Off Day OpenThread
by Grant Brisbee on Oct 22, 2010 11:02 AM PDT
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PrintThere are 28 teams in Major League Baseball that would trade places with the Giants right now. Yet we’re the ones staring at our watches, twitching, passing the time by watching "90210" reruns and getting drunk at 11:00 in the morning. Well, at least I am. This post is one drink away from post being titled, "What Would It Be Like if The Peach Pit Were REAL??" I totally think I’d get a grilled cheese with my first order.
Seven-game series aren’t supposed to be easy. They aren’t supposed to be predictable. The team without homefield advantage shouldn’t expect to win the series at home. Taking the sixth or seventh game is always how it’s supposed to work. And the Giants haven’t lost two games in a row on the road since mid-August, when they dropped two in a row against the Cardinals and two in a row before that to the...
...Phillies. Dammit. We’re all doomed.
Again, we’re caught between two gravitational pulls. One side of your brain knows that a team with a 3-2 advantage is still a substantial favorite in a seven-game series. That’s the side that knows that of the nine times they’ve seen Roy Oswalt and Cole Hamels this season, the Giants have won seven of those games.
The other side is the one that’s had to process Giants baseball for decades. It’s left you scarred and mangled. It’s telling you, see? Told you all of the good stuff was just a prelude to a larger heartbreak.
There isn’t anything more to write about this series until there’s another game played. Pablo Sandoval should still start. Jonathan Sanchez is a bad, bad man. Brian Wilson doesn’t care how many seaboard yokels yell at him. Matt Cain is a fine contingency plan. The Giants need to play .500 baseball over their next two games.
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The waiting game sucks. Let’s play Hungry Hungry Hippos.
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The mall burned down and the Giants lost
Thursday, October 21st will be a day I’ll try to forget ever happened.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Oh, come on.
It was just a small wing of the mall, and it was just asking for it.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 22, 2010 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions
That mall is a bastard.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 22, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, if you’re a Roseville mall rat, it is an emergency.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 22, 2010 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s a financial emergency. Christmas shopping season approacheth and that a lot of lost revenue right there.
Wouldn’t the lost revenue be part of the insurance settlement?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 22, 2010 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
/Matt Cain plays an outstanding game of Hungry Hungry Hippos… yet discovers he has no run support
Tsuyohsi Shinjo: Underwear model, winner of Japanese "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," Ham Fighter, and member of the Giants team that would have participated in 2002 WS if an asteroid hadn't destroyed Earth.
Third-rate hippo AT BEST
"Buster Posey" anagram = OYSTER PUBES
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 22, 2010 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
I could see Cain finishing a game of HHH and pull back the hippos mouth to discover not a single plastic marble.
Tsuyohsi Shinjo: Underwear model, winner of Japanese "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," Ham Fighter, and member of the Giants team that would have participated in 2002 WS if an asteroid hadn't destroyed Earth.
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 22, 2010 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I want to open a dive in the Mission called Hungry Hungry Hipster. PBRs will be $4, to subsidize the $3 good beers.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 22, 2010 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I would go there… before it got popular
Tsuyohsi Shinjo: Underwear model, winner of Japanese "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," Ham Fighter, and member of the Giants team that would have participated in 2002 WS if an asteroid hadn't destroyed Earth.
Would there be a designated area for smoking fags.......rolled yourselves of course.
Monday Monkey lives for the weekend, sir.
Oh yeah. Big, Zeitgeist-style patio.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 22, 2010 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
That’s a fantastic idea from start to finish.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
You should invite bands to play there, but kick them out as soon as they announce their name.
I mean, who wants to listen to a band that everyone’s heard of?
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
If this team decides to lost these last two games, it would certainly fit the torture maximizing formula.
I almost wouldn’t be mad.
Almost.
Mark DeRosa, still existing.
When it’s all said and done, I’ll still be positive about this season because just getting to the postseason was a victory. But god fucking dammit, is it so much to ask that when we lose, it’s because the other team beat us, not because we beat ourselves???
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 22, 2010 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
To be honest
If the Giants don’t get there… Baseball will cease to exist for a while. In my mind at least.
S.S.D.D.
i agree, i need a break
i’m ready for this season to be over already…
with a world series ring, of course.
DOOM AND GLOOM
The only way we win this is if the baseball gods have an even crueler ending in store for us in the World Series.
Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)
Like this?
Tsuyohsi Shinjo: Underwear model, winner of Japanese "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," Ham Fighter, and member of the Giants team that would have participated in 2002 WS if an asteroid hadn't destroyed Earth.
Oh, you're good
Hmmmmmmmm… I was assuming two losses this weekend, but now I’m not so sure.
Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)
I still think we take the Phillies and then Bengie takes us. Because the cruel, cruel baseball gods want to give Greg Papa even more evidence that Bengie is some kind of Svengali.
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 22, 2010 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
/Bengie steals home for a walk-off win on a past ball in game 7 of WS.
Tsuyohsi Shinjo: Underwear model, winner of Japanese "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," Ham Fighter, and member of the Giants team that would have participated in 2002 WS if an asteroid hadn't destroyed Earth.
by ElCartero on Oct 22, 2010 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I see him hitting a splash hit grand slam in the top of the 9th when we were up by 3.
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 22, 2010 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
OMG – oppo taco?
That would truly be a cruel ending.
"It'll break your heart. It's designed to break your heart."
- A. Bartlett Giamatti
I blame Panda for telling him where he hid his cake.
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 22, 2010 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
I retract my statement. Obviously the AL couldn’t have a walk-off in game 7. Thank you arbitrary game in July!!!
Tsuyohsi Shinjo: Underwear model, winner of Japanese "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," Ham Fighter, and member of the Giants team that would have participated in 2002 WS if an asteroid hadn't destroyed Earth.
It’s not arbitrary, it’s All-Star.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 22, 2010 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
This time… IT COUNTS!
"Friends, San Franciscans, Countrymen....Humm Baby."
by The Nuschlerian Candidate on Oct 22, 2010 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Video re-enactment of Bengie's last stolen base
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLlUgilKqms
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 don’t want Pablo Sandoval to start anymore, and it’s not just physical. His mental errors have cost us many times this season, and I can’t bear to see another one even if it means we have Renterrhea or Fontenot out there.
now skeeter, he ain't hurtin' nobody.
You can bear to see Pablo make another mental error out there? Or you would rather have him flopping around with the potential punch in his bat than the mediocrity Renterrhea and Fontenot guarantee?
now skeeter, he ain't hurtin' nobody.
bear… Panda… I see what you did there.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 22, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
HEY MAN WHAT’S YOUR PROBLEM
DON’T YOU KNOW THAT I DON’T BELONG TO YOU
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Sometimes you’re quiet and sometimes I’m quiet, hallelujah!
Sometimes I’m talkative and sometimes you’re not talkative, I know
I agree with Natto’s disagreement.
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 22, 2010 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Mental error?
Are talking about the bunt?
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 22, 2010 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes. And I’m also referring to the several other mental errors he made throughout the season, getting thrown out on the bases because he simply wasn’t paying attention. His head is not in the game and hasn’t been for some time.
now skeeter, he ain't hurtin' nobody.
He is a frustrating player, no doubt about that. But the potential in his bat is so much greater than any of the other options that you really have no choice but to play him and live with the goofy stuff.
Not only the potential...
…the actuality in his bat is also much greater than that of Fontenot.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
GET RID OF HUFF! THAT ERROR WAS BRUTAL1
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 22, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I want to see Sandoval starting both games in Philadelphia.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 22, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Me too.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Oct 22, 2010 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
If there’s one place where a goofy Panda pop-up will turn into a home run while a goofy Fontenot pop-up will turn into an out, it’s Philadelphia.
I won’t cry if we see Renteria/Uribe, but Sandoval would be nice.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 22, 2010 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Or is one of them now too hurt to actually play? I have trouble keeping track.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 22, 2010 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Well let's put it this way
Either Uribe or Rent could easily fill in as the drummer for Def Leppard.
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 series goes seven games, it’ll definitely be Rent and Uribe against Hamels in the finale.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
I won’t cry.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 22, 2010 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
You know you will.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 22, 2010 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I want to see him start exactly one game in Philadelphia.
"Thank you, Coach (Theus). I'm about to kill y'all this half." --DeMarcus Cousins
He gives the Giants the best chance to win
He needs to start
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
I want him to start. I’d just appreciate it if he would stop making errors. Then again, I’d like it if Mike Fontenot was as big a threat with the bat as Pablo. Oh, and I’d like him to stop making errors, too.
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 22, 2010 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
I want a pony. And a plastic rocket.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
Lost thing!
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 22, 2010 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Panda raking in CBP – this is what I want.
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Oct 22, 2010 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, Fontenot never makes mental errors.
Oh wait!!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I never said that… all I’m saying is that with the pressure turned all the way up, I don’t trust Pablo any more. I was very pleased to see him double twice in the same at-bat Wendesday, but a little of that wore off when he GIDP’d again. This season he had as many errors as he did HR, and twice as many GIDPs as HR. Fingers crossed that this is all moot…
now skeeter, he ain't hurtin' nobody.
He has been having great 7-10 pitch at bats the last few days and hitting the ball hard.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
He really has – he impressed me yesterday, aside from that error in the ninth and not getting back to third (though that’s a tough play, so I’m not mad at 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 22, 2010 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s a young kid as well, give him a shot. He has a lot more potential than Grant does.
"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.
Oh come on, Grant’s a much better writer than Pablo will likely ever be.
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 22, 2010 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Y'know who else had as many errors as HRs this year?
Edgar Renteria (4 Es, 3 HRs)
Y’know who has 9 times as many errors as HRs? Mike Fontenot.
Panda can be frustrating, but he’s also the best alternative, at least against RHP.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
Nah. Aside from Sandoval having much more upside, and basically an equal or higher downside than Fontenot——I just like Panda and want to see him play. There isn’t a single part of my brain that thinks starting Grant over Panda is a good idea.
Starting Grant over Mr. F tomorrow is a whole nother debate, though.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I’m pretty sure I would be in favor of starting Pedro Feliz if we had him. We probably would have won yesterday with him out there.
by kingofthacove on Oct 22, 2010 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I would not be in favor of 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 22, 2010 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Pedro Feliz ranged from a 2-3 WAR player as a Giant. I bet he easily makes both plays Pablo messed up yesterday
by kingofthacove on Oct 22, 2010 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree that he’d make both plays, but he was terrible his last couple of offensive seasons, and I think his defense may have even declined. I would take Pablo over Feliz in less than a heartbeat.
If we’re discussing players in their primes, then I’d rather have 2002 Barry Bonds playing third than Pablo going into games 6 and 7. That’s a little silly on my part, but I like the idea of Bonds playing third.
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 22, 2010 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Ugh, my point obviously wasn’t “I’LL TAKE AN ALL-AROUND TERRIBLE PLAYER OVER PABLO.”
by kingofthacove on Oct 22, 2010 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
But you suggested taking an all-around terrible player (Feliz) over Pablo. I’m honestly a little confused about what you suggested. If you’re suggesting that Feliz could be better defensively than Pablo, I may buy that. But Feliz is so atrocious offensively that I don’t think it’s worth it. I think the Giants lose game 4 if Feliz plays in Pablo’s place because Feliz likely does nothing in place of Pablo’s big double.
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 22, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
By the way, as a separate issue, do you know for sure that he declined defensively? 800 innings isn’t a valid sample for UZR and I would be surprised if he actually went from +9 to -6
by kingofthacove on Oct 22, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
You’re right on taking his UZR this year as indicative of his talent level. I shouldn’t do that. I do doubt he’s as good as he was defensively with the Giants, but I think he’d be better than Pablo is now.
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 22, 2010 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, it sounds like he’s lost the previous brilliance. Which happens when a player gets older. Hard to believe Pedro is going to be 36 next year.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Pedro Feliz was, on the other hand, a -2 WAR player this year.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I mean I would take ‘Giants version of Pedro Feliz’ as our starter now.
I obviously do not want poor hitting AND apparently poor hitting Feliz (assuming 2010 UZR is representative of his actual D). My point is that I would take a great defensive player who can’t hit as our 3B right now.
by kingofthacove on Oct 22, 2010 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
We don’t really have one of those, though. What we do have is Pablo Sandoval, Mike Fontenot and injured Juan Uribe. Of those three, I think I’d still go with Pablo.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Ok, I was just bringing up a hypothetical situation.
by kingofthacove on Oct 22, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I’d prefer the Giants version of sober Jim Ray Hart to any of the above options.
Buster Posey: Let's enjoy him before he goes to the Yankees.
by rxmeister on Oct 22, 2010 1:07 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I’m going to go with Giants’ Matt Williams.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 22, 2010 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought choosing between Pablo and Pedro would spark an interesting debate… I didn’t realize everyone here would as much in favor of Feliz over Pablo as they would be with MVP candidates.
by kingofthacove on Oct 22, 2010 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think there’s a lot of actual ‘wish we had Pedro Feliz’ sentiment.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 22, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
if we are talking fantasy situations
just give us 1980 Mike Schmidt
Sucking up to Grant for a mod position since 2009
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
If the Peach Pit were real
it would go out of business — no one ever pays a bill there.
Is this real life? Is this going to be forever?
Out Of Business
Same with Dunder Mifflin — no one ever works in that office!
Is this real life? Is this going to be forever?
Screw the Peach Pit
I wish I could hang out at The Bronze.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
Meh.
Too many underage whippersnappers.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 22, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Well said, as always
A few years ago, at Citizens Bank Park, the Giants were leading by a run in the bottom of the 10th, when Burrell hit a walk-off two-run homer. The second he hit it, I knew it was gone, and I left my wife and friends in our row and started walking up toward the exit, with Phillies fans slapping me on the back and patting me on my black and orange cap as I made my way through them.
That is a microcosm of what that “other side” of my brain is fearing will happen this weekend. I still have faith, but I am nonetheless scarred and frightened.
I don’t mind two days off between series. As much as I like all the wackiness of postseason baseball, I’m okay with everyone being well-rested going into a series. And now that there’s only two off-days within each series, chances are low that we get anyone with a full week or whatever off.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 22, 2010 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
If this series goes 7 games (which it will) how many days off will there be?
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Oct 22, 2010 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I mean, between game 7 and game 1 of the WS.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Oct 22, 2010 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
For a change.
Proud parent of Bengie Molina: Buster who?
by The Enchanter on Oct 22, 2010 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
in case it's not obvious
it’s so that at least 2 games will be played on the weekend. For TV ratings.
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
I've been to two games now in the postseason and the Giants lost both
Normal baseball fandom would compel me to consider myself a jinx and impose a self-ban on any future postseason games. I am not going to do this, however, because I know what is really responsible for these losses. Rally pompoms. Both games had rally pompoms.
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 22, 2010 11:11 AM PDT reply actions
Also
Paying ridiculous amounts of money (or receiving tickets as a birthday present) only to watch your team lose is hard, but understandable as part of the game. But paying ridiculous amounts of money (or receiving tickets as a birthday present) only to watch your team beat itself? That makes me want to stab people in the face.
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 22, 2010 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
It was a bad idea to begin with. Fucking pompoms.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 22, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
my wife has decided not to watch any more Giants games
We went to the Zito start against the Padres. They lost. I went without her to game 1 NLDS, they won. We went to game 2, they lost. We went to MCC meetup NLCS game 2, they lost. She didn’t watch Games 3-4, they won, and she watched game 5 with me, Loss.
She’s decided to skip the rest of the postseason.
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
That’s a nice sacrifice on her part, but there’s no way she’s worse juju than the pompoms. NO. WAY.
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 22, 2010 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
The pom pom(n)s are just evil.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 22, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup.
I was at Game 2 NLDS and thought, “What the fuck is this pom pommery!” Of course, my girlfriend loves them. Whenever the Giants are trying to rally she goes for them but I yell at her to leave them alone. She touched them last night.
Also, my sister went to Game 3 & 4 but not Game 5.
I think all of this proves that superstitions are silly and I am an idiot.
superstitions are silly
So I can cut my hair tomorrow and not feel any guilt, right?
They could be Giants...but not really.
So apparently Brian Wilson won’t be a top flight closer for long.
My Phillie Friend keeps arguing this.
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 22, 2010 11:12 AM PDT reply actions
Out of the blue, but dead serious.
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 22, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
I also made the mistake of saying that Madson is probably the best relief pitcher in the series/game.
I haven’t heard the end of that.
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 22, 2010 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Dangerous to concede anything to an opposing fan, but unfortunately you may be right. I think I’d still take Wilson over Madson though.
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 22, 2010 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Hey, not everyone can be Brad Lidge
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 22, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
My reply was, yeah he is no Brad Lidge.
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 22, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes, but the way he says it its more I’ll say two but its really one.
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 22, 2010 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Mariano Rivera only has one pitch
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
Exactly.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 22, 2010 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Good thing he has two
If he only had one pitch he might be as bad as Mariano Rivera.
Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)
Two pitches
Gut pitch and stuff pitch. He throws the gut pitch more.
Come on; Mariano is an exception to the rule
I don’t even like to say his name, but wasn’t F-Rod a perfect example of how a one-pitch one-location reliever can get burned?
by Grizzlie Antagonist on Oct 22, 2010 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait, I said that wrong. Its he has two pitches but no OUT PITCH!
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 22, 2010 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
He also argues that Roy Oswalt is a top 10 pitcher.
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 22, 2010 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Does he have reasons for this, other than knowing he’s 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 22, 2010 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Cy young has 749 complete games.
What the fuck is the matter? Couldn’t get one more for a even 750? Fucking pussy.
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
hahaha, you're welcome.
"He'll need a rocket up his ass to catch that one .... that baby's out of here!"
by GIANT stoner on Oct 22, 2010 8:43 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Those oversculpted eyebrows, you mean?
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Oct 22, 2010 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
OVERSCULPTED, I SAID!
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Oct 22, 2010 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
AND SOMETIMES HE OVERTRIMS HIS BEARD, TOO!
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Oct 22, 2010 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
YOU CALL THAT A PUNCH?
/kicks you in the groin, for the funniness
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Oct 22, 2010 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m sorry. I just can’t continue.Tthis whole week has just…I’m going home.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
When the Giants lost those two on the road to the Phillies
They were the frist two games a the series.
The third game? We won. And Jonathan Sanchez was on the mound.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
SCIENCE!
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 22, 2010 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Can anyone please post Timmy's "YOU STAY THERE" gif
LOVED that shit last night
courtesy of my friend
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 22, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 10 recs
Badass.
Somewhere in the minor leagues, Joe Paterson is pitching.
by imovermyhead on Oct 22, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
OH MY GOD
I MUST HAVE BEEN AT WORK WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THIS IS THE GREATEST THING SINCE EVER.
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.
7th inning
Right after the line drive double play the ended the inning and left rollins at third. And he stayed there, all throughout “God Bless America” and “Take Me Out to the Ballgame”. Cuz Timmy told him to.
Should have known this was coming
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
So mesmerizing
It’s like that compilation of photos with Obama when he’s photographed with a world leader and he looks exactly the same in each one
im still confused. what is that?
Tsuyohsi Shinjo: Underwear model, winner of Japanese "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," Ham Fighter, and member of the Giants team that would have participated in 2002 WS if an asteroid hadn't destroyed Earth.
There was a Paris Hilton one too
It was uncanny. That same slut-smirk, every time.
"Buster Posey" anagram = OYSTER PUBES
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 22, 2010 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Like you’re portrait photo face is fresh and interesting every time.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 22, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Subject line D:
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 22, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
for the love of all that is holy subject line
/scrubs brain
Thanks for inflicting that.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 22, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks for making me spend 10 minutes to get that adblocked.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
This kinda sums up baseball season
Shit happening around me, but essentially an unbroken concentration on the one thing that really matters.
Monday Monkey lives for the weekend, sir.
Ise yours and raise you:
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 22, 2010 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Subject line
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 22, 2010 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Can chics be considered douchebags?
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 22, 2010 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Well then she qualifies!
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 22, 2010 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Stupid duck lips. What’s up with that?
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Oct 22, 2010 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Sluts think it’s attractive to look like that, apparently.
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 22, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
SlutsMen think it’s attractive to look like that, apparently.
They could be Giants...but not really.
Um
No.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 22, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
BURN IT WITH FIRE
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
Some might. This one doesn’t.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
4 out of 5 nerds-in-their-mom’s-basement agree, that look is not a good one!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
it looks absolutely horrid
on Asian girls
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 assumed she was trying to be funny. I don’t know many guys who find lips pursed like that attractive.
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 22, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Drunken stoner party boys might.
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 22, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Drunken douchebag stoner party boys who go to Chico State?
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 22, 2010 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
It probably has a lot to do with a poor self-image and a lack of confidence in front of the camera. Still, not a good look.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 22, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
It's the Angelina Jolie
Girls practice in front of mirrors to get that “perfect” camera pose.
Alternatively, you can go with the Asian variants of camera poses…
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
That is an odd little fast-forwarded mime/kabuki thing she’s doing there
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 22, 2010 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Weird. Just smile and be natural.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
IT’S NOT THAT EASY FOR EVERYONE, YOU KNOW
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
INORITE
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
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
My older daughter has what I call the “Chandler smile” for pictures. It’s a weird one that only appears when she sees a camera.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
TWSS
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 22, 2010 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Is there a story behind this one?
Does she know she’s been meme-mocked?
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
`
Also, I never found Summer Glau particularly cute, but oh my.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 22, 2010 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
She’s not cute per se, but there’s something about her that makes her hot. Especially when she was the ass-kicking terminator.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Oct 22, 2010 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
River/Summer FTW!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
Job 1:14-15
WHY?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 22, 2010 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
But thank you all for the subject lines.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 22, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Can I be the green hippo?
If not I will settle for yellow.
"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.
you’ll get orange and like it
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 22, 2010 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
No I will not. If I don’t get green or yellow then I’m not playing anymore!
/pushes the game off the table and walks away.
"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.
You’ve been playing with my kids, I see. They fight over who has to be green – nobody wants it.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Oct 22, 2010 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
No I WANT to be the Green Hippo dammit!
"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.
Yeah, but substitute pink for the green, and you’ve got my kids exactly.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Oct 22, 2010 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL my cousin and I would fight over who got to be the pink power ranger. After that I decided to move onto less popular colors, its easier that way.
"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.
Some other guy on some other job is already green hippo. You are pink hippo!
I CAN HAZ MARK REYNOLDS?
by jhiat00 on Oct 22, 2010 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
It’s settled. You’re MR. PINK.
Proud parent of Bengie Molina: Buster who?
by The Enchanter on Oct 22, 2010 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I have been thinking about that bunt play, and I just shrug. Sometimes you just have bad luck. I don’t blame Pablo. Anybody who has ever played third base knows that it is not a natural inclination to run to third base after the catcher throws you the ball in a play like that. Pablo was playing up the baseline to field the bunt. In a way, strangely, its just as much Buster’s fault for throwing the ball before Pablo clearly had the base covered. Really, when you find yourself blaming Posey, again, its has to be just damn bad luck…
"If all the people love each other, the whole world would be a better place to live" - Johnny (Tommy Wiseau) from the film masterpiece, "The Room"
by Tommy Wiseau is a Giants Fan on Oct 22, 2010 11:33 AM PDT reply actions
More than this...
…if we DO win Sat. or Sun, it will allow the Phans to shut up about umps giving games to the Giants.
Umps are fallible, and on the National stage, under a higher powered microscope (its not like they don’t make mistakes during the reg. season). They are bad for both sides, not just one, so I don’t want to hear any more about thueumps giving to one team and not the other. Play the games and quit bitching.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
Job 1:14-15
yea, lets not forget. The biggest blown call may have been the Sandoval double that wasn’t in game 4. Luckily, he got another double, so it didn’t matter. I was all the fans and analysts would admit that the fallibility of umps is only an issue when the situation warrants it…
"If all the people love each other, the whole world would be a better place to live" - Johnny (Tommy Wiseau) from the film masterpiece, "The Room"
by Tommy Wiseau is a Giants Fan on Oct 22, 2010 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Best Pitcher you've ever seen in this era?
In a debate with my friend. He says Pedro Martinez, I said Randy Johnson.
Other candidates : Greg Maddux (WTF is this .811 WHIP shit in 1995) and Roger Clemens (128 WAR career)
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
William Van Landingham
"If all the people love each other, the whole world would be a better place to live" - Johnny (Tommy Wiseau) from the film masterpiece, "The Room"
by Tommy Wiseau is a Giants Fan on Oct 22, 2010 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
I actually witnessed William Van Landingham’s demise. At a game in Turner Field I attended, he walked the bases loaded in the first inning with no outs and Dusy took him out of the game, and he never returned again. Luckily Joe Roa took over, and the Giants still won the game!!!
"If all the people love each other, the whole world would be a better place to live" - Johnny (Tommy Wiseau) from the film masterpiece, "The Room"
by Tommy Wiseau is a Giants Fan on Oct 22, 2010 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Kris Benson (in Peter Gammons’ dreams)
"If all the people love each other, the whole world would be a better place to live" - Johnny (Tommy Wiseau) from the film masterpiece, "The Room"
by Tommy Wiseau is a Giants Fan on Oct 22, 2010 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Jeff Juden!!!
"If all the people love each other, the whole world would be a better place to live" - Johnny (Tommy Wiseau) from the film masterpiece, "The Room"
by Tommy Wiseau is a Giants Fan on Oct 22, 2010 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions
1999/2000 Pedro is the best I have ever seen.
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 22, 2010 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Gagne at his roided out peak was the most unhittable motherfucker I have ever seen.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
Job 1:14-15
I dunno, has there ever been anything better than the (Rob) Nenth. That slider and his weird delivery, his saves certainly weren’t torture when he was on…
"If all the people love each other, the whole world would be a better place to live" - Johnny (Tommy Wiseau) from the film masterpiece, "The Room"
by Tommy Wiseau is a Giants Fan on Oct 22, 2010 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
depends on how you define it. To build a team around? RJ To win now? Pedro
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 22, 2010 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Smoltz was also pretty amazing in his longitivity and his adaptation to different roles. This is a guy who pitched like Curt Schilling as a starter, then saved games like freakin Mariano Rivera
"If all the people love each other, the whole world would be a better place to live" - Johnny (Tommy Wiseau) from the film masterpiece, "The Room"
by Tommy Wiseau is a Giants Fan on Oct 22, 2010 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
so Randy Johnson had teh fear?
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 22, 2010 11:55 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I’d say Pedro circa 1999 was as good as it gets for this era.
But even though his career was cut short by personal problems, let’s not forget Doc Gooden. His 1984 rookie season was completely insane. 17 wins as a 19-year old kid. Take a look at this:
Gooden won eight of his last nine starts; in his final three starts of the 1984 season, he had 41 strikeouts and 1 walk.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Pedro
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Sometimes I just go look at his bb-ref page
And stare at it for five minutes
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
’Roided up Dave Stewart.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 22, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I drank all my Izze watching the game last night. FML
Still in despair.
"Use the stencil! Do it!"
konakona:「つかさに教われと...なんか非常に負けたような気がする。」
Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ
Huff sums it up:
"I mean, listen," Huff said. "We took one there. We took two of three here against a really tough team. If you told us before the series started that we’d be in this position, I think we’d all take it. We have to go out there and play like we did all year. Today just wasn’t my day. Sleep it off, go back to Philly and go to work."
He’s not worried so neither am I.
…
Saaaaaayyyy, these brownies have a greenish tint. Hmmmmmmmmmmm.
What do you expect him to say?
Do you expect him to say that he’s worried?
And the way he fields ground balls, his need for a thong and a cup underneath it is greater than anyone else’s.
by Grizzlie Antagonist on Oct 22, 2010 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Another question for you guys. Of all the Giants big 3, who has the best stuff?
"If all the people love each other, the whole world would be a better place to live" - Johnny (Tommy Wiseau) from the film masterpiece, "The Room"
by Tommy Wiseau is a Giants Fan on Oct 22, 2010 11:53 AM PDT reply actions
When he has his command, it’s Timmy.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Oct 22, 2010 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
When controlled, Sanchez
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 22, 2010 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
I say Sanchez has the best stuff. Cain has the best control and intelligence. Timmy is a combination, which is why he is the MAN.
"If all the people love each other, the whole world would be a better place to live" - Johnny (Tommy Wiseau) from the film masterpiece, "The Room"
by Tommy Wiseau is a Giants Fan on Oct 22, 2010 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
I dunno man
Timmy’s changeup is one of the best pitches in baseball, period.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Tim McCarver thinks so
/lists scouting report AGAIN
Official adoptive parent of... well, no one. Too much paperwork, I guess.
Given how much he makes, I’d say Zito.
They could be Giants...but not really.
by esseffgeez on Oct 22, 2010 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think Sanchez, actually. He gets more strike outs than Timmy. It’s just that durn control. Timmy definitely a better pitcher though.
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 22, 2010 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
He gets more strike outs than Timmy.
No he doesn’t. No one gets more strike outs than Timmy – Tim’s lead the NL for three straight years in K’s. And he has a higher k/9 than Jon.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
My mistake – I thought Dirty had a higher K/9, which is what I was thinking about. Timmy’s change/splitter is pretty durn nasty…I don’t really know I guess.
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 22, 2010 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I believe there was a time when Jonathan’s K/9 was a good deal higher than Tim’s this year.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 22, 2010 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
There was actually a spell during august where Halladay took the K lead
But Tim’s september took it back.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
This sounds like the tagline to a strange baseball movie.
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 22, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I think that’s what I was thinking of, but I didn’t fact check. Sanchez’s rate was insane at some point (at least 10 K/9, maybe higher?), but he came down from that at some 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 22, 2010 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Sanchez has the best FB
But Timmy has the best total package
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 22, 2010 12:35 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
That’s what Phillies fans 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 22, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
It looks like I’ll be taking off work and flying out to SF if we make it to the series.
Waiting for this thing to be decided is agony, just from a logistical standpoint.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
And pricing.
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 22, 2010 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
That’s cool – I’m glad it’s not somebody big.
I was skeptical of the LOTR trilogy, but I absolutely loved it. I’m equally skeptical of the Hobbit, but I’m hoping I equally absolutely love it. Anyone heard anything about it?
I feel prickishly demanding!
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by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 22, 2010 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I saw that name and my first thought was of Martin Lawrence. Now I really want Martin Lawrence for the role.
that movie was truly awful
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
same thing happened to me when I tried to watch Dragonball
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
That movie was SO goddamn awful
that it was actually funny.
"Thank you, Coach (Theus). I'm about to kill y'all this half." --DeMarcus Cousins
bah
should have been MORGAN Freeman!
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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First timer
Never posted here before, but I’ve been reading this blog for almost a season and a half and I love it, you guys are great.
Before this season started my one hope was: man wouldnt it be awesome if the Giants made the playoffs, it would be awesome to see all this homegrown talent take the big stage. They could really scare the crap out of people.
This team has done that, we’ve scared the crap out of the entire east coast. I go to Penn so this series has been extra intense (if possible!), but in two weeks around here its gone from a lady at the airport confusing my Giants shirt for a Padres shirt, to two Phils fans in my class saying: shit the giants keep winning and how is Posey so good.
I just gotta say this team has been so awesome and i’m so proud of them. They’ve really turned heads everywhere, so they lost yesterday.. they’re doing something to the Phillies that no other team in the national league could.
by haroldansivakumar on Oct 22, 2010 12:03 PM PDT reply actions
Udder-ly amazing.
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 22, 2010 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, he does take the bull by the horns.
Proud parent of Bengie Molina: Buster who?
by The Enchanter on Oct 22, 2010 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Whoa, this sub-thread just took a strange turn.
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 22, 2010 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m going to have to ruminate on that last part there.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 22, 2010 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Hells yeah. Right now, I want one more win so badly I might just kill for it. Regardless, it’s been a great year.
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 22, 2010 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude, I’ve been there man. I lived in Atlanta from 1986-2003, which means I was there in 1993. I agree with you, I think we are doing something really special.
Also, the most annoying thing about being a Giants fan in the DC area is that people see my shirt and think I am a New York Giants (of football) fan. Ugh…
"If all the people love each other, the whole world would be a better place to live" - Johnny (Tommy Wiseau) from the film masterpiece, "The Room"
by Tommy Wiseau is a Giants Fan on Oct 22, 2010 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I kind of freaked out when I read the end of Grant’s post above, because just this morning, in a completely different context, a friend who’s a big Simpsons fan emailed me the YouTube link with that dialogue.
I’d never seen that episode, and now it’s been referenced twice in a two-hour period.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
You sound like my dad. DAD IS THAT YOU?!
"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.
He's right.
I’m not “feeling” a Game 7 win on the road. I’m not really “feeling” a Game 6 win either, but…Game 7? Not in this universe. Not in this probability pattern.
by Grizzlie Antagonist on Oct 22, 2010 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
What are everyones Halloween costumes?
My friend and I are going to be “Double Dare” contestants..
RED TEAM FTW!!!
Google double dare if you don’t know what I’m talking about..
So, fez or no fez?
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
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by can of corn on Oct 22, 2010 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
But fezzes are cool. =(
Post pics when the look is complete.
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by can of corn on Oct 22, 2010 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Winner!
Proud parent of Bengie Molina: Buster who?
by The Enchanter on Oct 22, 2010 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
The owls are not what they seem.
"If all the people love each other, the whole world would be a better place to live" - Johnny (Tommy Wiseau) from the film masterpiece, "The Room"
by Tommy Wiseau is a Giants Fan on Oct 22, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
This costume will have the added benefit of being a “I’m cool enough to know about Twin Peaks, so I’m worth talking to” detector.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Of course, most of the people who will see it will be my students and I’m confident that very few of them will get it.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I'm going as Snooki from Jersey Shore
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 22, 2010 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Bump-it!
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by can of corn on Oct 22, 2010 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
Already ordered. I’ve never teased my hair before, though, so I’m a little frightened.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 22, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, that’s what she meant.
Proud parent of Bengie Molina: Buster who?
by The Enchanter on Oct 22, 2010 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Meh. I’m too old for that shit. And too curmudgeonly. I wear a Jack Skellington t-shirt and call it done. Sometimes I put on a big velvet cape, because that’s fun. That’s as far as I go.
But Kid 2 is going as Katara, the waterbender (her choice). I think that’s kinda awesom.
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by can of corn on Oct 22, 2010 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Not Toph awesome, but still pretty awesome.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 22, 2010 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Also: I really liked the end of that series. I found it to be thoughtful and appropriate, and not a cop-out at all.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 22, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
We finally watched the last two episodes this week. It was well done. I’m sure now we’ll have to start over from Book 1.
Now to look forward to the next series – aren’t they doing some girl avatar 105 years later or something?
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by can of corn on Oct 22, 2010 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it is a girl Avatar 70 years later. And Aang is dead!
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by howtheyscored on Oct 22, 2010 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah – that sounds about right. I’m not gonna tell my 5 year old about dead Aang. She’d probably cry. She wants to marry him.
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by can of corn on Oct 22, 2010 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Is the 5 year old the one going as Katara? Because, you know….
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 22, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup, that’s the little water bender. And yup, I know. . .
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by can of corn on Oct 22, 2010 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Aang’s kid is an airbender who is a friend of the new Avatar, who is a waterbender because of the avatar cycle. The story has to do with some worldwide anti-bending movement.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 22, 2010 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Avatar: Legend of Korra takes place 75 years after Avatar: The Last Airbender. Korra is the next Avatar after Aang, a rebellious girl who is hotheaded, independent and “ready to take on the world”. Korra comes from the Southern Water Tribe and has already mastered Earth, Fire, and Water. Aang and Katara’s son Tenzin will be her Airbending teacher.
One of the story’s settings is Republic City, a “metropolis powered by steampunk-type technology”, “inhabited by people from all four nations”. Here Korra must deal with rampant crime and an anti-bender revolt.
http://avatar.wikia.com/wiki/Avatar:_Legend_of_Korra
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 22, 2010 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Niiiice. Looking forward to it.
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by can of corn on Oct 22, 2010 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m disappointed that apparently none of the original Gaang are going to be in it. Esp since so many characters in the original series lived to be so old (how awesome would a 79 year old Toph, Queen of the Earth Kingdom, be?)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
She prefers water bending to earth bending. She wants to carry a small squirt bottle or squirt gun, and spray people to demonstrate her water bending battle skills.
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by can of corn on Oct 22, 2010 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t dress up, either. A friend is dragging me to a Halloween party, though, so I’m going as a “baseball player”: rocking my Giants jersey, hat, some type of baseball-esque pants (haven’t figured that out yet) and my high, striped socks.
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
Get children’s sweat pants (i.e. shorter ones) and hike them up to your knees.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 22, 2010 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s a good idea, except no way are children’s sweatpants going to fit on this ass. :(
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
LOL, if I can do it, you can do it.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 22, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Okay, I’ll go to Target and see what I can find.
I wanted to wear leggings with the socks over them, but the jersey is way too short for that.
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
I think you’d be surprised at how big children’s clothes are these days. :)
They could be Giants...but not really.
I think you’d be surprised at how big my ass is these days. ;)
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
I have the benefit of seeing you in recent pics. Unless you’ve been pigging out, I doubt it’s big at all! :)
I dressed up as a baseball player two Halloweens ago. I went the leggings route too, especially after I saw all the skanky baseball “girl” costumes for sale.
They could be Giants...but not really.
Lol, thanks!
And, yeah, the “costumes” I’ve seen are not really clothing, and probably should not be worn outside of the house.
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
From Mean Girls
Halloween is the one night a year when girls can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it.
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
And it’s the same for the little kids, too. My 5 year old wouldn’t have been able to be just a regular lady bug. No, she’d have to be some mini-skirted, halter-topped sparkly bug-like thing. Sooooo lame.
It’s not supposed to be a sex-holiday for kids, yo!
(snarky sidenote – many of the women who buy things like the “sexy cabdriver” outfit really shouldn’t be wearing skimpy clothes. Shudder.)
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It bugs me that anyone would disapprove of a skank fest.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 22, 2010 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m afraid of how this campus will be on Halloween because of 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 22, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
LOLz
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 22, 2010 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Play It Again Sports?
Big 5
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 22, 2010 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Stand near the dugout and callout to the players. Ask if you can have their pants
"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 22, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
That won’t be an awkward situation at all, 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 22, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Friend of ours has a Polish baseball player get-up.
Mismatched socks, mismatched shoes, jersey on backward, cap that doesn’t match the jersey. Of course, his name’s Zybszinski so it’s okay.
by mrs. owlcroft on Oct 22, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll admit I'm not very up on Polish jokes
Why does mismatching = Polish?
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 22, 2010 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Poor and stupid.
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 22, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh well that’s just mean :(
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 22, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s all part of the tapestry of European racial humor. Now let’s talk about how English food is bad and Germans yell.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
Bubble and Squeak.
Boiled cabbage. Toad in the hole. Now there’s a possibility for some jokes.
by mrs. owlcroft on Oct 22, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
And Italians are corrupt and disorganized. Wait, that’s actually true.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 22, 2010 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Silvio Berlusconi: Disgusting man, or the most disgusting man?
"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 22, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
French Maid
…but I’m not going out or anything.
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
Woah
A full on, double rainbow. Ohmygod ohmygod ohmygod!
"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 22, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Last year I was the Most Interesting Man in the World
This year I’m going to be Johnny Utah from Point Break. I have to work on Oct 30 when all the good parties are though.
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
this
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 22, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ll think it’s rock candy, eat ’em, sue my neighbors if it damages my stomach.
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 22, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm going to gut an old G3 iMac and wear it as a mask.
Then on the rest of my body I’ll put on either a Zombie, Frankenstein monster, or Vampire costume.
An iMacabre if you will.
Look at my website. Look at it. || Screw Johnsonville Sausages and Safeway. I have my reasons. || I pity the fool that falls in love with [THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS]
Cute! I love the whiskers!!
Proud parent of Bengie Molina: Buster who?
by The Enchanter on Oct 22, 2010 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I gotta shave my head (sister in law going through chemo) so I am doing BA Baracus
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 22, 2010 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t recognize the reference, but good luck to your sister-in-law.
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 22, 2010 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
You don't know the ref!?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B.A.Baracus
And thanks
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EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 22, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, crap, I can’t believe I didn’t get that. That’ll be an awesome costume.
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 22, 2010 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I love it when a reference comes together.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 22, 2010 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Do you have the appropriate facial hair?
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by can of corn on Oct 22, 2010 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t have Mr. T/BW facial hair but it ain’t Howie or Affeldt either.
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 22, 2010 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
So yes, especially if I don’t shave for the next few weeks.
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 22, 2010 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Ha!
And gratuitous LOL @ howie’s failbeard.
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by can of corn on Oct 22, 2010 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
theme costume
Mister Toddler: spider
Beautiful and Talented Wife: fly
Wcw: spiderweb
That’s good.
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 22, 2010 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
worked well last year
MT/shark, WCW/octopus, BTW/Nemo
I really like group theme costume ideas – it gets more people involved and its fun to play off each other. I tried to get some friends in school to go as the many faces of Tobias from Arrested Development one year. Didn’t work out.
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 22, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
My wife and some grad-school buddies went out to the Castro during the kinder, gentler Castro-Halloween years as Kiss. They were a big hit. I did not join them. I do not like Kiss, and I was already too jaded to want to go to the Castro again. I kinda regret it now, but how was I to know Castro Halloween was going to implode soon?
That's awesome.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 22, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
There’s a front page post on The Good Phight about how hateable the Giants are. I like how they were nice to us when they expected to roll over the Giants. Now that the series is competitive, they suddenly despise the Giants.
"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
If you read its all the mostly reasons we hate the giants.
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 22, 2010 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
…and done really tongue-in-cheek.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 22, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Good, I hope everyone else here feels the same way about the Phillies rather than "I LOVE JAYSON WERTH!!!!
by kingofthacove on Oct 22, 2010 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I love Jayson Werth
I love Chase Utley. I love watching really good baseball players who aren’t douches play baseball.
Sue me.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I do love Utley, I’m not as big on Werth, but after watching him play right here for the post-season, I’ll admit I’m impressed.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 22, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
You should be impressed. I see him play a lot, he is by far the second best player on that team.
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 22, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
He put that whole team on his back when they were having huge injury problems
He carried the team while Utley and Howard were out.
And he STILL got shit from the Philly media for being unclutch and disinterested.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I still cannot understand why Phillies fans seem to dislike Werth.
And I still want the Giants to make a push for him this offseason, even if it turns out they can’t afford 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 22, 2010 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
The Phillies fans who don’t like worth are irrational (i.e. ZOMG UNCLUTCH). There’s a certain emotional distancing that’s going on because we all know he’s going somewhere else next year, his replacement is already on the team and ready to go next year, and we don’t want to get TOO attached, but reasonable fans all know how good he is and appreciate what he does for the team.
Holy hell that’s almost word-for-word what I was saying about Burrell two years ago.
I didn’t mean to generalize if that’s how it came across. I can see the distancing thing. And I’m with GiantPain on gladly providing Werth with a new home.
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 22, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
And I didn’t mean to make it sound like you were generalizing. I took your comment on its merit and thought I’d share my bit of insight. You did just fine.
(And did I really type Worth? That’s terrible. I really shouldn’t post from work.)
/ashamed.
Ha! I didn’t even notice the typo.
Unclutch is the reason I’ve heard most often. Since I think that’s silly, I figured it was just silly dislike.
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 22, 2010 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Dumb Philly fans
Dislike Werth because they don’t understand that RISP performance is very likely not a skill. Plus he swings and misses a lot, which seems to anger dumb fans. Dumb fans absolutely adore Polanco (who I like) because he doesn’t whiff much
Smart fans, or at least the ones I talk to, seem to hate Victorino. And for really irrational reasons (seeing as he’s been an extremely productive, consistent and valuable player at an elite position)
Everyone wubs Chooch though. He’s a unifier
He's my rectumface
You think you hate him, you should see Mets fans
Ummm
Posey’s cool
I actually really like Uribe because he takes hacks and has a funny beard and is like a fat ballerina out there at SS. He’d be a welcome 2mm utility guy for the Phils in a couple years
Burrell’s a childhood favorite but he burned a ton of bridges with that Halladay yelling so I can’t admit to liking him any more
I can’t say I really care for many others
Outside of their young core players, Giants seem to have
a lot of soulless Hessians on the roster that are neither likeable nor really hateable from my perspective
Publicly I meant with Burrell. Among peers
Still can’t quit him though
Posey, Burrell, and your starters
At least for me. I can’t fathom a situation that Burrell is likely to find himself in that would make me hate him, and Posey/Lincecum/Cain/Sanchez are great to watch.
I find it really annoying when a guy beats us and I’m bitter about him and the team, and I come here and read about how much you love them. The same way I find it annoying when other fans come here after their team wins.
And there’s a difference between respecting a playing and saying you love them.
by kingofthacove on Oct 22, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
No offense
But what you find annoying has no effect on my posting habits.
And watching players as good as Utley and Werth is why baseball is awesome. I love baseball, therefore I love its great players.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I assume by No offense you mean
The Seattle Mariners
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Almost as much as I hate your stubbornness.
by kingofthacove on Oct 22, 2010 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate/envy/covet Chutley.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 22, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Charlie Culberson
Our next Chase Utley. Book it.
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I love how much love Giants prospects have gotten from KLaw this week
Here’s hoping Culberson is awesome. I look forward to Crawford-Culberson-Belt double plays.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
That possibility turns me on.
Is that a strange reaction?
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 22, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
The answer depends on
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Methinks that may be NSFW.
I feel prickishly demanding!
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by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 22, 2010 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
huh?
really?
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I haven’t clicked it, so I’m not sure, but if it turns me on, then it probably isn’t. I suppose I’ll risk it.
I feel prickishly demanding!
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by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 22, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Very well, it was safe. Somewhat borderline depending on where one works, but safe.
I feel prickishly demanding!
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by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 22, 2010 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
if that is borderline
you probably should not be reading this site at work.
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Well that is undoubtedly true. I just can’t quit this thing.
I feel prickishly demanding!
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by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 22, 2010 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
It's OK
That said, though, Culberson and Crawford both need to turn it on with the bat, and pretty quick. A sub-.800 OPS in A ball from a 21 year old doesn’t exactly inspire confidence.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Yeah, I’m not really too optimistic on them right now. Culberson intrigues me though.
I feel prickishly demanding!
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by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 22, 2010 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
That would be so beautiful.
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 22, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
That said
I’m still delusionally intruiged by the idea of Cody Ross convincing his BFF Dan Uggla that SF is the place to be.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
can he be BFF with Albert Pujols?
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TEAM CODY
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Organic Giants
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he was a rule 5 pick
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Me, too.
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 22, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I love them too, but I hope they won’t block Belt when he’s ready to be a part of this team.
They could be Giants...but not really.
Will fans of other teams refer to him as Chulberson?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 22, 2010 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
C-Culb
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More double entendres with..
Chubby.
As in, “Chubby is coming up next inning”.
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
And Chubby slides into home
SAFE!
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
what’s the difference between chubby and fat? Since English is my second language there are some phrases / words I’m always afraid to use because I don’t understand the connotation.
It’s also fascinating to me that in the English language, Fat chance, Slim chance, and No chance means the same thing.
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Understanding English slang is a piece of cake
Easy as pie
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
Chubby is being overweight in a cute way. Fat isn’t.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
Who would object more?
if a lady is called Chubby vs Fat
or if a man is called Chubby vs Fat?
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Mullet Man
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 22, 2010 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
This seems like a pretty wild overrating based on one decent year and a few good ABs in the fall league.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
plus one oh nine
I grant I was a Culberson hater when he was picked, but if there is one thing I have learned to distrust over the years it is seeing a hitter with a Cal League ‘breakout’.
If CC played elite defense, I might be more excited, but I didn’t think he features that. Does he?
That boy was our last hope
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we are such fucking nerds
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NERB
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 22, 2010 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I am a huge Chase Utley fan.
What bugs me is when, in the heat of a GDT, one of us wants to say something preposterous about how much we hate the Phillies, and someone comes along and is like, “oh, they’re good players stop talking shit.” or whatever.
LET ME BE IRRATIONAL WHEN MY TEAM IS LOSING A PLAYOFF GAME.
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
For some reason I am a huge Chooch defender.
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 22, 2010 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Does anyone expect him to be anywhere close to .400 again? His walk rate is nice, but that BABIP doesn’t seem reasonable to expect again.
I’ve generally felt with catchers you usually get OBP or SLG, but not both. If you do get both, that’s pretty special.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
No, this is probably his best year
But his career BB% is still very good.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
How much of that is because he’s in front of the pitcher, though?
I mean, I think some of it is real, because bad hitters are still bad hitters no matter where they hit, so he clearly has decent plate discipline. But he split his time between the 7 and 8 holes this year, and walked twice as often in the 8 hole. That may be in part because he was clobbering the ball (getting better pitches?) in the #7 spot, but it does seem like a significant difference.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
So far he’s my least favorite Philly, non-rectumface division. Just because I hate when the bottom of the order rolls up and he’s right there to cause problems.
Mark DeRosa, still existing.
I hate it too, when you are making a bunch of nigiri and you get to the bottom and BAM 5 orders of Dragon Roll. WTF.
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For being irrational?
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
Wait, aren’t most McCoven irrational, at least when it comes to the Giants? ;)
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
Right? It’s like, there would be something wrong if we weren’t being irrational in the GDT.
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
I can claim to much irrationality in the GDTs.
by giant4life83 on Oct 22, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, you do kind of have this overly pessimistic schtick going, even for a Giants fan, and it isn’t exactly confined to GDT’s. That being said, it’s nothing that could remotely be construed as bannable. I totes don’t get it.
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
There is at least a third of that intended as reverse jinxiness, which is sometimes pretty obvious and sometimes intentionally not., but it’s the getting told to ‘fuck off’ part that makes me wonder if people understand that the GDT are a digital case of emotion.
I’ve probably commented to you in the GDT’s before because I felt like it was excessively negative. To some degree, it’s just me not wanting to see my deepest fears articulated. But in fairness, you’re right. GDT’s are heat of the moment. I haven’t been in many lately for time reasons, but next time I’ll likely reply snarkily (it is the McCoven after all) but without as much anger behind 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 22, 2010 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
And now you find yourself in ‘82
The disco hot spots hold no charm for you
You can concern yourself with bigger things
You catch a pearl and ride the dragon’s wings
I CAN HAZ MARK REYNOLDS?
You framed an Asia poster?
How hard did the people at the frame store laugh when you brought this in?
Don't worry
You’re in no danger of being banned.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Agreed
Utley is probably my favorite non-Giant.
Just not this week.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
I think I like him because he’s great and somehow largely unappreciated. It’s just such a nice package.
I feel prickishly demanding!
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by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 22, 2010 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
My head would explode
if we ever have to play against either Wang or Ichiro in the playoffs
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Eh. Tepid.
Probably like most of us, trying to force the issue when there is none. The Phillies are great and to be admired. The Giants aren’t as good, but are to be admired for their pluck and obviously talents where they have them. There hasn’t really be any one controversy in this series to hook into for hate reasons, so we’re forced to… I don’t know… “act” like “true fans”? Whatever.
They’re playing us right now; they should hate us. Right now I hate the Phillies good players, but it’s only because I don’t want to see them succeed. It’s not real hate you’re seeing, just heat of the moment hate. It’ll pass.
I feel prickishly demanding!
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by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 22, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously, I don’t see how someone can be invested in this team and still “love” a guy who is kicking our ass.
by kingofthacove on Oct 22, 2010 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Eh, it’s just a trash talk post. All in the spirit of fun.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
Let's start one
Has anyone noticed how Placido Polanco kind of smells funny? And what kind of name is Victorino anyway?
And ‘Chooch’? More like Choo choo train because he ways as much as one AMIRITE!
I CAN HAZ MARK REYNOLDS?
Funny, I was thinking that myself
After Pat the Bat’s jawjacking at Halladay and Timmy’s “just stay there” comment (both of which I loved), I figured Philly fans were probably seething.
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 saw Pat, but what was Timmy’s comment all about (I saw the gif, but not the actual shouting)?
TIA.
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
When Huff caught the line drive and doubled the runner off first base to end a threat in the 7th (?) inning
Timmy shouted that to the runner on third on his way to the dugout.
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 need to start mentally preparing for the Torture.
Cuz its gonna get pretty bad.
"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."
All these games have been nip tuck to the point where I don’t think any team has an advantage. These last two games are a toss up.
We're up 3-2
But it feels like we’re DOWN 3-2.
"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 22, 2010 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Would you rather try to win 1 game on the road
or 2 games at home?
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One game on the road!!!
or was that rhetorical?
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Oct 22, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
funn you answered that
This was actually a possibility earlier this year. If we had gone to the crazy ass 3 team tiebreaker format with the Rockies, they had the top “seed” in the playoff scenario. They actually had a choice of playing one home game or 2 road games.
Normally, I’d say it’s a no brainer, but for the Rockies, I actually think they might have preferred 2 games at humidor field.
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whoa. I somehow missed that scenario.
Probably because I thought the best way for the Giants to win the West was for me to stay absolutely 100% drunk until they did so.
Rehab begins shortly after the parade down Market Street.
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Oct 22, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
it was one road game vs two home games
brain fart
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I actually read that incorrectly as 1 road vs 2 home games.
Ninja commenting FTW?
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Oct 22, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
They better not lose tomorrow!
"If all the people love each other, the whole world would be a better place to live" - Johnny (Tommy Wiseau) from the film masterpiece, "The Room"
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I Netflixed this about a month ago for movie night with the wife....
I tried to sell her in to thinking it was a beloved, critically acclaimed independent film that has changed the way we watched movies. After the second soft porn segment she literally got up and took it out of the dvd player and made me take it to the mailbox. I convinced her to ride it out with me, and like a good sport she did. Now to this day we always do the “CHEEP CHEEP CHEEP” chicken thing.
Please Phuck Phillie
pretty please
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
Swing and a drive...Belted right! Welcome to the Show!!!
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Oct 22, 2010 12:26 PM PDT reply actions
Ha! You all (Youse) really think the Giant’s are going to win tomorrow? This team will give us torture until the 9th inning of game 7, that’s just who they are.
Jeaaaggaahh
I'm in this line
but I don’t wanna be. Help, I’m trapped in a line!
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
And, not unlike a bunt off the bat of Roy Halladay, you are unfairly judged and subsequently abused.
Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)
In fairness
They didn’t stretch out the Atlanta series or have to go to SD for a one-game playoff
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
Good point, I guess the trend would be game 6 then.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Oct 22, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
This can only be because
we might get used to game 7/playoff torture… so it’s been saved up for last.
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Game 7 seems pretty likely,
although I think Jonathan Sanchez gives them their best chance to win the series tomorrow. I mean, the Giants are taking their best shot and it will be their last game with the advantage. If not tomorrow, then at least we can get a kick out of watching Lincecum pitch in relief in Game 7.
I thought the same thing last time Sanchez pitched, then we lost. I do expect him to pitch well tomorrow, though.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Oct 22, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
And you are Lisa Stevens
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Calling it now!
45% chance we win tomorrow
55% chance of a game 7
25% chance of a game 7 we win.
Probably an 80% chance of rain if we play the World Series in SF.
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So a 58.75% chance of capturing the pennant
Statistics are funny. Before the fact, the odds are against their winning either game, especially the last one, but there’s also 3 chances in 5 — before the fact — that they’ll win one game, given two opportunities to do so.
by Grizzlie Antagonist on Oct 22, 2010 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
no
70% of Giants winning the pennant. 45% + 25%. I did the math in an odd way, but that’s how it works out.
Usual way of looking at it is phillies have to win bot; 0.55 × 0.55 = 0.30.
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.45 + (.45 * ( 1 – .45 ) ) = .6975
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below .500
"You never wake up the baby." - E. Renteria, 01 August 2010
Lowering the Quality of Internet Discourse Since 1985™
by S.F. Giangst on Oct 23, 2010 1:31 AM PDT up reply actions
"Torture"
Does anyone else agree that it’s just a metaphor for “sucky offense”?
by Grizzlie Antagonist on Oct 22, 2010 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
No.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 22, 2010 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder if the real “torture” aspect of Giants baseball may refer to the other teams’ fan bases. For example, how much more crushing was it for Padres fans to think they actually had a shot at it on the last day of the season than to simply have been eliminated the previous Wednesday or so? How much more devastating would it be for Philly fans to actually smell the World Series atmosphere before being forced back into their caves to watch their dog-killing quarterback for the rest of the winter?
Maybe the Giants are a sadistic bunch who like to play with their food before eating it.
slightly OT
When I was a kid watching Giants games on channel 2, I liked to play a game I called Change Gary’s Face. Early in the season, when Gary Park had a glorious Arizona tan, I would fiddle with the tint knob whenever he was on screen and change his face green, blue, hell maybe ROYGBIV. I’d switch it back when the Giants came to bat (back in the day when only away games were televised).
I miss tint knobs.
Gary, not so much.
if you need a Gary Park glimpse
his classic NSFW clubhouse interview with Will the Thrill after we clinched the West in ’87.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7x0mfHNy-E
FFFFFFFFFFF
I don’t want to even think about the worst case scenario, because I may be suicidal in that situation.
Please Sanchez, oh please.
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
mcmylife gets a shout on The Tens
in a follow-up from yesterday: http://thetenssf.tumblr.com/post/1374257973/thetenssf-i-dont-know-who-made-this-but-i
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
I don't know what The Tens is
but nice
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Oy
Let’s assume that the Phillies have a 60% chance of winning – high, but for the sake of argument.
That makes it only roughly 36% of a chance that they’ll win two straight.
I like our odds.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Oh, Grant...
The other side is the one that’s had to process Giants baseball for decades. It’s left you scarred and mangled. It’s telling you, see? Told you all of the good stuff was just a prelude to a larger heartbreak.
Obviously, this is my thinking.
This Still
doesn’t negate the fact that I will be getting effing hammered on Sat & Sun. Bring on that heart explosion bitches.
Let's play 1.000 baseball over our next 1 game
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 22, 2010 2:20 PM PDT reply actions
Informal poll: Who will be the unexpected hero for the Giants this weekend?
My guess: Andres Torres.
Brooks Conrad
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
Posey is going to win this series. Not really unexpected but that's the feeling I have.
I CAN HAZ MARK REYNOLDS?
probably Aaron Rowand
PH against a RHP no doubt.
Or possibly Sandoval drawing a bases-loaded Walk.
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
McCarver wouldn’t know what to say. Not that he ever does.
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 22, 2010 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
actually
Rowand has even a LOWER BB% than Sandoval. 4.5%, 5.6% career. Lower even than Molina (this year), although Molina’s carrer is 4%.
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
BUT HE RAN THROUGH THE WALL THAT ONE TIME AND SAVED A NO HITTER.
Ok, that last one was actually very cool.
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
Edgar Enrique Renteria
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 22, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Panda is hitting a three run jack off of Lee Harvey Oswalt tomorrow to bust this game wide open.
Buster Posey: Let's enjoy him before he goes to the Yankees.
but then neglecting to step on third-base on his trot.
//banned
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Oct 22, 2010 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
PHing or PRing?
inquiring minds need to know
by TimLaser and MattyC on Oct 22, 2010 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Aubrey
in that bandbox
"It'll break your heart. It's designed to break your heart."
- A. Bartlett Giamatti
We're so lucky
Just heard Jon Miller on ESPN NY radio. The guy is just fantastic. He had them rolling on the floor with his Bob Sheppard impersonation and other stories. Amazing that we have Miller, Kruk and Kuip on our broadcasts. If you have a chance to hear the interview, go to the ESPN NY website and listen, although I’m sure it’s not up yet. By the way, if the Yankees lose tonight, he’ll be in Philadelphia tomorrow to do the game on KNBR.
Buster Posey: Let's enjoy him before he goes to the Yankees.
/man racks up the FF miles this time of year
"It'll break your heart. It's designed to break your heart."
- A. Bartlett Giamatti
i'm probably in the minority on this
but Kuip is better, on radio and TV
by TimLaser and MattyC on Oct 22, 2010 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Kuip has grown into his own, that’s for sure. I like his homerun call of the three (Kuip, Jon and Flem), and he’s almost always emotionally into the goings on in the game. Jon is usually a more evenly called game, probably his experience as a national broadcaster teaching him to be more impartial, but he does get excited for the Giants. Flem is good, but the difference in experience shows.
agreed
Kuip’s call on the throwout at the plate 2 nites ago was classic. The others are great too through.
Can't really go wrong with either of them
But I can see why someone would prefer Kuip.
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
NLCS Game 6 Highlights @ CBP: Anthem – Miss America; First Ball – Darren Daulton; God Bless America – Kane Kalas
They could be Giants...but not really.
Dude has a baritone voice. It doesn’t get more ominous:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVZkfFxNlB4
They could be Giants...but not really.
I went to the first home game at CBP last year after Harry Kalas died. The sons were there and sang the anthem. Phillies were up 6-0 after four innings, and the Padres rallied and won 8-6.
Those boys are a jinx. Science.
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Oct 22, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
The Padres scored 8 runs in a regular season baseball game?
Wow. That is clearly the result of magic.
To clarify my first post: Phils were actually up by 6 runs (7-1) and lost 8-7.
Box Score
It was the Scott Harriston (2HR, 4RBI), Nick Hundley (1HR, 2 RBI), and Luis Rodriguez (1 HR, 1RBI, 3R) show . Ryan Madson blew the save and gave up 3ER.
More impressive was the next day at Yankee Stadium where Wang gave up 8 earned and the Indians beat the Yanks 22-4 in a crisp 3:49. Also: Vinnie Chulk sighting.
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Oct 22, 2010 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Good thing he will be healthy next year.
I miss the Wang jokes.
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.
Wait
Darren Daulton? The guy who’s crazy even for baseball players?
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 22, 2010 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Sez Wikipedia: Greatest Clubhouse Leader the Phillies ever had
They could be Giants...but not really.
________________
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 22, 2010 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Is he crazier than Lenny Dykstra?
I thought that whole 1993 team was officially crazy.
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 22, 2010 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Well meaning, they just got their levels and intakes improperly measured and/or calibrated.
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Oct 22, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
http://deadspin.com/155506/darren-daulton-has-gone-plum-damn-crazy
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 22, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Well damn. But we all know that’s true, 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 22, 2010 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Am I missing something or is Miss America 2010 from Virginia?
She also has a larger head than Bochy, so I’m thinking this is a good omen.
Unless Daulton eats her.
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Oct 22, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
This made me laugh
Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Master’s degree in Communications
So perfect.
Dutch was a heck of a player for a while. For a crazy person
His OPS+ from 92-94 were 156, 135, 137. Pretty good catcher
Correction: Pretty good hitter
As far as catching goes… he’s no Whiteside.
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
JeffFletcherAOL Jeff Fletcher
The cages are going on the field at Citizens Bank Park, which must mean the Giants are really planning on having an actual workout. Sigh.
Let’s do this Giants. Blow them out of the fucking water.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Is there something wrong with having a workout? Is it spoiling Jeff Fletcher’s dinner date at McDonald’s?
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
He’s tired.
@sfBirdie Some days are tiring, but overall I really shouldnt complain. Lotta people would love to do what I do.
They could be Giants...but not really.
Hell yeah I’d love to do what he does. At the same time, I understand that he might be tired.
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 22, 2010 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Sabes is an accidental genius
http://www.slate.com/id/2272083/
Inadvertently, in his blind faith in the power of 33-year-olds with middling power and plate discipline, Sabean seems to have chanced on a Beane-esque arbitrage opportunity. Today’s trend-chasing general managers can think of nothing more absurd than building a team around unimpressive veterans. Assuming, reasonably, that bargains are to be found among players no one else wants, Sabean has his pick.
Let other teams hold open roster spots for developing young prospects and undervalued glove men. Sabean will happily suffer through ungodly bad hitting from the likes of DeRosa and Bengie Molina if it increases his chances of landing a player like Huff, who somehow transformed from a horrid performer into a legitimate Most Valuable Player candidate. And given the depressed value of such players, he can land a guy like Huff for a lot less money than he might’ve cost four years ago.
They could be Giants...but not really.
Older players who are still good might be an undervalued market now. However, as much as my opinion of Sabean has improved (winning helps), I’m not sure I trust him in that market.
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 22, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Hell yes
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 22, 2010 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
OT - Bridge School Benefit (w/Buffalo Springfield spoiler - from Human Highway)
Buffalo Springfield remaining members began rehearsals this past Monday (presumably at Neils ranch) and have been rehearsing all week for the BSB shows this weekend. They are having fun, reminiscing, and looking forward to the shows. The set will start and end with a Neil song. Richie will be playing a blonde Gibson J-200.
Today’s rehearsal was at Shoreline Ampitheatre in Mountain View:
Do I Have to Come Out and Say It?
I am a Child
Kind Woman
Burned
For What It’s Worth
Nowadays Clancy Can’t Even Sing
Bluebird
Mr Soul
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
Happy 37th Birthday To A Truly Iconic Player Of Our Time
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
It's remarkable that at the advanced age of 36
Ichiro Suzuki, in what’s universally considered a “down year”, put up a higher WAR than Ryan Braun, and there is absolutely no reason to think he won’t roll out of bed and get 200 hits again next year.
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
ichiro is 37 really : /
aww if he was younger he could of easily broke pete rose record. what a legendary
hitter ichiro is
Hits through age 36:
1. Ichiro, 3,510
2. Ty Cobb, 3,453
3. Hank Aaron, 3,110
4. Robin Yount, 3,025
5. Pete Rose, 2,966*
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
wait i thought ichiro had over 2,200 hits in his major league career?
but still impressive i could see ichiro hitting at age 50
The table counts his Japanese hits total as well. They play a shorter schedule too.
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
Some day, years from now, a YouTube clip will surface with one of Ichiro’s famous expletive-laden motivational speeches to his American League teammates at the All Star Game. And I for one will be very happy to watch it 1,000 times.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Ichiro was asked how much he believes the speech has contributed to the AL dominance that has stretched more than a decade now.
"I’ve got to say over 90 percent," he said.
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
LOL. From everything I’ve read, as he’s giving his speech, it’s all his AL teammates can do to keep themselves from peeing their pants laughing.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
The exact words are not available. Players are too busy laughing to remember them. Ichiro wouldn’t dare repeat them in public. So here’s the best facsimile possible.
"Bleep … bleep bleep bleep … National League … bleep … bleep … bleeeeeeeeep … National – bleep bleep bleepbleepbleep!"
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
This is one of my all time favorite moments in history
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtImIqR5neU
It’s absolutely stunning.
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
Baggs notes
http://www.sacbee.com/2010/10/22/3123273/giants-derosa-has-learned-a-lot.html
I heard Flappy T talking about this once. Apparently Glavine cornered him while the Gs were playing in Atlanta and told him to pass along the tip to Sanchy. Pretty cool.
In addition to his role as clubhouse psychologist, DeRosa gave one concrete tip to Jonathan Sanchez that might have helped the left-hander turn a significant corner.
DeRosa suggested that Sanchez mimic the hand position of a former teammate with the Braves – 300-game winner Tom Glavine. The tweak helped Sanchez repeat a consistent delivery as he posted a 1.01 ERA in his final seven starts.
“I don’t think he knows how good he’s capable of being,” DeRosa said. "As a guy who’s faced lefties around the league for 10 years, I can tell you his stuff is there. I told him, ’Don’t take a back seat to Timmy (Lincecum) and Matt (Cain) and Barry (Zito). Get what’s yours.
“He’s a guy who can pitch in All-Star games. He can make a run at Cy Youngs. I wanted him to know how he’s perceived and grow confidence from that.”
They could be Giants...but not really.
It’s funny how DeRosa has been quoted as much or more in the past few weeks than a lot of Giants who’ve played every day this season. He seems like a really cool dude.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
He’s a pretty articulate guy. I can see him being a good broadcaster.
They could be Giants...but not really.
Nah, that is going to be the Panda’s gig after his playing years are done.
by Lefty-is-crafty on Oct 23, 2010 8:07 AM PDT up reply actions
I commented to my girlfriend about how much I enjoy seeing players who aren’t on the roster still being in the dugout and happy during the games.
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 22, 2010 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, what exactly is Victor Frankenstein’s deal? He was a member here, before being banned?
I’ve run into him on Purple Row, Good Phight, tons of opposing team blogs… what happened there? good story, or usual bullshit?
Victor got kicked off? Apparently I have been gone a lot. Where are you guys getting your Rally Gars from now?
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
Much as I liked them, I think the effectiveness of those is evidenced by the success the Giants had in September.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 22, 2010 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Check the Goofus thread about banning. 9/2 of this year, I think.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Don't comment on him, he'll start sending you emails incessantly
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
AND THEN WE'RE GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES TO TAKE BACK THE CROWN... YAAAAAAA!
by MadDogRant on Oct 22, 2010 3:44 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
This made me laugh.
Hard.
"Thank you, Coach (Theus). I'm about to kill y'all this half." --DeMarcus Cousins
ALCS lineups
YANKEES
SS Derek Jeter
CF Curtis Granderson
2B Robinson Cano
3B Alex Rodriguez
1B Lance Berkman
RF Nick Swisher
C Jorge Posada
DH Marcus Thames
LF Brett Gardner
(RHP Phil Hughes)
RANGERS
SS Elvis Andrus
3B Michael Young
CF Josh Hamilton
DH Vladimir Guerrero
RF Nelson Cruz
2B Ian Kinsler
LF David Murphy
C Bengie Molina
1B Mitch Moreland
(RHP Colby Lewis)
They could be Giants...but not really.
COME ON WHOEVER GIVES ME A 1:00 START TIME!!!
by MadDogRant on Oct 22, 2010 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
i thought if the Rangers win, then the series is over, and the giants play at 12:30 tomorrow, but if the Yanks win, then they play game 7 tomorrow afternoon and it pushes the Giants back to 5pm
by giant4life83 on Oct 22, 2010 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, I will be cheering for the Rangers tonight.
I want to see Game 6, and the only way that can happen is if the Rangers lose.
OT: Rock-em-Sock-em Robots > Hungry hungry Hippos
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
Anyone else hoping to see Huff dropped to the 6 slot, and Buster, Burrell, Ross moved up to 3, 4, 5 tomorrow? They are putting the shift on Huff every time, and since he’s not really driving the ball, we’re not gonna get alot of production out of him, esp with Torres and Sanchez being on base 7 times out of 8 last night
At worst, Huff flip-flops with Posey, otherwise, he should stay where he is. He needs to, perhaps, follow Torres’ example and work the count a bit more. His pitch selection isn’t terrible, but it’s been better, and he might be better served to work the count a bit more.
yeah that one-pitch hack with Torres and Sanchez on in the 7th i think it was, was terrible.
i was thinking more of dropping him to 6 because of the way they defend against him, it makes it infinately harder for him to get hits
by giant4life83 on Oct 22, 2010 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Last night's game is still in my head
This sucks. We should be in the World Series right now. :[
Oh well. I just hope Sanchez plays BETTER then he did in game 2
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-
Sanchez was decent in his last start. Problem is, the Phillies are going to execute the same approach and make him throw a lot of pitches in order to wear him out. This strategy will likely be quite effective. In addition, Rollins and Werth have started to get it going on offense and this could be a big problem. The biggest problem, though, by far, is the Giants offense. They have to score more than 1 run against Oswalt and likely more than 3 runs to win this game. Tall tasks of late.
Agreed
Not to mention the Phillies have the momentum now. Sure, they’re down 3-2, but they’re going home for the last games of the series. Even if we lose tomorrow, we still have Matt Cain, who was flat out terrific in game three.
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-
Re: momentum
The Giants had it going into last night’s game and it got them absolutely nowhere. Similarly, you could argue that the Phillies had the momentum after Game 2, but Cain shut them down. And Atlanta certainly had the momentum after that Game 2 and that didn’t stop them from getting swept at home.
In other words, we need only the sample size of this postseason to see that momentum really is pitcher of the day.
momentum, as we’ve seen, does nothing in the playoffs.
one could argue the Giants have the momentum because the Phils backs are against the wall.
by giant4life83 on Oct 22, 2010 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Sanchez wasn’t the problem, it was the D behind him. Fontenot wasn’t tall enough to knock down Victorinos double in the 5/6th, and Fontes error in the first cost sanchy, as well as fontes error in the 3rd made him throw another 25 pitches.
the 3rd inning of last nights game has been haunting me today
by giant4life83 on Oct 22, 2010 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
and the post button is the red-headed stepchild
by giant4life83 on Oct 22, 2010 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Can't think about baseball today...
…without feeling nauseated. So I’ll watch YouTube videos instead and stroll down memory lane. Conclusion:
Rob Halford is the greatest singer in the history of loud/heavy/whatever you want to call it music. The evidence:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J9zyviTTmQ
This track is the only one needed to prove the point but…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K_12NlT_bQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OHJP1BSVgM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqDU-j9Q4nM
…pretty much seals the deal.
Who else has range, versatility, passion, raw talent like this man?
I dare you to disagree.
I disagree.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 22, 2010 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I in turn agree with it.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 22, 2010 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
good luck. you’ll be watching the game by the 3rd inning
by giant4life83 on Oct 22, 2010 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
From Baggs
Bochy says Bumgarner is available for middle relief, if necessary, in Game 6. They’ll check on Lincecum.
Bruce Bochy said he decided on a third baseman for Game 6, but not ready to say. I’m guessing Uribe at 3B and Renteria at SS.
Schulman makes the same hypothesis about the left side of the infield.
But Pablo?!?
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 22, 2010 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah, i want to see pablo too. he had some big hits wednesday, and hits yesterday too.
he has too much upside to bench again
by giant4life83 on Oct 22, 2010 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Playing with house money
Even in the heat of the games I haven’t been able to get really upset when things go wrong. It’s weird but this team has exceeded my expectations by so much that I get joy from each new accomplishment without feeling destroyed by setbacks. Of course, the single overwhelming symbol of my career as a Giants fan is McCovey’s line drive disappearing into Richardson’s glove when I was 12 so maybe I’m simply twisted beyond all redemption. I feel vaguely confident they will win tomorrow and, if not, then on Sunday but I can’t come up with any sort of argument that the offensive talent is there to justify that. So, if they don’t win I suspect I will quite quickly subside into my normal off-season routine of counting the days until pitchers and catchers report without feeling cheated.
Gah
Didn’t realize the game got moved to prime time. I’m already a nervous wreck. It’s the fricking weekend, I wish I was at work to take my mind off of this.
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
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