Braves Preview - Pitching
by Grant Brisbee on Oct 7, 2010 3:00 PM PDT
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Match-ups. They're usually a jumble of micro-splits and voodoo used as an excuse to give a veneer of truth to what's really just a bunch of guessing from the author. Good pitchers are usually good, except when they aren't. Good hitters are usually good, except when they aren't. In a short series, forget it. Aaron Rowand could have three home runs in this series just because baseball kind of likes to mess with us like that. Well, baseball isn't that drunk, but you get the point.
So I'm not going to freak out over individual match-ups. I'm not going to worry about which team has which ace starting for them. I'll just assume that the Giants will face good starting pitching for the rest of the playoffs. If a team is starting a no-hitter tossing ace who will be revealed as the illegitimate love-child of Tom Seaver when the DNA tests come back, that’s fine. Hope for three broken-bat singles in a row. If a team is starting Livan Hernandez after a round of tetanus shots, fine. Don't take it for granted that he'll have a bad start. Match-ups? Nah. It's the playoffs. Weird stuff happens. Hope it happens in the right way for the right team.
With that out of the way, man, I don't like these match-ups. Sinkerballers with control who pitch to contact? Oh. Oh, my. If I could create a Serpentor-like pitcher designed just to shut the Giants down, he'd have the DNA of Derek Lowe and Tim Hudson. Lowe has pitched just over 1000 innings against the Giants in his career, compiling an ERA of 3.02, and...
Wait, that should be "100 innings." Feels like 1,000. Seventeen starts, 12 of them were quality starts. And he still has that Dodger stink about him – that unmistakable combination of brimstone, rotting mammoth, and exhaust fumes. You can’t just go to Bed, Bath, & Beyond to find something that will get rid of that. Even if Lowe didn’t have a crazy-good September, he’d still scare me. Someone needs to slip him a fake dossier that reads that the Giants can’t hit belt-high sinkers. Hey, it was true last year.
Hudson mowed the Giants down in April, and he pitched them well twice in August. He just won the Comeback Pitcher of the Year for the NL, just like Francisco Liriano. Hint, hint, baseball gods. Anyone who had Hudson down for 230 innings this year is probably on their way to a Chingy concert, seeing as they’re living in 2003. While they’re there, maybe they can tell Felipe Alou to put Eric Young on the postseason roster instead of Scott Eyre.
Tommy Hanson is probably the most underrated pitcher in the National League. Well, except for Matt Cain.
Gentlemen, we have met the enemy, etc., etc….
Hanson seems to get cained quite a bit. Down south, they call that getting hanson’d. It’s a pop/soda/Coke kind of thing.
The bullpen for the Braves is fantastic, though a little nicked up. Takashi Saito isn’t on the roster, and three of the relievers on the roster are recent call-ups who have fewer than 30 innings pitched on the season, though they were good innings. Jonny Venters is what an optimist thinks Dan Runzler might become, and Billy Wagner is one of the most amazing specimens in baseball history, though he probably can’t grow an awesome beard at all.
I just can’t, can’t, can’t get over how evenly matched these two teams are. It’s kind of annoying.
Prediction
Some pitchers on either side will underperform, and it will because they aren’t clutch. Don’t bother trying to figure out who just yet – retroactively go back and assign them the unclutch label after the results are in. That’s how science works.
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I'm looking forward to seeing Grant's next post
Ballboys? Medical Staff?
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
How about the Ball-staff and medical boys?
I think we all know who has the biggest ball-staff…
by skilletboy on Oct 7, 2010 3:07 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Bochy vs Cox
Bochy looks like a tuberculous old alcoholic derelict, while Cox just acts like one.
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
by nogooddeed on Oct 7, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
except i think the adjective might be “tubercular”
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
'consumptive'
Sucking up to Grant for a mod position since 2009
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
I'm your huckleberry
that’s just my game
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.
"It would appear Bruce Bochy is an educated man.
Now I really hate him." ~Cox Holiday
"Man, you just can't beat a good bowl of gumbo." ~ William Nuschler Clark
/cough
Terrific movie.
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.
That's the first movie I popped into the DVD player when I got my HD television
Good stuff mang.
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
Affected by tuberculosis
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
its a subtle difference but when applied to a person in this way, tuberculous is used.
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
But you're OK with the Friends chick?
"Buster Posey" anagram = OYSTER PUBES
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 7, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
the tallest midget is WAY taller than the next tallest midget!
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
blasphemy
Modern Family is hilarious.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
At first I thought you wrote ‘Family Guy’ and was crushingly disappointed.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 7, 2010 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
hmm
you’d think if you hate cox you wouldn’t be fucking too.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
Grant, you are working hard. It is much appreciated. Your humor is helping this nervous wreck over here.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 7, 2010 3:03 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
After college, Randy was a minor league baseball outfielder11 in the St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, and Chicago White Sox farm systems.2 He injured his natural (right) throwing shoulder at one point so he learned to throw with his left arm instead. The team was managed by Jimmy Piersall.12 Randy’s last season was 1974, when he played for the Tampa Tarpons.11
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Savage
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
OOOOOH YEAH!
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
by j14 on Oct 7, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Read that as
Tampa Tampons
"Buster Posey" anagram = OYSTER PUBES
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Oct 7, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I was gonna say
I bet I know what their fans called them when they played badly.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
I read it as
Tarpa Tarpons
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 7, 2010 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL THERES NO SUCH PLACED AS TARPA
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
Tampa Tarpons – relocated to Oakland in 2003?
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Oct 7, 2010 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Giants have the advantage in number of freaks
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
Guillen broke down the Giants fielding first!
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Grant is just churning them out today.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
TWSS!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Oct 7, 2010 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m interested in seeing how Grant is going to manage three front page posts tomorrow.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
What's with the pinky?
I’m expecting someone to Photoshop a teacup into his hand….
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
it’s a sign
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
by j14 on Oct 7, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Brotharrrr!!!
It's called talent. I just have it. I can't explain it. You either have it or you don't. - BLB
Someone explained how to sync up the radio with TV on here before
Anyone care to do so again?
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
1. turn down the sound on your television
2. place your radio 2300 meters away and turn the volume up as far as it will go.
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
"Now do you care?"
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by bmett65 on Oct 7, 2010 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Hey, it's my movie!
"Thank you, Coach (Theus). I'm about to kill y'all this half." --DeMarcus Cousins
SI Photo Gallery
Best Postseason Pitching Debuts
Check out #12, and #22. Make sure to skip over #5
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
holy hell
In the 1905 World Series, Christy Mathewson pitched three complete games over six days
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
The Christian Gentleman
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 7, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
That is one of the funniest things I've ever read
Anyone who had Hudson down for 230 innings this year is probably on their way to a Chingy concert, seeing as they’re living in 2003.
"I ain't havin it!"
lol wikipedia
Chingy’s 2003 debut album, Jackpot, sold two million copies, thanks to the boost from “Right Thurr,” a danceable homage to distaff pulchritude.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I'm glad tomorrow is a Holidae
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
PS, I'm terrified
Lets be clear. And I’m trying to figure out if I’m going to the game or not.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
anyone else receiving a massive amount of shit talk from phillie fans?
god they’re fucking annoying.
"to me, the all star game is retarded."--aubrey huff
Nah. I only know one, and as long as I don’t look at Facebook, log onto Final Fantasy XI, or talk to her boyfriend, I can’t hear her.
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
i unfortunately have a lot of friends from philadelphia.
they must really be terrified of us to be so fricken dick about it.
"to me, the all star game is retarded."--aubrey huff
In honor of the playoffs, here's a new logo for MCC
I paid an expensive design firm millions of dollars for it, if you can’t tell.
American Heroes: Joe Pavelski, Buster Posey, David Backes
Fear the Fin - Cornering the market on third pairing defensemen since March 2009
by mymclife on Oct 7, 2010 3:20 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Lawl.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 7, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
MSWord clipart?
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
Pretty much
http://consumerist.com/2010/10/new-gap-logo-next-tropicana-style-redesign-flop.html
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 7, 2010 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 7, 2010 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 7, 2010 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
ARIAL ISN'T EVEN A REAL TYPEFACE WERQAWIERHI@$@IO"OIH!"!@OHI#E"O!@HNIo
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
LOL crowdsourcing
Bowkermania runs wild no more.
by rightcenterfielder on Oct 7, 2010 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, I haven't thought of Chingy in a billion years
Also, if Wilson is Randy Savage does that make Sergio Romo, Leaping Lanny Poffo (because they’re beard brothers!).
Lastly (OT): I just woke up from a nap and I didn’t know where I was
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 my dream I was in Seattle
I miss Seattle now
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
were you visiting Timmy’s childhood home?
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
No
I’m pretty sure I was looking for the, ahem, adult establishment that’s like a block away from Safeco field
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
It's even on the map
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
by TheLetter2 on Oct 7, 2010 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Screw you, Idaho
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
I resent that. What do you have against Idaho?
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
by Ott on Oct 7, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Honestly, I was trying to decide if I should use a familiar map of the western states, or a map of the Bay Area with the counties outlined, “Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, FREAKIN’ PLAYOFFS!” or something to that effect. Can’t please everyone, though, so i went with the quickest solution.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
Oh, I don’t think you were out of line. I was just explaining my thought process in putting the map together.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
ha!
That one would have been great, too.
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
All right. Here we go.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
by TheLetter2 on Oct 7, 2010 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 6 recs
Excellent!
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
This a map of volcanic activity, right? (in addition to the freakin’ playoffs!)
The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS
Oh, is that what it is?
I was worried about what appeared to be an alarming concentration of Rockies fans in the eastern Sierras.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
It could be. But some of the areas highlighted, like the Sierra Nevadas, are actually plutonic in nature. Other areas that are volcanic, like the Snake River Valley and the Columbia basalt plateau, aren’t marked at all. I don’t think it’s ultramafic rocks, either.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
As a geography major, I’m ashamed to admit that I’ve never encountered the word ‘ultramafic’ before.
The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS
Ultramafic rocks are those with a very low silica content, high iron and relatively high magnesium.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
Are there Megamafic rocks?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 7, 2010 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
supermegamafic
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 7, 2010 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait, what job do you have?
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 7, 2010 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought it was something like that. How do you know rocks so well?
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 7, 2010 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Geology is my passion. For many years I planned on being a geologist, and even today a part of me pines for it.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
Nice. I never studied it, but geology’s cool. I like me some mountains and such. And it certainly makes you sound knowledgeable and interesting.
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 7, 2010 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Geology Term That Sounds Dirty But Isn’t: “Orogeny.” It’s the process of mountain formation.
You’re one of the rare people who finds my talking about rocks interesting. Most people flee the room. :^)
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
Pronounced like erogenous? I like it.
I’m a rock nerd. Also a nerd in general, but I really like rocks and mountains. They’re good for climbing.
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 7, 2010 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep.
Oh, rocks are wonderful. I still carry geologic maps with me on road trips, and often make stops for pictures or collecting. In fact, I’ve got a great geologic map of the Bay Area that needs a workout.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
OROGENY RECAPITULATES EROGENY
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 7, 2010 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Ha! That’s great.
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 7, 2010 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Ignore him
He’s just being a schist.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
In the pines, in the pines, where the sun never shines, I was shivering the whole night through.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 7, 2010 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Why is Grant posting like there's no tomorrow?
DOES HE KNOW SOMETHING WE DON’T? WHAT IS HAPPENING, GRANT? IS THE WORLD ENDING TWO YEARS EARLY?
Or is he just distracting us from some horrible truth, which would be discovered if we ever stopped to find out. Grant=soma?
Oh, also: good job managing the tight balance of respecting the team that got us here, and not indulging in hubris.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
Soma
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60J6HlvfePM
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 thought i had seen some all this last weekend
by Rook Takes Pawn on Oct 7, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
DON'T CALL IT A COMEBACK
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 7, 2010 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
LINE-UP NO SCOTT! YEAH
CF Torres
2B Sanchez
1B Huff
C Posey
LF Burrell
SS Uribe
3B Sandoval
RF Ross
P Lincecum
3B Infante
RF Heyward
1B Lee
C McCann
SS Gonzalez
LF Diaz
3B Conrad
CF Ankiel
P Lowe
by Bar None on Oct 7, 2010 3:38 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Muni Metro’s down. My cell is getting no data service. There are fighter jets flying around San Francisco. The Giants are in the postseason. It’s dark, and we’re wearing sunglasses. And Aaron Rowand isn’t starting.
Is anyone else scared that an actual meteor might slam into the ballpark tonight?
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Oct 7, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That Bonds homer off of Percival should be on its way back to Earth right about now….
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
by Alex_Lewis on Oct 7, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
It’s dark, and we’re wearing sunglasses.
If only we traded Sanchez for Corey Hart!
American Heroes: Joe Pavelski, Buster Posey, David Backes
Fear the Fin - Cornering the market on third pairing defensemen since March 2009
Hit it
For WilltheThrill, this is Jon Miller saying goodnight. . . .
by WilltheThrill on Oct 7, 2010 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
wait, muni is down again?
I need those lackwits to get us home. Grumble.
by wcw on Oct 7, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
well, that's not hard to do
/grounds out weakly to the left side on first pitch
by wcw on Oct 7, 2010 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
we’d have to define what “big hit” means- Rowands world, an IF single is a big hit.
An RBI hit as a PH?
I would be willing to bet against Rowand having an RBI of any sort tonight—I’ll even concede the productive out(!).
so you’re saying if he PHs in a leveraged situation, that his AB won’t even be productive?
while i would wager that if given a leveraged AB, he would have gotten a big hit, but now it only has to be at least productive?
You’re on. This is for bragging rights. You won’t beat my gut feeling about this.
No. I’m willing to bet against an RBI of any sort, not necessarily one that comes from a hit, e.g. a sac fly or a groundout (hell, even a walk). A sacrifice bunt or a non-RBI groundout don’t count.
alright, you’re on, even though the qualification terms have gotten confusing, I trust that you will alert me as to whether I win or not.
so either an RBI, or a productive out counts, so long as it isn’t a sac bunt or groundout that moves the runner over?
Huh?
Please describe a productive out then.
you said a sac bunt and/or non-RBI groundout don’t count, but those are productive outs.
But a sac fly counts, and that is a productive out. im confused, whatever, how about this-
an RBI vs non-RBI? if he gets an RBI, I win, if he doesn’t, you win. if he is not given the chance, we go to round 2 (tomorrow)
Are the Giants on any FM stations in the Bay Area?
IPod Nano only has FM, no AM and I’d like to listen to the locals instead of the TBS broadcasters when watching.
Nope.
But Radio Shack sells handheld radios for $15 (and they have a good sale on batteries). I addressed this AM radio problem a couple days ago. :)
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Oct 7, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow—Jon calling the Yanks/Twins—doesn’t seem right.
I’m off to the yard—tear up an epic GDT tonight. Vamos Gigantes!
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Great stuff once again
Hudson mowed the Giants down in April, and he pitched them well twice in August. He just won the Comeback Pitcher of the Year for the NL, just like Francisco Liriano. Hint, hint, baseball gods. Anyone who had Hudson down for 230 innings this year is probably on their way to a Chingy concert, seeing as they’re living in 2003. While they’re there, maybe they can tell Felipe Alou to put Eric Young on the postseason roster instead of Scott Eyre.
Absolutely hilarious. Always fun to read MCC.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
picture
Good lord. Our closer is Joaquin Phoenix.
He does Walk the Line
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
by slackersphere17 on Oct 7, 2010 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
/waits for Wilson to go on Letterman and announce he’s retiring from baseball to pursue his pro wrestling career
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
Don’t the Twins wear pinstripes sometimes?
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Oct 7, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
But they shouldn’t.
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 7, 2010 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I refuse to see the pinstripes. I’m not going to do it.
Adopted Son: !Matt Downs I'll miss you my son.
They are?
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
Is that a pen? Did he draw on those pinstripes?
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 7, 2010 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Is it too late to say that I have faith in Pablo? unlike his recent “emergens” from suckiness, he’s hitting for power, average, and most importantly, HES HITTING TO THE OPPO FIELD. I can’t stress enough how important that is for Pablo- not rolling over on outside corner pitches, instead taking what the pitcher gives you, not trying to do too much is exactly what he needs to be doing.
He was strictly pulling the ball during those other times we thought he was back, thus my cause for hope here.
by giant4life83 on Oct 7, 2010 3:56 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I have hope
I just got so sick of everyone always declaring Panda was back…so I’m not gonna say anything, but I do hope we see some sustained success
by Artimus Clyde on Oct 7, 2010 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
i think it is more important to be selective in his ABs
idc if he swings all day every day. he just needs to pick his pitch instaed of falling over for the outside breaking ball
I'm a little worried
Because he’s going to get an opportunity to contribute, and he needs to have good at-bats instead of just swinging at a ton of garbage.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 7, 2010 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
6:37
you need to come faster!
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
TWSS
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 7, 2010 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
another layup
Three out of four commenters agree, that sounds very like something she said.
by wcw on Oct 7, 2010 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Ted Robinson
Just said one of the most idiotic statements of the year
Oh. Do tell.
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
sorrry
He said the Giants are paying Molina’s salary, and that Molina helped the Rangers win yesterday. “That could come back to haunt them.”
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 7, 2010 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Ralph’s response? Silence. That’s when you know it’s bad.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 7, 2010 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
science: Watching the 49ers kills brain cells.
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Oct 7, 2010 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
anyone even have any idea of what his logic behind that even is? what is that even supposed to mean?
My first thought was that if the Rangers and Giants make the World Series. No?
Otherwise I have no idea.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 7, 2010 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
"could" is the key word
If he was still a Giant, that would definitely come back to haunt them
hey-o!
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
Holy Crap; I hope Timmy's not as nervous as I am right now!
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
This
It just hit me that this is really happening. I’m nervously fidgeting already.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
by j14 on Oct 7, 2010 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy fucking shit, the Giants are in the Playoffs!!!
I just realized this…. I mean, I knew before, but: wow.
Buster Posey ain't havin it... He aint.
by Caine Black Knife on Oct 7, 2010 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
holy fucking shit!!!!
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
Bad and wrong.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
dude cut that out
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
by slackersphere17 on Oct 7, 2010 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
where is he?
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
by slackersphere17 on Oct 7, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Springfield Nuclear Power Plant
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 7, 2010 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah ive had that barfy feeling all day long
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
I have a great feeling about Lincecum tonight though. Not so much with our offense, however.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 7, 2010 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m more hungry than I am nervous.
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
I just thought that exact same thing. But I had a really good dream last night about today’s game that is comforting me.
It involved a splash hit. By a Giant.
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
I couldn't tell who it was.
I was outside the stadium and I saw it come over the stands and then the crowd went crazy.
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
Nat Schierholtz, maybe?
Sounds like a sticky situation.
Ok, I’m done.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
i read this as “By a Grant”
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
I think Fontenot could hit some water.
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 7, 2010 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
the giants' pitcher's spot seems to be hot after the last game
I’d say Timmy does it.
Hm.
When I left to get ice cream on the 1st, the Giants scored 4 runs before I got back.
When I had to work on the 2nd, they just kinda rolled over and died.
Wonder what would happen if I got ice cream after work tonight.
by DodgerFanInPackerLand on Oct 7, 2010 4:13 PM PDT reply actions
I suppose I could get my ice cream before work.
And stick it in the breakroom freezer.
by DodgerFanInPackerLand on Oct 7, 2010 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
no, that’s no good. you gotta get it when the giants come up to bat, otherwise the baseball superstition gods will scoff
I don't think Cold Stone Creamery delivers.
by DodgerFanInPackerLand on Oct 7, 2010 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Just spend the rest of the day in Cold Stone. Work can wait.
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 7, 2010 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I approve of the general idea.
However, central time zone and all, I think Cold Stone closes before the game ends.
by DodgerFanInPackerLand on Oct 7, 2010 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
NO EXCUSES. MAKE IT HAPPEN DODGERFAN!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 7, 2010 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
So stay there. Hide if you have to. These are the playoffs, 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 7, 2010 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Fuck
I missed all the Grant posts today.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
He had 5 others that expired
Or require membership
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
I swear, MLB.TV
If you fuck up during this game, New Zealand’s biggest Giants (and possibly baseball) fan is going to kill you many times.
game time's 2:30 pm here
bandwidth peak time, thank jesus
Shift A
I am so upset I have to miss the first hour of this game.
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'll be in my car
On the 405. Tell me about it.
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
Radio will be great if you can get KNBR. Kuiper, Kruk, and Flemming are doing the game.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 7, 2010 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
405
As in the Los Angeles freeway. Out of range.
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
Yeah I was thinking if you had satellite radio or something. I got KNBR at night when I went to UCLA….
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 7, 2010 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
There is some sports AM station playing the playoffs in LA, I’m sure you’ll find it
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
Ah, here it is, ESPN radio in LA:
LOS ANGELES KSPN-AM 710
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
Yeah i got it
Just not the same as watching it. Thanks.
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
Oh, no doubt.
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
youtube?
can’t believe it’s not on google. just search for a huge Guitar Chords site, it may be on the site, but just not showing up in google results
i just did ultimate-guitar and 911tabs
nothing in either…tried youtube, they just have lyrics. I can figure it out if I have to, I just don’t have as much time to do that…gotta keep studying for the LSAT in two days
Have you tried ultimate guitar?
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 7, 2010 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
one of these announcers IS james woods.
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
Ron Darling
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
The Yankees flat out own the Twins
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Blue Angels flying overhead, scorecard printed, heart rate elevated, it’s time to head down to the yard.
GO GIANTS!
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
HAVE FUN!!!
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
by kdl on Oct 7, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope you have an incredible, wonderful, joyous evening!
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
Or, yeah, what GiantsBabe said. :)
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
by kdl on Oct 7, 2010 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
What the two girls said
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
/grabs chloroform bottle, lays in wait
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 7, 2010 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
This sounds like the to-do list I used to use before a date.
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'm having trouble breathing
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
I’m trying to figure out how to not jinx them
by Artimus Clyde on Oct 7, 2010 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
The one with runs in it.
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
I’ve got the on-field cap, but I think I look better in one with the script logo.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
YES
take that Talking Chop
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
by slackersphere17 on Oct 7, 2010 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
The one with the SF on it...
the NY one might be inappropriate :-)
Adopted Son: !Matt Downs I'll miss you my son.
I'm skipping out on going to the dining hall with my friends, since they go at 6.
And I’m not going to this party tonight.
I’m also wearing my Mr. Whiteside shirt.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 7, 2010 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions
There's probably a party tonight that I'll be missing
Also, I’m missing new Community.
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 forgot Community was on tonight. Dammit. I guess I’ll just Hulu it tomorrow.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 7, 2010 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I've never used Hulu
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
It’s fantastic.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 7, 2010 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I like it
Less commercials
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 7, 2010 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s awesome. You can run out of good content quickly, but if it has a show that you like, then it’s 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 7, 2010 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
You’re right – I noticed Glory on there the other day. If they can improve the movie line up more, that would be fantastic. I’ve dug some of their documentaries too.
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 7, 2010 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Love this show. It’s the only show I have my DVR to record every week.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 7, 2010 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I got S1 for my B-day
I really like re-watching those early episodes
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
They were definitely great. I really don’t know which one was my favorite, but I really enjoyed the paintball episode.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 7, 2010 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
That episode was great
Especially Chang
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
oddly enough, every time i forget to wear my cap, they win, if i put in on mid-game, they dont score, right when i take it off, they score… im confused as to what to do tonight.
Lincecum Jersey-tee
Orange hat
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
Lucky!
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 7, 2010 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice Job Board.
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.
Hm. Shoulda taken the photo in front of another wall.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
1st base is awfully crowded.
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.
Baseball teams crowd in the Northeast and around the Great Lakes. That was a big logistical challenge. For example, in order to spread the pennants out somewhat, I had to put the Red Sox in southern New Hampshire and the Nationals in central North Carolina.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
Technically, the Mets should be farther East than the Yankees.
/pedantic asshole’d
(I like the map a lot.)
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 7, 2010 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
No, I totally agree, but the scale of the map doesn’t allow for total geographic accuracy.
No one seems to have noticed the Giants are on the wrong side of the bay. :^)
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
I really like the map overall, but I think the Dodgers should have been relegated to San Bernadino instead of the Angels.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 7, 2010 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Ooh, and you reversed the North Siders and South Siders in Chicago.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 7, 2010 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL ROYALS CAP
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 this proves it isn’t a elementary school art project how exactly?
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
Late Bloomer?
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
Holy shit, that’s awesome.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 7, 2010 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL BLUE JAYS
But really, that is quite awesome.
American Heroes: Joe Pavelski, Buster Posey, David Backes
Fear the Fin - Cornering the market on third pairing defensemen since March 2009
Ah, you caught it! They’re the only team not represented.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
Hence the name.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 7, 2010 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Whoa. Nice.
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 7, 2010 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Head to big...
looks shopped.
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
Bullshit
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 7, 2010 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Bullshit that mine says it’s still on back order. I just called the CS and went through the automated system and all it can tell me is that the shirt is “on back order”
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 7, 2010 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions
That is bullshit. I wasn’t sure mine would arrive before Thanksgiving. I really had no idea what to expect.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
did you get the black one?
or grey?
I got the grey and I just got the notice that mine shipped, not going to be here until the 12th or 13th though.
I got the one with the players’ names. I guess that’s the black one.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 7, 2010 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy Shit! Hahahaha...
Chester stash, extra-medium tee, the arms of a wimpy 8 year old…
/feels better about self
/looks in mirror
/cries
It's called talent. I just have it. I can't explain it. You either have it or you don't. - BLB
so do I wear the jersey?
or the sweater…
Or nothing
by Artimus Clyde on Oct 7, 2010 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
They are not!
Cream wins Championships.
#science
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Oct 7, 2010 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
This
ever since we wore them against the padres 2 months ago, we’ve lost in horrible fashion. defensive meltdowns, pitching meltdowns, the like.
I think the pads put a hex on them
They probably won't wear those jersey's tomorrow.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Does anyone know what the Giants record is on orange Friday? It has to be sub-500
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 7, 2010 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Not sure, but I thought they were unbeaten for quite a while into the season
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
Yeah I just looked it up. I think they won the first 7.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 7, 2010 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
OT: This gif has made me laugh all day. Sabean should walk around the ballpark doing the same thing
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
That is pretty damn 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 7, 2010 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
his son is a douche. his daughter is hot though. and running for office apperently
"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 7, 2010 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
you know what the best era of wwe? when it was the wwf/ vince vs. ecw/shanve and the wcw/steph
"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 7, 2010 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I personally didn’t like once wcw merged…but that was the last of the good times. Angle vs Shane was epic and was around that time
by Artimus Clyde on Oct 7, 2010 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
i loved it once kurt angle became the good guy after stone cold betrayed the wwf. It was a nice change of pace from the rock v stone cold. what was bull was that jericho won the united belt after they all merged
"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 7, 2010 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
His wife is running for office in Connecticut
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
The WWE isn't fake
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
So what would hurt more?
losing the world series to a benjie molina walk off home run
or being shut down by liriano in a game 7 of the world series
"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 7, 2010 4:41 PM PDT reply actions
Molina
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 7, 2010 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Molina walk off
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Molina
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 7, 2010 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Molina.
A walk-off would mean a four- or five-game series, which mean a max of one Giant win.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 7, 2010 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Molina.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 7, 2010 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Ulp.
Getting dizzy. Better leave for the park before I black out from nervousness.
Look at my website. Look at it. || Screw Johnsonville Sausages and Safeway. I have my reasons.
What the holy hell heal?
The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS
by norcalnick on Oct 7, 2010 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
IT Hungers ...
That is all i know. i suspect this will a good night to fedd IT though…
Threat level that the 2010 Pads finish with more wins than the 2010 Giants is currently at: 61%
Spoiler: Grumpy older Giants fan is Grumpy.
Buster!
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 7, 2010 4:48 PM PDT reply actions
they showed him taking BP
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 7, 2010 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Amy G just walked by
She’s wearing her brown suede blazer, hair blown out.
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
♥ 2010 San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
BUSTER!!!
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 7, 2010 4:48 PM PDT reply actions
in spite of him not making the 25-man post-season roster, I think that Barry will be just fine.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 7, 2010 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
O Dog!
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 7, 2010 4:49 PM PDT reply actions
Hell yeah!
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 7, 2010 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s a fast HR trot sprint
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 7, 2010 4:49 PM PDT reply actions
Adam Rosales fast?
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
DELMON
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 7, 2010 4:51 PM PDT reply actions
z
Risky decision to go to 3rd with two outs there
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 7, 2010 4:51 PM PDT reply actions
Giants.
"For all you first-basemen who played first your whole life, that's where Buster plays on his OFF days" - Kuiper
As I was leaving work an hour ago
one of my coworkers handed me a single ticket to tonights game and said “you want it? forty bucks”
I wont know anyone im sitting with but the lady is out of town and i had nothing better to do tonight!!!
Anyone know how strict they are on camera gear at the park? dont usually have any problem during the regular season, but id like to bring a few new toys…
by projectmayhem713 on Oct 7, 2010 4:54 PM PDT reply actions
OMG, you’re so lucky. $40 is not bad AT ALL
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 7, 2010 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, that’s awesome. Go have fun. No idea on cameras, but maybe nothing large enough to fall on 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 7, 2010 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
you mean there was a possibility of there being something better to do tonight other than going to the game?
"For all you first-basemen who played first your whole life, that's where Buster plays on his OFF days" - Kuiper
sit at home, drink beer and watch it in my undies?
by projectmayhem713 on Oct 7, 2010 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Congrats
You should be good with a SLR with a reasonable sized telephoto lens. You might have trouble getting in with a huge lens and monopod without a credential.
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
Recommend that co-worker for a promotion
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
Lucky bastard.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 7, 2010 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm so glad the O-Dog doesn't play in the NL West anymore
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Leaving the office soon
Ready for Game 1. Good thing I’m not remotely nervous:
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
You speak Jive?
Threat level that the 2010 Pads finish with more wins than the 2010 Giants is currently at: 61%
Spoiler: Grumpy older Giants fan is Grumpy.
I just wanted to tell you good luck
and we’re all counting on you.
Look at my website. Look at it. || Screw Johnsonville Sausages and Safeway. I have my reasons.
FTFY
I like me man like I like mycoffeebeard
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 7, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
News Flash
It is absolutely impossible to decipher a word Bochy says during a press conference when you are reading and posting on MCC at the same time.
Why is Robinson there instead of Tolbert?
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 7, 2010 4:59 PM PDT reply actions
HORRIBLE STRIKE ZONE
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 7, 2010 5:00 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah
Had him struck out the pitch before.
Then again, the first strike was about 6 inches off the plate
total horseshit
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 7, 2010 5:01 PM PDT reply actions
Twins cannot beat the Yankees
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
and the umpires
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 7, 2010 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Yankees were mentioned.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Oct 7, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I cannot believe he tossed Gardenhire for that.
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.
You throw like a girl*
*movie quote, not actual nvsfg words
Adopted Son: !Matt Downs I'll miss you my son.
I doubt it was anything the ump had never heard before.
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.
Twins choking
With the help of the umpires.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
I'm looking at the Twins roster and stats
And i’m a bit surprised that this team won 94 games this year. Not saying they aren’t a playoff worthy team or anything but they aren’t as good as I originally thought.
LOL RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Can some explain how this graph works?
What do the symbols represent?
BTW: I was going to type “Can someone make something out of this graph”
I can make a hat, or a bird!
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.
right down the fucking middle
i thought our game on Sunday was fixed, b/c selig wants to see sudden death games. i mean, Torres’ double was pretty fucking obvious
Sweet jesus that is horrid
It’s a wide zone, except when it’s not.
I'm going to listen to Kruk and Kuip on the radio
So I don’t care what time this game is over.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Is KNBR gonna stream it online?
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
From KNBR website:
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT STREAMING:
Please note that some of our broadcast partners have
asked KNBR to block the internet audio streaming of their programming:
ALL MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL GAMES
This unfortunately Includes ALL SF GIANTS GAMES
For streams of MLB games, please go to MLB.com
and subscribe to their Gameday audio service.
Adopted Son: !Matt Downs I'll miss you my son.
Postseason
Before the postseason, TBS will air any tie-breaker games for divisional or wild card championships. Should multiple tie-breaking games be played, or if multiple Division Series games are going on at the same time, those additional games air on TBS’ sister station, TNT.
All games in the Division Series round are presented back-to-back, with each game scheduled for a 3½-hour window. If a game exceeds this window, the first pitch of the next game will be switched to TNT. If a game ends within 3½ hours, the studio team will return for interstitial programming.6 TBS’s League Championship Series coverage will alternate yearly. TBS will air the NLCS in 2007, 2009, 2011 and 2013 and the ALCS in 2008, 2010 and 2012, alternating with Fox.7
Here's the Problem
I’m taping it on TBS. (Should have taped TNT and TBS). And I want to see the damn introductions. That bullshit. They should put the Yankees on TNT.
Let's bring the...
They should put the Yankees on TNT.
I think you meant they should just stop showing the Yankees. It’s all we are going to hear about on ESPN anyway.
Adopted Son: !Matt Downs I'll miss you my son.
I agree
They should put the Yankees on TNT.
Don’t forget to light the fuse.
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.
Did someone just say “Go Craig Sager?”
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 7, 2010 5:08 PM PDT reply actions
How crazy is his suit tonight?
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
Somehow, I haven’t seen it, yet.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 7, 2010 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
You may not have seen it
but I bet you can hear it.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Sounds exciting
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
Is there a greater waste of carbon than Craig Sager?
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 7, 2010 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Man
My wife’s gonna be gone till after 9;00 tonight so I usually put my kids to sleep.
I might have to neglect them tonight.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
replace their formula with whiskey, it will all take care of itself.
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.
Formula, huh?
My kids are 8 and 5.
So…let’s say replace their juice and milk with whiskey.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
Drop them off at the firehouse
No questions will be asked.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
This is probably the first time in a while, I'm watching Chronicle Live
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Shut up Urban
Guillen sucks, he should be off the postseason roster.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
He said it would be nice to have Guillen as a pinch hitter against Wagner.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
So he can roll into another double play
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 7, 2010 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
If you're going to the game tonight, on SF MUNI
Leave now… MUNI light rail is totally F*d
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
rajmathai
#sfgiants will wear their Orange Jerseys for game 2 on Friday nite #orangefriday #braves
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Oct 7, 2010 5:14 PM PDT reply actions
10-4
As previously stated. Keep things status quo
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 7, 2010 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
shit
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 7, 2010 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
sammit, too
cause I’m going to the game
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 7, 2010 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
FFFFFFUUUUUU
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
I like it.
There was always great energy in the Orange Unis.
And the Orange Unis are 1-0 vs the Braves, iirc.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
The Orange Jerseys are due!
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
Orange Unis put on a great show in BP.
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.
Way to go Tim...
“I wasn’t really thinking about it,” Lincecum, 26, said. “Great for him, but obviously we’re concerned with ourselves and how we’re going to do.”
Adopted Son: !Matt Downs I'll miss you my son.
Whoa, hold on there. Schilling is dead to Giants fans. An ESPN analyst, he has picked the Braves to sweep this best-of-five series.
I can’t find it, but didn’t Schilling predict a four-game Braves win?
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 7, 2010 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Horse's ass
Buster Posey>
"I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
He was dead to giants fans a long long time ago.
One of my most hated and hypocritical professional baseball players.
I follow the Giants, largely because of how great this blog is.
However, I’m not yet emotionally invested in them the way longtime fans are. So I don’t have the fatalistic negativity that comes with having gone through hope and disappointment a few dozen times.
So, I think the Giants are better than the Braves, and should win this series. Lincecum, Cain, and Sanchez are too good. When people say, “Good pitching beats good hitting,” they’re talking about the Giants.
If it weren’t for the Phillies, I think the Giants would have a good shot at winning the whole thing. Even with the Phillies, they still have a decent chance.
I understand about jinxes and all, but really, nobody pays any attention to me, so don’t worry about that.
They do stand a decent chance.
Most everyone agrees that the Giants appear to be better (and healthier) than the Braves, and that they should win the series. But by appearances, they should have beaten the 2003 Marlins, the 2002 Angels, the 2001 Dbacks, the 2000 Mets, the 1997 Marlins, etc etc etc.
They just tend not to.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 7, 2010 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
this exactly how i feel about the giants heading to the the playoffs.
but i dont try to think about it cuz unexpected things always happend in the playoffs.
im just going to enjoy the playoffs no matter what happends and be proud that the giants team are finally here after so disappointments of losing seasons in the past.
What does "under-cut" mean again?
Burrell has a bit of an under-cut in his swing
I have heard this a few times but I can’t associate it with any part of Burrell’s swing. Is it the same as uppercut?
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
Cold cuts?
Threat level that the 2010 Pads finish with more wins than the 2010 Giants is currently at: 61%
Spoiler: Grumpy older Giants fan is Grumpy.
Quick cuts.
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.
Paper Cuts
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 7, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Dave Coulier: Cut. It. Out.
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
Well just saying, im going tommorow and they haven’t won in the orange jerseys on the last 2 orange friday’s i went to. I’d prefer the classic french vanilla in a big game like this.
kezargiants is fred lewis?
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
Could be,
What’s his stance on TEH GAYZ?
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 have a winning record this year though
i’m like 14-10 this year in games attended.
2007 was the problem: i was 1-10.
Can you take a clean route to a routine fly ball?
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
Holy shit
Is anyone watching the Twins game? Did they just say that the top of the 7th was a 27 or FORTY SEVEN minute half inning?
27.
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.
Oh ok. I wasn’t sure because its the American league
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 7, 2010 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Twins: Kindly stop sucking.
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've seen too many division series
To count out a team when they’re down 0-2
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Oct 7, 2010 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I've seen too many Twins-Yankees division series
To think the Twins are gonna do anything.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 7, 2010 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
The Braves offense is worse than the Giants?
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Really?
The Yankees are doing Taco Bell commercials now?
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Gotta generate some additional revenue to make payroll...
Adopted Son: !Matt Downs I'll miss you my son.
Time to go to work.
Good luck Giants! I hope to be back to watch by 7:30!
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.
less than an hour to go!
Bowkermania runs wild no more.
by rightcenterfielder on Oct 7, 2010 5:41 PM PDT reply actions
I feel like we're all in Times Square waiting on the new year to arrive.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
I'm here until the game is over
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Brothers for life?
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
MCC brothers
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
/spits on hand
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 7, 2010 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
/spits on… wait, is this Brett Favre related?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 7, 2010 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Ratto takes Lowe over Lincecum.
Thing A
"Correlation between inability to use the reply button and general crappiness of analysis: pretty high." -Sleepy Freud
Of course he does.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 7, 2010 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
At least he’s wearing pants.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Oct 7, 2010 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
The team is Ernie Johnson (better known for his futile efforts to keep Charles Barkley in check on TNT’s halftime show), Darling, and John Smoltz. Oh, and that fuckwit Craig Sager.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 7, 2010 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Jason Heyward
Anybody know why he bats 2nd and not alittle further down in the order? His speed on base?
He should bat there. That OBP should be early in the line-up. Not sure that’s why 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 7, 2010 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
“Not long ago,” as in… the last few innings?
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 7, 2010 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Sign at Chronicle Live
Can’t Chop This!
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
JaymeeSireCSN Jaymee Sire
Tomorrow’s #Braves SP Tommy Hanson fouled a ball off the plate during BP that bounced up and hit him in eye. Immediately walked off field.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
youch
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Oct 7, 2010 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Good news maybe, but nothing to be happy about. I never wish injury.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Oct 7, 2010 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 7, 2010 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Who would replace him?
Beachy? Minor?
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
Is it time to talk about Favre's thing again?
I’m getting antsy waiting for 6:37.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
Favre sent pictures of his “thing” to a female sideline reporter for the Jets
Thing A
"Correlation between inability to use the reply button and general crappiness of analysis: pretty high." -Sleepy Freud
In a garbage can huh?
For WilltheThrill, this is Jon Miller saying goodnight. . . .
by WilltheThrill on Oct 7, 2010 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
What's your legal opinion on that situation?
Can people be sued for releasing those photos?
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
That's fucked up if that happened
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Why? He’s the idiot sending pictures of his small floppy old dong. I’d send them out, too.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
Here’s a question: I have to stay at work until 7. Do I listen to the first half inning and then run for my car immediately or wait out the whole inning before running to my car and driving to the bar?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 7, 2010 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Do the first thing. It will get you to beer faster.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
I’m worried about missing any first inning fireworks.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 7, 2010 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
My mortgage disagrees with your advice Atlee.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 7, 2010 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
LOLU
“quick ninth in the Yankees game”
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 7, 2010 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
You might as well have written
“Crossin’ fingers for a dry swim in this ocean.”
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 7, 2010 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions
If the Yankees get Crawford I’ll be happy to take Gardner off their hands
Thing A
"Correlation between inability to use the reply button and general crappiness of analysis: pretty high." -Sleepy Freud
Where would Torres play?
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
I imagine Swisher is more likely to be traded
but Gardner’s UZR this year 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
I was under the impression they adored Swisher in NY.
Thing A
"Correlation between inability to use the reply button and general crappiness of analysis: pretty high." -Sleepy Freud
is a game thread yet?
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
Ron darling should not be allowed to work yankee’s games.
Actually he should not be allowed to work at all.
"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?
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 7, 2010 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Hello Kruk and Kuip
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Hello Brian
And Posey is having amother great game.
You're the worst Al Capone
by JohnnyDangerously on Oct 7, 2010 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I am waiting for the crawl...
“Due to the length of the Yankees game and our East Coast bias, we will join the Atlanta game and whoever they happen to be playing at the completion of the GOD’S GIFT TO BASEBALL GAME!”
GAME THREAD! GAME THREAD! GAME THREAD!
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/10/7/1737107/open-gamethread-nlds-game-i
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/10/7/1737107/open-gamethread-nlds-game-i
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/10/7/1737107/open-gamethread-nlds-game-i
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/10/7/1737107/open-gamethread-nlds-game-i
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
Which one to click… which one to click… so many choices.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Oct 7, 2010 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
What’s your point?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Oct 7, 2010 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
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