Post-game thread: Giants walk everyone three times, still win
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 25, 2010 10:44 PM PDT
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Quick jottings:
- It’s early in the season. And maybe I’m drunk on hyperbole bourbon. But the drag bunt by Jonathan Sanchez tonight was the greatest hit in the history of baseball. It was, at least, one of the most perfectly executed drag bunts in the past decade. It was also one of the least expected hits of the decade, maybe just behind the inside-the-park homer from Aubrey Huff, and certainly behind the first triple at Mays Field (courtesy of Doug Mirabelli).
- Santiago Casilla has stuff that’s as good as Brian Wilson’s. He just has no idea where it’s going. The difference between paying a pitcher like that $5M a year and finding him on top of a pile of glass bottles in the bin of recyclables. Maybe it’s a bad night to point that out, as the Giants walked 12,301 batters in nine innings tonight. Everyone was Santiago Casilla tonight, with the exception of Guillermo Mota, who was more of a Jairo Garcia.
- Brian Wilson is still one of the best relievers of the game. But what in the absolute hell was that after there were two down, Brian? Don’t do that to us. The only amusing part about that outing was the worst pitch he threw all night was the one Darnell McDonald ground to short to end the game. Amusing...blood-shooting-out-of-every-orifice...it’s a fine line.
- Quote of the night, from Mike Krukow: "It’s not so often that you see the 9-hole go 4-for-4, partner." The Red Sox can’t keep up with our mastery of National League ball!
- I didn’t turn the game off after Youklis’s home run, but that’s only because there wasn’t a "Good Eats" marathon on another channel. I wouldn’t have bet a copy of Superman 64 on the Giants’ chances of winning after that.
Look, not all Boston fans are bad. Maybe it’s just a small, vocal minority that give the rest a bad name. But some of that vocal minority were there tonight, and they were obnoxious. They were on their feet, expecting a win, as Brian Wilson made Giants fans soil their pants. Oh, the hubris. And now they’re slowing going down the 1% grade, Escher-designed ramp at Mays Field, head down, as people in Giants jackets throw peanuts at them. That kind of moment is why we follow baseball, folks.
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"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 25, 2010 10:45 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
I need one of those right about now.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Jun 25, 2010 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
FUCK YEAH! BRING ON THE TORTURE!
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...
evil cat is angry at walks
you wouldn’t like her when she’s angry
In that case, Artoo, I have a new strategy:
let the kitten win!
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 25, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Question for Red Sox fans: How do you follow this team? It’s like watching “Ghandi” 162 times a year.
Giants Baseball: TORTURE
by Kitspool on Jun 25, 2010 10:46 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I don’t know how I was able to follow them before, actually.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 25, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
cheers, man…woman…..er, cheers!
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 25, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t know how the Giants won this game.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
the Red Sox said, here, we don’t want 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 25, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Joey.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 25, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Or not.
hankschulman
I don’t know what that gibberish was. I meant to write Bumgerner tomorrow is official.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 25, 2010 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Probably going to the bullpen
01.19.2010
r.i.p. buster posey
Wave them home Tim Flannery, wave them home.
The only theory I have is Runz being sent down.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 25, 2010 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Wasn’t he on a minor league deal? I’m not sure how it works.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jun 25, 2010 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Does he have an option? Or would it be a DFA?
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 25, 2010 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t really mind if he’s DFA’d. Though Runzler hasn’t been any good either.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jun 25, 2010 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes but . . .
. . . he’s probably got a future. Remember how fast he got here.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
I like Runzler a lot. I was just commenting on his current performance.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jun 25, 2010 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn’t object to seeing Runzler seeing some more time in the minors.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 25, 2010 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it will be Bautista
He’s the LR right now, and Joey would probably take that role.
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
Test time!
hankschulman
I don’t know what that gibberish was.
is more or less apt than
hankschulman
I have no clue.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 25, 2010 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Just another HAHERHAAHAHAA...LAUGHER.
/suck it, Howie
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 25, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Horselaugh!
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 25, 2010 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Red Sox left 11 men on base
Over the last 4 innings.
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher?
that crowd sure was quiet, though
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...
kind of embarassing…if it was Candlestick, that place would’ve been shaking
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 25, 2010 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
WINE AND CHEESE CROWD
IN TIMMY WE TRUST
by LincecumFTK on Jun 25, 2010 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
more like
Mickey’s lager and baked beans crowd
"I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."- Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Jun 26, 2010 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions
that rep is mostly pre-Roger Craig years, though
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 25, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions
them were dark days, for sure
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 25, 2010 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL my twitter feed is relatively quiet. (I follow about 15 Red Sox fans.)
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 25, 2010 10:48 PM PDT reply actions
When did the Giants lineup replace the Red Sox lineup?
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
really!
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 25, 2010 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
hey, my icon
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 25, 2010 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Could dragon natrually speaking making there commercials anymore annoying?
You could literally blare vuvuzella’s and compile clips of shattering glass and it’d be more tolerable.
"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."
Yo…our…ty…ping…ads…will…make…me…sin..k…my…pen…cil…in…your…ear.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 25, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions
WHAT WHAT?
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
“Hey kid, great job in the terrible Pacific Coast League. If I told you we needed you to go at least six innings on a Saturday nationally televised game against one of the best lefty-hitting teams in baseball, would that be something that interests you?”
Giants Baseball: TORTURE
"And don't worry
we’re starting that kid catcher that wears his glove on his head. Now go get em!"
"I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."- Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Jun 26, 2010 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions
I’M RAGING.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 25, 2010 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
AL’s best offense vs madbum? NO PROBLEM
IN TIMMY WE TRUST
by LincecumFTK on Jun 25, 2010 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
You follow whatever site you want to, pal.
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 25, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Sportsnet Central just said that as well, plus Posey catching.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
I'll take the Radnich angle on this one
It may or may not be a good decision, but at least it will be interesting.
I don’t like Gary Radnich, by the way. Just clarifying
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 25, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, I thought you guys had already talked about it.
MLB Network named him as tomorrow’s starter at least twenty minutes ago.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 25, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
JaymeeSireCSN
Just saw Dustin Pedroia in a boot with crutches
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
doesnt mean anything, its a preventative measure
IN TIMMY WE TRUST
by LincecumFTK on Jun 25, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions
His foot is broken, according to my friend who’s a rex sox LOLhard.
"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."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 25, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions
One hell of a homecoming!
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
I love dustin
but I will not be sad about him sitting out the next 2 games.
"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."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 25, 2010 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions
That was meant without sarcasm, by the way. I hate when good players get injured.
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 25, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Same.
But this is tested when Russell Martin is involved.
by Every6thDay on Jun 25, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, But Maybe Scott Spiezo?
Nah, I don’t really mean that. But I almost do.
by mrs. owlcroft on Jun 25, 2010 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow.
Named for one end of the McCoven posting spectrum, but Writing Like The Other End.
Curious.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 25, 2010 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Not "named for" . . .
. . . married to. But her voice is hers and mine is mine.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
He’s saying that the Giantsrainman-style of subject capitalization is jarring.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Curious.
Generally, titles of things are capped. It’s different if the “title” is (as it often is with my posts) the start of a sentence that continues in the body, but otherwise I am unclear why the aversion here to normal title style.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
This is almost as weird as when my dad started posting.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Nah, it's cool
I did a double-take when I saw the “mrs.” because I thought I was seeing things, but she seems like an agreeable person. Same with Mr. Merope. Who else has a spouse that has posted on McC?
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Grant and howtheyscored are married, but only one of them actually knows it.
I was promised lasagna.
rec’d/flagged
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 26, 2010 8:55 AM PDT up reply actions
well, darn
I want his team to lose to mine, but I hate to see a player get hurt
IAWTC
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 25, 2010 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Depends on the player
Pedroia is a jerk
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 25, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
/reserves comment
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 25, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Forgive me for not crying about 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 25, 2010 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe they can trade for Frandsen. .356 BA baby!
Whatever Sabean thinks about the IQ of the average baseball fan, you just proved him right.
by cybermaldonado on Jun 25, 2010 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions
good for him, he’s making the best of this chance
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 25, 2010 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I made him my Pokemon.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Jun 25, 2010 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
The one chance he’s been given. Maybe the Angels should trade for Bowker.
Whatever Sabean thinks about the IQ of the average baseball fan, you just proved him right.
by cybermaldonado on Jun 25, 2010 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
HAI WAYNE!
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Jun 25, 2010 11:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Wayne's World of Camel Toe
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 25, 2010 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions
"A gun rack? What am I gonna DO with a gun rack?"
“I don’t even have A gun, let alone many guns that would necessitate an entire RACK.”
by Every6thDay on Jun 26, 2010 12:01 AM PDT up reply actions
I will not survive this season
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 25, 2010 10:54 PM PDT reply actions
No one will
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
If the US-Ghana match goes to penalty kicks tomorrow I will be a puddle of ectoplasm.
Giants Baseball: TORTURE
THERE WAS A SPOOKY GHOST!
"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."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 25, 2010 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah
It’s England who will go out on penalty kicks. Written in the stars
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 25, 2010 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions
With Rooney shooting his off the crossbar.
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
Good
England stumbles, United player takes all the blame, then said player tears it up in the upcoming club season. That’s how it always works 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 25, 2010 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions
So I’m going to miss MadBum’s season debut and Buster catching for a Grizzlies game. Fun.
At least I’m getting a Grizzlies Posey jersey shirt.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 25, 2010 10:54 PM PDT reply actions
I wish I could wear promotional shirts
I’m just too damn fat.
"Buster Posey" anagram = YET SO SUPERB
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Jun 25, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn. That t-shirt sounds awesome.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jun 25, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
subject line
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 25, 2010 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I want that so hard I can taste it.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jun 25, 2010 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
i guess i don’t get it, the wearing of shirts with other people’s names on them….
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 25, 2010 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
My name is stoopid, so I’d rather wear a cool one.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Jun 25, 2010 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
not 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 25, 2010 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Corn would be okay. It’s the last name I was given that sounds weird.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Jun 25, 2010 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I wasn't sure I liked this shirt or not...
then I saw the “Central California Blood Center” under the number and was sold. I may just have to take the kids on an impromptu trip to Fresno today.
Hitting 74 on the radar gun but hitting my spots.
by VidaWantsYourCar on Jun 26, 2010 7:17 AM PDT up reply actions
I’ve lost hair.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
This This
I also sweated our a few pounds and damaged my desk a few times.
"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."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 25, 2010 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I never had the pleasure of playing it
but didn’t Superman 64 suck, like, really hard?
Things that can survive a nuclear holocaust: Cockroaches. Twinkies. Warriors fans. ...Also, Giants fans; but we'd find a way to blame the nukes on Brian Sabean.
notoriously, yes. I haven’t played it either
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 25, 2010 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I read it as Supermario 64..
Which that was awesome, so I was confused.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!
Oh, ah, yes. That would’ve confused me too. Mario 64 was one of the biggest contributors to my wasted childhood.
Things that can survive a nuclear holocaust: Cockroaches. Twinkies. Warriors fans. ...Also, Giants fans; but we'd find a way to blame the nukes on Brian Sabean.
by lurkers UNTIE on Jun 26, 2010 12:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Upgrade to Pro today!
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 26, 2010 12:39 AM PDT up reply actions
World Series Preview
Believe it Mother[profane]er
yeah we aren’t purple row.. its ok
IN TIMMY WE TRUST
by LincecumFTK on Jun 25, 2010 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, this ain’t no fuckin’ yahoo shit up in this shit! Fuck! Shit!
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 25, 2010 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Mothershitter?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 26, 2010 8:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Infield shift in that situation was beyond moronic
As soon as I saw it I absolutely knew that there would be a single to the left side. Fuck Bochy and your complete lack of any ability to think.
Oh yeah, and we won:
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/6/25/1537593/open-gamethread-6-25#40593689
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jun 25, 2010 10:59 PM PDT reply actions
quit yer whinin’
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 25, 2010 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
They're good...
It pains me to say it, but the Padres are flat out good.
the Giants scoring that extra run in the 8th was a good sign; if they can do that on the road, then they should go far, further than the iPads
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 25, 2010 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Err…not really. They just play the game the right way which is a rare thing nowadays and is also why Japan whips our ass.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jun 25, 2010 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions
They aren’t THAT good…lots of bloops infield singles and just no.
01.19.2010
r.i.p. buster posey
Wave them home Tim Flannery, wave them home.
yeah, it’s still pretty early
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 25, 2010 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Why bring Wilson in the 8th.
After that guy who couldn’t throw strikes started throwing strikes they took him out so Wilson could throw 20 pitches to get one out in the 8th before the game was on the line.
by Errant_Throwin21 on Jun 25, 2010 11:01 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah, two outs nobody on made no sense. Why make Wilson throw in the eighth inning when you don’t have to? His other eighth inning appearances were with men all over the bases.
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by rxmeister on Jun 26, 2010 7:01 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I suppose . . .
. . . that Bochy figured why burn another pen guy for one out. Dunno: Mota had already warmed up—how much more wear and tear is pitching to (supposedly) one more guy?
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LOL A's fans
They’re pissed we won tonight.
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Didn’t follow the Gameday Threads tonight, did anyone else object to Brian Wilson being brought in to get another four-out save? I realize he hasn’t pitched for a few days, and was fully rested, but dammit, can’t we find a real set-up man instead of asking Wilson to set himself up?
I’m worried about his arm in September at this rate.
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I objected in that it made no sense at that point but nothing Bochy did tonight made sense.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jun 25, 2010 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
With only the Mota/Casilla/Affeldt triumvirate of suck left in the cupboard, I didn’t really mind bringing Wilson in with 2 outs in the 8th.
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 25, 2010 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions
fuck, no
Weez should have wrapped up the 9th in 20 or less. His own fault it went so long.
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
It just seems like he loses a bit of effectiveness between innings (and keep in mind the bottom of the 8th was fairly lengthy). I’d rather he warm up and head right in for the ninth.
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I thought that it was a bit of over-managing at the time
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by greatgiantfan on Jun 25, 2010 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s only one extra out
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by Useful_Idiot on Jun 25, 2010 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
“One extra out” with Wilson usually means another 20 pitches
by Monkeyking42 on Jun 25, 2010 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions
The fault
was Bochy using the Giants best set up man to get 2 outs in the 6th
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I had forgotten about that. It’s a testament to Bork’s managing that I was only mildly surprised to see Romo that early.
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If I had my way
Romo would’ve pitched the 6th and 7th (doing a double switch in the process-I think Rowand made the last out in the bottom of the 5th, so Nate could’ve come in for him then). Then Mota/Runzler would pitch the 8th and Wilson the 9th
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Damn, I knew there was a flaw
Also, I’m finding this year that Bochy’s “great bullpen management” has been greatly exaggerated
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I'
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by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 12:30 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm also finding out that everything bruce bochy does is extremely exaggerated
See casilla in the 7th inning.
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by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 12:30 AM PDT up reply actions
…Well the bullpen management was the only thing he was really lauded for. It’s generally accepted that he’s not that good at anything else-except coddling veterans
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I thought it was a good move.
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I hope the Giants haven’t used up all their luck for the series.
Somewhere in the minor leagues, Joe Paterson is pitching.
I was worried
2 outs no one on base. Wilson hasn’t thrown in a while so its good he threw 40 fucking pitches tonight.
by Errant_Throwin21 on Jun 25, 2010 11:03 PM PDT reply actions
I’m guessing Wilson doesn’t pitch tomorrow.
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That would probably be a good idea
/bochy uses wilson for 9 out save.
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by sfgiants420 on Jun 25, 2010 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions
For those who didn't hear...
Kuiper says Madison is starting tomorrow.
Or was it Miller?
The Maker’s Mark has been flowing, after all…
This is so stupid
It is pretty much the worst way they can start him. This team is so horribly managed. Ugh.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jun 25, 2010 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 25, 2010 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously
This is fucking stupid, God I hate this retarded management.
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by sfgiants420 on Jun 25, 2010 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions
half of Boston's good players are DL or nearly so
this is probably the best time
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
This is true
But the lefty slaughter house of kevin youkillis and victor k-mart is on display.
"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."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 25, 2010 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions
This
The red sox have such a patchwork outfield at the moment, but hey they get it done.
"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."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 25, 2010 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Lol yeah. Ubaldo Jimenez agrees too.
Whatever Sabean thinks about the IQ of the average baseball fan, you just proved him right.
by cybermaldonado on Jun 25, 2010 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions
This
You basically summed it up.
"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."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 25, 2010 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions
People calling KNBR and saying wilson had a "Man save"
I guess not many people are aware that he hung a lol grand slam pitch to mcdonald, whatever works for giants fans I suppose.
"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."
saves
yet another dumb baseball stat. They need a “partially blown save” stat.
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by natteringnabob on Jun 26, 2010 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Count your blessings.
They never validated the “Hold” and eventually dropped the GWRBI. It could easily be worse.
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by natteringnabob on Jun 26, 2010 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Nate looks different in the field than he did earlier in the year.
He looks awkward on playing balls and his throws have been un-Nate-like. Is he still hurting from his previous injury?
Dunno there.
Running for that ball he didn’t catch but which somehow seemed (for a Schierholtz or a Torres) catchable, he did not look free and easy.
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The triple? That went to the #9 archway? I have trouble blaming a guy for not getting to that…
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 26, 2010 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't think anyone is "blaming" him
It just appears to me that earlier in the season he would have caught that one. I think he is still hurting. Lately his throws have been pretty wild as well.
Probably
You know how the giants management works, if you can walk you’re playing.
"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."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 25, 2010 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions
If Bumgarner throws to Posey and things go poorly, how does Bochy divide the blame between two young players? 50/50? 30/70? 0/100?
Well buster called a pretty poor game but madison really didn't make good pitches
This just reminds us how bengie and todd are essential parts to our team winning Mmmm we really need those two veterans professionals around for us to win or we’re not looking good Mmmm.
BORK BORK BORK
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by sfgiants420 on Jun 25, 2010 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Could Posey really be worse at pitch calling than the other two? I had the Boston feed last night, and when Wilson buzzed Beltre, their announcer said, “that’s old time baseball. Knock him down with an inside fastball, then throw a slider away.”. He then was shocked when he saw Whiteside call for another fastball. Krukow always talks about how that pitch speeds up a hitters bat and you shouldn’t throw a fastball there. Could Posey be worse?
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by rxmeister on Jun 26, 2010 7:08 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Whiteside . . .
. . . is usually pretty good. Does it occur to anyone that if even the guy in the booth says now it’s almost sure to be pitch X in location Y, that maybe the batter is thinking that, too, and that maybe that’s a reason to not throw that pitch?
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tomorrow is a "meh" (#5 start)
the key game is Sunday
the Ace has to do his Cy Young stuff
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
But if that’s the thinking (and it’s not bad thinking) why put Bumgarner out there for his first start? The Giants have higher hopes for him than they do for Martinez, so why not ask Martinez (whose already taken the plunge this season) to give it his best shot while saving Bumgarner’s debut for a less challenging opponent? If you’re going to almost concede a game, don’t do it with the guy you want to build into a solid player. If things go really poorly it could be a substantial set back for him.
by Seasick fish on Jun 25, 2010 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions
you want to see if he gets rattled against a "good" team
it would save Sabean a trade if MadBum shows maturity against a playoff caliber opponent, if not — pitching for the Giants: Carlos Zambrano.
The money lies in the RBIs
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He could hit cleanup too
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by rxmeister on Jun 26, 2010 7:13 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Much depends . . .
. . . on Bumgarner’s personality. To assume that a beating—even assuming he were to take one—would crumple his psyche is to assume a lot. Maybe he’s the sort who would say, “Hey, I took on one of the very best, and what happened happened, but wait’ll I see ’em again,” or something of the sort. Even in a loss, he might be pumped up just to have been selected to try.
If someone here knows something of Bumgarner’s personality, it would be interesting to hear about it.
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Fair enough, but taking a different approach than this seems like a better way to minimize risk, and minimizing risk with young pitching prospects sounds good to me.
by Seasick fish on Jun 25, 2010 11:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Schulman
This is pure speculation on my part, but I’m thinking maybe Runzler gets demoted sted of Martinez tomorrow to work on throwing Ks again
Doesn’t matter. Bochy used to have zero lefties in the bullpen when he was in San Diego for years at a time.
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by rxmeister on Jun 26, 2010 7:15 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
You break my heart.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
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I want 2009 september runzler
Fearless strike pumping demon.
"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
He was so good man, and then a david eckstein home run rattled him in a 6-1 game LOL.
"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."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 25, 2010 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, he wasn't as really as good as his 2009.
But I didn’t think he’d be this bad.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
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He probably isn't.
Time and chance happeneth to them all. Ecclestiastes, I think.
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that Runzler was used to being the closer on his minor league teams
if you want him to get better, you have to pitch him every other day and let him take his lumps
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-- Jeff Kent
evil cat saw what you did there
she decrees: no more walks
I wasn’t able to watch the game, so I guess I saved myself a heart attack?
Anyway, wins are good.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 26, 2010 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions
You also saved yourself listening to FP Santangelo telling the world that he “gets off” on Brian Wilson save attempts.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 26, 2010 12:22 AM PDT up reply actions
He actually went a bit further than even that, but I’ll spare you all.
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Quality analysis as usual from The. Sports. Leader.
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I have a friend who works for KNBR. I used to be jealous. Then I grew up.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
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Whatever happened to . . .
. . . Bruce McGowan? His online history (so far as I can find it with minimal digging) seems to suggest that he is no longer active in the Bay Area press.
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Kuips call on sanchez drag bunt
That was awesome, very bonds esque excitement to kuip..
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This game
was almost like playing the Padres…except we won.
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Just had to turn off KNBR
Someone called in and was like “Since uribe and huff are super hot right now we should trade them for a bunch of up and coming prospects that are really good!!!”
/facepalm
/drinks
"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."
Best imitation I ever heard . . .
. . . of the usual dumbfan caller like that was regularly given by Amaury Pi-Gonzalez, who has a whacking good wit and sense of humor. (The trade bait back then was the estimable Johnny Lee LeMaster.)
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Watching the calls the umpire was giving rivera in the 9th were hilarious, LOL SUCK IT DODGERS!
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by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 12:04 AM PDT up reply actions
I only looked at gameday
But after seeing the mlb network replays and your post they were close pitches, but when you’re a yankee its a guaranteed called strike.
"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."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 12:12 AM PDT up reply actions
The first two strikes on Loney were a joke, although I don’t care, since it was the Dodgers. That being said, the third pitch was definitely s strike, and if you called the first two strikes, you need to take the bat off your shoulder.
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by rxmeister on Jun 26, 2010 7:19 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm color blind..
This graph does not help me lol.
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yesterday i think someone posted that the Red Sox demolish left handed pitching. is that accurate?
No one here gets out alive.
854 team OPS against LHP starters this season
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by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 12:12 AM PDT up reply actions
The baseball gods love me
I got to see that, uhh, masterpiece.
And I get to see Madison Bumgarner pitch to Buster Posey tomorrow.
My Son, the best position player on the damn team.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
what time does that shit start
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by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 12:16 AM PDT up reply actions
11:30 PST
Somewhere in the minor leagues, Joe Paterson is pitching.
by imovermyhead on Jun 26, 2010 12:20 AM PDT up reply actions
If they happen to beat Ghana I could be driving to LA during their next match, /sigh.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Jun 26, 2010 12:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Why does he even post on this site?
I’M A RED SOX FAN BUT I ROOT FOR THE GIANTS WHEN MY SAWX AREN’T ON!
"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."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 12:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Doesn’t he have season tickets?
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 26, 2010 12:41 AM PDT up reply actions
I think so
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I’m glad he finally admitted he’s a Red Sox fan. I’ve known him for years on another board as JJRedSox and he asked me not to say anything. He does root for the Giants against everyone else though, and how often do we play the Red Sox?
Buster Posey: "I'm a catcher." Brian Sabean: "I'm an idiot."
by rxmeister on Jun 26, 2010 7:22 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Great yet unnerving game to attend. There were a whole lotta Red Sox fans in attendance, but most of them left around the 7th inning. There was one group of female Sox fans sitting behind me that cheered like crazy on Youkilis’s harmless pop fly in his second AB.
LOL clueless baseball fans
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by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 12:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Truf
If you’re a fan of the visiting team, all you have to do is not be a dick and no one will bother you.
Sox fans are incapable of that.
My Son, the best position player on the damn team.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
It’s a good thing this isn’t the candelstick crowd, there would have been lots of bloody sox fans today.
"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."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 26, 2010 12:33 AM PDT up reply actions
This isn’t really true in SF. But I think it depends on where you sit. Recently a friend of mine from St Louis brought his parents to a Giants/Cardinals game. The Giants won. He said the Giants fans were insufferable. Screaming in his parents face that the Cardinals Suck. When I asked him where they sat, he said he made the mistake of sitting in the cheaper seats on a Friday night with all the drunks. His parents were obviously not amused and claimed they would never be back to a game in SF. He also made the comment that would never happen in St. Louis. I was like, yeah yeah… best fans in baseball… blah blah. But I am sure he is right. Bleachers at ’The Stick" when I was in college were fucking brutal. You DID NOT wear your Dodgers or Mets gear unless you wanted to start a fight or get beer poured on you for an entire game.
No one here gets out alive.
True enough
All bets are off in the bleachers.
My Son, the best position player on the damn team.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Yep
Hell there were even some fights in the bleachers when we played the Rangers last year
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I’m basically under the impression that no team has “THE BEST FANS IN [insert sport].” It’s 50/50 assholes and decent people.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 26, 2010 12:49 AM PDT up reply actions
/vomits on Natto
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 26, 2010 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Can't wait to listen to chris rose do the game and be a nasally douchy retard
oh wait, I’m just going to listen to kuip on the radio like I always do because fox broadcasts suck more than kim kardachian.
"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."
Might have been posted earlier, but
My Son, the best position player on the damn team.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
He can give BP to Timmy & Dirty
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Can he go to the Padres?
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 26, 2010 12:41 AM PDT up reply actions
I think he played for them last year
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Oh. Hm. Could he go back to the Padres, then?
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 26, 2010 12:45 AM PDT up reply actions
If he went to the Padres, he would become the greatest pitcher in major league history.
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With the Giants’ luck, he’d win the Cy.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 26, 2010 12:49 AM PDT up reply actions
srsly
Although, I’m not sure he could overtake the huge lead that Clayton Richard already has.
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FUCK YOU BAHSTON
And let the record show that I fucking hate the decision to start bumgarner tomorrow.
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Thanks to roger
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My thoughts exactly.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 26, 2010 12:50 AM PDT up reply actions
This
Another absolutely atrocious decision by this pathetic brainless management. They sure love raping the development of top prospects, wish I was a fan of a team that had a compitent orginzation running things instead of a bunch of fucking clowns in tricycles blowing vuvuzella’s.
"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."
Whoa there, watch that diction in the first clause of the second sentence.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
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LOL
I think it’s hilarious that Sabean and Bochy of all people are being accused of rushing a prospect to the major leagues. Should they wait until Madbum is 35 like they do with everyone else?
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by rxmeister on Jun 26, 2010 7:26 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Also
Sabean (Bochy has nothing to do with this) is only reluctant to bring up hitters. He’s generally been fairly aggressive with pitchers. Just looking at this team – Lincecum, Sanchez, Romo, Runzler were all called up before having a full season above A+. Between them, they have 70 IP in AAA, Lincecum being the leader with 31 IP.
Not necessarily saying it’s a bad thing, but it’s not uncharacteristic of Sabean to be aggressive with pitchers.
I was promised lasagna.
Yeah:
Needs a comma after “brainless”—parallel, not superposed, adjectives: They are pathetic and brainless.
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I thought it was "BWOSTON"
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 26, 2010 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
That was a longgggg ninth
Also, why does it seem like Romo’s disappeared?
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Because he struggled early in the year
Therefore he’s not good.
/Bork
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
by Gobroks on Jun 26, 2010 2:13 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
The interleague games are a good time to use Romo, because they’ve never seen the frisbee slider before. Let’s face it, his success is based on whether he hangs that pitch or not, and he’s been hanging way too many of them this year. That being said, at least he throws strikes, which sets him apart from other Giants relievers.
Buster Posey: "I'm a catcher." Brian Sabean: "I'm an idiot."
by rxmeister on Jun 26, 2010 7:35 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
/adds name to ceiling of Shawshank room
"I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."- Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Jun 26, 2010 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions
/goes to coast of Mexico
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
per AmyG
Speculation at this point, but hearing it may be Joe Martinez who’s sent down as the corresponding move to Bumgarner’s call up
All Right!
Only 3 days until the baseball season starts again! S.I.R.M.!
"I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."- Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
HI I'M BRUCE BOCHY AND I'M A CLUELESS FUCKING RETARD
LOL I’M GONNA KEEP PLAYING URIBE EVERYDAY HE’LL STAY HEALTHY HE’S A VETERAN GAMER LOLOLOL
"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."
Just looked at the box score for today’s game. Can anyone give me one good reason why Rowand is playing. Nate S. is getting the shaft. Rolwand needs to go on the DL suffering from PED withdrawal.
by Longtimewaiting on Jun 26, 2010 6:18 PM PDT reply actions
Quote of the night
Post game Krukow: “As they say, no one wants to hear about the labor pains, they just want to see the baby.” Classic!
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