Post-game thread: Giants win more innings than the Reds, lose game
by Natto on Jun 10, 2010 1:58 PM PDT
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PrintWell, that was fun. Now bring on those A's!
Edit: Natto wrote the above sentence. Grant wrote the rest. Don't blame Natto for the idiocy you're about to read.
Hey, that was wasn't the score that was there when I went into the meeting....
Guillermo Mota hasn't done this to us yet, and on a day when the starter left after the second inning, you have to figure that one of the relievers is going to have an off outing. It just stings a wee bit more when it's in the eighth inning, though.
This was the regression to the mean game. Denny Bautista isn't a 1.00 ERA kind of guy, and his peripherals indicated as much. Poof! His ERA is now 3.52, much closer to reality. Mota isn't a 1.00 ERA kind of guy, and while his walk rate is excellent, his strikeout rate isn't that good. Poof! His ERA is 2.42 now, which is still impressive, but it's a bit more realistic. Of course, using ERA to evaluate relievers is kind of silly, but it's hard not to be superficially impressed when the pitchers in question have goofy-low ERAs.
And none of this applies to Santiago Casilla, who has an arm of fire and magic and will have a sub-2.00 ERA for the rest of the year.
Not sure how to feel about this one yet. It's nice not to have to blame Todd Wellemeyer and/or an impotent offense for a loss, but if Wellemeyer doesn't mess the bed and the Giants score six runs, those are the games the Giants should win.
I'll take a 4-3 road trip. Not bad at all, even if two of the wins came against the Pirates. That doesn't mean all three losses on the trip weren't incredibly frustrating, though.
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MOTA
I will smoke loads of it in hopes of forgetting…
..wait…
what?
/looks around for some chips
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Jun 10, 2010 1:47 PM PDT reply actions
Even timmys finst will make this one hard to shrug off
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
in Mota’s defense (which I really don’t want to do), he did strike out Phillips twice before having to move the ball over the plate for the triple. Ugh.
LOL UMPIRES
Clearly not affecting the out come of the game…
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Gameday disagrees.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 10, 2010 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Bip is shocked.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
this
He should have been hitting 3rd since after the 1st week of may, instead dunce continues to stick sandoval there pretending DP’s are just bad luck.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
a new and different idea!
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Kleskification?
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 10, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
What are the odds that this reinforces his desire to sign “proven” talent?
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
Beats me. I’m thinking of scrap-heap guys like Huff, Uribe, Torres, Burrell, whom nobody else wants. They don’t really affect your budget, and if they don’t work out you just JoseCastilloize them. But all the multiyear deals lately have been disastrous.
didn't the following get multi-year deals recently?
Cain,
Lincecum,
JSanchez
...Dr. Vader will see you now.
jsanche just got a one year 2.1 million dollar deal
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
I think he means multiyear free agent signings
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Don’t be a lame-o
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Not to be a (noun), but (noun).
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 10, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Crap, that was supposed to be Not to be a (noun), but (verb).
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 10, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah. My fear is success with guys like Uribe leads to mistakes with guys like DeRosa. If only the front office would avoid cumbersome veteran contracts and stick with the cheap-but-with-upside types.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
But Uribe cost like $1 mil last year. DeRosa is costing us $9 mil.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
But I don’t see how success with scrap heap minor league deals would make Sabes think he needs to give out more lucrative contracts.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Ah, I get it now
To you and me, yes – but I’m pretty sure Sabean is looking at this through the lens of “players with a major league track record.” If he has success with that on a reclamation project, that could well reinforce his desire to pay more for guys who are a better proven talent. See what I mean?
In other words, my fear is that, because Huff worked out this year, Sabean gives Konerko a 3-year contract this offseason. Konerko didn’t have (so far) the down year Huff had to make him cheap, and I can see Sabean thinking it’s worth the cost. Then, when people like us pan it as short-sighted and risky, he points at Huff again. “See? That old guy hit well and contributed. What’s your problems, nerds?”
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
Okay but . . .
Every person on this list who thought Juan Uribe would become a power-hitting SS and legit #5 hitter, stand up now. Every person who thought Andres Torres was going to provide pop, walks, SB and D, stand next to them. Every person who thought signing Santiago Casilla would stabilize the BP, stand. We’ve either gotten fabulously lucky with ‘free talent’ signings, or our scouting is otherworldly. Which I sort of doubt —see Rowand, Renteria, DeRosa . . .
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by Giantsfan4life on Jun 10, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
You have a point. We’ve probably just had a run of good luck. Still, there are a LOT of those guys, and a team that’s paying attention can find decent players to round out the roster at almost no risk.
I think it was clear that Uribe, despite his insanely low BABIP in Chicago, would be a good backup middle infielder; we got lucky that he’s been as good as he has. I think it was clear that Torres, despite being a career minor leaguer, could run like the wind and make great catches and hit a little bit. We got lucky that he turned out to be more. Casilla & Bautista — two of the same type — it looks like one has worked out, one hasn’t.
If Burrell comes through, it'll be a quadfecta!
And might be time to give the Giants scouts some credit for being good at being lucky
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Ramon Ortiz, Jamey Wright, there are still free veteran pick-ups that didn’t work out. It’s incredibly likely that we’ve been getting lucky, but luck has a strange way of informing and empowering people’s decisions.
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"I never think I’m a good player or a bad player. This is what I’m thinking: I can play. And I want to play." - Juan Uribe
I am now standing up.
Can I sit down again? So I can stand up about Torres?
Talk to me in October about Casilla.
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I like the Giants having a first baseman that hits home runs. It ain’t quite Will Clark, but it’s nice.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
It's early yet
but first baseman Posey only has 1 HR.
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Well, yes...
But assuming he maintains his current major league walk rate, Buster only needs 140 hits in his 456 PAs in order to win the batting title and become the first player since Ted Williams to hit .400!!!!
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
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I know I was talking about Kleskofication the other day, but I don’t actually think he’s going to.
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Me too. I thought he'd be great, but he's been STUPENDOUS, man!
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by Goofus on Jun 10, 2010 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Wellemeyer hurt?
(please please please please please)
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Probably. Should hit the DL by tomorrow. Relief to be called up, starter by Tuesday.
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Madbum or Joe?
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by Giantsfan4life on Jun 10, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I would put money on MadBum.
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They’ve been making noises. “He’s very close.”
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by Giantsfan4life on Jun 10, 2010 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I usually make noises when he is close as well.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 10, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
So does he
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 10, 2010 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Boys are icky.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Yeah, once they start talking up prospects again, you know they’re coming soon.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
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LOL SPURT!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 10, 2010 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Starring Walrusman!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 10, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Dumb de-dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb
/Joseph Smith song from South Park
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Does a MiLB suspension carry over into the Majors?
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by say hey nation on Jun 11, 2010 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Cool, I think I'm going to the tuesday game
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The First Giants All Star Representative Named
Bruce Bochy.
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Nice, quality addition to the staff thats manuel thanking bochy for not sweeping them.
In all honesty though, I think we might only have 1 all star and thats hopefully matt cain.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Brian Wlson likely I think. Too many pitchers with better W-L records than Cain, which is all that matters.
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Could still be Timmy. Rep
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by Giantsfan4life on Jun 10, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
And AS starter, of course.
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by Giantsfan4life on Jun 10, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Wilson has had a great year, but his numbers do not compare to broxton, bell, or wagner. Matt cain and wilson both deserves to be all stars, but it will most likely be a pity pick of timmy because chuck digs the hair.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
true
He’ll probably pick bell, wagner, broxton, cordero, and contreras. No chasm there, just the unfortunate bias for the first place teams.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Wow, I had no clue Jose Contreras was a. a Phillie and b. having a good year.
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"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Yeah when I saw the signings I was convinced he was gonna be used as a ghetto 5th starter. Even with starting rotation injuries, they’ve used him primarly as the setup man and he’s closed out a few games. Sure is suprising the great year he’s had so far, considering how he was deemed trash mid season of last year.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
THIS TIME IT COUNTS
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he won't waste a pick on set-up guy
It’s the All-STAR game.
Only starters and closers get the right kind of hype.
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
It is the All-Phillies game
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 10, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Has to pick a GIANT at some position
and Wilson gets the closer hype.
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Meh
I’d just as soon not have any Giants there. Just makes them more expensive later.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 10, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Bowkermania!
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by Giantsfan4life on Jun 10, 2010 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Taking a look at the “Giants all star ballot” on the giants site is LOL, Last I checked bengie and rowand were on the front page.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
At least at the ball park they aren’t pushing for any Giants like they did in the previous two years: VOTE BENGIE!! VOTE AARON!!!
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
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Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 11, 2010 5:14 AM PDT up reply actions
I would love to see Wilson get the honor
I do not think I would love Wilson giving me (and the rest of the NL fans) heart trouble because of 3 full count at-bats in a row against the heart of the AL order.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
It SHOULD be Matt Cain and Brian Wilson but it might be Wilson and I could possibly see Timmy getting a nod just based on reputation.
01.19.2010
r.i.p. buster posey
Wave them home Tim Flannery, wave them home.
Pick Timmy
If he throws a few more solid games in his next few starts, it’ll be more than reputation. It’ll be completely valid.
"That sort of thing only happens to white people."
- Kirby Puckett joking about the fairy-tale nature of his friend, Cal Ripken Jr., homering in his final All-Star Game
Also DFA Molina?
One can hope. . . .
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by Giantsfan4life on Jun 10, 2010 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
YES! SON!
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
I was sitting at the game today with a buddy of mine:
Me: Bases loaded, one out. 20 bucks says Wellemeyer hits into a double play to end the inning.
Buddy: No way. I bet they told him not to even take the bat off his shoulder.
Me: Maybe, but you’re a Reds fan. You wouldn’t understand this team like I do.
—Wellemeyer takes two pitches—
Buddy: See… he’s not going to swing…
—Wellemeyer hits into double play—
Me: Told you so.
Buddy: He looks like he’s coming up lame… is he hurt?
Me: Of course he is.
by Cixelsyd on Jun 10, 2010 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 5 recs
Of course he did...
You think I was going to let him off with a win AND not paying me?
LOL
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by Giantsfan4life on Jun 10, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh the Giants
Where the truth just doesn’t make sense but, and here’s the thing, still happened.
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This play infuriated me more than the rest of the game
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Jun 10, 2010 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
The fuck-up with Pablo at the plate and Whiteside running home was pretty close for me.
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 10, 2010 2:03 PM PDT reply actions
The Reds would love to have him.
Denny’s numbers are better than what Dusty usually has to work with.
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I dont’ think that’s possible. I think we’d have to DFA him.
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That's fine
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 10, 2010 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed
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by Giantsfan4life on Jun 10, 2010 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, so that’s why Pete Carroll suddenly got so interested in the NFL. Hmmm
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by Giantsfan4life on Jun 10, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Gotta hand it to pete douche bag
He made himself a whole lot richer, and got the hell out of town before his malibu home was rushed.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
I absolutely hate it when schools get popped and the coaches dance off scott-free.
What does “scott-free” mean, anyway?
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“A scot is a Scandinavian word for tax or payment. It came to the UK as a form of redistributive taxation which was levied as early the 13th century as a form of municipal poor relief. The term is a contraction of ‘scot and lot’. Scot was the tax and lot, or allotment, was the share given to the poor.
Scot as a term for tax has been used since then to mean many different types of tax. Whatever the tax, the phrase ‘scot free’ just refers to not paying one’s taxes."
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Thanks
“Getting off tax-free” makes me think of a bordello in Alaska
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Yeah but everything makes you think of a bordello in Alaska.
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OH SNAP!
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Oh SNAP! THAT SHIT IS OFF THE FUCKING HOOK! Can you please put it back on the hook please? It may lose its battery power, and I charged it for hours. Thank you.
"I never think I’m a good player or a bad player. This is what I’m thinking: I can play. And I want to play." - Juan Uribe
The schools should get the blame
The schools employ the coaches and are responsible to oversee them.
If the school loses some scholarships, and forfeits some games that happened five years ago, boo hoo for them and for the jackass alumni who fund this under the table stuff.
If schools were serious about this, they could stop it. Very simply. USC’s compliance program was an absolute joke. Hopefully this will scare a few people and a few institutions. Has to happen every 5 years, I guess.
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At the same time, USC fans were watching the end of the Pete Carroll era, hastened by what many believed would result in recruiting violations and an NCAA ruling that would leave a significantly negative impact on the future of the Trojan program. There was even talk of losing the 2004 BCS Championship (A season which, ironically, saw many recruiting duties handled by Mr. Kiffin and Mr. Orgeron).
Given the gravity of this situation, USC athletic director Mike Garrett chose to hire Kiffin as Carroll’s replacement in a package deal that included Ed Orgeron as Chief Recruiter and Lane’s father, Monte, as Defensive Coordinator.
"Gee, Mr. Madoff, we’re excited to see how you’ll return discipline and ethical financing to this once proud institution."
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Why did USC get what it deserved? Because, despite all the media hand-wringing and warning signs that forthcoming sanctions were serious, despite a year-long investigation into several aspects of the program, the Trojan Athletic Director was so out of touch that he still chose to hire the controversial young gun “good ol’ boy” who shrugs off letters from the NCAA like they were parking tickets.
The AD chose to bring back the "good ol’ days" that brought on all of the trouble in the first place.
Think Mike Garrett was really worried about the “ethics” of Kiffin when he was checking the resume in January? Or was he imagining the truck-load of All-American athletes who would magically fall under the “barely legal” Orgeron spell when they visited campus?
Lane Kiffin may prove himself worthy of a large contract yet, particularly while his father is still coaching and given the staff he has assembled, there is reason to believe he can. He may even build a championship program without future NCAA sanctions.
The problem is that Garrett chose, of all the coaches in the land, the most controversial kid on the block who brags about the glory days when USC was breaking the rules and has a history of breaking some of his own rules in other places.
My guess is, whatever happens, Garrett will not be there to see how it all turns out.
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Pete Carroll lols USC
“I’m shocked….” says Pete
LOL
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Real Captain Renault moment there
“Shocked…shocked! to find there is gambling going on in this institution!”
“Your winnings, sir.”
“Thank you.”
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I just don’t understand the loss of scholarships. Why take education away from incoming student-athletes who had nothing to do with the mistakes of the past?
LOL education
LOL student-athletes
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 10, 2010 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
doesn't take it away
these are incoming students, not existing students, they will to UCLA, Oregon, etc. instead of USC. No loss to students.
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…and then 20 athletes who would have gone to UCLA or Oregon get shit on, and then they pass it on, and eventually 20 marginal football players who have nothing to do with USC and never would and don’t have a very good chance to make a career out of football (you know, the people who actually need their college degrees) don’t get scholarships from UC Davis or wherever.
So really, that’s just making it worse.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
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I’ve always wished that football and basketball had a good minor league system. I’m sorry but no matter what NCLB wants you to believe… not every child is college material.
Can you sow them shut
(from never seeing a game like this)
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
LIKE A SOW!
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 10, 2010 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
STICK PIGS IN MY EYES!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 10, 2010 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
FEEEEEEEEED BENGIEEEEEEE
Can you call the caterer?
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Boy, clean up a sow, get the stink off her . . .
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by Giantsfan4life on Jun 10, 2010 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Joyce liked the stink
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Black Sabbath is awesome.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Adopting Denny Bautista until someone tells me he's already spoken for.
nah
“Black Sabbath is awesome” makes sense in all contexts.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Adopting Denny Bautista until someone tells me he's already spoken for.
As in, bands that make me want to puncture my own ear drums?
Jethro Tull, on the other hand. . .
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by Giantsfan4life on Jun 10, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
if you don’t like Sabbath, I’m pretty sure that means you hate rock music.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Adopting Denny Bautista until someone tells me he's already spoken for.
Tull is "interesting" music
I wouldn’t call it awesome though
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 10, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
‘Walrus Man music’
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 10, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
eyeing little girls with bad intent
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My point exactly
Snot is running down his nose
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by Giantsfan4life on Jun 10, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
As opposed to, say, Frankie goes to Hollywood, say? Or Third Eye Blind?
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by Giantsfan4life on Jun 10, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
No
Those two would be classified as crap.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 10, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Some of Frankie's stuff is pretty awesome
Take another listen; “Welcome to the Pleasuredome” and “Power of Love” are very cool tracks.
Trevor Horn knows his way around a mixing board.
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
^ that
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Adopting Denny Bautista until someone tells me he's already spoken for.
Yeah you should give Third Eye Blind another listen too. ‘Semi-Charmed Life’ is a grea….actually I can’t even finish. Yeah they are crap.
Kyle Stratford : Brian Sabean :: Toby Flenderson : Michael Scott
I'd have to take your word for that
However, Arion Salazar (3EB bassist) did create the patently awesome music for the game Interstate ’76.
Anagram of "Giants pitcher Matt Cain" = TRAGIC MAN, ISN'T PATHETIC
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Jun 10, 2010 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey man
Don’t begrudge me my catchy tunes.
And, FWIW, Semi-Charmed Life is one of the darkest songs to achieve such widespread success.
The cognitive dissonance between the lyrical content and the instrumentals is intriguing, and far more complex than most give them credit for.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
A while back there was a post about people’s guilty pleasure music. Perhaps this belongs there?
Kyle Stratford : Brian Sabean :: Toby Flenderson : Michael Scott
No
I have no guilt about it.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
/ignorance:
can i assume Frankie’s Power of Love and Huey Lewis’s Power of Love are not the same?
...Dr. Vader will see you now.
Only one of them was used in Back to the Future. You decide.
Kyle Stratford : Brian Sabean :: Toby Flenderson : Michael Scott
GET OFF MY LAWN!!!
scary thing is, my wife and i just bought our first house and i might actually have to say that.
...Dr. Vader will see you now.
YOU CANT STOP ME
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jun 10, 2010 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions
my three vicious indoor-only cats will stare you down. and/or purr in your general direction. consider yourself warned
...Dr. Vader will see you now.
Cats!
My only weakness!
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jun 10, 2010 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah. He was the second string.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 10, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Best "Greatest Hits" album ever
We Sold Our Soul for Rock n Roll
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 10, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Geezer Butler made me want to become a bass player
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 10, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I did very well, thank you
Then I got old
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 10, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
He intimidated me from trying.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 10, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
This might be as good a place as any
Any recommendations for a first bass guitar? I’ve played around with friends’ for a while, but I want my own now.
best bang for the buck in new stuff is probably the Squier Modified Series. I have a Squier Vintage Vibe P that I like a lot.
Of course Craigslist is the first place i’d go. Look for something you like and shoot me a link and I can vet it for you if you like.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Adopting Denny Bautista until someone tells me he's already spoken for.
Squire is a good start
My first bass was a Squire P Bass – you can find them used cheap all over the place as delorean suggests.
What brand of bass does your friend have?
by shoegazebass on Jun 10, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Same here
I’ve played bass for about 10 years – my first was a Squire. Decent balance at a good price.
by GrooveGiant on Jun 11, 2010 12:19 AM PDT up reply actions
an early 70’s Rickenbacker. Should only set you back $4000.
by Into the Void on Jun 10, 2010 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Speaking of music
Some good post-loss morose listening:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltc5EsuyBh4
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
thats funny
The moment the 8th inning massacre happend I immeditially put on the original version of black hole sun, followed by alice in chains – dirt. Fitting songs for a soul crushing loss, glad to see you have good taste.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
/shift-A
MadBum suspended for three games.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 10, 2010 2:19 PM PDT reply actions
does that include major leagues?
how does that work?
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
He has to sit out three games in which he would not have pitched anyway. Shows him!
Fulfilling your Gus Benusa needs since 2009!
by Giantsfan4life on Jun 10, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
According to Schulman, he’ll serve the suspension Saturday, Sunday and Monday, but if the Giants want to call him up to pitch on Tuesday, they could.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 10, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s gonna be called up to light a fire under the pitching staff.
Kyle Stratford : Brian Sabean :: Toby Flenderson : Michael Scott
I WANT MY JOE TV!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 10, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Should I have yelled it at Larry Baer as he walked past me at 2nd and Mission yesterday?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 10, 2010 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
YEAH JOEY
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 10, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Mini Poll
Which is worse:
A) The Giants hitting into DP’s whenever the opportunity presents itself.
B) The “strategic” lengths Bruce Bochy goes to avoid DP’s (hit-and-runs with slow runners, squeeze plays, etc.)
"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 Jun 10, 2010 2:24 PM PDT reply actions
the latter
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Adopting Denny Bautista until someone tells me he's already spoken for.
You have chosen…wisely.
"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 Jun 10, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes yes, but, what the fuck else is he asposed to do?
by Rorsavelt on Jun 10, 2010 2:40 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Bochy fully understands that double plays are a bane of his team. He predicted it in spring training and said the principal cause is hitters chasing pitches designed to induce groundballs.
“That’s what you have to stay away from, going after their pitches, doing what they’re trying to get you to do,” Bochy said. “That’s what we have been doing too much.”
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
If only there were a way to discourage that sort of thing or maybe instruct the batters to avoid it!
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
sarcasm aside...
I’m sure they have been emphasizing it. When you have guys like Rowand and Molina that have spent their entire careers swinging at slop there’s not much that instruction can do. Same goes for Pablo. They have to make the decision to stop swinging at shitty pitches. That can’t be blamed on Bochy.
by Into the Void on Jun 10, 2010 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
though the players aren’t writing themselves into the line-up. When I coached soccer if a kid didn’t stick within the program, the kid didn’t play.
true
Bochy is an enable in that sense, but of course we know he would never have the guts to bench a veteran.
by Into the Void on Jun 10, 2010 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Merope for Giants Manager!
"I never think I’m a good player or a bad player. This is what I’m thinking: I can play. And I want to play." - Juan Uribe
Theyhave to make the decision to stopcan’t help swinging at shitty pitches.
That is not Bochy’s blame.
Putting them and placing them in the lineup is.
by E Ticket on Jun 10, 2010 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
clearly pablo is incapable of a sac fly
bork
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
If Bochy is serious about avoiding DPs
then why didn’t he tape Wellemeyer’s bat to his shoulder before sending him up to the plate?
"I never think I’m a good player or a bad player. This is what I’m thinking: I can play. And I want to play." - Juan Uribe
considering both are player execution problems, I’ll go with A
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 Jun 10, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Gotta be B
This leads to things like what we saw today where Bochy calls for a desperation squeeze with a hitter at the plate who never bunts. I have a feeling that the double plays aren’t going to change this year because this is a slow team of hackers. Not much to be done about that short of trading/releasing Molina, Rowand, Huff, et al.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
a major league baseball player should be able to bunt.
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 Jun 10, 2010 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Key word being should
That’s unfortunately not how it works. The majority of major-league hitters never seriously practice bunting, let alone suicide squeezes, which are much different.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
A perfect bunt still would have constituted needlessly giving up an out, and from one of our best hitters.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I get the idea behind never giving up an out for free but does that hold true even if you get a run?
Kyle Stratford : Brian Sabean :: Toby Flenderson : Michael Scott
It only makes sense if there is no greater benefit to getting two runs. I.E. a walkoff situation.
In other situations, especially with someone like Pablo, you should play for the greater likelihood of multiple runs.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
in defense of Bochy, there is still a lot of experimentation to be done with this team.
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 Jun 10, 2010 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
look, there are some guys we don't want on the team
but execution seems excessive…
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
rec’d
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 Jun 10, 2010 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree in general
but I’m prepared to make an exception for Molina.
"I never think I’m a good player or a bad player. This is what I’m thinking: I can play. And I want to play." - Juan Uribe
I'm all for it if it is the last resort
for Molina, it might be.
Make it painful.
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
B
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
The Kids: Lewis, Posey, Sandoval, Bowker, Schierholtz, Frandsen, Ishikawa, Amezaga... CHONE WAR projection= 12.7
Current Team: Rowand, Sanchez, DeRosa, Sandoval, Huff, Molina, Renteria, Schierholtz... CHONE WAR projection= 12.6
Underwhelmingly enthused? No. Artificially dazzled?
by Rorsavelt on Jun 10, 2010 2:38 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
what a waste, Wellemeyer's one-hitter
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...
lol cubs
have to bring in Howry in ninth vs Brewers in tie game
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
ERA over seven, already DFA'd once this year
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
he’s a live cadaver, if that’s even possible
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 Jun 10, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
got out of the ninth, did a good job
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
hey, one outta ten ain’t bad
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on Jun 10, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
Just tuned in to that game in time to see bobby howry trot out.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Howry is a Cub? When did he sign with them? I know he was let go by AZ.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
He signed almost immediately after the DBags cut him
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
Problem is, we can't send him down.
We’d have to DFA him, and who knows, he might be worth keeping around. But DL? Perfect. Madbum time!
Fulfilling your Gus Benusa needs since 2009!
I'd rather it be YEAH JOEY time!
MadBum needs to work on those secondary pitches.
01.19.2010
r.i.p. buster posey
Wave them home Tim Flannery, wave them home.
Rockies lose 5-4 to the astros
Small solace in a already epic bad day.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
This is nice
Now I can engage in some glorious schadenfreude over at purple row…
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
Things I never thought I'd say...
This game was not fun, except for when Wellemeyer was in the game.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis.
howry on the prowl
LOL 4 PITCH WALK TO START THE 10TH
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
HAHAHAHA
bunt and run play and the ball was thrown over the first basemens head by howry and LOL WALK OFF THROWING ERROR!
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
little league shit
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
seriously
That type of epic fail makes even the giants loss today feel better.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Gomez runs on the pitch
Counsell bunts to third, catcher tries to cover third, Gomez tries for third, Xavier Nady playing first base throws the ball over third, Soriano isn’t backing up the play, so the ball goes into the stands, Gomez scores.
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
What's wrong with Mole?
He seems to have gotten a little emotional after leaving Pittsburg again, and let his emotions get the best of him…
"Whoever said WAR is HELL must have been talking about Aaron Rowand" - McCoven faithful
under construction - www.benchrowand.com/ check back for progress!
BABIP'd
He’s fine.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
State of Bengie molina song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEeFNvvR-ng&feature=related
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Yeah, and soon to be insane trade bat in a week or two.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
I still believe that the Seattle hitters are going to turn it around. There are some awful underperformers on the squad right now.
If not, Rowand for Bradley amirite?!?!?
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
The Kids: Lewis, Posey, Sandoval, Bowker, Schierholtz, Frandsen, Ishikawa, Amezaga... CHONE WAR projection= 12.7
Current Team: Rowand, Sanchez, DeRosa, Sandoval, Huff, Molina, Renteria, Schierholtz... CHONE WAR projection= 12.6
Yeah, what’s happened to all their hitters? Ichiro is the only one who survived.
I was promised lasagna.
It’s astonishing.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
The Kids: Lewis, Posey, Sandoval, Bowker, Schierholtz, Frandsen, Ishikawa, Amezaga... CHONE WAR projection= 12.7
Current Team: Rowand, Sanchez, DeRosa, Sandoval, Huff, Molina, Renteria, Schierholtz... CHONE WAR projection= 12.6
It’s all the hitting coach’s fault.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 10, 2010 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I've been in the Seattle area the last three weeks
getting Ken Griffey’d to death and all I can say is the M’s lineup is awful – makes the Giants look like the ’27 Yankees. Most of the Cliff Lee trade talk on the sports stations up here is centering on the Yankees with catching prospect Jesus Montero being the name that was being mentioned the most.
Chris Gloor: my lefty is bigger than your lefty
by crazedcrustacean on Jun 10, 2010 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy shit
Even Hallday’s is 1.3. .58 is ridiculous. Thats Jonathan Sanchez-esque!
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jun 10, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I only watched a couple innings. Impressions: Saw my Posey at-bat when he hit against Rhodes. Meh. I’m referring to the umpiring. That first strike was seriously borderline and forced Posey to swing at two straight fastballs out of the zone. Also, what kind of manager calls the squeeze with his best hitter at the plate? What a fucking moron.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
this
Worst decision he’s made since putting in velez in extra innings against the phils.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Kruk and Kuip were discussing who missed the sign on that one
I think it was Bochy. No way Pablo should be blamed for that.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Uh yeah
That’s all on bochy, just like wellemeyer swinging and bochy ignoring the DP he knew was going to happen.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
It’s akin to the ability to know everything there is to know about a hitter in 15 PA.
;)
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
The Kids: Lewis, Posey, Sandoval, Bowker, Schierholtz, Frandsen, Ishikawa, Amezaga... CHONE WAR projection= 12.7
Current Team: Rowand, Sanchez, DeRosa, Sandoval, Huff, Molina, Renteria, Schierholtz... CHONE WAR projection= 12.6
the bright side is that Dusty wins
Dusty Forever!!
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...
the only thing i've ever had autographed
was a baseball I brought to candlestick. Dusty was kind enough to do the honors after a game.
...Dr. Vader will see you now.
I would love to see LaRussa and Baker face off in the playoffs—then have the Giants come in and beat the winner of that series.
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 Jun 10, 2010 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I woke up at like 10:15
I watched the Giants score runs then Wellemeyer got hurt. Then Bautista came in…and I decided to fall asleep with the game as background noise. I made a good decision.
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
naps rule
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 Jun 10, 2010 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah they do. I just woke up from a two-hour nap. Downside, that was my sleep for the night as I have to go in for overnight OB call.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Did you at least nap on a giant pile of money?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I wish. I won’t be at that stage for another few years, but then the pile of money will be so comfy and laced with all kinds of awesome anesthetics and analgesics.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
It’s so easy to forget about that part of it (low early pay, school debts) as a non-doctor. I remember watching the show Scrubs early on and wondering “Why, if they are surgeons, do they live in tiny apartments with roommates and constantly fret about bills???”
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
then we become their cash registers
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 Jun 10, 2010 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, but cornball is a cool guy, so maybe he’ll be a cool doctor.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
doctor of the corn
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 Jun 10, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
not sure if I asked before
what specialty are you going for?
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
OB=obstetrics?
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 Jun 10, 2010 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I want to do anesthesia, but I’m still a student and currently on an obstetrics rotation.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
From what I’ve heard: anesthesia = you are rich.
Kyle Stratford : Brian Sabean :: Toby Flenderson : Michael Scott
It has its, uhh, advantages.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
You don’t need anesthesia for a lobotomy.
Kyle Stratford : Brian Sabean :: Toby Flenderson : Michael Scott
Well, you don’t NEED anesthesia for a lot of stuff.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Back in the Civil War we did amputations with no anesthesia and we liked it. We loved it!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 10, 2010 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Civil War surgeons were all LOL ANESTHESIA LOL STERILE TECHNIQUE.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
where can I sign up? sounds kinda fun, almost like being a Giants fan.
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 Jun 10, 2010 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
also, kids these days are such pussies!
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 Jun 10, 2010 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions
The US Army?
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Actually, I suspect the Taliban is the place to sign up if you’re looking for 19th century medical care….
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 10, 2010 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
will they waive my right to anesthesia?
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 Jun 10, 2010 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
/resists pat tillman snark
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 Jun 10, 2010 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
remember that time Turk wanted perform your appendectomy and you were all “no”. and he was all “but, dude”. but in the end he still performed the operation cause the other doctor coudn’t and you were all “thanks, bro” and he was all “i’m glad i got to be the one inside you”.
that was awesome.
...Dr. Vader will see you now.
LOL
Indeed it was. That’s a great episode. Though instead of a surgeon, I’d have to live with a radiologist who’d perform my thoracentesis or something.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Well I didn't fall asleep instantly
but I saw enough to know that it wasn’t gonna be worth staying awake to watch
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
Does this mean it's not JOEY time?
hankschulman
Interesting. Just found out PCL suspensions do not apply to the majors. So bump an ump and get promoted!
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 10, 2010 3:45 PM PDT reply actions
oh shit
this means he’s getting called up. Fuck.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
My thoughts exactly.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 10, 2010 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Glad I missed it
lame.
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’m glad you missed it
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 Jun 10, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Baggs talks trade acquisitions
POSTGAME NOTES: A trade target suggestion for Giants
It still a bit early to throw ourselves headlong into trade possibilities, but it’s pretty apparent the Giants could make a serious run with one more middle-of-the-order hitter.
I hereby nominate Derrek Lee.
He’s a right-handed power hitter, which means his home run pop could play at AT&T Park. He’s a terrific defensive first baseman. He’s a clubhouse leader with playoff experience. He’s in the final year of a contract that pays $13 million annually.
And he’s a Sacramento native, so I have to believe he’d at least consider waiving his no-trade clause.
Lee is actually a terrific buy-low candidate, if our competent GM (lulz) could finagle a deal for anything less than Bumgarner or Posey. He is suffering from a horrible BABIP while his LD% has actually increased, and if the Cubs’ GM doesn’t see this, he could be a steal. I doubt Baggs knows this, but a blind squirrel strikes upon an acorn every once in a while.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
The Kids: Lewis, Posey, Sandoval, Bowker, Schierholtz, Frandsen, Ishikawa, Amezaga... CHONE WAR projection= 12.7
Current Team: Rowand, Sanchez, DeRosa, Sandoval, Huff, Molina, Renteria, Schierholtz... CHONE WAR projection= 12.6
Actually, scratch that bit about “below Bumgarner and Posey”.
He’s being paid a ton of cash, so the Giants’ exchange prospect would have to be substantially below Tommy Joseph or Thomas Neal, (etc.) for such a trade to be acceptable.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
The Kids: Lewis, Posey, Sandoval, Bowker, Schierholtz, Frandsen, Ishikawa, Amezaga... CHONE WAR projection= 12.7
Current Team: Rowand, Sanchez, DeRosa, Sandoval, Huff, Molina, Renteria, Schierholtz... CHONE WAR projection= 12.6
There will be no playoff appearances until there are wholesale changes
in baseball operations both on and off the field.
4-3 against the weakest division in baseball when they had a chance to go 6-1 and people are happy?
That pretty much says it all
by E Ticket on Jun 10, 2010 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree with you, but I think there are a lot better things to “say it all” than people being happy after a stretch of 7 games.
Some people will always be happy, and there’s too much luck in so short a stretch for it to represent too much substantive.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
The Kids: Lewis, Posey, Sandoval, Bowker, Schierholtz, Frandsen, Ishikawa, Amezaga... CHONE WAR projection= 12.7
Current Team: Rowand, Sanchez, DeRosa, Sandoval, Huff, Molina, Renteria, Schierholtz... CHONE WAR projection= 12.6
the implication is “lowered expectations” by Giants fans.
Grant wrote this himself.
I’ll take a 4-3 road trip.
IMHO somebody(ies) need their asses kicked after blowing two winnable games in a row against a team with marginal pitching.
Squeezing with a guy who never bunts. Letting a ham ’n egg AAA Cardinal castoff start in the first place and then let him hit into a double play.
This outfit is one never-ending series of blown opportunities, and has been for years. That is why they never have extended winning streaks, are on a path to once again score fewer than 700 runs (which basically eliminates any chance at the post season; only 2 teams in 14 years have scored fewer than 700 runs..Astros and Padres under the dirtclod who disgraces the Giants on a nightly basis with his roster management)
There is not one goddamned thing about going 4-3 when you should be 6-1 that is worth anything but contempt. Because that is the norm for this team. 4-3 when they should be 6-1. 2-8 when they should be 4-6 and 3-7 instead of 5-5. And you wonder why these turds never get closer than a few games from first after the month of April every year since 2004?
I know this sounds like a rant, but between that gas can idiot Bautista who has all the pitching smarts of a little league wash-out and the fucking squeeze attempt, and Welldiggersass bouncing into a dp and starting Rowand and Molina over and over again and forcing Posey to play 1b, Huff to the of and Schierholz to the bench I’ve had about all I can stand of the stupidity.
To make matters worse, Keith Law was on the radio literally smirking and giggling and laughing at the fact that Molina continues to start at catcher over Posey essentially saying what anybody who knows even the slightest goddamned thing about young players is that the only way Posey is going to be able to catch plus-ability and elite pitchers like Lincecum and Cain is to actually YOU KNOW…GO BEHIND THE FUCKING DISH AND DO SO.
Sorry if this sounds like I’m taking it out on you, but there comes a time when patience and acceptance morphs into defeatism and loser-itis. There is nothing loveable about losing at this level. Only fucking idiots in Chicago believe that shit.
by E Ticket on Jun 10, 2010 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
No, don’t worry about it, E.
I’ve read plenty of your excellent writing and I understand your perspective, and I don’t feel that you are ranting at me— mostly at the Giants and those who think management knows what they are doing. I heartily disagree with those folks too.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
The Kids: Lewis, Posey, Sandoval, Bowker, Schierholtz, Frandsen, Ishikawa, Amezaga... CHONE WAR projection= 12.7
Current Team: Rowand, Sanchez, DeRosa, Sandoval, Huff, Molina, Renteria, Schierholtz... CHONE WAR projection= 12.6
Well good dre… I’ve read you long enough too, to be familiar with your pov(s) Thank you.
And I have no problem with the casual fan. Or with the fan without a rooting interest. I don’t even have strong issues with propaganda being believed without question…afterall, it really is a past-time and a sport, not how any of us pay the rent.
What I have problems with is the stupidity being actively propagated and repeated and passed off as acceptable; and excused. Because it makes the bullshit swallowers feel somehow better about themselves.
I don’t see them around too much anymore but there used to be a bumper sticker running around for years that simply said “Question Authority”.
It didn’t say, call everybody over the age of 33 a fucking liar, or to even accuse people of stuff. But to "question things in all that you do…it is the only way to grow and the only way one can create and sustain a core of intellectual honesty and a basic sense of right and wrong. If you go through life never questioning things and people and particularly people who have an agenda, and especially those people who keep parts of their agenda hidden, you will always and forever be under the thumb of those who prey upon the unquestioning, the gullibles and those whose greatest pursuit in life is to feel good about themselves.
Even Krukow came unwound on the pre-game wrap up on radio…. He lit up Bautista worse than I did, and going into details.
It was awesome
And I probablyam sure I sound like a pompous dick when all I really want to do is give Bochy and Sabean the middle finger salute as they trundle their asses off along with their apologists to some gulag for lying inept mushbrains
by E Ticket on Jun 10, 2010 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I was thinking the same thing when I read that. 4-3 against Pittsburgh and Cincinnati isn’t something fans or the team should be happy with. I was thinking before the road that trip anything worse than 5-2 would be disappointing, considering the competition.
by Into the Void on Jun 10, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
And not just the competition, it was the manner in which 2 of those games were lost. Whether it was the NYY or Jesus and 8 of his brothers, those games were given away; by Bochy and the nitwit losers he continues to run out there on an ongoing basis.
This team simply does not have the firepower, personnel or favorable scheduling to overcome stupidity, let alone the overall mediocrity of this neverending parade of 2nd, 3rd and 4th chancers.
This team is really populated and run like an expansion franchise…desperately signing old guys like Burrell, Sanchez, DeRosa, Huff, Molina, Renteria like they were old “B” movie starlets from the 1930s.
by E Ticket on Jun 10, 2010 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
who are these happy people you refer to?
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 Jun 10, 2010 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Not happy… but a winning record on a road trip is nothing to piss and moan about. Relatively less unhappy?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 10, 2010 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
When you’re 4-3 instead of 6-1, or 5-2 at the very least against the weakest division in baseball, you should be pissed.
Krukow was fucking livid at Bautista and he’s the number one Giants sycophant for krissakes. Maybe the strain of sucking Baer’s ass to no avail is beginning to show.
by E Ticket on Jun 10, 2010 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions
i think 4-3 is perfectly acceptable outcome for this road trip. NL central may be the weakest division overall, but we won the series against weakest team in that division and split the series against the best team. no matter what division you put them in, the Reds would likely do as well as they are now. plus the Giants did this on the road where it inched us closer to .500. better than 4-3 would have been fantastic, but not something to be pissed about for not achieving.
...Dr. Vader will see you now.
No. Taking two out of three is acceptable on the road regardless of the opponent and splitting a series with a division leader with a good home record is also acceptable. It’s not great. I’m not ecstatic. There are definitely things about today’s game I’m pissed about, but I’m not going to whine about not going 6-1.
Getting swept in Oakland while scoring one run – now that’s something to be pissed about. Being unable to deal with the fucking Padres is something to be pissed about. Going 4-3 on a roadie where it was possible to do better really doesn’t stack up… it’s pretty much the minimum acceptable result. Meh.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 10, 2010 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you see what Houston did to the Crockies?
Astros rolled them for 3 straight.
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
NL West Tempest Teapot - At Least The Phillies Know Who To Expect.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
"...and is the reason 'why' really something we should be striving for?" - (guess who)
by victor frankenstein on Jun 11, 2010 4:42 AM PDT up reply actions
So… if we did get him, who goes to the bench? What would the lineup be? If Bengie is gone, it’d work out fine, but I doubt he’s going anywhere.
Lee is better than Bengie to a degree that even Bochy, I think, will be able to see that. Putting Posey at catcher and Lee at first base is at least feasible in Bochy’s mind.
Certainly replacing Molina with Lee in the lineup would be more appetizing to him than replacing Molina with Schierholtz, for example.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
The Kids: Lewis, Posey, Sandoval, Bowker, Schierholtz, Frandsen, Ishikawa, Amezaga... CHONE WAR projection= 12.7
Current Team: Rowand, Sanchez, DeRosa, Sandoval, Huff, Molina, Renteria, Schierholtz... CHONE WAR projection= 12.6
Yeah, I’d love to have Lee on the team. It would make for some interesting lineup configurations by Bochy if we did get him.
/drools
CF Torres
2B Sanchez
C Posey
3B Sandoval
1B Lee
LF Huff
SS Uribe
RF Other
You want to see a walk? Then go watch the mailman.
LOL Schierholtz!
But seriously, that lineup is playoff-worthy as an accompaniment to the rotation.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
The Kids: Lewis, Posey, Sandoval, Bowker, Schierholtz, Frandsen, Ishikawa, Amezaga... CHONE WAR projection= 12.7
Current Team: Rowand, Sanchez, DeRosa, Sandoval, Huff, Molina, Renteria, Schierholtz... CHONE WAR projection= 12.6
Molina and his .600 OPS should be released immediately
His career was over last year. It was actually over the year before.
There is no excuse for him to be anywhere close to the clubhouse, let alone the dugout or between the lines. The savings on the post game spread alone will offset the rest of his contract.
by E Ticket on Jun 10, 2010 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
When will the fans start booing?
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
Yes. Oh god, yes.
No question.
Now, just give me some time to dig up the stats…
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
The Kids: Lewis, Posey, Sandoval, Bowker, Schierholtz, Frandsen, Ishikawa, Amezaga... CHONE WAR projection= 12.7
Current Team: Rowand, Sanchez, DeRosa, Sandoval, Huff, Molina, Renteria, Schierholtz... CHONE WAR projection= 12.6
You’re familiar with wOBA, right?
Derrek Lee: .391, .360, .412 the last three years
Aubrey Huff: .337, .397, .297 the last three years
Not to mention Derrek Lee being a plus defender the last three years, per UZR as well as Bagg’s quote.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
The Kids: Lewis, Posey, Sandoval, Bowker, Schierholtz, Frandsen, Ishikawa, Amezaga... CHONE WAR projection= 12.7
Current Team: Rowand, Sanchez, DeRosa, Sandoval, Huff, Molina, Renteria, Schierholtz... CHONE WAR projection= 12.6
And this year, Lee’s at .318 while Huff’s at .381. Doesn’t Lee’s 09-10 look a lot like Huff’s 08-09?
In a vacuum, sure, I’ll take Lee. But it’s going to cost us to get him, and the improvement could be pretty marginal.
I dunno. Perhaps you’re right that a trade would not get a good return on the investment, given Huff’s issues fielding in the outfield and now that I have noticed that Lee’s ISO has halved (!) from last year to this year.
That’s a serious nosedive in power. But maybe somebody can help me out here. Is ISO the best metric for the job? Is it affected by a huge reduction in batting average, as in this case?
Lee’s fangraphs page, for reference
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
The Kids: Lewis, Posey, Sandoval, Bowker, Schierholtz, Frandsen, Ishikawa, Amezaga... CHONE WAR projection= 12.7
Current Team: Rowand, Sanchez, DeRosa, Sandoval, Huff, Molina, Renteria, Schierholtz... CHONE WAR projection= 12.6
/cue viliphied
I’d just look at HR totals. Lee’s last four years: 22, 20, 35, and now on pace for 21ish. So last year looks like the fluke.
Don’t forget that Wrigley’s still a very good hitter’s park.
Oh, OK. At least it’s righty power. I’m going to go check out his HR distributions.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
The Kids: Lewis, Posey, Sandoval, Bowker, Schierholtz, Frandsen, Ishikawa, Amezaga... CHONE WAR projection= 12.7
Current Team: Rowand, Sanchez, DeRosa, Sandoval, Huff, Molina, Renteria, Schierholtz... CHONE WAR projection= 12.6
Bodes reasonably well for AT&T
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
The Kids: Lewis, Posey, Sandoval, Bowker, Schierholtz, Frandsen, Ishikawa, Amezaga... CHONE WAR projection= 12.7
Current Team: Rowand, Sanchez, DeRosa, Sandoval, Huff, Molina, Renteria, Schierholtz... CHONE WAR projection= 12.6
I just don't think that all these will clear the RF wall at ATT
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 10, 2010 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
so did they make the trade?
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 Jun 10, 2010 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Based on last year, it appears that his ability to sustain his current production is not likely.
Fuck it. I would be happy with Ishikawa at 1b and getting rid of the whole lot of these old fucks for whatever the Giants could get back in trade.. Pull a Pittsburgh. Pull a Florida. Pull a Tampa. Stop the Sabean-Bochy Pud-pulling contest.
by E Ticket on Jun 10, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m in.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
The Kids: Lewis, Posey, Sandoval, Bowker, Schierholtz, Frandsen, Ishikawa, Amezaga... CHONE WAR projection= 12.7
Current Team: Rowand, Sanchez, DeRosa, Sandoval, Huff, Molina, Renteria, Schierholtz... CHONE WAR projection= 12.6
I'd beat the Choo drum again
But with Burrell in the fold, I can’t see that happening.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
I can’t believe we’re talking soccer on a baseball site
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 Jun 10, 2010 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I can’t think of anything more antithetical to baseball than soccer….maybe nascar
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 Jun 10, 2010 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
No shit
I'll punch Greg Evigan in the beard if I ever see him!
by NuschlerFace on Jun 10, 2010 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
The Kids: Lewis, Posey, Sandoval, Bowker, Schierholtz, Frandsen, Ishikawa, Amezaga... CHONE WAR projection= 12.7
Current Team: Rowand, Sanchez, DeRosa, Sandoval, Huff, Molina, Renteria, Schierholtz... CHONE WAR projection= 12.6
/changes channel
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 10, 2010 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I remember when I was a kid and they forced me to try soccer for a couple seasons, and I’m, like, I’ve got hands you know….and what’s with all this running? That’s when I became a baseball lifer.
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 Jun 10, 2010 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I remember when I was a kid andthey forced me to try soccerfor a couple seasons, and I’m, like, I’ve got hands you know….and what’s with all this running?That’s when I became a third strikebaseballlifer.
...Dr. Vader will see you now.
hey, my only fan
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 Jun 10, 2010 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m so jacked. I’m even waking up early to watch Mexico v. South Africa even though I’m on summer break.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 10, 2010 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I might even pour myself a big, tall, frosty glass of milk.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 10, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope it’s super cold and it gives you brain freeze.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 10, 2010 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, it won’t be.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 10, 2010 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Get me a milk. Chocolate
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
by Useful_Idiot on Jun 10, 2010 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
So are we. We are watching a preview show right now, and I just downloaded 3 songs for the kids on Monday.
I’ve got one little guy who loves to “broadcast” soccer games. He has the whole cadence, tone, and rhythm down, he doesn’t actually say any words until he builds up to “goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool!!!”
ROOOOONEEEEEEY!!!! And the rest of the English team (besides Carrick) can go fuck themselves.
USA will reach the quarterfinals. BOOK IT
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
by Useful_Idiot on Jun 10, 2010 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m actually afraid of Rooney right now, USA better come ready to play, but in all honesty the first game doesnt really mean much. Also you seen that youtube video?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idLG6jh23yE
they had to cut it short since Drogba and Renoldihno aren’t in it
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
One of the most epic commercials i've ever seen too tho
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I probably won't start watching until the South Korea game on Saturday
But I’m starting to feel excited too
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
LOL Fred Lewis
iracane
Is he okay? RT @dlbrows: Fred Lewis just hit Dick Vitale with a foul ball. Dick probably tweeted he saw Freddy at dinner last night.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Fred's had a pretty good season
but that might still be the best thing he’s done all year.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 10, 2010 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, that does it for disc one!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
disc two:
MORE SPOILERS:
the butler with the candlestick.
bruce willis character is dead.
who is on first.
and
caprica six is kinda hot especially when there is side-boob exposure.
...Dr. Vader will see you now.
I also thought the dark haired Six was pretty damn hot.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
OT: Mike McBryde is white???
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
Si. You didn’t know that?
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 10, 2010 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Nope. I thought he was black
He Brandon Crawford-ed me
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Hah, I thought he was this pasty, Conan-like white guy before I saw him play.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 10, 2010 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
wait, what?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
NOT AGAIN! CURSESSSSS
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
danny mcbride is white.
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by greatgiantfan on Jun 10, 2010 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
have the giants signed any 2010 draft picks yet?
by TimLaser and MattyC on Jun 10, 2010 5:20 PM PDT reply actions
Nope
http://www.baseballamerica.com/draftdb/2010xteam.php?team=1018
Here’s a link to monitor the signings. Once they’re signed their names are bolded.
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I still don't get it.
You are Todd Wellemeyer. Your career batting average is a buck thirty-eight. You come up with the bases loaded and one out. Leake just walked the guy ahead of you. He gets a first pitch strike then bounces one. Do you:
a) Keep the damn bat on your shoulder, or
b) Swing away!
How can you not be taking all the freaking way in that situation?
"I never think I’m a good player or a bad player. This is what I’m thinking: I can play. And I want to play." - Juan Uribe
How can . . .
. . . your manager not be giving the take sign for every freakin’ pitch?
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
Bochy just read a fanpost that said GiDP was ok
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
lulz.
Bochy doesn’t read this site.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 10, 2010 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Bochy just read a fanpost that said GiDP was ok
Bochy was read a fanpost that said GiDP was ok
He than asked if a fan post could be used with chain link
by E Ticket on Jun 10, 2010 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Well dam
billybyler Tommy Joseph just took a fastball to the face while batting. Not the helmet… the face. He stayed in the game.
FREE BUSTER POSEY
Jesus Christ, just pay a little bit of fucking attention to the idea that impacts to the head are bad.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 10, 2010 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Go watch Soccer
I'll punch Greg Evigan in the beard if I ever see him!
by NuschlerFace on Jun 10, 2010 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Interestingly enough, I am. I wish the MLS was just a little more polished, though. I can’t wait to watch WC level play.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 10, 2010 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I totally agree. A lot of my co-workers are taking tomorrow off work to watch Mexico play.
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Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 10, 2010 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I knew it!
I'll punch Greg Evigan in the beard if I ever see him!
by NuschlerFace on Jun 10, 2010 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
After watching European soccer for the past decade, I can barely watch the MLS. It’s just…meh.
FREE BUSTER POSEY
It has a long way to go. But it keeps moving very, very slowly in the right direction.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 10, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess so. I can’t really remember the last time I’ve logged consistent minutes with MLS soccer.
FREE BUSTER POSEY
I had season tickets for the Blackhawks back in 1990 & 1991. Which is where I learned that Eric Wynalda is a poopy pants.
see the ball, kick the ball.
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by greatgiantfan on Jun 11, 2010 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Tougher than Rowand
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Scott is so jealous
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Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 10, 2010 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
OT: SF full of nerbs
This proves it, although i think it’s reasonable to assume half of those general nerds are also Giants nerds.
...Dr. Vader will see you now.
i see that, now.
sorry. i haven’t been spending enough time in the fanshot area to encounter the already posted link.
credit to Lars for the initial post
...Dr. Vader will see you now.
/nerb showing way too much respect
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 Jun 10, 2010 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions
YOUR PROPOSAL IS ACCEPTED!!
unf unf unf
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 11, 2010 8:16 AM PDT up reply actions
JOEY
extrabaggs
Joe Martinez scratched from start tonight for Fresno. Would indicate he will be recalled to bolster the Giants bullpen tomorrow.
The Giants don’t fare well against pitchers.
Whew – I was just about to hit “post” on my exact same post. Saved me the embarrassment of a duplicate!
And also: YAY JOEY!
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YEAH JOEY
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 10, 2010 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
YEAH JOE JOE
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 10, 2010 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
they finally figured out a way to get rid of Wellemeyer
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by greatgiantfan on Jun 10, 2010 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait what?
Would indicate he will be recalled to bolster the Giants bullpen tomorrow
Uhh, Ginats Brasz, we currently have no 5th starter. And this isn’t a jab at Wellemeyer.
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/Joey up for four days
/Joey down to Fresno
/MadBum up
GROUGTHINK ALERT
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The Giants Way
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Every team would do this, though. A starter gets hurt. There is no need for one for another 4 days so they call up a reliever until the need another starter.
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True
but they wouldn’t call up a starter to be that reliever. I mean, why not call up Joaquin for 4 days?
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Maybe they decided
that they might finally need a long reliever. It’s pretty remarkable that they got this deep into the season without one. Unless I missed something, the only relief outing over 2 IP was one 2 2/3 inning appearance from Medders.
And if they don’t need a long reliever in the next four days, Joey’s ready to go as the starter.
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by EliminateMe on Jun 11, 2010 12:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Maybe
With Joey’s ability to get the groundball he’d be a good LR, hopefully that’s what they’re thinking.
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Joey Joe Joe Junior Shabadoo!
Am I the only one still enjoying this meme?
"I never think I’m a good player or a bad player. This is what I’m thinking: I can play. And I want to play." - Juan Uribe
by EliminateMe on Jun 11, 2010 12:39 AM PDT up reply actions
So, this game in summary:
Were I GM, I’d have picked up my cell phone and fired Bochy mid-game when Bautista came out for a second inning.
Well, actually, no, I wouldn’t, because I’d have fired him 7 seconds into my GM-ship.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
So the first six seconds was a stalling tactic?
by E Ticket on Jun 10, 2010 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Have to print out the firing papers.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 10, 2010 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
You have my vote for GM.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 10, 2010 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL NBA REFS
Called three seconds when there will still 20 seconds on the shot clock.
01.19.2010
r.i.p. buster posey
Wave them home Tim Flannery, wave them home.
This doesn’t mean that Joey is taking Wellemeyer’s place in the rotation. In fact, it probably means the opposite. Bochy said they need a reliever after that bullpen game today. Unless Joey isn’t used the next few days out of the bullpen, they’ll probably bring up Bumgarner to join the rotation.
Buster Posey: "still not ready." - idiot of a GM
by rxmeister on Jun 10, 2010 7:51 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
This is what I’m thinking:
Joe Martinez scratched from start tonight for Fresno. Would indicate he will be recalled to bolster the Giants bullpen tomorrow
Seems like he’ll be used for bullpen and Bummy will be in the rotation.
/sigh.
01.19.2010
r.i.p. buster posey
Wave them home Tim Flannery, wave them home.
I think it’s the right move. I don’t know what people saw from Joey last year to make you think he’d be a good starter. Seems like he would be better off in the bullpen going only once through the lineup.
Buster Posey: "still not ready." - idiot of a GM
by rxmeister on Jun 10, 2010 8:29 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
It’s not really about him being a good starter, though. It’s about him being better than Wellemeyer. And I think he stands a pretty decent chance of doing at least that much.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 10, 2010 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I kind of think it’s unfair that you would say he’d be a “bad” starter because of his performance last year. Didn’t really have a good shot last year and took a line drive off the head and he didn’t pitch the same way after he came back. Interesting to see him this year.
01.19.2010
r.i.p. buster posey
Wave them home Tim Flannery, wave them home.
Yea i think that's a good move
makes perfect sense since the bullpen has been pretty shaky… i’m kinda wondering if Bumgarner were to start, would Wellemeyer be pretty good in the bullpen? i think yes
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I agree. In fact if it was another starter who got hurt with a 4-0 lead in the third, Wellemeyer would be the perfect guy to come into a situation like that. The Giants really had nobody to eat up innings there, and as long as you keep bringing in different pitchers for 1-2 innings, you’re eventually going to find the one who’s having an off day. Today they found two, and they gave up all seven runs.
Buster Posey: "still not ready." - idiot of a GM
That’s what happens when you let Pedro Feliz go.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 10, 2010 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Been shut out 7 of their last 18 games. Brutal
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 10, 2010 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
The MLB network guys said on the broadcoast that the phillies have been shutout more times then any team in the NL this year. What I also found odd was the dodgers were in 2nd, followed by the pirates. I’m not sure how those compare to the AL, but that’s surprising to say the least.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
The Phillies have been shut out more times than….
The Phillies have suffered more shutouts than….
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 10, 2010 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Jun 10, 2010 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I got 8 Ks out of it, so that’s okay I guess. Screw the win.
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And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
OT: CELTICS LOL
suck it lakers
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
wouldn’t the joke be if the got 1 hit and won?
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by greatgiantfan on Jun 10, 2010 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Last day of school tomorow.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jun 10, 2010 10:41 PM PDT reply actions
w00t w00t
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 10, 2010 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Teacher's dirty looks
/Walrusman
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
HELL YEA GRAHAM!!!
one more year to go
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Heh. Last day of school exactly 2 weeks ago
Graduation was 13 days ago.
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And you’re on your way to college in the fall, correct?
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
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Yep
University of the Pacific in Stockton.
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Nice job!
at least that’ll be somewhat closer to school than what i did by going to Miami ohio
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Thanks
I actually only applied to 2 out of state schools (Texas and St. Johns)
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If you went to Texas, your Junior and Senior year, you would have seen Pac-16 football games in person.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
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Yeah the sports environment was a big part of why I applied
but they said no-which made the decision to stay in state easier.
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*Also
I came close to going to your old stomping grounds-St. Mary’s.
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Good call on all schools
you can’t go wrong with any of em, i think the only thing i dislike about Texas is that it’s just wayyyyyyy too big, and i like classes where i can get to know the professor, miami’s got 15, 000 undergrads, perfect
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That's what I like about Texas
I mean I’ve gone to small private schools all my life, so I kinda wanted to see what it was like at a huge public school.
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Got ya
so you went to a private school, i went to all public schools, and continued to do so going to Miami. Understandable
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Yeah, It's not that I didn't like private schools
I just wanted to see something new…although I only applied to 2 public schools so who knows? I’m happy with UOP
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For sure,
And hey, the important thing is, is that you’re happy with the decision you made, it’s what you make of it, Miami’s in the middle of nowhere, seriously, but i made some of the best friends ever, and am having a blast, have fun!
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For sure
The outlook we have on things can really affect how we view the outcome.
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Pretty much the mindset of someone who's got a good head on their shoulders
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Thanks
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just keep it goin into College
first few weeks will get to ya, but you’ll be good if you keep thinkin like that
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Yeah, I try and keep that outlook all the time
TBH it’s difficult to keep it going all the time, but hey, no one’s perfect
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OT: what a wonderful evening here in Vegas
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Also
when i got into the elevator, all i heard were these guys talkin in their British accents about the World Cup, i was just about to say GO USA
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
screw em, i coulda taken all 3 of em on
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I hope you didn’t lose too much money.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
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I didn't even go out
dude, last time i went gambling here i lost 20 bucks in 5 mins, not much, but enough for me to say fuck that
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I’m a small time gambler. I stayed at some hotel in West Wendover, NY (you can reach that via I-80. It’s near the Utah border). I played some slots and won $125.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
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er NV not NY
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Oh you play slots? see i'm more of a table guy
like blackjack or hold em, but sometimes they just get way too serious, but hey, guess you came out of it good with 125
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I quit after I won it, too. So I didn’t give it back. I didn’t even realize I won that much at first. Quarters kept coming out of the machine (not all, of course. Someone came by and gave me the rest in bills).
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
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THE POINT IS TO GO FOR MORE DUDE!!!
haha, good call on cashing out, lucky you for realizing that
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OT: White Sox announcers
I just found out today that they not only have that annoying HR call, but they also have an incredibly annoying strikeout call.
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Just watching the highlights on MLB Network were too much
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Maybe other teams fell this way about "Grab some pine, meat"?
…Nah I think the Sox announcers are just DBags
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Incidentally . . .
. . . does Kuip have the phrase “There’s a quick 0-and-2 count” on tape with a pushbutton for it? If not, he should. But also “Torres takes it from 0-and-2 to a walk.” (A phrase rarely needed for any other Giant.)
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
OT: Wow, i’m watching the NBA finals again, and crazy to see Rob Schneider (who i met at a giants game) in a commercial wearing a warriors jersey, while everyone else wears Knicks jersey’s, FANTASTIC
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Yea, i liked him in a few movies, but yea… big giants and warriors fan
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I’m ashamed to say that The Hot Chick was the first movie I ever saw with my girlfriend.
I’m surprised the relationship went farther than that.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 11, 2010 7:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Also good about supporting music/art education in Pacifica. But still a lousy comedian.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 11, 2010 7:54 AM PDT up reply actions
He was ok on SNL
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Article on JT Snow on sfgate
But it’s this that is funny:
muzak 8:53 AM on June 10, 2010
Diehard baseball people know JT as a moonlighter on the weekend radio broadcasts. Listening to him is better than comcast. It would be great if they could secure him for every home weekend on the radio.
Recommend (37) Disapprove (2) Popularity: 35
Look at the recs!!
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
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"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
"...and is the reason 'why' really something we should be striving for?" - (guess who)
by victor frankenstein on Jun 11, 2010 5:12 AM PDT up reply actions
South Africa needs to start passing a lot better than this if they want to make a game of this.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
I was thinking about an OT GDT for the game… but doesn’t seem like there’s too many people here this morning.
And yeah, Mexico is dominating.
Wow, I think that was a dive!
Ha! I was hoping there would be a thread already made when I woke up, but I was too lazy to do it if I was going to be the only one there this early.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 11, 2010 7:25 AM PDT up reply actions
That was a good possession. Held it just a bit too long at the end there.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 11, 2010 7:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Yup.
I’ll only be here till around 8, I have a stupid meeting at 830- I already told them I’d be late in arriving.
Maybe for the US game tomorrow morning an OT: GDT would be good?
Yeah. USA/England should get plenty of action.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 11, 2010 7:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Whoa! Great save!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
That should have been at least Mexico’s second goal. If those start falling this is going to get ugly.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 11, 2010 7:38 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m wondering how much the “wanks” have to do with the new ball.
And kripes those horns are annoying! Can you imagine being in the stadium with them?
I wonder how much difference the ball can really make. There have definitely been some bad touches. That sailheader comes to mind.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 11, 2010 7:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Wow. South Africa’s “get fucking lucky” defensive strategy is really working out for them!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
They should develop a similar offensive plan.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 11, 2010 7:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Almost again!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 11, 2010 7:45 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s tough for a goalie when you only have to play a handful of balls.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 11, 2010 7:52 AM PDT up reply actions
That OT soccer thread would be great!
/changes channel
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 11, 2010 7:53 AM PDT reply actions
South Africa looks awful. If Mexico plays less conservative in the second half, they’ll notch two or three goals
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Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
South Africa had some good possessions when they closed things up, kept the passes short, and pushed more slowly toward goal. They keep trying to stretch their passes, though, and their touch is unspeakably bad. Every long ball either goes to nobody or straight at a Mexican foot.
When Mexico starting playing aggressive on goal, it looked like it was going to get ugly. Hell, it should probably be 3-0 right now.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 11, 2010 8:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Anyone that may be wondering, due to the announcers confusion, that was the correct call on the offside to wave off the goal. The SA defender on the line was the last player, and the Vela was ahead of everyone else, since the goalie went to play the ball. I was confused at first too.
Insanity is just a state of mind.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLL!!!!!
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
HOLY CRAP!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
And they did it off a deep cross! LOLME.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 11, 2010 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions
I thought Mexico was supposed to be a young and speedy team. Why are they playing so conservative?
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
They really haven’t been very aggressive this half, and I’m not sure why either. I can’t believe they left that big a hole on the back end, though. Great time for South Africa’s first good pass.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 11, 2010 8:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh, come now
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 11, 2010 8:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Fuck you guys that actually get to watch the match
I hate your faces
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 11, 2010 8:18 AM PDT reply actions
LOL MEXICO!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 11, 2010 8:18 AM PDT reply actions
If Mexico loses this game, they’re out
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
by Useful_Idiot on Jun 11, 2010 8:20 AM PDT up reply actions
The choke factor is high
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 11, 2010 8:22 AM PDT up reply actions
To put the game in Giants terms, they’ve stranded like 8 runners in scoring position.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 11, 2010 8:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Mexico’s manager does seem to have a large head
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
by Useful_Idiot on Jun 11, 2010 8:24 AM PDT up reply actions
And funny hair
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 11, 2010 8:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Waiting for Mexico to sub on Hernandez…
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
I can get the FIFA site to work is must be getting hammered
I have to follow on Yahoo. They have Hernandez coming on right now.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 11, 2010 8:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, he just came on.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 11, 2010 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions
LOLFAT
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
An MLS player!
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
by Useful_Idiot on Jun 11, 2010 8:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Good God, Blanco is slooooow
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Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
by Useful_Idiot on Jun 11, 2010 8:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Not sure what the Mexican defenders were doing there
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
*South African defenders
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Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
by Useful_Idiot on Jun 11, 2010 8:42 AM PDT up reply actions
They just missed him. Completely unmarked.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 11, 2010 8:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Joe Biden looks so lonely!
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
Anyone apprehensive about this series with the A's?
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
FP Santangelo thinks we will sweep. So yes, I’m apprehensive
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Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
by Useful_Idiot on Jun 11, 2010 8:53 AM PDT up reply actions
I am apprehensive about every series the Giants play
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 11, 2010 8:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Mexico scrapes by
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 11, 2010 8:56 AM PDT reply actions
Wow. So many wasted opportunities by Mexico in the first half, followed by an awful second half. Two absolutely great opportunities for South Africa, wasting one. And one unforgivable mistake on defense to give back the tie.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
zzzzz
There are no ties in baseball.
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
Bud says you lie!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 11, 2010 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions
2002 all-star ended in a tie
due to lack of pitchers, not due to lack of belly-itchers
...Dr. Vader will see you now.
local ties persist in baseball
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on Jun 11, 2010 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
There are no goals in baseball either.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 11, 2010 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions
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