Top Prospects, Part MCMXVII: The top two
by Grant on Feb 17, 2010 10:53 AM PST
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2. Steven Johnson - RHP
Well, I’d kind of be excited to watch Johnson win the fifth starter’s job over Bumgarner, at least.
2. Madison Bumgarner - LHP
I don’t think I’ve ever been satisfied with an answer for Bumgarner’s reduced velocity. "His arm is tired." Wait, what? His arm is tired? But he pitches with that thing! Maybe there are loose tendons or pulleys in there! "This happens to young pitchers all the time." You know what else happens to young pitchers all the time? They go out for a metaphorical pack of smokes and never come back. Bumgarner’s reduced velocity (high-80s rather than low-to-mid-90s) and decreased strikeout rate in AA both scare me.
He never stopped preventing runs, though, which is a little consoling. The reason I’m still giddy about Bumgarner, though, is that he has that je ne sais quoi, which is French for "A fastball that’s hard to hit even when you’re sitting on it." Every player from Lake Elsinore to Binghamton knows that Bumgarner’s breaking ball and change up are works in progress. Pick a side of the plate, sit on the fastball, and jump on it. Easy.
It doesn’t work out that way, though. There’s something about Bumgarner’s fastball that is unusual. Maybe he hides the ball well, the movement is unusual and late, or there’s some other deception that’s hard to pin down unless you’re trying to hit against him. And while his offspeed stuff is still raw and inconsistent, it’s still common to hear or read that Bumgarner doesn’t have an offspeed pitch at all. Not true. You can see the potential of the last pitch he threw to Juan Pierre in that clip. He has a breaking ball; he just can’t throw it consistently yet.
I’m less opposed to Bumgarner being in the rotation than a lot of people here are, but even I’ll concede that it makes far more sense for him to start in AAA. Here’s hoping the velocity is back, the endurance builds, and he makes some impressive September starts.
1. Buster Posey - C
I can’t add anything to the lore of Posey. He was formed Serpentor-like in a lab, created from the DNA of Will Clark, Roger Bresnahan, Ulysses S. Grant, and Chuck D. He is of whom the legends foretold; the chosen one, our beacon, praise be unto he. The first World Series parade in San Francisco history will be because of Buster Posey. And there’s absolutely no pressure, Buster! Just do your thing. We aren’t expecting a whole lot.
So instead of bleating on about Posey, I’ll defer to an expert. Most managers don’t compile scouting reports on their own, but Bruce Bochy is kind of old school that way. My vast, vast network of spies can come through every now and again. This is one of those times. So I’m proud to present an exclusive copy of Bochy’s scouting report on Posey:
Strenghs:Listens well. Nice, neat haircut. Does not chase other players around with garden shears. Likely plays a slick first base.
Weaknesses:
Can’t hit major-league pitching yet. Looks to be a .117 hitter right now, with potential to improve with more at-bats. Recommend he doesn’t get more at-bats until he improves his batting average.
Fields inconsistently. Moves a lot before he gets set. Head twitches and shakes like Don Knotts on ecstasy. Finds out names of umpires’ mothers and makes sexually charged jokes about them between each inning. Doesn’t call for fastballs because they hurt his hand.
Calls games with obvious inexperience. Regularly calls three straight balls to attempt to confuse hitter. Constantly asking pitchers to do the crazy Bugs Bunny windup before changeups, hoping to get three swings on one pitch. Causes delays to game after pitcher walks a hitter, as he waits for the pitcher to go to the penalty box before throwing the ball back to the mound.
Hasn’t paid his dues. Doesn’t know what it’s like to sit behind catchers than whom he is more qualified. Never played behind goofs like Alan Ashby, John Stearns, Terry Kennedy, and Benito Santiago, knowing that he’s better but not getting the chance. Hasn’t built up the gumption that’s developed by sitting on a bench for years. Still under the latest arbitrary cutoff for minor league games caught. Always, always, always sings that "We make the phones ring" jingle in the shower.
Occasionally has thoughts about chasing other players around with garden shears. You can tell.
Clearly, Posey is on the slow track. He’s the best position prospect the team has had since Will Clark, though, and expectations are probably unfairly high. But he can hit, he has a strong arm, he’s athletic for a catcher, and he controls the plate well. The Giants missed out on the golden age of young, athletic center fielders (Maybin, McCutchen, Fowler, Kemp, Rasmus, etc...) but they’re set up for the next wave of sweet-swinging catchers.
Just to have it in one place (makes it easier for the Library of Congress), here's the full list:
1. Buster Posey
2. Madison Bumgarner
3. Thomas Neal
4. Zack Wheeler
5. Rafael Rodriguez
6. Nick Noonan
7. Brandon Crawford
8. Roger Kieschnick
9. Dan Runzler
10. Tommy Joseph
11. Ehire Adrianza
12. Francisco Peguero
13. Eric Surkamp
14. Jorge Bucardo
15. Aaron King
16. Hector Sanchez
17. Conor Gilaspie
18. Darren Ford
19. Clayton Tanner
20. Henry Sosa
21. Jose Casilla
22. Matt Graham
23. Waldis Joaquin
24. Jason Stoffel
25. Craig Clark
26. Chris Dominguez
27. Brock Bond
28. Edward Concepcion
29. Mike McBryde
30. Ryan Cavan
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This Buster Posey guy sounds good.... But what do we at catcher while we wait?
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
by FriscoJoe on Feb 17, 2010 11:00 AM PST reply actions 16 recs
If there is such a thing as niche humor, this is it.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Y'know what would make that perfect?
Replace “1:15:10” with “.230:.267:.331”
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
by EliminateMe on Feb 17, 2010 11:07 AM PST up reply actions
1 No-Hitter
1 Grand Slam
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."
Amazing.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Feb 17, 2010 1:14 PM PST up reply actions
I love it.
And I love me some Whiteside. But/And this is awesome.
Still backing Notgardo, wheresoever he may wander. (Don't forget to wriiiite!)
by tk on Feb 17, 2010 5:50 PM PST up reply actions
rec’d
Eli Whiteside : Catching no-no's and hitting grand slams
by BleedBlackNOrange on Feb 18, 2010 8:27 AM PST up reply actions
He was formed Serpentor-like in a lab, created from the DNA of Will Clark, Roger Bresnahan, Ulysses S. Grant, and Chuck D
My favorite story about US Grant involves his biographer attempting to extort a bunch of money from the dying Grant based upon the hypothesis that the general was incapable of writing his own memoirs. Grant said ’eff you, wrote them himself, finished a day or two before his death and saved his family from poverty as a result. Good man.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
And, uh, good post.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
And they were great. US Grant is that rare example of a guy who is completely brilliant at exactly two, basically unrelated things, and absolutely awful at absolutely everything else. Great general, terrific writer, lousy President, lousy businessman, terrible administrator. . . .
Sort of like Rick Reuschel, I guess. (Got it back to Giants baseball!)
Fulfilling your Gus Benusa needs since 2009!
by Giantsfan4life on Feb 17, 2010 5:44 PM PST up reply actions
The classic saying about Grant during his lifetime was that he was only good at two things: war and marriage.
Not sure what biographer Alex Lewis is referring to, but Grant had agreed with Mark Twain to take care of the publishing for him after he was gone, and Twain who was both a good friend and a tremendous fan of Grant’s writing style, by all accounts pretty much stayed out of Grant’s way and published the manuscript just as it had been delivered to him. Grant’s writing of the book was actually a bit of cause celebre, as his progress was covered in the major newspapers throughout the spring and summer as it worked to finish it, and many of his old comrades and even confederate foes (as he notes on the final page of the book) came to up to the upstate home to pay their final respects to Grant.
My Bucardo is better than yours.
A hot August weekday, before a small crowd, when the only thing at stake is the tissue-thin difference between a thing done well and a thing done ill. Insofar as the clutch hitter is not a sportswriter's myth, it is a vulgarity, like a writer who writes only for money.
Another in a random, but nevertheless excellent and insightful vignette about a vaunted public figure by the estimable Roger!
by E Ticket on Feb 18, 2010 8:25 AM PST up reply actions
Rick Reuschel was a great pitcher and a lousy President?
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
Actually was the “before” model for Thighmaster
by E Ticket on Feb 18, 2010 8:25 AM PST up reply actions
WHAT!!!!!!?
I was so sure you were going to list Kaohi Downing #1 and Ryne Price #2. What the hell, Grant.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
To me he looks like he’s very disappointed in heimy25 for forgetting about his existence.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
by EliminateMe on Feb 17, 2010 12:14 PM PST up reply actions
50th round draft in last year!
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
Now he looks like he could hit major league pitching. And call a game. I don’t care if he’s not a catcher, we found Bengie’s back-up!
by giantsfansince1981 on Feb 17, 2010 11:15 AM PST up reply actions
Wasn't the scout just watching his son play when he found Kaohi?
Kevin Frandsen: The best SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
Dude sounds more like Piazza every post!
Catcher, last round draft pick, selected as a favor to a family friend. Is he gay?
Fulfilling your Gus Benusa needs since 2009!
by Giantsfan4life on Feb 17, 2010 8:39 PM PST up reply actions
I thought he was a RF last year
As an aside your son made my top 50 prospect list
Kevin Frandsen: The best SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
LTP?
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
.184 / .299 / .277!
…I was worried that you were saying he had some horrible disease or something and I was a dick for making fun of him.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
MLB Network has been showing the 2005 World Series
Just now, they showed fans in the Houston stands – they were trying to hold up signs spelling out “BIGGIO,” but two of them apparently forgot, so it said, “BOGGO.” Which is kind of awesome.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
Boggo sounds like something Frank Sinatra would call a guy he didn’t like very much. "Ya better watch yourself when talkin’ that way around me, Boggo.’
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
wait
I just realized that makes no sense. THERE IS NO O AT THE BEGINNING OF BIGGIO.
I guess it was BGGO and I mentally translated it into BOGGO somehow.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
Better check your psychology before making spelling assumptions, Boggo.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Unless the full set is ‘GO BIGGIO’.
Utter frustration and futility.
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 17, 2010 12:17 PM PST up reply actions
That could be it.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
wait, no
Then it could be “GOGGO,” but not “BOGGO.”
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
They were drunk and got the order wrong?
Utter frustration and futility.
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 17, 2010 12:20 PM PST up reply actions
Possibly. Or I just wasn’t paying that much attention.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
I suppose…. I prefer to blame Texans if possible though.
Utter frustration and futility.
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 17, 2010 12:40 PM PST up reply actions
leggo my bggo
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
Bengie Molina: "I don't understand why they didn't want to commit to another year, with my numbers and my experience and things like that." Brain Sabean: "He's certainly welcomed back with open arms".
Mychael Urban: Wow. Probably Dye at this point. Good outfielder, could adapt to RF at AT&T, good RBI guy.
by natteringnabob on Feb 17, 2010 12:37 PM PST up reply actions
the Astros have no blown a 4-0 lead at home in one inning
LOL depressed Astros fans.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
And Joe Crede got hit by a pitch and visibly shouted, “FUCK THIS SHIT!” at Roy Oswalt.
Live baseball needs to start, dammit.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
Gamer alert!
Why didn’t Sabean end up signing him? He’s perfect for Sabean.
by giantsfansince1981 on Feb 17, 2010 11:36 AM PST up reply actions
Sabean did pursue Crede last year.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
Tires were kicked
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Feb 17, 2010 12:18 PM PST up reply actions
Dilligence was Due'd
Kevin Frandsen: The best SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
I know Sabean went after him, I’m just not sure why Sabean didn’t end up signing him. I wasn’t sure last year, but I think sometimes it’s best not to ask questions.
by giantsfansince1981 on Feb 17, 2010 12:56 PM PST up reply actions
Sabean uses Pursuit.
It’s not very effective…
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 12:57 PM PST up reply actions
for some reason
this reminded me of “Roscoe P Coutrain” in hot persuit… hyku-kuku (or however you would spell out that nutty laugh)
TEMPORARY SIG AWAITING FINAL SABEAN APOCALYPSE
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PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game in development
It could be worse.
I’ve had that Voodoo song from Labyrinth stuck in my head for two months. Nights are the hardest.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
YOU REMIND ME OF THE BABE
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.
#2 in Fanshots
The worst part is when Bowie says ‘The power of VOODOO!’ It’s just so awkward.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
WHO DO?
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.
#2 in Fanshots
I do what?
The Giants Way™"If anybody deserves credit for this year’s turnaround it’s these two people, Brian and Bruce," Neukom said. "The encouraging thing is we think we’re back to playing baseball the way it ought to be played."
REMIND ME OF THE BABE
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.
#2 in Fanshots
I SAW MY BABY
CRYING HARD AS BABE COULD CRYYYY
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
My baby's love had goooone
And left my baby blue….nobody knew.
Watched that movie constantly when I was a kid.
by Viva Jon Miller on Feb 18, 2010 5:04 PM PST up reply actions
you mean THE BEST PART
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Why is Bochy showering with Buster?
Still and all, why bother? Here's my answer. Many people need desperately to receive this message: I feel and think much as you do, care about many of the things you care about, although most people do not care about them. You are not alone.
-Kurt Vonnegut
by Classy_Argonaut on Feb 17, 2010 11:24 AM PST up reply actions
Teach him the intricacies of catching.
by giantsfansince1981 on Feb 17, 2010 11:26 AM PST up reply actions
BTW
GISing “pitcher and catchers” is fairly terrifying to do at work.
Did like this though: http://www.cubby-blue.com/.a/6a00d83451fe4669e201287739fb25970c-800wi (Yes, it’s safe for work.)
by troymccluresf on Feb 17, 2010 12:08 PM PST up reply actions
You are a brave man. No way I’d look that up at work.
by giantsfansince1981 on Feb 17, 2010 12:57 PM PST up reply actions
At least he didn’t mention “1-877 cars for kids…K-A-R-S cars for kids.”
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Feb 17, 2010 12:00 PM PST up reply actions
It starts horrendously with that kid singing, but the crapstorm truly begins when the adult joins in at the end.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Feb 17, 2010 12:06 PM PST up reply actions
It would be perfectly fine if the kid didn’t sound like he was about to shoot himself in the face.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 12:14 PM PST up reply actions
I for one am shocked by the outcome of this list.
Start the Sad one in Fresno. I want to see him pitch and develop his pitches!
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.
#2 in Fanshots
But the sad one is starting in Korea.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 11:19 AM PST up reply actions
:(owski
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 11:28 AM PST up reply actions
Always a sign of a quality player: the Astros are interested.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
LOL Ed Wade
Kevin Frandsen: The best SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
Pretty much the best option… i hope sooner or later some of those POSITION PLAYERS will be brought up sometime
after they are traded for veteran grit, right?
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.
#2 in Fanshots
Bustery at #1?
That .118 on 17 at-bats just screams BUST! Wasted draft pick.
"I never watched baseball on TV. It's slow and boring. I'm not a fan. Never was." - Jeff Kent
HE HAD HIS CHANCE
IF HE WANTS TOPLAY HE SHOUDLVE HIT BETTER
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
Bengie Molina: "I don't understand why they didn't want to commit to another year, with my numbers and my experience and things like that." Brain Sabean: "He's certainly welcomed back with open arms".
Mychael Urban: Wow. Probably Dye at this point. Good outfielder, could adapt to RF at AT&T, good RBI guy.
by natteringnabob on Feb 17, 2010 12:39 PM PST up reply actions
Why is our #1 prospect a guy who will never be ready for the majors until he’s ready for the majors by playing in the majors except he can’t play in the majors because he hasn’t played enough in the majors and then I saw the baby and the baby looked at me.
Buster Posey isn't playing in the majors because he isn't playing in the majors.
It’s a pretty simple concept, really.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 11:34 AM PST up reply actions 3 recs
And all this time I thought tautology was TOTology — the study of tater tots or, in some cannibalistic communities, the study of eating babies.
by Every6thDay on Feb 17, 2010 11:37 AM PST up reply actions
Sometimes it is, after the money has been shot.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 3:06 PM PST up reply actions
Boobs are cool because boobs are cool.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 11:47 AM PST up reply actions
SCIENCE!
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Boobs
you have my attention
Kevin Frandsen: The best SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
They’re big and round
They’re all around.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Feb 18, 2010 2:51 PM PST up reply actions
oh goddamnit
I should have known.
stupid slow work connection not auto-refreshing.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
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The second rule of tautology club is the first rule of tautology club.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 12:15 PM PST up reply actions
It’s funny because it’s ironic.
Hitler was a Dodgers fan.
by The Nick on Feb 17, 2010 11:45 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
Move Posey to 2nd, and let Eli catch. Either way, the Dodgers will still win overall.
by Skunkburner on Feb 17, 2010 11:47 AM PST via mobile reply actions
This makes about as much sense as the time you said that we had locked up Lincecum for four years by signing him for two years.
(when in fact we already had him under team control for four more years anyway, so there’s that)
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
You boo what you can’t hit. No offer has been made. Gagne and boras are the ones making the push to sign. No roids, no gameover.
The Giants Way™"If anybody deserves credit for this year’s turnaround it’s these two people, Brian and Bruce," Neukom said. "The encouraging thing is we think we’re back to playing baseball the way it ought to be played."
You boo what you can’t hit. No offer has been made. Gagne and boras are the ones making the push to sign. No roids, no gameover.
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
Man, what a crap list.
No Lindsey Vonn or Shaun White?
My career path, have you seen it?
by say hey nation on Feb 17, 2010 11:54 AM PST reply actions
/falls down at last second while in first
by chilibean_3 on Feb 17, 2010 11:56 AM PST up reply actions
Johnny Weir fucked them up.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 12:16 PM PST up reply actions
I’m jealous of him that speaks Russian.
Maybe one day I’ll put the time into learning, but it’s also not very high on the list of languages that would actually be useful to me.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 3:08 PM PST up reply actions
Hmm.
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
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I’m almost completely half-Russian, okay. It would be cool to know.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 3:15 PM PST up reply actions
I was just chewing on this.
I’m jealous of him that speaks Russian.
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
I am jealous of him because he speaks Russian.
I am jealous of others too because speak English.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 3:18 PM PST up reply actions
But
If 5 years from now I still don’t know Arabic, you have permission to kick me in the balls.
I was promised lasagna.
/writes note in calendar.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 18, 2010 9:03 AM PST up reply actions
Chud al fatoomich
Chud al fateesich la!
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Feb 18, 2010 2:52 PM PST up reply actions
Serpentor reference?!?!
Awesome.
/auto-defenestrates
Dear Internet,
Please fire Brian Sabean.
Signed,
Me
FREE KEVIN FRANDSEN!!! Member of the Frandsen 5% Club.
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on Feb 17, 2010 11:56 AM PST reply actions
No you just have to find a way to reference that episode where the sailor guy has a LSD freak-out drug-trip. I wouldn’t even know where to begin with that one.
/auto-defenestrates
Dear Internet,
Please fire Brian Sabean.
Signed,
Me
FREE KEVIN FRANDSEN!!! Member of the Frandsen 5% Club.
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on Feb 17, 2010 12:11 PM PST up reply actions
Spaghetti Monster Bless the Internet
Check out the 9 minute mark, some guy shoots a cat. Bizarre.
/auto-defenestrates
Dear Internet,
Please fire Brian Sabean.
Signed,
Me
FREE KEVIN FRANDSEN!!! Member of the Frandsen 5% Club.
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on Feb 17, 2010 12:23 PM PST up reply actions
The deception in Bumgarner's delivery
is entirely due to a huge crossover step. You know who also had a huge crossover step in his delivery?
Foppert.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 17, 2010 12:00 PM PST reply actions
/rips off glasses
MY GOD
I don't know anything about minor league players, so I adopted the Coke Bottle, and it's totally grown on me.
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
by ringleader3 on Feb 17, 2010 12:02 PM PST up reply actions
So Lars’ contributions to the prospects lists have recently been:
Bumgarner=Foppert
Thomas Neal= overrated
Any more puppies you want to strangle?
LARS NOOOOOOO!!!
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Bumgarner is actually a robot in disguise as Foppert.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 12:17 PM PST up reply actions
No we know why alcohol cost so much at the park. They are obviously using it to run the robot.
Threat level that the 2010 Pads finish with more wins than the 2010 Giants is currently at - 25%
by daveinexile on Feb 17, 2010 12:42 PM PST up reply actions
Ooh ooh
OT but my friend’s involved with the (former) Acme Chophouse, soon to be Public House and Mijita. Public House is going to have some AMAZING goddamn beers http://twitpic.com/11r6w7 and the menu looks great too.
(Yes, my friend works there but I’m not spamming as her friend, I’m spamming as a beer geek.)
by troymccluresf on Feb 17, 2010 12:48 PM PST up reply actions
They have these hilarious commercials.
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
I’m the new way to drinker.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 1:09 PM PST up reply actions
black butt lol
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
At the risk of being on the receiving end of ridicule, that beer is really good!
/auto-defenestrates
Dear Internet,
Please fire Brian Sabean.
Signed,
Me
FREE KEVIN FRANDSEN!!! Member of the Frandsen 5% Club.
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on Feb 17, 2010 1:08 PM PST up reply actions
I love me a black butte.
Utter frustration and futility.
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 17, 2010 1:33 PM PST up reply actions
You know who else had a noticeable decline in velocity? Foppert.
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Feb 17, 2010 12:42 PM PST up reply actions
You stop it! You stop it right now!
by giantsfansince1981 on Feb 17, 2010 1:00 PM PST up reply actions
Foppert was of a slight build, BumG is a donk…
(holds on to cliff of optimism for dear life)
Harbors Legitimate Concerns About 2010 Season
by Giant Homer on Feb 18, 2010 11:33 AM PST up reply actions
If you really want another pebble to grasp on to, I’ll offer this: Foppert had a more violent motion than Bumgarner and had a tendency to overthrow. MadBum seems to take more of a controlled, throw-em-strikes approach even with less velocity.
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
There is a pretty good wave of hitting catchers right now...
McCann, Mauer, Iannetta, Montero, Victor Martinez, Wieters (soon), SIRM (if he bounces back a little), Posada, Napoli, plus at least Posey and Carlos Santana on the way.
I’m probably forgetting others too.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
I think these thing are somewhat cyclic (although talent driven also). There is always a position where the talent level is a little lower, then comes a great talent (maybe not even that great, b/c the comp is so low) and he becomes a superstar. All the children want to be like that player, the more talented ones stick at that position and BOOM! you have a lot of talented players at that position.
My career path, have you seen it?
by say hey nation on Feb 17, 2010 12:11 PM PST up reply actions
On second thought people move positions alot in the minors…so maybe not.
My career path, have you seen it?
by say hey nation on Feb 17, 2010 12:12 PM PST up reply actions
I thought it was just kind of random...
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
you forgot Bengie!
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
Bengie Molina: "I don't understand why they didn't want to commit to another year, with my numbers and my experience and things like that." Brain Sabean: "He's certainly welcomed back with open arms".
Mychael Urban: Wow. Probably Dye at this point. Good outfielder, could adapt to RF at AT&T, good RBI guy.
by natteringnabob on Feb 17, 2010 12:41 PM PST up reply actions
okay, trippy
In the 2005 WS game on the MLB Network just now, they had a graphic showing:
- Frank Thomas and Jeff Bagwell were born on the same day
- They were both drafted in 1989
- They both won the MVP in 1994
- They were, at the time, one career home run apart
- They were both in the WS for the first time in their 15th season
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
Wait a minute. Have you ever seen Bagwell and Thomas in the same room at the same time before?!
Foppert = Bumgarner AND Bagwell = Thomas!
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
I for one have never seen Benito Santiago and Carlos Santana (the guitarist) in the same place & same time.
by troymccluresf on Feb 17, 2010 12:26 PM PST up reply actions
- Frank Thomas and Jeff Bagwell both have 11 letters in their names.
- Thomas’s agent was named Bagwell, and Bagwell’s agent was named Thomas!
Frank Thomas' milkshake brought Jeff Bagwell to the yard
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 17, 2010 12:17 PM PST up reply actions
But Jeff Bagwell also drank Frank Thomas’ milkshake.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 12:18 PM PST up reply actions
I wanted to say they both share names with professional wrestlers, so I could post a photo of this goof:
…but I couldn’t think of anyone with the last name Thomas.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
This guy?
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
I hereby name this wrestling ring “THE PROMISE RING!”
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Feb 17, 2010 12:54 PM PST up reply actions
They both didn’t assassinate Kennedy or Lincoln!
"We're in this thing!" My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman, "Sweet Jesus" Guzman and Jesus H. Guzman.
But they both DID assassinate James Garfield, thus bringing Chester A. Arthur into office.
Thus, I suspect they may both be groug.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
Frank Thomas went to Aburn.
It burns when Bagwell pees.
/auto-defenestrates
Dear Internet,
Please fire Brian Sabean.
Signed,
Me
FREE KEVIN FRANDSEN!!! Member of the Frandsen 5% Club.
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on Feb 17, 2010 12:38 PM PST up reply actions
The "we make the phones ring" charge...
is reason enough to justify the eventual trade for a 35 year old middle reliever. I hate that damn commercial.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Between this and KARS for Kids jingles...
…KNBR is running two of the most annoying radio commercials ever. In my hell, those two jingles are on an endless loop.
"Man, you just can't beat a good bowl of gumbo." ~ William Nuschler Clark
I also nominate the “I’m a big douche newwaytoworker” commercials.
You know what, asshole? Get a damn office.
And for some reason I get really bothered by the new one that goes “you think it makes it harder to open a wine shop when you keep dropping the wine?”
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 12:52 PM PST up reply actions
“Well that just happened.”
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 12:52 PM PST up reply actions
I assume that is a condom commercial.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 1:01 PM PST up reply actions
Crown royal , I think,
My career path, have you seen it?
by say hey nation on Feb 17, 2010 1:03 PM PST up reply actions
This!
Man, I so wanted bad things to befall that guy when I first heard that commercial. The idea is not even original.
"Man, you just can't beat a good bowl of gumbo." ~ William Nuschler Clark
It’s a very weird and uncomfortable marketing choice. Instead of presenting their product as something good, they just openly ridicule the alternative. The guy actually calls people who work in offices “suckers”. Those same suckers are the people you’re trying to sell to. Pro-Tip: don’t start by insulting your target market.
It’s bizarre. It’s like they think that calling us all idiots is going to make us think “I have been an idiot.” Really, it just makes me think, “I really want to punch a douche in the face now, but I can’t really take the next two days off to drive all the way SoCal….”
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 1:05 PM PST up reply actions
(alley-OOP!)
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 1:20 PM PST up reply actions
those are pretty bad
“I don’t pay any payroll taxes and U R all suckers”
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
Bengie Molina: "I don't understand why they didn't want to commit to another year, with my numbers and my experience and things like that." Brain Sabean: "He's certainly welcomed back with open arms".
Mychael Urban: Wow. Probably Dye at this point. Good outfielder, could adapt to RF at AT&T, good RBI guy.
by natteringnabob on Feb 17, 2010 2:27 PM PST up reply actions
BAAAAAAAGGGS
No.5 starter job now considered wide open between Todd Wellemeyer and Madison Bumgarner, Bruce Bochy says.
Bochy clarifies on Buster Posey: He’ll just take a few grounders at 1B to keep him off his legs on occasion. “He’s a catcher.”
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
Bochy is confusing me! Why isn’t Buster a 5th starter option?
by giantsfansince1981 on Feb 17, 2010 1:03 PM PST up reply actions
To keep him off his pancreas.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 17, 2010 1:06 PM PST up reply actions
He's closer material
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Feb 17, 2010 1:16 PM PST up reply actions
I'm hawwking LOOGYs.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Feb 18, 2010 2:57 PM PST up reply actions
Just to clarify, isn’t he talking about things that should be up to the GM?
My career path, have you seen it?
by say hey nation on Feb 17, 2010 1:05 PM PST up reply actions
Every time Bochy and Sabean speak, they give a different story. Which is annoying.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
by jcb9 on Feb 17, 2010 1:05 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I think they just like to fuck with us. Really. I can’t quite remember the last time they publicly said anything would happen that actually ended up happening. The only time they seem to tell the truth is about things that have already happened.
CLOSE TO THE VEST DOWN THE STRETCH NERDS.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 1:08 PM PST up reply actions
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
Looks like a park bench
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Feb 17, 2010 7:01 PM PST up reply actions
This park bench looks better, IMO
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Feb 18, 2010 7:32 AM PST up reply actions
Oh, that laugh felt good.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Feb 18, 2010 2:58 PM PST up reply actions
Obnubulators!
Utter frustration and futility.
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 17, 2010 1:18 PM PST up reply actions
Do not bounce
Is that like Wonderflonium?
by troymccluresf on Feb 17, 2010 3:20 PM PST up reply actions
It’s much less annoying if you just stop paying attention.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
Communication in management is so overrated.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Feb 17, 2010 6:47 PM PST up reply actions
He’ll just take a few grounders at 1B to keep him off his legs on occasion
The incredible hovering first baseman.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 17, 2010 1:08 PM PST up reply actions
CAN’T GET TO GROUNDERS!
Brian says a lot of things. Brian only does one thing, though. Get low OBP hacking suckholes who’s best years are in the past. - Missing Barry
NEEDS MORE WORK
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 1:09 PM PST up reply actions
And apparently Freddy is ahead of schedule. Bets as to what body part blows up next?
by giantsfansince1981 on Feb 17, 2010 1:04 PM PST reply actions
But which one? Don’t say both, cause then I’ll cry.
by giantsfansince1981 on Feb 17, 2010 1:05 PM PST up reply actions
Knees and toes.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 4:16 PM PST up reply actions
Eyes and ears and mouth and nose
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
That would be terrible.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 4:17 PM PST up reply actions
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Why isn’t Huff wearing his BP jersey?
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
IT'S ALL MUSCLE
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I can’t tell. What is making him look fat are his shorts, but I can’t tell where his shorts stop.
My career path, have you seen it?
by say hey nation on Feb 17, 2010 1:09 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, the guy behind him seems to be wearing black shorts, too.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
Pablo looks like he's on those rollerskate sneakers.
Hope we’re grooming the infield dirt extra well…
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Feb 18, 2010 3:01 PM PST up reply actions
Don’t worry, he’s just smuggling Anvil back into the country via his stomach.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Feb 17, 2010 1:11 PM PST up reply actions
I want to know who it is that Pablo has completely blocked out
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Feb 17, 2010 1:08 PM PST up reply actions
Bowker
My career path, have you seen it?
by say hey nation on Feb 17, 2010 1:10 PM PST up reply actions
Lewis and Frandsen
Kevin Frandsen: The best SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
/auto-defenestrates
Dear Internet,
Please fire Brian Sabean.
Signed,
Me
FREE KEVIN FRANDSEN!!! Member of the Frandsen 5% Club.
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on Feb 17, 2010 1:11 PM PST up reply actions
GET OFF MY PLANE!!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 17, 2010 1:12 PM PST up reply actions
I have to admit that I have a hard time being sympathetic for the guy. Some people really can’t help being fat. I don’t know if he’s one of them, but he’s handling the situation like an asshole.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 1:17 PM PST up reply actions
A caller made a good point on KNBR this morning, bringing up the fact that Smith has that new Bruce Willis/Tracy Morgan movie coming out soon, so this could partly be to hype up his name and the movie and all that
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
So being fat is a publicity stunt?
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 17, 2010 1:19 PM PST up reply actions
To be honest, I kinda want to see fat Kirstie Alley in the Vulcan makeup.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 1:22 PM PST up reply actions
BOTHAN ON VULCAN ACTION
Brian says a lot of things. Brian only does one thing, though. Get low OBP hacking suckholes who’s best years are in the past. - Missing Barry
That’s sick.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 1:26 PM PST up reply actions
And will result in sterile offspring.
Utter frustration and futility.
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 17, 2010 1:27 PM PST up reply actions
Hey man once you get started on alien internet porn. It gets more and more difficult to find stuff that gets you going.
Brian says a lot of things. Brian only does one thing, though. Get low OBP hacking suckholes who’s best years are in the past. - Missing Barry
Mon Mothma would wear out a whole platoon of Vulcans.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 17, 2010 1:28 PM PST up reply actions
Getting booted off of a plane was not a publicity stunt. Going Web 2.0 crazy about it for publicity is certainly his intent. The guy admits to being a publicity whore. Like him or not, he is probably the most fan-friendly artist ever.
/auto-defenestrates
Dear Internet,
Please fire Brian Sabean.
Signed,
Me
FREE KEVIN FRANDSEN!!! Member of the Frandsen 5% Club.
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on Feb 17, 2010 1:26 PM PST up reply actions
well, FWIW, theres this
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2706857/kevin_smith_airline_tirade_a_publicity.html
By his own admission, Smith, who referred to himself in the online outburst as, “way fat,” usually reserves two seats when he flies. Sources say, however, that a last minute decision to take an earlier flight put him on a plane with only single seating available.
2 sides of every story people…
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
Story people are the worst
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 17, 2010 1:29 PM PST up reply actions
I hate how they have so many sides. I MEAN PICK ONE ALREADY!
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 1:30 PM PST up reply actions
The title was originally something like A Couple of Dicks, but the studio made him change it.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 1:21 PM PST up reply actions
The one on his forehead is always exposed.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 17, 2010 1:25 PM PST up reply actions
Let me spell it out for you with my penis.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 1:27 PM PST up reply actions
ZING!!!
/auto-defenestrates
Dear Internet,
Please fire Brian Sabean.
Signed,
Me
FREE KEVIN FRANDSEN!!! Member of the Frandsen 5% Club.
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on Feb 17, 2010 1:29 PM PST up reply actions
I’m not exactly sure what this implies.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 1:29 PM PST up reply actions
I before E except when the word has a German origin.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 17, 2010 1:34 PM PST up reply actions
What if the doctor says ‘sorry, we weren’t able to reattach your wiener’?
Utter frustration and futility.
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 17, 2010 1:34 PM PST up reply actions
First you’d laugh.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 1:35 PM PST up reply actions
Which reminds me
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/dicksjo01.shtml
I was promised lasagna.
It means you need bigger font.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 17, 2010 1:31 PM PST up reply actions
But I’m trying to conserve ink.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 1:34 PM PST up reply actions
He has two on the vine, so divine.
Utter frustration and futility.
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 17, 2010 1:29 PM PST up reply actions
HE’S NOT TOO FAT TO FLY!
Brian says a lot of things. Brian only does one thing, though. Get low OBP hacking suckholes who’s best years are in the past. - Missing Barry
Apparently the other seat was not available.
Brian says a lot of things. Brian only does one thing, though. Get low OBP hacking suckholes who’s best years are in the past. - Missing Barry
I sat next to Jerry Brown on a SWA flight.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 17, 2010 1:29 PM PST up reply actions
He often flies Southwest when going to Vegas and the Bay Area, apparently, becausehe prefers Burbank Airport to LAX, and Southwest has tons of flights to Burbank and Las Vegas.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
Either way, I won’t be watching it. It looks like crap.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 1:22 PM PST up reply actions
I listen to his podcast...
…and he did an episode about the incident with his wife. Whatever you think of his response, it was pretty clear his anger and frustration was very sincere. He’s not that good of an actor.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
Wait, he made that?
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
Haha, well no. The incident happened, but who knows, he might be blowing this out of proportion a bit since his movie is coming soon
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
I was referring to the movie.
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
Yes, he did.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 1:27 PM PST up reply actions
AND CRY ABOUT IT YOU BITCH!
My career path, have you seen it?
by say hey nation on Feb 17, 2010 1:13 PM PST up reply actions
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/2/17/1314557/top-prospects-part-mcmxvii-the-top#30934745
My career path, have you seen it?
by say hey nation on Feb 17, 2010 1:16 PM PST up reply actions
Wotus is in his best shape of his fungo hitting career.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Feb 17, 2010 6:50 PM PST up reply actions
Madison Bumgarner: Glass half full – loss of velocity forces Bumgarner to learn to pitch instead of throw. Glass half empty – the kid has never pitched in a 5-man rotation.
Gerald Posey: Glass half full – will be playing other positions. Glass half empty – Is he musclely enough?
Posey needs more blubber.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 17, 2010 1:16 PM PST up reply actions
needs more neck beard
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Feb 17, 2010 1:18 PM PST up reply actions
How many do they have?
Are supplies limited?
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Feb 17, 2010 1:23 PM PST up reply actions
COLLECT THEM ALL
Brian says a lot of things. Brian only does one thing, though. Get low OBP hacking suckholes who’s best years are in the past. - Missing Barry
LIKE POKEMON!
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Feb 17, 2010 1:26 PM PST up reply actions
I BET THIS PICKLE WILL START 1,000,000 MORE GAMES AT CATCHER THAN BUSTER POSEY
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
BENGIE MOLINA IS A PICKLE NOW?
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Feb 17, 2010 1:31 PM PST up reply actions
Well, you are what you eat.
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
Bengie Molina is everything?
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 1:34 PM PST up reply actions
Bengie Molina is Pedro Feliz.
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
Does this pickle have major league experience?
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.
#2 in Fanshots
It depends
Is Howie a major leaguer?
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 17, 2010 1:40 PM PST up reply actions
Did you see on Hardball Times how he was ranked as having one of the worst arms of any left fielder in the minor leagues? Worst of any LEFT FIELDER.
LOL WENDELL
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Worse than Damon’s? Wow
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 17, 2010 1:26 PM PST up reply actions
But if Damon has to settle for a Minor League invite, Mr. Wendell’s in the clear.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Feb 17, 2010 1:29 PM PST up reply actions
Dude
I was frightened when I opened up his photo album
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Feb 17, 2010 1:31 PM PST up reply actions
double checked my url
and made sure I didn’t get sent to Playgirl
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Feb 17, 2010 1:39 PM PST up reply actions
When do the sad pitchers report?
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
So, do Bowker and Burris no longer count as prospects?
Noonan is a higher prospect than Burriss? Cavan? Bond? Really?
Dominguez over Bowker? Really?
They don’t count anymore
And yes, either way, Noonan is a much better prospect than Burriss, Cavan and Bond.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I meant all three are better than Burriss?
They don’t count because they have too many MLB appearances? Even though they spent the bulk of the season off of the 25 man roster?
I’m not sure if Cavan and Bond are better than Burriss, but I mean… Burriss really isn’t much of a prospect, even if he did qualify.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Very Good glove, very good speed. Only 25. Yeah, he needs more pop, but Noonan and the others have faults in A ball….
Burriss isn’t actually all that good defensively. He has good hands, but his arm isn’t good enough to stick at shortstop long-term.
By reputation, Noonan is at least as good a defender as Burriss.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
You do realize that Burriss had pretty huge faults in A-ball? So huge that he had to be sent down to low-A ball as a 22 year old?
His glove is overrated, he doesn’t just need more pop, he has absolutely NO pop whatsoever and his on-base skills are mediocre.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
25 is not very young for a prospect.
/is saddened by the fact that he is also 25
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I’m turning 30 in a month and six days.
/sobs
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
Eat dirt flavored pablum, you fookin pups!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 17, 2010 1:44 PM PST up reply actions
Eat dirt flavored pablum, you fookin pup!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 17, 2010 1:46 PM PST up reply actions
LOLOLD
Now we know why you are the wonderer.
Brian says a lot of things. Brian only does one thing, though. Get low OBP hacking suckholes who’s best years are in the past. - Missing Barry
Uhhh…
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 1:48 PM PST up reply actions
Not yet 25!
Suck it, upcoming birthday in March.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 1:44 PM PST up reply actions
I hit 25 in July.
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.
#2 in Fanshots
That’s great. It took Pable an entire season to hit 25.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 1:51 PM PST up reply actions
Uhhh…
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 1:51 PM PST up reply actions
YOU REMIND ME OF THE BABE
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.
#2 in Fanshots
by scout6 on Feb 17, 2010 1:52 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
July birthdays are the best.
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Incorrect. October is the bee’s knees.
Brian says a lot of things. Brian only does one thing, though. Get low OBP hacking suckholes who’s best years are in the past. - Missing Barry
July birthdays:
Me
Barry Bonds
Checkmate
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You forgot my wife’s birthday… if I did that, I’d be in serious trouble.
Utter frustration and futility.
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 17, 2010 2:22 PM PST up reply actions
This list speaks for itself. October Birthdays:
Sting
Ashlee Simpson
Scott Bakula
Brett Favre
Jean-Claude Van Dam
Shaggy
Pat Sajak
Kelly Osbourne
Brian says a lot of things. Brian only does one thing, though. Get low OBP hacking suckholes who’s best years are in the past. - Missing Barry
Are you trying to argue against October? Because that is a list of a lot of people I wish were never born.
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.
#2 in Fanshots
Obviously you’ve never seen Quantum Leap.
Brian says a lot of things. Brian only does one thing, though. Get low OBP hacking suckholes who’s best years are in the past. - Missing Barry
I counter with Enterprise.
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.
#2 in Fanshots
That show didn’t even have an orchestral theme!
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 3:10 PM PST up reply actions
The third and fourth seasons were better than Voyager, at least!
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LOLOW STANDARDS
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 3:11 PM PST up reply actions
Well, yeah.
Seriously, though, the last two seasons it had its moments. They did some interesting stuff. Nothing as good as the best of TNG or DS9, but better than the show’s reputation suggests.
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Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
I kind of wanted to watch the Brent Spiner arc, but I never remembered that the show was even on.
I did see an episode recently that had to do with the first vulcan / human baby. It died because it’s genes were incompatible. The episode was hit and miss, but I was interested in that whole problem / story.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 3:13 PM PST up reply actions
There’s one too many possessives in there somewhere.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 3:14 PM PST up reply actions
Or wait… that’s wrong. There’s one too many contractions in there.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 3:14 PM PST up reply actions
The Spiner arc was fun.
The series finale was HORRIBLE, though. It featured Riker and Troi – supposedly from the seventh season of TNG, but it was very clear they were like 15 years too old for that.
The Enterprise timeline parts of the episode were supposed to take place three years after all the other episodes, on the other hand, but NOTHING had changed. Nobody had been promoted or changed so much as their hairstyle. That was stupid.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
and I counter with
Major League: Back to the Minors!
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
Bengie Molina: "I don't understand why they didn't want to commit to another year, with my numbers and my experience and things like that." Brain Sabean: "He's certainly welcomed back with open arms".
Mychael Urban: Wow. Probably Dye at this point. Good outfielder, could adapt to RF at AT&T, good RBI guy.
by natteringnabob on Feb 17, 2010 3:32 PM PST up reply actions
/Judges award me a point
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.
#2 in Fanshots
what?
That movie’s likeable, if you pretend it’s made for TV.
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
Bengie Molina: "I don't understand why they didn't want to commit to another year, with my numbers and my experience and things like that." Brain Sabean: "He's certainly welcomed back with open arms".
Mychael Urban: Wow. Probably Dye at this point. Good outfielder, could adapt to RF at AT&T, good RBI guy.
by natteringnabob on Feb 17, 2010 4:35 PM PST up reply actions
I think it went straight to VHS, right?
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.
#2 in Fanshots
that's the spirit!
I don’t think that was the original plan, though.
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
Bengie Molina: "I don't understand why they didn't want to commit to another year, with my numbers and my experience and things like that." Brain Sabean: "He's certainly welcomed back with open arms".
Mychael Urban: Wow. Probably Dye at this point. Good outfielder, could adapt to RF at AT&T, good RBI guy.
by natteringnabob on Feb 17, 2010 4:59 PM PST up reply actions
I have it on VHS, but what annoys me is they introduce Gus Cantrell like we are supposed to remember him, even though he was not in any of the previous movies.
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.
#2 in Fanshots
You can’t really argue against a month that there is only one of.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 3:08 PM PST up reply actions
Brett Favre?
That lame website didn’t include the best October Bdays:
Me (and my grandmother)
born same day as Jerry Rice,
two days after Steve Young.
Whoever invented rope was a real a-hole!
by Cannonballden on Feb 17, 2010 6:07 PM PST up reply actions
people that share my birthday
the boss
john coltrane
ray charles
american astronaut willie mccool
george from seinfeld
go rowand
by lincypoo i wuv u on Feb 17, 2010 6:45 PM PST up reply actions
Waht happened? Did they take your share of cool?
My career path, have you seen it?
by say hey nation on Feb 18, 2010 7:22 AM PST up reply actions
/bans
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Like the dude at the party who does the keg stand every 10 minutes?
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
I share a birthday with Barry Bonds
Bleeding orange and black since 1987
by TehGreekStallion on Feb 18, 2010 9:28 PM PST up reply actions
No you don’t. We cancelled your birthday.
The Giants Way™"If anybody deserves credit for this year’s turnaround it’s these two people, Brian and Bruce," Neukom said. "The encouraging thing is we think we’re back to playing baseball the way it ought to be played."
WHOO FOREVER YOUNG!
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.
#2 in Fanshots
Alphaville or Rod Stewart?
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If i was in AAA right now, I would be age appropriate for my level \m/
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Island of misfit toys
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 17, 2010 1:45 PM PST up reply actions
TWSS!
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 1:48 PM PST up reply actions
Nice selectivity
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
you're doing it wrong
terrible at everything= FLEXIBILITY!
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
Bengie Molina: "I don't understand why they didn't want to commit to another year, with my numbers and my experience and things like that." Brain Sabean: "He's certainly welcomed back with open arms".
Mychael Urban: Wow. Probably Dye at this point. Good outfielder, could adapt to RF at AT&T, good RBI guy.
by natteringnabob on Feb 17, 2010 2:29 PM PST up reply actions
So it’s your fault the Giants signed Edgar?
by giantsfansince1981 on Feb 17, 2010 1:32 PM PST up reply actions
Bowker and Burriss aren’t prospects anymore because they no longer have rookie status.
Do you seriously think Burriss > Noonan, though? Wow. That’s….nuts.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
This made me think where would I rank Bowker & Burriss on the prospect list
Bowker probably 10-15 and Burriss at 31
Kevin Frandsen: The best SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
I thought about putting Bowker as high as 5
but then I thought I might be overrating him but I could see him being higher then Kieschnick, Crawford etc
Kevin Frandsen: The best SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
Just saying that Burris has major league experience. Noonan hasn’t played above San Jose. That’s a BIG jump isn’t it?
Burriss has major league experience as the worst hitter in the major leagues.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
So you concede the point then?
Utter frustration and futility.
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 17, 2010 1:32 PM PST up reply actions
Well, his average and OB numbers in the majors are simliar to Noonan’s in A ball and below. What’s that say about Noonan. Nick does have more power however.
Burriss isn’t that bad. Yeesh, you guys jump ship on guys fast!
Burriss is THAT bad. He’s never hit in his entire career except for a small sample of at bats where he was still really, really bad.
Noonan is still very young and has a much better scouting rep. He might amount to nothing, but he’s got a better chance of being an impact player than Burriss.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
So, I can see where Noonan has a higher top end. Not sure about the other two however. But, Burriss wasn’t considered anyway due to his non-rookie status.
If he was eligible, he might have made it near the bottom of the list.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
oh wait this was just top 20 huh
no he probably would not have made it
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
They can hit though
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Well, sorta.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
Better than Burriss
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
/throws a wet noodle at your back foot
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 17, 2010 1:49 PM PST up reply actions
I don't know about that
Neither one has ever even been at any minor league level at an age-appropriate time.
I was promised lasagna.
Noonan put up similar numbers in A ball at 19 that Burriss put up in A ball at 22. He might not end up any better, but he’s developmentally miles ahead.
And Burriss is a pretty bad hitter.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 1:40 PM PST up reply actions
‘pretty’ bad?
Utter frustration and futility.
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 17, 2010 1:42 PM PST up reply actions
for one thing: when Burriss was playing in A, he was 21-22. Noonan is 20 now.
second: Noonan’s prospect standing has fallen due to disappointing performances. However, he’s made some of us optimistic again by putting a nice second half last eyar.
third: yeah, Burriss is that bad. Pretty much the only time he’s ever been even decent was when he was a 22 year old on the Sally League.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
Dear jponry,
Burriss has posted a career batting average 145 points higher than Buster Posey’s. Therefore, Burriss will be the Giants’ back-up catcher.
Sincerely,
Bruce
by giantsfansince1981 on Feb 17, 2010 1:36 PM PST up reply actions
Only raise your Bocock for seductive purposes
Kevin Frandsen: The best SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
By that logic, Bocock should be on the list if he weren’t DFA’d.
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Ryan Sadowski
Clay Timpner
Brian Horwitz
“has major league experience” != prospect
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
Duh. Has major league experience = Is a major leaguer.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 1:37 PM PST up reply actions
None of those guys started a year as the everyday 2b either. He’s very young to be giving up on him.
Bocock started the year as a major league SS.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 17, 2010 1:39 PM PST up reply actions
And Bochy’s burning hate for Frandson.
Brian says a lot of things. Brian only does one thing, though. Get low OBP hacking suckholes who’s best years are in the past. - Missing Barry
COME ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON !!!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 17, 2010 1:48 PM PST up reply actions
STRANGERS
WAITING
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Burriss hit like .400 in spring training though!!!!!
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
Yeah, I’m pretty sure he is on the 40 man. Didn’t Bochy say something about having a look at him as a utility infielder?
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
We clearly do not have enough utility infielder options.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 17, 2010 1:55 PM PST up reply actions
You know how Sabean likes to stockpile positions!
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
It’s kind of like coming across one of the 10 for $10 sales at the store. Sure, this canned product isn’t very good and you would normally never pick up this many but they’re right there! You could try using this product with various dishes and maybe hit on something that isn’t completely terrible.
What I’m saying is I don’t know what to do with these cans of creamed corn.
You don’t like creamed corn? I love creamed corn.
I take positions on the oddest things sometimes.
by giantsfansince1981 on Feb 17, 2010 2:11 PM PST up reply actions
/twin peaks reference
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
It makes a bit more sense if you watch the movie – it, like, represents fear and suffering in people’s souls and the Black Lodge people eat it or something.
Yeah, it doesn’t make much more sense.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Oops – that went way over my head.
by giantsfansince1981 on Feb 17, 2010 2:18 PM PST up reply actions
Depth! It’s the key to winning championships!
by giantsfansince1981 on Feb 17, 2010 2:00 PM PST up reply actions
I think it’s Sabean who hates Frandsen more. Pretty sure Bochy’s least favorite dude is Freddy, who he never even mentions anymore.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Feb 17, 2010 1:55 PM PST up reply actions
/Bochy molester eyes
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Feb 17, 2010 2:00 PM PST up reply actions
He’s not, actually. What Travis Ishikawa is now is probably his ceiling.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
This http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/team/roster_40man.jsp?c_id=sf says he is. What am I missing?
It's a shame Grant only took this list to 20 instead of 200
He could’ve really dug into the meat of the organizations, with great future sluggers like Vladimir Frias (.240 / .297 / .293), the aforementioned Ryne Price (.184 / .299 / .277) and Kyle Mach (.216 / .279 / .320).
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
if you search for Kyle Mach on Facebook
There’s a fan group with the following Description:
Description:
WHO CARES IF HE DOSNT SHAVE HIS ARMS ANYMORE?! ITS KYLE FUCKING MACH!
It has 5 members.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
I wish he were good, and really fast, so the Giants could do a Mach 10 promotion with him. Maybe they will anyway.
by giantsfansince1981 on Feb 17, 2010 2:01 PM PST up reply actions
Vladimir Frias
More like Vladimir Frio!
AMIRITE!!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 17, 2010 1:58 PM PST up reply actions
Molnia wishes he were Vladimir Fritos.
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Molnia sounds like Mjolnir.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 2:25 PM PST up reply actions
I’ve never been comfortable pronouncing that word.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Even the most common of peasants knows that it’s murther, not murder.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Angel can still be like Ricky!
California Penal League
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60 and sunny one block from Mays Field
I don't know anything about minor league players, so I adopted the Coke Bottle, and it's totally grown on me.
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
I love the sun because after class, I get to go outside in the sun
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/09: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
by Useful_Idiot on Feb 17, 2010 11:50 PM PST up reply actions
LOL SPAM
Name the 1989 Giants:
http://www.sporcle.com//games/jcb9/1989giant/
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
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I’m waiting for the Fanshot.
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Yeah!
This quiz has not been verified by Sporcle
I’M ONTO YOU JCB
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26. Krukow. Hammaker. I’ll just make it 28.
Biggest ones I didn’t mention: Bob Knepper, GOOSE GOSSAGE, Pat Sheridan, Donell Nixon
The Giants Way™"If anybody deserves credit for this year’s turnaround it’s these two people, Brian and Bruce," Neukom said. "The encouraging thing is we think we’re back to playing baseball the way it ought to be played."
DAMMIT
How did I miss those two going down the list!?
/goes to fix it.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
Okay, I missed Knepper too, dammit. But the others are on there!
It’s fixed now. All 45 players are on it, plus Craig.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
Only one "m" in McCament
I got Jim Steels and Mike Laga. Missed Kirt Manwaring.
Seasons will pass you by. I get up, I get down.
I was four years old then.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 2:51 PM PST up reply actions
You people frighten me with your youngness.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
I wasn’t even alive when the 49ers beat the Dolphins in the Super Bowl.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 3:02 PM PST up reply actions
Are we having a youngness contest?!?
GrahamCrakalaka
by GrahamCrakalaka on Feb 17, 2010 3:03 PM PST up reply actions
Not if Ramah or Mike Fox or sfoakbay shows up.
GrahamCrakalaka
by GrahamCrakalaka on Feb 17, 2010 3:05 PM PST up reply actions
I don’t think Mike Fox has been on since that time he complained about us busting his balls.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
Was almost three months old last time 49ers won the Super Bowl
Can has win?
Give me something to put here and I'll put it.
Not really. I was more having a make jcb9 feel old contest.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 3:09 PM PST up reply actions
It’s more fun to make him realize that I wasn’t alive for things that he probably has memories of.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 3:10 PM PST up reply actions
Neither was I.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Feb 17, 2010 3:12 PM PST up reply actions
The Giants made the playoffs for the first time since 1971.
And should’ve made the World Series. FUCKING CANDY MALDONADO.
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well
They lost 1-0. The only run scored when Maldonado tried to make a bizarre, ill-advised feet-first sliding catch and the ball went right past him. So I blame him.
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You sir are terrible, blaming a single human instead of the team, why didn’t the team score more runs in the first place? Or for that matter, why did the pitcher allow runs? i mean that one is a poor example, but it’s a team game
Dave Dravecky: AWESOME.
6 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 8 K…and the loss.
The Maldonado ball went for a triple. Only XBH for the Cardinals all game.
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The hitter with the best game that day: Bob Melvin, light-hitting backup catcher. LOL.
Since you probably don’t remember Bob Melvin as a player, just think of Eli Whiteside but without grey hair.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
He’s been the manager of the Mariners and the Diamondbacks.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
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That’s funny. He was a pretty unremarkable player.
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Wow… career .268 OBP?
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 3:35 PM PST up reply actions
Three seasons with an OPS+ below 50?
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 3:36 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, he was pretty bad.
He was a backup behind Brenly, who I’ve come to dislike over the years, but who was a Good Giant.
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Wow… career OBP over .400?
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 3:42 PM PST up reply actions
Four seasons with an OPS+ over 110?
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 3:43 PM PST up reply actions
His career OBP was .330. You’re probably looking at his SLG.
But he was quite good as a catcher, particularly for the time.
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Ah yes, I had shifted everything over one to the right. I thought it was weird that his slugging was .733 and his OPS was 106.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 3:56 PM PST up reply actions
also
FUCKING BEST THING EVER. WILL FUCKING CLARK, DAMMIT.
Also: note the Shawon Dunston cameo at the beginning of the video.
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I’m not even kidding when I say that’s the best thing ever, either. That’s probably my favorite baseball moment of all time. Awesome that it’s on Youtube.
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I love the look on Zimmer’s face afterwards.
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I love how he doesn’t seem to move for about a minute.
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Dave Dravecky = forever my hero
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Feb 17, 2010 3:23 PM PST up reply actions
he was the man
I was at his comeback game in 1989. Still the most incredible game I’ve seen in person.
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COMEBACK was actually the first book that I bought with my own money.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 3:27 PM PST up reply actions
I was there as well, and I have to agree. Every time he walked off the mound after getting the third out of an inning, the Stick just got more goose-bumpy.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Feb 17, 2010 4:36 PM PST up reply actions
Will Clark: AWESOME
God bless Youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr1C8ug-HiQ
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I have VCR tapes with games from ’89.
There’s a commercial Krukow did with his kids for the Giants Dugout. His oldest asks him, “Dad, can you buy me a Will Clark jersey?”
Krukow responds, “Nooooooooooo way. Tell him (Will) to buy you one.”
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Feb 17, 2010 3:33 PM PST up reply actions
Who was he always pointing at in the upper deck? Seems like all his old HR clips have him doing that after he crosses the plate.
by troymccluresf on Feb 17, 2010 3:34 PM PST up reply actions
I was in 1st grade. I remember Mrs. Johnson always smelled like mustard.
Brian says a lot of things. Brian only does one thing, though. Get low OBP hacking suckholes who’s best years are in the past. - Missing Barry
I vaguely remember 87. What does that make me?
by giantsfansince1981 on Feb 17, 2010 3:19 PM PST up reply actions
You failed at that, actually!
I did watch football briefly as a kid, but I can’t remember if I saw them beat the Dolphins or not.
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But you admit that you remember that it happened!!!
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 3:15 PM PST up reply actions
I don’t doubt your assertion that it happened!
I remember the Broncos losing the Super Bowl.
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"I remember the Broncos losing the Super Bowl."
You are going to have to be more specific
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I am eating cherry pie.
GrahamCrakalaka
by GrahamCrakalaka on Feb 17, 2010 2:44 PM PST reply actions
Put a smile on your face 10 miles wide
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we’re you even born when that song came out?
I don't know anything about minor league players, so I adopted the Coke Bottle, and it's totally grown on me.
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
You were two.
I don't know anything about minor league players, so I adopted the Coke Bottle, and it's totally grown on me.
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
UR5
Brian says a lot of things. Brian only does one thing, though. Get low OBP hacking suckholes who’s best years are in the past. - Missing Barry
U R 0
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Feb 17, 2010 2:52 PM PST up reply actions
OK
but I don’t want to hear about your 10-inch record.
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
Bengie Molina: "I don't understand why they didn't want to commit to another year, with my numbers and my experience and things like that." Brain Sabean: "He's certainly welcomed back with open arms".
Mychael Urban: Wow. Probably Dye at this point. Good outfielder, could adapt to RF at AT&T, good RBI guy.
by natteringnabob on Feb 17, 2010 3:33 PM PST up reply actions
yay!
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
Bengie Molina: "I don't understand why they didn't want to commit to another year, with my numbers and my experience and things like that." Brain Sabean: "He's certainly welcomed back with open arms".
Mychael Urban: Wow. Probably Dye at this point. Good outfielder, could adapt to RF at AT&T, good RBI guy.
by natteringnabob on Feb 17, 2010 4:36 PM PST up reply actions
From Baggs
For now, Uribe is the second baseman. Bochy said Mark DeRosa is another option, should a left fielder like John Bowker or Eugenio Velez force his way into the picture. And until Sanchez can get on the field, Kevin Frandsen and Emmanuel Burriss will benefit from soaking up more innings in Cactus League games.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Feb 17, 2010 2:58 PM PST reply actions
Oh Baggs
You’re such a card.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
LOL FRED
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Who?
I don't know anything about minor league players, so I adopted the Coke Bottle, and it's totally grown on me.
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
Good luck, Bowker.
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Of course, Velez will probably be the one to go on a “hot streak”.
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Bowker hits .200 with 30BBs
Velez hits .210 with 3BBs, wins job with higher average.
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.
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Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Feb 17, 2010 3:16 PM PST up reply actions
last year's spring stats just cause
Velez 315/359/493
Bowker 211/318/351
Nate 256/304/488
Lewis 365/420/608
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
LewWHO?
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That’s what they call the band in France and parts of Canada
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Feb 17, 2010 3:21 PM PST up reply actions
Giants management doesn’t recognize the significane of an OBP over 100 points higher than a player’s average. Sadness.
by giantsfansince1981 on Feb 17, 2010 3:21 PM PST up reply actions
I know spring training stats are meaningless...
…but remind me again why he didn’t make the Opening Day roster?
by giantsfansince1981 on Feb 17, 2010 3:31 PM PST up reply actions
Cause he would have replaced Aurilia, and Bochy would have none of that.
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.
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/fondly remembers that time last year when we had four first basemen on the 25-man roster.
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talk about your double-switch opportunities
just like Finley’s second base platoon…
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
Bengie Molina: "I don't understand why they didn't want to commit to another year, with my numbers and my experience and things like that." Brain Sabean: "He's certainly welcomed back with open arms".
Mychael Urban: Wow. Probably Dye at this point. Good outfielder, could adapt to RF at AT&T, good RBI guy.
by natteringnabob on Feb 17, 2010 4:37 PM PST up reply actions
Jonathan Sanchez
in “the best shape of his life”. http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100216&content_id=8081730&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf
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and Rowand lost 15lbs and Posey gained 10(?) pounds.. I always love these stories that come out of spring training
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
Rowand biked 1000 miles! I bet he was chasing a low and away slider the whole time.
by giantsfansince1981 on Feb 17, 2010 3:51 PM PST up reply actions
win
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
Bengie Molina: "I don't understand why they didn't want to commit to another year, with my numbers and my experience and things like that." Brain Sabean: "He's certainly welcomed back with open arms".
Mychael Urban: Wow. Probably Dye at this point. Good outfielder, could adapt to RF at AT&T, good RBI guy.
by natteringnabob on Feb 17, 2010 4:37 PM PST up reply actions
I thought Posey was the one who gained 15 pounds? I might be wrong but I think I remember Baggs saying it somewhere lately.
FREE BUSTER POSEY
Posey and Sanchez both gained weight. Posey said it was to increase his durability. I hope he doesn’t think Molina’s a good example of optimal catcher physique.
by giantsfansince1981 on Feb 17, 2010 4:11 PM PST up reply actions
In all seriousness, when he’s going well, he could be my favorite Giant to watch. That slider is insane. He can make hitters look pretty darn foolish. Just something cool about a fireballing lefty.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
That said, I don’t see how having more density affects your fastball… Specially if you already throw 97. Maybe he’s just more fit?
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Don’t try to understand the “Best Shape of His Life” stories. They’re just meaningless fluff pieces. Conceivably his legs are stronger, which should help his endurance in individual games and throughout the season, but I don’t see how it helps his control.
But yeah, I like Sanchez too. Something about that untapped potential maybe.
by giantsfansince1981 on Feb 17, 2010 3:56 PM PST up reply actions
I heard Charlie Manuel lost some weight. The Phillies are bound to win another World Series!
by giantsfansince1981 on Feb 17, 2010 3:51 PM PST up reply actions
Wait it isn’t?!
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It’s made of grit and gamerness. Plus a little chocolate.
by giantsfansince1981 on Feb 17, 2010 3:59 PM PST up reply actions
en fuego
the funnies are in midseason form! McC ready for spring training!
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
Bengie Molina: "I don't understand why they didn't want to commit to another year, with my numbers and my experience and things like that." Brain Sabean: "He's certainly welcomed back with open arms".
Mychael Urban: Wow. Probably Dye at this point. Good outfielder, could adapt to RF at AT&T, good RBI guy.
by natteringnabob on Feb 17, 2010 4:38 PM PST up reply actions
Triangular.
Thats what the next sentence should have been.
Status: Feels so broke up. Wants to go home. || Still boycotting Johnsonville and Giants souvenirs or ballpark foods for repossessing my K Wall in right field.
KLaw's take on the fifth starter competition
“This is a sold Spring Training screenplay. Call it: ‘The Guy Who Isn’t Really Ready versus The Guy Who Isn’t Really Any Good.’ Bumgarner has two issues: One is the decline in his velocity over the course of 2009. If it’s fatigue, fine, he’ll get stronger as he ages and should hold his velo deeper into 2010. If it’s something else … well, there’s nothing else good that could explain it. And the other is that he has limited experience pitching against high-quality lineups. It’s one thing to rip through an A-ball lineup and quite another to turn a major-league lineup over three times — you need command, control, a good repertoire, and some kind of above-average or plus pitch. On his best days you’ll see all that from Bumgarner, but I don’t think he’s ready to do that 30 times in 2010.”
FREE BUSTER POSEY
Shutter Island is at 68% tomato and dropping! Say it ain’t so, Scorsese!
/is surprised to realize that he’s never seen a movie directed by Martin Scorsese… not even one.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
wat
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
Super Rodgers Bros.
#52
It’s true. I just ran through the list of movies he’s directed, and I have never seen any of them.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 4:23 PM PST up reply actions
Oh man, Goodfellas and Casino at least. Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, and Gangs of New York are all good too. Cape Fear is supposedly good if you like horror/thrillers
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'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
Gangs of New York is one of my all time favorite movies.
Goodfellas is pretty great too.
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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.
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LOL DiCaprio’s accent in GoNY. It was so bad, they had to insert a line explaining why.
McSabey you're losing me
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Feb 17, 2010 9:43 PM PST up reply actions
the departed is also pretty solid
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
Super Rodgers Bros.
#52
It would be if you remove the last like 15 minutes.
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.
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Or Jack Nicholson, who mailed it in worse than Don Nelson from 2008-now.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Feb 17, 2010 5:00 PM PST up reply actions
NO TICK-EE, NO LAUND-REE!
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.
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When I tell you to dump a body in the mahhhhsh, you dump him IN the mahhhhsh.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Feb 17, 2010 5:05 PM PST up reply actions
Scorsese shot Nicholson’s bar/headquarters scenes (such as the cast on the pool table) in a place called (appropriately enough) the Irish Haven in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. It’s a block from my apartment, on my way to the subway.
/not that y’all care
(and yeah, the end of that movie nosedives. Really, Martin? A rat? Because we wouldn’t have gotten the whole corruption thing without that last shot?)
McSabey you're losing me
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Feb 17, 2010 9:50 PM PST up reply actions
this
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Feb 18, 2010 1:12 PM PST up reply actions
I wasn’t a big fan, but gritty cop dramas aren’t really my genre.
Which is why I’m only just now getting around to The Wire. Well, that and the fact that I didn’t have HBO. I’m enjoying that, though.
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The Wire is the Tim Lincecum to The Departed’s Barry Zito.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Feb 17, 2010 5:05 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I watched The Departed then watched Infernal Affairs. It’s amazing how it’s shot-for-shot and word-for-translated-word the same movie.
They really played up Nicholson’s character, but that was expected I suppose.
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These are true statements.
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It’s a stark contrast when watching Tsang on Infernal Affairs and then on something like Super Trio
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by SoFa King Mike on Feb 18, 2010 1:21 PM PST up reply actions
I still refuse to watch that movie
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Feb 18, 2010 10:46 AM PST up reply actions
I’m a fan of Bringing Out The Dead, too.
McSabey you're losing me
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Feb 17, 2010 9:45 PM PST up reply actions
Man. I’m usually the guy the McCoven make fun of for the gaps in my movie watching, and even I’ve seen one Martin Scorsese film!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yk2vR8w2sjc
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“I’m excited for the tree of souls tonight.”
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Feb 17, 2010 5:15 PM PST up reply actions
Gotta sneak Taxi Driver in there somewhere, too. And am I the only one who thinks After Hours is a brilliant movie?
My Bucardo is better than yours.
A hot August weekday, before a small crowd, when the only thing at stake is the tissue-thin difference between a thing done well and a thing done ill. Insofar as the clutch hitter is not a sportswriter's myth, it is a vulgarity, like a writer who writes only for money.
I think it’s an incredibly funny paranoid fantasy, but it also has a lot more interesting stuff going on about gender relationships than you usually get in a Scorscese movie. Granted, there’s a degree of his typical, humiliate the whitebread male schtick going on that is a pretty unappetizing staple of his movies (while his Mom came to all his sets and diligantly made giant helpings of pasta for him), but I still think there’s some pretty fascinating things going on in that movie. And, again, the funnies…
My Bucardo is better than yours.
A hot August weekday, before a small crowd, when the only thing at stake is the tissue-thin difference between a thing done well and a thing done ill. Insofar as the clutch hitter is not a sportswriter's myth, it is a vulgarity, like a writer who writes only for money.
I’m definitely adding Mean Streets, Raging Bull and Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. After that, I’ll see what happens. I probably can’t avoid seeing Goodfellas forever.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 18, 2010 9:06 AM PST up reply actions
I think that's backwards
I didn’t think Mean Streets was all that. However, Goodfellas is teh awesome (careful of the gory opening sequence if you watch with someone squeamish) and has the added bonus of basically encapsulating Casino and who knows how many other gangster movies. You’ll be hearing “Gimme Shelter” a lot.
I liked Casino, Departed, etc. ad infinitum, but if you’re dabbling in these I’d suggest Goodfellas first.
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
Bengie Molina: "I don't understand why they didn't want to commit to another year, with my numbers and my experience and things like that." Brain Sabean: "He's certainly welcomed back with open arms".
Mychael Urban: Wow. Probably Dye at this point. Good outfielder, could adapt to RF at AT&T, good RBI guy.
by natteringnabob on Feb 18, 2010 9:22 AM PST up reply actions
Me neither. No wait, I had to see “The Age of Innocence” – did he direct that?
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
Well, if a movie is any good it will be screened for the critics the week before it comes out. If it’s not, it won’t get screened for critics until the latest possible moment.
Shutter Island has almost 30 reviews so far, which is a good lot for this time of the week for a February release, but still only probably 1/3 – 1/5 or so of the total it’ll end up with.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 4:26 PM PST up reply actions
That is quite a few for this time… it looked pretty interesting, but hey, it’s cool, wasn’t gonna see it anyway
Exactly, but i’m just not one to actually physically go and spend 10 bucks to see a movie… plus that could be time spent with friends enjoying that time
It’s enjoyable making fun of movies with friends.
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generally i dont check rotten tomatoes. the only film critic i actually read is ebert.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
Super Rodgers Bros.
#52
Ebert is cool because he actually enjoys movies. I like rottentomatoes because the consensus percent usually ends up about where it should be in my opinion.
Some movies, however, get some wacky percentages. Over 90% for Drag Me to Hell was criminal. More like under 40% in a perfect world because that movie was awful.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 4:30 PM PST up reply actions
it lists toy story 2 as one of the greatest movies of all time. smh
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
Super Rodgers Bros.
#52
Sounds accurate to me.
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i hated that movie
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
Super Rodgers Bros.
#52
I think I hate you.
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
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Well, I’m pretty sure you’re in the minority there.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 4:36 PM PST up reply actions
It’s not out yet.
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Well, it’s foolish to go out thinking “Toy Story 2 has a really high tomatometer so that must mean that it’s better than all these other movies that have lower ones!”
It’s a lot better to go “Toy Story 2 has a really high tomatometer, so I can assume that it doesn’t suck.” It’s a rough gauge for an opinions, not an omnipotent measure of quality.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 4:36 PM PST up reply actions
$52 million! Sometimes America sucks.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 4:32 PM PST up reply actions
Taylor Lautner and Ashton Kutcher? I’m sold.
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Taylor Swift bitches! When I was 15, if somebody told me that they loved me I would have believed them.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 17, 2010 4:37 PM PST up reply actions
I saw Love Actually this weekend. Actually rather good! Campy ending and a few of the stories were a waste of 5 minutes or so, but quality overall.
go rowand
by lincypoo i wuv u on Feb 17, 2010 7:08 PM PST up reply actions
/is surprised to realize that he’s never seen a movie directed by Martin Scorsese… not even one.
That’s the worst thing I’ve ever read. At least rent “The Last Waltz” or “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” if crime movies don’t appeal to you. And if you like crime movies, you’re just being stubborn.
Can I just say that two things about The Last Waltz just bug the crap out of me? Those horrible musical sequences filmed on a soundstage that he inserts into the show just suck the life out of the concert footage and bring the movie to dead halts. And then all that awful stuff of him interviewing the band is mostly inconsequential, annoying, and more than a little egomaniac on Marty’s part. I don’t know how a guy can work Woodstock, live with Robbie Robertson and still know absolutely nothing about rock music, by Scorscese certainly pulled it off.
My Bucardo is better than yours.
A hot August weekday, before a small crowd, when the only thing at stake is the tissue-thin difference between a thing done well and a thing done ill. Insofar as the clutch hitter is not a sportswriter's myth, it is a vulgarity, like a writer who writes only for money.
The Last Waltz is one of the greatest concerts ever concerted. I don’t remember if I liked the movie, though.
I was promised lasagna.
I had a friend who was at that concert who always swears that the movie doesn’t give a great sense of how much of a highlight Van Morrison’s performance was, particularly he and Robbie Robertson bouncing back and forth off of each other during Toorah Loorah Loorah (which I can’t remember if they even included in the movie). But he did think it conveyed what a low note Neil Diamond’s appearance was.
Also, the concert was held on Thanksgiving and apparently they had tables set up all around the ballroom with turkey and stuffing etc, which is just kind of bizarre.
My Bucardo is better than yours.
A hot August weekday, before a small crowd, when the only thing at stake is the tissue-thin difference between a thing done well and a thing done ill. Insofar as the clutch hitter is not a sportswriter's myth, it is a vulgarity, like a writer who writes only for money.
Also, it should probably be said that all the members of The Band except Robertson hated the movie, because it really gives the false appearance that Robertson was the leader of the group. He and Scorsese were close friends and former roommates and most of the rest of the group felt he was being played up substantially in the movie.
The two most egregious issues were 1) Richard Manual can be heard singing throughout the movie, very often lead singing on songs,but is very rarely seen on screen; and 2) Robertson is seen throughout the movie singing into a microphone that wasn’t even hooked into the sound system. Robertson couldn’t sing, like at all (his solo albums used guest vocalists on all the songs), and that stunt of putting a mike out for him that he could appear to be singing into for the film just infuriated the rest of the group.
My Bucardo is better than yours.
A hot August weekday, before a small crowd, when the only thing at stake is the tissue-thin difference between a thing done well and a thing done ill. Insofar as the clutch hitter is not a sportswriter's myth, it is a vulgarity, like a writer who writes only for money.
Hey, guys, let’s point and laugh at the people who make comments who aren’t as smart as we imagine ourselves to be:
Kevin Boyles Penny is crap. He hasn’t done much since he was in Florida. Bumgarner has been blowing up AAA.
27 minutes ago · Report
Samuel Joseph Paul Rubin Whatever happens to that fifth spot, I don’t feel confident about it. I’m afraid our pitching will likely take a little step back this year.
28 minutes ago · Report
Samuel Joseph Paul Rubin Whatever happens to that fifth spot, I don’t feel confident about it. I’m afraid our pitching will likely take a little step back this year.
28 minutes ago · Report
Samuel Joseph Paul Rubin Whatever happens to that fifth spot, I don’t feel confident about it. I’m afraid our pitching will likely take a little step back this year.
28 minutes ago · Report
Ian Miller Whatever happens to that fifth spot, I don’t feel confident about it. I’m afraid our pitching will likely take a little step back this year.
27 minutes ago · Report
Ian Miller Whatever happens to that fifth spot, I don’t feel confident about it. I’m afraid our pitching will likely take a little step back this year.
27 minutes ago · Report
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
But I agree the Giants’ pitching will likely take a step back this year. What does that make me?
by giantsfansince1981 on Feb 17, 2010 4:58 PM PST up reply actions
Well, me too. The repetition is just amusing (and likely caused by Facebook having some problems right now – I double posted something, too – but anyway).
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
The repetition is awesome. I think I’ll just start copying other people’s posts verbatim. But only off topic ones.
by giantsfansince1981 on Feb 17, 2010 5:01 PM PST up reply actions
The repetition is awesome. I think I’ll just start copying other people’s posts verbatim. But only off topic ones.
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.
#2 in Fanshots
The repetition is awesome. I think I’ll just start copying other people’s posts verbatim. But only off topic ones.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
The repetition is awesome. I think I’ll just start copying other people’s posts verbatim. But only off topic ones.
YES!!!!!
by giantsfansince1981 on Feb 17, 2010 5:02 PM PST up reply actions
The repetition is awesome. I think I’ll just start copying other people’s posts verbatim. But only off topic ones.
"meh"
FWIW
The repetition is awesome. I think I’ll just start copying other people’s posts verbatim. But only off topic ones.
You know what?
The repetition is awesome. I think I’ll just start copying other people’s posts verbatim. But only off topic ones.
FREE BUSTER POSEY
Caleb Ogden uhmm, Travis Ishikawa is a very stable right fielder, and he is a big part of the offence. so Tyler, we do indeed need Travis.
5 minutes ago
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
All right now that’s just fucking stupid.
by giantsfansince1981 on Feb 17, 2010 5:16 PM PST up reply actions
Would Panda be the surefire #1?
Am I getting greedy to think Buster could be better?
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
That’s a tough question. He was putting up some great numbers for a player his age, but his inability to take a walk would have alarmed me. Of course, I think he’s becoming more patient at the plate, which makes me think he might actually get even better. The positions might matter in deciding who is better. I don’t think Sandoval ever could have remained a catcher, so Posey’s position makes him really valuable if he can live up to his offensive accolades.
by giantsfansince1981 on Feb 17, 2010 5:21 PM PST up reply actions
Rather, the positions would have mattered in deciding who was a better prospect. I’m not sure the Giants expected Panda to continue catching.
by giantsfansince1981 on Feb 17, 2010 5:22 PM PST up reply actions
Literally?
You may want to see a doctor about that.
McSabey you're losing me
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Feb 17, 2010 9:54 PM PST up reply actions
Dammit
I don’t know why, but the audio I’m putting to his closing remarks sounds like, “bork! bork bork! borkborkbork bork boooooork!”
Hilarious.
"Man, you just can't beat a good bowl of gumbo." ~ William Nuschler Clark
If Travis is screwed...
Could it maybe be good for Buster? Would spelling Fat Banji AND Huff get him some more AB’s than just as a backup catcher? Obviously yes, but is that smart? I haven’t thought it through yet
From Schulman
Lincecum says he is “completely happy” with his $23 million deal. Might be pushed back a day or two here because he hasn’t thrown off mound.
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
From Urban
Lincecum is totally fucking pissed that he hasn’t thrown off mound.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 18, 2010 9:12 AM PST up reply actions
From Haft
Sabean is pleased that Lincecum hasn’t thrown off mound. “At the end of the day, with expectations come anticipation, and now we have a lot more of the latter. We’re a better team for it.”
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
by esseffgeez on Feb 18, 2010 9:23 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
From Lincecum
Dude….
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 18, 2010 9:26 AM PST up reply actions
From Lupica
Lincecum’s drug addiction is ruining baseball for children
by E Ticket on Feb 18, 2010 9:41 AM PST up reply actions
From Scott Reiss
Lincecum threw 20 pitches today, Bochy said “the 1st ball he threw woke the catcher up”
Stop napping, Bengie!
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
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by Natto on Feb 18, 2010 1:17 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
POKEMON TCG!
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 18, 2010 1:21 PM PST up reply actions
From Leonard Koppett
Mays creates poetry with every stride.
These pretzels are making me thirsty
by NuschlerFace on Feb 18, 2010 1:25 PM PST up reply actions
From Will Carroll:
“Just talked to someone in AZ who said “holy sh!t is Sandoval fat!” in response to my “Hey, how’s it going?”"
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
Bob Howry's #1 (and only) fan!!!
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I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 18, 2010 1:35 PM PST up reply actions
I wonder if it was Dr. B.
My Bucardo is better than yours.
A hot August weekday, before a small crowd, when the only thing at stake is the tissue-thin difference between a thing done well and a thing done ill. Insofar as the clutch hitter is not a sportswriter's myth, it is a vulgarity, like a writer who writes only for money.
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