Post-Game Thread: Giants lose a...wait a sec...
by Grant Brisbee on Apr 9, 2010 5:42 PM PDT
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Even the best teams of all-time have about 50 games like this a season. If you go 112-50, you still have 50 games worth of hair-pulling, second-guessing, and frustration.
The Giants, of course, are not one of the best teams of all-time. So get used to this feeling of intense disappointment. Don’t be alarmed by it. Even if the Giants have a fantastic season -- even if they make the playoffs -- there are a lot more games like this coming up.
Sometimes I hate baseball.
Two things that almost make me feel better about this game: one, it shouldn’t have been as close as it was, with the Braves getting 5,301 baserunners to the Giants’ four or five. And two, Edgar Renteria still looks like a functional, worthwhile hitter, which would be kind of a big deal for this team. The most likely scenario is that this is just a case of Alfonzosis, and he’ll come back to earth soon. Also...
...
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Oh, my, Edgar, you beautiful creature.
Sometimes I love baseball. Most times, even.
I think I’ll work on the rest of this post-game writeup later.
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Let’s try that again:
Even the best teams of all-time have about 50 games like this a season. If you go 112-50, you still have 50 games worth of hair-pulling, second-guessing, and frustration.
The Giants, of course, are not one of the best teams of all-time. So get used to this feeling of intense disappointment. Don’t be alarmed by it. Even if the Giants have a fantastic season -- even if they make the playoffs -- there are a lot more games like this coming up.
Sometimes I hate love, love, love baseball.
Wow.
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“Do you think the fans would be as excited if they lost?”
Are you fucking serious Radnich (think it’s Radnich)? Fucking die.
Juan Carlos Perez, please start hitting.
He's such a moron
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
You owe apologies to morons everywhere for that
Personally, I’m more upset about the renaissance of the mohawk.--Alex_Lewis
Everybody should at least fake a bunt sometime during the at-bat--Tweedledumb
by Sabean's_Folly on Apr 9, 2010 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
He's a complete idiot.
He mostly bloviates to hear himself bloviate.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
Dunno what that means, but I fully agree.
Be careful with me. I'm sensitive and I'd like to stay that way.
by cybermaldonado on Apr 9, 2010 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Woooooooooo we lost! Party!
Status: Feels so broke up. Wants to go home. || Still boycotting Johnsonville and Giants souvenirs or ballpark foods for repossessing my K Wall in right field.
Stupidest shit I've ever heard.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 9, 2010 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
LATE BREAKING NEWS!
Fans like it when their teams win, not so much when they lose! Stay tuned…
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Apr 9, 2010 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Only 22giginates
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
by say hey nation on Apr 10, 2010 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
the 162-0 dream is alive!!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Affeldt with 81 wins!!
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
fucking YAY
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on Apr 9, 2010 5:44 PM PDT reply actions
The Giants are undefeated.
Edgar Renteria is the best hitter in baseball.
I love 2010.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
and Edgar just might want a bagel with his coffee
It's tragic high tide
by TheBigLeBowker on Apr 10, 2010 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
WHAT IF I CAME HERE FOR NEWS??
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
INTENSE COMING!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 9, 2010 5:45 PM PDT reply actions
TalkingChop’s second thread ended up with over 1900 comments. I am not going to click on that, I’m pretty sure it will explode my computer.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
There’s going to be some anger at the end of that thread. Justified anger.
Juan Carlos Perez, please start hitting.
I like how Rowand apparently doesn’t even understand how the rule for batter interference works.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I don't Rowand understands much
HTWG’s are supposed to be “aww shucks” guys.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Which makes it even funnier when people say things like, “Timmy likes throwing to Bengie, he even said it.” The players hardly even know the rules of the game they’re playing, why take their word for anything other than the fundamentals.
Juan Carlos Perez, please start hitting.
what's he supposed to say?
“Yeah, they fucked up royal. Lucky us though!”?
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
He basically said that through his ignorance of the rules. “My bat hit him and probably messed up his throw.”
Juan Carlos Perez, please start hitting.
No, but he said, “oh I didn’t get in his way, I just hit him with the bat”, which implies that he doesn’t realize the latter is still batter’s interference. This is esp funny because Bengie got called out for doing the same exact thing the other day.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
you sure?
I’m pretty sure the runner just had to go back to 1st.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
yeah. Bengie was called out because it was strike 3. He wasn’t called out because of the interference.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Apr 9, 2010 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I might have to check that out
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Apr 9, 2010 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Karma's a biznatch
History repeats itself!
Win the inning.
Adopted home of Renteria - celebrated World Series hero...of 1997
by Scooter Ellis on Apr 9, 2010 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Their third thread only had a couple hundred though:
http://www.talkingchop.com/2010/4/9/1413611/4-8-extra-innings-good-luck-thread
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
I love how both fanbases hates Tchida
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
They seem to claim he was siding with us a bunch though.
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
#2 in Fanshots
The non-interference call was BS
But considering he directly led to a walked in run for the Braves earlier in the game, I’m not feeling bad for them
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
He wasn’t with us a bunch, but he was on the most important muffed call.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
I take credit for the win
I couldn’t watch the game until the 13th inning. I turn it on and we win. Coincidence? HARDLY.
Juan Carlos Perez, please start hitting.
same, I was a 3 hour drive away from my house when this game started, but I still managed to get home for Pablo’s bloop double in the bottom of the 12th, and then the win in the 13th.
by The Franchise on Apr 9, 2010 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
The Giants have won every game I have attended this year
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Kevin Frandsen: Better than any SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
HIGH DRIIIIIVE!
LEFT FIELD!
GAME TIED!
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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YES!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
That was a nice win
Now let’s never speak of it again.
Proud to be the official MCC sponsor of Bowkermania '10
by rightcenterfielder on Apr 9, 2010 5:47 PM PDT reply actions
McCovey Chronicles: Get Used to This Feeling of Intense Coming
My Son was the third most valuable Giant position player by WAR in 2009. A little sad, a little happy.
by GiantPain on Apr 9, 2010 5:47 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
2 items
1) Another win for Afeldt (and my pokemonz) that he totally has no business receiving.
2) LOL Hudson:
Pitches-strikes: Hudson, T 77-52
Atlanta IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Hudson, T 7.0 3 2 2 0 2 0 2.57
And a ND.
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
#2 in Fanshots
him and Matt Cain ought to grab a drink together
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Should have left him in.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I still don't get why they took him out
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
This was seriously one of the most awesomest games ever
We so didn’t deserve to win. Tim Hudson was dealing. Jonathan was his inconsistent self.
This was so awesome.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
hardly
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Apr 9, 2010 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I love baseball. I love the Giants. Fuck off, Braves.
"El once, chico. Eleven."
by Juan Primo on Apr 9, 2010 5:48 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
=3?
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
indeed
McCann can suck it – along with Russell Martin
Yeah
Suck it McC!
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 10, 2010 7:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes! I got my last piece of work out and the Giants win in the space of five minnutes!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
so excited I can’t type.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 9, 2010 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Hahahaha, look
http://espn.go.com/mlb/statistics
The giants have half of their players here. Affeldt for cy young??? 2 wins already baby!
looks like we’ll be playing the Blue Jays in the World Series
by DrJ Funk Master Deluxe 3000 on Apr 9, 2010 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
BOCOCK
Bonds... hit is high.... He hits it DEEEEEEEP..... OUTTA HERE BONDS STANDS ALONE- Duane Kuiper on 756
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Apr 9, 2010 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL Mychael "scoop" Urban
Reported that Jack Cust accepted a minor league assignment from A’s. Cust says not true.
Dumped Edgar Renteria and adopted Buster Posey. Biggest upgrade since George Jefferson moved up to a deluxe apartment on the east side!
by rxmeister on Apr 9, 2010 5:49 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I reported that 7 threads ago. He’s such a schmuck. He tries to be a “journalist”, but really he’s just a hack.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
This doesn't make up for 93
Not even close
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
I hope you’re joking.
Obviously an April extra-innings win makes up for a 103 win campaign which ended on the last day of the season courtesy of a loss to the Dodgers!
Clearly.
Thing C
it’s science
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 9, 2010 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Beating them in the first round in 2002 did something. This isn’t even a drop in that bucket. Still makes me pretty happy, though.
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Apr 9, 2010 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Most.
Not all.
Never all.
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Apr 9, 2010 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
You don’t need to tell me, man! I was 15 years old that year and spent a good portion of the summer in the City listening to Bill Swift, John Burkett, and other ply their trade.
Plus one of my best friends, who was born and raised in California, was an Atlanta Braves fan. Yeah, you can probably figure out why.
Thing C
I was 15 in 1993! Wanna be pen pals???
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."
Nen striking out Sheff in the ninth with first and third nobody out, then getting the Chipper DP is probably my favorite sports moment of all time.
Dumped Edgar Renteria and adopted Buster Posey. Biggest upgrade since George Jefferson moved up to a deluxe apartment on the east side!
by rxmeister on Apr 10, 2010 8:14 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Wuh?
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."
classic rxmeister
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
you can probably figure out why.
Sociopathy?
"he walked 18; new league record! Struck out 18, another new league record! He also hit the sportswriter, the PA announcer, the bull mascot twice..."
God I'd like to destroy them in the playoffs just so I can hear that haunted tomahawk chop again.
One of the top moments of my childhood.
Status: Feels so broke up. Wants to go home. || Still boycotting Johnsonville and Giants souvenirs or ballpark foods for repossessing my K Wall in right field.
Time to go to my backyard and see if I've still got it
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 9, 2010 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Shift-A
LOL intense coming!
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Apr 9, 2010 5:50 PM PDT reply actions
awwww
I missed steve young and jerry rice! They don’t show us that on the radio side
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 9, 2010 5:51 PM PDT reply actions 8 recs
LOL YES!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 9, 2010 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
BOING!!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Well, we missed the annual Braves/Giants marathon, eh?
Isn’t this an annual event?
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 9, 2010 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
annual x2
Just slap me. I’m skipping.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 9, 2010 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Rec!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 9, 2010 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Magic number: 157
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
So what are the chances of Renteria breaking the .700 barrier this season?
I mean, he’s leaving Ted Williams in the freakin’ DUST
Fulfilling your Gus Benusa needs since 2009!
Totally doable.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 9, 2010 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Sustainable!
Status: Feels so broke up. Wants to go home. || Still boycotting Johnsonville and Giants souvenirs or ballpark foods for repossessing my K Wall in right field.
Does anyone remember who started the game? Mark Gardner?
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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Jerry Rice, I think. Then Steve Young relieved him.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 9, 2010 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
But he’d be gentlemanly about it.
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
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He’d give you a Christian bruise with seams on it.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 9, 2010 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I want them both
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 9, 2010 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
YES
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
SCIENCE, BIATCH
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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According to Baggs
If #SFGiants have to use Todd Wellemeyer today, they can’t come back with Tim Lincecum on 4 days rest tomorrow. Timmy threw his ’pen today
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
DON'T TELL TIM LINCECUM WHAT HE CAN AND CANNOT DO
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
zito was up next, I guess
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Apr 9, 2010 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Lincecum can do whatever he wants
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Kevin Frandsen: Better than any SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
HEY BRaves1
Your beloved Bravos just got owned by a bunch of gaywads
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
I accept full responsibility for the win after leaving the GDT in the fifth inning. Also, Edgar Renaria.
Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get me.
together, we can take over the galaxy
Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get me.
by atxgiantsfan on Apr 10, 2010 8:35 AM PDT up reply actions
RENTERIA!!!
That is all I have to say.
"I never watched baseball on TV. It's slow and boring. I'm not a fan. Never was." - Jeff Kent
I watched the Houston sweeper on MLB - TV
On a feed so weak I couldn’t watch the full screen.
I saw Rowand miss another down/away by a foot.
I haven’t heard/seen baseball since.
I have spent a lot of time trying to master layering.
And just when I had it done I thought "Hey, let’s clean EdGar’s teeth!
And in doing so lost everything I had.
Also – trying to duplicate a curve at pixel level is maddening.
I was afraid today would be a gut check – but from what you’re all saying it was more amazing baseball where we didn’t expect it.
Hell of a start.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 9, 2010 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions
True story:
The Giants are the best team of the decade.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
Bob Howry's #1 (and only) fan!!!
The Merkin Valdez of McCovey Chronicles!!!!!!
by cheno on Apr 9, 2010 5:56 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Truer story:
The Giants are the best team of the EVAR.
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Apr 9, 2010 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Listened to the game on the drive home from LA
Great win, but I don’t have any fingernails left.
by imovermyhead on Apr 9, 2010 5:56 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
It was an ugly game
But you gotta give credit to the pitching staff – they took Hay-wad out of the game nicely.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
WE B WINNIN!!!!
4-0!!! 4-0!!!!!
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
LOL raiders
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
LOL Oakland
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 9, 2010 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL subject line
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 9, 2010 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions
First: Fuck yeah! 4-0. Hell of a way to open up the season at home. That was a lot of fun (in the end).
Second: Did the Giants’ bullpen get significantly more worked than the Braves’? Hudson was so efficient for so long while Sanchez struggled early. That might come into play in the next couple games.
I love Jon’s call on the homer.
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
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by Natto on Apr 9, 2010 5:57 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
YEAH
MILLER’S GAR HOMER CALL
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Great call by Jon on Rent’s homer
by DrJ Funk Master Deluxe 3000 on Apr 9, 2010 5:57 PM PDT reply actions
My story
I came home from work just in time for the Runzler walking in the run fiasco. Rent hit the HR just as I got done cooking dinner. Best evening ever.
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
You need to have some words with your son. Needs to cut down on his GIDPs
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
#2 in Fanshots
I'm not happy
that edgar renteria is a better hitter ATM
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 loath competitive fathers who live through their children
My son > your son
Win the inning.
Adopted home of Renteria - celebrated World Series hero...of 1997
by Scooter Ellis on Apr 9, 2010 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions
You suck
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
LOL ZITO would have been next up if Affeldt had to be pulled.
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
#2 in Fanshots
Barry Zito: Relief Pitcher
Status: Feels so broke up. Wants to go home. || Still boycotting Johnsonville and Giants souvenirs or ballpark foods for repossessing my K Wall in right field.
ATL 14 LOB
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
ATLOL
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
Had to run errands at the top of the 11th. Finished right at the urine steal. Threw salad all over the place. Yes I’m that obvious.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
Uribe
I love iPad autocorrect. So apt.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
ELITIST
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
/eats cheese, sips Sauvignon blanc
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
These press conferences are always weird – you can’t ever hear the question; you just see Bochy looking at something somewhere, then he starts talking.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
i missed the home run
but joined in just after; my boss at work gave me his mlb.tv pass so i can follow the game but my computer crashed at work!!!
so goddamn happy we beat the braves.
First ever adoptee: Steven Michael Decker, our 2012 San Francisco Giants Manager/starting catcher.
Dodgers fans eat their young.
/hides
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 still don't understand how this picture wsa taken? Were they auditioning for a boy band?
by The Montana Giant on Apr 9, 2010 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Bronxstreet Boys?
Status: Feels so broke up. Wants to go home. || Still boycotting Johnsonville and Giants souvenirs or ballpark foods for repossessing my K Wall in right field.
Ah.
I only recognized two of them and went from there.
Status: Feels so broke up. Wants to go home. || Still boycotting Johnsonville and Giants souvenirs or ballpark foods for repossessing my K Wall in right field.
What the hell is this?
I recognize three obvious ones. But not the other two.
Juan Carlos Perez, please start hitting.
One of the Alex Gonzalezes and Rey Ordonez
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
At the plate.
Rey Ordonez could pick it defensively.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Apr 9, 2010 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Gonzalez could too. Until he couldn’t
LOL Bartman game
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
LOL!
Fuck the Cubs, too. I have no pity whatsoever and will be pissed if/when they finally get to/win the WS.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Apr 9, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree. When I was in SF for the Cub series, their idiot fans filled the ballpark. Whenever they did something good their fans would point to their jerseys like their team had 35 World Series rings. The Cubs franchise is an all time joke, and you’re pointing to your jersey?
Dumped Edgar Renteria and adopted Buster Posey. Biggest upgrade since George Jefferson moved up to a deluxe apartment on the east side!
LOL Kuip with his beer
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Doesn’t Kuip always have a beer on the post-game show? Every time I’ve watched (which isn’t many) he’s drinking Guinness.
I know he always has snacks, and often shoves the mic up his nose.
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by rightcenterfielder on Apr 9, 2010 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions
His beer drinking face is pretty damn funny. Lots of lip smacking, apparently.
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And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
And also, despite Bowker’s 0/5 today, I’m at least temporarily in first place in my Pokemonz league. I’ll enjoy it for the 5 minutes it lasts. Suck it, jcb9!
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And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
Aside from the win, I am very happy that the “Rally Christina Hendricks” pic brought us great success. That is something I would not mind seeing more often.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Apr 9, 2010 6:04 PM PDT reply actions
I used the find function for "fuck" in each thread
Thread #1: 28
Thread #2: 33
Thread #3: 40
Thread #4: 41
Thread #5: 74
Thread #6: 55
Thread #7: 38
Total: 309
/wipes tear from eye
Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get me.
by atxgiantsfan on Apr 9, 2010 6:04 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
That doesn’t even include the drawn out ones.
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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or the STFDs
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Apr 9, 2010 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
lol Thread 5
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I believe that was the umpire lost the strike zone thread
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Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Apr 9, 2010 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
The fact that the Giants had no business winning this game but still did…that’s a very, very good sign for the 2010 season.
This is not a signature.
It’ll even out, at the worst possible time.
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Man. I would love it Renteria were good this season.
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did scout6 just say:
“I’m going to love Renteria something good this season.”
Was that a compliment or a threat?
You know, that joke would work a lot better if what I really said was not 3 inches above this.
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There's a TWSS in that comment somewhere
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Well Todd. I hope you are feeling good. Because you are going 8 innings no matter what happens tomorrow.
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I would think that only Wilson wouldn’t be available tomorrow. The others didn’t pitch that long.
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by rxmeister on Apr 9, 2010 6:16 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
after checking the pitch count, I would think Runzler is unavailable as well. Romo pitched more than an inning, but only threw 13 pitches.
Dumped Edgar Renteria and adopted Buster Posey. Biggest upgrade since George Jefferson moved up to a deluxe apartment on the east side!
Yeah, after looking at the pitch counts, I don’t think the bullpen situation will be as dire as I thought tonight. Mota, Waldis and Romo at least should all be fine to pitch and Medders and Affeldt could probably come in if necessary as well.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Opening Day Players
Miller: Aaron Rowand (lol) for 7th inning hit against Hudson and game winner.
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doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
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by Tim LinCyYoung on Apr 9, 2010 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Krukow: The Bullpen. Yes, all of them.
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Despite the walks, they really did have a gutsy game.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Yeah, handled the game from the 5th inning on.
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It was weird when Amy told Rowand that the Giants didn’t receive their typical level of outstanding pitching. I assume she meant just from the starter, because the bullpen was nails. Even Runzler wasn’t that bad.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
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You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
Pretty much.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
But Runzler did struggle with or without the insane strike zone. Being squeezed just compounded matters.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Is anyone picking Edgar? Did I miss that?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Rent should be a player pick
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by nostocksjustbonds on Apr 9, 2010 6:12 PM PDT reply actions
If all the games this weekend are like this I won’t be able to take it.
God I hope Sunday isn’t rained out. I really want to go to this game.
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Wellemeyer will likely be pitching deep into tomorrow’s game no matter how he does.
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by Useful_Idiot on Apr 9, 2010 6:14 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
no subject line D:
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
STOP THIS.
at least put a subject.
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I didn’t realize at first it was different. So my apologies. I was more mad that it was being posted like for the 20th time.
But yeah, subjects and all.
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Again?
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
He added The Situation to it.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
What does that mean?
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
The dude from Jersey Shore or w/e.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
/gives up. :(
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
again, what does that mean?
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 9, 2010 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m thinking this is pretty much played out from overuse.
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Fuck!!!! needz subj line, dude
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 9, 2010 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
took me a while to notice the difference
zito? where’s he hiding…
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 9, 2010 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I get it that they were all young shortstops
but why were all their shirts off? Trying to seduce a financial officer for a loan to buy gasoline to resell?
Win the inning.
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by Scooter Ellis on Apr 9, 2010 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
LOL
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 9, 2010 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Wildcard!
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 9, 2010 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Why?
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Apr 9, 2010 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh my god shut up radnich
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Really bad add to the post-game show.
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it's a fantlastic plastics place
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
LOL Talking Chop
I’m not sure that Rowand could have hit McCann harder or more obviously with his backswing if he’d tried. I mean the barrel of his bat was in McCann’s armpit. What was Tshita looking at, his watch? Absolutely pathetic. 14 LOB to 2 for them. Absolutely pathetic.
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McCann moved right into the bat. It wasn’t like Rowand shoved the bat into his pit.
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Wow, we only had 2 LOB?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
that’s interesting—does he really count as LOB?
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 9, 2010 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Well we only had like 2 hits.
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I don’t think the umpire can rule it interference unless it was intentional. I might be wrong though
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Well, Rowand’s bat struck McCann, and Tschida wasn’t seeing strikes all day, so there you are.
This is not a signature.
ZING
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there’s no way the home plate ump could see that
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on Apr 9, 2010 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Not true
Rule 6.06( c ) …
“If a batter strikes at a ball and misses and swings so hard he carries the bat all the way around and, in the umpire’s judgment, unintentionally hits the catcher or the ball in back of him on the backswing before the catcher has securely held the ball, it shall be called a strike only (not interference).”
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher?
This refers to catcher’s interference though, right?
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by lyricalkiller on Apr 9, 2010 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
How could that possibly refer to catcher interference?
My Son was the third most valuable Giant position player by WAR in 2009. A little sad, a little happy.
Because it describes a situation where the batter’s bat hits the catcher’s glove, and explicitly states that, unlike other situations where the batter’s bat hit’s the catcher’s glove, this qualifies as a strike but not catcher’s interference…
However, it doesn’t, I was wrong, so nevermind.
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by lyricalkiller on Apr 9, 2010 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
um wut
where do you see the word glove there?
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Look at that, I don’t. Nevermind, from the beginning.
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by lyricalkiller on Apr 9, 2010 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
anyone else find this rule hilarious?
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
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by Tim LinCyYoung on Apr 9, 2010 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Does this apply only during/immediately after the swing? Is there a separate ruling for a throw down to 2nd?
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There is a separate comment on that...
I edited that out of my post since it didn’t apply to that situation.
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher?
….That was the situation. He was throwing to 2nd!
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I think I maybe misunderstood your question...
There are separate comments related to a catcher throwing, but not related to the situation with Rowand.
I think the key question is whether or not the catcher was able to “securely hold the ball”. If he does secure the ball, the play continues. If the catcher drops the ball, then the ball is dead and the runner can’t advance.
That’s the way I interpret it, anyway. I’ll admit, it’s not the most clearly written of rules. The thing is, though, the fact that the rule focuses on whether or not the catcher has securely held the ball I think is significant. I think it’s saying that if the catcher catches the pitch, and if the batter doesn’t leave the batters box or intentionally make contact with the catcher, there’s no interference and the play continues.
Here’s 6.06 ( c ) in its entirety:
© He interferes with the catcher’s fielding or throwing by stepping out of the batter’s box or making any other movement that hinders the catcher’s play at home base. EXCEPTION: Batter is not out if any runner attempting to advance is put out, or if runner trying to score is called out for batter’s interference.
Rule 6.06© Comment: If the batter interferes with the catcher, the plate umpire shall call "interference." The batter is out and the ball dead. No player may advance on such interference (offensive interference) and all runners must return to the last base that was, in the judgment of the umpire, legally touched at the time of the interference.
If, however, the catcher makes a play and the runner attempting to advance is put out, it is to be assumed there was no actual interference and that runner is out—not the batter. Any other runners on the base at the time may advance as the ruling is that there is no actual interference if a runner is retired. In that case play proceeds just as if no violation had been called.
If a batter strikes at a ball and misses and swings so hard he carries the bat all the way around and, in the umpire’s judgment, unintentionally hits the catcher or the ball in back of him on the backswing before the catcher has securely held the ball, it shall be called a strike only (not interference). The ball will be dead, however, and no runner shall advance on the play.
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher?
My interpretation of the rule is that the ump can call it interference or not, but if he clarifies it as a situation as described in bold above, he can send the runner back. So basically, he would say that is a situation where he could call interference at his discretion, he does not call interference, but Uribe would have to go back to first.
I think what happened today was Cheetah did not see that it was even that kind of situation.
But even if he knew it was the situation as outlined above. He would be crazy to say so because I think that would show a bit of bias.
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Yeah I can see that...
For me, though, I just think the rules on contact between batter and catcher tend to strongly favor the batter, and this I think is just another case. Based on how the catchers interference rule is enforced, I think the basic principle is that the batters box is primarily the domain of the batter. As long as he stays in the box and doesn’t make an obvious attempt to interfere with the catcher, he’s within the rules. McCann essentially entered into Rowand’s space when he attempted to throw out Uribe.
Certainly it’s open to interpretation. Either way, Tschida definitely did not have a good day today.
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher?
I know there's a rule
But I just imagine a batter wielding an 82 inch bat just for the chaos factor.
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It is clear (at least to me) from watching the replay that Rowand does not hit the catcher on his backswing. Rather, the catcher in stepping forward in his throw to second “runs into” the backswing after it was already completed.
I think the umpire got it right (even if for the wrong reason). I am an umpire and you cannot call what you did not see and the HP umpire was blocked out from seeing the contact.
If one of the line umps had sen it, could they have said something? Or is it just the home plate ump who can call interference?
Aubrey Huff: guilty until proven productive.
Andres Torres: perfectly cromulent.
It would be up to the HP umpire to ask for help
if he felt he was blocked out from seeing something.
Makes sense
Thanks.
Aubrey Huff: guilty until proven productive.
Andres Torres: perfectly cromulent.
I’m sure that if the umpire saw it, he would have called interference because the bat contact clearly altered the play.
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by greatgiantfan on Apr 9, 2010 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah
As I point out elsewhere, McCann stepped into Rowand while he was still in his backswing, to the point of bumping Rowand in the box. If you watch the replay, you see the ump point to Rowand’s feet – he was still in the box, and just doing his routine. McCann moved himself into position to be interfered with, it’s his own fault, and the ump made the right call.
Aubrey Huff: guilty until proven productive.
Andres Torres: perfectly cromulent.
According to Rowand...
That’s exactly how Tschida explained it.
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher?
I thought it was pretty clearly not intentional. Rowand’s just bad enough to have that kind of backswing.
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Who would have guessed Rowand’s constant swinging and missing would help the Giants?
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by vinScullySucks on Apr 9, 2010 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
SABES WUZ RITE!
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If Aaron Rowand actually would have tried to hit McCann with the bat he would have missed.
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by rxmeister on Apr 9, 2010 6:23 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
McCann would need to go more outside
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Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
I do like the lead in they had for their game thread though:
It’s Tim Hudson vs. Jonathan Sanchez this afternoon in sunny San Francicso. Can Huddy quench the hitting supernova that is Edgar Renteria? Can the Braves actually drive a runner in from 3rd with less than 2 outs? Can the Giants’ uniform guys spell “G-I-A-N-T-S” correctly? We’re about to find out.
Minus “Huddy” though.
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Two out of three ain’t bad!
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Apr 9, 2010 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I left at the end of the 12th inning
Did I miss anything?
I am not now, nor have I ever been, Lisa Stevens from Wells Fargo Bank.
Some of the ugliest baseball that will ever be played.
Lucky for you, there will be more just like it tomorrow!
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I believe tomorrow's game is going to be broadcast on Channel 11
Since I am too cheap to buy cable. It will be the first game I’ll actually be able to watch this season.
I am not now, nor have I ever been, Lisa Stevens from Wells Fargo Bank.
Actually its on NBC, so if you are bay area local you should get it no problem.
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And actually watch Panda GIDP
In all his glory.
I am not now, nor have I ever been, Lisa Stevens from Wells Fargo Bank.
HEY
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
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by bondslegend on Apr 10, 2010 12:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Channel 11 is NBC.
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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SILENCE.
(is in Fresno)
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use your scouting skills and GET THE HELL OUTTA THERE
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by greatgiantfan on Apr 9, 2010 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Ironically, it’s my scouting skills that led me to wind up here. (True and long story)
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failscout
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 10, 2010 1:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Joan from Mad Men!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
wait what?
Christina Hendricks was here? what?
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
haz a drool
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 9, 2010 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
possibly my least favorite song in the world ...
but tonight is going to be a good good night
+eleventy fucking billion
jesus that “song” (hesitate to call it that) is awful
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
- nerbs!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 9, 2010 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Grrr… SBN format fail…
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 9, 2010 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
First in Runs Allowed and second in Runs Scored!
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
Can't believe this hasn't been posted
My Son was the third most valuable Giant position player by WAR in 2009. A little sad, a little happy.
by GiantPain on Apr 9, 2010 6:30 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Well done
This is awesome. Crazy game, and if you believe in momentum, it shows basically a momentum shift in graphical form.
Juan Carlos Perez, please start hitting.
I love crazy games like this.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
banned anyway
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Reinstate him so you can ban him again!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 9, 2010 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
My Son was the third most valuable Giant position player by WAR in 2009. A little sad, a little happy.
GTFO
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
YOU NEED TO SEE IT TO GET OVER IT
My Son was the third most valuable Giant position player by WAR in 2009. A little sad, a little happy.
This is exactly the kind of disgusting image that makes a subject line so pleasant of a courtesy to your fellow posters….
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 9, 2010 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh man
I’m really sorry about that. Usually I’m religious about subject lines. That’s my B.
My Son was the third most valuable Giant position player by WAR in 2009. A little sad, a little happy.
Oh is this an excuse to delete this???
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
/vomits
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Apr 9, 2010 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
fuuuuuuuuck you
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
SUBJECT LINE PLEASE!!
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Suck a dick, die in a fire, and BANNED!
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.
We’re in this thing, we’re in this thing, we’re in this thing, we’re in this thing, we’re in- OH NO
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/09: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
by Useful_Idiot on Apr 10, 2010 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait? I thought the game started at 7! Nobody tells me things!
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
Ive figured that much out.
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 9, 2010 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Also. Why the FUCK are the Royals playing Yuniesky Betancourt over Mike Aviles.
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
Why did they replace the worst SS in baseball with the 2nd worst? THROUGH TRADE?
Juan Carlos Perez, please start hitting.
not every shortstop can be Edgar Renteria
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
Aviles actually has potential though!
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 10, 2010 7:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Not only that
but Dan Cortes was (still is, actually) a solid pitching prospect
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Kevin Frandsen: Better than any SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
How many 3-run deficits did the Giants comeback from last season?
The San Francisco Giants must win at least one World Series before I die.
I wish Rowand would have spent less time riding bikes in the offseason and more time learning how to identify an outside slider.
WTF Hiroki Kuroda?
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
#2 in Fanshots
I can’t help but wonder if Tschida did notice the interference, but just wanted the goddamn game to end already.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
i don't see how he could've seen it
he was completely blocked
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Unless he stepped in front of the plate, he could not have seen the head of the bat in McCann’s armpit.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
I just watched the Renteria HR again on my iPhone.
so awesome.
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
#2 in Fanshots
OT: Anyone else love MLB's Solid 60
1 hr of baseball without commercials? And the Reds nearly gave it away to the Cubs.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
http://www.cracked.com/blog/learn-your-motherfuckin-science-with-the-icp
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
ICP sucks.
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
#2 in Fanshots
HELICOPTER RIDES!!
Oh, I already did that one.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Oh and by that I mean:
Tom Scharpling and Paul F Tompkins discuss the Gathering of the Juggalos. (8mb mp3)
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
This is my 2500th comment
And I’m using it to say…
Fuck the Braves with rusty chainsaws.
And Scott Hairston too.
Anagram of "Edgar Renteria" = IRATE NERD RAGE
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Apr 9, 2010 7:07 PM PDT reply actions
Why does Mike Scioscia hate Mike Napoli?
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
That’s why I dropped him from my team. He’s not going to see much time behind the plate.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
Why can’t that jerk just trade Napoli to a team that will appreciate him? Good gravy.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
And Mathis just screwed the pooch on a play at the plate.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
The Giants should pick him up
He has decent power and the Angels have a lot of catchers
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Kevin Frandsen: Better than any SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
I read that as ‘Why has Mike Scioscia ate Mike Napoli?’.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 9, 2010 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
zomg. has any one seen the talkin chop symbol on their homepage. its a gif. grant needs to steal this for mccovey
Garlic fries 08
by operation carrot on Apr 9, 2010 7:16 PM PDT reply actions
not that particular gif though.
Garlic fries 08
by operation carrot on Apr 9, 2010 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
i like the McC logo. the gif thing makes the page look silly even though it was an awesome hit.
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
Proud Aussie father of Roberto Kelly
by Tim LinCyYoung on Apr 9, 2010 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I got your .gif right here
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
Perseus should’ve just used this on the Kracken and saved himself all that hassle of finding Medusa and cutting off her head without looking directly at her.
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher?
That would have been a real time saver.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 9, 2010 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm 99% sure that's temporary
It used to be a tomahawk, and I think it’ll go back to that in a while.
My Son was the third most valuable Giant position player by WAR in 2009. A little sad, a little happy.
Grant wanted to use the "Dancing Goofus" gif
…but couldn’t afford the licensing
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
LOL PALMER
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 9, 2010 7:23 PM PDT reply actions
LOL KEMP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
#2 in Fanshots
That was easy...
Question: what was up with the huge gap the Braves left up the middle during Uribe’s last at bat? It looked like they basically vacated the whole center of the infield. Were they doing that the rest of the game?
by Duelling Brandos on Apr 9, 2010 7:31 PM PDT reply actions
PS, how much nicer would life be
with Rajai Davis at CF and $12M to spend on a 1b? ;)
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
I didn’t like the move to drop him at the time.
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
me neither
and a CF with 5 defense and a .350 OBP is pretty damn valuable.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
i was surprised they gave up on him so quick
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 9, 2010 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
that’s not his rep
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 9, 2010 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
The man was bad in 19 PAs with the Giants in 2008
What more evidence do you need that he was never going to be good?
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
I’m so glad they haven’t done that with Bowker yet.
Hey Fred Lewis, remember Mother's Day?
by anotherbadexcuseguitar on Apr 10, 2010 12:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Yet.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 10, 2010 8:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Poor, poor Houston
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
#2 in Fanshots
my candidate for the disaster club of the year.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Is anyone else having a problem where this site first loads with the regular orange color scheme, and then changes to where it displays red text instead?
Yes
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
It's taking an inordinate amount of time to load for me.
I mean – I’m halfway down the thread and it still hasn’t set.
That may have as much to do with a very slow computer as anything else, though.
I’d love to consult with the McCoven PC knowitalls amongst you as to what the culprit might be…it’s getting progressively worse. Crap, I can’t even hold the MLB radio feed now.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 10, 2010 7:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Ayup.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 9, 2010 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Apr 9, 2010 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup
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’ve already e-mailed support a few times. They’re on it. I’m going to take their silence for diligence.
by Grant Brisbee on Apr 9, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions
The plan for the offseason!
They’re on it. I’m going to take their silence for diligence
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Kevin Frandsen: Better than any SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
The game is on TV again!
Does CSN really don’t have anything else to show?
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
I actually like this, especially for a day game when a lot of people don’t get a chance to watch it live.
I admit to watching many games last year using Comcast’s On-Demand ensuring that I don’t hear ahead of time the results. It is nice because you can watch a whole game without missing much in like 20-30 minutes.
I"m going to sleep well tonight
knowing that the Giants are empirically the best team in baseball.
GITP:: Rowand The Renteria Game Logs!
science rules!
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on Apr 9, 2010 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow
LOL BREWERS
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 9, 2010 8:13 PM PDT reply actions
LOL Beer
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 9, 2010 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL HOFFMAN!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 9, 2010 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL Hofbrau
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 9, 2010 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
that pitch he threw was darned difficult to hit, imo
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 9, 2010 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
you are so high, dude
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 9, 2010 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
It has no idea what’s going on, man.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 9, 2010 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Yet another Jeff Mathis screw up. Doubt he’ll be blamed for that one either.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Sigh Bumgarner
3 IP, 11 hits, 4 ER, 2 BB’s 2 K’s
Anyone know what his velocity was like?
I know it’s early, but I think we all share a feeling of dread for MadBum. The Giants have struck gold on too much pitching lately, and we are due for a flop. Yep, I’m laying this one at the feet of the baseball gods. May they be well pleased with their offering.
Sometimes, there's a man...well, he's the man for his time and place.
On the other hand
Jacks Williams hit two doubles!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Someone tweeted that he was in the 86 range.
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
that's like Woody territory
D:
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I don’t even want to bring up Foppert, but that’s where he was too. :(
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
Wasn’t Foppert throwing 88-90 when he first came up? I don’t remember him being mid-80s.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I remember him as a hard thrower
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 9, 2010 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
He was supposed to be a hard thrower in the minors (like mid-90s) but by the time he was called up, he didn’t throw much harder than 91.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I think it was between 87-89 when he first came up, but it dipped to consistently 85, 86 later in the season.
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
nothing wrong with 91!
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 9, 2010 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
anyone explained the drop in velocity?
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
for Foppert?
His elbow was fucked up
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
lol married
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 9, 2010 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
shiiiiiiiit
shoulda taken heyward
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
Hindsight, etc
I can’t get too mad about it.
It’s not like we took Luke Hochevar or something…
My Son was the third most valuable Giant position player by WAR in 2009. A little sad, a little happy.
I know
it was said in half jest.
That said, we did have plenty of pitching. Woulda been smarter to take a position player there and gotten Porcello later
/wcw
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
Well, that’s not really relevant. Even with our plenty of pitching we have Tod Wellemeyer pitching every 5th day.
The main point wcw as making is a point that people still generally choose to ignore for some reason – top hitting prospects are significantly more valuable than top pitching prospects. It might not be “fair”, but it’s the truth.
I was promised lasagna.
I actually do agree with that point
and TBH I never really understood why they took 2 pitchers in the first round of that draft. Obviously I hoped it would turn out better than it has so far, but it always seemed like a strange move to make in that situation.
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 one of the best games that I’ve attended in the last ~6 years
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
nice!
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 9, 2010 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
Aaron Rowand on the phone on the 9 PST broadcast of Baseball Tonight.
“So Aaron, which was better? Your hit, or your slide?”
Aubrey Huff: guilty until proven productive.
Andres Torres: perfectly cromulent.
Rownads on BT—who woulda thunk it?
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 9, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
One concern
DP’s. Can we please get over this current funk with DP’s? The Giants have 10 so far whereas the next closest team has 5. I hate bunts, but I might be an advocate for them if this shit keeps going on.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Apr 9, 2010 9:23 PM PDT reply actions
/hate the dp
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 9, 2010 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
twss, for sure
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 9, 2010 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
So if Rent draws a walk with 1 out (aka Rowand), you’d be ok with having Pablo drop a bunt and make it 2 outs with Huff on deck? Man, only on the Giants would this actually make sense.
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
Of course I wouldn’t want Pablo to bunt. Hensley, or someone on the team needs to wring these guys necks if they GIDP. Maybe a Kangaroo Court fine, or something..I dont know. Shit has got to stop.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Apr 9, 2010 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
For every DP Panda and/or Molina are involved in:
They should have to do some form of extra exercise at practice.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 9, 2010 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, Pablo gets his workouts in.
Think about the amount of thrust necessary to get that C-5A body of his airborne.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 10, 2010 7:51 AM PDT up reply actions
STOP MOCKING MY BOY
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
Just wait for the funk to leave!
Hopefully
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
AL
you know, I try to watch these american league games, but as soon as the pitcher throws the ball, I’m, like, that guy doesn’t hit….I doesn’t seem like the same game as when I watch an NL game; it’s like some other form of baseball, not as good.
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...
Feels like a whole different game.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 9, 2010 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm in this line
I don’t like watching AL teams at all. Sometimes the twins..but yeah. Different and not as good
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
Bobby Howry with the final pitch in the DBacks win over PIT.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Apr 9, 2010 9:32 PM PDT reply actions
Mop-Up Duty for Howry
More Baseball Tonight shenanigans: “The Giants lost Bobby Howry from their bullpen from last season.”
Yeah, our bullpen is reeling without Howry and Valdez.
Aubrey Huff: guilty until proven productive.
Andres Torres: perfectly cromulent.
even Guillermo Howry is an upgrade over Bobby Howry
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 9, 2010 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
well done
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 10, 2010 1:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Post Game Show
Anyone know where I can find the Post Game show Podcast? I can’t find it on KNBR.com
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Apr 9, 2010 9:35 PM PDT reply actions
They seem to have the whole postgame wrap video clip on the CSN site. I often check there after a game. They’ll usually have player interviews and other short segments but not the whole wrap. This time, though, yay. If you have the appropriate browser-fu you can download it.
/can’t find the clip
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Apr 9, 2010 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Found it. Thanks
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Apr 9, 2010 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Also, I had no idea they televised the KNBR postgame show. Do they do this for every game? Extra Innings always cuts off before this comes on I guess.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Apr 9, 2010 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t have cable myself. I heard that they were actually airing the postgame wrap last season at least at the start, but may have stopped doing it after a few weeks because, I don’t know, CSN executives didn’t want people to see Kruk and Kuip drinking through the whole thing.
by non sequitur on Apr 9, 2010 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
They typically do it for just the home games.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
it’s pretty fun to watch, esp. when Kuip is drunk
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 9, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
He looked a bit drunk today
Spent 2 minutes propping his mic up against something, then ate pistachios.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 9, 2010 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions
why shouldn’t he have a beer or two?
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 9, 2010 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh. It’s under the “CSN Video” section. There’s a play window and below it a two-row thumbnail menu of video clips. It’s constantly updated but at this moment, it’s the fourth from the left on the top row of thumbnails. If I could find a direct link I would paste it in here but there isn’t one.
KNBR will probably have the audio-only clip on its website sometime tomorrow or something, too.
OT: I'm feeling pretty good about my pick to win the AL West
The A’s have looked great so far. It’s early, sure, but hey.
My Son was the third most valuable Giant position player by WAR in 2009. A little sad, a little happy.
That'd be great
I’d love to give the rest of the country a big middle finger by having the series between two clubs who can see each other’s stadiums on a clear day.
My Son was the third most valuable Giant position player by WAR in 2009. A little sad, a little happy.
As long as we win this time
and there’s no earthquakes.
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Of course.
My Son was the third most valuable Giant position player by WAR in 2009. A little sad, a little happy.
This
Not to mention this while AL East fapfest that’s been going on since 2003.
Aubrey Huff: guilty until proven productive.
Andres Torres: perfectly cromulent.
Awesome win, but thanks for burning our goddamn bullpen Tshita.
Don’t take it out on us because you’re mad at the Yanx/Sox, ass.
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by srpwrd on Apr 9, 2010 10:13 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Look out San Francicso, here come the Dodgers!!
by Skunkburner on Apr 9, 2010 10:14 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
HA HA HA
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
/looks
//shrugs
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Apr 9, 2010 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
IT IS YOU WHO SHOULD BE DOING THE OUT-LOOKING
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by GiantPain on Apr 9, 2010 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions 9 recs
Haha
I was at that game. Took his shoe too. The gigantes are playing good ball, but beware we are coming up to take what is ours. 1st place.
by Skunkburner on Apr 9, 2010 10:34 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Shut the fuck up
your team is BEHIND OURS right now. You don’t get to talk shit when you’re behind.
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by bondslegend on Apr 9, 2010 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1
Coming over here after going 1-2 against the Pirates? Get out of here.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 9, 2010 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
TWJMS
(That’s what Jamie McCourt Said)
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
This should be green every time it's posted
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Oh
Proud to be the official MCC sponsor of Bowkermania '10
by rightcenterfielder on Apr 9, 2010 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Got the Idea from the Braves Board
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
by jctGamer on Apr 9, 2010 10:24 PM PDT reply actions 5 recs
They called him a hitting supernova?
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 9, 2010 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
"champagne supernova"
doesn’t exactly fit anymore … or yet.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
That's a great song
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Kevin Frandsen: Better than any SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
From Baggs’ Postgame Notes:
The Giants were 1-57 when trailing after eight innings last season. So they’ve already equaled last year’s total for ninth-inning comeback wins. Amazing.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Apr 9, 2010 10:27 PM PDT reply actions
162-0, BABY!
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on Apr 9, 2010 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't believe we saw any of this today. Say Hey Kid my arse.
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Come on
in his first AB the guy crushed a ball 450 feet. He’s good.
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Thanks to roger
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I have irrational love for him
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
You know, Hittracker says that shot went 476 feet. There’s no way. Remember the two shots Bonds hit off Russ Ortiz at Turner Field in ‘04? (Warning: HR distance obsessing coming up.) The first went into the second level of seats further back than Heyward’s shot, but closer to the foul line. Still, I would have to say it was longer than Heyward’s (TWSS), but it was measured at “only” 467 feet.
The second was hit almost in the exact same spot as Heyward’s (into the back of the RF bullpen), but was measured at 462.
by non sequitur on Apr 9, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Ok
it was 462 and not 476. The point is he was in his first major league at bat and he fucking crushed the ball to a distance where BARRY EFFING BONDS used to hit it in his best season ever. He’s really good. If we could adopt players from other teams he’d be my guy, even though I know I’m super late to the bandwagon.
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by bondslegend on Apr 10, 2010 12:17 AM PDT up reply actions
I actually care more about Hittracker than Heyward. (Sorry, I know the original thread was about Heyward, but my name is non sequitur after all.) The past season I’ve been checking Hittracker’s reports of HR distances against the estimates I see in papers. I in particular like their “Highlight Homers” section where they explain for example why Andres Galarraga’s HR in Florida in 1997 traveled only 461 feet rather than the 579 it was initially estimated at. So the Heyward HR distance figure, which seems noticeably off, is a little disconcerting to me.
by non sequitur on Apr 10, 2010 12:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Gotcha
I’m just not sure there’s a totally accurate way to gauge a HR’s distance though. I mean, the wall that Heyward’s went over was 399, and it landed WELL beyond it. It’s tough to tell from the camera angle, but I could see where the ball landing being 76 feet behind the wall. It certainly wouldn’t shock me
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by bondslegend on Apr 10, 2010 12:40 AM PDT up reply actions
can't sleep
You know, this could be right. The bullpens at Turner Field are perpendicular to the outfield fence rather than parallel. If we estimate that there’s about 15 feet of padding combined behind the mound and the plate in the bullpen, then you’d figure that the base of the back bullpen wall is about 75 feet from the 399 marker. So a HR that hit the base of the wall could indeed have traveled approximately 476 feet.
If that’s the case, though, then that first Bonds HR against Ortiz in ’04 must have gone something like 485 or 490 rather than 467.
by non sequitur on Apr 10, 2010 3:34 AM PDT up reply actions
That wouldn't shock me either
Bonds was pretty good, I hear
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Not, I should say, that I’m into anything so crude as comparing players by the length of their … HRs. Or that I don’t appreciate the simple beauty of taking an outside pitch the opposite way for a clean single. Still, very long HRs are fun.
TWSS.
by non sequitur on Apr 10, 2010 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree
and I think that someone who hits it to bondsian-like lengths the first time he ever swings a bat in the major leagues is someone who’s pretty special
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You didn’t adjust for inflation
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/09: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
by Useful_Idiot on Apr 10, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, but stealing our legend for an extremely high upside rook is just insane.
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Let me rephrase that. I am all for him doing good in his career(except against us), but you just don’t call him the next Mays from the moment he steps on the field and hits an HR.
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.
Probably just a play on his name. I mean, if you’re an Atlanta Brave and people go to the trouble of comparing you to a right-hand hitting Hall of Famer even though you’re left-handed, why not just go with Aaron.
by non sequitur on Apr 10, 2010 12:51 AM PDT up reply actions
huh?
I thought all the comparisons were to aaron.. I never heard the mays one. That’s just ridiculous
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Can't believe they're using a Mays knockoff
For a guy who is on the….braves?
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 9, 2010 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Renteria and Rowand
For Hanley and Maybin…. Getter done!!
proud father of Ron Wotus...The most interesting man in the world. Ron doesn't always drink, but when he realizes he's stuck on the bench next to Big Head he drinks Dos Equis and he drinks a lot!
Susan! There’s a man on the phone who wants me to get a handle of ramirez! Is that better than the tequila we have now?
My Son was the third most valuable Giant position player by WAR in 2009. A little sad, a little happy.
Suzanne takes you down to a place by the river
You can hear the boats go by
You can spend the night forever
And you know that she’s half crazy
And that’s why you want to be there
by Into the Void on Apr 9, 2010 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 9, 2010 10:59 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I have absolutely no idea what I am looking at.
But I like it.
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.
It WAS Bobby Cox padsding his ejection record.
Now it’s not.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 10, 2010 7:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Padding. Sheesh...
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 10, 2010 7:53 AM PDT up reply actions
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/4/9/1413408/fourth-thread#34251053
I had a dream last night that Uribe drew a bases-loaded walk in this game. If I turn out to be an oracle, then there’s still hope for this game.
# Uribe walked on a full count.
# Velez struck out.
# Uribe stole second, on catcher McCann’s throwing error, Uribe to third.
# Rowand infield single to third, Uribe scored.
My prophecies still need some work, but they’re getting there.
How great is this picture?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
by jponry on Apr 10, 2010 8:16 AM PDT reply actions 5 recs
YIPPEE!!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Jump for joy
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Apr 10, 2010 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Tim has hops
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 10, 2010 8:26 AM PDT up reply actions
I love these men, despite all of their faults.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Enabler.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 10, 2010 8:53 AM PDT up reply actions
There are, what, 4 .GIFs on this page?
Three of them are…stuttering.
Velez, bless him, continues to perfectly dump Martin’s ass.
What the heck is up with the other three?
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 10, 2010 9:01 AM PDT reply actions
Video of the players entrance from the pre game festivities
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-epcOv7Hs8&playnext_from=TL&videos=8YbyYvxNaiI
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
So, so awesome
And Stardust OST FTW!
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
Wait, are you the guy running to the left?
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
No I was holding the door on the right side
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
I’M CONFUSED
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/09: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
by Useful_Idiot on Apr 10, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Forget it took them four hours, one minute and 13 innings to beat a worn-down outfit without the services of its injured Cooperstown-bound third baseman.
Ignore their starting pitcher giving them next to nothing.
Disregard the need to use eight pitchers and every position player to dispose of a team that had just played a night game three time zones away and didn’t arrive here until 2:05 a.m. for Friday’s 1:36 p.m. first pitch.
The Giants won.
Really, Mr Amy G? 6 Ks (including Heyward 2x) and 4 1/3 IP are nothing? If you’re going to be an apologist for the Braves, then consider this for Jonathan Sanchez:
- He was making his first Opening Day start
- He faced a much better team than Lincecum, Zito and Cain (yes, even without Larry)
- He got zero run support. Plus, after each inning, he probably sat in the dugout 5 minutes before the Giants made 3 quick outs and it was his turn to pitch again
- For all his struggles, he only allowed 3 runs.
Argh. Annoying hyperbole is annoying.
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
You're on a roll
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Thanks to roger
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I think something is wrong with your computer
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/09: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
by Useful_Idiot on Apr 10, 2010 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Forget it took them four hours, one minute and 13 innings to beat a worn-down outfit without the services of its injured Cooperstown-bound third baseman.
Ignore their starting pitcher giving them next to nothing.
Disregard the need to use eight pitchers and every position player to dispose of a team that had just played a night game three time zones away and didn’t arrive here until 2:05 a.m. for Friday’s 1:36 p.m. first pitch.
The Giants won.
Really, Mr Amy G? 6 Ks (including Heyward 2x) and 4 1/3 IP are nothing? If you’re going to be an apologist for the Braves, then consider this for Jonathan Sanchez:
- He was making his first Opening Day start
- He faced a much better team than Lincecum, Zito and Cain (yes, even without Larry)
- He got zero run support. Plus, after each inning, he probably sat in the dugout 5 minutes before the Giants made 3 quick outs and it was his turn to pitch again
- For all his struggles, he only allowed 3 runs.
Argh. Annoying hyperbole is annoying.
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
Even more annoying the second time!!
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I for sure thought Sanchez would give ip more runs, but he was pitching strong. It should have been batters interfirence (spelling sorry), but oh well. Good win.
by Skunkburner on Apr 10, 2010 10:55 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Who picked up Rent in POKEMONZ?
THIS GUY. Watch him crash and burn now
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JINX!!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
14 team auction
wasn’t about to pay for him
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LOL METS
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
It sure is taking them a while to realize that Oliver Perez just isn’t that good
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/09: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
by Useful_Idiot on Apr 10, 2010 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I LIKE IRRATIONAL EXUBERANCE
also, do I buy a ticket to tomorrow even if a hurricane’s a-comin’?
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
MLB - TV (The premium package), $120
However, it will cost me another $285 to actually realize its potential for annoyance and delight through October.
(meaning I caved and ordered wired service.)
Christ, I couldn’t even grab the radio feed.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 10, 2010 1:58 PM PDT reply actions
It's stupid to view bills that way
no point in thinking about the total. Internet is a monthly thing, just think about how much per month it costs, it’s really not that bad for all the benefits it gives you
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Well, aside from the fact that I am indeed stupid I was just having fun with the numbers.
It bothers me no more than the cost of the gas I put in my car in a year’s driving.
Though it was fun to say that during my suspension/restriction – when I had no car for two years – I saved around $7000 in insurance/gas.
I like to ask pack – a – day premium brand smokers "If I gave you $2000 do you think you could quit smoking in a year?
Not that they even want to, but that isn’t stopping me.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 10, 2010 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
CC is throwing a no hitter through 6 plus!
That’s right, he has not yet allowed a base hit!!!
Thing C
And the damn Yankees hitters aren’t cooperating: they keep slowing things down with offense!
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
Who are the Yankees?? I got the Masters on and saw Phil Mickelson make two Eagles in a row that got him within 1 of the leader (now the leader).
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
…and missed a 3rd by 8 inches.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
LOL RANGERS CLOSER
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
LOL MY POKEMONZ!
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
Bob Howry's #1 (and only) fan!!!
The Merkin Valdez of McCovey Chronicles!!!!!!
MINE TOO ALSKJHKLAJSNSASA
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
AND FELIZ GOT PICKED UP ALREADY WAAHHHHHHH
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
Bob Howry's #1 (and only) fan!!!
The Merkin Valdez of McCovey Chronicles!!!!!!
Rinse, repeat
Lineup 5/162
Rowand CF
Renteria SS
Sandoval, 3B
Huff 1B
DeRosa LF
Molina C
Bowker RF
Uribe 2B
Wellemeyer RHP
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
/Happy Bowker is still playing
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Rinse, repeat
Lineup 5/162
Rowand CF
Renteria SS
Sandoval, 3B
Huff 1B
DeRosa LF
Molina C
Bowker RF
Uribe 2B
Wellemeyer RHP
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
Ok, my computer is still sick.
/sigh
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
Ok, my computer is still sick.
/sigh
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
Say it again
I fucking dare you
"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
Maybe you should reboot your computer.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Thanks, already did. It must be a router issue. I’ll fix it tomorrow.
I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.
by esseffgeez on Apr 10, 2010 3:11 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
lol
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Clean. It was a line drive to LF.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 10, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Joe Buck boner gone
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
And the world heaves a sigh of relief.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
A non-boner so nice
you said it twice.
"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
I got home from a wedding where the end of the ceremony was a group hug.
I’ve been to a wedding for two dudes, and this was much, much gayer. It’s her third marriage. That just shouldn’t be legal.
Also, the only booze they had was champagne for the toast. Fortunately, we knew this going in, so we were able to load my wife’s purse. The groom’s son, my brother in law, was very much appreciative.
"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
Now that’s something I’d legislate against. Defense of Marriage II: No-Group Hug Boogaloo
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
GROUP HUG EVERYONE!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 10, 2010 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions
wrecked.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 10, 2010 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
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