Post-game thread: Zito remains semi-undefeated
by Grant Brisbee on May 16, 2010 3:20 PM PDT
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PrintThe Giants are the Padres to the Astros, who are the Giants to the Giants' Padres. You were just thinking the same thing, I'm sure. Every two-out hit goes the Giants' way. Every runner in scoring position for the Astros was left out to dry. Five hits is just enough for the Giants to score four runs, where the Astros would need to have about fifteen hits in one inning to luck into four runs. It was a welcome change from the Padres series.
Now the Giants will need to keep the momentum going into the next series against the...let's see...they're going to...
Oh. Oh, god. No. No, no, no.
Just enjoy the sweep today, and don't look at the schedule.
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Barry Zito knows how to win
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Where the Torres haters at?
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Just waiting till August when Torres has been hitting .220 for the previous 3 months but Bochy refuses to take him out of the lineup because he hit a huge HR way back in may.
BTW. WHERE the fuck were you guys when Torres dropped that damn ball last weekend?!! All I heard then where crickets.
"There must be millions of people all over the world who never get any love letters . . . I could be their leader."
by cybermaldonado on May 16, 2010 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I've always stood by my boy
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
No, we were pretty upset at him then. And we still won that game.
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I barely watched any of the games last weekend!
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"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
also
I’ve been defending Torres all year, even though I do want Bowker to get more PT.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
That wind was terrible, and the usual first read on a well struck fly ball would be conditionally read erroneously.
Translation: he read it wrong, but it was because of the wind.
I give him a pass until he starts to Velez them on a regular basis.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 16, 2010 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions
And, to answer your question: No. When Torres dropped the ball hit right at him no one said something classy like ,“where are all the Torres lovers now?”
"There must be millions of people all over the world who never get any love letters . . . I could be their leader."
by cybermaldonado on May 16, 2010 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Are you sure nobody said that?
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on May 16, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes. Unless you looked up the thread and have proof that I actually said it…then I plead the Fifth.
"There must be millions of people all over the world who never get any love letters . . . I could be their leader."
by cybermaldonado on May 16, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh no, he made a mistake!
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WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 16, 2010 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Listening to Tony Bennett
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Why must I go from rags to riches?
Rooting for the Yankees is like cheering the tanks at Tianamen Square.
Picture someone took generations ago
Picture I took last year
She’s been pulling that act forever, hasn’t she?
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by victor frankenstein on May 16, 2010 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Isn’t it always that way with the classics?
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on May 16, 2010 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
That's beautiful
And I recorded a lot in Tony’s studio in Joisey. Never met him, but his son is way cool, and the studio is amazing.
Rooting for the Yankees is like cheering the tanks at Tianamen Square.
The Giants are due against the Padres.
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"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Amen sister
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BEAT LA
MV3!!!
Dubbs
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on May 16, 2010 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
No such thing.
"The thing is, it happened."
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 16, 2010 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
There are WIMMINZ?
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 16, 2010 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Pics or it didn't happen
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
meh
It’s the Astros
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I don’t care I’ll take a sweep any day
01.19.2010
r.i.p. buster posey
Wave them home Tim Flannery, wave them home.
I agree SFKid
See my post below..
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The same Astros
who just swept the Cardinals 3 games prior. Baseball is baseball, no team is so bad that a sweep is expected.
LOL
SAN FRANCISCO (AP)—The Houston Astros already had a rough day after several players were forced to walk to AT&T Park because taxis declined to risk the traffic brought on by the downtown Bay to Breakers race.
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
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by Tim LinCyYoung on May 16, 2010 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
OT:
watching The Hurt Locker, your reviews if you’ve seen it?
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BEAT LA
MV3!!!
Dubbs
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on May 16, 2010 3:24 PM PDT reply actions
Not Overrated..
/chimes in with opinion
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Im gonna side with Soulbrother.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on May 16, 2010 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Second best film of 2009 behind Up in the Air
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See, I found up in the air lackluster, it was a good movie but it didn’t do much for me.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on May 16, 2010 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
i liked it up until the ending which I thought was awful
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It was a ballsy ending, and one which I really appreciated.
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Nah, it’s not ballsy anymore to do the “omg life is so crushing and soulless and nothing good ever happens” ending anymore
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
like the ending in 12 rounds? mwuahaha.
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THIS
jponry you are like my movie soulemate =P
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MV3!!!
Dubbs
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on May 16, 2010 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
i used anymore twice in that sentence
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
No, but it is ballsy to turn a very likeable character into such a hated one.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
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Wait, which character are you talking about? Clooney?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
No, the other one. (Trying not to spoil)
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Bob Howry's #1 (and only) fan!!!
The Merkin Valdez of McCovey Chronicles!!!!!!
Oh. I dunno, I don’t think of that “twist” as ballsy.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Hollywood is all about making likeable characters. Those type of characters sell. So they could have taken the easy route and had the live happily ever after as one of the most likeable couples in recent history, but they instead chose to take pretty much all likeability out of them film except for the girl).
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Have to agree with JP. It wasn’t as much “ballsy” as was predictable at this point. This type of “anti happy ending” is becoming standard for those directors hoping to present themselves as edgy..
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by greatgiantfan on May 17, 2010 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Luddite.
Wow, way to throw hundreds of millions of people under the bus there. Not all video games are brain-dead shoot-em-ups, and not all movies are art. The line between movies and video games is getting thinner by the year and may well disappear entirely in the next few decades.
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 17, 2010 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
WOW
There are games that have far superior stories then anything Hollywood has put out recently. And maybe even not recently.
Let’s leave it at that.
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WHAAA?
Pokemon is a perfectly legitimate form of adult entertainment!
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by howtheyscored on May 18, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Er… that’s not quite how I meant that to sound.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 18, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
You made it sound somewhat interesting actually.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on May 18, 2010 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Eh, I always kind of figured said character was never fully committed. (If that’s who you’re talking about.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on May 16, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Second best film of 2009 behind Up in the Air.
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I liked Up
I didn’t like Up in the Air
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BEAT LA
MV3!!!
Dubbs
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on May 16, 2010 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I like ’em both.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on May 16, 2010 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m in this line. Not so much about the Hurt Locker, but more that Up ruled. I’d go with Inglorious Basterds after Up.
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I finished watching it
I go
1.) UP
2.) Basterds
3.) Hurt Locker
4.) Avatar
NP Up in the Air
and the home of the.... JETS!
BEAT LA
MV3!!!
Dubbs
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on May 16, 2010 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh yeah bastards was good as well
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on May 16, 2010 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Up was the better film of the year? It was pretty but the plot was paper thin, it was great for an animated film but I don’t see how its best of the year IMO
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+1
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I found that George Clooney made me not want to watch that movie, which I then didn’t watch. It was kind of win/win if you look at it that way.
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by howtheyscored on May 17, 2010 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Capitalism: A Love Story
One of Michael Moore’s few movies with views everyone can agree on.
I did some music for it.
Of course it was the only movie I went to all year.
Rooting for the Yankees is like cheering the tanks at Tianamen Square.
most suspenseful movie of 2009
…but it is filled with inaccuracies in its portrayal of E.O.D.s (bomb techs)
Let's hug it out, bitch.
Suck It, UT.
Yeah, I haven’t seen it yet, but my brother found it nearly unwatchable because of how inaccurate it is.
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Which is weird, because it’s one of the few war films that doesn’t take shots at the troops.
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fwiw
My brother thought it made the infantry look cowardly.
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Generation Kill tore National Guardsmen (Guardspersons?) a new one.
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 16, 2010 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't remember the episode.
But it’s the part where the main characters sit around and tear on the National Guard.
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 16, 2010 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
well, the thing is
it happened.
And yeah, I remember that episode, it’s episode 5 or 6 i think, they were a little harsh, but most of those conversations actually happened.
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The infantry are cowardly
tankers are cowardly but smart
bullets?
grenades?
mortars?
LOL enemy
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i don't really understand anything in this comment, so ok
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"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
you mean
the big cast iron target? Those show up nicely on radar.
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by natteringnabob on May 16, 2010 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Luckily i don’t know shit about bombs and things. In a non-factual way (apparently) it’s well done.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on May 16, 2010 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, I’ve argued with him about it a lot. As far as I can tell, he’s mostly irritated that people are taking it as an ~accurate portrayal of the War in Iraq when it’s… not. Not so much that people enjoy it as a movie (since, of course, he does understand that you take liberties when you make movies to make it more suspenseful/exciting/etc.)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Really? That surprises me, since the guy who wrote it spent like a month with a bomb squad in Afghanistan.
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For instance
Those times in the movie where they’re going around in their truck by themselves is inaccurate, since they never travel except as part of a big convoy with lots of backup.
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My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Yet nobody complains about the people on CSI interrogating criminals.
It’s Hollywood. I say meh.
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http://www.vetvoice.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=2975
So they decided instead to make a movie about an EOD/Ranger/sniper/commando/hero guy and his two sidekicks. Who apparently don’t have access to radios. And who travel around Iraq by themselves. In fact, most of the scenes rely on oddly and unrealistically contrived situations to induce a stressful reaction from the audience.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Again, be it far from Hollywood to contrive unrealistic situations in order to induce reactions from an audience.
I can understand veterans being upset with the portrayal, but it’s not a documentary. Even “based on a true story” isn’t worth shit anymore.
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Oh sure, I agree
It’s a good movie. But there are people who think it’s an accurate portrayal of war life or war in Iraq, which it just isn’t.
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My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
That’s fair. I just tend to put precious little faith in American audiences, so “accurate portrayals” seem like a lost cause to me.
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“accurate portrayals” probably wouldn’t make much money, would they? then again, niether did the hurt locker
It wasn’t exactly carried in a ton of theaters.
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American audiences laugh on cue.
Right there I throw out their ability to make determinations of reality.
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by victor frankenstein on May 16, 2010 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
What are you referring to, specifically?
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Sitcom laughtracks.
They tell you the joke is funny. You feel compelled to accept that judgment.
Can’t the humor stand on its own?
Can’t we make our own decision?
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 16, 2010 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah. Okay. Laugh tracks, got it.
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British sitcoms have laugh tracks too.
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I dunno about anything there...
…but I can’t sit through two minutes of That 70’s Show without feeling insulted.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 16, 2010 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
OT OT - why haven't I read anyone's opinion on Iron Man 2 yet?
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by victor frankenstein on May 16, 2010 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
We’ve been talkin bout it.
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Where do I download the descrambler?
And the verdict is…?
(Imma gonna download the Torres torrent irregardless.)
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 16, 2010 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Why the fuck would you say something like that?
That statement is both rude and wrong.
Or insulting and incorrect, if you’d prefer alternative alliteration.
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 16, 2010 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
At the same time
How suspenseful is it to see a group of 50 soldiers with 3 tanks in a dark alley?
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on May 16, 2010 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Hilarity Ensues
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I don't remember
this ending of Animal House
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by victor frankenstein on May 16, 2010 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
"No prisoners!"
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Not to mention it depicts someone playing an Xbox 360 before it was released!
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awful movie, i have no clue why it got such good reviews
FREE BUSTER
by TimLincecumIsGod on May 16, 2010 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
It was okay.
What I liked were the performances and general ‘feel’ of the world created in the film. It also addressed a subject that is often taboo, that being that sometimes men fall in love with war or really the rush so associated.
What I didn’t like is a longer list.
I thought the camera work too jumpy and often disorienting. The music was over the top and grating. Many of the situations were absurd and unbelievable. A lot of scenes occurred because they induced some sort of dramatic situation rather than being vaguely believable. The dramatic structure is questionable. The constant cameos struck me as silly, particularly because the characters appear for their expensive couple of minutes and then disappear permanently. That’s not good story telling.
In short, I do not believe it was great film. I don’t even think it was a good film. It had decent production values, some nice performances, and not a lot else.
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by shanghaijim on May 16, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I walked out of the theater after one hour. just a bunch of shooting and blowing up stuff.
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
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by greatgiantfan on May 17, 2010 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
meat locker?
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So we're going to San Diego and Matt Cain is pitching
Isn’t that a Cain-ing waiting to happen? How will we lose tomorrow? 1-0 on 2 BB’s, an error, and a Bengie lazy stab?
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Nahhh, too much of the blame lies with Matt in that scenario.
Pop up to center, Rowand loses it in the sun, ricochets off his cranium into right center, runner ends up on third. Next batter swinging bunts to third, Panda makes perfect throw, but Bengie can’t bend over far enough to apply the tag.
1-0 loss.
by Voxx on May 16, 2010 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I still do not understand why anyone would ever throw a fastball to Aaron Rowand.
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too bad th4e padres
don’t play like the Astros
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They do
It’s just that when they meet, the Giants play like the Orioles.
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by Woody'sShed on May 17, 2010 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Stupid Rockes and Dodgers won
I don’t like the Dodgers getting hot.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
This.
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This this this this this
especially against a team that we are 0-6 against.
I really wish we could play the Dbacks sometime this season.
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IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
How does Wednesday sound?
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LOL 2 games after we play SD for the 7th and 8th times this season
LOL balanced schedule
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Wednesday sounds BITCHIN'!!!
Sec 117 Row 22 seat 5.
Or maybe 6, depending on where she roosts.
I wish they’d sat Pablo for the entire Houston series.
The way he was lunging was disheartening.
Back off, clear your head, play pinochle with Meulens.
Come back refreshed, renewed, redialed.
I suspect he’s a good source of insurance runs…but not right now.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 16, 2010 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Fun Fact
Barry Zito isn’t undefeated. Fuckin’ Padres.
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That fact
wasn’t fun at all. I want a refund.
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 16, 2010 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
This ain't Wal-Mart!
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I thought it was a clever joke.
I should quote myself in my signature too. -Natto
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Me too. But I couldnt figure it out.
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Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on May 16, 2010 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Grant making a clever joke?
That should have been your first clue.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
Same here
I was going to do a “IF I CAME HERE FOR THE NEWS I WOULD’VE BEEN DECEIVED!” comment
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Its series' like these
That make bowtie think we have a good team, and Bochy is a good manager, etc etc etc…
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NEGLOLTIVITY
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
Bob Howry's #1 (and only) fan!!!
The Merkin Valdez of McCovey Chronicles!!!!!!
I know, I know, just shut up and enjoy the win
But it’s anti-climatic. I’ll still end up with blue balls at the end of the season.
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This is a meaningful observation
"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 16, 2010 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, but the good news is that
the Giants are beating the teams that they are supposed to beat. This has not always been the case.
FUCKING SAN DIEGO
Sweep up, then get swept by the bums, now we play two more games against them. Fuck this. Oh and the dodgers get 3 against Houston.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
or 2 against houston. I don't remember. I just know I am angry!
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
The D-Bags are accomplices, too, for getting swept by the Dodgers at the same time.
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LA 1, SD 0
Pads just got swept. We’re a half-game out.
Time to exorcise some demons with a quick two-game sweep ourselves.
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 16, 2010 3:27 PM PDT reply actions
Nitpicking
But Zito has a loss. He’s been defeated.
I am an American aquarium drinker.
Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - Looking great so far in Richmond this year. Still, I'm waiting for the imminent relapse.
Cantaloupe.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 16, 2010 3:28 PM PDT reply actions 12 recs
This making anyone else hungry?
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
/raises hand
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Ok, I’m up on most of the McC memes, but where did cantaloupe come from in conjunction with Torres?
by non sequitur on May 16, 2010 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Someone in the first GDT said that Torres runs like a cantaloupe.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 16, 2010 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Really? I thought it had been going for a while. I must be imagining things …
by non sequitur on May 16, 2010 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Started today in the gamethread.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
It just started today. Someone said he was like a cantaloupe, but meant to say antelope. Best typo evah.
Did they really mean he runs like a "Can't-a loupe?"
Or is that just Velez?
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
…asked non sequitur.
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 16, 2010 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
And it is.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 16, 2010 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Ha!
Great!
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on May 16, 2010 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
/golf clap
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
You know all the $$$ these boneheads spend on political ads… we could balance the damn budget. Tax political ads!!!! 10%?
by Merope on May 16, 2010 3:28 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I would be ok with this,
If you raised the tax to 30%. Either we make more money or there are less shitty political ads. It’s a win win.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I fucking hate Howard Jarvis. Worst person in CA history?
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 16, 2010 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions
politiks r stoopid
that’s all I have to say about 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 16, 2010 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Baron had a sig (she may still have it, I’m not sure) about how baseball is more mature and reasonable than politics.
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 16, 2010 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
people earn that money
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 16, 2010 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Lets go Andy Schleck!
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"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on May 16, 2010 3:28 PM PDT reply actions
we are to the padres what the astros are to us.
6-0 vs houston, 0-6 vs san diego… wtf?
Tim Lincecum for Cy Young!
the bush family loves the giants :D
"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."
arent they rangers fans?… or is that the point
in soviet russia, run scores you!....and giants still have terrible offense
by slackersphere17 on May 16, 2010 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Jr OWNED the rangers.
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 16, 2010 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Too bad Charlie Manuel's running the team again.
If your name ain’t Halladay, you ain’t starting the AS Game.
Charlie Manuel logic right there.
On the otherside
The National League ASG rotation this year could be real filthy.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
You know, it’s not like naming Halladay the starter would be the most boneheaded move ever. Dude’s pretty good.
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 16, 2010 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
It's not just that.
I personally think that Jimenez seems like a much better starter than the Doc. Of course, we’re not at the break yet, but the major stats right now point in favor of Jimenez.
Yeah, especially if he doesn’t need to throw more than 6 innings.
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Sure. But you must admit that Halladay belongs in the discussion. Also, he knows the AL hitters better, for whatever that’s worth.
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 16, 2010 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
There's also
some dude called Lincecum. Guy who writes the posts on this site often reminds me that he (Lincecum) is better than me.
Bums>Padres>Giants>Astros
Annoying science
"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
Z-PACK?!!?!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 16, 2010 3:32 PM PDT reply actions
LOL Z PACK?
Really Wilson?
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BETTER THEN TIMMY
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Also I bet he is pretty surprised.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
5-0 > 6-1. In 8 starts this year, Lincecum hasn’t left the game in line for a ND, much less a loss.
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Also, I know that was a chasm. I just love Timmy.
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Zito knows how to win
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
How does Torres
stack up to Stan Javier? I’m too lazy to look up the stats, but seems they were a bit similar.
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Also, can I say
I’m pretty stunned at how well we’re playing with a slumping Panda.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
He has to. I hope so.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 16, 2010 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I wish he would wake the fuck up.
Winter has been over for a while.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
This
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Bip
and co just claimed that they thought Torres was 27-28 years old. LOL.
TEMPORARY SIG AWAITING FINAL SABEAN APOCALYPSE
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PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game in development
Bip has absolutely nothing to say on any subject
but he will say it anyway. and mean it.
if Freddie Sanchez, Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
how old is that in
Canteloupe years?
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JT is a glorified trophy wife for flem
quiet dear, the men are talking
in soviet russia, run scores you!....and giants still have terrible offense
by slackersphere17 on May 16, 2010 3:40 PM PDT reply actions
hahaha yeah
they attempt to include him, but he’s clearly the little bro no one talks to
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
That wasn’t supposed to be crossed out..
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on May 16, 2010 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
thats y he pauses
so confused
in soviet russia, run scores you!....and giants still have terrible offense
by slackersphere17 on May 16, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
JT picks Torres for his player
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
JT, they had a guy two years ago
his name was Rajai Davis.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
people need to stop talking about derosa like he’s magicially going to heal and have a productive year
"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."
LOL lies from the front office.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Its as though they think giants fans have less common sense than mets fans. Beltran will be back for opening day~~!~~!~!
"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."
its a simple case
of calming the nerve. Maybe bloodletting would cure it.
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Have him hit off a tee to see how he does.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
No kidding
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
*wonders if rowand would have stolen that base if torres swing for that homerun*
Tim Lincecum for Cy Young!
Flem takes Wilson
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Anyone else watchin the Tour?
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 16, 2010 3:43 PM PDT reply actions
Neat, it sounds exciting, I should have gone today…stupid Sharks. Oh well maybe next year [which is what I’ve said every year for the past 3 years].
I bike along park of the course they are riding through in the hills above Sonoma State. They change the course every year to include different cities so next year could be different
Yeah my dad drove up there to see them finish today. He will probably go see most finishes within 2 hours of my house.
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 16, 2010 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I feel like a shmuck with all the image posting I did months ago
BEFORE anyone announced the rescheduling.
(There’s the set, Graham. Be my guest on the spike.)
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 16, 2010 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I dont know what you are talking about.
And its called a ‘hit’. No one calls in a ‘spike’.
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 16, 2010 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Not in volleyball?
Hey, I offered myself up as the shmuck. Thought you’d appreciate the opportunity.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 16, 2010 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Schmuck.
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 16, 2010 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I had no idea you felt I'd been maligning you savagely for a year.
( The Jponry thing aside)
My perceptions are definitely different than others, and I apologize.
I have no beef with you.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 16, 2010 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Gimme three months, I'll spazz again.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 16, 2010 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ll probably be doing the same when they pass through Pacifica on Tuesday. Last year, I stood out in the rain and wind for about 10 minutes, so I could see them go by in about 2. Thanks to the online TV coverage, I knew when they were coming, so I could walk down to the highway in time.
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by rightcenterfielder on May 16, 2010 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Whole towns shut down all day when the TDFrance rolls through.
That Michelin Man, he’s got a pneumatic magnetic personality.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 16, 2010 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
JT....you were my favorite giant
but you cant do commentary, please stop
slowly dying, one giants game at a time
he's prolly cool to be around w/o the cameras
in soviet russia, run scores you!....and giants still have terrible offense
by slackersphere17 on May 16, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Kruk with Rowand
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Kuip: Zito, 6-1.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
jesus I’m glad I didn’t listen to the radio broadcast J.T. is butchering this post game.
"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."
color commentary!
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Working blue.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 16, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
‘dueling’
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 16, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice piece of hitting there.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Baggs Tweet:
Jonathan Broxton is pretty good, but he has to work on the dramatic tension. A 1-2-3, 9-pitch ninth saves a 1-0 win for the Dodgers @ SD
Tim Lincecum for Cy Young!
he's improving
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
rather him
than Joe Morgan.
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BOTH THESE
Morgan and Buck are by far the worst announcers that we get regular exposure to
McCarver
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 16, 2010 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
/projectile vomits
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 16, 2010 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
a few moments ago, Joe Morgan said he wasn’t a big believer in run differential.
He’s a god damn moran.
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
no, this guy:
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
forget that he's an American.
He’s a Cardinal fan, so nobody should listen to what he says.
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
hard not to...
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
I enjoyed his persistance in referring to Brett Myers as Brett Michaels.
Just get the damn surgery, Mark DeRosa.
that was awesome
"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 17, 2010 8:33 AM PDT up reply actions
lol i don’t mind him if he’s all we got.. but i prefer the miller commentary… too bad he does sunday night baseball now
Tim Lincecum for Cy Young!
Now?
He’s been doing it for what, 20+ years?
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 16, 2010 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I like JT. He can stutter and pause all he wants as long as he adds something to to the conversation
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 16, 2010 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd hit that
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
that = JT
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
I'm next in line though
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
He's improving
Still too many awkward pauses and redundant statements like “Good piece of hitting.”
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
That and he ends his thoughts “up” tonally, so that you’re expecting more. But there is no more. He just stops. And many times, his thought is by all appearances incomplete. That annoys me more than anything. I was listening in the car today, and I tried to tune him out whenever he spoke.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
LOL OLD! Isn’t it dinner time for you in about half an hour?
/Win the inning
//Renteria - Still not a VD but I crush a lot
///Willism is Realism
by Scooter Ellis on May 16, 2010 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
SSHH
Matlock is on.
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Proud member of Sabean's "lunatic fringe" or in other words, "vast majority"
O HAI!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 16, 2010 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I drove there (Ojai) from Santa Maria to take my SSATs in 1976.
A Pontiac Bonneville station wagon.
An eight track tape deck.
One tape.
Nazareth’s Hair Of The Dog.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 16, 2010 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
But when are you going to sleep?
I should quote myself in my signature too. -Natto
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haha, I read
Orange “balls”
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Proud member of Sabean's "lunatic fringe" or in other words, "vast majority"
lol guidos
in soviet russia, run scores you!....and giants still have terrible offense
by slackersphere17 on May 16, 2010 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Brian Wilson song of the weekend
http://www.sweetslyrics.com/566820.Low%20Vs.%20Diamond%20-%20Heart%20Attack%20.html
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
fuck u gsj!
what post game are you on!
in soviet russia, run scores you!....and giants still have terrible offense
by slackersphere17 on May 16, 2010 3:51 PM PDT reply actions
4 1/2
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Here we go. Anyone but Cavendish.
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 16, 2010 3:52 PM PDT reply actions
Where the hell is Hushov?
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 16, 2010 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
FUCK
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 16, 2010 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Do or do not
there is no pie.
Garlic fries 08
by operation carrot on May 16, 2010 3:52 PM PDT reply actions
I think what he is trying to say is
The money lies in the pies
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 16, 2010 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
NO PIE?!?!
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 16, 2010 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
felix?
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We were told there would be punch and pie?
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Shut up Radnich
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
seriously.
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Proud member of Sabean's "lunatic fringe" or in other words, "vast majority"
He just said that Cain has to look at Zito and Lincecum’s records and figure out how to win. Bip, the idiot, agreed.
Hello, this is the team that has lost TWO one hitters for Sanchez.
/facepalm
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
/raises hand
“Mr. Radnich, could you expound on that?”
/slowly blends back into the crowd
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 16, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
oh god
chris dominguez and tommy joseph went a combined 0-16 for augusta today in an 18 inning game
RIP | anVil | 9-19-2009 | dude had potential.
by i wish we were good on May 16, 2010 3:56 PM PDT reply actions
how many K's?
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17
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 16, 2010 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
ouch
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 16, 2010 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
We watched the end of the bikey race. Shoulda gone out to see them instead of watching that stinky Sharks game.
Is Hushov not in the race?
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 16, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I dunno? Just watching it, not taking notes!! Well and we had a small laundry crisis. Mark somebody or other won.
yeah Cavendish. Hes a great sprinter. He could win every frickin sprint this year, but Haedo did challenge him pretty well.
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 16, 2010 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
You follow the sport or just the race?
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 16, 2010 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Eh just the Tour of California and the Tour de France.
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 16, 2010 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
The TDF has some amazing history.
Those poor bastards used to have to get off and reverse their wheels to change gears.
Joop Zoetemelk, who would have won a handful of Tours if he didn’t have the unluck to race at the same era as Eddy Merckx.
Tom Simpson, who died on the Tour.
Greg LeMond, who was an amazing person ( Beat Fignon by nine seconds!)until someone challenged his status as “Best – In – Show, American”. Then he became a crying bitch.
Floyd Landis, whose father was so upset he killed himself.
And that cancer patient guy…Stretch Armstrong?
What’s your take on did he/didn’t he? (Dope, that is.)
With all the post admissions (Bjarne Riis, etc.) you can draw a nice little comparison to Barry Bonds.
Maybe Armstrong was doping – but the field was certainly more level than folks thought.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 16, 2010 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m pretty sure that he did…just like 95+% of cyclists.
There was a guy who was a cross country skier who everyone thought was a doper. Turns out that he had a gene that gave him pretty tremendous natural levels of EPO.
I did read something talking about how his testicle removal might have given him a testosterone boost.
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
ANYBODY ELSE DEPRESSED THAT ROWAND IS THE TEAM LEADER IN HRS WITH 5?
Or is it just me?
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
Huff
Puking Orange and Black since 1981
Proud member of Sabean's "lunatic fringe" or in other words, "vast majority"
He should have got two
for the inside the park’er
Puking Orange and Black since 1981
Proud member of Sabean's "lunatic fringe" or in other words, "vast majority"
vetrin leadership
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 16, 2010 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
EVERY 3 YEARS
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
how many games did he miss?
Cooler than a Polar Bear's toenails.
by Thoroughbred on May 16, 2010 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
He was on the DL, so however many he missed there. 14, 15?
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
Not just you
/drinks hard alcohol
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Wheeeeee
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
do these graphs actually mean something?
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 16, 2010 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
this one means we won
RIP | anVil | 9-19-2009 | dude had potential.
by i wish we were good on May 16, 2010 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
The line moves from center (each team has a 50-50 shot of winning) towards one side or the other. When it gets there, the game’s over. It shows the probability of victory at any given moment.
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 16, 2010 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
ahhh. needz moar legend.
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 16, 2010 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I believe the bottom is the leverage index.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 16, 2010 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
i wasn’t getting past the 100-50-100% on the y axis
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 16, 2010 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Thank you Giants!
For winning today. Listening to this on the way home from the Sharks game cheered me up.
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 16, 2010 4:02 PM PDT reply actions
ESPN BREAKING NEWS
TWINS STUN RIVERA
RIP | anVil | 9-19-2009 | dude had potential.
by i wish we were good on May 16, 2010 4:04 PM PDT reply actions
BRAYKING NOOZ!
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 16, 2010 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Now on the Food Network (on the East Coast)
Food Network Challenge: The National Pie Championship
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 16, 2010 4:04 PM PDT reply actions
I don’t know who to root for in this one… I used to watch the Flyers when I was a kid; however we’ve been following Montreal cuz we know some people from there.
Habanero’s?
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 16, 2010 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Chingaderos
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 16, 2010 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Montreal, because they have awesome uniforms
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 16, 2010 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Really, you think sideways toilet bowls are awesome uniforms. I’m rooting for Philly despite their general dickheadedness (see Chris Pronger) because my parents lived there before moving to CA.
Without the tank , I dunno.
And apparently some models have a difficult time retaining waste when moved rapidly.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 16, 2010 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Woah
1st place CIN?
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on May 16, 2010 4:08 PM PDT reply actions
LOL NL CENTRAL
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 16, 2010 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
wat
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 16, 2010 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I love this. Somebody needs to put the Cards in their place by reminding them that their shit stinks, and they play in a bad division. I’m all for the Reds winning the Central.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
by Solidarity on May 16, 2010 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
yay, Dusty!
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 16, 2010 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Anyone watchin this thing on Bonds?
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 16, 2010 4:10 PM PDT reply actions
I’m watching Food Network. :P
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 16, 2010 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh.
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 16, 2010 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
But the Bonds thing sounds interesting. What channel is it on?
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 16, 2010 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
CSN Bay Area
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 16, 2010 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
You hear about the chef who had a short lived show on there who was caught trying to pay homeless people to kill some guy?
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Who?
I heard that the British guy from Dinner: Impossible got fired because he lied on his resume
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 16, 2010 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
It was a fairly recent story
But it wasn’t Robert Irvine. Irvine was fired about the resume lying, but then rehired when people got pissed cause they liked the show so much.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
None of the actual chefs wanted to put up with the bullshit.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 16, 2010 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, I commented on SFGate that you shouldn’t trust a pastry chef who tries to get you to cut calories.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
SFGate commenter?
Oh, the shame.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 16, 2010 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, but I’ve never spoken with twinfan.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on May 16, 2010 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions
for the making of the sandwiches?
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 16, 2010 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Looks like they’re talking about the park more than Bonds.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on May 16, 2010 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah looks like it. I just started watching when they were talking about Bonds.
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 16, 2010 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, originally the park was going to be facing the other direction with the skyline behind the outfield? That would have been different.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on May 16, 2010 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, a la Camden. One of those happy accidents.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
I wonder if there’s concept art lying around anywhere, that would be funny to see.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on May 16, 2010 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m sure there is, I dimly recall seeing sketches a few years back.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Is it a pancake?
I should quote myself in my signature too. -Natto
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
I'm watching
my son playing COD and getting very very angry. (him, not me)
Puking Orange and Black since 1981
Proud member of Sabean's "lunatic fringe" or in other words, "vast majority"
it's hilarious
to watch a 13 yr old refrain from cussing cause i’m there.
Puking Orange and Black since 1981
Proud member of Sabean's "lunatic fringe" or in other words, "vast majority"
What gun is he using?
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 16, 2010 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
tar-21
Puking Orange and Black since 1981
Proud member of Sabean's "lunatic fringe" or in other words, "vast majority"
whats your gun of choice?
Puking Orange and Black since 1981
Proud member of Sabean's "lunatic fringe" or in other words, "vast majority"
ACR for medium range
Intervention for sniping
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on May 16, 2010 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think he has the ACR yet. He said he has the intervention though.
Puking Orange and Black since 1981
Proud member of Sabean's "lunatic fringe" or in other words, "vast majority"
Ah, forgot about that part.
Scar is decent and he probably has it.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on May 16, 2010 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
haha probably.
Puking Orange and Black since 1981
Proud member of Sabean's "lunatic fringe" or in other words, "vast majority"
The difference with this upcoming Padre series and the last one will be the return of Freddy Sanchez. Laugh if you want, buy he’s arguably the second best hitter on the team. Put Torres at leadoff, Sanchez second, and all we need is for Panda to wake up and Bengie to not hit ground balls.
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 16, 2010 4:31 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Can’t wait for Bochy to keep hitting Rowand leadoff after Sanchez comes back and to move Torres to 7th.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Need his power out of the leadoff spot
Bork!
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
The rowand in lead off experiment is working about as well as the romo in setup role position, end it before its a laugher.
"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."
May Rosterbation
LF Torres
2B Sanchez
3B Sandoval
CF Rowand
1B Huff
C Molina
SS Uribe
RF Schierholtz
/Win the inning
//Renteria - Still not a VD but I crush a lot
///Willism is Realism
by Scooter Ellis on May 16, 2010 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I might even switch Huff and Rowand on that, but I like it. And I know Bork would never go for it, but switch Molina and Uribe, just because fuck you Molina.
Also known to haunt as theghostoftravisdenker and theaccidentalghostofsergioromo.
Adopted parent of good old Wendell, he tries so hard. You'll get a hit someday son!
by theghostofjasonellison on May 16, 2010 6:39 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.
me likey, no posey yet??
DUBfan4life!!!!
by BayAreaKidd650 on May 16, 2010 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Not enough Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Matt Downs MLB , Now with More STATZ goodness !Matt Downs Fangraphs The Juan Uribe of 2011 !
On a team this bad offensively
Pretty much everyone is “arguably the second best hitter”
But I agree. I look forward to having Freddy back, esp now that Downs is coming back downs (get it?) to earth.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Derosa to DL to make room for him right?
and the home of the.... JETS!
BEAT LA
MV3!!!
Dubbs
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on May 16, 2010 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Hopefully
I like DeRo, but he needs to go get his surgery.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Agreed
surgery hopefully will repair it and he can’t be a gamer and jump into hitting 15 minutes after his surgery
and the home of the.... JETS!
BEAT LA
MV3!!!
Dubbs
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on May 16, 2010 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
He should still be recovering from his initial surgery, but that got B&S’d. He needs to have surgery and be shut down for the season, plain and simple. There’s no reason to drop the company line all year and act like he’s ok. Don’t have him try and play crippled all year and then be recovering from surgery all next year making him 12 million dollars of bench company.
"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."
THE GIANTS WAY
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 16, 2010 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
BATTING TITLEZZZZZ!
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 17, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Incoming Molina Blog Entry
7. San Francisco Giants (18-14; Previous: 7) – Molina suffers hamstring injury, club reports ailment hasn’t in any way hurt his speed.
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;ylt=An.MzVIv6t8I9yepYXLnnURvLYF?slug=ti-powerrankings051310
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
How can you hurt
That which doesn’t exist?
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
o sheesh ya'll, twas a dream......
only .5 back of padres!
in soviet russia, run scores you!....and giants still have terrible offense
by slackersphere17 on May 16, 2010 4:57 PM PDT reply actions
had they one even won game?
;-P
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
clutch Jake and Amir reference.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
The lines for this were insane
Fortunately, I had a friend who went early.
I should quote myself in my signature too. -Natto
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/jealous
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on May 16, 2010 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s way cool. Who is that? Randy Winn? (Kidding)
Also known to haunt as theghostoftravisdenker and theaccidentalghostofsergioromo.
Adopted parent of good old Wendell, he tries so hard. You'll get a hit someday son!
by theghostofjasonellison on May 16, 2010 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions
even classier
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
that is an awesome bobblehead
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Damn, had tickets to this game but the Sharks game was scheduled at noon so had to miss this. I wanted this!
by TheSoundOfHockey on May 16, 2010 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I forgot today was a bobblehead day, until I got to the park and saw the lines. By the time the Willie Mays Gate line started moving, I couldn’t even see where it ended.
Proud to be the official MCC sponsor of The New Problem
by rightcenterfielder on May 16, 2010 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
There were folks getting off the MUNI a stop early because that’s where the end of the bobblehead line was.
I should quote myself in my signature too. -Natto
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
At the game, they briefly flashed the score from the Sharks game on the board… except they had it Sharks – 2, Blackhawks – 1. A lot of people will be disappointed when they get home.
I should quote myself in my signature too. -Natto
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
Man, I wish that score was true.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 16, 2010 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
it’s May 16th, for goshsakes; how do they keep the ice from melting?
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on May 16, 2010 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions
and now, my thinly veiled underlying message
it’s May 16th, for goshsakes; how do they keep the ice from melting why is there still hockey?
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on May 16, 2010 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s funny, I pulled out my box of junk from when I was a kid…because I remembered I had a Stanley Cup promo mag from the ’76 cup. They played their final on May 16th.
Oh and apparently AMC Pacer’s were going for $3499
LOL AMC
i’m not in favor of the lesser sports encroaching on my baseball
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 16, 2010 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
read as
Stanley Cup porno mag
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 16, 2010 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
in 1976
oh my mr. lafleur
in soviet russia, run scores you!....and giants still have terrible offense
by slackersphere17 on May 16, 2010 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I did work today. I was at 2 of the Padres games though, so those hurt. Record is now 9-2
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
And I'm still looking for you
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
OT I should never read Facebook fanpage comments for fun.
Tim lincecum n0’s he the best just give him his cy y0ung award please ! an 2010 world champs! red s0x vs Giants l0ve j0e buck !
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 16, 2010 6:29 PM PDT reply actions
does that guy have a fetish with 0's
in soviet russia, run scores you!....and giants still have terrible offense
by slackersphere17 on May 16, 2010 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Nil-olist
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
l0l
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 16, 2010 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
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Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
[[COMMENT_CHILDREN_TOKEN]]/[[COMMENT_CHILDREN_TOKEN]]/
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 16, 2010 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he meant 2o1o world champs
Also known to haunt as theghostoftravisdenker and theaccidentalghostofsergioromo.
Adopted parent of good old Wendell, he tries so hard. You'll get a hit someday son!
by theghostofjasonellison on May 16, 2010 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
OT
Anyone else heard of a card game called “Palace?”
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Used to play it in college back in the ‘20s, but I don’t remember a thing about it other than 10s and 2s are special or something.
by Grant Brisbee on May 16, 2010 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
OT: Dio died
in soviet russia, run scores you!....and giants still have terrible offense
by slackersphere17 on May 16, 2010 6:33 PM PDT reply actions
He’s taken his final Holy Dive.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 16, 2010 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions
he’s riding a rainbow in the dark now
in soviet russia, run scores you!....and giants still have terrible offense
by slackersphere17 on May 16, 2010 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions
He's the last in line
at the Pearly Gates
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 16, 2010 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Who is that?
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 16, 2010 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Ronnie James Dio
Heavy Metal singer.
Popularizer of ‘devil horns’
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
Also, malignant dwarf…
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 16, 2010 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
How dare you compare Dio to Eckstein.
The San Francisco Giants must win at least one World Series before I die.
by vinScullySucks on May 16, 2010 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Devil horns?….
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 16, 2010 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
Oh.
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 16, 2010 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
It's called the Mal Occhio or Maloik
It’s the Italian Evil Eye. Dio’s grandmother taught him this, it’s an Italian superstition. He started doing it to the audience during shows and they did it back to him, and it became legend.
Of course, Gene Simmons thinks he invented the horns on the cover of KISS’ album Destroyer.
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
/owns Destroyer and no other Kiss album
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 16, 2010 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I still have that and the 1974 debut (on vinyl, natch) buried in my garage somewhere.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 17, 2010 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
this news
saddens me
Dio had rocked
for a long, long time.
But now it’s time
to pass the torch
TEMPORARY SIG AWAITING FINAL SABEAN APOCALYPSE
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PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game in development
July 25,1980, Phoenix Municipal Stadium
The Heaven And Hell tour came to town.
Actually, the lineup was supposed to be (in order of appearance)
Molly Hatchett, Black Sabbath, Blue Oyster Cult.
The monsoon came early that year. Sabbath was two thirds through their set when the rain began. They didn’t seem to care.
But the stage lighting tower was covered with A TARP!, which trapped a few hundred gallons of water…which fell onto the stage before the BOC set.
The promoters/managers hurriedly convened, then made the announcement that due to safety concerns BOC would not be performing (which is why it reads “Cancelled”)
At which point every single smuggled – in bottle (and I put the number at around 200) was hurled at the stage.
Hey, you should have seen the poor sacrifices that opened for Van Halen…their sets lasted less than a minute.
(“I HAD NO IDEA THERE WERE SO MANY ASSHOLES IN PHOENIX!”)
Sad but true.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 16, 2010 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Things to consider about Andres Torres.
Well, let’s see: he can hit, hit with power, run, catch, and throw. And he’s very heady.
BA now .299, vs .270 last year. Walks rate now, .156 vs. .095 last year; strikeout rate now, .156 vs. .266 last year. Power factor (TB/H) now, 1.61 vs. 1.98 last year. That last is the only stat in which he isn’t doing substantially better than last year, a year in which his production was simply terrific. And indications (not just today’s HR, but the number of deep, solid shots) are that he will show yet more power soon (though 1.61 is plenty respectable).
All in all, right now he’s doing great. (And the large LH/RH split of last year has also dried up and blown away.)
So what does the guy have to do to get a little respect?
But I’ll tell you what? Wanna see those numbers nose-dive? Just start fribbling away at his playing time. Start platooning him (on which side?) Then the self-fulfilling prophecy will, um, self-fulfill . . . .
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
are you suggesting Andres Torres is a five-tool player?
Like Grady Sizemore, Matt Kemp or Jason Heyward?
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
For what it’s worth, in 150 ABs last year, Torres put up the second best OBP on the team (after Lewis) and was worth 2 WAR.
He’s hot right now, but he’s not some random joker like Velez, either.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
If you really believe that.. ask yourself this question:
How did Torres end up on the Giants?
No one here gets out alive.
Short straw?
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 16, 2010 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
He hadn’t appeared in the majors since 2005. And that stint with Texas was awful. It’s pretty apparent that he’s improved substantially over his career in the minors. His plate approach is improved even from last year. And since coming to the Giants, he’s been worth 3.1 WAR as a 4th outfielder over 260 PAs.
That’s not to say that he’s a “five tool” player like Matt Kemp. After all, Andres Torres can play defense! In all seriousness though, Andres Torres is, at worst, a league average replacement, in which case all this extra value is just a nice bonus. He does everything decently, and nothing poorly.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Just so.
I notice that none of the replies addressed the question of “So what does the guy have to do to get a little respect?” Yes, he is a five-tool player. Which of the tools does someone think he lacks? And if anyone wants to mention one or more, what’s your data?
When he has a slump, it’s “because”; when he’s hot, it’s “despite”. That is how ball clubs with their heads so far up their asses they’re looking out their ears tend to deal with players they have mentally pigeon-holed: because/despite. It’s not very smart.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
I guess it depends on how “toolsy” you really consider him.
1. He hits for average, but not an especially high average, with .270 being reasonable and anything else being a bonus. If you adjust that to on-base skills, then he’s certainly fits the bill if he can continue to keep his OBP at .340+.
2. He can hit for power, but it’s not really clear how much power, as he’s shown he can really knock the ball out of the park and hit doubles and triples into right field. I think a bit more scrutiny of his at-bats resulting in XBH is warranted. Generally speaking, almost any league-average player can drive the ball if they get a mistake over the plate.
3. Baserunning abilities and speed. This one is a no-brainer at first blush, since Torres is arguably the fastest pair of legs on the team, and he turns the corner as well as anybody I’ve seen. However, it could be contested that he’s not quite as natural on the basepaths. He’s shown poor instincts at times (getting picked off, doubled off, what have you), and while he has 10 stolen bases in 13 attempts since coming to San Francisco, it’s hard to gauge if he’s actually a real base-stealing threat. The sample size is smaller here, so I feel like it’s easy to fall prey to selection bias here.
4. Fielding is an easier one. He can play all three outfield positions and has good defense, though much of that is owing to his superior range. He’s not a spectacular fielder, but he will get to most balls hit his way, and doesn’t have any glaring weaknesses with routes or hanging on to the ball.
5. Throwing ability is I think where the argument may fall short. At least as far as Fangraphs is concerned, his arm is simply league average. That might owe to a very small sample size, but I’ve never gotten the impression that Torres had a fantastic arm. I’d rather have him in left or center than right, but you could put him in any of the three outfield positions without major concern.
I don’t know if there’s such a thing as a “league-average five-tool player,” but if there is, Torres would probably be it.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
If Torres was on another team, would you trade John Bowker for him? I mean you have 260 whole PA’s to change your mind about a guy pretty much no team wanted. Don’t get me wrong, the Andres Torres story is compelling. A guy no one wanted getting his shot etc… But the truth is that Bruce Bochy probably became enamored with him because of that story. Now, based on extremely SSS he is our starting LF over John Bowker who destroyed AAA last year. I mean.. fuck it, lets all just go with our gut and be happy the Giants are managed like a Hollywood movie would be directed.
No one here gets out alive.
Ah, the Bowker question. . .
Personally, I much doubt Bowker is any different from what we have seen, but I concede it’s not impossible. The problem is that if you want to give him some steady playing time to show whether he is or is not a new man, how do you arrange it? Mind, the answer is not difficult: Schierholtz, Rowand, Torres, and Bowker each play 3/4 time. If Bowker isn’t cutting it after some reasonable time, drop him. Naturally, that risks his hurting the team a good bit if he in fact isn’t the next peelable banana, but not doing it risks losing a valuable player if he is the next peelable banana.
The real issue is the steel-clad dedication of this manager to old-school ways, which means three everyday outfielders with only occasional guest cameos by other men. That, coupled with the team’s equally steel-clad belief that only a man’s last 5 or 10 PAs signify, and the OF ends up like a juggling act.
Torres’ net offensive worth right now (through the game of 16 May) is almost exactly what it was last year (which was terrific), but made up of somewhat different components: his BA is higher, his walks even higher, but his power is down a bit. His time as a Giant is now very nearly half of his short MLB career. While there are, of course, SSS issues—he has the equivalent of about half a season, roughly one-quarter of what we’d like to have for confidence—the fact that a good part of his value lies in his walks and his power is heartening, because those things are rather less liable to be SSS illusions than is BA.
With him, as with the great majority of players, what’s needed is regularity in playing time.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
wtf
How did the Dodgers win 7 in a row?
I should quote myself in my signature too. -Natto
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
Demonry.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 16, 2010 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
we can fight fire with fire- see below…
Choppin' broccoli
by SimpleJaquez on May 16, 2010 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Diamondbacks and Padres.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Because people on this site rooted for the Padres to beat them this weekend!
FOR SHAME, TRAITORS
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
We are quantum physicists
We can change events by observing and wishing it to be so!
This explains the Giants being 6 games over .500
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
Now explain how you kept preventing the Large Hadron Collider from ever actually existing.
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
17 miles.
Jesus.
Where did they put all the dirt?
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 16, 2010 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
In the Bay of Naples with all the men
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
by shanghaijim on May 16, 2010 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
ESTATIC!
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
Proud Aussie father of Roberto Kelly
When did Zito become Christian Bale?
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
That actually made me jump. Startling.
in the best shape of my life
by Prussian Creole on May 16, 2010 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 16, 2010 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Money for Nothing
Just thought this was a bit funny:
I think it was the middle of the eighth, they used the opening guitar solo from Money for Nothing to segue into the bottom of the inning. It kind of ended up being the walk up music for the first batter – Aaron Rowand.
Also, things not good for a Blackberry include a 1108 comment thread.
-- Born Yesterday
I kept waiting for the part where it picks up.
I should quote myself in my signature too. -Natto
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
I wasn’t around the game thread at the time, so I don’t know if this was already beaten to death:
Have people questioned the wisdom of using Wilson the following day after a 39 pitch inning?
Thing C
I’m a bit concerned about it, esp since he ended up throwing a substantial amount of pitches
I imagine he’ll be unavailable tomorrow
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I don't really question "wisdom" with this team
Botchy hasn’t been too bad with pitching relievers every day this year, but maybe we’ll see in SD.
"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 16, 2010 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Hopefully Zito has changed
His next start will be Friday at Oakland where he is 0-3, 9.22 ERA (14 ER, 13.2 IP), 2.41 WHIP, .368 BAA.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Yeah
My bachelor party in 2007 included a trip to his start at Oakland. It was not pretty.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Condensed game is up
Enjoy:
http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=8067395
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Anyone listen to Marty Lurie on KNBR?
I kinda like him. He knows baseball.
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 16, 2010 10:18 PM PDT reply actions
I like him a lot, but he talks to the callers too much.
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 16, 2010 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions
+10
Although he was better about dumping dumb callers yesterday after the game… I think the AM caller ranks are pretty thin and Radnich made a crack once about there being empty boards most of the time for his shows because they’re so far before and after the game.
I really like that they’re at least talking baseball, rather than just running canned ESPN radio stuff or their atrocious weekend shows like the investment guy or the golf guy.
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"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 17, 2010 6:57 AM PDT up reply actions
I enjoyed the guy who called today in and said Rowand could steal 40 bases this year.
FREE BUSTER POSEY
after all, he did steal 17 once
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by greatgiantfan on May 16, 2010 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions
He has some work to do considering he has yet to steal a base this season.
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Because you can't steal first.
Through Saturday, .288 OBA.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
LOLEADOFF HITTER
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 16, 2010 11:50 PM PDT up reply actions
HE IS BEST IN THE LEADOFF SPOT BECAUSE HE MAGICALLY
FEELS LIKE HE STAYED IN A HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS WHEN HIS NAME IS IN THE ONE HOLE ON THE LINEUP CARD
"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 17, 2010 6:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Where did you get that number from?
He’s currently at .267/.315/.485
Really, the guy should probably be our cleanup hitter. What he’s doing at leadoff, I have no idea.
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My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Actually, not.
Slots #4 and #5 are best determined by highest TB/PA, as it is TB that mostly power driving in runners. Using career stats as a guide, Panda would be best, but he’s needed farther up the lineup. Following him is Huff, at .427; Rowand might best make a #5, with his .409.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
Fair
My point was mostly that batting Rowand at leadoff is crazy and doesn’t at all play to his strengths.
Torres LF
Sanchez 2B
Sandoval 3B
Huff 1B
Rowand CF
Molina C
Uribe SS
Schierholtz RF
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My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Everything about that lineup is correct, except for the part where Uribe is hitting 6th and Posey is hitting 7th. But really, that’s just wishful thinking on our part.
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Hard to steal bases when the guys behind you keep hitting dingerz.
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FUCK the padres
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Serious.
Buncha pricks
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
On the bright side
This time, their sweep of us will only put us TWO games down in the standings!
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My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
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Giants 4, Astros 3: According to the game story, several Astros’ players walked the two miles from their team hotel to AT&T Park when taxis refused to drive around the hubub caused by the annual Bay to Breakers foot race. He’ll deny it until the cows come home, but I have it on pretty good authority that Brett Myers joined in with the runners for three-quarters of a mile wearing buttless leather pants, as is the custom for many of the race’s participants.
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Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on May 17, 2010 5:32 AM PDT reply actions
Suck it, wife beater.
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Newsletter?
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 17, 2010 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Normally, I never feel compelled to post any FanPosts. Today, I feel compelled to post two. I’m trying to decide whether I should pick one and run with it, or do both and feel like a whore about it.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
Nah, one is a creative photo contest and one is a Matt Latos unjinx the fuck out of us image thread.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 17, 2010 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Thanks for pointing me towards that post. It’s great hearing from a former pitcher that actually threw to Posey, and I agree all his points.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
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Is there something wrong with feeling like a whore?
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 17, 2010 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Depends on the bank balance.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on May 17, 2010 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
HAI GAIZ LOOKY HEA
FanHouse reporting the D’backs have released RH reliever Bobby Howry and dealt for Tribe’s Saul Rivera
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
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Wow.
He really was not bad last year. Just had unfortunate timing when he was bad.
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#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
and the bats, the ones that keep running into his pitches
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 17, 2010 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Sigh…
I should quote myself in my signature too. -Natto
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NOOOOOO
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 hope we get the triples-hitting Eugene
Not the one who pisses his pants and forgets who he is for about a half hour every time someone revs up the microwave.
Hey Sandoval, mix in a salad. Everyone else, mix in a walk.
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