The Greatest Pitch in the World
by Grant Brisbee on May 5, 2010 9:40 AM PDT
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The pre-draft scouting report for Tim Lincecum, from MLB.com:
An undersized right-hander, turned down going pro as a draft-eligible sophomore and it's paid off. He's skyrocketed to the top of the first round thanks to a dominating junior season. The PAC-10 career leader in strikeouts, he has an unorthodox delivery, leading some to worry about durability. He's got a plus fastball and plus, plus curve, leading some to compare him to Roy Oswalt. If put in the pen, he could help a big league club out this season.
Pretty much the standard rap on BTTJ before the draft. Throws hard, small, funky delivery, great curve. Other scouty types said similar things, though there were always differing opinions about his durability. Here’s a post-draft snippet from Keith Law:
Potential ace reliever. Love his durability. Not sure he can go through a lineup twice; hitters will lay off that curve, and Lincecum can't throw it for strikes. He has one of the weirdest (and most entertaining) deliveries I've ever seen - it's like a trebuchet.
There’s a little bit more detail there. Lincecum was a fastball/curveball guy without the best command, so you can understand where Law was coming from.
Then something happened. I’ve whittled down exactly what that was into two possible scenarios:
Scenario A:One morning, Tim Lincecum woke up. He had a glass of orange juice, a banana, and two eggs over easy. He stretched, yawned, and learned a changeup. Now Tim Lincecum was the best pitcher on the planet. He was also full of energy from his nutritious breakfast.
Scenario B:The full moon was silver, shimmering, making the lake seem as if it were on fire. Tim Lincecum lay under the banyan tree, weary from his day’s journey. He dropped his gourd and closed his eyes for what seemed like the first time in months.
In his dream, Hecate came to him in a youthful form. She gripped a baseball between her pointer and middle fingers, and the ball howled in pain. Even Hecate could not put the ball at ease. She said to Tim, "A gift. But be warned the baseball is tormented by this painful grip, which presses on its very soul. The ball will dart from your hands as soon as you release it, but it will slowly fade into nothingness as it approaches its destination, dying before it reaches home plate."
When Tim Lincecum woke up, he struck Zeus out on three straight changeups, then turned into a swan and slept with Zeus’s wife just because he could. Also, Tim Lincecum was now the best pitcher on the planet.
Probably Scenario B, but I want to hedge my bets. Also, I saw Scenario B open for Raekwon a few years back. His flows were sick.
So consider this a tribute to the changeup, the greatest pitch in baseball. It turns great young prospects into otherworldly Cy Young winners. It turns nondescript veteran pitchers into pitchers who get robbed of Cy Youngs. It allows pitchers who once sacked Carthage able to continue getting hitters out long past the point when other pitchers fade away.
To the changeup! The greatest pitch in baseball, and the biggest reason Giants fans get to watch the best pitcher in baseball. My only regret is that everyone in the organization can’t throw one with perfection like Lincecum can.
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Wasn’t there something on ESPN talking about how Lincecum’s changeup was the best pitch in baseball, it’s truly incredible
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Yes, and then Yankees fans everywhere promptly needed to change themselves after contesting that Mariano’s cutter could end world hunger.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
…Not that they’d want it to. The point is that it CAN.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
by Solidarity on May 5, 2010 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
so will Dos Equis
Sincerely,
-Eugenio Velez, Esq.
by Spinning the Wheel with Ben Linus on May 5, 2010 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
His split/changeup is so amazing.
It makes even the best hitters look like fools when they flail trying to get to it. He delivers it so flawlessly, it’s absolute poetry to watch.
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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.
When Tim Lincecum woke up, he struck Zeus out on three straight changeups, then turned into a swan and slept with Zeus’s wife just because he could.
No wonder Zeus turned into a statue.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Zeus was still looking for the duece.
Sincerely,
-Eugenio Velez, Esq.
by Spinning the Wheel with Ben Linus on May 5, 2010 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Scenario B > Hepatitis B
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
Probably the first time trebuchets, Hecate, and Raekwon have all been on the same webpage.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on May 5, 2010 9:49 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
McC is awesome
And Grant is the best, the king of awesome.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Yet somehow I keep getting pegged as the brownnoser around here...
…and I’m not even a Romosexual.
Well, not much, anyway.
Geez.
But yes, another well-written Grant post.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
A what?
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
You are in excellent form again Mr. Frisbee.
The Giants Way™"If anybody deserves credit for this year’s turnaround it’s these two people, Brian and Bruce," Neukom said. "The encouraging thing is we think we’re back to playing baseball the way it ought to be played."
I have to admit, I’m surprised that this Frisbee thing is still going strong three years after I took five minutes out of my day to scrawl out a fake signature in MS Word.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions
/doesn’t get the reference
I just figured he got called that a lot growing up.
The Giants Way™"If anybody deserves credit for this year’s turnaround it’s these two people, Brian and Bruce," Neukom said. "The encouraging thing is we think we’re back to playing baseball the way it ought to be played."
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
That took you five minutes?
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
Or so.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
To be fair, half of that was doing the ‘Pants Jizzbee’ that didn’t make the final cut.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 5, 2010 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
My designs for that version were all over the place.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
They didn’t really gel completely.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 5, 2010 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Disc Golf joke?
In awe of his adopted dad: equipment manager Mike Murphy, who has been with the club since their move to San Francisco in 1958!
'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
LOL KEN CLIMO
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
I believe Tim was struck by a meteor made of 100% pure awesometonium and transformed into a superhuman.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 9:51 AM PDT reply actions
I’m pretty sure Timmy was bitten by the venomous spider Changeupantula and when he awoke from the coma harnessed the power of a filthy swing through change.
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'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
you're both wrong
He emerged fully formed and fully awesome from his own head.
And yes, he can throw a changeup so well that even he can’t hit it — but he still hits it.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
I’d hit 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 5, 2010 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Tim Lincecum…dude is awesome.
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
100% Robbed wss Schmidt
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
I spit out my Cran-Grape!
Now Tim Lincecum was the best pitcher on the planet. He was also full of energy from his nutritious breakfast.
These pretzels are making me thirsty
This was the money line for me, too.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Also, I saw Scenario B open for Raekwon a few years back. His flows were sick.
This one got me just for the sheer random-ness. Well done Grant as usual.
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I heard recently that scientists in Stockholm are studying the bottom of Tim’s changup in order to glean more information about Black Holes and Cold Fusion.
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 thought it was dark matter.
Please tell me we have moved past the dark ages of post hoc ergo propter hoc.
by Yeti Monster on May 5, 2010 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Tim found the lost Philadelphia Experiment documents and applied them to his changeup.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Tim’s changeup knows where Hoffa is buried.
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
Tim’s changeup knocked out Chuck Norris.
Please tell me we have moved past the dark ages of post hoc ergo propter hoc.
by Yeti Monster on May 5, 2010 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Great post. What does BTTJ mean? Also, Keith Law has never been more wrong about anything – everything he said about Lincecum turned out to be awful.
As awesome as the greatest pitch ever is (Lincecum’s change), that’s only one of the things that made him so awesome. The improvement in his control, all coming at the MLB level, is pretty awesome as well. There’s definitely a couple of scenarios you could come up with for his improvement in that regard, too. Speaking of scenarios, A made me lol.
Where does the jim come from?
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions
ESPN
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
It’s short for James.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions
So why is he Timmy Jim?
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions
fine fine, I’ll let you in:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfI8EjoBJYU
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 know, I just don’t get it. They could have done so much more with that commercial than make fun of stupid nicknames.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
>_<
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'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
Sorry, that commercial is fucking awesome. Timmy delivers every line absolutely perfectly. It’s great.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Tim is great in it, the concept was really stupid.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions
yeah
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
nope. great concept. especially since the fan base does have a bunch of wacky nicknames for him.
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
if only they'd used "the enchanter"
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
I think I did that wrong.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
I thought it was weird for sure
especially the “timmy jim” thing, IDK where that came from. But it still makes me laugh
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Thanks to roger
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/mentions fantasy baseball team
It made me laugh, but they had tim freakin lincecum they could have done so much more!
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Like what, Don Draper?
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
But making fun of office minutiae is the whole crux of basically every This Is SportsCenter commercial. I’m not sure how much more we should be expecting.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, really
The whole point is that sports figures are in the ESPN offices and doing office-y things for whatever reason.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
One of my favorites is LT in the mail room with the tinted visor.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
yes!
the larry fitzgerald one is good too.
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
The Larry Fitzgerald one is underrated, in my opinion. I also love the concept of Roger Clemens at the copier, but that one is sadly ruined by the fact that it has Roger Clemens in it.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
yeah
they’ve had some awesome copy ones. This one and
this one were really good too.
Most of those commercials are pretty funny
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I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
LOL link fail
it’s the pujols and lebron ones
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
I like Arnold Palmer pouring himself an "Arnold Palmer" in the cafeteria
“That was awesome.”
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
yeah that was a good one
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Followed by “the most meta chip shot ever.” Great sequence.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
agreed. this is one of my favorites. also the oregon duck. i love that one.
in the best shape of my life
by Prussian Creole on May 5, 2010 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Another classic is the Y2K drill.
“Follow me to freedom!”
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
I was expecting more awesomeness, not him playing with his voice mail. I thought it was funny. I like it, I guess I was just expecting too much.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Eh. Not for everyone.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Also, my disdain of ESPN has something to do with it.
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
They should have had CG monsters invading the office and Tim vanquishing them using nothing but the towel that he needs to put on.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
That would have been AWESOME!
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Again, it's the office minutia that that runds through all these ads
One of the funny little things in office/cubicle environment is hearing people recording their voice-mail greetings. Nearly everyone screws it up a couple of times before getting it how they like it.
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
What commercial are we talking about, again?
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
I dunno, I think it’s a funny commercial and Tim is a better actor than I would have thought.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
He was good in the 2k9 video too though
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Tim’s acting was not at the level of acting in the Lisa Stevens commercial!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh, you’re Tim Lincecum
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
It’s short for Timothy James.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions
duh
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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.
Big Time Slimmy Jim!
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
by Goofus on May 5, 2010 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
win
and rec’d
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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.
Given the setting,
I’m VERY surprised nobody has taken this one and run with it.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
Two things:
1. Clearly, the bat of Hanley Ramirez was forged by Kronos himself and bequeathed to him on the eve of this three-game series.
2. Random “Walk Hard” quote adjusted for Lincecum: “He’s been called The Drifter, also The Shape Shifter, The Master Chief, The Chamelion, The Problem Child, The Hard One, The White Indian, The Giant Midget. If Elvis and Buddy Holly are the Cane and Able of Rock n’ Roll and Bruce Springsteen is Zachariah, Iggy Pop is Methuseluh and, of course, Neil Young is the wise prophet Ezekiel, then what does that make Tim Lincecum?”
was that eddie vedder saying those lines? i can’t recall but i remember him saying something awesome.
First ever adoptee: Steven Michael Decker, our 2012 San Francisco Giants Manager/starting catcher.
Dodgers fans eat their young.
Iggy Pop is Methuseluh?
I LOL’d in real life!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
I looooooove changeups.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Jporny and changeups sitting in a tree...
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
I would.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
STOOPID CALIFORNIA LAW IS STOOPID
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions
WHY WON'T THEY LET ME AND MY LOVE FOR CHANGEUPS BE GREAT??
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
She wouldn't get much action after marrying a changeup anyway
She couldn’t hit it!
/rimshot
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Re: "rimshot"
That’s What He Did?
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
OUR CHILDREN WILL BE FORCED TO LEARN THAT MARRYING CHANGEUPS IS OK
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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.
IN SCHOOL NO LESS!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions
yeah. not much learning of anything going on there.
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on May 5, 2010 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Just how to grow weed.
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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.
CHANGEUPS WOULD BE ALLOWED TO TEACH OUR CHILDREN!
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in...Anaheim?
Tied down to one ball the rest of your life? I don’t think I could do it. Especially with all the hot fastballs around.
The Giants Way™"If anybody deserves credit for this year’s turnaround it’s these two people, Brian and Bruce," Neukom said. "The encouraging thing is we think we’re back to playing baseball the way it ought to be played."
True, I would need polygamous pitch marriage to make it work. I mean, the changeup is nothing to me without the fastball.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions
How do we not know Tim is actually Superman and was found on this Earth by Chris Lincecum?
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
/rips off glasses
OH.
MY.
GOD.
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
It makes sense
Kryptonite is a by-product of hot, humid weather!
"We're the kind of team people can identify with," Flannery said. "Our best pitcher weighs 150 pounds. Our shortstop is old. Our best hitter is ... big and our catcher is old and big."
And superman loves the Crystal Caves up in the north pole, where it’s cold!
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
Sausalito – not the best place for a Fortress of Solitude
"We're the kind of team people can identify with," Flannery said. "Our best pitcher weighs 150 pounds. Our shortstop is old. Our best hitter is ... big and our catcher is old and big."
All those dudes living in their boats near downtown are all in fortresses of solitude.
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
It is, however, an awesome place for the Fortress of Sausalitude.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions
i groaned and lol'd
I groalol’d
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Groalolers should live in Gualala
(up here in Mendocino County)
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
/rips off glasses
Are you Superman too?!
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 5, 2010 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Because Superman has a weakness, so he can’t be Tim.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions
^^ this ^^
Tim sprinkles kryptonite on his nutritious breakfast
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
What do you think makes it so nutritious?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
OT - From a Miami blog
May 5, 2010 at 11:25 am
This game was the greatest yet most heart-breaking game I’ve ever watched.
Damn, it must be nice being a Marlins fan.
"We're the kind of team people can identify with," Flannery said. "Our best pitcher weighs 150 pounds. Our shortstop is old. Our best hitter is ... big and our catcher is old and big."
ftfy
Damn, it must be nice being a the Marlins fan.
"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 5, 2010 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Sigh
They have no idea what a heart-breaking loss is.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
FUCK YOU
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK
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OH KNOEZ!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT THE FUCK!
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
/cries a single tear
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The Giants Way™"If anybody deserves credit for this year’s turnaround it’s these two people, Brian and Bruce," Neukom said. "The encouraging thing is we think we’re back to playing baseball the way it ought to be played."
+1
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That's why it's there
I know it’s not for the faint of heart.
My Son.
2010 Giants: "The thing is, it happened."
So I recently sent an email to Tango to see what he thinks about measuring the most exciting teams based on changes in win probability each game over the course of the season. I think it could be really interesting, and I think the Giants would fare well. Anyone else think it’s interesting? I hope he responds….
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
…could be interesting.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
interesting, gut wrenching, fine lines.
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I think they both fall under “exciting”, though….
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Ha
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Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on May 5, 2010 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
But this implies that people were actually watching a Marlins game…
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Yet another great post
just awesome
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Like Lincecum, Grant oozes awesome.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
He should put a towel on.
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good OOZE %
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by nostocksjustbonds on May 5, 2010 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t often read blogs for their content, but when I do I choice McCoveyChronicles. Stay intellectual my friend.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
IKR
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When I do I choice McCoveyChronicles too.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
FUCK…I am bad with words.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Lincecum strikes me as a very smart pitcher
When a pitch isn’t working for him on a given day, he finds another approach. If the curve is missing, he uses the change more. If that doesn’t work he goes to the slider.
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BUT MOLINA IS CALLING THE PITCHES
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 5, 2010 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions
STILL A THROWER
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions
MOLINA MAKES THOSE DECISIONS AND TIMMY LOVE MOLINA
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HATERS
"I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."- Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti
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by natteringnabob on May 5, 2010 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions
WOULDNT HAPPEN WITH POSEY
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WOULDNT HAPPEN WITH POSEY
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WOULDNT HAPPEN WITH POSEY
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WOULDNT HAPPEN WITH POSEY
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WOULDN'T HAPPEN WITH POSEY
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DAMN YOU APOSTROPHE
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WOULDNT HAPPEN WITH POSEY
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Obviously, though, this wouldn’t happen with Posey. I’m surprised nobody has pointed that out.
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Don't need to point it out. It's obvious...WOULDN'T HAPPEN WITH POSEY
Sincerely,
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by Spinning the Wheel with Ben Linus on May 5, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Relevant
http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/index.php/lincecum-on-another-level/
According to our pitch type run values, Timmy’s change has been worth +3.27 runs per 100 pitches over the past three calendar years. It’s the sort of offering that can cause batters to have an existential crisis at the dish: Lincecum has thrown the pitch for a strike 75.9 percent this season (60.7% MLB average). It has a 34.3 percent whiff rate (12.6% MLB average). The pitch has been swung at 69.9 percent of the time (48.1% MLB average), to no avail.
good lord that’s ridiculous
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It’s the sort of offering that can cause batters to have an existential crisis at the dish
LOL
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Existensial burn
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Wow
I’m pretty fangraphs-ignorant, but is there any other pitcher that has a single pitch as dominating as Timmy’s changeup?
I've got squirrels in my pants!
Nope
I’m pretty sure it’s far and away the best pitch in baseball.
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In the game last wed, didn’t he get the first 8 or so strikeouts on swinging strikes?
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I think in the game before that one, he got 10 strikeouts that were all swinging.
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Ahh, yeah, that was it.
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GET A ROOM!
The Giants Way™"If anybody deserves credit for this year’s turnaround it’s these two people, Brian and Bruce," Neukom said. "The encouraging thing is we think we’re back to playing baseball the way it ought to be played."
Predictable!
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Mariano Rivera does pretty well for a guy with only 1 pitch.
"We're the kind of team people can identify with," Flannery said. "Our best pitcher weighs 150 pounds. Our shortstop is old. Our best hitter is ... big and our catcher is old and big."
In fact...
It’s so good that everyone knows it’s coming, but they still can’t do anything with it. He’s relied on it more and more over the last three years, throwing it as much as 93 percent of the time in 2009. That means that out of 1,027 pitches, Mo only threw 72 pitches that were not cutters.
"We're the kind of team people can identify with," Flannery said. "Our best pitcher weighs 150 pounds. Our shortstop is old. Our best hitter is ... big and our catcher is old and big."
holy SHIT
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IKR? It’s the only pitch I’d put up there with Tim’s CU. Mo gets points for just how dominant he’s been for so long just with that cutter.
"We're the kind of team people can identify with," Flannery said. "Our best pitcher weighs 150 pounds. Our shortstop is old. Our best hitter is ... big and our catcher is old and big."
Al Leiter was pretty good with his, and he had to face the lineup 4 times.
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Anything on Phil Niekro's knuckleball?
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Why is a cutter so crazy hard?
is it late movement and speed or something?
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I think it’s a combination of really good movement plus more or less pinpoint control with it. He seems to be able to throw it to that spot right by the hands at will.
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will venable?
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I don’t know. Will he?
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by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't know why,
but this made me really happy. Thanks, howie.
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You put that in the upper deck.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Really? I found the humor unvenable.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on May 5, 2010 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Have you seen the graph of the distribution of his pitches in the strike zone? It’s truly awesome. He doesn’t ever throw anything down the middle, ever.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
It has to be the movement
Its only going 90-92 mph.
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Also, you only get one at bat to see it.
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by Johnny Disaster on May 5, 2010 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
This
is why Mariano is a closer. He’ll never be out there for more than two innings, so he’ll ALWAYS have the pitch advantage in any given game.
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There are other dominating pitches, Timmy’s CU is up there. Would take a lot of time to go through their leaderboards to really figure it out.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m just impressed that even though they can’t make contact with the pitch, they can’t hold off on it either. That’s what’s really amazing to me.
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Lincecum has thrown the pitch for a strike 75.9 percent this season.
The pitch has been swung at 69.9 percent of the time.
I’m not sure if “out of the zone swings” count as “thrown for a strike” here, but those numbers do suggest that batters are swinging at the pitch because they damn-well have to swing at it.
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by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
I've seen quite a few that looked like they bounced at the plate as they were being swung at though..
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Yeah, I’m not trying to call it a hard and fast concept. There are a lot of holes to poke in it. I’m just pointing out that the connection might be there.
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by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Although the more I think about it the more I feel like I’m not connecting the dots by the numbers here.
Filthy pitch is filthy.
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by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Good discussion, Howie
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by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
It's awfully sweet of you.
/pulls off wedding ring under table
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Oh yeah
there are definitely many many times when they miss and it would still be a strike. But it’s so good that even when they know it’s coming, and its BOUNCING ON THE PLATE they still swing.
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It includes swinging strikes
I’d guess something like 90-95% of the changeups he throws are out of the strikezone.
I was promised lasagna.
It has a 34.3 percent whiff rate (12.6% MLB average).
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HOLY SHIT
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I read that too, and spent the next 10 minutes reading through his whole FG stat page. One weird thing I noticed—FG has 17% of his pitches this year listed as “XX,” meaning unidentifiable, compared with 2-3% for his whole seasons. Is that just an early-season sample issue? Or has Timmy just gone off the radar?
That certainly explains the white streak in his hair.
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by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
I was gonna try to turn that into a LinceCUM joke, but thought better of it.
by The Double Deuce on May 5, 2010 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
GYRO BALL
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THE MOST DELICIOUS OF ALL THE BALLS
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
TWSS!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
"If what we've heard is correct, then Matsuzaka indeed possesses a Power Level of well over 9,000," said ESPN's Peter Gammon
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WHAT 9000
"The thing is, it happened."
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Was anyone ever as wrong about anything
as everyone who said Matsuzaka was going to be a great pitcher?
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HE DESTROYS THE JAPANESE LEAGUES THERE ARE NO WARNING SIGNS AT ALL
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
But listen to the scouting report:
“His Ultimate Galactic Dragon Gyroball Pitch Power Explosion breaks three feet inside before cutting sharply toward the dugout, where falsehood and cowardice are forced to shrink before it!”
“Battle on, Daisuke! Wither their spirits with your mystical Four Winds Split-Finger Shottu-jitsu! Repel their cruel affronts with your Triple-Star Cut-Fastball Technique of the Joyous Uplifting Dynamo, clocked at a respectable 96 miles per hour! And baffle their comprehension and deceive in turn their deceitful hearts with your Two-Seam Shadow-Strike Clouded-Eye Shinobi Sinker!”
Which, of course, is only to be expected of the ballplayer whom sources say descended into the Underworld to spit in the flaming eye of the Lord of Hell and steal the secret power of the Onikaze, or ‘demon-storm’ pitch, which tails away nicely from both lefties and righties."
(The Onion is amazing)
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lol that is amazing
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...Did I just watch an episode of Inuyasha?
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Round & Round the planets revolve round the sun
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ROW ROW FIGHT THE POWA
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Dude, he pitches for the Red Sox. Of course, he was going to be awesome.
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But they were hyping him to be a pitcher on Lincecum's level
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And he's never even been close to elite
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True, but still, given his age and how well he performed initially, it looked for the first couple years like it was a decent investment.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
That's not my point
I didn’t say it wasn’t a decent investment at first. My point is that everyone (EVERYONE) was saying how great he’d be. And now that he sucks you never hear that anymore. They were so loud wrong on him, and yet everyone still listens to people like that.
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Ha, just the media overhyping things. It’s what they do.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Another stat to blow your mind
In this season, opponents are 0 for 35 against barry zito’s curveball.
Fangraph value? A sparkling 7.15 per 100 pitches.
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Simply put
Tim’s changeup is the balls.
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What percentage of BTTJ’s strikeouts yesterday were on changeups? I saw the highlight clip, but the over-the-top angle of the camera at Joe Robbie made me unsure. In the standard center field cam, the lateral break on the changeup is ridiculous. But last night it was not as evident to my untrained eye, making me think a lot of those K’s might have come on cutters or sliders. (Probably just the camera angle.)
Question
is youtube not working for anyone else?
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workin for me, just watched a ton of sharks highlights, and Willis highlights
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
This is fucking weird
every time i type in youtube.com I’m directed to a russian blogger.com site. WTF
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LOL MAC
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PC > MAC
"The thing is, it happened."
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
I'M KEEPING MY MAC THANK YOU VERY MUCH
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
LOL someone thinks a dell XPS is good
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LOL someone thinks a Mac is good.
"The thing is, it happened."
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
You do realize the ridiculousness of this argument?
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by Johnny Disaster on May 5, 2010 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I just felt like adding onto it.
"The thing is, it happened."
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL AMERICANS ARE BRAINWASHED BY STEVE JOBS
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep. Those aren't ear buds for your iPod, they're brainwave scanners.
Which, incidentally, multiply the amount of bacteria in your ears 100% each hour, according to urban legend. Dunno if it’s true, but I like to tell my students that.
Actually, I like ipods, and when I’m surrounded by people using them. That way I’m the only one who knows who farted.
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Those earbuds suck
etymotics FTW
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Oh sure, there are better...
…those spiffy ones at Best Buy for four bazillion dollars are pretty awesome. (but I think you missed my point…)
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I use them because I don’t want to spend much money on a new set, and I’m not confident whatever cheap ones I buy will be any better. Anyone know of better quality, but still cheap ($10-15 max) earbuds?
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Sony makes some nice in-ear ones
for like 30 bucks that are great for the price.
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OT: anyone else find the next gen iPhone flap ridiculous and a waste of tax payer money. Apple needs to pull the stick out of their ass.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
yup, it was ridiculous
FTR, I’ve never thought they were the greatest company. But their products work better than anyone else’s
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so are bmw's
but they’re better than a ford
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BMW are crap, they are just slightly less crappyer than a Ford.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
lol ok whatever
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I love my BMW
It is an awesome car.
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Anybody who says bmws are "crap"
has lost all credibility. Expensive, difficult to repair? Sure. But not crap.
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I just hated my BMW it seamed to break down a lot. But I also wasn’t a great driver.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Was it new or old?
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6 yo. 3 series
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
That could be a reflection of many things
not the least of which is the owner before you and how well you take care of it. BMWs are amazing cars, and if you like driving they’re one of the best.
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Yeah, some times I turn into Brian Sabean, in regards to thought process.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL U
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I’ve read they’re actually extremely reliable.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
They are engineering marvels actually, especially the M series…essential a street legal racer. I just had some issues.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude, Ford's blow
Actually, AMERICAN CARS BLOW
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Dude, I know. But SVT cars look appealing.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, but as far as American cars go, Fords are decent. Also, I think the American companies might have actually realized we don’t like their cars because of the lack of quality, and I suspect they’re trying to fix that perception, which means actually making quality cars. The problem is, you don’t know if it’s quality for a decent period of time….so you’re always buying off past perceptions.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Also
they don’t know how to make a quality car. Even brand new american cars still have that ridiculous chinzy plastic.
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The new Corvette is an example of that. A 200 MPH “Ferrari Killer” with a cheap dash.
Also what Ford did to the Volvo/Jaguar interiors was pretty attroucios.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
"Americans just don't GET luxury
their idea of luxury is just..making something bigger"
Richard Hammond
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I was not happy that Ford bought Volvo, they changed many things that I had a fondness for. That has caused my reluctance to get new one, so I’ve kept my wagon for 16 years.
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Yeah but the question is will they hold up or not? If non-functional items are cheap, but the car is cheaper for it, you’re not losing….it’s only when functional items are cheap and so the car breaks down and becomes expensive that you have a real problem.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Cadillac escalade
same price as a land rover ranger rover. And the Range Rover is probably 25 times better.
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Dude, the Range Rover are so over rated.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
The RR has gotten away from its roots since BMW took over.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
OMG Tata own Land Rover now!
What a shame!
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I was making a point
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And the range rover is really good
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Just get a fucking CAR
don’t need a truck or a huge ass SUV
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And if you do get a big ass truck or SUV, stay the fuck out of my compact parking spots.
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by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
THANK YOU!
it’s called “compact” for a reason dicks!
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I just feel that they are way to ON ROAD and not enough OFF road.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you kidding?
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This is a discovery
but it’s the same stuff as a range rover.
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I also don’t like the Jag/Ford motors in them. BMW engines are far better.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Honestly
WHYYYYYYYY do people need BIG BIG BIG cars, like the escalade or the Hummer
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I love my huge BMW
If my car were any bigger, I would need to have another steering wheel in the back seat to go around corners.
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
740iL
It should come equipped with a foghorn!
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I’ve driven one of them. Bigger than I’d like, but very nice cars. One of those cars you drive on the highway and all of a sudden you’re doing 90 without realizing it. Do you like driving such a big car? Why? I find it obnoxious, my first car was a boat like that, and I hated it.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess the idea of a big car still is a new thing for me
I used to drive manual transmission 2-seater sports cars exclusively. But as I got older, comfort became more important to me.
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I drive my in-laws avalon often. Parking in a garage is annoying.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I like comfort too, those cars are just too big. 5 series would be more my thing.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
as I've gotten older
(not that I am as old as you), my cars have gotten smaller.
From the 73 Ford and 64 Buick I learned how to drive with, then a VW Golf, Honda Civic and now S2000. Smaller about every step.
Until I get LOLD
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TWSS
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lol
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, it is
but it costs SIXTY FUCKING THOUSAND DOLLARS. That’s my point. That’s an american “luxury” car.
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i got an Acura TSX, works good for me
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I got a Nissan Xterra. Works good.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve got an Subaru Impreza. Pretty sweet ride for what I paid for it. <3 my Subee.
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yummy
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When I bought my X i had to bring it back for a electrical bug and they gave me a Sub Legacy GT 2.5 l as a loaner. Thing was awesome for about 12 hrs, revs fast and had lots of power until the turbo blew.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Subarus are generally very reliable, but I get the sense that occasionally one will suffer a ridiculous mechanical issue.
The great thing about the Legacy GT, though, is that its like a stealth sports sedan. Deceptively fast, very comfortable, handles great… But isn’t going to raise any red flags while you’re driving it around.
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this
love them
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Notice the "not americanness" of it
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I'm pretty sure every car we're talkin about here
are NON AMERICAN
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All Japanese, in fact.
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Yeah
Even “American” care aren’t American. Have you looked at the label that says where the car was made? They’re mostly from Mexico, well at least the Mustang I test drove was…
Yes, I know
but “american car” is a nice quick shorthand for “pile of shit”
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HAH
there are many such shorthands
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Toyota’s are the most American cars out there!
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Where are they designed and developed?
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It’s a joke, man, you can relax. The joke being that in terms of actual production, Toyota’s you buy in America are produced in America more than “American” cars.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I know
and stop telling me to relax, please. ILL FUCKING RELAX WHEN IM READY TO FUCKING RELAX, PENDEJO.
The point is that a car is “from” where ever it’s designed.
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As someone who works in Econ, I’ll just point out that the high paying, technical jobs (which are better for your economy) come from wherever the car is conceived/designed…
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah,
which is why the fact that those cars are “built” in america isn’t that big of a deal.
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I drive an RSX myself. I like it.
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I’m surprised by how much market share Acura is carving out these days. Honda’s done a really great job refining the brand.
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They’re great cars. They’re about as luxurious as you can get before it becomes a “that guy” car.
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Yeah. To me, Acura is now what Audi used to be, but Audi is now becoming a “that guy” car. Which is sad, because I’d love to drive an A3.
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It really is
as jeremy clarkson says “the cocks have moved from the M3s to the Audis”
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Yeah I’m with you on that one, I REALLY want to drive an R6 or A3, but I’ld rather not put up with the, “Oh, YOU drive that car”
R6?
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The R8 is another one of those absurd driving experiences. If I thought I could pull off owning one (and had that sort of dough), I might buy one. But damn if that thing isn’t a fantasy car that you had a poster of on your wall as a kid.
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You want impractical? I was in San Francisco a couple months ago, and was tailing a Lambo for a few blocks. LOL!
I also passed a Lotus in a parking garage in downtown Berkeley about a month ago. I love car ogling.
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lol man I was walking around campus at USF and I walked past a parked Ducati 1098, a parked Nissan GT-R, and someone driving by in a Ferrari 458. I was like…what…. what the fuck are you doing driving to school in a SPORTS CAR?!?!
is USF a rich kids school?
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all the nurses at my job drive nice cars.
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My friend bought a Vette before heading off to grad school at UCSD. He doesn’t even get on the freeway between school and his apartment. I fail to understand.
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Guessing he means RS6
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I am currently saving for a R6. Though I still may go with the GSXR600
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by Giant among Angels on May 5, 2010 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
My response to this is usually
“Yeah, you got a problem with that?”
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
The RSX is AWESOME
i’m very jealous, and Honda’s done a great job with cars, i like the pilot, and the ZDX looks pretty awesome
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My CTS is a piece of crap, too.
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by Giant among Angels on May 5, 2010 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
So you're saying American car buyers instinctively channel Brian Sabean?
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Ford til I die
Ford’s have gotten much better recently. They might never catch Honda in compacts, even though they’re getting better, but their dominance in trucks is undeniable.
I’m not denying foreign quality, but saying that Ford is actually decent now.
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by KTJ on May 5, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
That sounds like a Brian Sabean attitude to me. Ok with overpaying for everything. ;)
Me? I like value. That’s why I have a Honda Accord instead of a BMW. I have the top of the line V6 Accord – way cheaper than the BMW, but still fairly comparable to the 3 series, more reliable, and way cheaper to repair. Also, it’s going to run forever.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
in most things I prefer value. But IMO, for how I use them, macs are valuable. They’re worth a lot more to me than the extra 3 or 4 hundred bucks over a PC.
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The ipod is so much better than any other mp3 player it's ridiculous
and so is the macbook. For me anyways.
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Why’s the macbook better for you? I have an iPod as well, not sure why other companies haven’t put out a better product for cheaper yet. I held on to hope they would (and it would be cheaper) for a long time but finally gave in.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Well I pods are cheap now.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
You are a pod?
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I wouldn’t say “cheap” (at least the touch, which is the only one I want and the one I now have)….but yeah, they’re not ridiculously expensive or anything.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
The Nano’s are 150 for 8 gb. Not bad.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
You can get a dog shit in a box for free
doesn’t mean it’s appealing.
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I’m guessing when you’re talking about lower end ones like the Nano, you can definitely find suitable replacements for cheaper. I seem to remember that when I was researching what I wanted. I also found a couple of products that I thought might be comparable and/or better (and better value) than the touch, but never saw them in stores to see what I thought.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
They might be better on paper
but when you factor in the “is this thing going to make me want to throw it against a fucking wall because it doesn’t work properly?” quotient, it’s much more worth it to spend the extra 20 or 30 bucks.
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I don’t see why a simple device like a comparable product to the iPod Nano would do that. Something more complicated like what I was looking at, definitely, which is why I didn’t buy it since I couldn’t play with it at a store beforehand.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Macbook pluses:
1. it’s small yet insanely powerful (13")
2. It’s aluminum (pretty and extremely durable)
3. It has OSX
Any computer with 3 wins, IMO
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But how do you get more value out of OSX?
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
(Also, the first two aren’t hard to find for PC’s, with all the options out there you can find what suits you easily)
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
do you work for Microsoft? You’re reminding me of the commercial where the follow a “real life” shopper as they pick out a PC.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
No way, I do econ. I just really like my Dell, and when I was shopping around for it, definitely realized that from strictly a hardware standpoint, you have much better options with PC’s. All the companies have tons of options, you can customize them how you want….which is the exact opposite of Macs. They have what, 3 models and 2-3 options for each one? and are way more expensive for the same hardware.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I record music
and have never found anything that was 10% as good as garageband on windows, let alone logic
I edit movies, never found anything that’s 10% as good as imovie on windows, let alone final cut.
Those 2 things alone are worth the money. Factor in how good osx looks, things like spaces and expose, active corners, spotlight, istat menus, front row, i photo…. yeah. It’s way better.
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What the Mac does better is the fact you can do these sorts of things if you’re into it, it’s more “fun”. But if you just want a computer, then go for a PC, fuck it, i just like the Mac since it has these abilities and it makes it easier to do these things
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See, I don’t do any of that media editing, nor do I care or find useful the last group of stuff about the OS you talk about.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
OK, that's fine
then you are ignorant. There’s nothing wrong with that, but don’t pretend like you know what you’re talking about RE: macs when you obviously don’t. I’ve owned both and use both often, and I know the differences.
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…what am I ignorant about? What do you even think I’ve said in this thread? I really think you’re arguing against a giant strawman at the moment, all I’ve done is say that Macs are more expensive for the hardware, I don’t see any value in them and don’t see the usefuless of any software advantages you’ve described (to me), and my PC is great for what I use it for and a much better value.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
You don't see the advantages because you don't care to learn about them
I’m trying to explain why they’re NOT the “same thing for a higher price tag”, I’m not trying to convince you to buy one. But you’re not interested in learning about the advantages. That’s ignorance to me.
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I concur
even though bondslegend is a fucking fuck-fuck
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by greatgiantfan on May 5, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
HEY FUCK YOU
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by greatgiantfan on May 5, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Really? I think I’ve been asking questions to learn more, it’s just if I don’t care about something or value it, and I’m having personal attacks about my ignorance thrown my way….well, I’m probably going to tell them I don’t care.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I used PC’s for years, and used Macs at work. I was constantly having issues with my PC’s, and realized that I never, never, never had an issue with the Macs I used at work. I converted to Mac officially about 2+ years ago. Bought one for my wife, and we are as happy as can be. Also, I like the fact that I don’t ever have to purchase virus software. I really don’t do much with my computer though to ever realize the issues that you have with Macs. They work for me, and I’ll keep using them. We have 2 13" Macbooks, though I think I want to get a Macbook Pro now…
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by Giant among Angels on May 5, 2010 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I really don’t do much with my computer though to ever realize the issues that you have with Macs.
I don’t have problems with Macs, other than it’s not my personal preference. I don’t know why all my comments have been interpreted as anti-Mac. :(
The only problem I have with Macs is their price.
by Missing Barry on May 6, 2010 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I realize that and could have worded my phrase differently. The higher price for the sense of security and reliability (imo) is worth it for me. Plus, the two that i bought were refurbs, so I got a couple hundred bucks off each
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by Giant among Angels on May 6, 2010 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
same thing for a higher price tag
That’s talking about the hardware. Tell me about the software – other than the editing stuff, what about OSX is better? Keep in mind I just don’t care about “the way it looks”. I’m looking for functional improvements.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
If you don't care about the way it looks
then a mac isn’t for you. Most of the functional improvements involve the user interface.
Things like expose, which zooms your desktop out and gives you a view of all of your open windows.
Or spaces which lets you move open windows to another “space”, functioning kind of like another monitor. Those are 2 things I use ALL the time.
Most of apple’s appeal has to do with user interface. If a user interface isn’t something you’re interested in, then it’s not the product for you, pure and simple. That’s everything to me, though. And to most apple users.
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Most of apple’s appeal has to do with user interface. If a user interface isn’t something you’re interested in, then it’s not the product for you, pure and simple. That’s everything to me, though. And to most apple users.
That paragraph could have ended our conversation so long ago. User interface (in terms of the OS) doesn’t provide value to me. So….yeah. That’s exactly why I criticize Mac for charging more for the same hardware.
Also, my girlfriend has a Mac, so it’s not like I’ve never used one. I hate using it because I’m not used to it and don’t know how to use it properly, but I’ve come to think even if I figure it out, like you said, most of the “benefits” are user interface type things that I don’t value. The one big advantage I DO see is the virus/spyware thing. The problem is, that’s a Catch-22 – the more market share Mac gains, the more a problem it becomes.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
(I've pretty much been trying to say that the whole time)
I admit, not super clearly. But as I’ve said, there are use-cases for both platforms.
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Expose saves me a ton of time at work. My efficiency is through the roof, because of something so simple.
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by Giant among Angels on May 5, 2010 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
HEY GUYZ
What’s the difference between a BMW and a porcupine?
The porcupine has the pricks on the outside!
BOOYAH
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(except now it's audis, not bmws)
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oh SNAP
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
IAWTC.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
For what? I can set up a group of editing suites cheaper using Macs that PC’s… hence the ridiculousness of the argument. It lacks nuance. I spend all day using both platforms side by side.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on May 5, 2010 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, if I have two options – buy a PC laptop or an Apple laptop, if I’m comparing basically the exact same machines, I can get the PC for way less money.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
It's not about components
it’s about the OS, and OSX is way better than Windows when you know how to use it properly.
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The hardware is what interests me, because I personally have no use for any software advantage mac might have. Having more software work on my computer is an advantage to me, personally.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
See, that's bullshit
and that’s a stereotype that shows the ignorance of people. LOL MACS CANT RUN ANYTHING. It’s just not true any more.
Seriously, unless you’re a hardcore gamer, or you need a specific program for work, these days you WILL NOT notice a problem with the software available on macs.
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ITS NOT THE SAME FUCKING COMPUTER
if you really believe that it is, then it’s not for you. Because you don’t know the difference, so you obviously don’t need one.
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OK
OSX IS WAY BETTER THAN WINDOWS.
To me, the extra money is worth it because:
A. The product is nicer and of a much higher physical quality, and
B. The software is so much better than windows it’s laughable that anyone would suggest otherwise.
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The product is nicer and of a much higher physical quality, and
In what way?
The software is so much better than windows it’s laughable that anyone would suggest otherwise.
Maybe it is for you, that’s fine. Does everyone use computers the same way as you do? I don’t see any reason to pay for a different operating system – the operating system is basically meaningless to me. I run my programs, and that’s that. I don’t have any problems.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
There is no windows computer
that is as nice to hold and use as an aluminum macbook. Doesn’t exist
And I never said that the whole world needs to use macs. But the arguments against it that the people here are making are bullshit. There are plenty of use-cases for both platforms. Some can’t afford apple products, and that’s fine (I only could because of uncle sam).
To me it’s the same difference as between a ford and a bmw. They both do the same job, but one is much more enjoyable to use while it’s doing that job.
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You’ve completely lost me on the “nice to hold and use” aspect. I don’t even see what you’re looking for. Also, have you explored all the options on the PC market? I’ll just give an example from my experience – there’s no Mac that matches my Dell in terms of speaker quality for the actual laptop. That was something I wanted, so I made sure I got it, and it was easy to find because there are so many options.
To me it’s the same difference as between a ford and a bmw.
Maybe, but you could also say it’s the difference between my Honda and a BMW. I see them as pretty comparable, but mine was a way better value….
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
As we have established
you don’t know, and aren’t interested in learning about, the advantages of OSX. So you can’t really say which is the better value, because you don’t know anything about OSX.
And the “nice to hold and use” thing is not something that’s easily explained.
But it’s why the iphone has already after 3 years become the standard in the smartphone market, despite being on a SHITTY network, and despite not having as many features on paper as its main rivals.
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The aluminum macbooks just FEEL nice
and are nice to carry around and use. I admit that’s not for everyone, but when you take it in concert with the benefits of the OS, it’s worth it for me.
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So if I understand you correctly, you like the laptop casing (or whatever it’s called). You really don’t think there are any PC’s out there with all the competitors that make one that “feels” nice?
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
If there are,
I’ve never seen one. And I’m a huge nerd.
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I haven’t looked specifically for it, but when I shopped around for my PC, I basically came across every option possible. Given how easy something like that is (just making a frame for the computer that “feels nice”)….I have a hard time imagining you can’t find one, unless you’re looking for something incredibly specific (basically, a Mac)….
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
They all feel chinzy and plasticy
there are no other computers that are made like the aluminum macbooks. That’s why they’re so amazing.
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Generally when people ask questions to give you a chance to talk about things, that’s not in line with not “interested in learrning about the advatanges of OSX”….
I’m giving you a chance to describe it, and all you’ve given me is movie editing/music editing, which I responded to by saying I don’t do, and a list of things I don’t find important, which I said don’t have value to me. And someone that turns into me not being able to talk about which one is a better value?
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
There are use-cases for both platforms
I’m not sure how many times I have to say that. I understand that. But one is a nicer product. Not many people want to pay extra for the advantages of OSX. That’s fine. I don’t have a problem with that.
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Garage band and imovie are free
and are 10x better than 90% of what you find on PCs. And there’s nothin on the PC that touches logic and final cut.
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Plus mac can now run windows!
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
If you want to pollute it, sure
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(kidding)
that’s actually why I got one originally. But then I found out that I don’t need windows for, like, anything anymore.
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What are these programs, what do they do, and in what way are they better than software available on PC? I’m legitimately curious – I don’t use macs.
Also, you can say they’re free….but if you’re paying more for the computer, it could be argued otherwise. ;)
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Garageband and logic are music editors
final cut and imovie are for video editing. Both are like everything else apple makes: they do something that technically is available from other sellers, but they do it in a way that is so intuitive and smooth that you just couldn’t possibly use anything else after you’ve used them.
There are plenty of computers and mp3 players and phones that rival apple’s products in terms of raw power (and many exceed them), but there are none that match the user experience of an apple product. There just aren’t.
I love my droid, and I love that it does a lot more things than the iphone could do, but it’s not even 50% as good to use as an iphone is. And quite frankly, to me how fun something like a computer or a phone is to use is 75% of why you buy it, since you use it so often.
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I hardly think I’m ignorant on the subject, and think you’re greatly overreacting. More software is made for PC’s, I don’t know what to tell you if you don’t believe that. For my uses, there are times when I find that to be useful. I don’t see any advantage from a software point of view of macs over PC’s, and instead of describing possibilities, you’re ranting against what you perceive to be “bullshit”.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
The point
is that, though there might be “more” software for windows, it’s not like there’s so little for OSX that it gets in your way. You would never notice it. There are tools that do everything you could possibly need available for OSX
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I wasn’t trying to say otherwise, just pointing out that I might come across some bit of software I want for a PC that’s not available on Mac. It could be something stupid like a freeware game.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
you might
and a meteor might come down and destroy the earth tomorrow. I’m willing to bet you won’t, though.
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so basically
the possibility of maybe possibly one day coming across a freeware game that isn’t available on the mac means..? IDK. The point is that the software available on the mac rivals that available on windows, and I’ve never had a problem with it.
And i’m tiring of this, so I vote we just stop.
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Having more software work on my computer is an advantage to me, personally.
Well, that’s what it means, and it might be a really small advantage. :)
I guess I don’t much care for the PC vs Mac argument, I just haven’t really enjoyed some of the comments that have come my way that I feel are because you perceive I’m ripping on Macs when I’m really not. For instance, the tap to click thing – I said I hated it….but it wasn’t a criticism of Macs, just the feature. Almost all PC’s have that feature, too. When I say something negative it’s not necessarily a criticsm of Macs….
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
This whole convo should've stopped right here
Seriously, why do so many people get so defensive about the type of computer they use? It’s a machine; it has no part of your damn identity (or it shouldn’t).
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LOL someone thinks Mac's are bad
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
LOL Pik, I’ve used Macs basically my entire life. My first computer, was an apple. From Kindergarten til I graduated from High School, I used macs at school EVERY day. I hate hate HATE using macs XP
Macs now are different than macs were when you were in school
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Did they finally upgrade that awful black and green screen?
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by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
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I’ve used Macs and PCs and I prefer to use PCs. I don’t care if Macs are better for media work (I use photoshop a lot to edit my photos) or the fact that my name is Mac. I love my Dell. It’s just a personal choice for me.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
That's fine
I personally don’t care, and I don’t “hate” PCs either. But the opinions people have about macs are so outdated it’s extremely frustrating. It’s like when people evaluate players based on RsBI
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Well Mac people also have a distorted view of PC’s and Apple. I remember reading that people where planning to buy 10 iPad before they even saw it, just b/c its a mac. I think the PC people don’t want to be associated with that.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, the hype for the iPad did make me dislike Apple a bit more, but, eh.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
OK,
yeah, that represents everyone who owns an apple product. Give me a break.
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I don’t think he said that. Honestly, I think you’re overreacting to some of the things people are saying and interpretting them to be much stronger criticisms than they are….
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
OK
Well Mac people also have a distorted view of PC’s and Apple
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Exactly, you pick out one line, take it to mean the worst thing, and respond way harsher than necessary to it….
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
What are you talking about?
that one line was the basis for the whole fucking post.
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Actually bondslegend, I JUST graduated, so the Macs I’ve been using…. are still the same (or newer). Why would I want to buy a Mac that has the same configurations as a PC but costs twice as much? Look Macs are good computers, and they don’t get infected by viruses. But my personal preference is for PCs because PCs run better with the programs I need while working at the hospital and I need to write reports for the patients. And the whole OSX is better than Windows? Better than XP? It’s debateable. Better than Vista? Yeah ok I’ll give you that? Better than Windows 7? The jury’s still out, but WIndows 7 has leveled the playing field.
My major qualms with Mac’s are the right/left mouse button and the pop up navigator. But as I learn the short cuts I have stop minding them.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
If you have a laptop
two-finger tap for double click is about the coolest thing ever. and two-finger scrolling. And three-finger swipe for navigating web pages.
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yeah yeah
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I hate tap for double click with the passion of a thousand burning suns. Such an awful feature. :)
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Um ok
how is it worse than having to reach down for another button?!
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I don’t think the tap thing is exclusive to macs. My laptop and my netbook are both windows devices that do this.
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
WHATEVER ITS BETTER BECAUSE ITS MAC OK
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I just tapped the reply button
And scrolled down using only ONE finger on my laptop.
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As long as you stay in that one tiny little space on the track pad, that'll work fine
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I have fat fingers
So it works fine for me ;-)
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It is not exclusive to Macs at all, I find almost all PC’s have it, as well.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, and I'm sure they did long before apple invented it
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You could check for us, right?
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I hate it, what’s your problem with that? It frequently makes me double click when I don’t want to. I would rather click.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
The new macbooks
have the whole trackpad as a button. So you can turn tap clicking off if you want. Just push with one finger for normal or 2 fingers for double. And it’s an actual click! look at that.
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They've always had buttons
but now instead of being separate, they just made the whole trackpad a button. It’s pretty nice.
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Windows 7 is only good because it took everything good about OSX and copied it
I’ve used it. It’s really nice….because it’s like OSX
And like I’ve said, there are use-cases for both platforms.
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I have Vista….I’ve never understood the problem with it. It’s worked fine for me.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
The main problem with it is that it’s a resource hog, so people with lower-end computers get a lot of shitty slowdown.
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by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Also, it sucks
there’s that part too.
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People who don’t use computers for anything but everyday use won’t have any problems with it outside of the resource hog stuff, though.
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by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess
to me it always feels like “fisher price: my first computer”
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Ah, my comptuer isn’t shitty, and I only use it for pretty basic stuff, so I guess I don’t have those problems.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Well....
that conversation went on for entirely too long :-) I own both and use both each day. Everything has it’s place and purpose.
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ok, as a former electronics manufacturing engineer + plus with a design degree in landscape architecture, I’ve have an appreciation for the built environment. I prefer Mac’s, but I also use a PC, and I’ve used Sun workstations (UNIX), and even the Xerox predecessor to the Mac. I build PC’s, and repair Mac’s, as well.
So, I’ve seen both from the inside and the outside. Mac’s vs. PC are like an Audi or BMW is to the VW—nothing wrong with either, but the former is more upscale due to the industrial design and user interface. Most every Mac I’ve ever opened up has beautiful and well thought out mechanical design and looks.
PC’s are much more variable in that regard over the years, imo. Dell’s have beautiful case design, but I can’t say much else good about them, and their laptops are pretty weak. I opened up an old Sony Vaio a few months ago, and it was really well built. I’ve had two pc laptops, both Compaq, and they are well built budget machines, but I don’t abuse my gear, so I can’t comment on durability.
So, it’s whatever you like and are comfortable with. If I had to own one computer, it would be a Mac, but I like having the flexibility of both, and I like having a cheapo computer that I can try stuff out on without having to worry about it succumbing to viruses, etc.
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 5, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I like paying less for the same hardware! :)
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
some of it is the same, some of it is different, and then there’s how it’s all married together.
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 5, 2010 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, from your description, I imagine so, but for my uses….well, I’m not opening stuff up or running anything complicated, you know? I’m just looking for the best performance for the least amount of money.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
nothin’ wrong with that—kinda like the Twins
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 5, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
your dns was messed with
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hmm
I’ll have to reset it I guess
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Weird
yeah, put in opendns (not sure why it wasn’t in anyways) and it fixed it. Wtf.
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what were you using before? google?
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IDK
there was nothing in the router’s DNS field
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your service providers DNS, comcast?
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cable one, a local company
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I'm guessing it's theirs
I guess I never reset the DNS after we switched from DSL
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WTF! that is pretty fucked up dude
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
In completely unrelated news, my new Russian blog is getting more hits than ever today!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
I hate you
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I ♥ changeups
"The thing is, it happened."
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 10:40 AM PDT reply actions
A LOVE TRIANGLE EMERGES
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This is like a soap opera.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Just what i want on a Wednesday
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
As the Changeup is Thrown
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions
The K's of Our Lives
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
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by scout6 on May 5, 2010 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
All My Children
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
The Cy Young and the Hitless
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Huge changeup thrown today, fantastic
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
The K's and the restless
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
mine was better.
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'The longer I do this the smarter I get' --Brian Sabean
My facebook says I’m married to a changeup. SHE CAN’T HURT ME.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions
BACK OFF BITCH, THEY'RE MINE.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
OH NO U DI'N'T
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
jponry wants the strikes, you can have the balls.
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LOL
"The thing is, it happened."
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t know how you keep coming up with this stuff, but I hope I never take you for Granted.
Thing C
CHANGEUPS DO NOT SMELL LIKE FLOWERS!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 10:47 AM PDT reply actions
I just rewatched the highlight and the pitch Hanley homered off of was not that bad.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
(on the other hand, the pitch Uggla homered off of was awful)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Correct
Up high over the plate.
You might say it was Ugg-ly.
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I don’t get it.
The Giants Way™"If anybody deserves credit for this year’s turnaround it’s these two people, Brian and Bruce," Neukom said. "The encouraging thing is we think we’re back to playing baseball the way it ought to be played."
Me neither.
"We're the kind of team people can identify with," Flannery said. "Our best pitcher weighs 150 pounds. Our shortstop is old. Our best hitter is ... big and our catcher is old and big."
TWHS?
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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 don’t think Sergio should ever throw a high fastball.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Well, especially not to Dan Uggla.
"We're the kind of team people can identify with," Flannery said. "Our best pitcher weighs 150 pounds. Our shortstop is old. Our best hitter is ... big and our catcher is old and big."
SERGICHOKE ROMCHOKE
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
WORST PITCHER AT BEST
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
man, the chatter on Giants FB page
Did anyone see that? Go here and scroll down to “An Unlikely Star.” People losing their damn minds in that thread.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
NEVER READ THE COMMENTS
NEVER
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
/Nazis read the comments.
/Nazis melt.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Stephen Seymour
the ironic thing is the other day there was a tool on here talkin about how romo should close, he is so nasty and bla bla bla, then later in the thread the same guy said rowand was garbage and he has no business taking torres out of the lineup, just a coincidence, albeit a funny one!
Yesterday at 6:45pm
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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.
Look at that!
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
I miss stephanie seymour
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Mark Hope
Fucken romo
Bichy u dumb ass
Affy then Wilson u fucken ass… See More
Aaron rowand bailed u fucken ass out
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
And his follow up.
Mark Hope
yea guys, romo only has ONE pitch, its a good breaking ball to righties """"" I F """""" u dont always hang it!!!!!! count’em 1 2 3 blown leads in 8th or 9th
HE IS NOT A SET UP MAN!!!!!! hes good for 1 batter every 3rd or 4th day
its Affy then Wilson!!! Runsler and Mota need more chances…………….
thank god for Aaron Rowand, wut a STUD, saved runs with D, then ties it with a BOMB in the 9th…
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Bangmasher
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on May 5, 2010 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Stephen Seymour
the ironic thing is the other day there was a tool on here talkin about how romo should close, he is so nasty and bla bla bla, then later in the thread the same guy said rowand was garbage and he has no business taking torres out of the lineup, just a coincidence, albeit a funny one!
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
This one is for Xanthan
Vincent Anthony Marcellino
yeah and the other day some jackal was trying to say how good romo is based on stats. well I WATCH THE GAMES AND HE SUX. i don’t care what he does when we’re up or down by 5 or more. when he’s in a close game he’s sure to fuck it up somehow. facebook didnt jinx this game. Romo’s face on the mound jinxed it. when are we gonna release this scrub. hell let Pablo pitch before romo
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
WATCH THE DAMN GAME
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I TAKE ISSUE WITH YOUR ANTI-JACKAL RHETORIC!!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
I WANT TO MARRY 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 5, 2010 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Even this one?
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YEAH HE JINXED IT BECAUSE WE TOTALLY LOST
/dfarowand
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ROMO’S FACE!!!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
The “Romo’s face” thing will be around for awhile.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions
It has staying power
I am a pretty good judge on these types of thing.
Plus, I plan on using it a lot.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions
How use Romo’s face?
The Giants Way™"If anybody deserves credit for this year’s turnaround it’s these two people, Brian and Bruce," Neukom said. "The encouraging thing is we think we’re back to playing baseball the way it ought to be played."
HOW IS BABBY FORMED
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
I feel a Lady GaGa parody coming on.
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can jimmy fallon think of anything original?
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No.
He also can’t make it through a sketch without breaking character.
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I hate him
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Just watched Band of Brothers recently
and had forgotten that he has a cameo in it. He’s terrible. Dunno why he’s in it at ALL.
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I cannot stand that prick
He will also be douching up the emmy’s this year.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
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MY SPREADSHEET!
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
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DFA ROMO’S FACE
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Strawhatt'd!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Had to lecture some fucktard the other day
About why his idea of signing Eric Byrnes was NOT a ‘great idea’
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on May 5, 2010 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions
This team could probably use some more overhustling.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions
And gets up, somersaults, and bikes around warning track
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on May 5, 2010 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL ROMO
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SERGIO HOWRY
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
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link plz?
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http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=7827017
it was a changeup more or less at the knees.
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"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
“GO BALL GO, GONE” … ?
wtf…
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Correct
Ramirez is just scary good.
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I just rewatched the highlight and the pitch Hanley homered off of was not that bad.
It wasn’t a bad pitch but if I understand correctly, it was a mistake to location. Bengie set up low and outside and the pitch didn’t run away from the plate like it was supposed to. Not a fat pitch by any means, but it’s probably in Hanley’s wheelhouse.
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Also, anything in the strike zone to Hanley might be a bad pitch. Dude is awesome, especially when he’s on fire like he is right now.
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/hanleys-two-day-turnaround/
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
it was hard to tell what it was
looked to me like a change that didn’t quite drop the way it usually does. It ran from the middle of the plate in a little bit.
If you don't like Brandon Medders you're not a true fan.
Yeah, it was a very good pitch. Sergio’s, though, that ’s a different story.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on May 5, 2010 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I kind of miss his curve
his first year or so he threw that pitch more and it was NASTY. I wish he would mix it in a little more often. But yeah that change is just so so so pretty.
If you don't like Brandon Medders you're not a true fan.
He threw a few really nice curves last night.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
oh good
I didn’t get to watch the game. Me likey the curve.
If you don't like Brandon Medders you're not a true fan.
oh god why did I just GIS for nice curves at work
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LOL BOOBS
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You knew what you were getting into.
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by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
So basically, the Fab Four’s best pitches are…?
Lincecum – Changeup
Zito – Curveball
Cain – Fastball
Sanchez – Slider
"We're the kind of team people can identify with," Flannery said. "Our best pitcher weighs 150 pounds. Our shortstop is old. Our best hitter is ... big and our catcher is old and big."
I think fastball is still sanchez’s best pitch.
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so it's "sanchez's" not "sanchez'"?
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z /= s
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions
gotcha
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Also, s’ and s’s is largely a matter of style. People can tell you whatever they want about it, but as long as you’re clear and consistent you can’t go wrong. Practically speaking, there’s no reason not to s’s, other than that it looks weird to have two s’s after each other. Keeping the s off serves no functional purpose.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
other than that it looks weird to have two s’s after each other
Uh… that was poorly worded, but I hope you get the point.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
iirc, except when it is plural and possessive.
Like, if you are referring to the whole Frisbee family, the Frisbees, you use Frisbees’ house, not Frisbees’s house.
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Yes, that’s true. And that is functional, because it actually mocks the sound. You don’t phonetically say “the Frisbeeses house”.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
COLOSSUSES
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It depends on the etymology of the word, but I forget the rules themselves.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
I assume Colussus is Greek or Latin, so I’d guess terminal “i” is warratned
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Husky, is that you?
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I just go by what I say.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
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That’s not how it works in my family…
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on May 5, 2010 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
it looks weird to have two s’s after each other
Yep, you hit the nail on the head why it’s stupid. ;)
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Matt’s two best pitches according to run value appear to be his fastball and his changeup.
Sanchez’s fastball has been his best pitch this year, but it was his slider last year.
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I don’t like looking at run values for pitches to determine a players “best pitch”, because it really doesn’t take into account how often you throw it and how the different pitches interact with each other to determine their effectiveness. I’m also unsure whether they adjust for count.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
I miss Matt’s slider. It was his K pitch when he first came up and a pretty good one.
"We're the kind of team people can identify with," Flannery said. "Our best pitcher weighs 150 pounds. Our shortstop is old. Our best hitter is ... big and our catcher is old and big."
I think he buried it in a shed somewhere.
"We're the kind of team people can identify with," Flannery said. "Our best pitcher weighs 150 pounds. Our shortstop is old. Our best hitter is ... big and our catcher is old and big."
Actually, I did see him throw it a ton in one game this spring…against the White Sox, IIRC. The slider looked really, really good.
"We're the kind of team people can identify with," Flannery said. "Our best pitcher weighs 150 pounds. Our shortstop is old. Our best hitter is ... big and our catcher is old and big."
Sanchez’s fastball has been better than his Slider this season.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
I remember thinking at the time he was drafted that he would make a great closer
But I’m glad I was off.
I love how tim can throw all of his pitches for strikes, that’s the great thing.
My Son.
2010 Giants: "The thing is, it happened."
I love his magical awesome control he didn’t use to have. Where did it come from?!
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
His changeup: you can't even HOLD it.
It’s just there in the air.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
FUCKIN CHANGEUPS, HOW DO THEY WORK?
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
And I don't want a talk to a pitching coach
those motherfucker’s lying, and gettin me pissed
My Son.
2010 Giants: "The thing is, it happened."
Get the changeup drunk.
The Giants Way™"If anybody deserves credit for this year’s turnaround it’s these two people, Brian and Bruce," Neukom said. "The encouraging thing is we think we’re back to playing baseball the way it ought to be played."
HOW IS CHANGEUP FORMED
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
Take the changeups bowling
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
Fuckin' shooting stars!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
56:8 K:BB ration in 42 innings. Ridiculous
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 5, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
I prefer other animal ions. Cations are particularly nice.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Cations are PAWSitively charged.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Howie’s really committed to the bad pun quota.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
That is one of the best mnemonic devices I know! I haven’t even heard the word cation since high school, and I still remember what they are because of that stupid pun.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
dude don't knock azgiants.com
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I think it came from 3 mph of velocity
TEMPORARY SIG AWAITING FINAL SABEAN APOCALYPSE
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PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game in development
Maybe, I’m unclear on that, though, especially since Timmy’s velocity loss doesn’t seem to be just cause he’s throwing softer for more control. It just disappeared, even when he puts the same amount of effort into his pitches (I presume he is based on him doing things like asking Rags where his velocity went, at least)….
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
well, it's correlated, I think.
actually, if I wasn’t so lazy I bet we could graph strikes/balls as a function of velocity for Tim. Is it just his fastball that’s slower?
TEMPORARY SIG AWAITING FINAL SABEAN APOCALYPSE
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PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game in development
It would be an interesting thing to look into.
if I wasn’t so lazy
Yep, that’s the problem right there.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I couldn't pronounce his name for his entire first year
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
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Lincecum
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
And I mean in the minors
before he was being talked about all the time. I wasn’t around these parts back then
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
You seem like you’ve been here forever.
Prolly cuz you talk so much. :p :D
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
HAR DE HARR
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
Timmy's middle name is LeRoy!?!?
interesting.
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
LEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEROOOOOOOOOOOY
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Awesome isn’t it?
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
i've been wandering aimlessly around baseball-reference for a while now
and i have learned a great many things.
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
Where do you think Jim came from?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Jim’s parents.
The Giants Way™"If anybody deserves credit for this year’s turnaround it’s these two people, Brian and Bruce," Neukom said. "The encouraging thing is we think we’re back to playing baseball the way it ought to be played."
HOW IS BABBY FORMED
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Fred Lewis got his average up to .262 today, with one more at bat coming.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
BUT HOW MANY CLANKS
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ALL OF THEM
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Fred Lewis FB update
‘What a day folks! A come from behind win today… 3for5 I love the lead off spot’
LOL people who made a big deal out of his one, possibly apocryphal comment.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 5, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Exactly – apocryphal.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 5, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
He made an offhand comment to Bags, yes, but it really wasn’t much of anything at all. It was ridiculous what it got turned into. It was basically like this:
Baggs: So you’ve been struggling lately, has the move to leadoff done that?
Lewis: I’m not too comfortable right now
And that was more of less it. No shit he wasn’t comfortable, he was playing badly!
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m pretty sure it was Bochy who made the offhand comment, not Fred himself.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
I’m pretty sure Baggs said Fred said he was uncomfortable! :)
Ugh, I’m trying to search for it, and unfortunately it appears when you google it whatever is said in the comments section counts for the google search. That’s stupid.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I can’t find it either, dammit.
My memory is that Bochy said something about how he always figured Lewis would be a good leadoff hitter, but he told him he wasn’t comfortable hitting there, gosh golly gee whiz.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Yeah, Bochy said something about how Fred was “uncomfortable” hitting leadoff. People extrapolated from this that Lewis was a Bad Soldier, refused to hit leadoff, had an attitude, had been benched for refusing to hit leadoff, etc. Ugh.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Hockey Fans! Whadda they know about Baseball?
Fred Lewis is Great and he looks cool doing great things at the dish
by jmenefee1 on May 5, 2010 11:56 AM PDT reply actions
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
oh Fred i still love you
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Like, Wow
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/marinersblog/2011785415_milton_bradley_packed_up_left.html
Bradley was removed from the game after a sixth inning strikeout. It was not a particularly good at-bat, with Bradley hacking away at some less-than-quality pitches early to get behind in the count, then, after battling back a bit, staring at a third strike down the middle.
But that’s not why he got benched.
From what I’m told, Bradley came back to the dugout and told manager Don Wakamatsu something along the lines of "I’m done. I’m not helping the team.’’
Those probably were not his exact words, but that was the message he conveyed.
Wakamatsu had Ryan Langerhans warm up immediately and followed Bradley into a tunnel between the dugout and clubhouse to talk him off the ledge and tell him not to quit on his teammates. At some point, Bradley was about to return to the dugout, but once he saw Langerhans playing left field in his place, left again and returned to his locker.
From there, he quickly packed and exited the stadium with the game still in progress.
I should not have to tell anyone how serious this is.
Leaving the park while a game is still going on is a serious violation of every written and unwritten rule in baseball. It’s something the organization will have to address as well as the veteran players on this team.
Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik told me this morning that he’s not going to comment on any issue that may have taken place in the dugout or clubhouse. Nor will he verify whether our description of what took place was accurate.
“If there is an issue, it will be dealt with internally,’’ he said.
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Oh man.
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
Damn.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
I am now sad to say I was one of those people.
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 blame Fangraphs. They’re really overly optimistic on the Mariners….because, well, Dave Cameron is a Mariners fan and try as we all will, we can’t not be homers to at least some degree. I can even buy into a lot of the Jack Z hype, but I think a lot of people are seriously underestimating their rebuilding time schedule. That team just isn’t that good right now, and it’s not like their farm system is loaded or anything, especially at the top. Rebuilding is going to take some time. Getting out of Carlos Silva’s contract is nice, but it’s only improving your payroll situation, not actually adding talent.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Most overrated off season IMO
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
It was a good offseason, but they definitely didn’t add enough offense. And going into the season with a Sweeney/Griffey DH combo was horrendous.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Somewhere, jermaine dye is laughing
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Who cares about the offseason, it's all about what happens during the season
you can get top free agents and they might not produce
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Leaving the park while a game is still going on is a serious violation of every written and unwritten rule in baseball.
That seems like a serious overstatement of every written and unwritten way to overstate anything.
Is it really against the written rules to leave the park while the game is still going on?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I’m just curious if it actually it.
However, it should be noted that leaving the park while the game is still going on is in no way a violation, serious or otherwise, of the written rule which states that bunting a ball foul with two strikes counts as a strikeout.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
IT IT? WHAT IS IT 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 5, 2010 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL JCB9
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
NO IT’S IT
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
Rivermarks safeway. No subject line. Suck it, JCB.
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
NOM
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
OH MAN I WANT THIS RIGHT NOW
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 5, 2010 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
NOM
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
I saw Randy Johnson leave the park in the 6th inning once (he was on his bike in front of the park). But, it was during an exhibition game, so maybe that doesn’t matter? Also, he’s Randy Johnson.
It was one of those old-timey bicycles with the huge front wheel.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
we need a photoshop of this
NAO
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
I was going to comment on this
I’m not surprised that you did, too. Not just a violation of the written rules of baseball, but of EVERY written rule of baseball. Wow.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
I know groupthink was that Bradley would have been a good "get" for us this offseason
But I’m not at all miffed that we missed out on him.
My Son.
2010 Giants: "The thing is, it happened."
But the groupthink about Bradley being a desirable option was ALSO to get out of Rowands contract. I don’t think anyone wanted one without the other…?
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Really?
I seem to recall some people who wanted him just to play left and because he could be gotten for cheap.
My Son.
2010 Giants: "The thing is, it happened."
No, it was pretty much a bad contract swap that gave the Cubs a serviceable CF and the Giants some salary relief.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
I think most people were hoping we’d be able to get some salary relief out of it (as the Ms did)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
After this offseason, I’m reminded that Sabean with some money to spend isn’t a good thing.
The Giants Way™"If anybody deserves credit for this year’s turnaround it’s these two people, Brian and Bruce," Neukom said. "The encouraging thing is we think we’re back to playing baseball the way it ought to be played."
WOULDN'T HAPPEN WITH POSEY
Sincerely,
-Eugenio Velez, Esq.
by Spinning the Wheel with Ben Linus on May 5, 2010 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL Pirates…
Through 25 games the Relievers have pitched 97.1 innings, almost 4 innings a game! The Dodgers reileivers have pitched 82.2 innings in 25 games, over 3 innings a game.
The Giants have pitched 65 relief innings in 24 games are second best to the Yankees who have pitched 59 through 23.
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OT: looks 'shopped?
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on May 5, 2010 11:52 AM PDT reply actions 7 recs
Awesome
Last one is the best, but it should say FINISH HIM!!!
/thinks about making a walrusman joke.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
I like the finish him better. Or at least use the FINISH HIM type.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m just being picky. Still awesome.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
there is a walrusman joke
see, he’s the one in the top picture
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
third one made me LOL
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
hahah
definitely the last one
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
I guess only liking the second one puts me in the minority.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
espn player news
News: DeRosa, who was given a day off Sunday, returned to the lineup Tuesday and went 0-for-5.
Spin: DeRosa is now batting .200 with just one homer and has been caught stealing on both of his attempts this year. He’d hardly be the first hitter to take a while to recover from wrist surgery, yet GM Brian Sabean is probably dumbfounded by his lack of production.
lolz @ sabez
WORST GM IN BASEBALL AT BEST
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
LOL when ESPN makes fun of your GM’s baseball knowledge you know your team is in trouble.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL SABES
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Goddam it
Hitters slump. DeRosa’s BABIP is .230. He still walks 10.5% of the time. His LD and GB %’s are in line with his career numbers. He is getting unlucky.
Slumps happen. Just because they happen at the beginning of a season as opposed to, say, the middle, doesn’t mean anything. DeRosa will be fine.
My Son.
2010 Giants: "The thing is, it happened."
His GB% looks like it’s up from the last few years (when he was actually good.) And up from his career numbers as well.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
In 2006, his GB rate was HIGHER
and he hit .296/.357/.456
My Son.
2010 Giants: "The thing is, it happened."
And his BABIP was almost 40 points higher than his career norm.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
You just cited his GB% as proof he’s hitting fine though
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
That said
I do think DeRosa is getting somewhat unlucky (I mean, he had an RBI single stolen just yesterday.)
But I also feel like, watching him, something’s not quite right with him.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Can't make these decisions based on watching and feeling
But you know that, heh.
My Son.
2010 Giants: "The thing is, it happened."
Well, he knows he’s slumping, and he obviously wants to be hitting and be a productive member of the lineup. He’s frustrated. And that can create a lot of feedback for a hitter who’s already having trouble connecting with the bat. I am hoping (hoping!) that he’ll have a 2-4 day in the next couple of weeks and get things turned around. It usually only takes one good game to find your stroke again.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
I guess, yeah
I should have just stuck with LD% I guess.
My fundamental point remains: DeRosa is having an unlucky BABIP streak, but he’s not flailing around to compensate, as reflected by a still-good walk rate.
He will recover. Let the man play unless he says his wrist is actually bothering him.
My Son.
2010 Giants: "The thing is, it happened."
Well, let’s look at it another way. What would his numbers look like if you just normalized his BABIP to his career average for the year so far?
It’s still a small sample size, but the whole point of citing BABIP is based on the idea that his performance would be normal if the BABIP wasn’t so low.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m honestly less concerned about the batting average as I am about the utter lack of power he’s shown so far.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Well, I only say batting average because that’s the only thing BABIP really normalizes.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
His HR/FB seems abnormally low, but then again, I can’t remember him hitting too many warning track fly balls or anything.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I remember him making power contact in Houston.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
But as the LF’er he will find his has to find his power!
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
If BABIP was normalized
You’d probably see something like .280 AVG. Throw his walk rate on top of that and you’d get into the .350 OBP range? I’m freeballing these, and I know you could theoretically calculate them more exactly, but that seems to be about what we could expect.
My Son.
2010 Giants: "The thing is, it happened."
The trouble is that it seems like, even if you normalized BABIP, his SLG would still be sub-.400
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
With 61 balls in play this year, a normalized BABIP (.309) would give him about 19 hits.
In 75 at bats, that’s about a .253 average.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
You're better at this than me.
What happens to the OBP when you toss the 9 walks on?
My Son.
2010 Giants: "The thing is, it happened."
.253/.360/.idon’tknow
Respectable, certainly.
And it is still a SSS.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, of course
My only point is that this is a guy with a low BABIP who hasn’t done well in a SSS. The ‘bench him/sabes is a failure/derosa sucks’ crowd (which is probably a strawman I’m creating) frustrates me.
My Son.
2010 Giants: "The thing is, it happened."
Well 9 walks in a 600 AB season would up your obp by 0.015
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
We were looking at the current sample size
His BB% is 10.5, which would significantly boost an OBP over the course of a season.
My Son.
2010 Giants: "The thing is, it happened."
But this is only a 75 AB season for him right now.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, I was just showing that 9 BB has a decent amount of effect on a whole season let alone 75 PA.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Don’t take Tim out unless he tells Bochy he needs to come out!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Eep. Fair critique.
But there really isn’t much evidence that his wrist is bothering him too much. You’d expect with a wrist injury for the LD% to fall pretty hard, but it just hasn’t.
My Son.
2010 Giants: "The thing is, it happened."
BABIP is the key, not GB%
More groundballs = higher BABIP. Groundballs go for hits at a higher percentage than fly balls. The problem is they almost all go for singles. In general, the additional power hitting linedrives/flyballs gives you is more beneficial than the extra BABIP from groundballs.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Right
The fact that he has a high GB% and a low BABIP indicates bad luck, not bad skill. The fact that his LD% is in line with his career numbers indicates he is still capable of driving the ball.
My Son.
2010 Giants: "The thing is, it happened."
The fact that he has a high GB% and a low BABIP might indicate bad luck
BABIP is still a function of overall hitting skill. If you’re hitting dribblers, your BABIP is going to suck because frankly, you suck. I’m not saying your point isn’t legitimate that he’s probably unlucky, but it’s not a case closed case or anything. He’s old, coming off an injury that tends to have a real impact on players ability…..there are real causes for concern that he’s much worse than he used to be, and that should show up in a lower BABIP if it’s true. I think the most likely case is he’s both been unlucky and not good (to date).
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
But his second sentence addresses that. A good LD% indicates that he is NOT hitting dribblers.
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Honestly, I don’t even bother with LD%. I don’t think it’s worthwhile at all. What I CAN tell you is his IFFB% is high (not good, though I’m not sure how useful that is as a predictive stat), and his HR/FB% sucks, which is really bad if it means he’s lost a lot of power.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
SSS
Line Drives have the highest BABIP of any kind of batted ball. Hitting them is important. The fact that DeRosa is hitting the same number of them as he always has is indicative of his bad luck, not a loss of power.
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2010 Giants: "The thing is, it happened."
There’s also a lot of reverse causation in the correlation between BABIP and line drives. Balls will get scored as LD’s because they fall in for hits, not because LD’s produce hits. It’s a pretty worthless stat if you ask me. Also, we don’t know if those LD’s are actually hard hit balls, or just balls that happen to have a lucky trajectory. The bottom line is hitting the ball hard = good, and it’s not conclusive (based on the evidence presented thus far) that he’s really doing that in any meaningful way where we would expect his results to not be poor.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
But if it happened in the middle of the season, his batting average wouldn’t be so low. What do you have to say about that, nerd?
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by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions
this math confuses me. can you draw me a picture?
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3-5 with a double so far today
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by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Is there a keg next to second base?
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on May 5, 2010 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait! It just occurred to me that I am still going to see Lewis when I go to Toronto! Yah! And he will probably be playing!
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
you’re going to Toronto? I’m sorry.
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I am driving. Making a 6 day trip, full of shit I haven’t done but should do while I live on the east coast.
Thursday/Friday Drive to and enjoy Niagara
- Sat/Sun Toronto for a game drive towards Cooperstown
- Mon/Tues Drive to Cooperstown and enjoy drive home.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Beats going to Nashville this past weekend like me!
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
UNFATHOMABLE
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Sabean was right!
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
.273/.329/.455!
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Under, if you’re into that.
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by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Do salaries count into the equation? If so, then hell yes.
The Giants Way™"If anybody deserves credit for this year’s turnaround it’s these two people, Brian and Bruce," Neukom said. "The encouraging thing is we think we’re back to playing baseball the way it ought to be played."
OH SHIT
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL GIANTS
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
0T: MAN CITY V. SPURS
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by sadison bummedgarner on May 5, 2010 12:06 PM PDT reply actions
City
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
option c
I don’t care until the WC starts
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Sorry
it’s hard for me to care about a sport when the best players are 5,000 miles away
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There’s some good games going on in the US, with the MLS
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blech
sometimes I’ll watch the MLS finals, but it’s tough to get excited about it
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to be honest, i don’t really watch the MLS at all, or much soccer at all, but when it’s on, i’ll watch, European soccer is just a whole different level of awesome
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It seems like every time I attempt to watch soccer, it winds up being a 0-0 game. I have the utmost respect for athletes that can run up and down the field like that for 90+ minutes every game, but watching them boot it back and forth across midfield is boring as fuck.
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by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
You know what it is then, being there actually would make it a hell of a lot better
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Eh
I’m the sort of sports fan that hates the fact that the last 2 minutes of a basketball game takes 20 minutes, or the notion of running down the clock. I understand the necessity of the strategies, and I have an appreciation for the technical skill that goes into it, but it doesn’t make it interesting to watch. Waiting through 90 minutes to see 15-20 shots on goal, of which 0-5 will go in, is boring to me.
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Not me. There is a lot more to watch in a soccer game than just shots on goal.
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by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
All I see is ruuuuuunrunrunrun, kick chasechasechase, intercepted BOOT, waitforitwaitforit jump! footworkfootwork kick runrunrun, two defenders niceplay, pass, easy stop by the goalie, boot. Rinse and repeat. I don’t have much of an eye for it, but I just don’t find it particularly compelling.
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HD makes it better, FWIW
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Agreed, but I also agree with Pika, which is why I’m going to USA v Turkey in a few weeks.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
WOW!!!!!!
WRONG, i mean, you could say that about baseball, and alot of sports, it’s the way you perceive the game. Being at the game is a TON better than not being at the game and watching it on basic TV
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I don’t see what kind of difference HD would make. My eyesight is fine; I can discern what footwork they’re doing.
My point is that there’s a lot of open field play that seems like it has no business being interesting. Lots of running, lots of booting, lots of possession changes. There are some nice plays to get around defenders, but 99% of the time it gets wiped out by another routine turnover, either by a defender getting to the ball first and booting it, or by it rolling harmlessly to the goalie, or by it rolling out of bounds. The play doesn’t strike me as very aggressive
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that's the intenseness of it
if you just like scoring, then obviously it isn’t for you.
Makes me respect the players even more and it’s huge draw for me to watch the game, where they run a ton and just compete
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Again, I appreciate the athleticism, but it doesn’t mean I find the athleticism interesting. Otherwise, I’d watch triathlons.
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So basically, you like lots of goals.
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by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
then he should go watch basketball
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Not really, but the game only seems interesting when it’s out of midfield. Corner kicks, great saves, weaving through four defenders… that’s the stuff that appeals to me, because it’s kinetic and dynamic and adversarial.
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So you like opportunities, but not the stuff that sets it up.
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by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess I’m coming off as more of a dick than I mean to be. I understand why soccer doesn’t appeal to everyone, and I understand why it doesn’t appeal to you. The fact that I like it doesn’t make you wrong.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I will say that I think a lot of the things you seem to dislike go away significantly when you watch good soccer.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
DICK
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The stuff that sets it up is fine, it’s just almost the entire game is “setting the opportunities up”, yet few opportunities even get set up and even fewer lead to actual outcomes. At least that’s my stance. Basically, going back and forth in the midfield in soccer is no more exciting to me than a low scoring football game where the offenses get 2 first downs and punt every time. If all football was like that, I’d never watch!
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Our replies came out remarkably similar. I find that entertaining.
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Yep, but like I said earlier, I’m going to a soccer match soon and I’m really looking forward to it. If there are enough fans to create a sweet atmosphere, it sounds like a fun event to me!
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
it’s just almost the entire game is "setting the opportunities up", yet few opportunities even get set up and even fewer lead to actual outcomes.
Soooo…soccer is like Giants’ baseball?
But what’s the equivalent to getting to watch the Giants pitching staff…?
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Watching the U.S. beat any country in the World Cup where their entire population actually cares about soccer at 2:00 in the morning.
We just get to do it every day!
I kinda feel bad in situations like that. I’m going to admit….I rooted for Canada in the Olympics hockey final. Soccer I wouldn’t feel so bad, I guess. Fuck those European floppig pricks, right?! And Brazil wins often enough, they can give us one….
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I was in Venezuela for a world cup (1998) and EVERYONE rubbed it in my face when the U.S. lost. My response was always…and Venezuela’s team? Oh yeah…didn’t qualify. After that I lumped all soccer loving countries together and hope they all lose.
One thing I like about Venezuela is they have their priorities right, baseball > soccer.
It’s all part of the game, and I’m sure that if I understood it better the nuances would be a bit more obvious to me, but it seems like most of the game at midfield is repetitive to me. But that’s just my taste as a sports fan. I know running the ball up the gut for two yards on second down might be setting up a play three possessions later, the one that winds up going for 88 yards with spectacular dodges and the like, but I still find the 2 yard rush boring.
Part of what I appreciate about baseball above other sports is the sense that every play is all out. There are routine grounders and pop flies too, but the proportions seem more weighted towards the moment of conflict – the swing of the bat, the bang bang play, the pitch that barely missing, the leaping catch, the slide, the stolen base – than it is in soccer.
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I love it in HD
the problem is that we only have the 4 networks over the air. So when the WC is on ABC, I’ll watch it for sure. But other than that “meh”
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YOU EXCITED?
US is in a tough bracket vs. England
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LOL Terry/Bridge has fucked them up
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Plus, no more Rooney i dont think, or Beckham
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no rooney?!?!
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PISS
i thought Rooney was out, guess it’s just Beckham
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He had an ankle injury that was supposed to have him out for 2-4 weeks, but came back after a week. Then a week ago he pulled a muscle and they thought he’s done for the season, but he came back in time for the next game.
I was promised lasagna.
Wayne Rooney is unreal, one of the best soccer players in the world with Ronaldo
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Christiano Ronaldo, I assume
But yeah, Messi, Ronaldo, and Rooney are probably the best in the world right now.
I was promised lasagna.
Because he’s not any good anymore.
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by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Spurs have none chance.
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I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THIS MEANS
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NBA playoff. Spurs are playing phoenix which, apparently, is a city on men.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
man city mean phoenix? wut?
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/chasm
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by sadison bummedgarner on May 5, 2010 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
now im really confused.
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i dont even understand it as a joke.
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manchester city and the spurs are two english premier soccer teams. they are playing on espn2 right now
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by sadison bummedgarner on May 5, 2010 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
And the Spurs are playing the Suns who play are in Phoenix.
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by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
OOOOOOOHHHH I thought it was soccer… i had no idea there was a Spurs team.
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I think it has to do with soccer… not sure because I don’t approve of sports where you don’t get to use your hands.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on May 5, 2010 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Man traffic enforcement is getting pretty ridiculous.
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The system was designed by Tennessee-based PIPS Technology. The company, according to Kicking Tires, says its cameras "can capture license plate numbers in ‘all weather conditions, 24 hours a day.’"
I knew Sabean was involved.
by deuce deuce on May 5, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's terrific, however
just like we are seeing with intersection traffic cams, the cost to run and maintain these will far outweigh the amount of money brought in.
Won’t last.
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Also, violation of privacy!
/Lets the Libertarians out of their cage
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
What privacy can you expect while driving on a public road?
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on May 5, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
To not have satellites tracking your car?
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
If you aren’t doing anything wrong you have nothing to worry about.
/hates that argument
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Are you John Bowker?
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Yeah, but we’re all Pedro Feliz.
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Umm, what about the Govt being able to track your whereabouts? You know its not long until they would start using the data for investigations into crimes. Also, a corrupt person in the govt could easily use this data to case a house.
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by say hey nation on May 6, 2010 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
/whiffs on change
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Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on May 5, 2010 12:42 PM PDT reply actions
Gold, Jerry! Gold!
Good work Grant. And great work Tim!
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We are so lucky that our hitters never have to face our pitchers
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Question
Tim Lincecum v. Joe Pavelski…what happens?
1) Tim strikes out Joe Pav
2) Joe Pav one-times Timmy’s pitch for a Stanley cup winning goal or
3) The carnage that would result from that match up would be so horrific…it must never happen
Ditka wins
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just read Baggs column from yesterday
Ouch! Sanchez got roasted haha
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LOL Vernon Wells.
Looking at Freds line for the day (3-5) Wells has cooled off quite a bit.
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Lunch talk.
I had bacon mac & cheese.
"The thing is, it happened."
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 1:09 PM PDT reply actions
Nothing
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Same :-(
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Ceasar Salad, Cheese stick, Fruit and gellatin cup
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“Ugh” to the bacon mac & cheese?
If so, I have to agree. It wasn’t that great.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
No, ugh to stupid off topic threads, especially in comments sections that are as long as this one. My work computer struggles enough as is with threads with lots of comments, I don’t need to waste my time learning what everyone had for lunch. :\
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I used to think you were cool.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
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Are you new here or something?
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And tell us your feelings on the 49ers OFFSEASON and the Sharks HOCKEY playoffs!
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LOL PIKA
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Lentil vegetable soup and half a mango
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I had McDonald’s.
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EWWWWW
i hate fast food… actually i just like In ‘N’ out
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I got a gigantic burrito
I was not expecting it to be this big omg
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too easy...
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depends if she is still watching TV
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Was he dating goldilocks?
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OT
Hugo Weaving confirmed to be the Red Skull for 2011 Captain America Movie
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Bochy was robbed.
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by xanthan on May 5, 2010 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
A tranvestite as a a computer program as an elf as Red Skull.
I think it’s awesome.
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transvestite*
I can spel.
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CF Rowand
RF Torres
3B Sandoval
C Molina
1B Huff
SS Uribe
LF DeRosa
2B Downs
P Zito
"The thing is, it happened."
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 1:12 PM PDT reply actions
Oh Bowker
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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, Nate had his chance?
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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.
Speaking of
did anyone see this
Holy crap!
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.
Im not really sure how thats speaking of Schierholtz getting hit. But thats hella crazy/sad.
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 5, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Heart hurts = heart attack
WORK WITH ME HERE
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.
Oh I read that as head. Since, you know, he got hit in the head.
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 5, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Schierhlulz?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
HE GOT HIT IN THE FUCKING HEAD
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
HE STILL SHOULD BE IN, STOP BEIN A BITCH
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I swear Bochy is trying to break his own record for lineup configurations.
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 can only guess that they are giving Nate a day off after getting a fastball to the cranium.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
In the skull.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
He took it like a fucking champ. Literally the ball flew off while he tried to duck forward to get out of the way. His helmet falls off, he bends down to pick up the helmet, and then stands back up.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
In the skull helmet.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Not a bad thought, Lars.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Oh yeah, I forgot about that.
He should have the day off.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Cleanup hitter!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
CLEANUP EATER!
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
wtf is Nate out of the lineup for?
And Bowker? for Goddamn Torres and DeRosa? I’d rather play DeRosa at 2b, and put Nate in RF.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Nate got hit in the head
He should get the day off.
My Son.
2010 Giants: "The thing is, it happened."
LOL Bowker
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
OT: Anybody have any ideas for a senior college prank?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
At your commencement,
announce that you are suing the school on the grounds that you only passed because you had to have sex with your professors.
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.
Wow.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
1) Chop down a scenic tree that is standing alone in a high traffic area.
or
2) Never pay your student loans.
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Poo in the pool.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Convince everyone else in your class that they are still in high school, too?
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
After accepting your diploma
propeller wildly.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Lol
what does that even mean, propeller?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
It means, whip out “little Pika” and pretend you are a Piper Cherokee preparing for takeoff!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Hay guyz
So, what’s going on?
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by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 1:19 PM PDT reply actions
If you like cars, go up.
If you like talking about mac/pc, go up.
Otherwise, stay down 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 5, 2010 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
There’s mac/pc talk? Interesting…I might be down for some of that.
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by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
You would think so
but when you start reading it you will see.
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 stop reading the discussions once the conversation goes all the way over to the right side of the page
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
OT
GLEE WTF WAS THAT EPISODE?
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
WTF as in weird, not bad
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
You mean Lost? WTF WTF WTF WTF WTF
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 5, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
AKA: The show where everybody says everyone's name over and over again.
Jack!
Hurley!
Sawyer!
Jin!
Shutup!
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALTTTTTTTT
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 5, 2010 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Last night was awesome. PPL DIED!!
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by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, I’m not gonna spoiler, but this wasn’t your normal characters on Lost dying episode.
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by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I loved it. I’m tired of these epic stories that end with NO ONE dying. I’m looking at you LOTR/HP.
I’m not ready to judge Lost yet until I’ve seen the whole picture though.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 5, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m looking at you LOTR/HP.
Yeah, FUCK YOU, HEWLETT PACKARD!
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.
BORIMIR
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
You just said LOTR.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I liked when Boramir died the best.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
When did Boromir die the worst?
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.
In the last movie.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m looking forward to the big wrap-up, but it’s clear at this point that Lost is not going to come together as a coherent and unified story.
That’s what happens when your approach to storytelling is “here’s something crazy and I’ll figure out how to explain it later.”
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
This
I think the writers of Lost are using a decision tree method of storytelling and flipping a coin as to which branch they will go down.
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 I’m not criticizing specifically. Obviously it works as a method. It’s just easy to get yourself in some pretty tough to get out of corners.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
What bugs me the most is that they keep falling back on the same structure: a scary new group is introduced that puts our heroes in danger but eventually gets shattered, with the survivors joining up with our heroes, who are constantly splitting up and rejoining in new formations. OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN.
I still support a 3 or 4 season limit for all shows (animated shows and Larry David creations excluded). The most annoying thing about shows going for too long isn’t that they they stop being good (you can stop watching, after all), but that the writers ruin their chance of having a nice ending that actually makes sense.
I just finished watching the British the Office (no idea why I hadn’t done it before), and my favorite thing about it was how well they ended it.
I was promised lasagna.
I really don’t like season 6. :/
Season 5 is a lot better than I thought it was when I was watching it air live. Dawn really fucks up a first viewing.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Buffy got great?
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by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
you don’t think Curb has outlived it’s usefulness?
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
Maybe
I never really followed the show, only watched a few episodes each season (and probably missed a season or two), so it’s definitely possible I’m missing something. But I love Leon, and I liked the first episode with the Seinfeld cast. Haven’t seen the rest of the 7th season.
I was promised lasagna.
Some of my favorite tv episodes in the history of forever would be barred under this system.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
WTF YOU WATCH GLEE?
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
by say hey nation on May 5, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I do
I don’t know why I do though… Seriously, I cannot think of one reason why I like the show, yet I watch every episode (on Hulu).
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Do not like this show. It’s taking the Entourage route by claiming its funny but refusing to tell jokes.
So, it’s completely pointless, unrealistic, and boring?
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 5, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Do not like this show because autotuning is obnoxious.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
I’m guessing the did a lot of impromptu singing, dancing, and not interesting me.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
this
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
winner
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.
+109
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
See, here's the thing
I watch Glee because I like the songs.
But the writing is fucking awful. Everything between the songs is dreck. But the songs are still good.
My Son.
2010 Giants: "The thing is, it happened."
Okay, so I'm not just imagining this.
I don’t really care too much about the songs, so setting them up and telling a story in between musical moments is what’s key to me (and, I should think, to anyone interested in making good television).
I'm just gonna move this down here:
I drive a RX-8. It’s fun as hell and gets shitty mileage.
As far as Macs/osx…for all the lovers here…who actually knows how to do stuff using the command line?
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 1:28 PM PDT reply actions
The RX-8 is kind of a ridiculous automobile.
But I suppose that’s what makes it so endearing. I’m always a lot more captivated by an RX-8 than I am by a Vette.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Aesthetically ridiculous. I think the lines are odd, or perhaps unconventional, but it just doesn’t fit the mold of a standard sports car.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
4 doors!
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
That’s what you thought. It’s like they took a bunch of ideas and threw them together.
The 4 doors thing is awesome, though.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Like I said, I’m not knocking on it. Mazda’s doing a lot of good things right now (and Mazda and Subaru are single-handedly bringing hatchbacks back into style). It’s just that the RX-8 is a “WTF is that?” sort of car. Very distinctive.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Definitely. It’s what drew me to it in the first place. And the test drive and going 90 MPH down a residential street and flying around a corner.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a Mazda3,
bitches.
/auto-defenestrates
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on May 5, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
My sister has one too, which factored into my decision to lean towards the Subaru. Hah.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Subaru > Mazda3
bitches!
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
IT'S SCIENCE!
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Mazda 3 is like hayden panettiere. Cute, easy on the eyes, and all around a nice one to get.
WRX is more like Salma Hayek. There’s a whole lot more to love with that baby. VROOOOOMMMM VROOOOOOOOMMMMMMMM.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Also true.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Wouldn’t that be double-handedly?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 5, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, except that’s not a real expression.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
1.3 litres
250 BHP. That’s fucking awesome.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
The engine is smaller than a Mac, too. Well, a desktop mac. Unless it is a mac mini, then it is the size of two of them stacked on each other.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I love them
I really do. I’d love to have one. Can you actually fit people in the back seats BTW?
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
Yep. I’m 6ft and can sit back there comfortably as long as the front seat isn’t all the way back. My head doesn’t even hit the ceiling. People larger than me start to experience issues, though. If you are smaller, you are fine.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Very nice
I’m gonna have to wait a little while to be able to get one, but I really like em
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
You can buy mine! The depreciation is ridiculous. 27k out the door in 2007. Almost three years later it is worth 16 if I am lucky. More likely I could sell it for 13-14. :(
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
top gear said the negatives are depreciation, mileage, and burning oil
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
I understand poor mileage causing depreciation, and a unique engine that is costlier to maintain, but for a bad ass sports car, you think it would hold its value a little longer. I’m perplexed.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I didn't get it either
and it’s a mazda too..they usually last forever.
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
True. I am debating whether to sell and get out of debt 100% or to just bite the bullet and finish my payments and own a fast car that will keep it’s HP forever. The X factor is how much gas goes up. I’ve gotten as low as 12 MPH driving in the city. sigh.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL hot rod
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
I have the black one, too. :p
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
USED 1999 TOYOTA COROLLA BITCHES!
MOTHERFUCKER EATS OIL BUT RUNS LIKE A CHAMP OR WHATEVER
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a Mazda 3 2007
love the car, thinking about the next one. How do you like the RX-8 overall for the work commute routine? I mean, I’m not taking Gwenyth Paltrow out for a countryside ride exactly.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
I have no car, sadly.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
meh, as long as you have a means of transportation
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Yeah, usually, I just ask someone if I can use their car or whatever.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
pretty much what college is
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
That’s what I heard. But I’ll probably be getting one soon so I can drive from Oakland back to the valley whenever I want.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice, good idea, a cars a car though, you know?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Yeah. I figure I’m just gonna get a cheap car with good gas mileage and hope doesn’t break down.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
TWSS
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Have a 2007 Saturn Ion and a 1995 Saturn-only-had-one-car-and-this-is-the-4-door-version.
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.
1999 Saturn Wagon 5sp
it’s the best car I’ve ever owned (for the 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 5, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I do.
20 years of UNIX. The last PC I owned, I installled “cygwin” (Unix command line interface for Windows)
I use macs, but Stanfurd buys ‘em so, it’s not like I vote with my $$$. I do like my iPod, but that’s because it’s 80Gb, and at the time Mac was the only company making music players with that large a drive.
These days you can just run 95% of all PC software in a virtual machine like vmware anyway (more $$). And of course they have intel processors so you can have them actually boot in os X, windows, or Linux (if you are a masochistic nerd)
Oh, and I drive a 1981 Mercedes 240D standard shift. It weighs 4400 lbs and gets ~25 mpg on biodiesel. We also have a 1997 Toyota Previa minivan because we have a kid and lots of cargo. It is extremely peppy compared to the 240D. Gets about 20 mpg.
TEMPORARY SIG AWAITING FINAL SABEAN APOCALYPSE
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PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game in development
Cool. I am planning on learning Unix this year and getting into iPad development. Seems like a good direction to move, don’t you think?
If I can do it on a PC, I want to be able to do it on a mac, or in OS/X. I like Macs to a degree. I don’t like them when something is wrong because I don’t know the CLI stuff yet. With a PC I can fix most anything.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
don't know much about iPad
but the iphone sdk is only available under MacOSX, at least “legally”. Give the way EVIL MACINTOSH CORP. operates, I would presume that it’s difficult and/or illegal to develop for the iPad on a PC. I think you can make a “Hackintosh” and install MacOSX on some non Mac built machine, or otherwise emulate it.
As for whether it’s a good career direction, I have none idea.
TEMPORARY SIG AWAITING FINAL SABEAN APOCALYPSE
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PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game in development
I did this yesterday, actually.
I’ve got it working about 99% with 10.6.1 on an Asus 1000HE eeebook. Trying to figure out how to safely upgrade to 10.6.2/3 and also get function keys working on the keyboard.
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by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
sweet
let me know how that works. I might want to try that out
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Well, I’ve made two so far. We have about 20 of them in our storage room and my boss lets me fiddle with them. One I put Ubuntu, XP and 7 on. XP and 7 were easy and Ubuntu is mostly working. Then I decided to try OSX. I just gave the first I made to a Mac loving co-worker.
The other I created a separate partition to store images. With each successful step I create a new image so I don’t have to start from the beginning. Once I have a 100% updated and working image, I will put it on more of the netbooks so other people on the team can have them, as well.
For me, it is basically a free mini macbook to learn with.
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by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
sweet
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
Cygwin?
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Someone needs to make an awesome western about the Chinese experience during those years. There’s a lot of drama waiting to be tapped, there. I’d do it myself, but I have a feeling that some command of a Chinese dialect would be crucial.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
And don't any one of you assholes mention Shanghai Noon.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
SHANGHAI NOON
SHANGHAI NOON SHANGHAI NOON SHANGHAI NOON SHANGHAI NOON SHANGHAI NOON SHANGHAI NOON SHANGHAI NOON SHANGHAI NOON SHANGHAI NOON SHANGHAI KNIGHTS
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.
What about Kung-Fu?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 5, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
No.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I LOVE DEADWOOD!
San Francisco COCK SUCKA!
by The Montana Giant on May 5, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
TWHpretendingtobeaSS
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Woo you taking about Sweargin?
Sincerely,
-Eugenio Velez, Esq.
by Spinning the Wheel with Ben Linus on May 5, 2010 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
WRX Represent
red wagons are fun!
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Oooooh, you drive a Rex?
What year?
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
2004 Red Wagon
I’d show you a picture but my wife is in it and Scout6 has seen it
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
What do you think about the aesthetic changes since ‘06? I know a lot of old school Impreza owners, particularly the rexers, don’t like the new body, particularly the hatch.
Well, I guess if you’re one of those deeply invested Subee types. It’s not like you’re obligated to have an opinion about it.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
One thing they’ve improved upon is the turbo lag. My version still has that lag up to 3000 rpm or so.
Aethetically speaking, I liked the 2000 model, I enjoy my model, I’m somewhat meh on the 2006 model but as long as it is a wagon it looks good. I don’t like the sedan look.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
I bought a pre-owned ‘09 hatch (not the WRX, the base model) this winter, and was basically looking from September to January for “the right car” somewhere closer than Sacramento. And what I learned was… dealers can’t keep the hatches on the lot, they’re way more popular. The sedan just looks bland.
And I agree that the ‘06-’07 change was kinda weird, but I find the most recent generation pretty attractive (not the Outback Sport verison, though).
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
I seriously considered the EVO VIII at time of purchase. Then my wife slapped me for wanting to spend 35K on a car while passing the 2001 Accord to her.
So we compromised on the WRX.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
The Evo has kind of moved ahead of the STI at this point, which is a little sad to me. Even if Ken Block still does inhuman things with his STI.
Meanwhile, however, both Mitsubishi and Toyota are introducing hatchback models of the Lancer and Corolla in the US. Subaru and Mazda FTW.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
or you could buy a Saab. I mean Subaru. I mean Saab.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Saabs are expeeeeeeeeensivve. Not worth it in my opinion, but I’ve never ridden in one, so I could be mistaken. I just know that Subaru is trying to salvage the brand.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
2009 Hyundai Elantra
:rock:
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Thanks for the memories, Bobby
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
by scout6 on May 5, 2010 1:35 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
LOL
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
IRL LOL
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Of course this happened in DC on Capitol Hill
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.
THROBBY COXXX
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Another Nice Day for Lewis
Granted, small sample size but it is also in the AL (tougher league). Plus, given DeRosa’s struggles it is fun to look at Lewis. I wonder if Ishikawa and Bowker hope they get traded for basically nothing.
So far best move was bringing back Uribe. Huff seems okay, but DeRosa and Sanchez are flops. Given that both were coming off injuries, I think it is reasonable to question Sabean.
I highly doubt
We could get cash considerations for Ishikawa.
My Son.
2010 Giants: "The thing is, it happened."
I dunno. I feel like there’s gotta be a club out there who actually has a use for a Gold Glove caliber first baseman, even if he can’t hit.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
The fuck? They waterboarding someone?
Dodger’s fan?
Sincerely,
-Eugenio Velez, Esq.
by Spinning the Wheel with Ben Linus on May 5, 2010 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
So. I missed most of this thread. Just to sum up my stances:
I drive a Toyota. No, it has not accelerated without my input.
Macs are better and there is no telling me otherwise. Sure, I may be brainwashed, but I’m brainwashed and happy.
I don’t watch Glee.
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
I like you
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
I like you, too.
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
I don't get it
You drive a car which is able to price itself lower than the competition yet use the same or superior components as its competitors.
And you use a computer which consistently overprices itself despite having the same or worse components as its competitors.
My Son.
2010 Giants: "The thing is, it happened."
The subthread up there got all scrunchy.
I’m just causing trouble.
My Son.
2010 Giants: "The thing is, it happened."
LOL HERE WE GO AGAIN
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
OMG I KILL YOU
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Story time
I’m in a Video Production class right now, so I made a video, and put it on my flash drive. I plugged it into my Mac at home, clicked once after the drive showed up on the desktop, and was able to view the contents. Then I plugged the drive into my friends PC to show them the video, and had to click 6 FREAKING TIMES just to get to the contents of the drive.
/thread f**king over
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
/anecdote
/declares the thread to be over
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
The funny thing is
that anecdote sums up why it’s better
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
MY GOD
THIS AMOUNT OF CLICK TO CONTENT RATIO WILL REVOLUTIONIZE COMPUTERS AS WE KNOW IT.
BRILLIANT!
/pc user who does not care it takes more then one click to open a flash drive, nor has had any problems with it.
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.
Unless we’re talking about Vista
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 5, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I was going for the small anecdote as a representation of much larger, more distinct differences that exist in the user experience, but maybe that didn’t work out.
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
If that kind of thing doesn't do it for you
you’re not a mac person. It’s that simple. Niether side is “right” or “wrong”, and neither side should think the other side is right or wrong.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
I read this as
“I’m in a Volvo Production class right now…”
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Oldies but Goodies
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
by jctGamer on May 5, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
touche
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
made me LOL IRL
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
Haha
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
That is a beast which can be mastered.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
LOL
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Macs aren’t better, though. They are different.
For dumb people, they are definitely better. This is not a jab at Mac users. Macs are like appliances. You plug them in. They work. If something goes wrong…you need a specialist.
PCs are cheaper, faster, have way more of everything available for them, this list goes on and on. The problem is that if you are dumb, it can be very easy to mess them up because the tools to mess them up are all there for you.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
And Mac will charge you out the ass for their acres of specialized hardware.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Yes. Apple is $$. They also have brilliantly marketed themselves as the anti-corp good guys when in reality they (Steve Jobs) are the worst of the bunch.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Their marketing strategies are borderline Orwellian. Still make a good product, though.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
/mac owner for over 2 years
I’ve never had a problem I couldn’t fix. So yeah.
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
When you don't have to worry about viruses or spyware
the list of computer problems goes drastically downhill.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
You don’t work in IT, do you? :p
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Our networking class final
was to set up and network a computer lab full of macs. Didn’t have a problem..
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
LOL. Plug this in. Plug that in. Plug this one in. Sigh…I know networking.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I have friends that get paid so much money for that.
I really should have got a degree in computer something.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Dude I labored 5 years for this chemical engineering degree
and my EECS friends are getting paid twice as much as me.
(of course by labored I mean played warcraft 2 and magic)
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
I have a friend who works for IT at SF State.
As near as I can tell, all he does is show up for work late, complain, play games on his computer, and occasionally plug things in. Yeah, I’d like that life! I live in goddamn Sacramento!
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
that's no true
Macs are no harder to fix, software-wise than PCs. In fact, if you already know Unix they are easier because you have a better defined, better developed access with command line. The hardware issue is annoying though. Particularly how every other new mac product defines a new standard of cable. I am sure they are in cahoots with the people who make cables.
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If you’re having hardware issues….is it more or less convenient for a casual user how Mac’s are set up (things like not having easy access to replace the battery)….?
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
dunno I don't own mine
if I have hardware problems I take it in under contract.
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Oh ok, I was just curious. I haven’t had a problem I wasn’t able to fix myself yet with my laptop (Dell).
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
my macbook pro had a bad DVD drive
I think I had another one that had some bad RAM. I presume they are possible to fix, but (true of Dells or whatever, too) cracking case voids warrenty.
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My Macbook Pro had the same issue. I’ve had to have service on it for a major (as in, computer doesn’t work) service twice in less than three years. The first was within the first six months of owning it.
This “disposable hardware” movement is pissing me off.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
What kills me are the rechargable batteries. My blackberry is 1 year old and the battery works at like 1/4th it’s original capacity. MacBookPro, ipod are similar.
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Same computer, I’ve replaced the battery twice now.Something like $85 bucks each time. Suuuuuuucks.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
For my Dell you don’t have to crack the case to get to a lot of the hardware components. They’re easily accessible. One of the money things is when I bought it, I got the cheapest RAM option, and the RAM is readily accessible so I went to Fry’s, got some good stuff and installed it myself easily for about $150-200 cheaper than it would have been through Dell’s customizeable format.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I ride a bike
Occasionally drive a Scion xB
Had a veggie burger and fries for lunch
Use PCs and an iPhone but have no particular attachment to their manufacturers
Tim Lincecum is awesome
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
BUT MACS ARE BETTER
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
I'll say this about Macs:
They are better out of bed. I like my Dell more than I like my friend’s Macs, but boy did I have to work to get it here.
And I have Vista. Took a few days of riding to break that bastard.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
LOL at "out of bed"
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.
same goes for my Ex
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Zing!
But that’s what you get for dating a computer.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
HE DATED XANTHAN?!
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Ha, true, it did take me a couple days to set up my computer to work how I want it. Once I got it there, it was money.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Whoa whoa whoa, if you’re saying Macs are better than Tim Lincecum, I think you should be burned at the stake you witch! :)
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I have an iPhone and had a turkey samich and a chocolate croissant for lunch.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a PC and an iPhone too. I think both companies are terrible. High five!
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 5, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I ate an iPhone for lunch.
I ran over a turkey sandwich with my bigwheel.
Now I am hungry and my belly hurts – and there is no app for that.
/auto-defenestrates
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on May 5, 2010 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Grant, I'm beginning to think you are ok at this writing thing
Nice post.
And Timmy is a Golden God.
Also, watching the game last night with the centerfield camera was awesome. The late break on his pitches is otherworldly.
/auto-defenestrates
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on May 5, 2010 2:04 PM PDT reply actions
No one cares about Grant. What car do you drive damnit!!
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 5, 2010 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I think i’ve seen more comments from bondslegend than i have from anybody
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
There's an app for that.
/auto-defenestrates
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on May 5, 2010 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
FUCKERAPP
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Apple's so much better than Windows it's not even funny
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Can’t really say that when there’s so much disagreement.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 5, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
app
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
NOT EVEN FUNNY, LOL
/auto-defenestrates
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on May 5, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
SAT-esque questions:
Apple’s so much better than:
a) double-pane
b) Microsoft
c) Randy Winn specialty donuts
d) none of the above.
Apple : Windows ::
a) Safari : Microsoft
b) Fruit : Banana
c) Conan : Leno
d) all of the above.
a)
I'll take a), the mystery answer.
Sorry for snarking your hard work post.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
/battleship SUNK
You did what I did to the original comment!
Apple better than Windows is what made me post, a dangling ‘a)’ inspired yours.
1a should be four way windowpane
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 5, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Thought that was today's f'n lineup.
Sincerely,
-Eugenio Velez, Esq.
by Spinning the Wheel with Ben Linus on May 5, 2010 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Tim Lincecum > Steve Jobs
discuss
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 2:24 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I agree with this comment.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I LIKE LINCECUM AND COMPUTERS
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
My Two Cents:
Computers are tools…. just like the people arguing mac vs pc up there.
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
How dare you call Xanthan out like that
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Dammit, I was trying to bring the thread back around full circle but you have to go back in this direction.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Who is the bigger tool?
The tool or the tool who tools him?
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
incidentally – I’m listening to Tool
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
IKR, I had to Z over the whole thing.
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
the true craftsman doesn’t blame his tools for being tools.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 5, 2010 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
yet more facebook smarties
Marty McCann we need hitting! Jon tell Sabien to sign Dye or Cust. We need a big bat off bench
April 26 at 1:32pm · Report
Narayan Albus We need Posey here and now learning from Bengi(who we love), catching the staff in the pen and days off for Molina, experiencing the major league level, talking to Will Clark and being ready to step right in when Bengi leaves eliminating any limbo period of adjustment….
There has been no decent reason given as to why they keep Posey down and it will begin to effect his play and confidence….
Live in the moment and keep the momentum….
April 26 at 4:17pm · Report
Marty McCann love it man good idea. It sucks when the Phils just spent 125 mil on Howard. We need a big bat SOMEWHERE in the lineup!!
April 26 at 7:55pm · Report
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
There is a park around the corner from my office that has a huge 20-25 foot baseball bat.
I am gonna go take a picture of it, because it would be useful in times like this.
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.
Great taste or less filling?
/auto-defenestrates
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on May 5, 2010 2:28 PM PDT reply actions
This is SF
so Great taste
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s what differentiates the great posters from the prolific commenters.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, thank goodness you’re here now to man this place up
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 5, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
NERDS!
My z button is all worn out now
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
and thats just cause that conversation is booooring…
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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
Yeah, I didn’t read a word of the Mac/PC argument. Haven’t we had that conversation 100 times at this point?
SOME PEOPLE LIKE MACS
SOME PEOPLE LIKE PCS
PEOPLE ON BOTH SIDES ARE A BIT OVERLY SMUG ABOUT IT
NEWS AT 11
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
ANYTIME I WANT IF ITS ON MY IPAD
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
Your signature makes it really hard to search a page for a particular comment on Fred Lewis that caught my eye as I was skimming.
Yes!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 5, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I PREFER NEWS AT 6
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL OLD
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
HOWIE IS OLD
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Washington in flames.
Missiles heading to New York. News at 11.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
LOL CAN’T STAY UP LATE
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
It would actually be kind of nice if this were true. Not being able to stay up early robs me of so many hours of sleep during the week.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
WHEN DO YOU EAT DINNER?! LIKE 4:30?!
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 5, 2010 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
I used to eat dinner at 3:30. Ideally, I’d probably eat it around 4:30 / 5:00.
/not a joke answer.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
WHAT!!!!! i usually eat at 7 or so
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I usually eat at between 7 and 8 these days, and I fucking hate 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 5, 2010 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m all about eating early so I’m nice and hungry for breakfast.
It’s conjoined fail, attached at the fiasco. - Grant
I like eating early because it’s better for my metabolism. Also: I like it more.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Howie would not be a good European.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
he could pretend he was doing a late lunch.
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
Plus he could spout anti-american sentiment while throwing money at Greece!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Another reason: I hate using the s at the end of towards.
IT’S NOT A PLURAL NOUN, STUPID EUROPE
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Small lunches.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Ha, as one of the primary participants in that conversation, let me tell you….it was pointless. The entire thing was just a big misunderstanding that could have been solved by “some people like Macs, some people like PCs”. It wasn’t even supposed to be a PC v Mac ideological argument!
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I wasn’t even trying to argue that Macs suck or anything, just that you pay more for the same hardware. :(
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
See that's the thing, this is not even remotely nerdy
I doubt anybody in this forum will join me in a debate over charge trapped flash vs floating gate, and whether 3 bits per cell design will ever be reliable enough to make solid state drives relevant in the end user market.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
I can't argue, so I'll resort to insults
your mom
"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.
Exactly. I’d join this Mac vs PC debate, except my reasoning for favoring PC in the beginning is so hardware oriented (like, on the architecture design level from 15 years ago) that nobody here would understand.
So I just didn’t bother participating ;p
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
I like them because I can get what I need out of them for less money.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Just like my reason for liking Mac is due to its BSD underpinnings in the OS
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
and I hated that all instructions in early MAC goes through the central processing unit, so any error in a supporting function (like, sound) would hang the entire computer. It also slows down the overall speed of the computer.
Although, for a PC user, I had SCSI hard drives (Ultra, not even ultra wide. Suck on that!), and firewire card in PCI slot. So My system was amazingly like a MAC. LOL.
Sidenote : For awhile Mac ran on POWERPC processor from Motorola and IBM. Those were shit. And expensive.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
LOL POWERPC
Just hearing that name makes me have flashbacks on LucasArts point-and-clickers. Mmmmm.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
yeah, but IBM didn’t keep their end of the bargain up for speed improvements, and the G4 chip was as far as they got. At least with the intel chipsets they’re using now virtualization is much more accessible and usable.
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
IBM sucked. Intel is where it’s at. I’m much more open minded about MAC these days. Although between the nvidia graphics card option and intel core i7 processor, the MACs these days are amazingly similar to a PC.
They’ve gone away from their roots of trying to be different. Not that it’s bad or anything, but a MAC is very similar to a PC today, people just don’t know it!
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
oh you said, they were shit… not they were THE shit. LOL I was wondering.
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 was wondering where you were going with that IBM comment…..
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
was trying to play nice. I hate the old G3s and G4s…
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 lol’d at people that bought that expensive piece of shit.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Yeah back then the laptops were bulky web browsers, and that was about it. I tried using Pro Tools on an old G3 tower, and it almost set the house on fire. I built a nice AMD system from the ground up for a 1/3 of the price and it smoked it. However, the little 13" MacBook i carry in my bag destroys both of them, and GarageBand rocks for me to make my music
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
yeah, a lot of it was a holdover from NeXT. The ideas about basing the OS on linux were sound, the architecture was too fiddley
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 play Zerg, personally.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
3-bit MLC is trash lawl
Still in despair.
"Use the stencil! Do it!"
konakona:「つかさに教われと...なんか非常に負けたような気がする。」
Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ
by Zetsuboushita on May 5, 2010 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
More nerdly:
Grammar talk or PC/Mac talk?
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
six, half dozen, etc.
Just different types of nerdieness.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
More nerdly:
Pokemon talk (which is a totally legit game that even adults play, guys, that has total accessibility to guys and dudes, guys!) vs SciFi talk?
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I’m playing Pokemon AND reading Red Mars right now, simultaneously.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
get your hands out of your pants
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
I will not.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I fault both your taste in video games and literature.
I kid. You’re probably the nerd messiah. That breaks the scale and forces you all the way back to cool. It’s… beautiful.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Dvorak vs QWERTY keyboard
"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.
so nerdy most people prolly don’t get that joke.
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
it's kinda weird
I used to use this program called Dvorak on typing. That’s how I learned QWERTY.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Battlestar Galactica novels vs. Babylon 5 novels
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
people still read?
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
Kindle!
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
We have epic reading threads every now and then!
/currently reading Anathem by Neal Stephenson. It’s Long. But I’m really enjoying it.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
I liked it
I need to read it again though.
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
It’s by Neal Stephenson. We could have assumed that it was long.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
fair enough
This is the first of his I’ve read, though I also have a copy of Cryptonomicon.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Fun fact
The US Version of the book was not allowed for export use as it contained an algorithm for strong cryptography. I think that it was contained in the afterward.
Of course, that algorithm also lived on the internet. So, good job.
"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.
Sort of like how, post 9/11, a lot of documents that had been in the public domain for years or even decades were re-classified. Massive fail.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
But it’s right there at the beginning of the word.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Exactly. If you want to be free you need to live with the consequences of freedom – like having all that information in the public domain.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 5, 2010 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
and since I happen to have the document where I keep track of what I've read open in the background
Here’s what I’ve read so far this year:
Bleak House by Charles Dickens
Voices by Ursula K. LeGuin
The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass
My Bondage and My Freedom by Frederick Douglass
The Third Life of Grange Copeland by Alice Walker
A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeleine L’Engle
Legacy by Greg Bear
Into the Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea
Willie Mays: The Life, The Legend by James S. Hirsch
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
My Bondage and My Freedom by Frederick Douglass
Less sexy than I’d hoped
"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.
How’s the Mays bio? Got it for my birthday, but I’m saving it for the summer.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
I liked it. There are some parts I have quibbles with, but nothing big.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
I’m about halfway through – I like it, my only real quibble being the author could use some more baseball/sabermetric knowledge.
by Missing Barry on May 5, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Star Wars vs. Star Trek
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Babylon 5 comics vs Star Trek comics
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Dude, that’s not even a fair match up.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Boba Fett’s a Mandalorian. Batman’s a human.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Not to mention the fact that Boba’s a clone.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
What's the difference?
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Mandalorian’s are near-human, IIRC.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Dammit, explain yourself you green-blooded monster.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
They can kick ass better than humans.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
What evidence is there that Mandalorians > Humans?
It’s conjoined fail, attached at the fiasco. - Grant
Ba’slan shev’la.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Gesundheit.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Strategic Disapperance? Sounds like the kind of thing Batman is known for.
It’s conjoined fail, attached at the fiasco. - Grant
Yes, but Mandos are more crafty and have their own language.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
But not crafty enough to defeat Mace Windu AMIRITE!
It’s conjoined fail, attached at the fiasco. - Grant
No, because if it were Mace vs. Batman, Mace would win on pure BAMF-ness.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve never seen a non-QWERTY keyboard.
/lol young
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Devorak isn’t new or old, it’s just different.
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
Ah, okay. I just assumed it was before my time.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
it’s well before most of our times:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_Dvorak
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 think it is less about being young and more not being exposed to psychotics.
I’ll bet you’ve never heard anyone speak Esperanto either
"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 and by the way
William Shatner did a movie in Esperanto. It’s strange.
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
I had a friend in high school whose family was really into Espernato.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
There's an EsperNatto?
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.
Bill Shatner
may have done one movie in Esperanto, but the rest of his movies he did in Awesome.
/auto-defenestrates
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on May 5, 2010 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
you know what?
his Esperanto movie was done the same way. Same Shatner phrasing
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
I read about it, but have not seen it.
Is it watchable?
/auto-defenestrates
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on May 5, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Isn’t some city near the Bay Area a hub of Esperanto speakers?
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Left hand or right hand
No, no one uses both
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
it’s a dangerous nerby place when there’s no game on
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 5, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Harwell funny
anyone hear Miller talking about Ernie Harwell yesterday? Of course, he mentioned that Harwell was a Giants broadcaster at one time, but he also recounted that he was a somewhat prolific song writer—to that, he would say “I’m the only person with more no-hitters than Nolan Ryan.”
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...
Trojan on the main site?
My Kaspersky is picking up a trojan in one of the ads on the front page. Anyone else getting this?
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 2:59 PM PDT reply actions
USC SUXXX
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
I’ve come across this a couple of times on McC.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Grant lobbing Frisbee trojans at us. Prolly full of fnords, too. I knew he had a plan.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
SBN has given us new traffic metrics...wait, what?
by Grant Brisbee on May 5, 2010 3:03 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Haters gonna hate.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
FAS
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Haters gonna hate
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Eva Longoria
Blake Lively
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Just noticed McCovey Chronciles. I’m glad that’s getting more action than, oh, “San Francisco Giants.”
by Grant Brisbee on May 5, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
But what about the Trojans!
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 5, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Old school VMS for the win
$ blow_me.com
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I would use them if you’re going to hang out with blake lively
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
Crown or Kimono are both better.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Not a Dustin Ackley cocaine search to be found. I am ashamed of all of you.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
DUSTIN ACKLEY DOES COCAINE AND SUPPORTS TERRORISTS!?
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
NEWSLETTER
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
We need to figure out which top prospect we want to spread wild allegations about this year. Draft’s coming up!
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Make it a glue sniffing addiction this time.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Glue sniffing addiction and he’s a gigolo.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Or, worse, a Juggalo.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Doesn’t understand magnets… How the fuck do they work?
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
Now I wanna sniff some glue
Now I wanna have somethin’ to do
All the kids wanna sniff some glue
All the kids want somethin’ to do
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Dad's a pimp, mother is a prostitute
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 still don’t know anything much about the likely draft picks aside from Bryce Harper and FSU players. I need to start reading up, I guess.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
I just read through this entire thread
That was stupid
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 5, 2010 3:13 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
LOL U
Early nom for post of the year?
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.
Also rec'd
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.
SUX 2 B U
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
You have to admit that I make some good points about dinner, 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 5, 2010 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
You cant make me!
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 5, 2010 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
You tell him, Graham!
HE IS NOT THE BOSS OF WHAT YOU HAVE TO ADMIT!!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I used to be. I don’t know what happened, but now I’m not. It sucks.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
The 14th amendment , bitch!
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 5, 2010 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
/puts graham in prison for years without charges
It’s conjoined fail, attached at the fiasco. - Grant
dammit
wrong amendment.
I just took a guess.
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 5, 2010 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Yea!
OMG COMPUTERS LOLOLOLOL, it was just a bunch of WTF
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
computers are like baseball
I live for this
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Like magnets?
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
Yes
But you pay more for iMagic than regular magic.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
nah
iMagic comes free with the purchase of your computer. Magic Studio Pro costs a few hundred.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
McCovey Chronicles: That was stupid
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Sounds about right.
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 5, 2010 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
McCovey Chronicles: Torture
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
It happened.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 5, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
McCovey Chronicles: Your Source for Uncircumsized Penis and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Information
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
You can’t have one without the other.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 5, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
McCovey Chronicles: Fuck You
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 5, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
What did we do right?
To get to watch with such frequency the only two perfected elements of baseball over the past 20 years, Barry Bonds swing and Tim Lincecums changeup.
Twice I have nearly changed my handle to “CHANGEUP! Strike three.”
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
by Cody_ransom on May 5, 2010 3:38 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
>1500 comments
and no Fred Lewis mania.
What gives?
/auto-defenestrates
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on May 5, 2010 4:22 PM PDT reply actions
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