Seven questions for Talking Chop
by Grant Brisbee on Oct 6, 2010 2:00 PM PDT
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PrintI answered some questions for Talking Chop here, and they returned the favor for us. Seven questions for the Braves, and not one of them has to do with 1993. I remained strong and in control.
1. Other than being an absolute monster who is a historical anomaly by virtue of being so young and so good, what's the big deal with Jason Heyward?
Jay-Hey wears really cool shades, that has a lot to do with it. Lately in American sports, Football gets the best and biggest athletes. Heyward was kept from football by his parents and kept from all the dings and dents that sport bestows upon its players. Heyward is like Jeff Francoeur, but with actual baseball talent and one-tenth the ego.
Heyward is an amazingly patient hitter, which led to him being fourth in the National League in on-base percentage this year (amazing for a rookie). Sometimes he's too patient, but when he does swing he usually makes contact, hard contact. He's probably our best hitter, though he still has a lot to learn and room to grow.
2. Melky Cabrera has been a huge disappointment this season, as has Nate McClouth. How are the Braves going to align their outfield?
Like the Giants, our collection of barely replacement-level outfielders is quite extensive and hauntingly impressive. McLouth has been hitting better of late (thanks to some minor league time), and he's been playing a lot of left field. Against the right-handers Lincecum and Cain we'll probably see McLouth in left field and Rick Ankiel (yeah, we can have a terrible ex-Royals hitter too!) in center. That would provide the best defense and put two lefties in the lineup. Against Sanchez we'll probably see Melky in center (coughchoke) and Matt Diaz in left. We might see some Eric Hinske, but he's so limited defensively I doubt it. There are no real great options for center and left field.
3. Would you rather have Yunel Escobar or Alex Gonzalez starting at short for this playoff series?
I like Yunel, but he's an amazingly frustrating player. Alex Gonzalez is the proven, boring and steady veteran. Having said that, Gonzo has been in a huge slump lately, and hasn't hit a thing. But he's got playoff experience, and I think that matters in the postseason.
4. Derek Lowe's resurgence in September: sustainable? It's not as if he was particularly lucky with BABIP.
Turns out Lowe sweats like a whore in church when he's on the mound, and in the heat and humidity of the South that's amplified several times over. That extra sweating leads to blisters and problems gripping the ball in the summer, so it's likely no coincidence that as the weather cooled down and the humidity abated Lowe was able to regain his true grip and get better results.
He also made a slight mechanical change by remaining more upright when he throws his pitches. He's got such a tall frame that his new upright motion has produced more downward angle on his pitches, especially his
slider, which was a mostly ineffective pitch before that, and is now becoming an out pitch.
5. Is Cristhian Martinez some sort of Jumble question? Because I think I know the answer. (Wait, that's a waste of a question. Instead, just let me know why your bullpen is so good.)
Two words. Cristhian Martinez. No really, I'm just amazed that his first name is spelled Cristhian. It sound like I'm slurring my words as if I'm drunk when I'm saying his name. That being said, I do drink a lot.
Billy Wagner is obviously the anchor of the bullpen, and he still has a 98 mph fastball. He's been brilliant down the stretch, as have his two heir apparent rookie relievers -- Craig Kimbrel from the right side and Everyday Jonny Venters from the left side. Those guys all throw in the upper 90s and strike people out with ridiculous regularity, even historic regularity.
The rest of the bullpen pitchers are also hard throwers, though illness and injury are keeping our top left-handed setup man and our top right-handed setup man off the roster. Eric O'Flaherty is battling dizziness as a side effect of mono and Takashi Saito is battling elbow tendinitis. That means it will be up to the rookies, along with OMG Kyle Farnsworth and Peter Moylan.
It will depend on how Lowe feels after game one, but it's really a possibility. It's likely just Cox-speak for Derek Lowe on three-days rest, though. I'm okay with it as long as he's kept on a short leash, and only if the bullpen is well rested so they can pitch the back half of the game. Beachy has been pretty darn good in his three starts, especially considering he had to face the Phillies lineup twice.
7. What does the Bobby Cox retirement mean for this team? As a know-it-all blogger, what do you think of his in-game strategy?
During the regular season Bobby lets his players play. During the postseason Bobby micromanages every pitch of the ballgame. It seems at times he has out-thought himself and has over-managed certain situations, but that could just be because every move in the postseason is over-analyzed by us know-it-all bloggers.
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Talk Shop with Talk Chop?
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by deuce deuce on Oct 6, 2010 2:01 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Nice.
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especially his slider, which was a mostly ineffective pitch before that, and is now becoming an out pitch.
There goes any hope of Rowand’s possibly-maybe being useful, given matchup samples vs. Lowe.
But his success in limited at bats!
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 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, I was saying that even his success in limited at bats would now be negated since Lowe now uses a slider as an out pitch.
But his success in limited at bats! It’s sustainable! It’s ownage!
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 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Remeber his so-call Wakefield ownage???
Didn’t he go like 0-4 that game???
by Section B, Row 1 on Oct 6, 2010 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Except ankiel can defend and his "great arm" is actually real
Where as guillen is a 36 year old injured DH that has never been good and is the worst fielder in the majors. They are about the same hitters except some dumb managers think guillen has “power”.
"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."
For real
Don’t know if you guys have seen this but Cox has called Ankiel’s arm the greatest he’s ever seen.
The process of repeating as national champion requires more attention, said Saban, who led Alabama to a 14-0 record and the title last season. "It can't be about trying to prove something, because you've kind of already done that," he said. "It needs to be about: Do you want to be the best you can be? Are you driven to be the best player you can be? Are you driven to have the intensity, the sense of urgency, the intelligence. Are you going to work to do the things you need to do to be your absolute best? And that's not normal. Everybody thinks it's normal, but it's not normal.
by Richie Grogan on Oct 6, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow
Um, nice sig, it’s like posting an additional article to everything you post, hope you’re trolling because if you post regularly you’ll knock this site down.
"There's not many things to do in a trailer park." - A. Huff
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Oct 6, 2010 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
He's clearly not trolling. The word you're looking for is 'visiting.'
But yeah, that sig is beyond excessive.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions
In a “he’s a douche but clearly a successful coach” kinda way….
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought his defense was overrated
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
Lean down and listen.
/unzips
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Their pitching staff terrifies me.
Seriously, I have been having horrible GIDP filled dreams.
Aw, come on!
The Giants are totally well-positioned to lay off the steady diet of piches below the zone that they’ll be getting!
… right?
he wrote Jay-Hey
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Seriously, he deserves a better nickname. Unless Mr. Mays himself bestowed the name on Heyward, in which case he still deserves a better nickname.
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 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I’d be okay if he took The Freak.
"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 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
If you meant that the way I think you did...
…then it sounds just like Jay Z. Cool.
Jose Guillen isn’t one of the best 90 outfielders in baseball. (Grant, 09-11-10)
okay let's come up with somethin!
Um…..
Umm……
Jason Heyward “BART Station”
I’ve got nothin’.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing, your next dominant reliever 1.47 ERA in S-K, with 34 K in 42 IP. Uh, just ignore his age and the walks, please!
Freakmont Hayward BART
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by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I have an acquaintance that is Braves fan, even he hates that nickname.
Adopted Son: !Matt Downs I'll miss you my son.
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Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Didn’t Alex Gonzalez take the Giants deep a few times in Toronto?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
wasn’t he the starting shortstop for the 2003 Marlins in the NLDS?
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
Yes
/shudders
"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 don't think so
I’m pretty sure he hit 2 against the giants in that series in atlanta though including a 2 run cheapie off timmy on a big hanging curve.
"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."
Funny
I liked your answers to their questions a lot!
I am ready for TORTURE!! Lets do this.
It's better to be lucky than good.
Not sure if this has been discussed anywhere yet, and sorry if it has, but...
Has anyone seen that BusterfuckingPosey’s twitter has been suspended?
Croix De Candlestick: You'll be a better person for reading | My adopted Giant: the next Buster Posey, Johnny Monell
What? Why?
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 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
No clue.
Check it out:
http://twitter.com/busterfuckingp
Croix De Candlestick: You'll be a better person for reading | My adopted Giant: the next Buster Posey, Johnny Monell
The whole "impersonating a real person" thing probably had something to do with it.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
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“Impersonating” is a bit of a stretch.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 6, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m pretty sure BusterFuckingP was never really pretending to be the real Buster Posey
I mean he tweeted during games. While Buster was in the squat.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
You think Posey couldn’t tweet while catching a Timmy split for strike three?
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 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m squattin’!
"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 agree that it was totally in parody
just saying that it probably violated some of the Twitter terms of agreement under that area.
Or he tweeted something he should not have about the playoff celebrations.
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.
NOOOOOOOOOOOO
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Same reaction
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
From now on, every day is Thong Thursday!
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
by Prussian Creole on Oct 6, 2010 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
That being said, I do drink a lot.
Can’t quite put my finger on it, but I kinda like this guy.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Based on the posts I’ve read, heavy drinking is some kind of prerequisite to being and SBN baseball blogger.
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
From now on, every day is Thong Thursday!
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
by Prussian Creole on Oct 6, 2010 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
14 consecutive division titles
and only 1 ring. My liver would be the size of Bochy’s head.
Monday Monkey lives for the weekend, sir.
Wait, the Reds’ best pitcher is Volquez? I wonder if they would be interested in Zito if we pick up some of the money…
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
well.... the reds aren't really known for their pitching...
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
This
Volquez is pulling a price.
"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… Reds got a somewhat decent offense
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Yeah, but Halladay. One run just pushed their win expectancy to 60%. Not over yet, but not how the Reds wanted to start the 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 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s totally 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 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha reading lonestar ball is fun
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by dolphinpuncher on Oct 6, 2010 11:53 AM PDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
YOU MAGNIFICENT FAT BASTARD!!!!!!!!!!!
by wut on Oct 6, 2010 11:52 AM PDT reply actions
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
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 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
I’m sure they’ll be saying a lot of that when he’s hitting 7th the rest of the series and giving up “wild pitches” like no tomorrow.
"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."
DON'T YOU'LL HURT HIS FEELINGS
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
It's like they turned our slights of Big$ into complements?...
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
by slackersphere17 on Oct 6, 2010 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
It feels like i’m watching the giants play the phillies right now.
"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."
after 2 innings? against a dude that will probably win the NL CY Young?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Well yeah
Just a lot of hacking and ground balls mang.
"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."
2nd time through the lineup is where i begin to worry
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I switched to TV. What feed you referring to?
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
why i'm listening to the Reds... well.. that and my roommate is from Cincy
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Hank Schulman just retweeted/replied to someone named “Timmymakesmecum”.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
That cracked me up.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 6, 2010 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m considering making an account called ‘Timmysballsacrossmynose’.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
So all these TBS games are being televised nationally, right?
I’ll be able to watch Giants-Braves here in DC?
No
Replay of the yankee’s game from the previous night per bud seligs wishes.
"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."
Volquez doesn't throw a lot of strikes.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
very wild, just isn't consistent right now
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Wasn't he the guy that didn't make it out of the 1st against us?
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
Yup
Only got 2 outs LOL.
"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."
He doesn't even nibble
He misses by like 3 feet everytime.
"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 just don’t understand why they would open with Volquez… why not Arroyo? Cueto?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
That's Dusty for you
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
yep... and a bullpen with Bailey, Travis Wood... etc.
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
He was their best starter down the stretch. I think it made sense, he’s just pitching like Zito right now: SCARED.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 6, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Volquez really is their best starting pitcher.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
That does not bode well for the Reds.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL REDS
Jonny gomes defense on prime time display.
"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."
ROFL
channeling his inner pat burrell
"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 just want this series to go 4.
I’ll be happy if they don’t have a chance to throw Halladay 3 times in a theoretical NLCS.
THIS
Come on, Reds. Just win a game.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Sometimes he’s too patient
Oh man, the Braves should trade Heyward now. He’ll only divide your fan base and cause lots of frustration
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
Yeah, still a ~.400 OBP by a 20 y/o is insane
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
Come on Volquez, get OUT OF THE INNING
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Pull this guy, Dusty
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Is Volquez getting squeezed?
Gameday has some of his called balls as strikes.
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.
yea, some of the pitches do look good... lookin like it
but when you’re that wild with your pitches, you wont get any leeway
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Like zito on saturday
LOL walking torrealba and hairston with the bases loaded and 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."
like any pitcher, you walk a dude, you're in trouble
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Free rally
"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 subconscious clearly gave this Volquez start some thought. I fell asleep with the MLB Network on, so, I assume that’s why, but…
I think I understand why Dusty Baker chose him. He knows he needs a split in the first two games. Even though Arroyo’s their best starter, Dusty decided to use him as the fail safe. He knows he has to use Volquez at some point, better to get him out of the way and, if by chance, he manages to keep the Reds in the game and they win, that’s a bonus.
I’m not saying it was the right call, but that seems to make Dustysense to me.
True that's very dusted logic right there
Plus he’s got the “stuff” to pitch in the post season as they would say on MLB network.
"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."
well.. he didn't keep em in the game
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Bronson Arroyo is definitely not their best starter.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m not sure what you mean by saying that. Arroyo really isn’t very good, to be honest.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Arroyo produced a 4.61 FIP and 4.60 xFIP this year. Volquez produced a 4.00 FIP and a 3.87 xFIP. Their career marks are closer, but Volquez seems like the better pitcher. Volquez walks a lot of people, but he also has a higher K/9.
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 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Really, Arroyo is probably not one of their top 3 guys. Volquez, Wood, Cueto.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I really don’t understand how the Reds have a 100 ERA+. They have like one and a half good pitchers.
To be fair, Fangraphs has their WAR as 6th worst in the NL. It also has them as +45 defensively…..
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL GAME OVER
Baked.
"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
I don’t know how you recover from that mentally.
"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."
Volquez wasn't throwing any pitch near the strike zone
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Well, Victorino did swing at ball four at least once.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing, your next dominant reliever 1.47 ERA in S-K, with 34 K in 42 IP. Uh, just ignore his age and the walks, please!
Hey, remember when people thought it would be a good idea to pull Jonny Gomes off the scrap heap!?
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing, your next dominant reliever 1.47 ERA in S-K, with 34 K in 42 IP. Uh, just ignore his age and the walks, please!
I wanted to platoon him with Bowker :(
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 can't be the only person who doesn't like Conan O'Brien?
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
You’re a bad person and you should feel bad about yourself.
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by jhiat00 on Oct 6, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions 6 recs
I have never found him funny
Sorry
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
This needs to be green.
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.
He’s no Craig Ferguson.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
I can't be the only person who doesn't like Craig Ferguson?
"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 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I liked him on the Drew Carey Show.
He is ok on his show. His stand up is pretty good. He loves America.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I certainly understand that he’s not everybody’s cup of meat, but I love the Scottish sense of humor.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
I actually don’t have a particular problem with him. I don’t particularly like him, but I don’t dislike him.
"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 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he’s pretty hilarious. A little hammy, but that’s half the fun.
"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 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m pretty “meh” about Conan. Way overrated. I don’t dislike him, I just don’t think he’s great. I thought his last few shows before getting canceled were pretty good.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Let’s not forget that Conan isn’t just his show. He was behind the scenes for some of the best seasons of The Simpsons, too.
"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 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Did Dusty give Volquez the game ball?
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
you know how you can tell I've been too much of a Giants fan for too long
When Travis Wood came in for the Reds, the first thing I thought of was Ted Wood.
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Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing, your next dominant reliever 1.47 ERA in S-K, with 34 K in 42 IP. Uh, just ignore his age and the walks, please!
Haven't heard that name in a long time.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
here, I'll give you a couple more
Steve Hosey.
Tony Perezchica.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing, your next dominant reliever 1.47 ERA in S-K, with 34 K in 42 IP. Uh, just ignore his age and the walks, please!
Phillies stand on top of the plate.
interesting ploy.
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
I’m rooting for the Reds here, ‘cause the Phillies scare the hell out of me (and also this is the Reds’ second appearance in the postseason in 20 years, whereas the Phillies have been in the WS twice in a row). So this isn’t the start to the series I was hoping for. Woe.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing, your next dominant reliever 1.47 ERA in S-K, with 34 K in 42 IP. Uh, just ignore his age and the walks, please!
You didn't hear?
They forfeit.
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.
They finally noticed how horribly annoying the Tomahawk Chop is, and they quit out of embarrassment.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing, your next dominant reliever 1.47 ERA in S-K, with 34 K in 42 IP. Uh, just ignore his age and the walks, please!
for me its more annoying than Dinger
by 49 Giant Shark Warriors on Oct 6, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Go Reds... for mostly other reasons
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I like a lot of the Reds players
Votto, Phillips, Gomes, Stubbs
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
All home grown, and definitely legit
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Well Phillips & Gomes were aquired from other orgs
but yeah I really like them all
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
that's right, my bad
yea, and i just absolutely love the fact the Reds knocked out the Cards, and are somewhat a legit team in the NL Central
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I think Votto/Phillips might be the best right side of an infield in baseball
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
offensively? and defensively?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
All around
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 think I'd take the Reds combo over the Yankees combo
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
That's close
Especially given Youk’s plus D
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
That trade that Phillips was involved always makes me LOL
Grady Sizemore, Cliff Lee, Phillips & Lee Stevens for 1/2 a year of Bartolo Colon
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
WOW
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.
And the Mets hired the guy who made that trade and let him run their franchise for YEARS.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing, your next dominant reliever 1.47 ERA in S-K, with 34 K in 42 IP. Uh, just ignore his age and the walks, please!
Phillips was involved in one of the worst trades evah
Bartolo Colon and Tim Drew for Cliff Lee, Brandon Phillips, Grady Sizemore, and Lee Stevens.
LOL OMAR MINAYA
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing, your next dominant reliever 1.47 ERA in S-K, with 34 K in 42 IP. Uh, just ignore his age and the walks, please!
Oh, I forgot Tim Drew
He must hate Thanksgivings
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 got confused for a minuet and thought he was Tim Scott, who was the other guy the Giants got in the Kirk Rueter trade (for Mark Leiter).
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing, your next dominant reliever 1.47 ERA in S-K, with 34 K in 42 IP. Uh, just ignore his age and the walks, please!
Ah
Also, aren’t the Drews the only family to have 3 brothers taken in the 1st round?
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 was not aware of that.
The only 3 brother combos I can think of off the top of my head are the Molinas and the Alous.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing, your next dominant reliever 1.47 ERA in S-K, with 34 K in 42 IP. Uh, just ignore his age and the walks, please!
Wikipedia says yes
The Drew brothers are the only trio of first-round siblings ever selected in the Major League Baseball Draft
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
this reminds me of something else I was wondering about recently
Is David Bell (son of Buddy Bell, grandson of Gus Bell) the only third generation Major Leaguer? There have been bazillions of second generation players, but I can’t think of any other third generationers.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing, your next dominant reliever 1.47 ERA in S-K, with 34 K in 42 IP. Uh, just ignore his age and the walks, please!
Bret & Aaron Boone too
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
Oh, right! I forgot about Ray Boone.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing, your next dominant reliever 1.47 ERA in S-K, with 34 K in 42 IP. Uh, just ignore his age and the walks, please!
Wow Aaron Boone is married to a former playboy playmate
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
and a near miss
Mel Rojas Jr., drafted by the Pirates this year.
His father was a relief pitcher, mainly for Les Expos. His father’s uncle? Felipe Alou.
Actually, Felipe Alou was really Felipe Rojas; immigration officials put him down as Alou because they didn’t understand how Spanish names work.
And then Americans mispronounced “Alou.” So his name got pretty much mangled all around.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing, your next dominant reliever 1.47 ERA in S-K, with 34 K in 42 IP. Uh, just ignore his age and the walks, please!
San Francisco produced a 3 brother combo...
Vince, Dom, and Joe DiMaggio.
Proud father of Barry Bonds.
I am pretty sure most everyone here is rooting for the Reds
Phillies pitching is very scary.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I gotta go with the fact that hypothetically, if the giants do beat the braves
I’d be able to go to a few games here in Cincy
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
See, I live in Philly, so I gotta go the opposite for the chance to go to the games and how sweet it would be if the Giants did beat the Phillies. That kind of reward is worth the risk.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, me too. This isn’t surprising though.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 6, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Don'y worry guys, it's an NL Central pitcher struggling in a big playoff series
He’ll be a Braves CF in like 5 years.
by GiantPain on Oct 6, 2010 3:02 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
As a Braves fan...
I am forced to rec this.
Well-played.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
or Halladay is just that good?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
keithlaw
Incoming pitcher Travis Wood, age 23 and listed at 165 pounds, has already thrown 202.2 innings this year. #dusted
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
LOL
Just saw that one as well gave me a hearty chuckle and some bad memories.
"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."
He's kind of good
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
NO HITTER.
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.
Werth looks like he cooks meth in a trailer park
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
eh, he's got nothing on
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Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing, your next dominant reliever 1.47 ERA in S-K, with 34 K in 42 IP. Uh, just ignore his age and the walks, please!
Or Hunter Pence?
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
FYI this is pretty sweet
A look back on a magical journey http://bit.ly/bpFiQV What was your favorite moment of 2010? #OrangeOctober #SFGiants
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
by PiKAgiant on Oct 6, 2010 3:15 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
oh wow
They had some footage I hadn’t seen before from after we clinched. Huff and Burrell in a huge bear hug as the camera circles them. Then after they break their embrace Aubrey kind of punches Pat! I think it’s around 2:15.
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
Man, Halladay is nasty.
Also, is it just me or is the there a disproportionate number of veterans making their first postseason appearance this year? Huff, Freddy Sanchez, Halladay, Harang…
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Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing, your next dominant reliever 1.47 ERA in S-K, with 34 K in 42 IP. Uh, just ignore his age and the walks, please!
Harang isn't on the post-season roster
You can also add to that list, Michael Young.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Well, he’d get a ring, anyway.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing, your next dominant reliever 1.47 ERA in S-K, with 34 K in 42 IP. Uh, just ignore his age and the walks, please!
And I keep forgetting that Harang is crappy now.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing, your next dominant reliever 1.47 ERA in S-K, with 34 K in 42 IP. Uh, just ignore his age and the walks, please!
He has proudly torpedoed more than one of my fantasy teams.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
That sentence has disturbing sexual overtones.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL DUSTY
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
That would be insane, especially against the TRIPLE CROWN OF HITTING Reds.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Oct 6, 2010 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
If Halladay throws a perfecto today, the media is going to cream themselves. The Year Of The Perfect Game! In The Postseason! Phillies Starting Pitching Is Awesome! There Are No Other National League Teams!
Or something. Blergh.
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
Has anyone ever thrown two in a season?
Phillies starting pitching IS awesome.
And they are the best team in the national league.
There hadn’t even been two perfect games in a year by anyone since the late 19th century as I recall.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing, your next dominant reliever 1.47 ERA in S-K, with 34 K in 42 IP. Uh, just ignore his age and the walks, please!
I'm listening to Nada Surf with the game on mute
I know more about baseball this way
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
in the blizzard, of 77
"For all you first-basemen who played first your whole life, that's where Buster plays on his OFF days" - Kuiper
Phillies do have good fans
And FWIW, every national writer who’s come to SF has commented positively on the atmosphere and the fans, Joe Posnanski most recently.
Are you actually complaining about being hated on
in a comedy piece called “The 2010 Hater’s Guide To The MLB Playoffs?”
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Cincinnati announcers
Noting that the Reds aren’t doing much to break up Halladay’s rhythm. Stepping out, etc.
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
Wow. Why today?
Also, I agree
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
Ah, Ryan Tucker
I just checked MLBTR
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
Yeah, he was good when he was healthy
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
There is a joke here but I won’t do it.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
I’m not proud.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve heard that about you.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you hear? He’s throwing a NO-HITTER!
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Oct 6, 2010 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
So why don’t they call shutouts no-runners?
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
So a perfect game is truly a no-runner.
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
A meal with plenty of fiber is too.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
what? I can't hear youuuuuuuuuuuuu...........
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
the real question
Isn’t so much whether the Reds lose in 3, but whether they ever have a lead.
by wcw on Oct 6, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Great, now you’ve gone and reminded me of the 1989 World Series.
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Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing, your next dominant reliever 1.47 ERA in S-K, with 34 K in 42 IP. Uh, just ignore his age and the walks, please!
I don’t think they have earthquakes in Philadelphia.
by wcw on Oct 6, 2010 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Air mailed
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Dammit Halladay.
Gonna have to stop work and watch you if this keeps up.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Look forward to Bork putting out our “old lineup” if we play the Phils.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Oct 6, 2010 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Whiteside has ownage on Halladay
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
We definitely beat Halladay (Whiteside Dinger!)
And Oswalt twice (including opening day)
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
Beat Oswalt twice
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
From Grant's answer's up on Talking Chop
Q: Make three predictions about this upcoming series?
A: 1. Loss of bladder control
2. Inappropriate words muttered in the general direction of Jose Guillen
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.
Based on some of the comments that followed, I predict one of us is going to have to knife fight someone from Talking Chop for custody of TheLetter2. Back off, TC, he’s ours
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
From now on, every day is Thong Thursday!
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
What? I didn’t notice that earlier. I will volunteer for said knife fight.
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 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
May the best Cover win.
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 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
They seem like nice folks over there
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
LOL
Yeah, although maybe not that one guy who said we’re all crazy liberals or whatever. But yes, on a whole they seem very nice. BUT THEY CAN’T HAVE THELETTER!!!!
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
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"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
by Prussian Creole on Oct 6, 2010 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Pesky Caberra is pesky.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
But still an out.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I guess Philly fans don't have the same appreciation for Rolen like they had for Burrell
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
BARF
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
He did something even worse
He was beloved and turned his back on the fans and the city by turning down a long-term contract in 2002. After that he was booed before every AB.
When he was finally gone to St. Louis he criticized the Philly fanbase and called St. Louis “Baseball Heaven”.
He will never be forgiven by Philly fans.
He’s no Cliff Lee.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
ain’t that the truth
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, Halladay throws strikes
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
Hey, Halladay! Give up a hit!
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Eh, at this point, I think it’d be cool for him to finish it. I don’t see the Reds winning this game anyway. Also, Halladay should throw as many innings as possible. I think he should start tomorrow too. Or Friday, rather. Silly unnecessary off-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 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I’d prefer a miserable failure. Really don’t want to hear about Halladay and the Phillies OMG for the next decade straight.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I’d prefer a miserable failure
OH HAI THERE!
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
From now on, every day is Thong Thursday!
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
by Prussian Creole on Oct 6, 2010 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, he should either finish the no-hitter or completely blow up and the Reds should win the game. I shall not settle for an in-between option. One or the other, Phillies/Reds!
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 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree, although I don't think the Reds are completely finished
That offense in that ball park…
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
seriously, FUCK YOU HALLADAY
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
There’s a game tomorrow? Is it handegg? I love handegg. So many time outs!
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Jinxy announcers are jinxy
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
JINX JINX JINX JINX JINX JINX a no hitter through 7? DAMN!!!
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I can't believe we still have 26 hours until the Giants game
Good thing I’ll be busy most of tomorrow to make the time fly by.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
OMG
I just saw this on the FG chat-Halladay has faced 22 batters and thrown 21 balls
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
He's kind of good
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Decent pitcher
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
Maybe we should trade Zito for him
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
by j14 on Oct 6, 2010 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
more games started than walks this year.
Thing A
"Correlation between inability to use the reply button and general crappiness of analysis: pretty high." -Sleepy Freud
It’s only a push today, what a failure.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
by j14 on Oct 6, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Miserable failure?
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 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn
I remember earlier this year Cliff Lee had more CGs than BB’s
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 HITTER
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.
Tastykake sounds like something they’d do in Germany.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
The commercials may be awful but..
West Coast born and raised and I do love me some Tastykake. Had my first one when I was about about 10 from a Philly transplant. Maybe it’s the fact that I have them so rarely. I only get them on trips to the area or when someone brings them back for me.
Adopted Son: !Matt Downs I'll miss you my son.
I’ve never really seen the appeal. I dunno if I’ve had more than 1 or 2 since I moved to Philly.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Favorites
Peanut Butter Krimpets, Jelly Krimpets and Peanut Butter Kandy Kakes
/gets napkin to wipe off drool
Adopted Son: !Matt Downs I'll miss you my son.
What's sicker...
Roy Halladay’s stuff or the fact that the Phillies are probably going to 3-peat at NL champs?
Only if the Giants traded for Brett Cecil...
one makes me want to cry, and one makes me want to throw up
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
by slackersphere17 on Oct 6, 2010 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Five outs away
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
4
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
by j14 on Oct 6, 2010 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL HACK
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.
Good grief Halladay
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
Hernandez, pitchers spot, Phillips due up for the Reds next inning
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
Well.
Hm. I am moderately intimidated.
Look at my website. Look at it. || Screw Johnsonville Sausages and Safeway. I have my reasons.
Don’t be, he’ll be out of gas.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Oct 6, 2010 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
This game has done nothing to help alleviate my fear of the Phillies pitching staff.
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.
This
Oh, you just got no-hit by Roy Halladay? Enjoy Oswalt and Hamels in the next two games.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
by j14 on Oct 6, 2010 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
neither scare me anywhere near as much as Halladay
Thing A
"Correlation between inability to use the reply button and general crappiness of analysis: pretty high." -Sleepy Freud
Oh totally, but it’s a damn intimidating 1-2-3
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
by j14 on Oct 6, 2010 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Meh
Hamels is just a younger version of Zito.
Oswalt doesn’t scare me either.
Halladay on the other hand is to be feared.
We beat Halladay.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 6, 2010 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I think we actually beat Oswalt twice this season
Granted, both times he was still on the Astros and opposite Timmy, but still. SCIENCE.
by Big Americans on Oct 6, 2010 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, just being able to face the Phillies would be good enough for me.
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!!!!!!
Make ’em work for it, hopefully.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
The Reds could've used Eli Whiteside today
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
Phillips has 1 more AB. He's a tough out
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 just don't want to hear about this shit
“OMFG HALLADAY, A NO HITTER, HE’S THE BEST IN BASEBALL, PHILLIES WILL WIN THE WORLD SERIES” by friends tomorrow who are from Philly… enough of this bullshit
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
It’s pretty hard to dispute the idea that Roy Halladay has been the best pitcher in baseball for several years now.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
seriously? there’s no other pitcher that comes close?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Honestly, probably not. Halladay’s done it longer, better, and against harder competition than everyone else.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
A lot of Giants may dispute that. They may pick Tim.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
And all 3 things I said would still be true….
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m assuming MLB.com is going to offer a free look-in in the Top of the 9th. I mean, they need to unless they’re truly money-grubbing fuckers.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
In other words...
…they won’t provide a free look-in
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
Watch the 9th inning for only $12.97!
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by j14 on Oct 6, 2010 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t see one. Anyone?
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 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
On the bright side...
This means that in game one of the NLCS, Halladay will need to give up 10 hits and 5 runs to restore balance to his season stats. Regression to the mean, and all that.
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
Reds will win the next 3 so FUCK YOU HALLADAY
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Unfortunately, regression to the mean for Halladay means giving up two hits.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
So you’re saying Volquez didn’t bring his good stuff today?
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Oct 6, 2010 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm saying it would have been cool if the Reds could have matched zeroes
and beat the Phillies in extras…
HallDay All Day
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
by slackersphere17 on Oct 6, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Philadelphia fans don't deserve anything
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Could vomit on ’em.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I respectfully disagree
They are a passionate bunch and support their teams even when they suck.
They totally deserve this.
Philly fans don’t deserve crap. Well, they do deserve to get crapped on.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
They still care enough to show up
Booing has nothing to do with passion and support.
So Giants fans never boo any of their players?
None of you boo and shit on Guillen all the time?
The difference is Philly fans boo everyone not named Brian Dawkins.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve seen Utley and Howard get booed. Werth takes a lot of crap around here. It really is over the top. I’ve never seen anything like it.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I once heard a Philly fan call Jayson Werth, Jayson Werthless. I thought it was pretty 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 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't doubt this
To me this just shows how passionate they are for their team.
Imagine if AT&T were filled every night with McCoven type fans. If they behaved in person like they do on MCC then you’d hear booing and derision, etc.
I’d rather that than a stadium full of fans who have no clue what is really going on and are attending because it is a “thing to do”, like going to the zoo or Pier 39.
I disagree somewhat. No McCoven would call Jayson Werth “Werthless” because we know he’s a very good player. Calling him Werthless shows ignorance to me, not passion. McCoven will root like hell for Jose Guillen to hit a bomb when he bats, even if we question Bochy continuing to play him.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 6, 2010 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions
"No McCoven would ..."
How long have you been here?
There were people calling for Timmy’s head in August.
Let’s be honest with ourselves, every team has fans that will embarrass them.
Fair enough, I may have overstated myself a bit. However, I don’t think good fans would boo Timmy because he was struggling. I think they’d still cheer for him, even if some people started to think he was done. And for the most part, I don’t think the McCoven wanted Timmy’s head.
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 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I disagree with the people were calling for Timmy’s head part. I don’t remember anyone saying that. I remember a lot of people were worried about him and a few said omg he sux which he did in August.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
t's Posey time!!
Screw you Flannery.
Oh, I have to disagree, I remember a lot of pretty harsh criticism directed at Tim.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Lot of harsh criticism at almost everyone.
I stood by everyone (mostly).
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
I disagree strongly.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait, disagree strongly with who? Or is it whom? Man, fuck whom.
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 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
You. As a counter-example, people here dogged Pablo brutally this year.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, but he wasn’t playing well. I’ve seen Phillies fans boo players who are good based on silly ideas like lack of clutchness. At the time, Werth was doing nothing but post a near .400 obp and a .500 plus slugging. I think that’s poor fandom. Dogging Pablo because he isn’t hitting well, while still perhaps a little weak, is not the same thing.
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 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
How about the personal rancor towards Bengie?
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
That may have crossed a line, but again, Molina was doing pretty poorly, so at least the rancor was aimed at a bad player. And in general, I think Giants fans appreciated Bengie’s service with the team.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 6, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Molina sucks at baseball. Werth is very good at baseball.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
If Molina were the 8th place hitter, he would be passable. Not blocking Buster Posey passable, but not ‘sucks at baseball’.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Are we talkig about this year? He really was the worst starting catcher in the majors. No hyperbole.
Considering how bad he was and how much playing time he got, he had to be down there for worst player, period, starter or otherwise.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
You'd think that
But he desn’t even crack the bottom 10.
Go to BBR and search for “Feliz” or “Izturis”. It’s not pretty.
If I had to pick one, though, It would be Brandon Wood. It was just 250 PA’s, but his numbers are just awe-inspiring.
Poor Brandon Wood.
SO much hype, only to get ruined by Scioscia and the Angels’ FO. Yanked between the minors and bigs, yanked on and off the bench, yanked all around the infield.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I mean
Of 23 catchers with 350 PA’s, he was 22nd in OBP and 22nd in SLG. And he can’t really field or run.
It’s sad, but he really has declined that much.
But… but… fat = power!
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
THATS RIGHT
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
McCoven will root like hell for Jose Guillen to hit a bomb when he bats, even if we question Bochy continuing to play him.
The point was that nobody here would turn on a hometown player (in my mind anyway). I don’t think it’s even that uncommon.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
That wasn’t the point I intended. I think Giants fans will (and do) criticize players, or more precisely, the decisions to continue playing bad players. However, I think Giants fans reserve it for players who are doing poorly. I think Phillies fans tend to criticize everyone, even their very good players.
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 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Phillies fan used to get on Mike Schmidt.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Yeah, that’s just wrong. What more could a player do?
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 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Of course.
I thought the implication that the Philly fan was hoping Werth would fail was silly.
I know Philly fans have the rep for battery-throwing, own-player-and-Santa-and-March-of-Dimes-Girl booing, etc etc. But most of that was demolished with the Vet. CBP (and tangible success) have really tamed that fanbase significantly.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I hope it calmed them down. I suppose they just react really strongly to losing sometimes, but it does seem misguided to me on occasion.
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 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
My experience with Philly fans
I was visiting Philadelphia back in 2000 and decided to go to a Phillies game at Veterans Stadium on some weeknight. They were playing the DBacks with Randy Johnson starting. Needless to say, the Phillies were not very good at the time.
There were probably about 10,000 people in the ballpark and Randy Johnson absolutely dominated from the start. In the 5th inning, Diamonbacks catcher Kelly Stinnett hit a grand slam off of ex-Giant Chris Brock, that night’s Phillies starter to make it 10-1 or something. Naturally, everyone in the ballpark started booing as soon as the ball left the yard and kept it up as Brock was removed from the game and walked off the mound. Then, as soon as Brock disappeared into the dugout, everyone abruptly stopped booing and at least 8,000 of the people that had been there stood up and left.
Passionate and support their teams even when they suck!
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 6, 2010 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
From what I’ve heard, the Philly sports experience was much different in the Vet than it is in the new baseball and football stadiums. Much tamer these days.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't let facts get in the way of your story
Phillies attendance:
2000: 2,480,194
2001: 2,481,346
2002: 2,309,294
2003: 2,273,813
2004: 2,512,690
2005: 2,583,685
2006: 2,598,741
2007: 2,756,384
2008: 2,755,082
2009: 2,571,627
Say what you will of the Philly fans but they do support their team even when they are bad.
My bad
There were actually 11,926 at that game. I was way off.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/PHI/PHI200004250.shtml
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 6, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
SSS
Your story was meant to refute that I said they supported their team even when they weren’t any good.
That’s not “supporting the team.” It’s needless negativity, and it’s what irritates me about Philly fans.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 6, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I won’t question how much Phillies fans care, but I do think “needless negativity” is a very good way to describe them.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I never said they don't care
They clearly do. But caring about the team and supporting it are two different things.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 6, 2010 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
But none of those are 3 million
But yeah that’s respectable.
Look at my website. Look at it. || Screw Johnsonville Sausages and Safeway. I have my reasons.
I know
I just wanted an excuse to use a Joe Biden smug face.
Look at my website. Look at it. || Screw Johnsonville Sausages and Safeway. I have my reasons.
heehee
Probably.
Look at my website. Look at it. || Screw Johnsonville Sausages and Safeway. I have my reasons.
Most of South Jersey
and Delaware are Phillies fans.
But you are right, not all.
Bleh, South Jersey.
Even I don’t like going there.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
I avoid it like the plague. Prospectors saloon is the only reason to ever go there.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I kinda like that the Jersey Shore is giving that place a bad name.
Even if they include the gooder North part of NJ, I’m ok with that. Must…secede…
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
I thought that was Seaside Heights
I thought that was more middle Jersey
It's considered part of the Southern half I believe.
There is no real Central NJ.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
I judge south/north by predominance
of New Yorkers vs. Philadelphians.
It seemed that Seaside Heights was more New Yorkers.
It's borderline I suppose.
Usually the parts with the beaches we refer to as down the shore.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
I also love how “central Jersians” think there’s such thing as Central Jersey.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I love how Northern Jersey hates Southern Jersey, Southern Jersey hates Northern Jersey, and the rest of us just hate Jersey.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
South Jersey beach towns are ok.
I use to like Cape May and Stone Harbor (Fred’s Tavern) but I haven’t been there in many, many years.
I've had fun in Wildwood
trashy place that it is.
And the ocean is warm. It’s weird.
San Francisco Giants: your 2010 NL West CHAMPS.
I can't stand the smell down there.
tee hee “down there”
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Donovan McNabb says hi
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
by slackersphere17 on Oct 6, 2010 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
/projectile vomits on little girl
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
In fairness
That little girl was a Philly fan, too. And it was a whole bunch of Philly fans who beat the shit out of the fat asshole that puked on her.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Like I’m interested in being fair to Philly fans…
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Well South Jersey does represent a significant part of the fanbase….
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Tri-Staters?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m guessing exit 4 since he’s from Cherry Hill?
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
The Reds should have started Travis Wood
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
I love how smart we are all with hindsight on our side!
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't get it. How does Hallday pitch well in the postseason with no postseason experience? :(
He doesn’t know how to pitch in the postseason he’s never been there before!
Veteran grit
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
How does Bengie hit so well in the postseason?
EXPERIENCE NERBS!
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Oct 6, 2010 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
He makes up for it with gritty gamerishness
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
by j14 on Oct 6, 2010 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Because the man has obviously sold his soul.
Look at my website. Look at it. || Screw Johnsonville Sausages and Safeway. I have my reasons.
You know, you could make a case this is the first “meaningful” game of Roy Hallday’s entire career. Just sayin’……
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, looks like the Reds’ bats are on Halladay, amirite?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
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"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
The Reds broadcasters are doing their best.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
As were the ESPN Radio announcers.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 6, 2010 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't really see this what they were doing as a jinx.
It wasn’t like he was ever, at any point, in anything but complete command. Even his one walk could’ve been a strikeout; the 2-2 pitch was off the plate inside, but Hirschbeck had called a pitch that same spot a strike on a RH batter earlier. That no-hitter was a mortal lock from at least the sixth inning.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
It was a great no hitter by Halladay...too bad he gave up that walk
or otherwise it would have been a perfect game
I never thought I’d see this.
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!!!!!!
Halladay no-hitter?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
JINX JINX JINX JINX JINX JINX
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Is that possible?
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 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Unfucking believable.... FUCK
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Two more outs
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
TAKE A PITCH
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
DRAG BUNT
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
The worst part is
This is exactly what I imagined for Timmy’s start tomorrow, so there’ s no way that’s actually going to happen now :(
Who says?
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
by slackersphere17 on Oct 6, 2010 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
He's under 100 pitches? Daaaaaaammmmmmmmm
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
Wow, Rolen.
3 Ks.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Rob Iracane iracane
Joe McCarthy told me that anyone not rooting for this no-hitter is a Red sympathizer.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
NOOOOOOOOO, I never meant to be like this.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Oct 6, 2010 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
fuck this
man I hate the phillies so.. ESPN is going to be on fire if he does this AND the yankees win
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
without a doubt, WHICH IS WHY I WONT WATCH IT
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Well… there’s going to be alot of depressed people here at class tomorrow, FUCK YOU PHILLIES
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Remember when I said earlier it felt like we were watching the giants after 2 innings?
Yeah I wasn’t lying.
"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."
Miguel Cairo? Really?
That’s your big bat off the bench, Dusty?
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
batting over .350 against Halladay
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
CINCINATI GIANTS!
"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."
Not even the Giants would get no-hit
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
True
Eli whiteside infield single
"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 it over yet?
Still at work
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
“Doctober”?
That’s kinda cheesy.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
I'm not rooting against the no-hitter...
but I do think it would be hilarious if he attempted a bunt.
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I don't understand why so many on here are rooting against Halladay
Is it jealousy? I’m being serious, I don’t get it.
I think most people just don't like the Phillies.
Or their fans. Personally I’m happy for Doc. But I wouldn’t mind seeing the Phillies get knocked around. And I really, REALLY rather have them not win another pennant.
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Not a Giant?
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
by slackersphere17 on Oct 6, 2010 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I call it typical McCovey Chronicles.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
by SFGuy on Oct 6, 2010 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rectum face is on that team.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I love Roy Halladay. He’s easily one of the best pitchers of our generation.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
He's pretty consistent.
I’m pretty sure he won’t be this good next year though (big surprise right?)
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
By far the best of the post Maddux/Clemens/Johnson/Pedro era.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
WOW
Halladay puts one in the books. It’s official
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher?
I’ll be damned.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Holy Crap!
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Go to hell Phillies... GOD DAMNIT
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
LOL fucking ridiculous
It’s like no hitters aren’t anything anymore.
"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 being a child?
I think it’s amazing that halladay just threw a no hitter stop fucking crying.
"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, that’ll happen in an era when guys strikeout more and defense is valued.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Knowing the Giants, it will take four.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Oct 6, 2010 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
only if Jim Joyce is the ump.
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
swinging third strike WP to 1st
Isn’t that an error? and thus not a perfect game?
Thing A
"Correlation between inability to use the reply button and general crappiness of analysis: pretty high." -Sleepy Freud
According to Wiki
A wild pitch is not counted as an error, and is accountable to the pitcher when discerning earned runs (whereas a passed ball is not).
I agree.
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 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
holy fuck
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 4:42 PM PDT reply actions
Holy living shit.
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.
Mat Latos
Thinks this no hitter is far less meaningful since it’s just a hired gun throwing it
by snafu on Oct 6, 2010 4:42 PM PDT reply actions 9 recs
LOL
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 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL LATOS REC'D
FUCKING MERCENARIES!
"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."
Let's Go
Mercenary pitch for anyone. Pitch for money, pitch for fun.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
If not for halladay being careful with jay bruce
PERFECT GAME LOL
"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 glad I decided to work from home today, that was kinda cool to watch.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
And i guess i'm going to be watching everything BUT ESPN tonight and tomorrow
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
LOL
So, so many jokes to make right here.
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
From now on, every day is Thong Thursday!
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
by Prussian Creole on Oct 6, 2010 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
too bad Joyce wasn't umping at first
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
Wow. That’s damn impressive. I’ll be honest, good for him. Hopefully he used up all his good pitching.
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 4:43 PM PDT reply actions
jesus fucking christ.
what is that i don’t even.
It's Johnnie Walker inside.
by Lies and Perfidy on Oct 6, 2010 4:43 PM PDT reply actions
Fine, maybe someone will get hurt in the celebration
It’s one freakin’ win. Act like you’ve been here before
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
lol
The man just threw the first no-hitter in the playoffs in 50+ years. It’s fair to not like the Phils, but those are some pretty sour grapes ya got there.
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by GiantBrass on Oct 6, 2010 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
This
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
by j14 on Oct 6, 2010 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m wondering how they should treat it. Regular season no-hitters earn pretty raucous celebrations – should it be different in 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 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s how I’m leaning.
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 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Like you've been here before?
Anyone not named David Cone has not been there before…
by Big Americans on Oct 6, 2010 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Sheesh.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Roy Halladay actually has not been here before.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
/folds arms, frowns
I don’t like having a good time!
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Second no-hitter in POSTSEASON HISTORY
It IS a big deal.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
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 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
welp
NOW I’m intimidated.
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Don't worry
He’ll be due to give up a run by the time he gets to the NLCS… hopefully.
by Big Americans on Oct 6, 2010 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh Christ, now the Yankees are on... what else can i actually get pissed at tonight
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Don’t you mean the Twins are on?
Thing A
"Correlation between inability to use the reply button and general crappiness of analysis: pretty high." -Sleepy Freud
Pretty cool.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Absolutely incredible
Well so much for roy halladay having post season jitters.
"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."
+1
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 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Without a doubt
The entire east coast would erupt into an inferno.
"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 would like that very much.
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 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Ha Grant
mccoveychron
You know, the only difference between Halladay and Volquez was just a little BABIP luck here and there.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
How does Doc only have 1 cy young
"Life is like a grapefruit. It's orange and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, and some people have a half a one for breakfast."
Ted Williams: .406 1941
Gary Brown: .438 2010
by operation carrot on Oct 6, 2010 4:47 PM PDT reply actions
Good question
He’s got another after this season.
"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."
He's about to have another after this season
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
All regular season awards are for regular season performances.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
jesus christ TBS
please stop calling them “H2O”
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
ew
This is not good folks.
"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."
Who are they calling that?
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 6, 2010 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Chasm?
Halladay, Oswalt, and Hamels
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
Oh, shit. No chasm, I had forgotten about that. Yeah, I hate it. I’m not watching TBS, but I still should have remembered that.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 6, 2010 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
It's slightly better than the nickname Rollins was using
“The Holy Trinity”
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.
huh, wait'll he faces The Fast Black Abe Lincoln.
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
mrs. nvsfg pronounces FBAL as “fee-ble”.Seems appropriate to me.
She knows what the acronym means, but likes “fee-ble” better.
Adopted Son: !Matt Downs I'll miss you my son.
Reds win the next 3, it'll happen, haters gonna hate
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
No one is hating...
Would love to see Reds win the next three…of course I think the Reds see Halladay again in game 4
Philadelphia Philly fans :P
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Maybe Giants fans on that too in the event they get no-hit
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Why are you rooting for the Reds
TRAITOR!
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
LOL, actually, i'm a fan not only since i'm here in Cincy
but i respect em for who they got on their team
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Gotta hand it to roy halladay
As humble as it gets and a straight beast in his first post season 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."
post season experience is overrated
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 4:49 PM PDT reply actions
“Pitching in pressure situations” in general as an idea is overrated. You hear that argument at the end of every year to justify someone (not to single anyone out….CC Sabathia)….I mean, as I said earlier, this could really be Hallday’s first “meaningful” game in his entire freaking career.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Depends on the pitcher
Halladay has been around for awhile so postseason experience is overrated…however look at David Price…completely over-amped
Ah yes, apparently now “being around for a while” is a substitute for postseason experience….
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
No, I just mean it affect people differently...
a young pitcher like Price is greatly affected by the playoff atmosphere where veteran pitchers like Lee and Halladay are less affected.
Frankly, I think you’d come up with any excuse and find any anecdote you could to keep believing in that shit.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think it has anything to do with young or old
or how long you’ve been around.
It probably has more to do with how good you are at keeping yourself calm and under control.
I’ve seen rookies come up and act like they’ve got ice water in their veins and veterans get nervous and make mistakes that they never would during regular season play.
The Phillies fans get enough with their team in the WS every year, then they get this too?
fuck, man. In that case, what do we deserve for 50+ years of waiting?
2 years in a row seems like every when you went in 89 and then waited till 2002
"Life is like a grapefruit. It's orange and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, and some people have a half a one for breakfast."
Ted Williams: .406 1941
Gary Brown: .438 2010
by operation carrot on Oct 6, 2010 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
And Philly went from 1950 to 1980 to 2008.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
1980 was a win. 2008 was a win. When lord? When gonna be my time?
"Life is like a grapefruit. It's orange and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, and some people have a half a one for breakfast."
Ted Williams: .406 1941
Gary Brown: .438 2010
by operation carrot on Oct 6, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I dont know if this has been mentioned but the giants had the pick before the bluejays in the 1995 draft. Giants take Joe Fontenot rhp at the 16th pick, Roy Halladay gets taken by the blue jays at 17th pick
"Life is like a grapefruit. It's orange and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, and some people have a half a one for breakfast."
Ted Williams: .406 1941
Gary Brown: .438 2010
by operation carrot on Oct 6, 2010 4:51 PM PDT reply actions
And you can say that about 15 other teams, too……
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I know. I just found it interesting we had the pick directly before the halladay pick
"Life is like a grapefruit. It's orange and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, and some people have a half a one for breakfast."
Ted Williams: .406 1941
Gary Brown: .438 2010
by operation carrot on Oct 6, 2010 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
This post-season has more stud starting pitchers than I can ever remember
Dear lord, there’s a lot of talent this year
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
Are you counting Zito?
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
And Harang?
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
And A.J. burnett?
"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."
Let's not forget
Tommy hunter LOL
"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, i can't think of another year where there's been more studly starting pitchers
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
We had Reuschel in 87
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
LOL ESPN
The phillies radio crew only got a short interview with roy halladay and had to leave because of the zerg of ESPN reporters attacking roy halladay and screaming.
"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."
/prepares for tomorrow’s 5,000-word Jayson Stark column on ESPN.com. featuring 1,000 words in italics
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
True that
I imagine buster onley just lost his lunch and then some.
"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."
Phillies Radio Crew must construct additional pylons
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Well
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
by slackersphere17 on Oct 6, 2010 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL those were the days
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Haters gonna hate
’Duk bigleaguestew
Wow. RT @johnfayman: Cabrera: “he and the umpire pitched a no-hitter. He gave him every pitch. Basically, we had no chance.” #reds
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Damn dude, way to class the joint up.
Can’t wait to hear from Brandon Phillips!
It's Johnnie Walker inside.
by Lies and Perfidy on Oct 6, 2010 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I am eager to see the strike zone plot for this game...
but if the umpire sets up a zone and Doc hits it, well that’s sort of the point.
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They definitely had no chance...
but for different reasons than he thinks.
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Yup.
Suck it up, and strap it up for Friday O-Cab.
Look at my website. Look at it. || Screw Johnsonville Sausages and Safeway. I have my reasons.
Why can't we get these?
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
usually we do
most umpires are usually pretty good
Halladays perfect game was a joke
The umpire behind the plate had a zone so big kevin gregg would have been offended. As for today’s game I was looking at the game day at work and I didn’t see any ridiculous calls and the reds should shut the fuck up and go kick some people in the head with cleats.
"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 only checked in on Gameday in the 8th and 9th inning. Looked like Halladay was hitting the corners perfectly, and getting the calls as he should have.
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The zone seemed fair to me and there was no double standard
I didn’t see anything off the plate getting called strikes and mostly everything was on the black. Roy halladay is a beast and I imagine most umpires want to give him as many calls as they can but I thought the umpire wasn’t unfair to the reds at all.
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think you mean Eric Gregg.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh whoops
got him confused with the closer from the blue jays I guess.
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Who was back there? Mike Everitt?
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 6, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
John herschbek
"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."
Our House is a good song.
Glory Daze does not look like a particularly good show.
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So...
Where’s Dusty going to land next season?
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"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 people on facebook talking about how “AL pitchers in an NL league, what’d you think was gonna happen” AL>NL like always, right?
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Well, the AL is better, but yeah, Halladay was the best pitcher in the AL, now he’s the best pitcher in the NL…..it happens. I’ve never liked the distinction anyways, if you’re really going to do it right, do it at the division level instead of the league level.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Just like how sometimes a pipe is just a pipe.
Sometimes the best pitcher in baseball is just the best pitcher in baseball.
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The best thing about this no-hitter
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joe morgan looking glum in reds clubhouse
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 6, 2010 5:03 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
LOL
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by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 6, 2010 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Thank you, Roy.
It's Johnnie Walker inside.
by Lies and Perfidy on Oct 6, 2010 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions
HAHA REC'D
Joe morgan would probably have had better at bats than the reds did tonight.
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I have nothing bad to say about Joe Morgan
by TimLaser and MattyC on Oct 6, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Heh.
I have to admit the image makes me giggle, but though the man is an awful, awful broadcaster and has silly opinions on how to evaluate players, he is a devoted fan. Especially for a team that has been as pathetic as the Reds this past decade.
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Every time I say wow, CBP sure is small. 330 to the corners, 366 to left center? 400 to dead center with a 5’ wall?
tiny park is tiny.
Roy halladay was reminded before the game about being outdueled by todd wellemeyer in april
No wonder he came out firing bullets.
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i really did think this was funny from Funny Or Die:
Roy Halladay just threw a no-hitter! This is a great day for people in Philadelphia except for the fact that they live in Philadelphia.
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eh.... i'll take the Bay Area... or Detroit
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Well, it’s not fair to say Bay Area, but honestly, even in the Bay Area there aren’t many places that rival where I live. I live within 2 miles of something like 60 different bars.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
(Weather makes everywhere in the Bay Area better, though. And the good looking girls.)
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
living near 60 different bars makes it awesome?
if you’re an alcoholic
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Um, yeah, living next to a huge nightlife area does make it awesome. There are many restaurants, as well. There are even places that are both a bar AND a restaurant!
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude, really? From you?
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YEA FROM ME, i couldn’t care less about the bars that are around me to be honest. I’m more about the outdoors
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We have good biking here, as well, if that interests you.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
And we’re right by the largest city park in the country.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually a little google reveals it might only be third largest.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Ooh, what are the top 3?
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by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 6, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Huh – that would not have been my first guess.
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by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 6, 2010 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Meh.. been there done that with Philly, it was a place that i just went for the history and that’s about it, bucks county was cool, but i’m good out in the hills and geographically sweet Bay Area
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Well obviously, I wouldn’t try to convince you to move from the best place in the world to Philadelphia…..
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I mean, leaving out here in Cincy is pretty sweet, point is, the one thing that makes a city some place great to live are friends
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Well, I guess we’re just different then. I’m not that into outdoors stuff and I like city life. My biggest issue with city life is the lack of sports facilities. There isn’t a decent gym to play basketball in anywhere.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, what i was getting at was, i couldn’t have fun in a city like NYC if i didn’t have any friends, make sense? Having friends in an area make the place you live at just that much better
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Ha, I actually didn’t have any friends here when I first moved….
Guess we really are pretty different.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
The City is spectacular no doubt. Growing up in San Diego, I couldn’t wait to get out and see San Francisco. In San Diego the “really old” stuff is from the late 1800’s, LOL.
I just have this fascination with american history. I have really enjoyed Boston, Philly, New York and Virginia just for the history.
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that’s what i did when i was young, traveled around the east coast
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Good fat food though....
Are you saying US history is fat ?
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Also, the girls here are ugly, but I’ve got two things that make that ok. One, I have a good looking girlfriend. Two, the few good looking girls there are all live in my neighborhood, because it’s awesome.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
man, your neighborhood must be fucking sweet, like the best on the east coast
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Well, I’m at least trying to help you understand why I think Philly is a fun place to live.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
i'm kinda joking about the whole thing dude, FYI
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It is a great place to live
As you mention, the main downside (and why I finally left) was the weather — it sucks most of the time.
The only saving grace for the weather was several weeks in the spring and fall when it was actual perfect.
Yeah it’s cold and shitty right now, I’m hoping the next week brings in that nice fall weather. Weather’s gonna be the main driver of me leaving, too, when I get around to moving back to the Bay.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
So am I really rooting for Liriano tonight? Yick.
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After that suckfest? yea... looking like our hope of seeing the reds in Cincy isn't gonna happen
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I am wearing my Yankees Jersey tonight.
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As a jinx?
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by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 6, 2010 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
No, ever since that trade, I’ve always rooted for Liriano to fair, preferably spectacularly. It is totally unfair, but since AJ was so bad, I wanted every player we trade over there to flame out.
I have nothing against Liriano the person or the pitcher, but I simply refuse to root for him.
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to fail*
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To blave.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Uh huh. I disagree, but I understand where you’re coming from.
I also could never bring myself to root for the Yankees.
I feel prickishly demanding!
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by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 6, 2010 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, I have a Chien Ming Wang Jersey.
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I like him. I thought he was worth a flyer as a fifth starter last year.
I feel prickishly demanding!
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by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 6, 2010 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Etg6R05nS8Q
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Now that is a pretty epic commercial.
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by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 6, 2010 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve always wished all the players in that trade to succeed spectacularly.
To really point out what a bone-headedly stupid trade that Brian Sabean made.
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whose hindsight?
I hated that trade from the moment it happened.
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Why did you hate the trade?
Nathan was pretty good…Boof was the great prospect and Liriano was fragile prospect…AJ was the best hitting C in the MLB at the time…similar to trading for Victor Martinez or Mauer
Bullshit, he wasn't the best hitting catcher.
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He had the 8th highest wOBA in the majors among catchers with 450+ PAs the year before we got him.
His wOBA was .350, which is pretty damn good for a catcher.
But no, he wasn’t the best.
Still looked like a bad deal.
Buy when the stock is low!
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Catcher really wasn't the worst.
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The Giants worst positions in 2003 were SS and 3B.
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More sense!
Thanks again!
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Eh
AJ had been steadily improving for the past three years before we traded for him – there wasn’t too much evidence that his stock was going lower.
Oh no?
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Well
You look at AJ’s stats on the Twins and find me the evidence that he would suffer regression.
The dude started getting regular PT in 01 and improved for three straight years. If he’d hit anything like that for the Giants, that’d be a decent trade.
I meant BABIP wise and stuff.
I don’t know. I’m just playing Devil’s Advocate.
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I thought so too
In 01, AJ had a .322 BABIP and a .316 wOBA
in 02, AJ had a .335 BABIP and a .334 wOBA
in 03, AJ had a .331 BABIP and a .350 wOBA
The, for the Giants, the fucker had a .268 BABIP and a .314 wOBA.
Who the hells sees that coming?
Torture enthusiasts?
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High groundball hitter going from playing on turf to playing on natural grass?
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Cutting his strikeouts in half might have had something to do with it, too. More contact but less good contact. And whatdoyaknow he goes to the White Sox, starts K’ing more, and the BABIP goes back up.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
His BABIP with the White Sox still hasn’t been anywhere near as high as it was as a Twin, though.
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Very true. Seems like there were a lot of factors at play, from Astroturf to K’ing to regression towards the mean to AJ just being a douche.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
but
every player that goes from the AL to AAAA does better!
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Interesting point
But it’s not as if he never had success on grass – he did put up a .330 wOBA in Chicago.
His career BABIP on turf is 17 points higher than his career BABIP on grass. He had some bad luck as a Giant, but even his good years with the White Sox haven’t approached the kind of production we expected from him when we dealt three arms for him.
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It was, in my mind, an arm too many
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Yeah, Nathan + Bonser or Liriano + Bonser, I probably could have lived with. All three was way too much.
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exactly
it wasn’t that I was sure that any of those guys was going to be successful, just that it was not good value.
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Plus we were pretty in need of Nathan’s services back then, too. And we knew he was already a good MLB reliever….
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
and then we got Benitez
which led us to Buster Posey.
In hindsight, I love this trade! We finally got a good hitting C out of it!
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I like your thinking.
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My favorite arguments for the trades are the one that claim that Nathan wasn’t any good/there was no way of knowing he could have turned into what he did/he walked that guy in teh playoffs11
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How about: massive injury risk?
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Two first names?
Those guys never work out.
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BABIPs in the .330s, possibly a product of the AstroTurf at the Metrodome, because since leaving MIN, he’s never had one nearly that high. He hit a ton of ground balls for a slow guy. Those ground balls weren’t going to make it through the infield as fast in SF as they did in Minnesota
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Okay..one of top hitting C...
There was a consensus that the Giants’ only weakness in 2003 was the catching position
LOL
wasn’t the big problem was that there was no other hitter who came as close to being as good as Bonds?
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353 PA for Neifi Perez
and his 65 OPS+
yikes
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Still had a 1.0 WAR season (according to BBR)
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I'm just saying.
There’s way worse than that.
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No...
Jose Cruz had a 5.3 WAR 104 OPS+
Durham 3.1 WAR 111 OPS+
JT Snow 1.9 WAR 112 OPS+
AJ was supposed to be the big bat behind Barry…(10.3 WAR!)
Talking about hitting.
Those OPS+ aren’t that amazing.
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They were all decent. The strength of that team was that you had basically an average lineup… plus Bonds being absolutely insane.
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Yes but that just led to him being walked a million times.
He had no protection.
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I think you are undercutting just how much of his value was in being walked so many times.
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This
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Being intentionally walked really isn't that valuable if no one behind you can drive you home.
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that’s not really how value works.
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One game against the DBacks
They intentionally walked Bonds with the bases loaded and it became a one run game. The next guy grounded out and the Giants lost. That’s one example. A hit is always worth more than a walk. A regular walk is usually better than an intentional walk.
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But they did drive him home. He scored 111 runs in only 130 games. They didn’t score him every single time he was walked, no, but he wasn’t going to hit a home run every time either. The Giants got enormous value out of Bonds making so few outs and being on base so much.
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Well, he did drive himself in quite a lot.
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52.9% of the time
that’s just insane. And it’s his 3rd highest season.
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He had the 8th highest wOBA in the majors among catchers with 450+ PAs the year before we got him.
You say that like it’s great or something. Considering only 13 catchers qualified, it’s not. Hell, Bengie was also 8th last year.
Also, it was the best year of his career. In his 3 years in the majors, he posted WARs of 1.7, 2.6, and 3.6. We’re talking about a Kurt Suzuki type, not a Brian McCan.
Well
It is something that most catchers aren’t good enough or don’t have the endurance to make it for 450 PAs.
I don’t neccssarily agree, but it doesn’t really matter here. He was good in 2003, pretty good in 2002, and meh 2001. 27 year olds, heading into arbitration. That’s a nice player to have, but it’s not someone you throw a bunch of prospects at.
Really, the Suzuki comparison puts it in prespective:
Pierzynski, 2001-2003: 7.4 WAR.
Suzuki, 2008-2010: 7.5 WAR.
Even after the down season Suzuki had this year, they’re essentially equal. Age is the same too. Would anyone even consider giving up whatever is today’s equivalent of those three for Suzuki?
Romo
Wheeler and
?
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Surkamp, maybe? Bucardo?
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nope
Liriano was always seen to have A-level potential, could never stay healthy and advance. There is nothing remotely comparable in the system now.
by wcw on Oct 6, 2010 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Wheeler = Liriano.
We’re thinking of analogues to Bonser
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Wheeler will be good.
However, he seems like a jerk.
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I don't know.
I just sense it. I could be wrong.
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Why?
I’ve hardly heard anything about his personality
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For all that I hated that trade, Wheeler is better regarded right now than Liriano was then. He’s had blister problems for a half-season. Liriano kept getting shut down time and again for elbow and shoulder flareups.
Bonser was a first-rounder with potential at the time. Again no good comps in the current system, but I see Wheeler as closer to Bonser than Liriano in terms of market value.
by wcw on Oct 6, 2010 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Perhaps – I mean, obviously we’re not going to find a perfect comparison with the current system. After all, Romo is hardly the same exact pitcher as Joe Nathan.
But Wheeler and Liriano are both the electric arms with issues.
Bonser and Surkamp or Bucardo are both the less superlative arms but with some talent.
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For rough market-value/potential equivalence:
- Nathan ~= Brian Wilson, 2008-9 offseason
- Bonser ~= Michael Main, now
- Liriano ~= Wheeler
Bonser was worth a bit more than Main is now, Liriano a bit less than Wheeler, so maybe that evens things out.
by wcw on Oct 6, 2010 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Michael Main
What is his future like?
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Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Ask again next June.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I'm on it!
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Like Bonser, he was a first-rounder for a reason who hit something of a wall. In Bonser’s case, it was a symptom of not-quite-good-enoughitis. Main had some weird infection, but came back without quite the life on his fastball or the quality of breaking stuff that got him drafted high.
He’s young, and if anyone can help turn him around it’s someone like the Rays or the Giants. I rate him higher than most, mainly on potential. Right now the performance has been punk.
by wcw on Oct 6, 2010 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Imagine that Posey isn't here
or that he’s a really good non C.
Can you imagine what this site would look like if the above were traded for Kurt Suzuki?
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to be fair
AJP did appear to be on an upward trajectory and Suzuki is coming off his worst year. But still, yes, I think it’s a good question.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
he did so not
I believe at the time the trade was made, I posted something to the Giants newsgroup decrying him as yet another punchless hacker. Lemme see if Google Groups will deliver it.
by wcw on Oct 6, 2010 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
for the record: ugh.
and I didn’t even love Mr. Bonser’s prospects. my ugh is twofold: one, I got to see our new catching hero play here in the Twinkiedome, and he’s yet another hacker. I’m tired of hackers. two, it just seems to me Nathan, Bonser and Liriano should have fetched a little more — but then that’s often how I feel about Sabean’s trades.
by wcw on Oct 6, 2010 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
ha ha ha
From the same thread:
I’d be surprised if Liriano was anything other than a reliever in the majors, so I’m only really worried about Bonser making this look bad.
Grant
by wcw on Oct 6, 2010 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
'Waiting For Boof-dot'
Grant: we can’t go on like this.
Wcw: that’s what you think.
Grant: Boof will save us.
Matt Cain: who?
by wcw on Oct 6, 2010 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
The fact that he put those up with such high BABIPs and had SO FEW walks should have been a warning sign. When you only walk 15-20 times a year, even a small drop in BABIP can have a huge effect on your OPS.
And it’s worth mentioning that it’s also fallacious to assume that because he was on an upward trend, he was going to continue that way. Especially when it was as BABIP-fueled/lack of secondary average as it was.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
LOL
AJP has never had an “elite player” reputation. Not even fucking close.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
The fact remains
No one has ever talked about AJP like we talk about Joe Mauer.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
In 2/3 of a season
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"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
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So he had two years around 2.0 and one at nearly 4.0. And he’s a light-hitting catcher. Which of those is likely to be the abnormality?
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
He was not a light hitting catcher. He might have been a light hitter, but for a C, he was definitely a good hitter.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Semantic semantics are semantic.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Does Baseball Reference include a positional adjustment in their WAR? Fangraphs has him almost a win higher.
Wow bb-ref has AJ as a flat-out replacement level player as a Giant.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
It appears their positional adjustment is +8. Also, they keep track of double plays, and we all know that hurts AJ.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
-4 for fielding, -4 for double plays, -3 for reaching on errors, -4 for baserunning…..
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
… and in the darkness bind them!
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I mean, trading for a good, young C who has multiple years of team control left makes actual sense. Those are nice commodities. It just sucked it happened to be AJ, and he ended up being such a douche.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Perhaps it was good luck for the Twins that Bonser and Liriano both made it to the majors eventually, but Bonser alone came pretty close to AJ’s WAR total as a Giant… in three separate years. The issues with the trade are exacerbated by the fact that AJ was DFA’d after one year, but even if he had stuck around for 2-3 more years, the Twins still would have come out ahead (unless AJ had 2-3 Mauer level years or something.)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
This is the important thing, really
If AJ isn’t a douche, then he probably rebounds the year after that and we all forget about the first bad season.
So really, Sabean should be faulted for insufficient character scouting. Which isn’t a huge thing to fault a GM on.
Do Chicago fans like him?
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
The consensus among White Sox fans seems to be “He’s a douche but he’s our douche.”
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 6, 2010 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
He did leave the Giants and went somewhere where he ostensibly fit in better… and put up 1.9, 2.2 and 1.3 WAR the next three years.
Nathan still would have outperformed him on his own, without even taking Liriano and Bonser into account.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
It’s arguable. But it’s people making it out like it was a slam dunk win of a trade until everything went wrong that get my ‘goat’, if you will.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Me too, but for the vice versa
All I’m saying is, if that’s the worst trade Sabes has ever made, and it made a bit of sense back then, that’s not such a bad thing.
You can argue trades from both perspectives. Even if it made some sense back then, the fact that it did end up with almost the worst case scenario is still a mark on his record. The Twins got ridiculous value out of the deal and the Giants got absolutely none.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
This.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
Before we know it bengie will throw out a base runner and make history again!
"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."
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"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
I THOUGHT YOU DOCTOR!
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Oct 6, 2010 5:20 PM PDT reply actions 5 recs
LOL
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 6, 2010 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t know if I am allowed to laugh at this, but I want to.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
brilliant
It's Johnnie Walker inside.
by Lies and Perfidy on Oct 6, 2010 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
next up: Derek Cheter and A-Hole will be humiliated by the Twinkies
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
Watch Timmy throw a one-hitter tomorrow..
/no mention of it anywhere, because everyone is still talking about Halladay
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
One hit?
That’s INFINITELY more than Halladay allowed!
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
Well, by percentage.
Counting-stats-wise, it’s one.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions
GAH!
[Halladay is] the first pitcher to toss a shutout in his postseason debut since Bobby Jones’ one-hitter for the Mets in Game 4 of the 2000 NLDS.
That Game 4 was the most furious I’d been about a Giants game until the meteor wiped out the 2002 World Series before Game 6.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
i thought meteors were supposed to kill dinosaurs and yet Dinger…
by 49 Giant Shark Warriors on Oct 6, 2010 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Only science can kill dinger
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
by slackersphere17 on Oct 6, 2010 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
start enrolling meteors into science classes!
by 49 Giant Shark Warriors on Oct 6, 2010 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Not that again. The 2002 World Series happened. The Angels, complete with Eckstein and Molina, won. It sucked.
I feel prickishly demanding!
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by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 6, 2010 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions
That game helped prepare me for Games 6 & 7, TBH.
It was just such long, drawn-out torture, compared to the abrupt collapse of Game 6 and the I-have-hope-but-not-really-because-my-soul-died-yesterday of Game 7.
Fuck.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Ssshhhh....
Giant Pain is going to start posting pics again.
Adopted Son: !Matt Downs I'll miss you my son.
It must suck to be a Reds fan and wait 15 years to have a playoff team and then immediately get no hit.
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!!!!!!
yeah great that the Giants couldn't possibly top that.
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
Yeah... of course...
[gulp]
Look at my website. Look at it. || Screw Johnsonville Sausages and Safeway. I have my reasons.
Why, Travis was a bright spot for Cincy
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 just hope the Giants win on Thursday. (And, of course, two more wins over the Braves after that.) I hope Tim acquits himself well (<2 ER, <5 BBs, 6+ Ks) and not get Volquez’d or Price’d. But a win in any form. Let there be eleven really ugly Giants wins if necessary for the next month plus!
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
Yeah, I would be sad to be a Reds fan right now.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 6, 2010 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
OT
Dude, FOX2, your newschopper is making more of a statement than that “breaking news: protest” you’re covering. It’s like, 2 dozen people.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
ABC-7 once covered a “protests” with 6 people and treated it as if it was big.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Maybe the protesters were "big"
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
by slackersphere17 on Oct 6, 2010 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions
CH-CH-CH-CHOPPA FOUR
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/a04731a1fe/the-sklar-brothers-chopper-4-from-standupfan
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I think my friends changed the meaning of it on a trends website so it was about Cliff Lee.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 6, 2010 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I was thinking this
Grilled cheesus 9 up, 1 down
grilled cheese sandwich, which features the face of Jesus Christ, often in a burn or grill mark
Finn: Holy crap! I made a grilled cheesus
Adopted Son: !Matt Downs I'll miss you my son.
I like it.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 6, 2010 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions
you're dumb, chief
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
by slackersphere17 on Oct 6, 2010 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Frank Caliendo was fucking sweet, when i saw him live
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I like how we’re giving Carlos Mencia a pass here.
Wait, no I don’t.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
MINI SODA
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
WHO DIDN'T CLOSE THEIR ITALICS TAG??
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
He calls Braves games
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
extrabaggs
Bochy just said Rowand will be on his postseason roster.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
about Ishi..
Don’t really have a problem with Rowand on the roster. Guillen on the other hand….
Adopted Son: !Matt Downs I'll miss you my son.
Which means Guillen is out?
If not, RIOT
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
Fingers crossed.
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 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
/turns around three times, curses, spits
It's Johnnie Walker inside.
by Lies and Perfidy on Oct 6, 2010 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't really have a problem with this
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
just looking at what Rowand has done lately, it’s not that bad, especially given that he’s done well in the past vs. the 2 starters
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I'm guessing that Renteria is off the roster
Short series, we don’t need another backup SS
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
Grant > Rent
LH stick, plays three IF positions, writes blog
Versatility rulez
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
Please
No Guillen No Guillen No Guillen No Guillen No Guillen No Guillen No Guillen No Guillen No Guillen No Guillen No Guillen No Guillen No Guillen No Guillen No Guillen No Guillen
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 6, 2010 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Why is he announcing it in pieces?
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 6, 2010 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Ratings.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Taking his talents to South beach.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Oct 6, 2010 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Andrew Baggarly extrabaggs
Bochy said he has talked to Zito and “will talk to him about his situation.” Pretty clear telegraph that Zito is off the postseason roster.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Why is he using a telegraph??
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Old school to show respect.
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 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Because both Shattuck and MLK are blocked off due to police activities.
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
Bluh.
Do not envy Bochy. Well I sort of do in that he is paid a large amount of money to do anything baseball related. But yeah, that is a delicate situation.
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I think stuff like that would be the hardest part of being a manager, but it’s part of the job.
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 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Bochy’s salary is not enough to make me consider having to deal with interpersonal/personnel issues for even two months, let alone six, let alone with media and pundits and fans questioning me. Heck, Zito’s salary is nowhere near enough.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
Conversation:
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
by slackersphere17 on Oct 6, 2010 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
That really sucks for him. It’s not like the guy sucked this year.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Do the Giants put him in the rotation for the NLCS if they get that far?
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
Probably, would want to have four starters plus a long-man.
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 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh hey more baseball.
lol Jeter take a seat buddy
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Love that.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 6, 2010 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
(I snuck a hidden closing italics tag in there)
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
~
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
by slackersphere17 on Oct 6, 2010 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
<(‘.’<)
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
[sic]
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Yes you are.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
BUNTING!
Look at my website. Look at it. || Screw Johnsonville Sausages and Safeway. I have my reasons.
by GiantBrass on Oct 6, 2010 5:50 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
LOL
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Say Hey
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
by slackersphere17 on Oct 6, 2010 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions
You misspelled "Eli Whiteside"
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
I've been looking for this one for awhile
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
LOL
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 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I like how the pitcher follows the runner
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 6, 2010 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
hey bitches.
Guess what I just saw?
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
A no-hitter?
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
BUNTING!
Look at my website. Look at it. || Screw Johnsonville Sausages and Safeway. I have my reasons.
Barry Zito crying?
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
TWSS
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
The second no hitter in postseason history. Fucking awesome.
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 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
So basically what you’re saying is you have Phillies postseason tickets for me if they play the Giants next round…..
;)
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Iasked my brother in law to buy me SRO tix if he gets another chance
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 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
SRO? By the way, you doing anything to watch the Giants games? Kinda sucks that they’re so late….
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Standing room only. If I get an extra I’ll give it to you at face value.
I have class tonight. So I’ll probably watch tonights game at home, but maybe we can meet up for Friday/Saturday games.
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 7, 2010 6:31 AM PDT up reply actions
That’s right. You said you were going. Man, that is pretty damn 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 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
a red thong?
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
so how are we all feeling about watching liriano pitch for the twins here?
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by sadison bummedgarner on Oct 6, 2010 6:00 PM PDT reply actions
I would prefer he beats them.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m rooting for Liriano.
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 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m not feeling a damn thing
"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
Oh my god. Are you okay? Do you need a doctor?
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 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
What’s everyone’s feelings on the strikezone on the right side of the screen?
Personally, seems annoying to me.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 6, 2010 6:01 PM PDT reply actions
I split screen Gameday and the GDT when watching games. I just don’t like it on my TV.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 6, 2010 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
The announcers make that an easy choice
My god are ron darling and ernie johnson dull.
"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."
Ron Darling works so well with the Mess' booth.
But on national broadcasts, he’s like watching Padre-tan paint dry.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Darling only works well when he works with both Gary Cohen and Keith Hernandez.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Or talking about new york sports
"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's covering the Yankees now.
And he’s boring.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
He's fine on SNY during the regular season
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I know.
Ron Darling works so well with the Mess’ booth.
Gary, Keith, and Ron are the second-best booth in the biz, IMO.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I think they drink
They are pretty funny once the 7th, 8th, 9th innings hit.
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Gary pisses me off.
He always seems to bring up that Chris Carpenter was more deserving of the Cy Young than Timmeh.
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That's his opinion
Nothing wrong with that
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I know.
I can respect that. I just don’t like how he mentioned it every game that we faced the Mets.
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I missed those broadcasts.
I was freezing my ass off, watching the Giants LOLose at Citi.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
“You don’t think the Twins want to win this game?”
Yeah Gary, I wasn’t sure if they wanted to win.
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by Giant among Angels on Oct 6, 2010 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
When was this?
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When they showed Gardenhire in the dugout after Hudson scored on the PB
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by Giant among Angels on Oct 6, 2010 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Was it chasm?
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It was Garly Darling
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by Giant among Angels on Oct 6, 2010 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions
*Gary
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by Giant among Angels on Oct 6, 2010 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions
You mean Gary Carter, Ron Darling, or did they fuse or something?
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by Giant among Angels on Oct 6, 2010 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I can picture it.
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I assumed they wanted to lose. Tired from all that baseball they’ve been playing, want to go on vacation.
I feel prickishly demanding!
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by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 6, 2010 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
To be honest, I’m kind of annoyed at the Giants Posey-should-be-ROY crowd in the same way I’m annoyed at Cards fans for thinking it was outrageous that Lincecum won last year. It’s the same kind of fishing for an argument even if the argument sucks kinda mentality…..
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I like them, too. I like the Braves team, as well.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey jerry crawford is behind the plate for the twins and 300 million dollar wild card team
And his strike zone is nothing like what we saw on that one saturday in san diego against tim stauffer.
Why are horrible umpires in the post season?
"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."
Welp, there won't be another no-hitter tonight.
Might as well turn it off and hit the hay…
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They haven't but you know for a fact he'll be on the roster
And he will be starting every single game in right and hitting in the middle of the line up.
Why? Because our genius manager thinks he’s “been there” and “has the power to carry an entire team on his back when he gets hot”.
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so no zito on the roster?
YAY!!!!!!
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by sadison bummedgarner on Oct 6, 2010 6:07 PM PDT reply actions
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So intresting, the roster thing. Still not buying totally that Zito’s out until I hear it. FYI, guys not on roster can travel, be in dugout
LOL
Urban is butt hurt.
"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 brain dead
Thinks the giants should play jose guillen everyday.
"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, good
I was worried Zito wouldn’t get to sit in the dugout
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Hey Urbs, intresting is spelled INTERESTING.
why you you just ask your but buddy if he failed the test or not? THEN YOU CAN BREAK THE STORY OF OMG.NOWAY.LOLZ.ZITO
by giant4life83 on Oct 7, 2010 12:37 AM PDT up reply actions
MINI SODA!!
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TWINS!
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Barry Zito thought that was a hanger.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Zito is not impressed
He’d have let that one go into the upper deck.
"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."
Cuddyer'd!
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I sure hope not winning the division bites the Yankees right in the ass this year.
Utter frustration and futility.
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I think I just heard a faint but universal national outpouring of satisfaction re Twinkies HR vs Yanks
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
Universal AND national!
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also general and consensus
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
complete and unanimous
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
the murcan pipple haz spoke
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
Concussions are no laughing matter!
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Chasm or just general dickishness?
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah! So both, then.
Sorry, Crusher!
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I hear that.
I had Mauer, Justin Upton, and Joey Votto taking extended time off in my pokemonz playoffs.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Phil Cuzzi would have called that ball a foul
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
he would have called it an out
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
"We have a man in scoring position!"
“Bunt him over!”
“…But there are two outs already”
“Did I fucking stutter?”
[this is what gardenhire sounds like in my imagination]
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I want the Yankees to win just enough that it really hurts when they lose.
I want to vivisect Yankee fans’ souls.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 6:19 PM PDT reply actions
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Watching Giants pitchers practice bunts. If body language is an indication, I’d say Zito doesn’t look like a man who just got good news.
Adios, Zito
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I still feel bad for the guy.
But damn, when you throw an 89 mph fastball, all cutesy no less, it’s hard.
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I feel bad too, but this is about winning, not making Zito happy.
I feel prickishly demanding!
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by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 6, 2010 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh yeah, I don't want him pitching for us in the playoffs.
Just saying, I’d be depressed.
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Absolutely. I’d be depressed too. He’s the Giants’ worst starter, but he’s still decent and would be pitching for a lot of the playoff teams.
I feel prickishly demanding!
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by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 6, 2010 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate when people say "oh he has money, he'll be fine."
That’s not true. Rich kids kill themselves more than the poor kids. If I were him, I’d just feel like a whore when people said that.
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If I had ten billion dollars, I’d give everybody who sneers at Zito to suck it up and enjoy their money, the exact same amounts of that money. Then every time something bad happens to them, or they do something bad, I’ll tell them “HAHA, suck it, you got money!”
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
he’s probably mad he won’t get his postseason bonus from the club since he won’t make the roster.
by giant4life83 on Oct 7, 2010 12:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Zero connection.
The players vote shares, and can give money to anyone from the guy who was with the club one week in May to the clubhouse boy if it takes their fancy. Most teams are quite courteous and generous with shares.
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Uh
more like 85 mph
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I was being nice.
I think he can still hit 88.
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See ya later baby
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"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 there such a thing?
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So, he'll be the best of the worst?
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Zito could be back on the roster if the Giants make the NLCS
For every round, the roster can be changed.
I wouldn’t have a problem with the $18mil if he was worth even 1/2 of it a year, but really, if he were a FA right now, he’d get $3mil. or, hopefully, he will be shamed into retiring and telling the Giants they’re off the hook for the remainder of the contract.
That is, if he knows what’s good for the organization, and what they can do with an extra $18mil for next year.
by giant4life83 on Oct 7, 2010 12:44 AM PDT up reply actions
If it was you
what would it take for you to say “You know what, forget the $64 million you promised me, we’re good”?
If it was me, it would take a whole lot more than being a league average pitcher.
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I really feel bad for him.
It was a decision that had to be made, but jeez. Poor guy.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
It really speaks to the depth of our pitching that we can’t find room for a dude who put up a 4.15 ERA over 199.1 innings this year.
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did I get this right? since zito didn’t pitch 200 innings, he doesn’t get his club option picked up for 2014?
by giant4life83 on Oct 7, 2010 12:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Jeter singles.
>:|
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions
here's a question
I have played and watched baseball my entire life, and at a reasonably high level.
but there is one expression I do not understand.
“….popped him up….” or ’he popped him up."
Kuip and Kruk say it, I say it, everyone says it.
My question: who is the “he” and who is the “him?” Does the batter pop the pitcher up, or does the pitcher pop the batter up? This is not an easy question….you say its the former, but if it’s the batter doing the popping, why isn’t it “he popped IT up?” rather than "he popped “HIM” up?" I am slightly favoring the pitcher popping up the batter. This may have to be settled by a higher authority, but I would like other opinions. Discuss among yourselves, compare and contrast.
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
I always figured the pitched popped up the batter
mostly since it’s not a desirable effect? and it seems to be said with that sort of tone.
…if that makes any sense, I’m surprised.
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I've been getting mind = blown a lot.
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How about this?
Why is it called a strike when (fouls aside) the batter failed to do so? Why did they hire Hedo Turkoglu to come up with the term for a pitch out of the strike zone?
And, most significantly, Why is Guillen?
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know any of those answers.
Not quite blown though. MLK was a Republican.
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well, if the alternate was southern democrat
I’m not surprised
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The pitcher popped the batter up...
it’s like Bochy Borked Nate…Bochy is doing the borking…Nate is being borked
I think you have it right.
“The pitcher struck him out, the pitcher popped him up.” Seems to work.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Pretty sure the pitcher is the first he, the batter is the second him. Because popping out is something the batter did not intend, you can argue that the pitcher caused him to do so.
“He popped it up” is also correct though, with the pronoun referring to the batter.
Yeah language is weird and sports euphemisms make it weirder.
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definitely the pitcher popped up the batter
or in another way of describing it…“the pitcher got the batter to pop the ball into the air”….but its just easier to say “popped him up”
popped him up to RF, Texiera down
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
S T F D
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Fuck you, you purple-lipped choker.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 6:32 PM PDT reply actions
A Hole whiffs, America fist pumps
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
LOL fraudriguez
Always turns to the umpire to bitch even when he hacks at all 3 pitches.
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STFD, A-Fraud
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That would make me really happy
to see Joe Suck struggle through each broadcast. He’s just going to be an asshat no matter who gets in unless it’s the Phils/Yanks
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Texiera's facial expressions when he hits are the worst.
He has this whole fake tough guy thing going on.
Hella.
Like the entire yankees team?
Nick swisher and marcus thames try even harder.
"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."
Hey now..Swisher's all right by me
even if he did sign with the Evil Empire.
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like a sneer or like he smells something bad
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Jorge Arangure
Buster Posey not really stressing about his first postseason. Have seen him yawn at least 5 times in the past 10 mins
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
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on the seventh day he rested.
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
I actually yawn when I’m nervous.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Oct 6, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Doesn’t yawning increase oxygen levels in your blood?
by wcw on Oct 6, 2010 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Think so.
I think that’s why you yawn in the first place.
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by wcw on Oct 6, 2010 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s funny, I always thought I was special :(. Last winter Olympics they interviewed Ohno about yawning, and he said it calms him down when he’s nervous. I guess that’s why we do it.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Oct 6, 2010 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm seeing it the other way around.
But I get what you’re saying. I see more Cain in Bumgarner though.
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slash?
I feel prickishly demanding!
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by giantsfansince1981 on Oct 6, 2010 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Charmander?
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LOL
I miss him. My day sucked today, sigh.
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by Giant among Angels on Oct 6, 2010 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
they should get a room
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
Right
i wanted to say liriano in bumgarner but since liriano is pitching now it looked strange. Thanks for understanding my twisted up thoughts
Of course
Along with the backwood blunts because their the most expensive.
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I’m always tree shopping like it’s christmas.
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i used to love me a nice tree… I’d break it down from the bottom, saving the ever-so-potent top for a special occasion.
8 years seems so long ago when you’re 26
by giant4life83 on Oct 7, 2010 12:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Carston Charles will have the Henri IV, Cognac Grande Champagne, if you please. And he shal drink it with pinky extended just so.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL Wilson
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
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As long as he’s pitching well.
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by Johnny Disaster on Oct 6, 2010 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I like how some players have the black bill caps and some have the orange bill caps.
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Man
Braves-Giants are the last two to play.
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Why?
Did they do well?
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
That's all, Folks!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Urban sounds like he's about to tear up
He’ll get his wish when guillen is on the roster and starting every game.
"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."
You guys shit on Urban a lot
But on twitter, when I’ve talked to him, he’s said
1) That Zito doesn’t deserve to be on the roster
2) That Ross should play over Guillen
You can make fun of Urbs for a lot of things – but don’t lie about what he thinks.
eh, im still a little iffy about that chat he tried to cover up after claiming we shoulda traded sanchy for hart or w/e
by giant4life83 on Oct 7, 2010 12:50 AM PDT up reply actions
or was it gullen for sanchez he tried to cover up?
by giant4life83 on Oct 7, 2010 12:51 AM PDT up reply actions
I did not see that
That’s cool when did he stop being pro guillen?
"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 thought Marty Lurie was the pro-Gullien person.
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He's been pro guillen since like june
And last time I heard he was still vehemently defending him. Perhaps I was confusing urban with lurie but there was another in the camp of the guillen love.
"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 think they just don't want to be wrong.
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I used to like marty lurie a lot
Then I realized he was of the old school baseball folk lore and completely insane when it comes to valuing a hitter ie: jose guillen.
"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 don't think he was ever pro guillen
But a couple days ago I sent him this:
@MUrbanCSN any chance at all Guillen gets left off? He’s been useless, esp. When you consider we have a better option in Ross.
To which he responded:
@LoganDobson No. But I agree w/ u on Ross. Guillen v Wagner late if need be, over Rowand.
So he wants Guillen on the team, but as a pinch hitter type, which is fine.
I like Travis pinch hitting more.
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Rowand can hit a fast ball. I'd take him over Guillen vs Wagner
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
Guillen can hit a fastball right down the middle
right to the second basemen for a game ending double play while ahead in the count.
"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."
Pssh.
Like that would ever happen.
Wait, what?
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Not like sanchez should have hit there or anything.
"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."
WHY WOULDNT YOU SENT YOUR WORST PLAYER TO THE PLATE WITH THE GAME IN THE BALANCE??
i want an explaination, WITH reasoning
by giant4life83 on Oct 7, 2010 12:53 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't trust bruce bochy
And I think you can agree with me there.
"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, Ross and Rowand are probably better matchups against LHP due to their splits. I’d have both of them hit over Guillen against Wagner.
Ross is arguably a younger version of Rowand, which IMO is a good thing. Rowand used to be good
by giant4life83 on Oct 7, 2010 12:54 AM PDT up reply actions
hmm
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by Giant among Angels on Oct 6, 2010 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
THUS BEGINS THE DISSENT AND UNRAVELING!!!
OMG Mychel keep us up to date on the crisis!
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
LOL seriously
Didn’t even bother to go to first.
"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."
Baserunning awareness!
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Orlando hudson
Beast mode.
"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 NY
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
LOL PB
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by Giant among Angels on Oct 6, 2010 6:42 PM PDT reply actions
Posada is creepy with those ears
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"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
HIP HIP
JORGE
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LOL posada
Has he ever been a good defender?
"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."
They'll take the game off TBS
And ESPN will show endless laker highlights until they stop sobbing.
"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'll take either right now
I don’t have my Directv right now. Scaffolding is blocking my signal. And I probably won’t have Directv for another week.
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Priorities...I would have to postpone whatever construction is going on
I gotta have baseball, fixing things can wait. Unless it’s raining and it’s the roof.
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Not on your life.
That’ll just make them more animated.
“Can the Yankees possibly come back from overwhelming deficit?”
“Now they are the true underdogs, facing great obstacles!”
“OMG JETER CALM EYES MR NOVEMBER CAPTAIN CLUTCH UUUUNGH”
“…Did you just climax?”
“…no.”
Anyway, they have more than enough material for today.
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Victor Martinez is Posada-like behind the plate.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
if yer talkin dinner plates, no one is like Molina
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
Jerry crawford
nice strike zone bro.
"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."
Must... keep... yankees... in the game...
"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 going to catch up on this thread but
HOLY SHIT ROY HALLADAY IS FUCKING AMAZING
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I hate the Reds, but I am rooting so hard for them now. I want Halladay no where NEAR the Giants offense.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
He still fears eli whiteside
2 for 3 against him with a double and a 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."
Kind of, but sort of indifferent. I bandwagon them when they do well, and ignore them otherwise.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
yikes…. well… umm… oh well, guess that’s just what Cincy’s done for me, a rich history here with the Reds, partly due to my dad’s nonstop talks back a few years ago about the Reds in the 80s and 90s
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1970's Reds
Johnny Bench made me want to be a Catcher.
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Don't say that to Pika
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
I remember when there was a brief suggestion last year that the Giants might trade Bumgarner for him
I wouldn’t have been that mad about it, especially if he’d signed an extension with us like he did with philly.
I remember the brief Halladay rumors last year. I would have loved to get him. He is incredible.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Lots of gold in that thread
I remember when we all used to complain that Fresno’s lineup was better than ours.
It wasn’t?
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by Giant among Angels on Oct 6, 2010 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Pretty sure Norwich was better. You know, better league.
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by Giant among Angels on Oct 6, 2010 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Uhh, that would have been awesome.
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!!!!!!
Well, it was only a year and a half of Halladay
And there was confusion over whether they were discussing trading Bumgarner or Posey, one of which is obviously more acceptable than the other.
Yankees approach at the plate reminds me of the Giants
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Go Kings?
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by Scott Coleman on Oct 6, 2010 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you see
Aykis16 is big time on us. He’s attending the games at courtside with the press.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
He’ll be Peaches 2.0 before we know it
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by Scott Coleman on Oct 6, 2010 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions
awww i'm sorry.
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by Scott Coleman on Oct 6, 2010 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
for what? new owners, new coach, new team, i'm good with that
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Sounds like the exact line from the KNBR commercial
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by Giant among Angels on Oct 6, 2010 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
haha, no way! well, it's almost true, not so much about the coach
or the team
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yeah, it’s something like that.
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by Giant among Angels on Oct 6, 2010 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't ask fitz about the warriors
He’ll make it sound like the western conference is horrible now and the warriors will be one of the best teams in the west.
"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."
He is one of the worst play by play voices in the NBA
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Jim Barnett is one of the best color commentators in the NBA
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Barnett corrects Fitz about 2-3 times a game.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
so it kinda evens out the brodcast
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They are both pretty bad in my opinion
Barnett isn’t to bad but it’s really unbearable to listen to both of them because they are always biting their tongue about pretty much anything bad about the warriors.
"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."
Haha, i think it’s pretty funny to be honest, Barnett… damn, i could sit there and have him teach me how to play the game of basketball, the dude is awesome. Fitz… annoying
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Fitz on KNBR is awful. Someone would call and say something negative about the Warriors and he would go “It’s only November. Wait until the trade deadline when they’ll make a deal to improve the team” He always thinks the Warriors are a “good team”.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
oh yea... we just talked about that earlier
it’s just dreadful, try talking shit on Notre Dame, it’s pretty funny
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Except the Warriors actually are a solid team, and everything the new owner has said in interviews had been awesome. Seriously though, the Warriors are a mid-40’s win team right now.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
umm… they really have no bench… defensively flawed, but we’ll see
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“No bench” is an exaggeration". They’re not deep, but they definitely have a bench. Reggie Williams, Brandan Wright, and Amudson is solid enough. Plus, your bench really isn’t a very big part in W-L anyways. Defensively flawed, yes, but they should be much better than last year, and the offense should be very good, and they should be a very good rebounding team. Offense offsets defense, and good rebounding make them above average.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
“should” that’s it, you’re making predictions
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Well of course, we’re talking the future here. For all I know Biedrins, Curry and Lee all go down for the season 10 games in and we suck again. That said, with a normal amount of health, there’s every reason to believe we have a pretty good squad that should compete for the 8th spot, though I’m not sure they’ll make it given how tough it usually is to make the playoffs in the West.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
we’re talking the Western Conference, bro, nobody cares about the east
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
That's why I'm not really that upset about it...
Even if they get “better” it will still be the Lakers (maybe OKC)…
can i go to vegas with that?
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No way bro
Clippers vs timberwolves!
"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."
ReaLOLignment!
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Rebuilding for 16 years!
Except for that one blip in 2007.
by Murray, Present on Oct 6, 2010 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL MAKING MONEY
LOL BOO’D OFF THE COURT
"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 man
That place is always rocking even when the dubs are getting beat up by the clippers.
"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."
without a doubt, it’s just the fact i mean… Oakland is basketball, i dont know how to describe it… like when you’re talking about fans in sports around the bay area, you got the loyalness of the warriors, knowledge in San Francisco, some of the better fans in the country, although that’s just biased
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
the team doesn't deserve the fans
I’m pretty fed up with the Warriors at this point. Barely followed the team the last year.
by Murray, Present on Oct 6, 2010 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Now that I live in Chicago
I’m seriously considering ditching the Warriors for the Bulls.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 6, 2010 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
HAVE FUN, BRO!!!!
i mean, the Bulls… one of the better NBA franchises
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I know, I feel bad but they’re just so much more appealing than the W’s
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 6, 2010 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
haha, yea!
plus there’s sometimes just too much embarrassment you can take when you go out there and talk with a friend, “i’m a golden state warriors fan”
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
btw
Isn’t time for them to be called the Oakland Warriors?
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
oh i c what u did there
but nah, sounds just… too pathetic…. like oakland a’s or oakland raiders
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
DO IT
I would’ve become a Sonics fan except that they moved the damn team.
by Murray, Present on Oct 6, 2010 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude you’re picking a terrible time to do it. We have actual young talent AND new ownership now. This is where the smart fan finally jumps back on the bandwagon after having jumped off 10 years ago. Honestly, the Warriors are pretty damn comparable to the Bulls.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
And you’ll see 5-16 to start the season
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
and become a fairweather fan
or make excuses
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
You’ll be eating those words in a month and a half. Look, I know the past has sucked. I know last year sucked. I know there’s a chance injuries derail our season, yet again. But rational analysis really is on my side here. As long as the unlucky breaks that seem so common in Warriors fandome don’t continue, as they rationally shouldn’t, we really do have a quality squad.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not a huge NBA fan anyways
So it’s likely that I will casually follow both teams and cheer for the Warriors when they meet in the Finals ;)
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 6, 2010 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Ohhh…..yeah, Finals ain’t happening anytime soon. :(
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
especially in their slick new uniforms
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LOL Kings AND Warriors
They both suck
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Kings are going to be stacked bro.
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by Scott Coleman on Oct 6, 2010 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
*in a season or two
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Oct 6, 2010 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Does your pals at Talking Chop
Know you’re a Kings fan and not a Hawks fan?
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Not too many Hawks fans over there…and if they start giving me shit for it, i’ll just post a link to Joe Johnson’s new contract to piss them off
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by Scott Coleman on Oct 6, 2010 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Do people just hate the hawks in atlanta?
Their playoff game attendance was that of a nets game last year.
"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 football country. I don’t live there, but have family there and they’re all nuts about football.
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by Scott Coleman on Oct 6, 2010 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
More specifically
It’s a college football area.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Yep. That’s all SEC country for ya
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by Scott Coleman on Oct 6, 2010 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Sooo it's not a good idea to root for Alabama down there huh?
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I don’t think any Atlanta sport outside of college football has high attendance.
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LOL, nice!
guess the only reason why i actually rooted for the Kings was for them to knock out the Lakers in the 90s… those were fun times
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
It was fun when the Kings were good because we got this..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G8u1ErQTO0
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
You’re using the wrong tense. For the Warriors, “suck” should be past tense.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
That's too bad
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Feliz-esque?
To be fair, I think this strike zone might be pretty bad. Where do you guys get strike zone plots?
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Got my NL West Champions T-shirt today
They unpacked the shipment just as I passed by Valley Fair. I got the black one, because it was worth it to have Guillen’s name on there.
On a related note, I thought I had found a total bargain at Sports Authority. They’d marked down some replica Giants jerseys from $155 to $45. I was totally going to get one until I saw the back had “ROWAND” on it. LOLOLOLOL. It’s sort of like the used CD rack having a million Evanescence alubms.
It's not that hard to take off the letters is it?
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The Sports Authority closest to me up in San Jose pretty much only had Rowand jerseys the last time I was there. It was kind of sad.
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i saw a guy wearing a Rowand jersey at the park last week….
i laughed. and i laughed. and i LAUGHED
by giant4life83 on Oct 7, 2010 12:58 AM PDT up reply actions
YES
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
I think his daughter got them and he probably did the noble thing and got regular ones.
NERBZ
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
LOL joe giradi
Can’t believe they have him do the “dove comfortable in my own skin” commercials.
"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."
Freaking halladay and his no-hitter's
also this man is good! http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=12749269&topic_id=14872766
We made fun of Molina for a lot
But he is still a ML-quality player… against lefties.
Career vs LHP: .296/.335/.480
2010 vs LHP: .350/.412/.420
Between the strains of being an old catcher and Molina’s continued good numbers against them, Bengie is absolutely still qualified to be a platoon catcher.
Guillen doesn’t mash lefties, though.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
So we've been told.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
I don’t think platoon catchers exist. There just aren’t enough capable catchers in general to find two that can give you value on both sides of the plate that won’t be snatched up as starters elsewhere….
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
A student of mine got me a Kevin Mitchell replica jersey. I am wearing it to work tomorrow.
"We didn’t win our independence from the British to watch Aaron Rowand hit this bad"
Give that student an A
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Apple polisher.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Wtf. That’s the most expensive present I’ve ever heard of?
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Up through seventh grade, my mom made me get presents for all my teachers at the end of the year. Smallish things like beanie babies (when the craze was going on), school supplies, etc. I remember I got my Calgary Flames fan PE teacher a Sharks hat in 7th grade. That was probably my favorite, haha.
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Dunno about you guys
But I am having an awesome time watching the Yankees lose.
"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 agree...
I like Curtis Granderson, though.
"We didn’t win our independence from the British to watch Aaron Rowand hit this bad"
+1,000,000
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 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Shift-A
Is there a reason a lot of the text on this page is italicized? Am I hallucinating?
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
Yeah I restarted my computer and it was like that
Weird 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."
Bummer
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/10/discussion-ryan-ludwick.html
Padres seem likely to bring back Ludwick. He would have been a good savvy Sabes pickup if he’d been non-tendered.
They will have to spend a lot of money in that case
Considering bell, gregerson, adams, ludwick, and a few others are arbitration eligible.
"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."
True that
He’s also due to make at least 8 million in arbitration considering he had the best statistical year of any closer.
"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 Padres are not contenders
Adrian Gonzalez will be traded.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
I’ll be really shocked if he’s still a padre by the time the season starts he’s just to valuable right now.
"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 never thought I would say this, but I would rather have Rowand
Bochy did not announce who would be left off to create room for Rowand, but Jose Guillen, who has been bothered with a bad neck and ordinary results since coming to San Francisco,
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
by 49er16 on Oct 6, 2010 7:10 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
+1 that wouldn't bother me one bit
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Ordinary results?
More like fucking trash.
I would rather have rowand on the roster without a doubt guillen is a fucking clown.
"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."
in this line
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
Jose had
that one six rbi game. I’m pretty sure Rowand hasn’t done that ever in a Giants uni.
I'd take six one rbi games
especially in the playoffs
San Francisco Giants: your 2010 NL West CHAMPS.
Why is that?
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
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We need a new thread
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"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Mr. Plank talking about baseball makes me uncomfortable
Jason Plank fearthefin
Real solid performance thus far for the Twins, liking what I’m seeing. Working the count well against CC and Liriano is locating well.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
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You know that Plank’s a Twins fan, right? He’s from Minnesota.
And it’s not like TCY and I haven’t been talking about the Giants all this time.
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I knew that
But I want hockey talk from the hockey writer, dammit!
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
how the sharks gonna do this year? 2 new goalies. Cheechoo
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With a Stanley Cup winning goalie....
all da way baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SHARKS=STANLEY CUP, count it
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just so long as it's not the fucking Canucks
though I’d love a repeat.
San Francisco Giants: your 2010 NL West CHAMPS.
I wouldn't
Your team ruined Chelsea Dagger for me. Loved that song for two years, now it’s banished to the corner of my iTunes.
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has Zenpop changed his signature back yet?
tomorrow I have to hit a bar so I can have both games on tv. I figure it’ll be more efficient than changing the channels.
San Francisco Giants: your 2010 NL West CHAMPS.
Cheech is pretty much a non-factor. It’s a good story, signing him to the minor-league affiliate, but unless he proves that he can score 20-30 goals at the NHL level again, he’s not going to be signed to an NHL deal. He’s basically there to give the Worcester kids a veteran presence, with the slight hope that he’ll catch that lightning in a bottle again.
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poor Cheech
oh well, at least he’s got a job though, right? And at this point, i’m just going to trust anything and everything that management does for the Sharks
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I believe he’s signed to a minor league deal in Worcester, although it could just be a try-out contract at this point. But he’ll probably be signed.
Then again, that’s what I thought about Andreas Lilja, and he got released, so what do I know.
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yea... who knows, anything could happen at this point
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What else is there to write about? “Sharks have too many bottom pairing defensemen. Wallin’s and Huskin’s contracts suck. We have no idea why they signed Niemi. Poor Greiss. Man do we have a lot of good forwards. Heatley’s eye still freaks us out. The defense is scary.” That pretty much sums everything up.
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I'm just being sarcastic
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
CHEEEEEEEEEEECHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO oh, and Frazier Mcclaren, Oh… and TOMMY WINGELS. he’ll be better than that ass Joe Thornton or Marleau
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Hey, Wingels is still on the NHL roster. Apparently it’s down to either him or John McCarthy for that last forward spot for the season opener on Friday. I’m sure you’re pretty excited about that.
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WOA WOA WOA WOA WOA, WHAT THE FUCK???
he’s still on the roster?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
OH AND JOHN MCCARTHY CAN GTFO SINCE HE WENT TO BOSTON U AND BEAT MIAMI
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Yes, he’s still on the roster. #57, looking to be the fourth line RW.
So if he does end up making the opening day roster, I’m guessing you’ll be watching the season premiere on Friday at noon on Versus, am I correct?
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umm, how do i say this...
FUCK
YES
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anyone with actual baseball experience to tell me whether this looks like a curveball?
http://www.scientificamerican.com/media/inline/blog/Image/CurveBallShapiroIC2009.swf
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I've seen this before.
Pretty cool.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
23 more hours
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"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
My day will suck tomorrow until gametime.
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i can't wait to be somewhat inhebriated at 9:37
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Hell. To. The. Yell.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
In this line
I also can’t wait for the giants to announce that jose guillen is not on the playoff 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."
Keep waiting.
I just realized, I wonder who we traded to get him. Hope that PTBNL isn’t anyone we’ll regret losing.
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Jesus
PTBNL = velez?
If only.
"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."
Hope it wasn't Surkamp.
8(
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Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
He’ll bitch and moan. Thank God that even Sabes can outrun him.
"We didn’t win our independence from the British to watch Aaron Rowand hit this bad"
Will the doors be open by 4?
I hate coming in with the crowds.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
Wow
It makes me sad how good this kid 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."
Just think of the possibility of worse draft picks the last four years and no Lincecum, Bumgarner or Posey.
"I don't know how the six-pack got in my hands." -P.T.F. Bat
True that
If zito wasn’t so shitty we’d have ended up with a bunch of tim beckhams!
"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."
Liriano right?
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
You jinx.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
That's something a jinx would say.
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Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Eric Stangel EricStangel
Man, Roy Halladay is confident. He already threw a no-hitter tonight. Now he’s warming in the bullpen for the Yankees
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
har har
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warming in bullpen..
just to get his ass kicked by the FREAK! With Timmy pitching a perfect game and halladay giving up over 9,000 earned runs to the giants.
Be funny if he did.
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The Eck speaks highly of Wilson
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/10/06/SP061FP1BM.DTL
“He looks like he’s in disguise or something,” Eckersley said this week. "But that friggin’ guy is fearless, and that’s the biggest compliment I can give him.
Eck is overrated, still nice to hear some kind words.
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I would like wilson to get calls like eck did
/slider a foot off 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."
Uh oh, Twins
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Damn, he'd be perfect for us.
Francisco + San FRANCISCO = WTF BOOOOOOOM
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Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
I realized that when I was typing
Too bad we gave him and nathan up for shit. Imagine a bullpen of Casilla, Romo, Nathan, and Weezy.
I don't want to.
Who knows what would have happened? We could have had better records, later draft picks, etc. Just gotta accept things the way they happen.
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Why is Bengie?
For WilltheThrill, this is Jon Miller saying goodnight. . . .
by WilltheThrill on Oct 6, 2010 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
What is a Dan Ortmeier?
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
I want to be a pitcher!
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Looks good
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"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
yep
but I’m assuming it’s a camera thing and not a printing thing.
San Francisco Giants: your 2010 NL West CHAMPS.
Most likely just my iPhone’s camera. It’s very orange.
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You have a screen that lacks yellow?
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
WTF? I ordered mine 2 hrs after the final out and it is still on backorder!!!!!
Monday Monkey lives for the weekend, sir.
You'll get in December
when the Giants Dugout stores will sell it for 5 bucks.
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Blah I haven’t gotten mine yet. I got the women’s cut and it said it was in stock and then I found out it was backordered in the confirmation e-mail.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
t's Posey time!!
Screw you Flannery.
Uh oh, Twins
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
LOLIRIANO
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I hate the Yankees and their offensive.
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Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Yeah I know!
Stupid douche is giving up 4 earned runs to the best offense in all of baseball!
I don’t feel as bad about giving away Liriano now.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
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His BABIP has been very high this year.
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Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Gardy pulled a Dusty here leaving Francisco in the game
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
God fucking dammit
Oh well at least he’s not ours.
"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."
these commentators really suck
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I've been drowning them out.
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Puts Tin Foil hat on
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
What does that mean?
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Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Seriously, I've been curious.
Where is this from?
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Wtf gameday
said Granderson’s hit was a dub, but not its supposed to be a triple.
Waitaminnit!
Did you say no guacamole?!? ‘Cause that’s BUSH LEAGUE, BRO!
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 7:39 PM PDT reply actions
No way the Twins score two more times, right?
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Yeah.
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Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
LOL ballpark
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Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Warning track power
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STAR FOX?!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIkJvY96i8w
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Twins are kinda boring.
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Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Still boring.
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Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Yeah
Why not just name your team Matching Places?
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LOL LOL CC
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 7:55 PM PDT reply actions
LOL C.C. AND ZITO
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by sadison bummedgarner on Oct 6, 2010 7:55 PM PDT reply actions
SHIFT A CC Zito
Buster Posey>
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CC v. JJ
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 7:57 PM PDT reply actions
darn
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 7:58 PM PDT reply actions
Per Baggs. What a painfully slow process the removal of Zito has been.
Barey Zito has been told he’s not starting in the NLDS. Hasn’t been told if he’s on the roster.
Barely Zito?
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
There's worse players.
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I agree
If one of our starters struggles, I’d rather see Zito as the LR than Ray
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
in a short series, wouldn’t bumgarner be the long reliever? so what purpose would zito serve? zito takes hours to warm up, and i dont understand why, because he throws so slow.
on another note, my friends and i were playing catch with a radar gun a friend of mine had, and he clocked me at 84, 86, and 83. thats the good news. the bad news? i have no control at that speed
C'mon Bork!
FINISH HIM!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I feel bad for Barry, but he pitched himself off the rotation and no mistake.
Does anyone have data on his pitching performance in early innings this year vs. late? I feel like he tends to get jumped on early and then settle down, but that’s totally anecdotal. If it’s not TOTALLY skewed against early-inning performance, then I’d like to see him in long relief.
It's Johnnie Walker inside.
by Lies and Perfidy on Oct 6, 2010 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude lost last 10 of 11 starts
I still think he should make the roster.
Baseball-reference has the splits you’re looking for.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
o/
High five.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
And that old man in the robe in that kid’s landspeeder have your droids.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
thanks
Looking at it there’s no real significant early-inning split – a little weaker in the first and second than 3rd-6th, but not in any way that means something. Combine that with his skyrocketing OPS against after 6, and I’d be happy to see him on as the go-to LR.
It's Johnnie Walker inside.
by Lies and Perfidy on Oct 6, 2010 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah keep in mind that’s actually expected – every time a pitcher goes through the order, hitters do better against him.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
WORST.HOME.RUN.CALL.EVER.
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by sadison bummedgarner on Oct 6, 2010 8:08 PM PDT reply actions
Apathetic HR call is Apathetic
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
Get foul! GET FOUL! GetfoulgetfoulgetfoulFUCK.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 8:09 PM PDT reply actions
Ernie Johnson, John Smoltz and...Darling?
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
Yeah.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
or you could be watching croquet.
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there IS something called croquet
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croquet
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I will take these guys over Thom Brennamen or Buck though. Not even close.
subpar is better than obnoxiously terrible
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Seems like a pretty strong Twins bias.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
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Nah.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
they only get excited when the Twins do something good.
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That’s because the crowd is loud and cheering when that happens. it would be bizarre if they went nuts for a possibly-foul, mid-inning, tie-breaking, visiting-team home run in a nearly silent stadium in Game 1.
I guarantee that there are a ton of people out there listening to the same broadcast and bitching about these guys over-praising the Yankees.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
If there’s not, you get your money back.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 6, 2010 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
100%!
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Jorge Arangure
Posey on wanting to play for Braves:“growing up as a fan you hoped so but I’m happy to be with the Giants”
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Why must we see this?
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Don't even kid about that.
It would never happen, but, I don’t like that.
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Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
I love Buster too much.
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Not for my heart.
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I'll trade you a 6 pack for your heart
Good deal?
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
yeah
of course players want to play for their home town team.
That’s natural.
It would be worse if he wanted to be a Yankee
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*trying to be productive.
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I like the way I said it better.
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Production.
I do not has it.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 6, 2010 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
geneticists!
I demand my mini-giraffe now!
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Spends the munies
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Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
you produced extra word wordings
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That's just my SWAG
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It got quiet...
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Where’d everyone go?
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 6, 2010 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know.
Was it planned?
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I think they all left to get away from you.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 6, 2010 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Late response:
8(
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we heard wbc was here
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I’ve been here all day.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 6, 2010 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
and we keep waiting for a thread to leave you in ;)
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MEANIE!
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 6, 2010 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I really need to go do my readings for tomorrow
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read your readings
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What's your likely starting lineup tomorrow
Getting the simulation ready. Is Uribe likely at SS with Pablo at 3B? Or Pablo to the bench? How about Burrell and Guillen? Thoughts?
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
It really depends on whether Guillen makes the roster or not. If I had to guess, though, I would say:
CF Torres
2B Sanchez
1B Huff
C Posey
LF Burrell
RF Guillen
SS Uribe
3B Sandoval
P Lincecum
Only real possible difference would be Ross for Guillen. Maybe an outside chance of Rowand getting a start due to his history v. Hudson, but I doubt it.
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Is that the lineup that’s getting you 62.27% for the Giants tomorrow?
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Needs more numbers after the decimal.
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by Giant among Angels on Oct 6, 2010 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
If so, I would really appreciate it if you would humor me and re-run the simulation with Ross instead of Guillen (so I can quantify how much he hurts us).
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 6, 2010 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
that is the lineup from the fanpost simulation. Using Ross instead of Guillen will likely give me a difference that is within the margin of error. So not much to gain by running again imo.
There is a lot to gain
I will have a number to refer to when I go on my anti-Guillen rant tomorrow.
Seriously though, am I understanding you that it would be impossible to tell whether any difference in the W% was due to Ross being in the lineup or just variance in the simulations?
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Oct 6, 2010 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Ok, I ran it
Switched Guillen and Ross in and out of the 6th spot in the lineup, both playing RF. The difference was around 0.1 in percent chance to win, which isn’t really worth arguing about as to which would be better to start. I ran 500K simulations to cut down the variance, so the 0.1 should be statistically significant. The Giants had a higher win probability with Ross in the lineup over Guillen.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Oct 6, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
2-0
will Delmon Young get a hit or commit murder?
Both seem equally likely.
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OH HEY IT'S JI
JIM THOME
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WTF KERRY WOOD IS A YANKEE?
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He looks like old Leo DiCaprio
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old Leo DiCaprio
man, that’s a weird thing to contemplate.
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old DiCaprio as in Leo from the past or as in DiCaprio who is older?
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by slackersphere17 on Oct 6, 2010 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
DiCaprio who looks older than 23
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Thome is the active MLB leader in K’s.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 8:37 PM PDT reply actions
and 2nd all time
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Who's first?
I forget?
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah yes, it's all coming back to me now.
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that’s what I think, too, but sometimes those DH types get knocked for it, so I thought I’d put the question out there.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
oops. reply fail.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
They can’t keep 600 career HR out. Plus he has plenty of both peak and career value.
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They can if they link him to PEDs!
Which most people have little understanding of.
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there’s a good chance that Sosa could be kept out.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
True
But Thome doesn’t have any steroid rumors.
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of course. that’s a huge difference. while I seriously doubt Bonds will be kept out, there may be enough sportswriters who are jerks to keep him out initially upon his eligibility.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Sosa, also, doesn’t have nearly as strong of a case outside of the HR. 128 career OPS+ is not amazing for a corner outfielder.
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Not like he was Nate Schierholtz out there either.
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What the hell does he have to do with anything?
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I mean he didn't have a great glove out there.
So that OPS+ is even less impressive.
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Yeah
I remeber I used to think of him as one of those guys who obviously has the numbers, but might not get in. Then I looked up his numbers, and he’s really borderline. He really was a one dimentional hitter (and not in the McGwire way, when people ignore 150 walks – Sosa was all home runs), and wasn’t great for very long.
Of this I have no doubt. I wouldn’t be surprised if it took 5 years for Bonds to get in (5 years once he’s eligible, I mean). And, if Bonds had tested positive and been suspended for that test result I think I’d be fine with him being denied entry. But that didn’t happen, so the voters ought to
dealwithit.gif
You'd be surprised how people on my coast feel.
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Whoa. Not that harsh.
Just that he’s a cheater blah blah blah won’t get in blah blah blah was a meanie blah
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I could be wrong, but the consensus from media types seems to be that he was a HOFer before he ever took anything and that he’ll get in.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm talking about average joes and hoes here.
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I know everybody know this
But still worth pointing out: by 1998, at age 33, Bonds had a 103.4 career WAR – 20th best of all times, right between Joe Morgan and Cap Anson. At age 33.
they are just biased against white people
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terrifying
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You'd be surprised how Latinos age.
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gracefully
with no hint of plastic surgery
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I meant it's not uncommon to get paler, rounder, and shorter.
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But yeah, this is creepy.
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Also the active leader in BB
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yup
9th all time
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
HOF?
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
prolly
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Sure he will.
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Uh, yes, no question.
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that’s what I think, too, but sometimes those DH types get knocked for it, so I thought I’d put the question out there.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Eventually, the voters will put in a guy who was a great DH, why not start with — arguably — the greatest? Yes, I know Edgar Martinez is consider by some to be that, but I don’t think he’s that close to Thome, by the numbers.
They have the same career OPS+ … but Thome has 1000+ more PA (and will probably add some more.)
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sucks that the M’s kept Edgar in AAA so long
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Edgar had a pretty great career given that he barely played before he turned 27.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
I wouldn’t punish him at all for playing time. It’s not like he took too long to become good, and it’s definitely not like he declind quickly – he had a 131 OPS+ in his first full season, and a 140 OPS+ at age 40.
I think at most you can give him credit for two more seasons – age 25 and 26. Maybe a partial season at age 24. But he didn’t hit particularly well in AA from 85-86.
Still, two years could very well put him over the hump. That’s 1000+ potential PA right there.
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I don’t like how much of Edgar’s career was spent at DH. It’s a weak position that shouldn’t exist, and it’s pretty weak for a baseball player to not take the field for almost his entire career. That’s half a baseball player. I personally like to add an extra penalty onto the DH besides the normal positional adjustment.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, it’s not Edgar Martinez’s fault that they created that position. I don’t think I agree with an “extra penalty” (what are the regular penalties for positions?) but maybe a designated hitter should be better than the vast majority of hall of famers when it comes to offense. Measured that way, Edgar doesn’t look like a HOFer.
But the purpose of the hall is to record the history of the game.
The DH exists. It has existed for what, 35 years now? By definition, the best DHs should be in the Hall.
Also, we should get rid of the DH.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Why does that translate to the best at a certain position need to get in? The best baseball players get in, if you aren’t playing half the game, you have a whole lot to make up to put yourself into that circle. That’s how I view it.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
A lot of people in the HoF played the field pretty badly.
At least he didn’t have a negative effect on run prevention.
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he was helping his team out by NOT being in the field! great teammate!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, someone's gotta warm those benches!
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Yes, but playing it badly still means you’re playing it. Every ball fielded by a bad defender is one more ball he fielded that Edgar did not.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not saying.
I’m just saying.
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I’m really against the idea of a guy sitting on the bench all game and just going up and taking his cuts. It’s barely even playing the game. I penalize him for sitting half the game out, it’s crap.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Devil's Advocate.
I agree though. DHing is stupid. Ruins part of the game.
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Well put.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually, they get rewarded.
They don’t fuck up a rally.
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Sure, why not? Except pitcher hitting barely makes a difference one way or another between the lack of PA’s and the lack of hitting ability….
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Was he even that bad on the field? He basically went from playing 3B straight to DH, without playing 1B.
I dunno how good he was, just that he went to DH very early in his career. He spent very little time in the field.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Edgar’s offense was pretty elite, man. 151 wRC+ for his career. 50% better hitter than average over his entire career? That’s a heck of a hitter. Right now, ARod is at 152 wRC+ for his career, and you know ARod is just going to bring that down going forward.
As for positional “penalties” – it’s positional adjustments – how valuable the various positions are. DH gets docked the most for it, C gets rewarded the most.
I don’t care whether it’s Edgar’s fault or not, the same as I don’t care that he was brought up late – that value he didn’t accumulate – well, he didn’t accumulate it. Sucks, but it’s reality. Just like every time he didn’t take the field for defense when everyone did….well, he didn’t take the field, everyone else did.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
But who says HOF is all about value? It’s not a career MVP award. Even if we just see it as a place for the best player of all times – best and most valuable aren’t the same thing.
Well, I see the two as pretty much one and the same, especially since positional adjustments (at least Fangraphs version) are the difference in defensive talent between positions.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Thome also played a lot more games in the field.
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that’s kinda not fair (of me) b/c Thome has 1500+ games at 1b/3b, whereas Edgar has only about 600 at 1b/3b, but I think Thome will mostly be known as a DH type and not much of a fielder.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, they should put Edgar in first because he is, like Thome, deserving and, unlike Thome, eligible.
Also, Thome spent three years at first in Philly, won a HR crown, and received MVP votes, so he’s not exclusively a DH
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
He's a damn good hitter.
Let ’em in.
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So we can’t count Bonds as still active? :(
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
BB-Ref has him at 3rd, but they also still have Griffey as an active player. So yes, second to A-Rod.
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Well, Grifey was always hurt for a decade.
And his D was a little overrated.
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Pujols is the modern day Jimmie Foxx
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He's better.
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(he's probably going to end up ahead of him when it's all said and done though
which is… wow.)
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I have a feeling that Pujols’ numbers will closely resemble Hank Aaron’s if he sticks around another 10 healthy seasons.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he can do it.
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I like Willie!
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Willie will still be the better all-around player
But in pure hitting terms… I think Albert might just eclipse him.
Well consider the eras that they played in.
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I can be more fair to Willie I guess
Those were career numbers, but here are Willie’s just for his first 10 years (how many albert has played):
.316/.390/.585
Still worse.
There were better but I agree.
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the greatest players of all time who aren't talked about enough
Tris Speaker
Eddie Collins
Mel Ott
Eddie Mathews
Jimmie Foxx
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actually Speaker might not belong there
although I feel like people never talk about him, idk.
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Yes, good list.
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NgL Edition
Pop Lloyd
Turkey Stearnes
Mule Suttles
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Sounds so fancy!
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Sometimes it seems to me
Like ARod is actually underrated compared to Pujols. If you compare his 1996-2005 seasons to what Pujols has done so far, it’s almost impossible to tell which one is better. And the ages are the same.
Not that Pujols isn’t incredible – I honestly enjoy watching him hit as much as I enjoy watching any player do anything in the game today – but Rodriguez is really just as amazing.
And if you add in that A-Rod was a SS for the earlier part of the decade it makes him look even better.
3B is still good looking compared to 1st
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Oh yeah, absolutely. That output as a third baseman and a shortstop seems to at least beg the question, Is A-Rod better than Pujols?
Possibly Maybe.
The PEDs that he took didn’t even help him anyway.
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PED means performance enhancing drug.
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
I read an article in which they examined his performance during the years he said he used them.
And big surprise, they didn’t help him. In fact, I think they said he did worse than expected.
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HGH is a PED, and while it can increase recovery time, it doesn’t actually increase strength or anything. So for a healthy person, it qualifies as a PED despite not enhancing performance….
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
It really is unfortunate that super captain/leader extraordinaire didn’t sacrifice for the good of the team and let ARod play SS……
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Derek Jeter at 3rd though?
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Nah, crazy talk.
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There are some reasons to think he might have been able to transition to the OF. I actually think he’d be a better fit at 3B than SS – he has a good arm and very good hands, his problem was always his range and positioning. His skills would have been a better fit at 3B.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Move teh Captain from SS?
But what about the unnecessary hop-throw! Won’t somebody please think of the unnecessary hop-throw?!?
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m taking that into accout – on hitting alone, Pujols is clearly better. Rodriguez is fantastic, but Pujols is a whole other level. But, once you take into account defense, it become very close.
Not that whole on another level.
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Very anti-climactic end to the inning.
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Has our game with the Bravos started yet?
Why is it taking soooo long?
if you rely on Jim Thome as your main man, you're not going to win a series with the Yanks
science.
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
why not?
dude had a 178 OPS+ this year
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Pretty studly, almost too studly...
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his slash line is impressive, but watching him play isn't, to me, especially against the Yankees.
he just won’t get the pitch he can hit against the Yankees.
When he gets on base he’s Bengie Molina, so his OBP is misleading as far as value goes.
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
I forsee an epic collapse by Posada next year
I’ve got to be right on this call, one of these years.
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
Methinks he'll ease into it.
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Anybody going to McCovey's to watch the game tomorrow?
And I’ll be at the stadium Friday night for game two. Hope to see some McCoven. Not talk to any, just… see them.
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by slackersphere17 on Oct 6, 2010 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Looks like Nate.
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by Giant among Angels on Oct 6, 2010 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s creepy.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 6, 2010 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry.
I meant it more as “I’m too shy to approach and talk to them.” Probably should’ve written it as “just wave hello.”
Okay, that’s less creepy.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 6, 2010 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
lose the camo pants.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I think you mean replace the camo pants. Aragorn’s funny bits would’ve been at an awkward height to be hanging around all those hobbits.
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oh, right.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
If you leave the corner and put the hoodie down, it wouldn’t be as creepy.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 6, 2010 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
My name is Ryan from Anaheim. Where can I watch the game tomorrow. Sorry, first post.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 6, 2010 8:48 PM PDT reply actions
come to my place, we'll get wasted and run naked thru Santa Monica
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
What kind of a blog is this?
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Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 6, 2010 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
isn't this Craigslist?
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
please hit one through A-Holes 5 hole.
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
what’s a worse jinx (if you believe in ‘em): mentioning a no-hitter while it’s in progress, or bragging that I just got free NLCS tickets?
//ducks
jinxes don't exist
you damn jinxing bastard!
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Don’t jinxes apply to something that hasn’t happened yet? With a no-hitter that’s in progress, you can at least argue that there are presently no hits in the game at the moment you’re watching it, making it a true statement about a current event rather than something in the near future that may or may not happen.
The Yankees are gonna win. The Yankees are gonna win. The Yankees are gonna win. The Yankees are gonna win. The Yankees are gonna win. The Yankees are gonna win.
Wow
Had no idea the Yankees signed Rivera in 1990 for $300
still
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
why can't they hit the cutter after all these years?
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
Out of respect.
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He just broke your bat while you were asking that.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
because it is still really good
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Because he throws it in locations hitters don’t hit well?
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL UMP!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 6, 2010 9:22 PM PDT reply actions
Surprised?
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I hope the Twins make this into a big deal by tying the game
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OH GOD PLEASE LET THE TWINS WIN
If the Yankees lose a game on a call that should have been taken to replay, Selig might finally do something. I mean, the Yankees.
It's Johnnie Walker inside.
by Lies and Perfidy on Oct 6, 2010 9:24 PM PDT reply actions
The umps were like, Mo's gonna get the next guy anyway.
Give him the hit.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 9:24 PM PDT reply actions
LOLTHOME
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by sadison bummedgarner on Oct 6, 2010 9:24 PM PDT reply actions
a dugout prank to fill the catcher’s equipment with helium goes horribly awry
by wcw on Oct 6, 2010 9:24 PM PDT reply actions 11 recs
LOL
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 6, 2010 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
by slackersphere17 on Oct 6, 2010 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe Buster got his hands on a bottle of Willy Wonka’s Fizzy Lifting Drink.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Don’t worry, Pat’s on the case.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Oct 6, 2010 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Whatever
That was a must win for the Yanks cuz CC was pitching
Yep.
If that was the Yankees’ best punch, count the Twins unimpressed.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 6, 2010 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder how different Liriano's season would look if his BABIP wasn't so high.
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Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Sounds about right.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Yep, FIP is great like that. Takes BABIP right out of the equation.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm rehearsing for a speech I have to give tomorrow
I have to teach the class how to tie a bow tie, inspired by Neukom and Timmy, of course.
Jeaaaggaahh
Fucking yankees
Maybe they’ll up it to 400 million next year to ensure no one can get crawford, werth, konerko, and lee so the yankees aren’t at a disadvantage.
"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 just ridiculous.
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Baseball doesn't need a salary cap
It has the best competitive balance in sports and it shows my system is working! – bud selig last week
"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."
Baseball doesn’t need a salary cap. It does need owners who aren’t highly leveraged and crying poverty at every turn.
I think it needs a salary cap – one high enough that only a small handful of teams are affected.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
True that
Just a shame the MLB can’t at least limit the yankees to a 200 million dollar payroll.
"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 was just thinking earlier today, “If they change it so that you can trade draft picks, doesn’t this help out the Yankees that much more? They can literally buy draft positions now and then buy the top prospects.” Because, obviously, the only way the Yankees could get Cliff Lee is with the right prospects. If they can corner the market on those (and, yes, I’m making the leap that trading prospects paves the way for them) then they really could get any player they want.
Eh, they can already do that to a pretty large degree – guys drop in the draft based on signability, and teams can throw a lot of money at the draft and end up with way more talent than they should based on where they pick. I just don’t think they should trade draft picks because that just adds a lot of work to the GM’s, without any net benefit to the system.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it needs a cap and a floor
the cap really only needs to affect a few teams though.
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Because it does affect the balance of the league.
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I don’t think we want parity. Just to take away the ridiculous advantages the biggest spenders enjoy.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s the same level of thinking that might also produce, “The Pirates don’t have anybody like Halladay, Hamels and Oswalt so they shouldn’t be able to use those pitchers against us in a three game series.”
That is kind of a large leap.
And I do not recall anyone making that kind of argument.
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The Yankees outspent the Rays by something like $120M this year. You know what that buys you on the free agent market? Over 26 wins. The Rays were essentially starting from a 26 win handicap. That’s not right. You can limit that BS without going for complete parity.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
And yet here we are a with a “$300 million dollar wild card.” We’re talking about two or three teams that enjoy this revenue advantage and to make a barrier for 10% of the league just seems weird. Other teams have been able to compete and win World Series without all that money and will continue to do so because it’s a sport, and no amount of money can guarantee competitive outcomes… generally speaking.
As far as I can see, you’re the first one to actually put a number on how many teams it should effect. Scout said a few teams, I said the biggest spenders….if only 2 or 3 teams enjoy such a ridiculous revenue advantage, well, then have it affect only 2 or 3 teams. That’s fine. The rest of your argument seems very much like a strawman to me, nobody has claimed teams are unable to compete at all.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Also, keep in mind how those revenues came to be – they’re a product of the market they have that baseball helps protect for them.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, I thought the Mets played in New York. Sorry.
And, about this:
nobody has claimed teams are unable to compete at all.
I gathered from this statement that there was some implication of competitive disadvantage. Again, sorry.
Just to take away the ridiculous advantages the biggest spenders enjoy.
Yes, there is a competitive disadvantage. That’s not the same as saying it can’t be overcome. And yes, the Mets play in NY. Nobody plays in Boston. NY was once home to 3 MLB teams, Boston 2, and it’s not too hard to look at populations and incomes and see that they can clearly support more than 3 teams between them.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Again, it just seems weird to penalize teams for things that are out of their control (population and income).
I find that an interesting thing to say. What if that statement were changed to:
“it just seems weird to reward teams for things that are out of their control (population and income)”
….?
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
The reward is the revenue teams get from what they can’t control – the population and income of the market they’re in.
by Missing Barry on Oct 7, 2010 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions
NY needs a team for each boro
except Staten Island.
And that’s where the Jersey City/Newark team comes in.
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every hat has a ‘poof’
penalty for each player over 5 foot 2.
man, Eckstein’s value skyrockets
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One of the top 3 spending teams has made it to the post season. Usually in the AL East.
If Toronto was in any other division in baseball they would be in the playoff race yearly.
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It’s not a coincidence the Yankees have made the playoffs 15 of the last 16 seasons….
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
And the Braves won 14 consecutive division titles. The Phillies have won the NL East 4 straight years, twice going to the World Series.
Well
There are 8 playoff spots…
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Really, we don’t need to go any farther than the simple analysis that a win costs ~$4.5M on the free agent market. Every $4.5M one franchise can spend over another is a 1 win advantage that franchise has. Nobody is arguing everyone should be equal. I would argue, in a league where 6 games was the difference between 1st and 2nd in the wild card in the AL and 1 game in the NL, that a 26+ win advantage is ridiculous. A 15 win advantage is still pretty absurd.
by Missing Barry on Oct 6, 2010 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Re-Post
No matter what TBS tries to tell me, I swear they have James Woods announcing these post season games.
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you can hear his penis
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My whole water polo team is mad at me because I convinced my coach to work our practice schedule around the game tomorrow, so now we have morning practice.
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Stupid kids
They should be thanking you. And buying you things for being so persuasive.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 6, 2010 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Well it wasn’t hard. My coach is a pretty big Giants fan too.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Oct 6, 2010 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Whatever, they should still be buying you things. For fuck’s sake, we’re talking about practice! This is the post-season, dammit.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 6, 2010 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
They are just mad because now we have to wake up at 5:30
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Oct 6, 2010 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
They can take naps.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 6, 2010 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I know! They were all complaining that now they would have to go to bed earlier and didn’t have time to do homework, but we have 2 one hour practices tomorow instead of our one 3 hour practice, so we actually have an extra hour of time.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Oct 6, 2010 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes?
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"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Oct 6, 2010 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
You called?
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Oct 6, 2010 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
bah
when I went there, there wasn’t even a pool for 3 of 4 years.
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Well that would probably piss my water polo team off.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Oct 6, 2010 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Zito not on NLDS roster
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Oct 6, 2010 9:54 PM PDT reply actions
Rowand in though
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 6, 2010 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Wonder if Zito shows up to be a cheerleader – my guess is yes.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 6, 2010 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, it’s just that he’s sounded a little desperate/butt hurt in a couple of interviews (can’t really blame him) that it might be a little difficult for him to suck it up.
He will though. Barry’s not a bad guy.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 6, 2010 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 6, 2010 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh gotcha
Well yesterday I predicted 3 things – Zito off, Rowand on, Guillen off.
God I hope I get them all.
You won't
Bruce bochy makes love to 35 year old veterans that can’t field or hit and move slower than jim thome.
See bengie molina 2010.
"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."
Good job Bochy. I’m glad he’s not considering contracts in his decisions.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Oct 6, 2010 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think contracts were ever the big concern, but player’s feelings always are with Bochy*.
*For further reading on this subject please see Molina, Bengie
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 6, 2010 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Rowand, Aaron
Renteria, Edgar
"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."
Dreamy.
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by deuce deuce on Oct 6, 2010 9:58 PM PDT reply actions 9 recs
Buster was born ready.
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by Prussian Creole on Oct 6, 2010 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL U
Buster doesn’t sleep
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
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by slackersphere17 on Oct 6, 2010 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
rec'd hard
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
bamf
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 6, 2010 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Did he get a haircut?
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
t's Posey time!!
Screw you Flannery.
I think so!
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
It looks like it!
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 6, 2010 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow
/blushes
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
Barry Zito awaiting his fate made the front page of Yahoo? Really?!
Link to the article itself.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_localsfo/20101006/ts_yblog_localsfo/71
Jeaaaggaahh
ZOMG
how embarrassing
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
by slackersphere17 on Oct 6, 2010 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Creepy Tom Verducci is creepy
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Oct 6, 2010 10:07 PM PDT reply actions
Just read his entire "playoff preview" article in this weeks SI
Not a single mention of buster posey and paragraphs upon paragraphs gushing over heyward.
Well at least he mentioned how the veteran presence and playoff experience of bengie molina will take the rangers deep into the post season.
"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."
Posey turned him down when he hit on him in the men's room
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
Rejected
Harold reynolds thankfully obliged moments later.
"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."
Harold Reynolds’ mancrush on Posey is way over the top.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
This
Billy ripken loves him as well while the rest of the MLB network staff shakes their heads and palms their heyward bobble head.
"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."
First!
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
djp4cal is getting an autographed card from Alex Hinshaw!
WOOHOO
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"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Oct 6, 2010 10:10 PM PDT reply actions
Wait, what? So am I!
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 6, 2010 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
You have no idea?
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 6, 2010 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Is it possible Graham’s getting us confused? Cause Hinshaw said on twitter he could send me a signed card.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 6, 2010 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions
OT
Best ways to make money quick?
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
Prostitution
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Oct 6, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Rouge and a ski mask
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"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Oct 6, 2010 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Prostitution
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
by slackersphere17 on Oct 6, 2010 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Prostitution
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.
Auto tuning.
"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."
autotune whore
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.
sell stuff on ebay!
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
Have two kidneys?
You only need one! Right?
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
he is bengie molina, money cannot be quick.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 6, 2010 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Pitch left handed
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
Get into the debt consolidation business. Those same people taht made money giving out loans people couldn’t afford? Well, now that nobody is buying hourss anymore, they’ve switched over to charging the same people they put into those loans they couldn’t afford to “consolidate their debts”, even though what it really maens is they do nothing but take the people’s money…..
by Missing Barry on Oct 7, 2010 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions
/Shift+A
Excited for the game tomorrow… LET’S GO GIANTS. BEAT AtLAnta
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
Good question
"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: Just found my auto graphed randy moss rookie card
To bad I don’t think this is worth jack 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."
How much is a signed Lincecum baseball going these days?
I think I’ll keep my Zito one, it’s essentially a negative cost.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
I don't get stub hub
Tomorrow nights game is ridiculously cheaper than Fridays game I guess orange Friday and the weekend just have that much more appeal over a lincecum home playoff opener.
"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."
Shouldn’t you say you don’t get baseball fans instead of you don’t get Stubhub? The market sets the prices, not Stubhub….
by Missing Barry on Oct 7, 2010 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions
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