Post-game thread: Giants move on
by Grant Brisbee on Oct 23, 2010 9:35 PM PDT
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PrintThere is no rhyme or reason to this game. Jonathan Sanchez pitched one of the worst games he’s ever pitched in a Giants uniform. The Giants advanced to the World Series.
Carlos Ruiz, with two runners on, hit a line drive in the bottom of the eighth inning. The Giants advanced to the World Series.
At some point, there was a 21-year-old kid pitching with the bases loaded and a sluggish fastball. The Giants advanced to the World Series.
Both teams had base runners all over the place. Both teams were wretched with runners in scoring position. The only reason the game was tied up until Juan Uribe’s home run was because the Phillies made an error with two outs. The Giants advanced to the World Series.
The Giants are melted chocolate scraped off the side of a bus stop, covering a creamy nougat center of first-round picks. They were picked to finish anywhere but first. They weren’t supposed to win against the Phillies. The Giants advanced to the World Series.
The San Francisco Giants, that weird bunch of miscreants and ne’r-do-wells, are going to the World Series. They are four wins away from something that San Francisco has never seen. They’ve taken advantage of errors, they’ve timed their hits well, they’ve made their own luck, and they’ve graciously accepted the flaming bags of luck that were left on their doorstep -- just like every single National League championship team before them. The Giants advanced to the World Series.
Juan Uribe hit a home run to the opposite field -- read that again after the nausea subsides -- and the Giants advanced to the World Series.
Jeremy Affeldt inherited a two-on, no-out situation after Jonathan Sanchez melted into a puddle of goo, and he had to face Ryan Howard, Jayson Werth, and Shane Victorino. The Giants advanced to the World Series.
The Giants advanced to the World Series, where they’ll face the Texas Rangers, an AL West team that has never been to the World Series and has Bengie Molina catching. Something about that doesn’t sit right. Something about that gives me the heebies and/or the jeebies. Best not to worry about that tonight, though. Tonight, the Giants advanced to the World Series. On Wednesday, the Giants will play in the World Series.
This is insane. This is beautiful. Four more wins, please.
Four more wins.
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OH MY GOD
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 9:37 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
YES
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
So much this.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
by Cody_ransom on Oct 24, 2010 12:18 AM PDT up reply actions
When you put it like that, HOW THE HELL DID THE GIANTS WIN THIS GAME?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
How the hell did we lose game 5?
KARMA, BITCHES.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Smoke and mirrors
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
SABEZ WUZ RITE
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
by Cody_ransom on Oct 24, 2010 12:19 AM PDT up reply actions
HOW DID WE WIN ANY OF OUR GAMES?
Seriously, it seemed like so many things turned on one play or one call breaking a certain way, for us and our opponents.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
And yet, I don't feel like this is a "lucky" team.
Might be my problem.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 23, 2010 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
For a while I thought it might be a luck thing, but then I remembered how many times the Giants have lost in exactly those ways. So I don’t really think it’s luck, exactly, either.
I say, you gotta be good enough to get there, and then take advantage of whatever breaks fall your way. If the Giants aren’t as good as they have been with their pitching, these lucky breaks in the NLCS and NLDS don’t get us there.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
this team has fucking amazing pitching at every spot
and good enough offense. It’s not luck. It’s people not paying attention.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Every team that gets to the World Series has some luck.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
Yup
I don’t know why people treat our “luck” like it’s insulting or anything. Luck is big part of baseball. And life.
HOORAY FOR LUCK!!! WORLD SERIES!!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Luck really pulled through for us in Game 6 ;)
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
too bad the Niners will never say “boy, Luck really came through for us today”
by giant4life83 on Oct 24, 2010 2:15 AM PDT up reply actions
A little luck
But heads up gritty baseball. Giants play games to win by 1 run all the time.
I love this team! If it is close you always have that feeling. You always have that feeling with Uribe batting late in games. Of his 24 homers this year, it seems like 40 of them came to put the giants up in the 7th inning or later.
Life is beautiful, Giants win an epic game. 4 more please. One more scary challange. Braves had pitching up and down. Philly had hitting, 3 good starters and a solid setup\closer. Now we face a team with an untouchable ace, a superstar hitter and speed everywhere, who beat the best two teams in the AL. We can do this!
It's better to be lucky than good.
by Myemail21479 on Oct 24, 2010 8:46 AM PDT up reply actions
The thing is when you keep the opposition at 3 runs or less
the small things play a bigger part of the outcome. How many defensive plays made or missed, strikes or balls, could have changed this game, this series, the entire Giants post season?
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
by Cody_ransom on Oct 24, 2010 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Congrats, guys.
Thanks again for Bowker and Martinez.
by IAPiratesFan on Oct 23, 2010 9:38 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
And thank you for Javier Lopez. How little did we know back on July 31…
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
by jponry on Oct 23, 2010 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
And Bonds and Schmidt
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 23, 2010 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Schmidt was leaving town anyways.
It’s not your fault that Pirates GM asked for a big pile of nothing in return.
As for Bonds, I was just glad he didn’t become a Brave after the 92 season.
by IAPiratesFan on Oct 23, 2010 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I respect Pirates fans
Sticking with your team after 18 straight losing seasons is awesome. And as much as we legitimately complain about the horrible ways we have lost in the playoffs, at least we have never given up 3 runs in the bottom of the ninth of a game seven to lose the NLCS.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
Yeah...
If only Ted Simmons had put a legit bullpen together in 1992, then maybe the Pirates wouldn’t have lost the 92 NLCS. Stan Belinda was terrible in 92. He lead the majors that year in allowing inherited runners to score. No idea what Leyland was thinking there.
by IAPiratesFan on Oct 23, 2010 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Also.
18 years is a long, long time. The Steelers and Penguins make it easier. :-)
by IAPiratesFan on Oct 23, 2010 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Sad
Pirates are a classic franchise with a new park and I am sure a fanbase ready to go nutts for them. I hope they can turn the corner soon.
It's better to be lucky than good.
by Myemail21479 on Oct 24, 2010 8:48 AM PDT up reply actions
He always belonged in San Francisco. To think, $5000 is what made him a Pirate.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Oct 23, 2010 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I heard that before.
Long term, the Giants ended up being better off.
by IAPiratesFan on Oct 23, 2010 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
And thank you so much for Rajai Davis
actually screw Rajai, thanks for taking Matt MORRIS!!!!! and all of his cotnract
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
by Cody_ransom on Oct 24, 2010 12:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah.
It’s okay. That trade got the general manager fired. Totally worth it.
by IAPiratesFan on Oct 24, 2010 5:47 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL.
I was thinking about this thread:
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/7/31/1598745/giants-trade-away-left-handed#storyjump
by IAPiratesFan on Oct 23, 2010 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
@
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
by DJ Tofu on Oct 23, 2010 9:38 PM PDT reply actions 20 recs
sorry, didn’t know it’s this big
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
TWSS
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
AMAZING
First ever adoptee: Steven Michael Decker, our 2012 San Francisco Giants Manager/starting catcher.
Dodgers fans eat their young.
fucking amzing
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
This is correct.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
CAL FANS!!!!
WOOOOOO!
Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 13.2 per 9 innings in his career. He has a 1.63 ERA in San Jose this year. Call him up to be a Flying Squirrel. He is also a member of the "Giants who went to LSU" club with Mike Fontenot, a.k.a Grant.
LOL CAL
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 23, 2010 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
A STANFURD FAN WOULDN'T DO IT
Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 13.2 per 9 innings in his career. He has a 1.63 ERA in San Jose this year. Call him up to be a Flying Squirrel. He is also a member of the "Giants who went to LSU" club with Mike Fontenot, a.k.a Grant.
Actually, I would.
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 23, 2010 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
OTHER ONES WOULDN'T
Also, I was at that Cal game. Thank goodness I got back in time for the Giants game.
Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 13.2 per 9 innings in his career. He has a 1.63 ERA in San Jose this year. Call him up to be a Flying Squirrel. He is also a member of the "Giants who went to LSU" club with Mike Fontenot, a.k.a Grant.
Go Bears!
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
Cal fans represent!
We murder ASU, and then the Giants win the NL West.
Today is a great day.
"Today's weather, excessively violent with a chance of dismemberment. Tune in later for our 5-day forecast!"
~ Three Dog - Fallout 3
by Swamphunter on Oct 23, 2010 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
YES YES YES YES YES
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 23, 2010 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
WE WON THE NL WEST AGAIN!!!!
GO BEARS
Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 13.2 per 9 innings in his career. He has a 1.63 ERA in San Jose this year. Call him up to be a Flying Squirrel. He is also a member of the "Giants who went to LSU" club with Mike Fontenot, a.k.a Grant.
Haha whoops.
I was getting a little too excited there. I meant the Pennant.
"Today's weather, excessively violent with a chance of dismemberment. Tune in later for our 5-day forecast!"
~ Three Dog - Fallout 3
by Swamphunter on Oct 23, 2010 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions
YEAH
Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 13.2 per 9 innings in his career. He has a 1.63 ERA in San Jose this year. Call him up to be a Flying Squirrel. He is also a member of the "Giants who went to LSU" club with Mike Fontenot, a.k.a Grant.
GO BEARS
ROLL ON YOU BEARS
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 23, 2010 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
We are [children] of California!
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Jajajajajajaja
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
Giants Rule! there is no effin' room to mention a shitty football program like Cal. We only talk about CHAMPIONS HERE BROTHA!!!!
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Oct 23, 2010 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey man.
Cal technically was Pac-10 Champions in 2006.
"Today's weather, excessively violent with a chance of dismemberment. Tune in later for our 5-day forecast!"
~ Three Dog - Fallout 3
by Swamphunter on Oct 23, 2010 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions
unfortunately
I know this girl, and she is usually terrible. But this, awesome!
"I ain't havin it!"
by GloomyGoose on Oct 23, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh my god this is awesome
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
NOT cool.
This is the sort of thing Dodger fans do, and it’s the reason we (rightfully) hate them.
We won. We don’t need to rub it in with classless behavior and poo-flinging.
We WON.
But I like to fling poo
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
Totally agree
So many here have derided Philly fans for the stupid acts of a few of them. It doesn’t take much intelligence to realize this is childish.
How would you feel if this was someone with a Giants hat on at a Temple game?
It actually had more to do with wearing a red hat (Stanford color) in the Cal student section. There are basically two rules in the student section for any school: wear your team’s colors, and never wear any of the rival’s colors. The students yelled “take off that red hat” for two minutes or so during a timeout. This included a guy next to me wearing a Dodgers hat who said “fuck the Giants” before joining the effort to shame the Phillies fan in to taking off his red hat.
If black is the color of Temple’s rivals, and the Giants fan is sitting in the Temple student section, I think the Giants fan would be entirely deserving of having water poured on his head.
Childish? College kids at a college football game acting childish? FOR SHAME!
puts your hand in warm water while you sleep
by shaggingflyballs on Oct 25, 2010 8:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Once again
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zorT_gsXzXI
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
So what’s for lunch?
Oh, wait. Wrong thread.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Wednesday . . .
at noon.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 23, 2010 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
There’s a World Series game at ATT on Wednesday. It’s actually going to happen.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
This is insane.
YES.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
LOLLLLLL B WEEEEEZ
Reporter: “What are you going to do until Texas gets here on Wednesday?”
B WEEZ: “Gee, I don’t know. Well, rage, for one. Then probably go to sleep, wake up….and do it again.”
HAHAHAHHHHA
FUCK YESSSSSSSSSS
by BLBonds on Oct 23, 2010 9:39 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
"The machine will say all that needs to be said."
Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 13.2 per 9 innings in his career. He has a 1.63 ERA in San Jose this year. Call him up to be a Flying Squirrel. He is also a member of the "Giants who went to LSU" club with Mike Fontenot, a.k.a Grant.
WORLD SERIES!!
HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLT SHIT HOLY SHIT SHJOT SHIT!!
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 23, 2010 9:39 PM PDT reply actions
rent hit like shit tonight. i think his arm is gonna fall off.
not to mention his pitch recognition freakin sucks. that AB with Oswalt that turned into a DP was brutal.
I don’t think I’d like to see him in the World Series
by giant4life83 on Oct 24, 2010 2:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Anybody know if tixs are gonna go on sale to public?
by skilletboy on Oct 23, 2010 9:39 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
They already did
They are gone
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
The ticket prices are absolutely insane. 400 is where they start. C’mon!
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Oct 23, 2010 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Mr. Merope bought vr tickets to game 1 a week ago. He won’t tell me how much he spent, so it couldn’t have been good.
I really want to find a way to go to the game. My dad and I are willing to skip school/work to make it out there for just one day.
"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.
With Pleasure!
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by ZenPop on Oct 23, 2010 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
Alright then, we'll call it a draw!
Brian Wilson being interviewed, when asked what it's like winning,
"It’s like being a kid when you get orange slices and kool-aid, except tonight we’re nailing champagne"
by Sabean's_Folly on Oct 23, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude had an appendectomy and was back on the field in a week
He’ll be fine
Buster Posey ain't havin it... He aint.
by Caine Black Knife on Oct 23, 2010 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
especially since he just got his stroke back
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
The play he made off of Howard’s double to hold Rollins was HUUUUUUUUUUUUGE
The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS
And his hit to dead center would have been a triple in most circumstances and the head first slide...dude was going all out. Great personal comeback all done within a 6 game stretch.
Andres looked pretty bad early on.
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Oct 23, 2010 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah i was amazed at how quickly he turned that around.
0-4, 4 K’s. Sit a day. has like 9 hits in final 11 ABs with 3 BBs
by giant4life83 on Oct 24, 2010 2:22 AM PDT up reply actions
The thing is
It happened.
My adopted Giant got shipped off to Pittsburgh, and it was worth it.
by rightcenterfielder on Oct 23, 2010 9:40 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
The Giants advance to the World Series
Drink it in. It always goes down smooth.
Congrats
Rangers fan here. Congrats and THANK GAWD you guys won so all douchey east coast teams are out of it!
Looking forward to it…
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by DonDrapersOPS on Oct 23, 2010 9:40 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
As are we Sir
As are we
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 23, 2010 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
to a good series
and one of us is about to end the drought!
(sorry, hopes it’s us)
First ever adoptee: Steven Michael Decker, our 2012 San Francisco Giants Manager/starting catcher.
Dodgers fans eat their young.
Understandable.
Whatever happens this is good for baseball I think. It’s nice to have some fresh blood instead of seeing the same old BS all the time.
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
Looking forward to it, too!
May the best team win!
by Murray, Present on Oct 23, 2010 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Speak for yourself, Murray.
I’m rooting for the Giants.
by Grizzlie Antagonist on Oct 24, 2010 12:36 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s gonna be an awesome Series. Vlad made it finally. Benji faces us again. Cliff Lee makes it, the Philies don’t.
Epicness awaits.
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
Your pitching
scares the bujeezus out of me (had Cain, Sanch and Bumgarner on my fantasy team this year). When I see Wilson’s beard, I cower in fear.
:^)
/you don’t care about my fantasy team
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by DonDrapersOPS on Oct 23, 2010 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Be ready
Be ready for the awesomeness that will be this World Series. And Brian Wilson’s beard.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Gotta admit
it wasn’t just my dislike of east coast teams that made me want you guys in. The Giants cast o’ characters is effing great with Timmah, Panda, and The Beard.
This just couldn’t have worked out better.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by DonDrapersOPS on Oct 23, 2010 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
This team is easily the most lovable of my 15 years of fandom. Such a fun team. And, you know what, I’m glad the Rangers made it, too. I certainly will hate you guys for every thing you do right, but at least it isn’t the fucking YankeeSawx.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
I never understood Dave Barry's observation
How does he know? How often does either a man or a woman have the occasion to make that choice?
by Grizzlie Antagonist on Oct 24, 2010 12:39 AM PDT up reply actions
It's a major difference between men and women
Men will consider how late in the game it is, and the strength of the opposing bullpen.
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
We will meet you, sir,
on the field of honor.
And you should be wary lest any breeches of protocol occur, for Gallo del Cielo stands ready with his whiskey spurs to respond.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 23, 2010 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
you are awesome :)
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
you mean "breaches" of protocol
Protocol has no pants.
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
I take back everything I said about
Affeldt being our white flag
Buster Posey ain't havin it... He aint.
by Caine Black Knife on Oct 23, 2010 9:40 PM PDT reply actions
He was awesome
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 23, 2010 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
What Affeldt did is what they actually mean by “save.”
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 23, 2010 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Aye.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
LET'S GO GIANTS!!!
LET’S GO GIANTS!!!!
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
lookout landing is awesome
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
by DJ Tofu on Oct 23, 2010 9:41 PM PDT reply actions 8 recs
My wife, upon seeing this while we were watching the game
“What? Is that guy actually crying? And is that girl sleeping?”
Me? WTF?
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
I couldn't tell
if she was praying, sleeping, or texting.
"It's like having how an offense scores runs explained by creationists." -- Christina Kahrl
Best fans in baseball!
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
No, that would be St Louis. CardinaLOLs.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Cheer for everything
Clap respectfully.
"I signed up for this job, the day I was born" - Brian Wilson, Ninja
by Giant Torture on Oct 23, 2010 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Poor beer on outfileders trying to make catches at the wall in a critical NLCS game.
Eff that cow town.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
by Cody_ransom on Oct 24, 2010 12:27 AM PDT up reply actions
AND KENNY LOFTON, THE MAN THEY LOVE TO HATE IN ST LOUIS
DRIVES ONE RIGHT THROUGH THE INFIELD, AND DRIVES A STAKE THROUGH THE HEART OF THE CARDINALS. THE CARDINALS ARE DEAD. THE GIANTS ARE GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES.
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]
THE PHILLIES ARE DEAD!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Uh
They WON the World Series in 08 and went to it in 09
FUCK YOU, IT’S OUR TURN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry, I don’t usually swear. I’ve had a lot of champagne!
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
by GiantsBabe on Oct 23, 2010 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
+1 champagne and world series
"Notre Dame will win the BCS national championship. Count it." -PiKAgiant
by HoosierGiant on Oct 23, 2010 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
+2010
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 23, 2010 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
I was hoping someone would post this
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 23, 2010 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
CRY YOU LITTLE BITCH, CRY!!
You won the WS in 2008, I don’t want to hear 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 23, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
You big pussy. Try 55 years of not winning a World Championship. Makes your nuts turn to stone - that's how calloused we are as fans of torture.
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Oct 23, 2010 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Jaymee staying dry tonight
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
needs more Murph roaming the halls
My adopted Giant got shipped off to Pittsburgh, and it was worth it.
by rightcenterfielder on Oct 23, 2010 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Giants are going to the world series
Sorry Phillies you’ve had your fun and championships. It’s our turn now. We are the NL champs. And we’re gonna go all the fucking way to the top of the mountain!!!
Kevin Mitchell has a black belt in keeping it real.
anyone else going to game 1?
flying home for it. alskdfjas;lkfjas;lkdfjsa;dlkfjdfjkl
"to me, the all star game is retarded."--aubrey huff
Not until Wednesday. At that point, I’ll have fret myself into a muff.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 23, 2010 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I’ll be there
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
/cries softly
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Just call my name…
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m tempted to just go and hang around outside.
My adopted Giant got shipped off to Pittsburgh, and it was worth it.
by rightcenterfielder on Oct 23, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Ok I think I finally just calmed down.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I’m so glad it’s a Saturday. I would hate having to go to work tomorrow.
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
no kidding
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
OKAY I JUST FLIPPED OUT AGAIN
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
by jponry on Oct 23, 2010 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
WOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
God I love this place. What the fuck would I do without this place?!?!?1 I would have nobody to celebrate with. I REALLY NEED TO GET TO SF FOR THE WORLD SERIES.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I refused to watch the game with anyone. I was like, “I just need the McCoven.”
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
by kdl on Oct 23, 2010 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Me too
I didn’t want to be with anyone else tonight. (Also partially because I knew I’d be a very unpleasant person if they lost. And I was a pretty unpleasant person for most of the game.)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
my wife came home
at two outs, two outs
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.
I can’t watch a game without you guys anymore. Since the beginning of the Padres series, every game I’ve watched without you guys has been a loss. For serious. I love you guys so much.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
DOOOOOOCESSSSSSSSS!!!
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 23, 2010 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
RUUUUUUUUBBBBBBBBBBBBB IT!!!!!!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
I called my dad as soon as the game was over.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
My grandmother woke up and shuffled by the computer room. She asked how the game went.
I said, “The World Series begins on Thursday in San Francisco.”
It sounded even more beautiful aloud.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
by TheLetter2 on Oct 23, 2010 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I actually missed most of the game playing music
turned it on for bottom of the 8th. Kinda sucks, but also kinda nice
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I can't watch the Giants with anyone. I either have to be at the stadium with all of the fans or lock myself in a cave watching on cable.
I also tell the family to evacuate and close all of the windows so my neighbors don’t call law enforcement.
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Oct 23, 2010 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Giants are the default home team next year in MLB 11
I NEVER HAVE TO SELECT ANOTHER TEAM AGAIN
by TBRMKane on Oct 23, 2010 9:42 PM PDT reply actions 7 recs
HOLY FUCKING SHIT I DIDN'T EVEN THINK OF THIS
HOLY SHIT!!!! YES!!!!!
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Plus
Aubrey Huff will hit like Pujols lite. hooray for using only previous years stats!
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
i think they used 3 year regressed mean actually
dont ask me how i know this.
YEEESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!
Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 13.2 per 9 innings in his career. He has a 1.63 ERA in San Jose this year. Call him up to be a Flying Squirrel. He is also a member of the "Giants who went to LSU" club with Mike Fontenot, a.k.a Grant.
Just realized that
WOOOO
Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 13.2 per 9 innings in his career. He has a 1.63 ERA in San Jose this year. Call him up to be a Flying Squirrel. He is also a member of the "Giants who went to LSU" club with Mike Fontenot, a.k.a Grant.
I predict he will be the cover dude.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
by Cody_ransom on Oct 24, 2010 12:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Amen, Grant, you beautiful man.
THE GIANTS ARE GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Holy fucking shit I am can t belive it holy shit crazy can it you belive it the giants are world series!?!?!?
This is so insane. Can you imagine, thinking back to the beginning of the season, that the Giants would be in the World Series?? So much would have to go right for that to happen………….and it did!!!!
by Mrbasepaul on Oct 23, 2010 9:43 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
AUBREY HUFF IS GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES.
by younghutch on Oct 23, 2010 9:43 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Did you see Aubrey's interview after the game? When asked "What did you think about Uribe's sac fly in Game 4 and his homer in Game 6?" Aubrey answered "You take the good and the bad with him, sometimes you see him over there (shortstop or 3rd base) and
you wonder what he is going to do then he hits a home run like tonight" LOL fucking LOL
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Oct 23, 2010 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah that cracked me up too. normally, a teammate might take that as a slight, but i get the feeling with this whole “misfits, ragtag” label, they’re just playing the media.
by giant4life83 on Oct 24, 2010 2:30 AM PDT up reply actions
This series had two of the most awesome games I've ever seen
Ever.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
by thehavenot on Oct 23, 2010 9:43 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Indeed
How many times did he come up big this year? I love that man and his jazz hands.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
I just have to say
JAZZ HANDS!
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
by Cody_ransom on Oct 24, 2010 12:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Agree. If you love baseball, even if you aren’t a Giants or Phillies fan, you loved Game 4 and Game 6.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
I still can't believe I was actually at Game 4
That was the only game I attended this year
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
Those mediocre hitters are going to the World Series and your All-Stars are sitting at home
http://www.thegoodphight.com/2010/10/24/1770350/fin-giants-3-phillies-2
The Phillies had scoring opportunities all game, but were unable to get the timely hit they needed off of the Giants’ parade of relievers. And of course, after frustrating the Giants’ offense just the same, the rubber band finally snapped when Juan Uribe hit a two out opposite field home run off of Ryan Madson. Yes, true to the theme of the series, the Phillies were done in by one of the Giants’ many mediocre hitters.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
So much of this.
Phillies live by their park and tonight they died by their park.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
by Cody_ransom on Oct 24, 2010 12:31 AM PDT up reply actions
YOU CAN GO FUCK YOURSELF YOU FUCKHEAD
YOUR GREAT HITTERS GOT SHUT DOWN BY FUCKING BULLPEN ARMS. FUCK YOU.
Glad some of their fans are classy enough to come here.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Rec'd because, fuck those Philly whining bitches
Brian Wilson being interviewed, when asked what it's like winning,
"It’s like being a kid when you get orange slices and kool-aid, except tonight we’re nailing champagne"
by Sabean's_Folly on Oct 23, 2010 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Don’t you think it’s talking out of both sides of your mouth to come chat with us on our blog, and then say something like this here?
by PhillyFriar on Oct 23, 2010 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I think the people who are saying bullshit like what's written up there
deserve to be called out on it.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I wasn’t talking to you. And I hardly think that calling Mike Fontenot, Freddy Sanchez, Aaron Rowand, Cody Ross and Juan Uribe mediocre hitters should serve as a bone of contention. The point was that, often this series, it wasn’t the expected Posey/Huff/Burrell troika doing the damage, but the bottom portion of your top-heavy offensive arrangement.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 23, 2010 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions
It wasn’t them either. It was Cody Ross. And Posey. Uribe had like one hit.
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
Uribe had two game-winning at bats. And Cody Ross is decidedly mediocre yet homered more in this series than the entire Phillies team. If our positions were reversed, you’d feel the same way we do. It’s really not worth arguing over anymore, especially since I didn’t come here for the purpose of arguing the point.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 23, 2010 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Cody Ross
is better than Ibanez
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 we take defense into account
this is certainly true
Uribe may be a mediocre hitter, but true to our lineup, he is a mediocre hitter with power. He went yard once in this series— true, it happened at an awesome moment, but that should hardly be shocking.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 23, 2010 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually, “shocking” is probably the best word to describe Uribe going yard off of Ryan Madson.
I feel like you guys are getting wayyyyyyy too hung up on one small aspect of an overwhelmingly gracious and congratulatory post on our blog.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 23, 2010 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks for coming over to let us know.
Now go debate Vick/Cobb.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
by Cody_ransom on Oct 24, 2010 12:33 AM PDT up reply actions
What the hell is wrong with people? He hasn’t done anything wrong.
FUCK YOU FOR SAYING SOMETHING THAT WE ALL KNOW IS TRUE AND IN FACT HAVE BEEN SAYING IT FOR MONTHS AND ACTUALLY A FEW MONTHS AGO CALLING THE GIANTS HITTERS MEDIOCRE WOULD SEEM TERRIBLY OPTIMISTIC BECAUSE IT TOOK US A LONG TIME TO ACCEPT THAT THEY’RE NOT HORRIBLE BUT NOW WE THINK THEY’RE MEDIOCRE SO YOU SHOULDN’T CALL THEM MEDIOCRE BECAUSE…UH…FUCK YOU
Thanks. Seriously.
It’s not sour grapes or taking anything away from the 2010 Giants to say what our game recap did. You have excellent starting pitching, a deep and talented bullpen, and an offense buoyed by a couple of really good hitters and staffed elsewhere by meh kind of guys. It’s a pretty good formula for playoff success, especially when the meh guys (like Ross and Uribe) collect their hits at key times. That’s the overarching view of the Giants over on TGP, for what it’s worth.
See
I agree with you completely with regards to this.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
Cody Ross
Will actually kill you
"he walked 18; new league record! Struck out 18, another new league record! He also hit the sportswriter, the PA announcer, the bull mascot twice..."
by i did my job on Oct 24, 2010 2:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Wait
Are you a Philly fan or a Padres fan? I’m confused. YOUR HANDLE IS CONFUSING TO ME.
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 23, 2010 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Now I’m picturing a battered, deep-fried cheesesteak sandwich.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions
That would either be really, really good… or really, really bad. I guess bad, due to the immediate heart attack.
Oh, and never fear, the “Friar” is related to my alma mater, not the Gaslamp Ballaz.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 23, 2010 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions
But it’s not like I can just forget the deep-fried cheesesteak thing now.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Me neither. If you google “Boston-area obituary” and “deep-fried cheesesteak” a few weeks from now, and my name pops up, remember me as a hero.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 23, 2010 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions
People are a bit defensive of Uribe around here, me included. He’s just a whole lot of awesome. Sure, he’s not a GREAT hitter but I consider him a good hitter especially when you include positional consideration. A lot of people around here don’t like terms like “clutch” but I’ve seen too many jazz hands this season to be surprised about tonight. Fontenot is a utility player, and probably above average at that. Freddy Sanchez has won a batting title and hit over .292 this year. So mediocre may actually be a bit contentious, especially when the comment implied that ALL Giants hitters are mediocre. Oh we have mediocre though, Aaron Rowand has never been the same since he left Citizen’s Band Box. Anyway, most are just sick of the whole east coast ignorance of the Giants and it always feels like a slight. Which…it is.
It’s not really worth arguing individual players and the semantics of mediocre, but I’ll say this much: you won’t find East Coast ignorance of the Giants from the TGP mods and regular commenters. When our game recapper says that the Giants have some mediocre hitters, he means that as an objective observation of your ballclub, not as some offhand sour grapes line. We’re fully aware that the Giants were worthy victors, and said as much in that recap.
I'm guessing
he’s referring to the people talking about the FBI looking into a conspiracy
Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 13.2 per 9 innings in his career. He has a 1.63 ERA in San Jose this year. Call him up to be a Flying Squirrel. He is also a member of the "Giants who went to LSU" club with Mike Fontenot, a.k.a Grant.
frustrating the hitters?
we had 13 hits! we could have blown the game open at any opportunity, but we choked in those spots
He forgot to add that we did it in their fucking house!!!
Kevin Mitchell has a black belt in keeping it real.
by kbsofaraway08 on Oct 23, 2010 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
ding ding ding ding ding
13 hits! If anyone, at the beginning of the season, thought we’d have 13 hits in any postseason game, I’d like to see them own up. The offense was really good tonight but had shitty luck.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Yes, this. 13 hits!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Play in a real ballpark and that isn't a homerun you douchebags
You know who’s a mediocre hitter.. Correction.. a below average hitter.. Jimmy Rollins
Ya gotta top reading the back of your players' baseball cards.
Your team was outplayed. By better players.
Funny how that works out usually.
HAVE FUN GOLFING, PHILLIE FANS
WE’LL HAVE FUN IN THE WORLD SERIES
Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 13.2 per 9 innings in his career. He has a 1.63 ERA in San Jose this year. Call him up to be a Flying Squirrel. He is also a member of the "Giants who went to LSU" club with Mike Fontenot, a.k.a Grant.
Ranger fan here
This shit sounds like the same garbage we’ve been reading, i.e. The Giants/Rangers didn’t win jack diddley, the Phillies/Yankers just underperformed and lost.
/rolls eyes
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by DonDrapersOPS on Oct 23, 2010 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
I think the Rangers are a really good team. They scare the shit out of me. (I had CJ Wilson on my fantasy team, so I know how good he is.) They got dismissed by the media the same way the Giants were.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
I had CJ too!
Yeah, I’m terrified of the Rangers. Damn.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I, too, had CJ.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
I had an almost All-Bay staff on my fantasy team
Cain, Sanch, Bumgarner, Cahill, Duchershizershitzer
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by DonDrapersOPS on Oct 23, 2010 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Sabathia, David Price, and CJ Wilson.
I was pleased with myself for those last two; free agent pickups.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
david price was a FA?!?!!
was it a 6 team league or something??
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
12 team
McCoveychronicles League.
Third League at best.
Grahamcrakalacka was the commish.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
wow
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
We are equally terrified
of your bad ass pitching staff.
BTW, I effing love listening to Brian Wilson interviews. The folks interviewing him always look fucking terrified, I love that dude!
BTW 2.0, our closer’s name isn’t Neftali Perez, it’s Neftali Feliz. Tim McCarver needs to be put in a home.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by DonDrapersOPS on Oct 23, 2010 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he corrected himself a couple minutes later, after an awkward pause.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
He did
but it wasn’t the first time I’d heard a national broadvast guy say that. It’s kind of a joke over on Lone Star Ball now.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by DonDrapersOPS on Oct 23, 2010 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I remember correcting him, then Joe Buck said something, then McCarver said something, then Joe Buck said something else, then there was a pause, then McCarver corrected himself.
It was pretty funny, I think. Maybe. I didn’t have a great sense of humor during the game.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
LOL Mediocre hitters
That hit 24 homers in the regular season.
I will gladly take that kind of mediocre from middle infield, TYVM…
by Big Americans on Oct 23, 2010 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
If Juan Uribe=mediocre
Jimmy Rollins= fetus with a bat.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
heh
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by DonDrapersOPS on Oct 23, 2010 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Tell me I wasn’t the only person who could see that the only reason they were so kind and respectful of our team was because they fully expected to blow us out of the water. Now that they’ve lost, they can go back to being angry and bitter
"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 24, 2010 1:26 AM PDT up reply actions
I think I need to go drink a bunch of alcohol right now, if that's cool
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 9:44 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Highlights are up!
http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=12902225&topic_id=14871772&c_id=sf
Kevin Mitchell has a black belt in keeping it real.
would be even better with our announcers
Buster Posey: Let's enjoy him before he goes to the Yankees.
Overall, a decent night of TV viewing.
Brian Wilson being interviewed, when asked what it's like winning,
"It’s like being a kid when you get orange slices and kool-aid, except tonight we’re nailing champagne"
SUCK IT MITCH WILLIAMS
Ask me about my blog.
by xanthan on Oct 23, 2010 9:44 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
So much this.
Brian Wilson being interviewed, when asked what it's like winning,
"It’s like being a kid when you get orange slices and kool-aid, except tonight we’re nailing champagne"
by Sabean's_Folly on Oct 23, 2010 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions
REC
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I said these exact words to my wife earlier this evening. Seriously, fuck that guy.
by Dan from NM on Oct 23, 2010 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Mitch Williams is an expert on postseason failure.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing, your next dominant reliever 1.47 ERA in S-K, with 34 K in 42 IP. Uh, just ignore his age and the walks, please!
by jcb9 on Oct 23, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
I chuckled at that… then cried a little.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 23, 2010 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Why is Mitch Williams so loyal to the Phillies anyway?
They booed him out of town after Joe Carter.
by Grizzlie Antagonist on Oct 24, 2010 12:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Kruk Needs to suck it to.
All the 1993 Phillies can suck it for winning our world series.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
by Cody_ransom on Oct 24, 2010 12:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Had to update my profile again. What a nuisance!
World Series Champions 5 – 1905, 1921, 1922, 1933, 1954
League Champions 21 – 1888(NL), 1889(NL), 1904(NL), 1905(NL), 1911(NL), 1912(NL), 1913(NL), 1917(NL), 1921(NL), 1922(NL), 1923(NL), 1924(NL), 1933(NL), 1936(NL), 1937(NL), 1951(NL), 1954(NL), 1962(NL), 1989(NL), 2002(NL), 2010(NL)
Division Champions 7 – 1971(NL West), 1987(NL West), 1989(NL West), 1997(NL West), 2000(NL West), 2003(NL West), 2010(NL West)
Wild-Card 1 – 2002(NL)
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 23, 2010 9:45 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
oh shit yeah
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on Oct 23, 2010 9:46 PM PDT reply actions 5 recs
Hey wait...
Affeldt threw only 16 pitches in 2 innings? Fuck.
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
How did the radio call sound when they sealed the deal?
Kevin Mitchell has a black belt in keeping it real.
Jon Miller nailed it
Buster Posey ain't havin it... He aint.
by Caine Black Knife on Oct 23, 2010 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
one of jon's best calls
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I think Ill stay up to here the call on the replay.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
by Cody_ransom on Oct 24, 2010 12:46 AM PDT up reply actions
It was really good.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 23, 2010 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Suck it Chase
JeffFletcherAOL Jeff Fletcher
Jonathan Sanchez said he wasn’t trying to hit Utley, and he was “not professional” for throwing the ball back to him. #sfgiants #phillies
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
FOX made it sound like it would be normal for the hitter to flip the ball back to the pitcher in that situation.
I CAN HAZ MARK REYNOLDS?
Dumb as hell.
You throw the ball off the field or to the ump…fuck you, Chase Utley – I hope it hurt.
Meh
They have a history. Sanchez previously sailed one over Utley’s head.
After you nail a guy in the back with a fastball, you shouldn’t talk shit to him about tossing a ball your way.
Utley seems like a classy guy. Sanchez is still young.
Sanchez is actually our second oldest starting pitcher.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
He's old and washed up.
Sanchez for Uggla!
(I actually wouldn’t trade any of our starting pitchers. We’ve seen what having 4 studs in the rotation can do, have we not?)
Utley can suck it.
It was extremely bush to pick the ball up and toss it towards sanchez. There is no reason for him to even touch the ball. I listened to ESPN after the game and they were basically saying, “Utley just tossed the boll back to him innocently and Sanchez had a meltdown” basically putting all the blame on Sanchez. This wasn’t much different than the “Get off my mound” thing.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
by Cody_ransom on Oct 24, 2010 12:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Both handled that situation very poorly.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
Bob Howry's #1 (and only) fan!!!
The Merkin Valdez of McCovey Chronicles!!!!!!
I wont disagree,
but most of the commentary has been, Utley did nothing and Sanchez blew up for no reason, and that’s total BS.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
by Cody_ransom on Oct 24, 2010 12:43 AM PDT up reply actions
This is a good point
And no one talks about it. It’s pretty annoying. That’s just dumb, let me throw this ball on your mound.
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
Classy.
Why on earth would Utley touch the ball and even more puzzling stair down the pitcher and toss the ball at him. Stupid, bush move.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
by Cody_ransom on Oct 24, 2010 12:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, he had just gotten drilled in the middle of the back with a fastball
so I didn’t see the act of tossing the ball out there too much of an overreaction.
What do you think most people here would think of the situation if the roles were reversed and it was a Giant that had gotten plunked and tossed the ball back?
I for one would call it weak, bush league horseshit. The batting team just does not touch the ball except to clear a foul ball away from the plate.
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 25, 2010 5:23 AM PDT up reply actions
I know what Cody Ross would do!
by Ice Watter In His Veins! on Oct 25, 2010 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
So stupid
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 23, 2010 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Can I talk a little bit more about how amazing MadBum was in this game? That is a lot of pressure for a young, tired kid. Wow.
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
a legend already
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
A legend in his own time
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
The Buster/MadBum fellow rookies story is freaking unbelievable.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions
yup
every one of our relievers pitched amazing. Look at that box score— 2 innings in the first off a wild sanchez, then? NOTHING. That’s how they won this game, complete bullpen dominance. That was the biggest edge the Giants had on the Phillies coming into this series, and that’s what wound up clinching it for SF.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 23, 2010 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Should read “two runs in the first inning”
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 23, 2010 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
When Tim Lincecum is your “weak link” because of two fairly weak singles, you’ve got a good thing.
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 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
We have a Big Four.
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
4 nails
1 screw
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 24, 2010 12:16 AM PDT up reply actions
I'll go with
-three nails (Timmy, Vain, MadBum)
-one screw (Dirty) because they can be as tough at nails if you work ’em properly
-one screw with the head kinda worn down (Zito) because it takes a little more work to get similar results to a screw
Official adoptive parent of... well, no one. Too much paperwork, I guess.
That kid has a brass set.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, fuck yeah. Bum, Affeldt, Lopez and Wilson: all amazing.
by Dan from NM on Oct 23, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
AND SHE'S BUYING A STAIRWAY...
Oh, sorry.
Anagram of "SF Giants National League Champs" = A HOT, GAINFUL, MAGIC PLEASANTNESS
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 23, 2010 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
TO THE WORLD SERIES
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIBBBBEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIBEEEEEEEEEEE!
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
REEEEEEEEEEEBAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
July 12, 2010
“And now the starting lineups for the National League All Stars. First the manager, from the San Francisco Giants, Bruce Bochy”
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
by SFGuy on Oct 23, 2010 9:47 PM PDT reply actions 7 recs
:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
I guess we can't fire him now
Don’t want a repeat of the embarrassment with Dusty.
by Murray, Present on Oct 23, 2010 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
No way
I definitely want Bochy back now. Better the idiot you know.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
this
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Bochy and Sabean both are probably assured extensions with this postseason run
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 23, 2010 11:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Dusty wasn't fired.
They just didn’t renew his contract.
by Grizzlie Antagonist on Oct 24, 2010 12:53 AM PDT up reply actions
RECD HARD.
And now Pablo Sandoval, with his .220 BA, at third base.
I am going to die.
by The Enchanter on Oct 23, 2010 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
FUCK OFF RECTUMFACE
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Why, Enchanter, how can you say that?
What would the Giants have done tonight without Sandoval’s stalwart presence at 3rd base?
And to think that there were those who wanted Uribe starting there.
by Grizzlie Antagonist on Oct 24, 2010 12:55 AM PDT up reply actions
If Bochy picks any Phillies I will be pissed.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Omg It's really happening.
"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.
I can’t wait for Ryan Howard to not be on next year’s all star team
"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 24, 2010 1:30 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hopefully Buster has a shot of making the team now
Though I’m scared Bochy will find a way to take Bengie Molina
I had no idea that this core would get to the World Series
I’ll admit that I didn’t expect it this year, and it wasn’t like I actually thought it was possible in future years even though I expect them to win enough to make the playoffs every now and then. But once you are in the playoffs, with our pitching, I guess anything is possible. Even despite our hitting.
Welcome to all the people on the bandwagon who may not have even been fans of the team earlier in the year, who may even be getting on the bandwagon just now, only after the Giants reach the World Series again. Frankly, whether you’ve rooted for the team from day one or just caught the fever right now, you should be happy to be able to watch such a joyful, purely enjoyable team. The Giants may not ultimately come home with the rings, but the excitement of the ride there from here on out is sure to make whatever your journey as a fan has been worth it.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 9:47 PM PDT reply actions 18 recs
Fucking wrecked so hard it's destroyed
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Yes.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Also, I’m glad I’m not the only person who doesn’t mind bandwagoners.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Apparently, you’re a bandwagoner if you didn’t call this team to win the whole thing.
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
Which is why the whole thing is such bullshit.
Question FO moves = Doesn’t deserve to enjoy this
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 23, 2010 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
The more the merrier!
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
I only mind them
If they don’t know WTF they’re talking about and make no attempt to learn. Other than that fuck it, I love everybody right now, well except the Dodgers, I still hate them, but everybody else.
"I signed up for this job, the day I was born" - Brian Wilson, Ninja
by Giant Torture on Oct 23, 2010 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't mind if they don't know anything
as long as they don’t try to talk like they know something. That’s when I shake my head at them and start laughing in their face.
Me too
I’ve said it before, these people that just hopped on can come along for the ride all they want, and I welcome them. However, I feel like the emotional high and lows a long time fan will experience cannot be similarly felt by someone who just jumped on. That’s where the difference lies.
I'm fine with 'em
They have less stress in their baseball viewing life than we do, but it’ll mean more to us if the Giants finally win a World Series.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
After being at game 5 the other night near people who had no fucking clue what was going on… bandwagoners are fine… but stay away from the park so the long suffering fans can get tickets. “What’s the K for?” “Why are they booing that Uribe guy?” Not standing on 2 out 2 strike counts… pffffffffffffft!!!
An A’s fan at my school was bashing the Giants just six weeks ago, and he got tickets to the game today cause his dad’s a lawyer for the MLBPA. Just another reason to hate freshmen
Fun Fact: Jonathan Sanchez threw his first no-no on my 13th birthday.
FRESHMAN FTW
Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 13.2 per 9 innings in his career. He has a 1.63 ERA in San Jose this year. Call him up to be a Flying Squirrel. He is also a member of the "Giants who went to LSU" club with Mike Fontenot, a.k.a Grant.
I missed you, Ramah.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
I did too
my similarily young aged comrade!
Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 13.2 per 9 innings in his career. He has a 1.63 ERA in San Jose this year. Call him up to be a Flying Squirrel. He is also a member of the "Giants who went to LSU" club with Mike Fontenot, a.k.a Grant.
I should visit more often
with my SIGN ORLANDO HUDSON AND MATT CAPPS AND AND AUBREY HUFF rants
Fun Fact: Jonathan Sanchez threw his first no-no on my 13th birthday.
AND BELTRE
Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 13.2 per 9 innings in his career. He has a 1.63 ERA in San Jose this year. Call him up to be a Flying Squirrel. He is also a member of the "Giants who went to LSU" club with Mike Fontenot, a.k.a Grant.
Beltre was a good call, though. .321, 28 jacks, .364 obp
Fun Fact: Jonathan Sanchez threw his first no-no on my 13th birthday.
especially over johnson!
ramah wuz rite!
Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 13.2 per 9 innings in his career. He has a 1.63 ERA in San Jose this year. Call him up to be a Flying Squirrel. He is also a member of the "Giants who went to LSU" club with Mike Fontenot, a.k.a Grant.
Same. Exact. Experience.
Worst crap ever.
Why is the K backwards? Why are they booing Uribe? Why do they wear panda Hats?
STFU
by kezargiants on Oct 23, 2010 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Why is the K backwards is my personal favorite.
Joe Mauer is from Minnesota. My adopted son, RHP Steve Edlefsen, is from Minnesota. Joe Mauer is very good at baseball. Call up Steve Edlefsen, Giants! Science™ is begging you.
I can’t watch big games with n00bs in the room. If it’s a lazy game in June, I don’t mind answering questions about why first base has two foul lines and what is the infield fly rule, but when the world depends on the next pitch, I HATE those questions.
Honestly, without bandwagoners we would probably be lucky to draw 20,000 to the park on any given night. Bandwagoners are GOOD for the Giants. I actively like them.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Climb aboard!
Let’s win the whole fucking thing!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Nearly everyone starts out as a bandwagoner at some point. I bandwagoned up in 1986, and here I still am.
I’ve told the story before, but I (sort of) bandwagoned in 2002! They were in third place at the time, mind you…
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I was indoctrinated from an early age
I never really did bandwagon (or have a chance to). Good parents FTW
Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 13.2 per 9 innings in his career. He has a 1.63 ERA in San Jose this year. Call him up to be a Flying Squirrel. He is also a member of the "Giants who went to LSU" club with Mike Fontenot, a.k.a Grant.
I mean, I always rooted for the Giants ’cause they were the hometown team, but I started really following the team in ’02.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
05 was probably my first year of real fandom
I watched but I was too young to be really into it.
Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 13.2 per 9 innings in his career. He has a 1.63 ERA in San Jose this year. Call him up to be a Flying Squirrel. He is also a member of the "Giants who went to LSU" club with Mike Fontenot, a.k.a Grant.
I can’t remember not being into the Giants.
However, joining McCovey Chronicles was the best thing that ever happened to me for my Giants fandom.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
by dregarx on Oct 23, 2010 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions 6 recs
Can’t remember ever not being into*
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
This. I’ve been a huge fan since I was born, but since joining McC, I actually know stuff now and I’m a much bigger fan.
Joe Mauer is from Minnesota. My adopted son, RHP Steve Edlefsen, is from Minnesota. Joe Mauer is very good at baseball. Call up Steve Edlefsen, Giants! Science™ is begging you.
My first Candlestick game was at 7 years old.
<3 my dad.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
LOL N00B
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Oct 23, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
My first memories are of the ‘84-’85 teams.
/sobs
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing, your next dominant reliever 1.47 ERA in S-K, with 34 K in 42 IP. Uh, just ignore his age and the walks, please!
While my Kim Batiste fixation is better known, I also have a Brad Wellman fixation. God that guy was terrible.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing, your next dominant reliever 1.47 ERA in S-K, with 34 K in 42 IP. Uh, just ignore his age and the walks, please!
I don’t actually remember Crazy Crab from those days. I was four years old in 1984, so my memories of the team are, to put it mildly, spotty. But some of them are still floating around my brain!
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing, your next dominant reliever 1.47 ERA in S-K, with 34 K in 42 IP. Uh, just ignore his age and the walks, please!
.231 / .280 / .287 career line
Some played with the Giants for parts of five seasons.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing, your next dominant reliever 1.47 ERA in S-K, with 34 K in 42 IP. Uh, just ignore his age and the walks, please!
I've done a 180 on them
fine with me!
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
bandwaggoners one year can turn into diehards the next
I jumped on board during the 2002 playoffs— I was a Giants fan before then but it wasn’t like I lived and died with the team. I would check the standings now and again and that was about it.
8 years (and a LOT of losing) later and I live, eat, and breathe Giants baseball. Postseason runs are one way to build a fanbase.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 23, 2010 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, they've got rings!
Teams that win the league championship get rings, but only WS rings can have diamonds on them. Check out Sabean’s ring from 2002 sometime. Huge and impressive despite being without diamonds.
by mrs. owlcroft on Oct 23, 2010 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes Howie, preach!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Alot of "cores" could have gotten to the World Series with this pitching staff. Seriously, I know Zito was awful, but you will never
see a guy who is consuming 20% of a teams budget and be left off of the roster. The staff is incredible. It is easy to get on some of the failures of Romo, Casilla and Ramirez, however, the Phillies have a damn good lineup which was shut down by the Giants staff.
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Oct 23, 2010 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Wilkommen, bienvenue.. Welcome!
by iamwhatiam on Oct 24, 2010 7:07 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Man, how lucky were we in the 8th with that double play
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 23, 2010 9:48 PM PDT reply actions
Desthongy… Huff needed that second like-out DP to complete his redemption for the two run error in Game 5.
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 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Not luck, Rectumface suck.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
It evens out. How unlucky were we in Game 5 when Halladay's bunt was foul but called fair and Pablo could not get back to 3rd or else could have easily been a double play.
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Oct 23, 2010 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions
god that was so beautiful
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Yeah, that was a huge mistake. I don’t believe he was running on the pitch, right? Maybe he thought there was 2 outs? Fox never showed a replay of what Victorino did.
Regardless, thanks for the mental mistake, Shane.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 23, 2010 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, the runner on first could see it was going right to Huff. Victorino might not have been able to see that.
Still, he was out by a lot. Not even in the picture.
Still, there was one out. Freeze on a line drive. No excuse not to.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 23, 2010 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
The break he as getting off of second, Rectom Face could have frozen on the line drive and still would have been doubled off.
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Oct 23, 2010 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Grant’s post made me think of the Passover classic “Dayenu”.
by Duelling Brandos on Oct 23, 2010 9:48 PM PDT reply actions
How about that Kuipe’s impression of Bochy? That was legit. The Giants, their scouts, their management, manager, in-game and post-game commentators ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO GIANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ftbeard on Oct 23, 2010 9:48 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
dang it, how long has this been here? got left behind on old thread :(
AT&T Park and Disneyland-so much magic inside!
CHOP'D
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
I don't think very many people get this unfortuantely
it’s genius.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
no
but not very many people watch that show
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I think a lot of people are at least aware of it though
it gets a lot of press
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 23, 2010 11:47 PM PDT up reply actions
/pimps his own art
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
by TheLetter2 on Oct 23, 2010 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
FFFFFFFFFFFF
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
This is
Draper approved.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by DonDrapersOPS on Oct 23, 2010 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Too bad Lincecum didn't go "Fuck yeah, shut up" again
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-
by Mini Hulk on Oct 23, 2010 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I’m still in awe of what Jeremy Affeldt did tonight. Once Dirty left the game, I thought we were going to get blown out 12-0.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
by Kitspool on Oct 23, 2010 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
You mean 12-2… I felt the same way
Buster Posey ain't havin it... He aint.
by Caine Black Knife on Oct 23, 2010 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
It was kind of fitting for this ’pen to be the collective hero.
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
Spot on, kdl.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 23, 2010 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
he saved the fucking game
and maybe the season. I fucking love that guy.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 24, 2010 12:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Underrated part of this game
Bumgarner pitching two shutout innings coming in for relief just four days after pitching. Tremendous effort by the young man.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Freddy Sanchez got on base a bagillionty times
Cal Football: Embrace the Horror
by Thoroughbred on Oct 23, 2010 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
HAY GUYZ
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Oct 23, 2010 9:50 PM PDT reply actions 14 recs
rec'd again
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Rec from Arlington
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by DonDrapersOPS on Oct 23, 2010 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Rec'd, and hard
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
WRECKED
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions
And stolen for facebook.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey Grant:
From this post:
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/2/15/1311626/holiday-link-dump
In case you were wondering, the Giants are 16-to-1 to win the World Series. I think I’ll save my money for something that makes more practical sense, like yeti repellent.
I hope the additional peace of mind provided by the lack of sasquatches in your life has been beneficial. ;)
lol i’m tempted to go back and look at all the moron comments i made this year.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
nah, we all saw this coming.
please delete my profile.
I won't say that I saw this coming, but, I am not surprised and always believed that we were better than we looked.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
If I looked at all mine, it would keep me busy for weeks.
Brian Wilson being interviewed, when asked what it's like winning,
"It’s like being a kid when you get orange slices and kool-aid, except tonight we’re nailing champagne"
by Sabean's_Folly on Oct 23, 2010 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
The ability to laugh at yourself is a good one… I think that’s probably a good way to develop it.
=P
by Big Americans on Oct 23, 2010 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t know if I even need to add to this comment, but here we go.
by Every6thDay on Oct 23, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Torres, Sanchez and Ross finish the series hitting .350 or better. Wow.
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™
Freddy quietly came up huge tonight.
Buster Posey: Let's enjoy him before he goes to the Yankees.
by rxmeister on Oct 23, 2010 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Cody Ross, 2 years, 10.5 million backloaded to work around Rowand’s salary.
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 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
remember all the talk about how Torres and Sanchez had been putrid and needed to step up?
Yeah… they did.
Anybody want to see Rowand anywhere near centerfield now?
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 23, 2010 11:50 PM PDT up reply actions
No, but...
…it’s not clear how badlly Torres was hurt by that slide into 1st base.
by Grizzlie Antagonist on Oct 24, 2010 1:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Watching the replay of the 2nd Giants run scoring
The score overlay read “Mid 3rd” for a good 6-7 seconds after the error
LOL JT Snow
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Remember how good he was in the playoffs?
Buster Posey ain't havin it... He aint.
by Caine Black Knife on Oct 23, 2010 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I'M GOING TO RUN THE ROCKY STEPS IN MY GIANTS JERSEY!!!
I FEEL INVINSIBLE RIGHT NOW!!! I WISH I WAS HOME IN SAN FRANCISCO SPRINTING DRUNKENLY DOWN MARKET STREET …. NAKED!!! BUT I HAVE A BETTER VIEW OF ALL THE BROKEN-HEARTED PHILLIES FANS RIGHT HERE IN SOUTH PHILLY!!! MMMWWUUUAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! IT’S SO QUIET HERE!!! SORRY FOR ALL THE CAPS AND THE BOLDNESS BUT I’VE BEEN SCREAMING AND TYPING IN CAPS SINCE THAT LAST STRIKEOUT PITCH!!! LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF THIS BEAUTIFUL THREAD …. WE’RE GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES!!! LET’S GO GIANTS!!! LET’S GO GIANTS!!!
"He'll need a rocket up his ass to catch that one .... that baby's out of here!"
by GIANT stoner on Oct 23, 2010 9:51 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
CAPS FUCKING RULE
GIANTS JERSEY NO PANTS GO!
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
Juan Uribe's home runs this year
The last time he hit an opposite field home run was in July of 2007.
by Cookyman on Oct 23, 2010 9:51 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
I almost used last year's scatter plot
Just because it’s even cooler:
by Cookyman on Oct 23, 2010 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
You know... it looks like it almost spells out.....
“JAZZ HANDS MOTHERFUCKER”
by Your mother on Oct 23, 2010 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Good point, mom.
/this little finger . . ./
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 23, 2010 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Wrecked hard.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
by Cody_ransom on Oct 24, 2010 12:49 AM PDT up reply actions
I was totally wondering about this very thing. Just heard Miller’s call on it and he made it sound off the bat like it was barely going anywhere. Then: “Adios Pelota!”
by Duelling Brandos on Oct 23, 2010 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
It would be caught on the grass in two dozen stadiums. And on the track in almost all the rest.
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 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not gonna feel too bad about it
The Phils got some cheapies earlier in the series
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 23, 2010 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn’t think it was going out when he hit it. Watching on TV, I figured it for a double or deep fly out.
by Dan from NM on Oct 23, 2010 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy Jesus monkey balls
Glad he finally came through with one.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
An OppoBurrito?
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]
Woah
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 23, 2010 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
what about san diego? that was a big one to RC in petco ?
by haverecords on Oct 23, 2010 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions
SUIT UP J.T.!
It’s time!
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
HEY, ROB NEYER, FUCK YOU!!!!
The Giants played Game 6 just well enough to win. Which goes double for the entire NLCS. They scored 19 runs in six games; the Phillies scored 20. The Giants didn’t outplay the Phillies, exactly. They did play the Phillies to a standstill.
My prediction, the ink barely dry? The Rangers in six games … or seven, if Bochy makes the rotation switch.
so It has begun
Kevin Mitchell has a black belt in keeping it real.
by kbsofaraway08 on Oct 23, 2010 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
eh whatever i'm fine with him saying that
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
what rotation switch?
Is he saying Zito should start over Sanchez?
Buster Posey: Let's enjoy him before he goes to the Yankees.
No, Sanchez being pushed behind Bumgarner because he thinks Colby Lewis is a better pitcher than Sanchez. And he thinks Bumgarner is tired, but is still better than Sanchez. That’s his logic apparently.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 23, 2010 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
The Rangers can certainly match the Giants’ starters. Cliff Lee is just as good as Tim Lincecum and C.J. Wilson is just as good as Matt Cain, and Colby Lewis is just as good as Jonathan Sanchez.
Actually, Lewis is better than Sanchez.
Really? I mean come on.
by Back to the pac on Oct 23, 2010 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions
LMFAO
That is just not true. After the #1 deadlock (maybe a slight edge to Cliff), the Giants definitely have better starting pitching and they have a better bullpen. BOOM! ROASTED!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Bullpen is going to be huge, just like it was tonight.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
by Cody_ransom on Oct 24, 2010 12:51 AM PDT up reply actions
unfortunately rangers pen is probably anywhere from a tad to a step better...
its going to be SD all over… texas isn’t a pushover
Don’t know who I’d give it to, to be honest. Colby Lewis is very good. A touch fewer strikeouts than Sanchez, way fewer walks, same HRs despite a much less forgiving home ballpark and the DH. Dude learned how to pitch in Japan, apparently, and has put it to good use here. If Sanchez is on, yeah, he’s one of the best. But Colby Lewis could definitely shut this team down. It’s not a walkover, by any means.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
Lewis had such a weird career, I don’t know how to evaluate him. But he definitely was better than Sanchez this year – if you look past ERA.
In fact, if there’s anything here that’s “biased” it’s the fact that he says that Cliff Lee is “just as good” as Lincecum, when Lee’s clearly had a better year. OMG ROB NEYER HATES TEXAS.
You cant judge a guy just on how good his “year” was. I would predict lincecum to pitch in line with the rest of his career, rather than including that nasty august, which it looks like he is past.
Plus, we gots majiks!
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
shit
Jon Kruk picked us to win the WS. We’re hosed.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 23, 2010 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions
broken clock
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 24, 2010 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions
He can’t really match Mitch Williams in the full of wrong category, so it’s not official.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 24, 2010 8:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Y’see Neyer, the opbject of the game is to score more runs than the other team in the space of 9 innings.
Sounds like that “You gotta win more innings” horseshit.
No.
Next question?
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 23, 2010 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL THEY STILL HAVEN'T FUCKING FIGURED THIS SHIT OUT
THE GAMES AREN’T PLAYED ON PAPER YOU FUCKING MORON.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Neyer
Is still trying to figure out how Cain succeeds when his FIP and xFIP are higher than his ERA….because Cain isn’t “dominant.”
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 23, 2010 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
No shit! If they played the games on paper we would have finished in 4th place in the NL West 8 games under .500. Fuck yeah, shut up!
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Oct 23, 2010 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Using run differential over a 6 game period is useless. If the Phillies beat us 21-0 one game, and we won the rest 5-0, would we have played “just well enough to win?”
by kingofthacove on Oct 23, 2010 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
BUT THERE MUST BE A REASON AN EASTERN TEAM LOST
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
If we win the World Series, we’ll just be lucky and they won’t give us any props. It’s the way it will be.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 23, 2010 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions
and I couldn't give less of a shit
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
you know
we got blatantly unlucky in ‘62, hit by an earthquake in ’89, and were five outs away in ’02 before blowing it. At this point, I’ll take lucky.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 23, 2010 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I would not want it any other way.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Probably because he tries to diminish the Giants’ accomplishment by using dumb logic.
by kingofthacove on Oct 23, 2010 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I hated his column on Matt Cain. It pissed me off so much I didn’t have the emotional stability to actually analyze if what he was saying was correct.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 23, 2010 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
And I don’t see why you don’t think that would get a reaction of Giants fan. He’s pretty much trying to avoid giving the team the credit it deserves, probably just because he predicted otherwise.
by kingofthacove on Oct 23, 2010 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
His logic is sound. But he’s using the wrong premises.
A more nuanced analysis would realize that a team that performs in high-leverage situations will get that overperformance relative to run differential. And in this case, there is a clear culprit- a fantastic Giants bullpen.
Well, can’t expect him to give credit to an SF player- heaven forbid.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
I disagree
I can see them having the talent to match up to Wilson and Romo with Lidge and Madson in combination, as Wilson is better and Madson is better, but the sheer depth of the Giants’ bullpen, with Affeldt, Runzler, Lopez, and Casilla, is something that the Phillies are not close to possessing.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
Runzler isn’t on the team. Contreras = Casilla, Durbin = Affeldt, Bastardo = Lopez.
There might be an advantage to the Giants, but it’s not big, and it’s definitely not enough to explain anything that happened in 6 games.
Lopez is way better than Bastardo.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
I’d argue that Lopez’s core stats have improved since he’s joined the Giants and his actual talent level is higher than expected.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
And I’d argue that Bastardo has insane minor league numbers, and that 10 innings are 10 innings. I would actually give a clear advantage to Bastardo, but they are, at the very least, close.
And I’d argue it’s irrelevant because Manuel was hardly willing to use him.
by kingofthacove on Oct 23, 2010 11:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Because we're still playing...
and they’re making tee times.
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
by ToddCommish on Oct 23, 2010 11:49 PM PDT up reply actions
It seems like their reliever depth chart is:
Lidge, Madson, Contreras, and Durbin
Ours is Wilson, Romo, Casilla, and Lopez
Looks like ours is better, especially with the closer disparity (and Durbin). I also think we have better depth (especially when you include the fourth starter, who often plays a relief role in the playoffs, and had a big one today).
by kingofthacove on Oct 23, 2010 11:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Romo + Casilla is pretty much equal to Madson and Contreras.
Wilson is much better than Lidge. And Lopez has been dominant as a Giant, while Durbin is probably average, at best.
by kingofthacove on Oct 24, 2010 12:00 AM PDT up reply actions
How are they better? I mean, you can keep saying they’re better and I can keep saying they’re not, but it’s not going to get us anywhere.
How is Wilson better than Lidge?
How is Lopez better than Durbin?
Probably because they’re better in every stat you look at?
by kingofthacove on Oct 24, 2010 12:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Lidge: 10.25/4.73/0.99 K/BB/HR, 2.96 ERA, 3.87 FIP, 4.06 xFIP
Wilson: 11.21/3.13/0.36 K/BB/HR, 1.81 ERA, 2.19 FIP, 2.99 xFIP
Durbin: 8.26/3.54/0.92 K/BB/HR, 3.80 ERA, 3.97 FIP, 4.19 xFIP
Lopez:: 7.58/0.95/0.00 K/BB/HR, 1.42 ERA, 1.71 FIP, 2.36 xFIP
Lopez w/ both teams: 5.93/3.12/0.31 K/BB/HR, 2.34 ERA, 3.36 ERA, 3.83 xFIP
And this ignores the fact that Lopez’s role is mostly limited to getting out really good lefty hitters, which he does extremely well, and accounts for more value than whatever Durbin does in low-stress situations.
by kingofthacove on Oct 24, 2010 12:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh, Wilson is definitely better than Lidge.
Lopez’s number for the year are very similar to Durbin’s, especially when you account for park. Maybe slightly better.
My only point is that overall, the Giants 4 are pretty similar to the Phillies 4.
Well, if 25% is much better, that’s pretty significant.
And it seems like Lopez is quite clearly better, especially when you define his role as getting a team’s best one or two lefties out in the late innings (even if you just look at his overall numbers, half a run better FIP and xFIP). Plus, he has very good GB and HR rates, so I doubt his numbers are any worse if he played in Philadelphia.
by kingofthacove on Oct 24, 2010 12:43 AM PDT up reply actions
For a reliever, half a run of FIP (or ERA) is worth, over a full season, 3 runs. Over 6 games, it’s close to meaningless. Maybe the Giants had some advantage, but you can’t really say that the Giants preformed better in high leverage situations because Lopez is better than Durbin. The difference isn’t big enough to have much of an effect in one series.
Lopez contributed .232 of the Giants’ 1.30 WPA in the 5 games he pitched this series. Seems pretty damn significant to me.
And Wilson is much better than Lidge. Our highest leverage pitcher is much than their highest leverage pitcher, and we’re discussing a situation where there’s only going to around 3 or 4 relievers getting all the relief innings. That easily sways the bullpen to our advantage in itself.
by kingofthacove on Oct 24, 2010 1:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Common misconception.
Our park actually suppressed home runs more than theirs did for 2006-2009 period. I mean, there were some bad (BAD) players on those Giants teams. It may have only looked to suppress home runs just because the guys were so bad.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
It's a crapshoot
If I absolutely had to make a prediction, it would be Rangers in 7.
As for the NLCS, yeah, I agree. I don’t think we necessarily played any better than Philadelphia. Though I didn’t follow the ALCS except for Lee’s games, so I don’t know if the Rangers played better than the Yankees.
What the "experts" don't get, is how actually great this pitching staff has been the last two months AND how well Righetti and Bochy manages the roles of each pitcher.
Giants in 7
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Oct 23, 2010 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions
It gets kind of old to see the talking heads do nothing but diminish the Giants accomplishments, to be honest. I don’t like to let it get to me, but at some point, it would be cool if someone could say, “Man, the Giants are a good team.”
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
been going on a long time
remember when they couldn’t tell there was another hitter but Bonds even in 2002?
Sucking up to Grant for a mod position since 2009
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
they still can't
i read a column like a week ago saying that in 2002 the Giants-Angels were a great matchup because the Angels had a team of no-names where everyone contributed and the Giants were just all Bonds. Hello? Jeff Kent? Jason Schmidt? Robb Nen?
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 23, 2010 11:59 PM PDT up reply actions
But BONDS!
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Yeah
I’ve heard nothing from various media except for “The Phillies lost this” or “The Giants have no chance” etc.
The Giants have an average offense and awesome pitching. They are a good team. They are better than some teams that have won the world series in the past. Can we just get some credit? Baseball isn’t so straight-forward and easy as they are making it appear to be.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
Don't forget the Goofus stat
216 OPS+ + ERA+
best in the NL, wasn’t it?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I'm not sure
Probably. It’s up there, I know. But wha’ts important is…
The Giants advanced to the World Series!
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
The one that really got me was when Buck (McCarver? w/e, I don’t really care) called the series-winning pitch:
and Howard was the one that ended it
I mean, fooking ’ell. Really? Even at the very end, the Giant player (in this case Wilson) is a spectator. Not only that, but after the perfect pitch. That was absolutely incredible.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
by dregarx on Oct 23, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
For the entire series (except maybe toward the end of game 4/beginning of game 5), it was hard to escape the sense that for the announcers, this series was about the Phillies, win or lose. The Giants were just there to provide a foil.
by Evan on Oct 23, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah
Pretty much.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
Dick Stockton felt the same way
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 24, 2010 12:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, I’m sick of Neyer, because for some reason the luminaries in the sabermetric community treat him like a peer. He’s not. I don’t know when the last time I read something that was insightful from him.
Most of his columns on analysis end with a prevaricating “well it may. Or it may not. [noun] will tell.”
4-X
The only score that matters in NLCS dipshit.
"Man, you just can't beat a good bowl of gumbo." ~ William Nuschler Clark
oh SSS
In a seven game (six in this series), you can have the losing team outscore the winning team. Over the course of the year, RS vs RA is a decent metric. Over six games? Bush league shit. Fuck ESPN.
/auto-defenestrates
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on Oct 23, 2010 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
What these pointy heads say
Don’t give a shit anymore.
Not that I ever really did anyway.
Anagram of "SF Giants National League Champs" = A HOT, GAINFUL, MAGIC PLEASANTNESS
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 23, 2010 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
the giants seem to relish the underdog role
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on Oct 23, 2010 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
wanted to read that as
relish the underhotdog role
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
The Yankees outscored the Pirates 55-27 in the 1960 World Series
They lost.
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 23, 2010 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I was thinking Mazeroski
Players who should be in the Hall of Fame: Pat TIllman, Dwight White, Donnie Shell, L.C. Greenwood, Ray Guy, Steve Tasker, Jack Butler, Greg Llyod, Andy Russel, Cris Carter, Kevin Greene and Jerry Kramer
"Its too bad that NHL is taken because the National Football League has become the National Hypocrite League" Mark Schlereth
Canal Street Chronicles resident Steelers Fan
by WVPiratesfan on Oct 23, 2010 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Why do you guys have such an inferiority complex about these things?
They’re national writers. With a few exceptions, they don’t hate your team – they’re looking at data and coming up with a conclusion.
If you think they’re wrong, come up with counter-evidence. Don’t just say LOL FUCK YOU YOU HATE THE GIANTS.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Um, the Giants did outplay the Phillies. End of story. Baseball isn’t rocket science.
"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 24, 2010 1:34 AM PDT up reply actions
You guys
every fucking year at this point we’re trying to find another team to root for. Last year we couldn’t root for anyone because the only options left were shitty. We’re trying to figure out what the Giants will do next year, knowing that, realistically, we’re probably years away, and it would take a miracle for us to contend in the short term.
Seriously. As little as 6 weeks ago, not one single one of us thought we would be here. I cannot reconcile the amount of time and frustration I’ve spent on this team with this moment, it’s like there’s a SHIT TON of emotion that’s trying to escape but it has nowhere to go. I honestly don’t know what to do in this situation: MY TEAM IS GOING TO BE PLAYING FOR A FUCKING CHAMPIONSHIP. WHAT.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 9:52 PM PDT reply actions 15 recs
I remember in 2002, thinking that the team didn’t feel like World Series material. Dumb me. Same thing this year. What the fuck do I know?
the Giants win the pennant. That’s all I need to know now.
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
baseball is amazing
this season is converting me from football. I never thought i would say that.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
I'm sure Alex Smith is helping
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 23, 2010 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah
its the 49ers in general. He’s not the problem, he’s a symptom.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I really thought he would have improved on what he did last year. But he’s been a big fat pile of regression.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously though
look at the coaching. This team is a total mess. I’ve come to grips with the fact that Smith is just not a very good QB, and whether that’s because he was fucked over by his situation or because he’s just never been good? Well, we’ll never know. But he’s like David Carr now, he’s been scarred and will probably never recover.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, the team has major problems all around, including a lot that were easy to overlook in the excitement that was last season. A part of me did believe that, coaching be damned, Smith was going to take his career into his own hands this season. Oh well. There’s another Smith on the roster who I believe in now….
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I really wanted to believe too
but I kinda forgot that in football coaching means more than in any other sport. I mean look at the Redskins. They change their coach and get a semi decent QB and all the sudden they’re playoff contenders with basically the same people that were 4-12 a year ago. WHY THE FUCK CAN’T THE 49ERS EVER FUCKING BE THAT FUCKING TEAM GODDAMIT.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s because the Giants are THAT FUCKING TEAM. We can’t have both.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 24, 2010 12:51 AM PDT up reply actions
This should be green.
Brian Wilson being interviewed, when asked what it's like winning,
"It’s like being a kid when you get orange slices and kool-aid, except tonight we’re nailing champagne"
by Sabean's_Folly on Oct 23, 2010 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
This year's post season
Not about rooting for the team I hate the least.
Anagram of "SF Giants National League Champs" = A HOT, GAINFUL, MAGIC PLEASANTNESS
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 23, 2010 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
fuck yeah!
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 24, 2010 12:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Speak for yourself.
I had so much faith. Even during that horrible losing streak, I just felt that we were better than that, and we were.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Plus, I always just thought about the next game.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
actually..
I had money on it, and I bought reservations for game 1 in July. I may have felt stupid about being so optimistic, but…
by Ice Watter In His Veins! on Oct 25, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Sweet, wonderful victory
35 years of Giants worship is just four games away from being worthwhile. I can’t wait until Wednesday.
Chris Gloor: my lefty is bigger than your lefty
by crazedcrustacean on Oct 23, 2010 9:52 PM PDT reply actions
Tell it goodbye!
Buster Posey ain't havin it... He aint.
by Caine Black Knife on Oct 23, 2010 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, hadn't heard that in a while
Brilliant
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
I really need mlb.com
To upload the “Must C” clips so that I can get the radio calls.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
You guys beat the Phillies. Thank you! You rock.
I love how NO ONE gave you guys a chance in that series. No one. I did. The Phillies were never as good as anyone thought they were, and more importantly, you guys were better.
Still pulling for you guys in the next series. At least you can thank McCann for the home field advantage (partially)!
by ryantex on Oct 23, 2010 9:53 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Mets fan
I assume? thanks for the support!
Kevin Mitchell has a black belt in keeping it real.
by kbsofaraway08 on Oct 23, 2010 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
respect
I usually hate teams that beat my teams
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
The difference is:
1) The Giants have a lot of good guys
2) They were incredibly classy to Cox by interrupting their celebration
3) I respect good baseball players
by ryantex on Oct 23, 2010 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
The Cox thing was very cool
And thank you for not calling them a band of misfits
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
Yeah, basically placed the Giants as my #2 team behind my beloved team
by ryantex on Oct 23, 2010 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
don't forget..
the respect they gave to Conrad. Maybe no one in Atlanta cares about him any more, but I read somewhere tht a few of the Giants players went out of their way to talk to him and to try to encourage him. Pretty classy move to show that kind of respect to someone on the opposite team.
by Ice Watter In His Veins! on Oct 25, 2010 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks! Everyone is welcome on the ride this time.
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
I never
wanna play the braves again after the NLDS that was a battle
Kevin Mitchell has a black belt in keeping it real.
by kbsofaraway08 on Oct 23, 2010 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I never wanna play the Braves with Chipper and Prado healthy.
Buster Posey ain't havin it... He aint.
by Caine Black Knife on Oct 23, 2010 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
If you are on twitter
send buster olney @Buster_ESPN a nice message. On Bill Simmons’s BS Report he says “Giants have no chance.” SUCK ON THIS.
Giants win the pennant
I would like to thank Bill Simmons for really giving the Giants fanbase some cred
He did a good job of that.
agreed that was great
now give BUSTER OLNEY SHIT IF YOUR ON TWITTER. Fuck that dude
done and done
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
yeah
he’s been on our side for awhile. Always saying how we’re quietly one of the most tortured fanbases in sports.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Seriously
The last Bay Area title was the 49ers in 94. My family had just moved to the Bay Area and I was little (eight years old) and not really into sports yet. That means that, for my entire sports fan life, not a single one of my home teams has won a title. I’ve never been able to celebrate. I want that to end right the fuck now.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Me too
exactly. I don’t remember following sports that closely before like 2005. So not only have my teams never won a championship for me, but they’ve been fucking AWFUL. That’s why I have no goddamn idea what to do right now. I was watching in 02 but had a fraction of what I have invested in this team invested in that team.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
same here
except a Fresno State baseball title in 08
not so fast..
he did NOTHING to refute the crap that the Dodgers fan was spewing. Don’t show up until the 2nd inning? Yeah, maybe because the game started before 5 pm when some of use are actually working. Simmons Lives in LA and should have at least thrown us the “it’s better than showing up in the third and leaving in the 7th” bone. And letting the line “they didn’t even sell out game 3” slip into the mail bag? He couldn’t do a little bit of fact checking to find out all o fthe Giants playoff tickets have sold out in less than a half hour? The sad thing is he has a large following who will assume those facts are true
by Ice Watter In His Veins! on Oct 25, 2010 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I kind of like this:
Because Philadelphia has such a joke of a park, Uribe was able to hit an opposite field home run that eventually won the game.
Because Philadelphia has such a joke of a park, a double to the wall wasn’t deep enough to score Rollins from first, saving a critical run for the Giants.
Suck it Phillies and your stupid park.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 9:54 PM PDT reply actions 6 recs
rec'd!
I was also irritated for awhile that the Giants weren’t taking advantage of the joke RF. And then they finally did!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
And
Chris Ray
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.
Buit not the same ring unless the Giants win and vote him a full share.
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 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m pretty sure any player that isn’t a Pierzynski level dick and ends the season with a Championship team gets a ring.
Guillen hoe
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]
*Guillen however is on the fence.
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]
Rusty.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
it's so funny to me how every team insider is basically saying "ya he's a dick" without actually saying it
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 24, 2010 12:07 AM PDT up reply actions
The Giants Own Disneyland right now
I spent most of the day to day at Disneyland and California Adventure. There were people dressed in Giants gear everywhere. When Wilson stuck out Howard and people saw the score on their phones (I saw people everywhere tapping refresh and m.espn.com went down a couple of times!), a cheer went out in the crowd. People were high-fiving complete strangers that were wearing black and orange. “Let’s Go Giants” was shouted multiple times.
It was awesome.
BEAT (the) AL
Once I adopted Tim Flannery. I've since left him outside a fire station.
I work at a winery in the Napa Valley
A couple came in today wearing authentic Giants jerseys. The husband was wearing a Giants hat, and the wife was wearing an orange fuzzy top hat.
I made sure they got a bonus tasting.
I LOVE (again)
I LOVE..
I LOVE MY GRANDPA FOR TAKING ME TO MY FIRST GAME WHEN I WAS 7
I LOVE THE ‘STICK
I LOVE AT&T PARK
I LOVE ORANGE & BLACK
I LOVE EVERY PLAYER THAT EVER SUITED UP FOR THE GIANTS
I LOVE THAT WE HAVE HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE
I LOVE THE MADNESS OF BRUCE BOCHY
I LOVE VETERAN GRIT
I LOVE FRESH FACES
I LOVE RED THONGS
I LOVE PANDA HATS
I LOVE VROOM
I LOVE BEARDS
I LOVE EYE BLACK
I LOVE LONG HIPPY HAIR
I LOVE ORANGE SHOES
I LOVE THE FRONT OFFICE
I LOVE THE 2010 GIANTS
I LOVE THAT WE’RE GOING TO THE MFing WORLD SERIES
I LOVE THE McC
I LOVE THE TORTURE
AT&T Park and Disneyland-so much magic inside!
by SoCalGgal on Oct 23, 2010 9:54 PM PDT reply actions 5 recs
Boom de yada, boom de yada!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Yes. The last couple of years ahve sucked SO bad, this just feels right, y’know? Like a reward for putting up with life, man.
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
Right? And I really felt that this week. We just came off one of the more stressful fund drives we’ve had in the past few years (my fifth drive — can you believe it?).
And I debated about this, but I think I can tell you guys: I’ve got a job interview in another state on Tuesday and tonight’s win takes a load off my mind and allows me to focus on the interview because I really want that to work.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
Good luck, Letter!
You’re awesome and you should get that job.
Joe Mauer is from Minnesota. My adopted son, RHP Steve Edlefsen, is from Minnesota. Joe Mauer is very good at baseball. Call up Steve Edlefsen, Giants! Science™ is begging you.
Good luck! You’ll do great!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 24, 2010 8:05 AM PDT up reply actions
I LOVE SABEAN
Cal Football: Embrace the Horror
by Thoroughbred on Oct 23, 2010 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I LOVE YOU FOR THIS POST
HERE’S HOPING WE PARTY EVEN HARDER IN ABOUT A WEEK
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
that would make a great Halloween present from the Great Pumpkin! :D
AT&T Park and Disneyland-so much magic inside!
YEAH
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
HEY BUSTER OLNEY
Giants have no chance
Said on Bill Simmons BS Report
Send good ol buster a nice message on twitter — @Buster_ESPN
Buster is a nice man
just making judgments…no need to harass him. plus the sad “and today will be better than yesterday” way he ends his blog posts make me think he’s dealing with something tough
by PocketfullofPoseys on Oct 23, 2010 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL thug mentality
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
HEY BUSTER
FUCK YOU
AND FUCK HER TOO
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
That song is so catchy I can’t handle it.
Joe Mauer is from Minnesota. My adopted son, RHP Steve Edlefsen, is from Minnesota. Joe Mauer is very good at baseball. Call up Steve Edlefsen, Giants! Science™ is begging you.
He also said that Wilson never comes into games in the 8th innings for saves.
LAWL
"Thank you, Coach (Theus). I'm about to kill y'all this half." --DeMarcus Cousins
THE GIANTS ARE THE BEST TEAM IN THE NATIONAL LEAGUE
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.
Can't be said enough
BRIAN WILSON
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 23, 2010 9:55 PM PDT reply actions
I would rather have nobody else in baseball out there in the 8th/9th
he is such a fucking psycho that you know there’s no way he’s freaking out. He is amazing.
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Brian Wilson is a stud! Did you catch his interview on MLB Channel after the game?
When asked “So what do you think about the acquisitions the team made during the year?” Wilson says “yeah, Sabean brought in some guys, Huff and then Burrell in May once Tampa released him not sure what Tampa was thinking because he has a great work ethic and is a leader to some of the guys over there” LOL fucking LOL
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Oct 23, 2010 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Did that really just happen??
I can’t believe it. We had these amazing young pitchers, a couple hitters, and a bunch of scrap. And I felt bad about it all, because I just kept thinking how many amazing seasons we would ‘waste’ from Lincecum, Sanchez, Cain, before we got the team together, but they are doing it, they are going to the world series.
They are going to the world series.
We are all going to the world series.
This year, we’re going.
Oh man
MLB network is comparing the Giants 2008 opening lineup to tonights starting lineup.
It’s so horrible it’s hilarious.
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.
More hilarious then this?
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-
Just realized
Chase Utley kind of looks like Boggs from Shawshank.
"I signed up for this job, the day I was born" - Brian Wilson, Ninja
by Giant Torture on Oct 23, 2010 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 24, 2010 12:09 AM PDT up reply actions
I'll take a good defensive 2B over a good offensive one that can't field to save his life
Players who should be in the Hall of Fame: Pat TIllman, Dwight White, Donnie Shell, L.C. Greenwood, Ray Guy, Steve Tasker, Jack Butler, Greg Llyod, Andy Russel, Cris Carter, Kevin Greene and Jerry Kramer
"Its too bad that NHL is taken because the National Football League has become the National Hypocrite League" Mark Schlereth
Canal Street Chronicles resident Steelers Fan
by WVPiratesfan on Oct 23, 2010 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Utley is a good fielder, I believe
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
he's very good
I don’t know who doesn’t think so.
FP doesn’t think so.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm a Pirates fan
I don’t pay much attention to the other side of Penn, but after his hip surgery I don’t think he has been the same
Players who should be in the Hall of Fame: Pat TIllman, Dwight White, Donnie Shell, L.C. Greenwood, Ray Guy, Steve Tasker, Jack Butler, Greg Llyod, Andy Russel, Cris Carter, Kevin Greene and Jerry Kramer
"Its too bad that NHL is taken because the National Football League has become the National Hypocrite League" Mark Schlereth
Canal Street Chronicles resident Steelers Fan
by WVPiratesfan on Oct 23, 2010 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
No, he has been.
He had two freakin’ fantastic plays today, and nearly got Torres on the bunt, which would have been spectacular.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
It must just be me then
but after watching as much baseball as I have since about ‘06-’07, since I decided to become a Pirates fan, my ability to determine who is not as bad has been smashed and tattered(See Bixler, Brian and Morgan, Nyjer)
Players who should be in the Hall of Fame: Pat TIllman, Dwight White, Donnie Shell, L.C. Greenwood, Ray Guy, Steve Tasker, Jack Butler, Greg Llyod, Andy Russel, Cris Carter, Kevin Greene and Jerry Kramer
"Its too bad that NHL is taken because the National Football League has become the National Hypocrite League" Mark Schlereth
Canal Street Chronicles resident Steelers Fan
by WVPiratesfan on Oct 23, 2010 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
He has had alot of defensive problems in the post season and the last month and a half of the regular season.
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Oct 23, 2010 11:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Utley's been consistantly one of the best fielding 2Bs in baseball for years
And one of the best hitting ones too.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Freddy Sanchez, .350 hitter, 2010 NLCS says hi.
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 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL BATTING AVERAGE IN A SMALL SAMPLE SIZE
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
6 NLCS games is a huge sample size
"In fact, I'm gonna try to squeeze my way through here, and uh... uh... [pause] well, now I'm getting crushed, Jon." - Dave Flemming, Giants Clubhouse, after NL Championship
by Caine Black Knife on Oct 24, 2010 6:46 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s big enough to be comfortable saying a .292 hitter over the season didn’t totally luck into a .350 NLCS anyhow.
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
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by S.F. Giangst on Oct 25, 2010 5:29 AM PDT up reply actions
No, it really isn't
He had 25 at bats in the series. That’s nothing. In 25 at bats, the difference between a .360 hitter and a .292 hitter is less than two hits.
by RoyaleWithCheese on Oct 25, 2010 6:08 AM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn't say he totally lucked into it
But it’s clear he’s not a .350 hitter. The fluctuation in BA in such a small sample is tremendous.
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
FORMER BATTING TITLE
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 24, 2010 12:10 AM PDT up reply actions
lol that's a lot of wrong
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
No. Utley is good. Really good.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Utley "Has anyone seen my cement glove? It seems I have misplaced it"
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Oct 23, 2010 11:48 PM PDT up reply actions
saw that
that 2008 lineup is a joke. what an awful team
WHY IS BOCOCK
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 23, 2010 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, the Giants have taken their season into the NBA season. Going to be a very short time until spring training.
Buster Posey: Let's enjoy him before he goes to the Yankees.
that makes me happy
closer to baseball next year
Kevin Mitchell has a black belt in keeping it real.
by kbsofaraway08 on Oct 23, 2010 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
That's the spirit!
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
New Magic Number:
Apologies for it not being the real big four. Couldn’t find one w/ Dirty and the MadBum. But hey, whatever!
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Oct 23, 2010 9:57 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
I guarantee we will be seeing it soon
SI will do an article on our “Four Aces” and a cover story. I am sure there are pics of them around…but GIS failed me tonight.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Oct 23, 2010 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Could it really be our year?
Two amazingly lucky plays..
Brooks Conrad through the wickets
and
The Ruiz line drive to Huff
No it is not our year
The Giants will get swept in 4 and have no chance of beating an American (read: superior) league team, especially one that’s further east than they are.
"I signed up for this job, the day I was born" - Brian Wilson, Ninja
by Giant Torture on Oct 23, 2010 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Third series in a row we face a team that wears red in its colors…
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
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by S.F. Giangst on Oct 23, 2010 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Fucking Commies
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
No
And I counter with Victorino juggling that ball from Torres in such a fashion to hold it to a single, Utley managing to snag that liner in game 5 barely in the webbing, Victorino’s thrown bouncing perfectly off of the mound to get Torres at home.
The Giants are exactly where they should be.
Thank you.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
LOL I love how excited Murph is on twitter.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
What’s his @address?
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
knbrmurph
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Bet his voice didn’t get any better tonight.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 23, 2010 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Always this.
Safety first people.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
THE GIANTS ARE GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE IT
American Heroes: Joe Pavelski, Buster Posey, David Backes
Fear the Fin - Cornering the market on third pairing defensemen since March 2009
by mymclife on Oct 23, 2010 9:59 PM PDT reply actions 24 recs
Zito
In the car behind is even funnier.
"I signed up for this job, the day I was born" - Brian Wilson, Ninja
by Giant Torture on Oct 23, 2010 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Thyere's a new one every time!
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Just noticed. So much LOL.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
by Cody_ransom on Oct 24, 2010 12:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Sweet
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by DonDrapersOPS on Oct 23, 2010 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Always awesome
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Oh yes!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Is it my imagination or do they seem to be getting happier?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
They are. Zito has even started to smile.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
OldHossRadbourn Old Hoss Radbourn
Serendipity: due to the number of off-days, should SF win it all, the children jubilantly conceived tonight will be born in time to see it.
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.
From The Good Phight...
Congrats, guys. I’d say it was a well-played series, but it was actually really sloppy and ulcer-inducing most of the time… so I’ll say “helluva series” instead. You Giants fans certainly deserve some good fortune, and I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for MCC, which really is one of the flagship blogs of the network (and that goes for its commenters, too).
You’ll notice our game recap over on TGP cuts against many preconceived notions of Phillies fans… and we hope that you’ll spread the word. I couldn’t handle losing to the Yankees last year, I don’t think I could’ve handled losing to the Dodgers… but this doesn’t bother me all that much, as I find the Giants pretty likable (with Ross and Sanchez the only real exceptions).
Best of luck in the World Series, guys and girls.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 23, 2010 10:00 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
You guys are great
I enjoyed the back and forth during the series and hope to venture over there more next season. Keep up the great PTB stuff too.
"I signed up for this job, the day I was born" - Brian Wilson, Ninja
by Giant Torture on Oct 23, 2010 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks for the kind words
Sorry about any trolls invading TGP.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Hey, no worries. Same thing right back at you for any trolls who have made their way over here.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 23, 2010 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks so much.
All class.
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
Thumbs up kid.
Though it’s just the blogosphere, you guys are classy. And the one Phils’ fan in my lab is a really good guy, so I’m sad (but not too sad) that he’s going to take this pretty hard.
Youse guys were really good.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Oct 23, 2010 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m utterly astounded that Howard led the Phillies in batting average and was second in slugging and produced no RBI in the clean-up spot.
I’m going to research if that’s ever happened in the post season before. I have my doubts; at best it’s a twice a century type of thing. We dodged a bullet there.
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
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by S.F. Giangst on Oct 23, 2010 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Thank you.
You guys are super classy, like Randy WInn classy, unlike The Fightins blog.
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]
One of the classiest players in the game.
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]
by GiantBrass on Oct 23, 2010 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
I know Winn's classy
but you spelled his name with an L
Fun Fact: Jonathan Sanchez threw his first no-no on my 13th birthday.
Oh that was a capitalized i whoooops.
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]
Same.
He’s on my list of people who would deserve honorary rings along with Bonds, Nen, and Woody (+ prob some others)
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]
This didn’t load properly when I was in this thread earlier, so I’m just seeing it now… and I must say, well done, old chap.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 23, 2010 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
PF . . .
You are a man of the order.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 23, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Awesome. TGP is great.
Save Victorino, I like the Phils, too.
by Every6thDay on Oct 23, 2010 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m not sure I believe in destiny, but I thought this was cool.
/selfspam
Also, a fact of note: Since 2000, there have been 36 games in which a Giants’ starter lasted 2 IP or less. The Giants record in those games is 10-26 which equates to a winning percentage of .270. Tonight the Giants clinched the NLCS in a game in which their starter only lasted 2 IP. Jonathan Sanchez appears twice on our list of 36 starters since 2000 that have only lasted 2 IP or less in a game started.
Ask me about my blog.
I read that opening as
I’m not sure I believe in dentistry
Fun Fact: Jonathan Sanchez threw his first no-no on my 13th birthday.
Sabean grill
Kevin Mitchell has a black belt in keeping it real.
by kbsofaraway08 on Oct 23, 2010 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Bochy quick hook paid dividends.
Affeldt. Wow.
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
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by S.F. Giangst on Oct 23, 2010 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
When’s the last time a starter in a playoff game didn’t get seven outs and his team still won?
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
Um . . .
like . . . never?
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 23, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s why I said in another thread that this may be the greatest bullpen performance in playoff history. There can’t be another game where the bullpen threw 7 IP and allowed no runs and won, could there?
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
by Kitspool on Oct 23, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I remember at the end of the 02 season
I thought to myself: “This was a great ride.” I was bummed by the outcome but I had a blast all the way until the disappointing end. Well, this ride has been even better so far. I’m loving it. Keep it up, Giants. I’m gonna enjoy it all the way until the end.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
THAT WAS BEATIFUL TORTURE...as much of an oxymoron that is.
GO WIN THAT WORLD SERIES GUYS! GO GIANTS!
Go Sharks!
I’m sure someone pointed this out earlier, but I just watched strike 3 on Howard for the bleenth time, and I didn’t notice until now that Tom Hallion did his crazy twist around strike call like he did when Oswalt was pitching. LOL.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Hallion was pumped up
Buster Posey ain't havin it... He aint.
by Caine Black Knife on Oct 23, 2010 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Stop it at just the right frame where Posey’s glove is below Howard’s knees and Hallion hasn’t moved yet.
That 1/30 of a second carries all the weight of 170+ games.
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
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by S.F. Giangst on Oct 23, 2010 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
The 2010 National League Champion San Francisco Giants.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
by jponry on Oct 23, 2010 10:01 PM PDT reply actions 14 recs
Wreck'd
Too the point I might cry.
"I signed up for this job, the day I was born" - Brian Wilson, Ninja
by Giant Torture on Oct 23, 2010 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I still can’t believe it.
Also, they beat the Phils in SIX GAMES.
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
That really rolls off the tongue, doesn’t it?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I think I just caught my wife looking up WS tickets
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.
sideways glance on the couch
yep, she’s definitely on stubhub
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.
she's a keeper
all the way to the poorhouse.
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.
she did just exclaim
man, WS tix are EXPENSIVE.
I convinced her not to buy any.
Winning effort.
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.
lol
now that she’s decided that WS tix are too expensive, she’s looking at designer purses.
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.
She must be thinking…“Well, I can’t afford for both of us to go, and only one of us going would suck…so I’ll spend $500 on a purse!”
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Oct 23, 2010 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
naw
she doesn’t want to go.
Now she’s looking at jewelry.
Good thing is, she’s as much of a cheap bastard as I am. She can look and not buy.
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.
I'm really happy for all of you
I’m just relieved at this point. It’s nice to win the NLCS, but this will be my 3rd World Series. I’m happy with this season as it has progressed much further than I thought. Still, now that we’ve come this far I won’t be happy till we get 4 more wins.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Oct 23, 2010 10:02 PM PDT reply actions
Trying not to think of it
But so, so true. I want my Dad to see one before he dies, he was 2 the last time and they were in NY. Come on just 4 more.
"I signed up for this job, the day I was born" - Brian Wilson, Ninja
by Giant Torture on Oct 23, 2010 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I'm definitely in the I-want-the-Giants-to-win-while-my-dad-and-I-are-both-alive line.
"Thank you, Coach (Theus). I'm about to kill y'all this half." --DeMarcus Cousins
OH MY GOD THAT KNBR COMMERCIAL WAS FUCKING AMAZING
FUCKING. AMAZING.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:02 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
They said we had no chance. They said we were freaks
but now, there’s only one thing left to say:
/plays jon’s call of strike 3.
Amazing.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
omg CHILLS
I want to hear this!
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
I want to hear this too!
Feed the Panda some bamboo
by anotherbadexcuseguitar on Oct 23, 2010 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I have no idea where to find it..
I’d guess they’d play it again soon
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
YES
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Oct 23, 2010 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
WHAT DID IT SAY?
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
" Fuck all of you!"
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
by 49er16 on Oct 23, 2010 10:02 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Man
MLB network showing total love to Cain right now.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
The Mattingly mound visit fiasco game was such a turning point. Ever since then I just can’t help kinda liking the guy. I don’t always agree with him, and sometimes he still makes me yell at my TV. But damn, that was awesome.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 24, 2010 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL Jazz Hands Interview
Did not understand one fucking word he said…..BUT I STILL WANT TO MAKE OUT WITH HIM!!!!!!
When he hit it, I actually thought, "Did I just see...YESS, JAZZ HANDS!!!"
Then the camera switched to the ball going into the stands.
he said something about not looking for a pitch but seeing the ball and “swinging hard”— I’m pretty sure we can all verify that this is his approach
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 23, 2010 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Footage of Huff kissing the NL Championship trophy
SO FUCKING AWESOME
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.
It was on MLB network.
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.
forgive me if it's already been posted
but Rob Neyer just doesn’t want to eat his crow like a good boy— already saying we’re dead against the Rangers
http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/5982/rangers-have-too-many-edges-over-giants
I haven’t checked CJ Wilson’s stats, but I feel like he’s seriously disrespecting Cain
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 23, 2010 10:04 PM PDT reply actions
Don't even care about what the talking heads say anymore
Why should I care what they say? The Giants were supposed to lose to the Braves in 3
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
People shouldn’t be reading any other site but this one.
by Natto on Oct 23, 2010 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
Rec'd.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
i like the way you think
i will adopt this philosophy from now on and avoid the seething rage at talking heads
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 23, 2010 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
It seems self evident.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Love it
The team the talking heads pick always lose, well maybe not always, but usually. So the more who jump on that wagon the better.
"I signed up for this job, the day I was born" - Brian Wilson, Ninja
by Giant Torture on Oct 23, 2010 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Nope.
Yep.
/is drunk/
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 23, 2010 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Fuck ESPN
Useless. Unless they have a game/event on that can’t be watched elsewhere, I never tune in. Their programs are littered with idiots, and their website is full of blowhard douchebag writers who have spent their entire careers covering East Coast teams.
by Timorous Me on Oct 24, 2010 12:32 AM PDT up reply actions
I for one certainly work to increase the pervasive Orioles Bias in the media.
--
Dan Szymborski
Dan's Stuff: BTF, ESPN,@DSzymborski
by D.Szymborski on Oct 24, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Tonight, let it be Lowenstein…
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
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by S.F. Giangst on Oct 25, 2010 5:31 AM PDT up reply actions
The Rangers did win slightly more games this season, in the slightly better league. The Rangers did have to beat slightly better teams in the first two rounds of the tournament to qualify for the finals.
San Francisco 92-70
Texas 90-72
lol
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
No, he’s perfectly accurate. The Rangers did win more games in the American league than the Giants did.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait
aside from the other stupidity, is he saying the Yankees were a better team than the Phillies are?
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.
Both their pitchers and their hitters were unlucky (or unclutch, if you prefer) – their hitters’ AVG was 9 points lower with RISP, the pitchers’ 12 points higher – and they still had the best run differential in the majors, while playing in the best devision in the better league. They were the best, and I’m not even sure it was that close.
And yet the Rangers dominated that series
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
Shit happens in a short series when certain players are hot and certain players aren’t.
It doesn’t make the Rangers objectively better.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
I didn't say they were objectively better
I don’t think they are.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
They dominated…by winning four and losing two? It’s 6 games. They came as close as possible to breaking even without actually doing it. It tells you nothing.
The Yankees are the best team in baseball, by a significant margin. It doesn’t mean that they should be in the WS instead of Texas. It does mean that they’re the best team in baseball by a significant margin.
are you seriously arguing the fact that Texas dominated that series?
wow.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
It was obvious to me
that in that 6 game stretch of time, Texas was by far the better team.
Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 13.2 per 9 innings in his career. He has a 1.63 ERA in San Jose this year. Call him up to be a Flying Squirrel. He is also a member of the "Giants who went to LSU" club with Mike Fontenot, a.k.a Grant.
Shit happens in a short series when certain players are hot and certain players aren’t.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
exactly
In 162, the Yankees may have been better but for those 6 Texas was by far the dominant team. Shit happens. Just like it happens every year.
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The thing is, it happened.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
You can’t just “be better” for a couple of games. Either you’re better or you’re not. It’s like saying that, two days ago, Aaron Rowand was a better player than Pat Burrell (he hit a double, after all). Meaningless.
They were more succesful, which is why they’re in the WS, but they were certainly not better.
I think you’re parsing too much. The difference between “for those few games they were better” and “for those two games they played better” is semantics.
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by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions
The distinction was between successful and better. A hitter figures (correctly) that he has a 70% chance of getting a fastball – he sits on it, knowing he’ll strike out if he gets anything else; he gets a fastball and homers. An identical hitter, in an identical situation, goes through the exact same thought process; he gets a chaneup and strikes out.
There is simply no way to conclude that the first hitter “was better” in that PA. You can’t even say he played better. After all, I’m telling you that everything they did was the same. The first hitter was more successful, but he was in no way better.
you know what I think?
THE GIANTS WON THE PENNANT THE GIANTS WON THE PENNANT
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This attacking of anything anyone who isn’t Giants fans says is getting annoying. I mean, for fuck’s sake, bondslegend is actually attacking a poster from the Good Phigt guy for writing that the Giants have mediocre hitters. Is there a single person here who thinks the Giants don’t have mediocre hitters? Haven’t we been talking about this since forever?
Why is everyone so angry at everyone? The Giants won. It’s cool.
And I think you’re parsing too much. The difference here between “for those few games they played better” and “for those few games they were more successful” is semantics. Normally I’m an advocate for lingual exactitude, but we all know exactly what each other mean here.
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by howtheyscored on Oct 24, 2010 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Somewhere else you said you didn't watch the ALCS
So trust me when I say this…the Rangers dominated that series. The Rangers came this close to winning that series 5 games to 1. None of Texas’ wins were really all that close, either.
I think it’s fairly safe to say that the Yankees were in fact the better team. But that doesn’t really matter.
I don’t feel so safe saying that the Yankees are the best team in baseball by a significant margin, however…
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I think through the season they played the best
However, when at full strength I think the Phillies, Yankees and Rays all have a case.
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Sorry
Can’t trust you. Even a 5 runs game is just two big hits away from a tie, no matter how much it looks like a blowout. I just randomly picked a game – game 2. In the 2nd inning, with two runner on and two outs, Berkman hit a line drive to deep right field. If it hadn’t been caught – and with a little less bad luck it wouldn’t have been – the Yankees would have tied, possibly taken the lead, and – as I’m sure many Yankee fans would tell you – the game would have looked completely different. Who knows what would have happened? Not me, and it’s not because I didn’t watch all of the series.
The Yankees came this close to sweeping Boston in 2004. If they had won game 4, everybody would talk about how they dominated. Then they lost. Then they lost again. Then again, and again, and hey, not only did they not dominate, they actually lost. Funny thing, baseball is.
As for best by far – like I said – despite bad luck, they had the best run differential in the majors, while playing in the best division in the better league. Who do you think were close? The Rays, if you look at the numbers, weren’t even better than Boston (which isn’t that bad – Boston were a great team). The Phillies won more games, but they had an OPS lower by 40 point, and an OPS-against lower by only 5.
What is your definition of dominated?
The only way I can conceivably see your side is if we have different standards for domination. I view domination in a series as winning the vast majority of the time. The Rangers did this.
It doesn’t matter what could have happened. It only matters what did happen. Of course the Yankees could have won any of those games because any team can beat any other team. Of course if some things had happened differently, the Yankees could have won some games. This is true of all games. Even a 12-0 shutout. A douple play in a key spot here, a homerun in a key spot there…
What is your point in disputing the domination of the series by the Rangers? I’ve already acknowledged that it doesn’t make the Rangers a better team. Objectively, the Rangers dominated that series. Unless, of course, you have a different standard.
Your 2004 ALCS example is irrelevant. We aren’t discussing what might have happened. We are discussing what did happen. The Yankees did dominate that series the first three games (not might have dominated, but did). That changed. That’s why it is one of, if not the most, remarkable playoff series ever.
I don’t usually get caught up in arguments about who was the best team in baseball, but I tend to view record as a pretty good indicator. I understand that there are variables like which league and, with the unbalanced schedule, division. But since the baseball season is so long, a team’s actual talent will shine through because of the sample size. Anyway, I don’t take a team’s record as absolute gospel (for instance, I would agree with you that the Yankees were better than the Rays), but I put a lot of stock into it.
I would probably agree that the Yankees were the best team. I just think that the Rays and the Phillies were both close.
Look, this argument is based upon your defense of articles that claim the Giants “have no chance” against the Rangers because they beat better teams and play in the better league. I’m not even sure the Rangers are better, period. But to claim that the Rangers have an edge because they beat better teams, teams that most would consider better than the Rangers, themselves, is terrible logic. The Rangers just beat two teams better than them. Most would say the Giants beat a better team in the Phillies. We all understand playoff baseball, right?
I understand your frustration with blanket rejections of anything favoring Giants opponents and/or disparaging the Giants. Sometimes people take it too far. But I think you are taking your response too far. I, and many others, feel that the Giants are not getting enough credit for what they have done. I have no problem with TGF\P proclaiming the Giants hitters to be mediocre. This is correct. There are other things that I do have problems.
In the end, though, this is all irrelevant. I am somewhat annoyed by this argument. I do not know why I have spent so much time on it. Because the Giants just won the freakin’ pennant. They are going to the world series.
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by thehavenot on Oct 24, 2010 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
better teams lolwut? phillies easily the class of baseball. they almost beat the yankees last year and they went out and added oswlat and replaced lee with halladay.
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by operation carrot on Oct 23, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
The Yankees have Sabathia, Pettitte, and Vasquez, so they can hold serve with their pitching, and they have some absolutely ferocious hitters on that team. NYY has a better roster.
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heh
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Wait...Vasquez?
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I have a bad memory.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
You obviously have not watched much baseball besides the Yankees. That staff was not that good this year. I lived
in New York for most of the season and while Cano and Rodriguez and Tex make up one of the best everyday hitting lineups, their pitching is a couple of notches below the Giants, Padres and Phillies. Get real, Kerry Wood was their primary setup man and they had to pick him up late in the year….it wasn’t Joba, it wasn’t Robertson – when you start bringing Javier Vasquez into the discussion, then there isn’t much of a discussion. The problem with baseball and the casual baseball fan these days is that if you don’t see the player regularly on ESPN’s Baseball Tonight, you think the player must not be very good. Well, make your list sports fans of all of the guys that shut down big time hitters on the Giants staff you may never see on Sports Center or Baseball Tonight: Jeremy Affeldt, Javier Lopez, Madison Bumgarner, Sanstiago Casilla, Ramon Ramirez, etc. THAT IS WHY the Giants are going to the World Series and have a very good chance of winning it all.
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by Penitentiary Face on Oct 24, 2010 12:11 AM PDT up reply actions
You’re right that I don’t know much in depth about the AL.
The funny part about it is because I don’t have cable and haven’t watched a single AL game this year, and haven’t watched more than 3 hours of ESPN this year.
And yeah, this:
when you start bringing Javier Vasquez into the discussion, then there isn’t much of a discussion
Is perfectly valid.
Because I don’t get to see a lot of televised baseball (only the Giants, essentially) I really lean on statz to judge my AL teams.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
Is 92 less than 90 in Sabermetrics?
cuz that don’t seem right to me.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 24, 2010 12:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Courtesy runner? What is this, high school baseball? THIS IS THE FUCKING WORLD SERIES!
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I see you received my little joke appropriately…
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speaking of which
are you playing baseball?
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Hell yeah, 2 round trippers last year
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I remember the most random things
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you playing high school ball?
Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 13.2 per 9 innings in his career. He has a 1.63 ERA in San Jose this year. Call him up to be a Flying Squirrel. He is also a member of the "Giants who went to LSU" club with Mike Fontenot, a.k.a Grant.
I've got your MOOSE ANTLERS right here.
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by Penitentiary Face on Oct 24, 2010 12:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Somewhere chris russo is screaming "ONE TIME!!!!!!!"
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by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:05 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
If KNBR were smart.
They would fire Damon Bruce and hire this man.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
by Cody_ransom on Oct 24, 2010 1:28 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
No Way!
D Bruce may lean towards the negative, but given the recent history of bay area sports, there’s been a lot of negative to talk about. The guy lost his post game job because demanded the front office do something to bring in offense to his team. He may be wrong about a few things, but I like that if we win the last game of a six game road trip after losing the first 5, he will rip the team instead of saying “that last win was huge! it’s great to come home with a little momentum after scuffling”
by Ice Watter In His Veins! on Oct 25, 2010 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Reposted from the previous thread:
So my nightmare from last night:
Giants up by one run, bottom of the ninth. Wilson in to close it out, 2 out. Utley up, hits a grounder to Huff, somehow called safe even though replay shows he was out by a lot. Next batter, Howard, hits a walk-off HR.
THANK GOD THAT DIDN’T HAPPEN.
omg you must have been dying
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I woke up in the middle screaming. I think my neighbors think I'm a loony.
It was the fourth Giants-related nightmare I’d had in the last two nights.
wow
that is rough
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by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
my dream
involved a weird mix of First Blood, Road House and the Original Planet of the Apes.
With a litte French Connection thrown in.
Shit was weird.
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no
and if LSD makes things even close to that fucked up.
Pass.
I do think I’m 50% towards a good movie script
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Any word if Ryan Howard has an RBI yet?
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by CB30 on Oct 23, 2010 10:05 PM PDT reply actions 9 recs
LOL WORST CONTRACT IN BASEBALL
he is probably the most overrated player in MLB right now.
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by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
i wouldnt say most. He still hits alot of dingerz. that contract is only gonna become legendary bad a couple yaers in when he is 34. most overated going right now imo is prolly pedroia
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by operation carrot on Oct 23, 2010 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions
what?
Pedroia isn’t even paid that much is he? And he’s actually a pretty valuable player when he’s not getting freakish injuries.
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by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
that's what I mean by valuable
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by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
also,
Howard is a bad player. Not a good defender, strikes out too much, and doesn’t get on base at the rate somebody making 25 mil/year should. So yeah.
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by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Howard is a good player
..just not $25m good. $8m? Sure.
...ok
so he’s only being overpaid by what a superstar would make? 8 mil is what an average starter would make.
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by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
his new contract
hasn’t started yet
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uh
I’d trade Rowand for him straight up! Or Zito.
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Really? I wouldn't.
Howard has 6 years, $145 million left on his contract. (Assuming they buy out the 7th year.)
Rowand has 2 years, $24 million left.
Zito has 3 years, $64.5 million left (counting the $7 million buyout).
by RoyaleWithCheese on Oct 24, 2010 2:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Derek Jeter's defense disagrees
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 24, 2010 12:27 AM PDT up reply actions
He was their best hitter for average this series and second in slugging percentage.
We dodged a major bullet that he did no damage other than 1 run scored.
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by S.F. Giangst on Oct 23, 2010 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
he is an overrated pile of shit that is an occasional power threat
but who will strike out a lot more than he’ll do anything else.
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by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Game 4 is on HALLOWEEN
Too bad it’s in Texas rather than the Halloween capital of the world.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Oct 23, 2010 10:05 PM PDT reply actions
Thanks a lot,
Brian McCann!!
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
by cthabeerman on Oct 23, 2010 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Giants have so much young homegrown talent
Dynasty
Buster Posey ain't havin it... He aint.
by Caine Black Knife on Oct 23, 2010 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
seriously
next year the entire starting staff is back, Posey/Sandoval/Ross/Torres all back for sure.
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by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
and Belt.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
by Cody_ransom on Oct 24, 2010 12:58 AM PDT up reply actions
I think that’s TheLetter2’s line?
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I don’t think I’m nearly that tarty. I’m a gentleman from the South, for Pete’s sake.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
Holy shit. It just hit me. The Giants are the best team in the National League.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 23, 2010 10:06 PM PDT reply actions
ST Louis is obviously better. Then you got your phillies, your dodgers, your braves. I just dont see it
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THE GIANTS HAVE NO CHANCE
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by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Small Sample Size.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below .500
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by S.F. Giangst on Oct 23, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Philly radio link
Listen to the whining and hating of Ryan Howard here.
The guys are giggly as hell on the radio right now.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
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omg he is the drunkest he has ever been
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Someone pinch me.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
…except the the FOX part
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Oct 23, 2010 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
This
Buster Posey ain't havin it... He aint.
by Caine Black Knife on Oct 23, 2010 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Fox, McCarver and Buck suck! Hey Joe Buck, tell me more about how the Eagles AND the Phillies both won on the same day - you JACKASS!
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by Penitentiary Face on Oct 24, 2010 12:17 AM PDT up reply actions
oh my god
World Series!?
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
Seriously . . .
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 23, 2010 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Post Game Wrap is still on
And they still haven’t picked players. Unless I spaced out and missed it. Longest post game ever?
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Oct 23, 2010 10:08 PM PDT reply actions
Wait what?
The Phillies have never played in a post season series that has gone to 7 games. And they have been in 13 post season series.
Wow.
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I WANT TO PICK FIRST. I WANT TO PICK FIRST.
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I cracked up at Jon
It’s a single off the centerfield wall! Sanchez advances to second!
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
HOLY FUCK YES
OH MY GOD
IT’S FUCKING MAGIC INSIDE
GROUGTHINK ALERT
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by groug on Oct 23, 2010 10:09 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
REC'D!!!!!
WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THE LAMEST GIANTS SLOGAN EVER WOULD BE SO… MAGIC… INSIDE
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high five!
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by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m starting to worry about what howie has up his sleeve as these pictures get younger and younger.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
I have one of me at six days old.
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by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Any ultrasounds? Or perhaps a gleam in your daddy’s eye?
Seriously though, it is fun to find old pictures you didn’t know you had. My wife was really happy when my family dug up a bunch of old photos a couple years back.
And then there’s my kids. It seems like every moment of their lives will be chronicled on Facebook at least 5 times over. If Facebook ever goes down, my kids may start to doubt their own existence.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
The nicest part of the whole thing wasn’t actually finding the pictures of myself. It was discovering that my mom was in more than a few of those pictures. Having those pictures is kind of an amazing feeling.
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by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously
I’m getting creeped out. I’m really worried for when you bust out the pics of you having sex.
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I’m pretty sure I’ve only ever posted one picture of me that actually has a second person in it.
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by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I mean, outside of the back of my sister’s head in the above high-five picture.
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by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Do you count birds?
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I was actually just really excited to find all these wonderful old pictures of myself. I honestly thought that most of the pictures from my childhood had been lost long ago.
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by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
It does sound pretty cool.
Plus uncovering them after so long makes it a lot more fun.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
You could be masturbating. That’s kind of like sex.
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I’ll work on this.
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by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Please don’t.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
What if he doesnt’ tell anyone?
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
Well, I guess that would be okay. As long as howie’s okay with living with his shame.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
You call that work?
GROUGTHINK ALERT
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When you do something 8-5 with an hour for lunch, that counts as work paycheck or no.
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by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
adulterous sex
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that bird is a person?
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"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
My brother appears in the Guitar Hero pic.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
/delayed acceptance of high-five
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
Don't feel bad, groug...
There’s enough of my fat little hand to go around.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
IT IS! IT REALLY IS!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Neyer on ESPN radio
says Rangers are a slight favorite.
by PocketfullofPoseys on Oct 23, 2010 10:09 PM PDT reply actions
I hope all ten “experts” pick the Rangers.
by kingofthacove on Oct 23, 2010 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Everyone realizes the Giants are Neyer’s favorite NL team, right?
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
Bob Howry's #1 (and only) fan!!!
The Merkin Valdez of McCovey Chronicles!!!!!!
I think the Texas probably should be a slight favorite.
They are definitely better than Philly. Then can hit the crap out of the ball and have very good front end of the rotation.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
I wouldn’t say they’re definitely better than Philly. They have some holes (1B, LF, C) in the lineup. Philly is a team perfectly made for the post-season, they just didn’t succeed this year.
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
Moreland has looked good
Bengie has gotten some big hits for them,
i have no clue who plays LF for them though…
Their bullpen is pretty bad, some Repada guy and Darren Oliver didn’t look good. Also i think Feliz is young enough that he could buckle under pressure. I give Bdub the closer advantage for sure. Hamilton, Kinsler, Cruz and Vlad though…that’s tougher than anyone on Philly, or maybe we just made Philly look bad with our pitching.
Well comparing Vlad isn’t fair since the NL doesn’t have a DH. He’ll be insignificant in at least 2 of the games.
Werth is better than Cruz, and Utley is better than Kinsler. They both have great players obviously, but the Phillies just have had no holes in their lineup. The Phillies catcher almost had twice the OBP as the Rangers catcher.
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
I can’t wait to download this post-game podcast.
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
Proud Aussie father of Roberto Kelly
by Tim LinCyYoung on Oct 23, 2010 10:09 PM PDT reply actions
seems somehow sadly gay
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
you've been warned
:-)
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"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
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I’m on it!
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
the glory that was rome
"to me, the all star game is retarded."--aubrey huff
by Hummbaby711 on Oct 23, 2010 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
i'm going home...to my city by the bay.
"to me, the all star game is retarded."--aubrey huff
by Hummbaby711 on Oct 23, 2010 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I left my heart
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
To be where little coffee bars . . .
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 23, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
you know what’s amazing to me? We always talk about the torture, but this team has yet to play a game this year where they would have been eliminated with a loss. Neither of these playoff series went to the end, and if the Giants had lost on the last day of the season there would have been not one, but two extra chances to make the playoffs. If this World Series does go to a seventh game, I’m not sure my heart could take it.
Buster Posey: Let's enjoy him before he goes to the Yankees.
Guys, just ignore all the haters saying we "barley made it"
Ignore the guys that say we wont win the World Series
Ignore the guys that said we wouldn’t stand a chance in the NL West
Ignore the guys that said we wouldn’t make up a 7 game deficit in the NL West
Ignore the guys that said we would lose to the Phillies in 5 Game
6 Games
Guess what guys? The Giants are in the World Series right now. Nobody can take that away from us. Not that Neyer guy, not Phill Cuzzi, not any Philly, Dodger, Padre, or Brave fan. Not the east coast bias.
You know what this World Series will be about? About the little guys. A celebration of small market teams. A celebration of te under dogs, the tortured fan bases.
The Giants are in the World Series. Take a breath, and say it again.
by BeatLA55 on Oct 23, 2010 10:11 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Tommy Lasorda is probably choking on some shrimp now
Fun Fact: Jonathan Sanchez threw his first no-no on my 13th birthday.
Pie
Ran into him buying pies at Marie Callendar’s last year. Confirmed.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 23, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Pie. Babies.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Oct 23, 2010 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
-breath-
The Giants are in the World Series.
The Giants are in the World Series.
The Giants are in the World Series.
breath
THE GIANTS ARE IN THE WORLD SERIES!
by In Bust we Trust on Oct 23, 2010 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
didnt mean to strikeout the breath there.
by In Bust we Trust on Oct 23, 2010 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
THE GIANTS WIN THE FUCKING PENNANT!
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
I’m not a hater. We barely made it. This moment feels good but it was helped along by some blunders by the opposition, and a home run that probably doesn’t go out anywhere else.
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 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Shift-A
I’m drunk on champagne and Giants victory. If you haven’t already, join me, won’t you?
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"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
by Prussian Creole on Oct 23, 2010 10:11 PM PDT reply actions
Kentucky Straight Bourbon...
Buster Posey ain't havin it... He aint.
by Caine Black Knife on Oct 23, 2010 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Bulliet
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"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
I was drinking Maker’s but now I have no sour mix.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
makers
is plenty smooth enough straight
add some ice or water if you need to.
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.
I will do that! Fuck gin! Bourbon!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
well done
bottom’s up
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.
And I did pour myself a double of Maker’s on the rocks. Delicious!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
nice
it ain’t real drinkin’ if it ain’t pure.
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.
You're not kidding
I am feeling it and it is awesome!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
wooooo
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.
Cheers to you all!
Whoops, the champers gone. Maybe a nice quart or two of beer. More cheers!
by mrs. owlcroft on Oct 23, 2010 11:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I think I’ll join you my good man.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I was drinking all game. But, it’s finally happy juice!
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 23, 2010 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
can a decent drink be made with gingerale and sailor jerry rum or should I run to the store?
AT&T Park and Disneyland-so much magic inside!
yeah, it can
although a little girly
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"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
Is there alcohol in that?
Yes, there is. SACK UP AND STARE DRINKING!!!
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 23, 2010 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Ran out of sour mix
So I switched to gin. Yum.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
MAKERS MARK MOFO
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
MAKERS!!!!!!!!! WOOOOHHHHH!!
I love Maker’s.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
I do too now
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
THANK YOU GRANT
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
OK, now they're copying us...
Phillies’ offense: Torture
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/phillies/Phillies_season_ends.html
I think I’m going to go to In’N’Out – who’s with me?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I would, but I don't drink and drive...
Buster Posey ain't havin it... He aint.
by Caine Black Knife on Oct 23, 2010 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh god. That sounds so good
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 23, 2010 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I was just thinking about this!!!
VICTORY IN n’ OUT FTLCSW!!!!
AT&T Park and Disneyland-so much magic inside!
I would like a double double with onion and a vanilla shake
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 23, 2010 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
That sounds amazing
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Is it near a Costco?
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
This probably got lost in the previous thread
Amazon is selling 2010 World Series box set, which is an 8-DVD set for $59.99.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Over/Under @ 10:45 PST
What time does sbnation break tonight?
Also
HOW SATISFACTORY IS IT THAT WE WON THIS GAME OFF MADSON??? SUCK IT, RYAN MADSON!!!!
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 23, 2010 10:12 PM PDT reply actions
VERY FUCKING SATISFACTORY
ALL THAT WORK, DOWN THE FUCKING DRAIN. JAZZ HANDS!
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
GOLD STAR SATISFACTION!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Jeremy Affeldt
Madison Bumgarner, Javy fucking Lopez, The Freak, The fucking beard!!
Kevin Mitchell has a black belt in keeping it real.
My dream for Wednesday
Lower Cliff Lee’s contract value.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Oct 23, 2010 10:13 PM PDT reply actions
1st career postseason loss
has a nice ring to it
every pitcher is Cliff Lee to us. I fully expect to score runs off him
by giant4life83 on Oct 24, 2010 2:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Mark this day on your calendars
Because a couple years from now it’ll be remembered as the day the torch was passed from one perennial NL favorite to the next.
by apistat on Oct 23, 2010 10:13 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
i was just thinking this… with this pitching, we are good for years to come. All this playoff revenue ought to get us a nice FA in addition to resigning everyone
by giant4life83 on Oct 24, 2010 2:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Lopez v Howard breakdown on MLB Network right now
Showed a great graphic of all his arm angles.
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.
Anyone know how I can hear Jon Miller’s Call?
Feed the Panda some bamboo
by anotherbadexcuseguitar on Oct 23, 2010 10:13 PM PDT reply actions
I love how he explained the swing and the pitch. Before saying the Giants won.
Miller really is the best.
Jon Miller is a freaking national treasure
If I had had to see the Giants lose tonight, at least he would have called it.
Said it before, but I'll say it again:
I FUCKING LOVE THIS TEAM!!!!
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 23, 2010 10:13 PM PDT reply actions
JAVIER MOTHER FUCKING LOPEZ!
omg, I really never swear this much! LOL CHAMPAGNE!!
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
i remember thinking that since he was basically used against the same three players in everygame they would figure him out eventually?
wrong
"Life is like a grapefruit. It's orange and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, and some people have a half a one for breakfast."
Ted Williams: .406 1941
Gary Brown: .438 2010
by operation carrot on Oct 23, 2010 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
IN JOSH HAMILTON’S DREAMS!!!! GIANTSBABE DOESN’T HAVE TO SETTLE FOR JOSH HAMILTON. SHE HAS CODY FUCKING ROSS!!!
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 23, 2010 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Codyf fucking Ross? Hmmm, wait, doesn’t that mean…?
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
Don't question me right now
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 23, 2010 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
GiantsBabe
1) DRINK
2) DRINK
3) SWEAR
4) SWEAR MORE
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 23, 2010 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
hahaha
I LOVE YOU PRUSSIAN!!
EVERY WORLD SERIES DAY IS THONG DAY!!! (does that even make sense??? who cares! LOL)
/pours more champagne!!
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
As far as I’m concerned, the only things you need for the world series are 1) a thong 2) a Buster Posey t-shirt 3) a smile
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 23, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
And 2 out of 3 isn’t bad.
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
Do you want to borrow my Posey shirt?
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 23, 2010 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Giants baseball
A lot of screaming, a lot of swearing, and a lot of alcohol!
by Big Americans on Oct 23, 2010 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
/is very attracted to you
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
/understands that you are sweet inside despite your tough exterior
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
I'M JUST LOOKIN FOR SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANDS
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Hypothetical nuptials:
Pastor: Do you take this man, etc.?
‘Babe: FUCK YEAH, I DO.
Pastor: /sigh Do you take this woman, etc.?
’Legend: YOU BETTER FUCKING WELL BELIEVE I DO, PADRE. WAIT, PADRE? ARE YOU FROM SAN DIEGO, YOU COCKSUCKER BECAUSE WE WHIPPED THE UNHOLY SHIT OUT OF YOU AND ALL THOSE OTHER NATIONAL LEAGUE SUCKHOLES AND, SO HELP ME, I’LL KICK THE LIVING SHIT OUTTA YOU RIGHT HERE AND…
Pastor: (terrified) I, err, now pronounce you…
‘Babe: FUCK THIS, JUST KISS ME ALREADY, ’LEGEND. THE GODDAMN GAME STARTS IN A FUCKING HOUR.
’Legend: I FUCKING LOVE YOU.
’Babe: YOU’RE MY GODDAMN, MOTHERFUCKING, SONOFABITCHING DREAM COME FUCKING TRUE.
…cue violin music & rose petals…
by younghutch on Oct 24, 2010 7:15 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
are you saying alcohol turns you into a pirate?
by giant4life83 on Oct 24, 2010 2:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Bowker 2013: .325/.550/.412 38 HR, 120 RBI
lol
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Oct 23, 2010 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
.412 SLG with 38 HR and a .325 BA??
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Anyone else looking forward to the books about this team?
Especially if we win four more. There will be books written and they will be fun.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Oct 23, 2010 10:15 PM PDT reply actions
This is a storybook season so far, and it’s going to make a hell of a story. And a movie.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Bitter Ecstasy
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 23, 2010 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I had not thought of it
But I am now looking forward ever so much to the chapter on Brian Wilson. He will get at least one all to himself.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 24, 2010 12:31 AM PDT up reply actions
If memory serves, we swept the Rangers in a 3-game series in the summer of 2009 (didn’t Zito nearly throw a no-hitter in one of those games?).
The teams were obviously not identical to what they are now, but still.
by Duelling Brandos on Oct 23, 2010 10:15 PM PDT reply actions
Racist
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 23, 2010 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
true
Scott Feldman, 2010 opening day starter. Seriously!
by Duelling Brandos on Oct 23, 2010 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Flem on the PG show is saying that Affeldt wanted to join his teammates on the field for the dustup after Dirty hit Utley, but Mark Gardner told him, “NO, YOU NEED TO STAY HERE AND WARM UP”
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Good call.
I heard him when he interviewed Affeldt. Getting on the field is important, but playing the game is more important.
by Big Americans on Oct 23, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Mark Garnder
2010 NLCS MVP
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
+1
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 24, 2010 12:32 AM PDT up reply actions
i actually thought that was a tactical decision by the team to delay the game during the dustup so he could warm up in time.
by giant4life83 on Oct 24, 2010 2:41 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s 12:15 a.m. I’m exhausted. Newspapers to come later this morning. Until then, a very, very good night to all of you.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
by TheLetter2 on Oct 23, 2010 10:16 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Grant...you read my F-'n mind!
I was typing a similar observation in the other thread as you were posting this…. Hah mods shoot me, I’m reposting here to!
<<<
That was the most convoluted game I think I’ve seen in a long time! Never mind all the character stories.. this game has a so many twists and turns I thought I was reading a good spy novel.. Lesse what I recall I know others will think of some too…
-a 399 ft single
-lead off hitter bunts his way on
-starting pitcher picks a fight and gets pulled in the third…
-How many relievers did we use (9), including two of our starters..has that ever been done?
-a 21 year old rookie first time relief pitcher pitches to a 23 yr yr old rookie catcher
-no good game is complete without the benches clearing if for no other reason that to get some fresh air
-Boche manages like I’ve never seen a manager manage …and on the fly during the game! Pitcher swaps not withstanding!
-Fake out batter on deck to hide the real batter-our closer heh heh…
Ugh.. I can’t think any more!
YES GO GIANTS!
>>>>
Mark
Interesting
So, we’re facing another franchise that has never won a World Series.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 23, 2010 10:17 PM PDT reply actions
Fuck it. It’s our turn.
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
We've gone longer without one
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Our franchise has won World Series. Just not in its current city.
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 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I was referring to our opponents from 2002 as well as this year.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 23, 2010 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes it did. We crumbled. It happens.
Did you notice the Phillies rally in the 8th started when we were 5 outs away…?
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 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL Plesac once again rocking the Panda hat
and making kung fu noises
Plesac
only dude who stuck with the Giants
Kevin Mitchell has a black belt in keeping it real.
by kbsofaraway08 on Oct 23, 2010 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s a big dumb fuck, but he’s lovable and funny.
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
I was at a wedding in Chicago
And snuck away after the steak/salmon dish to watch the game in the hotel bar for the last three innings.
In the 8th a bunch of Phillies fans showed up and stood right behind my barstool.
After Wilson’s final strike I shed a tear and
hugged my wife.
Love to this community. We deserve this. Aint no stoppin us nowwwww.
Choppin' broccoli
by SimpleJaquez on Oct 23, 2010 10:18 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
ME TOO!!!
Also, champagne.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 23, 2010 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Rye whiskey here. Spelling may be failing soon.
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
I’M ALREAADY THERE!
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 23, 2010 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Players of the Game
Kuip – Uribe
Kruk – Affeldt
Jon – Wilson
David B. – Gerald
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 23, 2010 10:19 PM PDT reply actions
Dave also said that when he spoke to Ross before the game, Ross said that Buster is absolutely gassed. Gives him a ton of props for being out there every single day still working hard and producing.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 23, 2010 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Just make it through four to seven more games, Buster.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
he's got til Wednesday off
hopefully that’s enough
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.
HUFF!
he drove in the first run and took 2nd on the throw home (which was HUGE!) then he scored on Polanco’s error from 2nd base. more Hustle! he also nailed Rectumface at 2nd on Ruiz’s liner in the 8th (huge play!).
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 24, 2010 12:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Good, smart baserunning can make such a difference and has so little to do with blazing speed or stolen bases.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 24, 2010 8:13 AM PDT up reply actions
I can’t find a replay that shows exactly when Huff broke for second but I’d really like to watch and see his decision-making process. It probably all clicks for him when he sees Torres commit past third and the trajectory of the throw will not bring the cut-off man into play. By then he knows there’s going to be a trainwreck at the plate and there won’t be a throw to second.
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 25, 2010 5:35 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm not going to remember any of these posts in the morning
I DON’T FUCKING CARE
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 23, 2010 10:19 PM PDT reply actions
Just reread them through the hangover!
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
I don’t get hangovers. I don’t believe in them. But it’s going to be fun/embarrassing to reread this. Thank god for spell check or this’d be a real shit-show
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 23, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
If anyone spends $50 on sfgiants.com shop
you get free shipping by entering code: NLCHAMPS
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
yea and
if you enter the code gofuckyourself on Dodgers.com you still live in LA!
by PocketfullofPoseys on Oct 23, 2010 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Ha!
I laugh at this too. I “live” in LA – just talked to native LA person I know who is big Giants fan & just discovered another one is a Giants fan. Just laughed again.
by Comrade Conrad on Oct 24, 2010 2:25 AM PDT up reply actions
I took advantage of this
Got the black NL Champs tee and the NL champs cap. Also of note, ordering shit online is really tricky when you’re drunk.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
I think we should all meet up in the Marina tomorrow night, and hang out with the Giants while they celebrate.
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
I’M IN.
Prior commitments? What’s 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 23, 2010 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Bring your fake ID! LOL.
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
LOL. I’ll try to get someone to make me one!
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 23, 2010 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Tipsy Pig, anyone?
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 23, 2010 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Little help tube geniuses
I’d like this photo to be my FB profile pic. Can anyone help? I can’t save the image to my HD from this link:
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/photos/post-game-thread-giants-move-on/1176359
Thanks!
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, please keep hitting.
DL this one
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
by jponry on Oct 23, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Was this a shot of Weezy's
primal scream therapy?
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
It was posted in the other post-game thread, I believe. Try there.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
I would approve of that. I thought about maybe having Burrell DH but after the TB fiasco I’m not sure it will happen.
I can’t really imagine who else it would be.
Rowand???
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Agree. Burrell’s defense has be ok. Keeping Pablo’s glove out of the equation is full of win.
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 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions
100% OK with this
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.
this actually kinda makes sense
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 24, 2010 12:32 AM PDT up reply actions
not against lefties
I could see Rowand getting a DH there if it works out that way.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 24, 2010 12:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Ratto looks like an oompa loompa
Is he over 5’ tall?
barely
I would bet money that he’s no taller than 5’4"
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 24, 2010 12:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Kuip: “I need a glass of wine.”
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Kruk: “We are NOT minibar-hopping tonight!”
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I would like to do this right now.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 23, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy shit...
Ray Ratto is short. I mean….short.
“How did he do such fantastic stunts with such little feet?”
by Sandor Clegane on Oct 23, 2010 10:21 PM PDT reply actions
He’s somewhat spherical really.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
WHAT'S ON TAP?
The World Series.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
I haven't seen anyone mention this
And it’s really cool. Buster Posey, in his first year, will play as long or longer than he ever will again. It’s a long tiring season, and as with pretty much any physical activity,once you do it the first time, it gets easier and easier. It’s never going to be harder than it was this year.
I think this is awesome and highly beneficial. I dont’ think I am expressing the thought well, but I think most people who read this will understand exactly what I am talking about.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Oct 23, 2010 10:21 PM PDT reply actions
We feel ya
Buster Posey ain't havin it... He aint.
by Caine Black Knife on Oct 23, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
NIGHTMARE FUEL
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
Proud Aussie father of Roberto Kelly
by Tim LinCyYoung on Oct 23, 2010 10:21 PM PDT reply actions
Holy Hell everyone.
THE BULLPEN. I JUST, I DO NOT EVEN KNOW WHAT TO SAY ABOUT THE PEN TODAY.
NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
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.
7 scoreless fucking innings
I cannot get past this.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
and to the Phillies
AND IN THAT TOY BOX STADIUM
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.
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/10/23/1770452/post-game-thread-giants-move-on#50156223
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
what is this F1
of which you speak? ;)
by Elvin Unseld on Oct 23, 2010 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Nats fan here
Congratulations, SF. I haven’t enjoyed a Phillthies game so much since July 31, when Ryan Zimmerman’s 3-run walkoff homer killed the collective soul of all the Philly fans who’d invaded Nationals Park. Yipee!
What is this 'Nationals' you speak of?
Buster Posey ain't havin it... He aint.
by Caine Black Knife on Oct 23, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I live in Virginia
and I’ll be at Nationals Park in late April when the NL Champs Giants play the Nationals. I’d say more but no jinxing. Should be fun!
by duckcalldan on Oct 23, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm still a bit bitter that Washington took the Expos...
but that ain’t your fault, and you guys are pretty much the most appealing team in the NL East so I hope for your success.
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]
I'M GOIN TO THE BAR AT THE RITZ!
LOL FLEM
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
No, no
We’re not mini bar-hopping tonight.
"I signed up for this job, the day I was born" - Brian Wilson, Ninja
by Giant Torture on Oct 23, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Congrats guys, Make the Senior Circut proud
just remember it could be a while before you get back here(Highly unlikely but you never know), I was a year and half old when the Pirates last had a winning season and made the playoffs. So enjoy to fullest and hopefully you guys can win it Freddy and Aubrey
Players who should be in the Hall of Fame: Pat TIllman, Dwight White, Donnie Shell, L.C. Greenwood, Ray Guy, Steve Tasker, Jack Butler, Greg Llyod, Andy Russel, Cris Carter, Kevin Greene and Jerry Kramer
"Its too bad that NHL is taken because the National Football League has become the National Hypocrite League" Mark Schlereth
Canal Street Chronicles resident Steelers Fan
Go Steelers
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 23, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
man i wish
A) i was on the west coast so i could start my drinking night
B) i didn’t have my comprehensive exams thursday morning
by PocketfullofPoseys on Oct 23, 2010 10:22 PM PDT reply actions
I have
A med school final on Monday that I’m theoretically studying for right now.
I feel your pain.
by Big Americans on Oct 23, 2010 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
if you were my student(s)-AUTOMATIC A for being a Giants Fan!
AT&T Park and Disneyland-so much magic inside!
Yep . . .
orange and black score high in my room.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 23, 2010 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh man, they’re going to go out and get even more drunk. I wish I could party with Kruk, Kuip, Flem and Jon tonight.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
I'm going to stay up till 3am-ish tonight to listen to the radio broadcast and I don't even care about the sleep deprivation
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 23, 2010 10:23 PM PDT reply actions
yes
Kevin Mitchell has a black belt in keeping it real.
by kbsofaraway08 on Oct 23, 2010 10:23 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
strangely erotic
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
MESS WITH TEXAS!!! WORLD SERIES IN THE CITY!!!!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 10:23 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Niners-Cowboys hatred will serve me well in this series
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 23, 2010 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
yes
Kevin Mitchell has a black belt in keeping it real.
by kbsofaraway08 on Oct 23, 2010 10:24 PM PDT reply actions 7 recs
Not the last trophy he’s gonna hoist…
Buster Posey ain't havin it... He aint.
by Caine Black Knife on Oct 23, 2010 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
THE CHOSEN ONE
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 23, 2010 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
FUCKING BADASS
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
Proud Aussie father of Roberto Kelly
by Tim LinCyYoung on Oct 23, 2010 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions 12 recs
Buster Posey thinkin
“Man, this isn’t too hard”
oh that is beautiful
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
The trophy actually becomes weightless when he lifts it.
And from now on touching it will cure leprosy.
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 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
save this one for posterity
GITP:: Rowand The Renteria Game Logs!
by coolandtough on Oct 24, 2010 12:33 AM PDT up reply actions
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 23, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
hey! how do ya make those hearts? (and please don’t tell me it’s a PC thing or I’ll cry!)
AT&T Park and Disneyland-so much magic inside!
I didn’t know about the trick bruddah is talking about. I go to Word and Insert>symbol>select heart. Then copy paste it.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 23, 2010 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
lol u guyz r funny :D
thanx for tip about cut n paste!
BTW-WE MUST BE THE HAPPIEST PEOPLE IN ANAHEIM RIGHT NOW!!! SHORT DISTANCE HIGH FIVE! YAY US! :D
AT&T Park and Disneyland-so much magic inside!
/slaps hands
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 23, 2010 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
HOLY FUCKING SHIT KNBR IS DOING THE GOD DAMN THANG
“THE WORLD SERIES STARTS ON WEDNESDAY! FUUUUUUCK YEAH!!!”
THEY ACTUALLY SAID THAT IN THEIR COMMERCIAL!!!!!!!!!
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Oh my, yes!!!
/slaps knee/
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 23, 2010 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions
7 recs in 21 seconds
keep this pace up gentlemen
Fun Fact: Jonathan Sanchez threw his first no-no on my 13th birthday.
Just 40?
You underestimate us.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
by groug on Oct 23, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Im having happy dream tonight. Along with the occasional jerk/involuntary convuslion of pleasure
Fun Fact: Jonathan Sanchez threw his first no-no on my 13th birthday.
. . .and the occasional cold sweat that recalls moments in the 6th, 7th, and 9th innings.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 23, 2010 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions
WAIT FOR IT!
uuuuh, strike?
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.
lol enrico polazzo
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 24, 2010 12:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Wreck'd
For having too much awesome on it.
"I signed up for this job, the day I was born" - Brian Wilson, Ninja
by Giant Torture on Oct 23, 2010 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
There was that momentary pause where I thought he didn’t call that a strike. I was about to have a breakdown.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 23, 2010 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I seriously can't stop watching it
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
this needs one million recs
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Typical Giants Torture
If that pitch is a half-inch lower, he calls it a ball, Howard loads the bases, and Werth probably hits a game-winning Grand Slam afterwards.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
This.
If that pitch is ahalftenth-inch lower, he calls it a ball, Howard loads the bases, and Werth probably hits a game-winning Grand Slam afterwards.
At first glance I was shocked it was called a strike. On the replay with the pitch tracker it was touching the bottom of the line. Tough for an ump to call that dude out on strikes in that situation. It was the right call but really, I would not have been surprised had it been called a ball.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
Did that really happen?
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
I give this ump all the credit in the world
It was a strike but not a gimme and he showed some balls by punching him out in a hostile environment
This.
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
And This.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 23, 2010 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions
What's amazing about this pitch
It came after a bunch of wildness throughout the rest of the inning.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
What a pitch! What a call!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
NEVER FORGET
call was totally correct.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
by scout6 on Oct 23, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Pitch 7 here is a bit higher than the FOX zone
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Let's be honest
They’re both freaking awesome.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
oh good, he did jazz hands.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
it gave me hope before the announcers even knew to be excited
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 24, 2010 12:40 AM PDT up reply actions
This.
I watching him hit and I think, “Wait, did he do…did I see…YES!! JAZZ HANDS!!!” and I knew it was out before the camera showed the ball.
Bai Gais!
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
flair for the dramatic by the ump
"Life is like a grapefruit. It's orange and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, and some people have a half a one for breakfast."
Ted Williams: .406 1941
Gary Brown: .438 2010
by operation carrot on Oct 23, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
His strikezone may be awful but that is one badass motion.
You want to see a walk? Then go watch the mailman.
by SeeingStars on Oct 23, 2010 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
His motion will be remembered in history.
Give him his due.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
umpire reaction rec'd
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 24, 2010 1:01 AM PDT up reply actions
It’ll be the same stuff all over again. We have no offense. Blah blah blah. How are they going to score?!
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 23, 2010 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
This one was for you, Bobby Thompson...
That is all
I've got 99 problems and the Boch is one
by milesntrane on Oct 23, 2010 10:29 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
this
Kevin Mitchell has a black belt in keeping it real.
by kbsofaraway08 on Oct 23, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Wreck'd
Even though that guy has a “last face you ever see” face.
"I signed up for this job, the day I was born" - Brian Wilson, Ninja
by Giant Torture on Oct 23, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
fucking awesome
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously one of the best camera shots of all time
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
Proud Aussie father of Roberto Kelly
by Tim LinCyYoung on Oct 23, 2010 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
STFD HOWARD!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Sir, time for derriere.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 24, 2010 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions
its like hes putting some kind of voodoo magic on howard. although he doesnt really need voodoo to make howard strike out
In the end, we all lose. Except some people.
by rain.TheMist. on Oct 23, 2010 11:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Hooray
I get to use my World Series tickets
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
just spent $2000 on 4 tickets for game 2
driving up from san diego on Wednesday. I will cry myself to sleep tonight with a fat smile on my face.
The Giants advanced to the world series.
by daddysback on Oct 23, 2010 10:31 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
goddamn
I guess I’m not going to a game after all
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah
but I’d have to take time off work too and fly out there…I’m seriously considering it. If by some miracle they win, I really wanna be around fans.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBqVz276bqk
YOU GOTTA SWING THE BAT
You gotta swing the bat
Will go through my mind every time I ever see Ryan Howard again.
"I signed up for this job, the day I was born" - Brian Wilson, Ninja
by Giant Torture on Oct 23, 2010 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
In case anyone was wondering
I got back from the hospital this morning. Laid in bed and watched the fights, the Giants game and the Sharks game. Felt weak all day, but jumped up and ran outside when the GIants won.
Love you guys. Doing well now.
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Twitter me and what not.
by James Brady on Oct 23, 2010 10:31 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
Glad to hear you're doing better, man.
:)
"Thank you, Coach (Theus). I'm about to kill y'all this half." --DeMarcus Cousins
rec'd
Glad to hear you’re on the mend
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
oh, James, so glad you are home and healing. Hugs to you :)
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
:D Hugs always help.
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Twitter me and what not.
by James Brady on Oct 23, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Crap, if I had known that picture of Al Davis was going to send you to the hospital, I wouldn’t have used it.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I was there for like five days with severe pneumonia and bronchitis. ANd I also sprained my ankle when I collapsed before going into the hospital. The Giants won for me, obviously, so you can thank my immune system.
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Twitter me and what not.
by James Brady on Oct 23, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Yikes – that could have killed you. Glad to hear you’re okay.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
It was bad. I had complained about a bad cough and being sick for like two months on Twitter, and when I went in, they told me that I’m stupid and that I’d had bronchitis for two months. I figured I’d be in and out after a day but they kept telling me I had to stay. It led to Giants wins, though
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Twitter me and what not.
by James Brady on Oct 23, 2010 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I used to get bronchitis a lot because of my asthma. If I started barking today the way I used to then, I would probably run myself to a doctor as fast as possible. Lung problems are frightening.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I would take care of you, howie.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
I had tracheitis one time in high school. My lungs went from “playing 90 minutes of on-the-field soccer is a breeze” to “playing goalie is a workout” in less than a week.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Feel better!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Just got home from Public House
I just rewatched the ninth inning (I recorded it on my camera and will post the video later) and cried. I still can’t believe that this is really happening. I HAVE SO MUCH HAPPY!
I LOVE YOU GUYS!
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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.
SO MUCH HAPPY
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions
No way
they have cooties
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
Does anyone have the gif of Buster doing his best Wilson impression from the NLDS while getting sprayed with champagne?
BECAUSE THAT WAS AWESEOME!!!!
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"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
by Prussian Creole on Oct 23, 2010 10:32 PM PDT reply actions
Juan Uribe had 3 RBIs in the NLCS
all 3 of them were game winners.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
by scout6 on Oct 23, 2010 10:32 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Knows how to hit GWRBI
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
you know what's better than the Giants going to the World Series?
the Phillies and the Yankees watching from their sofas at home
HA HA HA!!!! Fox must be cryin in their scotches!!!
AT&T Park and Disneyland-so much magic inside!
by SoCalGgal on Oct 23, 2010 10:33 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
No, that’s not better than the Giants going to the World Series.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
yeah, I stand corrected, it's the delirium talking
close second?
AT&T Park and Disneyland-so much magic inside!
More like a pleasure intensifier.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
They don’t have enough class to drink proper Scotch whisky.
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
I know there are tears of joy mixing with my bourbon.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
didn't partake in GDT but
JEREMY AFFELDT. big-time stuff
Seriously, 2009 Affeldt couldn’t have shown up at a better time.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
Being a Giants' Fan
Is knowing that no insurance runs are coming in the Top of the 9th. Knowing that the Bottom of the 9th was not going to be a 1-2-3 inning. Yet despite it all, having a ton of faith in Brian Wilson because we’ve seen him do this so many times before.
by snafu on Oct 23, 2010 10:36 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
With me being lazy to do the research myself..
does anyone know if Burrell and Roy Halladay were ever teammates? Just curious.
BUSY, BUSY, BUSY
nope
Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 13.2 per 9 innings in his career. He has a 1.63 ERA in San Jose this year. Call him up to be a Flying Squirrel. He is also a member of the "Giants who went to LSU" club with Mike Fontenot, a.k.a Grant.
No
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 23, 2010 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh hey, Shane Victorino
Sorry, but you are NOT Willie Mays. You’re not even a poor man’s version. Suck it, Rectumface.
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 23, 2010 10:39 PM PDT reply actions
Who the fuck said he was?
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
He tried to pull the Willie basket catch. He failed. It was awesome.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
YES
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 23, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
NO ONE
He just though he was. Enjoy yoru fail, asshole
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 23, 2010 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Even my cat is staring at me like I’m high. Which I am.
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
Cats always look at their owners like they’re high. FACT..
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 23, 2010 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
From Chicago
I knew you could do it. Congratulations! Now all you have to do is win four more. I am so glad I switched allegiance to the Giants.
Bochy Haters can all go and fuck themselves
This entire year has been a team effort, and anyone who doesn’t think he was highly instrumental in this team’s success is foolish. His even keel has been critical in the giants success.
by poopinator on Oct 23, 2010 10:40 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
ALL STAR GAME MANAGER
Cal Football: Embrace the Horror
by Thoroughbred on Oct 23, 2010 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions
if you were my keys, where would you be right now?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
THE HIGHWAY'S JAMMED WITH BROKEN HEROES ON A LAST CHANCE POWER DRIVE
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
EVERYBODY'S OUT ON THE RUN TONIGHT BUT THERE'S NO PLACE LEFT TO HIDE
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 23, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I found the keys to the universe . . .
in the engine of an old parked car.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 23, 2010 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
TOGETHER WENDY WE'LL LIVE WITH THE SADNESS
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
I'LL LOVE YOU WITH ALL THE MADNESS IN MY SOUL
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
dancing in the streets, celebrating the Giant’s winning the pennant
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
Scratching SUCK IT in Mat Latos' face
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 23, 2010 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Great minds!
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 23, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
the correct answer was
next to the microwave.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
ah
makin’ hot pockets. your keys are wise.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
keys can get high?
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.
Sure. Osmosis.
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
LOL
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Return lol. I’m drunk.
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
Same!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
last place you looked?
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Oct 23, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you check your back pocket?
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
That was a Simpson’s reference, by the way.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
And possibly a misquote.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
HAHAHAHAH!!!
This is a very relevant question!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
this is awesome
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 24, 2010 12:45 AM PDT up reply actions
omg you guys. I saw none of this game cos I was performing at the SJSU/Fresno State game with the band. I was following the game on other people’s phones. We did it. We did it in Philly. Shane Victorino fucked up. Chase Utley jawed with Sanchez and lost. I love love love love the ballsy decisions to pitch MadBum and Timmy.
I fucking love this. I love this team, I love all of you, and I love that we won the fucking pennant!
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 23, 2010 10:42 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
OMG BARON!!!
WOO-HOO! WE’RE GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES!!!!
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
by Kitspool on Oct 23, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
OMG KITSPOOL
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 23, 2010 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
OMG BARON
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
OMG GROUD
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Oct 23, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
OMG BONDSLEGEND
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 23, 2010 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
OMG SFGUY
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 23, 2010 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions
OMG PRUSSIAN!
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
OMG GIANTS BABE!
Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 13.2 per 9 innings in his career. He has a 1.63 ERA in San Jose this year. Call him up to be a Flying Squirrel. He is also a member of the "Giants who went to LSU" club with Mike Fontenot, a.k.a Grant.
OMG...wait
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
OMG I WILL!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
/OMG DrDC!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
that sounds odd
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
by DrDC on Oct 23, 2010 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
OMG YOU
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 23, 2010 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL DRDC
If you see a crazy chick in downtown SLO next Saturday screaming “GO GIANTS,” that may or may not be me.
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 23, 2010 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL CRAZY CHICK
Honestly chances are it won’t be you. I heard a lot of yelling when Howard struck out. So I just yelled back out my window.
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
Okay, crazy chick with the orange hair screaming “SUCK IT RUSSELL MARTIN.”
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 23, 2010 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions
especially
if it is one thread late
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.
TWHS?
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
haha!! touche
♥ Skaldheim ♥
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
FRESNO STATE!
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.
Thanks, Edelweiss.
Unlike you, I didn’t at all know we could do it. Truth told, I doubted it very much. But I’ve been a Giant fan since ‘58, and I guess I’ll believe until I’m cremated a second base and called out by the clueless ump.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 23, 2010 10:42 PM PDT reply actions
Thanks, Edelweiss
No one probably caught that picture you referenced about Fonty—but I did. And….WOW.
hahaha!
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
I'm really not much of a drinker
But I just opened a bottle of Cabernet and I’m gonna drink as much as I can before I pass out.
Anagram of "SF Giants National League Champs" = A HOT, GAINFUL, MAGIC PLEASANTNESS
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 23, 2010 10:43 PM PDT reply actions
Im drinking some Cab as well
DRINK THE WHOLE BOTTLE WITH ME STUTTERING
Whoo hoooo!!!
Cheers!!
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
But I just opened a bottle of Cabernet
A Blabbered Penitence Foot Jut Stout
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.
hahahawtf
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Oct 23, 2010 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions
UUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBEEEEEEEE
stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
Cal Football: Embrace the Horror
I MOTHERFUCKING LOVE THIS TEAM
AND I LOVE YOU ALL TOO
I’M GOING TO GO DRINK IN CELEBRATION NOW, GOOD NIGHT ALL, GO GIANTS!!!!
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
I LOVE YOU, BAE!!
Can you believe this? CHEERS :)
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
My computer is starting to seize up . . .
just like many of you.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 23, 2010 10:47 PM PDT reply actions
sl
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 23, 2010 10:49 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Sorry for the gif, I just had to get that out there.
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 23, 2010 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I love this!
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
And then there's this one...
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 23, 2010 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
HOLY SHIT
LOL
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
Proud Aussie father of Roberto Kelly
by Tim LinCyYoung on Oct 23, 2010 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
who is that guy slapping his butt?
BUSY, BUSY, BUSY
by girltothemax on Oct 23, 2010 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Eli.
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 23, 2010 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Off beat.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Aaron Rowand is like.."i'm not partaking on this one" lol
BUSY, BUSY, BUSY
by girltothemax on Oct 23, 2010 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Look at Aaron Rowand! omg!
BUSY, BUSY, BUSY
by girltothemax on Oct 23, 2010 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
My favorite part
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 23, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
oops fail
I meant cannot stop looking at it..its hypnotizing.
BUSY, BUSY, BUSY
by girltothemax on Oct 23, 2010 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
OMFG
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
Proud Aussie father of Roberto Kelly
by Tim LinCyYoung on Oct 23, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL Rowand practicing his batting stance.
Joe Mauer is from Minnesota. My adopted son, RHP Steve Edlefsen, is from Minnesota. Joe Mauer is very good at baseball. Call up Steve Edlefsen, Giants! Science™ is begging you.
by goGSW24 on Oct 24, 2010 2:47 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I thought the fourth game of the series was the best Giants game I've ever seen..
but I’m wrong… this game 6 was the most torturous game ever!
BUSY, BUSY, BUSY
Anyone have the schedule
for games 7 and 8? I mean that’s what happens right, when a team west of Texas wins? Do they keep playing until the east coast team wins? Or was this series more for just book-keeping and the Phillies actually advanced tonight?
Great season Giants! We’ll get em when we move to Tampa!
by JSing on Oct 23, 2010 10:50 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Does Zito make the World Series roster?
Sabean/Bochy might look at his career numbers vs. Texas and put him on the roster.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
NO.
Better chance to see Ford in place of Mota.
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
by ToddCommish on Oct 23, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think they’d do it for career number against Texas, but they might be concerned about Jonathan Sanchez being unable to find the strike zone again, and put Zito on because of that.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
Zito instead of Mota, maybe. Mop up is mop up.
Otherwise no tampering with a winning roster.
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 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
whoa
So, about half an hour after the game ended, the power went out for our whole street. It only came back on about five minutes ago. If that had happened during the game…
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing, your next dominant reliever 1.47 ERA in S-K, with 34 K in 42 IP. Uh, just ignore his age and the walks, please!
I just z’d through this entire thread but didn’t really read anything. That was dumb.
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
Stop ripping Sanchez Lurie
He was off. No doubt. But he’s been nails for a month
Dirty wasn't himself tonight. Most times he is effectively wild. Tonight would have been ugly if not for the best bullpen in baseball coming up NAILS.
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Oct 24, 2010 12:30 AM PDT up reply actions
UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
What’s his name again?
Charlie Manuel, ladies and gentlemen
Uh the shortstop I don’t know his name he hit a home run
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 23, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
SCOUTING REPORTS WHAT ARE THAT?
I JUST LET THE PLAYERS PLAY YA KNOW JUST LET THE PLAYERS PLAY
Your Philadelphia Phillies. Winning games (but not when they need to), in spite of their manager.
haha i saw that part
he called uribe “that third base guy” or something like that
BUSY, BUSY, BUSY
by girltothemax on Oct 23, 2010 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions
YEAH GIANTS!
GO GO GO ALL THE WAY!
Really looking forward to this Series!
Light up that halo! RIP, Nick.
Good Night Moon-Giants 2010 NL CHAMP Edition
In the great orange room there was a team
And a red thong and a picture of the panda eating egg foo yong
And there were 3 veteran players from benches who peered
And 4 young pitchers and a pair of weird beards
And a little boy Buster and a team full of luster
And a Cody and a Huff and a bowl full of great stuff
And a gritty old Bochy who was whispering "be tough"
Good night room good night WORLD SERIES BOUND team
Good night panda eating egg foo yong
Good night Vrooom and the red thong
Good night veteran players from benches who peered
Good night young pitchers and the pair of weird beards
Good night Matt and good night Pat
Good night little Buster and good night luster
Good night Cody and good night Huff
Good night everybody good night great stuff
And good night to the Bochy whispering "be tough"
Good night Jazz Hands good night Timmy’s hair
Good night 2010 NL CHAMPS & McCOVEN everywhere!
posted now for all non-west coast McCovens before you go to bed :) SWEET DREAMS!!!
AT&T Park and Disneyland-so much magic inside!
by SoCalGgal on Oct 23, 2010 10:57 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
That’s some serious good night! Good night, you!
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
Good night, moon . . .
and rain. And . . .
thank you SoCal.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 23, 2010 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions
wow. Lonestarball really thinks matt cain is shitty. they basically said that 3/4ths of their rotation are better than him and that he is extremely overrated. cant wait for them to get the troof’d
"Life is like a grapefruit. It's orange and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, and some people have a half a one for breakfast."
Ted Williams: .406 1941
Gary Brown: .438 2010
by operation carrot on Oct 23, 2010 10:57 PM PDT reply actions
i never comment on other teams blogs but i like to see what they think of us going in. opposing team’s sbn previews of the giants are one of my favourite things for some reason
"Life is like a grapefruit. It's orange and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, and some people have a half a one for breakfast."
Ted Williams: .406 1941
Gary Brown: .438 2010
by operation carrot on Oct 23, 2010 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Just like most everyone
They look at teh winz and they’re like, WTFLOL
Anagram of "SF Giants National League Champs" = A HOT, GAINFUL, MAGIC PLEASANTNESS
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 23, 2010 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
The mesmerizing white boy fro lulls them into a false sense of confidence.
by apistat on Oct 23, 2010 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions 10 recs
I LOVE YOU CREEPY MATT CAIN!!!
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 23, 2010 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
His hair is a bird!
And his argument is totally valid!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
he is awesome!
come on and green it :)
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
Done!
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 23, 2010 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions
thanks Nuschler!
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
i am lolin so hard at this picture of bobby hill
by Sandoval Stays Suckafree on Oct 24, 2010 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions
The reality
1 – Lincecum
2 – Lee
3 – Cain
4 – Sanchez
5 – Bumgarner
6 – Who cares
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Oct 23, 2010 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
12- Zito
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 23, 2010 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Dont want to think about this.
Was so glad he wasn’t an option tonight.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
I think I'd have to make Lincecum and Lee 1A and 1B, at the very least.
Lee is very, very, very good.
Yeah, there have been a few people in this thread severely underrating him.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
I put him #2, which is the right place for him.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Oct 23, 2010 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Cliff Lee’s walk totals for the 2010 season may bear repeating as proof of how frightening he should be to us.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions
0.8 BB/9
ZERO POINT EIGHT
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
I honestly wonder when the last time a pitcher threw 200+ innings with fewer than 20 walks. Even Maddux never did it.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
If your mark is less than 20, it’s two. Red Lucas in 1933 and Babe Adams in 1920. If you go up to 20, there are a few more; Slim Sallee, LaMarr Hoyt Bob Tewksbury, David Wells, and of course Greg Maddux.
Of special note for the Giants, Christy Mathewson allowed 21 in 306 IP in 1913, and 23 in 312 IP in 1914.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
LOL David Wells.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Oct 23, 2010 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions
But, the Great Slim Sallee.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Oct 23, 2010 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s not like this team walks anyway!
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 23, 2010 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions
He's the Anti-Dirty.
I think Sanchez had more walks in a single game than Lee had all season. DOOD POUNDS TEH STRYKE ZOAN!
Hitler was a Dodgers fan.
Yes he is
But Timmy is the best pitcher in baseball.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Oct 23, 2010 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I kinda like our chances against Lee
We swing at absolutely everything, and he throws lots of strikes. Good combo.
complete game, zero walks, 87 pitches.
question is, can we win 1-0?
Don’t underestimate C.J. Wilson.
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 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions
yup
he’s pretty good… and remember, pretty good vs. the Giants offense=GREAT!
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 24, 2010 12:50 AM PDT up reply actions
The Giants offense is effective in inverse proportion to the quality of the pitcher.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 24, 2010 8:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Matt Cain doesn't know how to win
Science….
XFIP XFIP XFIP XFIP XFIP XFIP
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Hahaha
Sorry if this has been posted already, but I’m watching MLB Network and they’re showing the team showering Ross and chanting “MVP! MVP! MVP!” before switching to a chant of what sounds like “Let’s get weird! Let’s get weird!”
ADIOS PELOTA JUAN URIBE HAS HIT AN OPPOSITE FIELD HOME RUN
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 23, 2010 11:00 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Jon Miller is unreal
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 23, 2010 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
/starts hugging strangers again
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
My one hope for this World Series
That’s it’s not canceled due to meteors, like the 2002 World Series was.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
fucking meteors
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
Ryan Howard
FUCKING SLIDERS…. HOW DO THEY WORK?!
Cal Football: Embrace the Horror
by Thoroughbred on Oct 23, 2010 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry to tell you
The WS wasn’t cancelled due to meteors. No one thought you could handle what really happened which is that we LOST THE 2002 WORLD SERIES!!!
End this stupid meme, please.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Oct 23, 2010 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions
This. We crumbled. It happens.
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 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
ESPN.com poll is up: which team will win the World Series?
31,500 + votes. 70% picked the Rangers
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
This just in. ESPN readers have no clue.
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
I wonder why...
"Baseball is a game played by the dextrous, but only understood by the poindextrous." - Professor Frink
Good
I don’t need anyone else believing in the Giants.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
who cares what they think!!
BUSY, BUSY, BUSY
by girltothemax on Oct 23, 2010 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions
PERFECT
/underdogs
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
I wonder if say the Phils had beaten us, if 70% would still say the Rangers. Probably not, it would be the other way around, 70% Philly.
So since we beat Philly, how could we be underdogs? Don’t get me wrong, I like being the underdog… makes them play better
I IS SO HAPPY AT NOW!!!
by giant4life83 on Oct 24, 2010 2:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Congrats gentlemen.
See you soon!
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
No!
See YOU soon
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 23, 2010 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
lol ESPN isn’t whining about the Phillies losing.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 23, 2010 11:02 PM PDT reply actions
Hey Philly, Tim Lincecum has a message to relay: YOU STAY THERE!!!!!!
by inthesquat on Oct 23, 2010 11:03 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Awesome weekend is awesome
Giants going to the world series and I bought my (attainable and sensible) dream car.
I did that last Christmas Eve
and I still love it
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.
I need to listen to Jon's call of Uribe's HR again
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
I love this pic.
Howard’s expression is literally :/
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 23, 2010 11:04 PM PDT reply actions 25 recs
fapfapfapfapfap
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
fucking REC’D
"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 23, 2010 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Seemed to me he was fooled on the pitch. Probably saw fastball and expected it to be low and outside.
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 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions
rec'd
It’s already green. Don’t care, rec’ing it anyway
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 23, 2010 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions
That's a really brilliant photo
Only flaw is rent in the background. But the main three in the pic are all interesting and worth their own picture. The three together is just amazing.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Oct 23, 2010 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Sweet.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions
the most perfect picture maybe of all time
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Now he can go to the rest of the Eagles' games with no criticism!
Oh wait…
/Win the inning
//Renteria - Still not a VD but I crush a lot
///Willism is Realism
by Scooter Ellis on Oct 24, 2010 1:23 AM PDT up reply actions
fapfapfapfapfapfapfapfap
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
reply fail
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
Supposed to rain on Thursday, during game 2
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Should stop the Rangers running game. Wet is good, just make sure Torres and Ross get the memo.
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 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Bring it on
Hope its cold as shit too…That’s San Francisco.
Fuck texas weather being all 90 degrees in late october.
Giants: OK!
So says Cody Ross, who has a happy.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 23, 2010 11:08 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
MVP!!!!
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
Tomorrow's Headline Today: Unexplained hitting slump dooms Philly Offense
The number one offense in baseball fell in a hole. Unexplained hitting slump. The media cannot solve this mystery, 45 articles will be written tomorrow about the horrible hitting slump that befell the Phillies at exactly the wrong time.
J Rollins 261/320/304
P Polanco 250/360/350
C Utley 182/333/227
R Howard 318/400/500
J Werth 222/375/611
S Victorino 208/296/250
R Ibanez 211/250/263
The most inexplicable part, Ryan Howard NO RBIs, NO Dingerz, and 12Ks.
How did this happen? The best hitter on the best team? How do you explain this?
Other unexplained hitting slumps this year:
Atlanta Offense in the NLDS: .175/.214/.263 3HR, 9RBI,46K
San Diego 9/9-9/12 and 10/1-103
Colorado Rockies 8/30-9/1, 9/24 and 9/26
LA Dodgers 9/14-916
Chicago Cubs 9/21-9/23
If you have any idea how this happened, please inform your local media outlet and congressman.
Hopefully the best hitters on the best hitting team in the AL read the same papers and do not have some secret weapon to avoid such a hitting slump. What’s that? Who? Where? LALALALALA I Don’t hear you.
I like what you are saying
this reads like an owlcroft sockpuppet account
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.
thanks?
I don’t know if I should be insulted for being called a sockpuppet, or pleased that the second time I get up the nerves to post my writing gets compared to owlcroft.
DONT WORRY ABOUT GETTING UP THE NERVES TO POST. I MADE MY NAME BY SAYING STUPID THINGS AT TIMES. I STILL SAY STUPID THINGS. PEOPLE DONT CARE.
better to be a character than to be unheard
by giant4life83 on Oct 24, 2010 3:03 AM PDT up reply actions
People care.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 24, 2010 8:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Anyone have this image with the red fail stamps?
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, please keep hitting.
by marcello on Oct 23, 2010 11:25 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
rec'd
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Oct 23, 2010 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Some things I saw down town tonight:
-Lots of people with smiles that never left their faces, screaming in joy, hugging strangers, all talking about a shared experience
-A member of the McCoven I recognized but didn’t get a chance to say hi to
-A likely member of the McCoven whom I didn’t recognize (he used the phrase “Jazz hands,” among other signals)
-A guy in a Dodgers hat went through the crowd mostly unnoticed. People had better things to concern themselves with.
-Everyone honking constantly, to the point where I got desensitized to it later and almost got into a car accident (“Oops.”)
So fucking fun. Following baseball is a bit of a weird hobby, but seeing everyone so happy tonight made me really glad it’s one I’m a part of. Watching the team celebrate made me extremely glad for them and their great accomplishments. But watching everyone celebrate tonight made me glad for us, too. The team brought the Bay Area a lot of joy, an excuse for everyone to get together and go crazy, and it’s great to watch everyone appreciate it the way they have.
I think I saw glenallen hill’s waterpipe on Channel 2 after the game.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 23, 2010 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions
GIANTS' NEW MAGIC NUMBER ......
"He'll need a rocket up his ass to catch that one .... that baby's out of here!"
by GIANT stoner on Oct 23, 2010 11:36 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
rec'd
- was a pretty cool guy.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Oct 23, 2010 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions
No worries, guys
It was a rough outing for Sanchez, but we’ve got Cain to go tomorrow in game seven and…HOLY CRAP THEY PULLED THAT ONE OUT!!!
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
by EliminateMe on Oct 23, 2010 11:49 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
SO WHAT DID I MISS?
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
Bob Howry's #1 (and only) fan!!!
The Merkin Valdez of McCovey Chronicles!!!!!!
What did I miss?
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Oct 23, 2010 11:54 PM PDT reply actions
lol cheno beat me to it
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Oct 23, 2010 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions
fuck it
yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Oct 23, 2010 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you hear???
The Giants are going to the World Series!
Has anyone found the bloody goats in Boch's office yet?
Bochy has made some incredible/unthinkable/lucky calls in the post season.
Bench Renteria. Win
Bench Guillen. Win
Play Cody Ross. Win
Pinch run for Pat. WIn
Don’t pinch run for Pat. Win
Play Rowand and Renteria in the same game. Win.
Bench Rowand and Renteria. Win.
Bench Panda. Win.
Play Panda. Win.
Bench Torres. Win.
Bring back Torres. Win
Don’t pitch Affeltt. WIn.
Pitch Affeltt Win.
Pitch Madbum. Win
What did Bochy promise to whom to get this streak?
Bochy Ball probably does involve some sort of voodoo...
considering that almost every decision that he’s made has been pitch perfect.
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]
Lets get weird. Fear the Beard. Timmy says F YEAH! Jazz Hands. Don’t stop believing this could be the season! Heyyyy, we want some Poooseeey! Giants Baseball: Torture. Just another ha-ha-ha-ha-haaaa-LAUGHER! UUUUUU…RIBE! Rally Thong. Ross is Boss. NL West Champs. NLDS Champls. NLCS Champs. What the hell, lets go to the WORLD SERIES! Wooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!! Humm Baby!
"Friends, San Franciscans, Countrymen....Humm Baby."
by The Nuschlerian Candidate on Oct 24, 2010 12:04 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I can't believe they won.
Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)
I keep meaning to ask this every time I see your username. Is it in reference to the suitor in the Odyssey?
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
Sorry my response is late
It’s a reference to the Roman emperor Hadrian’s lover… I kind of regret it. It made a little bit of sense when I was nineteen, but absolutely no sense at age 35. (Antinous died on the eve of his twentieth birthday.)
Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)
Ok, thanks!
I actually didn’t know about the other one.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
Marguerite Yourcenar’s “Memoirs of Hadrian” is a fantastic historical novel, if you’re interested.
Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)
Sweet!
I hope you like it!
Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)
I don’t know, but I assume they’re amending the rules to ensure that whatever just happened doesn’t happen again.
Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)
So pretty.
My Photo Blog: http://eyeprints.tumblr.com
SIGN UP :D http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/ch3zyp00fs
I didn't choose to be a Giants fan, I was born into it.
Amazing
What else can I say? One of my first posts claimed that this team made me feel alive.
We flew up last Wednesday, fan post coming.
Just arranged next Thursday; can’t wait.
Woooooohoooooo!!!!!!!!
Were Going To The World Series
For every hair lost, every stressful situation, every torturous moment, it’s all worth it! 4 more wins Giants 4 more!!!
by FutureGiantsGm24 on Oct 24, 2010 12:26 AM PDT reply actions
How to be like the Ross Boss
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 24, 2010 12:28 AM PDT reply actions 5 recs
So, not that it matters anymore at this point, but I’m curious – what was the crowd chanting every time Sanchez was on the mound?
"I wouldn't say the beard got us here, but I wore it here." - Brian Wilson
I heard a lot of various chants tonight I couldn't understand
Not sure what they were saying but I imagine it was something cute.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Oct 24, 2010 12:38 AM PDT up reply actions
So its 3:40 am
and I"m still listening to KNBR and grinning like a 6 year old that just got a new puppy on christmas at disneyland. Not a bad birthday, all in all.
GITP:: Rowand The Renteria Game Logs!
I expected a lot more insane callers tonight
I guess they were so inebriated they couldn’t even muster up 808 knbr.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Oct 24, 2010 12:46 AM PDT up reply actions
CSN has post game interviews
In case you guys didn’t already see these.
http://www.csnbayarea.com/pages/giantsvideo
My favorite by far is Edgar’s cameo in B-Weezy’s interview. LOL
"I wouldn't say the beard got us here, but I wore it here." - Brian Wilson
I just read every comment above me, good 40 minutes spent, nl champs baby
Hit like Berry, Score like Jerry.
jonathan sanchez: “lol”
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Oct 24, 2010 3:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Holy crap.. explains why this thread is balky I guess…
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 24, 2010 8:24 AM PDT up reply actions
KNBR Post game wrap podcast now available.
http://www.knbr.com/TeamPages/SanFranciscoGiants/GiantsPodcasts/tabid/1150/Default.aspx
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 24, 2010 1:10 AM PDT reply actions
I suppose it was fitting that Uribe cracked the home run that broke a tie in the eighth inning and sent the Giants to the World Series.
Two springs ago, he was a non-roster free agent. So you could call him the original member of Bruce Bochy’s "Dirty Dozen." And he’s the nephew of a beloved former Giant, late shortstop Jose Uribe, who played a quietly vital role on the 1989 pennant-winning squad.
Juan has talked of his uncle many times, mostly about the lessons he learned whenever Jose would come back to the Dominican Republic and tell stories of the major leagues.
"He said your team is like your family," Juan Uribe said. "You are all together. Just like a family."
Well, not every team is like that. But these 2010 World Series-bound Giants certainly are.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 24, 2010 1:16 AM PDT reply actions
How the fuck did that just happen?!?!?!?
Hell yes Giants!
"We didn’t win our independence from the British to watch Aaron Rowand hit this bad"
The only question I have left
Should I take a redeye out Wednesday night, or just fly home Thursday morning?
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Recollecting thoughts of this entire journey
I may or may not be under the influence of a certain type of mind-altering drug for this post that may or may not be half or full BS.
I like to think I’m a pretty logical person. I live in the real world, and am a very scientific-minded person. But I don’t think I’ll ever understand the phenomenon that is known as sports fandom.
It’s absolutely illogical; you’re watching a bunch of paid professionals play a game and yet you act superstitious for them. You try and watch every moment (3 hours times 162 a year, that’s a lot of god damn time I spent watching baseball this year, plus these games, and plus football, basketball and hockey). They make you angry (I actually punched a hole in my wall this year, but that’s an entirely different issue), they make you sad, they make you nervous scared MOTHER FUCKING TORTURED, and in this very moment, extremely happy. So happy that you get a stupid grin that will last on your face for several minutes simply watching grown men jump and down celebrating like children.
Every Giants victory this post-season I have re-watched the highlights, interviews, and basically every possible video from every possible site about them. And when they lose, I tell Joe Buck to go perform sexual activities with himself and turn the TV off as soon as the game ends. I stay away from sports sites and channels, and don’t venture outside anything Giants-related.
But really. Well I just totally lost my entire train of thought and have no idea what I’m talking about. But I think every person on this site and every true Giants fan everywhere knows exactly what I’m trying to say right now. There’s not enough words in the English language to describe all these things I’m feeling right now. And it’s always better in the after-moment, when you can look back and just say, “yeah, that was pretty awesome.” I almost feel like crying right now. But I’m also smiling. All I know for sure is that when I wake up tomorrow the Giants will still be the 2010 National League champs, and that will never change. I get to relax for 3 entire days, and I don’t know if I’m going to enjoy a day of Sunday football anymore than I will tomorrow. My final thought is this:
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
by DrDC on Oct 24, 2010 1:48 AM PDT reply actions 4 recs
INDELIBLE
Bottom 9, 2 on, 2 out, 3 balls, 2 strikes, Wilson, Howard, pitch: back-door cutter, strike 3 looking, 46,000-plus FYSU. Silence.
Silence…
Giants.
Pennant.
Fun Fact:
Cody Ross was 7 for 20 with three homers and three doubles to win MVP honors.
His .950 slugging percentage was the highest in a six-game series in NLCS history.
Giants were underdogs
-160 line to the Phillies, even more of an underdog than Game 1.
BUT…
It seems the entire series the Giants did just enough to win the game. Not dominating offensively, quality pitching as always, and eeking out runs just enough to win.
Needing a parka to watch a night game? Welcome to Giants baseball.
ALSO
I’m thinking of flying to DFW next weekend to watch a baseball game.
Dumb? Or crazy?
Needing a parka to watch a night game? Welcome to Giants baseball.
yknow, for once I find us playing a team in the playoffs against whose fans I don’t hate.
The Braves fans and their chop is fucking stupid.
The Phils fans are just flat out fucking stupid.
I actually don’t have any ill feelings towards Rangers fans… tortured franchise just like ours (in terms of championships)
also tortured by being in texas and having formerly been owned by gw bush, so maybe they win the torture contest
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Oct 24, 2010 3:15 AM PDT up reply actions
As an A's fan
I just want to say my best friends are Giants fans, and this makes me happy,
Don’t listen to the poopypantsers, and don’t let them speak for all of us.
Ya’ll are too good with jpegs to not deserve this.
the oakland athletics: hittin' ain't easy
I like your 1st baseman.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Seriously, Uribe, Ross, Huff, and Burrell have to be resigned.
Can’t start 2011 without our NLCS heroes. But we’re not there yet!!! Still 4 wins to go…
I don’t think this has fully sunk in yet. Probably when I wake up tomorrow and realize my heart isn’t pounding thru my chest all day is when it will register
I live in LA
Do you know how great it would be to shut all these fucking assholes up by winning one? All they ever say is, “The Giants have never won a world series, when’s the last time the Giants won a world series.”
It’s all they have left. Winning this would destroy the fuckers.
But, mostly, I’m 43 and my kid is 18 months old. I’d like him to grow up knowing The Giants aren’t second to the Cubs as far as not winning a championship goes.
if the Dodgers win the World Series, I will set myself on fire
But, mostly, I’m 43 and my kid is 18 months old. I’d like him to grow up knowing The Giants aren’t second to the Cubs as far as not winning a championship goes.
We’re not second to the Cubs as far as a WS drought goes—Cleveland is. We’re third.
"Thank you, Coach (Theus). I'm about to kill y'all this half." --DeMarcus Cousins
Back to SF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dude, lemme getchur keys.
by OnDubs on Oct 24, 2010 2:56 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
With a purposeful grimace and a terrible sound
He helps the Giants beat the Phillies down
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 24, 2010 6:03 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
JUST WATCHED THE GAME I HAD TO DVR
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES HOLY FUCKING SHIT YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES I CAN’T BELIEVE THIS IS HAPPENING YES YES YES YES YES
i laid down and dozed off a few times and then rewoke again
and then finally got up and turned on the stereo… and the game is being replayed. woohoo. also, i think i’m still drunk. GO GIANTS.
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
Being a Giants fan is like being Schizophrenic. One day you’re on top of the world, in the heavens speaking with relatives who have come and gone, playing with Abe Lincoln’s hat. The next day you’re crying in the fetal position covered in what you suspect is someone else’s urine and the dog ate the last piece of bacon. We believed all along without knowing it and it was torture. But we would all do it over again in a heartbeat.
Congrats on a hard fought one.
How does an underdog defeat a better team?
By being scrappy. By fighting the whole way. By getting hot batters at the right times and timely hits in the right hot spots. By running into a supposedly-dominating offense who’ve had their cleanup hitters secretly replaced by Mo Vaughn and Chuck Knoblauch. By not getting phased by the lights.
Regardless of records, averages or odds, In almost every case, the team playing the best ball at the time of a series win’s that series. You guys outplayed us.
I have a lot of hate and a lot of blame, but none of it is directed towards the Giants*
I blame the Padres for folding like a house of cards.
I hate the Braves for being the lolBraves and losing on an error.
I blame the McCourts.
I hate Ryan Howard’s contract.
I blame the improbable, unfortunate timing of Cody Ross’ statistical outlier of a hot streak.
I hate Cody Ross*(exception that proves the rule), and even the fact that some functionally-retarded GM will overpay to sign him – only to watch him become the living embodiment of “Regression to the Mean” – doesn’t soften the blow because – hey- he still got paid.
I blame our offense for taking the year off.
I hate that Doc’s fantastic season was wasted rendered meaningless (or the TEAM’s season for that matter).
But I don’t hate the Giants.
That being said, I don’t “NOT HATE” you as much/little as I used to, so you’ll understand if I’ll be pulling for Cliff and be-antlered straight-edge brigade… okay, mostly just Cliff… That way we can hold that stupid-arse trade over our GM and Ownership until the Sun burns out.
Well-played series, fellas. Good luck Wednesday.
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Oct 24, 2010 5:05 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
karma
The Phillies are a great ball club. The Giants beat ‘em. The Braves are right up there. the Giants beat ’em. The Padres had great pitching. the Giants beat ’em. the Rangers will be the media’s Cinderella team. The Giants will beat ’em.
This just happens to be what we’ve been waiting for for 55 years. And we have the scrubs to do it. Think ’69 Mets. This is the same team.
But have a great off=season, my friend. You have a team that will be there next year. We don’t.
Yeah, The Giants very much remind me of the '93 Phils in that regard.
Not sure about our team though. Our offense…. man… there are no words to describe the confusion and disgust I feel as a Phils fan that a team who was known for hitting the holy hell out of a ball but having weak pitching goes out and trades for the best rotation we could hope for and suddenly forgets how to hit… like, at all… for 6 months.
And with Werth gone next year, Utley breaking down more often and Howard determined to prove everyone right about his contract, I’m not so sure we are there next year.
But hey, from your lips to the Baseball Gods’ ears, buddy.
Good luck on Wednesday. Enjoy yourself.
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Oct 24, 2010 5:35 AM PDT up reply actions
So, I just woke up
Did that seriously happen last night?
Some sports pundits actually foresaw this, but pussied out and went with the Phillies
They talked about the advantageous matchups. Nothing about the character of the set of Giants that were out there. Now they know. But this exchange just above here repeats the same line as the sports pundits, Phillies basically lost because THEY failed. Can understand the bitter disappointed rationalizing borne of the comfort of getting used to a winning team like the phils. BUT YOU GOT BEAT through the efforts of a better team, with it’s pitching element mostly, through an effort that was no outlier above all. Utley and Howard have weaknesses and a great pitching staff can take advantage of them and the San Francisco Giants have a great pitching staff and beat them. On to play the Dallas Rangers.
Your pitching is nasty, no doubt about it.
and the Giants won fair and square.
But the “Dangerous” Philly lineup was also shut out by the likes of Pelfrey, Dickey, and Dice-K this year as well, to just name a few of the “power arms” who have have made this overpaid lineup look foolish.
All I was saying was that you weren’t facing Murderer’s Row out there.
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Oct 24, 2010 8:55 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL we're late to the party.
I uncharacteristically fell asleep early on a Saturday night.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Mornin fellas and wimminz...
Who won the game last night?
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
Job 1:14-15
Posey and Wilson...
…are getting getter at their celebration after the 3rd strike, per the picture above. They seem so much more natural now when the jump on each other. Much more sure of themselves.
I think they need to practice one more time though to achieve perfection.
overflowz
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/10/23/1770563/overflow-pennant-thread-one
Kevin Mitchell has a black belt in keeping it real.
CHOPPED!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 24, 2010 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Nice write-up Grant
The end of stanza repetition reminded me of Whitey on the Moon.
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
MR.CLUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUTCH
"Were you safe?"
-some reporter
"Ah, I guess its a good thing we dont have instant replay right now."
-Buster Posey #28
A couple of my favorite post-game quotes come from Jayson Stark’s piece on ESPN.com:
“I’ll tell you what,” Wilson said. “That [near-brawl] certainly lit a fire. I’m glad it happened. Because it made us wake up and realize what was at stake. At that point we were looking for any reason to wake up. Don’t wake a sleeping Giant.”
“When I saw [Hallion’s] hand go up, it took me two or three seconds to realize what actually happened,” said Huff, who’d waited nine playoff-free seasons for a moment like this. “Then I didn’t know what to do. So I ran in and punched Wilson as hard as I could.”
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on Oct 24, 2010 12:38 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Love the second one!
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006. Bringing you all your California League and New York-Penn League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Oct 24, 2010 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
yes!
"For all you first-basemen who played first your whole life, that's where Buster plays on his OFF days" - Kuiper
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