Giants/Cardinals Series Preview
by Grant Brisbee on Apr 23, 2010 10:09 AM PDT
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PrintThis is the spot where I complain about the Giants’ hitting. This is where I bemoan that the Central-leading Cardinals are coming into town right when the Giants need to turn things around. This is where I pick a hitter and pitcher to watch, usually on the basis of their ability to humiliate the Giants.
No. I can’t do it this time. There’s a bigger pain coming around the bend. Don’t be short-sighted.
It’s too obvious for a buzzsaw team to roll into town at the Giants’ weakest moment and dominate. It’s too obvious that around the 15th game of the season, the Giants’ hitters suddenly snapped out of their collective amnesia, remembered who they were and at what they were programmed to flail, and then started a stretch in which they lost a bunch of 2-0 games. No, no.
This is where the Giants play surprisingly well, winning on two-out hits, broken-bat singles, and maybe a balk or two. This is where Jeremy Affeldt comes in with five runners on base and gets a quadruple play. This is where the Giants exhibit a patient, measured approach against Adam Wainwright and knock him out before the sixth inning. This is where Matt Cain gets more than three runs of support.
And at the end of the series, we’ll look back and think, my god, this team isn’t so bad. The Southern California trip was an anomaly. This Giants team can win through the strength of their starting pitching. They’re contenders again. I’ll forget I even wrote this and get excited about baseball again.
Then on Tuesday, Jamie Moyer will shut the Giants out on 79 pitches. The stretch will begin again, right as the Rockies come into town. John Bowker will swing at every closer’s bouncing slider with runners on base. Eugenio Velez will run to the mound to shake hands with his teammates in a post-victory celebration, only to be gently reminded that it’s the fourth inning. Rich Aurilia will hit into two double plays, even though he’s not really on the team.
We’ll pine for the Cardinals series and think, was that just a mirage? Did that really happen? Were the Giants a complete team for three games? We’ll shake our heads and resign ourselves to the losing, punchless Giants. That is, until they have a stretch in which they play really well. Then we’ll think the post-Cardinals road trip was the anomaly. This Giants team can win through the strength of their starting pitching. They’re contenders again. I’ll forget I even wrote this and get excited about baseball again.
So it goes.
Hitter to watch
Colby Rasmus is hitting even better than Albert Pujols to start the year. Rasmus is only 23, and he’s one of those commissioner-issued young center fielders of five-tool fury that every team has now. The Giants had a shot at Rasmus, but they gave up their draft picks that year for Armando Benitez and Mike Matheny. Well, that’s not fair. The 2005 Giants probably wouldn’t have picked a high-school outfielder in the first round, so it’s disingenuous to claim they missed out on Rasmus. No, the Giants would have picked a hard throwing college pitcher like Matt Garza.
But flags fly forever, right? No regrets.
Pitcher to watch
Every pitch Brad Penny throws will be a reminder that the Giants allocated their money poorly this offseason. There’s more than a pinch of 20/20 hindsight in this, as I would have complained if the Giants threw $7.5M at Penny. But now we’re watching Todd Wellemeyer every fifth day, and the Giants took the money they could have spent on a fifth starter and spent it on a second baseman who is such an integral part of the lineup that no one cares he’s on the DL. Frank Sanchez, or something. No one is saying, "just wait until Sanchez is back!" right now, but everyone is saying some variation of "DAMMITWELLEMEYERTHROWSTRIKESWHYAREYOUSOAWFUL."
Again, hindsight. Kind of.
Prediction
I’m not serious when I predict the Giants will handle the Cardinals, but the team will screw with our expectations and emotions at some point. This seems like a logical spot.
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Been away for a while
Has there been any news on Freddy Sanchez?
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Apr 23, 2010 10:12 AM PDT reply actions
also news
he’s brokeded
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he supposedly is taking batting practice and was going to play in a simulated game. Unless there’s a setback, he’ll probably be back in 2-3 weeks.
Dumped Edgar Renteria and adopted Buster Posey. Biggest upgrade since George Jefferson moved up to a deluxe apartment on the east side!
/hits into 3 simulated double plays
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions
/pulls a simulated hamstring
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
CUUURRRSSSSEEEEEE YOUUUUUU!!!!!!
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LOL Alderson
Still in AA ball. After three starts 5.52 ERA with 5 K’s in 15 innings. It’s starting to look like Sabean shouldn’t be criticized for trading him, he should be criticized for drafting him.
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by rxmeister on Apr 23, 2010 1:03 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
enh
So if we traded Buster Posey for Yuniesky Betancourt, and then Posey’s hamstring falls out the next day, Sabean can’t be criticized for the trade?
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Huh?
I haven’t heard that Alderson is hurt, just that he’s not doing well.
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.
not really my point
rxm was saying we should judge the trades based on how Alerson pitched AFTER the trade happened. I don’t think that makes sense if Alderson could’ve gotten more return value AT THE TIME.
Now, whether we could’ve isn’t clear, but that’s another issue.
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Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Yeah I agree with you
Hell, just think of what a package of Alderson, Villalona & Barnes could’ve got last summer
/has a sad
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Well
There’s a difference. If we trade Buster for Yuniesky and then his hammy falls out, it would be a good trade because of sheer luck.
If you trade Buster for Yuniesky and he plays like shit because you knew there was something wrong with him and he wasn’t going to play well, that’s a good trade because you knew something.
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.
No it would not be a good trade
You could still get more for Buster than Yuniesky Betancourt, even if you knew he was going to fail. That’s the beauty of asymmetric information. Only you would know. Therefore, since you could get more for him than a poor-fielding, light-hitting shortstop, it would still be malpractice to trade Posey for such, even if Posey turned out to stink.
What’s not known in relation to the Alderson trade is whether all or most other GMs had also soured on Alderson (we’re assuming Sabean, at least, had soured on him) last summer before the trade.
I think he should be criticized for trading him for F. Sanchez. Package Alderson and Barnes, maybe the Giants could have gotten someone good who would still be on the team and not on the DL.
I feel prickishly demanding!
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by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
yep
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The problem with that is that you’re fans who think they know the actual trading value of minor league prospects. There were rumors last year that nobody wanted Alderson and there’s a chance that nobody wanted Barnes either. You’re basically saying that a GM would think that shit + shit = good player.
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by rxmeister on Apr 23, 2010 1:26 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Fair point, but then again, why did Sabean target F. Sanchez? There was no reason to trade for him at all, in my opinion. I don’t understand why Sabean thought Sanchez would be a good addition to the Giants.
Then definitely no reason to re-sign him, though that is a separate (albeit related) question.
I feel prickishly demanding!
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by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Because Freddy the Freeloader was available, and Sabean had to do “something” to prove he was trying to “win now” (tm MCC).
You would be surprised how many people who should know better think that"Three Time All-Star!" means a guy can help your club. All you had to do was listen to the clown former Criminal mouthpiece Marty Lurie repeat that and “career .300 hitter” over and over and over and the ticket-buying chumps who think guys like Sanchez were going to get them to the promised land and its not too hard to figure out why he was traded for.
by E Ticket on Apr 23, 2010 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Freddie the Freeloader
This is a great song.
I disagree that it was only “fans who think they know the actual trading value of minor league prospects” that found this trade surprising. I remember lots of “insiders” who were surprised at the trade and commented on the lack of value in return as well.
Also, I’m not saying that we could’ve gotten a Colby Rasmus or Andrew McCutchen (just as examples) in return. I’m just saying that it was a common reaction at the time (and even more so in hindsight) that it was not the best of deals.
no
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Well, part of why we know that is Sabean telling us that. Do you think that maybe the other GMs can see him coming a mile away?
This is a man who thinks that what other teams are offering for your guys is a legitmate way to assess their baseball skills.
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A lot of teams didn’t want Liriano or Nathan either, because of their injury histories.
At a certain point, maybe, instead of selling low, you should just hold onto guys and see if you can straighten them out.
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That comment isn’t accurate, and if anything proves the opposite point. Nathan and Liriano were desired by the Twins because they both has electric stuff. They were willing to assume the injury risk because of their high upside. Alderson has pedestrian stuff, and there’s no market for that.
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by rxmeister on Apr 23, 2010 1:46 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
They “desired” them so much they were willing to give up a single player who they didn’t even want anymore anyway! Whoo!
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
They didn’t want him because he was arb eligible and they had some kid named Joe Mauer who was ready to take over. That being said, they weren’t giving him away, they had no shortage of offers for a young .300 hitting catcher. They were close to trading him to San Diego, and Sabean wanted to make sure he didn’t lose him to a division rival, which is why he gave the Twins s good offer which they took, not the supposedly unwanted players you are labeling them as.
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by rxmeister on Apr 23, 2010 2:22 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I didn’t say they were unwanted. I said (and I’ll grant you that this is an assumption) that a lot of teams wouldn’t have wanted them because they both had extensive injury histories.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Nathan pitched in 78 games in 2003, so I doubt teams would have worried about his health, but I would agree that this was a worry about Liriano. Still, he was healthy when the trade was made, and what team wouldn’t want to take a chance on a kid who throws lefty with a 98mph fastball and an unhittable slider? Only an idiot would trade a kid with stuff like that, especially in a deal where he wasn’t even the centerpiece. I think Sabean had had such good luck trading away prospects up until that point where he thought he could never be wrong.
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by rxmeister on Apr 23, 2010 2:45 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Nathan had previously had Tommy John surgery; there were concerns about his durability, which is why he became a relief pitcher in the first place, as I recall. Sort of like Merkin Valdez.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
I wonder if Sabean thinks he was right, now that Nathan has been hurt SEVEN years later! Actually I think he soured on Nathan because of his 2003 playoff performance where he looked like a deer in the headlights. Some people actually do think he was right about that, because he’s been pretty poor in the post season, although I know it’s SSS. One NY writer wrote last year that you could literally see his knees knocking together right before he gave up a game tying HR to ARod.
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by rxmeister on Apr 23, 2010 3:07 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
fixed
Unless Until there’s a setback, he’ll probably be back in 2-3 weeks.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis.
Freddy Sanchez is starting to remind me of Noah Lowry
We keep hearing about how he’s almost ready to return!
And then…oops.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
One big difference
People actually liked Lowry and wanted him mto come back. I know, I was one of them.
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by Josh from Hollywood on Apr 23, 2010 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Good point.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
another difference
Noah Lowry actually once contributed for the Giants.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
At least FSanchez still has all his ribs right?
01.19.2010
r.i.p. buster posey
Wave them home Tim Flannery, wave them home.
Sanch Fredcisco
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope you are right about this series, Grant
I would love for them to beat the Cards and Phillies in these series.
And while I agree, I would have been very upset if they gave Penny the money that he ended up getting, I do miss seeing him pitch every 5th day,
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Does anyone know If MadBum is supposed to start tomorrow night?
I’m going to Portland with a friend and got two tickets to the Grizzlies/Beavers game.
by yankeessuck8991 on Apr 23, 2010 10:16 AM PDT reply actions
Looks that way
he last pitched on the 19th, so it should be his turn.
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Hey
I heard the Beavers we’re moving. I’m from pdx and still have family there but have never been to that park. Do you know if this is true or what’s happening, if they’ll get another team in there, etc.?
I heard that too
From some caller on FP’s craptastic call-in show. If it’s true that really sucks, Portland is awesome and that stadium has a lot of character. And by character I mean below street level/converted soccer field.
Where's Perry?
by Bballpitcher2 on Apr 23, 2010 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I've walked by the park a bunch of times
It looks really nice. Hopefully I’ll make it up this summer. But before the Beavers were there I think they had the Rockies single A team. I suspect they’ll get a team at some point, though it was cool that they’ve had a PCL team recently.
Really?
The Beaverton Beavers? I didn’t think Beverton was big enough to even house a AAA team…
IS IT BECAUSE THE A’S ARE MOVING TO PORTLAND?? OMGz!!
Where's Perry?
by Bballpitcher2 on Apr 23, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Baseball?
Wait… how can anything else be happening during the second and third rounds of the NFL draft?
Oh God, I’m so confused.
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LOL OTHER SPORT PLAYOFFS
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Iupati!!!
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by bondslegend on Apr 23, 2010 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
BTW
LOL the commish. I knew he would get his name wrong.
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by bondslegend on Apr 23, 2010 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
pronounced “Smith”
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 23, 2010 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Captain Roger really is not a good speaker. I’m pretty sure he murdered everybody’s name just because he apparently can’t speak. I don’t know if it’s a speech impediment, a stutter, or just nerves, but it was tough to listen to.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
If I were to guess, I would think that it’s because Williams has really fucking long arms. And a Silverback is a gorilla, which have really fucking long arms. I would hope it’s a nickname that Williams already had, and not Goodell just being a dumbass.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Also, unbelievably strong.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Apr 23, 2010 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Apparently it’s his nickname and he asked Goodell to say it when he called his name.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
How is bassbal plaid?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
How is grand slam formed?
How bases get pragnent?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I here the new say pirates in pittsburgh but i see no boats shoul i be worry?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Fuck it, guys.
Lars won this game in another thread.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Hearing this
Jimmy Clausen requests Goodell to say his nickname, “Future HOFFER” when he is drafted. Goodell laughs and then say he is not on stage or even in NY when the 2nd round draftees are announced.
Win the inning.
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by Scooter Ellis on Apr 23, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
the actual quote
included Clausen addressing Goodell as “bitch.”
if Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
I really do not like the Cardinals
If I had access to their puppies, I would kick them into space.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 10:20 AM PDT reply actions
I remember Jose Oquendo
He was a puppy kicker
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Awesome
/puts on puppy launching boots
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
needz moar dog
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 23, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
with sound effects
if Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
I find that I can't dislike the Cards.
Maybe it’s a LaRussa thing, maybe it’s because of my Pujols-rections, maybe it’s because that was my last Little League team name…but I can’t hate them. Is there something wrong with me?
Where's Perry?
by Bballpitcher2 on Apr 23, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Were you around in the 80s? That’s when I learned to hate.
Plus, the whole “Best Fans in the World” bullshit that they put out. With all of their cheery midwestern wholesomeness. Sickening.
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
And is always in the postseason. Bochy by all accounts is a nice guy and had a winning record in Spring Training.
And actually, LaRussa is a very nice and smart and articulate and knowledgeable and down to earth guy who simply has no time for idiots.
by E Ticket on Apr 23, 2010 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m not sure if I should be offended at your implication (am I an idiot?), but I’ve met and worked with the man and he was an enormous prick.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
The idiots in media. If you’re one them, wear it.
by E Ticket on Apr 23, 2010 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
not in the media
support role. dude was an outright prick to me and others on the crew. I have no time for people who can’t treat other people with even a modicum of respect.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Well than you’re not going to like Lincecum either.
by E Ticket on Apr 23, 2010 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
This is because you have an association with media… and therefore must be an idiot.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 23, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
The experience you had with Larussa was shared under similar circumstances during a commercial shoot down in LA with Lincecum and other jocks…he was by all accounts from the guys who worked the shoot much like you allege LaRussa was.
The bigger point is simply this. Guys who are public figures get tired of dealing with strangers. It gets old. In different settings where he is not on stage, he’s cool, smart and thoughtful.
by E Ticket on Apr 23, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Its not personal.
You just out of nowhere wrote
“LaRussa is a fucking asshole.”
It was unsupported.
A simple
“fuck the guy, he treated me and my pals like shit” would have been fine.
by E Ticket on Apr 23, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t see what the size of his… oh, was an enormous prick… nevermind.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 23, 2010 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
You can’t hate the Cardinals because their manager is a drunk driving lout? Okay!
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
he advocates forcible removal of animal gonads as well.
He might be history’s greatest monster.
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"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
I can understand the Pujols thing, he’s kinda good. But wow, you like LaRussa?
He is one of baseballs biggest dicks
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IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I'm too young to remember the 80's.
Also, yes LaRussa is an ass, but also one of the greatest baseball minds ever. I was 9 years old in 1998, absolutely enthralled by Mark McGwire. Steroids brought more harm than good in the end, but it had a huge impact on me becoming such a huge fan of the game. Ban me if you must, but I’m too nostalgic (at 20 years old) to hate the Cardinals.
Where's Perry?
by Bballpitcher2 on Apr 23, 2010 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
LaRussa is an ass, but also one of the greatest baseball minds ever.
No, really, really, really, no. No!
He might be one of the most progressive baseball managers ever, but that’s akin to being the world’s tallest midget. By no stretch of the imagination is he a “great baseball mind.”
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
I'm too young to remember the 80's and early 90's as well
but my father has taught me to hate Jose Oquendo and by extension the Cards
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 don’t remember the 80’s well, but it isn’t because I’m too young.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 23, 2010 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
If it's really because of your feelings towards LaRussa
Then yes.
The Giants Way™"If anybody deserves credit for this year’s turnaround it’s these two people, Brian and Bruce," Neukom said. "The encouraging thing is we think we’re back to playing baseball the way it ought to be played."
Eugenio Velez will run to the mound to shake hands with his teammates in a post-victory celebration, only to be gently reminded that it’s the fourth inning. Rich Aurilia will hit into two double plays, even though he’s not really on the team.
LOL IRL.
Eugenio Velez will then be told by Dallas Braden to stay off his mound.
Where's Perry?
by Bballpitcher2 on Apr 23, 2010 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Is there a fanshot on that? I’m interested in the McCoven consensus on Braden’s tantrum.
I, personally, loved it.
I liked it too. I only pitched through high school, but everyone knows you don’t trot across the mound, let alone the pitchers rubber. +100 Dallas Braden, go fuck yourself A-rod.
Where's Perry?
by Bballpitcher2 on Apr 23, 2010 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I am "meh" on the whole thing
It would be different if he walked across the landing spot on the mound. ARod walked across the back of it.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m in this line I think. Braden overreacted a bit. Entertaining as hell though.
I feel prickishly demanding!
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by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Braden definitely overreacted. But it’s nice to see low man on the totem pole stand up to maybe the best player in the bigs. Also never a bad thing to see A-rod make an ass of himself in an interview.
Where's Perry?
by Bballpitcher2 on Apr 23, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Ooh…I didn’t see A-Rod’s interview. This gets better?
I feel prickishly demanding!
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by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
He plays dumb. He acts like he didn’t know Braden was yelling at him, then makes fun of him for being a rookie.
Where's Perry?
by Bballpitcher2 on Apr 23, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh A-Rod. You make me laugh.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
God I loved that.
(You do mean when the ALCS play, right? Not my balls. I mean, if A-Rod bought me a nice dinner first, maybe.)
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Err, what part of it did you love?
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Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
When A-Rod got called on it by the umpires.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah, okay. Yes, that was fun.
Less fun: when the fucking Yankees fans almost erupted into a riot as a result. Fucking Yankees fans.
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Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
The reaction of the fans was also fun for me. I love seeing them get self-righteous over bullshit. Fuck Yankees fans.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Similar, but ended the wrong way: back in the 90s, when a Yankee (I don’t remember who) hit a fly ball to the warning track, and a dipshit 12-year old reached over the fence and caught it right above the waiting glove of the Orioles outfielder, and it was called a home run.
And, of course, for being an asshole and screwing the result of a playoff game, Yankee fans made the kid into a hero. He even went on Letterman and stuff as I recall. Argh.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
I remember that. Did Jeter hit the “homerun”?
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I can’t remember.
I’m also drawing a blank on the Orioles outfielder. I almost said Tony Toracto. That’s obviously not right, but it’s a name that sounds like that, I think. Something with a T.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
looking it up...
It was Tony Tarasco. And it was 1996.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Maier
Tarasco. You were crazy close.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
When I first met my wife, she was working at Wesleyan; having spent some time there, it amuses me to no end that that kid ended up a Wesleyan student.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
It was Jeter. Another reason to hate Yankees fans. As if one needed any more.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
that was such a fucking joke
and the HR ball that was called wrong and then corrected. Bitches.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
He also said he didn’t walk across the mound.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 23, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Having seen the video, that’s a flat-out, unambiguous lie. He didn’t go through the middle or anything, but he was clearly well onto the mound.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Yep
dude’s got no class. Fosse…Fossy…Foss…that A’s guy with the mustache said that A-rod has been known to do that, drag his foot across the landing pad or right in front of the pitchers rubber, and has been called out by Red Sox pitchers before. I don’t remember hearing about any of it, but it wouldn’t surprise me.
Where's Perry?
by Bballpitcher2 on Apr 23, 2010 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Fosse Fosse Fosse
Martha Graham! Martha Graham! Martha Graham!
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"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
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Jazz hands!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 23, 2010 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
ProTip: Ignore everything Ray Fosse ever says.
Yesterday, Kurt Suzuki hit a 3-run HR in the 1st inning off Sabathia, and Fosse said: “You couldn’t have written a better script!”
Really? You couldn’t have written a better script than a guy hitting a 3-run HR in the 1st inning? Hyperbole much?
Proud member of The Gentlemen of Leisure.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on Apr 23, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
This from the same guy who yells as he’s rounding the bases and tries to slap the ball out of the first baseman’s mitt.
He is clearly classless and selfish. Also, a Centuar.
why does Rowand get beaned, not A Rod?
A Rod is probably the biggest dick to have played the game in the last 30 years, including Manny.
if Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
Inevitable season long suspension that would follow for intentionally striking a Yankee player.
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 didn’t even know the rule, but I like when a guy gets all fired up like that, especially when it’s directed at a Yankee.
I think it's one of those "unwritten rules"
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
Sorry, I should have been clearer. I know it’s not in the official rule book. My point was that I didn’t even now it was an “unwritten rule.”
Ah
Yeah Braden was on Baseball tonight last night and said he was taught that the pitchers mound was in the middle of the diamond because the pitchers are the centers of the universe so know one should walk across the diamond
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
*Diamond = Mound
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
A-Rod should've put his WS ring on his middle finger and given Braden the bird
Then he should’ve run and jumped into a pool full of C-notes and used his MVP trophies as flotation devices
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
C-Notes?
I don’t think you realize just how rich he is. In fact, I need to put on a monocle.
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 could care less about someone walking across the mound but I LOVED LOVED LOVED Branden’s reaction post game where he said he’s on A-Rod’s radar now and if he (A-Rod) does it again, there will be repercussions. THAT? Was great.
in the best shape of my life
by Prussian Creole on Apr 23, 2010 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s good to know that you care at least a little, though.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I mean, I think Braden is being silly. But that doesn’t mean I don’t really appreciate the sound bite that resulted from this silliness. I enjoy seeing people get beaned as part of a fight so long as its not to the head.
in the best shape of my life
by Prussian Creole on Apr 23, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s not what I was getting at.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I could care less about what you are getting at.
The Giants Way™"If anybody deserves credit for this year’s turnaround it’s these two people, Brian and Bruce," Neukom said. "The encouraging thing is we think we’re back to playing baseball the way it ought to be played."
That’s nice of you to say.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I could care more… a lot more.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 23, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I enjoy seeing people get beaned as part of a fight so long as its not to the head.
IM ON UR RADAR
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 24, 2010 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
If you guys read the CSN post by Teh Urb4nz, he mentions that Braden’s from Stockton. I don’t know much about A-Rod, but Stockton is pretty much the Compton of the CV.
I have no doubt in Braden’s ability to defend his “turf”.
and my favorite part is that A-Rod tries to belittle Braden later, but ends up just looking like a douche.
Hey Fred Lewis, remember Mother's Day?
by anotherbadexcuseguitar on Apr 23, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Going to try to make it to tomorrow's game
to get my Panda bubbahead
Probably the only thing I’m looking forward to.
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 23, 2010 10:23 AM PDT reply actions
But the Zito! You never know, he might pitch well and the Giants might score some runs. Even a team that averages 3 runs a game has to score 5 or 6 at some point.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Even a team that averages 3 runs a game has to score 5 or 6 at some point.
I won’t hold my breath
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 23, 2010 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Me too.
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
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Let's get down to brass tacks
Does anyone know what time the gates open tomorrow afternoon for the 6:05 start? Because if I’m going to have to watch this team flail against Adam Wainwright, I need to be guaranteed a Panda bobblehead to ease the pain.
This is not a signature.
Isn’t it 3 hours on Friday/Saturday?
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
I’m getting there early.
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 23, 2010 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions
HAPPY BIG TIME TIMMY JIM DAY
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 23, 2010 10:26 AM PDT reply actions
That’s arrogant.
in the best shape of my life
by Prussian Creole on Apr 23, 2010 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Thank you, Grant. You articulated what I could not. I’m getting off this roller coaster… at least, until Faldo Sanchez returns.
Faldo?
He was one of them hobbits, right?
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"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
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Faldo son of Bozo
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by EliminateMe on Apr 23, 2010 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
golfer. You ro pean, I believe
if Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
Where’s Faldo?
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 23, 2010 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Wow, Rasmus already has almost a third of his walk total from last year. Impressive!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
More like Juan Patient-ribe!!!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Juan OBPbe!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
helps to bat eighth in front of the pitcher.
Dumped Edgar Renteria and adopted Buster Posey. Biggest upgrade since George Jefferson moved up to a deluxe apartment on the east side!
He’s only been in that position for four games and has drawn one walk in those instances.
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Quiet you.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
There was that game where he hit in front of Eli Whiteside though
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
He’s definitely the guy to pitch around in the bottom of the Giant’s lineup. In fact, he shouldn’t even be in the bottom of the lineup. He should be hitting in front of Molina.
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 23, 2010 12:51 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I’m up for a three-game turnaround this weekend. We can lose to the Phillies, I kind of like them for some reason.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 10:45 AM PDT reply actions
Even rectum face?
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 23, 2010 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Whaaa?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
You deserve to have a filling burrito cheese steak sandwich thrown in your face
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 23, 2010 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
You kind of LIKE THEM?
MY DOUCHEDAR JUST WENT ASPLODE!
Proud father of Mark Gardner(29 years my senior): mastermind of our airtight relief corps, local boy, and owner of an unofficial no-no against the Dodgers.
I don't mind the Phillies
They play hard, and they do it with mostly home-grown talent and some bargain bin steals (Werth).
Of course, I hate Shane Victorino. But other than that, meh.
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.
Shane Victorino stole Panda’s spot!
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
True story
my roommate is from hawaii and “knows” victorino kinda. He (victorino) was pretty popular when he lived there. Roommate says he was an arrogant asshole. Makes sense.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Apr 23, 2010 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Chase Utley is one of my favorite players.
by AmorVincitOmnia on Apr 23, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Mine too. The thing I don’t like is that he’s not on my team.
in the best shape of my life
by Prussian Creole on Apr 23, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
IAWTC
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 23, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks!
in the best shape of my life
by Prussian Creole on Apr 23, 2010 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s so freaking good.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m with you on this list except for Utley. Subtract Utley and add Jayson Werth and we’ve got a deal.
in the best shape of my life
by Prussian Creole on Apr 23, 2010 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I only think Hamels and Loserino are the douches.
Hey Fred Lewis, remember Mother's Day?
by anotherbadexcuseguitar on Apr 23, 2010 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions
and I only sports-hate Halladay because he’s the favorite to win the CYA before it’s even time to consider who gets what.
Hey Fred Lewis, remember Mother's Day?
by anotherbadexcuseguitar on Apr 23, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a friend who’s a Phillies fan is part of it. Also, I admire some of what the organization has done in developing an impressive core of players and then keeping them long-term (even if there bubble may burst soon). As for the individual players, I think Utley is perhaps the best player in the NL. And I like Howard.
I mean, I’m not like, in love with them.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, I mean, I admire a lot of organizations. And I root for a lot of teams.
But against the Giants???
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
First rule of being a Giants fan: NEVER root against the Giants.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 23, 2010 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Even if your POKEMANZ are on the line.
Proud father of Mark Gardner(29 years my senior): mastermind of our airtight relief corps, local boy, and owner of an unofficial no-no against the Dodgers.
Especially then.
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by EliminateMe on Apr 23, 2010 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I am not rooting against the Giants. That is blasphemy in my book.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL reading comprehension
We can lose to the Phillies, I kind of like them for some reason.
I transposed the first two words in that sentence when I read it before. Still kind of squiffy about not minding losing to a team, but nowhere near as bad as my initial impression.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
I re-read it, and I should have written it differently. I tried to explain myself below, but never fear, I will never, ever root against the Giants.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Too late. You will now be referred to as philliesfansince4/23/2010
The Giants Way™"If anybody deserves credit for this year’s turnaround it’s these two people, Brian and Bruce," Neukom said. "The encouraging thing is we think we’re back to playing baseball the way it ought to be played."
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Since the Mets are my least favorite team, I root for the Phillies most of the time as well. However when they’re playing the Giants, I’m not rooting for them even if they’re tied with the Mets and it’s the last game of the season.
Dumped Edgar Renteria and adopted Buster Posey. Biggest upgrade since George Jefferson moved up to a deluxe apartment on the east side!
Oh most definitely. I can’t decide why I dislike the Mets – I think it’s not because they’re in New York but instead because they’re such a fail organization that could be perennially good. I can’t root for that to succeed.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh I’m not rooting for them. I want the Giants to beat them senseless then steal their wallets. I’m just saying that I’d rather lose to the Phillies than to the Cardinals. For some reason, I kind of dislike the Cardinals. If the Giants have to lose. Hell, maybe they’ll have a freaky home record again and take 2 of 3 from both. Wellermeyer’s due for a good start at some point.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions
HERE COMES THE THROW! AND IT'S OUTSIDE! AND THE GIANTS HAVE WON THE PENNANT!
“Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis, knocks in the winning run, and knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals. The Cardinals are dead; the Giants are going to the World Series!”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaJLccqgMJ8
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.
God I love watching that.
We’ll be back someday.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Best part
Is bonds streaking out of the dugout…
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.
Definitely. I will never forget that image. Dude wanted to win so bad.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
I still love kenny lofton
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Apr 23, 2010 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
:’)
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 23, 2010 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
awesome that in the top of the third, Woody struck out winnie the poolholes looking with runners on 1st and third and one out
by aug_21_2003 on Apr 23, 2010 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Does our mlb.tv package let us watch the archive of that game? I really want to put it on now while I work.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
nope
only goes back to like 05 :/
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Apr 23, 2010 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Well damnit.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah I think you can only watch game 7.
Proud father of Mark Gardner(29 years my senior): mastermind of our airtight relief corps, local boy, and owner of an unofficial no-no against the Dodgers.
I shall never watch that game.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
there are happy memories there
But it also reminds me of after Game 5, with the Giants up 3-2, and being so sure they were going to win it. “It’s really, finally going to happen!” I remember thinking to myself. And then when they didn’t, it was so awful, but I could at least comfort myself with the possibility that they’d be back next year. And then…yeah. We all remember how that went.
The end of those two playoffs really changed the kind of Giants fan I am. Made me so much more pessimistic, so much more negative about things. And, given the state of the McCoven lo these past several years, I know I’m not alone. And the subsequent years haven’t exactly done a lot to change that.
It would take an awful lot to change my outlook on the team to the way it used to be. Of course, a complete change in management would help.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
hey, for fun, let's do a quick checklist of shit that's gone down since game 5!
- Game 6
- Game 7
- had to watch Damian Moss pitch
- Jose Cruz’s dropped catch
- Neifi Perez given multi-year contract
- Foppert died
- Ainsworth died
- Williams died
- Draft pick intentionally punted for Michael Tucker
- Armando Benitez contract
- Matt Morris contract
- Dave Roberts contract
- Team signs 10 center fielders for some reason
- Worst offense in known universe, 2005-
- Nation goes ballistic with moralistic crap on how Barry is worse than Hitler
- Rich Aurilia: the return
- Anti-Barry collusion
- Cain constantly getting Cained
- Other pitchers regularly getting Cained
- Noah Lowry dies
- Bill Mueller signs with the Dodgers
- Rich Aurilia: the return
- Russ Ortiz: the return
- Edgar Renteria contract
- Aaron Rowand contract
- Barry Zito contract
- Barry Zito on-field performance, 2007-2008
- Dumb fans, dumb management hate on Fred Lewis, love Eugenio Velez
- Freddy Sanchez trade
- Ryan Garko trade
- Eli Whiteside > Buster Posey
- Management regularly publicly badmouths Buster Posey
- Bengie Molina: cleanup hitter
- Joey Martinez takes a ball to the head
- Ryan Spillborghs walk-off grand slam
- Aubrey Huff: cleanup hitter (this one has been okay so far, I guess, but I have suspicions on how it’ll end)
- Aaron Rowand: leadoff hitter
- 1-hitter loss
- MadBum maybe dies
- Aaron Rowand takes a ball to the face
People may say we’re pessimistic and HATERZ, but I’m somewhat amazed we haven’t all committed mass ritual suicide yet.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
by jcb9 on Apr 23, 2010 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
You forgot Sabes badmouthing of other players
including MadBum’s easily avoidable death of sister.
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.
c'mon
he didn’t say anything like that. I hate Sabes but he was essentially saying MadBum wasn’t in shape when he arrived in camp. His sister’s death was during spring training, not the offseason.
by Into the Void on Apr 23, 2010 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
“It’s this simple: He was preoccupied this winter and it cost him,” Sabean said. "He had personal stuff to straighten out, getting married, and he was ill-prepared to come into spring training. I don’t know how much he threw to get ready.
…
To compete as a major league pitcher, you can’t be in catch-up mode,"
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 think Void is right though – the winter was about Bumgarner getting married. Sabean is an asshole for saying that, but I don’t think Sabean was referring to the death of Bumgarner’s sister. Sabean may not be that much of an asshole.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I dunno, these comments were made last week.
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 get what you’re saying, and I think no one is saying these aren’t asshole comments, but I read them as referring to the winter only. Bumgarner’s sister died during spring training I thought.
Either way, no GM should ever pull bullshit like this. It’s just so wrong.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
also
If Sabean really believes that Bumgarner’s spring was the fault of the offseason, that’s a little scary, since it’s incredibly well-documented that his velocity tanked looooong before the offseason.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Yeah, it’s some nice 1984 re-writing of history crap.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
doubleplus ungood
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
You are the dead.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 24, 2010 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Maybe he was engaged then and Sabean doesn't know the difference
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, I managed to get through that list without mentioning our managers or front office directly. So it should be a lot longer:
- Bruce Bochy pulls a double-switch in a game with the DH
- Brian Sabean’s Vlad quote
- Dustin Hermanson throws 78,042 warm-up pitches over the course of three days
etc.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
- Dustin Hermanson throws 78,042 warm-up pitches over the course of three days
I laughed, then I cried.
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.
This whole exercise has made me laugh then cry. It is the Giants Way.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
RIP Jerome Williams
-A.J. Pierzynski
-Adam Dunn literally not approached by Giants
-No legitimate power hitter ever approached by Giants
-Sabean, Bork given extensions
-Buster Posey agrees to never play in Major Leagues
Where's Perry?
by Bballpitcher2 on Apr 23, 2010 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
- Shea Hillenbrand
- Brian Sabean publicly and repeatedly declares that sluggers don’t, and shouldn’t, want to play in San Francisco.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Also
Pedro Feliz playing catcher and Noah Lowry in right field.
That part actually WAS fun, though.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Although they lost the game.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
I can’t remember the details of that game for some reason…it was pretty deep into extra innings, right? I want to say 18 innings? Or have I lost my mind?
No, the 18 inning game was 2001. This was several years later. I think that one went like 10 innings. I can’t remember the details, though.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
I remember that Lowry struck out to end the game.
And I think Hennessey was the losing pitcher.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
June 8, 2007
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
My recollections were correct!
And FUCK YEAH STEVE KLINE
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
- Bocock and Burris follies
- FBAL
- Travis Denker accidental DFA
TEMPORARY SIG AWAITING FINAL SABEAN APOCALYPSE
-------
PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game in development
I thought it was Romo who was accidentally DFA’d.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 23, 2010 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Future Fail
-Prince Fielder, Alber Pujols, Adrian Gonzales, and Ryan Howard all completely ignored by Brian Sabean.
-Aubrey Huff signed to 7 year extension.
-Buster Posey traded to retirement for Curt Schilling
Where's Perry?
by Bballpitcher2 on Apr 23, 2010 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
too suicide-inducing; didn't read
Proud member of The Gentlemen of Leisure.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on Apr 23, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
87 NLCS
NEVER FORGET
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
To be clear, this does not imply that I am rooting for the Phillies to beat the Giants – I was playing off Grant’s point about the Giants being inconsistent. If the Giants are going to play well against the Cardinals or the Phillies, I’d rather play well against the Cardinals. I’d love to see the Giants play well against both. Anyway, I never root against the Giants.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, for my part, I apparently can’t read good. Which was my first mistake.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
I should have been clearer – I threw some fail in there myself.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, the Phillies did knock the Dodgers out of the playoffs the last two seasons.
The Giants Way™"If anybody deserves credit for this year’s turnaround it’s these two people, Brian and Bruce," Neukom said. "The encouraging thing is we think we’re back to playing baseball the way it ought to be played."
I will admit, they do gain some points for that.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 23, 2010 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions
I was unclear up top and sparked some understandable confusion. Hopefully I’ve explained myself. On the plus side, this is the longest sub-thread ever generated from one of my comments I think.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Like Modest Mouse!
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
get a room
if Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
So it goes.
That quote was to show that I’m still on topic. I’ve been reading Look at the Birdie – Vonnegut whenever I go to a book store. I love short story collections for the sole purpose of being a cheapo and treating a book store as a library with coffee.
Oh, and Go Giants!
The Giants Way™"If anybody deserves credit for this year’s turnaround it’s these two people, Brian and Bruce," Neukom said. "The encouraging thing is we think we’re back to playing baseball the way it ought to be played."
Short stories are awesome. All of Ray Bradbury’s short stories are great, in my humble.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Apparently every Kilgore Trout story idea Vonnegut threw into his books was a short story idea he had but didn’t know how to develop. I bet he had like a million more of those in his head somewhere.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I’m going to the park tonight (yay snuggie!), but mostly because a friend of mine is randomly obsessed with Bowker and decided she has to go to a game now. Bochy will probably smite her by starting an outfield of Torres, Velez and a bag of french fries.
Nah, he’ll probably start a sack of tater tots over a bag of french fries.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 23, 2010 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
You better not take my wearable blanket.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m going early to snag my snuggie and then going to Primo Patio for some jerk chicken.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 23, 2010 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Huff does this all the time
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
That's what Huff said = TWHS
if Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
If you take my snuggy, it will be appropriate of you to eat jerk chicken.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I think my wife will be getting yours… and since our seats are in the view level, she’ll probably need it.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 23, 2010 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I like the Kobe burger.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 23, 2010 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
A Denver specialty
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Lars is on a roll
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Mmm....french fries
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
5 guys fries?
that would be worth it
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Apr 23, 2010 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
5 Guys – Overrated & overpriced.
SOMEONE FEDEX ME A DAMN DOUBLE-DOUBLE!
The Giants Way™"If anybody deserves credit for this year’s turnaround it’s these two people, Brian and Bruce," Neukom said. "The encouraging thing is we think we’re back to playing baseball the way it ought to be played."
Overpriced yeah
but goddamn those are some good fries
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
LOL KDL'S FRIEND
going to the park to see Bowker on a night a lefty is pitching
Dumped Edgar Renteria and adopted Buster Posey. Biggest upgrade since George Jefferson moved up to a deluxe apartment on the east side!
it's all part of the plan
Bowker rides pine
KDL friend gets upset
Needs shoulder to cry on
KDL friend rides KDL
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
KDL friend rides KDL
hot
Hot
Hawt
HAWT!!!!!!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
/takes notes
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 talkin bout SEX, boy!
L’amour!
As in me and Dot are swingers!
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Key party!
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it was a Raising Arizona reference
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
sorry
didn’t know yer gender or orientation, just poking fun.
carry on!
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
We aren’t going to have ANY women on this site if you keep freaking them out!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
/creates a fake account pretending to be a sultry blond with big bazongas and a thing for baseball nerds
SOLVED!
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Being a woman can’t be easy.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
It certainly isn't!
I know I find it incredibly difficult.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I assume you misread that as "Being with a woman can't be easy."
You shouldn’t worry about that too much. Happens to a lot of older men.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I read it correctly!
I find it way easier being a man than being a woman.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Really? I don’t think it’s that hard to be a woman, for the most part.
Except that people on sports-related boards always assume you’re a guy.
Sure, it is easy for you to be a woman
You already have all of the requisite parts!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Lars finds the shapeshifting to be tiring.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 23, 2010 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Exactly!
It is pretty exhausting
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Man, you’re really having to explain the hell out of this joke.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I know!
Sheesh!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Or too juvenile
One of those…
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
chicks don’t know funny
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
I also got it.
And I have a gender ambiguous name!
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Shut up and kiss 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 24, 2010 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Except for heimy25.
I always assume he’s a gal.
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
“he” says not.
It’s like the 2,562,123,432nd biggest mystery on the internet
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
c’mon, dude…do not
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 23, 2010 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I've seen you practicing.
if Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
No more pictures, please. I am going to have to start charging a fee.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL KDL'S a girl
Now the fantasy is even better.
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 23, 2010 12:55 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Also, improved ratings.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 23, 2010 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
16 years old and asian
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 23, 2010 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Long, silky hair?
Nattohhhh…
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 24, 2010 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
But there are no girls on the internet.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 23, 2010 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Jaime Garcia: Not a good-looking dude.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
Sorry he doesn’t do it for you.
in the best shape of my life
by Prussian Creole on Apr 23, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
We’re screwed
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
Jaime Garcia threw a one hitter against the Mets last time out. Science dictates that he will throw a perfect game against the Giants.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 23, 2010 11:32 AM PDT reply actions
I hope your science is outlawed in the classroom!
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Depends on what part of the country you live in.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 23, 2010 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Or Lincecum will throw a perfect game. And the Giants will still manage to lose.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
POKEMONZ
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Apr 23, 2010 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
/howie posts extrapolation xkcd
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 already linked to that one today, though. I don’t want to repeat myself that much.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Should I do it then? Cause it's very apropriate here.
I think I will
i also like “By the third trimester, there will be hundreds of babies inside you.”
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.
absence of sex characteristics makes this unlikely
I believe them to be Womens NBA players
if Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
The Cardinals have always been the Giants' #2 rivals to me
First, because my grandfather was an arrogant Cardinals fan*, so there was a intra-family rivalry between him and the Giants fans in my family growing up.
Second, because of the 1987 NLCS. Fuck you, Candy Maldonado.
Third, because of the bench-clearing brawl between the Giants and Cardinals in (I think) 1988. Fuck you, Ozzie Smith and Jose Oquendo.
Also: as sick as I am of the way the Giants have played lately, I’m feeling really, really bummed I can’t make it to a game now. Sad.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Why the asterik?
And I think Lincecum will start us off right. I can’t help but be optimistic with Lincecum, Zito and Cain going in a three-game series. Well, Zito still worries me, but I’m riding his hot start as long as it lasts.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions
oops, I was going to insert a little anecdote about his Cardinals fandom at the end, but I forgot
It was basically just going to say that he grew up in Colorado and Wyoming, then lived all over the world while in the Navy, and spent his retirement in the East Bay, but never once set foot in St. Louis despite being a life-long die-hard Cardinals fan.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Ha, that’s awesome.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
/has been to san francisco exactly one time
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Apr 23, 2010 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, but it’s the Giants. How can anyone not be a fan?
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Not just the giants
I have an unhealthy obsession with the niners too
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Apr 23, 2010 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, but it’s the Giants San Francisco. How can anyone not be a fan?
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
you don’t say
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
SUPER BOWL RING!
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 24, 2010 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
That brawl in ’88 really pissed me off. Clark made a good, hard slide into 2B, and those pussies jumped him for no reason before Maldonado came flying in to get his back (best contact Candy made all year).
Proud member of The Gentlemen of Leisure.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on Apr 23, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
but I’m riding his hot start as long as it lasts.
twss
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
goddamnit
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Apr 23, 2010 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
stupid reply fail
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Apr 23, 2010 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
WAY TO WRITE A NOVEL LENGTH POST LOLGRANT
I FELL ASLEEP HALFWAY THROUGH!!
But seriously, go Giants. That Youtube video posted above has me pretty fired up. Part of the reason I’m hesitant to ever leave California is the prospect of missing San Francisco post World Series victory… I’d never forgive myself.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
How far will we get into the season before Velez actually gets someone (or himself) killed on the field of play?
Or he starts to forget to run onto the field between innings because he thinks the game is over?
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Or he runs back onto the field after the game is over and just stands around, waiting for everyone else to come out, until the sprinklers come on?
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
LOL
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Bochy press conference: “Y’know, Velly’s the first guy here every day and the last guy to leave…he’s still learning how to tell time.”
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in Boston...I mean Pawtucket.
by EliminateMe on Apr 23, 2010 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
No, no, no...
Bochy would say something like, “This is what a TRUE gamer does,” and go on to wish all of this players would show up as early and stay as late.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
OVER-HUSTLING, NERDZ!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
rhetorical
if Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
OT: in my non-McC Pokemanz
dude is trading me Alfonso Soriano & Brian Wilson for Michael Cuddyer.
wtf!!
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Maybe they want to be cuddled.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 23, 2010 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
he's a cuddyer
which means my trade partner will only get cudded.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Who is the player you would cut to accommodate both of them?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
According to Chone:
Cuddyer 1B/OF: . 268avg/82 runs/85 rbis/21 dingerz/4 stealz
Soriano OFonly: .257avg/74 runs/61 rbis/26 dingerz/13stealz + Wilson
Delorean wins.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
i’ve got A-Gonz @ Loney @ 1B already, so I’m feeling good.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Yeah, good trade for you. Maybe your trade partner had a need at first.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
And it isn’t entirely irrational to just be down on Soriano overall.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
agreed
but to throw in Weezy as well seems kinda crazy. In fact, at first I think he offered me Wilson straight up for Cuddyer, and then re-offered Wilson & Soriano before I’d even responded to the first offer.
anyway, stoked
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Definitely not. Maybe he’s a Cubs fan who was hopeful for a turn around and gave up already.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Doesn't matter.
Wilson doesn’t play.
Where's Perry?
by Bballpitcher2 on Apr 23, 2010 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I have no idea what is happening here, but it’s making me laugh out loud in real life.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Same here. I’ve never seen someone get into such a heated argument with himself in just two posts.
in the best shape of my life
by Prussian Creole on Apr 23, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
This series kinda scares me
the Cardinals are my pick to win the NL pennant , but hey at least we won’t get beat by Todd Wellemeyer in this series. We will when we play the Phillies but hey we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it.
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
At least we can just call him Agent Todd and say he’s a spy for the Cardinals.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
His goal: cut Tim Lincecum’s tendons so that Waino won’t get ROBBED again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Douche vs. Douche
THE FINAL SHOWDOWN!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Who will come out of it smelling fresher?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 23, 2010 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd rather be lucky than good...
But it doesn’t hurt to churn out some quality at-bats…can we be lucky in the coming week? Does luck come to those who take walks and lay off pitchers strikes?
Where's Perry?
I’d rather be good.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL Matt Cain vs Matt Palmer
WINZ
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
OT: looking for a video
My brother keeps telling me he remembers seeing this fanvid where there was this montage showing Renteria and Velez and after that it was all, “BOWKERMANIA!” He’s sure he saw it here on McC. Any of you guys know about it?
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 23, 2010 12:42 PM PDT reply actions
aw, geez, I just now noticed Jose Oquendo is in the photo
Fuck Jose Oquendo.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
THAT’S THE WHOLE POINT OF THE CAPTION!
/Maldonado comes flying in from the bottom of the screen…
by Grant Brisbee on Apr 23, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
well, yes.
I was just noticing and agreeing in more direct terms.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
When I wrote it, I seriously thought, “This is going to go over a lot of heads…but at least jcb9 will get it!”
by Grant Brisbee on Apr 23, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Aw, I feel loved.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
He doesn't love you
just your sultry blonde alter ego.
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in Boston...I mean Pawtucket.
You leave my bazongas out of this!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Your bazongas? This can only mean one thing: an affair between Lars and jcb9’s hot-girl ego.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
P.S. I don’t have the link (it’s on my phone) but fangraphs just put up a new article about Barry Zito.
This one?
What’s Different About Barry Zito?
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.
Correct. I also made it a fanshot.
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
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.
Everytime this team frustrates me
they will go ahead to trade a Dogvan for a mini-bike and totally redeemed themselves. We got the ace and the big bat in the lineup tonight (both Timmy) so suck it Cards.
Somebody should write a poster for tomorrow’s game, “Adam Whinewright, 3rd place Cy Young finish”
Win the inning.
Adopted home of Renteria - celebrated World Series hero...of 1997
Timmy: “Boch, I’m hitting clean up tonight. Write that shit down.”
Bochy: “Umm…okay.”
Win the inning.
Adopted home of Renteria - celebrated World Series hero...of 1997
by Scooter Ellis on Apr 23, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
FUCK YES I AM
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
speaking of...
I’ve always been a big fan of the bases empty 3-run jack!
This is where Jeremy Affeldt comes in with five runners on base and gets a quadruple play.
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...
and
But now we’re watching Todd Wellemeyer every fifth day…
though, only because of the situation with Heyward-Bumgarner
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 23, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Situation? Did Heyward sap Bumgarner’s strength to power his homeruns? He’s a witch! A witch!!!
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not a witch, I'm NOT a witch!
THEY dressed me up like this.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
She turned me into a newt!
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
GRANT THAT IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR MULTIPLE REASONS
IF I WERE USING THIS SITE AS A NEWS SOURCE, I WOULD BE SORELY MISINFORMED RIGHT NOW
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
LOL MANNY
This MLB injury report brought to you by Lars the Wanderer and Sutter Health
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
OT -- Oh Boy.....
A South Korean warship was destroyed by an elite North Korean suicide squad of ‘human torpedoes’ on the express orders of the regime’s leader, Kim Jong-il, according to military intelligence reports.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
holy shit
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
gamers
if Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
North Korean Torpedoes: There’s People Inside
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
That may have been in bad taste.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
True
but I still laughed
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.
They're in those things
if Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
oh man
too late
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
holy crap
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 23, 2010 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
So they give them crack and have them commit suicide?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 23, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I haven't gotten a chance to look at this yet...
But if this is true…all I can say is holy shit.
Seriously though, I thought the US Navy had just sent an investigative team over there…
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 23, 2010 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
north korean response to famine
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 23, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
wtf
:(
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Oh shit,
The world sucks
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.
Wow. Scary, but in all honesty South and North Korea get into military skirmishes occasionally and nothing comes of it. Neither country wants to get into an actual war with the other I think. Of course, I could be wrong. Then that would suck.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I think the kamikaze component of this is the major reason it is being brought up.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Why did these people want to kill themselves?
It’s unlikely they were Giants fans.
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
unlikely they were Giants fans
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 23, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
That is certainly pretty damn intense.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
This is a bit different.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
FUCK
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
North Korea: not a happy place
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
by Useful_Idiot on Apr 23, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
The greatest poem of the 20th-century: “The Trees”
by Grant Brisbee on Apr 23, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I can’t see that there is even a forest when I’m surrounded by them. It might just be a wooded area. How do I know?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Quiet, you lowly Maple
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
by Useful_Idiot on Apr 23, 2010 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Still not as lame as a Green Day themed broadway show.
Where's Perry?
by Bballpitcher2 on Apr 23, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I have no opinion on this. But that actually got a phenomenal review in the New York Times. Take that for what you will, of course.
We are all the Jesus of Suburbia.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Pedro Feliz is the second coming of Jesus? OMG!
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
And he’s a disaffected youth. That’s a volatile combination.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I feel like this may be an unpopular opinion
but I can’t stand Green Day. Their only tolerable song is basketcase.
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 agree with this
only their only tolerable song is “they don’t have one”
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
I can live with basketcase
if there is nothing else on. And i flip the radio enough times to wear the song is over.But Green Day= Most overrated band of the 90’s
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 love em
and them being an east bay product doesn’t hurt either.
only band who i’ve ever legitimately purchased every album they’ve ever put out.
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.
.
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 23, 2010 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Whoa
I agree with greatgiantsfan about something!
This makes me feel kinda funny. Like when I used to climb the rope in gym class.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
getting used to that will feel even funnier
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 23, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I know they are older but the music has always struck me as for people who don’t get jam bands, but want to.
Jaymee Sire is my adopted wife.
by positiveuphemism on Apr 23, 2010 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
that voice reminds me of Renel
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 23, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
CANADA!
FUCK YEAH!!
(meh…that just doesn’t have the same impact)
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
CANADA!!
Yes, please.
(there…that’s better)
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
RUSH SUCKS
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 23, 2010 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
As a bass player
I can’t help but appreciate their musicianship. I actually think it would be pretty cool to lay a bass groove down with someone like Niel Peart on drums.
However, I do admit that their music is a bit overproduced for my taste.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Last album i bought was Signals, and I don’t currently own anything after Moving Pictures, so I can’t speak to the recent output, but the early shit was fucking awesome. Fly by Night/Caress/2112 is the total sweet spot.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
2112/Farwell/Hemispheres. Come on, now.
by Grant Brisbee on Apr 23, 2010 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
slappa da bass!
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
by Useful_Idiot on Apr 23, 2010 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Got your ticket for the August show? I do (I think).
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
*raises hand*
Yes, really, I have not updated my blog in a long long time: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
Later spotted on a cruise with David Ortiz. Ortiz, still in the lineup for Boston tonight.
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 hope Horatio Sans is in this one.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Interesting NOT POSEY news
The Rangers have sent down Chris Davis and are calling up Justin Smoak.
In the draft that year, I was hoping the Giants would take Smoak and was pretty upset when they picked Posey.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 2:46 PM PDT reply actions
I also wanted Smoak.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Somebody tried to light one under my butt one time, but we all agreed later that the smell of burning hair was not worth the effort.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I believe Bengie said this last season.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
they never found the match.
Where's Perry?
by Bballpitcher2 on Apr 23, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
It's funny.
I was just thinking, “You know, it’d be great if I could get some indirect information about howtheyscored’s butt hair.”
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I once had somebody ask me why I was wearing a sweater around my waist.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Howtheyscored: Wearing an all natural loin cloth since 1984!
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
He will go through life never needing a seat cushion.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
TWTimS
if Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
I wouldn’t say that. Right now Smoak K’s too much and doesn’t have that much power. Very limited upside.
I was promised lasagna.
This man is correct
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
I think you’re putting too much weight on his unimpressive half-season in AAA last year, when he had some sort of nagging injury. With his glove and his plate discipline, his upside is very high.
In AA his power was mediocre, too, slugging .481 only thanks to a .328 AVG. Then in AAA he had even less power. The only time he showed above average power was in 60 PA’s in A in 2008, and then in 60 PA’s this year in AAA. And it’s not like this is huge surprise – scouts were worried about his power back around the draft too.
He’ll have to be a Nick Johnson type hitter to be a really good 1B, but for that he’ll have to cut his K rate.
I was promised lasagna.
I vaguely remember wanting Smoak. Jponry doesn’t seem to want me to forget. Now he is here first. Watch him destroy the league.
I SHALL BE VINDICATED!!
Jaymee Sire is my adopted wife.
by positiveuphemism on Apr 23, 2010 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Same here, but I’m in the camp that thinks that the Panda will need to be moved to 1st sooner rather than later, so I’m not overly broken up about it.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
this reminds me of something that drives me crazy
When people say, “Sooner than later,” instead of, “sooner rather than later.”
So thanks for not doing that, rotorueter!
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
You’re very welcome.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Hey, I didn't do that either
So why aren’t you thanking me?
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in Boston...I mean Pawtucket.
Probably because you smell.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
I'm going to take a shower
sooner rather than later.
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in Boston...I mean Pawtucket.
i’m going to take a shower sooner; then later I might take a bath.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Is that a correct use of a semi colon? I’m not sure that the second portion holds up as a complete sentence.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
If you take out the “then” it works perfectly fine.
Or, I suppose, you could put a comma after the “then”.
I don’t think it’s nonfunctional….
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
McCovey Chronicles:
Serious about grammar, Pokemonz, Rush, and, occasionally, baseball.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
slandering gays is a big no-no.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Heh… sooner than later is kind of a funny sentence. I guess first you would need to define the parameters of what would count as being later. And then it would make sense.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t know that “sooner rather than later” makes any more sense, from that perspective.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Sooner or later your legs give way you hit the ground
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, I think “sooner rather than later” allows you to be general. Sooner stands on its own as something that is near in time and later stands on its own as something that is far away in time.
Sooner than later makes the two dependent, and that kind of takes away any right to being general. If later means “very far away in time” then “sooner than later” can easily refer to something that is still pretty far away. Which isn’t particularly soon. Which makes the phrase exceptionally inexact without qualification.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I prefer sooner then later.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 23, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn’t know you were such a big Oklahoma fan.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
And now introducing your San Diego State Laters!
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
this reminds me of one of the bad photoshops I did last year
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Hah, I never saw that. But it does remind me of this:
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Nearly posted that.
I’ll post this instead:
Those green apple jacks creep me the fuck out.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Moldy Jax
AAA catcher extraordinaire
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
when I stare at them long enough, the orange ones creep me out too. are they covered in bacon bits, or what?
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
by Useful_Idiot on Apr 23, 2010 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions
My pet peeve: People using orientate and orient interchangeably. Also: people using historic and historical interchangeably (although it’s my understanding that this one is actually accepted practice, much to my dismay).
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
THAT CAMP BURNED DOWN!
My summers are spent at camp Buster. Weeping, because he’s nowhere to be found.
Where's Perry?
by Bballpitcher2 on Apr 23, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Me too.
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
So where would Posey play?
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Boston.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
4 PAPI STRAIGH UP
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
And that would free up Posey to play 3B.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
MLB.com
Pimping Tim Lincecum. But only because he’s pitching against the Cardinals.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Of course, I read it and the article is really about Garcia facing good pitchers. I should have known better.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
This makes me sad/angry/upset/bothered that we lost so many.
Giants: It’s not the pitchers’ fault
San Francisco’s pitching staff really can’t be blamed for the four-game losing streak and the tumble out of first place. During that stretch, Giant pitching allowed a grand total of 11 runs, five of which came on Wednesday. On Tuesday, it only allowed one hit and still lost. The Giants lead the Majors with a .222 batting average against (111-for-499).
Where's Perry?
by Bballpitcher2 on Apr 23, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I really, really, really want Lincecum to dominate the Cardinals. Because fuck the WAINO WUZ ROBBED!!!! crowd.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
He did last year!
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
Yes, but it’ll be more satisfying this time around.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
This doesn’t bother me as much as the “PEDRO OUTPITCHED LINCECUM LAST YEAR” folks.
I mean, Pedro pitched against the Giants lineup and Tim had to face the Phillies. How is that even comparable.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Betty White Snickers commercial
“That’s not what your girl friend said.”
if Freddie Sanchez, Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
The orange jerseys debut tonight, correct?
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 23, 2010 3:03 PM PDT reply actions
YEAH!
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
I have a new orange sweatshirt I will be rocking tonight. I’m a team player. Metaphorically, anyway.
Literally!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I figuratively hate it!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Sfgiants twitter just wished everyone happy lincecum day
i really like their twitter feed
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Anybody hear Kruk on KNBR this morning? He was talking about the lefty going for the Cards tonight… and how lefties are tough for the Giants, especially with the injuries… AND how nobody knows much about this Jaime Garcia kid. We all know how patient and disciplined the Giants are when facing someone they’ve never seen before…
I think I’ll be going to bed early tonight!
/submits to cynicism
2011 will be great!
Where's Perry?
by Bballpitcher2 on Apr 23, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
With this organization, that’s not being cynical. That’s wild-eyed, blind optimism.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
2012…maybe bochbean will be gone
Jaymee Sire is my adopted wife.
by positiveuphemism on Apr 23, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
over under on weak grounders to SS/2B?
I’ll set the line at 9. And fuck you if I did around. Just place your damn bet.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
whoa. weirdest typo of my life. ‘if I did it wrong’.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Do the giants actually have run producing hitters?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
"run producing hitters" don't exist
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Didn't think so... maybe they should do something about it... or at least attempt something
cuz they haven’t in the past 5 or so years
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
They are attempting magic
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
And it's inside something...
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
It's in this thing
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
RUSH SUCKS!
/diversionary tactic
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 will be missing tonight's game
But only because I will be at Conan’s show. Mega-excited.
It’s a live comedy show. It’s not televised. In fact, it’s legally banned from being funny on TV. Or something.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm so fucking tired of the f* word
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 23, 2010 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
funny?
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
Farmville.
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
Never played it.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 23, 2010 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Don’t start. You don’t know where it will lead.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 23, 2010 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s why I don’t want to play it.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 23, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t want to play it because even hearing about it make me sick of it.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
That’s how I feel about Mafia Wars.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 23, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
wow, this inspired a lot of fuckin' replies
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 23, 2010 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
ruined finals for me last fall
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Don't even have Facebook
SociaLOLife
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
STUPID COMPANY
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
Flemming
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Fern?
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 23, 2010 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I will be at tonight’s game AND at Conan’s show.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m going to his show in a couple of weeks. It’s not time travel. Well not in the weird sense.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Man, I'm on a roll with these.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
It’s okay to not have a sense of humor. You could go on to have a great career in politics, sport or religion.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I’m sure they’re not for everybody. And sooner or later I’m going to have to get a new schtick. So when that day comes you’ll be in luck!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I used to like them, but xkcd got old for me. Even the old ones aren’t as funny as I remember them being.
It’s kinda sad.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
I will try to avoid posting spoilers. Try not to scroll down the thread.
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I actually live a hell of a lot closer to SF than Sacramento. The Sac show was a lot cheaper.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
May 6.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
hmm, I should do a geographical location poll fanpost.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
here
Vote! MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!!!
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/4/23/1440145/a-s-l-actually-just-location
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Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
I live in San Francisco
Jaymee Sire is my adopted wife.
by positiveuphemism on Apr 23, 2010 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
New rally image?
Self-Pleasuring Panda
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Panda Package!
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Look at him go!
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LOL fuck you, jimmy clausen
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What did he do? My feed says he’s still undrafted.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Still not drafted… just saying because he hasn’t been drafted yet
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
bingo
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Might get picked by Cleveland here
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Pretty classy to have Jim Brown there too
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Looks like they went with a corner.
Do the Raiders bite?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
why would anyone want a Notre Dame QB?
/aside from Joe
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 23, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
LOLOLOLOL JIMMY CLAUSEN!!!
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What about Mccoy? think he'll be drafted ahead of him?
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I'd rather have mccoy
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His comparisons are somewhere in between Young and Montana
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i don’t trust his dead eyes
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 23, 2010 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
mccoy, that is
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 23, 2010 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s crazy talk. He’d have to throw with his middle hand.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 24, 2010 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Looks like I’ll be going to tonight’s game, thanks to the Mayor! THE WEARABLE BLANKET SHALL BE MINE!
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If you take mine, I’ll cut you.
If you see me, though, be sure to say hi!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
OK, I’ll be the guy in the Giants cap.
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I’ll be wearing a Giants hat. So that should make it easy.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually, I'll look pretty much exactly like this:
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Are there really 4 of you, all with only partial heads?
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That went without saying.
Or it did, until you came along. Thanks a lot, jerk.
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Hey, I’m going to be in that area… I’ll be wearing a Giants hat and an orange shirt!
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Apr 23, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Just look for the failbeard in the giants cap
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The Mayor rocks! (Where has he been, btw? I miss the Mayor).
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
I dunno. I’ll ask him tonight.
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Did this actually happen? Details please.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Raiders traded to Bucs
And Benn then got drafted by them… In my opinion, Buffalo might go with Clausen, they need a QB
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Ooooh, I thought you misspelled Ben. Well, that’s not big news then.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s not your fault. It’s that guy’s fault for having a weird name. And my internet’s fault for being hella slow.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t get it. There are teams who legit need a QB and they’re passing on him. Must know something I don’t.
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by Prussian Creole on Apr 23, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
They know what I know
he isn’t actually, you know, that good at playing quarterback.
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ARIZONA TRDED FOR THE 47th PICK
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
LOL washington! LOL CLAUSEN
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wow… did they think the niners wanted him? cuz that was last second
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must have
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I mean, better than Tebow. I get all the talking points about him (changing throwing motion, open to change, good kid, good heart, GAMER) but Clausen is FAR superior. And actually, I think he has a good career ahead of him, provided he’s paired with a good mentor.
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by Prussian Creole on Apr 23, 2010 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Tebow was a fucking joke of a pick
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Wildcat, baby!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
He actually might go to Buffalo
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I'm projecting him to go in the dick round
but he might fall as far as the total flaming asshole round
if Freddie Sanchez, Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
my friend who went to notre dame when he was there spent a half hour yesterday telling me what an asshole clausen is
must have been the condensed version
if Freddie Sanchez, Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
Man, everybody knows somebody who Clausen was a dick with. You’re literally probably the 25th person I’ve heard this from in the last few days. It’s ridiculous how many times I’ve heard this.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Just look at his face
it’s obvious the guy is an asshole.
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He’s definitely a pig-face.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Notre Dame quarterbacks: assholes
Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan: once held the door to Lyons Hall open for me
VOTE FOR BOSTON COLLEGE QUARTERBACKS
FUCK NOTRE DAME
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
STFU JPONRY, FUCK BOSTON COLLEGE AND NOTRE DAME
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
GO BOSTON COLLEGE!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I can’t root for Stanford, though. It’s a rule or something.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s actually pretty cool.
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
by Useful_Idiot on Apr 23, 2010 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
To quote Matt Cain:
“It’s New York”
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by Prussian Creole on Apr 23, 2010 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I heart Matt Cain
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
by Useful_Idiot on Apr 23, 2010 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
So then... do the Raiders bite?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes. Yes they do.
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by Johnny Disaster on Apr 23, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
So then Clausen isn’t going until at least the Chiefs?
I figure the Panthers like what they have in Moore, and I’ll assume that the 49ers pass since they don’t seem remotely interested.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Gotta be Carolina, or any other team that really needs a QB, this is crazy with him
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I don’t even think the Panthers pull the trigger. They have a pretty exciting player in Matt Moore.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Well… Buffalo needs someone
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
And yet they’ve passed on him 53 times already this draft….
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Clausen isn't that good man!
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Apparently not. He really must have fucked up his team interviews or something.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
OR
he’s not a good QB!! HOWIE WUZ WRONG
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I never said he was a surefire thing or anything. But his tools and his college career do suggest pretty strongly that he deserves a higher slot than this.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL PANTHERS
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Apparently Moore isn’t someone special enough
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Wow. That surprises the hell out of me. Moore looked like a freaking God last year for that team. Granted, SSS and all, but dude looked legitimately good.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I dunno, I would still expect Moore to start this year.
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Yeah. I guess it fits the same reasoning I had for why Clausen would be an okay pick for the Niners. If Moore doesn’t pan out, they’re not completely fucked.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah they are
cuz LOL clausen sux
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I agree with this
I didn’t think they’d take a QB either. He was really good
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Also: God relative to Jake Delhomme.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Could be. I was surprised McCoy became so unpopular as fast as he did, but I guess his size is a problem or something.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Yea… is size THAT big of a deal concerning QB play? i know that you have to somewhat see over the O-line
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Drew Brees: shorter than me
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It can be a big deal when it affects your ability to make NFL-quality throws. Otherwise, it’s probably overrated.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
LOLineup
Torres cf
Renteria ss
Sandoval 3b
Huff 1b
DeRosa lf
Molina c
Uribe 2b
Schierholtz rf
Lincecum p
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 23, 2010 3:57 PM PDT reply actions
Yes, because the solution to Velez batting cleanup is Torres. Mother fucker.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I expect Torres will have a good game at the plate and Renteria will fuck it up. Don’t know why.
"Man, you just can't beat a good bowl of gumbo." ~ William Nuschler Clark
when are they going to put Rent back down in the order
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2011
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"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
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HA. I meant leadoff. Mother fucker.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL BOWKER
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I was hoping to see Bowker hit a home run at the game because I’m going and that would have been cool.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
He hit his first homeruns against the Cards. IIRC he always seems to hit well against the Cards, so naturally he’s not in the line up tonight…
I was at that game.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
kdl: looks like your Bowker-loving friend just got BORKed. Hope she won’t be too disappointed.
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by Prussian Creole on Apr 23, 2010 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
That reminds me, I was reading Giants magazine in the dentist office yesterday and they had that section about weird things players have heard fans say (the one mentioned in the Sergio Romo/Romosexual post). Bowker’s was something to the effect that a fan called him T-Rex. I couldn’t stop giggling.
Also, love the Buster Posey one about a guy screaming that he wanted to have his baby
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by Prussian Creole on Apr 23, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL BOWKER
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
LOLBowker
but he IS the starting RFer. In theory.
if Freddie Sanchez, Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
The guy who used to play 1st base?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I like Torres. His defense more than his bat at this point in time, but I’d rather have him out there than Baron Pickoff Von Iron Glove, especially against the Cards.
I just wish he wasn’t leading off. I guarantee that the first at bat for a Giant in this game is Torres bunting.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m with howie on this one.
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NEW LOLineup
Torres cf
DeRosa lf
Sandoval 3b
Huff 1b
Molina c
Uribe ss
Downs 2b
Schierholtz rf
Lincecum p
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 23, 2010 4:08 PM PDT reply actions
WTF happened to RENT?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Don’t ask questions.
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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Right. Just go with it and pray Bochy doesn’t double check the lineup before he hands it over to the umps
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by Prussian Creole on Apr 23, 2010 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Shhhh.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 23, 2010 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
YES YES FUCK YES
that’s what happened.
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LOL BOWKER
Part 2
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
LOL Clausen, Mel Kiper
if Freddie Sanchez, Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
Should I buy an orange-colored bill Giants cap? There’s a coupon for 25% off an SFGiants Shop item.
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Go for it.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 23, 2010 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
heck yes you should
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where do I get that coupon?
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Apr 23, 2010 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Got it from the Giants FB page
It’s 25OFFONE
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Thanks.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Apr 23, 2010 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL CLAUSEN AND LOL PANTHERS
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
LOLOLOL PANTHERS
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hope they choke
if Freddie Sanchez, Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
Clausen is the douchiest looking dude I’ve ever seen
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"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
ikr
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I knew a guy in college who looked somewhat like Clausen.
He was a douche and proud of it.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
scientific proof
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I’m sorry to tell you this ma’am, but your son was born with what we in the medical community refer to as Doucheface. Symptoms will continue to persist as he grows, culminating with full-blows Doucheitous sometime during adolescence. Unfortunately, there is no cure at this time.
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by Prussian Creole on Apr 23, 2010 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m afraid that within 20 years, he will be calling all male acquaintances “brah”.
I am so sorry.
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LOL
Yeah that is a load of fucking bullshit look at the whole fan base of LA, the vast majority of them are douchebags filled a fucking douchebaggey center.
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by Sabean's_Folly on Apr 23, 2010 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder what will be the equivalent of Ed Hardy shirts in 20 years?
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He’s like Ponyo, except that instead of licking human blood he licked pig blood.
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by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Also: I didn’t really like Ponyo very much. That town is full of ridiculously irresponsible adults.
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by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Didn’t he arrive for a game at Notre Dame in a limo one time, or something?
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by Useful_Idiot on Apr 23, 2010 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
LOLDGERS
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 23, 2010 4:21 PM PDT reply actions
Monday's LOLineup
Bochy already has Monday’s line-up drawn up with feedback from Sabes:
DeRosa 2B
Uribe SS
Molina C
Bowker RF
Sandoval 3B
Huff 1B
Ishikawa LF
Torres CF
Sanchez P
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by iammclovin on Apr 23, 2010 4:21 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
lol
you must be very proud of yourself
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I find this to be acronymic
if Freddie Sanchez, Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
You're wrong
It’s actually acrostic.
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by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 23, 2010 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m kinda excited about this
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I'm totally excited
2nd round, they don’t need a playmaker, that’s goldson’s job. They need micheal lewis’ replacement, that’s what he is
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Mays=cheap shot artist
I’m not so sure he’ll be real good. But seems like a decent pick.
if Freddie Sanchez, Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
that’s a might sweet pick
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by greatgiantfan on Apr 23, 2010 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
FUCK YEAH BABY!
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That’s all I wanted to know before going to the game.
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by howtheyscored on Apr 23, 2010 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions
fucking awesome draft
fucking awesome.
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Baalke and Singletary are definitely doing well in the draft
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It's been awesome
all MAJOR needs have been covered and they still have a 3rd rounder left. Awesome.
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WOOHOO
As someone who goes to USC and likes the Niners more than any other pro football team, I’m very happy about this. But otherwise I’m totally ignorant about football, so I don’t really know why this is awesome outside of that, haha.
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no doubt, but it’s a good pick. remember that guy, Ronnie Lott?
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by greatgiantfan on Apr 23, 2010 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
he actually made plays, unlike mays.
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No offense
but Mays seems like Roy Williams to me (the safety, not the WR with stone hands)
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wayyy faster and way more athletic
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Maybe
although I will say it is very good value for the 2nd round
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sure is
seriously, pretty much all williams had going for him is that he was a hard hitter. Mays is that too, but at least he has a ton of athletic potential.
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That's true Mays has great upside
IIRC he would’ve been a top 10 pick if he had come out last year
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Kevin Frandsen: Better than any SS on the Giants roster
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and he’s jewish, so he’s got that goin’ for him…
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by greatgiantfan on Apr 23, 2010 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
You guys make me sad.
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Yeah, but you guys aren’t helping any.
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Thank you
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And GO SHARKS. see? your day just got alot better
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It really did
But the memories of last night are enough to make me happy. Biggest margin of victory in a playoff win for the Sharks in franchise history. Anderson finally looked human. And Bust, er, Logan Couture scored two goals. I think I’m going to go watch the highlights again…
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Really you think Couture’s a bust? he’s 22, chill… but hell, i’d watch the highlights again too, but hey, it’s friday, go out enjoy the weather in LA, since here in Oxford, it’s supposed to really pour tonight… But sharkies tomorrow
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It’s a running joke on Fear the Fin – because Couture didn’t make the team out of training camp or score a hat trick every period, some people were labeling him a bust, and we were making fun of that. Nobody actually thinks he’s a bust. It’s kind of like the Fred Lewis jokes here.
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I think the Cain jokes would be more apt
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Actually, yeah, that sounds better. Especially since I doubt the Sharks management would consider trading him for future considerations or anything.
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Sharks are the best run organization in the Bay Area
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I really am not on that forum too much, get tooooooo scared away from how smart about hockey they really are… i’m not too intelligent about it. But gotcha
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Haha, yeah, I get that. I don’t know half of the players you guys are talking about here, haha.
And actually, we’re probably one of the least intense hockey blogs on SBN. A lot of the other blogs are obsessed with Corsi and Qualcomp, which we bring up from time to time but usually don’t mention at all.
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Haha
like i just come on here and have some fun, you know?
Well, i’ll probably come on around there sometime, i just can’t do two things at once, blog and watch the hockey game
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It takes a lot of practice to pay attention to hockey and the thread since there’s so little down time. Baseball is a bit easier because there are a lot of pauses and breaks in the action
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Exactly, like i got sick of the warriors blog because of the fact that everyone there is just giving excuses. Rather the niner blog i just don’t go on there enough
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sharks—is that some kind of Ameci pizza topping?
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by greatgiantfan on Apr 23, 2010 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
YEAH SHARKS
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 23, 2010 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Ouch.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 23, 2010 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Mays already pissed at how carrol treated him
KILL THE BIRDS, taylor
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you read what he said? “I’ve probably got the biggest chip on my shoulder out of anybody in the draft,”
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Gonna be fun
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TAYLOR MAYS HERE FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS!
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U R 5
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Be careful with your luggage
Yeah that is a load of fucking bullshit look at the whole fan base of LA, the vast majority of them are douchebags filled a fucking douchebaggey center.
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by Sabean's_Folly on Apr 23, 2010 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know much about football
but I do know that guys named Mays are great ballplayers.
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wow
the music at RCMH is terrible.
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LOL PANTHERS
Clausen will get gtee in upper $2M range. About one-sixth of what Carolina willl be paying Jake Delhomme ($12.6M) this year.
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Holy Hell. That’ll be chump change for Bradford once he signs his contract with STL
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by Useful_Idiot on Apr 23, 2010 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Gerhart!!
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yup
FUCK
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That sucks
A. Because I wanted to be able to root for him, and B. he’s really good.
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Root for him anyway!
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I definitely will, even though I don’t like the Vikings.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 23, 2010 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
nope
can’t root for any vikings, sorry
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fucking hated him when he was in minny
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nope
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oh my god no
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I would like him on any other team
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But what about Brett Fa...v...ruh?
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YOURE GONNA HEAR ABOUT IT ALL THE TIME NOW
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Not too excited about the Broncos draft
Tebow? Really? All I read over on their SBN site is character, toughness, leadership and work ethic. Talent is missing from that list. Sounds like how the Giants assemble their teams.
Insanity is just a state of mind.
Horrible pick
even worse that they traded up to get him.
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It was a terrible pick, made even worse by the fact that they gave up so much to trade up.
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great minds
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That 6-0 start last year
was the worst thing that could have happened for them. Now McDaniels has a ridiculously long leash to totally screw that team up
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Seriously
I don’t mind getting rid of Cutler, he wasn’t that good. But Marshall and Scheffler? And now the whole Tebow thing… Sheesh.
Insanity is just a state of mind.
Totally unbelievable
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And actually
Cutler IS that good. That was a terrible trade, and now we’ll see the results when Cutler isn’t being coached by a fucking moron.
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Meh, 26 INTs, and the compensation was decent. Not too mad about that one. The next 3 however, horrible moves.
Insanity is just a state of mind.
Interceptions are somewhat overrated… as long as you can throw a shit ton of touchdowns. And Cutler is capable of doing that. He has a lot of work to do to fix his game, but he’s really, really, really talented.
(For comparison here, many of the quarterbacks in the playoffs last season were in the middle of the NFL in terms of interception percentage, including both SB QBs, but at the very very top in terms of touchdown percentage.)
(Of course, Cutler cannot sit in the bottom of the league in INT% and expect to be successful, but he doesn’t have to improve as much as you might think.)
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by howtheyscored on Apr 24, 2010 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m sure you have all manner of well-reasoned thoughts on Cutler, but he was a disaster last year. He’s got a big arm, but the other team’s safeties and defensive backs are not eligible receivers, last time I checked.
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It's amazing how hard it is to play QB when you have no one to throw to,
no one to block for you, and no one to run the ball.
Cutler is a really really really good QB who’s only getting better. It’s retarded to trade a guy like that. And especially when Tebow is what you replace him with.
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To be fair, they have Kyle Orton and Brady Quinn as their first and second strings. Plenty of time to develop Tebow, or if he fails to turn him into a halfback or tight end (which admittedly would be wasting a first round pick, but whatever). They’ll have a Wild Horses package for him this year, and maybe let him play some red zone, and he’ll have 3 years before he’s expected to be a starter.
McDaniels gets is going out on a high-risk, high-reward prospect that will make him look like a total jackass or a total genius. Whatever.
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Except they don’t have a great team right now and they gave up 2nd, 3rd and 4th round selections to get a project (who may very well have lasted until the second round anyway)
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I thought they traded down twice and would up gaining a third round pick in doing so.
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According to ESPN, they wound up with 2 first round picks, 1 second round pick, 2 third round picks, 1 fifth round pick, and 1 sixth round pick. Dunno what they started with.
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I still think they would have been better off keeping the 2nd, 3rd and 4th rounders they traded and could have possibly still ended up with Tebow anyway
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This is true. I guess my main point is that they probably overvalued Tebow as a first round pick, and probably could have waited, but McDaniels strikes me as an impulsive “I want what I want” sort of coach anyway, so I’m not as surprised about this pick as other people are. I wouldn’t have predicted it, but it doesn’t surprise me, and if Tebow turns out like Jamarcus Russell, then I’ll pass judgment on it. You’re right about the extra picks, though.
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What are you talking about?
What is the “reward” with tebow? If you take a QB that high, you shouldn’t need to take “plenty of time” to develop him. They are not a good team and could have used that pick on someone who will actually help their offense. Tebow is a joke, and his game will not at all translate to the NFL.
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Also
LOL calling orton and quinn anything like a suitable option at QB
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Alright, now that you’ve ignored the discussion above, who would YOU have picked in the first round to help the offense? Since you seem to know so much about it.
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I loved the quote from the …CBSSports.com guy
When you trade away Jay Cutler, Brandon Marshall and Tony Scheffler, the key components in the Broncos passing game in a year span, and then draft Tim Tebow in the first round of the draft, you are sending a loud message.
Talent doesn’t matter.
Character does.
Why not pick the altar boys from the parish down the street? Aren’t they good kids? Or maybe you can pick all the “A” students in this draft? It doesn’t matter if they can play.
LOL BRONCOS
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I know that’s not fair and it’s irrational but dude somehow jump up to the top of my short list of least-favorite Giants
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
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Dunn just hit a ten-thousand foot home run off of Haeger.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
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POKEMONZ!
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Does HR distance count in your league?
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no
but HRS, OBP and SLG do. So dunn is like pujols in that league
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DANGEROUS HITTER
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by howtheyscored on Apr 24, 2010 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions
sfgiants with the hella jinx
pointing out lincecum’s scoreless streak vs stl
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Hells, yeah!
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by greatgiantfan on Apr 23, 2010 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Since when is kevin correia tim lincecum?!
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Renteria has a "cranky" shoulder apparently
here we go again
CRANK CHIPS
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
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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.
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On Sunday, I mentioned to someone I know in the real world (obviously my mom, because she is the only person I know because I live in her basement) that at some point Edgar’s suckiness this year was going to be explained by another injury that he was going to fix in the offseason and then sign another contract and still be terrible.
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The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
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Yeah that is a load of fucking bullshit look at the whole fan base of LA, the vast majority of them are douchebags filled a fucking douchebaggey center.
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by Sabean's_Folly on Apr 23, 2010 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Bochy just realized that with Rent in the lineup he couldn’t bat Molina fifth.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 24, 2010 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions
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