Giants/Pirates Series Preview
by Grant Brisbee on Apr 12, 2010 1:29 PM PDT
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Golden State Warriorsitis: n. -- A malady that involves having a putrid franchise for an extended period of time while simultaneously avoiding franchise players with numerous high draft picks.
When the Spurs have the first overall pick in the NBA draft, Tim Duncan or David Robinson are available. When the Warriors have the first overall pick, Joe Smith is available.
If your eyes glazed over once you realized I was writing about basketball, hold on. I’m going somewhere with this. The Pirates would be offended if you suggested that they suffer from Warriorsitis, but only because they probably think it’s an affliction that should be named after the Pirates. When the Mariners have the first overall pick in the MLB amateur draft, they get Ken Griffey, Jr. or Alex Rodriguez. When the Pirates have the first pick, they get Kris Benson or Bryan Bullington. That’s just how things have worked. And when the can’t-miss prospects come through the draft – Justin Upton or Stephen Strasburg, for example – the Pirates aren’t picking first that year.
So when a franchise suffers from this horrible, tragic malady, the last thing they need to do is compound the problem by being both cheap and dim. This was what the pre-Neal Huntington Pirates were doing when they would draft Daniel Moskos instead of Matt Weiters, or trade Jason Schmidt for sacks of torn ligaments. It was poor luck combined with poor planning and poor execution. It’s how a team goes 18 seasons without cracking .500.
Maybe this is just the wonderful, wonderful ether talking, but I’m thinking the horror will end soon for the Pirates. Pedro Alvarez might be the franchise hitter they’ve been avoiding for so many years. Andrew McCutchen looks like he’ll be a fixture in center for a while. Tony Sanchez is hitting far better than a lot of draftniks expected, and the Pirates are also doing that weird thing where they "praise" his defense behind the plate instead of cattily swiping at it. Prospects are prospects, but there’s a fair chance that the 2011 Pirates will have a pretty good head start on the offense.
The pitching prospects aren’t quite as encouraging, but maybe they’ll have a busted-up second baseman to trade soon, which is always a fine way to add depth.
It might be Voglesong-related guilt, but I’m pulling for the Pirates. Just not this week.
Hitter to watch
Someday I’ll stop complaining about the Giants’ refusal to hop on the toolsy young centerfield bandwagon, but it’d sure be nice if they had their own Colby Rasmus, Cameron Maybin, Chris Young, Jordan Schafer, Matt Kemp, or Dexter Fowler. Maybe that day will be when I realize that a few of those players probably aren’t going to amount to a whole lot, but until then, my jealousy will smolder. Andrew McCutchen is one of my favorite players to watch in the game – he’s a fast, zippy, waterbug kind of player with excellent defense and moderate power. I think he should be on the Giants, and I’m writing a letter to the proper authorities to see if there’s anything they can do to make things right.
Pitcher to watch
The three pitchers the Pirates are throwing against the Giants – Ross Ohlendorf, Paul Maholm, and Charlie Morton – aren’t strikeout pitchers. No, they rely on guile and the foolishness of opposing batters. Obviously, they all terrify me for that reason, just as Kenshin Kawakami did. Kawakami threw seven pitches over six innings last night, and he almost got away with it. At least one of these three pitchers will do the same to the Giants. Hopefully, Zito, Cain, or Sanchez will be able to counter with something comparable on the same day.
Prediction
Neither Tim Alderson nor Freddy Sanchez will make the other team look bad this series. Probably not the following series, either. Maybe the series after that, in 2011? Oh, it’s on.
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Looks decent
http://www.weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/USCA0987?from=tenDay_topnav_undeclared
Chance of light rain.
My Son was the third most valuable Giant position player by WAR in 2009. A little sad, a little happy.
I predict that history will look kindly on the 09 offseason, even if we were pissed at the time.
Yeah I checked wunderground, but lately the most accurate weather forecast has been to stuck your hand out the door and check for yourself. For the past few weeks it seems like every storm is billed as the “worst storm of the season” and then it drizzles for 15 minutes and the sun comes back out. (Yesterday being the exception, of course.)
I heard that tomorrow’s forecast calls for a lot of CAIN!
Sorry, I couldn’t resist.
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 12, 2010 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s currently sunny with a few clouds a block away from the park.
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
This series is going to be trouble. I am getting a definite “LOL PIRATES” vibe that will inevitably kick the Giants in the ass.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 12, 2010 1:33 PM PDT reply actions
Not getting that
But I think a certain confidence helps a team like this. I heard Kruk talking about it the other day; when guys have confidence in their team, especially the offense, they tend not to press and try to do everything themselves. If they think the guy behind them can get a hit, they’re more likely to be happy with a walk and not chase bad pitches out of the zone.
The vibe I’m getting from the current Giants is that they like playing together and trust each other. Good stuff.
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
this
Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get me.
McCoven: We're all happy to be wrong.
by atxgiantsfan on Apr 12, 2010 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Man, I hope so. That would be neat.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
That's what drew me to the Giants in the first place, many years ago.
The 1989 Giants weren’t necessarily the best team EVER, but they worked well together, had some great excitement with Clark and Mitchell, and some truly inspiring stories like Dravecky.
Don Robinson (a pitcher, for you young ’uns) hits homers and Robby Thompson was a quieter version of Panda in a how-can-you-NOT-like-this-guy? kinda way.
Mix it all together after a disappointing ’88 season, and it was hard not to get pulled in, especially as a little kid.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
There is definitely a different feel to this team
Especially the offense. Watching the offense doesn’t conjure despair as it did last year.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
The vibe I’m getting from the current Giants is that they like playing together and trust each other
Chemistry >>> OBP
Intangibles!
Speaking of which, the TMI Blog on ESPN just voted Bengie Molina the 7th best catcher in baseball, just behind Kurt Suzuki and just ahead of Russell Martin. LOL!
http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/tmi-mlb/post?id=2095
Aubrey Huff: guilty until proven productive.
Andres Torres: perfectly cromulent.
It seemed like one of the biggest problems the Giants had last year was playing to the ability of their opponent. We’d play really well against the tough teams, and not take care of the crap teams like we should have.
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
That.
Let’s go with the ’mo.
It sure was a pleasure watching hitters work a count and point up defensive flaws.
(“I got your shift right here, Meat” – I ROLLED!)
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 12, 2010 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I did not read that as “Hitler to watch”.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Well, circa 1927, it was Adolph’s cousin Jeff, who had a burgeoning baby products line in south Bavaria.
by grape on Apr 12, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I kinda hope not. The Warriors definitely have an Oakland feel to them, and moving them to San Franyuppiesco would kill that. And I say that as an SF native who capitalizes The City unironically.
That said, if it were to happen, I’d be hopping on the T way more than I go to the Arena.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Apr 12, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
All I'm saying is:
Dub’s would be better off in SF
…Who wouldn’t?
I like sports!
by Giant Homer on Apr 13, 2010 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Basically, everyone wants out of Oakland. And I kind of get where they’re coming from. A’s are welcome to leave too, so long as they head to Portland or Sacramento.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Apr 12, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m sorry Merope, but I want them out of my Bay Area, too.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
If the A’s move to Sacramento, Merope loses the Giants on TV without paying for it.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Portland?
Where would WE put the freaking A’s? PGE Park isn’t big enough, and there’s no way a stadium gets built here for the A’s.
The good people of Oregon have shown repeatedly that they desire a gamut of public services and works and are completely unwilling to pay for them. We don’t even have a fucking sales tax, and no way in hell we enact one so we can have the A’s.
I would like this, as I am a fan of the A’s, but it’s utterly unreasonable to expect the hippie tightwads here to concede to such an affront to their thriftiness and ridiculous demands on civic government.
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
Get Nike to pay for it?
Aubrey Huff: guilty until proven productive.
Andres Torres: perfectly cromulent.
LMAO
Now there’s an idea. That’s what the University does.
I guess Paul Allen could buy the A’s.
How productive are we! Two viable solutions to the Athletics relocation.
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
I was THIS → <- close to moving to Portland this last fall, but ended up getting cold feet and coming back to the Bay after college. One of the big detractors for me was not wanting to root for the Padres’ AAA team, haha.
Aubrey Huff: guilty until proven productive.
Andres Torres: perfectly cromulent.
The Beavers?
Oh God, nobody pays attention to them, they’re not even on TV here. The only real team here is the Blazers, and that is a glorious fandom akin to the Giants’.
If you can move here, do so. It’s a wonderful wonderland of wonder.
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
Yeah. Sadly, I can’t really put up with basketball for extended periods of time, and the ship has kinda sailed on me heading north for the time being. And not the Bengie Molina sort, either. Glad to hear another endorsement, though; my good friend sounds like he’s having a great time up there, and I’m probably going up to visit for the first time next month.
Aubrey Huff: guilty until proven productive.
Andres Torres: perfectly cromulent.
You'll love it
My dad was in the Navy so I’ve moved all over the country, every nook and cranny you can think of, and I wouldn’t live anywhere but here. It’s such a beautiful and friendly place.
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
I can’t put up with basketball until the final two minutes roll around, and even then the constant fouling ruins it.
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/09: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
by Useful_Idiot on Apr 12, 2010 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
and yet they expect hippie tightwads in the notoriously hippie tightwad Bay Area to pay for it. There’s no good answer, but from my perspective as a Giants fan, San Jose is a BAD answer.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Apr 12, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't you have really high property taxes or something?
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 12, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Sure do
We have high taxes in general, but Solidarity is apparently in the Bay Area, which makes Portland look like Jamaica by comparison. Plus, as I mentioned before, we have no sales tax.
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
Wheeee Marin County
Aubrey Huff: guilty until proven productive.
Andres Torres: perfectly cromulent.
Sonoma is better
Nvm Marin is close and nicer so I’m going to skip through any debate.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 12, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
My mom's family lives 20 miles from the southern Oregon border
So anytime they’re going to buy something big they just go there and buy it without tax, it’s pretty nice.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 12, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
but then their own fans couldn't wager on them
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
I am sure that person will get over it.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 12, 2010 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Never put faith in a man named "Kris"
…unless it’s Kristofferson, who’s from San Mateo
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
Bad Ass
These pretzels are making me thirsty
by NuschlerFace on Apr 12, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Our greatest living link between Janis Joplin and Steven Seagal!
Also, probably the real
by Grant Brisbee on Apr 12, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
It's true
I read that wikipedia page a year or so ago (after I found out he wrote “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down”) and I was just blown away. “He was a Rhodes Scholar? He was a f**kin’ helicopter pilot in the army?” It’s crazy.
Still can’t forgive him for being a Bearcat.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 12, 2010 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Badass
In a distinctly notable fashion, Kristofferson grabbed Cash’s attention when he unexpectedly landed his helicopter in Cash’s yard and gave him some tapes including “Sunday Morning Coming Down”.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
No longer wish to be linked to Steven Seagal.
-Kris Kristofferson
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Apr 12, 2010 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
At least we're missing Zach Duke
My Son was the third most valuable Giant position player by WAR in 2009. A little sad, a little happy.
I predict that history will look kindly on the 09 offseason, even if we were pissed at the time.
I was looking forward to Kuip calling him"ZOOK" 19 times!
These pretzels are making me thirsty
by NuschlerFace on Apr 12, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m confident. I was hoping for at least 1 of 3 from the Braves and we ended up stealing an extra one. I’m going to hope for 2 of 3 from the Pirates
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
This is Tony LaRussa’s philosophy, too. It’s worked out pretty well for him.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
also
they should win more innings
co-dad w/AfDC of
Ishikawa, the Topps Rookie All Star Team's First baseman. Does he get a chance in 2010?
Really, we’ve got to make hay now, because the rest of the month is going to be tough. After the Pirates, we hit the road for LA and SD, then it’s home for the Cardinals, Phillies, and Rockies. Other than the Padres, there aren’t really anymore breathers this month.
Ideally, I’m hoping we can crush the Pads and the Buccos— 5 of 6 from them would mean that just winning 6 of 12 against the others this month would still put us in a really good spot heading into May.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Apr 12, 2010 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Other than the Padres, there aren’t really anymore breathers this month.
Last April:
:(
"El once, chico. Eleven."
Ah, the magic of baseball. :/
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Apr 12, 2010 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Padres sure were $%*&ing frustrating last year.
Couldn’t figure out why we kept losing to the losers so much. But heimy’s right about playing to our opponent.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
This
LOL at your own risk.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 12, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
No game’s ever a gimme, but I think you get my point. Anyway, the Giants are playing MUCH better now than they were at this time last year.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Apr 12, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh god… I actually read that as “No game’s ever gonna gimme up…”
To be perfectly fair, the fact that it could only reasonably apply to Hitler does make the discussion kind of moot.
by howtheyscored on Apr 12, 2010 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
You know, it’s not really my fault, but I feel like I owe you an apology for that accidental rick roll anyway.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Apr 12, 2010 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
It speaks to my nerdy past that this was the first thing I thought of.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Apr 12, 2010 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
don't worry they traded away that annoying ass Hairston
oh wait… god dammit.
I'm a man
by Wes_Mantooth on Apr 12, 2010 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
My father-in-law says that if you can win the series or at least split the four....
….October will be a breeze. A nice idea, but I’m not sure it’s realistic for even the best teams.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
The pirates may not have great #1 drafts,
But they have picked up some decent prospects while dumping the vets. Who would have thought that trading away sanchez would have played out in their favor. I think the pirates are an up and coming team to watch out for.
by Skunkburner on Apr 12, 2010 1:40 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Who would have thought that trading away sanchez would have played out in their favor.
Well, pretty much everyone on McCovey Chronicles, to start with.
"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 was a freak-out for the ages
Especially when we found out there was none of his salary was going to be paid.
Can someone give me a list of top 5 MCC freakouts? I heard the 2007 draft was quite memorable.
Yeah, the 2007 draft was great. The time Romo got accidentally DFA’d was a great freakout. The thread where Rohlinger, Panda and one other guy got called up (I can’t remember who) was fun as well.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2008/8/6/588061/sergio-romo-designated-for
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Looking at that thread is a pretty good illustration of how MCC has grown!
"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
Jesus, that thread is hilarious.
I’d love to see it now. I think it’s plausible that someone would try to organize our own Stonewall riot.
this is still funny
"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
Not to be a noob but
DFA? Is there a guide to MCC acronyms? =p
DFA is a general baseball acronym – it means Designate for Assignment. When a player is Designated for Assignment, he’s removed from the 40 man roster and put on waivers (I think?) and has to be either traded, released or sent down (with his consent) in 10 days.
Some of those details might be slightly off.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Designated for Assignment
It’s a general baseball acronym, not an MCC acronym.
Basically, it’s the precursor to being released or otherwise dumped.
"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
Not to be confused with DIAHABC – Die In A Hot Air Balloon Crash.
"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 other guy was Ishikawa, who was hitting the fuck out of the ball in Fresno at the time.
"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 Jose Castillo was DFAed at the same time.
"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 castillo I forgot about him
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Apr 12, 2010 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I forget a lot
Regarding the 2008 season. The triple play was cool though (except for the ball getting lost).
How about Bumgarner’s surprise start last season
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/09: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
by Useful_Idiot on Apr 12, 2010 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
2007 draft, Sergio Rmo “accidental DFA” incident, Spillborgs walk-off grand slam.
2008 draft, too! It was weird in 2009 when nobody freaked out. Maybe that’ll come later, if Matzek turns out great and Wheeler actually does suck!
"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
2008 wasn’t a huge freak-out, people chilled pretty quickly. But it was still a freakout.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
There were a few people who really freaked out. Mainly positiveumphism, I think.
"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, after the initial freakout, most people calmed down but he was still pissed off into the third draft thread.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
irwin sighting!
To be perfectly fair, the fact that it could only reasonably apply to Hitler does make the discussion kind of moot.
by howtheyscored on Apr 12, 2010 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
That's right...
…you ARE “freaking out,” MAN.
“The snozberries taste like snozberries…”
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
Meow
So what’s going on, meow?
Do I look like a cat to you? Do you see me jumping all nimbly pimbly from tree to tree?
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
personal favorite
Farva: MacAttack, wanna go punch for punch?
[Mac punches Farva in the stomach]
Farva: Oooh good one, I did not specify. Never shit a shitter.
[Ursula walks by]
Farva: Lady in blue comin’ through.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
also
Farva: What’s this?
[playing with cloth]
Rabbit: A chamois cloth.
Farva: Ha. Lucky guess. I just lost a buck. To myself.
Farva rules. (Duh.)
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
It’s powdered sugar. It’s delicious.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
The "Shenanigans" sequence is also pretty funny
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Kevin Frandsen: Better than any SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
hey farva
what’s that place you like with the mozzarella sticks and the shit all over the walls?
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Shenanigans!
You mean Shenanigans right? You’re talking about shenanigans?
Another good moment in that movie is when they are at McDonalds and Farva gets in a fight about Liters and at the end says
“I don’t want a large Farva”
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Kevin Frandsen: Better than any SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
Not my favorite movie...
…but the first ten minutes or so give me the giggles EVERY TIME.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
it fizzles out at the end, but i thought the writing and delivery was hilarious.
Captain: “The monkey has a butler? Must be nice….”
No one here gets out alive.
Actually, everything should be in the present tense, yo.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
I’ll believe you when me shit turns purple and smells like rainbow sherbet
Bonds... hit is high.... He hits it DEEEEEEEP..... OUTTA HERE BONDS STANDS ALONE- Duane Kuiper on 756
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Apr 12, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
During my last practical examination in medical school before I left to do PH, I got in 16 meows during my patient history taking.
YOU STOP MAKING THAT REFERENCE AS THOUGH IT WERE A SUPER TROOPERS REFERENCE. YOU STOP THAT RIGHT THIS MINUTE OR SO HELP ME…
To be perfectly fair, the fact that it could only reasonably apply to Hitler does make the discussion kind of moot.
by howtheyscored on Apr 12, 2010 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
You have no idea how sad it makes me when snozberries are mentioned and Willy Wonka isn’t even an afterthought in the conversation.
To be perfectly fair, the fact that it could only reasonably apply to Hitler does make the discussion kind of moot.
by howtheyscored on Apr 12, 2010 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
/sigh
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 12, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL OLD!
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."
That movie was made a full 14 years before I was even born!
To be perfectly fair, the fact that it could only reasonably apply to Hitler does make the discussion kind of moot.
by howtheyscored on Apr 12, 2010 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL ATAVISTIC!
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in Boston.
by EliminateMe on Apr 13, 2010 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Good call.
I also far prefer Gene Wilder to Johnny Depp in those films.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
I was pretty pissed with our first selection in 2009, but I guess the guys running the draft the past few years deserve some trust.
Juan Carlos Perez, please start hitting.
Didn't the site crash after the Spilborghs game?
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Kevin Frandsen: Better than any SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
I did.
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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Natto down! I repeat, Natto down!
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
TWSS!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 12, 2010 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah same here
I was in shock and then I tried to watch the 20 minutes of Monday Night Raw and I just didn’t care about anything
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Kevin Frandsen: Better than any SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
That was truly great timing. I remember looking at the ’Row’s thread and they were mocking us.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Apr 12, 2010 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
hey what about the death of Billy Mays?
That was the whole “U R 5” thing right? That was a pretty big non-Giants related freakout.
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
That wasn’t a communal freakout though. That was one guy getting hilariously pissy, and everyone else reacting.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
yay
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That was a great thread though.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 12, 2010 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
A site-changing thread, even.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
LOL PIRATES
For the record, the Bullington pick was rubbish even at the time. He wasn’t seen as a legit #1 pick, and the Pirates, even at the time, basically conceded that his ceiling was being a #4 or #5 starter. They were being cheapskates.
I don’t remember if something like that was the case with Kris Benson, 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
I think Kris Benson was actually fairly highly regarded.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Oh, and there’s also another one who hasn’t been mentioned: Jeff King. As I recall, that one wasn’t as bad as Bullington, but it was questionable.
Guys picked in the top ten after king: Greg Swindell, Matt Williams, Kevin Brown, Kent Merker, Gary Sheffield, Brad Brink, Patrick Lennon, Derrick May, Derek Parks.
There were a couple of flops in there, but still, ouch. Even Patrick Lennon ended up being about as good a hitter as King.
"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
hahah ronny
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Apr 12, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I love Ronnie.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Apr 12, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I dunno if “missed” is a strong enough verb. It was a basic, practice-drill two-handed chest pass to NO ONE that they managed to track down in the backcourt.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Apr 12, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Do your cats make TOO MUCH NOISE?
You know what? I totally was, and then I had to go track this down, because I could probably watch it over and over until I got off work and laugh every time.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Apr 12, 2010 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
I feel really bad for the cat while at the same time watching repeatedly and laughing every time when it falls on its face at the end.
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 12, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate cats, so that’s the best part for me.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Apr 12, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Excellent
It’s already on the list of shows I need to watch. Right after Arrested Development.
Juan Carlos Perez, please start hitting.
Always Sunny is a light show you can watch in the background and/or drunk and still get all you can out if it. You could watch it during the commercial breaks of a Giants game.
AD is something to be savored carefully, morsel by flavorful morsel.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Apr 12, 2010 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
This is correct.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Reminds me of a lakers gif
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 12, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
For non-Warrior fans, can someone explain what’s happening in this GIF?
Disfrute Los Gigantes every day at www.leftymalo.com
The refs blew a super-obvious call. Like, Joe Mauer foul ball bad.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Apr 12, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
…and this is the Warriors’ bench reacting to the blown call. That guy, Ronnie Turiaf is a bit excitable.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Apr 12, 2010 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
There is no subject line so you can’t hide it.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 12, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Turiaf is awesome.
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favorite guy on the warriors
Bonds... hit is high.... He hits it DEEEEEEEP..... OUTTA HERE BONDS STANDS ALONE- Duane Kuiper on 756
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Apr 12, 2010 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
What they were actually saying
What? We’re winning? WTFFFFF? I had flip-flopped the score, NOOOO!
Win the inning.
Adopted home of Renteria - celebrated World Series hero...of 1997
by Scooter Ellis on Apr 12, 2010 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Zito's next profession
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
I became bulimic
You can read minds?
Bonds... hit is high.... He hits it DEEEEEEEP..... OUTTA HERE BONDS STANDS ALONE- Duane Kuiper on 756
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Apr 12, 2010 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
TWSS
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 12, 2010 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
C'mon Weekend!
I just can’t wait for this series to be over and the boys come down to LA. Going to all 3 games this weekend!
Hoping for rain today or tomorrow.
Got Wednesday off from school and I’ve never been to a double header…
Your probably out of luck. The rain is suppose to clear out by tonight.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
I've been to two double headers
One in the late 80s. Giants-Dodgers at the Stick. Giants got crushed in both games, fans got really drunk, stands broke out into what essentially amounted to a full-scale riot.
The other in 1996, where the Giants got crushed in both games by a terrible Pirates team. As I recall, Kim Batiste made the last out.
I can’t say I recommend them.
"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
How many Kim Batiste references have NOT been made by jcb?
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Giants got crushed in both games, fans got really drunk, stands broke out into what essentially amounted to a full-scale riot.
That describes all my childhood memories of Candlestick.
Pablo's not fat. He's just got body.
by LeMasterBlaster on Apr 12, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
No mention of Garret Jones?
He’s going to have a big year. And I think the jerk hit a few bombs on us last year.
by DubsFanByTheZoo on Apr 12, 2010 2:01 PM PDT reply actions
One of them was a walkoff.
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He's facing 2 lefties, plus we have Runz and Affeldt.
Hopefully, that will keep him at bay: he batted .208 against lefties last year.
Aubrey Huff: guilty until proven productive.
Andres Torres: perfectly cromulent.
Pirates are using a lineup with the pitcher in the 8th spot. When was the last time a non-LaRussa team did this?
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 Apr 12, 2010 2:13 PM PDT reply actions
I think the Pirates have done it before, 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
They've been doing it all season
Not sure how I feel about it.
My Son was the third most valuable Giant position player by WAR in 2009. A little sad, a little happy.
I predict that history will look kindly on the 09 offseason, even if we were pissed at the time.
Fangraphs had an article on line-ups recently. I can’t find it in my one-minute search, but it said that hitting the pitcher eigth actually is a better line-up choice.
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 12, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
BUCKLING SWASH DOWN THE MAINMAST, MATEYS!!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 12, 2010 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
DOUBLOONS DOWN THE PLANK, KNAVES!!!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
This is a decent article from sporting news on “opotimized” lineups. Wouldn’t mind some of these ideas used for the Giants lineup.
Beware stupid rollover ads
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 Apr 12, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
hiphoppotomus
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 Apr 12, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Torre did it with Pierre in the 9-spot last year.
Aubrey Huff: guilty until proven productive.
Andres Torres: perfectly cromulent.
What they do in their free time is none of my business.
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INSIGHT!
Woody Paige just said “I think Tim Lincecum is a guy the Giants are really going to depend on”. No shit?
These pretzels are making me thirsty
ANALYSIS!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 12, 2010 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought Zito was wanting to take the lead
Proud father of Mark Gardner(29 years my senior): mastermind of our airtight relief corps, local boy, and owner of an unofficial no-no against the Dodgers.
BREAKING NEWS
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Kevin Frandsen: Better than any SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
openoffice draw is a really good paint program
openoffice can also replace word and powerpoint if you want
Garlic fries 08
by operation carrot on Apr 12, 2010 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
CS5 Illustrator
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 12, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Graphic Converter gets the mediocre job done for me
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Sumo Paint
http://www.sumopaint.com/home/
Online image editor
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Hungry Zito
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
blue steel zito
McCovey Chronicles - The repetition is awesome. Proud Adoptive Parent of BRETT PILL.
READ MY BLOG!!!!
by sadison bummedgarner on Apr 12, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Contempletive Zito
These pretzels are making me thirsty
by NuschlerFace on Apr 12, 2010 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Chillin' Zito
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 12, 2010 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
zito's hands are scary as hell
also i like how wilson is point at himself, and zito is point at who knows what
Garlic fries 08
by operation carrot on Apr 12, 2010 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
This picture makes both of them look like douches.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
frosted pro-tips?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
They stay crunchy in milk!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 12, 2010 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Blegh
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
I wish the picture were clearer so I could scan it and see what turns up.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Apr 12, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's compare tonight's lineups
PITCHING:
Zito V. Ohlendorf
Though we all have hope that good Zito return, Ohlendorf had a better season last year. Here’s hoping we get another good zeets performance, but I’m not optimistic.
Advantage: Buccos
CATCHING:
Molina V. Doumit:
Doumit had a pretty crappy year last year, but he still put up Bengie-esqe numbers. Much as we all love (chasm) Big Money, I would rather have Doumit behind the dish.
Advantage: Buccos
FIRST BASE:
Huff V. Jones
This one is probably one of the bigger no-brainers. We all hope Huff will rebound, but Jones is a legit up and comer with a sweet swing.
Advantage: Buccos
SECOND BASE:
Uribe V. Iwamura
This one is actually a lot closer than I thought. Sure, Iwamura is an OBP fiend, but I think a lot of people forget just how good Juan was last year (.289/.329/.495). Iwamura’s 08 was good, but Juan’s OPS in 09 was a full hundred points higher than Ak’s in 08. I gotta go with Juan.
Advantage: Giants
SHORTSTOP:
Renteria V. Cedeno
Whether or not Renteria can have the great year we’re all hearing about, he will still be better than Cedeno. Bobby Crosby is on the depth chart at SS, but it looks like Cedeno’s been getting most of the starts. Cedeno is awful.
Advantage: Giants
THIRD BASE:
Sandoval V. LaRoche
Andy LaRoche is good on defense and has a passable OBP. But come on, it’s the fucking Panda. Next.
Advantage: Giants
LEFT FIELD:
DeRosa V. Milledge
This is tough. Milledge is a barrel of potential, but he kinda sucked out loud last year. If you put me on the spot, I’ll go with DeRo every time.
Advantage: Giants
CENTER FIELD
Rowand V. McCutchen
Rowand is an entirely average player, and useful to a certain extent. McCutchen is the real deal, and he’s only getting better.
Advantage: Buccos
RIGHT FIELD
Bowker V. Church
Church might not even play tonight, since he’s the lefty part of a weird platoon that involved switching Garret Jones to right field. Even so, Church isn’t particularly good, and Bowker’s been looking good so far
Advantage: Giants
That’s 5-4 Giants. It should be noted that I could be completely wrong on this lineup; the Pirates are apparently students in the Brian Sabean school of DIVERSITY!!!1, and so they do all sorts of loopy shit and their lineups can change at any minute.
Still, it was fun looking in to their depth chart a bit. Please correct me if I got anything wrong.
My Son was the third most valuable Giant position player by WAR in 2009. A little sad, a little happy.
I predict that history will look kindly on the 09 offseason, even if we were pissed at the time.
"Andy LaRoche is good on defense"
ya lost me there, chief
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
I was going off memory
Is he not? My bad.
My Son was the third most valuable Giant position player by WAR in 2009. A little sad, a little happy.
I predict that history will look kindly on the 09 offseason, even if we were pissed at the time.
I just looked it up
He had a 5.1 UZR/150 last year at 3b. That’s not magical, but it’s pretty good.
My Son was the third most valuable Giant position player by WAR in 2009. A little sad, a little happy.
I predict that history will look kindly on the 09 offseason, even if we were pissed at the time.
yeah, mostly just anecdotal here. I’ve seen him butcher a few plays already this year.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
SCOUTING EYES!!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 12, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
delorean wears straw hats to the games
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 12, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
/points radar gun at something
//scribbles in notebook
///cries self to sleep in backseat of Plymouth Volare
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Should the bullpen count for something?
I’d take ours against anyone’s.
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
I think our bullpen is good-but not great
I’m concerned with Runzler’s control (or lackthereof) Medders and Mota are serviceable but shouldn’t be an integral part of a bullpen, and IMO Joaquin should be at AAA right now. I’m also concerned that we don’t have a true long reliever (I know this is nitpicky).
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Kevin Frandsen: Better than any SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
what happened to Runzler? He threw a grand total of 29 walks in over 67 innings last year. Is he hurt? I agree this is a major concern
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
I don't think he's hurt
I think he’s still pretty raw and honing his control
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Kevin Frandsen: Better than any SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
I know ST stats mean nothing, but wouldn’t you have expected him to show control issues in AZ? He had 5 walks and 17 K’s in 10.1 IP in the cactus league and has 4 walks and 1 K in 2.2 IP… Yes I know the sample size is about mini-me esque, but still….
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
Those walk numbers are pretty high. You don’t really want 4.4 BB/9.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
not saying 4.4 BB/9 is good. Saying 13.5/9 is bad. I realize it is early and just a couple of games, but he does not look like the same pitcher to me this year. I hope it is just nerves or cold weather or something….
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
He had one bad game. And, if you’ll remember, the home plate umpire was terrible at calling strikes. He won’t have great control this year, but it won’t be 13.5 BB/9 either. SSS.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
Yeah, it’s kinda hard to work location for strikes when you can’t tell where the zone is. I want to see a bit more of Runzler before I start throwing up the red flags.
Aubrey Huff: guilty until proven productive.
Andres Torres: perfectly cromulent.
I think Runzler deserves to be in the bullpen
I just think there is a ~5% chance he could end up like this guy
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hinshal01.shtml
/bans self
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Kevin Frandsen: Better than any SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
Ohlendorf out
Zito is, at least, a little better than AAA callups. Make it 6-3.
My Son was the third most valuable Giant position player by WAR in 2009. A little sad, a little happy.
I predict that history will look kindly on the 09 offseason, even if we were pissed at the time.
Ohlendorf was scratched today
Back spasms, apparently: http://www.seattlepi.com/scorecard/mlbnews.asp?articleID=279007
Brian Burres got called up from AAA. Career 6.08 ERA. Will probably 1-hit CG SO :(
Perfect game alert.
"People are getting the message, the right people are getting it, but the people we want to further attract, or make sure we hold onto, are being affected by what we consider the lunatic fringe. That's my frustration, that they don't have a bigger view of the world." - Brian Sabean
The Bucs board describes him as a “soft tossing lefty”.
/Admiral Ackbar
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 12, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
A quick scan of his stats on br.com shows a short history of sucktitude
Career ERA+ of 77
WHIP of 1.679
BB/9 of 4.1
K/9 of 5.7
We are doomed.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 12, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
“Brian has an identical twin brother, Greg, who resides in the Pacific Northwest.”
It’s a trap.
"People are getting the message, the right people are getting it, but the people we want to further attract, or make sure we hold onto, are being affected by what we consider the lunatic fringe. That's my frustration, that they don't have a bigger view of the world." - Brian Sabean
speaking of which
did anyone see Livan against the Metropolitans the other day? Still getting lots of outs with that 60 mph curveball.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
NOOO!
They apparently know the weakness of the Giants’ offense, Zeets has to bring his A game that he has been saving for a second shot at Alyssa Milano.
Win the inning.
Adopted home of Renteria - celebrated World Series hero...of 1997
by Scooter Ellis on Apr 12, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
THE PRODIGAL SON!
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Biggest pet peeve (NOT applying to Natto's comment)
People misusing the word prodigal based on that f*ing parable.
Prodigal
1) spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant : prodigal habits die hard.
2) having or giving something on a lavish scale : the dessert was crunchy with brown sugar and prodigal with whipped cream.
Second biggest GRE pet peeve – people incorrectly using enormity.
Enormity
1) ( the enormity of) the great or extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong : a thorough search disclosed the full enormity of the crime.
2) a grave crime or sin : the enormities of the Hitler regime.
Even god damn Obama misused that word in a freaking speech.
I didn’t know either of those. So, never use the word enormity with something good?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Basically
I flubbed an interview once because I commented on the “enormity of (the department’s) commitment to homeless people.”
The interviewer noted that they were treating them, not killing them.
Prodigal on its own means that, but when people call someone The Prodigal Son, they’re making an allusion to that specific parable, are they not? I don’t see how it’s misusing the word.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
No no, Natto use was fine, excellent even.
I just get ticked when people misuse the word prodigal not referring to the parable, but assuming it means wandering or lost.
In that case, carry on!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
(My reading comprehension is zero today, huh, that was your subject line *lol*)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I have nothing but respect for Natto’s Monkey Island / Chrono Trigger loving ways. Man can do no wrong in my eyes.
/slips grape the rest of the money
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The widespread use of that parable has given the word a meaning of wandering or lost. Language changes.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 12, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Aye, goodfellow. Point well taken, sirrah.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 12, 2010 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Well Mencken is here to back you up:
“it was [English teachers’] verdict by a solemn referendum that the principal objective in teaching English was to make good spellers, and that after that came the breeding of good capitalizers. […] …pedagogy in the United States is fast descending to the estate of a childish necromancy, and that the worst idiots, even among pedagogues, are the teachers of English. It is positively dreadful to think that the young of the American species are exposed day in and day out to the contamination of such dark minds. What can be expected of education that is carried on in the very sewers of the intellect? How can morons teach anything that is worth knowing?”
I’m kind of in your camp after I read “Do You Speak American” by MacNeill. I’d recommend reading the book or tracking down the PBS series if you’re lazy.
I’m actually pretty much in the grammar Nazi camp… I just happen to use prodigal to mean something that was lost and has been found. Couldn’t help but get a dig in, I’m afraid.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 12, 2010 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I try to teach the kids in my class the difference in usage between “may” and “can,” unfortunately it’s a losing battle.
Monkey Island FTW!!!
Guybrush: “Can I have a cookie?”
Merperson: “No.”
Guybrush: “MAY I have a cookie?”
Merperson: “No.”
Guybrush: “Cookie?”
Merperson: “No.”
The wii had new episode of monkey island
wasn’t as satisfying but its certainly the best game of its kind
Bonds... hit is high.... He hits it DEEEEEEEP..... OUTTA HERE BONDS STANDS ALONE- Duane Kuiper on 756
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Apr 12, 2010 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
The last two episodes are amazing.
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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Sweet. I'm in the same boat.
What subject/grade level do you teach?
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
Testing: Brian Burres will be prodigal tonight in the way he embarrasses the Giants with slow breaking balls?
I'd also wager that most people misusing it in this fashion
only know it’s in a parable, at best, and don’t know anything about the context. Glad to see I’m not the only one who gets annoyed!
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
I'm thinking Sabes would be a more accurate picture
His habits of signing over the hill vets could definitely be characterized as prodigal.
Given the size of his contract,
you COULD argue that Zito is indeed the Prodigal Son for some fun puns and wordplay, as the McCoven is apt to do…
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
You really need to get over this. You’ve lost the battle.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
He was rated as the #22 prospect in the Giants system in 2005
He was nicknamed “The Blade”
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Kevin Frandsen: Better than any SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 12, 2010 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I have that sword
Part of my collection
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
LOLINEUP
Rowand cf,
Renteria ss,
Sandoval 3b,
Huff 1b,
DeRosa lf,
Molina c,
Uribe 2b,
Torres rf,
Zito p
My Son was the third most valuable Giant position player by WAR in 2009. A little sad, a little happy.
I predict that history will look kindly on the 09 offseason, even if we were pissed at the time.
seeing Rowand at leadoff day after day really grinds my fucking gears.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Also, we’re hitting Huff cleanup against a lefty?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Molina might be the other option
He hits well vs lefties.
My Son was the third most valuable Giant position player by WAR in 2009. A little sad, a little happy.
I predict that history will look kindly on the 09 offseason, even if we were pissed at the time.
The money lies
in the ribeyez
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 12, 2010 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
You know what really grinds my gears
Lindsay Lohan jumping up on her little stage.
Bonds... hit is high.... He hits it DEEEEEEEP..... OUTTA HERE BONDS STANDS ALONE- Duane Kuiper on 756
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Apr 12, 2010 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Why does he have balls for a chin?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 12, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
He is a Ballchinian.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 12, 2010 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL BOWKER
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
LOL NATE
He and Ishikawa probably don’t even bother checking the starting lineup anymore, so they’ll play some slug bug on 3rd and King.
Win the inning.
Adopted home of Renteria - celebrated World Series hero...of 1997
by Scooter Ellis on Apr 12, 2010 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
/Nate swings and misses as a VW Beetle hits him
by peetah on Apr 12, 2010 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Why can’t we switch Torres and Rowand?
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meh
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 12, 2010 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL BOWKER
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 12, 2010 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL Bochy
Not a strict platoon
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Kevin Frandsen: Better than any SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
yeah, really. If Bowker can’t even start against BRIAN BURRES, then it is a straight platoon.
Adopted father of Eric Surkamp, the next great big-eared soft tossing lefty in SF Giants History!
by Speedforthewin on Apr 12, 2010 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Man
Adam Dunn now has 10 walks and only 2 hits for the season. Hitting .111/.448/.111.
I was promised lasagna.
Yeah. Tell me about it. I had to bench him for Francouer.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 12, 2010 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Can anybody tell me why half the teams with off days in the first week passed on throwing their #5 starters in their fifth games, but big Todd went for us? Wouldn’t one more start this season for Timmy vs. one more for Wellemeyer benefit the Giants? I might be crazy…
BORK and the FO has been saying all along they’d give Timmy et al extra rest. I don’t mind that at all.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
self-reply
Extra rest for Timmy also benefits the Giants, just not in the same way that (temporarill) going to a 4-man rotation does.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
But Mehellemeyer did fine.
We didn’t have much offense to work with anyway, Tim and the Pen would have only been able to give up one run to avoid extras.
Getting a look at your 5th starter is a better idea anyway.
Proud father of Mark Gardner(29 years my senior): mastermind of our airtight relief corps, local boy, and owner of an unofficial no-no against the Dodgers.
What the hell is up with late Monday games?
Don’t the Giants know that some of us have Microbiology labs to get to at 7 PM?
Proud father of Mark Gardner(29 years my senior): mastermind of our airtight relief corps, local boy, and owner of an unofficial no-no against the Dodgers.
Ugh, I'm sorry dude.
Microbio labs were almost as bad as genetics labs where you just got fruit flys to do it. Could never get those damn florescent genes to splice in properly.
LOLBusiness major
Don’t worry, I am in low level MMB, I only have to worry about getting my smears and lab reports right lol.
Proud father of Mark Gardner(29 years my senior): mastermind of our airtight relief corps, local boy, and owner of an unofficial no-no against the Dodgers.
Interesting
Astros 3-4-5 hitters .089,.115, .200
Pedro Feliz .296
"People are getting the message, the right people are getting it, but the people we want to further attract, or make sure we hold onto, are being affected by what we consider the lunatic fringe. That's my frustration, that they don't have a bigger view of the world." - Brian Sabean
oops pence is actually .083
"People are getting the message, the right people are getting it, but the people we want to further attract, or make sure we hold onto, are being affected by what we consider the lunatic fringe. That's my frustration, that they don't have a bigger view of the world." - Brian Sabean
OT
What happened to Mayor of 311?? He hasn’t been around in a while.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
I was going to look for him in 311 yesterday… but no one was at the game in general. We had a good laugh when they announced the attendance at 38 thousand something. More like 3800
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
I guess he just doesn’t have much time. I know him and BVCE so you could ask her.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 12, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
*him and BVCE are friends
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 12, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Busy with mayoral duties.
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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He does more than Mayor Newsom, eh?
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Wainwright
8 IP, 0 ERs, 6H, 1BB, 7K
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 12, 2010 3:48 PM PDT reply actions
and Pujols homered. Yeah, I guess he’s good.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
yeah
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Wouldn't mind having someone with a bat like that
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 12, 2010 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I would like
a BLB programmed Ryan Howard
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 12, 2010 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
E-mailing Sabean now
Lets make it happen
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 12, 2010 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Email this guy
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ISWYDT
McCovey Chronicles - The repetition is awesome. Proud Adoptive Parent of BRETT PILL.
READ MY BLOG!!!!
by sadison bummedgarner on Apr 12, 2010 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Is he looking at Chekhov there? I remember noticing a lot of coy glances between Sulu and Chekhov when I was watching TOS.
To be perfectly fair, the fact that it could only reasonably apply to Hitler does make the discussion kind of moot.
by howtheyscored on Apr 12, 2010 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Kinda would have liked Lester to have the same outing, but nooooooooo
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I got Jurjens goin right now. Unfortunatley Wainwright is going against me. Fuck.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 12, 2010 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Oooh and Span with 3 Sbs today. Thank you.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 12, 2010 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Sucks when you have that happen, like i had Kawakami going against one of my other pitchers
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
No I mean the guy im going against (H2H) has Wainwright.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 12, 2010 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah. I need a good game from Jurjens.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 12, 2010 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL U
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 12, 2010 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
3.1IP 6 Runs
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 12, 2010 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
God Dammit
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 12, 2010 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
8ER now.
"People are getting the message, the right people are getting it, but the people we want to further attract, or make sure we hold onto, are being affected by what we consider the lunatic fringe. That's my frustration, that they don't have a bigger view of the world." - Brian Sabean
Yeah yeah yeah im watching
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 12, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, shit.
To be perfectly fair, the fact that it could only reasonably apply to Hitler does make the discussion kind of moot.
by howtheyscored on Apr 12, 2010 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
WAINO
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WAINO WUZ RITE
Proud father of Mark Gardner(29 years my senior): mastermind of our airtight relief corps, local boy, and owner of an unofficial no-no against the Dodgers.
Have the Astros won a game yet?
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 12, 2010 3:48 PM PDT reply actions
no
"People are getting the message, the right people are getting it, but the people we want to further attract, or make sure we hold onto, are being affected by what we consider the lunatic fringe. That's my frustration, that they don't have a bigger view of the world." - Brian Sabean
Thats pathetic.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 12, 2010 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Starting the season with Giants-Phillies-Cardinals is rough.
by Orwell D. Catt on Apr 12, 2010 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Still.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 12, 2010 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah and Oswalt having to face Lincecum followed by Halladay.
"People are getting the message, the right people are getting it, but the people we want to further attract, or make sure we hold onto, are being affected by what we consider the lunatic fringe. That's my frustration, that they don't have a bigger view of the world." - Brian Sabean
Haha that does suck.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 12, 2010 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, if you’re the ace, you have to face the ace of the other teams unless you juggle the rotations around!
Yes
But, not all aces are Timmy and Halladay status.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 12, 2010 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn’t notice this until now Leroy is their middle name.
Important to make your child’s’ middle name Leroy if you want them to win a CY.
"People are getting the message, the right people are getting it, but the people we want to further attract, or make sure we hold onto, are being affected by what we consider the lunatic fringe. That's my frustration, that they don't have a bigger view of the world." - Brian Sabean
MIND = BLOWN
OH SHI-
Proud father of Mark Gardner(29 years my senior): mastermind of our airtight relief corps, local boy, and owner of an unofficial no-no against the Dodgers.
Welp
I know what my first sons middle name is going to be.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 12, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
To be precise
Lincecum’s middle name is LeRoy.
/sharksrog
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What Natto said
plus awesome hair and an unhittable change up would be helpful
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 12, 2010 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Rough schedule indeed - 2 really tough teams who are viewed as contenders
and then the Phillies.
Win the inning.
Adopted home of Renteria - celebrated World Series hero...of 1997
by Scooter Ellis on Apr 12, 2010 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Man, why can’t Delmon Young learn some plate discipline? Still got a great swing.
I was promised lasagna.
"Neither Tim Alderson nor Freddy Sanchez will make the other team look bad this series. Probably not the following series, either. Maybe the series after that, in 2011? Oh, it’s on."
Reminded me of something I read from the pirates beat writer in Baseball America:
Righthander Tim Alderson, the prospect acquired from the Giants in the Freddy Sanchez trade, asked the Pirates to restore his delivery to the way it was when the Giants drafted him 22nd overall in 2007. He felt the change cost him 3-4 mph on his fastball.
Makes you wonder what they might have done to Bumgarner’s mechanics
Hypocrites
They boo Bonds because he “cheated” and they do this?
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5079064
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Cards fans booing Bonds were (are) the fuckin’ worst.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Apr 12, 2010 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I suspect
…that if Bonds admitted he did it and apologized, he’d have a different reaction around the country.
Previously, Cards fans/media had been pretty rough on Big Mac.
Our country loves to tear a celebrity down, but also loves to forgive them when they’re contrite.
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
Lets send Sammy Sosa out there to test the waters.
"People are getting the message, the right people are getting it, but the people we want to further attract, or make sure we hold onto, are being affected by what we consider the lunatic fringe. That's my frustration, that they don't have a bigger view of the world." - Brian Sabean
No one will be able to recognize Sammy Sosa anyway…
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 12, 2010 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Barry's socks!
Bonds... hit is high.... He hits it DEEEEEEEP..... OUTTA HERE BONDS STANDS ALONE- Duane Kuiper on 756
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Apr 12, 2010 4:01 PM PDT reply actions
I don't know if anyone's said this yet
But LOL Moskos over Wieters!
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
/should read Grant's post completely before commenting
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Is it too soon to note that the Giants Magic Number is 156?
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
Never too soon.
My Son was the third most valuable Giant position player by WAR in 2009. A little sad, a little happy.
I predict that history will look kindly on the 09 offseason, even if we were pissed at the time.
Once around the scoreboard (Early Edition)
LOL BREWERS
LOL DISASTROS
LOL RED SOX
LOL BRAVES
An this has been your Lars MLB report.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 12, 2010 4:26 PM PDT reply actions
sure they say he is 5
but what does his REAL birth certificate say?
McCovey Chronicles - The repetition is awesome. Proud Adoptive Parent of BRETT PILL.
READ MY BLOG!!!!
by sadison bummedgarner on Apr 12, 2010 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
That bat looks a bit big for him.
My little brother is 5, and I just watched his tee ball game the other day. I must say this is impressive.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 12, 2010 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
We would never pick him.
He has too much range to play in our infield.
Aubrey Huff: guilty until proven productive.
Andres Torres: perfectly cromulent.
Hey Ariel:
U R 5
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Apr 12, 2010 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m going to the tuesday game. I’ve only seen cain pitch in person once before, and that did not go well – he came out with an injury in the 2nd (?) inning, right before the all star break. He wasn’t out long, but if he gets injured again, the giants may ban me from attending his starts.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa
don’t risk it.
Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get me.
McCoven: We're all happy to be wrong.
by atxgiantsfan on Apr 12, 2010 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I was there too
Went to that game spur-of-the-moment, and wondered if I’d jinxed the team by doing so.
Then when Wellemeyer had that close call on Saturday, I began to wonder why all the games I go to, it seems like the pitcher gets a comebacker.
I've got just three words for you: Duck The Fodgers
I was there
Justin Miller to the rescue. Panda opposite field. Believe we won 2-1…
Sometimes, there's a man...well, he's the man for his time and place.
That was the game after Dirty's Epic Game
Win the inning.
Adopted home of Renteria - celebrated World Series hero...of 1997
by Scooter Ellis on Apr 12, 2010 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
The day after Sanchez’s no-hitter? I went to that game too, but I’m not going Tuesday. So if he doesn’t get injured, I think the only conclusion is that it was my fault last year.
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 12, 2010 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL BRAVES!!
OMG THOSE FATASS PADRES GUYS KEEP WALKING AND GETTING BASE HITS!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 12, 2010 4:47 PM PDT reply actions
Stupid Jurjens. Kevin fucking Correia got a hit.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 12, 2010 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
30 pitches so far in this inning
OMG PADRES R SO LUCKY!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 12, 2010 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
CORREIA WILL CRUSH YOU
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by Natto on Apr 12, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL BRAVES
I went to their blog for more unprovoked Panda Bashing and turns out they were all very excited to play the Padres, only to run into another (ex)Giants’ pitcher.
Win the inning.
Adopted home of Renteria - celebrated World Series hero...of 1997
by Scooter Ellis on Apr 12, 2010 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I love Rajai Davis. The guy steals every base. LOL Giants.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 12, 2010 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd rather not think about it.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
TWBSS
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 12, 2010 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, that one kinda hurts given how much we spent on Rowand to eventually be a much worse leadoff hitter and CF.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Apr 12, 2010 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions
The cool thing is that game is entering the bottom of the fifth some hour and five minutes after it started.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Holy shit. Whats the record for shortest ever?
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 12, 2010 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
My god there has only been one hit.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 12, 2010 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions
YES!
Matt… something or other. Damn it.
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."
Folks over at LL
must be going apeshit right about now that they don’t even care for subject lines anymore.
Win the inning.
Adopted home of Renteria - celebrated World Series hero...of 1997
by Scooter Ellis on Apr 12, 2010 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
HARVEY HADDIX, BITCHES!
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/boxscore/05261959.shtml
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on Apr 12, 2010 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Jered Weaver in 2008
Though that was a split no-hitter
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
I’m watching the Marlins/Reds game, and the Marlins’ announcers sound pretty OK. I think that’s the first time I watch a non-Giants game without thinking about how horrible the announcers are (yes, including Dodger games).
I was promised lasagna.
You need to watch more games. The Twins, Cubs, Red Sox, Padres and Orioles aren’t horrible.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Neither team is biased toward the respective teams and are fair. You might not have heard the Cubs TV (I’m not talking radio. Both teams suck) since Chip Caray left for Atlanta. Len Kasper and Bob Brenly are fine.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Fuck you Jo-Jo Reyes!
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 12, 2010 5:01 PM PDT reply actions
A's promotion
=Slugie
Giants=wearable blanket. lol
"People are getting the message, the right people are getting it, but the people we want to further attract, or make sure we hold onto, are being affected by what we consider the lunatic fringe. That's my frustration, that they don't have a bigger view of the world." - Brian Sabean
Cliff Pennington HR
As-2
Mariners-0
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 12, 2010 5:04 PM PDT reply actions
The no-no is no more
Win the inning.
Adopted home of Renteria - celebrated World Series hero...of 1997
by Scooter Ellis on Apr 12, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
They’ve got a bunch of pretty solid players. No super stars, but plenty of average to above average guys. Their pitching staff is good. Their bullpen is good. Their defense is quite good. It’s really not so surprising. I don’t think they’ll win much above 85, but I think that’s a reasonable projection.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I guess they can survive through pure moxy…
by 1ManWolfPack on Apr 12, 2010 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Baseball is a funny game. At one point last year, the Padres won 10 games in a row.
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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And they are currently in a 10 run inning
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 12, 2010 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Will they blame it on Pablo too?
Win the inning.
Adopted home of Renteria - celebrated World Series hero...of 1997
by Scooter Ellis on Apr 12, 2010 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy cannoli.
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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Oh finally its over!
and my ERA for the week is….21.60!
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 12, 2010 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I Remember When...
I was a wee lad in kindergarden playing NES. I owned a copy of Bases Loaded and I didn’t quite grasp the concept of an ERA. I went to my dad complaining about how I could not get the other team out. When he looked at the ERA of my pitcher, it was 8.76…I had assumed the higher the number the better.
by 1ManWolfPack on Apr 12, 2010 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
On rare occasions, a player and an injury are perfectly paired. This is one of those times:
Chipper Jones’(notes) side is still sore, and now so is his back. The Braves third baseman has missed three games with a strained right oblique muscle, and when he tested it with some swings in the batting cage Sunday, his back tightened.
“I took some swings lefty and couldn’t really extend on anything,” Jones said. “Then I turned around right-handed and took about 10 swings and my back locked up.”
Everyone else can just stop getting hurt right now, because Chipper has mastered the art. You really can’t do it any better. This latest injury could be his masterwork.
It’s your move, Nick Johnson(notes). Whaddya got?
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 12, 2010 5:07 PM PDT reply actions
The Padres hung a 10 spot in the 4th against the Braves.
It is bizarro night. The Giants are going to get their asses kicked.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 12, 2010 5:22 PM PDT reply actions
Yesterday was a bizarro day, and the Giants won. I just hope the Pirates don’t come in itching after getting 16 runs hung on them yesterday.
Aubrey Huff: guilty until proven productive.
Andres Torres: perfectly cromulent.
The Chargers are beating the Falcons 14-0.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 12, 2010 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Zito would never give up over 15 in an inning.
by Into the Void on Apr 12, 2010 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions
This is kind of amazing
I’m an infrequent (er, increasingly frequent) lurker here, and it seems like the comment threads have just exploded over the past year or so. Almost 500 comments before the game, even? Yow.
We’re a bored lot.
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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You transposed the second and third words there.
To be perfectly fair, the fact that it could only reasonably apply to Hitler does make the discussion kind of moot.
by howtheyscored on Apr 12, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
UNITE!
To be perfectly fair, the fact that it could only reasonably apply to Hitler does make the discussion kind of moot.
by howtheyscored on Apr 12, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Our team cap
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'd buy one
if it said “I HATE MCC”
And then I’d send it to 22gigantes.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
MOM!
I am sorry about the whole assisted living thing. I hope they are treating you well!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 12, 2010 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
LARS!
I think they’re spiking my Malt-O-Meal with psilocybin. Send help! Or visit once in a while.
Just sit back and enjoy the colors.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 12, 2010 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Reminds me of when I was pregnant. Doc Owsley pushed the acid on me like it was a folate supplement.
Not only were my eyes open when I was born, my mind was as well.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 12, 2010 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
San Diego takes a 2 TD lead over Atlanta
Man, those Chargers sure can score fa…wait
Win the inning.
Adopted home of Renteria - celebrated World Series hero...of 1997
The above exchange between Lars/Your Mother should be green
I’m not posting this comment under it because I don’t want to interrupt the magic but I LOLd for sure
in the best shape of my life
by Prussian Creole on Apr 12, 2010 5:41 PM PDT reply actions
Agreed
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 12, 2010 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions
SITUATION CORREIA
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
Falcons scored a safety!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 12, 2010 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
pitch count
108
Correia < Zito
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
AHHHHHHHHHH HA HA
This site CSS STILL isn’t fixed – SBN BRASS HATES GRANT.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
going to the game tonight! Try to win one for you all. Third game in 4 days, woooot.
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
Enjoy your time.
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
all your Pirates are belong to us
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
Hopefully it will take less of it than yesterdays 4 hour delay. The weather is clear down here at the park though, so we should be good to go.
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
extrabaggs: Now showing on every TV in the #SFGiants clubhouse: Jeremy Affeldt’s bail-out at-bat from last night. On a loop.
FREE BUSTER POSEY
But on the other hand, can Buster Posey match Bengie Molina's spring training heroics? It's debatable.
awesome.
Adopted father of Eric Surkamp, the next great big-eared soft tossing lefty in SF Giants History!
by Speedforthewin on Apr 12, 2010 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Love it!
in the best shape of my life
by Prussian Creole on Apr 12, 2010 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
i would green it
but I don’t like how he’s treating his mother.
by Into the Void on Apr 12, 2010 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions
BAGGS!!! YOU MONSTER!!
JUST HOW ARE YOU TREATING YOUR MOTHER!?
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 12, 2010 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
This is kind of funny
California posts a list of its 250 most delinquent taxpayers by the amount they owe. (btw this is only a news story because pamela anderson is on it for owing 493k) So I was perusing the list and there is a person named Kevin D. Mitchell who owes the state like 5 Mil. Any chance that is our Kevin?
No one here gets out alive.
Kevin "Delinquent’ Mitchell?
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on Apr 12, 2010 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, How 'Bout Those A's?
/doesn’t really care
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
Why in the hell do the A’s play the Mariners seven out of the first ten games?
by Into the Void on Apr 12, 2010 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Shift-A
I like McCutchen’s dreads.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
The Kids: Lewis, Posey, Sandoval, Bowker, Schierholtz, Frandsen, Ishikawa, Amezaga... CHONE WAR projection= 12.7
Current Team: Rowand, Sanchez, DeRosa, Sandoval, Huff, Molina, Renteria, Schierholtz... CHONE WAR projection= 12.6
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