Pre-game preview: C.J. Wilson
by Grant Brisbee on Oct 28, 2010 1:35 PM PDT
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I was going to write a big feature post on C.J. Wilson that highlighted his similarities to Jonathan Sanchez -- same walk rate, same unsustainably low hit totals -- but a pair of miracle tickets made their way to me. So now I'm scrambling to get out of work, get my kid into a kennel, and get on a train. Instead, I'll just leave you with the following statistics for Wilson and Sanchez, adjusted for the different leagues. Enjoy!
The main differences are, of course:
- Of Sanchez's 205 strikeouts, 200 of them came when he was facing a pitcher. Look it up.
- Sanchez pitched in the NL West, which didn't have hitters parks like Safeco or Oakland.
- The National League has teams like the Pirates and Nationals; the American League is completely devoid of bad teams.
So while it might seem like Wilson is comparable to Sanchez -- that is, a talented, if erratic, pitcher who had a good season -- don't be fooled. The American League factor is really something to worry about with every pitcher, both on our side and theirs.
Now if you'll excuse me...
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a pair of miracle tickets made their way to me
Congrats! Have fun!
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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I was going to type “Screw you, Grant. I’ve been waiting my whole life for tickets to a WS game, but unless I’m willing to use my family’s vacation fund, I don’t get to go. So I hope you choke on your garlic fries.” Or something like that.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
Did you enter your e-mail into the lottery?
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 28, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Nuts. That sucks.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 28, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
+1
Grant deserves it.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 28, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
if they lose, we’ll all know who to blame.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 28, 2010 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
…and its not long before they come out of the woodwork
by giant4life83 on Oct 28, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
We have a long proud tradition here of blaming Grant for everything that goes wrong.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
i know.
pre-series batter to watch always comes true
by giant4life83 on Oct 28, 2010 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate you
and yet i want to be you.
I believe this is called the Russell Brand conundrum.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
by delorean on Oct 28, 2010 1:38 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
But
Katy Perry is annoying
"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 28, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Don’t worry – they usually throw some kibble into the kennel. At least, I do when I put my kids in one.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
Snausages?
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Only if they behave and don’t soil their crate.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
SCORPIONS.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
SCORPION CAKE!
I’m just kidding, pie is clearly superior, even in scorpion form.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 28, 2010 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Are you taking a big ass goofy sign?
Wave at the TV camera! We’ll be watching!
FONTENOT
3:16
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Oct 28, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Didn't see it on TV
Obviously, but “Go Buck yourself McCarver” was awesome, you should flood the stadium with those signs.
"I signed up for this job, the day I was born" - Brian Wilson, Ninja
by Giant Torture on Oct 28, 2010 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Classy!
"I signed up for this job, the day I was born" - Brian Wilson, Ninja
by Giant Torture on Oct 28, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I really think there needs to be a “BUCK YOU SUCK” chant, or something similar going on in the club level.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 28, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
they were basically apologizing for being the announcers last night. they know how much everyone hates them.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 28, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Need a Win Now! sign!
It would blow minds!
Once I adopted Tim Flannery. I've since left him outside a fire station.
I see that CJ Wilson pitching in NL....
gives him the power to actually suck back in a HR during the season.
In case anyone is wondering, the average OPS of the hitters that Wilson faced is about 10 points higher than Sanchez. Not a huge difference.
Mark DeRosa, still existing.
I don’t mean the OPS that Wilson allowed, I mean the hitters he faced were on average about as good as the ones that Sanchez faced.
Mark DeRosa, still existing.
Yeah right, like Jonathan Sanchez would have won a game in the American League.
Osiris, Lord of the Dead, and relief pitcher for the Fresno Grizzlies.
It would've been tough
What with no pitchers to strike out, but he might’ve gotten lucky when they played their interleague schedule.
"I signed up for this job, the day I was born" - Brian Wilson, Ninja
by Giant Torture on Oct 28, 2010 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
You forgot
C.J. Wilson—unlike Matt Cain—knows how to WIN.
"I signed up for this job, the day I was born" - Brian Wilson, Ninja
So you’re saying Matt Cain is facing Jonathan Sanchez tonight?
/mind blown
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Wouldn't all American League Pitchers?
"I signed up for this job, the day I was born" - Brian Wilson, Ninja
by Giant Torture on Oct 28, 2010 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Joba Chamberlain comes to mind
He wouuld DEFINATELY win the Cy Young if he pitched in the NL.
Deal with it. Jose Guillen has been there before.
Does this mean that the way to knock C.J. Wilson out of the game
is to toss a ball back to him after he hits you with the pitch?
I wonder if he will mouth “puta” or translate that into English
Deal with it. Jose Guillen has been there before.
CHASE UTLEY FLIES IN FROM PHILADELPHIA TO MEDIATE SOLUTION
Infielder Calls for Timetable in Peace Negotiations
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
WAITWAITWAITWAIT
Doesn’t Grant have a terrible record attending games this season?
Grant! Don’t go! Save the team first!
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Seriously?
If this is the case someone needs to take Grant out!
"I signed up for this job, the day I was born" - Brian Wilson, Ninja
by Giant Torture on Oct 28, 2010 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
He's been taken out
WITH THE CROWD!
Pull your kids from school and get them Twitter accounts. Let them learn from the people!
If anyone buys him peanuts and crackerjack...
…then God help us all.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
I DONT CARE IF HE EVER GETS BACK!
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
REC'D
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
he was there nlds game one.
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 28, 2010 1:44 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Wasn’t there. I’m not going to bring up my postseason record because I don’t want to jinx anything, but it’s far different from my regular season record.
by Grant Brisbee on Oct 28, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
The pom poms got a win last night
Maybe things are turning around.
My adopted Giant got shipped off to Pittsburgh, and it was worth it.
by rightcenterfielder on Oct 28, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I refused to take one.
It’s the only logical explanation why.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 28, 2010 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
we play in the national league
our players automatically suck. ask any al fan. we cannot compete.
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 28, 2010 1:43 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
get my kid into a kennel
/calls Child Protective Services
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
It was the childcare department at the last meetup
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
Damn, Wash isn't as dumb as we all thought
http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/news/story?id=5738051
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Quick....
Anybody got any coke?
"I signed up for this job, the day I was born" - Brian Wilson, Ninja
by Giant Torture on Oct 28, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Zero
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 28, 2010 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
His bat is in the lineup
AND IT WILL NOT BE COMING OUT.
Unless it does. Then, yeah. It totally will.
by DodgerFanInPackerLand on Oct 28, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I was afraid that would happen
Wish Vlad had saved his errors for a night we needed them. If he had been just a tiny bit better Wash wouldn’t have been shamed into benching him.
However, it appears that the heavy-footed Cruz will be patrolling RF.
And we all know how well Cruzes do in RF. In the postseason.
Is it too late?
For Texas to acquire Brooks Conrad?
"I signed up for this job, the day I was born" - Brian Wilson, Ninja
by Giant Torture on Oct 28, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
That picture of (our) wilson
Looks like a perfect action figure.
""I’d like to be a crossword clue one day. I want to be in The New York Times’s Sunday edition. Right now, the clue ‘Giants great’ is always Mel Ott. I want my clue to be down, not across. The down ones are usually harder. And when I’m the clue, I’ll fill it in — just that one — and frame it. " - Brian Wilson.
What does “C.J.” stand for, anyway? Or is he one of those A.C. Green-like freaks, where the letters aren’t initials for anything.
Christopher John. And I think he hates it when people call him that. Do I hear a “What’s the matter with Christopher?” chant coming up?
quick site etiquette question
been here two years and I don’t really know this…. animated gifs are ok, when?
and if you forget that subject line, well, then theres a beating to be had
/punches fist in palm of hand repeatedly
by giant4life83 on Oct 28, 2010 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Those stats are so wrong
Sanchez would have blown at least 10 saves in the AL.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 28, 2010 1:46 PM PDT reply actions
Rush a pair of miracle tickets
and you get rotten miracles.
by DodgerFanInPackerLand on Oct 28, 2010 1:47 PM PDT reply actions
Step one: I'm a noob and an old man and have bad info, but
am I the only one who will feel better when we get word that GiantPain’s plane made it there on time?
That would really suck for GiantPain – I hope the plane gets there.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 28, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I normally don't like the Tonight Show
But the part with Freddy was funny.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
“so what, your like 11?”
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
too lazy to mirror this
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
Guess how many Matt Cain’s give up?
-10
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.
Wait.
Grant will be at the game. Can this possibly be good for our team. Any math times have the data at hand and can share. I’m worried that this might warp the space-time thingee.
Lefty
by Lefty-is-crafty on Oct 28, 2010 1:51 PM PDT reply actions
DON'T JINX US FRISBEE
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
I'm glad Vlad isn't out there to be honest.
Aubrey Huff is finding his comfort level, too. He had 10 postseason hits against the Braves and Phillies, all singles. He got his first extra-base hit of the postseason – a double off Lee in the second inning.
Put a Vlad asterisk next to that one, though. A lot of right fielders hold Huff to a single on that ball to right field. But the Rangers outfield defense was a serious liability.
It was sad to watch Vlad Guerrero stumble and bumble. I’d imagine it’s how onlookers felt during the 1973 World Series, when Willie Mays couldn’t get to balls in center field for the New York Mets.
Guerrero is a proud man, and on a few tight camera shots, he looked like he was barely holding his emotions together. It’s hard to watch someone come to terms with their inadequacy. It’s hard to watch brilliance erode.
Always like the guy and this made me sad
i was actually very sad to see that happen to him. always one of my favorites, and i am convinced we would have won a world series if we got him instead of the angels. i couldnt believe how terrible he looked. i thought he was going to swallow his glove. he was obviously shaken by it too.
by projectmayhem713 on Oct 28, 2010 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
if we got him instead of the angels
But he chose not to play with us, which is exactly why he’s clueless out there. He brought it upon his fool self.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 28, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
that is kinda sad, though i was laughing at the time.
he really did look like he was barely keeping to together out there after Rents triple or the triple bobble of Freddys double. yes, double. should have been scored that way
by giant4life83 on Oct 28, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
it was brutal
But i cannot feel sorry for a World Series opponent under any circumstances, unless they get injured.
its not that i think any of us feel sorry for him, but more, just sad watching a once-great OFer and hitter see that he doesn’t have what it takes any longer to field. like they said, he’s a proud man.
by giant4life83 on Oct 28, 2010 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
theres a difference between feeling sorry for an opponent, and feeling sad for a guy who is finding out on the biggest stage he just can’t hack it in the field any longer.
i feel sad for him on a personal level (not a whole lot so, but still), but not sorry for him. he’s still a rich athlete
by giant4life83 on Oct 28, 2010 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah
but it was pretty obvious, Washington took the gamble, it’s just like BLB at the late stage of his career.
They really should have hid Vlad in LF. It’s less spacious and has cleaner bounces off the walls. Playing him in RF at AT&T was asking for trouble.
yup.
that’s my thoughts exactly. This Murphy dude in there tonight still has like 18 HR’s on the year, so i don’t think they are going to lose too much offense. Plus Bad Vlad off the bench is scary as shit if he goes against RamRam/Casilla/Mota or anyone for that matter.
guarantee you we don’t see RamRam or Mota for awhile.
Casilla has emerged as a top reliever behind the usual guys. I trust Casilla in big spots if we don’t have Romo, Lopez, Willy available.
by giant4life83 on Oct 28, 2010 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Casilla scares the crap out of me.
Giving up that double or triple to Rollins in philly, and then the big double in the 4th to Philly at home, it just seems like he can’t not give up a big hit.
outside of that, he’s done very well.
he doesnt do well when brought into high pressure situations. gotta give him a clean inning most of the time, but he is reliable.
in PHI, that was a good pitch that Rollins hit. in Game 5 PHI, he hung a slider to Polanco. He hasn’t been terrible
by giant4life83 on Oct 28, 2010 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
What's the matter with Willie?
I saw him quadruple-clutch when throwing out the ball before the NLCS, but I didn’t know if there was something else wrong with him.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
sorry
Willie Mac’s walker I’ve seen, Willie Mays’ absence I am asking about.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Oct 28, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
That worried me, too. What kind of “under the weather” could it take to keep him away from this?
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 28, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, though maybe it was an illness AND the threat of rain? I know… but maybe they just didn’t want to risk it.
that will be a very, very sad day, that i hope we dont see for many, many years
by giant4life83 on Oct 28, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Huh?
"It’s like being a kid when you get orange slices and kool-aid, except tonight we’re nailing champagne" - Wilson
"I want to hug Uribe. I want to hug Posey. I want to hug everyone." - Torres
"It's gonna get weird tonight." - Huff
...NEVER...uh.... IN DOUBT?
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.
Matt Cain learning how to win
By cheating to get ahead?
"It’s like being a kid when you get orange slices and kool-aid, except tonight we’re nailing champagne" - Wilson
"I want to hug Uribe. I want to hug Posey. I want to hug everyone." - Torres
"It's gonna get weird tonight." - Huff
HE'S A WITCH
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.
NOT NOW! STOP JINXING US!! STOP TROLLING!!!
wait…
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
FANGRAPHS CAN SEE THE FUTURE!!!
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 28, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Last night was my first time at AT&T
Going again tonite. Ready to be 2-0.
You’re welcome.
by and0 on Oct 28, 2010 1:58 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Thank you
Of course if they lose, I will blame you….and Grant, but mostly you.
"I signed up for this job, the day I was born" - Brian Wilson, Ninja
by Giant Torture on Oct 28, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I am cancelling out Grant being there
by and0 on Oct 28, 2010 2:01 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Good man
So we’re back to a toss up then.
"I signed up for this job, the day I was born" - Brian Wilson, Ninja
by Giant Torture on Oct 28, 2010 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
sanchez got his first double while i was in the restroom. since i am convinced i have never actually seen a sanchez hit, i went to the bathroom every time he came up. i will do the same tonight…
youre welcome also.
by projectmayhem713 on Oct 28, 2010 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
You wait until the World Series comes to go to a Giant’s game!?
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Oct 28, 2010 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m off to the yard. I for one am doing the exact same things I did yesterday. Including this stoopid post.
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
Have fun
Oh, and I hate you!
"I signed up for this job, the day I was born" - Brian Wilson, Ninja
by Giant Torture on Oct 28, 2010 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
…because I’ve been wearing the same socks for a week I hope.
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
Actually
That’s somewhat endearing.
"I signed up for this job, the day I was born" - Brian Wilson, Ninja
by Giant Torture on Oct 28, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Mr. Cain... YOUR TURN
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Grant- You are welcome to stash your child in my office.
I gave some consideration to sticking my two girls in here with an endless loop of movies, a bucket for them to pee in, a bottle of water, and some chips or something to eat…. here is the view- just moved in yesterday.
that's awesome
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
that’s where we park our car! In the UCSF garage at Mission Bay $20!!!! But don’t tell anyone! There’s another garage across the street that is only $10, but they apparently close at 1130 so ya takes yur chances I guess.
yes it is a good deal and pretty well kept secret…. my building is one of the new ones north of the garage
We were impressed that they hadn’t jacked up the prices because of the World Serious… we were thinking of taking the money we saved and sending it to UCSF medical something or other as a donation.
I used to work there! Except on the other side of Genentech Hall/QB3. I remember some nice after-work walks to the ballpark. Ah, the good ol’ days.
Osiris, Lord of the Dead, and relief pitcher for the Fresno Grizzlies.
Going to the game as well - let the good times roll.
same hat, different t-shirt. same diet.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Josh Hamilton!
Pull your kids from school and get them Twitter accounts. Let them learn from the people!
I’m glad we’re not going again tonight. I’m soooo tired…. geeez I’d probably kill someone. Please take my place in doing your due diligence to remove all beach balls from play. TYVM
Where did you sit?
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
I’m exhausted. When I walked into the office this morning my boss asked if I was hungover. I told him no and that I didn’t even have anything to drink last night. I don’ think he believed me.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
Sorry I didn’t come over to say “hi” last night when the Mr. did, but I wasn’t feeling too well. I think I’m developing a baseball related ulcer or something.
No worries, I was out of it myself. I think this World Series business is so overwhelming that it has put most of us into a fog.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
I <3 Sarcasm
Giants: be patient, don’t swing at crap, and hit mistakes like you did in game 1.
I am going tonight as well and will be walking over from my office in just a few minutes! Soooo excited….
Does CJ Wilson have any cool nicknames like J. Sanchez?
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
I hear he likes being called Christopher John.
by non sequitur on Oct 28, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
"CJ"
Wikipedia:
Wilson is a devoted Taoist and also adheres to a “Straight Edge” way of life (in which one abstains from alcohol, illegal drugs, and promiscuous sex in order to maintain a healthy and poison-free body). As a sign of his choice and pride of being Straight Edge, Wilson has the words “Straight Edge” tattooed along the length of his torso, Japanese characters on his shoulder that read “Poison Free” and “XXX” stitched on his blue glove as a straight edge symbol.
Wilson races race cars in his free time, and has mentioned he aims to be a professional racer after his baseball career, he also is highly interested in cars, having a collection of Porsches.
"It's too LATE to stop now!" - John Lee Hooker
/Joe Buck takes notes
so he and McCarver can discuss during Giants’ rally
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Oct 28, 2010 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Fuck "Straight Edge"
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
by 49er16 on Oct 28, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
He should retire right now and pursue his dream.
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.
Hamilton and Wilson after a big win:
Josh: Man, that was awesome!
CJ: Awesome!
Josh: Want to get … (awkward silence)
CJ: …
Josh: WHERE THE FUCK DID BENGIE PUT MY SCRABBLE BOARD?
by PaceCar on Oct 28, 2010 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
More like
TIME TO MASTERBATE.
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 28, 2010 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Japanese characters on his shoulder that read "Poison Free"
that’s what he thought they meant. It probably actually reads “I am a hooker with crabs.”
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
XXX
so he’s into porno?
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 28, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I like him too. I just don’t want him or his team to win tonight. But I think he’s very likable.
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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 28, 2010 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, I totally agree. But this subthread wasn’t about him winning. It was holding him up for ridicule because the guy doesn’t drink or sleep around. Neither do I. And frankly, I don’t find anything wrong with that. Hence the “haters…” line.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
Oh, that’s right, you never liked Friends. It’s Joey’s sleazy and irresistable magic come-on.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
Aha. Well, your wiles won’t work around here, mister. Because I play Scrabble with Josh Hamilton.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
He says no, but I maintain there’s no such thing as a “kwygibo.”
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
Exactly. As long as he’s not trying to tell me what to do in terms of drinking, etc., I think he’d be a pretty cool dude to hang out with. I’m sure he’s not a wet blanket, I’m sure he’s down to go out and have a good time, he just doesn’t want to drink or do drugs while doing so. What’s so bad about that?
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 28, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah, I’m Catholic. And German. And a huge part of my family comes from Louisiana.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 28, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I respect Wilson if that’s how he choose to live. I think people may be reacting to the moral superiority that some, not all, straight edge folks bring with them. I don’t know anything about Wilson, so I can’t say anything either way.
I do support the general enthusiasm for him sucking tonight though. Or hell, being good but giving up runs anyway.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 28, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
aha!
So, that’s what those characters mean.
XXX? I’m not buying that explanation, though.
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
Well he’s on record as saying he’s not in to promiscuous sex, so I wouldn’t be surprised if that answer, though boring, was accurate.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 28, 2010 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
What about non-promiscuous sex?
Like if a woman were to run up to him and say: “I HAVE TO CONCEIVE IN 24 HOURS OR A BOMB WILL EXPLODE KILLING THOUSANDS.”
That is sex with a meaning, but it is still random I guess.
What does he do then?
It’s probably best to just ignore me.
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’s probably best to just ignore me.
Done.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 28, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
the X has been a symbol of straight edge since its inception in DC in the early 80s. it got a little more militant in the late ‘80s and ’90s, and dudes starting using three X’s, i guess to show they were really straight edge? Anyway, it definitely means what he says it means.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
DC?
Thought it was started at Bottom of the Hill in Potrero Hill marking you with X’s if you’re under 21 at shows.
i might be succumbing to 'chasm here...
but no, it started in DC for the same reason. The Georgetown kids, including Ian Mackaye and Henry Rollins, adopted the underage “X” as a proud symbol of straight edge.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
pretty interesting
if you wanted to read up on it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight_edge
I won’t get my feeling hurt if you don’t. ;)
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=promiscuous
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.
Hey I’m a straight edge too! Though, not by choice.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 28, 2010 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Is "straight edge" the opposite of...
TILT
DANGLE
REACH
?
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
whoa wait what happened? and who is accusing Wilson of scuffing the ball?
by giant4life83 on Oct 28, 2010 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
No, this is a random internet pic
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 28, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
oh ok, i just noticed the euro plates on it anyhow.
i thought there was some allegations i hadnt heard of. some people were alleging that Cliff Lee has pine tar (to give the ball more movement) on the inside bill of his hat and covers it with the dirt that you always see on the hat.
by giant4life83 on Oct 28, 2010 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Also, enjoy the game tonight lads (and lasses).
Heading out, then watching game on a massive ass 60 inch HDTV at a mates house. He’s a Rangers fan. So, this should end well one way or the other. Maybe.
my Thursday class goes until 7 PM
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Who will be modding it up tonight?
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.
Yes
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I have a class from exactly 5 to 8 PM on Thursdays. Actually, the distraction is probably the better for my psyche.
by non sequitur on Oct 28, 2010 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Watching MLB Network...
I had no idea that Chris Berman walked with a pimp cane.
So i guess, not only is his act tired, so are his legs…
Starbuck?
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 28, 2010 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice guy and I wish him the best, just not today.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
You should have bit his left hand.
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.
hawt.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
/takes off glasses
MY GOD
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Woah. He looks exactly like one of my teachers from my junior year of high school. Weird.
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.
So we've dropped 9 of our last 10 Game Twos
And now Grant is going.
We’re fooked.
Anagram of "SF Giants National League Champs" = A HOT, GAINFUL, MAGIC PLEASANTNESS
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 28, 2010 2:39 PM PDT reply actions
The home team has won the last 10 WS game 2s
The AL team has won the last 8 WS game 2s
Something has to give. One of these 2 streaks ends tonight…
That's a slightly misleading stat
Since the AL won 13 ASG in a row before this year, and they’ve had home-field advantage in the World Series as long as the “this time it counts!” rule was implemented. So, most of the last few years the AL team has been the home team for Game 2.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Those are both pretty much the same stat.
Pull your kids from school and get them Twitter accounts. Let them learn from the people!
That one Game Two win
2002 NLCS in St Louis.
Batter that made the last out: Edgar Renteria
Anagram of "SF Giants National League Champs" = A HOT, GAINFUL, MAGIC PLEASANTNESS
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 28, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
FUCK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU! WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOP’!
by Grant Brisbee on Oct 29, 2010 2:12 AM PDT up reply actions
I replied asking him to explain, but have seen nothing.
extrabaggs Andrew Baggarly
Don’t buy hype on Bonds wanting 2 be Giants’ hitting coach. Not true. Our Cam Inman played it right. Bonds has no interest in full-time gig.
Anyone get 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.
I assume he means that Bonds is posturing to not put-off the only fans that cheer him wildly.
"I don't know how the six-pack got in my hands." -P.T.F. Bat
I think he just wants to work with players in the offseason—not have to suit up for 162 games, which I think he’s had enough of since he played into his forties.
"Fuck yeah, shut up." - Tim Lincecum
i think he should just be designing the entire program, but someone else (prehaps BamBam) is given daily control over the hitting
by giant4life83 on Oct 28, 2010 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
but for the Giants to hire him in any form, he’s gonna have to come straight with the steriod issues… which is tough because he is already facing perjury
by giant4life83 on Oct 28, 2010 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Off to the yard, play nice kids.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
/shift-A
I hate getting Chopped while I’m in class.
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 28, 2010 2:50 PM PDT reply actions
If it makes you feel any better I was chopped for like 45 minutes.
Pull your kids from school and get them Twitter accounts. Let them learn from the people!
LOL U?
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 28, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL LOL
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'll do the reverse jinx now before I forget
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
by Kitspool on Oct 28, 2010 2:51 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
/tears
"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."
you guys screwed it up. ill do it in the GDT.
ive gotten us this far with it
by giant4life83 on Oct 28, 2010 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
This was 2 pitches before Uribe's HR
secret sign?
So baked...
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.
Looks more like Lincecum stroke gif.
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.
BARRY ZUCKERCORN'D
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
He needs a Chaco Taco.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Ha! I noticed that on one of the TVs and knew it’d be a McCoven gif before long.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 28, 2010 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
There are several sacred things in this world that you don’t ever mess with. One of them happens to be another man’s fries. Now, you remember that, and you will live a long and healthy life.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 28, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I just hope Cain doesn't dig himself a hole like Lincecum did last night.
That was terrible.
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-
The way things are going...
Because everything has been going pretty much the exact opposite of what we’ve expected, I am now expecting Cain to get knocked around but inexplicably not get the loss due to ample run support.
But now that I’m expecting that… AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
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]
TWHS
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 28, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I was actually talking about the pumpkin in the background...
But orange looks good on her!
by iHateBochy on Oct 28, 2010 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
There's something about being an asshole about some random person
who you’ve probably never met or talked to and who hardly signed up to be accidentally photographed that just seems… asshole-ish, I guess.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
whoa... take it easy
Just a little lighthearted humor. Sorry if I struck a chord. I’ll try to keep my future posts non-offensive.
Making fun of someone's weight
isn’t lighthearted humor in my book.
everyone seriously needs to re-evaluate what they say around here. i dont know if it’s noobs or what, but theres alot of, how shall i say, offensive posting lately
by giant4life83 on Oct 28, 2010 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
This is a stupid post coming from an obviously stupid and ugly person
Don’t mind my light-hearted humor. I’m just messin’ wit’ ya.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
/shift A
has the article revealing Pat Burrell to be the machine already been discussed?
Thing A
"Correlation between inability to use the reply button and general crappiness of analysis: pretty high." -Sleepy Freud
There's vid on CSN talking about it
http://www.csnbayarea.com/pages/giantsvideo
LOL Nate. Machine > Thong.
by we want foyle on Oct 28, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
then he takes off his hat
Thing A
"Correlation between inability to use the reply button and general crappiness of analysis: pretty high." -Sleepy Freud
:(
I didn’t even really mean looks, though he did look rather attractive in that video.
Giants Baseball: Why Not?
Sometimes I take for granted that the Giants have attractive guys of all stripes. I like Nate on one level, Travis on another, Posey on yet another and for the love of God I even thought Cody was sorta cute the other day.
This postseason stuff is stressful.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
I explained to someone the other day that I don’t really have one “favorite player” on the Giants because that’s like picking your favorite child. They gave me a funny look but I think that’s a fair assessment.
/doesn’t have children
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 28, 2010 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Off-topic, but I wanted you to know I’m almost done with your commissioned smut.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
LOL!
PR: YOU DISGUSTING SMUT-PEDDLER
/reads the entire thing, bookmarks it
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 28, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
No, I get it. I told someone that I feel a bond with all of them. She stopped eating the Giants themed cupcakes I keep bringing to work.
Giants Baseball: Why Not?
Pssh, whatever. That just means more cupcakes for the real fans.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 28, 2010 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Does…does that mean there are extra cupcakes?
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m there.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
I’m a straight man, and I love Cody Ross!!!
by giant4life83 on Oct 28, 2010 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Loved that video
They’re all awesome with it. “All he wants is sugar.” /scrams
The Machine is the Black Freighter of the story of the 2010 Giants.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
"All he wants is sugar."-Huff
Classic
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
In our hearts
We always knew it was him
by Seasick fish on Oct 28, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Pretty nice video on Twitter
SF_Giants San Francisco Giants
NBC Dallas-Fort Worth is killing it with the #SFGiants videos today! Here’s another gem: http://ow.ly/319ZJ
"I ain't havin it!"
Asked at his locker after Game 1 what he expects from the Giants starter [Cain], Josh Hamilton shrugged, “To be honest, I haven’t got a clue. I’m looking forward to getting back here early and watching some video.”
This seems odd.
"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
He’s probably good enough to step into the box and just hit.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 28, 2010 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions
ugh
This is why the rest of the country thinks we are all pot heads.
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 comments section
Larry Brown says:
October 27, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Figured they wouldn’t have to worry about given much out with the way the Giants offense is, but I was wrong. Everyone is probably stoned in the bay now.
Madeline says:
October 28, 2010 at 11:27 am
They play on grass; let them smoke it.
Jimmy says:
October 28, 2010 at 3:22 pm
Let timmysmoke.com
"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."
It’s even being pushed by people like Ann Killion who is from here.
I’m so over it. I have asthma — I stay as far away from pot and pot smokers as I can.
Giants Baseball: Why Not?
Killion is a sell-out who is from the Mercery News or Sac Bee IIRC, who went with to national media and ragged on the area. Fuck her
by giant4life83 on Oct 28, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I have to say, I have many reasons for wanting pot to be legalized – tax revenue, unfair sentencing in drug crimes, lack of significant difference between the bad effects of weed vs. the bad effects of alcohol, it’s just plain fun, etc. – but I really hope that if passed all the same smoking restrictions attached to cigarettes and tobacco apply to weed as well. I have a hard time breathing around tobacco smoke, so I’m all for greater regulations of smoke – any kind of smoke – in public places.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 28, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Same here
I think I said this in another post.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
this plus a billion
Unfortunately, the social stigma in SF against tobacco smoke is pretty much nowhere to be found when it comes to skunkweed. in this town.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Oct 28, 2010 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t smoke either, but I find smoke from decent weed to smell FAR better than that of cigarettes (or shitty weed, which, this is San Francisco- have some goddamn self-respect).
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 28, 2010 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s not so much the smell for a lot of people, as the chemical makeup itself. I know people who legitimately have a harder time breathing around weed. I assume it’s some kind of allergy.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 28, 2010 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I've always wondered about that
some things are medicinal, but it’s still smoke and tar and whatnot.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Oct 28, 2010 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I think anytime you introduce smoke to a confined area, you’re running the risk of messing with people’s health. Not to mention the fact that second-hand high is a reality. I find that out the hard way when I was trying to study in a coffee shop in Amsterdam.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 28, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I've seen studies about lung cancer too
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Oct 28, 2010 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree regarding the smell, but inhaling any kind of smoke is bad for people. Assuming fewer chemicals than in cigarettes, weed smoke might be less bad than cigarette smoke, but it’s still bad for peoples’ health.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 28, 2010 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
It's still bad
But there’s a lot less of it. Get five pot smokers together and they’ll probably smoke one joint. Get five cigarette smokers together, and they’ll smoke five cigarettes.
Like I said, I’m happy to take up that cause. Weed smoke doesn’t bother me but there are a lot of people it does bother. I’m happy to champion their cause if there’s even a remote possibility that it means people will be more respectful in smoking tobacco around me.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 28, 2010 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
we can’t help it if we’re superior beings
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 28, 2010 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
So?
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 28, 2010 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Many many congrats 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
So I'll be on my way to Yosemite during this game
I’m hoping that KNBR doesn’t fade out before we get there/the game finishes…
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
depending on which way you are going
you should be OK up to the Big Oak Flat entrance. At night we got semi-decent reception from Tenaya to Wawona but had interference from the wiper motor that kind of messed it up. It was pretty rainy but the game was still coming in.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Oct 28, 2010 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
my dad was up there last weekend, got great reception the whole way, but that was from the West entrance, along the river (can’t remember name of it).
If you’re coming from the Badger Pass entrance, then IDK about the radio
by giant4life83 on Oct 28, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I think that's 140 from Mariposa
Tioga must be closed by now, I think. They were thinking about it last week.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Oct 28, 2010 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
yep, that’s it. there’s two routes in from the West, one goes along the river and the other is way up the in mountains (through like 7 tunnels). You’ll probably get best reception on the upper route
by giant4life83 on Oct 28, 2010 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
lol Fresno
there’s a southern route too, CA-41. I haven’t driven that past Tenaya.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Oct 28, 2010 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
140 is along the Merced River. 120 is through the mountains. I love either option, but I bet the radio’s better on 140.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 28, 2010 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Prolly already brought up a gajillion times
but BLB wants to be the SFG hitting coach. ZOMG.
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
by slackersphere17 on Oct 28, 2010 3:41 PM PDT reply actions
Baggs says that’s not true.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
LLALALALALALALAALA
/not listening
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
by slackersphere17 on Oct 28, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Not
Barry wouldn’t want the grind. It’s also impossible politically/legal problems. Plus, the Giants use proven teachers who came up through the minor league system. Check out the resumes of Bam-Bam and Roberto Kelly. Both were winning minor league managers who successful in teaching. Bochy employs teachers and lets them teach. Barry naturally wants to start at the top. Uh, no.
"It's too LATE to stop now!" - John Lee Hooker
unless he's really strapped with defense costs
enough to overtake his deferred payments, if those are still coming, he’s got pretty much no economic interest either. Those jobs don’t pay much, certainly not BLB money.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Oct 28, 2010 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
so I got seriously emotional around the bottom of the fifth inning last night
after Uribe’s HR all I could do were these weird croaking noises through my ear-to-ear grin.
And how does that make you feel?
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-
ot:
Can Rob Schneider go away now? Does anyone care about him? Why does he get to hang out on the field and not me? Horrible.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
he and Huey Lewis should get together for a big comeback album/movie
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Oct 28, 2010 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
OT
Brian Williams is one smooth fucker. Seriously, he rocks. I love his style.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
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