Defense and the 2010 Giants
by Grant Brisbee on May 17, 2010 1:36 PM PDT
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PrintI don’t know quite how to read this chart:
Well, I have a guess as to how it should be read – it involves some peyote, an Emerson, Lake, and Palmer album, and an experienced guide – but that’s just a guess. It seems, though, that it means good things for the Giants. It’s from Beyond the Boxscore, who have a post up with the title…
The Giants: (Playing the) Best Defense in the Majors.
First reaction:
No way. There’s a lovable, jolly fellow at third with good hands, a strong arm, and the range of a pommel horse. There’s a second basemen playing left and a DH playing first. Aaron Rowand is spectacularly average, and Edgar Renteria is deadly with balls hit within his range, which is approximately two inches on either side of Edgar Renteria.
Second reaction: This is just all sample-size chicanery. When the season is done, the numbers will all be closer to what we’d expected. Only Nate Schierholtz will be worthy of Gold Glove consideration, and he’ll have a shot if he keeps hitting .330. So I will use this second reaction to reinforce the first reaction, and I shall call it science.
Third reaction: Wait a sec, the Giants’ defense really has been good this year. They haven’t made a lot of errors – only 16 so far, which is just about how many Russ Davis has had since he retired. Huff, who was supposed to be a clankmitt of legend, has been just fine. Whomever the Giants stick at second seems to be able to turn tough double plays and range far up the middle. Renteria hasn’t had a lot of 27-hoppers just go under his glove, which didn’t seem to be case last year. So even though I don’t understand these newfangled defensive stats, I can kind of validate my loose anecdotal theories with them.
Fourth reaction: Probably a combination of everything up there. The Giants have been really, really good defensively this year. So good, in fact, that it will be almost impossible to keep up. There are definite sample-size issues. Still, the hope I can take away from this is that Pablo’s range is just fine, Huff isn’t Mike Piazza at first, and I’m being consistently unfair to Renteria’s lateral movement.
On a contending team with a lot of things to worry about, here’s hoping defense isn’t one of them.
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FWIW
The team is also first in DER. Still sample size issues, of course. But they have been good so far, which isn’t hard to believe when you look here and sort by E-F.
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, please keep hitting.
Pretty much this.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Park-adjusted DER too?
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Looks like a chick with seven boobs...
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
Yeah, all I saw were colorful boobs. Then when I was reading what Grant wrote, all I could think of is “When is he going to mention the boobs?”
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
I probably should have titled this post: “If I had directed ‘Avatar.’”
by Grant Brisbee on May 17, 2010 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
/put’s on 3d glasses, gets headache.
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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.
damn rogue apostrophe
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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.
/200 post argument about 3D technology
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
IT’S GONNA WORK EVEN THOUGH NOBODY LIKES IT
"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 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I like it.
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 17, 2010 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
AND WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? YOU’RE NEXT TO NOTHING! YOU’RE NOBODY! YOU’RE FUCKING DIRT!
"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 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
My goodness!!
If Graham wants to fuck dirt, that is his business!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 17, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I just wish he’d stay out of my garden!
"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 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I should charge you for the aeration.
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 17, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
it’s bewbs, dewd
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 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
But I’m not paying for the irrigation.
"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 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Even Roger Ebert hates it.
/the end.
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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.
Uribe’s 19.4 UZR definitely seems sustainable.
Maybe some of these players aren’t as bad with the glove as I thought. Maybe.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on May 17, 2010 1:43 PM PDT reply actions
This is supposed to be a non-lazy post? Five mini-paragraphs and a link to someone else’s work?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Well. It was nice knowing you guys.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I love that there is now a photo file in existence on Grant’s computer named “rototroll.jpg”
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
It’s on my work computer, but it’ll soon be replaced by llama porn if history is any guide.
by Grant Brisbee on May 17, 2010 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Respect mygeniusllama penis.
"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 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Respect his Genius!
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Is THAT what he's calling it these days?
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 18, 2010 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions
If you combine it with the amount of energy that he put into the lazy post, the numbers come out right. It’s just math.
"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 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
But it was a very well executed link
You’ve been spoiled by how easy Grant makes it look. The Dreamy of the Blogosphere.
by NearestNorwich on May 17, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
2 of those people do not play regularly for this team.
And I am assuming this is positional based right? Cause I really do not think DeRosa has a higher range than Nate.
Pretty though.
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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.
It's not just DeRosa though
It’s DeRosa and Torres.
Same with center field, Rowand with some Torres.
Every position Andres plays gets an artifical mini-boost in UZR because of his rabbit speed, especially with SSS.
Since Andres hasn’t played in right yet, Nate looks worse in comparison, when he’s actually probably better than Aaron and Mark.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
So this chart is counting all the defense from every game?
I was under the impression it was just that player specific?
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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.
You're right
I’m wrong. Ignore what I said. Look at this gif:
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
thank you
for admitting your wrong, and the gif.
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.
PS
Jesus Guzman is apparently also a third baseman now. You need to update the sig!
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
He's playing LF for the Grizzlies.
right now. He just helped put out a runner at home.
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 can you hate cats?
/mild outrage.
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.
Aw, and you and I have been getting along so well lately.
I think the honest truth is cats hate me, so I have been scratched, bitten, etc. so many times that I stay away whenever possible.
You must be a very bad person to have deserved all that.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 17, 2010 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Cats are excellent judges of personality.
Unless they are persians. The cats, not the person.
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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.
I am sorry you had to find out this way.
I all seriousness. I love my cats. They are so awesome and very adorable. They also do not attack people. They are great pansies.
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.
Or you’ve just had bad luck. My sister’s cat is an honest-to-God devil cat.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
And as I type this, my cat hops up onto my bed and starts nuzzling me incessantly.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
ONLY TEH WUSSIES
/wilriv
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
My biggest gripe is that it’s based on 150 innings of 2010 UZR data. Take a look at the leader boards right now for the UZR/150 leaders by 150 innings. You get some wacky numbers.
David Eckstein +27.1 runs! I mean, really.
Ask me about my blog.
Fuck that dwarf bastard.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
And be quick about it.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 18, 2010 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Scrappy!
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on May 17, 2010 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
If my math is right, it’s about 1700 innings total for the seven listed players. So that’s a little less than one and a half full seasons for one player. So you’d have to regress it back by about 50%, I think.
Also, OGC is making his WEITERS DIDNT HIT LAST YEAR argument in that thread in regards to Posey. Heh.
Ask me about my blog.
Weird argument is weird.
Wieters’ numbers in the minors are less impressive than Posey’s.
Also, like, they’re different players.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
With great power comes great responsibility!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
With no power comes no responsibility!
Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get me.
McCoven: We're all happy to be wrong.
by atxgiantsfan on May 17, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Slackers!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 17, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I was saving the skirt pic for OGC
but he doesn’t post here anymore =/
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Post it anyway?
I’m sure he still lurks
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
subject here
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
that's um..just..ah...
yeah.
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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.
Ever since Posey got drafted I’ve poked around at different catcher’s career stats to see if there’s a clear upswing in offensive production for good hitting catchers after a couple years in the league.
All I’ve learned so far is that league-average hitting catchers are a gem, not to be taken lightly. Guys that I remember being just fantastic with the bat put up OPS+ seasons around 110 or something quite a bit. Then there’s the occasional Bench or Piazza who’s numbers are just ethereal compared to other catchers.
I can’t help thinking that my impression of other hitter’s stats obscure my ability to see just how amazingly valuable a catcher who can both get on base and hit for modest power can be.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
I know exactly how valuable
6.1Million dollars
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
What is Bryce Harper going to do to all this?
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
Hats off to Bryce Harper
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 17, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Heck if I know
It’s long road to the majors for someone his age. Lots of things could happen.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
That "Alternative View" post
Wow, that was one of the worst posts I’ve ever seen. Wrong on so many levels.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
I think I may have eaten too much mango product.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
Have the runs?
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Nah. I just feel queasy.
"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 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
It's an album cover from the '60's
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 17, 2010 1:51 PM PDT reply actions
To be fair, Pablo has the range of someone sitting on a pommel horse rather than the pommel horse itself.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 17, 2010 1:51 PM PDT reply actions
I’ll give you a slow clap for that one.
"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 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Don’t worry E6D, a course of antibiotics will clear that right up.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 17, 2010 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
That chart reminds me of the time Homer tripped after eating that chili and hung out with the coyote with Johnny Cash’s voice.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on May 17, 2010 1:58 PM PDT reply actions
“…And that talking coyote was just that talking dog.”
“Hey, Homer. Find your soulmate!”
“Wait a minute. Dogs can’t talk!”
“Woof!”
“Damn straight!”
This is just your memory. I can’t give you any new information.
I should quote myself in my signature too. -Natto
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They say he carved it himself
out of a bigger spoon.
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in...Anaheim?
This is because I kicked you, isn't it?
Honorary parent of Duane Kuiper, beloved broadcaster and power hitting coach for the Giants.
by Giant Voodoo on May 17, 2010 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
One of my favorite parts of that episode
When Homer is hallucinating and all of the people try to talk to him, Mrs. Krabopple sounds like the teacher from Charlie Brown.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
That chart
looks like some alien I expect to see in the next Doctor Who episode
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
The true form of the new Daleks.
I should quote myself in my signature too. -Natto
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
Whoa, whoa! Slow down there, maestro. There’s a New Daleks?
"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 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
well
you didn’t REALLY think that the new Daleks were from IKEA did you?
TEMPORARY SIG AWAITING FINAL SABEAN APOCALYPSE
-------
PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game in development
They come in different colors to coordinates your home's pallette
You just have to figure how you put them together with a one inch wrench.
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on May 17, 2010 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
My chart on the Giants defense disagrees with your chart
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 17, 2010 2:08 PM PDT reply actions
Velez’s flyball routes
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on May 17, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
things Pablo had for breakfast
if Freddie Sanchez, Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
Was this also your reaction, Grant?
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Grant! I want SportsVision data, dammit!
You have an in with the Giants; get your hands on some of that stuff.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 17, 2010 2:20 PM PDT reply actions
needz moar Molina
the range of a sawhorse.
Seriously, he still throws pretty well. But imho if his passed balls were all recorded, instead of being called WPs, he’d be looking pretty bad.
if Freddie Sanchez, Mark DeRosa and Aubrey Huff are the answer, I guess I just didn't understand the question.
Which part of this graph accounts for throwing to the wrong base or standing next to the wall to play a carom?
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 17, 2010 2:35 PM PDT reply actions
That’s what the beige section is for.
"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 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Rowand is spectacularly average? Really? He seems damn good to me. A couple of questionable throwing decisions but sweet Jesus he has also made some great run-saving plays out there.
it says Rowand
has the highest UZR/150 on the team – in other words the best range
If you don't like Brandon Medders you're not a true fan.
Haters gonna hate
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Howies tryna fuck?
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
I just wanna get my dick sucked.
"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 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I think that’s how it goes….
"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 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
you’re a shark?
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
He’s focused.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 17, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I need to be.
"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 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
The thing is, it happened.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 17, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
This can't be right
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
I really like that Rowand’s range extends a few feet past the fence.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
This is due to UZR's inability to account for face breaking
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 17, 2010 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude runs through walls.
"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 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
It includes the spatter zone.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 17, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Like a Gallagher show
Rows 1-10 will get wet.
Once I adopted Tim Flannery. I've since left him outside a fire station.
Sounds like a Chippendale’s show.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 17, 2010 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah and stuff.
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 17, 2010 2:46 PM PDT reply actions
So according to this
Rowand could cover 2nd base from CF! What are we worried about?
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.
SHIFT-A
WONDER TWIN POWERS – ACTIVATE!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
FORM OF: KARA THRACE
"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 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
SHAPE OF: NUCLEAR POWERED DILDO
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 17, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
With our powers combined…. ?
"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 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Which one was made out of ice?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 17, 2010 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL Update
Fresno is is beating Oklahoma City 1-0 in the top of the 3rd. Fresno also currently has no hits.
The score came when Freddy Sanchez was picked off of first with Brock Bond at third. Oklahoma city 1st baseman botched the throw to second allowing Sanchez to be safe at second and Bond to score from third.
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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.
Sounds like Sanchez is ready to start playing for the big team again.
"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 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
LLAMA - Wants to be your friend!!
llama jim wants to be your friend.. Please????
by Grant Brisbee on May 17, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 14 recs
LOL YES!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 17, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
I hope Grant never learns.
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.
FAP FAP FAP FAP
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
:D
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I’ve got enough friends, llama jim!
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
YES!
It has been a bad day in the office but this totally saved my day.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis.
LOL WIN
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 17, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL FORESIGHT
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/5/17/1475929/defense-and-the-2010-giants#37713247
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.
LOL FORESKIN
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Still no DAMNIT from Grant
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
great hustle, that’s Freddie all over
proud, yes I said proud, adoptive papa of "Geno" Eugenio Velez
by foothillsfan on May 17, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
reverse farmer’s tan
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on May 17, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
My Dad recently joined this website. He doesn’t understand why you all hate Eckstein so much.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Is your dad David Eckstein?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 17, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Them’s fightin’ words.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I'd be pissed too
If my dad was called an ugly dwarf
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Well, it would explain why he doesn't understand the hate....
Wait a minute – are you David Eckstein?
OK, I take it back, I’m sorry. Got a little carried away there.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 17, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
UR DAVID ECKSTEIN
NO U R
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
UR5
FEET TALL
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
All based on history.
Him being history’s greatest villain and all.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I tried to explain, but the more I talked, the lamer it sounded. I fell back on ‘Fuck David Eckstein!’ and was satisfied.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
You can fall back on the WS if you want
Or you can go with the numerous times he has just been such a pain to get out against the Giants, or miraculous plays he only seems to make against us, or more recently the Walkoff in SD this season.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I said all those things.
But he just looked at me with pure innocence and said, ‘Well, he’s only doing his job.’ And then I felt like an asshole.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
And as a fan of a team that he’s doing his job against, you’re just doing your job by wanting him to DIAF.
"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 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah this.
Plus, you know who also “did his job”?
ANOTHER ASSHOLE.
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.
David Eckstein is a fuckin' piece of shit
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on May 17, 2010 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Steve Holm hits a RBI double for Fresno
2-0 Grizzlies
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.
STEVE HOLM!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 17, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Followed by an RBI double by Tyler Graham
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.
My old son!
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 17, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL JAX
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 17, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
WooHoo Most likely AAA catcher to catch at the big league level this year
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
Ive been thinking about this for a month or so
Maybe the Giants FO actually does a statistical analysis of defensive contribution. Maybe the stats fans are looking at the offense and saying Bork and Bean have their heads up their asses, while they are looking at defense and saying, “Outs made on defense can translate into negative runs allowed ~ or runs scored.”
Hence: Bowker rides the pine while Nate and Andres get playing time.
No one here gets out alive.
Then why the hell is Renteria playing?
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 17, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
10.4 UZR/150
"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 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Or something.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 17, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Pretty circles at the top of the page.
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.
Rainbow boobs
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 17, 2010 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I call them Rainboowbz.
"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 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
HAAA-AY!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Where is the statistical evidence that Huff was going to be better than bad?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Right here!
"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 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Mango-induced diarrhea doesn’t count as evidence!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
It does under certain circumstances.
"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 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks. I would have done it myself, but my hands are full of oven baked mango-flavored wheat cookies.
"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 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I knew I felt something weird earlier.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 17, 2010 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
This is a strike out pitching team
If any team can sacrifice defense for offense, it’s this team. So when you have the strike out king on the mound, naturally the manager wants to put the best defensive configuration out there and sacrifice offense right?
Shit like that makes me think Bochy and Sabean are moronic inbred childs of Lasorda and David Eckstein.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Oh, the mental image.
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 17, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
PITCH TO CONTACT
"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 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Some lube, a couple of time machines, a box of condoms, and anything can happen.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
TEH CONDOMS
you are using them wrong
TEMPORARY SIG AWAITING FINAL SABEAN APOCALYPSE
-------
PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game in development
I want to see SportsVision data, dammit!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 17, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Fuck. Haedo crashed.
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 17, 2010 3:15 PM PDT reply actions
I think it’s funny how we’re all jealous of everyone’s new young stud centerfielders when we’ve had Schierholtz for like 15 years now
Did you just compare McCutchen to Schierholtz?
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 17, 2010 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions
First, Schierholtz is a right fielder.
"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 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Second, he doesnt have as good range, hes not as fast, and he cant hit as well. He probably has a better arm though.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on May 17, 2010 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Balding.
"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 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
White
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 17, 2010 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
YOU CANT SAY 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 17, 2010 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you mocking Lars’ facial hair?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 17, 2010 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I make up for it by having too much hair in other areas.
"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 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s just because of the insulating effect, though.
"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 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I should quote myself in my signature too. -Natto
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
I've had this playoff beard going for 3 weeks now
and it’s barely growing. I has a sad.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Mole's day so far
0-2, 2 Ks, 1 BB
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.
Why Isn't This Whole Post About Sanches?
Flat Ass Biased
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
he can’t even hit crappy pitching
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
He's depressed
they brought up Velez instead of him, so he’s sulking.
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in...Anaheim?
2 true outcomes.
Proud father of Mark Gardner(29 years my senior): mastermind of our airtight relief corps, local boy, and owner of an unofficial no-no against the Dodgers.
I don’t think he’ll ever formally retire.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 18, 2010 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions
IN THAT CASE I SUGGEST HE FACE LOWERY’S PITCHING
"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 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
That seasoning goes great with ribs
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
Second reaction: This is just all sample-size chicanery.
It might be fun to spoof large sample-size chicanery someday. What sort of tautologies could you produce if you needed a player’s entire career as input data?
"The questions are so stupid. I don't believe in rivalries. I don't believe in curses. Wake up the damn Bambino, maybe I'll drill him in the ass."
- Pedro Martinez, asked about the Curse of the Bambino
OT -- R U SRS?
Of course when it comes to TV, perhaps size matters, at least according to a different survey earlier this year of Britons conducted by electronics retailer Comet. Almost half of the men polled said they would give up sex for six months in return for a 50-inch plasma TV, according to Reuters.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Thats like, too big.
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 17, 2010 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
/sigh
Unfortunately, she did…
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 17, 2010 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I told you not to buy a Hummer, but nooooo. You just had to have it.
"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 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
A Hummer is too big of a car for anyone. Lars was presumably talking about his penis, but I turned it just a little.
"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 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
OUCH!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 17, 2010 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
SHE NEVER SAYS THAT!
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on May 17, 2010 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
O HAI, MS. NIBLETS!!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 17, 2010 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Half of the Men Polled
also weren’t going to be getting sex in that six month span.
The truth is that only 3 guys were polled, and one of them was on the fence.
"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 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s never going to get any sex up there.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 17, 2010 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
If the men are getting poled, no wonder they’d rather have the TV!
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
I’d keep having sex for a month and buy the TV on credit.
"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 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
And the punchline is
“100% of British women would LET them. "
Right?
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Prostitutes don’t have this dilemma.
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 17, 2010 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
And who poled/polled them?
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 18, 2010 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Pucetes just coaxed a 1 out bases loaded GIDP
to keep Fresno ahead 3-0
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
TWSS
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on May 17, 2010 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Good omen for Giants. Scott Hairston won’t play in the series. On the DL with a bad hammy. His four HRs in May lead SD
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 17, 2010 3:37 PM PDT reply actions
Hairston is so last year. It’s all about Eckstein this year.
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 17, 2010 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I seriously love you guys.
In retrospect, perhaps I should go with a single-color map instead of “Rowand and the Technicolor Dreamcoat.”
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by Justin Bopp on May 17, 2010 3:40 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
-1 because my drama teacher used that play as a form of abuce.
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 17, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmm. Interesting typo. It actually still sounds correct.
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 17, 2010 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
It sounds like a really terrible color.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 17, 2010 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s how you say “Dodger blue” in French
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 17, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Abusive puce?
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Bravo!
I’m going to dock you two points for not using ‘Aaron and the Techincolor Dreamcoat’ though.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 17, 2010 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Scott’s Guard.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Scott’s Gard®
"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 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
SCOTT ROWNADS IS SO GAMERY HE DOESN’T HAVE TO REGISTER HIS TRADEMARKS
Or something, I’m dizzy.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Well, it’s just that Scotchgard is a registered trademark. There is no u.
"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 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
HEY FUCK YOU
/dizzy
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
CAN'T FUCK YOU
REMEMBER: I SAID THERE IS NO U!
"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 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
THERE IS NO I IN TEAMOCIL!
AT LEAST NOT WHERE YOU THINK!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
SO TOGETHER, LET'S MAKE A CHOICE
AND FOR ONCE WE’LL BE IN SYNC
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 17, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
CF Rowand
LF Torres
3B Sandoval
C Molina
1B Huff
SS Uribe
2B Downs
RF Schierholtz
P Cain
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 17, 2010 3:44 PM PDT reply actions
LOL BOWKER!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
LOL NATE
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.
Lefty Starting For SD Is Why Nate And Matt Are Swaped In in the 7 and 8 Holes.
by giantsrainman on May 17, 2010 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
Since we all know Nate, being a left-hander himself, can’t hit lefties.
Insanity is just a state of mind.
Actually, it was the pre batting practice darts game between Bochy and Dunston.
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.
LOL Bowker
but whew no Velez.
Molina – cleanup hitter for life!
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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.
Possible
and saddening. He really has nothing left to do in AAA.
Maybe go relearn 1B
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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.
With Pill there, though?
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
Uhhh, YOU SEE NOTHING
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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.
Huge ass is cemented in the cleanup spot
forever and ever world without end
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 17, 2010 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
To be fair, it is rather difficult to move once it settles in somewhere.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 17, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Like a bloated tick.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
LOL VELEZ
"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 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh great
Now I’m back to having to be grateful that Velez isn’t starting.
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in...Anaheim?
Giants Baseball: Cyclical
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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.
"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 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
+reply is your friend.
It wants you to touch it. Like howie’s crotch.
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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.
It does have a mind of its own.
"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 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
By the way
I don’t know if anyone else reads minorleagueball, but our old friend “sign posey” is over there under the name Matt Rox claiming that Buster has the ceiling of Henry Blanco. Good stuff!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Well, he’d better give it back. Blanco is bound to be pretty cold at night without that.
"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 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
PROMOTE BROCK BOND
Just GIDP to end a bases loaded threat.
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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.
Depends. What was the approximate date of conception?
"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 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
They have decided to keep him in Fresno indefinitely.
Got a PCL title to win.
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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.
Sanchez knows what it takes to win a title. He won one before, after all.
"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 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Plus he has to break into the lineup in the Bigs -- Bouchy isn't just goin hand him 2nd base
by True Freshman on May 17, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Once he is done in AAA he can move to seeing AA pitching.
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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 guess he still needs to be called up to AA to compete against real pitching...
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
Bruce Bochy
“I still have to find ways to get Johnny out there, and I know it,” Bochy said. “As we’re getting into this (stretch of games), and guys need a rest, hopefully we can get him some at-bats.”
No one here gets out alive.
Why does Dirty need at bats?
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 17, 2010 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
If it was Sanchez
He calls him Sanchy.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
So he’s going to get a day at 3B in two weeks.
"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 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait, wait, wait.
…and guys need a rest…
Didn’t Bochy just flip out at someone suggesting Panda could use some rest, and say that real ballplayers didn’t need rest? Or something of that sort?
Yep.
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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.
Lord, I’m glad I missed that.
"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 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Mole update
0-2. 2 K, 2 BB
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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.
I'm okay with this.
Seeing pitches is good. Although, he isn’t historically a high walk-rate guy, is he?
You're starting to sound like a Giants fan.
Don’t do it. Its a trap.
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 17, 2010 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
No.
He probably needs to hit a little over .300 to have a league-average OBP. His career walk rate is below 5%.
Thought as much.
Still encouraging to see walks. Maybe he watched the Giants on television, saw how hacktastically bad they were, so decided to take pitches.
extrabaggs
DeRosa says there was a room key for Freddy Sanchez in SD. So he was close to being activated for this series.
We're all basically Pedro Feliz.
Is he going to be activated tomorrow? This is strange.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 17, 2010 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Why call Velez up for one day?
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 17, 2010 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
To DFA him?
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 17, 2010 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
(lol yeah right)
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 17, 2010 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes please
/knows him really means Bowker
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
K.F.I.S.T.F.
Hoping for BowkerMania to get consistent playing time at AT&T Park
Damn quick post
/…and haz sad
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
:(
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 17, 2010 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Because his option can be used an infinite number of times this year
So you might as well call him up to fill that 25th spot, even if just for a day.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
I’m not sure Velez is the one being sent down for Sanchez but it’s still a strange move.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 17, 2010 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Rohlinger will probably get sent down for Sanchez.
Velez can back up SS…….right?
No, but I guess downs could
..and Velez can run out to 2nd base until someone notices
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
So, we're looking at a roster of...
Torres LF
Sanchez 2B
Sandoval 3B
Huff 1B
Rowand CF
Uribe SS
Molina C
Learntowin P
Downs 2B/SS
Velez Pinch Runner, Defensive Specialist
Whiteside Personal Catcher
Bowker Clipboard Guy
You left off:
Ishikawa (personal ass wiper and occasional ball washer)
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
Oh. Right.
Fuck, why the fuck is he taking up a lineup spot, again?
Lack of a better option.
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 17, 2010 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
The Blue Jays don't have room for him on their roster yet
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
Well, Lyle Overbay is playing horribly
GIT R DUN GINATS BRASZ
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
Sure, we’ll take Brett Wallace.
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 17, 2010 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah, 1B is playing fine
we need a LF, preferably with some speed-does Toronto have one of those?
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
They'll give us Vernon Wells for oh...
our third string catcher. Some guy at Frenso?
We’ll have to pay Wells’ salary, though.
Psssh
Sabes would never give up Steve Holm
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
...except for that time when he released him
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
I thought Velez had to be called up for at least 10 days
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
I thought that once they were sent down, they couldn’t be called back up for 10 days, but that they don’t have to stay up for any specific amount of time.
according to Groug
this is correct – as I asked a similar question in the series preview thread
If you don't like Brandon Medders you're not a true fan.
GROUGTHINK
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 17, 2010 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Following game one of the doubleheader, Sanchez will be rushed on a jet to SD to start tonights game.
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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.
Does anyone else think it is weird that DeRosa knew there was a room key for Sanchez?
Was he arranging a spread of wine/cheese and rose petals in his room?
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
They probably hand them out at a meeting (or pre-flight), or have a list or something.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 17, 2010 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Well that sucked. Brett Lancaster? Who ever heard of him?
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 17, 2010 4:04 PM PDT reply actions
Grizzlies update
Waldis Joaquin’s Fastball just replaced Pucetes in the bottom of the 7th with two outs and runners at 1st and 2nd.
Pucetes’ line was pretty good.
6.2 IP, 8 H, 0 ER (so far), 1 BB, 5 K
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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.
LOL walks first batter.
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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.
LOL Pucetes.
Chris Davis singles on a line drive to LF Jesus Guzman. Hernan Iribarren scores, Craig Gentry scores. Gregorio Petit out at home on the throw LF Jesus Guzman to second baseman Freddy Sanchez to catcher Buster Posey. Three Outs
Add 2 ER to Pucetes’ line. Way to go Joaquin.
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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.
Derosa is gonna try to pull off the Renteria:
extrabaggs
DeRosa plans to be ready when eligible next Tuesday. Hopes to manage wrist with “religious” treatment and be productive this season.
We're all basically Pedro Feliz.
Memo to Ivy League Grad re: "Religious Treatment"
Prayer will not heal ruptured tendon sheath
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
This is not DeRosa talking. This is DeRosa being prodded by Bork and Sabes.
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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.
Jesus Christ.
"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 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
‘snake handling’
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 17, 2010 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
NOOOOOOOOOOOO
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
this is not going to turn out well
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Wait this isnt a joke?
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 17, 2010 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
This is so fucking stupid
BUT HE’S A GOOD SOLDIER! WHICH IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN ACTUAL ABILITY TO CONTRIBUTE OR MAKING SURE AN INJURY DOESN’T RECUR!
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
extrabaggs DeRosa says there was a room key for Freddy Sanchez in SD. So he was close to being activated for this series.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Bochy actually buys a room key for all the veterens he loves. He still orders a room key for Aurillia on every road trip.
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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.
this explains a lot
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
I heard he leaves a pair of tickets for Vinny Castilla at every game.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on May 17, 2010 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Dukes?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 17, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
There Are Things Known, And Things Unknown
And In Between Are The Fielding Charts
Hitting 74 on the radar gun but hitting my spots.
by VidaWantsYourCar on May 17, 2010 4:26 PM PDT reply actions
Hey Baggs (and I know you are reading):
Stop fucking with us!
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
Schulman says reporters are talking to Bochy at 5:10 and will find out why Velez got called up rather than Sanchez.
Oh, this ought to be good.
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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.
Oh, this ought to begooduninformative.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 17, 2010 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Schulman: Bruce, why did you call up Velez today and not activate Sanchez?
Bochy: Uh well Geno’s been swinging the bat real well down there and we needed to get Sanchie a few more ABs to get him ready. He’s real close and yes I know we are not playing horseshoes. By the way, anyone catch the Preakness yesterday?
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
Ah, here it is.
Bochy: Well, Velez brings a lot to the team, and Sanchez just isn’t ready yet.
Randomreporter: And what, precisely, does Velez bring to the team?
Bochy: Well… um….
Velez: CLANK! VROOOOOOOM!
/Velez rides by on bike
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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.
/Velez honks a bike horn a la Harpo
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
LOL DAISUKE!!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 17, 2010 4:41 PM PDT reply actions
Randy Winn struck out to end that inning.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 17, 2010 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
.
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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.
Huzzah Twain
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yx8_ScJ4rA
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
STATZ NERB FREAKOUT IN 3, 2, 1…
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 17, 2010 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, I thought UZR didn't measure the defense of catchers.
Yet it seems to have accurately predicted Molina’s range up there.
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 4:52 PM PDT reply actions
Fuck.
Didn’t realize it was so late, I forgot to update my roster for the day in my high stakes fantasy league. (Yes, no one gives a shit about it). Phil Hughes is still on my bench. I’ma be sad if he puts together a lights out outing against the Red Sox tonight.
I do. How the fuck have I only lost 1 week and im still only in 3rd?
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 17, 2010 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh make that 2nd.
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 17, 2010 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
And only .5 back. Never mind. Im content.
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 17, 2010 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
You need to win more innings.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 17, 2010 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Well I played the first place team last week, and beat them 6-3. I was up 7-2 untill the very end. I would be in 1st if that had stuck.
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 17, 2010 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Heh.
I don’t care for H2H leagues much. I do daily roster roto leagues, mostly. Has more a feel for managing a lineup than setting it once a week and forgetting about it.
I change my lineup daily, too.
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 17, 2010 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Most H2H leagues use daily lineup settings, not weekly.
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 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Ugh.
I was a fan of the following scenario before the season. I actually liked the DeRosa signing, but…to play second. Instead of Signing Sanchez and Huff, I wanted the Giants to heavily persue Adrian Beltre, and move Panda to first. A lineup like….
Torres – LF
DeRosa – 2B
Beltre – 3B
Sandoval 1B
Posey – C
Rowand – CF
Schierholtz – RF
Uribe – SS
Pitcher – P
Would look awfully good offensively, and especially, defensively. Alas, is not to be.
I can’t really complain about the Huff signing so far this year, I guess. I just loved Beltre’s defense, and the resulting move to first for Panda.
I like this. I wanted them to go after Beltre too, but its pretty hard to outbid the Sox.
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 17, 2010 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions
And to deal with Scott Boras.
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Actually the A's (reportedly) outbid the Sawx
Beltre just wanted to go Boston
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And reportedly offered a 3 year deal.
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Yeah, I think the deal was like 3/24 or something similar
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With the year he is having
He is going to be sorry about turning that down. No way he gets that kind of money next season.
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 17, 2010 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought Beltre was doing decently this season?
Hitting in the 300 range, 800+ ops?
I don't really know TBH
I just know that ESPN made a big deal that he didnt have any DINGERZ until recently-Also I think he’s made a lot of errors
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Meh.
He’s still among the best with the glove, and Dingerz aren’t everything. if he can float around 800 ops with the Defense he brings, he’s well worth 8 mill a season in the current baseball climate.
Yeah ESPN's "analysis" (?) is lacking
Beltre was a very good move by the Sawx for the cost.
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I rather liked the Beltre and Cameron signings, but they’re obviously not paying off at the moment.
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In Cameron’s case, the DL is not cost efficient.
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Yeah, me too
Cameron would’ve been a great fit for the Giants (before his injury anyway) and I was never in love with Beltre but a 1 yr deal would’ve been nice.
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7 errors, which is half as many as he made all last season.
Errors aren’t the best indicator of defensive efficiency, of course, but obvious gaffes aren’t going to make you many friends in the fanbase.
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Yeah, he should've signed the long term deal
He’s going to want that extra dough when he’s sitting home watching the Rays and Yankees in the playoffs.
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He would have staying at home if he signed with Oakland.
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Yeah, but I'm saying he signed with Boston specifically to try and win a ring
…that decision looks bad now
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It's a long season.
And he still had a better shot with Boston than he did with Oakland.
Neither team will do it
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That's true
and if anyone can restructure a roster for a playoff roster, it’s Theo. He’s the 2nd best GM in all of baseball IMO (behind Friedman)-and the gap between 2 and 3 is wider than the gap between 1 and 2.
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I think the shine is off
He needs to fix a roster that is all of a sudden very old and not very productive.
Good GM. Definitely a smart guy. But the team this year is very bad.
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 17, 2010 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
The shine may be off-He has definitely been passed by Friedman
That said I still think he is better than 28 other GMs… Also this year the pitching + defense strategy has been failing Sawx, ChiSox, Mariners are all struggling.
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by Gobroks on May 17, 2010 6:08 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
HanLOLey
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Tonight's Blue Jays-Twins game
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I just realized there was a series preview
LOL me
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Barely.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on May 17, 2010 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah I just went right past it
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Yadier Molina now has 5 SBs on the year. Bengie Molina has 3 SBs for his entire career.
Discuss.
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 17, 2010 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Snacks
Eat less of them
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 17, 2010 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn. Wouldnt that be leading this team?
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by GrahamCrakalaka on May 17, 2010 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions
don't think there will be any steals this series
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It would be tied with Torres for 1st. No one else has more than 2. Pathetic.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on May 17, 2010 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh wait. Nate has 4.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on May 17, 2010 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Nate, the best athlete on the team?
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Snacks
Nate doesn’t eat too many.
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 17, 2010 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Surely a cakester now and then couldn’t hurt….
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by Johnny Disaster on May 17, 2010 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
i wouldn't know, i don't eat that bullshit
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They were handing them out free at my work a while back… they’re like Oreo sponges, but oddly addictive once you start eating them.
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by Johnny Disaster on May 17, 2010 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
EXACTLY WHY I DONT EAT THEM
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This is the path of wisdom.
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by Johnny Disaster on May 17, 2010 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I actually weighed 250 in January
now? 223, thanks to just eating fresh, and just not having dessert in general
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I weighed 250 in January. Now? 250.
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by Johnny Disaster on May 17, 2010 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Doc weighed me about a week ago
172
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 17, 2010 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve been 165 since forever. I can’t seem to gain weight due to the speed of my metabolism
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 17, 2010 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
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by greatgiantfan on May 17, 2010 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Also!
Yadi has had 6 SB against, and 10 CS in 293 innings
Bengie has had 26 SB against, and 4 CS in 232 innings
Also, Yadier is better at everything else too.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on May 17, 2010 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, true.
Yadi is pretty awesome.
Bengie might hit for a little bit more power, though.
A better hitter, probably.
And better defensively than Bengie, at least.
Can’t realistically expect him to be on Yadi’s level, though. But who is?
Thing is, and i know this has been brought up and i wont talk about it anymore, but, i think that a catcher has a lot to do with how a pitcher performs, hence, Bengie has worked very well with the pitchers
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Eli
has a better CERA, though.
So, should Eli be the primary catcher? One could argue that the defensive difference is vast enough to outweigh the offensive ineptitude. Provided he’s hitting where he should be (8thish), and not fucking 5th.
Yea, who knows
it would be interesting to see what Eli does behind the dish when Cain/Tim/Zito pitches though
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by Tim LinCyYoung on May 17, 2010 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I remember the media panning the Giants defense before the season started...
The season isn’t over, of course, but they certainly have to be aware that the Giants’ defense is better than they thought… making ESPN retarded, yet again.
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Since the last road game I stayed around GDT was the last game in San Diego
I am banning myself from those threads.
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Late comment on the thread subject:
Reckoning team defense by a method completely different from that used in the cited article, I get the Giants as 2nd-best defensively (right behind, wait for it, the Padres). The method does not rely on trying to combine individual positional assessments: it just basically answers the question “of all they could have put out, how many did they put out?” It is similar to DER but includes outs made on double (and triple) plays; that affects the overall number, but has little effect on comparative placements.
Note that that 2nd-best is a snapshot of current results, not any sort of projection of results yet to come. But I wouldn’t be too surprised if the G’s do finish quite high. While there aren’t a lot of Gold-Glove candidates, neither are there any black holes. Huff has been much better than touted, Panda is better than originally advertised, and most of the guys in the OF (which is where defense matters most) can run around pretty well. So no obvious reasons to expect results to collapse.
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I was about to ask about this
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by Giant among Angels on May 17, 2010 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
Pedroia just took out Youk to get to a foul out.
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Huh
The GDT was supposed to post about an hour ago but I can’t get it to show up on the front page.
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Ok I fixed it
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/5/17/1476237/open-gamethread-5-17
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 17, 2010 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
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