Predicting the postseason
by Grant Brisbee on Oct 6, 2010 12:27 AM PDT
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On Tuesday, I was subjected to pundits. You might have been, too. Oh, there was no mercy. Pundits have very, very strong opinions on which playoff team will win each playoff series. Pundits are confident that One Team has the pitching needed, while the Other Team just can’t muster up enough intangibles. So, so confident, those pundits.
wholetdemcaninesloose84: who should the giants look out for in this series against the mets?Pundit: If I were the Giants, I’d pay close attention to Timo Perez and Darryl Hamilton. Those guys are just clutch, and they’re amazing at stringing together hits at the right time. Also, don’t sleep on Bobby Jones. His ERA might be over 5.00, but he always has the potential to shut down the best offense in the league.
Nuts. They’re all nuts. The playoffs are a roulette table on acid. You put your money down on black or red, only to find out that the winner was humming obelisk on the moon. No one could have predicted that, good sir. And anyone who thinks that one team is a lock to advance past anything is insane.
RuthDidItOnRoidsToo: Come on. The Giants are just going to roll over the Marlins, right?Pundit: I’m not sure about that one. Look, I know Jose Cruz, Jr. is probably going to win a Gold Glove for the way he patrolled Pac Bell’s right field in the regular season, but when the postseason pressure is on, he strikes me as the kind of player who would drop a lazy pop fly when the game is on the line. Sorry. Them’s the breaks. But that’s how I see it.
Oh, it can go both ways, don’t get me wrong.
I Bleed Red and Liquid Feathers: Is this Cardinals/Giants series as evenly matched as it appears to be?Pundit: Kind of. But while the Cardinals were a completely functional and talented team in the regular season, they’ll suddenly turn into the kind of team that will go 3-for-39 with runners for scoring position over a five-game stretch for no reason. That’s how I see it. And then the Giants will advance to the World Series and lose, which will make all of their fans whine unbearably about their poor luck, not realizing that the Cardinals were THREE-FOR-THIRTY-FREAKING-NINE with runners in scoring position, which was the only reason they'll make it to the World Series in the first place.
The postseason freaks me the hell out. The postseason is when something called Manny Aybar can urinate kerosene on a bases-loaded, no-outs situation and then disappear into a mist shortly after, but not before his team can win the danged series after all. The postseason is when a Hall-of-Famer can ground into a double play to end a series with the tying run on base. The postseason is when the best team in baseball can completely and utterly flame out.
The postseason is just weird. Predict it at your own risk. Momentum is a yeti. Good luck counting on that. And I’m a scared in all the right ways.
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I predict someone will win.
And seven other teams won’t.
Also, the pregame ceremonies for World Series Game 1 will take longer than the first three innings.
by DodgerFanInPackerLand on Oct 6, 2010 12:44 AM PDT reply actions
Fearless Prediction
I will still hate the Dodgers when it’s all over.
"There's not many things to do in a trailer park." - A. Huff
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 6, 2010 4:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Nope
MLB rules will change and they’ll dub everyone a winner.
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
I predict the outcomes of these games
Will determine whether my day was good or bad.
And by predict, I mean I am positive that will be the case.
Buster Posey>
"I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
by Gobroks on Oct 6, 2010 12:49 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Oh god. Those last few innings. Probably the game I remember the most other than Game 5 of the LCS and 6 of the WS.
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
Rx'd
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.
Want to see: Giants v. Rays
Will probably see: Phillies v. Yankees… again
Hitler was a Dodgers fan.
by The Nick on Oct 6, 2010 12:49 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
I would love Giants v Rays
I’d be ecstatic over the outcome of that series, regardless of the winner.
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
WTF? Fixed
I’d be ecstatic over the outcome of that series, regardless ofthe winner.how the Giants win.
"There's not many things to do in a trailer park." - A. Huff
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 6, 2010 4:37 AM PDT up reply actions
I feel the same way.
Obviously, I’d be rooting for the Giants, but how can anyone be mad at the Rays?
Hitler was a Dodgers fan.
by The Nick on Oct 6, 2010 10:24 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I hate the Rays
Stupid name, twice. Stupid colors. Awful fans. Second worst stadium. Florida is a hell hole of a place. They use a designated hitter. Should I go on?
I've got 99 problems and the Boch is one
by milesntrane on Oct 6, 2010 10:55 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Second-worst?
Oakland or Miami?
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
I vote Oakland
Just because I hate the A’s
I've got 99 problems and the Boch is one
by milesntrane on Oct 6, 2010 11:02 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Works for me. I guess the Marlins get a bit of a pass because they have a new stadium on the horizon. But, damn, that’s a depressing place to see baseball played.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Stadiums worse than the Trop
1. Dodger Stadium
2. Oakland Coliseum
3. Wrigley Field
4. Chase Field
5. Rogers Centre
6. Busch Stadium
7. Sun Life Stadium
And a string of recently replaced stadiums, particularly
Shea Stadium
RFK Stadium
Veterans Stadium
Metrodome
Ain't no Posey like a Buster Posey cause a Buster Posey don't stop...hitting.
Giants baseball: We're stupid enough to do that (TM)
What criteria are you using?
Upkeep of facility (falling apart, dirty, etc)?
Views of the field from the seats?
Dimensions of the stadium?
Location of the stadium (bad neighborhood, middle of nowhere, …)?
???
Sun Life...?
Oh right. Miami.
And I thought the PacBell/SBC/AT&T Park changes were bad. It’s no wonder nobody goes to Marlins games, they probably don’t even know where they play.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
I wanna see Giants vs Twins
Buster Posey>
"I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
by Gobroks on Oct 6, 2010 12:52 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I want the Yankees to beat the Twins. They aren’t at full strength. They need Morneau.
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
I don't particularly like the Twins
but I think the matchup would be interesting. Both teams GIDP a ton, and the pitching would interesting: the Giants power arms vs the Twins collection of strike throwing #3 starters (& Liriano).
Buster Posey>
"I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
by Gobroks on Oct 6, 2010 12:57 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Rooting for the Yankees
is like cheering the guards at Auschwitz. Yeah, they were just following orders, but they were within the Evil Empire.
Rooting for the Yankees is like cheering the tanks at Tianamen Square.
You hate the Yankees because...
A) They win
B) They have a mega-payroll
C) ESPN has both lips on their ass
C) All of the above
Just curious. I don’t hate them so I usually like to hear why others do.
Here's to the Dodgers and their bucket of suck.
My parents used to listen to Yankee games
to listen to them lose.
Back in the early 1960s that didn’t happen so often.
I just moved back from Brooklyn, where many Yankee fans dwell, and boy, are they fucking annoying. Their sense of entitlement is repulsive.
And yes, I answered all of the above. Mostly the payroll.
Rooting for the Yankees is like cheering the tanks at Tianamen Square.
Francisco Liriano. Game Seven. Your soul: on the line. Imagine the meltdown.
by Grant Brisbee on Oct 6, 2010 12:59 AM PDT up reply actions
I was just thinking this earlier today. All I remember is that I was thinking about it earlier today…then I don’t remember anything.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Oct 6, 2010 1:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah...that could be bad
Buster Posey>
"I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
by Gobroks on Oct 6, 2010 1:25 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Oh, and I just saw the hidden message in the Zito article.
I honestly was confused why people were doing picking the 1st letter in the comments. Now I see what they were doing there.
Buster Posey>
"I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
by Gobroks on Oct 6, 2010 1:30 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I should have bolded the letters. Going for subtlety just made me look like a boring writer. More so.
by Grant Brisbee on Oct 6, 2010 8:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Can't go for subtlety with this audience.
Some of us still didn’t get it when you posted the image showing the letters blinking.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
Only if you have McC Premium
Certified McC lurker since 2006
by DividedByZero on Oct 6, 2010 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions
That was strictly accidental.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 8:04 AM PDT up reply actions
I totally missed that the first time. I was wondering why people kept making jokes about spelling stuff with the first letters of their words.
Man, I feel dumb. Thanks, Grant!
/runs to room and slams door, sobs
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 6, 2010 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Think about this- Rangers vs Giants. Because of Bengie, I wonder if the Rangers would have a huge advantage, because they’d pretty much pick Bengies brain for what each pitcher likes to throw on every count, every Giants hitters’ “i cant hit this pitch” dirty little pitch secret, and so on.
Can anyone remember a team that traded their starting catcher to another team, only to meet them in the WS that year? We would get annihilated, Bengie would spill everything about the whole staff
Search your feelings… you know he will hit for the cycle. Again.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 8:12 AM PDT up reply actions
You are giving wayyyyyy too much credit to the catcher
Maybe if this were 1970 that would be a major problem.
With all the PitchFX/Fangraphs type data, every team has scouts working up profiles of opposing pitchers with how often/when they throw pitchers.
I’m not all that scared of Bengi holding powerpoints in broken English telling his team that Matt Cain likes to follow up a 0-0 fastball with an 0-1 change.
This
Plus every catcher calls games a little differently. We’ve heard time and again that no one’s shaking off Posey much and he’s probably evolving the way he calls games based on what he learns. So unless you think Bengie is living in Buster’s head, I’m not havin’ it.
It's orange inside
It’s his heart that’s broken.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
If this happens I will go to a game in Minneapolis.
please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please
I CAN HAZ MARK REYNOLDS?
Minneapolis in November?
Proud parent of Bengie Molina: Buster who?
by The Enchanter on Oct 6, 2010 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions
November 2001 was really pleasant.
In fairness, that is so unusual complete strangers were smiling and greeting one another on the street. And if you don’t know the upper midwest, ‘Minnesota Nice’ has nothing to do with friendliness. Minneapolitans are a deeply insular and standoffish people. They make the Swiss seem welcoming, and that takes some doing.
by wcw on Oct 6, 2010 9:06 AM PDT up reply actions
If you don’t overgeneralize, are you actually human?
by wcw on Oct 6, 2010 9:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Nope.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
If you don’t overgeneralize.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I had a dream last night that I was watching a game in the old metrodome, which is odd because I’ve never actually been there.
What does it mean??
"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
Dunno
But the Metrodome will always have a place in my heart as it was the site of the first MLB game I attended.
I CAN HAZ MARK REYNOLDS?
In my dream the upper deck was suspended from the ceiling, like a hammock or something.
"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 6, 2010 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Togepi used Metrodome
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Dammit Grant
I need to sleep!
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Oct 6, 2010 12:55 AM PDT reply actions
LOL U
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 6, 2010 12:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Here goes
Rays vs. Rangers – Rays in 4
Yanks vs. Twins – Yanks in 4
Phillies vs. Reds – Phills in 4
Giants vs. Braves – Giants in 4
Rays vs. Yankees – Rays in 7
Phillies vs. Giants – Phillies in 6
Rays vs. Phillies – Rays in 6
Look, if you guys are gonna lose a playoff series...
Do it in the NLDS or the World Series.
None of this “Phillies in 6” horseshit. Please?
by DodgerFanInPackerLand on Oct 6, 2010 1:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Phillies in 6 would be fucking awesome for the Giants.
What are you, a dodger’s fan???
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
I am.
But I’m a Dodger fan willing to make a deal with the devil (or the Giants, whoever’s more amenable) to see the Phillies absolutely crushed. I want to hear the lamentation of their women from Wisconsin.
And the Phillies beating the Giants in six would be awesome for the Giants? Maybe I’m suffering from sleep deprivation, but I’m struggling to comprehend that.
by DodgerFanInPackerLand on Oct 6, 2010 1:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, you know, in a retrospective positive light.
It would be awful and heart-ripping in the moment. But the Phillies have a lot more street cred than us, so it’d be nice to make em work a little. If we beat em, I hope it’s in 7 and they are dealt some kind of soul-raping defeat and the giants celebrate all over their “Great American Ballpark.”
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
See, I'd be okay with that.
“soul-raping” are exactly the words I want to hear in that context.
Whether it’s in four games or seven.
Lamentation of their women. Make it happen.
by DodgerFanInPackerLand on Oct 6, 2010 1:35 AM PDT up reply actions
im not a fan of the word rape, in any context of the humor variety, and I think I can speak for many others on this site as well, in that regard.
Giants in 5 over ATL (celebrate in SF)
Giants in 5 over PHI (celebrate in SF)
realistically, we will be very, very lucky to get past PHI in the NLCS- but if any NL team has the skills (ie pitching) to do it, it’s us.
sorry about that.
I meant it in a purely metaphysical sense.
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
Well, replace it with any more appropriate word.
I understand.
But I want their destruction at your hands to be complete and utter, leaving them helpless and hopeless.
I ain’t saying they’re a pushover.
I’m just saying I want you guys to fuck their shit up. Give ’em another 100 year hangover.
You know?
by DodgerFanInPackerLand on Oct 6, 2010 1:44 AM PDT up reply actions
I, for one, will be stunned if the Giants celebrate a win over the Phillies at Great American.
As that’s in Cincinnati.
So I assume you meant “Citizen’s Bank Ballpark,” but that makes your sarcastic quote marks a little nonsensical.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 8:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Am I missing a joke here? Great American Ballpark is in Cincinnati, not Philly.
"Mike Laga will make you forget about every power hitter that ever lived." - Sparky Anderson
"You're alright, La Russo." - Johnny Lawrence
I always get Great American and Citizens’ Bank mixed up. They were opened either in the same year or one or two apart, and both the teams have red and white as their colors.
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.
GABP: 2003, CBP: 2004
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
I do too
Well, I actually thought there was just 1: Great American Citizen’s Ballpark & Bank
Fucking exclusive
by posey yaknowsy on Oct 6, 2010 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
BOLD PREDICTIONS
Cults of orange robe wearing, black wig flourshing men and women begin marching through the city streets. Kids with funky windups are playing catch with their dads at chrissy fields. “Throwing someone the changeup” because a synonym for “sick burn.” The name Lincecum reverberates along the bridges.
After the amount of biblical references made in reference to Matt Cain’s pitching ability will help pagans understand why Cain did what he had to do in that story. No amount of hack writing will diminish the shock and awe unleashed upon the heathens with every start. Matt Cain will be photoshopped into a picture of a matador.
At some point, Posey/Heyward will proceed to rob Posey/Heyward of a potentially huge offensive impact. Later, the other of Posey/Heyward will fail to do the same, allowing Posey/Heyward to decide the game. The rookie of the year is crowned.
Brian Sabean will talk a long slow walk around Jayson Werth and attempt a ritual courtship dance; Werth will flip him the bird and proceed to hit .350 in the NLCS. Giants fans grow to hate the name Ja(y)son.
Golden shrines are outfitted with catcher gear. The number 28 is graffitied in alleyways across San Francisco.
Portraits of Francisco Liriano are lusted after while effigies of A.J. Pierzynski are burned. Francisco, for god’s sake. The fates are summarily cursed and dismissed. Irony is banned.
David will slay Goliath. Michael will banish Lucifer to hell. Ghengis Khan will lead his horde into Babar’s poet kingdom. Vikings will tarnish the New World. The Greeks will land in Troy. The Persians will find Spartans at Thermopalye. Rome will burn.
Your entire life will lead up to these moments: Lincecum facing the hottest hitter in baseball with the season on the line. Buster Posey facing the most dominant pitcher in baseball with the season on the line.
And somehow, a team with their hair on fire, blistered fingertips, bloody knuckles, missing teeth, screaming madly with a gun pointed at their head will lay their last lone dollar on the roulette table and win it all.
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
by mhad on Oct 6, 2010 1:18 AM PDT reply actions 4 recs
Very nice
But Genghis Khan lived long before Babar. Indeed, Babar was a descendant of Tamerlane, who claimed descent from Genghis Khan.
Fun fact: "Mota" is Bengali for "fat".
Tamerlane was not an elephant. Your post is invalid.
by Grant Brisbee on Oct 6, 2010 8:04 AM PDT up reply actions
THASS RAY-CESS!
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Good news! HTML doesn’t accept “heighth”.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
"Golden shrines are outfitted with catcher gear. The number 28 is graffitied in alleyways across San Francisco."
Yet 28 is a Perfect Number, so those Golden Shrines will embody the Golden Rectangle, and The Catcher’s Gear will be called “the tools of ignorance” no more.*
*At which point Tim McCarver and Joe Buck will exercise their joint trademark option.
Proud father of Barry Bonds.
This is an easy riddle...
At some point, Posey/Heyward will proceed to rob Posey/Heyward of a potentially huge offensive impact. Later, the other of Posey/Heyward will fail to do the same, allowing Posey/Heyward to decide the game. The rookie of the year is crowned.
The answer is Buster, as he alone is capable of time travel, and the ROY votes are already cast.
Proud father of Barry Bonds.
Whoever of Posey or Heyward gets the better of the other will win the award, is what I’m saying. Not because of votes. Because of fate.
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
" their hair on fire…"
Blackbeard For The Win!!
Threat level that the 2010 Pads finish with more wins than the 2010 Giants is currently at: 61%
Spoiler: Grumpy older Giants fan is Grumpy.
Ooh…should he die it orange for the playoffs?
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 6, 2010 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Crap, I meant dye.
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 6, 2010 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh, I assumed he dyed that orange a long time ago.
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 6, 2010 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions
I want him to go Edward Teech ( pirate captain) who was rumoured to braid gun powder into his beard and set it on fire. It would be the perfect complement to hunting for Nija’s.
Threat level that the 2010 Pads finish with more wins than the 2010 Giants is currently at: 61%
Spoiler: Grumpy older Giants fan is Grumpy.
BREAKING NEWS!
Cain Is Able!
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 8:35 AM PDT up reply actions
rec'd
That last sentence caused me to audibly gasp.
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
"The playoffs are a roulette table on acid. You put your money down on black or red, only to find out that the winner was humming obelisk on the moon."
Whose fault is it you didn’t put your money down on Black and Orange?
Proud father of Barry Bonds.
by Sabertooth on Oct 6, 2010 1:24 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
I refuse to make any predictions, but I will do my daily anti-jinx ritual, sprayed on extra thick to ward off all those ESPN and SI guys, among many others, who have us as heavy favorites.
As pretty much all of you saw, after the ASB the team really came charging out of the games and took July by storm, and I would like to think the 3 days rest had something to do with it. Yknow, recharge their batteries and all. You could see the wear on the offense into late Sep, especially on Huff and Posey.
Now they’ve got another 3 days rest before the playoffs. Anyone think the rest will do them wonders, and we’ll see a fully charged team ready to wreak some havoc? I’m looking forward to seeing the guys looking fresh and ready to take this on.
I think it’ll be good for Posey, definitely. Probably Mole too. They could all use some rest.
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 6, 2010 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions
As pretty much all of you saw, after the ASB the team really came charging out of the games and took July by storm, and I would like to think the 3 days rest had something to do with it.
The best team they played in July was the Marlins.
That’s a pretty big part of it, I think.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
Even though they are the underdog, small market team with homegrown players
Fuck the Rays. If they win a WS, like 5000 people get to experience the sports fan moment of a lifetime. I would much rather see the championship go to a team with an existing fanbase.
Yeah, fuck the Rays.
From Deadspin:
Mark C:
I heard a story on Colin Cowherd last week. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays were third on a list of potential cities to get a baseball expansion team. Cowherd, while working for a news station in Tampa at the time, was told by George Steinbrenner himself that he pushed the franchise through. His exact words to baseball were “you owe me.” His family lived in Tampa and he wanted to see his Yankees play down there during the season.So basically, the Rays exist so that one now-deceased Yankee fan living in the Tampa area could watch his team play a couple times a year without having to travel. Makes sense to me.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 8:44 AM PDT up reply actions
If I had to guess, I’d guess Washington DC. I am googling to try to find out.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
My Googles haz failed. But Phoenix and DC seem like the obvious answers.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions
third reply!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998_Major_League_Baseball_expansion
After whittling down the field to four finalists (Northern Virginia, Orlando, Phoenix and St. Petersburg), MLB announced Phoenix and St. Petersburg as the two expansion franchises on March 9, 1995
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
So it must have been Orlando and Phoenix, then.
I can see Orlando being tempting to MLB but ultimately too reliant on tourist dollars that wouldn’t translate well to a season-ticket base; kinda like Vegas without the looming gambling issue.
Or it could be that Steinbrenner was just giving himself credit for Tampa leapfrogging DC when in fact it was due to Peter Angelos being an asshole.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions
All good points.
What I wonder is what would have happened if they had gone with Phoenix and Northern Virginia. Do the Expos get moved to Florida?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Oop. Subject line fail.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
So wait...
…you’re saying the Braves would have moved to Florida?
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
Talking Chop(ping Block)
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
IDK??
People seemed to be pretty confused in California about prop 8
Yes…I mean No – damn
i say yes, but only as a benefit to the state. They can tax marijuana, there will be substantially less people in jail and the courts can focus on more applicable laws to enforce. It’ll also cut down on violence that is driven by competition and thieves.
No, he’s saying that the unmarried gays can tax marijuana, and that there will be substantially less unmarried gays in jail and the courts can focus on more applicable laws to enforce the unmarrying of the gays. It will also cut down on violence that is driven by competition and unmarried, gay thieves. I think.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
i hadnt thought about it that way
But you are correct.
by Omerta on Oct 6, 2010 1:56 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Tickets still available
Rays issued a press release over the weekend saying they had sold out the NLDS games in Tampa. See? We have fans! Yay!
… never mind that, as of Monday afternoon, you could go to the Rays site and find a pair of tickets for today’s opener in virtually any seating tier you desired.
So pathetic.
It's orange inside
Man, that’s really lame. I’d be pissed about the lack of fans too if I played for the Rays. They’re a really good team in pretty much all the right ways.
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 6, 2010 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions
someone tell carl crawford
that he can come here, play in front of 30k+ die hards every night, and chill with Willie fuckin’ Mays.
I think he would put up career numbers in at AT&T. I wish the Giants could afford to sign him
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 6, 2010 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
I hope he reads this blog for whatever random reason he would read this blog. I would so love to see him in left field for the Giants next year. Yeah, I think his numbers would be good here. Plays to his strengths.
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 6, 2010 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
The Giants can totally afford to sign Crawford.
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
Yeah...I don't know.
But I’d rather save the Werth/Crawfored debate for the offseason.
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
Does anyone around here remember what happened the last time we signed a former Phillies OF coming off a 27 homer season? Werth is going to suck after signing a big contract this winter. Science!
Shake n bake!!!
by TehGreekStallion on Oct 6, 2010 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope so, I’m just not sure how. He’s going to demand a lot of money. If they’re willing to expand payroll a lot, then sure. But are they?
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 6, 2010 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Well that's the question.
But with one of the biggest fanbases and one of the largest increases in ticket sales, I think they can afford to hike up payroll, especially if it means perennial contention.
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
Below are the only players I'll throw $100 million at
Albert Pujols
Peyton Manning
LeBron James
Scooter Ellis
I had a few oppo hits in little league so there. A solid glove though.
/Win the inning
//Renteria - Still not a VD but I crush a lot
///Willism is Realism
by Scooter Ellis on Oct 6, 2010 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Whilst waiting in vain yesterday afternoon in the virtual waiting room for Giants NLCS tix, I jumped over to the Rays site and tried to see if there were tix available for today’s Game 1 of the ALDS. You could still buy third row seats along the third base line just past the infield. I mean, they were $160 (LOL), but you could purchase them, less than 24 hours before game time.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Yup
I tried six different tiers. All available. Didn’t find one part of the ballpark that was full.
It's orange inside
I like the Rays.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
WHY DONT YOU MARRY THEM?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
I’d marry them, but I want people to come to my wedding.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions 6 recs
/doffs cap
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Apparently RP Saito has been told that he won’t be on the NLCS roster. Don’t know if it’s been covered yet since there’s like 3-4 threads about the playoffs already, but if this is true, that is very good fortune for us.
Might be a little soon to scratch him from the NLCS roster.
Unless, of course, his injury is just that bad.
by DodgerFanInPackerLand on Oct 6, 2010 1:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, but you said NLCS.
I was merely commenting that scratching him from that roster before the NLDS even begins might fall under the purview of math and chickens.
by DodgerFanInPackerLand on Oct 6, 2010 2:05 AM PDT up reply actions
(I know, typo, but how could I resist?)
by DodgerFanInPackerLand on Oct 6, 2010 2:05 AM PDT up reply actions
If the Braves and Giants play in the NLDS, it means the ground has opened up and swallowed the Phillies and Reds.
That, or MLB will have secretly switched to a double-elimination format.
Either one’s cool, I guess.
by DodgerFanInPackerLand on Oct 6, 2010 2:14 AM PDT up reply actions
I guess sales for game 3 in Atlanta is going OK. The best seats right now for 2 is in the upper deck. I guess a ton of Giants fans bought them.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
I think most Giants fans are scared of the south.
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
I'm afraid to go anywhere where I'm described as "Eye-talian".
"Mike Laga will make you forget about every power hitter that ever lived." - Sparky Anderson
"You're alright, La Russo." - Johnny Lawrence
That would be awesome.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 6, 2010 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions
im going to ATL
who else will travel into enemy territory and don the orange and black?
by Sandoval Stays Suckafree on Oct 6, 2010 3:00 AM PDT up reply actions
I'll be there
What games are you going to? Where are you sitting?
"There's not many things to do in a trailer park." - A. Huff
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 6, 2010 4:33 AM PDT up reply actions
this
I guess I like the Rays, but really, any non-Yankee will do. As a non-Yankee fat living in New York, your hatred grows to a really fiery passion.
non-Yankee fat living in New York,
Body bias!
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Living in New York for three years only made me hate the Yankees, and their fans, more.
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 6, 2010 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Definitely. I also like the Twins.
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 6, 2010 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Rays, man.
Ultimate triumph of good management vs gigantic market.
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
Gotta be the Rangers
I root for every other club who’s experienced similar levels of torture as the Giants, unless said club seems to have Red Sox-itis and would morph in to the most annoying fans in the world should they ever win….I’m looking at you Chi…oh you took 3 of 4 from the Padres, never mind there are none of those left. Definitely Rangers.
"There's not many things to do in a trailer park." - A. Huff
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 6, 2010 4:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Red Sox fans. . .
. . .were annoying pre-2004. They’ve always seemed to think they were the only fans who have had their heart broken by this game. F—- the Red Sox. They are Evil Empire lite.
by betterthanbochy on Oct 6, 2010 6:35 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
No one. No bandwagons when the Giants are the playoffs.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
by rotorueter on Oct 6, 2010 6:33 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
This!
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 6, 2010 6:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Seconded!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 8:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Or any other time for that matter.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 6, 2010 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't cheer for teams from Texas or Florida if I can avoid it.
Which makes the ALDS problematic for me.
Overall, I would like to see the Twins put a humiliating end to what I hope is the “Core Four’s” last playoff run, because
a) Why would anyone dislike the Twins?
b) God, I hate the Yankees.
That said, I want the Giants to win the World Series, and I want people paying attention. A WS featuring any AL team but the Yankees might well get beat in the ratings by the Lingerie Football League. And you know that it would feel better to beat the Yankees than, say, the Texas “They Play Baseball After The Cowboys’ Season Opener?” Rangers. Also, as i live in New York, I might have the chance to see the Giants finish off the sweep at The House That’s Across The Street From The House That Ruth Built.
But I’ll still root against the Yankees every step of the way.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Pretty much the best case scenario involves the Giants pounding the hell out of Francisco Liriano to win the World Series.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
For the Giants to go deep in the playoff
they need to play like the 2001 D-Backs…great SP and bullpen and good enough hitting
A WS featuring any AL team but the Yankees might well get beat in the ratings by the Lingerie Football League.
You mean people actually watch MTV2?
Official adoptive parent of... well, no one. Too much paperwork, I guess.
Yankees vs Giants
would be a ratings dream for FOX. They want the west-coast east coast thing and with no angels or doyers it only makes sense that the Giants would be their next preferred option.
Well, seeing as I'm also a Yankee fan...
/hides
by Big Americans on Oct 6, 2010 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions
/finds Big Americans
//gives him hug and says it’s all right, we can’t all be perfect
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 6, 2010 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions
/high fives Natto and steals Big American’s wallet
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 6, 2010 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Now wait
He’s a Yankees and Giants fan, so you’re only allowed to half shank him.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
East Coast AND Body bias!
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Just don’t let Lars anywhere near that open knife wound.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Cool story
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 6, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t care who we beat in the World Series, but it would be cool to avenge the loss from ’62.
Preferably by hitting a line drive off Mariano Rivera two inches past a diving Jeter in the bottom of the ninth in Game 7 at AT&T Park.
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
In that scenario, game 7 would be in New York.
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 6, 2010 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
wait...
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.
by scout6 on Oct 6, 2010 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions 7 recs
LOLU
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Nope.
LOL EVERYONE LOOK AT scout6 AND LAUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 6, 2010 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
rec’d so that more people see this
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
by rotorueter on Oct 6, 2010 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL – also rec’d for diabolical genius.
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 6, 2010 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Why?
"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
NL won the all-star game
"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
Twins and Rays.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Rangers
Been to a couple games down there. Nice fans who could use some success. The temperature could possibly be in the low 200s by the time the WS rolls around.
I can definitely see Cliff Lee winning two games and giving the Rangers the upset.
I just can’t see anyone beating the Phillies though,
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 any team can beat the Phillies.
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
GIVE ME LOPEZ vs HOWARD NOW!!!
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
You’ll take your Utley vs Mota and like it!
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
If Roy Halladay throws a fastball in the middle of the woods
and only Buster Posey is there to see it, does he hit a home run?
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
Obviously
Yes
"There's not many things to do in a trailer park." - A. Huff
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 6, 2010 4:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Trick question – he hits two homeruns!
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 6, 2010 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions
18 inning game seven. Phillies run out of pitchers, Mota’s batting for himself after his 2nd inning. Utley takes the mound. Mota dribbles one haflway to the pitcher’s mound. Throwing error, giants take a one run lead. Posey comes in to pitch the bottom of the 18th for the save. Giants go to the world series.
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
Dude
You’re stealing my fantasy. Or maybe it’s just one of those universal dreams.
It's orange inside
Grant
He’s the James Brown of the blogosphere, the hardest working man in Nerdom.
"There's not many things to do in a trailer park." - A. Huff
Giants Front Office....Torture!
Rob Neyer and Xanthan on how crazy it is that the Bork keeps starting Guillen
http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/5646/jose-guillen-the-giants-mystery-man
"There's not many things to do in a trailer park." - A. Huff
Giants Front Office....Torture!
/gnashes teeth
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 8:10 AM PDT up reply actions
/rends clothing
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Sigh. I’m resigned to 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 6, 2010 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Guillen could totally hit a few home runs in the NLDS and help us win the series. Then, whose face will the egg be on?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Ah, but Guillen’s got the power right?
Ah, but no.
Over the last three seasons, Cody Ross has a .456 slugging percentage.
Same span, Guillen’s got a splendiforous .429 figure.
Why Bruce Bochy would play Guillen over Ross — who is, of course, the better defender — is a real mystery. But he’s been doing it for seven weeks. There’s no reason to think he’ll stop now.
I agree, Boch will start Guillen over Ross. But, that’s only because Guillen has really compromising pix of Boch and Sabes.
by keyser_sozey on Oct 6, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I blame Marty Lurie
For no goddamn reason whatsoever he was banging the Jose Guillen drum for months before he even arrived. I like you Marty, but where you got the idea that the 2010 version of Guillen was more than just an empty uniform and could be a legitimate no. 5 hitter I’ll never know.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 6, 2010 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Know what I like about Marty? His interviewing. He asks a question and shuts up and lets the person answer.
Not everyone on KNBR understands that’s how interviews work.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Ralph Barbieri, come on down!
"I wanted to pick a Rockie. But I dislike the Rockies. They're not bona fide." — Jon Miller on the postgame wrap, 7/1/10
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Oct 6, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
/rambles on for about twenty minutes
“Now what do you think?”
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
You're right
I never can tell what his question is by the time he’s finished talking.
"I wanted to pick a Rockie. But I dislike the Rockies. They're not bona fide." — Jon Miller on the postgame wrap, 7/1/10
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Oct 6, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
So, I wanted to ask what you think of Mike Singletary, because, well, I’ve always said he’s very charismatic guy. I think he’s very charismatic, and we know he’s not an X’s and O’s guy. So I’ve always thought he needed a strong battery of coaches to really succeed. And I’ve always said that he’d either be a wild success or a total failure without any room for anything in between. And he’s a great motivator. And, well, this is apropos of nothing, but callers have been cramming it down my throat for two years that I don’t like Mike Singletary. I DO like Mike Singletary. I only said that there was no reason to go sign him before seeing what else was out there. That’s all I said! I never said I didn’t like him. But people don’t understand. They like to fight with me. But I think I handle with some serious aplomb. So, to get back on track, I was wondering if you agree with that.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
This is a perfect imitation.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I should have worked in a “you and he” in there, but I’m satisfied with it.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Not enough self-praise. Throw in some comments about ‘telling it like it is’, or whatever, and you’ll be golden.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
And the horrendous voice doesn’t really come through in text. Maybe italics or something?
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
And now I see the aplomb thing down at the end. Criticism withdrawn.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
He probably would've substituted "mesmerizing" or "captivating" for that second "charismatic"
Just to show off his vocabulary.
"I wanted to pick a Rockie. But I dislike the Rockies. They're not bona fide." — Jon Miller on the postgame wrap, 7/1/10
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Oct 6, 2010 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think you can predict any series the Giants are involved in
If they hit, they’ll probably win. But lord only knows if they’ll bring the bats or not.
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
Is it me?
Or has if felt like this is the most hardest Grant has ever worked?
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Ratto
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Paid extra to ensure Ratto's pants stayed on!
Official adoptive parent of... well, no one. Too much paperwork, I guess.
/Mrs. Grant joke
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Howie hacked into his computer
Buster Posey>
"I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
by Gobroks on Oct 6, 2010 11:12 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Predictions schmidictions.
Predictions schmidictions.
I ‘m still drunk that from the fact the Padres,Bums, & Rox collapsed enough for this squad’s offense to win over 90 games and get into the post season. It is time to get busy "collecting" sliver ware, paintings, fixtures and liberating anything else of value before rest of the league realizes the Giants have crashed the post season party!
/ staggers off with a nice looking glass bottle containing an unknown alcoholic liquid and some nice bright silk like fabric over a shoulder along with a frantic wide and unfocused eyes scanning the rest of the place.
Threat level that the 2010 Pads finish with more wins than the 2010 Giants is currently at: 61%
Spoiler: Grumpy older Giants fan is Grumpy.
Such a strange couple of days
Like a junky missing his fix, these three days are baseball withdraw at it’s worst. One can only watch Comcast replays of Sundays game so many times. It’s not Giants baseball when you know the outcome of every pitch. On the other hand these off days lets the mind wonder to imagine sweeping every team that dares try and overcome our Magic Inside and Wilson’s beard.
My prediction? Pain...
…caused by the torture.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 7:41 AM PDT reply actions
Clubber Lang agrees
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
or
NLDS
Phils over Reds in 3
Giants over Braves in 4
ALDS
Rays over Rangers in 3
Twins over Yankees in 4
NLCS
Giants over Phils in 7
ALCS
Rays over Twins in 6
WS
Giants over Rays in 6 (what the hell?)
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Not looking good for you
Rangers 5-0 in 4th…Not sure how you can pick against Lee.
I know I'm probably some kind of jinx
But I agree, 4 at the most, don’t see this going 5.
"There's not many things to do in a trailer park." - A. Huff
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 6, 2010 7:55 AM PDT up reply actions
At the beginning of the season I predicted a Giants/Yankees WS. Avenging ’62 in game 7 was the only way I saw us actually winning one. You know, poetically. And awesomishly.
by Rorsavelt on Oct 6, 2010 7:49 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Kruk on KNBR
did anyone else hear Kruk drop a “? is a horse’s ass.” as he got off the phone?
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 7:52 AM PDT reply actions
Heard something, but it wasn’t very clear
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 6, 2010 7:57 AM PDT up reply actions
They were talking about how a few years ago Kruk, in his infinite wisdom, had referred to Curt Schilling as a “horse’s ass.” So coming out of the interview I think they played the sound clip of that quote.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
ok. that makes more sense.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 8:55 AM PDT up reply actions
flow chart clarifies the alternatives
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
Shit fuck!
I just realized that these just realized that these four teams(2010 Braves, 2009 Yankees, 2008 Rays, 2007 Red Sox’s) have one thing in common. WE ARE DOOMED!!!!
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
Situation: Hinske
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
WHADDARYOUDOING SABEAN?
SIGN THAT MAN TO A MULTIYEAR DEAL
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
I predict stress and freakouts by the McCovens.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
The sun has risen every day in recorded history, but that’s just it — recorded history. That’s actually a small chunk of the Earth’s history. So if we assume that the sun has risen every day humans have existed — and that’s a big leap to trust that kind of speculation without stats — we still just know that the sun has risen about .09% of the time. We can assume things, but I’m not going to trust the sun just yet. Small sample size.
by Grant Brisbee on Oct 6, 2010 8:38 AM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
/Grant leaves sun off postseason roster
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
IRL LOL
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 6, 2010 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
/intercepted by Mars
Buster Posey>
"I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
by Gobroks on Oct 6, 2010 11:14 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
/tries to loft light to Earth, forgetting that light only travels in straight lines unless affected by great gravitational forces.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
are you actually accusing the fucking sun of SSS?
Your nerdiness has reached an all-time high.
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
Actually the sun has never “risen”. It’s moving, but not around Earth but the Milky Way. It doesn’t move up or down because there is no floor or bottom in space. Seriously, no fricking floor, bottom or beginning. The sun doesn’t rise, it moves. And we have no fricking idea if it’s moving up, down, north, south, east or west. It’s just fricking moving man!
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
It's all about perspective, man
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
tell that to the Catholic Church
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
It’s just an illusion caused by the earth spinning ’round.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
But the fool on thehillblog,
Sees the sun going down.
And the eyes in his head,
See the world spinning around.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
OT: Deadspin hater's guide to the 2010 MLB Playoffs
http://deadspin.com/5655344/the-2010-haters-guide-to-the-mlb-playoffs?skyline=true&s=i
San Francisco Giants (92-70, NL West Champs)
The Giants are the favorite team of Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, who spent decades on the radio in New York talking about what a big Giants fan he was, when no one in the tri-state area gave a shit about the Giants. Chris Russo is a horrible person who was born without descended testicles, and listening to him speak is like listening to a Jack Russell terrier that has a fucking lisp.
I don’t know anyone who gives a shit about the Giants except for the ever-dwindling number of old and dying people who like to tell you that Willie Mays was the greatest five-tool player of all time. Since Bonds left, this team is about as interesting as watching a dick go limp. I don’t think there are any actual Giants fans in San Francisco, a very dirty and overrated and smelly town with horrendous weather. I think there are people who occasionally go to Giants games in between chastising you for not eating food that’s been locally sourced. If the Giants go to the World Series, no one will fucking care. They even played Anaheim in a seven-game Series a while back, with Bonds, and people STILL didn’t give a shit. And people out there want you to believe that the Giants have some awesome rivalry with the Dodgers or something. Again, no one gives a shit. East Coast Bias is 100 percent for real and utterly justified because no one in the Central and Eastern time zones cares about two teams playing at 10 p.m. for the right to be crowned the best team in a state full of whiny, squash blossom-eating dipshits.
Brian P:
Is it obvious to everyone else just how fucking terrible the Giants are at an individual level? The knobgobblers at ESPN would have you believe the Giants have fucking beautiful locker room chemistry when in reality they’re the douchiest, laziest fucks on the planet. It’s like they all fucking agreed together to wear their uniforms as baggy as fucking possible in order to hide their hideous bitch-tits. I mean, seriously: Pablo Sandoval: fat fuck. Juan Uribe: fat fuck. It’s absolutely insane that a major league baseball team has a 300-pound tit monster with frosted tips on his goatee playing shortstop.
Krista:
The Crazy Crab was a mascot of the San Francisco Giants for the 1984 season. As opposed to other mascots, Crazy Crab was meant as an “anti-mascot”, satirizing on the mascot craze that was going on at the time.
That is so fucking San Francisco: a goddamn hipster mascot.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
,,,
The hipster mascot jab is funny. The rest was not. But, hey, I’m just the third-best Giants blog.
by Grant Brisbee on Oct 6, 2010 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Re-reading this, it seems like the secret to being funny is naughty words and stereotypes. Let me try again…
On Tuesday, I was subjected to goddamn pundits. You might have been, too, if you weren’t such a floppy pussy. Oh, there was no mercy. Pundits have very, very strong opinions on which fucking playoff team will win each playoff series, and because pundits are usually from Wisconsin, they all smell like Mark Chmura fucking a cheese wheel. Pundits are asshole-confident that One Team has the pitching needed, while the Other Team just can’t muster up enough intangibles (or erections). So, so confident, those pundits. What a bunch of homos.
by Grant Brisbee on Oct 6, 2010 8:50 AM PDT up reply actions 6 recs
Maybe I can get that gold trophy now, suckers!
by Grant Brisbee on Oct 6, 2010 8:51 AM PDT up reply actions
/wipes chin
Watch who yer callin “suckers”!
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
It's funny you say Wisconsin, because Drew Magary is actually from Minnesota and, naturally, despises Wisconsin.
Also, in fairness to him, naughty words and stereotypes is exactly what he was going for:
Well, I’m not taking it lying down. I am here to fix these boring-as-shit MLB playoffs by injecting it with extreme doses of ignorance and general rancor. That’s right! It’s time to strap on our roastin’ boots and get right to gettin’ drunk and feelin’ mean. Again, these observations have been made with as little knowledge and insight as humanly possible, for knowledge and insight are the sworn enemies of a good hate-on. I enlisted your help in hating all eight of these teams, and you didn’t let me down. Let’s dive in, shall we? IF YOU WANT BLOOD, YOU’VE GOT IT.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions
no one in Wisconsin knows what rancor means
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
It's that monster in Star Wars
… right?
(/knows the dictionary definition of rancor)
Official adoptive parent of... well, no one. Too much paperwork, I guess.
Eric Forman begs to differ.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Come on, man. There were plenty of funny bits about other teams in that article.
"Mike Laga will make you forget about every power hitter that ever lived." - Sparky Anderson
"You're alright, La Russo." - Johnny Lawrence
We should have a “Write like Drew Magary Day”… that couldn’t possibly go bad.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 6, 2010 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Can I write like Drew Magary?
FUCK AND YES.
You know that one bizarre thing that you think about that you think no one else thinks about? I TOTALLY THINK ABOUT THAT TOO!
FOOD!
I call this one Pooplagiarism.
/Actually quite enjoys Magary’s formula.
//Works three floors below the Gawker media empire.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
No, none of that was funny.
Lewis Black, they ain’t.
by wcw on Oct 6, 2010 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions
I went to see Lewis Black at the Mountain Winery last year. Sadly, he was terrible. So, so terrible.
"Mike Laga will make you forget about every power hitter that ever lived." - Sparky Anderson
"You're alright, La Russo." - Johnny Lawrence
That’s too bad. I saw him live back in 2002, and he was good. Maybe he hasn’t aged well.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Yeah, I had high hopes, but it was all frenetic head-shaking and spitting, and weak to non-existent material. He seemed totally unprepared. He was taking commentary from the audience… like people would shout out “Sarah Palin!”, and he’d just say. “Sarah Palin… Sarah Palin?!? How fucking stupid is the middle third of this country?!?” (eyes bulge, hands flail)… Then he’d move on to the next thing. Kinda lame.
I still respect him, though.
"Mike Laga will make you forget about every power hitter that ever lived." - Sparky Anderson
"You're alright, La Russo." - Johnny Lawrence
Yep
He’s a wife-beater.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
SUCK IT COX
"There's not many things to do in a trailer park." - A. Huff
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 6, 2010 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions
I’ve always hated that prick for that & it still makes me cringe when I hear the fucking love-fest surrounding his farewell tour.
Fuck you, Bobby Cox, you fat, scuffed-up, bitter, good-ol’-boy shitstick. Your farewell tour ends
now.
P.S. I hope your wife kicks the shit out of you in your sleep. Then goes all Lorena Bobbitt on your wrinkly ass.
It makes sense, when you think about it. When you’re a kid, you have endless amounts of free time. There’s no work to occupy you. Hours seem to take years to pass by. You can’t drink. You can’t do drugs. You can’t jack off or fuck other people. And you can’t watch cool movies like Dark Knight because you’re too stupid to understand them, or you’re such a pussy that they scare you. You can’t drive anywhere. You can’t read cool books. You can’t do JACK SHIT except run around and watch Nick Jr. It’s a horrible, brutally boring existence.
Hilarious.
I CAN HAZ MARK REYNOLDS?
Yeah, seriously
THE GIANTS SUCK BECAUSE JUAN URIBE AND PABLO SANDOVAL ARE FAT
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
That’s not Deadspin’s writing, just some guy who emailed them.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions
420!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
A boring writer going on and on about how boring he is
Fulfilling your Gus Benusa needs since 2009!
by Giantsfan4life on Oct 6, 2010 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions
/thin skinned
That’s just nonsense. I’m not offended because I know that it’s just a writer trying to be funny, but that whole funny thing doesn’t work if you’re not up to speed with reality. The Giants are enormously popular. I can’t count the number of times I’ve received a high five over the last week just for wearing my Giants hat. And I don’t even live in San Francisco!
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Obviously it’s just a shtick. Nothing to get mad about (especially when the reasons for hating the Giants are so terribly lame).
I CAN HAZ MARK REYNOLDS?
Yeah, I know. This whole post-season thing has me on edge.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
He is correct, though about the dismayingly dismal ratings of the 2002 Series. That pissed me off. Fucking Selig.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions
You know, I take it as a signal that we haven’t been annoying enough as a fanbase. You want us to rev up to BoSox levels? Bring it on, Magary!
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Oct 6, 2010 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought that was kind of funny.
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 6, 2010 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Deadspin humor is pretty stupid.
"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 6, 2010 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Predictions!
There are so many Giants-related angles to this year’s playoff teams that it must mean something.Think about it.
The Reds are managed by the guy who last managed the Giants to the World Series.
The Twins ace pitcher was traded by the Giants in exchange for, um, some catcher.
The Rangers have a catcher who played for the Giants until June and knows their pitching staff very well.
The Rays play St. Petersburg, which is where the Giants would be playing now if Peter Magowan hadn’t bought the team.
The Yankees play in New York, where the Giants used to play.
And the Phillies…well, Shane Victorino has a rectum for a face. /giggles
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
by Kitspool on Oct 6, 2010 8:41 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I just realized I didn’t predict anything there. Okay, fine.
Giants over Braves in 4. Phillies over Reds in 4. Yankees over Twins in 5. Rays over Rangers in 4.
Phillies over Giants in 7. Yankees over Rays in 6.
Phillies over Yankees in 6.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
I'm going with Giants over Phillies in 7
Rays over Yanks in 7…
Giants over Ray in 6 (I shuddered as I wrote that…especially the game 6 part)
In this line!
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
Phillies Yankees?
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I’m sick of that shit!
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
Uh, the Phillies gave us their power hitting left fielder for free
And all it cost us was Aaron Rowand’s ridiculous salary in perpetuity.
Something like that. There’s a Ray’s angle in there somewhere too, I think
Fulfilling your Gus Benusa needs since 2009!
by Giantsfan4life on Oct 6, 2010 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Rowand and Burrell
are ex-phillies. Pedro Feliz, ex-Giant
When this .sig was awaiting the Final Sabean Apocalypse, I never once in a million years suspected it would be a "good" Apocalypse. Bengie... Don't let the door hit you IN YOUR GIANT ASS on the way out!
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PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game totally stalled and basically dead at this point
Of course, Pedro Feliz played for the Astros and Cardinals this year, so the connection isn’t that strong, but as we’re all Pedro Feliz, I’m sure he’s with Philly in spirit.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
hey I'm old
time moves slowly for us, and sometimes I don’t do a fangraphs fact check before every throwaway comment
When this .sig was awaiting the Final Sabean Apocalypse, I never once in a million years suspected it would be a "good" Apocalypse. Bengie... Don't let the door hit you IN YOUR GIANT ASS on the way out!
-------
PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game totally stalled and basically dead at this point
Just saw the Q&A on Talking Chop with "the esteemed blogger over at McCovey Chronicles, Grant"
1) I’m assuming we are going to get a Q&A with the Talking Chop’s blogger(s)
2) I like how they had clarify Grant was the blogger they were talking about
Grant did a good job of deflecting the “LOL ZITO EXPENSIVE AND SUCKS” question.
I also liked this:
Q: Are you excited or afraid to be facing the Braves as opposed to the Reds, Phillies, or Padres?
A: I’ve always thought that kind of thing was nonsense. If a team wants to win the World Series, they have to beat three good teams. People need to quit worrying about which team was the juggernaut and which team limped in. In a short series, the Nationals are dangerous.
The Braves are a good team. I’m not excited to face them. I’m terrified, just as I would be with the Reds, Phillies, Rangers, Rays, Yankees, or Twins. It’s not like the Giants are going to advance to the playoffs, look up, and see the Mariners roll into town.
I CAN HAZ MARK REYNOLDS?
That was good, but this was ridiculous
3. Buster Posey and Jason Heyward will tie their wrists together and get into a knife fight, like those two guys in the “Beat It” video.
We all know that Buster MFing Posey can kill people with his mind. This would only apply if he wanted to display his prowess for knife fighting, but not if he only wanted to injure because he can do that with his mind as well.
"There's not many things to do in a trailer park." - A. Huff
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 6, 2010 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Besides, the Mariners would shut our shit down.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions
OT: Liv-ah-pool FC
So can we now look forward to a rush of female supporters wearing pink soccer jerseys filling the seats at Anfield?
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
And I thought I couldn’t despise them any more than I already do
"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 6, 2010 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s really exciting to see them in the relegation part of the table, although it is really early.
by scotterduder on Oct 6, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Did everyone wear themselves out yesterday?
I realize it’s noon on the East Coast, but it’s 9 am on the West coast and there’s less than 200 comments. Grant has been paying someone to work very hard to put up all of these NGDT’s and we’re still more than 24 hours away from playoff baseball. I’m beginning to doubt everyone here’s gamery grittyness. Also, SUCK IT COX!
"There's not many things to do in a trailer park." - A. Huff
Giants Front Office....Torture!
Thanks to these stupid threads, I’ve gotten three hours of sleep this week.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
Wow
Well that’s more work than I’ve done.
"There's not many things to do in a trailer park." - A. Huff
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 6, 2010 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions
ONOTT!
You didn’t pull it by me this time grant…I found the hidden meaning to this post! Once the playoffs start we will all be saying “Onott again!” Damn your ability to predict the torture…
Seriously though, I’m starting to get scared
Did Schilling..
Really say that the Braves would win in 3? Is this guy for real?
I Saw That Too
Horseshit.
"We didn’t win our independence from the British to watch Aaron Rowand hit this bad"
by 1ManWolfPack on Oct 6, 2010 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions
In all fairness,
Schilling is a gigantic talking asshole.
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.
Someone should tell the guy Bonds is no longer on the team.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 6, 2010 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Unless he's in front of Congress
Then he’s just a gigantic asshole.
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
by otis29 on Oct 6, 2010 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
He’s not here to talk about the pas.. sing of yesterday’s dinner.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Did a ketchup packet fall out his pocket while he said that?
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 6, 2010 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Meh, Schilling. What Network is paying him to say stupid shit these days?
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 6, 2010 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions
I thought maybe MLB Network. Man, former baseball players are regularly great baseball analysts, aren’t they?
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 6, 2010 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
I like Harold Reynolds.
But goddamn are his opinions wrong-headed. At least he’s not a prick about it like Joe Morgan.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
I like Reynolds too, actually. But yeah, I still find his commentary a little wanting.
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 6, 2010 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
I usually have no problems with him.
But when he was saying why CC should win the Cy Young, that just pissed me off. Also, I don’t like Matt Vasgersian at all.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Horses ass
Buster Posey>
"I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
by Gobroks on Oct 6, 2010 11:21 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Who the fuck cares what Curt Schilling says?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Curt Schilling cares what Curt Schilling says far more than enough to make up for the fact that no one else does.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
didn't he win the worst blog in the world award?
maybe that was just my opinion of it…..
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
A Dilema...
I am a partial season ticket holder and as a result, I have tickets to two of the NLCS games in SF. When the Giants reach the NLCS, should I sell my tickets (they’re already on Stub Hub for several thousand), or go to one game and sell the tickets to the other, hoping that the Giants do not get swept.
"We didn’t win our independence from the British to watch Aaron Rowand hit this bad"
It's up to you...
I would really enjoy going to a playoff game but I never begrudge anyone for making thousands of dollars…
I have never been to a post season game, and it’d be a blast. I hope to sell one game and then go to the other. That requires the Giants winning at least one game. I am optimistic that will happen.
"We didn’t win our independence from the British to watch Aaron Rowand hit this bad"
by 1ManWolfPack on Oct 6, 2010 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
I honestly don’t know what I’d do in your situation. That’s a lot of money, but going to a game would be beyond awesome. Splitting it may be a good move.
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 6, 2010 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm staying away from all playoff games
I went to the games this Friday and Saturday – both losses.
The one playoff game I went to was in 2002 and that’s when Jason Schmidt got lit up and gave up like 6 earned runs.
I’m staying away!!
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 6, 2010 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
You, Sir/Madam, are a selfless person. I admire you.
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 6, 2010 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
wait...
If the giants end up being the away team, you might be able to see which game is the potential “clinching” game…then keep you tickets for the later game and sell your earlier tickets.
It’s the playoffs and the NLCS, I don’t see the price of tickets dropping despite the event getting closer to starting…
At this hour...
KQED’s Forum is featuring a roundtable with Baggs, Ann Killion, Dan Fost and Larry Baer. Listen live at KQED.org.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
Thanks
Caught the end of it, but was surprised by the very end: Who gives a rat’s ass what Barbara Boxer thinks about the Giants, must be an election year.
"There's not many things to do in a trailer park." - A. Huff
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 6, 2010 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, what connection does she have to San Fransisco anyway?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes, indeed.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
She represented Marin and Sonoma counties in Congress.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Are those out of the Giants’ home market then? Although admittedly my wording is imprecise, the fact KQED included a local politician in a segment about the Giants is hardly surprising.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Humming Obelisk on the Moon
Their first album was really really good.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
I thought it was a kubrick reference.
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
lotta potential on that one though
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
The rays must be licking their lips thinking about running on bengie molina
/joe maddon steals 2nd and 3rd
"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."
Is he their starting catcher? Jesus, don’t the rangers have anyone better???
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 6, 2010 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Chris Ray says no.
"There's not many things to do in a trailer park." - A. Huff
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 6, 2010 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL @ the Rangers
Probability that Molina will suck in every conceivable way: 100%
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 6, 2010 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions
how the fuck can you bat him 9th?
That’s nearly as bad as bork batting him clean up for 3 years.
"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."
Actually
I think the Rangers will win this series.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 6, 2010 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
LOLno.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions
/Molina hits HR
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
So, I purchased MLB.TV, and they still want me to pay an extra $10 to watch the Postseason on my computer?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Yes
I believe the term you’re looking for is the one that left my mouth when I realized this….horseshit!
"There's not many things to do in a trailer park." - A. Huff
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 6, 2010 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Fox/TBS bullshit. They pay for exclusive rights and get them.
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 6, 2010 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Does that mean,
my MLB app won’t work on my iphone for the postseason???
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 6, 2010 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
I just tried it out
Looks like you get the extra camera angles with TBS audio
Bowkermania runs wild...in Pittsburgh.
by rightcenterfielder on Oct 6, 2010 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah I was watching it too
Kind of cool if you set up the 4 split screens, but kind of sucks because the camera’s don’t follow what’s happening, looks like a tough way to watch an entire game.
"There's not many things to do in a trailer park." - A. Huff
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 6, 2010 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
It shouldn't be trippy.
Cocaine, while a helluva drug, isn’t a hallucinogen.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
What? I saw the link and assumed it was included this year. Screw that – I heard it was terrible last year. I assume it still is? I’d rather support the local bar scene than give mlb anymore money.
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 6, 2010 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Just sent an email to cancel it. What the hell do I care about extra camera angles? I’ll just watch on TBS and/or Fox.
I CAN HAZ MARK REYNOLDS?
Nice. Screw MLB’s postseason crap.
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 6, 2010 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Should have thought about this first but are there any day games? Hope not :\
I CAN HAZ MARK REYNOLDS?
I think Game 4 in Atlanta would be a day game, but I also heard late start (probably to get west coast viewers). If it comes to that, I haven’t decided what to do yet.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 6, 2010 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Why would the day game be a big deal? Would those not be on TBS? I’m still trying to decide whether to buy the postseason package but I’d rather just suffer through the TV.
Just realized you may be referring to being at work and only having access to a computer if its a day game.
Yeah, that’s what I’m worried about. I could do radio, but I really prefer being able to see everything.
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 6, 2010 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
So I don't know if you heard...
but the playoffs are just about to start.
OMG OMG OMG!
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 10:34 AM PDT reply actions
Anyone have any suggestions about which radio broadcast team I should listen to?
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m listening to the Rays right now. So far, I’m unimpressed. Not terrible, but their general baseball wisdom leaves a little wanting. Really, outs are bad now that teams are in the playoffs? They weren’t bad before?
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 6, 2010 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
I went with the Rangers.
They’re a little bland, but unobjectionable.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
The Rangers’ station just had a public service announcement about Talking To Your Kids… about not breaking into and destroying abandoned houses.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Wow. Now that says something.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 6, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Isn’t that what the Rangers are trying to do right now?
It's orange inside
by TheAntiBork on Oct 6, 2010 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well the fuck done.
Imma rec that, thass wha’ Imma do.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
If I were a kid in Texas, I’d probably do that. Think of all the McMansions in Texas that are abandoned due to the housing crisis.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I did it while visiting a buddy at CSUMB.
There were (are?) huge swaths of military housing waiting to be torn down at Fort Ord. It was familiar yet empty, like the opening scene of a zombie movie.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
That is true.
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 6, 2010 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Bengie molina starting against the rays and hitting 9th
LOL ron washington
Maybe he thinks the rays think molina has a “great arm and shuts down the run game” in that mans cocaine infused brain of his.
"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."
I haz a sad every time I see Tropicana Field. There are people in the stands today (for a change) but that stadium always looks dreary to me.
They could be Giants...but not really.
I'm listening to it on the radio
does the place even look sold out?
"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."
Yeah I didn't expect a 1pm game in tampa to sell out
They probably have 30,000 which is incredible for the trop but a shame for how great that team is.
"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."
WTF
I remember the place being PACKED when they were on their way to a World Series. What happened since then? Just the economy?
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 6, 2010 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
The 20,000-ticket giveaway was a one-time deal.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
The lighting makes it look like they’re playing inside a large Costco.
Bowkermania runs wild...in Pittsburgh.
by rightcenterfielder on Oct 6, 2010 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
If it was a Costco, there’d be more people inside.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
See?
That’s already two more than love the Rays.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
At first I read that as “open bra”, which seemed to be more interesting.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
LETS GO RAYS
As much as I like cliff lee and josh hamilton I’d much rather see the yankee killers win the pennant.
"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."
I still find Hamilton’s story incredible. The guy is amazing – although I’m not much for those super holy-roly types, but hey…whatever works.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 6, 2010 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
I think you mean holy roller.
This is a holy-roly.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
PLAY BALL!!
Go Rays
Go Reds
Go Twins
They could be Giants...but not really.
by esseffgeez on Oct 6, 2010 10:39 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Rec'd
I look forward to seeing bengie hit with runners on and less than 2 outs.
"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."
Predictions
1) In any series with the Giants in it, there will be a bunch of shutouts
2) The fucking yankees will be obnoxious
3) something totally bizarre and unexpected will happen (like Halliday getting knocked out in the 2nd inning, or the Yankees getting shutout by a nobody)
4) Some gritty squirrely little white guy will have a good week or two and get a bunch of press. Here’s hoping it’s Fontenot!
When this .sig was awaiting the Final Sabean Apocalypse, I never once in a million years suspected it would be a "good" Apocalypse. Bengie... Don't let the door hit you IN YOUR GIANT ASS on the way out!
-------
PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game totally stalled and basically dead at this point
Oh that would be awesome.
Yankees fans HATE Carl “American Idle” Pavano. If he junk-dropped his old team (and, if it’s not too greedy, can it be the elimination game?), I would be a very happy camper.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Anytime the yankees lose
I am a happy camper.
"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."
I hate older Phillies fans. I am working at a VA clinic with a TV. Everyone has Phillies shirts and hats. I ask if they want to watch the Rays/Rangers and they all say NO WHO CARES ABOUT THEM!
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
LOL SMUG
Can’t watch teams that have half the payroll of the phillies.
"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."
Time to see bengie show case his veteran game calling abilitity to the entire world.
"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."
Remember when the Rangers where stacked with young talented catchers? yeah, that didn’t work out so well.
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 6, 2010 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Now they have a catcher who can't even throw the ball to 2nd without 3 hops
But hey he’s a clutch hitter and calls rhe best game in the majors so sayeth harold reynolds.
"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."
The radio guys just said Bengie has 2 gold glove awards
How is that possible?
Hi Flem!
by RichHerreraHomer on Oct 6, 2010 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
He was awesome when he was with the Angels.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 6, 2010 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
He was pretty good for Anaheim.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
He used to not suck
He also used to not weigh 300 lbs.
"There's not many things to do in a trailer park." - A. Huff
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 6, 2010 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL LEE
RUBEN AMARO WUZ RITE!
"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."
Should the Giants think about Pena for first next year? Or just re-sign Huff and be done with it unless Belt demands a call up?
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 6, 2010 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
He might be an inexpensive pickup though. I wouldn’t dismiss it just yet. Wasn’t Belt playing LF at the end of the year???
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 6, 2010 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL NOT CLUTCH
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
He won’t be cheap. His power numbers, though down this year, are too recent for him to offer much of a discount. That’s why the rays won’t attempt to re-sign him.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions
I was assuming his down year (I expect him to bounce back a bit) might deflate his price tag. If it doesn’t, then I’d pass.
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 6, 2010 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Dude
He hit. 196 (!!!!), I really don’t think he has the leverage to ask for a big deal. He hits in a very good hitters park (or at least its neutral). He has a ton of strikeouts too
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 6, 2010 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Are you advancing these as reasons the Giants should sign him?
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Haha no
But considering that he’s had an awful year, he might be cheap, he plays 1b, and Brian Sabean is enamored with RBI’s, I wouldn’t rule it out.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 6, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Sigh.
We can only hope.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
This
We don’t need juan uribe at 1st base with a inflated scott boras salary.
"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."
OH HAI JOSE GUILLEN
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
Yes.
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 6, 2010 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
This is a really tight zone
Gameday is showing me a lot of strikes but I didn’t expect any different.
"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."
LOL UMPIRES
Already staking their claim.
"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."
I MATTER PAY ME ATTENTION IA MGODDDDDDDDDDD
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 6, 2010 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
This is Cliff Motherfucking Lee, why the hell would you take a 3-2 pitch!?
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Seriously
Great pitch to hit to that was the anti giant way.
"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."
CLIFF LEE TOLD HIM TO
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
Probably because he thought it was a ball.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
it was right down the middle
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
So then, what do you think happened? He purposefully took a strike? The most likely scenario is that the guy was fooled.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
He should have been looking to swing, because Cliff Lee doesn’t walk people. Period. The pitch is going to be around the plate, he should be looking to protect the plate.
There is no excuse for taking a 93MPH fastball right down the middle in that situation.
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
Well, the main reason he (or anyone else) doesn’t walk people is that he vary rarely gets to 3-ball counts. But once he gets there, I’m sure there’s a decent chance he’ll throw a ball.
Is there a chance he’ll throw his glove?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
the bases were loaded. He was going to throw a strike. My problem with Pena there is he is gambling with a breaking ball being thrown and he wasn’t looking to protect the plate. That is the only explanation for taking a fastball down the middle.
And you just simply can’t do that. He needs to put the ball in the air to get a run. A fly ball gets a run there. He wasn’t thinking sac fly at all, and I have a problem with that.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
LOL RAYS
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Wow
Didn’t we lead the majors in home runs from august on?
"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."
This game will be decided by the bullpens, methinks.
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
Brian Sabean's Quote
When Pena signs with the Giants:
“Even in a down year he had 84 RBI.”
Based on that first inning
This game will take at least four hours.
/American League
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
LOL METS
"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."
Wait. Frenchy is a Ranger?
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
Yeah, he got shipped out of NYC in July.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
I think the roulette wheel just hit the obelisk.
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 6, 2010 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Run producer.
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 6, 2010 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions
“If OBP is so important why don’t they put it on the scoreboard”-Jeff Francoeur
Buster Posey>
"I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
by Gobroks on Oct 6, 2010 11:31 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Rec’d.
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 6, 2010 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
If you're a reject mets outfielder
"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."
Or a strike for that matter
"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."
nearly all in the games after the Ranger’s clinched
by The Franchise on Oct 6, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
WTF does that matter?
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 6, 2010 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
So completely batting average driven with almost no secondary average to speak of?
I’m sure he’ll continue to be awesome once his BABIP regresses!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I still believe!
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
We are about to experience Clutch!
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
CLUTCH HITTER AT THE PLATE!
"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."
RBI blooper
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
What the hell’s going on in this game?
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 6, 2010 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh good, Bengie's up.
"I wanted to pick a Rockie. But I dislike the Rockies. They're not bona fide." — Jon Miller on the postgame wrap, 7/1/10
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Oct 6, 2010 11:14 AM PDT reply actions
BIG MONEY!
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 11:14 AM PDT reply actions
BIG MONEY CLUTCH!!!
KRUK WAS RIGHT!
"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."
CLUTCH HITTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who are these announcers?
Overplayed memes:
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2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
I love that there's a delay on my audio
And everyone here is giving me live play by play
LOL
I miss Molina only for the string of posts that just occurred
What’s funny is before bengie got in the box the rays announcer was like “Zobrist should play more shallow because if he gets a ball hit to him he’ll have a play at first on molina”.
"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."
No, he will dominate. I have absolute faith in Timmy.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 6, 2010 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Price looks bad
Over throwing and way up in the zone the entire game so far.
"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."
I remember when ESPN was saying he’d be a hall of famer after he threw 4 innings in the 2008 post-season.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 6, 2010 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Post-season counts 500 times as much as regular season, so those four innings were like 2,000 regular season innings.
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 6, 2010 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions
And it was a GAME SEVEN! So that’s like, worth more than 2,000 innings. More like 2,000 saves
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 6, 2010 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t remember that.
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2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 6, 2010 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Of course he's a young kid I didn't expect anything different
Just a shame because I love me some rays.
"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."
Agreed
Hopefully he picks up some balling romulan from th eclub and eases himself into his start.
"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."
I'm hoping Cain and Sanchez got their ampness out in the Padres series
Cain definite overamped last Friday
Yeah he was horrible
His fastball had casilla like movement and was all over the place and he was hanging everything. Sanchy was as well he just kept it smart and conservative and nibbled the day away and intelligently avoided gonzalez and throwing ryan ludwick strikes.
"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."
Timmy has much more experience. And two Cy Youngs.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
I think it might have been smarter to go to 1st and then get Bengie in a rundown for a double play.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Waddledown?
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Mitch Williams
OMG, I hate that guy so much. I was watching MLB network last night, and I wanted to stab him, then stab myself after listening to the absolute buffoonery spilling out of his face-hole.
"Bengie Molina - the quintessential double play possibility." - Jon MIller
I like Mitch.
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 6, 2010 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
I do too. But, like Reynolds (and good-humored about it like Reynolds, too), Wild Thing is often Wildly Wrong.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Meh. I only watch for the action.
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 6, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Will TBS be carrying all the playoffs games, including the Giants tomorrow?
"I wanted to pick a Rockie. But I dislike the Rockies. They're not bona fide." — Jon Miller on the postgame wrap, 7/1/10
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Oct 6, 2010 11:23 AM PDT reply actions
Joe buck and tim mccarver nice
LOL @ ford c frick award for mccarver.
"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."
All Divisions series, and one of the ALCS/NLCS.
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 6, 2010 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Wow, the Rays are a awesome team even with all these down years they are having on individual levels.
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
Also had to deal with the yankees all year
LOL 300 million dollar wild card team
"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."
Their RISP hitting has covered up a lot of their flaws.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
MLB ranks
SF: .257 BA (15th), 697 R (17th), 158 GIDP (2nd most)
TB: .247 BA (27th), 802 R (3rd), 92 GIDP (least)
by TimLaser and MattyC on Oct 6, 2010 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Also look for pitches to hit
"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."
Ya
Can’t let the pitcher get ahead of you in the count otherwise you won’t see another pitch to hit!
"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."
if the Rangers and Giants
play in the W.S. and Bengie beats us…i swear i’ll cut someone!
...Dr. Vader will see you now.
You can borrow one of bengies dinner knifes.
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 6, 2010 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
/stabs pillow, imagines Natto’s face
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
/imagines Natto's pillow face stabs
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
Yup
Now that he’s unleashing his cutter and getting the curveball over he’s gonna be in a great groove with the help he’s getting.
"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."
Taking off for the Phillies game now.
Should be a good game, Halladay is always a fun pitcher to watch.
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
Nice – have fun!
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 6, 2010 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
I will. This will be the first year I am not a “post season phillies fan”
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Oct 6, 2010 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
One of the reasons I like this postseason so much is that I have a good friend who’s a Braves fan and a good friend who’s a Phillies fan. If all goes well (knocked on wood) there should be some good trash talking to be had.
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 6, 2010 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Should be a hack fest
The reds are insane if they think they can work the count against halladay in philadelphia.
"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."
I'm at work
And my boss it not here today so I am basicially doing nothing because playoff baseball is that distracting.
"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."
LOL RAYS
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 11:38 AM PDT reply actions
David price is pulling a shawn estes.
"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."
I wish Dusty Baker had pulled a Shawn Estes.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
This
Like in the 2nd inning.
"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."
But…dude hit a clutch double!
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
Ow, my ankle!
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I am less sick today. I felt pretty crappy last night, but I seem to have almost completely slept it off.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
Failitis of the beard.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
It's a tragedy sweeping its way through millions of our nation's young people.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
I think it was a weird 12-hour cold or something. Nasal congestion. Slight fever. Sinus pressure. Chills. My nose was completely closed when I went to bed and I was sleeping under layers of blankets just to feel warm. I woke up four hours later with almost no leftover symptoms. It was weird.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions
‘French Gout’
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
But seriously, have you been hiking? Any bruises where ticks might have bitten you?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Ticks? No, not ticks.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Huge game for Texas
I’m not all that impressed with the rest of that Tampa rotation. The Rangers can win this thing and face the Gigantes in the WS! The Series I’ve been predicting for the past fifteen years in a row.
I’m picking the 49ers and Bills.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I figured you’ve been pretty goofy about this year’s playoffs.
by Grant Brisbee on Oct 6, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Don’t let David Price worry you. Timmy is better.
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 6, 2010 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Pssh. You obviously
don’t read espn.com.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
I'd be more worried about the strike zone derek lowe will have tomorrow
Last time he faced the giants he was getting pitches called a foot outside all game and the giants were actually being patient.
"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."
This is a weird game
The rays are getting BABIP’d and david price is getting padre’d minus the nelson cruz home run.
"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."
Whereas I am scared by howler monkeys. I guess we’re all a little different, huh?
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
What about howler monkeys in clown paint?
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
Those are good time monkeys.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Until you wake up and your wallet, keys and car are gone.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Bengie homa
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Wow, Bengie
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
LOL BIG MONEY
This is not happening.
"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."
This is blowing my mind.
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 6, 2010 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn't be surprised if the two worst teams were in the World Series.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
/sabean calls molina's agent
"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."
I laughed aloud when I saw that HR
My God, Price, how terrible are you to have thrown Bengie Molina anything resembling a hittable ball?
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
LOL advance scouting!
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
is it just me, or does bengie look a LOT fatter now then when he was with us? Those moobs were bouncin like none other
If you're getting beat by Jeff Francoeur & Bengie Molina
You don’t deserve the Cy Young
Buster Posey>
"I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
lol bengie
if he gets another cycle
by 49 Giant Shark Warriors on Oct 6, 2010 11:54 AM PDT reply actions
fine, throw in a Belt
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Yea. Posey + Bumgarner is the starting point.
"I don't know how the six-pack got in my hands." -P.T.F. Bat
DRAGONS DON"T HAVE OPPOSABLE THUMBS AND CLAWS TOO BIG TO TYPE EFFECTIVELY!
...Dr. Vader will see you now.
Molina pparently just strained his quad running the bases.
"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."
Seriously?
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
He strained my credulity.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
How fitting
would it be for the Rangers & Giants in the WS. You think Molina would let us take it this time?
to be or not to be in this thing.
Has our roster been announced yet?
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
No
Kruk speculated that it won’t be out until the deadline (10 am) tomorrow.
They could be Giants...but not really.
Bork’s gotta think of good excuses to have guillen, rowand, renteria, zito, velez, and mota on the roster.
"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."
Gonna take longer than 22 hours.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Game 1 "great career numbers against lowe" line up
Rowand CF
Renteria SS
Huff 1B
Burrell LF
Guillen RF
Uribe 3b
fontenot 2b
posey C
"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."
Of course gotta get as much speed in the line up as possible
Can’t have some slow catcher who can’t score on a gapper playing thank god for whitey!
"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."
Read an old scouting report on Buster.
Said he had “above average speed for a catcher.”
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Did Molina actually hit a home run and strain his quad while doing so? Are y’all just funning me?
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I dunno
I’m listening to the Rays feed, but I don’t think they mentioned it. They are pretty despondent right now, so they may have missed it.
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
LOL strike zone
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
Wow.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Wow
I saw that the umpire was missing a ton of calls and making some bad calls but wow thats fail.
"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."
What?
You don’t need the bottom quarter of the strike zone, do you?
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Looks like the (lack of) low strikezone actually favors TB right now tho
Texas missed a bunch. TB only missed 1.
Run on Bengie?
Hell no.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
"Run, Bengie?"
“Hell no.”
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Vlad easily
Thing A
"Correlation between inability to use the reply button and general crappiness of analysis: pretty high." -Sleepy Freud
I like Vlad.
Glad he left LA.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Vlad's swing violates 87% of the hitting rules.
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
At this point it looks like all lee needs to do is go 5 innings this is ridiculous
When bengie molina has 2 rbi’s on the day in 9 the spot it’s not your day.
"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."
Maybe.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
David Price is pitching terrible
Fastballs down the middle
Just looks awful
He’s got good velocity but it’s straight and even big money was able to “muscle” a inside pitch out.
"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."
Man, that “Can switching to Geico save you 15% or more on car insurance… Can only dogs hear dog whistles?” commercial bugs me. No, not only dogs can hear dog whistles. It’s a high frequency sound that plenty of animals are equipped to hear. Stupid Geico.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
I DO.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
SO
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
I WOULD DO THE SAME THING
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
WHAT DID YOU GUYS LOSE? DID YOU LOOK IN THE LAST PLACE YOU LOOKED? I ALWAYS FIND THINGS THERE, MOSTLY, EXCEPT FOR MY BRAINS.
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
BRAINS ARE UESLESS
ASK THE EGYPTIANS
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Robert Stack did.
I found the new Randy Johnson one amusing.
by non sequitur on Oct 6, 2010 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
There's another RJ one?
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
It’s a variant of the first one. Shorter, but same subject.
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
Ohh yes I saw that one.
First one was too long in my opinion.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Yeah, there seem to be two, and the shorter one is not just an abbreviated version of the other although it is the same set and same general idea. I’m referring to the unabbreviated one.
by non sequitur on Oct 6, 2010 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
The editing of the short version removes the funny.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Cavity searches, boss?
Yes. Deep and hard.
by Grant Brisbee on Oct 6, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
A man, his whole life in front of him, disappears. A familiar story, yes. But this is no ordinary Joe. Joseph R. Cooper, perhaps the most loved sports figure in the whole country, vanished.
According to Mrs. Elsie Melcher, a neighbor who asked not to be identified, Joe Cooper left his house two weeks ago. And according to Angelique Bones, a nosey bitch who lives up the street, he took with him only a toothbrush, a wallet, a steamer trunk, and a plane ticket to Calcutta. Police theorize several scenarios of what happened to the man affectionately known as Coop.
I CAN HAZ MARK REYNOLDS?
When they want you to believe that switching to Geico CAN save you 15% or more on car insurance, why would they ask an answering question to which the answer is obviously “no”? Idiots know that not only dogs hear dog whistles. I mean, fuck.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude from the Brothers MacMullen?
"Mike Laga will make you forget about every power hitter that ever lived." - Sparky Anderson
"You're alright, La Russo." - Johnny Lawrence
Random question
Has anyone sat in Sections 327-330 (the Gamer seats) and what was it like? I’m looking at the seat simulation thingy on the Giants website and it doesn’t look like the view to home plate is too bad, but somebody told me that you have to angle your body and it gets kinda uncomfortable after a while. True?
I’m thinking of taking my grandfather to Game 2. He’s a gamer but his back sometimes gets stiff.
They could be Giants...but not really.
Sorry Tampa
You missed your chance. Not scoring off Cliff Lee today
my roommate just looked at the rays/rangers score, 5-0, and said
“this game is over”
i then proceeded to give him a history lesson about 5 run leads in the post season. And then i wept.
You are a brave man.
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I’d think if the opposing manager were allowed to remove a pitcher, Maddon would’ve already done so.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
oh doh
im an idiot. Substitute maddon for washington
So now you want Maddon to manage both teams? That’s madness, I tell you! Madness!
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Just tuning in...
Did I hear correctly that Lee just got his 8th strikeout in the game so far? And it’s just the fifth?
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
Yep. And bengie has a solo shot and a bloop RBI single.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
HEY!
I just said that!
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
yes you did. and bengie has a dinger and 2 ribeyes
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
Ha ha! No, really. Lee has 8 strikeouts? That is….
Wait. You’re serious? Bengie?
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
batting 1.0000 seriously. no chasm at all. this must an alternate reality game Grant always talks about
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
Frenchy drove in a run too.
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I always wondered what she did after dropping out of beauty school.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
8 strikeouts and no walks of course.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 6, 2010 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Hates cheaters.
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 6, 2010 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
He ain't havin' it.
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Jorge Cantu es muy malo.
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Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Why Bengie Molina is better than Buster!
ALDS Game 1:
2 for 2
Home run
2 RBIs
Got it? :)
Prove him wrong Buster!
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Buster should go 4 for 4, with 2 homers and 4 RBIs.
Just to how Bengie who’s better!
by keyser_sozey on Oct 6, 2010 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
So, next Molina will hit a triple, right? Since we’ve gone down the rabbit hole already?
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you know your acid tales
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Bengie
Back to reality.
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It would’ve been a triple if the outfielder hadn’t been there.
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That describes most hits to the outfield.
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by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Mine is a lot like Nate's.
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Well, no, actually. Most hits to the outfield would be inside the park home runs if the outfielder isn’t there. But because Bengis is so slow, he stretches it into a triple. I see what you did there. Kudos.
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by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
It's called mercy
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I'll predict the outcome I want to see...
Giants over Braves in 5.
Giants over Phillies in 5.
Giants over Yankees in 7.
I want the Giants to win in the last possible games at home, and I want them to beat the last two champs before the biggest possible audiences. I want Heyward and Victorino and former Dodger Manuel and especially ARod to cry in Timmy’s House that Barry Built. I want ARod tagged out at home by Buster in the top of a torturous 9th to end a 1-0 game 7 with Wilson on the mound. I want vengeance for 1962.
I want schadenfreude with my jubilation. I want an October run for the ages, and I want it now.
Therefore, this is what will happen.
Proud father of Barry Bonds.
by Sabertooth on Oct 6, 2010 12:31 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Rec'd
I want schadenfreude with my jubilation. I want an October run for the ages, and I want it now.
Well put.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
And RoY!
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
who's is that?
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How do you expect to ever truly be happy, then?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Which is why you get a three-day waiting period!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
VULNERABLE!
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Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Wow, Chop has gotten really popular.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
They start typing at the same time as we do.
But the southern drawl really drags things out.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Just e-mail your comments to TheLetter2. He’ll post them.
by Grant Brisbee on Oct 6, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
92 Double Plays for the Rays
Didn’t we have that after like a week?
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
We apparently had 158 that we grounded into. That’s probably pushing 175-200 if you count total double plays.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
This is totally irrelevant but:
Mike Stanton scares me.
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Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
The Marlin?
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Adonis.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey...
…did Evan Longoria ever find his goddamned cap?
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I hate that commercial.
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MLB Network plays it about 100 times an hour.
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I know.
I specifically hate about 5 seconds of it (the bus part).
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The trolley? Where he briefly suspends his pursuit to introduce himself to the foxy blonde?
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I hate her.
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Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
?
I don’t blame you for being sick of that ad- lord knows it’s overplayed- but she doesn’t do anything but sit there and be pretty.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I hate that.
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Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
I am confused and my line of questioning is only confusing me more.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't worry about it.
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Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
I ain't.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I never said I hated the trolley, just the part that it is in.
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It's a stupid commercial.
I hate Longoria because of it. I used to like him.
by keyser_sozey on Oct 6, 2010 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I am indifferent about him.
I always liked BenZo more.
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i like picturing him running through the streets stealing peoples hats and at home he has thousands of them…
by 49 Giant Shark Warriors on Oct 6, 2010 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Reverse Robin Hood.
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Carl Crawford is good at baseball
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
He'll expensive at baseball.
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Kuip doesn't like traffic stops after games
"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."
That's a future giant you're talking about
Even in a down year he had 84 RBI’s!
"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."
U-Jazz Handy?
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Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
He had 3.1 WAR this year I believe.
Doesn’t sound bad to me.
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Pena is an ultra clank?
I thought he was known as a great defensive first basemen to say the least.
"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."
I heard that too.
Talking about Juan.
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Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
I said I heard it, but I didn't believe it.
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Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Juan can be brutal at SS and 2nd but I like him at 3rd
He looks like a gold glover compared to pablo most nights which is disturbing to saythe least.
"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."
Pablo is replacement level I think there.
David Wright is horrible.
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Pablo is really not that bad at third base. For whatever reason, when he’s playing there, people seem to think that EVERY ball hit in the vicinity of third should be an out. They don’t react the same way when Uribe/Fontenot/etc. play there and don’t make a play on every single ball. I don’t quite understand it.
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"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
by jponry on Oct 6, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Thank you jponry,
The ladies know what’s up!
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This, this, this
Thing A
"Correlation between inability to use the reply button and general crappiness of analysis: pretty high." -Sleepy Freud
Confirmation bias.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t care about fielding percentage. His UZR/TZ/DRS are all around average the past two years. He’s been an average defensive third baseman.
You can argue that that might not last or you can argue that that’s not good enough when he’s hitting for a wOBA in the .310s instead of the .390s, but he is not a bad defensive third baseman.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Seriously.
He’s pretty good considering he was mainly a catcher for a while. He has a good arm (har har) and yeah.
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Fielding percentage is kind of a crappy measure of defense.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Dang you...standard stats!
Panda’s dWar has been -0.6 for the past two years at 3B
His oWAR last year was 5.9?!! Wow…
Naw, it's because he's Black.
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Torii Hunter would like a word with you.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Tropicana field for game 2
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Is this real life?
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Caught in a landslide...
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by Giant Fan in Singapore on Oct 6, 2010 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
No escape from reality
"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
That was just a dream
Buster Posey>
"I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
...just a dream.
That’s me in the corner
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Booooo
I boo all references to Georgia stuff that isn’t Buster Posey.
"Mike Laga will make you forget about every power hitter that ever lived." - Sparky Anderson
"You're alright, La Russo." - Johnny Lawrence
Zack Wheeler?
Buster Posey>
"I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
No home runs allowed this year!
I like Surkamp too!
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He's from Georgia?
I knew he went to NC State, but I didn’t know he was from Georgia too.
I like him too-5:1 K:BB ratio this year
Buster Posey>
"I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
I don't know about Surkamp,
I just like his numbers.
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oic
Yeah he’s an underrated prospect IMO
Buster Posey>
"I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
I agree.
Who do you feel more confident about, Brandon Crawford or Ehire?
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I have Ehire rated higher
because he has more upside, but they’re within 2 spots ot each other
Buster Posey>
"I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
Plus, he's younger and I always here good things about his D.
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They're both supposed to be excellent defensively
but Ehire is supposed to be better.
They both have trouble hitting-Ehire has no power and Crawford strikes out a ton
Buster Posey>
"I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
Crawford I have heard mix things about.
Ehire I have heard only Omar Vizquel comparisons. Crawford isn’t that much more of a power threat though.
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Yeah Vizquel would be Ehire's upside
for Crawford I’ve heard JJ Hardy as a comp
Buster Posey>
"I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
JJ Hardy?
That’s not too encouraging.
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He's actually been decent this year
I could see Crawford ending up having a slash line of
.265/.330/.400 with plus D at SS
Buster Posey>
"I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
*Hardy has been decent this year
Buster Posey>
"I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
What do most people not like about him?
Is it just the Ks?
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Yeah the K's
and he wasn’t that good offensively in AA this year
.241/.337/.375
Buster Posey>
"I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
I don't mind Ks, however.
He needs to get the ball in play a little more.
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He did make progress this year
He dropped his K rate and improved his BB rate
Buster Posey>
"I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
You have him rated e-higher?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
That's me in the spot-light
Buster Posey>
"I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
Losing my religion
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
How did we descend from Queen to REM in one step?
Bleh.
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"You're alright, La Russo." - Johnny Lawrence
We determined that, yes, it was a dream. From there, we could conclude that we were in an REM state.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmmm… now that I think about it, that doesn’t make sense. Bohemian Rhapsody doesn’t talk about dreams.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Fixed
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by Giant Fan in Singapore on Oct 6, 2010 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
How do you get those center court seats?
Is there a deposit for next year involved?
what is that game 1 of the WNBA finals?
"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."
It's the 2010 commonwealth games in New Delhi, India
India has spent £3.8billion on the Games despite millions still living in poverty.
High-profile athletes dropped out after the Games were dogged by reports of collapsing bridges, child cruelty, floods and filthy accommodation.
Amid fears of terror attacks, draconian measures turned Delhi into a ghost city teaming with thousands of police and military forces.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
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Ugh, I was listening to the radio on the way home and Gary Radnich is THE MOST OBNOXIOUS PERSON IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD.
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"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
IAWTC
Whenever I get up to the bay, I get nostalgic about a lot of things, but hearing or seeing him is definitely an instant hate/revulsion kinda thing.
How is that bafoon still employed?
Does his horrible show carried by co hosts somehow still get good ratings?
"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."
I still haven’t passed the Radnich line in my need to hear people talk about the Giants. I have passed the Santangelo line a couple of times. But not Radnich yet. Not Radnich.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I know I should have just changed back to my CD. But man, it was almost like a trainwreck. “How rude can he be to the callers? How ignorant can he be about current affairs? How much of a killjoy can he be about the Giants? What is he going to do next?”
Anyway, I was glad when Fitz and Brooks were on instead when I got back into the car after getting lunch.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
How little can you know about sports and be considered the "greatest sports talk man in the bay area"
Gary should work for enterintament tonight because that’s about all he’s up to date on.
"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."
Exactly
Without tony bruno and 15 co-hosts and producers his show would be worse than fitz doing a show by himself.
"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."
Agreed
Although anytime fitz starts to talk chicago sports and rod brooks goes quiet it’s brutality on the ears to say the least.
"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."
His annual Fall 1,000 ridiculous reasons why THIS is gonna be the Warriors’ year is even worse.
Thing A
"Correlation between inability to use the reply button and general crappiness of analysis: pretty high." -Sleepy Freud
Listening to him give oral to warriors players while he interviews them is worse
Also him defending don nelson all last season may have costed KNBR a ton of money due to th emassive pitfall in ratings.
"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."
meh
no coach was gonna do much with last year’s roster. At least Nelson has a pretty good eye for talent and left us with Reggie Williams and I think he deserves a little credit for the Steph Curry pick too.
Thing A
"Correlation between inability to use the reply button and general crappiness of analysis: pretty high." -Sleepy Freud
True
Reggie williams is a beast to bad tolliver wasn’t feeling the GSW love I thought he was a legit 4.
"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."
I liked Tolliver too, but with Lee, (hopefully) a healthy Wright, Amundson, and Udoh at some point it would’ve been a squeeze to find him minutes or even a roster spot. I’ll take all 4 of those guys over Tolliver. If they could’ve moved VladRad’s expiring contract in the offseason I would’ve been more than happy to have Tolliver back as a situational shooting big man and end of the bench option in case of another injury plagued year.
Thing A
"Correlation between inability to use the reply button and general crappiness of analysis: pretty high." -Sleepy Freud
I think Fitz is a smug know-it-all
Their baseball knowledge is severely lacking, and anyone who questions them gets yelled down by Fitz. They do know their basketball, though. (Not that I care. I hate pro basketball.)
"I wanted to pick a Rockie. But I dislike the Rockies. They're not bona fide." — Jon Miller on the postgame wrap, 7/1/10
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Oct 6, 2010 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
They do know their basketball, though.
No they don’t.
Thing A
"Correlation between inability to use the reply button and general crappiness of analysis: pretty high." -Sleepy Freud
This
They think the NBA isn’t biased and that carmello antthony is a top 5 player.
"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."
Really?
I thought Fitz helps with the Warriors announcing?
"I wanted to pick a Rockie. But I dislike the Rockies. They're not bona fide." — Jon Miller on the postgame wrap, 7/1/10
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Oct 6, 2010 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
In other words he bites his tongue year around
“This is gonna be a great year for the warriors monta is one of the best players in the league!”
"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."
I meant more in terms of him watching all the other teams
I guess it’s because I really don’t care about the Warriors that I don’t know any better, he he.
"I wanted to pick a Rockie. But I dislike the Rockies. They're not bona fide." — Jon Miller on the postgame wrap, 7/1/10
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Oct 6, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
There was a really awkward call yesterday where someone disagreed with them about the end of the LSU/Tennessee game yesterday and they just kept yelling, over and over again, “THEY COULDN’T GET A PLAY OFF! THEY COULDN’T GET A PLAY OFF!” and I had no clue what they were even talking about. Man, it was weird. And it went on for like, almost, 10 minutes.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Heard that on my run.
And it’s what got me to pipe up here. I had no clue what their point was.
"I wanted to pick a Rockie. But I dislike the Rockies. They're not bona fide." — Jon Miller on the postgame wrap, 7/1/10
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Oct 6, 2010 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I felt bad for the poor guy who called in, even though he seemed like kind of a jerk too. (At one point, he said something like, “The utter lack of football knowledge you guys have is amazing!”)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Knowledge in football.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
They both had a point
F and B’s argument was Tenn screwed up by trying to change personnel while LSU was tripping over itself with the clock…
The caller’s point was that you can’t assume LSU to be that stupid and Tenn needed to change to the proper personnel…
THEY COULDN'T GET A PLAY OFF
THEY COULDN’T GET A PLAY OFF
THEY COULDN’T GET A PLAY OFF
THEY COULDN’T GET A PLAY OFF
THEY COULDN’T GET A PLAY OFF
THEY COULDN’T GET A PLAY OFF
THEY COULDN’T GET A PLAY OFF
THEY COULDN’T GET A PLAY OFF
THEY COULDN’T GET A PLAY OFF
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
You know who did get a playoff?
The NL West Champion San Francisco Giants.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Didn’t they start doing that only after the caller said something like " you two know nothing about football"? I was listening at work and don’t remember the entire call.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 6, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree, Fitz comes across as a jerk way too often. Rod seems like a cool guy, though
"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
Talk shit on Notre Dame, you get shit from him
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
There are times when a caller will make a perfectly rational argument, and Fitz will act like it is the dumbest thing he has ever heard. Along the lines of
Caller: Matt Cain is better than his record. He gets no run support
Fitz: But he has no wins! Wins are the bottom line!
Caller: But he can’t control his run support.
Fitz: Look, he has no wins! He is out there to win ballgames, and he fails!
"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
HAHA, i KNOWWWW it’s so fucking dumb… Annoys the hell out of me, this is why even when you argue something about the warriors, it could be totally rational again, and he’ll make up some dumb excuse or come back at you about injuries or something to back up the dubs… same with every team…
But by far, the Fighting Irish shit talking he’ll get pissed off and flip
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
He thinks that if he talks louder, his point will become more valid
"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
Say one thing not praising the warriors and he has a panic attack
That orginization must love him.
"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."
Also, his on-air personality is pretty repugnant.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Methinks that’s an absolute requirement in sports talk radio.
They could be Giants...but not really.
Tolbert?
Thing A
"Correlation between inability to use the reply button and general crappiness of analysis: pretty high." -Sleepy Freud
I like tom
Knowledgeable about all relevant sports and doesn’t try to act like he’s smarter than you.
"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."
This
He’s about the only one I can tolerate.
I hate to say this, and I know I’m gonna get raked over the coals, but FP’s growing on me.
"I wanted to pick a Rockie. But I dislike the Rockies. They're not bona fide." — Jon Miller on the postgame wrap, 7/1/10
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Oct 6, 2010 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
FP isn’t as bad as he used to be. Though he went on a rant earlier (back in June, maybe? definitely during a period of Giants struggle) about how much he liked football more than baseball and how he couldn’t wait for football season. I notice he doesn’t seem to feel that way anymore…
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Trading a member of the molina family will do that
Also buster posey.
"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."
Wow. That’s like curing brain damage.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I remember a show where some 49er/Warrior fan went off
on FP in the morning for only talking about the Giants.
He seems to have stepped up his baseball knowledge since he’s been talking to his buddy who’s a Rangers scout.
More on Tolbert: when he first started, I thought he dumbed down Ralph. Now, it’s the exact opposite. Plus he likes Tool.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Tool is good I am a huge maynard fan
It’s hilarious how KNBR will not let ralph do a show by himself because he’s that bad. He’s always like “And blahbalh is nice enough to join me in the studio today” like it’s not required for the show to happen.
"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."
RAY RATTO
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
You and all Maynard fans need to see Blood into Wine. It’s a documentary about Maynard’s winery in Arizona (yes, Arizona).
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
LOVE TOOL, plus i just enjoy hearing what Tom has to say all the time, he just tells it like it is really.
Most definitely with his baseball knowledge, since he does have that Rangers scout, pretty fun to listen to
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I love how this one time he and Patrick Willis,
spent the whole interview talking about vintage WWF wrestling.
the fact he can talk about anything
makes the show more enjoyable to listen to, i can’t listen to someone talk about a specific sport ALL THE TIME tho
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
ha, yea, i just feel Golf is more of a sport you watch, rather talk about on a radio show
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I work 8-5 so i get my KNBR fix. I think one of my...
coworkers wants to smash my computer when a few of the KNBR commercials come on. Mainly the “WEB-master” one where the chick asks a question and the reply is…“UUUHHHUUUHH…”
BECAUSE IT’S FUCKING ANNOYING!!! ha
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Worst commercial since the original dragon commercial
"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."
Yeah the ray buck ones are pretty bad
But the non mark derosa dragon commercials cause brain anyueresms.
"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."
I stream KNBR in the office. No one seems to mind,
I live in So. Cal, and they wonder why they keep hearing Bay Area Traffic. They used to think i was listening to a local Sports station. But they still dont believe Ralph’s voice is real.
Tom does some annoying things, but not as bad as some of the others. He repeats himself constantly (and not in the “I said this same thing yesterday” way – in the “I’m going to say the same sentence twelve times in a row with minor variations” way), and when left to his own devices he’s happy talking for an entire segment about absolute, irrelevant nonsense. But on the whole, he’s not so bad.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
still kinda wish Damon was on after giants games, but oh well
it’s better he has his own 4 hour show
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
ugh, IKR!!!! i agree with your reasonings
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
ANYWAY, i think it's fantastic he's still on after Niner games
pretty interesting to hear what he has to say, certainly was better than what i heard from FP after Giants games
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Who is the guy that calls the Niner Games...
He is waaaay over the top on his play by play. It’h hilariours
Beats me… although there are a few callers who are actually somewhat decent, Bob from San Jose
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Ted robinson calls 49ers games
He’s a beast but he gets pumped up over a tackle for loss when the niners are down 30 in the 4th.
"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."
OHHHH he meant the commentator, my bad
Starkey was pretty over the top sometimes
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I remember Starkey...
He calls my wife’s steeler games now. She has the bragging rights in football in the house. But she is a converted Giants fan. She loves how our team has the most “characters”.
Grant just came.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
This is awkward because it has no responses
"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
I wrote it when Zobrist did his thing.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
It was funnier when nobody replied to it. I ruined it :(
"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
…me and Lorenzo rollin in a BenZo
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
..
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
I love the rays
That draft pick has a lot to do with it.
"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."
Now I’m twice as confused.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Whoops
Thought he was reffering to tim bechkam the greatest #1 draft pick of all time.
"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."
That’s what I’ve been saying.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
BUY UNDERWEAR
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Legend
"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
I forgot Chad Qualls existed.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
almost forgot Tampa Bay had a team
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Just gonna SHIFT-A thru all this and say, GO REDS
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Red was my favourite colour...
then I became a Giants fan.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Good thong color.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
which i seriously couldn't believe
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I’m rooting for the Phillies. I have my reasons
"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
You and i? not gonna work out too well, i’m not a fan of you
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Hey
I have nothing against Cincinnati
"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
haha, and i got nothin against Philly
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Cute girl in my class is a Philly fan. Giants v. Phillies in the NLCS= great date opportunity
"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
haha, THEN HOPEFULLY THAT HAPPENS, good luck, sir
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
You need to wait until the Giants beat the Phillies
and then console her…if you ask her now…it will just make you look like a jerk when the Giants win.
Actually...if this your goal
you should root for the Phillies to lose now…and have her jump on the Giants bandwagon to beat the Reds!
On sunday my giants gear granted me
a bunch of “wish you lucks” down here in so cal. They came from, a yankee fan who said" we aint gon do shit in the playoffs", a reds fan who said there’s no his reds don’t go, and a HAAWT Boston Red Sox Chick who said if she wanted anyone to go, it would be the giants. All Padres fans have put on there Chargers gear.
I heard she’s a City supporter.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
I can get behind your reasoning, but not behind the sentiment.
Philly won their WS, give another team (the Giants!) its turn.
"I wanted to pick a Rockie. But I dislike the Rockies. They're not bona fide." — Jon Miller on the postgame wrap, 7/1/10
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Oct 6, 2010 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Reds-Giants i can haz? then i have a chance to see that here in Cincy?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I’ll be dat with bells on.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
haha, if that ever happens, you sure u be goin to the game?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
How do they decide who is the home team? I have plans during both weekends, but I’d DEFINITELY leave work early and drive down for a weekday game.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Wouldn’t it be based on record? i would see the giants as the home team in that series
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
So they’d be in Cinci during the week? Awesome.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Hmm… roommate says that if the reds go 3-0 in the series they get home field… anyone else know?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
The Giants are seeded ahead of Cincy, so they would have homefield advantage.
They could be Giants...but not really.
so it's all about the seed, it goes
1.Philly
2. Giants
3. Reds
4. Braves?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
So with Phillies vs Giants, who had an even record against each other, the tiebreaker is regular season record?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Bork is not impressed
Lot’s of great swings but no double plays.
"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."
Cheating the game
Buster Posey>
"I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
Utter lack of cheating.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
WTF BENGIE
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
WTF SABES WHY YOU TRADE BIG MONEY
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
ELVIS!
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
LOL BENGIE
3 hit day
"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."
Look at what other teams in the division were starting.
Also Jason MOTHERFUDGING Hamilton!
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Leave me alone, it's been a long day.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
LOL
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Uppers.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Oct 6, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Nibbling with a 4 run lead is smart.
"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."
Pumped rookie is pumped.
Settle down, Neftali.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 1:42 PM PDT reply actions
Attention everyone
My Thursday evening class has now been cancelled. I will not have to cut any classes to watch the ballgame. That is all
"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
BALLGAME
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
yea, it'll be comin up in about 20 minutes
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Just let a little person into my house...
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
It wasn't him.
I don’t know who it was though.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
STFD TAMPA
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
LOL RAYS!
/recycles poor attendance joke from the Padres series last week.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 1:45 PM PDT reply actions
And yes, the joke is as poor as the attendance.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Probably misrepresented
35,474 according to the box score (98% full).
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
Survey
Going to listen to the Reds-Phillies game at MLB.com. Should I go with the Philly or Cincy feed? Anyone know much about the broadcasting crews?
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
Philly
The announcers are two of the biggest homers in baseball and the color guy freaks the fuck out over anything that doesn’t go the phillies way. It is hilarious to listen to especially when the phillies are losing the dude makes ron santo look neutral.
"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."
That sounds pretty entertaining
I figured Cincy would have the small-town, midwest homer thing going.
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
anything but, i enjoy listening to Marty Brennamen, especially since i'm out here for school
i’ll listen to him on the radio all the time
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Gametime is??
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
David price will wonder for the rest of his life why he threw strikes to the two biggest hackers in baseball.
"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."
/throws_Bengie
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
I’m gonna be really sick of commercials for this “Glory Daze” show
Thing A
"Correlation between inability to use the reply button and general crappiness of analysis: pretty high." -Sleepy Freud
GLORY DAZE!!! THE CHICKS, THE DRINKING!!! OH MY GOD COLLEGE IS AWESOME
meh… that’s pretty much not what it’s like here at least
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
FRANK CALIENDO!
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 6, 2010 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup
Back stifness so bad he couldn’t even move laterally without extreme pain.
"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."
My back and neck would be jacked up too
Look at that noggin!
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
Bork is not impressed
Unless you wear a size 9 u ain’t shit.
"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."
OT: Litquake on sports
Friday at the Hemlock Tavern (Polk @ Hemlock)
FRIDAY EARLY: Litquake presents: It’s All Over But The Crying – A Night of Authors on Sports.
- Alan Black is the author of Kick the Balls and co-author, with David Henry Sterry, of The Glorious World Cup.
- Howard Bryant is a senior writer for ESPN.com and ESPN the Magazine. He also serves as sports correspondent for NPR’s Weekend Edition Saturday. His newest book is The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron.
- Dan Epstein is the author of Big Hair and Plastic Grass: A Funky Ride Through Baseball and America in the Swinging ‘70s (Thomas Dunne/St. Martin’s). He lives in Los Angeles, and does his best writing in his bathrobe.
- Dan Fost is author of the baseball book, Giants Past and Present. A former staffer for the San Francisco Chronicle, his freelance credits include The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and San Francisco magazine.
- David Henry Sterry is a performer, activist, muckraker, Huffington Post regular, and author of 12 books, including The Glorious World Cup, with Alan Black, and the upcoming The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published.
- Jason Turbow is the author of The Baseball Codes (Random House, March 2010), and has written for The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and SportsIllustrated.com, among many others.
- Michael Zagaris broke into the scene shooting rock and roll and fashion. He now concentrates on professional sports and photojournalism. He is currently the team photographer for the Oakland Athletics and San Francisco 49ers.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
needz moar Grant
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
Haha, MLB Network was talking about Cain but had Torres in their background graphic.
They could be Giants...but not really.
no, the other Sanchez
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.
Anyone here know a good resource for selecting car tires?
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.
Brian Sabean
He knows just how to kick them
heh...two of you in with the same joke
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.
Reds-Phillies underway
Heh.
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
is there any way for us to get the Braves to start Melky and McLouth?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
whoops i meant for this to go in the other thread
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Over under on walks for volquez? 5
Taking the over due to dustys epic handling of starters.
"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."
... which is why you never set the O/U at a whole number.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Did anyone else read/hear the conspiracy theory that the Yankees tanked the division down the stretch because they didn’t want to face Cliff Lee twice in a five-game series?
Based on today’s results, that might have been a smart move.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
300 million dollar wild card team LOL
Bud selig is sad.
"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."
According to GameDay, Volquez is all over the place. It offends desire to have a nice tidy GameDay screen.
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
Seriously
It’s as if he’s pitching to pablo.
"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."
If the first three innings of a short series are as indicative of the outcome as I believe them to be,
…the Reds are screwed…. I know most people assumed that anyway, but there’s my take.
…And yes, I’ve already forgotten game 1 of the 2003 NLDS.
"Mike Laga will make you forget about every power hitter that ever lived." - Sparky Anderson
"You're alright, La Russo." - Johnny Lawrence
Roy Halladay is good. Film at 11.
"Mike Laga will make you forget about every power hitter that ever lived." - Sparky Anderson
"You're alright, La Russo." - Johnny Lawrence
Not that we're going to talk about how good he is right now at this very moment.
Also, LOLReds.
by Big Americans on Oct 6, 2010 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
INFERIOR LEAGUE!!
"Buster Posey" anagram = OYSTER PUBES
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 6, 2010 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow.
Much respect for Roy Halladay right now.
"Mike Laga will make you forget about every power hitter that ever lived." - Sparky Anderson
"You're alright, La Russo." - Johnny Lawrence
damn
what are we going to do if we play them?!
So I don't have a signature well these words would do! Who knew that upgrades can have downgrades too!
by 24k state fan since 87 on Oct 6, 2010 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
+1
I’m really glad the Giants didn’t back into the wildcard for lots of reasons, but perhaps the best of all is not having to face Halladay twice in a short series. Reds only hope may be to sweep 3 from the non-Halladay Phillies. Good luck with that.
It's orange inside
Did you not before?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, yes…. But this is definitely an “exclamation point” or “wow” kind of moment.
"Mike Laga will make you forget about every power hitter that ever lived." - Sparky Anderson
"You're alright, La Russo." - Johnny Lawrence
Yeah. Just being an ass.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Eh, that was only mildly ass-like.
BTW, when you close your eyes, do you see Guillen chasing a shallow bloop down the right field line in the late innings tomorrow? I do. The horror. Please, someone tell me this won’t happen.
"Mike Laga will make you forget about every power hitter that ever lived." - Sparky Anderson
"You're alright, La Russo." - Johnny Lawrence
That’s more of a recurring nightmare. Him and Burrell both playing in the outfield simultaneously makes me twitch.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Postseason Predictions
I totally predicted Roy Halladay would throw a no-hitter in Game 1 of the NLDS.
The Giants Got Sauce
… or they did until Prospectus retired it.
Mark Lemke
That is all.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
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