Post-Game Thread: The Giants lose a close one that wasn't that close
by Grant Brisbee on Apr 16, 2010 10:11 PM PDT
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PrintYou don't want to read anything more about this game. C'mon. Let's just forget about it. It was the fifth-starter game. Heck, it was against the Dodgers' Opening Day Pitcher! We couldn't have expected anything more. There isn't anything to add. Well, I did have one thought that crossed my mind tonight...
No, no. You don't want to read it. The less written about this game the better. I mean, the thing I was thinking is pretty enlightening. It's kind of a strange but illuminating take on what baseball means, both in the micro and macro sense. But this isn't the time nor place to start waxing philosophical about baseball, the Giants, and our place in the universe.
I guess it wouldn't hurt just to give you the Cliff Notes. Tonight's game kind of fit in with a larger theory I've been working on -- a grand theory of baseball unification, if you will. I hope you don't think this is too presumptuous, but here goes:
Vicente Padilla is not a handsome man.
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when did you write this, grant?
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...
I had a crazy dream
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 16, 2010 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I sailed away to China Greece.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
"BOUT A GIRL IN A BLACK BIKINI!
Christ on a sidecar.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 17, 2010 2:51 AM PDT up reply actions
The slogan of the NPA
National Proctologist Association
Personally, I’m more upset about the renaissance of the mohawk.--Alex_Lewis
by Sabean's_Folly on Apr 16, 2010 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Still
I don’t think Rowand has had any at bats as good as the one Velez just had. As much as I’d prefer to have my second cousin twice removed FLew on the team.
"Man, you just can't beat a good bowl of gumbo." ~ William Nuschler Clark
Additionally, Renteria needs to keep swinging at the first pitch in every at bat.
"Man, you just can't beat a good bowl of gumbo." ~ William Nuschler Clark
Renteria was good when he took pitches. Now he sucks. QED.
Aubrey Huff: guilty until proven productive.
Andres Torres: perfectly cromulent.
Quantum Entanglement Device?
"And we plead and we pray for a glimmer of day,
As the night folds its wings and descends, exposing the loose ends."
Proud adoptive parent of Sergio Romo. Looking forward to adopting Justin Smoak.
/checks for a chasm
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
well if he makes a habit of it i won't complain
one is bound to save their ass someday … maybe next year
yep, at least he's hitting OK
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Nope, I think Padilla is still as ugly.
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Also, BEAT LA!!! Preferably now.
+109
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 16, 2010 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
+42
Adopted father of Eric Surkamp, the next great big-eared soft tossing lefty in SF Giants History!
by Speedforthewin on Apr 16, 2010 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
He's a gamer
Seriously though, gl scott.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 16, 2010 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
This
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
+33
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
That.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 16, 2010 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Apr 17, 2010 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
That really screwed the team ERA
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 16, 2010 10:15 PM PDT reply actions
I picked a shitastic time to have the Giants’ pitching staff on my weekly Pokemonz roster.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Apr 16, 2010 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Pokemon, huh? Never heard of it. Please explain in detail, then evaluate Fred Lewis’ defense.
by Dan from NM on Apr 16, 2010 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I second this.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Also, I’ve heard it’s a kids’ game. Why do adults play it?
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
YEAH I’M NOT SAYING IT’S A KID’S GAME LOL BUT IT SAYS A LOT ABOUT YOU IF YOU PLAY IT LOL OLD PEOPLE LOL
by Dan from NM on Apr 16, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions
no it’s totally a kid’s game because only kids play it and if you’re an adult and you plat pokemon that means your lame and have no life and it’s a total dealbreaker on a date
LETS ASK A GURL
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions
OFFICIAL SHARKS THREAD LOL!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Sharks providing the excitement that the Giants game largely lacked.
Also, WTF Rent? Two rallys (one was kinda illusory though)?
Yes
Matt Cain: throwing complete game shutouts since 06'. No big deal.
by cain1rstballothof on Apr 16, 2010 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions
/golf clap
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Also, BEAT LA!!! Preferably now.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Did you know that the Hippopotamus’s closest relative is the whale?
Triangular molars FTW!
/feels shame over wasted biology degree
I heard that elephants evolved in the water and then came back on land. True?
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Yo no se. But if you want to know about the biomechanics behing flying squirrel gliding, turtle snapping, or prehensile tail locomotion in new world monkey, I’m your guy.
Man a bio degree for a pre-med is f*ing useless.
I heard Fred Lewis is a Blue Jay.
Straight from the horse’s Facebook!
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 16, 2010 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
The thing with that second joke
they don’t wear glasses. They never have. Why is that a joke?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Is this a British joke book?
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it might be Australian.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
HAHAHAHA
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
In Russian
its a Bigemoot (translit spelling)
by KrazyKrabMeat on Apr 16, 2010 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Behold the hippopotamus
We laugh at how he looks to us
And yet in moments dank and grim
I wonder how we look to him
Peace, peace, thou hippopotamus
We really look all right to us
As you no doubt delight the eye
Of other hippopotami.
—Ogden Nash
And typed by memory, because I’m rad (read: at home alone on Friday night).
My son is Madison Bumgarner, the Spacebat of pitching prospects. My other son is a Porsche.
A moose and a goose together have juice...
…but not the hippopotamus.
— Sandra Boynton
by Grant Brisbee on Apr 17, 2010 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Haha.
Family Circus, on the other hand, is necessarily unfunny.
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Also, BEAT LA!!! Preferably now.
I don’t know why but I read that as “Frisco Butter” and was about to start yelling.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Google Image Search can disprove any statement
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted non-Giant: Fred Lewis
I don’t want to know what Little Hippo is reading with no pants on.
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by rightcenterfielder on Apr 16, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Howie is not that fat.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Why did the punk rocker cross the road?
Because he was safety pinned to the chicken AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA!
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted non-Giant: Fred Lewis
WHY DID FRED LEWIS CROSS THE ROAD?
BECAUSE HE’S A CHICKEN!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
LOOK ACROSS THE STREET!
IT’S KFC!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
You make that joke now that there's no black guys on the giants!
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 16, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
WHAAAAAAAAT
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
i agree
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
This makes me sad.
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 16, 2010 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions
The new Matt Cain alone at a table pic.
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Also, BEAT LA!!! Preferably now.
/saves for tomorrow’s win now!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Chances of a fight tomorrow or Sunday? (Kemp is going to get beaned at some point)
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
Speaking with a friend in the Doggies' press box...
…he maintains that Ethier is the one who’s about to get beaned, and this won’t necessarily make everyone sad.
My son is Madison Bumgarner, the Spacebat of pitching prospects. My other son is a Porsche.
Why Ethier?
Other than the home runs, was he up to some douchery tonight? I don’t remember any showboating while he was circling the bases… But then again, I had my head hung at the time, so I wasn’t paying close attention.
Aubrey Huff: guilty until proven productive.
Andres Torres: perfectly cromulent.
The ball ran in on Rowand, and it was one pitch after Honeycutt was out on the mound to talk to Padilla, and it loaded the bases… So, circumstances suggest no, not intentional.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
I’d like to see Rihanna hit by a foul ball, Spann style.
Dumped Edgar Renteria and adopted Buster Posey. Biggest upgrade since George Jefferson moved up to a deluxe apartment on the east side!
by rxmeister on Apr 17, 2010 8:06 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Why? What the hell has she done to deserve that?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I was wondering this myself
in the best shape of my life
by Prussian Creole on Apr 17, 2010 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions
I think it has to do with dating a Dodger. Not to endorse wishing her physical harm, but there it is.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 17, 2010 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
I guess I’m behind in my Perezhilton reading. But Dodger or no Dodger, that’s really not deserved. Of funny.
in the best shape of my life
by Prussian Creole on Apr 17, 2010 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Considering that she actually has been the victim of domestic abuse, I think we can lay off – dating a Dodger or no.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
On a related but less misogynistic note, does anybody know where “The Bison” came from? It seems like the most random nickname to me…
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Let’s shake it off people. Timmy needs to make a statement tomorrow.
Choppin' broccoli
by SimpleJaquez on Apr 16, 2010 10:18 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
yep
just have a quick speedball and it’s off to bed.
by Into the Void on Apr 16, 2010 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Don’t let the imaginary bedbugs bite!
Choppin' broccoli
by SimpleJaquez on Apr 16, 2010 10:21 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Tim has some sort of insane record after the Giants lose
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 16, 2010 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Um…mebbe Rowand will shake it off?
Jaymee Sire is my adopted wife.
by positiveuphemism on Apr 16, 2010 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I've noticed that the good teams
skip their 5th starter when given an opportunity.
We don’t. Over the course of a full season it would amount to about 10 games or so. Fuck you Bochy.
Jaymee Sire is my adopted wife.
by positiveuphemism on Apr 16, 2010 10:20 PM PDT reply actions
Have you also noticed that Bork isn't a good manager?
Personally, I’m more upset about the renaissance of the mohawk.--Alex_Lewis
by Sabean's_Folly on Apr 16, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
He pissed me off a couple times tonight
Slightly moreso than he normally does
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
We should sell those Gagne type “game over” shirts with pictures of Brandon Medders on them.
Dumped Edgar Renteria and adopted Buster Posey. Biggest upgrade since George Jefferson moved up to a deluxe apartment on the east side!
by rxmeister on Apr 17, 2010 8:09 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
yeah I don't get it
why not just have TImmy throw tonight?
by Into the Void on Apr 16, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
more rest is the logic
bork says more important that he be ready near the end
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.
…but he would have had five days rest if he pitched tonight. And tonight’s game counted just as much as one in September.
by Into the Void on Apr 16, 2010 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I understand the logic. It’s just dumb and illogical. If a guy can pitch on five days for three or four starts in a row, he can do it all season. Men did this for years.
Jaymee Sire is my adopted wife.
by positiveuphemism on Apr 16, 2010 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
SABERHAGEN
I was putzing around in B/R today and I happened upon a World Series in which the Royals beat the Cardinals. Final game CG for Bret.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 16, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Humm Baby!
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 16, 2010 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s not what he told me!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions
please, do tell
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 16, 2010 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions
wilriv21 would have gone with Lincecum tonite, Zito tomorrow and ~Cainer on Sunday. This is a division rival with pitchers pitching on regular rest
I'm with you, Pops.
(But you’re still on your own in the Pumphouse)
The Fodgers are talented, and of course the storied shared history reserves them a special place in the gunsights.
They’ve also averaged 7.5 runs over their last eight games.
Enter Mr. 1.29 ERA himself.
Unstoppable force. Immovable object.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 17, 2010 7:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Ask Mike Krukow about that one
He’s still bitter about not being allowed to pitch on 3 days rest in the ’87 NLCS. Hammacker started.
/auto-defenestrates
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on Apr 17, 2010 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Odds of SUCK IT RUSSELL MARTIN missing the game tomorrow?
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Todd Mulligan.
Because the Giants might never lose.
"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
So yeah
Those first two innings sure did suck.
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by rightcenterfielder on Apr 16, 2010 10:20 PM PDT reply actions
Vicente Padilla is not a handsome man.
mind = blown
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
Who’s the ugliest man in MLB?
Matt Cain: throwing complete game shutouts since 06'. No big deal.
by cain1rstballothof on Apr 16, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Case closed.
Thank you sir.
Matt Cain: throwing complete game shutouts since 06'. No big deal.
by cain1rstballothof on Apr 16, 2010 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
He really does look like Jabba the Hut
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/09: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
by Useful_Idiot on Apr 16, 2010 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
MURDER DEM BUMS TOMORROW!!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Always nice to see the team not roll over and die.
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.
TWLS
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
If you're Colorado
All you do is launch the puck in the direction of the net and there’s a 28% chance it goes in? That’s not good.
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Also, BEAT LA!!! Preferably now.
UUUURRRRRRRR
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
AAANNNUUUSSSS
(just playin, iiiibbbbeeeee)
"Man, you just can't beat a good bowl of gumbo." ~ William Nuschler Clark
I like the way the Giants did not give up and went out fighting to the very end. This is what has been missing the last few years. You can tell that this team never gives up or believes that the game is over before the last out.
Even though they lost, I don’t feel as bad about this game as I probably should.
Agreed.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Apr 17, 2010 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL D BACKS
They just blew ANOTHER save.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Want Medders back?
Matt Cain: throwing complete game shutouts since 06'. No big deal.
by cain1rstballothof on Apr 16, 2010 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Medders for Upton
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Sabean would just flip him for a F. Sanchez type after a 3-25 slump anyway.
Matt Cain: throwing complete game shutouts since 06'. No big deal.
by cain1rstballothof on Apr 16, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
LOLsnakes
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Blew the save and then a walk off homer. Fathers beat AZ.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Gutierrez
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'm about to buy tix for the 5/19 and 5/20 games at Chase.
I dunno, I really would rather watch at home.
I always end up in a glaring contest with Blankfans whose asses get chapped when the loud guy cheers for the opposition.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 16, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
WHY DID BORK PUT IN SHIT FOR WELLEPUKE?!?!?!
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
IF YOU HAVE THE BEST BULLPEN IN THE LEAGUE, WHY DO THAT?
I’m not please.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
My please is not.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
maybe it’s not the best bullpen in the league :-/
by FPTV on Apr 16, 2010 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don’t think we have the best bullpen in the league.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
by jponry on Apr 16, 2010 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
minus a few add-ons we’re up there
It's tragic high tide
by TheBigLeBowker on Apr 16, 2010 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
But what if you take out the pitchers who are bad?
THEN THAT’S A PRETTY SWEET BULLPEN, ISN’T IT?
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
perhaps
the best grougthink ever!
"I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."- Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Apr 17, 2010 5:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Look: Why throw in the shit pitchers? How does your WORST reliever add anything to this? Why leave your shit starter in for longer than he can handle?
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
shit sandwich
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Yes, exactly
Personally, I’m more upset about the renaissance of the mohawk.--Alex_Lewis
by Sabean's_Folly on Apr 16, 2010 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Because it’s the first game of a 6 game road trip. You can throw your best shot against stupidly long odds and maybe win one game, but you hurt your chances of winning the other 5.
Aubrey Huff: guilty until proven productive.
Andres Torres: perfectly cromulent.
Why not throw Mota out there?
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I can’t tell you that because I don’t know if Mota can throw more than 1 IP. He got 2 each out of Joaquin and Medders.
Aubrey Huff: guilty until proven productive.
Andres Torres: perfectly cromulent.
i still can't believe
that we managed to score more than 7 runs…but then we gave up 10. oh well, i guess hindsight is 20/20
Technically, they scored 10 first.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I’m starting to join this line.
Matt Cain: throwing complete game shutouts since 06'. No big deal.
by cain1rstballothof on Apr 16, 2010 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
who is better?
Jaymee Sire is my adopted wife.
by positiveuphemism on Apr 16, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
The teams that don’t have Waldis Joaquin and Brandon Medders
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
And Mota. He will implode soon too.
Matt Cain: throwing complete game shutouts since 06'. No big deal.
by cain1rstballothof on Apr 16, 2010 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think that's a foregone conclusion
Mota’s been a decent pitcher during his career. There’s no reason it can’t continue.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
Wanna wager?
Matt Cain: throwing complete game shutouts since 06'. No big deal.
by cain1rstballothof on Apr 16, 2010 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Not especially
But I just don’t see the same history of shittiness with Mota that I do with Medders or Wellemeyer. It’s entirely possible he’ll implode, but I don’t think it’s any likelier for him than for half the relievers in the majors.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
you may be right, but I’m just re-evaluating the pen in my mind, and he isn’t helping.
Matt Cain: throwing complete game shutouts since 06'. No big deal.
by cain1rstballothof on Apr 16, 2010 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
The Giants should use Mota to hit Kemp.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
As long as they don’t use Shawn Estes.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted non-Giant: Fred Lewis
Oh, I suddenly remember that.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Prince Feilder is gonna kill him!
Matt Cain: throwing complete game shutouts since 06'. No big deal.
by cain1rstballothof on Apr 16, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I think our bullpen is overrated
The back end of our bullpen is strong but our Middle relief is meh at best. Joaquin and Runzler are projectable but so were Merkin and Hinshaw (FWIW I think it’s far more likely that Joaquin becomes Merkin than Runzler becomes Hinshaw) and Medders and Mota are serviceable at best. Also why don’t we have a long reliever? One of those would’ve been nice tonight. I think we should call up Pucetas/Joey, move Wellemeyer to the bullpen and send down Joaquin or DFA Medders.
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
Our bullpen was better when Medders was good, and Runzler was dealing. I agree that Joey or Pucetas should come up for long relief, and Joaquin goes back to AAA for more seasoning.
Aubrey Huff: guilty until proven productive.
Andres Torres: perfectly cromulent.
Yeah one of the mistakes of the offseason
was being content with our MR. Medders was locked in as a member of our bullpen which was fine because he is serviceable but Kiko Calero would look really nice right now and who would’ve cared if Medders was cut?
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 keep asking… who’s the long reliever? who’s the innings eater coming out of that bullpen? but …there’s just nobody.
Yeah right now it's Medders
Although the reliever I trust the most to go 3 IP is probably Wilson.
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
do you really need a long man (no jokes please)
the rotation is pretty and you can always use a couple of relievers rather than wasting one spot on a guy who pitches once a month
It’s a reasonable addition to a club with Sanchez and Zito. They can dominate, but when they’re off they’re game, it’s a huge luxury to have someone you can count on for 3 innings.
If we had a long reliever tonight, we could have had him pitch 3 innings, and then used better pitchers for the 8th and 9th instead of counting on Medders and Joaquin.
Aubrey Huff: guilty until proven productive.
Andres Torres: perfectly cromulent.
Well really the only guys in the starting rotation that I have confidence in to go more than 6 innings are Lincecum and Cain. The others are all “Who will show up tonighters?” Good Zito or Bad Zito ? Bad Wellemeyer or Mediocre Wellemeyer?
It's a good safety net
After a night like tonight we need Timmy to go at least 6 IP whereas if we had a long man like Joey he could’ve eaten 3 or 4 IP and our bullpen could be saved for tomorrow. Basically ruin 1 arm for 1 or 2 days and instead of 3 or 4 arms for 1 day.
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
AND
You don’t always have to pitch them for 3 innings. A so-so long reliever is more useful than 2 so-so short relievers.
Aubrey Huff: guilty until proven productive.
Andres Torres: perfectly cromulent.
yeah, someone get that fixed
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 16, 2010 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed
Adopted father of Eric Surkamp, the next great big-eared soft tossing lefty in SF Giants History!
by Speedforthewin on Apr 16, 2010 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions
The really puzzling question to me is
How Bork was the fastest sperm in the race the night he was conceived? That had to be one of the slowest, dumbest bunch of sperm the world has ever seen.
Personally, I’m more upset about the renaissance of the mohawk.--Alex_Lewis
by Sabean's_Folly on Apr 16, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Prolly like Beavis
Jaymee Sire is my adopted wife.
by positiveuphemism on Apr 16, 2010 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Butthead: “This video…is about the future.”
Beavis: “THE FUTURE SUCKS! CHANGE IT!”
Butthead: “I may be cool, Beavis…but I can’t change the future.”
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 16, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Shark? Do the Giants have a player named Shark?
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...
Can someone tell me why Dolphin Stadium was called Land Shark Stadium?
"I never watched baseball on TV. It's slow and boring. I'm not a fan. Never was." - Jeff Kent
dont worry, before anyone can answer that question it will likely be renamed again…
by projectmayhem713 on Apr 16, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Jimmy Buffett sells coke to Joe Robbie
*joke circa 1995
It's tragic high tide
by TheBigLeBowker on Apr 16, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
it’s already been renamed, stoners
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 16, 2010 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Before it was University of Phoenix Stadium they entertained naming rights offers.
One was from a colorful enterprise…
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 16, 2010 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions
i’m not even going to click the subject line, Victor…
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 16, 2010 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Fixed
Jimmy Buffett sells coke toJoe RobbieDustin Ackley
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
Snicker!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions
GENO ESPINELLI!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I’m pretty sure he’s Greek, actually.
by Into the Void on Apr 16, 2010 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
You should post
that Timmy in a jeepney manip.
Or was that SoFaKingMike?
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions
wikipedia says he’s part Filipino. I guess he and Tim add up to almost 1 full-blooded Filipino.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geno_Espineli
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
Uh, that article says he’s the first full-blooded Filipino in the Majors.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted non-Giant: Fred Lewis
adobo
and pansit
but no dinuguan
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m going to make squid adobo next week. Good stuff.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted non-Giant: Fred Lewis
Nice.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 16, 2010 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
mmm nom nom nom
you know what I can make? Mechado. Ever hear of that? Basically its beef cutlets braised until fork tender in a tomato sauce, with potato slices.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve heard of it, but I don’t think I’ve ever tried it.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 16, 2010 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
it wuz daaaamn good
But nothing beats my mom’s caldereta.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
adobo
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 16, 2010 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
i thought
Greece was considered Mediteranean.
It's tragic high tide
by TheBigLeBowker on Apr 16, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
oh shit
yeah I know teacher
It's tragic high tide
by TheBigLeBowker on Apr 16, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
This is a highly offensive post. Moderators?
by Into the Void on Apr 16, 2010 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Too bad they don’t all pitch alike, huh?
Matt Cain: throwing complete game shutouts since 06'. No big deal.
by cain1rstballothof on Apr 16, 2010 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
.
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 16, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Believe Jacks Williams should put down the bat and toe the rubber.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted non-Giant: Fred Lewis
Henry Sosa and Steve Edlefsen
Adopted father of Eric Surkamp, the next great big-eared soft tossing lefty in SF Giants History!
by Speedforthewin on Apr 16, 2010 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Edlefsen!
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Also, BEAT LA!!! Preferably now.
They could carpool with Buster and Joey to LA
Adopted father of Eric Surkamp, the next great big-eared soft tossing lefty in SF Giants History!
by Speedforthewin on Apr 16, 2010 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
but there is an airport in Fresno, FAT
Adopted father of Eric Surkamp, the next great big-eared soft tossing lefty in SF Giants History!
by Speedforthewin on Apr 16, 2010 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Tale of Two Renterias
First 16 AB: 11/16, 2 2B, 1 HR
Last 23 AB: 2/23, 0 XBH
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted non-Giant: Fred Lewis
Hmmmmm.......perhaps the latter?
Personally, I’m more upset about the renaissance of the mohawk.--Alex_Lewis
by Sabean's_Folly on Apr 16, 2010 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I never bought into that.
Matt Cain: throwing complete game shutouts since 06'. No big deal.
by cain1rstballothof on Apr 16, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
oh and also
First range: 3 BB, 1 K
Second range: 1 BB, 8 K
Ow.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted non-Giant: Fred Lewis
All downhill from here for Edgar.
But hey, Uribe still looks good!
Matt Cain: throwing complete game shutouts since 06'. No big deal.
by cain1rstballothof on Apr 16, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Dear Giants,
Please win this series. All the hot starts in the world will mean nothing if you cannot beat the good teams in your own division.
Signed,
scout6
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
can i sign that?
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 16, 2010 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
here here
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/09: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
by Useful_Idiot on Apr 16, 2010 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
VAPORS!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
tee hee
His little “H” in the bottom
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL Arizona Bullpen
Blown Save 3 nights in a row.
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 16, 2010 10:27 PM PDT reply actions
Yeesh. People are all over my spelling/grammar/punctuation tonight.
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 16, 2010 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I was REALLY trying to generate some TWSS content.
by Every6thDay on Apr 16, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
GET ME WHERE I CANT GO MYCHAEL
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 16, 2010 10:28 PM PDT reply actions
Just because it bugs me
“I want to take fans to places they wouldn’t otherwise be able to go”
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/09: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
by Useful_Idiot on Apr 16, 2010 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
LOLEMEYER!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
I hope Natto made it out of the parking lot safely.
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by rightcenterfielder on Apr 16, 2010 10:29 PM PDT reply actions
NATTO’S MAKING OUT IN THE PARKING LOT?
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Better not be with Padilla
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 16, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
This is the grossest statement of the year.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
You’d prefer it was with Willie McGee?
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted non-Giant: Fred Lewis
YUCK.
And people were grossed out by my Tommy Lasorda Oil joke.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Satyricrash made out with Tommy Lasorda while sensually rubbing oil into his chest!?
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted non-Giant: Fred Lewis
NATTO FILMED IT??
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
This tops the gross list
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Needs moar reverse cowboy.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Reverse cowbell
“I take my pants off one leg at a time.”
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 16, 2010 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions
OT: Pokemonz
LOL ResDog
You know what I mean.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
i withdraw my previous request
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 16, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Shift A
1. That Tommy Lasorda picture is god awful.
2. This sharks game is going to give me a heart attack of epic proportions. You know, the kind Tommy Lasorda should’ve had 12 years ago.
GAME 10
Man up now, or you’ll be a basket case by the ASG.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 16, 2010 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Dear Sharks,
Don’t suck.
From,
me.
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Also, BEAT LA!!! Preferably now.
Dear you,
We’ll do whatever we wanna be.
Oh crap is anyone defending the net?
From,
The Sharks.
P.S. Buy Season Tickets for next year, and get playoff tickets. Wait, scratch that last part.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
She ran calling, "Wiiiiiiildfire"
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
lol
Personally, I’m more upset about the renaissance of the mohawk.--Alex_Lewis
by Sabean's_Folly on Apr 16, 2010 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
How about this for a potential pitching match up??
Roy Halladay vs. Todd Wellemeyer.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
That would be Tuesday night when the Phils are in town
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 got school that night...
….i believe that is a good thing
McCovey Chronicles - The repetition is awesome. Proud Adoptive Parent of BRETT PILL.
READ MY BLOG!!!!
by sadison bummedgarner on Apr 16, 2010 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
giants are gonna be 3:1 dogs.
If my head is full of white hairs by the end of this season.. I blame Brian Wilson. (I'm only 22, dammit!)
What’s the largest single-game scoring difference in MLB history?
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Also, BEAT LA!!! Preferably now.
That does have a lot of potential.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m sorry, but we have to have a better option for a fifth starter. Just call up Pucetas and hope he perplexes the Phillies since they haven’t seem him before. You know, channel some of that Sadowski magic
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/09: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
by Useful_Idiot on Apr 16, 2010 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
why doesnt
Todd Hellinfire get social anxiety disorder
It's tragic high tide
by TheBigLeBowker on Apr 16, 2010 10:34 PM PDT reply actions
I still say that Bochy should have put out a better reliever
But go Sharks!
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
+1
I still think that he’s in the mindset of last season where a one run deficit was insurmountable. I’m not saying that we won’t regress or anything, but we’ve made three (four?) decent comebacks this season
but we’ve made three (four?) decent comebacks this
seasonweek
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Apr 16, 2010 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
on the plus side
I watched the first episode of Treme tonight. It was good.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted non-Giant: Fred Lewis
i thought it was confusing
but i still have high hopes for that show
by okonomiyaki on Apr 16, 2010 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Why confusing?
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted non-Giant: Fred Lewis
it seemed like they were trying to fit so many things into one episode
by okonomiyaki on Apr 16, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd stick with it
The first half season of the Wire was extremely confusing to me. I kept getting Wee-Bay and Stringer Bell mixed up.
Not to mention the first couple episodes of Generation Kill. Couldn’t tell any of the white that looked vaguely like Iceman apart.
So, apparently I’m an equal opportunity racist…
Anything with Steve Zahn’s ass is guaranteed to be a good time.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
I loved it. Way more than I thought I would.
by Grant Brisbee on Apr 16, 2010 10:43 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I can't wait to watch it,
but I think I’ll wait until the first season finishes. That’s pretty much the only way I watch dramas these days.
"El once, chico. Eleven."
Juan Uribe is looking decent. They did not need to go all crazy after Sanchez. Worst move of offseason still.
Matt Cain: throwing complete game shutouts since 06'. No big deal.
by cain1rstballothof on Apr 16, 2010 10:37 PM PDT reply actions
jeez... how did nab give up 5 goals today.. he's losin' it
If my head is full of white hairs by the end of this season.. I blame Brian Wilson. (I'm only 22, dammit!)
Even Nabokov can’t believe he made a save.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Much harder to do a GDT for a hockey game.
by Every6thDay on Apr 16, 2010 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope Matt Kemp catches Rihanna making passionate love to Russell Martin tonight, in Kemp’s own bed.
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/09: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
The problem with that is it involves Russell Martin getting some. :(
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted non-Giant: Fred Lewis
He's a trannie
It’ll be lesbo trannie sex.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
That just means Tommy Lasorda will want to watch it. :(
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted non-Giant: Fred Lewis
Ew you’re right. +oil
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
WHAT HAVE I UNLEASEHED
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions
THE KRAKEN!!!!!
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions
DON’T YOU DARE BRING BONDAGE INTO THIS!!!
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
HOT LASORDA ON LASAGNA BDSM ACTION
Proud to be the official MCC sponsor of Bowkermania '10
by rightcenterfielder on Apr 16, 2010 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
goodbye my love for lasagna, ever
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
HOT LASORDA ONKRAKEN ACTION
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 16, 2010 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Don’t insult the Kraken
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope Matt Kemp catches Tommy Lasorda making passionate love to Russell Martin tonight, in Kemp’s own bed.
by Into the Void on Apr 16, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
she probably shouldn’t piss off any more guys
It's tragic high tide
by TheBigLeBowker on Apr 16, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope Rihanna walks in on Matt Kemp
saying “Suck it, Russell Martin.”
by Every6thDay on Apr 16, 2010 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Powerplay!
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Also, BEAT LA!!! Preferably now.
LETS DO THIS SHARKS
If my head is full of white hairs by the end of this season.. I blame Brian Wilson. (I'm only 22, dammit!)
GAME!@!!!!!!
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Also, BEAT LA!!! Preferably now.
SETO!!!!
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 16, 2010 10:40 PM PDT reply actions
The Sharks shock their Fans!
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
it's hard to follow the puck on non veetle feeds lol
If my head is full of white hairs by the end of this season.. I blame Brian Wilson. (I'm only 22, dammit!)
SHARKS!!!!!!!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
GOAL!!!! SHARKS!
If my head is full of white hairs by the end of this season.. I blame Brian Wilson. (I'm only 22, dammit!)
SHARKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
McCovey Chronicles - The repetition is awesome. Proud Adoptive Parent of BRETT PILL.
READ MY BLOG!!!!
by sadison bummedgarner on Apr 16, 2010 10:40 PM PDT reply actions
Sharks Win!
Personally, I’m more upset about the renaissance of the mohawk.--Alex_Lewis
by Sabean's_Folly on Apr 16, 2010 10:41 PM PDT reply actions
Bay Area team doesn’t fail!
Proud to be the official MCC sponsor of Bowkermania '10
by rightcenterfielder on Apr 16, 2010 10:41 PM PDT reply actions
story of our fandoms
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
A's won tonight...I think
IDK I’m working on it…there are no witnesses to report whether or not this actually happened
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
Total attendance: 3
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
And that includes the players!
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
Also, a tree fell in the woods.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions
did it make a sound?
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
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
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 16, 2010 10:41 PM PDT reply actions
they do suck less than the Giants
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
SHARKS...WIN?!
"I never watched baseball on TV. It's slow and boring. I'm not a fan. Never was." - Jeff Kent
5 holed!
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
sweet goal seto, right through the legs
If my head is full of white hairs by the end of this season.. I blame Brian Wilson. (I'm only 22, dammit!)
What is this result in the hockey?
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
I thought San Jose wasn’t allowed to win after the season is over.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
that was awkward
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
hockey... it's like the "bud light player of the game" back when giants games were on KTVU...
cept there’s 3 of em, and for every game.
If my head is full of white hairs by the end of this season.. I blame Brian Wilson. (I'm only 22, dammit!)
And Brodie Brazil, or as my cousin who went to CVHS with him often says, “That little douchebag.”
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
basically the top 3 players of the game, sometimes players on the losing team get to be stars as well
If my head is full of white hairs by the end of this season.. I blame Brian Wilson. (I'm only 22, dammit!)
yeah really considering he blocked 5,000 SOGs
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Apr 16, 2010 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
extrabaggs
Aaron Rowand getting a CT scan. He was lucid when he left, Bochy said. Teammates didn’t read intent on Padilla’s part for fastball.
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
teammates
try harder
It's tragic high tide
by TheBigLeBowker on Apr 16, 2010 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Retaliation
Matt Cain: throwing complete game shutouts since 06'. No big deal.
by cain1rstballothof on Apr 16, 2010 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
how dya get a straight answer around here?
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 16, 2010 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL SAN FRANGAY
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Just ask Bay.
Matt Cain: throwing complete game shutouts since 06'. No big deal.
by cain1rstballothof on Apr 16, 2010 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
“OMG they’re LOOKIN at me!”
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
(what are they talking about?)
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 16, 2010 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
he got beaned off the helmet and onto his face
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 16, 2010 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
best wishes to Rowand
Proud to be the official MCC sponsor of Bowkermania '10
by rightcenterfielder on Apr 16, 2010 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
signed,
Gene Velez
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 16, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Besides the Giant’s game and when I dropped a pole on my friends head, this is a pretty good night.
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 16, 2010 10:44 PM PDT reply actions
wait what?
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Besides the Giant’s game and when I dropped a pole on my friends head, this is a pretty good night.
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 16, 2010 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Dude
Explain the pole
(TWSS?)
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Also, BEAT LA!!! Preferably now.
That is a TWHS
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
yikes
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Also, BEAT LA!!! Preferably now.
Well there was this pole, and I knocked it over onto my friends head.
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 16, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
did it leak out?
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 16, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh that’s why they call you Craklaka
It's tragic high tide
by TheBigLeBowker on Apr 16, 2010 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Your friend should know that’s what happens when you buy her dinner.
by KrazyKrabMeat on Apr 16, 2010 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Also, BEAT LA!!! Preferably now.
SuperLol
Matt Cain: throwing complete game shutouts since 06'. No big deal.
by cain1rstballothof on Apr 16, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
So this isn’t the worst night ever?
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Also, BEAT LA!!! Preferably now.
haz a sad
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 16, 2010 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Not yet. But there is still time.
/Bochy announces Rowand is starting and leading off tomorrow.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Eh. Ask again October 1.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
is that Grant Thornton?
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...
LOL
you know Setogucci wanted to say Nabby played like shit
by 49erEmpire on Apr 16, 2010 10:45 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
/names not recognizable
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 16, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
So
Who’s our leadoff hitter tomorrow?
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
Velez
You want to see a walk? Then go watch the mailman.
by SeeingStars on Apr 16, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Bengie Molina
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Homer Velez?
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
Babe Velez?
Matt Cain: throwing complete game shutouts since 06'. No big deal.
by cain1rstballothof on Apr 16, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
You.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Justin Bieber!
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 16, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Girls don’t play MLB.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
NEXT JACKIE ROBINSON
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 16, 2010 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
JACKIE ANDERSON
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
anderson cooper
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 16, 2010 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL SAN FRANGAY
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Louie Anderson
Matt Cain: throwing complete game shutouts since 06'. No big deal.
by cain1rstballothof on Apr 16, 2010 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
JACKIE ROGERS JUNIOR
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Rogers Hornsby
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 16, 2010 11:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Ranger Rick
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 17, 2010 2:48 AM PDT up reply actions
That’s the crux of the biscuit, isn’t it.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 17, 2010 7:16 AM PDT up reply actions
I wasn’t going to say girls don’t play baseball because they do.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Softball
Is not baseball
Matt Cain: throwing complete game shutouts since 06'. No big deal.
by cain1rstballothof on Apr 16, 2010 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
saved yerself, eh?
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 16, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah there's that girl who is in the Indy's throwing a knuckleball
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
Whewre does SHE shower?
No, I want you to show me.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 16, 2010 11:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm assuming they have a women's locker room
or maybe she just changes and goes home.
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
Smells like spirited teen.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 17, 2010 2:49 AM PDT up reply actions
SO
Matt Cain: throwing complete game shutouts since 06'. No big deal.
by cain1rstballothof on Apr 16, 2010 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Bork’s goin Velez
It's tragic high tide
by TheBigLeBowker on Apr 16, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Guaranteed
Matt Cain: throwing complete game shutouts since 06'. No big deal.
by cain1rstballothof on Apr 16, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Buster Posey
Adopted father of Eric Surkamp, the next great big-eared soft tossing lefty in SF Giants History!
by Speedforthewin on Apr 16, 2010 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, I think we saw tonight what is to be expected from this team. When the pitching staff doesn’t perform, it’s ugly. The fact that we scored 8 was pretty miraculous, in my opinion. It bodes a lot better than last season; so even though we lost a stinker tonight, there’s still plenty of season ahead.
Aubrey Huff: guilty until proven productive.
Andres Torres: perfectly cromulent.
And they don’t give up and fight till the end.
Jaymee Sire is my adopted wife.
by positiveuphemism on Apr 16, 2010 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I know people are talking about the Phils series already, but from here on out I’m seeing things much more day to day. I hope I don’t sound like Bip here, but the Giants have the pitching to win every series. They won’t but if they pick themselves up from time to time, which they appear to be capable of doing, they can stay right there for the rest of the season.
Aubrey Huff: guilty until proven productive.
Andres Torres: perfectly cromulent.
159-3!
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 16, 2010 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions
The tip drill ended up winning a big game of hockey
Are they using the same definition of tip drill as I do?
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I'm excited for TIMMY DAY tomorrow!
But how are teh Ginatz going to handle a knuckleballer?
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Also, BEAT LA!!! Preferably now.
Oh, I’m sure they’ll take a lot of pitches, work the count, and in general be selective in what they swing at.
by Into the Void on Apr 16, 2010 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
huh? You are speaking words but I don’t understand what they mean.
by Into the Void on Apr 16, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
do not unnerstan
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 16, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
“Obamer is Terist”
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 16, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Yay Merope thinks I’m 1337!
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Also, BEAT LA!!! Preferably now.
hey, you do have that going for you…
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 16, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Yakkity Sax mixed with bouts of a few going over the walls.
You imagine Uribe connecting with one of those?
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
WITH APLOMB.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not your plomb, bub.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 16, 2010 11:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm excited we are 5 games away from the 5th starter spot.
The San Francisco Giants must win at least one World Series before I die.
by vinScullySucks on Apr 16, 2010 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Padilla on the pitch that hit Rowand: “I threw inside and the pitch ran in on him. He was right on the plate. With that kind of lead, there was no reason for me to start a conflict.”
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
blaming the victim
HE WALKED RIGHT INTO MY FIST
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I had my thing hanging out and when I walked into the bathroom where I had my bodyguards take her she fell on it.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
perfectly unnerstannable
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 16, 2010 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
There is a reason why the Rangers got rid of him. His teammates were sick and tired of getting hit in retaliation.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
yep
Dude has a long history of pulling this kind of shit.
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
—except for EVIL!!!!"
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions
HEY PADILLA!
MAYBE THE REASON TO START A CONFLICT WAS THAT YOU SUCK!!!!
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Also, BEAT LA!!! Preferably now.
What a dick.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Voila!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, right. Lars isn’t here.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s exactly what the Sandanistas said about the Contras… Hmmm…
by KrazyKrabMeat on Apr 16, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
So on a happy note for tonight
My sister is getting married in 14 hours :)
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
Congrats
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
And your wife is going to wear that dress?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Congrats to your sister, btw.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Thanks!
I have to go pickup her makeup girl at 6AM tomorrow morning (ugh). She flew her in all the way from Taiwan lol
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
Woah
That’s intense. Congrats to her!
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Also, BEAT LA!!! Preferably now.
And boy are her arms tired!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 16, 2010 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
RACIST
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 16, 2010 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
If you were a guy this question could be construed as pretty creepy.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
OK Good News Guys
My wife decided to go with the white dress. Last time she wore it we won so we’re going to win tomorrow.
It’s science.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
And that means free food!
Nice!
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 16, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Being Chinese, there is nothing better than a Chinese wedding banquet.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Dude. Free food is free food.
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 16, 2010 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
those money trees rock
It's tragic high tide
by TheBigLeBowker on Apr 16, 2010 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
just don’t show her highlights of Padilla. She might get cold feet.
by Into the Void on Apr 16, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
just don’t show herhighlightsa headshot of Padilla. She mightget cold feetVOMIT PROFUSELY.
Fixed
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#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
yeah, hide that shit
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 16, 2010 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Alright wil, were a Do-op group from Wisconsin. Lets move.
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 16, 2010 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, wil.
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Also, BEAT LA!!! Preferably now.
Congrats to her. :)
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 16, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
where’s the wedding?
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 16, 2010 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
dont tell wil
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
damn
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
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by greatgiantfan on Apr 16, 2010 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m on vacation in SoCal this week, and I went to this game with a friend. I suppose the best I can say is that I wasn’t mercilessly heckled.
Also, I saw Scott taking one off the noggin. I hope he’s all right.
DID U SEE NATTO? IZ HE OKAY?
Also, congrats on surviving.
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Also, BEAT LA!!! Preferably now.
Settle this
Were there Dodgers fans cheering when Scott got hit?
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Sounded like there was cheering on TV.
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#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
yeah
I heard it, but I also think maybe some of the people cheering just thought that he had been knocked down and not hit. At least I hope that people aren’t that stupid.
by Into the Void on Apr 16, 2010 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, it also could have been a sound glitch. NBC has really shit the bed on their coverage. This game especially.
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#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
That’s also what I’m thinking. I heard some cheering initially, but it died down quickly. And you could see that most people (at least around the home plate area) knew what was going on, and weren’t applauding until Rowand got up.
Proud to be the official MCC sponsor of Bowkermania '10
by rightcenterfielder on Apr 16, 2010 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions
i was in the top deck, section 10 and there was cheering. Someone shouted, “that’s a strike, right”
by Rook Takes Pawn on Apr 17, 2010 12:54 AM PDT up reply actions
ONE IS ALIVE!!!
oh thanks be
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Another Positive
Next game, 14 hours
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...
Oh shit.
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 16, 2010 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Samantha.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 16, 2010 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions
In the western half of the US.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Radio Rules!
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 16, 2010 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, you want to hear something that just seems mind boggling and we were watching it?
The Giants scored 5 RUNS, 5!!! in the top of the 9th.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
People I blame:
Medders
Bochy
Wellemeyer
Renteria
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 16, 2010 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Sabean!
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 16, 2010 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Nixon
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
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by greatgiantfan on Apr 16, 2010 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Roosevelt
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Mars
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 16, 2010 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Venus
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Saturn
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
somewhere very far beyond our universe
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 16, 2010 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions
ALDERAAN!
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by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Naboo
It’s Not Sandy™!
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Russ, for not giving up more runs.
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by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions
VELEZ NOW HAS TWO NINTH INNING HOMERS IN ONE WEEK!!!!!
Clearly he’s ready. Send Buster to AA.
So what if we lost both games?
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
I need Laughter
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
you got it, pal
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 16, 2010 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
OIL!!
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by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
WAR!
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on Apr 16, 2010 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
You bring the Netflix
It's tragic high tide
by TheBigLeBowker on Apr 16, 2010 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Now 0-2 this season on NBC 11
Wish i could have watch this game ….
Doctor: We can preform the operation for you. It greatly increase your brain power. Or it may kill you.
Homer: Hmm, increase my killing power, eh? I'll do it!
Interesting
I wish I could un-watch it.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
maybe if nbc 11 carried someone else’s games beside wellameyer
Garlic fries 08
by operation carrot on Apr 16, 2010 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
They do have next Friday’s game.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Which is Tim’s start vs. St. Louis
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
more importantly* it’s snuggie night
*not really
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Apr 16, 2010 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Vicente Padilla is not a handsome man.
I was expecting a nice, simple “Suck it Russell Martin!”
This was good too.
by The Double Deuce on Apr 16, 2010 11:07 PM PDT reply actions
Oh, and also....
I just have to say it.
Giants, stop wearing 42 on Jackie Robinson Day!
Have you forgotten that he chose to leave baseball rather than be a Giant?
It’s bad luck, so quit it.
by The Double Deuce on Apr 16, 2010 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow SFGate is full of fail tonight. The Sharks headline indicates that the series is tied at 2 each. [1 each] and another headline reads: Road being build around sinkhole in Richmond
Did they fire all the editors?
With the economy as it is and the state of newspapers… yes, they probably did.
by The Double Deuce on Apr 16, 2010 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions
shirts off ladies
It's tragic high tide
by TheBigLeBowker on Apr 16, 2010 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions
i don’t know
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 16, 2010 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions
you are generous, sir
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 16, 2010 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions
These two
http://celebrityandworld.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/kim-kardashian.jpg
Juan Carlos Perez, please start hitting.
who is the girl on the far right in the dodgers pic?
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Apr 16, 2010 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions
she's the hot one, right?
It's tragic high tide
by TheBigLeBowker on Apr 16, 2010 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions
i think so, yes.
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Apr 16, 2010 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry
Just noticed the web addresses for those links. Neither are naked, regardless of what the links say. Neither are pregnant, either.
Juan Carlos Perez, please start hitting.
damn
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
how can you tell?
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Apr 16, 2010 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions
you know women can be pregnant and not have big bellies yet right?
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Apr 16, 2010 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions
It's sort of funny
At least to me. I didn’t want to just have the pictures in thread, out of respect, so I posted the links without reading them. Only to find out, the links were probably worse sounding than the pictures themselves would have been.
Juan Carlos Perez, please start hitting.
Get a Room
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 16, 2010 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Get a banquet hall.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 17, 2010 12:00 AM PDT up reply actions
No
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
sorry
guys the paper bag Alyssa thing…kinda hot. It could work here in a couple cases
It's tragic high tide
by TheBigLeBowker on Apr 16, 2010 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions
you girls look good holding balls
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Apr 16, 2010 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions
wow
The Giants’ traveling beat writers have a greater combined weight than the Dodgers’ beat writers — and there are 3 of them and 4 of us…
http://twitter.com/dylanohernandez
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
this
coming from the team with Broxton ?
It's tragic high tide
by TheBigLeBowker on Apr 16, 2010 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Fucking hack.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Reporting the news that really matters!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
klan heads off
It's tragic high tide
by TheBigLeBowker on Apr 16, 2010 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Also on a happier note
hankschulman
Rowand has two small fractures in his cheekbone. More info tomorrow.
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
Sorry, that subject shouldn’t be there
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
PREVIEW for greater satisfaction.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 17, 2010 12:02 AM PDT up reply actions
TRADE LEWIS!
Jaymee Sire is my adopted wife.
by positiveuphemism on Apr 16, 2010 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Show the kid with the finger cuz guess what
It's tragic high tide
by TheBigLeBowker on Apr 16, 2010 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Rowand also has a mild concussion.
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
:(
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Apr 16, 2010 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions
here we go, all the haters are melting
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 16, 2010 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions
TRADE LEWIS!
lol karma
Jaymee Sire is my adopted wife.
by positiveuphemism on Apr 16, 2010 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Failbeard the Physical, Lewis!
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 16, 2010 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions
HELLO TRONNO? J/K DUDE!
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by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Baggs
No word yet on DL decision.
Re Rowand, that is.
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
i’m sure it will be 15 days
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 16, 2010 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Depending on the concussion, it could actually just be a day to day thing.
Aubrey Huff: guilty until proven productive.
Andres Torres: perfectly cromulent.
i think he’s got some broken facial bones, too
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 16, 2010 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions
TAKE the fifteen for the concussion! PLEASE.
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by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree
Be safe :\
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Concussions are not fucking joke. I had one a few years ago AND I’M STILL YELLING FROM THE RINGING.
But really, they are awful.
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by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions
They ended Matheny's career
Not to mention countless NFL careers
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
MIne was just mild from being a klutz, I can’t imagine a big time one (or multiples!) from actually getting the shit beat outta you.
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by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah-the NFL hits are especially violent
IIRC someone theorized that concussions in the NFL would go down if players didn’t use helmets because the players see the helmets as protection and lead with their head in tackles which leads to concussions
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
How many times did Steve Young and Troy Aikman get concussions?
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Per Wikipedia
Aikman had 10.
Aikman was hit by linebacker LaVar Arrington and suffered the 10th concussion of his career. The hit not only ended Aikman’s season, but ultimately, his career
Young had 7.
Officially, Young had suffered seven concussions, but many believe the number to be higher
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 is a lot of concussions.
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 that's gotta be scary for their family
I know Aikman has said he always has headaches (though IIRC he said he had them before all the concussions)
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
+1
concussions are scary-especially if you play like Rowand plays.
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
someone likes hockey!
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 16, 2010 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Barry Zito will, on Sunday.
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by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions
ooh, scary
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 16, 2010 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I haven’t heard much about him since like 2004….
by The Double Deuce on Apr 16, 2010 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Wouldn't Copeland be more likely
I mean of the Giants minor league filler Copeland can at least play CF
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
how ’bout a little Darren Ford?
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 16, 2010 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions
it’s happened before
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
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by greatgiantfan on Apr 16, 2010 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions
If he came up and tore it up, it would be a huge addition to the ballclub.
But it would only make the roster moves when Rowand and Sanchez come back even more complicated.
(And I know, I know: 2013.)
Aubrey Huff: guilty until proven productive.
Andres Torres: perfectly cromulent.
Ford in flivver!
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 17, 2010 12:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Rowand could have two broken legs and the Giants would take 10 days to figure out to DL him.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
lol
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 16, 2010 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions
what did he break when he hit the wall in Philly?
It's tragic high tide
by TheBigLeBowker on Apr 16, 2010 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I must be Steve Nash tonight
It's tragic high tide
by TheBigLeBowker on Apr 16, 2010 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions
so the gamer has broken his face twice now is that about right?
It's tragic high tide
by TheBigLeBowker on Apr 16, 2010 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions
what’s up with his wife?
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 16, 2010 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions
beating him like that
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 16, 2010 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions
or they’ll throw him in jail?
It's tragic high tide
by TheBigLeBowker on Apr 16, 2010 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions
oh don’t worry, Fox doesn’t want to wait for that
It's tragic high tide
by TheBigLeBowker on Apr 16, 2010 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions
The scene at the end of the new Rambo will hopefully be the seen tomorrow of dodger players
It's tragic high tide
by TheBigLeBowker on Apr 16, 2010 11:23 PM PDT reply actions
Wait, what happened?
I caught nothing today. Rowand is hurt? Anything else?
Juan Carlos Perez, please start hitting.
LA’s lead gets so big, bullpen can’t blow it
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
That’s hilarious
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 16, 2010 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions
1st three dodgers batters
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Apr 16, 2010 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Tommy Lasorda kidnapped Natto.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions
That would be fucking stupid
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Get 2 outs first
then casually drill the bases loaded
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
yer killin’ me! /so funny
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 16, 2010 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Tim searches deep down...in his pocket...for a little something extra.
“Hm, thirty eight cents…roach clip…oh, hey, my 100 mph!”
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 17, 2010 12:09 AM PDT up reply actions
FB santiago, taking damon bruce’s idiocy to new heights
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Apr 16, 2010 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions
oyoyoy?
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Apr 16, 2010 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions
WHAAAAAAAAT
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Apr 16, 2010 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Fuck That Guy
I hope he meets Ben Roethlisberger in a restroom dressed in drags
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
1 – Krueger
2 – that guy who surfs and was a backup for years
3 – Bruce
28 – FP
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by positiveuphemism on Apr 17, 2010 9:12 AM PDT up reply actions
That's smart
it’s not like he’s our best pitcher and our bullpen is already fucked
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 missed the game, I was at the Tank
But wouldn’t it just be simpler and a clearer message if we just wait and drill the fuck outta vicente padilla next time we face him. Logic tells me that we will face him in at least one more game this season and he’s in the national (read “non-pussy”) league, so he’s actually gotta man up and bat
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by Prussian Creole on Apr 16, 2010 11:47 PM PDT up reply actions
The consensus I got from following the game thread was that it’s okay if Padilla kills Rownad and the Giants don’t retaliate because then Panda might get plunked in turn and miss the rest off the season with an injury, etc.
I would love to see that concept explained to Kruk btw. (from a safe distance of course).
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by cybermaldonado on Apr 17, 2010 1:32 AM PDT up reply actions
If you believe it is intentional then this was the game to retaliate. Down 7-0 before your first bag of peanuts. Torre would have understood and it would have stopped here right now on a Friday night.
Lincecum nor Zito need be dong any headhunting. Best way to retaliate is to live well and take the series.
A possible change in FOX broadcasters
It might be Chris Rose and Eric "Dodgers’ Karros instead of Stockton and Grace as I noted earlier.
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 think that's worse
and Stockton/Grace are pretty bad
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
The third team in St. Louis vs. the Mets is Kenny Albert and Tim McCarver.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Damn FOX has terrible announcers
It’s only a matter of time before they swoop in on Greg Papa
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
You like Papa?
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
...So why would it be bad fo FOX to take him
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
Radio on
TV sound Off
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by positiveuphemism on Apr 17, 2010 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions
OT
The new restaurant that used to be ACME Chophouse seems to be decently price. Most expensive item at Mijita is 8 bucks and they have Mexican Coke.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
New Mexican place at the location near AT&T.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
It closed late last year. It’s now a bar (Public House) and restaurant (Mijita). Owned by the same owners as ACME.
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 can’t speak for the food, but the menus make way more sense for a ballpark restaurant than 24 or Acme did.
by Grant Brisbee on Apr 17, 2010 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Agreed
My friend works there so I got in on all the soft openings, etc. I honestly have to say everything I’ve had is really good.
Plus there’s AWESOME beer, and you can bring it into the Park.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Apr 17, 2010 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
I survived game one
That games sucked. The Giants better win tomorrow otherwise the fans will be even more insufferable on Sunday. Otherwise I’m taking down some Dodger fans with me.
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
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by Natto on Apr 17, 2010 1:04 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
I never realized how many fucking beach balls they throw in the top deck until tonight.
by Rook Takes Pawn on Apr 17, 2010 1:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Nice to see Wellermeyer blamed everything on the refs.
Love it when player man up like that.
Per Baggs: “It makes a big difference when you strike out the leadoff hitter instead of a walk.”
Especially if you plan on then giving up back-to-back HR.
Be careful with me. I'm sensitive and I'd like to stay that way.
I personally think the way he handled that situation with the batters and then started it up with the ump was classless and deserves to have him ripped a new one and deep six’d for a quick second, just to let him sort out his brain.
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Apr 17, 2010 8:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Remarkable.
It’s fascinating to see how many people who mock Bochean (the Bochy/Sabean Siamese twins) for making decisions on limited data samples are willing to support their own theories of who’s good and who’s not based on fewer than a dozen games.
Let’s be clear on some things: Eugenio Velez is not a major-league player. John Bowker is on his way to an instant replay of 2008, when he was barely a major-league-level player. Edgar Renteria is neither a superstar nor a dud: surgically repaired, he is a passable shortstop and passable hitter. Aaron Rowand is a mediocre center fielder and a mediocre hitter: not terrible at either, but you don’t win with guys who are “not terrible”. Mota is a decent pitcher. Joaquin may be over his head right now, but on his innings thrown to date, I wouldn’t place bets either way. Medders, in his five prior major-league seasons, has pitched well in four of them (2007 was the exception); he hasn’t looked good this year, but it’s awfully early to dismiss him (unless there is something physically wrong). Wellemeyer represents what Sam’l Johnson famously called “The triumph of hope over experience”: in ten prior seasons, he had two decent ones (2007, 2008).
What’s needed within the realm of the theoretically possible is to get Wellemeyer out of there and someone like Pucetas or Sosa in. (But other than a faked-up DL, what could one do with Wellemeyer?) Give Joaquin a little more slack and if he doesn’t come round, send him down and bring up the other of Pucetas or Sosa. Those one or two moves will much help the pitching.
When FSanchez is ready, send Velez packing; a smart manager (to immediately remove this discussion from reality) would rotate Sanchez, Renteria, and Uribe in and out, giving each about 2/3 playing time. Give Torres a lot more playing time in RF (I, for one, would be happy enough with him as the full-time RF, despite his splits—playing time cures a lot of ills).
Beyond what the Giants could assuredly do with what they already have would be to move Rowand out (like someone would take that contract!), put Torres in CF, and trade some pitcher for a quality right fielder.
But as things are now, feel free to make overseas travel plans for October.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
[Long, rambling post amended.]
Get off your high horse.
Go Giants.
Aubrey Huff: guilty until proven productive.
Andres Torres: perfectly cromulent.
Welcome back. But wow, it’s rare to see a post so acutely diagnose its own inconsistencies. What else other than “the triumph of hope over experience” can cause one to believe that swapping out Wellemeyer and Joaquin for Pucetas and Sosa would improve the pitching in any measurable way? Sure, Wellemeyer sucks; he’s made it clear that he’s a 5.5 runs per game pitcher, maybe even worse. But Pucetas has been a 5.5 runs per game pitcher in AAA.
I’m a big Torres supporter, but he has years of experience that say he’s a good reserve or a fringe starter. Handing him the RF job only makes sense if you believe his small sample in 2009 is for real AND you believe than none of Bowker, Schierholtz, or Velez has any long-term potential at all. It’s fine if you want to believe that, but let’s not pretend there’s anything other than hope and intuition behind it.
I agree with pretty much all of this, but I should point out that most of Torres’ experience comes at the minor league level. That said, he’s quick and a solid defender in all three outfield spots, and despite his poor offensive metrics, he fits the mold of an “all or nothing” who’s just a little sapped for power. 8 triples in 150 ABs last season is downright silly, and comparable numbers as a reserve would be much more valuable this season, since the Giants thus far appear to be a tad better at getting on base and driving in runs.
Also, Sosa is now being groomed to be a reliever, so your options to replace Wellemeyer in AAA are pretty much Pucetas, whose AAA numbers are iffy as you pointed out, of Martinez who appeared to struggle keeping it together through more than 5 innings in 2009. Either way, I think one of the three should be a long reliever, but I see them as fungible; swapping one for the other is unlikely to reap major rewards.
Aubrey Huff: guilty until proven productive.
Andres Torres: perfectly cromulent.
Some desultory observations . . . .
Well, I don’t think that Pucetas is the next peelable banana, but there is at least a fair chance that he would be materially better than Wellemeyer; there are reasons to think that his final totals from 2009 were less indicative than his performance over most of the season, and that, coupled with his prior history, is at least modestly encouraging. I am unclear about what they’re doing with Sosa, but my impression was that relief was just temporary—that owing to prior arm problems, they were trying to keep his workload lower, but that the long-term visualization was a return to starting. If so, he looks much more solid than Pucetas in that role.
It’s strange that a team supposedly so “pitching rich” should have trouble filling out its staff with quality, and have no immediately obvious alternatives.
As for Torres: a substantial study I did quite a few years ago now showed that for most batters there is a not merely large but tremendous difference in what they can achieve based on whether they are getting rather less than half-time play or rather more. If you look at Torres’ major-league numbers, you will see that he has never had anything close to half-time play. But what we do see from last year is a good (9.5%) walks rate—not generally a fluky stat—and substantial power (1.96 power factor), also not generally a fluky stat. he can play the blazes out of any OF position, so—considering what there is in RF now—I say run him out there and let him play. (ASnd then there’d be a legitimate candidate for lead-off batter). Granted, he has unusually deep L/R splits, but I’d like to see what happens to those with steady play; normally, platoon splits are seriously aggravated by teams restricting a man’s play on his “off” side, so it becomes a vicious cycle.
The size of the rewards from pitching swaps is based chiefly on the “addition by subtraction” principle: replace bad with even just so-so and you’ve done well.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
I agree with you on everything but Bowker.
by Grant Brisbee on Apr 17, 2010 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Stupid ESPN
ESPN Radio this morning gives a baseball report about the concern in LA over the condition of …..
wait for it….
Manny Fucking Ramirez who has a tite wittle mussle in hims caff.
They went on to mention NOTHING about Rowand.
New Invention...
Or as Baggs said:
Many Ramirez left the game after three innings because of a tight right calf. Hold on a minute, let me run that through my BS translator and see what comes out. Here it goes …
"Manny Ramirez left the game after three innings because of a 7-0 lead."
I read this comment on the ESPN article about Rowand getting beaned:
I was at the game, 6 rows behind home plate tonight. The ball at Kemp was, my best guess 8-10 inches from him. It seemed to have some anger behind it though. Vicente Padilla, on the other hand…I didn’t think he did that on purpose. He just stinks. It’s baseball. The guy who said the Giants got exposed….yep. Now the secret is out about Todd Wellenmeyer and Waldis Joaquin alright. The Giants putting up 8 runs on the road is about as good as the Dodgers putting up 10. And, best of all, saw Manny leave the house about 2 mins after the last pitch in a painted on camo t-shirt, wearing shades, and strutting. Wonder if he even knows the final score tonight…
I don’t think anybody is surprised, but it’s funny all the same.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Dammit
Forgot to stick that in quotes there. You get the idea, though.
Also, Rowand is getting a LOT of love from Philly and White Sox fans on that article. Kind nice to see some support for the guy, even if he’s infuriating 75% of the time.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
I have a morbid fascination with ESPN comments. The Week 2 power rankings flip-flopped the Yankees and Phillies. It was a complete shit-show.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
ESPN/Yahoo/YouTube comments:
The reality TV of the intertubez.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Apr 17, 2010 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Just beating a dead horse
After 9 games the Giants and Phillies were each 7-2. For game 10, we got Wellemeyer, they got Holliday. They are now 8-2 and we aren’t.
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by positiveuphemism on Apr 17, 2010 9:17 AM PDT reply actions
The point is they skipped their #5 starter while we threw one away.
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by positiveuphemism on Apr 17, 2010 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m not opposed to maximizing Lincecum’s rest.
by Grant Brisbee on Apr 17, 2010 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions
I probably would have skipped Wellemeyer. But it being early in the season is a reason for not moving him up.
by Grant Brisbee on Apr 17, 2010 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Pitchers used to pitch 35 games a year. now they hit 32 or 33 because of not skipping the fifth starter. Timmy can handle an extra couple starts.
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by positiveuphemism on Apr 17, 2010 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Uh, to be fair, both Lincecum and Cain looked like they were running out of steam down the stretch. The way our team is built, there’s a lot of pressure on them all season long to be nigh perfect to give us a chance to win. Keeping them as well rested as possible is NOT a bad thing. For all we know, taking one loss now could bee worth three wins later. It might add up to nothing, but I’ll take the long view over winning one game ten times out of ten.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1Fcaro25Ek
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by positiveuphemism on Apr 17, 2010 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
1 extra day between starts
will NOT count for shit in mid-August.
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
! extra day between starts in APRIL
won’t count for shit in Mid-August.
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
1 extra day between starts in APRIL
won’t count for shit in Mid-August.
(3rd time is the charm)
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
I truly admire your perserverance
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by Sabean's_Folly on Apr 17, 2010 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Why do you think it is that teams started lightening the workload on their starting pitchers?
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Apr 17, 2010 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
They don’t make ’em like they used ta! When I was your age, we threw 50 complete games a season, in a blizzard, with gout! And we liked it!
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
You forgot to mention that the pitcher's mound was in fact a 6 inch deep crater and was where second base is now located.
Personally, I’m more upset about the renaissance of the mohawk.--Alex_Lewis
by Sabean's_Folly on Apr 17, 2010 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Just horse beating. I brought it up last night but when I saw the headline about Halladay (not holliday) my ass started chapping again. It really shows the difference between a manager focused on winning and a manager who is Bochy.
Jaymee Sire is my adopted wife.
by positiveuphemism on Apr 17, 2010 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions
That Bruce Fucking Bochy is even in the position of being able to pretend he’s a major league manager is at once testimony to the ineptitude of the Giants F.O. and a slap in the face to the thousands of better qualified managerial candidates, both alive and dead, inhabiting the earth.
Personally, I’m more upset about the renaissance of the mohawk.--Alex_Lewis
by Sabean's_Folly on Apr 17, 2010 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Here. Have an extra cup of coffee. Hopefully it will tide you over until Bochy’s contract is up and we have Steve Decker getting tossed out games in dramatic fashion at the big show.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
. . . a slap in the face to the thousands of better qualified managerial candidates, both alive and dead, inhabiting the earth.
I sincerely hope you aren’t suggesting we dig up John McGraw or Leo Durocher. Because I don’t wanna do that.
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by Prussian Creole on Apr 17, 2010 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
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