crazy! How many games are we talking about?
by Missing Barry on Oct 21, 2010 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
The 8 games we’ve played. Suddenly 75% doesn’t sound that good.
However, the odds are typically always about 52/48 for each game, so nothing too drastic.
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
I think 75% is very good, given that the odds are so close to 50/50 in a given game.
by Missing Barry on Oct 21, 2010 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I was mad when you totally neglected to give us a projection for one game.
Fun fact: "Mota" is Bengali for "fat".
It's there
Unless you mean mentioned it here, then I just have been very busy with school. I only have time to do that and watch the games really.
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
Ohhh yeah
I had a midterm and speech to give that day so never had time =/
I read that as “game one,” not “one game.”
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
I know :(
It was funny, I was talking to my dad and told him for the first time ever I wasn’t nervous when giving my speech. I attributed it to Giants baseball.
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
… for the first time ever I wasn’t nervous when giving my speech. I attributed it to Giants baseball.
There is not much more nerve-racking than Giants baseball in October.
Adopted Son: !Matt Downs I'll miss you my son.
I find it interesting that you had us favored over Halladay, by the way.
by Missing Barry on Oct 21, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I know right?
I feel like I messed something up, but part of Halladay’s value is his ability to throw a lot of innings, which is less significant in one game.
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
That’s an interesting point. Nicely done regarding your projections.
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 21, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
OOH sweet, CSNBA is showing Milan v Madrid!
No one tell me what happens!
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Oct 21, 2010 2:33 PM PDT reply actions
I generally go with “They all die at the end” when someone says this, but yours is a nice variation.
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.
The SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER Lost version
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Oct 21, 2010 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Someon kicked a ball into a goal
Or they didn’t.
Game ends either 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.
Upon further reflection...
Pablo’s at bat in the 6th inning last night was my favorite Giants AB of the last 8 years.
I feel like there was a general consensus here that we were going to need Panda to come through in a pressure-filled situation at least once during the series, and that was it. As Grant so eloquently describes, it had everything: the beloved player who’d fallen on hard times and had a chance to redeem himself. The ball in (below?) the dirt that 2010 Panda had swung at with depressing regularity. The next ball at the knees that 2010 Panda miraculously laid off of. The foul ball that was maybe fair, and would have been replayed more than the Zapruder film if the Giants had lost the game. And then the incredibly high fastball that he drills to left-center, scoring runs, giving the Giants the lead back, sending the crowd into bedlam, and letting us all enjoy the sight of Pablo Sandoval, standing at second, clapping his hands and pointing at the sky, feeling what must have been an incredible sense of release.
Bonus points for Shane Victorino chasing after that ball like a little ninny.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
I loved Posey’s 9th inning AB. Man, the kid looks like a 10 year vet up there with his approach.
by Missing Barry on Oct 21, 2010 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Posey’s AB in the 9th was great. Hell, there were lots of great ABs in the late innings last night. I think I posted after 5 innings that the Giants pitchers had thrown 115 pitches and the Phillies had thrown 69 pitches. Not sure what the final numbers were, but it was probably a lot closer. Giants finally started taking more once they got to their bullpen.
But the Pablo AB was the “who’s writing this script?” moment of the game. This will make a hell of a movie if the season ends like we all hope it will.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
It’s like the ball kept accelerating all the way through the gap.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 21, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
The holy trinity of AB last night was Panda in the 6th, Buster in the 9th, and Uribe in the 9th. And I agree 100% that the Panda AB was easily my favorite.
You know, no matter how this season turns out, I am not going to restrain myself this offseason from visions of a homegrown heart of the order consisting of Panda-Buster-Belt rounding into form the next few seasons. I want to thank Pablo for making that dream just a little easier to envision.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 21, 2010 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Thank God. Inge just re-uped with Detroit. He seems like a player Sabes would want.
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
/shift-A
Oh ffs.
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 21, 2010 2:39 PM PDT reply actions
What’s wrong?
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Shut up.
Also. I’ll be hanging out at Cal Poly during my spring break. Just as a warning.
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 21, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
For what?
Stalking? Making me cry? Random, strange compliments?
When is your “spring break”?
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
I moved to SLO, remember? I’m probably gonna catch a couple of Cal Poly baseball games if they’re at home that week.
It’s the second to last week of March.
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 21, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh I thought you just visited there
I hope I live here this summer. Have fun with that, I live very, very close to the baseball field, but you’ll never find me.
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
Ah, nope. I now split my time between the Bay, the valley, and SLO.
Considering that I still haven’t seen Howie around here, I doubt I’ll be able to find you. You’ll probably be able to spot me if you see my Mr. Whiteside shirt.
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 21, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s where I split my time too. 1 of those places sucks though.
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
LOL VALLEY.
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 21, 2010 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL FIRST 18 2/3 YEARS OF MY LIFE
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 21, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
HEY I’M THE SAME AGE AS YOU
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 21, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
SEPTEMBER ’91
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 21, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
DAMMIT, MAN. WHEN WERE YOU BORN.
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 21, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh fuck this shit, I’m old.
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 21, 2010 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Older than the both of you!
July ’91. Suck it, young people!
American Heroes: Joe Pavelski, Buster Posey, David Backes
Fear the Fin - Cornering the market on third pairing defensemen since March 2009
Okay, you have me beat.
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 21, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, I worked full time for a year. Cut me some slack.
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 21, 2010 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
GET OFF MY LAWN, YOUNGIN!
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 21, 2010 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Probably all voted to legalize marijuana. Hippies!
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 21, 2010 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Aw, crapmuffins — I just realized that like two-thirds of San Francisco, we rent.
19th-century reforms, huzzah!
Ok, new rule: ONLY CITIZENS CAN VOTE.
Wait, they messed that one up too. Do they just let anybody in these days?
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
My evil cat totally wants to decriminalize spider plants. Did you know that some rabbits and cats respond to chemicals in spider plants as if they were opiates? My cat is one. She chewed up a bunch of spider plant once, curled up in a little ball, twitched through about four hours of opium dtreams then came out of it spitting and hissing with a hellacious hangover.
I am not sure what the proper policy response should be.
Litmus test for substances to be allowed or banned:
Is it popular among richer classes? Legalize.
Is it popular among lower classes? Ban. Or tax.
Actually, legalize them all, and tax everything.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
Personally, I think raising the liquor tax a good solid amount is a great idea. Life is too short to drink cheap booze. If Popov quadruples in price, but decent tipple just goes up a touch, folks might drink less volume and better quality, which seems like a strong positive externaility.
I still don’t know what to do about spider plants.
Put up billboards telling cats not to chew them.
Worked for meth, right?
(Actually, I think those billboards are reasonably effective; they certainly catch your attention, and I know I’ve never done meth since I saw one)
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
The FDA/SCHIP act did just that with Cigars last year..
Cigars went up by a maximum of .50 cents each. Hence a $3 cigar became $3.50, and a $20 cigar became $20.50 cents. Lobbyists…America’s Future
Adopted Son: !Matt Downs I'll miss you my son.
It’s kind of fun being old. And really, I’m not that old yet.
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 21, 2010 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey! Wait, which Valley?
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 21, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Central.
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 21, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought so. I’m from outside Davis, so I know the Valley well. I kind of miss it. I lived in Delano for a summer once too. I don’t miss that part.
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 21, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I live about an hour and a half north of Delano. It’s … meh. Being in close proximity to Cal League teams and the Grizz are nice, 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 21, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn’t get out to a Grizz game that summer because Fresno was too much of a drive, and I was too busy. Wish I had though. I did see the Visalia Oaks play a couple games. I think the Valley improves the further north one goes.
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 21, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I would say it does. Although, I think Fresno’s a lot nicer than Modesto, but that’s just me.
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 21, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Big.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 21, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
don't miss out on the awesome Open House spring combo
Tractor rodeo for the cowboys and robotics competitions for the engineers!
We don't have to improve our ability to get people on base to improve our offense. If we sign FAs with decent RBI totals they will bring those RBIs with them. Its science. Or magic. We aren't exactly sure. The IT department hasn't responded to our telegram. --Sabean's offseason master plan
I got chopped.
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 21, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I keep getting left behind in the old thread, either because a) I don’t notice that there’s a new thread, b) I forget I have MCC open, c) generally being oblivious. Getting left behind in the old thread now means you got chopped.
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 21, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Every good mcc poster needs their own catchphrase. You managed yours without having to be as insufferable as I was when I earned mine.
Were you right about 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 21, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
keithlaw keithlaw
Someone brought a vuvuzuela to the AFL game here in Mesa. Attendance: maybe 100. #overkill
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 finally got my refund for NLCS home game 4 tickits
woot
McCovey Chronicles - The repetition is awesome. Proud Adoptive Parent of BRETT PILL.
READ MY BLOG!!!!
by sadison bummedgarner on Oct 21, 2010 2:42 PM PDT reply actions
i bought tickets for NLCS home game 4 before the NLDS started and if the reds had won and there was a game 7 i would have had a ticket
McCovey Chronicles - The repetition is awesome. Proud Adoptive Parent of BRETT PILL.
READ MY BLOG!!!!
by sadison bummedgarner on Oct 21, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Ooh, I need to check mine, 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 21, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I LOVE YOU IBRAHIMOVIC
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Oct 21, 2010 2:47 PM PDT reply actions
I know they are one of my favorite teams. Even Villa can’t fill his gap.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Oct 21, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
OH NO HOME TOWN ANNOUNCER TAKES SWIPE AT OPPOSING TEAMS FAN BASE!!!!!!!!!!!
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
I cannot believe the columnist equates booing and signs by SF fans to what the Philly fans have done…Let’s see…Giants fans manage to keep their body fluids off of other people and they use batteries to power electronic equipment.
Giants fans manage to keep their body fluids off of other people
Speak for yourself, buddy.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
You might not remember it but I was at the Great Fan Uprising game that resulted in the Giants never giving away baseballs as promotional items. Of course, that was the ’Stick and things were a little rougher then…
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 21, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
KLaw pwns bitter A's fan
A’s Fan (Oakland)
&(* the Giants. We got 4 rings to their none. 1989. That’s how the Bay Area market works
Klaw (2:18 PM)
Well, I’m reasonably certain you didn’t post this from the A’s stadium, unless you are actually an empty seat.
"Buster Posey" anagram = OYSTER PUBES
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 21, 2010 2:57 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Later... IT'S A TARP
A’s Fan (Oakland)
I’m the tarp
Klaw (2:24 PM)
I see you rollin’.
"Buster Posey" anagram = OYSTER PUBES
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 21, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
A’s fans are just bitter that we don’t know we have a rivalry with them.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
I see it as a somewhat rivalry. Not a big one, but it’s there.
by Missing Barry on Oct 21, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
It's reallt weird.
All the A’s fans I know in person are 100% on the bandwagon, but some twerp on AN deleted a 600-comment fanpost because I dared defend myself and other Giants fans (pretty damn politely, too).
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 21, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Is that the one you accidentally lured bondslegend into?
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
Yeah. :/
I posted a link, buried somewhere in a postgame thread or something. Thought it was worth checking out, but I didn’t to start a war. But he kinda started one.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 21, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Interesting. My brother and one of my best friends are both A’s fans who are both on the Giants bandwagon. I know my brother posts frequently on AN.
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 21, 2010 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I / we got a lot of hate, and a lot of reasonable arguing, and some all-out support. Pretty wide spectrum. But there were two or three who were just nasty. And I acted like a guest, too- no badgering or trolling or anything like that, unless they said something outright stupid.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 21, 2010 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
My roommate was an A’s fan last year. Getting swept was fun times. :(
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
A’s/Giants and RiverCats/Grizzlies games are especially tough in my household. Because my parents have to stop my brother and I from hurling things at each other. (Okay, not really, but they do have to stop us from yelling at each other.)
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 21, 2010 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Fuck no.
Eh, maybe I should. But yelling at games is fun.
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 21, 2010 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I only really yell at games and at my friends and my brother.
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 21, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
JeffFletcherAOL Jeff Fletcher
#padres left 150 bottles of champagne in SF visitors clubhouse. If you get champagne from visiting clubhouse mgr for Christmas, that’s why.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Even if they had won
it just would have forced a tiebreak in San Diego right? Fuck those guys let me get a swig of that bubbly
"Fuck yeah, shut up." - Tim Lincecum
Probably thinking of the wild card.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 21, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I checked in over at Gaslamp Ball yesterday as there was a Bochy post that had some promise. The thing going on there was the sound of crickets.
Adopted Son: !Matt Downs I'll miss you my son.
If the Braves had lost and the Padres won I think the Padres would have been division winners. The Giants would have played the Phillies, and now they might be playing the Padres in the NLCS. God, imagine the torture.
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 21, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
anyone knows if they buy good champagne for celebrations? Seems like a waste to pour good champagne over people.
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
It's not Andre
But it’s no Dom Perignon either, I’m not sure exactly
"Fuck yeah, shut up." - Tim Lincecum
It needs to be mentioned that Culberson is 4 for 4 so far today and is hitting .538
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
more klaw
Culberson just let a groundball through the five hole… then blooped a double to the LF gap.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
Just departed San Fran after attending the first two games. I am in a good mood.
Also, Buster Posey.
trust me, im heartbroken about it. i had 20 minutes to make a decision on which 2 games i wanted to attend, AND book my flight. I picked the Giants to win in 6, and it was hard to foresee Game 5 being set up this way. Also, I definitely wanted to be there for Game 3. The city was so electric. Such a great time.
little-known fact
You can enter “Buster Posey” as an answer on any test — college boards, driver’s test, citizenship test, whatever — and it will be correct.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
Daily Double yields 4x when answer is Buster Posey
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
Furthermore...
Writing “Buster Posey” on any restaurant bill guarantees you lifetime free meals at that establishment.
Braves fan here....
I LOVE YOU, GIANTS!
Even though you broke my heart, you are still a good person team. Please finish obliterating the Phillies.
P.S. This is an awesome internet area.
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
by sddbaker on Oct 21, 2010 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
welcome aboard!
plenty of room on this here bandwagon.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
They can't be trusted.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 21, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
bigleaguestew ’Duk
“I know it’s a big game when my broadcast partner, Mike Krukow, puts his cup on to broadcast this game tonight.” – Duane Kuiper
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
have never seen so many sports pundits so tirelessly
advocating for their failed rationale attached to their exploded predictions about the certainty of the Phillies winning, despite all the evidence that has contradicted them. To borrow from Wilson’s lexicon, that has been delicious (he said “tasty”, I think)
Kruk was trying to do it on BBTN last night. Can no one just say “hey looks like whoever wins this series, we were ultimately wrong about the San Francisco Giants”?
"Fuck yeah, shut up." - Tim Lincecum
Huff referring to the fact that the Giants had beaten each of the "big 3" this year
kinda made me cringe by maybe being potentially taken as a boast and useful for the Phils bulletin board. Now I think that was just some needed pushback against the nearly unanimous slamming or rote dismissal of the Giants’ chances.
Bought a new Giants cap (classic black bill 5950) Tuesday before the day game
Have not taken it off yet except to go to sleep.
"Fuck yeah, shut up." - Tim Lincecum
JohnSheaHey
Say Hey Kid and 1958 pals throwing out first pitches.
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 21, 2010 3:21 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
"we're gonna need a bigger mound"
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
by slackersphere17 on Oct 21, 2010 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Awesome.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
PATION!
Wait, shit.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 21, 2010 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
This is going to be awesome.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
Screw this math midterm
This is too awesome.
Somewhere in the minor leagues, Joe Paterson is pitching.
by imovermyhead on Oct 21, 2010 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
GO GIANTS
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 21, 2010 3:27 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Man: "Not too much Flyin’ tonight is there Hawaiian ?
Adopted Son: !Matt Downs I'll miss you my son.
Timmy has willed it
And so it shall be
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
not until after midnight, shouldn’t be an issue
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
It'll rain.
RAIN Ks, AMIRIGHT?
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 21, 2010 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Let It Rain..
Adopted Son: !Matt Downs I'll miss you my son.
by nvsfg on Oct 21, 2010 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
that needs a coupla more commas and a coupla fewer ellipses
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
Noted.
I will attempt to correct my grammar in future posts.
Adopted Son: !Matt Downs I'll miss you my son.
TIMMY IS FROM THE SEATTLE AREA
SO HE LIKES RAIN GET IT
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
Friend of mine who's a Giants fan says
she doesn’t understand why we’re so worried about beating that “Roy Halloway” guy again. (Okay, admittedly she moved to England a few years ago, but Roy Halloway?)
Again
Beating Roy Halladay/Halloway/Holiday/Happenstance three times in one season sounds like a prelude to The Apocalypse.
are two challenges
FTFY
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
CAIN: Not for long. Stand back.
/out of nowhere, produces mandolin
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
Reminds me of the Steve Martin riff. “I’m Richard Nixon, and I’m here to talk about politics. But first, a little Foggy Mountain Breakdown!” s/Nixon/Cain/g. Maybe swap in a different instrument or song. But it works for me.
Time to head to the yard
Tim vs. Halladay,
Mays on the first pitch,
A chance to go to the World Series
Epic game is going to be epic.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
/Lincecum pitches no hitter. Halladay pitches perfect game. Giants lose on walk, error, fly ball and straight steal of home.
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
Man I am so pumped up
The only thing standing between us and the World Series is Roy Halladay, the best pitcher in the game. Of course, we counter that with the reigning two-time NL Cy Young award winner.
Does it get any more epic than that?
"I wouldn't say the beard got us here, but I wore it here." - Brian Wilson
Pandas, rectumfaces, Codys, Utleys
J-Rolls, thongs, jealous ginas,
and Buster Posey.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
Nervous
I have never been more nervous about a game in all my years as a Giants fan than this one. Feeling like it’s a must win (and we will!) because 2002 still haunts me.
Is this the "official" pregame thread? If so...
FUCK YOU DICKTORINO
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
OT - Old School Ridiculousness
Joe Dimaggio had a 9.4 WAR season in 1941. He struck out 13 times and GIDP 6 times in over 600 PA. What The Fuck.
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
13 TIMES
YEAH HES FROM MY TOWN BOY
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Oct 21, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy shit.
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 21, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Ty Cobb had 6 different 10+ WAR seasons
with OPS+ of 200 or higher in 3 of them. Jesus Christ.
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
Bob Gibson, in 1968, had an ERA+ of 258
He was 158% better than the average pitcher.
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
JohnSheaHey
Wiilie Mays will be joined by Cepeda, F Alou, Davenport, Bressoud for first pitches.
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 21, 2010 3:40 PM PDT reply actions
JohnSheaHey John Shea
Wiilie Mays will be joined by Cepeda, F Alou, Davenport, Bressoud for first pitches.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Wouldn't it be "second" pitches then?
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
I hope we can beat the sports media folk heroes of choice aka the Philadelphia Phillies
Phils b’caster on MLB network radio says the Phillies have not played their best baseball so far. This may be true, but that consistent undertone of not crediting the Giants is unmistakeable. Actually that’s fine.
Nerves? Hell yes.
Butterfiles? Ya’ think?
Tension? Could cut it with a bologna sandwich
Fear? Palpable (I love that word).
But…
Where else would you rather be? We’re Giants fans, we’re 1 game away from the World Series, 162 games of fucking torture (suck it Padres, Rockies and Russell Martin), we have Linceum pitching to Buster Posey with Sanchez and Cain in the wings if need be and Wilson ready to slam the door.
Savor this, fellow McCoven.
by younghutch on Oct 21, 2010 3:45 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
It tastes delicious.
Fuck yeah!
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 21, 2010 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Thank you for alerting me.
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 21, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
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