Post-game thread: Mets walk off again
by Grant Brisbee on May 8, 2010 1:50 PM PDT
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PrintIt's not fair, but I'm blaming Bengie Molina for both of these losses. If Molina signed with the Mets, there's no way that Rod Barajas and Henry Blanco are hitting walk-off home runs against the Giants. You could bring up that Molina is hitting .325/.396/.450, and has been fantastic for the Giants this season, but that's not the point.
Plus, we all know that Buster Posey is made of magic (midichlorians, if you want to get technical about it...) so he'd not only be hitting .500/.700/1.200 right now, but he wouldn't dream of calling pitches that end up as walkoff home runs. Pure magic.
Sarcasm aside, it's not like you expect to win a Wellemeyer/Santana matchup, but this one still hurts. I feel like I've been shot in the gut by John Leguizamo, which coincidentally feels like what it felt like to watch an episode of "House of Buggin'." But I digress.
Sigh.
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by Tim LinCyYoung on May 8, 2010 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I can’t believe this show actually existed.
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There was also an American spinoff, IIRC.
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Wipeout. Truly awful attempt at a show that really only works with Japanese eccentric types anyway. We’re not diabolical enough to make it work.
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I’ve seen Wipeout. It’s more of an obstacle course. But I think there was also an American version of the exact thing with the moving cutouts for people.
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Wasn’t it called Hole in the Wall or something like that?
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Or was that the Larry Craig Show?
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Bingo
Hole in the Wall.
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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.
Wipeout is more modeled after MXC, one of the few positive contributions Spike has made to television. Need I remind you of Slamball?
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Oh haha I remember that.
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You leave my social life out of this
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 8, 2010 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Is that the basketball-with-trampolines that Tom Tolbert commentated?
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Wipeout is not the spinoff of the show shown above.
The show above was the American spinoff and it was on FOX iirc.
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Unbeatable Banzuke FTW!
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy crap that’s cool.
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You should see some of the other challenges they have. Hand-walking obstacle courses, pogo-sticking obstacle courses, feats of strength and dexterity… I used to watch it all the time on G4.
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
The second guy destroyed that course.
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…It’s like Ninja Warrior on a bicycle. Weird.
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I think Ninja Warrior is actually the spinoff of Unbeatable Banzuke (or whatever their actual names were when they aired in Japan).
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on May 8, 2010 11:40 PM PDT up reply actions
SUX 2 B U
"The thing is, it happened."
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
TWSS
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 8, 2010 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
If Bengie goes to the DL
I can go to bed tonight dreaming about Timmy pitching to Buster tomorrow
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so what happened to Molina? DL?
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The game just finished. I don’t think we’ll know until tonight.
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That would probably be the quickest use of the DL in the HIEAD/Sabean era, wouldn't it?
Usaaly they have to fiddel fart arround with that idea for several days, if not several weeks.
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I’ll always know.
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GUILLERMO MOTA IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN SERGIO ROMO BECAUSE MOTA WOULD NEVER GIVE UP A WALK-OFF HOME RUN
GROUGTHINK ALERT
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Mota had already pitched a spotless 10th.
which is better than what Bob did last night.
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
If we score in the eleventh, Wilson comes in and Mota is a hero. However, Mota is no better at preventing walk offs than Romo is. You can ask Uribe about that as well as Blanco. There’s a better chance that it’s Affeldt who becomes the eighth inning guy, not Mota. Jeremy looked back on track today.
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by rxmeister on May 8, 2010 3:05 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Oh good. I’m glad we’re looking at HR / game as the telling state for relievers.
xFIP for Mota is more than a full run higher than Romo, despite the 3 HR given up, btw.
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In other news, it was revealed that Fred Lewis did not, in fact, go to Toronto. He merely moved to the Giants’ bullpen under the name “Guillermo Mota.”
A Blue Jays spokesperson said, “well, we owed Sabean a favor after he got our bullpen car out of impound last year, so we agreed to ‘trade for’ Fred. We’ve actually been playing without a leadoff hitter the last few weeks and just faking the stats. No one cares what we do up here enough to fact-check our box scores.”
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Guillermo Mota has not been a good pitcher since 2005. This has not changed in the last 13 innings.
Please hit better, Mark DeRosa.
Any guy who smokes Mike Piazza and Prince Fielder
is an AWESOME DUDE in my book.
And he was more than OK last year.
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
no, he was bad.
The only reason his ERA was so low is because 20 or so of the runners he allowed to cross home were charged to other pitchers.
Please hit better, Mark DeRosa.
Dear me.
I hate to mention that ugly word facts, but that does not accord with the facts in the case.
Mota’s Quality of Pitching for 2009 was 3.11, and that has nothing to do with other people’s runners. (Think of it, crudely speaking, as something like Bill James’ “Runs Craeted” only applied to a pitcher’s stats and translated to an ERA-compatible number.) His career QoP is 3.43, and his QoP for 2010 before the Saturday game was 1.43—in fact, that last almost screams that he was due for a mishap, just as a batter hitting, say, .500 is clearly due for a dry spell.
All in all, he is not miraculous, but is significantly better than average.
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What is QoP
and how is it different than FIP?
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
It's an old but still quite useful toy.
It differs from FIP in that it doesn’t attempt to say what a man “should have” given up with average fielding: it simply smooths out the tugs and jerks of blind chance. Because of that, over a sufficient period (typically more than a season, and for short relievers often more than a couple of seasons) it and the true ERA will converge, as luck is evened out over time. It is useful because we don’t have to “wait out” the time-smoothing of luck to see how well a man is pitching.
It is, as I think I said elsethread, analogous to using a “runs created” sort of formula on a batter’s stats.
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Ah. Thank you.
There are several TWSSs in there, I think.
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah, . . .
. . . if TWSS is being used there for what, in another time and place, would have been ipse dixit, then ’tain’t so. It all can be demonstrated, in a way that would satisfy Lord Kelvin.
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Nope. I accuse you of no fallacies.
I’m just being immature and giggling at phrases like “smooths out the tugs and jerks.”
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t know if you tried to post a link there, but if you’re going to bring up obscure stats of which literally nobody here except you have ever heard, and then claim they’re better than commonly used stats (or that they’re useful in any way, really), you’re going to have to provide a formula. Or at the very least explain the basics. Otherwise, as far as anyone who isn’t you is concerned, you’re just randomly citing acronyms and numbers.
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OK
Searching the site, I found a comment where you link to an explanation of QoP (though even the explanation fails to provide a formula).
But essentially, it seems that QoP doesn’t try to adjust for the effect defense has on balls in play, so I seriously doubt it predicts ERA better than FIP, especially in such small sample sizes. If I’m wrong, you’re going to have to tell me why.
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Ok, from the beginning:
A brief discussion of the QoP appears here. No formula appears there because it is quite complex. Those interested in the minutiae of such things can read up on them in this edition of The Baseball Analysts. (The QoP derives from the TPP, which is very similar to the TOP for batting discussed in that article.)
Whether QoP “predicts” ERA is not the point of it: it reflects the actual quality of what has already occurred much better, in the short to medium term, than does ERA.
It could easily enough be converted to a FIPS-like measure by assuming league-average BABIPs, but I have never felt the need. Were I still doing this sort of stuff for hire, doubtless I would long ago have done so.
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Since you forced me to look it up, Mota let 17 inherited runners score, which was amongst the 10 worst in MLB. That’s even more impressive given the fact that Torre’s trust of him was such that his usage was in the Merkin Valdez range.
I’m sure QoP is delightful measure in its own right, but most of the other advanced pitching metrics think Mota wasn’t worth a roll of toilet paper last year.
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Yeah, but he gives up walk-off homers to Juan Uribe. So, we got that going for us.
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I long ago gave up . . .
. . . worrying about, or trying to change, what “most other” anythings think or say.
You are, in essence, repeating the hoary “clutch/choke” argument, which I would have thought had, by the 21st century, been laid in its grave with a stake through its heart. But I guess the old superstitions die as hard as Dracula does.
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And it’s not a clutch/choke argument. He’s saying that his stat line from 2009 does not reflected 17 inherited runners, which is somewhere in the neighborhood of 1 inherited run scoring every 3 or 4 appearances… and that doesn’t filter out appearances where he came in in the start of an inning with nobody on base (I don’t know where one would collect that sort of information), so it’s likely a good deal more frequent than that.
Perspective can get a little skewed when your horse is so high.
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lol
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 8, 2010 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, it is.
His quality of pitcing (with or without the initial caps) was quite good. That is undeniable. The counter was, whatever its exact wording, that he may have pitched well but nevertheless gave up his hits where or when they would have a strong effect on scoring inherited runners.
That is a “choke” argument in that regardless of where runners come from—a preceding pitcher or his own work—letting them in at a rate disproportionate to his average giving up of hits is a “choke”.
It necessarily presumes that the man gave up hits in critical situations but maintained his quality, or ERA, or whatever measure you like, by not giving up hits when there were few or no runners on, and that that was a consistent behavior pattern. I submit that whether it did or did not happen that way is a function of chance, rather than of any “choke” effect.
I mean, really: why raise the issue of inherited runners allowed by a pitcher with good stats otherwise unless you are saying that he chokes “when it counts”?
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except
1) he doesn’t really have good stats otherwise
2) the original commenter really does believe that Mota’s ERA last year is proof of him having a good year. Inherited runners are one reason not to trust a reliever’s ERA, regardless of clutchiness.
Please hit better, Mark DeRosa.
Because pitching with the bases empty and pitching with runners on are not the same thing.
Pitching from the stretch, holding the runner, pitching for the ground ball or the strikeout… Those are distinct skills, and have nothing to do with leverage unless you want to start an argument about mindset when managing multiple points of focus and filtering out white noise.
Mota gave up 25 ER as the pitcher of record last year, but he allowed 42 runners to cross the plate. No matter which way you slice it, if you believe in run prevention, that sucks.
The argument doesn’t presume those things; you do.
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But . . .
. . . when you say “Those are distinct skills”, you are assuming that he never had any runners of his own on base, so that he did not need those skills to keep his own performance numbers in line.
What the QoP says is “this is what the man’s ERA would look like if he pitched just as he has, but over a rather long stretch of innings, so that luck averages out.” To assume that when other pitchers’ runners are on base his performance is nontrivially different from what it is when his own runners are on base is to assume “clutch/choke” to be a real phenomenon.
If we want to rattle off stats about his 2009, his allowed OB% was .260 (and his career is .290), his BABIP was .240 (and his career is an amazingly low .270), his K/BB ratio was 2.44 (versus 2.45 career), and so on and so forth. His ERA was 3.44, and his QoP was 3.11 (which speaks to some bad luck). Do those look like the numbers of a mediocre pitcher?
The only thing I hear being said is “but he let inherited runners score”. In 2009, yes, he did: 45%. The year before, he allowed 20%; this year, he has allowed 17%. The conclusion is?
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I’m not, really. I’m saying you can’t trust a reliever’s ERA, because a reliever’s success or failure often has more effect on some other guy’s ERA.
I just flat don’t see where Mota’s season was any good. He didn’t strike guys out, his control wasn’t great. His BABIP was pretty low, but I don’t see why we should expect that to continue into this year.
Please hit better, Mark DeRosa.
Really
there are only two statistics to use with Mota. His age, and the decibel level of the boos when his name was announced at the game today. That told me everything I needed to know.
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
He's their armando!
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Armando is their Armando.
I was at that game, too. They hate ’Mando WAAAAY more than they hate Mota. And they hate Mota quite a bit.
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder
if a player has more fanbases that hate him than Armando…
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Doesn’t count. He means the fanbases of teams for which Armando played.
On that count, Barry only has the Pirates.
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
but do Pirates fans really hate Bonds?
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and that was jealousy anyway.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
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Yeah,
what I mean is hated like mando is hated- because they’ve blown so many games and been total dicks about it. I really think he’s in a class of 1 on that one. Pirates fans probably hate Bonds because he split for cash, but they should hate their ownership for that.
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I think it was a little of both.
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Plus that whole not-throwing-out-Sid-Bream thing. Of course they know that they wouldn’t have been there without him, but still… what an awful way to end your tenure with a team.
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah, that's true
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AJ Pierzynzxcky?
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
In 2009
Mota entered with Bases Loaded 4x and allowed runs 2×.
He entered with 2 men on 9x and allowed runs 7×.
He entered with 1 man on 8x and allowed runs 3×.
That’s prettyy good, since any sacrifice situation where the team was willing to trade runs for outs should not be held against Mota.
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Assuming that they were actually trading outs for those runs.
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So over half the time he came in, he gave up runs
that is awful. In no context is that good.
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You can have no idea whatever . . . .
. . . unless you know the outs situation in every case. A man who comes in with the bases loaded and 2 out has a very different chnace of letting in a run than one who comes in woth the bases loaded and none out.
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agreed; that is not good.
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by greatgiantfan on May 8, 2010 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
all in all that’s pretty bad. He allowed 45% of his inherited runners to score, well below average.
Please hit better, Mark DeRosa.
too many variables to discern the severity of failure
Such as which hitter was he facing in that situation, a guy hitting .320 or a guy hitting .220?
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
probably a mixture of both, like the other 200 relievers that were much better than him.
Please hit better, Mark DeRosa.
Let's compare to his "superior" teammate RHP Belisario
Belisario entered with ROB 23x and allowed runs to score 7×.
However, Belisario entered with bases loaded only 2x all season and failed both times. He entered with 2 ROB 8x and failed 3×. He entered with 1 ROB 18x and failed only 2×.
Impressive, yet not impressive. For in the most hazardous situations, Torre preferred Mota over Belisario.
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
this is actually kinda interesting
let’s put Mota’s four situations under the microscope.
One of those situations it was the bottom of the ninth and the Dodgers were behind 2-7, with 2 outs already. Garbage time.
Another, they were already behind 8-4 with two outs in the ninth and Billingsley was walking the ballpark. Garbage time again.
Against the Brewers he came in the 6th, nobody out with his team up by one. Game is on the line, whether the manager realizes or not.
And against Houston he came in with bases loaded in the 7th, and no outs with his team down by one. Pretty important inning.
Really, that puts his poor strand rate in even more perspective. 6 of those runners were pretty much gimmes, while the three runs he gave up in the other two situations were much more forgiveable.
What’s more, we can take a look at how lucky he got in respect to leaving guys on. The rest of the Dodgers bullpen was pretty good last year. He got yanked with 16 of his runners on base last year, and only one crossed the plate. That’s pretty lucky right there. Average would have been for about 6 to have scored.
Please hit better, Mark DeRosa.
However, it doesn’t help when you’re not a pitcher who excels in either striking hitters out or pitching to contact. Mota does neither.
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Um . . .
. . . the NL-average SO ratio so far this year (all I have to immediate hand) is 19.3%; Mota’s career SO rate is 19.0%.
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He has an ERA+ of 554 (pre today) this year!
Totally sustainable!
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions
tough loss
at least they came out fighting again
An instant buzz is on the rise, the whiskey's for a big surprise.
Lets go Sharks
and the home of the.... JETS!
BEAT LA
MV3!!!
Dubbs
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on May 8, 2010 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 8 recs
this
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 8, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
109
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
This
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
LOL INEVITABLE COLLAPSE!
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 sharks are actually the only team left I can root for
I’m just preparing everyone mentally
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
HEY YOU SUCK!
Except, you defend Macs. HEY YOU’RE JUST OK NOW!
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
SHUT UP
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Dammit, this thread just tried to give me a virus.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 1:55 PM PDT reply actions
ad?
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Apparently, yeah.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Let Grant know about this. E-mail him.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Will do.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought Bobby Howry signed with someone else this year?
Not sure what to do about my screen name at this point...
and just when I agreed to stop calling Guillermo Howry
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on May 8, 2010 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Apparently DBacks fan(s?) already hate Howry
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
K.F.I.S.T.F.
Hoping for BowkerMania to get consistent playing time at AT&T Park
Their bullpen has been terrible
But that also could be a result of being pretty taxed.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
LOL their involvement in that 3 way trade
Scherzer > Jackson. And Kennedy is nothing special.
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
K.F.I.S.T.F.
Hoping for BowkerMania to get consistent playing time at AT&T Park
Bengie Molina is not bad and might even play tomorrow, Bruce Bochy says. No roster move (ie, Posey) anticipated.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 1:55 PM PDT reply actions
did anyone really think that posey would be called up after today
"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."
Think? No.
Want? Maybe.
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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Bengie really doesn’t appreciate how you are handling this.
by Into the Void on May 8, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
or that Bengie would go on the DL unless he severed an arm?
"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 8, 2010 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
east coast bias game is slow and boring
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...
“pathetic and boring” joe west
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 8, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Mets fan:
“Bengie Molina has to be the biggest cunt. They interviewed him n he was all bitter the mets didnt sign him saying he wished he was a met n all. Yet he coulda been. Then the mets catchers hit 2 walkoffs”
Things like this make me question our friendship
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
You’re friends with a Mets fan?
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory
yeah. My bad
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
Did Bengie recently say he wishes he was a Met?
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
What is his problem? Every game I’ve been to, the fans have given him a larger-than-normal cheer and supported him like crazy, and all he does is whine.
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
Whining fat fuck is annoying
"Kenny Lofton, the man they love to hate in St. Louis has driven a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are DEAD!" Jon Miller
by Sabean's_Folly on May 8, 2010 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I support him as our catcher and I think he’s a good hitter, but his attitude is approaching Armando Benitez territory
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
:o
No gracias
and the home of the.... JETS!
BEAT LA
MV3!!!
Dubbs
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on May 8, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Molina
All people were talking about on the sports programs here before yesterday’s game was the Benjie interview when he talked about how much he wanted to be on the Mets and had even begun looking at tape of their pitchers. He wasn’t even asking for much money, he said, just two years, and he can’t understand why they didn’t take him up on it. Well, now all they are talking about is how the catchers the Mets got as the cheaper option are rubbing his nose in it. LOL Benjie
Bengie you asshole its BENGIE
/bans self
and the home of the.... JETS!
BEAT LA
MV3!!!
Dubbs
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on May 8, 2010 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Benjamin José Molina
Maybe spelling his nickname in a screwy fashion was a hint of future unhappiness:-)
by NearestNorwich on May 8, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s probably only spelled “Bengie” so they could tell him apart from Benji when they were on the same team. Anyway, knowing how to spell “Bengie” correctly is the most accurate barometer of mental superiority known to mankind – so work on it!
"A bondslegend is a person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices. The correct use of the term requires the elements of obstinacy, irrationality, and animosity toward those of differing opinion."
by cybermaldonado on May 8, 2010 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
you guys referring to this?
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
lol
In France, for example, the district attorney has a short window of time after a child is born to block names contrary to the interest of the child,
Reminds me of a couple kids I grew up with – maybe someone else here knows them. Their real given names: the boy … Freakas Palikas, the girl…Groovy Nipples Palikas. I kid you not.
"A bondslegend is a person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices. The correct use of the term requires the elements of obstinacy, irrationality, and animosity toward those of differing opinion."
by cybermaldonado on May 8, 2010 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I once knew a girl named Latrina. That was an unfortunate choice.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Where did you grow up? What were their parents like? I need details
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
Actually the father was a clown and I mean that literally which confuses even me. That’s really what he was – all day every day. The mother was much younger than the father and I just remember her as being sexy -literally. As in, she would wear skimpy nun or maid costumes all day long. Really an interesting family with many admirable qualities that 99.9% of people probably wish they had occasionally.
"There must be millions of people all over the world who never get any love letters . . . I could be their leader."
by cybermaldonado on May 8, 2010 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Nicknames being spelled differently from actual names isn’t exactly weird. My friend who goes by Nich, now that’s weird.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 8, 2010 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Fuck everyone, right now.
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
FUCK ME!
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 8, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
YA THINK OF THAT BEFORE YOU MOTHERFUCKED ME?
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps, Larry!
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Rumor has it that the Coen brothers insisted on writing the TV dub themselves. It just adds another sublimely surreal dimension to the movie.
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm starting to feel a little bad for Bengie
he’s hitting great, and the fans are all wanting the younger cheaper guy
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Younger. Cheaper. 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 8, 2010 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Well...
Buster is hitting .325 / .416 / .531 at AAA (May 7)
Bengie’s line is .333 / .402 / .457 (May 8)
The latter line is better than what we were hoping for Buster as a starter in the Majors. Although, Buster would have had more than 13 runs scored, one would think.
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
APRIL SSS DOWN THE STRETCH NERDS!
"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 8, 2010 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
FTFY
APRIL SSS DOWN THE STRETCH NERDBS!
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Bengie wants to know what this “stretching” thing is you guys keep talking about.
/runs choco_taco.exe
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
It's Okay
New York is not where you would expect good things to happen. Once the Giants leave that City, I think they will regain the good Mojo.
Giants relievers
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Mother Nature blows the Mets.
Even Blanco said in his postgame chat that his HR was wind-aided.
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
/does somersaults.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 8, 2010 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
MOTA FACE
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 8, 2010 2:03 PM PDT reply actions
Someone put Aubrey Huff on suicide watch.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on May 8, 2010 2:04 PM PDT reply actions
Hit three balls that might’ve been HRs in a smaller (or less windy) park. If he hits those balls in Baltimore, Tampa, or Houston (the places he’s called home most of his career) — or Wrigley, Coors, or Arizona for that matter — he could easily have had 2 or 3 HR’s. As it was, I was sure the ball he hit in the 10th was a three-run HR off the bat. Judging by his reaction, I think he was just as sure.
He’s just had a very annoying habit of hitting most of his long fly balls in Mays Field, Petco, and ShitiField. After that ball in the 10th, it seemed like the frustration finally got to him. I hope he’s able to forget about it, and keep swinging like he is, because he looked locked-in today. Despite the bad luck, he still had the biggest hit of the day for Giants — against a lefty specialist, no less.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on May 8, 2010 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I was watching from the Pepsi Porch, just like last night. That was, by far, the windiest game i’ve ever attended, and I’ve seen plenty of games at Candlestick. A full, heavy, chained-to-a-flagpole trash can behind me was blown over in the ninth.
It was blowing from left field to right the whole game, so several shots that might’ve gone out to center were blown to right-center for easy catches. Several Met fans over the course of the day opined to me that it’s that right-center notch that got in David Wright’s head last year (well, that and a Matt Cain fastball, of course); he takes such pride in his opposite-field power that the near-impossibility of that one spot put him in a year-long funk.
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow...bummer
I wasn’t following today’s game so thanks for the thorough explanation. I’ve worried about the same thing where Huff is concerned.
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher?
Sig,
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 8, 2010 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
How many base runners do the Giants need to score a run?
The majority of MLB teams can end games or generate runs with one swing of the bat. I daresay five singles to score 1/2 of a run is the current Giants’ “offense” ratio.
Mind you (whoever’s opted to read this), I’m not surprised, this is the team we all expected, but perhaps the offense is set up to create/break another offensive ineptitude-related record in terms of efficiency.
is this a light bulb joke?
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 8, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
How many base runners do the Giants need to score a run?
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 8, 2010 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL 10 hits all singles
On a team with no base stealing acumen whatsoever.
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher?
There is a rule of thumb:
It takes three base runners to generate a run.
That is, of course, a very broad-brush, rough approximation, but it useful for getting a crude idea of how efficient (read “lucky”) a team has been in a given game or short stretch. (Over longer stretches, more accurate measures are available.)
In this game, the Giants had 10 hits, 2 walks, and 4 runs; bingo. The Mets had 7 hits, 7 walks, a HBP, and scored 5 runs. Another bingo.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
My frustration right now is reaching bondslegend proportions. I need to shut my phone off and take a walk
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
Yes, take a break before you too turn into a misanthrope.
"A bondslegend is a person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices. The correct use of the term requires the elements of obstinacy, irrationality, and animosity toward those of differing opinion."
by cybermaldonado on May 8, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Looking a bit torrential in Boston.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
i can't defend this bullpen anymore
time and time again they have messed up. its getting old. if we are really a “playoff team”, they need to figure their stuff out.. and I wouldn’t mind a DFA for Wellemeyer as well
IN TIMMY WE TRUST
i have a bet with an As fan that our bullpen will be better than theirs this year.
I was so confident.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Bullpens don't contain the best pitchers on a team...
that’s why they’re in the ‘pen. Walk-off losses and late-inning leads given up are to be expected, and since the Giants’ bullpen was so lights-out this year, average production is probably the optimal expectation of this year’s group, which is essentially the same.
i understand that walkoff losses are to be expected, but not over and over and over again within 2 months of the season.. its so frustrating. i love this team, but i can’t exactly take this shit day after day
IN TIMMY WE TRUST
I would guess it’s a good bet that Giants opponents have had more opportunities to hit walk offs than have other teams in MLB this year. That because the Giants starters keep the games close and the Giants offense is too anemic to score many runs late in games themselves.
"A bondslegend is a person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices. The correct use of the term requires the elements of obstinacy, irrationality, and animosity toward those of differing opinion."
by cybermaldonado on May 8, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
but i can’t exactly take this shit day after day
neither can i, but we’re going to have to accept this fact. difficulty scoring runs+great starting pitching= “this shit day after day.”
if they release a DVD of this season it’ll be titled: “Giants 2010: 2-2 heading into the 8th”
I’m starting to miss Tyler Walker and Vinnie Chulk.
Dumped Edgar Renteria and adopted Buster Posey. Biggest upgrade since George Jefferson moved up to a deluxe apartment on the east side!
by rxmeister on May 8, 2010 3:39 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Oooh, and Dustin Hermanson!
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I will never miss those guys.
I’d rather have Medders as our closer.
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
K.F.I.S.T.F.
Hoping for BowkerMania to get consistent playing time at AT&T Park
The bullpen is not the problem. Didn’t the bullpen take over in the fourth after our started had given up 4 runs? I’m pretty sure they only gave up one run over the next 7 innings.
YEAH FUCK THEBULLPEN
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 8, 2010 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Which doesn’t change the fact that the bullpen was fucking awesome today and any comment berating that performance is 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 8, 2010 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Mehllemeyer took up all the Meh for the game, so Mehdders was unavailable and we had to settle for Medders.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 8, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
If you say so, dude.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 8, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
THERE’S ALWAYS THAT ONE INNING EVERY FEW GAMES WHERE THE BULLPEN GIVES UP ONE RUN WHAT’S WRONG WITH THEM?
Just do you know, that’s what you sound like.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 8, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I would have liked to see Runzler instead of Mota.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
nah not saying that just saying i’m frustrated about the offense clawing us back into games, only for somebody in the ’pen to throw a bad pitch and the game change in an instant
IN TIMMY WE TRUST
Nota bene: The bullpen would not be in a position to blow it if the offense put up some runs. The bullpen could then protect the lead instead of being in a high leverage situation all the time.
The NL average right now for runs per game is about 4.6. If the starter doesn’t get the other team 87% of the way there by the fourth inning, maybe we’re in a better position to win the game.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 8, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Or if the Giants don’t score less than the average despite getting two extra innings.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on May 8, 2010 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 8, 2010 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions
And to this same point, the Giants have only lost three games this year when they scored 5 or more runs (6-5 to the Pirates at home – not a walk off, 10-8 to the Dodgers in LA – Wellemeyer got the L, and 7-6 to Philly at home in 11 innings – not a walk-off, and one of the two 11th inning Philly runs was unearned).
So, no. The bullpen is not losing any games that other pieces of the team didn’t play a bigger role in putting us in a position to lose.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 8, 2010 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
“I’m pretty sure they only gave up one run over the next 7 innings.”
Actually, it was 1 run in 5.2 innings. But that is still a 1.59 ERA — lower than Lincecum’s, by the way.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on May 8, 2010 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Panda is in a bit of a slump
gets the off day tomorrow another off/ travel day to get some nice R&R but if you think he is having a terrible May we are 8 days in, if he goes on to hit .350+ it’ll be easy to forget. To be honest I think going 1-4 against a Pitcher who has won Cy Youngs is good, i think he’s going to be headed in the right direction soon, and stay in that direction for awhile.
and the home of the.... JETS!
BEAT LA
MV3!!!
Dubbs
Does Ryan Rohlinger have a say in this?
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
What the hell does Rohlinger have to do with this?
and the home of the.... JETS!
BEAT LA
MV3!!!
Dubbs
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on May 8, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I was making a joke about 'nice R&R'
It’s hilarious now that I’ve explained it.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Oh hahahaha
it actually is pretty funny
my bad man =P
and the home of the.... JETS!
BEAT LA
MV3!!!
Dubbs
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on May 8, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Fox has successfully shown me two replays of the Blanco home run. Thanks, guys.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Damn that worked out so well today!
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
by jctGamer on May 8, 2010 2:29 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
LOL
I was just going to do this. For the link preferential, WHOOPS.
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, please keep hitting.
yeah, that’s exactly what I thought of.
Cookyman was right too, Mota’s FIP has been pretty much the same over the last three years. He’s not the droids we’re looking for.
Please hit better, Mark DeRosa.
One plus side to this game (and games like it from this season) is that is shows that getting behind early in the game is no longer a reason for total hopelessness. I think I remember a stat from last season that it took months before the Giants ever came from behind a run deficit greater than two. This year has seemed different, so far, and while a few of these games unfortunately went into the L column, at least they made the other team fight for it.
Yeah
The “game over” crap before the game is actually, you know, over is asinine with this team.
They’re nothing if not determined.
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
Also windy in Phillie
And look, there isn’t shit all over the place! However do they manage it?
It is a sad day when your ballpark is shamed by Philadelphia. =
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I think it’s been determined that this accomplished by way of a 25 inning slug fest that ends in a rain delay.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
winds up being postponed due to rain, I should say.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
root for a really big asteroid
or maybe a comet.
"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 8, 2010 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I was in this camp last night. No luck yet.
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I do not want Guillermo Mota pitching for the Giants in a clutch situation in New York.
That’s pretty much all I got, man.
by WhereThere’sAWillieThere’sAMays on May 7, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
And that’s me quoting me!
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 2:38 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah, but
couldn’t they have gone 1-2 in Florida, where no one shows up, and swept in New York with me in attendance?
/selfish
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
this
especially when the best hitter on the team had been slumping the whole trip
by Rook Takes Pawn on May 8, 2010 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Fred Lewis is there...
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
K.F.I.S.T.F.
Hoping for BowkerMania to get consistent playing time at AT&T Park
No. The Blue Jays are in Chicago this weekend.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
You make a good point
though he is still the problem
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
K.F.I.S.T.F.
Hoping for BowkerMania to get consistent playing time at AT&T Park
Sometimes you eat the bar
And sometimes the bar eats you…
Two days in a row.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
Sometimes you drink at the bar, and sometimes you pee at the bar.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 8, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Sometimes, its buttpee and sometimes, it’s poop sauce.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Sometimes you pass out face-first on the bar and sometimes the bartender is wise to your ways and deposits you on the street.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Good signs today...
Affeldt looks like he got his shit together, so hopefully the back end of our bullpen can once again be great. Medders did well. Hopefully he can be serviceable again this year.
Also, I want Pedro Martinez or YEAH JOEY on this team. Although I do think Wellemeyer can stay as a long reliever because I don’t trust Medders as our primary long reliever.
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
K.F.I.S.T.F.
Hoping for BowkerMania to get consistent playing time at AT&T Park
That said, Today still sucked ass.
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
K.F.I.S.T.F.
Hoping for BowkerMania to get consistent playing time at AT&T Park
Medders
proving the importance of good performance from the back half of the bullpen… his innings kept the Giants in the game.
"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 8, 2010 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t mind watching Yankees-Red Sox (of course I like the Red Sox) but I cannot tolerate Buck and McCarver.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
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You like the Red Sox?!
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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Shamless self promotion -- GO SHARKS
Sharks 2010 Playoff Video by Yours Truly.
http://www.fearthefin.com/2010/5/8/1463979/sharks-2010-playoff-video-tegami
Video link in case you have something against FTF
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgxGGWB2Nuo
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Send DeRosa to Triple A!!!!!!!!!!!
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MIayeaeachel Urbane sez
Borchard looks really good in Fresno! BRASS$SZ!!!
"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 8, 2010 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Player milestone alert
Pedro Feliz has 999 hits. The Astros are playing the Padres tonight.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
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We all have 999 hits?!?
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s more than Gaslamp Ball has in a year!
/sick burn
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Tease.
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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Those don’t look good in silhouette form.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 8, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm just going to throw this out there...
All in favor of Pedro Martinez?
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Aye
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think many of us have ever not been in favor of that.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I’m just reasserting the notion now that we’re getting a clearer sense of what we can reasonably expect out of Wellemeyer this year.
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He just walked another 5 batters while you were typing that
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
And plunked 2 more.
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The only thing that made this game bearable
is that I got to listen to dave and jon during work. That was great. The “pitching”…not so much.
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
I only caught the first three innings or so on my way out to Mt. Tam for some hiking, and it seemed like Dave and Jon were a bit off. Some weird chunks of dead air, and Dave was hardly talking at all. Seemed kind of weird to me.
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I guess I didn't really notice..
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Thanks to roger
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That’s what it seemed like to me. Maybe because of the winds?
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Maybe. They mentioned it a few times towards the end of the game. Never said why they were having problems.
FREE BUSTER POSEY
Jon said something
about microphone problems…
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"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on May 8, 2010 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think he wants to go past the Mississippi.
by Grant Brisbee on May 8, 2010 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
-Scott McClellan on the whereabouts of his boss, August 30, 2005
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I would like it
but probably not for the money Sabean would offer him.
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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.
Note to KNBR callers
a reliable reliever is either called “a starter” or “Mariano Rivera”
Please hit better, Mark DeRosa.
My 1st Comment
At least NATE is still GREAT. We should let Bowker play over DeRosa. I like him up in the lineup. Pablo needs to get back in the groove; can’t let Andre Ethier have his Triple Crown for much longer.
Welcome!
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Welcome!
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve read it three times already
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
Too
New (?)
Didn’t
Read
A takeoff on the more popular “TL; DR,” which is the most effective counterspell against Wall of Text.
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I prefer Force of Will, myself.
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Nice. In case you don't have the counter, this is pretty good too.
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IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Welcome! Good first comment. Way better than:
Hey this is my first comment. We should probably put Pablo on the bench for the rest of the season because he can’t hit well in 2010. I think Renteria at 3rd, Uribe at short, Huff at 2nd, and Ishikawa at 1st would work. Then sign Bengie for 3 more years to mentor Whiteside, catcher of the future. Also, move Posey to the bullpen because it sucks right now.
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
vr,
xei
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I lawl when they come bearing gifts of acceptable lineups, and the jury sayeth thusly.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 9, 2010 6:50 AM PDT up reply actions
YOU'RE LOSING ME FRACON
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
SITUATION FRACON
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
SO BAD I CAN TASTE 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 8, 2010 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Tomorrow
Here’s hoping for another “Giants avoid the sweep” headline.
"The questions are so stupid. I don't believe in rivalries. I don't believe in curses. Wake up the damn Bambino, maybe I'll drill him in the ass."
- Pedro Martinez, asked about the Curse of the Bambino
+1
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't like it when the Giants lose in extra innings to a walk-off homerun
I don’t like it upon the second time in a row, either.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
Technically
Yesterday was in the ninth, not extras. But yeah.
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously,
with the way wellemeyer was…“pitching”, it’s amazing we even had a chance. I wasn’t that upset with this one- obviously it sucked, but I didn’t think we’d have a prayer after Wellemeyer forgot that the object of the game was to not
walk people.
I like our chances with TIMMY DAY tomorrow, and if we somehow win that one, it will have been an extremely successful road trip; I certainly wasn’t expecting the team to be able to consistently come from behind on the road like this. It’s really nice to see.
And if Bengie keeps hitting cleanup, I’m going to kill someone. It’s so obvious that the bottom of the order (nate, downs, bowker) are wayyy better than the top. Derosa needs to not play for awhile. And Rowand should not be hitting leadoff. But whatever. Mostly just the bengie cleanup thing.
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
He's back!
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Why did we call him an innings eater n the first place? Did we ever expect he could give us 6-7 innings on a regular basis?
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
pretty much this
a surprisingly lucid KNBR caller suggested that this is the kind of game they would just have curled up and died in last year, and instead they got to EI before losing. I’m not all that upset with this… assuming they don’t do this with the Pads.
"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 8, 2010 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
this
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
WOW GUILLERMO MOTA HUH
The good news is that I’m pretty sure I passed those two tests. WHOOO
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Yay on the tests!
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
drug test and pregnancy test?
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
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of course
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"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
If only one of them is positive, you pass.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 8, 2010 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Although
my thought process when I got out and checked the score
“Blanco lifts Mets in 11th”
And I was like, “oh the Giants lost… wait, it went to extras?… wait… HENRY BLANCO????”
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
oh I forgot, my last thought
“God I hope Romo didn’t give it up.”
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
when you found out it was Mota
did u do a LOL GRM victory dance?
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Didn’t we all?
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I can’t believe the Giants have gotten beaten by a Henry Blanco walk-off home run twice in the last two seasons. The probability is downright Ecksteinian.
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Holy crap, he is! Kevin Frandsen is batting 9th for the Angels.
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http://www.fangraphs.com/livewins.aspx?date=2010-05-08&team=Mariners&dh=0&season=2010
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When MLB Network showed the Angels’ defense, they had no headshot at third. At first I thought they were going to do a special highlight on that spot. Then I saw the name, was all, “nope; they just don’t have a picture of him.”
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
And goes first to third just like a good Angel!
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I laughed at that too until I saw that it was a ball hit to right field and Ichiro is in right field…
And now he’s getting a defensive highlight on Baseball Tonight.
MOVIN UP IN THE WORLD
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he's on third now
not that I care. Angels softball headache red unis FTL,
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"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on May 8, 2010 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
They really are ugly unis.
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What?
Those unis are pretty classy, IMO. Certainly better than any predecessors until you get back to this:
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
That looks like a swap meet especial.
And yes, that “e” was intentional.
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by victor frankenstein on May 9, 2010 6:52 AM PDT up reply actions
I am just going to assume he goes 0-5 with a GIDP and 4 K's looking.
To go along with 7 errors on the night.
Cause he sucks.
Cause why else would Sabes have just gotten rid of him for nothing? He HAS to be worthless.
Fuck this team’s player management.
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At first I thought, how could he be batting ninth? Do they have a really good-hitting pitcher or something? Then I realized.
F**K THE DH
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
I fuckin’ hate the DH.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
a very close game that should not have been close at all
their ace santana v our 5th wellemeyer, what do you expect?
DUBfan4life!!!!
The 4th was a HBP, wasn’t it? I thought WelleMEHyer basically gave the Mets all 4 runs as lovely presents.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
basically, MADBUM anyone??? buster anyone???
DUBfan4life!!!!
by BayAreaKidd650 on May 8, 2010 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Buster pitch?
That’s GARBAGE! GARBAGE!
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
hehehee...buster is probably better than the scrub wellemeyer
you never know…but no whiteside called that wonderful walkoff pitch, buster would never let that happen
DUBfan4life!!!!
by BayAreaKidd650 on May 8, 2010 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Bullpen problem solved!
Introducing: POSEY FACE
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
At one point the Citi scoreboard flashed the Mets’ lineup’s production. I said, “ho-lee shit that’s a lot of BBs!”
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah. Mota gets the loss, but Wellemeyer was the one who really screwed the pooch.
Please hit better, Mark DeRosa.
As Howie pointed out upthread, the bullpen did a pretty good job to even keep them in the game after Wellemeyer’s walkfest.
Please hit better, Mark DeRosa.
oldjacket, you need to adopt someone other than our corner outfielders. You’ve murdered the production of Randy Winn and Mark DeRosa!
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Draft someone like Scott McClain
then if they suck, it doesn’t matter!
Which middle infielder did you have?
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WHY IS BOCOCK?
You are really bad at parenting, you know that?
/jerk
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How is 1 run in 5.2 IP epic fail from the bullpen but awesome from a starter?
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
They're out there!
I have one. Would you like it?
I wore it once – and felt oddly, well, odd. Since he retired took his leave of absence of indeterminate length I haven’t worn it.
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by victor frankenstein on May 9, 2010 6:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah. Living out of market like I do, I just don’t want to have that “yeah, but your guys did it too” conversation all the time. But I still love you Barry!
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 9, 2010 7:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Anyone see this on Baggs?
Frandsen also texted about how weird it felt to play against Fresno on Friday night. He definitely had fun with it, though: "Took Madbum off the RF wall and then he drilled me haha."
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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.
Hey! We almost won a game that friggin’ WELLEMEYER started. That’s pretty good!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Ah, the beauty of low expectations.
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
i dont believe in "Almost"
DUBfan4life!!!!
by BayAreaKidd650 on May 8, 2010 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I turned on the TV
just in time for the last at-bat. After seeing that Mota was pitching, I said “He’s due to give up some runs.” Right on cue, Blanco hits it out. FML
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It's okay, Ryan Verdugo. I don't love you any less even though you suck right now.
NEVER WATCH ON TV AGAIN
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But, but, but...
/meekly gives in
I’LL LISTEN ON THE RADIO TOMORROW, FINE!
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Some guy in Toronto has these numbers so far this season.
12 runs 1 HR 8 RBIS 3 SB .289 avg .798 OPS
Wouldn’t it be nice if we had a LF who had this production?
/gets pitchforks ready
/lights things on fire
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WHO COULD THAT POSSIBLY BE?
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You’d HAVE to get something in return if you ever traded a guy like that away
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
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by Tim LinCyYoung on May 8, 2010 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
yes
those new black and orange socks are nifty!
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"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on May 8, 2010 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL 8 RBIS ALREADY
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Sometimes I think this team isn't run by people who are smart
they actually kept EUGENIO FUCKING VELEZ over him
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Who they then semi-promptly sent to Fresno.
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Cornerstone*
*notice he didn’t mention for WHICH team!
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
FUCK YOU
amidoinitrite?
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It's okay, Ryan Verdugo. I don't love you any less even though you suck right now.
talking about Detroit
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close enough
/shrugs
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Another American icon in ruins.
Do the Detroit Breakdown
Do the Motor City Shakedown
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by victor frankenstein on May 9, 2010 7:04 AM PDT up reply actions
/Open Sharks Thread
GO SHARKS!!!
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I will be watching this game
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
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by Tim LinCyYoung on May 8, 2010 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
they dont air it for another hour here
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
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by Tim LinCyYoung on May 8, 2010 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Wha?
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i know
they’re showing NASCAR instead right now.
NOBODY LIKES NASCAR
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
Proud Aussie father of Roberto Kelly
by Tim LinCyYoung on May 8, 2010 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Where are you? Tokyo?
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Australia
and we don’t have Versus here. We have ESPN and 3 Fox Sports channels, so it’s going to be played on Fox Sports in an hour, ALLEGEDLY live, from another network
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
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by Tim LinCyYoung on May 8, 2010 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
At the very least it’s cool that you live in Australia.
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wait, new reply
Why the F are they showing NASCAR in Australia? Nobody likes NASCAR here, why would anybody like it in Australia?
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
I don’t know. Formula 1 is starting to get pretty big here so i think they believe people love racing. They obviously didn’t think hard enough to realize that nobody likes watching a car turn left for 500 laps.
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
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by Tim LinCyYoung on May 8, 2010 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Formula 1 is actually quite cool.
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NOBODY LIKES NASCAR
LOL This.
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SPOILER ALERT!!!!!
It’s 0-0.
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WHY'D YOU SPOIL IT
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LOL SHARKS
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 8, 2010 7:15 PM PDT reply actions
Flipping between Wings@Sharks and Angels@Mariners.
And in both cases, I’m cheering for the underachieving scamps in teal over the douches in red.
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 7:17 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
YAY FRANDSEN
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Who was the last Giant to go 1st to 3rd on a single? I seriously can’t remember the last time that happened.
The San Francisco Giants must win at least one World Series before I die.
by vinScullySucks on May 8, 2010 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Torres yesterday
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 8, 2010 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
OK, I’m cheering against most of the guys in red. May Frandsen hit for the cycle in an Angels loss.
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I like that people here actually wish our ex-players well. …The ones outside our division, anyway. And the non-Polish ones.
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AND ARMANDO BENITEZ
/shudders
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I never really liked Frandsen
but I’m not rooting against him; in fact I expect him to play decently enough to make Brain and Bork look dumb.
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by natteringnabob on May 8, 2010 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I loved Frandsen
no clue why
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I will always love Frandsen
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Because he had great hair?
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by victor frankenstein on May 9, 2010 7:10 AM PDT up reply actions
My ceiling for Frandsen was never very high, to be honest with you. But I know these guys are deeply invested in what they do, and provided that they’re not raging dickholes, it’s nice to see them do well.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Wrecked.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
What channel for Angels/Mariners? I want to see Kevin. Is it just MLB.tv or something?
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MLB Network
"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 8, 2010 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Stupid Comcast no MLB Net : (
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yes
but you can watch SJ Giants games! I’d take that over the Redrums.
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"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on May 8, 2010 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
That reminds me. I want to go to an SJ Giants game soon. Haven’t been since last year and I love that park.
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I saw a pic of it. Looked sweet.
Can I just take a moment to say that minor league baseball is the best! It’s so much fun it should be illegal.
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Meh
I get bored watching the Rivercats, but that’s because I don’t know many of their players and the A’s playing boring baseball
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We don’t like that stadium… well okay we don’t like the fans that tend to populate that stadium. It’s like word got out that they have cheap beer and every drunken lout in town goes to the games…or something.
Yeah
I don’t really enjoy Rivercats games. Though I did get to see Nick Adenhart pitch, which was pretty awesome (this was when he was a top prospect). RIP
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The stadium itself is gorgeous.
But the name “River Cats” is stupid. Why would you name a baseball team after some ol’ nasty feral thing?
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
You should check out the SJ Giants. And after spending so much time on McC I’ll probably know all the names next time I go.
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If I ever go to San Jose
it’ll probably be for a Shark game. I’d love to go though
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Can’t go wrong there, either.
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Yeah. I really need to go to a Shark game. I hear hockey’s awesome in person.
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It is. The best sport to watch live and in person… not at the minor league level though, ya gotta watch the big boys.
Unfortunately, my last two Sharks games have been blowout losses. :( But when they win it’s soooooooo exciting.
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How the hell did you manage that? They rarely ever lose at home! I hope ta hell you aren’t at the game tonight!
Nope. I don't go often.
My last two games were last year against Blackhawks and on the road this year in Calgary. The Calgary one was actually exciting at the end when it looked like they could come back, but they didn’t. The Chicago one was a nightmare.
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Watching hockey on TV
was much, much easier after I had attended games.
It’s fantastic live, where you can see line changes and other stuff away from the puck…
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by natteringnabob on May 8, 2010 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude, I completely agree. I love going to minor league games.
"The thing is, it happened."
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I wish I had teams closer
I’d gladly trade the team in Oakland for a real MiLB team.
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"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on May 8, 2010 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Haeger is crap
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 8, 2010 7:21 PM PDT reply actions
I laughed when he couldn’t find the strike zone against us.
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Did he record 1 out in that game?
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Nope.
"The thing is, it happened."
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 11:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Improving my comment totals for next years adoption draft!
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Grab Some Pine, Meat
K.F.I.S.T.F.
Hoping for BowkerMania to get consistent playing time at AT&T Park
Did he record 1 out in that game?
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
K.F.I.S.T.F.
Hoping for BowkerMania to get consistent playing time at AT&T Park
Never mind-I saw below
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
K.F.I.S.T.F.
Hoping for BowkerMania to get consistent playing time at AT&T Park
I made the mistake of listening to KNBR in the car a few minutes ago.
NEVER AGAIN.
Stupid, idiot callers. /shakes head
"The thing is, it happened."
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 7:26 PM PDT reply actions
/brain explodes
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously, though,
I wanted to call in and tell them how stupid it would be to have Posey play other positions JUST BECAUSE MOLINA IS HITTING WELL. Raaage.
"The thing is, it happened."
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Every single time I hear KNBR talk about baseball I have an overwhelming urge to call in. I’ve been able to hold out so far.
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I called in once last year. I was ranting on and on about how stupid Bochy was for putting Whiteside over Posey in the late innings when the Giants were up by, like, five runs. The only response I heard from the KNBR guys was, “Oh, well, we don’t know what to tell you.”
"The thing is, it happened."
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I honestly can’t remember anymore right now, but I’m pretty sure it wasn’t Urban.
"The thing is, it happened."
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I heard Fitz and Brooks argue vehemently with a guy who was making a really good point and I kept wanting to scream “SHUT THE HELL UP!!!!” The worst was during the summer when Rod Brooks went on and on about how excited Giants fans were going to be about signing Molina. As if getting a player back that you already had was a redefining experience for the team.
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*how excited Giants fans should be, not how excited they were going to be.
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Come to think of it, I believe it was Fitz and Brooks who I talked to last year. And, really, every time I listen to them nowadays, I just keep yelling at the radio, “SHUT UP YOU DOLTS SHUT UP POSEY SHOULD NOT PLAY THIRD ARE YOU KIDDING ME.”
"The thing is, it happened."
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
The thing is, I enjoy listening to Murph and Mac before school and Fitz and Brooks after, but not when they’re talking about baseball. Often I have to turn it off.
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Yeah, I don’t know. There’s just something irritating when they’re talking about baseball. Football, hockey and basketball talk? I can listen to it. Otherwise, no way can I listen.
"The thing is, it happened."
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Fitz in particular always talks about how stupid the callers who want Bochy fired are. Pisses me off.
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It’s stupid. Same with Ralph. They want to make it sound like Bochy is a Hall of Fame manager.
FREE BUSTER POSEY
Oh I just can’t even listen to Ralph haha.
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I agree. Well, football’s hard for me to listen to because I’m a Raiders fan and it’s the 9ers station, but you get the idea.
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Fitz is an ass ….a fat one at that…..and Brooks is a joke……I never listen to those ass kissers anymore…….ask Greg Papa what he thinks of Fitz….
Cool, I’ll ask next time we hang out.
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the story goes Papa was a mentor to Fitz then Fitz goes around his back and agrees to work for a fraction of the Papa’s salary. He is a fat fuck back stabbing ass kisser….I swear he must blow Cohan at least twice a week.
Fitzgerald makes it seem like if the Warriors were healthy they would easily be a playoff team.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
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At least he don’t preach.
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
This. He’s good at football.
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Believe me he was very very good. His best work was ’87 playoffs against the Lakers when Sleepy Floyd scored 29 in the fourth quarter….awesome stuff.
“Sleepy Floyd is Superman”
I wish he would stay away from the Giants. He’s an A’s lover like Urban.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
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Touchdown RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAIDERS.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 8, 2010 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Give it a shot. It’s not a big deal….I have been calling in for a long time…..not as much as when Krueger was around…..that was fun….I was one of his favorites after a Giants loss….I was on the night he got famous and fired…….“brain dead caribbean hitters hacking at slop nightly”……..it was never the same after that….the Giants control everything at KNBR now……Flemming after games with “Giants Talk” was a joke…..At least Damon Bruce isn’t afraid to rattle their cages….I haven’t really bothered to listen to FP much….
Sports talk radio is garbage.
All of it.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Most of it is….no question….but then again, take a look around…..90% of posts on message boards are as well….and I respect people that have the balls to pick up the phone and give it a try…is it easy? No…Do most callers suck?..yep…..but there are some that have their shit together…
ALL.
OF.
IT.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Yeah, this.
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm in this line
I honestly do not know why people listen to it. Listen to NPR for god’s sake. At least you learn something that way (unless they’re in their pledge drive)
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Fair enough……although there are those that would say those posting over 18,000 times on a message board are pretty much basement dwelling losers. But hey, I wouldn’t say something like that….
LOL WOW YOU'RE SO ORIGINAL AND FUNNY!
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
Your three-dot style is familiar. Are you Bruce Jenkins?
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you seriously making fun of me for posting on a message board
while you’re posting ON THE SAME FUCKING MESSAGE BOARD?
Jesus christ, no wonder you like sports talk radio, you have their demo’s ideal IQ
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on May 8, 2010 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
BONDSLOSER!
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 8, 2010 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Don’t bother. It’s really not worth it.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on May 8, 2010 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions
.......27,525 comments in 730 odd days?
speaks for itself…
by ScottinMarin on May 8, 2010 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
but how many of those are non TWSS related?
Also the fact that you are arguing about post numbers, while increasing your own is just a tad ironic.
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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.
BUT I CALL PEOPLE ON THE RADIO, I’M FAMOUS!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
HA HA HA
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
I’m not arguing about post numbers….there isn’t much to argue about.
Not with someone that clearly has a problem. I have something called self control when it comes to spending much time on message boards….more than a few here could use a dose.
by ScottinMarin on May 8, 2010 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Eerily similar to
READ MY BLOG!
No wonder he’s gotten so much of a reaction.
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
PLEASE CHANGE OUR WAYWARD LIVES!
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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.
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/4/29/1450697/sometimes-i-wonder-about-baggarly#36543053
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on May 8, 2010 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I am laughing at the very eloquent response dregarx gave
only to have you follow up with
You are an idiot
I love this site.
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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.
+1
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Then don’t post here. It’s clear you see no point to 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 9, 2010 12:17 AM PDT up reply actions
My god!
That’s an average of 37 a day! What an embarrassing lack of self-control!
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Needs an intervention
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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.
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL…..that’s every single day for 2 fucking years…day in day out…..no I’m sorry that’s not out of control at all….my bad
by ScottinMarin on May 8, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
FYI
This was your 20th post in this thread today.
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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.
Or it’s a couple hundred in gameday threads over the course of a couple seasons, plus conversations like this wherein we must patiently explain to simpletons like yourself that we do not take kindly to being disparaged.
Stop being an asshole and you will be welcome here.
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions
no
sorry, not at all welcome IMO. Fuck that guy.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Well, of course not. He’s being an asshole. But, you see, if he stopped being such (far-fetched, I know, but bear with me), he would be welcomed.
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he left.
He was getting dangerously close to the 37 posts a day.
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 was thinking the same thing. Well done.
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
It was a catch 22
I keep pointing out his post numbers, and either he keeps arguing his stupid points and becomes that which he hates.
or he STFU and GTFO
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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.
nah
anyone who starts off their tenure this way has blown any chance they might have to be welcomed by me. It’s pretty obvious that guy’s just a total dick
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 DO NOT WANT TO INCUR MY WRATH, FOR I HAVE NO SELF CONTROL, APPARENTLY
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 LOVE YOUR WRATH!!!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
You won't like me when I'm angry!
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
very likely
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
win
"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 9, 2010 7:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Actually
he started off by agreeing with GRM.
Also not a good way to start.
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
wow
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
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
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
And you are literally just filling airtime in between commercials for free for Cumulus Broadcasting while they are simultaneously laughing at you and laughing all the way to the bank. That’s all you are doing. You think you’re sticking tit to the Man, just like your buddy Larry Krueger? You’re doing the Man the biggest favor in the world – providing it with free filler between it’s spots. Congrats!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Apparently ALLLLL you do is provide filler for the MAN….take a look around….this site ain’t exactly commercial free.
Lets see:
Channel 5
Kawasaki
Acai Berry – Scam
Teeth Whiten – Scam
Yahoo Sports
Fanhouse
Facebook
Comcast Sports Net Bay Area
You’re pretty funny, wanna make out?
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
I would suggest the Acai Berry first…2nd the teeth whitening…..then we’ll talk.
by ScottinMarin on May 8, 2010 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions
You’re swimming upstream here, man. Are you really trying to convince all of us that we’re LOLNERDZ! in basements even while, as bondslegend points out, you’re doing the same thing? Why? Are you rage quitting on us?
You’re Losing Me ScottinMarin
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
(**But actually it’s not the same thing. That is mainstream media. This is a community. One reports and commentates on the news, the other is a social group.)
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
basement to basement LAN parties
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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.
hahahahaha….for some reason I believe you.
by ScottinMarin on May 8, 2010 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
hot LAN on LAN action
"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 8, 2010 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions
/googles
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#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I hit the network from my lair.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 9, 2010 12:20 AM PDT up reply actions
yeah sure…keep repeating that long enough and it might come true….you’re a cog in the MAN’S marketing machine just like the rest….too funny
by ScottinMarin on May 8, 2010 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
OBEY
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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.
We all can’t be a famous caller into an AM talk radio station, we have to have some delusions in our lives.
AND YOU’RE BRAGGING ABOUT IT!!
“I was on the radio guys! When Larry Kreuger got fired!”
“Hey guys I got inside slanderous information about one radio personality stealing another radio personality’s job!”
Who gives a shit!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
how would you have time to give a shit about anything but your next post???
by ScottinMarin on May 8, 2010 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
21
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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.
famous KNBR caller is definitely in the same bin as famous prop comic
Please hit better, Mark DeRosa.
I meant his commenting here, not his phone-using powerzzz, but yeah.
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
I was listening to Marty Lurie on the way home
Caller asked him if the Giants could have it back did he think they would take Posey in the draft.
Caller then says that it’s not quite there but if Posey’s not up soon then he’s going to have to call him a bust as a draft pick.
Lurie agrees.
I wonder if that caller was scottin martin.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
I wouldn’t be surprised.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL SCOTT
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Jamarcus Russell!!!
/is really glad Jamarcus Russell was cut
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
I have been enjoying Marty Lurie
but not his callers…. and I think he was agreeing to get rid of the guy, although I think he also suggested putting Posey in LF at some point, which also surprised me.
"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 9, 2010 7:07 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL
This whole sub-thread prompted me to look up Bob Fitzgerald on wikipedia. His profile includes this bit:
Cranium
May have the largest head of any of the KNBR hosts, and NBA broadcasters
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
HAHAHAHA.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
His profile also includes these lines
Bob once climbed Mt. Everest and placed a USC towel attached to a pole at the summit
Bob Fitzgerald is an avid Snuggie enthusiast
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
Haeger got none outs before he was yanked...LOL DODGERS
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 8, 2010 7:28 PM PDT reply actions
Are you serious? Haha awesome!
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
LOL DODGERS
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
K-Fred is hitting .300?
The Mayan Calendar is off.
The Apocalypse is nest Tuesday!
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
The apocalypse is?
Read my Cal blog: http://since59.blogspot.com/ Go Bears!
It's okay, Ryan Verdugo. I don't love you any less even though you suck right now.
Existential apocalypse is existential.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
I love Bizarro.
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
The Madres will never lose again
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 8, 2010 7:35 PM PDT reply actions
If the Padres are this year’s Rockies, I may strangles some kittens.
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.
Frandsen update
E6
"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)
SABES WUZ WRITE
/recalls Velez from AAA
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#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
You mean E5?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
yes sorry
"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 8, 2010 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
LOLIZONA
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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.
POWER PLAY!
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Good period, Sharks
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Well if they keep getting the chances they’ve been getting so far, some pucks are bound to go through. Right?
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
True. But let’s hope it does tonight.
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Per Baggs:
Bochy made an adjustment Saturday, saying he would “back off” homer-prone setup man Sergio Romo, both in terms of workload and leveraged situations.
http://www.mercurynews.com/giants/ci_15047913?source=rss
/has a sad
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Eh.
It’s a long season. If he needs to pitch some easier innings for a while, I just see that as the bullpen equivalent of Panda taking a mental health day. We’ll see him in plenty of tight ballgames. What other kind does this team play?
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
as much as Romo annoyed me on those 3 occasions, he’s still better than Affeldt right now.
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
Proud Aussie father of Roberto Kelly
by Tim LinCyYoung on May 8, 2010 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Affeldt was pretty nails today.
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Welcome to Doghouseville
population: 2.
"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 8, 2010 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Garko, Lewis, and Frandsen send their best
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
K.F.I.S.T.F.
Hoping for BowkerMania to get consistent playing time at AT&T Park
Mariners made it closer. : )
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
OT: Booze
Hey 1800: You talk about “what happened to tequila?” So, why would I want to buy it from some prick in a suit with a Long Island accent?
Oh, that’s right. I wouldn’t.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Joe Mauer commercial on.
That guy’s awesome.
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Per Baggs. I fucking hate this team.
# Is a walk really as good as a hit? Maybe not, but it certainly beats a well-struck out.
So while Bochy lamented the Giants’ bad luck Saturday, it’s worth noting that his team had gone 83 plate appearances without a walk before pinch hitter John Bowker worked an impressive one in the 10th inning.
Their previous walk had come in the seventh inning Thursday at Florida. And the Mets pitching staff entered the series having issued the most walks in the National League.
Bowker was down 0-2 against Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez before working his way on base. He was surprised to hear about the streak he ended.
“Wow,” Bowker said. “That is hard for a team to do.”
Damn Bam Bam
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/optimism
Well, maybe some awareness of how shitty that is will result in an adjustment to their largely atrocious approach at the plate as of late. You know, a murmur by Bowker here and there might get it into their heads to work the count a bit more.
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At least we aren't cheatin' the game!
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
/Bowker sits out next 10 games
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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.
Well, that would have been nice if they scored an own goal.
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Aww man.
You just reminded me that I’m really, really, really, ridiculously hungry.
Also, I almost feel like Mr. Merope is a McC member because he’s discussed so much.
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mainly because he is a member...
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It's okay, Ryan Verdugo. I don't love you any less even though you suck right now.
Is he under “Mr. Merope?” Because he should be.
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That's pretty cool.
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Agreed.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Neil Young’s there? That is AWESOME.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
SHIT
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
FUCK
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 8:06 PM PDT reply actions
Posey just struck out and Davidson (the Bees’ pitcher) made him look foolish on that last swing.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 8:08 PM PDT reply actions
LOL SHARKS
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 8, 2010 8:08 PM PDT reply actions
LOL LARS
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Dear Sharks,
How about doing something on this PP?
Love,
Me
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HAPPY NOW?
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Dear walkoff baltimore chop,
Yes, actually.
-Me
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Mariners-Angels now tied!
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GOAL!!
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 8:10 PM PDT reply actions
YES YES YES!!!!!
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Thank you
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 8, 2010 8:10 PM PDT reply actions
Hey, I've been meaning to ask this for a while now...
what happened to the Mayor of 311?
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 8:13 PM PDT reply actions
/was thinking the same thing
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I was wondering that the other day.
"The thing is, it happened."
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
He shows up occasionally still, but I think that between his work and his son and the growth of the site in the last year he doesn’t have the same time to keep up with posting here as often. I could be wrong. Maybe he just doesn’t like us. Except Natto. He appears to still like Natto.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 8, 2010 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
fuckin’ us
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 8, 2010 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
how do we work?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on May 9, 2010 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions
That was supposed to be our secret.
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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Wooooo!!! PP
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That was an excellent kill
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 8, 2010 8:15 PM PDT reply actions
Agreed.
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Trying to look at all this dispassionately:
1. Todd Wellemeyer: his career Quality of Pitching is 4.58, while this year’s NL average is 3.99; he never was even just better than average—in fact, he’s about half a run worse than average. Whatever he did in Spring Training (one of the most immaterial sets of data in the known universe), he has had a total of one decent start. He had a couple of decent seasons in St. Louis (2007—which was split time—and 2008) and that’s about it. This paragraph is already too long: he is not the answer to any question a would-be contending team can ask.
2. Bengie Molina: take a 4-sided die (such things exist) and paint 3 sides red and 1 green; you now have an excellent approximation of a .250 hitter who takes no walks. Roll that die several thousand times and the incidences of green will average very close to .250, but there will be—purely from the operations of chance—curious runs of many greens and few or no greens. Sane people do not speak of the die “being on a streak” or “being in a slump”. BM is a .275 hitter with moderate power and a 4% walks rate, for an overall offensive value that would be dubious in a spectacularly successful defensive catcher. BM is not a spectacularly successful catcher, and I much doubt he ever was, GG or no. Did anyone else notice that the minute Whiteside entered the game, it was as if a switch in Wellemeyer’s back had been thrown? He didn’t turn into Cy Young, but he was pitching at least passably after that.
3. The offense right now is playing out like a team that will score 770 runs, which is comfortably above league average. For every BM wildly over his head, there is a DeRosa who can’t buy a break (.236 BABIP coming into today). As the BMs fall, the DeRosas will rise, and the rate looks sustainable. Especially if Bork can be persuaded that Panda does not need to appear in 162 games this season for the team to win (in fact, if it is to win, he needs to not appear in 162 games).
4. The pitching, good as it inherently is, is currently over its head. The staff really will give up more than 500 runs this season. But by and large, both the starters and the pen appear to be sound, with a couple of obvious problems: the aforementioned Mr. Wellemeyer, and just possibly Affeldt. Affeldt’s excellent work Saturday, and his equally excellent 2009, should not obscure his history—a cereer QoP of 4.09; mind, he took a turn for the better in 2007, which can happen even—or perhaps especially—with veteran pitchers, so he may well be what we all hope he is. But one shouldn’t assume too much.
Now that Velez is gone (to never again, one hopes, darken the Giants’ towels), the chief need is to find someone else to be a quality 5th starter, probably someone not now on the staff. Whether to relegate Wellemeyer to the pen as a long man is an open question, but given contracts and face-saving, a release is unlikely. By and large, this is a remarkably decent team, and one with a surprisingly good chance for post-season (if Bork doesn’t mis-manage too, too terribly.)
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by owlcroft on May 8, 2010 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Too long, kind of read.
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Not most, but . . .
He was apparently a spot starter for KC through 2006 (184 G, 42 GS), but not since mid-2006. But his ERAs did take a big down swing as from 2007, so perhaps not having to start made a difference. (I don’t have career start/relieve splits to hand.) We can hope.
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Now that Velez is gone (to never again, one hopes, darken the Giants’ towels)
RACIST
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Actually . . .
. . . it’s from Groucho Marx in Duck Soup: “Go! And never darken my towels again!”
(Younger readers may not recall the time when “never darken my doorway again” was a set phrase in melodrama.)
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Cliff's Notes
1 Todd Wellemeyer sucks with a capital X.
2 Bengie sucks too, current stats notwithstanding.
2a Bengie also sucks defensively.
3 DeRosas in mirror do not suck as hard as they appear.
3a Sleepy Panda is sleepy.
4 Did I mention Wellemeyer sucks? ’Cuz, boy, does he ever.
4a Toeing the line of suckitude: Affeldt!
5 Velez does not suck, he IS suck.
Conclusion: Wellemeyer sucks. He should be replaced posthaste.
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
don't paint your 4 sided die
just use the included crayon to fill in the numerals. You’ll never get the paint off it.
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"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
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by natteringnabob on May 8, 2010 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed, mostly.
But I think Affeldt will be fine and that DeRosa might be done for.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Sigh. Can someone figure out what we'd need to trade to get Roy Oswalt?
Hell, I’d even take Wandy Rodriguez.
My Son.
2010 Giants: "The thing is, it happened."
Should have just kept Penny
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 8, 2010 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
The irony is . . .
. . . that he wanted to be on a contender.
Meanwhile, considering a replacement for Wellemeyer from within the organization, while Bumgarner’s name must arise, there is actually good reason to suppose that right now would be a bad time to rush him up. More interesting is Eric Hacker, a LHP who lost 2 or 3 seasons to arm injuries, but sure looks once more like the guy who was the #28 or so prospect in the Yankees’ organization before the injuries. Pucetas is not currently pitching that well, and was probably more of a hopeful than a strong prospect (not to toally diss him, because he might be acceptable). There are some hot stats at 2A, folk about whom I know little, but I suspect it would be unwise to consider throwing any of them in at the deep end on what seems to be a real contending team.
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Wow, talk about damning with faint praise.
More interesting is Eric Hacker, a LHP who lost 2 or 3 seasons to arm injuries, but sure looks once more like the guy who was the #28 or so prospect in the Yankees’ organization before the injuries.
Bad as Welly has been, is a post-injury, #28-in-the-Yankees-system guy going to be that much better?
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Not ironic, when you consider that the odds of the Giants contending in a perennially competitive NL West are much lower than the odds of the Cardinals, a team that went to the playoffs seven times in the last decade and won a ring, in a NL Central division that is perennially stocked by imploders and bottom feeders.
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I think Hacker is a righty, FYI
Also, why not call up Joe Martinez?
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Grab Some Pine, Meat
K.F.I.S.T.F.
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^&#$%!@#$
Yes, by gum, he is. Where did I pick up that mistaken impression?
Still, I think Martinez is a book whose ending we know, and it isn’t “they all lived happily ever after”. From surfing around a number of articles mentioning Hacker, I get the impression that he is a pretty solid pitcher. His career was, as previously noted, interrupted by not one but two surgeries, costing him two or three seasons, but all evidences are that he’s back literally better than ever. Maybe he’s a AAAA pitcher, but that’s not how it looks just now.
A Yankee forum from prior to the 2009 season had these notes:
Well he threw slower in the earlier part of his career 89-91, but now he throws harder. He spent the 2008 season throwing the 92-95 range mostly. He throws a 2-seamer with a lot of sink and a 4-seamer. He developed his slider last year to get tight spin, and it’s now a plus pitch. He has a curveball that sits in the 70-77 range and a changeup, both are decent pitches. His control is good, so control shouldn’t be that much of an issue, his 2008 BB/9 was 2.31.
His line this season at Fresno is solid: 32.0 IP, 32 SO, 8 BB, 26 H, 0 HR, 8 ER. They’d need to clear a roster spot, but I reckon most here could offer some suggestions in that direction. (Alex who?)
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Considering the money
Duchscherer was probably the best option, in spite of the injury problems. He really is a good pitcher, and costs almost nothing. I think Beane managed to make both the best and the worst pitching signings of the offseason with Duchscherer and Sheets.
I was promised lasagna.
Which is which?
Duchscherer is on the DL with a hip injury he describes as feeling “almost identical” to the one that required two surgeries, and Sheets just shut down the Rays yesterday.
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 9, 2010 7:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Duchscherer is going to cost $2M-$4M. Sheets will cost $10M-$12M.
Duchscherer is only going to miss two starts. I don’t know what he said about the feeling, but it’s not even the same hip as the one he had surgeries on.
I was promised lasagna.
Yes, but . . .
. . . his problems have been, I gather, arthritis, which can occur in either hip, and if it has already occurred in a serious way in one, it’s at least plausible that he might also have it in the other.
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Sharks heads are firmly up their own asses
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 8, 2010 8:24 PM PDT reply actions
Only 3:59 left!
/sees penalty after typing that.
/changes time to 3:59
/ugh
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I love Charlie Haeger's line
C. Haeger 0.0 2 5 5 3 0 0 2.06 8.49
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
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by SFGuy on May 8, 2010 8:28 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Wrecked.
"The thing is, it happened."
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Watching the Dodgers feed
Carlos Gonzalez hit a triple and Vin Scully kept calling him “CarGo”. Weird to hear him say that.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
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K-Rod, as a nickname, pisses me off.
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K-Rod, as a nickname person, pisses me off.
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I don’t know anything about K-Rod as a person (though I can’t help but giggle at pitchers who wear goggles). I just see the logic of some schmuck giving himself a larf as they take an existing nickname (for an arrogant prick, I might add), making it about strikeouts, and then slapping it on the guy.
It’s like people who think they’re clever when they call their friends some half-baked variant of “J-Lo.”
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One of the worst nicknames in sports
NASCAR’s Joey Logano: “Sliced bread”.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
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Everyone uses the expression “the greatest thing since sliced bread.” While it is a very handy invention (sandwiches FTW, etc. etc.), sliced bread was only invented in 1928. That’s not that old.
I AM NOT IMPRESSED.
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I’m going to start using the phrase “the greatest thing since the printing press.”
"The thing is, it happened."
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by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
“The greatest thing since IRON SMELTING.”
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The greatest thing since THE WHEEL
/thread over
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Dammit, you win.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
SINCE FIRE!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 8, 2010 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
SINCE LIGHT
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
THAT ONE WAS PRETTY GOOD THOUGH
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Thanks to roger
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SINCE THE WORD
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
In the beginning was the word, and the word was...
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FIRE IS OVERRATED
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
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THEN HOW COULD EVERYONE BAKE THEIR PIE?
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
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PIE
ALSO OVERRATED
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
You’re a cool dude.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
YOU DIE NOW!
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SCIENCE SEZ YUR WRONG!
http://jezebel.com/5510811/pie-vs-cake-pie-is-champion
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Logano hasn’t done much
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
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I'm pretty sure he hosted WWE RAW
So, uhh, yeah.
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Grab Some Pine, Meat
K.F.I.S.T.F.
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VinSkull.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 9, 2010 7:14 AM PDT up reply actions
You just gave Alex Rodriguez a great idea.
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Score update in Phoenix
Bottom 9, Milwaukee 17, Arizona 3
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
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LOL Team that's also in our division!
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Final score now
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
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Their ( the SnakePit's) postgame threads are wastelands of apathy these days.
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by victor frankenstein on May 9, 2010 7:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Overhead-corner camera angle makes HP Pavilion ice look like a football field. Whenever I go to watch a sport, I’m always surprised by how small the venue is compared to how it looks on TV. It’s a nice surprise because you can see everything.
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Wait
Kevin Frandsen is 3 for 3?
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
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With an error
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on May 8, 2010 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Fillin’ up the scoresheet!
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
AND A WEBGEM ZOMG
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/glad the 3rd period’s over
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2nd?
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you from the future? How do I die?
WAIT! Don’t tell me! I want to be surprised.
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
TWSS!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
He might.
He’s on my pokemonz, a fact I mentioned last night at the game when he came in. The instant the words were out of my mouth, I realized I’d doomed us all. The baseball gods delight in such dual-screw-job opportunities.
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"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Crap. I think I may have meant 2nd period.
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Who is that pitching for the Angels
Buddy Ebsen?
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 8, 2010 8:44 PM PDT reply actions
Drew looks like the evil father from Mall Rats
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 8, 2010 8:51 PM PDT reply actions
OT
I didn’t know who won between Lakers-Jazz until I heard Mike Tirico say “Great game tonight”, then I knew the Lakers won.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Fuck the Lakers.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Penalty Shot!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 8, 2010 9:01 PM PDT reply actions
CHOKEMEISTER!!!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 8, 2010 9:01 PM PDT reply actions
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 8, 2010 9:08 PM PDT reply actions
Mariners have the bases loaded with two outs in a 3-3 game in the bottom of the 9th.
Sweeney up in a 1-2 count.
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 9:11 PM PDT reply actions
WALK OF WALK IMMINENT
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.
dang
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 didn't listen or watch the game today
Did Miller stick around today?
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Miller was there. He was on KNBR on uh… Thursday? talking about how he’d take the trian over to whereever it is the sunday night game is… Boston I’m assuming…
This is crazy
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 8, 2010 9:19 PM PDT reply actions
Naw…excciting. Were it game 7…then it would be nerve wracking. ;)
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 8, 2010 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
lulz
“Pavelski can’t get it up.”
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
waits for it
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
DAMMIT
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 8, 2010 9:23 PM PDT reply actions
96!
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 9:28 PM PDT reply actions
Oops.
97. Wait a sec.
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
109?
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
GET ON THAT LITTLE THING, NABOKOV!
/twss
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 9:30 PM PDT reply actions
How can you call a penalty right there?
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 8, 2010 9:31 PM PDT reply actions
10!
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 9:32 PM PDT reply actions
AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 9:32 PM PDT reply actions
YES!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 8, 2010 9:32 PM PDT reply actions
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 8, 2010 9:32 PM PDT reply actions
Great finish, eh?
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
LOL PIKA'S FAMILY!!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on May 8, 2010 9:33 PM PDT reply actions
FUCK YEAH SHARKS
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 9:33 PM PDT reply actions
So now that that is over
anyone else a little worried it could be almost a week before the Western Conference finals start?
Any worry of rust? Or do they welcome the rest?
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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.
Nope
That was the big test. That was like Steve Young beating Dallas in 95.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 8, 2010 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
….94?
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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.
Technically the GAME happened in 95
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 game was in 95, wasn’t it? 94 season…
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 8, 2010 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
yup
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Wow.
That’s not a megajinx or anything.
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
The jinx stuff is played out so….stfu.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on May 8, 2010 11:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Go Blackhawks!
/hides in non-Sharks fans’ corner
Insanity is just a state of mind.
by KTJ on May 8, 2010 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
lulz Karl Ravech
“Kevin Franzden”
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
LOL SHARKS NOT SO INEVITABLE COLLAPSE!
Congrats to all you long-suffering fans. I’m definitely rootin for em, just like ribbing y’all. I don’t have a leg to stand on, since my team totally sucks
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
Minnesota Wild?
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
yup
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Christopher Lloyd?
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.
REGGIE JACKSON.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
I MUST KILL. THE QUEEN
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 8, 2010 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
DAMN IT!
I had the same image loaded!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
I love the queen's reaction.
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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.
How about some of the other people?
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Look at the MAYOR’S reaction!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
I can't!
The Mayor doesn’t post here any more. We just talked about this.
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
/SAD TROMBONE
For reals. I miss The Mayor. :(
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Hey!
It’s Enrico Palazzo!
"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 8, 2010 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
K-Rod?
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Hah, I figured. K-Rod was my joke guess.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
You mean the Met wasn’t your actual guess for Angels’ Top Performer?
I’m shocked! SHOCKED!
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Kevin Frandsen?
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 8, 2010 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
HES BETTER THAN SANDOVAL
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 8, 2010 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, gotta believe Steve Bertheume is gonna be fired...
for that Chris Berman impression at the end of BBTN just now.
somehow I missed it; maybe it was the horrific things that spew out of Showalter’s lack-of-self-esteem mouth. Is he related to Joe Morgan?
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 8, 2010 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL DODGERS
Rockies win, 8-0
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
hey, you could be a reporter for the San Francisco Call
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 8, 2010 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
PAIN
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’t think straight. I’m on too much of a high from the Sharks game.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Rowdy could be an understatement.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
TIMMY DAY!!!
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
It’s a 10 am ‘er again too isn’t it?
Lucky for me [ha ha] I’m sick so there’s no Mother’s Day conflicts tomorrow!
9:30 Actually I believe.
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
That might be the pregame stuff.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
OK Cool
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Sweet. I may watch it in bed.
The wife works starting at 8 til 530. so I got nothing better to do.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
LOL YOURE LYING
THERES NO WAY YOU HAVE A WIFE BECAUSE YOU SPEND ALL OF YOUR TIME HERE MIRITE
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
She actually forces me to go on.
something about not wanting to spend time with me. She hates basements.
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.
#2 in fanshots
YOU NERD YOURE BRAGGING ABOUT YOUR LACK OF SELF ESTEEM, NERD!!!
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 am 2 fanshots away from a total of 100
and I had 50 for all of last year.
Maybe I should get a hobby.
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.
Ugh. And these NYC WIN NOWS have NOT been working. I should ditch tomorrow’s since I won’t have time anyway.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Go back to the style for the marlins.
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.
YOU'RE NOT THE BOSS OF MY STYLES!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Please?
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.
(Maybe. Those were done last minute, becuase I was too busy working on art for I get paid money to make every day not giving a shit and thinking of my next post!!)
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
lulz
I’m sorry you must be inhaling too many fumes from the chemicals kept in your mom’s basement. There is no why you could have a real life job that pays you money.
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.
Which is really kinda funny cuz I’ve been in very few houses in California that actually had basements…
I don’t think I’ve ever been to a house in California with a basement.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
plenty of them
including many houses in SF, although in most of those it’s a dreaded “soft story” above ground level.
"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 9, 2010 7:11 AM PDT up reply actions
I have lived in one.
out of like 10 places I have lived in. And it was a house in downtown Pleasanton built in when the town was founded in the 1800s.
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 LIVE IN PORTLAND GUYS
HAVE YOU HEARD THIS??
/(TOTALLY BRAGGING ABOUT INCONSEQUENTIAL STUFF.)
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
/UP IN ARMS!!
YOU ARE AN IDIOT LOL
McC: This is part social community, part rage performance art.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
I’d buy one.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
You don't have money.
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.
LOLJOB!
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 8, 2010 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL COLLEGE TUITION.
/weeps
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Dammit.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
We can screenprint them in the basement! Where we all live!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
I can't wait to make a post about 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.
I used to be secretly jealous of the top-volume posters here
Now, I’m happy that I’m only a mid-volume poster so that I don’t incur the wrath of sportstalk callers.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
really? Honestly I’m somewhat embarassed by the volume I do achieve while I should be studying and working.
(I have managed to write 4 pages on unemployment durations tonight while posting all over this thread. w00t).
Please hit better, Mark DeRosa.
I thought I was joining in on the sarcastic joke parade
I guess I was serious after all.
/sigh
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
My mom makes great sandwiches.
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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Can I have one?
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.
HA HA HA
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
I HAVEN'T EVEN STARTED COLLEGE YET AND I'VE MADE OVER 2000 POSTS ON THIS SITE! HOW CAN I GO ON?
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
I HAVEN’T EVEN STARTED COLLEGE YET, EITHER, AND I’VE MADE ALMOST 10,000 POSTS ON THIS SITE.
WHAT IS MY LIFE.
"The thing is, it happened."
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 8, 2010 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I FINISHED COLLEGE THREE YEARS AGO AND I HAVEN’T EVEN STARTED COLLEGE YET AND I’VE MADE OVER 30,000 POSTS ON THIS SITE WHAT IS GOING ON 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 9, 2010 12:26 AM PDT up reply actions
I CAN’T EVEN SPEL ND HAV DEGREE IN WUT
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I DIDN’T FINISH COLLEGE. PERHAPS THIS EXPLAINS MY PALTRY POST TOTAL.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on May 9, 2010 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Can we get this guy for Fred?
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/05/eveland-may-not-be-long-for-torontos-rotation.html
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
K.F.I.S.T.F.
Hoping for BowkerMania to get consistent playing time at AT&T Park
It would be cool if Lewis were to be the PTBNL.
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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That would be awesome
then we could, you know, have a good LF… Although I still think DeRosa will be good.
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
K.F.I.S.T.F.
Hoping for BowkerMania to get consistent playing time at AT&T Park
Barf. He looks miserable.
"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 pretty sure that happened before
maybe a Bill Veeck story?
"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 9, 2010 7:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, maybe you shouldn’t have taken the restraining bolt off of it when it showed you that hologram.
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 9, 2010 7:59 AM PDT up reply actions
OT: Did anyone else watch the UFC fights tonight?
PauLOL Daley
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
K.F.I.S.T.F.
Hoping for BowkerMania to get consistent playing time at AT&T Park
Fun Fact
For the first time in the modern baseball era (110 years), two different catchers hit walk-off home runs on back to back games. And that happened at Citi Field.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
What an idiot
San Francisco Stupid er Supervisor Chris Daly is calling for a boycott of all Diamondback games INCLUDING those in San Francisco. What an idiot. A boycott in SF would hurt the Giants NOT the state of Arizona.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
LOLeno
“Let me tell you: These cops are not fooling around anymore. They’ll taser anyone on the field who doesn’t belong there. … So more bad news for the Dodgers.”
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 9, 2010 7:30 AM PDT reply actions
Lineup 30/162
Rohlinger starts, Panda moves, Huff rests, Bengie sulks.
Rowand cf
Torres lf
Sandoval 1b
Uribe ss
Whiteside c
Schierholtz rf
Downs 2b
Rohlinger 3b
Lincecum p
"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."
Panda is getting the day off tomorrow
and the home of the.... JETS!
BEAT LA
MV3!!!
Dubbs
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on May 9, 2010 7:59 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL BOWKER
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Also
WTF Whiteside hitting 5th??
I mean, deckchairs and everything, but man that’s special.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Dear Tim Lincecum's Agent:
Please do not consider this lineup when evaluating whether your client wishes to sign a long-term contract with this team. Thank you.
"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 9, 2010 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Man, I didn’t even notice Whiteside batting 5th, my eyes kinda glosssed over when I saw the lineup. Major LOL.
Also noted: no DeRosa.
"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."
Even though Mark is 5/9 against Perez, with 3 doubles and a HR.
"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."
He's hot!
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
Maybe it’s because the idea of Whiteside- Downs- Rohlinger- Lincecum as our 6-7-8-9 was just too depressing. Or maybe Bork is HIEAD-faking the Mess and the real plan is to hit B$ fifth.
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 9, 2010 8:53 AM PDT up reply actions
BREAKING NEWS
Giants Lineup could change. Bengie Molina might play if his hamstring feels good during BP.
"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."
WHY IS ELI WHITESIDE BATTING FIFTH
WHAT THE FUCK
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Lineup cards are expensive, yo. A little Wite-Out here and there makes it good as new. Don’t you believe in recycling?
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 9, 2010 8:38 AM PDT up reply actions
We've seen some pretty bad 4-5 combinations the last couple of years
But this one takes the cake.
In fact, this lineup is just horrible. No Huff, Whiteside instead of Molina, no Bowker. That’s three of your biggest bats (in itself a condemnation) on the bench so that Rohlinger, Whiteside and Torres can play.
I understand. Lefties and injuries and such. But that does not change the horribleness of this lineup.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
Yep, and:
I can understand giving DeRosa some time off, but against a lefty who he has had success against in the past(albeit SSS)?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
But Oliver Perez is going for the Mets.
He has the ability to make this lineup look like the ’27 Yankees.
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 9, 2010 8:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Here's one line of thought, though:
I think our success will be 100% predicated on which version of Perez shows up today, not on the talent of our team. A good Perez shuts down the ’27 Yankees, while a bad Perez can be pounded by a lineup of Barry Zitos.
Since that part of today is such a wild variable, at least we’ll have one of our better defensive arrangements to support the pitching (even if Timmy doesn’t need much).
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Yeah.
But it’s been a looong time since Good Ollie has shown up. His best game this year was
4/16 @StL: 6.1 IP, 4 H, 3 BB, 4 K, 1 ER, ND
And that’s not that good a line. In fact, he hasn’t gone deeper than 6.1 IP since September 2008. His last really good game was last August:
6.1 IP, 2 H, 2 BB, 7 K, 1 ER, ND
and that was at Petco, where a fly ball pitcher like him had better damn well do good.
Proud parent of Will the Thrill, standard-bearer of The Giants Way.
"I was jacked leaving that room. I didn't even want to visit another room. It was not enough time," Tebow said. "We were excited, we were enthusiastic. There was passion. It was just intense, and it was ball, and it was juice. The juice level in that room was high, and it was awesome."
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on May 9, 2010 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Look a lineup
/rubs eyes
/glares at lineup
/eats breakfast
/shakes head a lineup
/decides to go to the gym instead
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis.
by j14 on May 9, 2010 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions
The day after
SHARKS!!!!!!!!!!!!! FUCK YES FUCK YES FUCK YES =D
Giants! Ouch =(
and the home of the.... JETS!
BEAT LA
MV3!!!
Dubbs
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