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Pics, and it DID happen
by Kitspool on Nov 3, 2010 3:52 PM PDT
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PrintFront-paged from the FanPost section because there's a conspiracy theory going around that the Giants faked the entire World Series from a Hollywood sound stage.The conspiracy couldn't go deep enough to fake a parade with hundreds of thousands of people, could it?
I know Goofus was nice enough to create a Parade Fanpost, but I had too many pictures to share so I figured I'd create a new one.
I watched the parade on Montgomery between Bush and Pine. Got there around 8:15, there were already a few people claiming spots by then. By 10am, an hour before the parade even started, it was five people deep all along Montgomery.
Once things got underway, people were just going nuts, screaming and cheering for all the players, while tickertape shredded colored paper rained from the offices above. It was fantastic--the weather, the crowd, the energy, the happiness eminating from everyone in the parade--just pure joy. I screamed like a 13-year old girl watching the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show. Mrs. Kitspool, who works in an office building on the street, brought down the Jon Miller bobblehead from her desk and I spent the entire parade waving it at all the participants. The bobblehead got a thumbs-up from Diane Dwyer, so I've got that going for me. Which is nice.
And now, the visual evidence.
So this ISN'T a dream?
Black and orange balloons:
I loved this sign:
Confetti flying all morning:
Mrs. Kitspool's Jon Miller Bobblehead takes in the festivities:
The parade is finally underway! Here's Archbishop Riordan High School's marching band. /BaronVonCurrentEvents:
Say Hey! I got a bit choked up at this point:
"This has been the greatest and most lucrative month of my life"--Ashkon
"This has been the greatest and most lucrative month of my life"--Steve Perry
I'm not sure anyone was enjoying this as much as Rags was:
Baer isn't driving! How can that be?
"Suck it, Lunatic Fringe."
Here's a photo caption I never thought I'd write: Bruce Bochy holds the World Series Championship Trophy.
Bochy sends Guillermo Mota out to warm up, early in the parade, in case there's trouble:
"I didn't play a single inning of the playoffs, and I'm riding on a motorized cable car in a victory parade. Your argument is invalid."
Mole!
Timmy! Not the sharpest picture, but in my defense, I got a contact high from being near him so I was stoned at the time:
Huff Daddy practices with the Rally Thong before he goes all Zoolander on the Civic Center crowd:
And then the last of the parade had passed, leaving behind a colorful reminder of what had just happened:
Cue Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World":
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I don't think Bochy will ever have to buy a drink for himself in this town again
The thong is, it happened.
That's amazing to think about.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
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None of these guys will.
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by Soulbrother16 on Nov 3, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Great pictures!
The Mota comment was funny :)
/throws fist full of glitter in the air!
♥ 2010 World Series Champions San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
These pictures are awesome!
Chris Andersen could be in a porno with his 'stache. Too bad he still wouldn't know how to box out.
BTSC's little enforcer!
"God created a light, fluffy, white cake, named it "Angel Food Cake", and said, "It is good." Satan then created chocolate cake and named it "Devil's Food." -Tamera Mitchell-
How much did Red Bull
pay Timmy to wear that hat all of today?
Not to mention
Flip cameras in every-fucking-body’s hand. Shouldn’t somebody have told them THEY were the ones being filmed, and not DOING the filming themselves?
I don’t see what’s wrong with them wanting to capture the experience for themselves.
by Natto on Nov 3, 2010 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I’d like to see some of the footage actually.
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by Johnny Disaster on Nov 3, 2010 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I think so
If you believe it’s them anyway…
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Nov 3, 2010 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't believe anything . . .
not nohow, not no way.
But I’m beginning to believe that the Giants actually won this.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Nov 3, 2010 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
The thing is, it happened.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Nov 3, 2010 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Athletes are always doing that.
In the NFL, players in the Super Bowl had cameras they were filming with just a few minutes after the game.
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Twitter me and what not.
this
the home run derby at the ASG is often like that.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Nov 3, 2010 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe you can write each one a letter.
"You don't pick the time, the time picks you." - Brian Sabean
I’m sure he some sort of lucrative deal with Red Bull.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
2010 World Series Champions San Francisco Giants
Thanks so much!
Great pics. Wish I coulda been there.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
/puts on clean shirt, brushes hair
OMG! I’ve been front-paged! Thank you, mods!
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
and deservedly so....nicely done sir.
San Francisco Giants 2010 World Series Champions
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for !Matt Downs .
Your 15 minutes is long overdue.
Well done!
"This is a street fight, and we win those." -- BRIAN SABEAN, 10/23/10
by Josh from Hollywood on Nov 3, 2010 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
We’re above it now.
2010 World Series Champions!
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by Johnny Disaster on Nov 3, 2010 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Great work!
I watched it on the TV just to prove that I haven’t been dreaming this whole post-season.
And since I abhor crowds, it’s better that I saw it from my comfy chair.
Rooting for the Yankees is like cheering the tanks at Tianamen Square.
We’re hoping a dvd will be available soon, but who knows. Who would have the “rights” to that? CSN? The Giants? MLB?
good question
It’s in public, so no one I’d think. But to use the various MLB names and marks and whatnot they’d need a licensing agreement. And probably something from MLBPA to use player names in marketing.
Anyway the parade is going to be re-run on CSN starting at 11, and I’m trying to stay up to tape (!) it. The news show is still on now.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Nov 3, 2010 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions
update
CSN is going to show it Thursday at 1PM and 7PM. And they’re cutting to it now, if anyone wants to watch.
I’d like to know if it’s streamed somewhere.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Nov 3, 2010 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
here you are sir!
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/feature?section=news/sports/pro/baseball&id=7745241
exellent! thank you
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Nov 4, 2010 6:51 AM PDT up reply actions
nice!
"For all you first-basemen who played first your whole life, that's where Buster plays on his OFF days" - Kuiper
HIP HIP HURRAY
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
ELI: “I didn’t play a single inning of the playoffs, and I’m riding on a motorized cable car in a victory parade. Your argument is invalid.”
Darren Ford: I don’t have a plate appearance in the Majors, and I am World Series Champion. My argument is just as valid as yours.
by TimLaser and MattyC on Nov 3, 2010 5:38 PM PDT reply actions
I did a doubletake
when they introduced Ryan Rohlinger. I had forgotten he existed.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
BUSTER POOOOOSEY! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!
Ryan Rohlinger. /golf clap
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Nov 3, 2010 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, I was RyRohl’d too.
I am going to die.
by The Enchanter on Nov 3, 2010 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions
He didn't get much of an intro either
Pretty much “And here’s Ryan Rohlinger!”
My adopted Giant got shipped off to Pittsburgh, and it was worth it.
by rightcenterfielder on Nov 3, 2010 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
As I recall, it was Flemming saying, “And how about Ryan Rohlinger!” No intro words on what he did during the season. It was weird, like they meant to write something but overlooked it. But what could be said? At least Matt Downs had a big hit or 2.
Remember
when Matt Downs was hittin’ doubles and we posted
when he hit them? :’)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I was Z-ing through a bunch of comments
And landed on this. My stomach turned a little.
"My father's name is art, and my name's pride, and while my destiny reads a recipe for confusion I'm looking for whoever writes, so empty inside." -Slug
I remember he was the In-N-Out Double Double hitter at a Grizz game in July and all I could think was “Double Downs!”
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Nov 3, 2010 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Matt Downs homered off Jamie Moyer that one time!
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=7701559
and
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=8136031
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
lol
i forgot the Padres double scored Rohlinger and Whiteside
Ok, I guess Rohlinger did do one memorable thing this year.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
LOL
Sprinting around the bases when he hit that HR. Man I miss Matt :’(
"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.
Man, I liked Downs. I went to a few Grizzlies @ River Cats games this year here in Sacramento (of course in my orange and black) and I was cheering on Downs. Always liked him, and I was near third base so it made it easy. RC fans were pretty rough on him, though. He glared over at some hecklers in my section like he was going to kill someone, lmao. I was half hoping he would say something, but he refrained.
… And now he’s gone, and I’m sad. :(
..EXCEPT THAT WE WON THE WORLD SERIES SO I DON’T REALLY CARE LOL WOW
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS: WORLD CHAMPIONS!
Touchdown Forty Niners!
Giants Baseball: Torture. It hurts so good.
Also funny was Velez who looked like he was having the best time of the world. Some of the fringe players, especially the bullpen guys, looked a little sheepish in being there and kind of hid. And Sad Barry looked Sad.
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Nov 3, 2010 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
So beautiful
Your 2010 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
ALSO
LOL SABES AND HIS OLD-CAR TIRES
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
THE BETTER FOR KICKING!
"This is a street fight, and we win those." -- BRIAN SABEAN, 10/23/10
by Josh from Hollywood on Nov 3, 2010 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I still can't believe this happened.
WWRWD?
by SF Pete on Nov 3, 2010 5:44 PM PDT reply actions 7 recs
/worries about next year . . ./
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Nov 3, 2010 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
The thing is, it happened.
Official adoptive parent of... well, no one. Too much paperwork, I guess.
Yes, it happened,
but, good god, man/woman, don’t you realize that next year will happen also? And there will be problems that seem fatal to the team’s success? A team must have an outstanding shortstop in order to win it all. Simply must. And a team must have several players with 25+ HR’s. Where is this shortstop to come from? Where are these hitters?
Do I have to worry about this by myself?
Well, ok then. Go ahead and have fun, kids. I’ll just stay here and watch some Animal Planet. No, really, go ahead.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Nov 3, 2010 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
The only times I watch the Animal Planet
are when Dogs 101 or the Puppy Bowl are on. So much BAWWWWWWW.
I’m going to party for now, until I realize if I’m going to turn in this special piece for my HS alma mater’s paper, I have to do it by Friday.
Official adoptive parent of... well, no one. Too much paperwork, I guess.
Has there been any official estimate on how many people were there?
The San Francisco 49ers, inventing new ways to lose every week!
I’ve seen “thousands” and “tens of thousands” but it HAD to be more than that. And I don’t know if they are counting the entire parade route… or just the Civic Center crowds. We’ve been at that site for protests and marches that were reported to contain “hundreds of thousands” and those protest crowds seemed waaaaaaaay smaller than today’s.
I had never seen so many people downtown before. Folks were spilling out of every orifice in the city. I hope to see a lot of these people at a weekday day game against the Pirates.
I'll be there!!!!
Weekend before school starts.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Nov 3, 2010 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
There were at least 800,000, and possibly up to 1.5 million.
But a minimum of 800,000. At minimum.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
no, there were not
I was at the Golden Gate bridge when they opened it to foot traffic in 1988. The whole bridge from stem to stern was solid people by 6AM, with spillover running well out both ends. That was maybe 500,000 if you counted absolutely everyone, and that was a lot more than this.
I’d peg it at 100,000ish. People forget — that’s a good-sized city. It’s a lot.
by wcw on Nov 3, 2010 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
..oops, 1987. Still, that’s always been my barometer for crowd size. It’s a handy measuring stick.
by wcw on Nov 3, 2010 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
didn't the bridge start sagging?
500,000 people are heavy.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Nov 3, 2010 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions
completely flattened out
that arch you see when you look at it from the side? gone. and all 500,000 were never on the bridge at the same time. that might have been dangerous.
I didn’t get to go. I was supposed to, but my dad (!!) ditched me and went and ditched me at home.
WHY WOULD ANYONE DITCH ME??
"You don't pick the time, the time picks you." - Brian Sabean
LOL DITCHED
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by Johnny Disaster on Nov 4, 2010 7:48 AM PDT up reply actions
I was on the bridge. It was really weird.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
I biked out to the bridge that day and rode down a completely, utterly, totally empty Geary street from Arguello to Park Presidio. Surreal – the whole city was on the bridge.
Pablo's not fat. He's just got body.
by LeMasterBlaster on Nov 4, 2010 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions
My friend just crossed the Bay Bridge
when the earthquake hit in 1989.
His roommate was behind him.
She didn’t make it.
Rooting for the Yankees is like cheering the tanks at Tianamen Square.
Are you basing this on where you were in the parade alone? Because there were a lot of fucking people where I was. I would guess more than 100k.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
You can’t put 800,000 people on and around the parade route and Civic Center if you packed the entire roadway. I saw how thick the crowds were where I was, I know the route and the plaza. I think 100,000 is a conservative estimate, but I’d bet good money it’s much, much closer than 800,000.
by wcw on Nov 3, 2010 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, I guess you can go ahead and think that.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
oh, holy hannah
The roadway of the Golden Gate is roughly 2 miles long, about the same as today’s parade route. The brideg is just about as wide as Market Street. When packed completely full of people in 1987, the Golden Gate held roughly 300,000, with overflow spilling all over that end of the city and Marin to total 500,000. It was utter, utter mayhem. I’ve never seen anything like it before or since.
Today was not like that. The parade route was mostly empty for the parade. Sidewalks cleared up not far from the route. Civic Center is big, but it is not the Mall in DC. Things were messy out there, but my father got into the city on BART to fetch Mister Toddler for their weekly visit without too much Tokyo-style pushing, and things were completely settled down with Montgomery BART open up again around noon. Those are not the hallmarks of a half-million people. 200,000? Maybe.
100,000 is an awful lot of people.
by wcw on Nov 3, 2010 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
oh, holy hannah
I don’t really care.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
by jponry on Nov 3, 2010 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
OK
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Not trying to say anything here. I was just interested. This is roughly what 100,000 people look like:
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions
/hopes this is not a goatse.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions
You hope it isn’t a goatse?
I don’t even know who you are anymore.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
Goatse is what people call Beard Spock right?
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
goatse rolled?
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Nov 3, 2010 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Now, that’s funny.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Nov 3, 2010 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Will be by tomorrow morning.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Nov 3, 2010 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
So, how does a guy get a room in the Ft. Point bldg. for the weekend? Third floor. Facing north, with canon.
No, I don’t know Gavin Newsom, nor do I care to.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Nov 3, 2010 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I generally agree
500,000 people is Simon and Garfunkel in Central Park. Civic Center is not the Great Lawn.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Nov 3, 2010 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Apparently, the SF Police no longer give crowd estimates for parades/protests/rallies. I have no idea why this is.
Anyway, if you combine the parade and and the Civic Center rally, I don’t see how it could be any less than 500,000, and likely more. I was working downtown when the 49ers had their victory parade after the 1995 Super Bowl, and I don’t remember anywhere close to the crowds there were today.
Also, LOL ESPN.com East Coast Bias headline: “Thousands turn out for Giants victory parade”
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Yankees win it would be
“Millions turn out for Yankees victory parade. Billions more happy.”
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
KTVU
said “about one million”.
"If we had signed Guerrero or Sheffield, we would have been without Brower, Eyre, Herges, Hermanson,Tomko,Pierzynski, Feliz, Snow,Hammonds, Mohr and Tucker–obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint"--B Sabean
by seyheystretch on Nov 3, 2010 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
A lot...
…of institutions don’t like making crowd estimates because the estimate itself can become a controversy. In DC, for example, the national park service doesn’t estimate crowd size for protests and rallies because of the political implications such a prediction can have (they stopped after people were upset with their estimates of the Million Man March). This obviously isn’tone of those situations, but with such a protocol in place it’s possible nobody thought to bother.
Look here, now . . .
. . . crowd estimates are more philosophy than science.
I have a history book that says the Persians had 350M soldiers at Thermopylae. Another, by a prof at a major college says it was 1.5MM.
If it really mattered, an aerial photo could be analyzed. It doesn’t really matter in this case.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Nov 3, 2010 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I remember reading about the Thermopylae estimates. It was interesting. Some of the historians questioned the higher estimates on the grounds that the soldiers (and their livestock) would have drunk the rivers in the area dry. I had a hard time getting my mind around that.
I love the history references
Even though Herodotus probably had some stuff wrong, it’s still fun reading.
Rooting for the Yankees is like cheering the tanks at Tianamen Square.
I find that hard to believe. There had to have been 300,000+ in the Civic Center area alone.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
This should settle it!
from the Merc
police officers gave crowd estimates ranging from 200,000 to one million
Along with 150 to 450 Spartans. And some Thebans. And some people from Vallejans and Milpitians.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Nov 3, 2010 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
people from
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Nov 3, 2010 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Hardy Milpitians
The ant-people of Achilles
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
I’d guess 100,000 can fit on the plaza if they are really packed in. You can probably get 150,000 in, but to get people that tight you’d be hearing horror stories about claustrophobia. But if Civic Center was a lot fuller than I thought, I can go up to 200k total.
by wcw on Nov 3, 2010 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I love Arnie. I don’t live in Cali and I know absolutely nothing of his political prowess (or lack thereof). However, listening to him give his speech for the Giants was hilarious and one of the my favorite moments of the parade.
He got booed. To be fair, even if he were a Democrat, he would have gotten booed.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
I would’ve booed him for Terminator 3 and Batman 4. “ICE TO SEE YOU.”
by Murray, Present on Nov 3, 2010 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions
He has Gray Davis levels of approval.
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by Johnny Disaster on Nov 3, 2010 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I would really respect him if he made a statement upon leaving office that he couldn’t do the things he claimed when getting elected. I think he knows that . . . I wish he’d say it. Ms. Whitman couldn’t do what she claimed either.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Nov 3, 2010 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
You know what’s annoying about that? He won by a big margin, so you know there had to be a huge amount of those people booing that were responsible for him being in office in the first place. Hypocrisy much?
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Touchdown Forty Niners!
Giants Baseball: Torture. It hurts so good.
Eh
I wouldn’t assume that in San Francisco. It’s entirely possible that Arnold got like 20% in the city.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
That was the first election that I ever voted in. I was going to Cal at the time, and I overheard more than a few people – many of them students, mind you – talking in all earnesty about how they voted for him because they thought it was hilarious. I had a sad.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I wish I was.
Oddly enough, it took another election entirely to jade me about the process.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
We believed in the process so much that we had a Kerry-is-Going-to-Win party. :(
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
In 2006, I had two roommates who thought I was a loser for sending in my absentee ballot.
I have not kept in contact with them.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
Absentee voting is a terrible thing, though. It shouldn’t exist. It’s sad that Washington has abolished the secret ballot.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
what?
why?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Because when you vote absentee, there’s no guarantee of secrecy. I could know for certain how you voted and get away with it.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
So, what, people who are out of state on election day shouldn’t be able to vote because someone MIGHT look at their ballot and know who they voted for? Or I should have flown home every year from Massachusetts?
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"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
You’re understating this. The secret ballot is a really big fucking deal. Even if there’s no evidence that large-scale operations have been conducted in its absence, certainly it’s quite common for families to fill out their ballots together, and a family member with different views will be pressured to vote the same way as everyone else. This is a violation of the right to vote in exchange for a little convenience.
People who aren’t able to vote on election day should vote early. Early voting is a good thing, and has none of the problems of absentee voting. You should have been registered in Massachusetts.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
Are you serious? I should have voted in a state that I had no actual connection to beyond going to college there and was never planning on living in beyond the three years I was there for school?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
It was where you spent most of your time, so yes.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
…but nothing about local Massachusetts politics was important to me in any way, because as howie said, it was my temporary academic home.
I mean are you telling me I shouldn’t have been allowed to vote on, say, Proposition 8 because I chose to go to school on the East Coast? You might want to reconsider your views on this, because, while they are admirably idealistic, I think you are missing hte point on a lot of things.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I’ll freely concede that I might be missing the point. I’m not old enough to vote yet.
I would like to know why I’m missing the point, though.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
Because I am, and always have been, a permanent resident of California, not Massachusetts. California politics and propositions and all that are the things that affect my life, not Massachusetts ones. Telling me that I should have voted in Massachusetts elections, on things that mean nothing to me and have no real effect on my life, rather than in my HOME STATE is basically, to me, telling me that my vote is meaningless.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I don’t really understand that, since you spent most of your time in Massachusetts, but I won’t contest that since I’ve never been in that situation.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
Three years is really not a very long time. Especially not when about a third of that time is not even spent in Massachusetts. Furthermore, spending the vast majority of that time on a college campus is a bit different from living there normally. I was going to school there, but it was never ‘home’ for me. Seriously, the time I spent in Massachusetts barely feels like a blip on the radar to me now.
To think that I should have been involved in their politics while I was there (while, even more importantly, neglecting California politics) is, frankly, ridiculous.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Fair enough.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
And as a student in Massive-two-shits
My favorite part was leaving it.
Although my first apartment was 5 blocks from Fenway Pahk.
Rooting for the Yankees is like cheering the tanks at Tianamen Square.
If I was schooling in Massachusetts and made my permanent home in California, I wouldn’t register to vote anywhere but in California. I want to vote on things that are happening to my home, not my temporary academic residence.
It seems to me that as a permanent resident of California, it would be a violation of right to vote to not have an absentee option available to me.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Vote early, then.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
I’m not going to keep going here.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
If you’re not in California for enough time to vote, then you’re not a resident of California. I get that you might intend to return, but if I take a job for a few years in another state with the intent to return, I don’t get to keep voting in California (nor should I).
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/11/3/1792392/pics-and-it-did-happen#51121485
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
No offense, but that’s utter bullshit and I’m really glad that it’s not the way things actually work in this country.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
This is actually totally tangent to the point I was trying to make here (that absentee voting is bad).
Vote early if you’re not going to be in the area on Election Day. If you live abroad, go vote at an embassy. Basically, absentee voting is a denial of the right to a secret ballot. My main problem is with jurisdictions that mandate it and as a result have abolished the secret ballot.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
/can't help self
What you’re saying is: THIS DENIES YOUR RIGHT TO A SECRET BALLOT, SO EXERCISE THE RIGHT THAT YOU APPARENTLY NO LONGER HAVE BECAUSE ABSENTEE BALLOTS TOOK IT AWAY BY VOTING EARLY.
It doesn’t deny your right at all. It just gives you another option if you’re willing to forego that right.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s like saying that a black person taking a cab is denying their right to sit anywhere on the bus, just because they aren’t taking a bus.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Now, I’ll stop again.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Okay, I can see that being objectionable, but what the hell does that have to do with people who MAKE THE CHOICE TO VOTE ABSENTEE?
Key word: CHOICE.
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"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Oftentimes there’s a certain degree of informal coercion involved that complicates matters.
But yeah, I might have overstated my point a little bit. I prefer regular voting to absentee voting on principle, but I find what’s been done in the Northwest really objectionable.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
Do you have statistics to back up the choice of the word “oftentimes”? Or is it more like “sometimes”?
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The latter.
But this discussion has made me decide that what I would really prefer is a system where there has to be an actual need to vote absentee to prevent this, instead of giving ballots out to whoever asked for one or (worse yet) giving them to everyone.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
So people shouldn’t have agency in how they choose to vote?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Not necessarily. Voting at a polling place is preferable to absentee voting and should be encouraged.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
And, hey, the vast majority of voting in the United States does still take place at a polling place.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Why to what?
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
Why do you think you know better than we do on how to run our own elections?
"You don't pick the time, the time picks you." - Brian Sabean
And someone who can’t even vote yet.
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by SFGuy on Nov 3, 2010 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
When you put it like that, it’s a loaded question.
What I’m saying is that Oregon has abolished the secret ballot and that that is a very bad thing.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
But that’s how you’re putting it.
You realize, of course, that Oregon voters CHOSE their current voting system, right?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I do realize that. That doesn’t make it the right system.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
So, you do know better than Oregon voters do on how to run their elections.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
What’s the point you’re making? I also thought that Arizona’s immigration law was a bad idea, and the voters there endorsed it by electing Jan Brewer yesterday. Am I saying therefore that I know better than Arizona voters do on how to police their state?
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
No.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
Let me pump my own gas, gahdarnit.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions
If you insist on pumping my gas, I’ll sit in the car and honk while you do it.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I actually don’t have a problem with the gas thing. Giving people jobs is a good thing. Just don’t pump regular when I tell you to give me that middle one.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m not sure. Along with the no sales tax it’s one of Oregon’s sacred cows that will never go away ever. And I say BRAVO.
"You don't pick the time, the time picks you." - Brian Sabean
Unless people in Oregon are known for shoving lit cigarettes up the gas hose because that’s how they think you fill a tank with gasoline, I don’t think it’s for the safety.
Pumping your own gas is not a high-risk activity. It’s barely even a low-risk activity.
It has to be for the jobs.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m actually going to need to fill my tank this coming Tuesday. If you could stop by and do it for me, that would be great.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Clothing on Tuesdays, actually. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The rest of the week is up for grabs.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m going to have to pass, because the answer I was looking for was “horsey.”
"You don't pick the time, the time picks you." - Brian Sabean
well
i was thinking maybe it’s for safety because they don’t want you leaving the pump in and driving off or something.
meh.
They must have watched too much Garden State.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions
in Joisey
you can’t even pump your own gas.
How can I keep up my grip for onanistic activities?
Rooting for the Yankees is like cheering the tanks at Tianamen Square.
He you jerk, I don’t pump it, I make pretty pictures for a living!
"You don't pick the time, the time picks you." - Brian Sabean
Just pump the fucking gas, Oregon.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Do you seriously think that voting by mail is on the same level as the Arizona immigration law?
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"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I also think that closed primaries are bad policy. There are states that have voted for closed primaries. Do I know better than voters in those states how they should run their elections? It’s a meaningless question.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
Uh. You don’t know how we vote. It is secret. There is an unmarked security envelope the completed ballot goes in, and that security envelope is placed in the official voter mailing envelope with your info numbers and you sign that. You mail it in or drop it off and at the county HQ they check the outer envelope to verify numbers and signature, mark down that you voted, then REMOVE the unmarked security envelope with the ballot and put that on the pile with all the other security envelopes. Election night they open the security envelopes and count up the ballots.
ON NO!!!
"You don't pick the time, the time picks you." - Brian Sabean
That’s not what’s the concerning part. The problem comes before the ballot enters the envelope.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
Oregon thanks you for your concern.
(Not really.)
"You don't pick the time, the time picks you." - Brian Sabean
If you’re not interested in having a discussion, then don’t comment.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
You’re right, why bother commenting when you will just decide how I should think.
"You don't pick the time, the time picks you." - Brian Sabean
I don’t even understand what you’re saying anymore.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
My argument is that mandatory absentee voting is a bad thing. I haven’t gotten any arguments to the contrary. If you have one, I’d like to hear it.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
You don’t have much of an argument for your case either, to be fair. It’s basically, “Voter coercion MIGHT happen!”
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Correct. There’s a chance of coercion with all-mail voting. I don’t see what problem exists with operating voting booths.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
This is probably the last thing I'll write tonight
With absentee voting, there is a chance of coercion. With polling places, there is not. That in itself is enough to make polling places preferable. When absentee voting is mandated, there is no option for a secret ballot, which is a problem.
That is what I have concluded. I have not seen both sides of this issue. I would like to, but nobody has given the other side. Hopefully somebody does.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
but you do have the option
for a secret ballot.
just do it while you’re alone.
it’s not a group project or anything.
If someone wants to make sure you vote a particular way with an absentee ballot, they can ensure that you do vote the way they like. Obviously it’s not a problem in most cases, but it could be in some.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
There are quite a few ways
I could, if I wanted, watch you fill out your ballot and drop it in the mailbox for you.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
ok
so you are saying since the polling place is private it eliminates the unlikely possibility that someone could coerce you into a vote through threat?
That actually makes sense but i think that’s so rare that it’s a non-issue. VBM is just so much more convenient. I still want to vote on SF issues even though i’m away at school, i’m still a resident of SF.
Dude you aren't even old enough to vote
put an f’ing sock in it alright?
Some of us have enough spine to disagree with our parents/family members on voting.
“so you are saying since the polling place is private it eliminates the unlikely possibility that someone could coerce you into a vote through threat?”
is a stupid position.
Also I kind of resent being told I shouldn’t be able to vote because I don’t live in California 12 months out of the year (since I live in a foreign country this would make me disenfranchised). When it comes from somebody who has no actual experience of voting and doesn’t understand how utterly overblown their concerns are, it pisses me off.
So stupid comment yourself.
We vote exclusively by mail in Oregon.
And have for almost 20 years.
So suck it, rest of the U.S.
"You don't pick the time, the time picks you." - Brian Sabean
I thought that that was only in some jurisdictions? Or was it Washington that was like that? I forget.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
I don’t know what the fuck Washington does.
"You don't pick the time, the time picks you." - Brian Sabean
Washington mostly votes by mail. They have a few voting stations in King County (that’s the Seattle area), but I believe all the other counties are strictly vote-by-mail. And their votes don’t have to be postmarked until 8 pm on election day, so it always takes forever to get the results whenever Dino Rossi is running for something.
But it seems that he’s lost again. LOL ROSSI
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
Yeah, it’s not looking good for him. It’s weird that someone could master the art of getting like 49.5% of the vote without ever winning.
What’s interesting is that he’s the face of the Washington GOP now, but back in 2003 he was just some guy. If the 2004 election hadn’t been so very close, he would have been forgotten.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
Hypocrisy is overrated anyway:
A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines. With consistency a great soul has simply nothing to do. He may as well concern himself with his shadow on the wall. Speak what you think now in hard words, and to-morrow speak what to-morrow thinks in hard words again, though it contradict every thing you said to-day
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Lol
That’s true…
I still think booing a politician is ridiculous behavior, though.
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Yeah, I scolded the world for booing Arnold there on my Facebook.
I don’t think booing a politician is out of bounds, exactly, but this was a stupid time to do it.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
People at the parade were booing Gavin Newsom.
I’d upload a video to prove it but the Internet won’t let me.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
I’ll never not believe that people are booing Gavin Newsom.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I mean, a lot of people hate the fuck out of that guy.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
They do.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
It strikes me that I visualize “booing” as jumping really high.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I was saying BOOOO-som! BOOOOO-som!
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by rotorueter on Nov 4, 2010 6:57 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
BOOOOOO
It’s funny how you and I are often on different sides on political issues but can agree on certain things. Like this. I will always boo Gavin.
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by Prussian Creole on Nov 3, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I had a really awful election
Not even taking into account my right-wing bias, prop 19 lost and Gavin was elected Lieutenant governor. Ewww.
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I think people in SF voted for him to get rid of him.
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True
I think that lt gov actually has less power than SF mayor.
That said – SF politics will be verrry interesting to watch. Pelosi will probably resign soon, so there will be people jockeying for her seat in short order.
Add on to that the fact that there’ll be a mayoral vacancy? Political junkies rejoice. Start reading up on the members of the City Council, everyone.
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Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
My opinion: SF moves to the left.
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Haters to the left.
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Who will be the candidate of the left? I’m thinking Peskin or Ammiano.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
I think Peskin is nearly a lock to be the next mayor. If Walker and Kelly win in D6 and D10 it becomes a certainty.
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How sad for you :’(((
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I was glad that Abel lost because fuck him and his shitty gerrymandered district and his ridiculous top-two primary.
I did some work in the special election that followed his appointment.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
I loved the top-two primary!
I <3 moderates. I was so sad when Tom Campbell lost in the R primary.
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The top-two primary is bad because it can lead to D-D or R-R general elections because of primary vote-splitting. If it had been in use for this election, Kamala Harris would have just barely beaten the second-place finisher in the Republican primary (whose name eludes me), because the Republicans only had two serious candidates whereas the Democrats had half a dozen. In Washington, where this system is in use, party machinery quietly edges out all but two candidates well before the primary to prevent this. I don’t want to see that happen here because it’s undemocratic, although it would help Democrats, since they have a much stronger party organization than Republicans.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
Ahaha, I find it hilarious the things making you sad were things that made me happy.
Ahh, politics. Does it really do anything but divide people? I say we kill off the politicians altogether and just run this thing as a jumble-f**k. I don’t even know what that is, but let’s do it.
New law: Giants fans rule, everyone else sucks. That’s the only law that matters.
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That’s Newsom’s plan!
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
When I turned in my ballot, I was really disappointed in myself for not writing in Buster Posey for every position.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
… You mean YOU DIDN’T?!
I am so disappointed in you.
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I DIDN’T THINK MARK DEROSA WOULD MAKE THAT GOOD OF A JUDGE, OKAY
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
Hey man. Calm down.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, you went there.
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All I have to say is, you don’t go to war with someone whose only weapon is a nuke.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
Why not?
(/stupid)
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My counter attack is Tim Lincecum.
I win.
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Touchdown Forty Niners!
Giants Baseball: Torture. It hurts so good.
Tim Lincecum wins.
But you already got nuked.
The end.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
But.. Tim Lincecum threw a change up at your nuke when it was in flight. Your nuke immediately struck out swinging and blew up Indonesia instead of me.
But.. Tim Lincecum threw a change up at your nuke when it was in flight. Your nuke immediately struck out swinging and blew up Indonesia instead of me.Oh Timmy, my savior.
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I learned this playing Civ.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, fuck that guy. I can never demolish his civilization by force.
I totally blew the shit out of Genghis Khan the other day, though.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
You really did blow the shit out of GK. I was totally there.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS: WORLD CHAMPIONS!
Touchdown Forty Niners!
Giants Baseball: Torture. It hurts so good.
BUT IT TOTALLY DID
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS: WORLD CHAMPIONS!
Touchdown Forty Niners!
Giants Baseball: Torture. It hurts so good.
WHAT ARE YOU A PEDOPHILE?!
Wait, I’m a grown man.
WHAT ARE YOU A RAPIST?!
Too much?
( But srsly, it totally happened… like.. it happened a lot)
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS: WORLD CHAMPIONS!
Touchdown Forty Niners!
Giants Baseball: Torture. It hurts so good.
OH OK
LETS GET THIS PARTY STARTED
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS: WORLD CHAMPIONS!
Touchdown Forty Niners!
Giants Baseball: Torture. It hurts so good.
Seriously, what the hell makes India so good? Asoka crushed me in the last game I played. It was ugly.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
I think they automatically get elephants or something. And are therefore unstoppable.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I knew I should have gone to war with India instead of Spain. But India was being nice to me, and I really fucking hate Isabella, so I made the wrong decision, only got 2/3 of their cities, then India vassalized them and started to crush me.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
After beating Khan, I cultured up for a bit and then set my sights on Mali in a separate save. Fucking Mansa Musa is taking me on in a neverending war where he does nothing but attack the units I have attacking his cities, which are defensed the fuck out of to begin with. After like 100 years I tried to call for peace and he was like “Absolutely not.”
So now my civilization is slowly falling to pieces because every city is doing nothing but building Knights and Trebuchets.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, you get on the bad side of Mansa Musa and you’re in a tough spot. They’re another one of those civilizations that just seems to be way too good at everything.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
I mean, I would be cool if he’d just attack my cities and obliterate me in a good, solid 20 years. But this passive aggressive culture siege is really underhanded.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I generally solve that by going way overboard with catapults and trebuchets in the stack of doom, and then I attack with them (killing them, but also doing enough collateral damage that I’m in a good place), then take it with my damaged knights, and then I raze the city because fuck you Mansa Musa.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
I will try this.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions
You can keep the city if you want to (and, you know, can hold it). I just find it more cathartic to raze it, though it does make him hate me forever.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
I like keeping cities because it’s fun to look at the map and see my territory get bigger and bigger without having to deal with all those settlers.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, but when you get the city in a war with a still culturally relevant empire, it’s tough going for a very long time, border-wise.
I don’t generally have a lot of non-spite reasons to raze cities. One time I started a war when I was 6 turns away from winning and just destroyed half of Egypt. It was glorious.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
by groug on Nov 3, 2010 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Good call.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS: WORLD CHAMPIONS!
Touchdown Forty Niners!
Giants Baseball: Torture. It hurts so good.
You can!
/throws fist full of glitter in the air!
♥ 2010 World Series Champions San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
by GiantsBabe on Nov 3, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I’m still kicking myself for the fact I didn’t write in Buster for Lieutenant Governor.
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Nov 3, 2010 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s because you wrote in Matt Cain right?
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
Haha, I wish.
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Nov 3, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn’t write in anyone, sadly.
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Nov 3, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I KNEW IT
Lol, in all seriousness I was going to reply to Mdizzle "(Psst, i don’t think WBC voted for any Giants player)
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS: WORLD CHAMPIONS!
Touchdown Forty Niners!
Giants Baseball: Torture. It hurts so good.
You voted for GOB???
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
You have to admit, he had some pretty effective campaign videos.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
HE DOESN’T EVEN KNOW WHO HIS OWN FATHER IS
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Young and old, it doesn’t matter…IN THE DARK.
"You don't pick the time, the time picks you." - Brian Sabean
I’m a person who really hates Democrats AND Republicans. They both ignore the middle class.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
I hear you
I moved from an area whose major city had my least favorite mayor to a city which had my favorite mayor – and they’re both Democrats.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
WUZ DEY?
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS: WORLD CHAMPIONS!
Touchdown Forty Niners!
Giants Baseball: Torture. It hurts so good.
The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge, natural to party dissension, which in different ages and countries has perpetrated the most horrid enormities, is itself a frightful despotism. But this leads at length to a more formal and permanent despotism. The disorders and miseries which result gradually incline the minds of men to seek security and repose in the absolute power of an individual; and sooner or later the chief of some prevailing faction, more able or more fortunate than his competitors, turns this disposition to the purposes of his own elevation, on the ruins of public liberty.
Without looking forward to an extremity of this kind (which nevertheless ought not to be entirely out of sight), the common and continual mischiefs of the spirit of party are sufficient to make it the interest and duty of a wise people to discourage and restrain it.
Official adoptive parent of... well, no one. Too much paperwork, I guess.
How selfish soever man may be supposed, there are evidently some principles in his nature, which interest him in the fortune of others, and render their happiness necessary to him, though he derives nothing from it except the pleasure of seeing it. Of this kind is pity or compassion, the emotion which we feel for the misery of others, when we either see it, or are made to conceive it in a very lively manner. That we often derive sorrow from the sorrow of others, is a matter of fact too obvious to require any instances to prove it; for this sentiment, like all the other original passions of human nature, is by no means confined to the virtuous and humane, though they perhaps may feel it with the most exquisite sensibility. The greatest ruffian, the most hardened violator of the laws of society, is not altogether without it.
I think it’s just people who don’t like their sports and politics mixing together.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Person 1: “Hey! There’s sports in my politics!”
Person 2: “Hey! There’s politics in my sports!”
(I’ve been eating a lot of Halloween candy)
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
I'M A GIRL
by Prussian Creole on Nov 3, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
The internet is apparently pro-Gavin Newsom. It’s like NOOOOOO U CAN’T UPLOAD THAT K BYE
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS: WORLD CHAMPIONS!
Touchdown Forty Niners!
Giants Baseball: Torture. It hurts so good.
Gavin Newsom was a shitty mayor.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
I bet it would upload a video of people booing Abel Maldonado!
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
People laughed when I yelled ‘Greasy Weasel’ at him.
2010 World Series Champions!
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by Johnny Disaster on Nov 4, 2010 8:03 AM PDT up reply actions
I think it’s a bit silly to boo people at the Giants’ victory celebration. On the other hand, if I were ever at a game where GWB threw out the first pitch, I’d boo him, and I’m not really sure how I draw the distinction between the two.
It’s the war criminal exception.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Nov 4, 2010 8:04 AM PDT up reply actions
I await the Kissenger first pitch
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 sort of agree as to the Mayor
he had to be there to give them the “key” to the city (and really, Gavin? Could you find a box or a ribbon or something? “Here Neukom, I didn’t have time to wrap it”).
Arnold can go to a Cal League parade if he wants to be cheered.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Nov 4, 2010 7:09 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t care about the A’s or A’s fans, but it’s somewhat heartwarming reading about A’s fans attempting to console themselves.
Speaking of A's fans
The new MCC tagline is awesome.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
Small group of 'em at Powell Station
Young guys in baggy black clothes with A’s hats
Probably looking for trouble or attention
They got very little of either
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
THEY STILL HAVE MORE RINGS!
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
2010 World Series Champions San Francisco Giants
I read that the A's took out a full page ad in the paper congratulating the Giants
Did anyone see it?
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
i can't tell if this is passive aggressive
or genuine
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Here's what the A's PR guy has to say about it
Showing Your Colors, No Matter The Cost
My adopted Giant got shipped off to Pittsburgh, and it was worth it.
by rightcenterfielder on Nov 3, 2010 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
A's could be quite good next year
If they pull off a trade for Mark Reynolds and add an outfielder with a little pop, maybe a low-risk high-reward DH…
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
From the A's fans I know: It has to be passive aggresive
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS: WORLD CHAMPIONS!
Touchdown Forty Niners!
Giants Baseball: Torture. It hurts so good.
looks like a screenshot from the Iron Giant
Don't Trade Monta
Bush is on Fire!
Huff likes it raw
by JohnnyDangerously on Nov 3, 2010 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Sabes has a Kevin Smith thing going on.
"You don't pick the time, the time picks you." - Brian Sabean
if they mated
My adopted Giant got shipped off to Pittsburgh, and it was worth it.
by rightcenterfielder on Nov 3, 2010 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
That Ad took up 1/3 of their payroll
jk, It’s a cool gesture I guess
Buster Posey>
"I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
“What kind of graphics should we put on this thing?”
“Hmm, yeah. Well. What’s …free?”
“Uhm, our own logo?”
“Perfect! God, I’m a genius!”
"You don't pick the time, the time picks you." - Brian Sabean
it's really not
it’s attention whoring masked as a gesture. But whatever. Nothing the A’s could do right now would piss me off. Not today.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Nov 3, 2010 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
It almost makes you wonder
what the Dodgers did.
Official adoptive parent of... well, no one. Too much paperwork, I guess.
I'm torn.
I like the A’s, but I don’t care for their fans.
by Fulton Street on Nov 3, 2010 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't get me wrong
I think the A’s are for the most part a classless franchise and i can’t stand their fans as a whole, but that was a glimmer of class to put out that ad. really cool move.
Does anyone have an image of that A's Bay Bridge billboard?
about the zero championships. I’ve never seen it and I can’t turn anything up on an image search
The 0 zero splash hits, 4 world titles one?
Pretty sure it’s long gone, that was like a 2004 marketing campaign.
The A’s should just stop marketing. They will never sell over 25k and no one is ever going to the coliseum unless they are playing Yankees/Red Sox or the Champs.
You know what the A's problem is?
It isn’t winning or losing: It’s that fact they’re the A’s.
Seriously, the Athletics.
Seriously?
Seriously.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS: WORLD CHAMPIONS!
Touchdown Forty Niners!
Giants Baseball: Torture. It hurts so good.
they have stopped marketing
except for BART ads, and that poor bastard that calls me once a year to sell me season tickets because I went to see a Rays game there in 08.
On the other hand, telling your team’s city that it sucks and you are leaving as soon as you possibly can has occasionally made for challenges in generating sales/attendance.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Nov 3, 2010 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait, no, really?
Shitting on Oakland kills your attendance and just drives people to AT&T Park where they are enchanted by the group of nine handsome World Champion men who play in a handsome World Champion ballpark filled with 40,000 screaming handsome World Champion fans?
I don’t believe that.
they weren't exactly cheerleaders for Oakland
when Schott and Hoffman were in charge, but once Wolff took over it just became totally obvious.
And covering 1/3 of your seating with a tarp not only smacks of forfeit, it purposely sacrifices revenue when the Yankees and Red Nex come to town. I don’t know how many seats are up there, but they and most of the rest of the place used to fill for those games. For a team that is supposed to be scrapping for every dollar it has it’s a pretty odd strategy to just give money away on the 6-10 most lucrative dates of the year.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Nov 4, 2010 6:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Well I can tell you as a Red Sox fan it killed their walkups for those games. They used to get 40-45,000, now they get about 28,000.
They claimed that revenue went up the first year they did that, but that happened to be the only year they made the playoffs.
Also Schott and Hoffman started the slide we see today but they never just flat out said “FU Oakland” like Wolff did.
much of the ad space is empty
I find that fitting.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Nov 3, 2010 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions
To think that there was supposed to be a game today.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Nov 3, 2010 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
NO! MADBUM ON SHORT REST!
"This is a street fight, and we win those." -- BRIAN SABEAN, 10/23/10
by Josh from Hollywood on Nov 3, 2010 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Casilla!!
Then Timmy and Cain in relief.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Nov 3, 2010 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Sanchez looks tired
I think they need to shut him down for the year.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
As you wish.
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
by Sabean's_Folly on Nov 3, 2010 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
They should have played games 6 & 7, just for fun.
2010 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants. Wait, what? F YEAH, SHUT UP!
STFD!
/throws fist full of glitter in the air!
♥ 2010 World Series Champions San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
/sits down
ok no need to cuss at me GOSH
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
lol :)
STFD, pretty please?
/throws fist full of glitter in the air!
♥ 2010 World Series Champions San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
Well you DID say please…
/tries to sit down but falls on ass
WHO TOOK MY SEAT?!?!?
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
/laughs at you
SORRY! That was me.
/offers another seat
/throws fist full of glitter in the air!
♥ 2010 World Series Champions San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
/sobs
I thought we was fwiends D;
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
/feels bad
Of course we are friends!
/buys you new World Series cap :)
/throws fist full of glitter in the air!
♥ 2010 World Series Champions San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
/scoffs at the bribe
You think I’m that easily won over?
/places hat on your head then glomps you before walking away with your drink in hand =P
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
yay! we’re friends again!
/buys another drink
/throws fist full of glitter in the air!
♥ 2010 World Series Champions San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
yay for being friends!
/throws you back your wallet
btw you may need this back /whistles as he walks away with hands in pockets
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
Oh Snap!
Good one :)
/throws fist full of glitter in the air!
♥ 2010 World Series Champions San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
So Opening Day VR tickets are already up on Stubhub for ~$128. Seems cheap compared with what those seats were going for for playoff games.
The Giants aren’t even selling tickets for 2011 yet.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Mdizzle is scared of a tired and irritated Merope
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
My feet hurt.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Nov 3, 2010 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Re-watching 2002 World Series Game 6
One thing I noticed, other than the 3000 little kids in the Giants dugout, was how the Giants acted like they won the World Series in the middle of the game. Something the 2010 never acted like they did.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Bottom 6th. Russ is still pitching.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Ack! Baker just gave Russ the game ball! We are doomed!
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Has the asteroid hit and canceled the game yet?
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Nov 3, 2010 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Buy old games on itunes and watch them? JSan’s no-no is a favorite of mine.
/throws fist full of glitter in the air!
♥ 2010 World Series Champions San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
Same!
I have it stored on my iPod. Still gives me chills.
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
I'M A GIRL
by Prussian Creole on Nov 3, 2010 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I bought the WS on itunes
6.99 for the season pass … I’m watching Game 5 right now.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
Great photos. Thanks.
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
I have some videos from the parade on my computer, so if you want to see unprofessional shaky behind-eight-people videos where you can sorta make out Jeffrey Leonard and hear annoying voices and vuvuzelas in the background (yes, really)…they’re big and I haven’t uploaded them yet.
Though I do have Aubrey Huff kissing the rally thong. So that’s cool.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
This too, I got lots of people climbing things. we were next to an ambulance, so at least those people had that covered…
The San Francisco 49ers, inventing new ways to lose every week!
by Badly Browned on Nov 3, 2010 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice
I am in the same boat. Lots of pics, but my camera tended to focus on the other people with their cameras raised above their heads in front of me hehe
The San Francisco 49ers, inventing new ways to lose every week!
by Badly Browned on Nov 3, 2010 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I got lots of video but forgot to stop shaking at opportune moments. OH WELLZ. next year I’ll just take pictures.
see what i did there
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
BOOvuzelas
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Nov 3, 2010 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I have some very similar videos, it sounds like we were at the same parade.
My favorite conversation was my dad and I debating if Willie Mays was actually Willie Mays when his car came by. All we could see was the top of his head. We finally agreed that it was him when he put on the script “G” hat.
48 years after his heart was broken by a Willie McCovey line out to Bobby Richardson, Charlie Brown finally has his championship.
by j14 on Nov 3, 2010 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Willie Mays drove by me so fast, I didn’t even know it was him. Then someone was like “It’s Willie Mays!” and I got the back of his head.
I did not transfer that video onto my computer.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
Had a similar thing
We were waiting for Wilson, but then runs right past us, ended up with a blurry picture of him, but you know it’s him because of the beard.
The San Francisco 49ers, inventing new ways to lose every week!
by Badly Browned on Nov 3, 2010 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve got some shaky videos of arms holding cameras, interspersed with brief glimpses of cable cars. I’m just glad that the people who had air horns near us broke them before the parade started.
My adopted Giant got shipped off to Pittsburgh, and it was worth it.
by rightcenterfielder on Nov 3, 2010 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Anyone got video or audio of Kruk and Kuip speeches?
CSNBA website has all the player speeches and the mayor, but I heard K&K were great and I was hoping to hear what they said
Kruk’s speech was full of pollen, the allergies were really acting up at that time.
48 years after his heart was broken by a Willie McCovey line out to Bobby Richardson, Charlie Brown finally has his championship.
by j14 on Nov 3, 2010 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I fucking loved Kruk's speech
The allergies were also pretty active when I saw the two Willies go by…
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Nov 3, 2010 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s been fired.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Nov 3, 2010 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
In Capitalist America, Sabean fires you!
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
by groug on Nov 3, 2010 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That date cannot come soon enough
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
Maybe the 49ers and Warriors will….nah I can’t even finish that sentence without laughing.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Ehhh, I can wait.
I want to relish being champs for quite a while.
"Thank you, Coach (Theus). I'm about to kill y'all this half." --DeMarcus Cousins
Please green this glorious date!
/throws fist full of glitter in the air!
♥ 2010 World Series Champions San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
Done!
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
Posey's ready to report tomorrow
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 was utterly fantastic
I was proud of him for not aw-shucksing it too much. Damned fantastic athletes and their humility and gratitude.
Also, my wife and I decided that it was fairly fitting that he looked as comfortable in a World Series parade and making a speech at City Hall before jillions of people as he did hitting home runs and throwing out basestealers.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Nov 4, 2010 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
OT
Give some prayers to Sparky Anderson.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Absolutely.
Possibly the nicest guy to ever manage a big league team.
by mrs. owlcroft on Nov 3, 2010 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I grew up in the 70s, and I became a baseball fan because of the Big Red Machine and Sparky Anderson. I lived down in the Thousand Oaks area and while I never personally met him, I came into contact with a bunch of people who had and not one of them said anything other than that he was an amazingly nice guy. This is a truly sad ending to an absolutely wonderful day (I was at the parade, acting like a crazed kid throughout). Say a prayer for us, because the baseball world, and the world in general, is losing one of the good ones.
Oh, and FUCK dementia; it’s taking way too many of the people I love away from me.
Eliminate that pesky Dominatrix in one easy step. Step 1: Tell her you're a Cubs fan!
2 outs!!!! I hope Wilson doesn’t blow it! And I hope the dvr didn’t run out of buffer…damn that’s getting close.
I CAN’T WATCH!
/covers eyes but peeks through fingers
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
Yay!!! Can I actually go to the parade this time?
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
Little OT
Huff fired his agency, SFX, earlier this season. He either is shopping for a new agent or could represent himself in negotiations — which usually points to a quicker resolution.
Huff wagered he’d be back because “you want to defend your title. You want to bring back as many people as you can. With our starting pitching, there’s no reason we won’t be in position to do it again.”
He delivered a passionate message to fans on the steps of City Hall, recounting that nine years of his life were spent in fourth place or dead last for hopeless teams in the AL East.
“This organization had the heart to bring me here, and here I am in front of all you beautiful people, and I’ve got a little present for you,” he said, producing his lucky red rally thong and holding it over his head like a title belt. “Rally Thong is going to the Hall of Fame. Or maybe we’ll just wear it next spring training. San Francisco, baby!”
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
He's coming back.
/crosses fingers
/throws fist full of glitter in the air!
♥ 2010 World Series Champions San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
MLB Press Release
/Giants to be moved to AL East
"It'll break your heart. It's designed to break your heart."
- A. Bartlett Giamatti
My .02
Kuips speech was the best with Kruk a close second. Buster had the best one by a player.
The Giants are World Champions.
DOUBLE SWITCHES AND MATCH-UPS, THAT'S WHAT BRUCE BOCHY DOES!
This is one really long dream. I'm beginning to think I'll never wake up.
Maybe .. maybe it’s real? No, no … that’s dangerous thinking right there.
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Twitter me and what not.
The 49ers will be your wake up call
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
2010 World Series Champions San Francisco Giants
Nah, that's his waking nightmare
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
Great! Thanks!
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Anyone else who was there find the cable car thing to be pretty annoying?
I drove three hours to my folks’ place, then rode 45 minutes to the ferry, waited half an hour in line for tickets, waited another half hour to get on the ferry, rode an hour, walked up the street to where the parade was about to be going on, waited, got pushed and shoved by a bunch of pricks who felt that they had more of a right to see what was going on than I did, and because of the individual cable cars, I didn’t get to see a single player go by. All I saw was the tops of cable cars with players’ names on it. I had a good time, but, really? This parade was supposed to be for everyone, not just people who could be there at 4 AM or worked or lived in buildings elevated above the parade route. Next time, Giants, put the players on the big floats, so everyone at the parade can enjoy it.
"My father's name is art, and my name's pride, and while my destiny reads a recipe for confusion I'm looking for whoever writes, so empty inside." -Slug
At a little over 5 feet tall, AND since I don’t behave well in crowds [I tend to get stabby] I was okay with not being able to go to this today.
I mean, it was a pretty good time
And everyone for the most part was just celebratory, but it was so annoying to have the players riding past in the lowest riding vehicles they could find. Those of us 15-20 rows back did not appreciate it.
"My father's name is art, and my name's pride, and while my destiny reads a recipe for confusion I'm looking for whoever writes, so empty inside." -Slug
It was hard to see the players as they either had to run from side to side to wave to everybody, just choose a side, or stand in the middle of the trolley trying to be seen by everyone. Doing it on top of a bus like every other city may not be as colorful and local-like but it makes it easier for people to see.
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Nov 3, 2010 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, that's really what it was for me.
The Cable Cars was just an attempt to be way to cutesy. Put ’em up there so we can all see!
"My father's name is art, and my name's pride, and while my destiny reads a recipe for confusion I'm looking for whoever writes, so empty inside." -Slug
The people near the end of the route were polite and most of us were able to see each of the Giants players clearly.
That being said, I am 5’10" and everyone in front of me was 5’6" or lower.
That's fortunate.
I’m a solid 5’11" and I had people in front of me on freaking stepladders.
"My father's name is art, and my name's pride, and while my destiny reads a recipe for confusion I'm looking for whoever writes, so empty inside." -Slug
Can I like…borrow a couple inches from you guys? o.o
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
Where were you at?
I was at the corner at Market and Montgomery, and I noticed some guys behind me with a step ladder and a milk crate they were standing on.
I got there some 3 hours early, ended up maybe 4 rows behind, with everyone was so squished together they were unintentionally playing Grab Ass, the body heat making it damn hot, and this damn tweener couple in front of me that couldn’t stop sticking their tongues in each other. I had a window between all the heads that I could see the Trolleys though.
Though since players basically had to choose a side, I missed Buster, Aubrey, and Renteria.
The San Francisco 49ers, inventing new ways to lose every week!
by Badly Browned on Nov 3, 2010 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I was pretty much right were you were
But quite a few rows back. Good lord, don’t get me started on the tweeners. Congrats little fellas and ladies, the first season you followed the team they won it all. Now go home.
"My father's name is art, and my name's pride, and while my destiny reads a recipe for confusion I'm looking for whoever writes, so empty inside." -Slug
That came off as meaner than I meant it, considering I was complaining about the parade being for everyone
But those little kids were getting on my nerves.
"My father's name is art, and my name's pride, and while my destiny reads a recipe for confusion I'm looking for whoever writes, so empty inside." -Slug
I was also in the same area
I really only got to see Affeldt, Rowand, and Huff. I didn’t even see Whiteside until I looked at the photo I took with him in it.
Seeing Huff wave the rally thong for a brief few seconds was probably worth it, even if that was really all that I saw. But it would have been nice if we were able to see more than just a few players.
The thing is, it happened.
Ah nice, I totally missed Huff, was on the other side of the trolley
Swear I made eye contact with Pat and Timmeh though. :D
The San Francisco 49ers, inventing new ways to lose every week!
by Badly Browned on Nov 3, 2010 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
People in my area were nice and polite too, but there was one guy, probably 6’5 that stood right in front of us. Pretty annoying, but we managed to move around him.
2010 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants. Wait, what? F YEAH, SHUT UP!
The nerve! He should get height corrective surgery or something.
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by Johnny Disaster on Nov 4, 2010 8:05 AM PDT up reply actions
I got annoyed but made the best of it
We had a spot on the barricade at the end of the parade route at 6am. At 10 the cops started moving people from the street when, suddenly, they brought out another barricade and set it up about 20 feet in front of us, turning out front row seats into 30th. So I turned the original barricade into a personal step ladder.
48 years after his heart was broken by a Willie McCovey line out to Bobby Richardson, Charlie Brown finally has his championship.
by j14 on Nov 3, 2010 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah I still had a blast
But just really wish they had just put them up on buses.
"My father's name is art, and my name's pride, and while my destiny reads a recipe for confusion I'm looking for whoever writes, so empty inside." -Slug
Next time, Giants, put the players on the big floats, so everyone at the parade can enjoy it.
They don’t have them just sitting around, dude.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Nov 3, 2010 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Yet somehow, every other city that wins a championship manages to pull it off? Come on. There were plenty of floats at this parade big enough for everyone to see. They just happened to be full of dancing adolescents and other people I didn’t give a crap about.
"My father's name is art, and my name's pride, and while my destiny reads a recipe for confusion I'm looking for whoever writes, so empty inside." -Slug
I could see the players pretty well.
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by Johnny Disaster on Nov 4, 2010 8:05 AM PDT up reply actions
I believe I recall that game!
/throws fist full of glitter in the air!
♥ 2010 World Series Champions San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
I didn't know that
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
2010 World Series Champions San Francisco Giants
Does that mean we're in the playoffs?
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
Won’t go far.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Nov 3, 2010 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder what the Vegas odds were for the Giants to win it all at the start of the season
If only I had put $20 as a laugh.
Somebody called KNBR the other day and said he put $500 at 18:1 odds. Don’t know if that’s true though.
Bodog.net
Around May had it at 20:1. I’m pretty sure preseason it was around 30:1.
"My father's name is art, and my name's pride, and while my destiny reads a recipe for confusion I'm looking for whoever writes, so empty inside." -Slug
vegas.com had them opening at 30:1
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
I put $200 on them at 12:1 before Game 4 of the NLDS.
THE THING IS, IT HAPPENED - 11/1/10
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Nov 3, 2010 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
17:1
My sister put $20 on the Giants to win the World Series back on 2/14/2010 and the odds were 17:1.
by ArmaGideon on Nov 3, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Your sister is awesome.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
/throws fist full of glitter in the air!
♥ 2010 World Series Champions San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
GS Reno is an awesome hotel
Beds were comfy as all get out. + I banked $80 on the Let it Ride table 10min after I got there
"Yo Paul, if it hurts, don't swing." - Mike Krukow
Zito: 7 Yrs $126 Million
6 Pack of beer and a month of TV: $70
Sitting down to watch Zito Strike out Helton looking on a Curve four times: Priceless
I'll one up that...
They were 20:1 on July 25.
I actually made this bet on the way out of town when the Giants had just swept 4 from Arizona in late July. I had never done anything like that before. I considered it money down the drain, and actually didn’t start thinking about the bet again until the end of Sept.
On the morning of game 5, I finally noticed the significance of the “event date”: 11/1/10. I think it was a sign.
Mere severance pay for 20+ years of torture.
by BSJ on Nov 4, 2010 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Strange..
I got 26:1 odds on March 6, for placing a $10 bet. What I’m wondering about is how they knew 11/1 was the clinching date? Is Vegas that cgood to know the Giants would win the World Series in five games?
by Ice Watter In His Veins! on Nov 12, 2010 2:27 PM PST up reply actions
Delicious tears?
/throws fist full of glitter in the air!
♥ 2010 World Series Champions San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
...
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
2010 World Series Champions San Francisco Giants
by 49er16 on Nov 3, 2010 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Dude, if I had a nickel for every time you posted this...
…I’d have like forty cents.
Keep up the good work.
"Thank you, Coach (Theus). I'm about to kill y'all this half." --DeMarcus Cousins
That was the line at the start of the WS, I think
It had to be something like 100:1. We still had Molina batting cleanup and got swept by the Padres.
Odds..
March 6 – 26:1
October 3 – 11:1
October 26 – 2.2:1
Those are the odds that I have on my bet slips.
Correction.. winning slips
by Ice Watter In His Veins! on Nov 12, 2010 2:44 PM PST up reply actions
Thank You
Sabean will now be elected Mayor of San Francisco
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
2010 World Series Champions San Francisco Giants
I was there, near McAllister and Larkin (I had hoped to meet a friend but LOL at finding ANYONE there). It was hot, I was sweaty, it was loud, I could hardly see anything, it took forever for anything to even come our way and
it was awesome.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
OMG I WAS THERE TOO
Willie Mays’ car broke down right in front of me. (I was on the other side).
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
I'm glad I watched it at home
Got to listen to all the interviews.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
2010 World Series Champions San Francisco Giants
My mom taped the CSN coverage for me!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
You won't like the majority of it
Papa and Rob Schneider comment during the entire parade part of it.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
2010 World Series Champions San Francisco Giants
Ugh. I mostly want to watch the “Rally” (is that the right word for it?) part
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
But Papa was 20 times more annoying than Rob Schneider, and I am by no means a Rob Schneider fan at all. At least Schneider knows his Giants history.
"You don't pick the time, the time picks you." - Brian Sabean
This
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
2010 World Series Champions San Francisco Giants
Yeah the coverage was rather annoying. They didn’t really talk about what was going on. They just kind of rambled on about random, Giants related stuff. “Oh look, there goes that Ashkon guy, I hear he wrote some kind of song.” “There goes player x, I remember I saw him once back in Florida….”
At least Rob Schneider was KIND of funny and KIND OF knew what he was talking about. Papa? I have this strong urge to strangle the man every time I hear his voice or see him on Chronicle Live. And I honestly can’t think of a reason why I feel that way…
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
The fact he’s sort of the unofficial successor to Bill King as the doyen of Oakland sports with his A’s/Raiders/Warriors background is reason enough for me.
kind of a dropoff in quality there
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Nov 4, 2010 6:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Ugh
It was very irritating.
"Too much awesome on my feet."-Brian Wilson
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
2010 World Series Champions San Francisco Giants
I was right there too.
48 years after his heart was broken by a Willie McCovey line out to Bobby Richardson, Charlie Brown finally has his championship.
by j14 on Nov 3, 2010 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I was between 3rd and 4th… saw pretty much everyone. I was surprised at how much I liked having the Cal band go by.
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by Johnny Disaster on Nov 3, 2010 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
My mom told me after the parade that my cousin is in the Riordan band. I couldn’t see him at all from where I was, but that’s pretty cool for him.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
It made everything so much more paradey to have some marching bands… seems like it would be a blast.
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by Johnny Disaster on Nov 3, 2010 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Marching bands and float-type things
Much more paradey than I expected.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
I approved.
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by Johnny Disaster on Nov 3, 2010 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
This. I was at the corner of Market andMontgomery, there were people hanging on scaffolding, light posts, stoplights, statues, everything. I couldn’t see a ton, so my only complaint is that I wish they were on something above eye level. Regardless, it was something I’ll never forget.
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"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Nov 3, 2010 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Dang nabbit
Because of the trolley cars, it was often hard to see the players as they weren’t on my side which is why I can’t believe that somehow I MISSED STEVE PERRY. I repeat, STEVE PERRY WAS RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME AND I MISSED HIM.
Couldn’t see Buster, Huff or Cain either
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Nov 3, 2010 7:23 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah, that part sucked. I really wanted to see Huff, but he was on the other side, so I got drunk Pat. At least I got to see Buster pretty close. So dreamy.
2010 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants. Wait, what? F YEAH, SHUT UP!
Pat was fist bumping fans on my side when he came by. That was kind of awesome.
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Nov 3, 2010 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn't go
But I probably would of headed to City Hall.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
I love how...
….you can actually hear people groan when it left his bat, and you can see a girl in the back with her head in her hands.
Nobody thought it was gone. Anyone who thought that was a HR off the bat from the TV feed is full of it.
Yeah, I felt the same with Posey's HR in Game 4.
The San Francisco 49ers, inventing new ways to lose every week!
by Badly Browned on Nov 3, 2010 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't feel bad.
Buck still can’t believe Posey hit a HR in Game 4.
Official adoptive parent of... well, no one. Too much paperwork, I guess.
Just got back!
730am SJ Caltrain ticket line was insane.100+ Then they announced that is was going to be free, and everyone went apeshit and bumrushed inside. There were quite a few trains though. There were people smoking on the train!
Had a good view about 3 people back around 6th & Market. People were on everything.. shopping carts on the side.. ladders..signs… store front awnings..
Got to see everyone, so we considered it a success.. and head home
"FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF"
"Dodger tears are delicious" - rotorueter
we kept chanting “U-P-S” every time one of those random UPS trucks passed by
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
yeah what the heck were those about?
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
I couldn’t tell from where I was.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
yeah
There were a few of them.
My adopted Giant got shipped off to Pittsburgh, and it was worth it.
by rightcenterfielder on Nov 3, 2010 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep. Probably working off all those parking tickets.
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by Johnny Disaster on Nov 3, 2010 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL FRED
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
No more Fred or Bowker
Now who will we argue about? Sandoval?
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
2011 starting third basemen or no?
48 years after his heart was broken by a Willie McCovey line out to Bobby Richardson, Charlie Brown finally has his championship.
by j14 on Nov 3, 2010 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Should he be? Yes
Will he be? Not sure
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 would never get as heated as Fred Lewis debates. Do people even remember Fontenot being on the team?
It’s pretty crazy to think he started 4 games in a row this postseason.
"This is a street fight, and we win those." -- BRIAN SABEAN, 10/23/10
by Josh from Hollywood on Nov 3, 2010 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
To quote Oldjacket (I think) on the day of the trade
“dishtowels”
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 know it’s probably easy to talk like that when you’re two days out from winning it all, but I’m pretty sure Huff will re-sign and probably not for huge money.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Color me worried
About him going to Texas to take Vlad’s job. Other than that, I think he’ll re-sign.
"My father's name is art, and my name's pride, and while my destiny reads a recipe for confusion I'm looking for whoever writes, so empty inside." -Slug
I wish I had some good pictures to share
But every one I have is of the back of other people’s hands taking pictures.
speaking of photos
You can see some nice 1958 welcome-parade photos among others at the library web site.
Bork Rocking the Skinnies
he’s so hip
Don't Trade Monta
Bush is on Fire!
Huff likes it raw
by JohnnyDangerously on Nov 3, 2010 8:30 PM PDT reply actions
My sisters and I arrived at 8am
But the good spots outside City Hall were already taken, so we just looked for a place on the parade route, close enough to the end so we could maybe walk to City Hall (damn cops and their damn hot water!). We settled for a spot on McAllister between Hyde and Leavenworth.
Before and during the parade, two things ticked me off: one, someone decorated a beach ball with Giants stuff and hit it around; and two, some people tried starting the wave. I can understand how it’s a party atmosphere, but for crying out loud, we’re not at the Latrine.
I was annoyed that there was this 15,16-year-old Latina girl (looks and rolling her r’s) constantly looking for Torres. Hell, while the management and staff floats/vehicles were passing by us, she was looking for Torres. I even told her I would give her a heads-up when I saw his trolley, but she still kept asking where Torres was.
I managed to get a couple of good pictures of some players: one or two of MadBum (the guy I wanted); one of Matty that looks like he’s staring directly at my camera; one of Torres walking by (while I was going tone-deaf thanks to the Latina girl) and one of Pat prior to opening a beer for us. Unfortunately, Posey and Timmy were greeting the other side when they passed by us, and Rent was just flat-out pimpin’ inside his trolley to get a good shot. I do wish I got a decent pic of Uribe ringing the bell; he might have a decent job working those if he can’t pursue any baseball-related careers in the future. Also, Brian Wilson… yeah.
I’ll need a little time to weed through the 40-odd my pictures (speaking of which, I could clearly smell some people smoking it during the procession) I took, but eh, at least I got a couple of decent ones.
Official adoptive parent of... well, no one. Too much paperwork, I guess.
Does anyone know where I can watch the players being introduced and the speeches?
I wasn’t home and my DVR stopped right before they introduced Tim Lincecum.
Oh hey, I see you.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
WHERE'S NATTO?
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by Johnny Disaster on Nov 3, 2010 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
The arrow is pointing right at him.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
No, I mean, this would be a great idea for a book series. We put Natto in pictures of large crowds and then people try to find him. Maybe we could dress him in some sort of visually distinct manner…
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by Johnny Disaster on Nov 3, 2010 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
We’d have to remember shop out all the arrows.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
hmm….what to name it..um… Where’s Natto™?
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
I for one would love to try to find fermented soybeans in large crowds.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
mmm can we cut it up and deep fry it after we find it? I need some nom noms XD
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
Deep-fried natto sounds like the grossest thing ever.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
It actually sounds a lot better than regular natto.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Turn around.
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Nov 3, 2010 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m at home right now. If you were behind me, you’d pretty much have to be made of paint.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL.
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Nov 3, 2010 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah…not gonna lie that’s creepy /gulp
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
Haha, I stalked Howie last week.
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Nov 3, 2010 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
walkoff baltimore chop: resident stalker at McCoven XD
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
LOL, I only stalk Howie cause he’s a grad student at the college I go to.
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Nov 3, 2010 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, sure.
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
I'M A GIRL
by Prussian Creole on Nov 3, 2010 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I tried to stalk DrDC last time I went home, but dammit, he only gave me subtle clues as to where he is.
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Nov 3, 2010 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Now you’re just scaring me.
/starts writing up restraining order
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
Would it help if I said I was studying to be a detective?
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Nov 3, 2010 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Mystery Team?
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Eh, sure.
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Nov 3, 2010 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I haven’t actually seen it. But Donald Glover is a funny dude.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I saw that movie
It was all right, but really over the top
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
Velma. I’ve got the glasses at least.
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Nov 3, 2010 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Velma is definitely the one that would attend Mills.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Nov 4, 2010 8:08 AM PDT up reply actions
I now wonder what in the hell was in the Scooby snacks to make Shaggy and Scooby less scared.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Prop 19.
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Nov 3, 2010 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
She does appear to be staring me down.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
/Zito'd
/throws fist full of glitter in the air!
♥ 2010 World Series Champions San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
Also: Totally a dude.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
That was in reference to the cute little girl thing, but I don’t think it made sense in retrospect.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah. You’re a cute little girl.
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Nov 3, 2010 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Idk about cute or little, but I’m pretty sure Howie is a girl.
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
Crap. I’m going to have to take a picture of my penis, aren’t I?
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
/shields eyes
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Nov 3, 2010 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m pretty sure it’s the only way.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s your fault for posting 1,244 different pictures of yourself.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
They don’t all make me look like a girl, though.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
You’re going to pull a Brett Favre?
Official adoptive parent of... well, no one. Too much paperwork, I guess.
I can't tell which one is you. You all look alike.
"Thank you, Coach (Theus). I'm about to kill y'all this half." --DeMarcus Cousins
Wait
I saw cable car spots for Ford, Rohlinger, Velez, Ray, etc but was there one for Burriss?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I think there was one for him
though I can’t recall who he shared his with. Maybe Freddy.
And he DID get an intro from Jon, which leads me to believe that he did have a spot.
Can’t believe Jon erred on his Mota intro, saying he closed out Game 1 of the WS.
Official adoptive parent of... well, no one. Too much paperwork, I guess.
Restrooms are for winners.
My adopted Giant got shipped off to Pittsburgh, and it was worth it.
by rightcenterfielder on Nov 3, 2010 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Losers get holes in the ground!
Official adoptive parent of... well, no one. Too much paperwork, I guess.
a huuuuuuuuuuuuuuge toilet bowl
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
some pictures from california and montgomery (roughly second/third row)
by swedishcouscous on Nov 3, 2010 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
omg!
I recognized my neighbors in some of your pictures! This is so cool.
/throws fist full of glitter in the air!
♥ 2010 World Series Champions San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
most excellent!
was standing there like a dolt when affeldt, walking along the barrier, was high (medium?) fiving the viewers – and i got fived!!! was kind of cool.
by swedishcouscous on Nov 3, 2010 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
whoa
You high-fived Jeremy?? I’m so jealous!
#ITWASALLWORTHIT.
/throws fist full of glitter in the air!
♥ 2010 World Series Champions San Francisco Giants ♥
♥ McCoven ♥
I really really love that last picture
these are awesome man
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, WORLD CHAMPION SAN FRANCISCO GIANT
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
11/1/10
this picture is awesome
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
by jponry on Nov 3, 2010 9:03 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
when was this?
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
I would assume it was Renteria’s homer, but I have absolutely no idea.
by fishmicmuffin on Nov 3, 2010 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
After Uribe’s HR in Game 1.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
awesome!
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
also notice the fan in the upper left hand corner
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
He’s getting his O face on, just like Freddy after Huff’s homer in game 4!
by fishmicmuffin on Nov 3, 2010 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I like how the reactions intensify from right to left. Tim is relatively serene, Buster’s like “NO WAY,” and De Rosa’s like “HELL YEAH.”
Somewhere in the minor leagues, Joe Paterson is pitching.
Thoughts:
Timmy: hmm, that’s nice
Posey: WHOA
De Rosa: HELL FUCKIN YEAH!!!
Fan: ZOMGWTFBBQ
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
Strange that it’s the former Chicago Cub who knows exactly what to do. Buster just kind of looks like he’s floating, Tim looks like he’s in a painting listening to a prophet or Jesus or something.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Nov 3, 2010 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I was over here.
Couldn’t see shit, and it smelled horrible.
But it was so fucking awesome being there.
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Nov 3, 2010 9:04 PM PDT reply actions
That's some crowd there
I was just to the right of the balloon cluster on the left side of the picture. By parade time, the concept of personal space did not exist, but being there to soak it all in was so worth it.
My adopted Giant got shipped off to Pittsburgh, and it was worth it.
by rightcenterfielder on Nov 3, 2010 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL PERSONAL SPACE. Yeah, that idea was long gone by 10:30.
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Nov 3, 2010 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
That idea was long gone when my BART train got to, like, Macarthur.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
Yeah, the BART my friend and I were on was hella crowded from West Oakland to Montgomery.
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Nov 3, 2010 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I was a little more to the left past the bunch of the balloons. It was crazy being there, but looking at this aerial view I’m like 0_0.
Somewhere in the minor leagues, Joe Paterson is pitching.
Yeah, I knew it was crazy, but seeing this photo made me realize just exactly how crazy it was.
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Nov 3, 2010 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice
I was a little to the left of the balloons in the bottom of the picture.
The San Francisco 49ers, inventing new ways to lose every week!
by Badly Browned on Nov 3, 2010 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
i thought about it.
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by KINGofCRA5H on Nov 3, 2010 9:05 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Apparently when people started getting up there
A bunch of city workers started getting on their walkies with something like “Are those wires hot? Are they hot? What do you mean why? Because there’s a bunch of people climbing on top of the damn bus!”
"My father's name is art, and my name's pride, and while my destiny reads a recipe for confusion I'm looking for whoever writes, so empty inside." -Slug
by the guy on Nov 3, 2010 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Do or Do Not There is No Think
Don't Trade Monta
Bush is on Fire!
Huff likes it raw
by JohnnyDangerously on Nov 3, 2010 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
My buddy texted me afterward saying that he was perched on top of a city bus and something about prop 19 on top, too.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Nov 3, 2010 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I miss baseball already...
I was watching the replay of the WS on mlb network, and its soooooo torcherless and awesome knowing how it ends.
Some notes from Baggs
http://www.mercurynews.com/giants/ci_16518062?source=rss
There’s Huff stuff in there first, then:
Tim Lincecum lived in San Francisco last winter, but he is house hunting for an offseason place in his hometown of Seattle this time. He plans to take just three weeks off before he begins training for next season — a heartening sign after management gave him a kick in the tail in August for slacking off on his work between starts.
The two most important baseballs from Monday’s clinching victory found their way into the rightful hands. Edgar Renteria’s three-run homer landed in a restricted area in front of the first row of stands in left field, bullpen catcher Bill Hayes retrieved it and it found its way to the Giants’ Series Most Valuable Player.
Renteria plans to display it next to the baseball he hit for a walk-off single to win the 1997 World Series for the Florida Marlins.
And what about the final ball that Brian Wilson threw to strike out Nelson Cruz? There won’t be a custody fight for the final-out ball, unlike the 2004 Boston Red Sox and first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz. Catcher Buster Posey buried it in his glove and gave it to Wilson, who gifted it to managing partner Bill Neukom.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
inb4 mychael urban starts concern trolling that timmy wants to leave for the mariners when he hits free agency
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
he's tired of all the run support
pining for the good old days when everyone could be Cain’d.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Nov 4, 2010 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
That'd be awesome
I mean, I would cry for the rest of my actual life, but how boss would it be if he gave them rings after us? And how hilarious?
Yet more proof
That Buster Posey is the most awesome baseball player alive.
"My father's name is art, and my name's pride, and while my destiny reads a recipe for confusion I'm looking for whoever writes, so empty inside." -Slug
- I couldn’t make it to the parade but I got to the Civic Center BART station around 12:30. There were lots of people who were coming late like me, but there were more people coming into the BART station after leaving the parade. I was mildly surprised.
- At the Civic Center, we could slowly move towards the front. There were constantly people moving out for some reason, maybe they didn’t expect how late the ceremony starts…
- I have never seen so many people on trees and on top of (both portable and scary door) bathrooms. It was also the most tattooed crowd I have been in.
- The PA system sucks. When I was at the 3rd flag pole (from the Civic Center) we couldn’t hear anything from the speakers. I brought my walkman with me so I had KNBR, but it was like 10 seconds later than what’s on the big screen… and most people didn’t have radio with them. Even when I was at the first flag pole the PA system was only slightly better.
- I DID NOT see one player without the aid of the big screen. I saw bow tie and Miller at the end, after everybody else has gone in (I think). That was a little disappointing, but I didn’t expect to be able to see them better than from TV anyway.
- After it was over there were tons of trash everywhere, mostly drinks, lots of them were beer, and also a bottle of Jack Daniel. Come on people, pick up your trash.
- When I was leaving, around where the farmers’ market is at, some guy made a fake World Series trophy with some glossy paper and let people hold it and have pictures taken with it. The guy actually took most of those pictures for them. It was pretty cool.
- There was a big crowd of people taking pictures of a bunch of guys dancing around a few guys drumming. Probably more people taking pictures than people performing, but it was still pretty awesome.
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
# The PA system sucks. When I was at the 3rd flag pole (from the Civic Center) we couldn’t hear anything from the speakers. I brought my walkman with me so I had KNBR, but it was like 10 seconds later than what’s on the big screen… and most people didn’t have radio with them. Even when I was at the first flag pole the PA system was only slightly better.
Oh good. I was at the Civic Center, then thought “I can’t see or hear anything” and left. I’m glad that seemed to be a good decision.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
i was right next to the tent where the sound system was i guess
and people kept yelling we cant hear you, and they didnt do anything.
and the picture on the big scree to the right on was going out.
Just passing through Civic Center station on the train was enough to convince me to go home after the parade and watch the rest on TV. I can’t imagine how bad it was when the ceremony was over.
My adopted Giant got shipped off to Pittsburgh, and it was worth it.
by rightcenterfielder on Nov 3, 2010 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
fun fact about the trash
I think they took the garbage cans away because of the previous “celebration”. I didn’t see one between Market and the ballpark.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Nov 4, 2010 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Anyone record the NBC 11 coverage and able to upload it?
"I tell him straight, 'If you're going to lead, you have to be the first to practice. You have to come in, get your work down and be prepared for practice,' " assistant coach Keith Smart said. "He needs to figure out why he is having stomach problems and he's got to watch how LeBron (James), Kobe (Bryant) and D-Wade (Dwyane Wade) work. He needs to mimic that if he wants his teammates to speak volumes about him." -Keith Smart on Motna Ellis
Also
WTF was with Wild 94.9 festooning the parade route with blue & white logos?
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
OT
Did anyone ever gif Buster and Timmy punching each other and jumping into each other’s arms after the win? I don’t remember seeing it in any of the post game threads but that was one of my favorite moments from the celebration
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by Prussian Creole on Nov 3, 2010 10:07 PM PDT reply actions
Found this on tumblr
Is this what you were looking for?
_
Somewhere in the minor leagues, Joe Paterson is pitching.
by imovermyhead on Nov 3, 2010 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions 12 recs
THESE DAMN ALLERGIES ARE ACTING UP AGAIN...
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
Flonase lied to me! I still have allergies damnit >.>
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
YAY!!!
You’re my new hero!
This is exactly what I was looking for
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by Prussian Creole on Nov 3, 2010 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
omg i hadn't seen this yet
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
it's beautiful, isn't it?
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by Prussian Creole on Nov 3, 2010 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
rec’d! I really want to know what they are saying to each other…
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
Buster: “We just won the World Series!”
Tim: “I KNOW!”
Buster: “WORLD SERIES!!!!!!!!!1”
/pulls Tim into his arms for a bear hug
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by Prussian Creole on Nov 3, 2010 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Honestly, I have no idea. But I like to think it’s something like this.
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by Prussian Creole on Nov 3, 2010 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Posey: So…my wife is going to be out of town next week.
Timmy: Really? Can I sleep over?
Posey: Why do you think I told you?
Timmy: Fuck Yeah I’m sleeping over!
Posey: Let’s Do It!
/Timmy jumps into Posey’s arms
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
/cue TheLetter2
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by Prussian Creole on Nov 3, 2010 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm a little sad
I posted a slash of Grant and Aquaman in one of the threads earlier today, but I got chopped.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I went for the gritty realism
That’s all the rage in today’s superhero movies.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
No, I saw it. But I’m a little out on the Aquaman cannon. He was never one of the ones I read. Now pair Grant with Oliver Queen and I might give it another read.
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by Prussian Creole on Nov 3, 2010 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I may be a Clark Kent sort of girl, but I would not say no to some Green Arrow. Especially if it’s Justin Hartley. Yum.
American Heroes: Joe Pavelski, Buster Posey, David Backes
Fear the Fin - Cornering the market on third pairing defensemen since March 2009
So not going back in the earlier threads. Thanks for the heads up.
by Grant Brisbee on Nov 6, 2010 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
The San Francisco Giants
Where a country scholar meets a Seattle outcast, and the end result is a huge hug and a championship trophy.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Pretty sure he says “The fucking World Series!”
But lipreading is an inexact science.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
My guess
Buster: We just won the world series
Tim: blocked by someone’s head (who is that?)
Buster: The world SERIES!!
Tim: Jumps sensually into Buster’s arms.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Buster pretty obviously said "World Series."
That’s all I can definitively tell.
"Thank you, Coach (Theus). I'm about to kill y'all this half." --DeMarcus Cousins
oh no! I don’t wanna have this discussion again
/flood explodes with 300+ comments about whether Tim really said “Fucking juiced balls bullshit”
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by Prussian Creole on Nov 3, 2010 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
I will continue to refuse to believe this even if presented with 100% irrefutable evidence. I like believing this is what was said
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by Prussian Creole on Nov 3, 2010 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
how classless of tim and buster to be discussing the humidor after they won the world series
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i can't stop watching this
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
IKNOWRIIIIGHT???
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by Prussian Creole on Nov 3, 2010 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
^_^
It’s so full of happy and oh my gosh awesome.
Somewhere in the minor leagues, Joe Paterson is pitching.
by imovermyhead on Nov 3, 2010 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
i remember seeing this live on tv
will never forget.
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
I LOVE THIS TEAM
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Nov 3, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
This is the greatest thing in the history of mankind.
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
Proud Aussie father of Roberto Kelly
by Tim LinCyYoung on Nov 3, 2010 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
And you aren't exagerating even a little!
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by Prussian Creole on Nov 3, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Timmy obviously misses Bengie
Your 2010 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Nov 3, 2010 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
OH HEY!
I found another angle on this beautiful moment:
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by Prussian Creole on Nov 3, 2010 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions 6 recs
omg
i love how Buster kind of throws him off at the end
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I honestly don't know who to be more jeaouls of
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by Prussian Creole on Nov 3, 2010 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Or even jealous
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by Prussian Creole on Nov 3, 2010 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions
WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU FOCUSING ON RENTERIA?!?!?
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by Prussian Creole on Nov 3, 2010 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it’s Runzler
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Yeah, I kept seeing him everywhere and hardly recognizing him. Eventually I realized who he was.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Zito?
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by Prussian Creole on Nov 3, 2010 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I think based on the picture above, it’s Wotus.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
wait I totally just made that up
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
definitely not Zito though
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
LOL, I was actually kidding. I didn’t even realize Rowand was in the shot. I just thought it would make sense that those two would be hugging.
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by Prussian Creole on Nov 3, 2010 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions
FUCK YOU BITCH
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
Pretty sure he was kidding.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I would make an “And drunk” joke but he’s like 17.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Could still apply. Teens do drink.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
/had first drink at 20.99995 years old.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 11:47 PM PDT up reply actions
he must have been thirsty
20 years is a long time without liquids.
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by natteringnabob on Nov 3, 2010 11:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I will not!
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 11:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, that was a noun.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 11:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought it was a command.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 11:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Man, you wouldn’t believe how confused I was when I traveled to Poland.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 11:51 PM PDT up reply actions
But at least they ended up with a lot of really shiny things.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 11:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Howie, has anyone ever told you that you are one confusing man…girl…PERSON?
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
Because I polished everything while I was there.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Ok. I think I’m following you.
So did you polish the World Series trophy Timmy was holding?
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
When I was in Poland?
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by howtheyscored on Nov 4, 2010 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Nope.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 4, 2010 12:26 AM PDT up reply actions
THIS IS A TOTAL CLIFFHANGER! WHAT DID WAR SEE? WHAT DID WAR SEE?
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
That took me a surprisingly long time to figure out.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions
FACE, GOOGLE!
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh hell, I did that wrong.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 11:53 PM PDT up reply actions
HEAD, GOOGLE!
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 11:53 PM PDT up reply actions
That sucks when you have a quote that is two words long, and you misquote it.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 11:53 PM PDT up reply actions
It involves a lot of guessing.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Why the wait?
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Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Nov 4, 2010 6:46 AM PDT up reply actions
I just didn’t wanna.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 4, 2010 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
I drank way more prior to being 21 than after.
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by Johnny Disaster on Nov 4, 2010 8:13 AM PDT up reply actions
He looks so happy!! I love him.
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"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Pure, unfiltered, unadulterated joy.
Absolute elation. You may never see a more prime example. Fantastic.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I will want no other porn from here on.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
Liar
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by Prussian Creole on Nov 3, 2010 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions
MLB.com
Has about 2 pages worth of clips from the Parade including a bunch of stuff which wasn’t shown on tv.
Check them all out and smile until it hurts.
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
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I'm reposting this from the parade overflow thread
In case people didn’t catch it. And even if you did, what the hell, it’s worth looking at again.
Epic.
by Weltall on Nov 3, 2010 10:27 PM PDT reply actions 8 recs
I’ll be honest. I was a bit creeped out here.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Same
One the one hand it’s awesome. On the other hand, it makes me uncomfortable.
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by Prussian Creole on Nov 3, 2010 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
And I just realized this could be a perfect description for someone’s 1st time.
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by Prussian Creole on Nov 3, 2010 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I couldn't believe this when i saw this....
…. OUR 1ST BASEMAN IS CRAZY/AWESOME! HAND IN CROTCH ON LIVE TV!!!! What will the little giants think?
Who wants to bet he was more than a little tipsy?
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
he was drinking a beer(s) on the ride there
"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."
Bet?
Him and Pat were drinking up tons of Bud Light during the parade lol!
The San Francisco 49ers, inventing new ways to lose every week!
by Badly Browned on Nov 3, 2010 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
This is pretty awesome.
/throws fist full of glitter in the air!
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♥ McCoven ♥
The buildup to the… rummaging is pretty amazing.
Somewhere in the minor leagues, Joe Paterson is pitching.
by imovermyhead on Nov 3, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
still awesome
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Nov 3, 2010 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Loving it
I screamed laughter when it happened live.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Nov 4, 2010 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Anyone who not only gets in front of thousands and thousands of people, quotes from Zoolander, and then pulls a Zoolander move and pretends to yank out his underwear in front of said thousands and thousands of people is okay in my book.
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Nov 3, 2010 10:35 PM PDT reply actions
I can’t believe there are people fucking complaining about a PARADE to celebrate a TEAM winning a WORLDS CHAMPIONSHIP for the first time EVER.
CHRIST.
"You don't pick the time, the time picks you." - Brian Sabean
by satyricrash on Nov 3, 2010 10:42 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
THERE CAN'T BE A MILLION PEOPLE IN THIS THREAD
"You don't pick the time, the time picks you." - Brian Sabean
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND AT MOST
Official adoptive parent of... well, no one. Too much paperwork, I guess.
HOW COULD THERE BE ONE MILLION AT THE PARADE WHEN THERE WERE ONLY 500,000 ON TOP OF GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE!
I DO WHAT I WANT!
(http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/153246/i-do-what-i-want)
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS: WORLD CHAMPIONS!
Touchdown Forty Niners!
Giants Baseball: Torture. It hurts so good.
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m pretty sure that means I’m going to need more flags.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Want me to lend you one of my flags?
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
Don’t do it, Howie. It’s been in his pants.
"You don't pick the time, the time picks you." - Brian Sabean
I haven’t.
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Nov 3, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Someone spotted the Machine along the parade route. Be warned, you can’t unsee this.
Why did I click on that.
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Nov 3, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh dear.
Somewhere in the minor leagues, Joe Paterson is pitching.
by imovermyhead on Nov 3, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
At least security will know they aren’t sneaking in alcohol.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Not necessarily true.
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by Johnny Disaster on Nov 4, 2010 8:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Interesting notes
You’re going to hear a lot of trade rumors involving Aaron Rowand this winter, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the Giants are willing to take a salary hit to move him. Rowand was a total professional while accepting a backseat role this season, but he might be less inclined to tolerate another season if he knows he’s entering it as a No.5 outfielder.
I say eat 75% of his salary and pick up a moderately interesting prospect from the Phillies. Best of both worlds.
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Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I said it in the fanshot
but Rowand does still have some value. So I would move him, but I want more than Randy Messenger
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 has some value
But not on this team. The Phillies could use him desperately.
I say we pick up one of two of the prospects they got for Cliff Lee who hasn’t worked out.
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Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
He only has value if the team that gets him isn’t paying his whole salary.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Absolutely
Rowand’s owed 24 million and is easily replaceable in house.
So eat 80% of it and get a prospect. We get a prospect and 4 million dollars to put towards re-signing people. They get a righty they need in their OF to platoon with Ibanez or Brown. Win win.
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I’m totally down for it. Obviously.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I think we all are
I think Rowand is valuable at 2 million a year, and I think the Giants would be willing to eat it to save a bit and get something back.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Aumont or Gillies?
I doubt they give up Aumont and I’m not sure where Gillies would play in our system
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
Off the top of my head I can't think of someone who fits that description
Vance Worley maybe? The Phillies are weird-they just load up on super toolsy raw players and hope one of them becomes Dom Brown.
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
His minors stats are rly good.
But they might be inclined to find a savvy veteran to help him out – and Rowand is still beloved there for his grit.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Yeah
Sabes could toss his favorite savvy vet a bone, we could get a little money and maybe a prospect, Philly could get a righty they actually kinda need… Makes a lot of sense.
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
If the Phillies are willing to give up Worley if the Giants pay all or most of Rowand’s contract, I’d be ecstatic already.
He also went to Long Beach St
like 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
Well no, but he's a really good prospect
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 and speaking of Randy Messenger
Today is Armando’s birthday.
I’m sure he had no issues BLOWING out the candles
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’ve unseen worse.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
But I thought Burrell was on one of the trolley with Huff
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Nov 3, 2010 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
It could be so much worse. We could be looking at a bear with a flabby behind. This guy’s behind isn’t so bad.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Nov 4, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Is this a dig at the Cal Band?
It’s not their fault Baer didn’t think of cementing the territorial rights via band invitation!!!
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by natteringnabob on Nov 4, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Do you want to look at a flabby Baer’s behind? I think not.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Nov 4, 2010 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
It is frighteningly flabby, I can assure you.
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by Johnny Disaster on Nov 4, 2010 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions
hawt
Bear on Baer action!
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by natteringnabob on Nov 5, 2010 6:49 AM PDT up reply actions
They didn’t bulldoze a sand sculpture, did they?
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did we have a post-WS rally 2002?
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wow
I did not remember this at all. So, I"ll just forget it again.
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by natteringnabob on Nov 3, 2010 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions
The only reason i remember
is because i have 3 copies of the book Unforgettable that was all about the 2002 season, and it devotes a couple pages to the rally.
OT
Watching the games from Texas. Why do fans down there wave the Texas flag? No one in California would wave our state flag. Is it a southern thing?
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
I think it's a TX thing
and keep in mind they use the state flag on their uniform.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
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by natteringnabob on Nov 3, 2010 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions
If anyone wants to watch the parade again
It just started on CSN Bay Area.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
/already watching
"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."
as noted upthread
again tomorrow at 1PM and 7PM. Watch them all in case you missed something!
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by natteringnabob on Nov 3, 2010 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions
wait, rob schnieder?
"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."
Yup.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Greg Papa makes him look good.
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by Prussian Creole on Nov 3, 2010 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Any Bass is better than Greg Papa.
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by Prussian Creole on Nov 3, 2010 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Any is a funny first name.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s like Amy, but with an N.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2010 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow. That took me a second.
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by Prussian Creole on Nov 3, 2010 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Is that Kevin’s cousin?
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by Johnny Disaster on Nov 4, 2010 8:18 AM PDT up reply actions
TIMMY SUCKS BECAUSE BENGIE ISN’T HERE!!!!!!!!111
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by Prussian Creole on Nov 3, 2010 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought it might have been cool
To start at Aquatic Park or something and go to AT&T, and allow people to sit in the stands at the ballpark. But i totally understand that the Market Street route has all the history because of 1958. Awesome.
I think most parades go up Market
although man that is some epic traffic tie-up.
I suspect they don’t want the unwashed masses tearing up their nice privately-owned park (and I do not blame them one bit).
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by natteringnabob on Nov 3, 2010 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions
can only fit 44k in at the belle
no way that whole crowd gets in
that doesn't count a mosh pit on the field
but anyway they’re not going to do that.
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by natteringnabob on Nov 4, 2010 7:02 AM PDT up reply actions
No i mean people would still line the parade route
but then also they could sit in the stands as well if they preferred.
Would they sell tickets? Do you think people would file in in an orderly fashion and peacefully sort out who is sitting where?
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by Johnny Disaster on Nov 4, 2010 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Not sure.
Just an idea. Any future parades would be awesome.
Just saying, Philly pulled it off at CBP though in 2008.
very classy IMO
there seemed to be a lot of hangers-on, family, and so on, and that’s just fine.
Also, you’ve said Mays Field twice and it reminds me to do that more.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
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by natteringnabob on Nov 4, 2010 12:00 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m not a huge fan of the Mays Field name. It’s too generic, methinks. The best park name in baseball is Camden Yards, because it’s special. I’d like the park to be called China Basin or something like that.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
Anything with Willie Mays names can never be generic.
by Natto on Nov 4, 2010 12:04 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
"China Basin Park"
sounds like one of those crappy names some subdivision designer throws on the map when he/she runs out of president’s names, fake saint’s names, pseudo-Western names (Stagecoach Lane, Stagecoach Court, Stagecoach Circle…)
Naming the park after the greatest player and franchise hero? Both appropriate and colorful.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
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"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Nov 4, 2010 12:13 AM PDT up reply actions
My favorite stadium name ever remains the Polo Grounds. The cognitive dissonance even if you don’t know its site history and dimensions is just awesome.
I like China Basin because it’s NOT a marketing name, it’s the actual name of that part of the waterfront, where steamers would unload the goods, including opium, from China. To me, it’s about the same as the previous stadium being at Candlestick Point, or the Polo Grounds being at Coogan’s Bluff.
In an ideal world it wouldn’t be named after a series of phone companies, but Cingular did know what they were doing when they acquired the AT&T remnant and its name — that’s a legendary moniker
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
Looking at Rent's home run log for this year
Serious WPA porn there. Wow.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
Shift-A
I was wondering what happened that this thread exploded. In any case,
Tim announced today that in the wake of Newsom’s election to lt. governor, he and the other 2010 Giants have taken power and established a junta.
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by shanghaijim on Nov 3, 2010 11:58 PM PDT reply actions 6 recs
These guys look
like they are just totally in command. I think I wish they were.
by mrs. owlcroft on Nov 4, 2010 12:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Gavin Newsome did say Wilson for Mayor
and our Govenator did give a shout out to the Machine. haha.
The 3 mother fuckers most responsible for that trophy
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Nov 4, 2010 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I could probably live without the fist pump. It only leads to the fist pump, exploding hands mime, and nothing good has ever come from that.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 4, 2010 12:25 AM PDT up reply actions
What do you have
against happy endings?
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
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"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Nov 4, 2010 7:03 AM PDT up reply actions
I didnt even notice that UPS trucks were towing some floats.
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
I already made the Krypton joke elsewhere.
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by howtheyscored on Nov 4, 2010 12:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Fuck. I’m so SLOOOOOW tonight. What is making me so SLUGGISH?? I know it’s not gasoline fumes.
"You don't pick the time, the time picks you." - Brian Sabean
They yellow sun actually makes Oregonians weaker.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 4, 2010 12:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Oregans?
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 4, 2010 1:06 AM PDT up reply actions
That too.
You guys really should consider doing stuff that makes you stronger once in a while.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 4, 2010 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Don’t be such a slave to society!! Free your mind, Howie!! Heroin does make you stronger – STRONG LIKE RUSSIAN BEAR! Not BA BA BA SHEEP like you! I once saw Courtney Love lift a streetcar and throw it over a bridge! Before firing up she could barely open the lid of her coffin. SCIENCE.
(*Kids this is a joke, heroin is bad bad news.)
"You don't pick the time, the time picks you." - Brian Sabean
OT: Have we LOLed over this yet?
L.A. Dodgers Sue Over Brooklyn Burger Logo
"You don't pick the time, the time picks you." - Brian Sabean
what is a "special" locker?
"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."
Plays for Washington or something.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 4, 2010 12:26 AM PDT up reply actions
agreed.t
the lack of crowd noise sucked. I was forced to watch ABC in class on my laptop on mute, so i still haven’t heard the full crowd noise effect.
Wine and cheese fans don’t know how to scream.
"You don't pick the time, the time picks you." - Brian Sabean
yeah, i was watching the replay last night, and was like STFU PAPA AND SCHENIDER
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
Watch online via ABC-7: http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/feature?section=news/sports/pro/baseball&id=7745241
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Protocol Question?
Or maybe etiquette. Is it appropriate to mention that it appears that a certain couple in one of the cable cars seems to be anticipating a blessed event or is that crossing the line into private lives? (No, it’s not Aub and Pat.)
Holy hell, Natto. Good job spilling the beans.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 4, 2010 12:57 AM PDT up reply actions
It was mentioned in one of the parade threads, but it’s so far buried that I’m pretty sure most people still have no idea.
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 4, 2010 12:58 AM PDT up reply actions
With the season ending on November 1st
Us season ticket holders will be receiving our 2011 season ticket invoices in a couple weeks.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
where was lon?
where was bam bam
was shawon there?
is it march yet?
Dunston was on a cable car
I don’t remember seeing Meulens but some didn’t lean out of the cars or move side to side, so hard to tell. I even had a hard time with Kelly; I don’t think I ever saw him without a hat even when he was still playing.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria takes over as Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"Oh no, he wanted me to do that. It was intentional." - Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Nov 4, 2010 7:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Of course Dunston was in a cable car
What, you think he was going to walk?
My Son
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
by GiantPain on Nov 4, 2010 7:39 AM PDT up reply actions 9 recs
I had a dream last night that the Giants were losing Game 1 of the World Series to the Tampa Bay Rays, 19-17 in the bottom of the 8th inning.
Tim Lincecum had to leave in the first inning because of an injury, and the bullpen was exhausted so Aubrey Huff was in to pitch.
I’m always going to be a Giants fan, aren’t I.
Thing C
I had a dream a crazy dog was attacking me. But a small crazy dog, like a Jack Russell.
"You don't pick the time, the time picks you." - Brian Sabean
STFU Radnich...
I wanted to smack him when he was talking to Kuip. He kept on trying to rub in the fact the the Giants took the high road and were good winners for not going the whole “WE TOLD YOU SO” route. He sounded sooooo desperate to try and defend his hater-istic smugness throughout the playoffs. Kuip was sooo ready to move on from it and make it about the team… and Radnich wouldn’t let it go. Mr. “If they lose…. at least I can say I was entertained…” STFU!!!!!
we just had a great week and what a month of torture baseball. Then. of course, it went way too fast but I’ll remember it forever. Thank you Giants . looking forward to the next party…….OPENING DAY 2011
I sit and await always faithful to the giants
by luved the stick on Nov 4, 2010 10:22 AM PDT reply actions
Then why the hell is he so sad?
In 2010, teammates Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell perfected the art of brotational hitting.
by howtheyscored on Nov 4, 2010 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions
HAHAHAHAHA
MUrbanCSN Mychael Urban
Congrats to Carney Lansford, new hitting coach for the Rockies.
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.
incident free
I heard about five arrests this morning. Not bad at all. The only surly impass was a natural eventuality as a block long flow of walking lead to a sort of a dead end with a guy stopping and trying to reverse the traffic. He was practical, but he looked like a db to the steady flow of rowdy humans leading up to him.
Otherwise… flawless. So pretty. Every block I turned and saw humans flooding more blocks. I kind made out with an older lady because she liked my beard. Her husband took pictures. It’s a good beard. (and mohawk of course)
Lucked into a vein of movement that put me in great view of the stage left screen and comfortable ear shot of the speakers. Lucked into being right near the 14 people me and and friend lost on market.
Free ferry rides to those who got there after tickets were sold out. No ticket on my or any car in vallejo who all had to park in 3 hour parking. Finally …in and out and anchor steam.
And on the 213th day… I rested.
Well that was an INSANE 3 days.
was anybody else at the public house monday night?
McCovey Chronicles - The repetition is awesome. Proud Adoptive Parent of BRETT PILL.
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by sadison bummedgarner on Nov 4, 2010 12:34 PM PDT reply actions
Best parade I’ve ever been to!!! Just curious. Was anyone else celebrating at the corner of McAllister and Hyde?
There were people there, yes.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Nov 4, 2010 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I was one of said people.
About five people deep on the Civic Center side of Hyde. Below all those folks sitting on the high fence. Decent vantage point. Insane amount of condensed people. Amazing. Huff rocked the thong front and center.
Being frightened of festive people
I stayed inside the Coffee Bean on 4th and Market. Floor-ceiling windows and sturdy benches.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
There were a lot of people that decided to do cardio in front of the giant windows at LA Fitness right as the parade started going by.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Nov 4, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I uploaded a couple of short film clips to Youtube that I took with my crappy, old Olympus camera.
Sorry for the quality, but they’re better than a sharp stick in the eye. I think.
In the first clip, look for Sergio Romo at the end. In the second, Buster and Huff Daddy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM8UuUrvXaE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHmAtHyprIY
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
/looks for sharp stick
j/k
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Nov 4, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Bobblehead
Loved the bobblehead — and the whole day — still on Cloud 10!
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