Giants/Phillies Series Preview
by Grant Brisbee on Apr 26, 2010 12:44 PM PDT
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Bah. Stop worrying. The Phillies offense is overrated. I wrote a program for my Commodore VIC-20 that simulates what the best possible lineup would be if you combined the Giants and Phillies rosters:
Jimmy Rollins – SS
Shane Victorino – CF
Pablo Sandoval – 3B
Chase Utley – 2B
Ryan Howard – 1B
Jayson Werth – RF
Raul Ibanez – LF
Carlos Ruiz – C
Hmm. That’s weird. Just one Giant. Well, Rollins is hurt, so let me make that adjustment to the code…oh, and I see Ruiz made it over Molina, which means that I’m weighting that "on-base percentage" hokum too much…so I’ll up the RBI factor…and done:
Shane Victorino – CF
Pablo Sandoval – 3B
Chase Utley – 2B
Ryan Howard – 1B
Jayson Werth – RF
Raul Ibanez – LF
Bengie Molina – C
Juan Castro – SS
Stupid VIC-20. When I get my hands on one of those Commodore 64s, the jump from 5 KB of memory to 64 KB will surely favor the Giants a little more. Until then, we’ll just have to take the computer’s word and assume that just about everyone in the Giants’ lineup would be a benchie for Philadelphia, at best. When Freddy Sanchez gets back, I’m sure things will all even out.
Hitter to watch:
As a 32-year-old free agent this offseason, Jayson Werth will probably get a 4/$50M contract. That’s just a guess, so he might get even more. It all depends on whether or not the Giants resign Edgar Renteria to a two- or a three-year deal, and if Aubrey Huff comes back, but the money will be there.
Oh, I’m sorry. You must not have heard. The Giants will spend too much money on Jayson Werth next year, so watch him now while he’s still in his prime. Heck, with the Lincecain window, I don’t even think I’m opposed to overpaying an aging veteran for some short-term offense. What’s the worst that can happen? A Phillies outfielder comes over with 25-homer power only to lose all of his hitting talent in the plane ride east? Yeah, I’d like to see that happen.
Jayson Werth: future Giant. Look over this list and tell me you don’t see it too. I’d hope he maintained something like his current production for at least two years, and plug my nose for the age-related decline.
Pitcher to watch:
You might think that I’d put Roy Halladay here, but you’d be wrong. Halladay has crossed over from the "it’s-so-obvious-that-he’s-going-to-dominate-the-Giants-that-they-will-score-six-runs-off-him-just-to-mess-with-us" zone into the "give-it-up-the-Giants-won’t-hit-it-out-of-the-infield "zone. I don’t want to get too hyperbolic and sensationalistic, so I’ll just say one thing: If Roy Halladay gives up more than two runs to this Giants lineup, he is working with professional gamblers and needs to be banned from baseball for the rest of his life.
No, the pitcher to watch is Jamie Moyer. As I was typing that, Eugenio Velez just swung at a…wait, he just did it again…changeup from Moyer. But if the Giants could get all patient-like with a knuckleballer like Charlie Haeger, maybe they’ll have the right approach to Moyer. It’s so crazy, it just might work!
You can enter the first ever McCovey Chronicles "Which Giants hitter will swing and miss three times on one pitch, Gashouse Gorillas-style" pool in the comments section. I’d say it’s the next logical step in John Bowker’s career, but Moyer is a lefty like Bowker, and such a match up would violate federal law after the Supreme Court’s ruling in Klesko v. Mulholland. So give me five bucks on Andres Torres.
Prediction
The Giants will not score six runs off of Roy Halladay.
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and let’s not forget!!! THEY RE-SIGNED THE STRIKEOUT KING!!!
by orange_and_black_attack on Apr 26, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
They re-signed Mark Reynolds?
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.
Too soon
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 26, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
slide your mouse over the image of Werth
to see the secret message.
if Freddie Sanchez, Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
Giants win tonight 3-2 behind 3rd Ace in training: Dirty Sanchez. After the win Lincecum buys Sanchez a car while thanking him for paving the way to his 3rd CY Young ward.
Just like that 1-hitter he pitched, right?
That always ends well!
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 26, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
The Giants will score six runs off Halladay
over the next 5 years.
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Gross over estimation. I don’t think this offense could score 6 runs before Halladay retires.
in the best shape of my life
by Prussian Creole on Apr 26, 2010 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
fixed
The Giants will not score six runsoff of Roy Halladayin the series.
If you don't like Brandon Medders you're not a true fan.
Damn
I hate the truth.
Also, was LA the last time we scored more than six runs in a series?
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
did the giants score 6 runs in the SD series?
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Don’t think so – 4 I believe.
I feel prickishly demanding!
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by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 26, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Over/Under on John Bowker ML PAs this series?
Set the bar at 3.5 ABs
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LOL bowker
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by bondslegend on Apr 26, 2010 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Bowker is the new Lewis.
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No, Lewis has shown us much more than Bowker.
Stephen Curry is the future.
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by GovernorStephCurry on Apr 26, 2010 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Under
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 26, 2010 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
more under
if Freddie Sanchez, Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
He also said he was considering Schierholtz at leadoff...
…right before penciling in two more games of Velez.
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Not really..
didn’t he just say he “wasn’t seeing the ball well?”
sounds to me like he’ll maybe get a couple games off then be right back in there every day
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It was a pretty strong vote of no confidence
…considering Bochy doesn’t throw players under the bus when talking to the press
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Of course not
That is Sabean’s job
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope to god you're right
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also said
Bowker is starting RF
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NOT A PLATOON
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I'm guessing that Bowker's one start this series (this week?) will be tonight against Halladay
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I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
LOL
Go get ’em, kid. Of course if you look bad tonight, it will convince me you are not ready and you will be back in Fresno when Rowand comes off the DL
-Bochy
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by scout6 on Apr 26, 2010 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
The sad part is he'll hit bad against him
Then Bochy will use it as a reason not to start him.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 26, 2010 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll put money on Velez, he hasn't been able to see pitches in any innings besides 8-9
You can enter the first ever McCovey Chronicles “Which Giants hitter will swing and miss three times on one pitch, Gashouse Gorillas-style” pool in the comments section.
Jeaaaggaahh
Remember how the Giants were scoring runs?
Yeah, me neither, but I think I dreamt it.
That was awesome.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
Prediction for tonight:
Giants out-slug Phillies 9-7
Who wants to give me 1000-1 odds?
My Son was the third most valuable Giant position player by WAR in 2009. A little sad, a little happy.
I predict that history will look kindly on the 09 offseason, even if we were pissed at the time.
I do. What are you betting?
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 26, 2010 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
1$
My Son was the third most valuable Giant position player by WAR in 2009. A little sad, a little happy.
I predict that history will look kindly on the 09 offseason, even if we were pissed at the time.
I can’t actually take that bet, as $1 isn’t worth the risk to me.
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 26, 2010 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s sad how Rectumface has gotten off to such a shitty start and yet I’d still rather have him in CF over Rowand or Velez.
This is not a signature.
I’d rather have injured Jimmy Rollins out at shortstop than Renteria.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
I read that as you wished you had injured Jimmy Rollins while he was at shortstop but instead you injured Renteria. So you put the bone chips in his elbow!?!
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 26, 2010 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s hard to believe that a guy named Rectumface could get off to any other kind of start.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Pfft, I know this is MCC, but Rowand has seriously not hit too badly this season. Just more like 6th-7th, not 1st.
LOLSSS
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Smokin' Aces
1) Wainwright Done
2) Halladay
3) Jimenez
Upon seeing Utley’s greasy face again, Dirty amps up and goes crazy on Phillies’ left-hitting parade – leaving casualties of 13 K’s and one Werthless Whining of the fences at AT&T. Giants put a grand effort on offense and muster one “earned” run against the Plastic Surgeon to pin a L on his record while the Giants congratulates Lincecum for his 3rd straight CY.
Win the inning.
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Chase Utley is good.
He scares me.
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pokemonz!
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by bondslegend on Apr 26, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I want to write a bromance letter to him
Chase,
Was the movies Grease 1 & 2 about your hair?
Win the inning.
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by Scooter Ellis on Apr 26, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
A bromance letter for Utley? Like this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djQZhUc-0U0
Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son
by lincecuminyourface on Apr 26, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
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“oh shit ….. there are stickers ….. my God.”
lmao!!
i love this show!!
by orange_and_black_attack on Apr 26, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Haven't opened the link yet...
But this show is amazing!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Nice
Took less than an hour for my IASIP references to pick up steam!
Win the inning.
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by Scooter Ellis on Apr 26, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I was about to post the same thing
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 26, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Roy Oswalt is pretty good too.
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.
It's all about Lincecum
The Giants love Lincecum. They relearn how to hit when Lincecum is pitching. They find ways to own competition for Lincecum’s Cy.
Somehow, I believe they’ll find a way to win tonight, BECAUSE Halladay is pitching.
Speaking of Timmy ....
by orange_and_black_attack on Apr 26, 2010 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
Is that an actual picture of Lincecum?
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 26, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
yuup, that's our lil' Cy Young back in the day!!
by orange_and_black_attack on Apr 26, 2010 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh hell yeah. This is 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 26, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I retract this, as apparently this is not actually Lincecum. My innocence has been taken from me.
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 26, 2010 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
NO WAY!!
what? it’s not him? looks straight up like young Timmy!!!
then again, the kid from the movie “Dazed and Confused” looks like a young Lincecum too.
by orange_and_black_attack on Apr 26, 2010 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Timmy used to act?
This guy does everything.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 26, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Used to?
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 26, 2010 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
ROTFLMAO!!
“timmy jim …. who calls me that??”
ahahahahahahaha!!! brilliant!!!
by orange_and_black_attack on Apr 26, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
BIG TIME TIMMY JIM
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 26, 2010 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s how I explain Lincecum to non-baseball fans, that he’s the guy from Dazed and Confused, only he’s won two Cy Youngs.
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 26, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Not Filipino enough
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 26, 2010 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
You are full of FAIL today my friend
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 26, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Benjamin Button Lincecum
Every time you swing at his change-up, he loses 1/15th of his puberty.
Win the inning.
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by Scooter Ellis on Apr 26, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, I made that. I took ten minutes to photoshop the Astros logo off the cap, too.
by Grant Brisbee on Apr 26, 2010 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait, it’s not? I’ve been misled!
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 26, 2010 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
VAPORS
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 26, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
What if people came here to get information? What then?
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Apr 26, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 26, 2010 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Cinnamon and Gravy!
This is amazing! Rec’d!
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Dragon Killers
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 26, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
OT OT OT
But, omg.
My global studies advisor specifically mentioned my name for a $5K grant to study abroad. He’s helping me put together my proposal: a semester study in the Dominican Republic interning with a sports desk of a newspaper. I’d study at a university down there as well as write for a paper, and my advisor knows the president of DR, so he wants me to get some political reporting stuff as well. My research project would focus on baseball as well. I’d be going January 2011 and returning in June 2011.
OMG. Think good thoughts, you guys. I got this, I think.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 26, 2010 1:00 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Nice. Good luck.
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 26, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Good luck
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
Good thoughts are being thunk
I look forward to the Angel interview.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Apr 26, 2010 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
omigosh
that sounds like fun, hoping the best for you
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by foothillsfan on Apr 26, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you sure...
We’ve all been trying to think good thoughts about the Giants lineup, the Giants scoring runs for Matt Cain, Brian Sabean being incinerated in some type of flaming spectacle and Bork being too sad to continue, the Giants freeing Buster Posey and MadBum not losing velocity, and look where that’s gotten us. I think you should ask this group to think negative thoughts in fact maybe we should all start thinking negative thoughts about the Giants offense, like the ones we had going in to the season.
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Don't give him the game ball Dusty, you'll jinx it...
by The Neuschler on Apr 26, 2010 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
$5k for Grant to study a broad?
I think Grant would take that deal, Mrs Grant notwithstanding.
Once I adopted Tim Flannery. I've since left him outside a fire station.
by pme on Apr 26, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Tiny Zapp is tiny
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WRONG
She specifically called him “Big Z.” That’s a direct quote.
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by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
correct
and very sexfully
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Want some more cham-pag-neh?
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“It’s pronounced sham-payne”
“OH GOD, NO!”
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Kif! What do we call my very sexy learning disability?
Sex-lexia
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Kiff, show them the medal I won.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve said it before, but Kiff is my favorite character because we have the same last name.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I cannot wait until this show comes back in June.
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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.
Wha?
Why haven’t I heard about 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 26, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
seriously, wha?!?!
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sweet!!!
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
YOU HAVE NOT HEARD!?
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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.
Everybody's heard!
That the bird is the word.
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.
implied
"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
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well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
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mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on Apr 26, 2010 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd like to know
who else should get $5k to go to the Dominican. Then we can hire Jeff Gillooly to break some knees just to make sure.
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by natteringnabob on Apr 26, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Good luck!
That is totally boss.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Another question
Who gets a splash hit off of Wellemeyer tomorrow:
A. Howard
B. Utley
C. Ibanez
D. Victorino
E. All of the above
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."
It can’t splash if it lands across the water, smart guy.
by Grant Brisbee on Apr 26, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
F. Panda, swinging from 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.
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 26, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Heck
You might as well include Rollins, because he’ll find a way to hit one, too.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
Better question
Who DOESN’T get a splash hit off of Wellemeyer tomorrow.
Anagram of "Edgar Renteria" = IRATE NERD RAGE
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Apr 26, 2010 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
John Bowker
And as punishment, he will be sent to Salem-Keizer.
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Proposal to skip Wellemeyer if he tanks tomorrow
They can DFA him but I am not sure how his contract pays out.
Win the inning.
Adopted home of Renteria - celebrated World Series hero...of 1997
by Scooter Ellis on Apr 26, 2010 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Shulman
i think it was proposed that, or said it is being considered by “management”
proud, yes I said proud, adoptive papa of "Geno" Eugenio Velez
by foothillsfan on Apr 26, 2010 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd actually keep Wellemeyer
just make him the long reliever in the ’pen
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
K.F.I.S.T.F.
Hoping for BowkerMania to get consistent playing time at AT&T Park
mlb 10
pujols hit an oppo splash hit. It was awesome
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 wonder if that VIC-20 ad with Shatner is on YouTube...
Duh, of course it is.
Anagram of "Edgar Renteria" = IRATE NERD RAGE
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Apr 26, 2010 1:09 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
LOL Rec'd
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
good lord
I’m so glad I was born when I was.
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
That was just amazing. First game I ever went to was a Cubs/Giants regular season game that same year. Watched Clark from the first base side – I think he went 1 for 4 with a single. I don’t think my young mind had ever conceived of such glories were possible.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
I was
don’t even know what game that is
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
WHAT?!
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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1. I’m young
2. If you ask me anything about the 49ers from Joe Montana to now, I could tell you. I freely admit that I don’t know much about the Giants’ history..what little I know I’ve learned here
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
I do routinely feel out of the loop though
IDK why everyone hates candy maldonado..I guess he had a terrible error or something. Yeah, I’m woefully ill informed about baseball history
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
One of my earliest baseball memories, unfortunately....
Although Maldonado had statistically good seasons in San Francisco, he was involved in one of the most infamous plays in Giants history. In game 6 of the 1987 National League Championship Series, he lost Tony Peña’s 2nd inning fly ball in the lights. This play resulted in a triple for Peña. Peña scored on a sacrifice fly for the only run of the game, which the Cardinals won to tie the series at 3 games each, before going on to win Game 7.
"El once, chico. Eleven."
wow, that's pretty bad
I pretty much started paying attention to the giants during the 02 run, so yeah. Game 6 is one of my freshest memories
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
"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.
ahhh thanks
since it was a blowout, why is that one HR so special?
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
Check out Clark's line that game
4-4, 1 BB, 4 runs scored, 6 RBI. 2 HR, one a GS, which is the one shown.
And it was against Greg Maddux, who was establishing himself as a top pitcher.
The homer itself didn’t mean much, but it was just an amazing display of hitting.
"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.
ahhh it was a GS
missed that. That’s pretty epic. I guess he was OK.
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
It’s all about the Vic 64 and Lords of Conquest.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 26, 2010 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I had "Track n' Field" and "Popeye"
for my 64. My external floppy drive didn’t work so I used cartridges.
My external floppy drive didn’t work so I used cartridges.
You should consult a doctor.
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.
Speaking of cartridges
I was at an estate sale on Saturday in Oakland with the weirdest collection of items that the owners (who seemed like they walked straight off the set of “Sling Blade”) were trying to unload. A huge collection of Intellivision cartridges (I picked up NASL Soccer ’79). Thousands of 1970s paperbacks. And a magazine collection that included such related titles as Cat Fancy and Penthouse Forum.
This is not a signature.
Also speaking of cartridges...
I believe that this has been around for awhile, but it was brought up with me and some friends this weekend, and I am curious as to what everybody thinks.
So, back in the day, when we were kids (i’m 25 now) and played old school NES, how did seemingly every kid know that when the game didn’t work, you had to blow in it?
Funny You Should Mention That
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Wow
in before howie
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#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Meh… Evan convinced me to change up my schtick a bit. From now on, I’m quoting lines from TV shows that I watched as a kid for the sole purpose of fucking with Gobroks.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Punky Power!
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’m the baby, gotta love me!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
NOT THE MAMA!
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."
Did I do that?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
God, that show was amazing
especially the American Gladiators episode
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.
Well of course not, don’t be ridiculous!
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."
Cut it out!
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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God, that show was terrible
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
And really depressing.
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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/wikis this...
Holy fuck, I don’t remember that at all!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Against my better judgement I will do the same.
I remember watching it, but I do not remember what happened
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.
/reads
HOLY SHIT. I thought I was making it up in my head saying “maybe they all died by destroying the environment”
Repressed memory maybe?
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.
Woo hoo I got referenced
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
K.F.I.S.T.F.
Hoping for BowkerMania to get consistent playing time at AT&T Park
That’s an old 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 26, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I actually don’t like today’s. Sure, HDTV might not be technically impressive, but it looks really fucking pretty! He’s just being critical for criticism’s sake.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Honestly
The difference between SD and 1080p is pretty fucking ridiculous. Just like the difference between VHS and DVD. Bluray and even HigherD TV isn’t nearly as noticeable an upgrade.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
yeah
difference between 720p and 1080p is only noticeable if you have a huuuuge screen or are really close, but there’s no contest between sd and hd, even the sound is better.
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
He’s not really complaining about HDTV itself, but rather the fact that HDTV’s fixed resolution have pretty much put a damper on the increasing DPIs of LCD screens. Until HDTVs came into vogue, the DPI of LCD screens was increasing rather rapidly. Now with bigger TVs at the same resolution it’s on the verge of dropping.
Thing is, blowing into it doesn’t really work. Metal contacts on the cartridge wearing out were responsible for the games not working.
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
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I didn't see the "and" in that last sentence....
“I never thought I would be writing one of these letters, but that’s because I lack opposable thumbs and my testicles were removed by a veterinarian. However, I was eating bugs out on the front porch one day, minding my business, when the UPS lady started scratching my back! My first impulse was to arch my back, lift my tail, and show the world my little cat asterisk. She took this as a hint, and scratched under my chin. I purred with pleasure. Then…”
by Grant Brisbee on Apr 26, 2010 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
God damn you work fast.
Anagram of "Edgar Renteria" = IRATE NERD RAGE
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Apr 26, 2010 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve had that one in a desktop text file for years. It goes on for another 17 pages.
by Grant Brisbee on Apr 26, 2010 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
And that’s just one letter!
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.
TWSS
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
SHIFT-AYYYYY
Jason Werth looks like a DUDE.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Bah, he looks cooler in profile than in mugshot. I would NEVER hang out with the creepy mofo in THIS pic.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
But their phone call was
Off the Record
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
K.F.I.S.T.F.
Hoping for BowkerMania to get consistent playing time at AT&T Park
Starburns?
These pretzels are making me thirsty
by NuschlerFace on Apr 26, 2010 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Ehhh
I think Crawford is going to be in the 6-7 year range.
Werth will probably get 3-4.
Werth might be the better bet.
My Son was the third most valuable Giant position player by WAR in 2009. A little sad, a little happy.
I predict that history will look kindly on the 09 offseason, even if we were pissed at the time.
I vote Werth for 2 years, 3 because Sabean doesn’t understand age-related decline.
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 26, 2010 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Plus the Yankees
have basically said they’ll spend anything to get Crawford. Though I’d love him in the Orange & Black.
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
K.F.I.S.T.F.
Hoping for BowkerMania to get consistent playing time at AT&T Park
OT - Going to Giants singles night
for my brother’s bday I got us tix for singles night tonight. Anyone been before? Is it cool? What should I expect?
If you don't like Brandon Medders you're not a true fan.
A lot of very bad dancing.
Anagram of "Edgar Renteria" = IRATE NERD RAGE
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Apr 26, 2010 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Beer goggles
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 26, 2010 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Let us know how it is
I may just check one out
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 26, 2010 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Expensive booze.
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#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
ExPANsive boobs!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
expansive booty
/never been
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 26, 2010 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Dr Nick to the rescue
Funbags for $129.95!
Win the inning.
Adopted home of Renteria - celebrated World Series hero...of 1997
by Scooter Ellis on Apr 26, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
The bad: You will still get shot down
The good: You still have a baseball game to watch
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah
that’s what I figured. Or more like: We’ll go to a baseball game, get a coupon for a free drink, and we’ll probably just talk to eachother as we normally would, with the off chance we might try talking to a strange girl.
If you don't like Brandon Medders you're not a true fan.
from the couple of times I've peeked into the singles area there
a lot of dudes.
"I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."- Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Apr 26, 2010 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Sausage fest!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
hahaha
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006. Bringing you all your California League and New York-Penn League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 26, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Kruk and Kuip may make fun of you.
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
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Giants singles night?
Let me know when it’s Giants home runs night!
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
The Giants will not manage 3 hits tonight.
This will be a VERY fast game. Just a touch over 2 hours.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 1:22 PM PDT reply actions
/loads bases, strikes out side
every inning.
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.
/awarded the win on style points alone.
if Freddie Sanchez, Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
Does anyone besides Pablo get a hit?
I say Schierholtz gets an infield single or something but other than that. No
Mark Derosa
he got 2 hits from another cy young contender last week
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
Derosa’s good.
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.
for....?
he’s a utility player. I mean, he gets some walks. But they got him as a middle lineup bopper. He’s a righthanded Huff, but can play several positions adequately.
if Freddie Sanchez, Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
OT: Soccer
For those of you soccer fans, and anyone who likes a good story, some big news for the US today. Charlie Davies is back in full training with his club!
Insanity is just a state of mind.
Fantastic!
That is great news. Us BC dudes, we’re fast healers.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
WOOOOOOOT
I’m so excited to watch this year. I shouldn’t be this excited about soccer.
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
yes you should
world cup is like no other event.
guillermo mota: adopted for his veteran relieving savvy
In HD!
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
/can't see 3d
I’m sick of the 3d revolution
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’m only capable of seeing about two and a quarter D. LOL RIDICULOUSLY DOMINANT LEFT EYE.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Mine too!
I have strabismus and can literally only see out of one eye at a time. Usually it’s the left for some reason
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
I have optic nerve damage in my right eye, and my left eye compensates by doing almost all of the work.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Lazyass right eye.
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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On the bright side, though, my lazy ass right eye almost got me a full-time gig in TLC.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
that's no fun
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Eh, it happened at birth, so I have no clue what it’s like to be normaleyed. It doesn’t really affect my everyday life in any considerable way, and the truth is that the only time I even ever notice is when I’m trying to watch the 3D movie.
Still, it’s kind of fun to say “optic nerve damage, nerds.”
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
same here
on all accounts..except it’s strabismus instead of optic nerve damage. Yours sounds cooler
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
a little
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
BEHOLD!
OPTIC BLASTED!
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
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And I thought having a twitchy eyelid was bad.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
well
it’s not like the other eye is dead or anything, it’s just when I’m not looking out of an eye it sorta wanders off and does its own thing. I can still see out of it, but can’t control it. It’s weird, I know. And looks weird.
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
Odd. I know a guy that has strabismus in both eyes. To compensate he shakes his head back and forth really fast.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
lolwat
that’s weird. It’s easy to freak people out if I switch which eye I’m looking out of really fast back and forth. Makes my eyes look craaaaazzzyyyyy
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
I really hope 3D dies
I do not see the point in it. The glasses tend to give me a headache after a while. My wife can’t watch it at all.
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 really don’t think it’s going to do what they want it to. Too many people have too many fundamental issues with it. Headaches. Queasiness. Physical inability to actually take part (lolme). Stupid accessories. It’s a lot of trouble for not a lot of return.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
TWSS!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
lol
rec’d
this was one of your better ones, Lars
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#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Best TWSS I have seen in a while.
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 26, 2010 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I just don’t think it adds much to most movies. Would The Hurt Locker or Inglorious Basterds have gained anything by being in 3D? No. Plus, the glasses in most home set-ups cost over a hundred bucks. That is silly.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Any insiders?
I’m curious about KLaw’s take on the Howard deal:
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.
Evisceration.
“This is one of the worst extension of its kind — it’s an overpay in both years and dollars. Howard is one of the last guys in the middle of the lineup I’d give that kind of money, too. He’s 30, has a bad body, is not a good defender, and has struggled to make contact to versus lefties — he’s gone backwards in that area over the past couple of years. If you were locking him up through age 31, it’s not so bad. How happy are if you’re Albert Pujols? If Howard is worth $25 million, Pujols is worth $50 million a year.”
and how much would Velez be worth on that scale?
if Freddie Sanchez, Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
That is unbefuckinglievable
Lincecum is worth 50m 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
I dunno, have you considered mutilate instead of combat?
ok, that was really bad.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
deRosa
is this a pattern? when a flyball pitcher like Cain is going, they put deRosa on 2nd. With both Timmy and Zito, deRosa played left.
With Wellemeyer, you need speed in left, so Velez will be there.
And tonight with Sanchez facing many LHHs, where to put deRosa? On the bench, maybe, put Downs at 2nd and Velez in left. Could be Bowker there also as my boy is in a temporary funk.
proud, yes I said proud, adoptive papa of "Geno" Eugenio Velez
Bowker’s in Left, DeRosa 2nd.
01.19.2010
r.i.p. buster posey
Wave them home Tim Flannery, wave them home.
LOL Bowker
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
K.F.I.S.T.F.
Hoping for BowkerMania to get consistent playing time at AT&T Park
OOF
Man, did the Phillies overpay Ryan Howard.
$25 MM per guaranteed for the next five? That could get real ugly.
"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 wish we'd done it.
These pretzels are making me thirsty
by NuschlerFace on Apr 26, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
holy shit really??
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Dude. Go troll the fanshots. This is old news!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m busy watching LOST
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
/rim family mourns
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.
by scout6 on Apr 26, 2010 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
No, that show is called "Never Existed"
LOST is about the wacky misadventures of a trio of outfielders; it stars Eugenio Velez, Todd Linden, and Ruben Rivera.
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in Boston...I mean Pawtucket.
BSG starts TONIGHT for me (as long as the Giants fail to give me a reason to watch them).
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Lost
The Gilligan’s Island for the new millenium
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I miss Gilligan’s Island. It seemed they had the re-runs on every Saturday my whole childhood. I should have watched more of them, I took them for granted.
That and the Adam’s Family. And the Munsters. And Get Smart.
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 wanted to do horrible unspeakable things to Agent 99.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Minus 30, AMIRITE?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Agent 69 was actually the original name of that character, but apparently they couldn’t name a TV character that so they changed it to 99.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
WAAAAAAAAAAAALT!!!!!!!!!!
That should be about where you are, right?
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
I have three episodes left in season 3! Walt has been gone for awhile!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Oh, nice. That means you’ve gotten through the terrible lull in the third season when nothing happens. It gets really good, really soon!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
OMG SEASON 3 SPOILER!
I didn’t know what happened in the middle of that season, dammit!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
HURLEY FIXES A CAR
PAY FOR THE WHOLE SEAT BUT YOULL ONLY NEED THE EDDDGGGGGGGGGGGE!!!!!!!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
God it was really bad
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
This is where my strategy of watching the whole series at once pays off.
"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.
yeah that's what I did too
nothing but lost for like 2 straight weeks to catch up
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 think watching them all at once helps because I didn’t really mind that episode too much
The one where Jack goes to Thailand and Bai Ling badly acts all over the place was unbearable though
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Even the creators think that episode was a mistake.
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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but
had to explain the tatz!
"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.
Did it actually explain anything?
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in Boston...I mean Pawtucket.
not really
"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.
No, and Jack was a humongous dick to her. Like, he’s suspicious about what’s she’s doing which I guess is understandable, but then he finds out she does tattoos and for some reason he’s enormously bent out of shape about it (I don’t understand this, why did it piss him off so much?) and then he intimidates her into “reading his fortune” or whatever and giving him a tattoo even though she tells him she can’t and shouldn’t over and over again. It was terrible.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Metaphor for rape.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t know, actually. I’ve never seen it.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
It honestly did come off that way to me.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
:(
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd completely forgotten about this episode
I had to read the plot summary to remember it. Forgettable not only because it was lousy, but also because it had so little to do with anything. As backstory goes it was both uninformative and uninteresting.
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in Boston...I mean Pawtucket.
omg
i think i’d repressed the memory of that one. That was bad.
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
Wow, I thought you were on season 2. It’s almost as if I’m not doing a good job of keeping track of this!
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
I was on season 2 a few days ago!
…I haven’t had much to do the past few weeks.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
it sucks you in
I literally was totally unproductive for 2 weeks catching up
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 am getting close to finishing Avatar, only 6 episodes left.
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.
6 episodes???
Man, I forgot how long that movie is.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s only the first act.
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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Don’t even get me started on the overture.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m a couple episodes in on season 5.
Didn’t make much progress this weekend, since I got mlb.tv and was having a baseball orgy.
"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.
omgomgomg where are you?
catching up or caught up? This season is both ridiculous and awesome
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’m almost done with season 3!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
ahhhhh
you have a ways to go. Last season was really good. And season 4 was OK, and really short.
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 don't remember much before season 5
could be, they all kinda run together
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 hard time viewing this as a bad thing
When the Giants offense is as bad as it is.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I think the Phillies will halfway through the contract.
/Sabean trades for Howard then.
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 26, 2010 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I think halfway is supposed to be a verb in this context. If that helps….
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
View Howard’s contract as a bad thing. I think will is the verb? I don’t know.
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 26, 2010 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I think delorean understands the actual meaning of the sentence perfectly well.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh damnit. The chasm has claimed me again!
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 26, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
They will venable
And they’ll continue to venable until the reach max venable.
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
I used to be a Warriors fan
thanks for the memories, Franklin Mieuli. You presented an organization that a bay area fan could feel good about.
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
Nate
if Freddie Sanchez, Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
Al
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 26, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Rick
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 26, 2010 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
This quote made me sigh hard...
…for both the Giants and the Warriors.
From this morning’s Chronicle:
Dick Vertlieb, who died in 2008 and was general manager of that Warriors’ championship team, once said Mr. Mieuli’s approach worked perfectly at the time.
“This is no knock on anybody, but Franklin Mieuli is the only owner I ever worked for who was totally dedicated to winning and had total integrity when he said I could do anything – spend as much money, trade or sign anyone and do whatever was necessary – to get a team into the NBA Finals,” Vertlieb said. "I never met a person with the integrity of Franklin Mieuli.
Edited out of the story was the part where Vertlieb fake-coughed “COHAN” right after saying, “This is no knock on anybody…”
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher?
This game will be hilarious.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 26, 2010 2:40 PM PDT reply actions
Hey Giants Offense! Score some fucking RUNZ!!!
Proud father of Mark Gardner(29 years my senior): mastermind of our airtight relief corps, local boy, and owner of an unofficial no-no against the Dodgers.
Ugh, I can totally see the Giants signing Werth, instead of trying to identify players who might be the next Werth.
DIAF Sabean
"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 think whoever signs Werth
will get maybe 1 good year and the rest will be shit.
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
K.F.I.S.T.F.
Hoping for BowkerMania to get consistent playing time at AT&T Park
so..
I see Fred Lewis is playing LF and leading off for the Blue Jays
by 49erEmpire on Apr 26, 2010 3:11 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
BUT HES UNCOMFORTABLE THERE
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
And he is right on pace to get about as many RBI as he did last year. He has 1 so far in 24 AB.
I think he may be allergic to the things.
by cybermaldonado on Apr 26, 2010 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
lulz
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Tonight's Lineup vs. Philly:
Torres cf
Renteria ss
Sandoval 3b
Huff 1b
DeRosa 2b
Schierholtz rf
Bowker lf
Whiteside c
Sanchez p
FREE BUSTER POSEY
i don't believe this
you mean bowker and schierholtz can play at the same time!?
guillermo mota: adopted for his veteran relieving savvy
Holy John Bowker and Nate Schierholtz Batman!
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 26, 2010 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
When they're set up to fail, yes
I honestly believe the reason is because it’s halladay, and they’ll look like shit against him and that will be used as evidence to bench bowker. It was mentioned as a joke before, but I actually believe that’s the case.
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Damn you Bochy
BAT THE OBP PEOPLE IN FRONT OF PANDA, NOT AFTER HIM
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFu
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.
renteria can only bat second silly
you see, infielders, especially shortstops have to bat second or 8th.
guillermo mota: adopted for his veteran relieving savvy
What OBP people?
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 26, 2010 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
DeRosa and Huff.
My Son was the third most valuable Giant position player by WAR in 2009. A little sad, a little happy.
I predict that history will look kindly on the 09 offseason, even if we were pissed at the time.
i was hoping their patience would rub off on everyone else
the reverse seems to be happening
guillermo mota: adopted for his veteran relieving savvy
Can't get any hits if you don't swing.
by DogDaysofSummer on Apr 26, 2010 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
i think i saw this on a no fear shirt once.
this sounds like the perfect mccoven slogan
guillermo mota: adopted for his veteran relieving savvy
I know , it was a joke. I’d go Derosa in the 2-hole.
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 26, 2010 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
This lineup should probably be like
DeRosa
Huff
Schierholtz
Panda
Bowker
Torres
Renteria
Whiteside
I don’t understand why Bochy is still so hung up on have SPEEDZ at the top of the lineup.
My Son was the third most valuable Giant position player by WAR in 2009. A little sad, a little happy.
I predict that history will look kindly on the 09 offseason, even if we were pissed at the time.
I agree on Bochy’s need for speed – it’s dumb. I think I’d leave Torres leadoff though – he wasn’t bad at getting on base last year. Then Derosa second. I would put Schierholtz sixth.
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 26, 2010 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
FACT: Top Gun is Bruce Bochy’s favorite movie.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Speed is his second favorite movie.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
He actually prefers Tokyo Drift. Because Bruce Bochy ain’t in control unless he’s out of control.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Initial D!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Because he's old
and people who don’t know how baseball is supposed to work are stuck on the idea that speed= leadoff. He doesn’t know what OBP is.
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
I like it, but there's a lottafail there.
if Freddie Sanchez, Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
r sluggerz
cant b wusses
if Freddie Sanchez, Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
No Velez!
Could our long nightmare be over?
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Come on, you know he’ll be back tomorrow.
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 26, 2010 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
/hangs head
I know.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
From Schulman
One thing Bochy will do tonight is bench Velez, who is 5-for-25 with three walks at leadoff.
“I have to get him out of there, with him not seeing the ball very well,” Bochy said.
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
LOL Fast Blind Abe Lincoln
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
by ringleader3 on Apr 26, 2010 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Let the Bowker countdown begin. If he does not go at least 2-4 I think he is back in Fresno when Rowand comes off the DL
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#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Fair chance they send Downs back. Of course, given how little he’s playing, I’m not sure I wouldn’t rather see Bowker playing regularly in AAA.
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 26, 2010 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
That could be a lot worse.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Huh… that’s a terrible way to think about 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 26, 2010 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
The Giants Way to think about this.
See my below comment.
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.
You know
If you move Renteria to 7, Derosa to 2, and Bowker to 5 This line up would actually be pretty acceptable.
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.
given the shit we start with
"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.
It's like playing Wooly Willy
but with a lineup!
No matter where you put it, its still made of lose easily disrupted parts.
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.
still made of lose easily disrupted parts.
butt pee!
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If you move Renteria to 7, Derosa to 2, and Bowker to 5 This line up would actually be pretty acceptable.
if Freddie Sanchez, Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
...
I am not following.
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#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
SO YOU ARE FOLLOWING!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Torres can get hits in the 8 hole so naturally he should excel leading off.
Nice to see Bochy is finally giving Bowker a chance to succeed -against Halladay.
by cybermaldonado on Apr 26, 2010 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
i get this feeling bochy threw darts at a wall to figure out who to play today.
“aw shucks we got that halladayie guy today…get the blind fold for me whitesidey.”
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Bochy should have sent out the weakest lineup possible against Halladay.
Halladay would become so offended that he has no control and the Giants will get some offfeennsseee.
by DogDaysofSummer on Apr 26, 2010 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Bochy should have sent out the weakest lineup possible against Halladay.
LOL Matt Cain!
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#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
confusing, yet tittillating
Torres can get hits in the 8 hole….
if Freddie Sanchez, Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
Looks like i picked a good game to go to… i hope.
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"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 26, 2010 3:24 PM PDT reply actions
Say that one more time and I’ll cut you.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
It's a Scrubs reference!
Yay!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Velez?
if Freddie Sanchez, Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
ftw
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"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 26, 2010 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Nate and Bowker both should get a chance to see what they can do batting in front of Pablo. There is really no reason not to considering Renteria is doing nothing there in the best spot in the lineup. Otherwise put Huff there because it’s silly having a guy who pitchers don’t need to throw strikes to hitting in the one spot where they really don’t want to walk anybody.
I can’t go cross-eyed.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
BEES?!
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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Did you see knowing?
wow that was terrible.
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Also
that clip is hilarious
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Why did he talk.....with so much.....spacing in his....words?
Disguising his voice?
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 26, 2010 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
This is known as the “Molina argument”. Originally invented to explain why Molina bats cleanup.
by cybermaldonado on Apr 26, 2010 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
BEADS.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
i thought she had dirt on her nose
or one of those breathe right strips
guillermo mota: adopted for his veteran relieving savvy
POOHOLES!
Am I the only one who saw Albert Pujols on Paul Dean today? He grated cheese!
just a sambple of carbon-based wastage
paula dean?
really? did she prepare some butter gravy for her bacon potato sour cream butter lasagna?
guillermo mota: adopted for his veteran relieving savvy
LOL – she does love some fatty foods.
I feel prickishly demanding!
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by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 26, 2010 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
WTF LOST
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Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 26, 2010 3:48 PM PDT reply actions
Are you just getting caught up or something?
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yeah. Im still one episode behind
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"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 26, 2010 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions
this season is ridiculous
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in defense of Velez
not his fault that the Giants are so crappy that he ends up starting. He should be a valuable bench player, nothing more.
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
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you mean a late inning defensive replacement? or a pinch hitter? or pinch runner?
He should be a valuable bench player…
hmmm, yes he SHOULD BE…..but he isn’t….not on my bench. He does run fast, but I’m not sure that would make him a valuable bench player, since he isn’t a particularly good baserunner.
if Freddie Sanchez, Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
Now he can over-hustle on the bench!
GET ME THOSE SEEDS!!! QUICK!!!
/knocks over the bucket of gum
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by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Even the Giants, though...
…aren’t crappy enough that Velez should be starting. That’s Bochy’s fault.
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you underestimate the crappiness of the Giants
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Hello, have we met?
I may underestimate some things but the crappiness of the Giants is rarely among them.
Even with Rowand on the DL and DeRosa playing 2nd, Velez is still no better than the 4th best OF on this team. He may be 5th best but I haven’t seen Ishikawa play OF yet so I can’t make that call.
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With Rowand hurt
Velez is a wash with Torres against RHP at CF because there isn’t another player capable (or in technical terms, with enough VROOOOMMM) to play centerfield.
Basically, the other option (torres) is so crappy also, that Velez might just be as crappy (or, in technical terms, have equal or better manure equivalence value).
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Torres is just as bad as Velez...
…except in the field, at the plate, and on the basepaths.
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vs RHP last year
Velez had a 64% manure equivalence of .769 OPS, known as “human feces”
Torres had a even higher manure equivalent of .667 OPS, generally known as “doggone horse shit”
humm more research is clearly needed in this subject.
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You mean, like more than 92 PAs worth of research?
I agree.
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I hope you understand
all this is just excuses to use terms like “doggone horse shit”
choose between the two is like asking " would you like your left testicle ripped out, or your right testicle chopped off?"
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I dunno
I think it’s more like “would you rather be kicked in the groin or punched in the stomach?”
I’d really prefer neither, thanks, but of the two I think there’s a clear preference.
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in Boston...I mean Pawtucket.
Also
human feces is way nastier than horse shit (doggone or otherwise).
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in Boston...I mean Pawtucket.
Perhaps the best analogy yet
“What type of feces would you rather eat: human or horse?”
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Horseshit!
/GRM
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Incidentally
I just checked my stats and it appears the above comment was my 11,000th.
I don’t think I’ll be framing it for posterity.
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I'd be willing to bet
that torres’ defense makes up for that disparity
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seriously
torres is a better overall player than velez, even though they both suck. Torres is a 5th OF, velez should not be on an MLB team. I’d love to know how this is so difficult for people to understand.
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well if you ask Tori Hunter
One of them is clearly an imposter, the other is just latino.
Ok I probably crossed a line there =/
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lol
made me laugh
and I know you’re mostly kidding, and obviously it would be better if neither had to start. But cmon. If it’s between the two of them I’d choose torres 100 times out of 100
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sure
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Stupid promotion by the Giants
Singles night? Every night is singles night for these hitters.
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rimshot
if Freddie Sanchez, Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
More like Groundouts night
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 26, 2010 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
The Giants Celebrate Porn
DP Night!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Sorry
Goofus beat you to it. http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/4/26/1445495/giants-phillies-series-preview#36040008
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this is what happens when I stop for some coffee on Tully after lunch and miss half the thread.
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Well at least read the part of the thread where I make fun of Gobroks.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m going to the game. with my mom, odds of finding the love of my life went from 1:1000000 to 1:10000000000000000000000
I'm going to!
what does your mom look like?
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 26, 2010 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
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by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
mrrow!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
In a twisted turn in Ethics
Socrates suspended 50 games for using PED.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/04/dbacks-void-contract-of-socrates-brito.html
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Cue Billy the Kid
in Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure:
‘O,K, Let’s go, So-Krates.’
Rooting for the Yankees is like cheering the tanks at Tianamen Square.
I’ve never seen the cOKmma before.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmmm… that looks dirtier than I mean it 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 26, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Dirty is fine
Didn’t you see Panda’s uni on Saturday?
Rooting for the Yankees is like cheering the tanks at Tianamen Square.
lolwat
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Plato did everything he could do
and he did it without using performance enhancing hemlock!
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Kruk said
that Affeldt likes hard rock and heavy metal, but he listens to cello music before games to concentrate.
I’d like to send him a Pablo Casals CD.
Save room for cello!
Get Bach to basics, but don’t go baroque doing it.
Rooting for the Yankees is like cheering the tanks at Tianamen Square.
Hypothethical scenario #107
Had the Giants traded Jonathan Sanchez for Josh Willingham last season / this offseason, how would the McCoven feel about it now?
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it has les to do with what Willingham is doing(and that is pretty well) but because willingham is a free agent after this year, and Sanchez, is well, not.
And Willingham is doing well this year, but seems pretty settled in a 115-120 OPS+ level, which is good but not great for a poor defensive corner outfielder
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Josh Willingham of
1 year/$4.6M (2010)
* 1 year/$4.6M (2010)
o re-signed by Washington 1/19/10
* ML service: 4.123
Jonathan Sanchez lhp
1 year/$2.1M (2010)
* ML service: 3.071
Willingham has one more year of arbitration elibility it seems after this year. I dunno, I think I’d be surprisingly ok with it.
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displeased
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
although
I suppose it depends in part on who the replacement 4th starter is
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Wellemeyer!
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The Marlins scored a run against Latos
LOL GIANTS
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 4:39 PM PDT reply actions
Make that 2 runs
LOL GIANTS X2!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Didn't you hear?
Latos is, apparently, one of the string of lights-out aces the giants have been facing. THATS why their offense “seems” bad. They’re not ACTUALLY that bad!
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RationaLOLization!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Make that 3 runs!
LOL GIANTS X3!!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Make that 4 runs!
LOL GIANTS X4!!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Make that 5 runs!
LOL GIANTS X5!!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
The Marlins pitcher just got a hit off of Latos with the bases loaded!
OMGWTFPWN’D GIANTS!! X7!!
Latos pulled with 2 out in the 3rd inning!
ACE!!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
How many games into the season until it is legally acceptable to make declarations about a team and its players’ performances?
Game 161 by some people's standards!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Trade Idea (this one really works!)
Trade Velez, Mota, and Freddy Sanchez for Chase Utley and Roy Halladay. I know this only leaves three second basemen on the Giants roster but I think it is worth the risk.
lol
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by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Interesting idea
We get two players, they get the expiring contracts of Velez and Mota.
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yes
It’s really a win/win. Since they gave Howard that huge contract they will need to free up some salary, so we are helping them out while also making ourselves better in the process.
by Into the Void on Apr 26, 2010 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Salary cap space!
And a trade exemption!
We’ll throw in a 3rd round draft pick too!
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lulz
Freddy Lewis works Josh Beckett to a full count and hits a leadoff triple.
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but... but...
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Yeah, but the Blue Jays are down 5-0. When he led off the first inning with a strikeout, the game was tied 0-0.
NOT CLUTCH
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Apr 26, 2010 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
NOT A GOOD SOLDIER!!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
ZERO RBIS THEREFORE HE SUCKS
LOGIC, NERDS. SUCK IT.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
She had a virginity complex. This is as much information as I will divulge.
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Was it a heavily guarded virginity complex? What type of security system are we talking about?
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh Lars
She was Asian. I expected Wilriv asking not you!
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I love all women. Race makes no difference to me.
Seriously, women are awesome.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Kirk would have been all over that
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Just think of the huge ears as handles
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude. Those ears are just another couple of opportunities.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions
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Fred Lewis: Rally Starters
LOL Red Sawx
in the best shape of my life
by Prussian Creole on Apr 26, 2010 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Over under on pitches seen by Giants lineup tonight
92.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
“our strategy is to get a good pitch to hit, since Doc is almost unhittable when you get to a 2 strike count, we need to attack him early in the count and try to put good wood on the ball”
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my guess on 92 is based on halladay's desire
to pad his K stats when facing a lineup such as this. Since 81 is the theoretical minimum he needs to strike out 27….
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Aaron Hill
who skillfully hit a single with man in scoring position
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we need a david eckstein
toughest out in baseball, clutch, hits walk off home runs.
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And now it's 6-5. LOL Beckett!
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Fred Lewis was the spark!
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Apr 26, 2010 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Fred is the Red Sox's PROBLEM!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
He then struck out to end the inning!
NOT A GAYMAR!!
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Baseball Tonight on Beckett
“one of the top 4 to 5 right handed pitchers in baseball, right up there with King Felix, Verlander, Halladay, and Greinke”
I’m not making this up. I wanted to throw my TV.
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Who said that?
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 26, 2010 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m picturing John Kruk saying that
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 26, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Probably Tim Kurkjian
He still doesn’t seem to know there are teams west of Minnesota
in the best shape of my life
by Prussian Creole on Apr 26, 2010 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess Carpenter and Wainwright are in a class by themselves.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Apr 26, 2010 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Beckett’s had some serious struggles since 2009. I don’t think he’s really in that class anymore, much as ESPN would like us to believe it.
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YEAH, WHO'S THAT GUY WHO JUST WON 2 FUCKING STRAIGHT CY YOUNGS YOU FUCKING MORONS
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Pedro Martinez?
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my pokemonz are crying
WTF BECKETT
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LOL U
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
a 3 WHIP and .500 OBPA
FUCK
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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 26, 2010 5:32 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
fucking awesome
and they picked rectum face!
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Dinner
The pre-game meal was delicious. A whole chicken and 5 plates of spaghetti. I am ready for some baseball!
by Bengie Molina on Apr 26, 2010 5:40 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Why are you loading on carbs Money?
You’re not playing tonight!
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 am just being prepared for a double switch.
by Bengie Molina on Apr 26, 2010 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
So I should be looking for you by the 2nd inning?
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 should be out of the crapper by then. They have my ass-wiper standing by.
by Bengie Molina on Apr 26, 2010 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Oooooookkkkkkkkaaaaayyy then Bengie. Have fun?
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.
Not anymore.
Proud father of Mark Gardner(29 years my senior): mastermind of our airtight relief corps, local boy, and owner of an unofficial no-no against the Dodgers.
Interesting outfit there Bengie.
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.
THAT IS FUCKING AWESOME
The girl isn’t too bad either.
by Bengie Molina on Apr 26, 2010 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Not when you know who it is.
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 believe I have met that cheeseburger before.
by Bengie Molina on Apr 26, 2010 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
what do you all think of trading matt cain for a bat?
it ain’t like we win the games he pitches anyway…
FOR FIELDER, AMIRITE?!?
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
InB4 shitstorm.
No.
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.
HEY FUCK 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 26, 2010 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe I should only do that to the regulars, actually.
But if you do suggest trading Matt Cain, I’ll fucking cut you. That’s no 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 26, 2010 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
CALM EYES
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
/RUNS AWAY AND HIDES
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
THIS IDEA IS NEW AND INTRIGUING
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in Boston...I mean Pawtucket.
This has not been discussed, go make a fanpost about it!
01.19.2010
r.i.p. buster posey
Wave them home Tim Flannery, wave them home.
Straight from CSN. Breaking news
“Well, these young fella’s need to get their act together, in the limited AB’s i’m gettin’ em’, they need to produce. I’d say if Bowker doesn’t want his ass shipped to Toronto for cash, he’d better hit a grand slam in his next pinch it, or it’s over,” said Giant’s Manager Bruce Bochy, in an all-access interview with CSN Bay Area MLB expert Mychal Urban.
Stephen Curry is the future.
We need to save this planet. Go Green, recycle, ride public transportation, use cantines. Anything you can do!
by GovernorStephCurry on Apr 26, 2010 5:49 PM PDT reply actions
so when does werth start complaining that a ball he hits would be a home run in philly?
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by sadison bummedgarner on Apr 26, 2010 5:58 PM PDT reply actions
t-minus
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
Beckett knocked out of the game with no outs in the 4th
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 6:06 PM PDT reply actions
how many strike outs does fred have
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by sadison bummedgarner on Apr 26, 2010 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Fred has a triple
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Three strikeouts already?!?!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 26, 2010 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL KFRED!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions
IRL, almost.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
ATCHISON!!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions
oh FFS
god damnit. He is killing me this year.
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
BUT HE’S THE BEST PITCHER IN BASEBALL!!
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They are playing softball in Toronto
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 6:15 PM PDT reply actions
They are not showing the concession stands
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
They don't anymore?
I remember hearing about some dude getting a BJ in clear view of everyone watching the baseball game.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Although Bengie ate a whole chicken, apparently
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Ozzy style.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
He believes the feathers will make him lighter
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 26, 2010 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
+666
Wow.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Sure that's his appetizer
but what his main course
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
K.F.I.S.T.F.
Hoping for BowkerMania to get consistent playing time at AT&T Park
goddamn
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
Im bored/hungry
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 26, 2010 6:33 PM PDT reply actions
I can fix both of those problems if you’ll open your mouth and trust me.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude's a little too young for you howie
/walrusman joke
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
As long as he likes pancake batter, I don’t see any problems.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 26, 2010 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions
As long as theres no raw eggs.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 26, 2010 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions
It's dangerous to post something like that here
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
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