Giants/Astros Series Preview
by Grant Brisbee on May 14, 2010 10:23 AM PDT
Email
PrintWait, wait, wait. We need to talk about this. You don’t get to just disappear into the sanctity of another series preview. We need to discuss this miserable offense now that it’s pulled off its mask, horror-movie-style. You’ll feel better afterward.
I have a feeling the only time the Giants think they’re using the term "sample size" properly is in this context:
Reporter: Mr. Neukom, Brian Sabean hasn’t built an offense that’s even come close to average in the past five years, and...Neukom: Sample size! Small sample. You can’t judge him on it.
Reporter: I hardly think that’s true, in the last five years, the Giants have finished 29th, 24th, 29th, 29th, and 26th in runs scored out of 30 teams. This year they’re all the way up to 21st, but they’re sinking like a stone, and...
Neukom: Sample size! You really need a decade to see how these things shake out.
Oh, and we’ll get that decade. We can look forward to these cycles over and over again. Giants win through the strength of their starting pitching, scoring just enough runs to win, getting a hit/sac fly/error at just the right time in the late innings, and everything looks great. Then the Giants lose despite the strength of their starting pitching, scoring just enough runs to lose, allowing a hit/sac fly/error just at the wrong time in the late innings, and everything looks awful. These cycles will continue at varying lengths until the Giants finish between 78 and 88 wins. The Aristocrats!
Which brings us back to the Astros, who are kind of like the Ghost of Giants Future. They have some decent, if inconsistent, starting pitching, but they can’t hit a lick. And there but for the grace of Lincecum go we: several games under .500, one real threat in the lineup, a couple of vets sprinkled around for posterity, some wretched contracts, drifting aimlessly until the offseason, which is where the sub-mediocre veterans lurk in free agency. If something happens to the pitching -- though pitching is usually just so darned stable -- we’re the Astros. They even have their very own Bocock.
Hitter to watch:
Now that I’ve dropped an unfair Bocock comp on Tommy Manzella, he’s going to have six doubles in the series. I’m sorry, Tommy! I meant to write "they even have their very own Burriss!"
Pitcher to watch:
Roy Oswalt is 4’2", he’s lost a tick off his fastball, and his back is filled with angry fire ants. Yet he’s pitched seven or more innings in his last five starts, and he’s still one of the coolest pitchers out there. Oswalt is going up against Tim Lincecum on Saturday in a game that’s expected to last 47 minutes. Will it end on a walk-off bloop single from Oswalt? Only time will tell. But, yes.
Prediction:
You don’t feel better. I was lying to get you to read the rest of the post.
562 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
I always wonder why Felipe Paulino doesn’t have better success. His stuff looks filthy.
Ask me about my blog.
o it da so hurt
Still in despair.
"Use the stencil! Do it!"
konakona:「つかさに教われと...なんか非常に負けたような気がする。」
Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ
by Zetsuboushita on May 14, 2010 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
I think the answer is FASTBALLFASTBALLFASTBALL OMG WHEREISTHATGOING?!!
Just get the damn surgery, Mark DeRosa.
Not quite
We can look forward to these cycles over and over again. Giants win through the strength of their starting pitching, scoring just enough runs to win
Probably just until 2012 or 2013.
"I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."- Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on May 14, 2010 10:27 AM PDT reply actions
Making me cry inside.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on May 14, 2010 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Oy.
We better win this series. That’s all I have to say about that.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
I’d take a few innings at least.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on May 14, 2010 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
The Aristocrats!
Glad to see I’m not the only one who throws that in at any opportunity
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
It’s because the Giants are sucking and fucking and sucking and fucking.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 14, 2010 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
and fucking sucking
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on May 14, 2010 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions
I’ve told that joke twice in my life. It’s awesome every time.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on May 14, 2010 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Care to share it with us for a third?
I have no idea what we’re talking about…
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
I couldn’t do it justice on the computer. In person though, it’s a crowd pleaser. Or at least me pleaser.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on May 14, 2010 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
You have to watch the movie to get the full effect
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
awesome movie
not for the feint of heart.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
Your heart will be deceived somehow?
I should quote myself in my signature too. -Natto
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
Heartfake left, drive right… he shoots he scores!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 14, 2010 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
quiet you.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
A guy walks into Brian Sabean's office...
Anagram of "Edgar Renteria" = IRATE NERD RAGE
by Stuttering John Tamargo on May 14, 2010 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
A termite walks into a bar and asks, "Is the bar tender here"?
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Grant told the most offensive version I’ve ever heard.
I should quote myself in my signature too. -Natto
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
Wait, I thought the Giants were the least offensive…
/auto-defenestrates
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on May 14, 2010 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
So what do you call your act?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 14, 2010 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
awesome.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
I predict a sweep on our part
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
sounds erotic
if Freddie Sanchez, Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
Giants fans are Marion Crane taking a shower and minding our own business.
The Giants offense is Norman Bates.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 14, 2010 10:31 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
They look like a bunch of old ladies out there
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
by Useful_Idiot on May 14, 2010 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
She was definitely an arrogant retard while at work.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
bewbs
racy for the 60-’s Hitchcock sweettalked the censors.
if Freddie Sanchez, Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
Why yes, yes it is.
Threat level that the 2010 Pads finish with more wins than the 2010 Giants is currently at: 34%
by daveinexile on May 14, 2010 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
I was Chronicle Live yesterday (I’m a glutton for punishment) and Papa suggested the Giants trade Bumgarner for Lance Berkman. I immediately kicked a puppy when I heard this. Overreaction to a fake trade much?
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
I accidentally the whole thing.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on May 14, 2010 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
You’re canceled?
I should quote myself in my signature too. -Natto
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
That is just east of Funky Town.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 14, 2010 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Won't you take me there?
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
is that near Chicken Town?
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 May 14, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I want Berkman a bit
But not for MadBum.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaybe?
I want more of that BB% increase he showed in 09, but he’s a very attractive option.
He also satisfies the DINGERZ gland.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
He’s having down year, but who in Houston is not. In 3+ seasons, he has hit 285/.334/.482 with 72 dingerzzzz. This was his first Arb eligible year and he agreed to a 1 year $3.5MM deal. CHEEEEEEP!
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
Yeah, I like him a lot
Not quite sure if he’s worth MadBum, but he probably is.
Although he does have crazy eyes + a weird batting stance. He also throws the ball really weird too.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
That won't stop us from picking him up
see: Aaron Rowand.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
dude, normally I would take that trade in a flash, but Berkman seems to be LOLHURT a lot
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 May 14, 2010 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
we're talking pence here
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Mine was less a comment on the trade
and more on Rowand’s pooping stance. But yes, I think you might be right.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
Elvis doesn’t like Mays Field.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 14, 2010 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
It would be a bad trade because Berkman would never want to be in SF long term
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
by Useful_Idiot on May 14, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
He has an option for 2011
Wouldn’t be his choice.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
I mean beyond that
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
by Useful_Idiot on May 14, 2010 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Bumgarner could be a rotation fixture for the next decade plus
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
by Useful_Idiot on May 14, 2010 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
COULD be
Berkman’s numbers have been pretty consistent for a long time, and a year and a half of him is worth more than a lot of pitching prospects.
That said, I probably wouldn’t trade MadBum for him. But I wouldn’t freak out if they did.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
How’s Berkman’s health these days? He had back problems earlier this year, or what was it?
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on May 14, 2010 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
He missed the first part of the season, yeah
But he’s been fine since coming back.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
I’m suspicious though. But yeah, he’d be nice. I wouldn’t give up Bumgarner for him, and unfortunately I’m not sure what else the Giants have to trade.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on May 14, 2010 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
How about a GM?
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes! Git r done, Sabes!
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on May 14, 2010 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Aubrey Huff
Not the problem.
Dumped Edgar Renteria and adopted Buster Posey. Biggest upgrade since George Jefferson moved up to a deluxe apartment on the east side!
I was excited by the possibility of dealing Sabean. Still, I’d take Berkman over Huff. The only other place the Giants will try to upgrade is left field, and I really want to see Bowker out there.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on May 14, 2010 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
That's tough
The Astros are one of the very few teams in MLB who I would not want to swap GMs with.
NO, no no
Sabean for Berkman!
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
So the ‘Stros would have Sabes and Wade? Sounds like an ODD COUPLE remake to me. Wade = Felix Unger, Sabes = Oscar Madison. Put that on after the sitcom about the Giants starting rotation, and you’ve got an hour of primetime gold. Gold, I tell you.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on May 14, 2010 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Deal!
I also would’ve done Sabean for Bagwell.
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in...Anaheim?
He also has a no-trade though, doesn't he?
I’m sure he could either block the trade or say that if he’s traded, the Giants can’t pick up his option
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
He has a full no-trade clause, but he actually doesn’t need it at this point because he’s also a 10/5 guy.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
He (and Oswalt) said he'd be willing to waive it
If they were going to a contender-which I guess the Giants are
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
K.F.I.S.T.F.
Hoping for BowkerMania to get consistent playing time at AT&T Park
Why doesn't he like the Giants?
the park?
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
Several years ago, he gave an interview where he went off on how much he hates the ballpark, the city of San Francisco, the weather (which made me LOL, as he’s from Waco, Texas, but whatever), etc.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
He enjoys it either stinking hot or freezing cold… mild and foggy makes him grow mold.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 14, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, well fuck that guy
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
Wel that's one reason why he hates San Francisco
He wouldn’t want to be fucked.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
I'm living in San Antonio temporarily and I've actually met people here that DON"T like the weather in the Bay Area!
I can only shake my head as it’s either sunny and brutally hot and humid here or raining and brutally hot and humid.
But hey, it’s not like there’s a shortage of the mentally stunted in the Bay Area, so it’s fine that they like it here.
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Waco can suck it
I would take SF weather over Waco probably 360 days out of the year.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
TEH GAYZ
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
For what it's worth
The Astros blog did an analysis of possible Berkman trades and concluded that Kieshnick/Gillaspe could probably get Berkman to SF.
http://www.crawfishboxes.com/2010/5/13/1468858/to-trade-or-not-to-trade-lance
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
I would do that in a heartbeat
even with the injuries.
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 would too, I guess
The only problem (not really a problem, per se) is that Huff hasn’t been bad. And Berkman is weak vs lefties, just like Huff is, so there isn’t much of a use in platooning them or anything.
I’m not sure the marginal upgrade would be worth it. Although Berkman has an option for next year too, and it’d be cool to have him around for a full season in 2011.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Couldn’t Berkman take DeRosa’s spot in the OF though? Then if you picked up his option he could play first next year, when Huff’s gone.
Berkman hasn’t been a regular outfielder since 2004.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
But
When he was, his UZR was not-terrible.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
But that was 6 years ago and he’s now 34 years old…
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I can't imagine he'd do it very well
But it’s something to think about. I think either him or Huff could probably handle left.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Happy Wellemeyer Day!
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on May 14, 2010 10:37 AM PDT reply actions
When was the last time the starting pitcher walked in all 10 runs in a game? Why, later today of course.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 14, 2010 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Everything is confusing no matter what you do.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 14, 2010 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Exactly.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 14, 2010 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Now ess naw.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on May 14, 2010 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Can somebody explain to me how Pablo is catching the liner at the exact same time as Affeldt is finishing his pitching motion?
The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS
there’s no way that hot girl in those commercials is with that guy.
Dumped Edgar Renteria and adopted Buster Posey. Biggest upgrade since George Jefferson moved up to a deluxe apartment on the east side!
That guy reminds me of Dane Cook, so I agree.
in the best shape of my life
by Prussian Creole on May 14, 2010 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
That guy reminds me of the cockroach alien’s human skin form in MIB.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 14, 2010 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Edgar
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 14, 2010 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
And now Dane Cook reminds me of the cockroach alien’s human skin. Awesome.
in the best shape of my life
by Prussian Creole on May 14, 2010 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
The cockroach alien’s human skin is funnier.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on May 14, 2010 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
If we remove the San Diego games
They don’t look nearly so good and we don’t look nearly so bad. Let’s get to a point where San Diego accounts for 15% of our games or less rather than the nearly 20% and see how things look. My obvious point is the SD games have been bad, but other than those we are at 18-9.
Have we ever done well against SD since Bork got here?
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 14, 2010 10:39 AM PDT reply actions
Well, that’s being awfully selective.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 14, 2010 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
SAMPLE SIZE!
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
if you throw out all their losses
the Giants are undefeated
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
If you throw out Dusty Baker the Giants are the 2002 World Champions
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
might have won in 2000 as well.
Dumped Edgar Renteria and adopted Buster Posey. Biggest upgrade since George Jefferson moved up to a deluxe apartment on the east side!
Well now, I think letting Gardner bat for himself with the bases loaded was a BRILLIANT move!
ARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
If you remove the games against the Angels, 2002 looked a heck of a lot better, too!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Yeah, but you can’t really brush off games against a division rival. If the Braves has our number, sure, we could write off six games, but shit, we play the Pads AGAIN next week.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on May 14, 2010 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
ftfy
Yeah, but you can’t really brush off gamesagainst a division rival. If the Braves has our number, sure, we could write off six games, but shit, we play the Pads AGAIN next week.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 14, 2010 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
True
But some games you can lament less than others.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on May 14, 2010 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
If we throw out Bochy, the Giants would be undefeated.
"I never watched baseball on TV. It's slow and boring. I'm not a fan. Never was." - Jeff Kent
If we throw out Bochy the EPA would levy a multi-billion dollar fine against the Giants
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
He really shouldn’t be throwing frisbees around when people are trying to play baseball.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on May 14, 2010 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
it’s a “disc” not a “frisbee”, man.
Choppin' broccoli
by SimpleJaquez on May 14, 2010 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
only if you don’t wanna piss WHAM-O off.
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
by ringleader3 on May 14, 2010 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
MUST SWEEP SERIES!!!!!111!!!!1111!!!X
Wait, Wellemehyer is starting a game?
MUST WIN 2 OF 3 AT BEST !!!!
/Win the inning
//Renteria - Still not a VD but I crush a lot
///Willism is Realism
Weirdly
I think Wellemeyer will be decent today. I think Zito will get roughed up a little bit.
Honorary parent of Duane Kuiper, beloved broadcaster and power hitting coach for the Giants.
by Giant Voodoo on May 14, 2010 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Zito likes it a little rough.
Don’t believe me? Ask Hillary Duff.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on May 14, 2010 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
29th, 24th, 29th, 29th, and 26th in runs scored
I can’t believe they haven’t finished last yet. SO CLOSE!
Ya gotta have goals.
Anagram of "Edgar Renteria" = IRATE NERD RAGE
by Stuttering John Tamargo on May 14, 2010 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
GIT OFF UR HANDS SABEZ
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
K.F.I.S.T.F.
Hoping for BowkerMania to get consistent playing time at AT&T Park
He's still trying to find his ass
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Once Derosa’s wrist calms down, i think everything will be fixed. Calm down, wristy!!!
Boo
by LosGigantesTodoElTiempo on May 14, 2010 11:00 AM PDT reply actions
Flapping tendons gotta flap
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
One flap down
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on May 14, 2010 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Giants' DeRosa might not get surgery
http://www.mercurynews.com/giants-headlines/ci_15082982
did not go as planned
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
GET THE SURGERY
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
AND he can hurt himself more, which would put his wrist completely beyond repair, creating a 100% chance that he’s a 100% sunk cost next year!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 14, 2010 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't know why I laughed at this, but I did.
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
wouldn’t surprise me if they sign him today.
Dumped Edgar Renteria and adopted Buster Posey. Biggest upgrade since George Jefferson moved up to a deluxe apartment on the east side!
LOLFRED
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
not to mention
completely ruining any possibility of extending his career beyond his current contract.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
If we can’t have him, no one can.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 14, 2010 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
This brings up an interesting point
I wonder if the CBA addresses this at all? DeRosa apparently feels like he needs to get this corrected again surgically. The Giants obviously feel otherwise (all evidence to the contrary, apparently).
Can the Giants keep DeRosa from having the surgery just so they can trot his flip-flopping tendons out on the field to save face?
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 14, 2010 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
I doubt they could do that. It could make for one awkward situation, with Sabean bashing Derosa’s inability to play through pain probably.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on May 14, 2010 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions
the DeRosa saga
is starting to remind me of the part in ROTK where Denethor (Sabean/BORK) basically guilts Faomir (DeRosa) into suicidally attacking Osgiliath (ruining his career by not taking care of his wrist). I think if he comes back without surgery, his walk up music should be the song Pippin sings in that scene.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
I like it. I mean, the idea, not Derosa being pressured to play through the injury.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on May 14, 2010 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Home is behind, the world ahead,
And there are many tendons to shred,
Through shadow to the edge of night,
Until the playoffs are out of sight.
Mist and shadow, Cloud and shade
I shouldn’t have played,
I shouldn’t have played.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 14, 2010 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
well played.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
Damn good.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on May 14, 2010 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Like.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 14, 2010 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Since you are robbed of Bonds, I shall do what I can in his stead.
If I should get a hit – think better of me.
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in...Anaheim?
by EliminateMe on May 14, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Funny how it’s the non-MD trainer making the pronouncement.
I’d sure want to put my health into his hands.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
No, they cannot. That is illegal. It’s technically a personal medical decision so he has the final say. He is the one that has to consent to treatment.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
By the way, doctors can be jailed for assault (even rape) if they treat patients without informed consent.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
and sued for battery...
"I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."- Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on May 14, 2010 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm liking this ballclub more and more each day!
We have Rowand the broken face
Elbow chipped Rentahactasticwreck
Whiny, blogging Slowina
Flapping Tendon DeRosa
A fine start for the All-Broken-Down team
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Might as well bring Lowry back to manage.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on May 14, 2010 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Those are all of our RBI vets, too.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 14, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
lol
At this point, the Giants would make DeRosa play even if all the tendons in his body magically disolved into smoke.
This is less an indication of his condiition or ability to be effective as it is an outright refusal by Giants management to accept the truth.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 14, 2010 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
The TRUTH!?
They can’t handle the TRUTH!
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
A perfectly good Beaver is a terrible thing to waste!
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions
And yet another beaver felled by wood
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 14, 2010 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL!
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Ward, aren't you being a little hard on the Beaver?
if Freddie Sanchez, Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
How did you know that tree was named Ward?
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
GET THE FUCKING SURGERY DAMMIT
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 14, 2010 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Come On
All these guys have histories of everything, don’t you know that. And in the case of DeRosa, he just happens to have a specific history of this specific wrist thing-y. Nothing to see here. Remain calm.
by out machine on May 14, 2010 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Then again, why listen to DeRosa? He’s not a doctor. If you have surgery done and it’s a “failure”, why would you want to have it done again?
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 May 14, 2010 12:46 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Because the problem needs to be repaired surgically?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 14, 2010 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
The thing is, it happened.
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in...Anaheim?
by EliminateMe on May 14, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
The trainer should really STFU
“All these guys have histories of everything,” (Giants trainer Dave) Groeschner said. “We’re aware of it. But it’s something we research thoroughly. This unfortunately happened. But we’re playing baseball. These guys are going to get hurt. Anybody could get hurt.”
Right. Anybody could get hurt. The difference is that these guys were already hurt when you clowns decided to sign them.
That is the exact point. It is not complicated. Insurance adjusters do it every day. Anyone can get run over by a bus, but a 99 year old who has had 16 bypass surgeries and has metastatic pancreatic cancer is probably not a good risk. It should surprise nobody when a 35 year old utility men who just had major joint surgery can’t swing a bat.
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
/Sabean hears of DeRosa’s flip-flopping tendons and raises eyebrows in surprise.
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
ITS JUST A MATTER OF PAIN TOLERANCE THOUGH!
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 used this pic the first time I posted the article link...
Giants management = ridonkulous
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Ah, the old “ignore it and hope it goes away” strategy. Never fails.
Osiris, Lord of the Dead, and relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants.
Schrodenger's tendons
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
I could never appreciate Schrodinger’s cat. If there is a cat in the box, the cat is not both alive and dead until you open the box. The cat is alive or dead. You just don’t know which one. A blind spot in perception does not equal a quantum fuckover in physics.
Or maybe I’m missing the point.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 14, 2010 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, it’s a very small cat.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 14, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
There are two questions here that are of utmost importance:
1) How many holes and of what sizes are punched in the box to allow the cat to breath? and
2) Did you put a little bowl of water in the box?
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
think of it like run values
we can say that each plate appearance has a number of outcomes, each with a given likelihood from a given player given his skill set. So we say each plate appearance from a player is worth x runs. However, in reality, each PA produces a discrete number of runs.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
In the Giants case they play offense very discretely
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
So if I have lots of cats in boxes, then each one contains a certain percentage of a dead cat and a certain percentage of a live cat depending on how many of the total cats are actually alive and dead?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 14, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
sort of
when dealing with situations like this, you must treat the cat as if it were 50% alive and 50% dead (for example, the actual percentages would vary with time), even though you know that when you lift up the box, you’re going to find a cat that’s either 100% alive or 100% dead.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
Well, that makes sense to me.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 14, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
But alas
I always love the series previews. Although, Grant, you are correct; I don’t feel any better.
/sanctity
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
“How can I help you?”
“Can I have a six inch meatball sub on wheat?”
“Yes, what kind of bread?”
“Wheat.”
“Do you want that with cheese?”
“Swiss, please.”
“Toasted?”
“Yes.”
“What kind of cheese?”
“Swiss.”
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
maybe it thought you wanted provolone?
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
by KINGofCRA5H on May 14, 2010 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
What is "every trip to subway 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
by bondslegend on May 14, 2010 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
How do they do it so well?
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, you win the $200 question. Select your category.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 14, 2010 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
I'll take The Penis mightier than the Sword for 200, Alex
if Freddie Sanchez, Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
So funny...
Sean Connery: I’ve got to ask you about the Penis Mightier
Alex Trebek: What? No. No, no, that is The Pen is Mightier.
Sean Connery: Gussy it up however you want, Trebek. What matters is does it work? Will it really mighty my penis, man?
Alex Trebek: It’s not a product, Mr. Connery.
Sean Connery: Because I’ve ordered devices like that before – wasted a pretty penny, I don’t mind telling you. And if The Penis Mightier works, I’ll order a dozen
Alex Trebek: It’s not a Penis Mightier, Mr. Connery. There’s no such thing!
Nicholas Cage: Wait, wait, wait.. are you selling Penis Mightiers?
Alex Trebek: No! No, I’m not.
Sean Connery: Well, you’re sitting on a gold mine, Trebek!
It’s conjoined fail, attached at the fiasco. - Grant
by jhiat00 on May 14, 2010 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
classic
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on May 14, 2010 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL
Threat level that the 2010 Pads finish with more wins than the 2010 Giants is currently at: 34%
by daveinexile on May 14, 2010 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
So good.
Made me laugh.
Adopted father of the prettiest player in the organization, Nestor Rojas.
by stealth snail on May 14, 2010 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I see what you mean, but they get billions of similar orders per day—-they can kind of blur together after a while. I used to work in a deli in college, and I used to err on the side of re-asking just to make sure I got orders right.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I’m not generally one to criticize retail or food-service employees. Having to do a job where you’re dealing with people all day – people who have no investment in your job satisfaction – sucks, and they’re pretty much all doing the best they can to keep everyone happy. I’ve just been really aggravated the last 16 or so hours and thought it was a funny exchange that I had to go through to get my sandwich.
I believe the last time I was really aggravated and went to Subway on the same day, I did the same exact thing….
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 14, 2010 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
+1
As a former sandwich maker, the worst thing is having someone bring back a sandwich because they wanted Pepper Jack not Jack. They end up getting the Jack, but with a nice side of boogers.
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
Good story that involves Subway:
I graduated last May with an Architecture degree and I was looking for work. I got bored of sitting at home doing nothing so as a joke, I applied to work at a new Subway that was opening near my house, thinking they wouldn’t hire me because I was way over qualified. But, they actually did hire me.
I went through all the “training” and I show up for my first work day but they changed my shift without telling me. When I walked back to my car, I noticed that I had parked in front of an architecture firm. I sent in my resume and the next day I was working for that firm. So, I never worked a day for Subway but it somehow led me to a real job. Let that be a lesson to you kids!
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 14, 2010 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Excellent story!
Well played, too.
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Awesome.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on May 14, 2010 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
/applies for subway near a lot of law firms.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on May 14, 2010 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
It works 100% of the time.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 14, 2010 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ll try anything with that kind of track record
/is Bruce Bochy
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on May 14, 2010 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
At my Subway near my work, you can text your order to them. I haven’t tried it, mostly because I don’t like the taste of the OMG filled LOL.
/auto-defenestrates
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on May 14, 2010 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
the Subway, not my Subway
/auto-defenestrates
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on May 14, 2010 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
I was gonna say, if it’s your Subway, I’m pretty sure they’ll let you text them any order you want.
in the best shape of my life
by Prussian Creole on May 14, 2010 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions
This guy in front of me at subway yesterday ordered a meatball sub and put ranch and honey mustard on it. I’m not sure but I think he had avocados on there as well.
We're all basically Pedro Feliz.
Mine had swiss and pepperoncinis, and I almost felt bad about the pepperoncinis.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 14, 2010 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't even know what pepperoncinis are
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
They’re mild, pickled peppers often used in Italian food.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Those yellow things?
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
they're sorta yellow-green
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
OK yeah,
I’ve always called them banana peppers…
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've been in OH too long
"I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."- Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on May 14, 2010 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll be back in the Bay in June
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Yeah, I’d always known of them as pepperoncinis. About a year ago I went to the store to buy some and I found all these banana peppers. I almost left with nothing because I didn’t realize they were the same thing.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 14, 2010 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Banana peppers are different, longer and not as wrinkly. Here’s the GIS. They are also mostly eaten pickled, though, at least in the US.
My understanding is that in Italy, especially in Calabria where they are very popular, they eat pepperoncinis fresh or dried, not nearly so much pickled as here.
“longer and not as wrinkly”
TWSS
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on May 14, 2010 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
this
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Yes.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 14, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
they're disgusting is what they are.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
According to most everyone but me, they are pickled peppers… I’ve always heard pepperoncini used to mean dried, crushed red peppers.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 14, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
You might know them better as Banana Peppers.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 14, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
You say that with such elitist disdain, I'm sure
ELITIST
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
Delicious.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on May 14, 2010 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve been to that Subway!
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on May 14, 2010 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
I haven’t been to a Subway in years, but when I did, I noticed that if I asked for my sandwich to come with “everything but pickles,” it ALWAYS had pickles in it. Every single time.
(I actually like pickles, just not on that kind of sandwich)
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Order Fail
Five
Five dollar
Five dollar footlong, any, any, any.
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
But I only want six inches of sandwich, and I’m willing to not get a great deal on an extra six inches to do it.
I’m also saving money this way.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 14, 2010 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Haven't you heard of Grid-Tie ordering?
That’s when you sell the half of sandwich you didn’t eat back to Subway. Like having a solar system and selling the electricity to the power company.
It’s all the rage now.
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
if I had my own solar system...
/Uranus joke.
TEMPORARY SIG AWAITING FINAL SABEAN APOCALYPSE
-------
PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game in development
I want to feel this happy
dancing Sikhs in the streets, happy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JISX9Taup2I&feature=fvw
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
I still get tingly thinking about the Portwalk when the man they love to hate in St Louis did his thing, but the memory gets more and more distant every year.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on May 14, 2010 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
I’ve never seen video of that. What happened?
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 14, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
This is pretty cool too
goddamn, it must have been loud in there.
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
These cycles will continue at varying lengths until the Giants finish between 78 and 88 wins. The Aristocrats!
made me lol
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
OT: Tomorrow is my birthday and I would love to wake up to this headline:
Caesar Millan Eaten by Pack of Non-Calm/Submissive Dogs
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 11:29 AM PDT reply actions
That’s what you’d like to wake up to?
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 14, 2010 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
At this particular moment, while my wife feels compelled to watch endless episodes of The Dog Whisperer, yes.
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Happy Birthday!
in the best shape of my life
by Prussian Creole on May 14, 2010 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Thank you!
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I would like to wake up to this headline:
Brian Sabean Eaten by Bengie Molina
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on May 14, 2010 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Just had an odd mental picture of Molina's toilet
Little swirling Sabean heads…
God, I need the weekend.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
Way better, in fact I'd voluntarily watch 7 hours a day of The Dog Whisperer for an entire year if Slowlina will agree to eat Sabean
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on May 14, 2010 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Uh oh
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/may/12/fixing-a-power-outage/
Jermaine Dye would play for the Padres, according to Tim Sullivan of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Dye’s agent Bob Bry said earlier this week that the 36-year-old outfielder continues to work out and hit in anticipation of a big league job. The 22-12 Padres, who lead the NL West, appeal to Dye. “San Diego was one of the places Jermaine was excited about playing,” Bry said.
It probably won’t happen, but I can see scenario where the Pads do get Dye, and he kills us in every series. Then people will complain incessantly about not getting Dye.
I should quote myself in my signature too. -Natto
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
It would be pretty funny watching him try to patrol that huge outfield.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 14, 2010 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
We might actually get an extra base hit
in the best shape of my life
by Prussian Creole on May 14, 2010 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m up for this. I mean, Dye in the outfield would be fun to watch. It’d be like hitting it to right field in recreational softball games. Well, maybe not that bad, but pretty funny nonetheless.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on May 14, 2010 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
You really DO have a grasp of human nature
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Man,
I was really hoping the Giants would sign him.
IN OPPOSITE LAND!!!
/auto-defenestrates
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on May 14, 2010 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
At this point, I’d rather have Dye than DeRosa.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Bowker says hello
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
I want one!
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 14, 2010 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Too late! Already traded for Andruw Jones!
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on May 14, 2010 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
NOOOOOOO!
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 14, 2010 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Pathetic, but possible with Sabean
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Veteran grit AND good performance in a small sample size!
ITS GOLD, JERRY
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
It would go nicely with my Free Tibet.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
Do you get a Free Tibet with the purchase of a regular price Tibet?
And they say capitalism is shunned on the Asian continent…
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
With the purchase of an oppressed country of equal or greater value.
Biafra, for example.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Mmmm… Jell-O.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 14, 2010 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
re: Oswalt vs. Lincecum
As I recall, like two of Lincecum’s first five (or so) Major League starts were against Oswalt.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
checking
It was his third and fourth starts. Both wins (though one was a no-decision for Lincecum) – 2-1 and 4-2.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
They were played up as mega duels IIRC
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
I have mixed feelings
on the one hand I’m glad the Padres are gone. On the other hand we have Wellemeyer pitching today.
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
K.F.I.S.T.F.
Hoping for BowkerMania to get consistent playing time at AT&T Park
not really gone
They’re back on goddamned Monday.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
The Padres need the entire weekend to get over their LOLs
They should be able to maintain a straight face by Monday.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 14, 2010 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Lose, lose all around?
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
It’s Wellemeyer day? Oh, joy.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 14, 2010 12:20 PM PDT reply actions
I kinda want that rally scarf they’re giving out tonight, but I’m not going to go to a Wellemeyer game. I’ve been to one too many already this year.
I should quote myself in my signature too. -Natto
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
I’m going on sunday, which is “The Catch” bobblehead day. I’m terrible at getting to the game early enough for those things though.
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
by ringleader3 on May 14, 2010 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Why are they giving away a bobblehead of Dwight Clark?
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in...Anaheim?
Or Thurston Howell III?
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Or TO?
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
Been busy trying to work so I might have missed it, but anyone comment on what Baggs said last night about Huff in LF?
Piece is here. Interestng that it would give them a place to put Posey. I am pretty sure I hate it on at least three levels, but there is a part of me that thinks it would be kind of fun to watch…
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
He has a bad UZR in the OF in his career
But he did lose weight this offseason, and he’s looked pretty quick.
He could probably play Jason Bay-quality defense in left.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
It’s better than bringing Vroom back to play OF.
It’s conjoined fail, attached at the fiasco. - Grant
Had not thought of that angle. That takes away at least one of my levels of concern. This looks kind of nice too:
Rowand
Sanchez (Clean)
Panda
Huff
Bengie
Uribe
Posey
Nate
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
Clean, as in “bill of health”?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 14, 2010 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah, that makes a lot more sense than mine.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 14, 2010 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s Filthy… F. Sanchez.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 14, 2010 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
No thanks
I really really don’t want posey playing 1B
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
Keep him at the position that he's been playing with throughout the minors
CATCHER, steve Decker will teach him
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
DECKer?
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 hardly knew'er!
"I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."- Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on May 14, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
You brought her,
You Deck ’er
TEMPORARY SIG AWAITING FINAL SABEAN APOCALYPSE
-------
PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game in development
I never even touched her.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 14, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
" You can always count on them to do the right thing. After they do everything else first.
Churchills quote about Americains applies the HIEAD and SAbean in spades.
And this is idea does not qualify as the right thing.
Threat level that the 2010 Pads finish with more wins than the 2010 Giants is currently at: 34%
by daveinexile on May 14, 2010 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
So apparently the two buffoons are still working on the everything else part
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
so, to sum up
Instead of replacing the 1-tool catcher with a first round draft pick that’s hitting the cover off the ball in the minors, they will put two players at unfamiliar positions? And keep the bad catcher?
That really would be epic.
"I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."- Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on May 14, 2010 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
This comes down to a choice between having Bengie in the lineup or Bowker. I think they will choose Bengie
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
Bengie, the Whining Blogger
Coming in July, from Disney!
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
My idea is Posey in LF
Then you only put one player at an unfamiliar position while keeping the bad catcher.
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in...Anaheim?
I don't think
That Posey will outperform a Bowker/Torres platoon.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Perhaps not.
I just think Posey in LF and Huff at first beats Huff in LF and Posey at first.
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in...Anaheim?
I know
I was “enjoying” the idea actually floated in the article.
"I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."- Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on May 14, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
He plays 1B, RF, and DH for us! Remember?
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
If you could choose the outcome of this series, but all you could choose was
“Giants avoid the sweep”,
would you choose it…?
the implied alternative is getting swept. and sweeping the astros is technically avoid the sweep, as well.
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
by ringleader3 on May 14, 2010 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
If forced to choose: bring up Posey to play 1st, move Huff to LF or…
starting LF Velez?
Choppin' broccoli
If my choice is Velez starting or Posey starting with absolutely no other options, I’m going to with Posey no matter where he plays.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 14, 2010 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Is this really even a question? I would prefer MadBum in LF over Velez
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
Do not care
He is Eugenio Velez. He is Joe Castle.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Can Posey play LF?
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
he can play every position, including coxswain and goalie.
Choppin' broccoli
by SimpleJaquez on May 14, 2010 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions
You said coxswain.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 15, 2010 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Dear Giants,
This is the last game I will get to see at AT&T this year. Please don’t go 0-4.
Thanks,
DFARowand
P.S. Don’t suck Mehllemeyer
You can’t tell me what not to suck.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 14, 2010 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Lars wouldn’t appreciate it.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 14, 2010 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I do appreciate a good suck.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 14, 2010 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Meh Suck Gone Bad
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 May 14, 2010 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
So I ask....
Is it time to bring up Buster for good right now? The offense is LOLtastic and maybe Buster can provide a jolt of energy if he plays everyday somewhere.
On the other hand, that will start his arb clock a month early and we all saw how that went with Lincecum – although Timmy deserved all that he’s making and more but maybe that extra $6-7 million could have helped this season (or at least 2 Huff-type players)?
I think this team has a way better shot at the playoffs than the 2007 team when Lincecum came up so I am all for calling up Posey now to at least provide a real bat in this lineup. I hope Sabean will come to his senses soon and Windows 7 Buster4ROY will be his idea.
/Win the inning
//Renteria - Still not a VD but I crush a lot
///Willism is Realism
Bow Tie and Baer would need to sign off on this move
That won’t happen.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 14, 2010 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Also
I doubt Bochy would play him even if they did.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 14, 2010 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
but what the helLOL do you know?
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on May 14, 2010 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I know a flip-flopping tendon when I see one.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 14, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
that must be heritage
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 May 14, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
That it is
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 14, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s the one that didn’t win the election.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 14, 2010 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Flip-flopping away
Flip-flopping awaaaaaaay
The surgery didn’t take and your tendons are flip-flopping away.
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I my opinion, bringing up a relatively inexperienced rookie catcher and expecting them to provide the team with an offensive spark for a playoff drive is a terrible idea.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 14, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
all these moves are just too late
the time to go with Posey was before you spend money on Molina.
Posey is not that much better than Molina (or godforbid, Huff), he’s just cheaper. Since Huff and Molina are not even that bad, you gain very little – if anything.
I guess you could say that Posey is likely better than WHITESIDE… but now you are just yo-yoing buster because Molina has an owie, and that’s good long term planning.
This team has the same fucking problem it’s had since 2003. No 1B or RF that can rake. Since 2006 or so, they haven’t had a decent hitting LF either. They actually had this problem for much of the Bonds tenure as well, but made it up with having Bonds and decent bats up the middle. Now they have Sandoval (who is awesome, but will be lucky if his best season comes anywhere near an AVERAGE Bonds season), and NO bats up the middle (other than the occasional Molina/Rowand hot streak).
“Stars and Scrubs” only works if you have, you know, Stars.
TEMPORARY SIG AWAITING FINAL SABEAN APOCALYPSE
-------
PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game in development
by zenbitz on May 14, 2010 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
‘Scrubs and Subs’
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 14, 2010 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice!
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
very well said
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 May 14, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
The key is to somehow reveal to the FO how much Molina is not necessarily a part of the problem, but absolutely blocking the solution.
And this is where I’m torn on the Bengie love/hate. You can talk about SSS and how his numbers are unsustainable, but AT THE MOMENT he is one of the few redeeming things about our offense.
I completely agree that he won’t be doing this forever and he’s the slowest guy out there, a vet past his prime, etc. ALL the things people have brought up against him.
But when you’re just barely out of first, asking the powers that be to take out one of their top hitters in order to replace with a younger guy who promises to be someone who could do as well, if not better…it doesn’t seem like a risk-free solution. Bengie’s hitting too well to convince Ginats braassz that he should be benched, DFA’d, or otherwise removed from the picture. As others have pointed out in this thread, platooning Posey, Whiteside, and Molina also isn’t a very effective solution.
I imagine this would be much simpler if our catcher was, say, Velez, but it’s not.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
as of this moment
Posey doesn’t even project to be better than Molina for 2010.
The offense sucks because it has about 6 players that are currently or expected to be below average hitters for their position. And the one who is expected to be good is ice cold.
TEMPORARY SIG AWAITING FINAL SABEAN APOCALYPSE
-------
PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game in development
How are you projecting them?
Molina currently stands at .870 OPS which is 100 points higher than his previous best season in SF, and 85 points higher than his career best. No way he sustains that for the season. Updated ZIPS projection on fangraphs puts him at .773 for the season.
Posey’s current MLE is .827, and given his slow start that seems sustainable or even improvable. Preseason projections mostly had him around the .740-.760 range as compared with Molina in the .710-.730 range.
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in...Anaheim?
I just went with
fangraphs “zips (update)”. Which has not updated Posey based on AAA stats, AFAIK. Which is why I qualified my statement further above. Even if Posey is better going forward (and I agree, he’s probably a little better), he’s not MUCH better, and certainly not “blow off an arbitration year” better.
The Giants offense doesn’t need to be “slightly better”. It needs to be MUCH better. Like “please dear god let Aaron Rowand have one of his year-long hot streaks better”. Like “NATE SHIERHOLTZ HITTING .340” better.
By the way, I have a new nickname for Scheirholtz: “Churros”. Because the vedor in the bleachers kinda sounds like he was saying Schierholtz. Plus it’s way easier to spell/type.
TEMPORARY SIG AWAITING FINAL SABEAN APOCALYPSE
-------
PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game in development
Well, he has been hot and tasty lately.
Wait…did I type that or just think it?
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in...Anaheim?
This
I love the Cubs Friday day games.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
LOL ZAMBRANO!!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 14, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Setup Man, FTW!
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Eighteen MilLOLian DolLOLars!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
I love Friday day games, too
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on May 14, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh shit I forgot it was Wellemeyer day
/no hope
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
My Pokemanz
Garret Jones + Andrew McCutchen
10-11, 7 runs, 7 RBI, and 2 hrs
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
Going with Pirates players is always a good idea!
(I would’ve picked up Jones if I could’ve, though)
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
The sad thing is I wouldnt have started Jones today
I didnt get to change my lineup until after the game
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
Meek shall inherit the earth!
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on May 14, 2010 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
really dig McCutchen.
hope he goes to an AL team if PIT deals him, because I’d hate to see him on a contending NL team down the stretch, especially an NL West opponent.
I’ve been watching that cubs game on WGN and man, mccutchen is single handedly making cubs fans want to never watch another game. That kid is sick and definately the most under-rated center-fielder in baseball, maybe the giants can pull a lakers and trade velez for mccutchen, that’d be just like the marc gasol for pau gasol deal, lets do it.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
And of course, I just added Gorzellany to my Pokemonz. Fuck.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
+1
holy shit. At least he had KZZZ. But wow.
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 FUCKING LOVE THE DUDE
he is an unbelievable player, i’m getting jealous of the pirates because of him
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
NOBODY FUCKING CARES EXCEPT ME
/positiveuphamism
that’s pretty awesome for two pirates.
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
Oakland
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 14, 2010 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Sigh
Wellemeyer starts today……..
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Look at the bright side
If the offense once again fails to show up, at least it won’t be Cain, Lincecum, or Sanchez that gets totally screwed over this time!
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in...Anaheim?
I like the glass half-full take.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Lose 11-10
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
WHAAAT? OKAAAAYYY!
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
LOL QUE?
that aint lil jon, but sure
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
it is, indeed, whitey
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
I believe that’s Donovan McNabb.
I should quote myself in my signature too. -Natto
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
RAYCESSST
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
NO WAY, i thought he’d have at least a few tattoos
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
nevermind it is... wtf is he doin there with Medders
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Unexpected duo of the season
I should quote myself in my signature too. -Natto
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
by Natto on May 14, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
i seriously don't know why i'd want a pic with Medders
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Where’s him posing with B&S?
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Step into my office, office.
I should quote myself in my signature too. -Natto
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
Err...
Step into my office, baby.
I should quote myself in my signature too. -Natto
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
Two days in a row!
I should quote myself in my signature too. -Natto
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
So, Medders, Lil Jon and Belle & Sebastian walk into an agent’s office….
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 14, 2010 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions
and get signed as a package deal by Sabes
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
That is a lot of LOL
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 once caught a fish THIS big!"
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 14, 2010 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Mad Tight 90s Night?
Fuck. That sounds awesome!
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 May 14, 2010 3:24 PM PDT reply actions
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 May 14, 2010 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
FUCK YEA!!!! WONT BE THERE!!! DAMN!!
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I wish I could go.
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 May 14, 2010 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions
TIGHTY WHITIES NIGHT
lol
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 14, 2010 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I’M GOING!
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 14, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
And I think Joey’s pitching!
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 14, 2010 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
OT: WIll Ferrell takes the mound
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sHN7Jhy26Q
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
lol us
Each of San Francisco’s last 10 games and 12 of their last 13 have been decided by 3 runs-or-fewer, including 25 of 33 overall this season
according to giants’ twitter
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
The Spin
We’re playing competitive baseball.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 14, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Meaningful games!
The mantra of scum-sucking garbage GMs
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
OMG we're being watched
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
/picks nose
I should quote myself in my signature too. -Natto
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
I should quote myself in my signature too. -Natto
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
I don’t even know who Delonte West is.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
He’s a basketball player who may suffer from some mental disorder:
On September 17, 2009 West was pulled over for a traffic violation while riding a 3-wheeled motorcycle. During this stop it was found that West had a 9mm Beretta pistol, .357 Magnum and a Remington 870 in a guitar case. He was arrested and had a court appearance on November 20. West could face a fine of $2,500 and/or up to a 3-year prison sentence on weapons charges
We're all basically Pedro Feliz.
Rowand cf, Torres lf, Sandoval 3b, Molina c, Huff 1b, Uribe ss, Schierholtz rf, Downs 2b, Wellemeyer p
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 14, 2010 3:56 PM PDT reply actions
Nice to see Pablo get a day off.
I should quote myself in my signature too. -Natto
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
I can’t tell you how excited this lineup makes me to be attending this game.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on May 14, 2010 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL ME, indeed
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on May 14, 2010 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL BOWKER
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
In the four games since Bork promised Bowker ABs, he has started in exactly one.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I remember this happening with someone else a few years ago. [Player] is going to get some consistent ABs.
/benched
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 14, 2010 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
it happens with every bochy statement ever made
Bochy: (insert statement)
/bochy does opposite
but yes, w/ Jesus Guzman, Schierholtz, Fred Lewis, Kevin Frandsen. he does the same with pitchers as well “We’re going to get Romo in some non-pressure situations”…(/inserts with bases loaded)
but it'll be in the 6th inning
Everyone knows there’s no such thing as pressure situations earlier than the 8th, silly.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
I can see how
with pitchers you might have to use someone when it’s not planned.
But I really find it interesting that he even bothers to say things like this. As you say, it’s almost a guarantee that whatever is said won’t come to pass. And they’re not messing with guys’ heads on purpose, so it makes any kind of statement like this totally pointless and meaningless. It’s really a unique talent.
"I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."- Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on May 14, 2010 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
THE PROBLEM
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on May 14, 2010 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
QUIT ON THE TEAM
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
What. even.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 14, 2010 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m offended for everyone
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 14, 2010 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
This was the first thing I saw on my facebook updates, sigh.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on May 14, 2010 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
"Hey Lil Jon, how many runs do you think the Giants will score tonight?"
“Lou Seal, what about the Astros?”
MCC is my favorite blog out there
But I like Lookout Landing too. This thread made me laugh way too hard.
link
That thread is epic
I think I had some comments deleted/hidden though (which I guess was deserved since I kind of called out the lead guy at Halos Heaven).
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
LOL
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 14, 2010 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
/hides
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 14, 2010 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
It looks like they have a higher "green" threshold than us
There are some posts with 3 recs that aren’t green.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
i think ours is higher than 3 now
unless i’m mistaken
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on May 14, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
rec'd
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
by jponry on May 14, 2010 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
rec'd
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Why is bacon so freaking good?
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 14, 2010 4:34 PM PDT reply actions
Not all the time.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 14, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
THIS
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
No no no….pigs are disgusting. When you cook em they are yummy.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 14, 2010 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
nah
pigs are fucking adorable when alive
when dead, not so much
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Kittens and puppies are adorable.
Pigs..ugh, smelly, gross, just yuck. Cartoon pigs..maybe..the real deal in person…yummy over a fire!
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 14, 2010 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
disagree
IRL pigs are smart, cute, and awesome. easily as smart as a dog, and possibly cuter.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Pigs are smart, cute and delicious.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 14, 2010 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
we better bet talking about one charmin' motherfuckin' pig
ten times more charmin’ than that Arnold on Green Acres.
have you actually seen a pig?
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 14, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
They look even cuter during the times they smash and/or eat their newborns!
Wait…
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Tasty, tasty, tasty murder
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on May 14, 2010 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Flagged for not liking bacon ftw
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 14, 2010 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, that settles that
JeffFletcherAOL Lance Berkman says he’d have a tough time accepting a trade in the NL cuz he wouldn’t want to face the #astros. Also says he can play OF.
I think I want him. He can get over his desire not to play against the stros.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
He might not get over his dislike of SF though.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
a bit?
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 14, 2010 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I believe “whiny cunt” sums it up.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Oh boy.
I should quote myself in my signature too. -Natto
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
Er.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 14, 2010 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Not really.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
You are a real winner.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 14, 2010 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Who cares?
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
rockies rained out again lol
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
More games later in the year when they win 90% of the time.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 14, 2010 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL Bowker
Torres starting against a righty tonight.
Adopted father of the prettiest player in the organization, Nestor Rojas.
GET THE DAMN GAME STARTED ALREADY
/impatient
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Related FanPosts on McCovey Chronicles
Related FanShots on McCovey Chronicles
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
In Association With
Big League Stew - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
- Get a grip: Reds’ Todd Frazier loses bat, still connects for home run (Video)
- Eric Hosmer redefines the Baltimore chop with infield double (Video)
- College player makes impossible over the fence catch to save tournament game (Video)
- Security!: Camden Yards guard collides with Royals’ Mike Moustakas
- The Juice: Nelson Cruz matches career high eight RBIs, Pujols stays hot in Seattle
