Community Projections: Jonathan Sanchez
by Grant Brisbee on Feb 23, 2010 1:44 PM PST
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PrintIn each of the community projections, I link to some of the more established projection systems. A couple of these have a list of comparable players –players with similar statistical profiles at a similar age to the players the systems are trying to project. Jonathan Sanchez’s comparisions:
PECOTA: Steve Carlton, Bill Wight, Monte Kennedy, Bud BlackI know, I know. You’re thinking, "Wow, Bill Wight!" Yep. The very same. In addition to Wight, Sanchez somehow compares to three Hall-of-Famers and a Hall-of-Quite-Gooder out of seven total comparisons. This doesn’t really mean anything – don’t put down that deposit at a Cooperstown B&B just yet – but it highlights how unique Jonathan Sanchez is. Left-handed starters who strike out a ton of batters are rare. Sometimes, their control improves and they go on to slay dragons (Carlton) or commit impressive atrocities (Koufax). Sometimes, they get hurt and fade away (Almost Everyone Else). But the ceiling…man, that ceiling.ZiPS: Randy Johnson, Mark Langston, Sandy Koufax
Andrew Baggarly has a nice feature article on Sanchez today, and it covers most of what one might need to know about Sanchez. Lefty, inconsistent, flashes of brilliance, sky’s the limit. Then there’s this part:
Sanchez's stuff ranks with the elite. Last year, he generated a greater percentage of swings and misses on his pitches (19 percent) than all but two starting pitchers (Rich Harden and Javier Vazquez) in the National League. Yes, even more than Lincecum (18 percent) or Matt Cain (15 percent).
And I’ll just leave this right here.
But there’s something familiar about this projection. From last year’s projection
I don't think the breakout comes this year. But we're teased. Again. Dang it.
Oh, how we were teased at the end of last season. From the no-hitter through the rest of the season – which is also when he was put back in the rotation – Sanchez had a 3.46 ERA and 109 strikeouts in 93 innings. Now that’s an arbitrary starting point that will make you think.
Other projections for him this year:
PECOTA: 176 IP, 4.03 ERA, 78 BB, 178 K, 18 HRA
Bill James: 184 IP, 3.91 ERA, 94 BB, 196 K, 18 HRA
CHONE152 IP, 4.26 ERA, 73 BB, 157 K, 17 HRA
ZiPS: 156 IP, 4.15 ERA, 77 BB, 169 K, 17 HRA
As much as I’d like to think this is the Season of Clarification, I’ll predict more of the maddening same. Until Sanchez shows something approaching mediocre command, he’ll still have those uncomfortable 90-pitch, four-inning grindfests every other game. And his stamina is still going to be an issue.
If he wants to turn into vintage Sandy Koufax or Randy Johnson, though, I fully encourage his decision to do so.
Jonathan Sanchez
IP: 179
ERA: 4.39
K: 168
BB: 83
HRA: 15
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Koufax is one of three Dodgers I will never hate
Alongside Jackie Robinson and Vin Scully
I don’t consider Vin Scully a Dodger. I see him as someone who just happens to work for them.
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scully
well, he is the most popular dodgers of all time, according to the team.
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD! STFD!
by greatgiantfan on Feb 23, 2010 5:42 PM PST up reply actions
Dusty?
"We're in this thing!" My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman, "Sweet Jesus" Guzman and Jesus H. Guzman.
Fuck LaSorda!
Okay, that’s harsh, but just because he’s a legend doesn’t mean that I respect him. I just can’t stand the guy.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Fuck Lasorda
Not harsh
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."
Speak for yourself
I think it would be pretty harsh for anyone to do that!
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
Indeed
In this case, it is a far worse punishment for the person doing the fucking than the person receiving the fucking.
Please tell me we have moved past the dark ages of post hoc ergo propter hoc.
by Yeti Monster on Feb 23, 2010 7:48 PM PST up reply actions
Also, the lovechild would have two horns and a tail.
"I think I was the best baseball player I ever saw." - Willie Mays
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by tommylasordaistheantichrist on Feb 23, 2010 8:24 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I would never want to subject anyone to that, except for maybe Mike Piazza or Eric Gagne.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
I miss old Gagme
hopefully he’ll make the big team and pitch in some blowouts.
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 23, 2010 9:06 PM PST up reply actions
I would love to see Sandoval stand in against his sorry scraggly pubic hair goatee and rip a 222 mph shot off his forehead.
by E Ticket on Feb 23, 2010 9:09 PM PST up reply actions
This is a year where he gets a bit more durable and reliable. His breaking pitches stay nasty.
IP: 190
ERA: 3.90
K: 184
BB: 85
HRA: 16
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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The rhythm of the first paragraph/intro part made me think: “If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire the A-Team.”
Also, Grant, I’m on board with your prediction. He’s inconsistent enough to maintain our longing for consistency. Why should he change his stripes now?
IP: 168
ERA: 4.13
K: 174
BB: 81
HRA: 16
A hearty thank you to Rich Aurilia for all the good memories, and to the Niners for finally getting the uni's (mostly) right.
IP: 170
ERA: 4.11
K: 173
BB: 89
HRA: 17
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 23, 2010 1:51 PM PST reply actions
I'll be optimistic
175 IP
3.90 ERA
200 Ks
85 BBs
14 HRA
Kevin Frandsen: The best SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
by Gobroks on Feb 23, 2010 1:51 PM PST via mobile reply actions
This is the year he puts it together
IP: 184
ERA 3.45
K: 198
BB: 85
HRA: 14
I agree, he has a breakout year like Cain did last year
IP: 190
ERA: 3.10
K: 208
BB: 81
HRA: 16
by helloooonoonan on Feb 23, 2010 6:28 PM PST up reply actions
I'm being both nice and mean here. Heaven and hell. Peanut butter and jelly.
IP: 147
ERA: 3.99
K: 160
BB: 69
HRA: 18
I don't know about that, to the groin.
Jelly is just misunderstood
It’s just spread too thin.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 23, 2010 2:00 PM PST up reply actions
I feel thin… sort of stretched, like butter scraped over too much bread.
No one here gets out alive.
I knew that quote, but couldn’t place it – started Googling, and remembered it was Bilbo Baggins before I finished typing.
/nerd
"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, they had butter in Midworld?
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 23, 2010 2:30 PM PST up reply actions
middle earth
and sure, why not?
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
You can make butter out of any kind of milk.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 23, 2010 2:43 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
Never heard of coconut butter?
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I've got nipples
could you milk me?
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
Yes.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 23, 2010 2:47 PM PST up reply actions
If you give me enough time, yes.
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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Sure, but I would buy you dinner first.
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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I wouldn't
He can buy his own dinner with the money I leave on the dresser.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 23, 2010 2:50 PM PST up reply actions
Butter?
I barely know her!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 23, 2010 2:28 PM PST up reply actions
win
you’re in midseason form!
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 23, 2010 9:07 PM PST up reply actions
by which I mean
best shape of your life!
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 23, 2010 9:07 PM PST up reply actions
I'm optimistic.... i think
IP: 177
ERA: 3.98
K: 185
BB: 70
HRA: 16
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I'm feeling good too!
IP: 184
ERA: 3.89
K: 200
BB: 75
HRA: 12
Yeah, they’re arbitrary numbers. But I feel good about those arbitrary numbers.
I'm thinking but nothing's happening.
Still inconsistent + time on the DL
IP: 153
ERA: 4.18
K: 159
BB: 65
HRA: 14
Please tell me we have moved past the dark ages of post hoc ergo propter hoc.
I hope this is an optimistic look
IP: 160
ERA: 3.90
K: 160
BB: 85
HRA: 16
Randy Hahn: "I’ve been referred to as a playa…"
I BELIEVE
IP: 195
ERA: 3.97
K: 210
BB: 91
HRA: 19
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
Signs point to Yes
IP: 186
ERA: 3.78
K: 177
BB: 82
HRA: 16
WINZ: 16
"Those that drink the Kool-Aid, please leave the room."
More Consistent, but not dominant
IP: 183.2
ERA: 3.86
FIP: 4.02
K: 196
BB: 77
HRA: 13
W-L: 14-9
Proud adoptive daddy for the Big Unit. Thanks for sharing a year of your great career with the Giants and their fans.
I think he’ll take the next step, but also have one DL trip
GS 28
IP 170
ERA 3.47
K 190
BB 77
HRA 15
WL 10-7
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
So you’re saying he’s NOT in the Best Shape of His Life?
"Those that drink the Kool-Aid, please leave the room."
Well, not for long.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 23, 2010 2:03 PM PST up reply actions
Jonathan Sanchez
IP: 149
ERA: 3.97
K: 148
BB: 63
HRA: 12
If God had intended us not to rosterbate, he would've made our arms shorter.
DURTY 4 FUGGLA
IP 200
ERA 1.27
K 300
BB 98
No hitterz 2
Nah, but I am deeply on the Durty bandwagon. I think that Johnson comparisons are warranted because if- no, when he puts it together he is going to be ungodly… or at least pretty awesome.
by srpwrd on Feb 23, 2010 2:01 PM PST via mobile reply actions
IP: 177
ERA: 3.89
K: 190
BB: 80
HRA: 19
W-L: 14-10
His turn around post no hitter has me believing a little bit. As much as Kruk talks about arm slot he actually had me believing in it a little bit with Dirty. That said, he will still implode every now and then
That said, he will still implode every now and then.
Like sucking too much air out of a balloon!
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 23, 2010 2:04 PM PST up reply actions
I say a lot of this
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
by heimy25 on Feb 23, 2010 2:05 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
I kind of miss the days when the NL and AL had their own distinct identities. Beyond just the DH rule, I mean.
"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
Senior Circuit FTW
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jcb9 says that “the DH rules!” Quote confirmed!
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 23, 2010 2:08 PM PST up reply actions
random funfact
When I was a kid, the President of the NL was a black guy named White, and the President of the AL was a white named Brown. Bobby Brown, actually.
"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
that's ok
Frank White is black.
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 23, 2010 9:08 PM PST up reply actions
and
Bud Black is white
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 23, 2010 9:09 PM PST up reply actions
And Frank Black is white.
Osiris, Lord of the Dead, and relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants.
Jack Black is White
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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So is Jack White.
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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Outside chest protectors for AL umps!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 23, 2010 2:26 PM PST up reply actions
Those were funny lookin’.
"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 they were the reason why the AL strike zone was higher than the NL zone.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 23, 2010 2:31 PM PST up reply actions
I like
170 IP
3.79 ERA
190 K
80 BB
15 HRA
"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
IP: 183.3
ERA: 3.86
K: 179
BB: 72
HRA: 17
Not sure what to do about my screen name at this point...
by AngelWillSaveUs on Feb 23, 2010 2:08 PM PST reply actions
If Sanchez puts it together, doesn’t he essentially turn into Randy Johnson? I’ll take that.
I guess it’s a matter of stamina. Randy could pitch for days.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
This time with less ugly! But also with more poo.
It’s a trade-off.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 23, 2010 2:21 PM PST up reply actions
Says you!
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
2010 Dirty
Now with more ugly!
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
IP: 165
ERA: 4.64
K: 183
BB: 91
HRA: 18
by microwave donut on Feb 23, 2010 2:28 PM PST reply actions
Soooo...
better season – Zito or Sanchez?
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
Sanchez.
I think 2009 is the best season we ever get out of Zito.
"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 agree
In fact, I am going to trash Zito when it is his turn for a projection.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 23, 2010 2:32 PM PST up reply actions
Seriously
I don’t think he finishes the year in the rotation.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 23, 2010 2:36 PM PST up reply actions
wut?
But he’s never injured! So you must mean that he’ll really su…oh.
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
YEAH JOEY!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Helloooooooo
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 23, 2010 2:39 PM PST up reply actions
You actually think they will pull him from the rotation? They didn’t have the guts to go through with it when they demoted him to the bullpen last year. That lasted what, a few days?
Even if he sucks, he plays. Giants Protocol.
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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Yeah
Sadly, I think the best ERA I can project for Zeets is 4.34. If I remove all the happy juju in my model, it gets pretty ugly.
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
dead cat bounce last year
to be followed by rigor mortis cat decline
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 23, 2010 9:11 PM PST up reply actions
on an unrelated note
I read that Khalil Greene won’t be playing for the Rangers for unspecified reasons.
I’m kind of amazed anyone even gave him a contract – he had the whole social anxiety thing last year, and aside from that he’s been one of the worst hitters in baseball two years running.
"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 thought the reasons were that his anxiety was flaring up really badly again.
And yeah, I can’t believe the Rangers gave him a guaranteed contract.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
You’re off the hook… THIS TIME.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Don’t be so reserved. groug is off the heezy.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 23, 2010 2:40 PM PST up reply actions
OT: So what would be the best way to tell my best friend I am going to be late to his birthday party because I have to do my fantasy baseball draft?
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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Not a big baseball fan.
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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How much do you predict the overlap to be? The last rounds usually suck anyways
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
Gotta drive from Fresno to Walnut Creek. 3 hours or so
Draft is at 9, party starts at like 1 goes all night, so I am not worried too much, I may miss the lazer tag. Will still be there for the copious drinking.
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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Yeah, if you hang with the draft till like 11, get to Walnut Creek at like 2, you should be good right?
I’d be bummed to miss lazer tag though.
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
serious, plus this is my best friend, been like my brother for over 10 years. would kinda feel bad to blow him off.
on the other hand, its my first draft.
Wonder if I can run it on my iphone and just do it on the road. SAFEST POSSIBLE SOLUTION.
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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Haha most drafts are heavily flash based and wouldnt work on a phone. You can always have a buddy pick up the end of the draft for you
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
haha, I’ll just call my friend and walk through the draft with him on the drive over.
“YOU OWE ME! GET ME TIMMY!”
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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And don’t be that guy at the draft who is rushing everyone. Draft day is supposed to be fun.
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."
Fuck it, I will tell him I overslept, he’s lazy, he will understand 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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New advice
Send me as your proxy.
"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 say anything. If he gives you shit, just start screaming, “POKEMONZ!!!!!” at the top of your lungs.
"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
Tell him that you’re the only dude bad enough to save the president. If he has a soul, he’ll understand.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Tell him that you’re going to be late to his birthday party because you ate some bad seaweed, and got stuck on the toilet doing your fantasy draft.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 23, 2010 2:45 PM PST up reply actions
Show up to the birthday party on-time, laptop in tow, then pretend you’re really sick. Go to the bathroom, lock the door, and hope your friend has Wi-Fi.
"Those that drink the Kool-Aid, please leave the room."
yours and howie’s response are eerily similar.
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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It works on at least two levels.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 23, 2010 2:47 PM PST up reply actions
I read this as ’I’ll be late, I have a little thing’.
Utter frustration and futility.
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 23, 2010 3:27 PM PST up reply actions
You say:
“I am going to be late to your birthday party. I have to do my fantasy draft.”
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 23, 2010 2:47 PM PST up reply actions
Honesty never works.
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."
If I learned anything from television it’s this
go rowand
by lincypoo i wuv u on Feb 23, 2010 3:54 PM PST up reply actions
You show up with more beer. Call it even.
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Feb 23, 2010 3:07 PM PST up reply actions
Beer is my fantasy draft.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 23, 2010 3:08 PM PST up reply actions
I guess you can tap into your reserves to make sure your beer jokes don’t run dry.
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Feb 23, 2010 3:21 PM PST up reply actions
OT: Food
Who the fuck does this guy think he is? I lump everyone who condemns french fries in with Nazis and the followers of Xenu.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
they removed the fryer from the work cafeteria
ostensibly for “health reasons”.
removed fat from other things.
Now, though, they sell massive baked potatoes, with all the loaded up crap. And pizzas that are 2000+ calories.
And they were really good fries, too.
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
French???
More like patriot wedges.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 23, 2010 2:46 PM PST up reply actions
with liberty sauce
not to be confused with liberty cabbage: http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/database/article_display.cfm?HHID=531
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 23, 2010 9:13 PM PST up reply actions
HEY
You sayin’ something about badly made chili cheese fries?
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I think he’s saying they aren’t good for your health.
Utter frustration and futility.
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 23, 2010 3:27 PM PST up reply actions
My reality ignores such things.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I can only dream about french fries now. =/
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 23, 2010 2:49 PM PST up reply actions
But they are wonderful dreams, are they not?
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Yes
I am wandering through a field of french fries growing straight from the earth! Through this field is a babbling brook of catsup.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 23, 2010 2:52 PM PST up reply actions
Gladiator, the Director’s Cut
go rowand
by lincypoo i wuv u on Feb 23, 2010 3:56 PM PST up reply actions
sweet potato (yam) baked fries?
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
anyone watch Psych?
I could really go for some Fries Quatro Queso Dos Fritos.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
yes
and yes
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Feb 23, 2010 5:30 PM PST up reply actions
Indeed! It battles Burn Notice for my guilty TV pleasure of the week.
Also, my WiFi SSID is Hummingbird Saltalamacchia.
USA shows are pretty awesome in general. I was a big fan of Monk
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Feb 24, 2010 8:17 AM PST up reply actions
The Hat has the best chili fries. And a damn good pastrami sammich. Okay, I’m hungry now.
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."
Oh man...
I miss The Hat so much!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 23, 2010 2:53 PM PST up reply actions
One other thing...
Anda damn goodthe best pastrami sammich on the face of the earth.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 23, 2010 2:55 PM PST up reply actions
I haven’t tried enough pastrami sammiches to make that claim, but it’s definitely the best I’ve ever had. I had one at Jerry’s Famous Deli before and it wasn’t even in the same class.
/moves back to California for the food/
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."
Their Chili Fries serving is huge. Also very good. Yup, their pastrami is the best I have ever had.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Feb 23, 2010 7:00 PM PST up reply actions
Hmmm
Looks like I know what I’m having for lunch tomorrow….
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Honestly,
I don’t eat at any of those places. sucks though, cuz I hate mcdonalds fries =/
Hey Fred Lewis, remember Mother's Day?
by anotherbadexcuseguitar on Feb 23, 2010 4:44 PM PST up reply actions
Not really a believer
IP 173
ERA 4.31
K 155
BB 76
HRA 17
Happy to be wrong, but I just don’t see the control showing up on a consistent basis. If he can cut his walk rate by half or even a third (and stay healthy) he’ll be a CY candidate.
IP: 170
ERA: 4.01
K: 171
BB: 82
HRA: 18
Start to start variation: HUGE, at least three starts where he leaves before the end of the fourth inning.
Wisconsin: Famous for dairy, Ryan Rohlinger and not much else.
i’d hit it.
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
So would the rest of the NL!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 23, 2010 3:09 PM PST up reply actions
Hope is a dangerous thing...
But I think this is his year.
190 IP
3.50 ERA
200 K
90 BB
15-8
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Feb 23, 2010 3:10 PM PST reply actions
Optimstic, but not overly so
183 IP
3.87 ERA
195 K
71 BB
12-10
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Ill just +1 this to save time
GrahamCrakalaka
by GrahamCrakalaka on Feb 23, 2010 3:17 PM PST up reply actions
IP 183
ERA 4.34
SO 189
BB 76
HR 17
"Don't trust anyone under the age of 30" - Brian Sabean
by Smotheredinhugs on Feb 23, 2010 3:17 PM PST reply actions
dirty backdoor slider is dirty
Also, this is the year media people start the goofy “big three” talk
IP: 170
ERA: 3.60
K: 200
BB: 80
HRA: 10
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
Not as long as Zeety is number 2!
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
*t-shirt plug*
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 Aces?
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Feb 23, 2010 3:55 PM PST up reply actions
Oh my. I just read the actual plot for Cop Out, and now it actually looks even worse than it did.
And the fact that it isn’t being screened for critics – not even fanboy critics – is not changing my mind of about how bad it is.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
I used to be excited for Kevin Smith movies. Now I don’t even realize when he makes one.
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 predict that Jonathan Sanchez will be better than Kevin Smith’s next few movies.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 23, 2010 3:50 PM PST up reply actions
I honestly enjoyed Clerks 2, though.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 23, 2010 3:50 PM PST up reply actions
yeah it wasn’t bad, had some funny parts. I am also a bit of a sucker for Jersey Girl.
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’ve never seen Jersey Girl, but I’ll go ahead and say:
Clerks – liked it.
Mallrats – didn’t like it.
Chasing Amy – sucks.
Dogma – liked it.
Jersey Girl – iono.
Clerks 2 – liked it.
Zack & Miri – liked it okay.
Cop Out – won’t watch.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 23, 2010 3:57 PM PST up reply actions
I liked Chasing Amy.
Also, you skipped Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, which was the last of his movies I really enjoyed. I like his podcast more than his movies nowadays.
"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 completely forgot about Jay and Bob! I remember enjoying it, but my scant memory is telling me that it wasn’t particularly memorable. I do remember something about the CLIT, and Mark Hammil was the Cock Knocker. And there was a monkey.
I really disliked Chasing Amy mostly because I found Affleck’s character to be such a ridiculous doucheface. He just spends the whole time saying stupid things and making terrible decisions. And then in the end he’s somehow graced with perspective. Good for him, but I wasn’t into it.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 23, 2010 4:10 PM PST up reply actions
I do remember something about the CLIT, and Mark Hammil was the Cock Knocker. And there was a monkey.
Epic TWSS?
Or fevered LSD trip?
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
this is what happens
Affleck’s character to be such a ridiculous doucheface
When you play yourself in movies.
He wasn’t bad in that movie with Jason Bateman this summer when he was the stoned bartender.
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 23, 2010 9:17 PM PST up reply actions
I’ve actually seen him be pretty self deprecating in interviews and such. Of course, that could be acting, and you never know, but he seemed likable. At some poker thing, he said his gambling name would be “Massachusetts Fat Head”
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
I thought Jay and Silent Bob was pretty funny, but a little too self-congratulatory.
Ultimately, I wasn’t that impressed with it for the same reason I wasn’t that impressed by Austin Powers 3: Too many cameos and too much self-reference can submarine a movie extremely fast.
I'm thinking but nothing's happening.
Clerks – Liked
Mallrats – Not great, but watchable
Chasing Amy – No
Dogma – Liked
Jersey Girl – Liked
Clerks 2 – Liked
Zack & Miri – Have not seen, no real desire either. Maybe I would borrow it from a friend, or DVR it if its on HBO or something.
Cop Out – No desire to see.
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
Jason Mews is good in Zack and Miri. However you feel about the rest of the movie, it’s fun to watch him do his thing.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 23, 2010 4:10 PM PST up reply actions
I liked Mallrats, but I wasn’t too fond of Chasing Amy. I’m with you on the other movies.
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 liked Stan Lee in Mallrats, but I thought the main character was really weak, the plotlessness wasn’t as rewarding as it had been in Clerks, and the poo-pretzels were just gross.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 23, 2010 4:16 PM PST up reply actions
Chocolate-covered pretzels
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."
potato, tomato.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 23, 2010 4:31 PM PST up reply actions
Clerks – Okay for a limited budget flick
Mallrats – Dammit.
Chasing Amy – Jesus, holy crap.
Dogma – Just stop. This is awful.
Jersey Girl – Please change careers.
Clerks 2 – Didn’t see it, but I’m sure it’s cute enough.
Zack & Miri – Didn’t see it.
Cop Out – I’m sure it’s like a ferris wheel, but shitty.
by Grant Brisbee on Feb 23, 2010 5:16 PM PST up reply actions
I really don't understand all the Chasing Amy hate.
Not singling you out Grant.
This may be from being older than a number of posters here, but there weren’t that many films that came out before this one that had an honest depiction of a gay (bi-) character that wasn’t a stereotype, and who was dealing with sincere sexual identity feelings. Now it seems pretty regular to have gay characters depicted in popular culture, both positively and negatively. Also I really like the relationship between Banky and Holden – I think it is very layered. Also: “What’s a Nubian?” Hilarious. I didn’t want to say it, but I’m gonna: this is one of my favorite films.
I’m also apparently a Kevin Smith appologist, and I didn’t realize that there was so much dislike of him in what should be his target audience (people who live in their mother’s basements, listen to Rush, and collect Pokemons). I wonder if some of the backlash is due to complete whoring of his public image. I try to separate the filmmaker from the public person which is why I can watch Chinatown and think it is brilliant.
Clerks – Brilliant. Unlike anything before it and a touchstone of the independent cinema movement.
Mallrats – Pretty funny. Stupid, not great, but funny.
Chasing Amy – Love it, see above.
Dogma – Very inconsistent. But when it is on, it is a biting satire of Catholicism/religion. Could have done without Salma Hayak and the poop monster.
J&SBSB – Same as Mallrats: Pretty funny. Stupid, not great, but funny.
Jersey Girl – Not as bad as I thought it would be. Sort of heartwarming.
Clerks 2 – Waste of time. Back to the well and poisoned it.
Zack & Miri – Really sweet and funny. His most mainstream movie aside from the whole porn thing.
Cop Out – His first film that he didn’t write (it should be the other way around – he should write and not direct). Haven’t seen it yet, and will probably just rent it.
I guess even when Smith misfires, I still laugh. He is one of those filmmakers that I have grown up with and he is a few years older than me, so I have watched all his stuff. He’s not a classically “great” filmmaker, but I would argue that his voice is as unique as any of the greats, for better or worse.
/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 23, 2010 5:35 PM PST up reply actions
I agree with everything here except for:
Chasing Amy – It had some of Smith’s best humor, but the story lost my interest as soon as Joey Lauren Adams starts yelling in the parking lot. “Oh, I thought this was just a comedy. Am I supposed to care now?”
Dogma – “Could have done without Salma Hayak” – This makes no sense.
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."
My opinion of Dogma is actually that it could have done with 100% less Linda Fiorentino. Because she was beyond bad in that movie.
I do like the movie, but my god was her performance golgathanian.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 24, 2010 12:05 AM PST up reply actions
This is an excellent point. She is terrible. There are some people who can really do Kevin Smith dialogue (where have you gone Jason Lee), and some who can’t. Not surprisingly, Alan Rickman, god among actors, can even do silly Kevin Smith dialogue.
/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 24, 2010 10:12 AM PST up reply actions
I’m with you and I’m completely in his target audience. I did really like Chasing Amy, but maybe it was because I’m a sucker for Bildungsroman. I don’t know. It was also his first attempt at making a really emotionally complex film. He is maddeningly inconsistent, though, and could really benefit from a writing partner who is ballsy enough to say, hey, this plot element isn’t going to work. He could use someone like that.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
also
someone to say, hey, maybe one order of the chili fries is enough, if you want to fit a Southwest seat.
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
I think this is a great idea. Also, he shouldn’t edit his own movies.
/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 24, 2010 10:15 AM PST up reply actions
Are you my cousin who listens to the podcast every day everyday and cues it up on his car iPod interface to “share” with his favorite cousin, quoting verbatim from the podcast before the actual line appears, and then quickly switching to another podcast so his cousin can listen to it, all while on the freeway at 85 mph with a baby in the backseat and his cousin (me) figuring out ways to kill him and take his baby without losing control of the car?
JUST A CITY BOY
No.
/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 24, 2010 10:11 AM PST up reply actions
I really think that I can appreciate a lot about Chasing Amy, including a lot of the stuff that you talk about, except that the character who was in nearly every scene made me unbelievably pissed off at what I was watching.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 24, 2010 12:06 AM PST up reply actions
I liked Chasing Amy as well
I found Affleck’s character implausibly stupid, but overall the movie was funny and engaging.
I suspect that a lot of the Chasing Amy haters saw the movie relatively recently and bring a lot of disdain for Affleck to the table. Since I saw the movie around the time it came out, he wasn’t nearly so over-exposed back then; I wouldn’t say I really liked him, but he didn’t wreck the movie for me. It’s entirely plausible that if I were seeing it now for the first time that wouldn’t be the case.
I like Ben Affleck.
There I said it.
/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 24, 2010 10:13 AM PST up reply actions
I don’t have anything against Ben Affleck.
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 echo the growing consensus that he is a better director than actor.
JUST A CITY BOY
by shanghaijim on Feb 24, 2010 10:46 AM PST up reply actions
I don’t have anything against Ben Affleck, but I’ve also never been close enough to him for that, so…
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 24, 2010 10:52 AM PST up reply actions
Hey, I tried to introduce you that one time, but you said you wanted to meet Matt Damon instead.
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
And I stand by that decision! Just like I stood by Matt Damon that day, closely enough to have something against him.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 24, 2010 11:21 AM PST up reply actions
Chasing Amy bored the hell out of me, and I didn’t at all care for Ben Affleck. Even Jason Lee seemed subdued and less entertaining in it.
Mallrats, on the other hand… I enjoyed Mallrats despite horrible acting from two of the leads (Dougherty and Jeremy London). Jason Lee was pretty damn funny, and the two best parts?
“You dumb bastard, it’s a sailboat!”
“A schooner IS a sailboat, stupidhead!”
“I’m like a jackhammer. I’m in there with some pressure, and afterwards, you aren’t the same. You’re changed.”
“Where do you come up with this shit???”
Silly, but enjoyably funny for my money.
I'm thinking but nothing's happening.
Clerks 2 was better than the first
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD! STFD!
by greatgiantfan on Feb 23, 2010 5:46 PM PST up reply actions
This makes no sense.
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."
Honestly
None sense.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
They’re completely different movies. The Kevin Smith who made Clerks 2 couldn’t have made Clerks if his life depended it.
I thought the thing that Clerks 2 did really well was accept the fact that it couldn’t be the same, that Kevin Smith had changed, that these characters would necessarily have had to have changed, and rolled with it. It’s a nice reflection not only on his career, but also on aging – even the process of getting just a little bit older.
But they’re different movies altogether. It’s almost not fair to think of the second as a sequel to the first.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 24, 2010 12:10 AM PST up reply actions
I agree with this, but the whole thing still seemed really unnecessary.
/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 24, 2010 10:14 AM PST up reply actions
I really liked Clerks when I first saw it, but I watched it again a couple years ago and it wasn’t near as good as I remembered it. I still like Dogma, Clerks 2 and J&SB were okay, Mallrats sucked, and the rest I haven’t seen.
Osiris, Lord of the Dead, and relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants.
My experience withClerks Styx was the same. It was They were a lot better when I was 14.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Feb 24, 2010 2:22 AM PST up reply actions
Clerks – liked it.
Mallrats – Liked it just fine, but man there’s some horrible acting in there.
Chasing Amy – Sucked
Dogma – Didn’t see it
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back – Liked it fine, but a little too self-congratulatory
Jersey Girl – Didn’t see it. Not sure I’d even heard of this before now.
Clerks 2 – Didn’t see it
Zack & Miri – Didn’t see it
Cop Out – Don’t plan on seeing it
I'm thinking but nothing's happening.
Me too.
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 also predict that Jonathan Sanchez’s ERA won’t be as big as Kevin Smith.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 23, 2010 3:52 PM PST up reply actions
J and Silent Blob
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 23, 2010 4:09 PM PST up reply actions 4 recs
Oh, my.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 23, 2010 4:11 PM PST up reply actions
zing
also, rec’d Natto’s shop (not green=why?)
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 23, 2010 9:19 PM PST up reply actions
Bengie looks so thin here
in the best shape of my life
by Prussian Creole on Feb 23, 2010 6:23 PM PST up reply actions
best shape of his life!
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 23, 2010 9:19 PM PST up reply actions
round is a shape
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
only on the mccovey chronicles can we hav an afroman reference
(slogan)
THIS IS THE YEAR..........
by DoubleDeuce22 on Feb 23, 2010 9:38 PM PST up reply actions
colt 45 and two zig zags
baby that’s all we need
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
Super Rodgers Bros.
#52
i was gonna clean my room
but then i got high
i was gonna go get the broom
but then i got high
now my rooms still messd up nd i know why
‘hey hey hey’
cuz i was high cuz i was high cuz i was high
THIS IS THE YEAR..........
by DoubleDeuce22 on Feb 24, 2010 6:33 PM PST up reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeYsTmIzjkw
THIS IS THE YEAR..........
by DoubleDeuce22 on Feb 24, 2010 6:34 PM PST up reply actions
I have never, ever found Tracy Morgan to be funny at any point in time.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Feb 23, 2010 5:31 PM PST up reply actions
He’s hilarious on 30 Rock, imo.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Yes.
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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+5 kabillion
/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 23, 2010 5:39 PM PST up reply actions
si
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD! STFD!
by greatgiantfan on Feb 23, 2010 5:47 PM PST up reply actions
OFs Darren Ford and Thomas Neal (non-roster) looked strong with the bat, along with catcher Buster Posey
I’m excited for the Grizzlies.
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
he’s real, people.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
he’s real people.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 23, 2010 4:21 PM PST up reply actions
Soylent Neal
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 Giants mulled a trade for Jermaine Dye last summer and plenty more rumors connected the two parties over the winter, when the slugging Bay Area native became a free agent. But the Giants passed on Dye—maybe because they have a younger version in their midst.
Ha, like that’s ever stopped Sabes before.
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
Oh and obviously, BA is comparing Neal For Real For Real to Dye here.
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
I think it’s a pretty good comp, myself. I feel like I’ve made it before.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
actually
it was MARCELLO
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Good comp in terms of career or in terms of next couple seasons?
Osiris, Lord of the Dead, and relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants.
I suppose in the sense that I think Thomas Neal in his prime could be a similar player to Jermaine Dye in his prime.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Nice numbers
IP: 180
ERA: 3.95
SO: 185
BB: 85
HR: 20
FIP: 4.01
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
I like Sanchez
And have for a long time, somewhat irrationally, at least in the beginning. I think it’s because he’s skinny, like me, but he strikes a lot of guys out, unlike me. So yay optimism!
IP: 180
ERA: 3.95
K: 200
BB: 80
HRA: 15
Osiris, Lord of the Dead, and relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants.
Do not think he turns the corner…
IP: 175
ERA: 4.33
SO: 170
BB: 90
HRA: 16
Proud supporter of the Fightin' Hydrants.
by Little Napoleon on Feb 23, 2010 4:38 PM PST reply actions
Optimistic?
I scanned these posts and saw that a number of posters projected Sanchez’s (how do you do the possessive with a “z”?) ERAs in the 3.9x area and called that optimistic. Sanchez’s tERA was 3.99 last year, in a year, as Grant pointed out that he was sent to the bullpen for struggling early on. My point is that I don’t think a 3.9x ERA is all that optimistic unless you are convinced that he is going to perform worse next year and he is lucky, or about the same and he continues to be unlucky. Last year he was somewhat unlucky (4.24 ERA, 3.99 tERA). Theoretically, his tERA and ERA should line up.
Someone please correct me if they think I am interpreting this numbers incorrectly.
So, being optimistic, I will say:
IP: 180
ERA: 3.50
SO: 190 (9.5 K/9)
BB: 70 (3.5 BB/9)
HRA: 18 (.9 HR/9)
Also known as the year that Matt Cain becomes the 3rd best starter at best.
/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 23, 2010 5:14 PM PST reply actions
Good point.
Here’s my redo (still optimistic):
IP: 200
ERA: 3.50
SO: 211(9.5 K/9)
BB: 77 (3.5 BB/9)
HRA: 20 (.9 HR/9)
/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 23, 2010 5:38 PM PST up reply actions
Good point on the ERA. But one of the reasons I think a lot of posters considered themselves optimistic was the IP, 180-200 innings would be a big step up for him as well. Though I hear he’s in the best shape of his career….
Osiris, Lord of the Dead, and relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants.
Another very good point.
/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 23, 2010 5:49 PM PST up reply actions
I am in the best shape of my career, i’ll have you know
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD! STFD!
by greatgiantfan on Feb 23, 2010 5:49 PM PST up reply actions
IP: 180
ERA: 2.90
SO: 200
BB: 70
HRA: 10
by positiveuphemism on Feb 23, 2010 5:42 PM PST reply actions
I would be
very, very, very, very happy for Jonathan and his father.
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 23, 2010 9:21 PM PST up reply actions
I am kind of shocked by how many people are posing K numbers below one an inning. Has he ever had numbers that low?
by positiveuphemism on Feb 23, 2010 5:45 PM PST reply actions
waaaay back in 2008
although it was 157K in 158 IP
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
also 2006
33 K in 40 IP.
He was never below 1 K/IP in the minors, 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
too many numberz…all noise at this point
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD! STFD!
the nerbs have gone off the deeper end
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD! STFD!
by greatgiantfan on Feb 23, 2010 5:48 PM PST up reply actions
What did you expect from a projections post?
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I've got some NURBS for you!
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at least spell it right, dude
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD! STFD!
by greatgiantfan on Feb 23, 2010 5:58 PM PST up reply actions
/scratches head
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD! STFD!
by greatgiantfan on Feb 23, 2010 6:25 PM PST up reply actions
change in media coverage
is it me, or are the papers actually covering the players more this year for their basballishness, as opposed to roids and contracts?
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD! STFD!
They mostly seem to be covering whether or not the players are in the best shape of their lives.
"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
Well, with him they’re covering how great he’ll be now that he doesn’t have the burden of hitting cleanup.
"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
cheers to that
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD! STFD!
by greatgiantfan on Feb 23, 2010 6:26 PM PST up reply actions
Over/Under 3 games ( or the opening Houston series)
Before Bengie becomes the clean up hitter again.
Kevin Frandsen: The best SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
by Gobroks on Feb 23, 2010 8:42 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
and they damn well should be for that kind of dough
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD! STFD!
er, reply fail
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD! STFD!
by greatgiantfan on Feb 23, 2010 6:06 PM PST up reply actions
To the Moon Alice!
I love Jonathan Sanchez. And I hate everything and everybody.
IP: 260 IP
ERA: 2.30
K: 287
BB: 12
HRA: 0
W 27
L 2
You know why little kids and old people say the fucked up things they do? Because the former don’t know any better, and the latter, like me, don’t give a shit.
On serious note, I loved this kid the first time I saw him throw. He did not give up a hit until the 8th game he ever pitched.
Felipe tried his best tor ruin him, but failed.
Typical of Alou, Sanchez had been used almost exclusively in relief, sporting an ERA of 1.37 after coming up from AA at the end of May, cruising right along, getting regular work, against as many different teams as possible and having much success.
22 games 18.2 innings. 14 hits 16 ks and 12 BB
Pretty fair line for a rookie in his first two months in the big leagues.
As a matter of fact, he was doing so well Sabean/Alou decided it was time to fix him. They demoted him to Fresno for a month at the end of July to learn how to start. Part of their stealth pitching rotation build up I guess. Anyway they brought him back in the beginning of September to start and of course he got his brains beat in, culminating with mush-head leaving him in to give up 8 earned runs against the brewers in the first 2+ innings at Milwaukee. He got a token back on the horse’s back start a few days later, on the 26th for a 6 inning loss against the Dbacks.
So after all the good coaching and learning how to be a starter, he came back and gave up 22 runs in 20.1 innings along with 25 hits and 11 walks 17 punchouts and an ERA of 8.41 for the 5 shitty starts forced on him in the month of September.
This is when I started sticking pins in my Felipe Alou Bobblehead Doll. He damn near ruined that kid. He and Sabean damn near succeeded in ruining him like they’ve succeeded in doing to so many other young players in the past.
Personally, I blame Bonds.
by E Ticket on Feb 23, 2010 6:14 PM PST reply actions
for every appearance in a game
he probably warmed up three different times, plus warming up in one or two other games and never getting in.
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 23, 2010 9:22 PM PST up reply actions
Y'know, this is interesting.
I’ve read your anguish over bullpen false alarms for years, but I just now had a different thought about it.
I understand there’s a mental psyche – in that might take place when you’re going to enter a game…but if a normally SP pitcher gets up/warms up (We’re not talking playing BURNOUT in an attempt to forcefeed looseness to your arm – just regular progressive effort) repeatedly…well, doesn’t a pitcher in the actual game do the exact same thing?
I mean he gets up every inning and pitches to X number of batters, right?
So unless he’s a LOOGY he’s not getting overworked in the pen. This is, of course, dependent on individual chartacteristics. Lincecum has already shown that he has little aftereffects, we need to clone him and damned quickly.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Feb 24, 2010 2:36 AM PST up reply actions
I don't remember
my anguish about bullpen false alarms for years. But if you do, that’s fine. My anguish is pitching the same guys every day, particularly in blowouts. Or making the double switches and pitch-to-one-batter appearances when ahead or behind by several runs.
I was mad at Timmy’s relief appearance in that rain game not so much because he’s made of porcelain, but the stupidity of the situation. They made a big deal about not wanting him to pitch a couple of innings, sit, start up again, and ultimately waste one of his starts on a rain game. Then that’s exactly what happened.
My point was less about Sanchez and more about my recollection of Felipe’s use of every pitcher in every game. And warming every pitcher up every day, or multiple times per game. I don’t remember Sanchez being treated any differently, but I do agree with E that Felipe’s handling of relievers probably wasn’t the best way to train him to be a starter.
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 24, 2010 6:14 AM PST up reply actions
Alou’s pitching change philosophy.
Starting in the sixth inning, warm up a lefty and a rightie every inning, preferably 2 different guys 3 x. Then wait ti the starter turns a 3 run lead into a 4 run deficit, reloads the bases, than start changing pitchers until he gets to somebody who can’t get anybody out, than leave in there, thereby using up your entire bullpen in a 11 run blow-out
Fucking douchebag extremis. Worst fucking Manager ever. Even stupider than Bochy.
by E Ticket on Feb 24, 2010 10:50 AM PST up reply actions
“Get Brower up.”
“But Felipe, it’s 2025, our robot overlords have banned baseball, and a 53 year-old Jim Brower is in hiding as the leader of the resistance, which is out last hope to take back our planet. Surely the robots would notice and kill him!”
“Get. Brower. Up.”
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
Giants Still Paying Bonds
and we’re not talking the corporate type. What the fuck—5 mil still? I was in LA last week and saw that the Dodgers signed Matt Kemp for, like, 4 or 5 mil a year! The stupid Giants are paying Rowand 12! they’re a bunch of financial nitwits…all along I thought the problem was lack of baseball smarts, but they hamstring themselves so much financially that they can’t make available funds that could make them perennial winners.
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD! STFD!
holy fuck IS THAT TRUE?
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD! STFD!
by greatgiantfan on Feb 23, 2010 6:22 PM PST up reply actions
i’m aghast
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD! STFD!
by greatgiantfan on Feb 23, 2010 7:29 PM PST up reply actions
Thanks for the memories.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Feb 24, 2010 2:37 AM PST up reply actions
I was comparing Jonathan to Randy Johnson before it was cool!
I don’t do projections because they’re too much work for me at this time of year. But I’ll say 3.33 ERA and 184 innings (109 plus 75).
The baseball Satanist
Random notes from Giants site
Kevin Frandsen backed up Juan Uribe at second base but also will work out at shortstop, Bochy said. Emmanuel Burriss shared shortstop with Edgar Renteria and will spend most of his time there for now. Bochy explained that Burriss, last year’s Opening Day second baseman, doesn’t need additional time at that spot.
Pablo Sandoval shared first base with Aubrey Huff during a bunt-pickoff drill, primarily to maintain his versatility.
Also during infield drills, Huff dropped a couple of routine throws. “New glove,” he called out, pointing out that he was breaking in fresh but stiff fielding equipment.
On the auxiliary field, outfield prospect Thomas Neal (.337, 22 homers, 90 RBIs at Class A San Jose last year) demonstrated his raw power by pumping five home runs.
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
Realness
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Feb 23, 2010 8:01 PM PST up reply actions
Besides the line about Pablo hitting a couple out.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Feb 23, 2010 8:14 PM PST up reply actions
for crap's sake
In this lineup of flagpole sitters and macrame makers, can they just pick a position for Sandoval and leave him the hell alone?
Besides, Posey needs to use the 1B mitt. Hopefully Mike Sadek will be in camp soon.
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 23, 2010 9:25 PM PST up reply actions
Pump it up
While your feet are stompin’
And the jam is pumpin’
Look at here the crowd is jumpin’
by Into the Void on Feb 23, 2010 8:38 PM PST up reply actions
The part about Burriss and Frandsen scares me
Because it appears that Burriss is ahead of Frandsen on Bochys depth chart.
Kevin Frandsen: The best SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
by Gobroks on Feb 23, 2010 8:47 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I built this amazing bridge, but do they call me Frandsen the bridgebuilder? I designed this sky scraper, but do they call me Frandsen the architect?
But you fuck one dog…
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
by DrStankus on Feb 23, 2010 9:00 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
there's an old chestnut
but very nicely delivered. Wreck’d!
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 23, 2010 9:25 PM PST up reply actions
W. Va?
Is “Been fucking your cousin?” also a euphemism?
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
it is awesome
especially if you have a hot cousin
:)
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
Well it's not only that Frandsen is behind Burriss
But the fact that Burriss appears to be ahead of Frandsen, Downs & Rohlinger is crazy
Kevin Frandsen: The best SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
by Gobroks on Feb 23, 2010 9:05 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
He needs to learn how to hit
And improved defense would be good as well.
Kevin Frandsen: The best SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
by Gobroks on Feb 23, 2010 11:10 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Burris is a stud; he’ll prove himself.
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD! STFD!
by greatgiantfan on Feb 23, 2010 9:51 PM PST up reply actions
Thomas NEAL
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
NEAL before Zod!
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
VERSITILITY.
Add that to the drinking game. Anytime a news media outlet, tv or written, uses “versatility” to describe a Giants player you take a drink.
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
IP: 191
ERA: 3.72
K: 184
BB: 76
HRA: 13
Mischievously implosive purple pitching staff.
by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Feb 23, 2010 7:57 PM PST reply actions
OT: American Idol
At first glance, none of these gals look like they could be official Dr Stankus Lust Objects.
This will make this season painful. More painful
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
by esseffgeez on Feb 23, 2010 9:39 PM PST reply actions 6 recs
awesome
/goes to download
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 23, 2010 9:43 PM PST up reply actions
/returns to purge horrible song and dumb site from all memory
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 23, 2010 9:47 PM PST up reply actions
lol
Sorry, I should have warned, MUTE IS YOUR FRIEND.
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
by Tim LinCyYoung on Feb 23, 2010 10:57 PM PST reply actions
I threw that up on the Snakepit earlier this year
…and there was an inquiry as to whether those were actually Sanchez’ arms.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Feb 24, 2010 2:41 AM PST up reply actions
as the person who made it.
yes, yes they are. it’s from the night of his no hitter.
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
by Tim LinCyYoung on Feb 24, 2010 2:58 AM PST up reply actions
Well, I know that, and you know that, and alla everbuddy else heah knows that…
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Feb 24, 2010 9:08 PM PST up reply actions
i really wish sanchez could be good. hes a good guy, he really just needs to work on his command and he could be really good
by Bay_Area_Pride on Feb 23, 2010 11:29 PM PST reply actions
He is good.
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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OT
Anybody else see that Ozzie Guillen now has a Twitter account? I thought this one was pretty funny.
going to eat in half hour why dye no have a job ?
FREE BUSTER POSEY
From this article
Besides Barry Bonds, no left-handed batter has hit 20 or more homers for them since J.T. Snow collected 24 in 1999.*sob *
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Yeah, well, it’s not like we’ve tried to find any left handed hitters besides Bonds who could do that.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 24, 2010 8:19 AM PST up reply actions
I give Huff a 50/50 chance of fulfilling this need. Basically a coin flip.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Feb 24, 2010 11:41 AM PST up reply actions
IP: 191
ERA: 3.66
K: 222
BB: 81
HRA: 11
It's spelled "C-A-N-Z-A-N-O-S-P-A-R-E-N-T-S-D-O-N-T-B-E-L-I-E-V-E-I-N-H-I-M"
I support Roger Kieschnick in his quest to becoming the best Kieschnick ever to play professional baseball.
Addicted to Quack, the home of Tako Tuesdays
huh.
I just read that Aaron Boone retired. I didn’t even realize he was still playing! Honestly, the last thing I remember that guy doing was when he hit the postseason HR for the Yankees and killed the Red Sox for one last year.
He’s played for three NL teams since, so I must’ve seen him, but…
"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
Last year, he had open-heart surgery during spring training and wasn’t back until August. I kinda remember hearing about that.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
Wow. That’s something!
"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 tried to do open-heart surgery on LaSorda, but found that he had two stomachs instead
by E Ticket on Feb 24, 2010 4:32 PM PST up reply actions
you mean four
as do all ruminants.
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 24, 2010 4:42 PM PST up reply actions
He signed a minor league deal with someone late last year.
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Wow, my projections, other than ERA, last year were pretty close! (Actual in parenthesis)
IP: 165 (163.1)
ERA: 3.99 (4.24)
K: 180 (177)
BB:88 (88)
HRA: 17 (19)
For this year I’ll go with the same projections plus 15 innings and 10K’s
IP: 180
ERA: 3.99
K: 190
BB:88
HRA: 17
My career path, have you seen it?
my predictions weren't far off
But I said he’d be better in the first half than the second. Oops!
"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
2010, the year he sort-of gets it
IP: 191
ERA: 4.11
K: 202
BB: 74
HRA: 18
Hector Sanchez: Underrated. Fighting body bias since the 2009 off season. I still love you, son, even if you're fat.
Sanchez-related prediction
number of times I will be glad he was not traded for Garko or a different player named Sanchez: cannot be measured with available equipment.
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.
Sanchez has great stuff.
IP 171 K 175 BB 86 ERA 4.01
On a horizontal line. Vertically the numbers may appear a tad differently.
J Sanch Prediction
I can’t really say what his numbers will be, but my prediction for him in the 10-11 season is that he will WIN THE NL CY-YOUNG AWARD!!!!!
Boring, Conservative Prediction
IP: 181
H: 163
HRA: 14
BB: 84
K: 173
ERA: 4.03
Still want to see last year’s consensus/ best predictions.
Also, .061 BA.
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