Post-game thread: In which we exclaim surprise that the Giants didn't score more than a single run off of Jon Lester
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 27, 2010 4:04 PM PDT
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and Apalled, sir
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
Shocked!
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jun 27, 2010 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL!!!
Sad game was sad. Good thing I left after Lincecum sucked it. Btw this offense blows! Also the Fockies are on a hot streak.
lol i know that but they won the series
Unlike us…………
Are you ok?
They won on Friday, and lost on Saturday and Sunday just like we did.
Buster Posey: "I'm a catcher." Brian Sabean: "I'm an idiot."
by rxmeister on Jun 27, 2010 4:37 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I think waffles meant they (the Rockies) won the series against the Sox
"By the time I turned twelve, the Dodgers made me vomit." - Joey Margolis, Last Days of Summer
by Prussian Creole on Jun 27, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Ok, but I don’t call a team that lost their last two games, “hot.”
Buster Posey: "I'm a catcher." Brian Sabean: "I'm an idiot."
by rxmeister on Jun 27, 2010 7:08 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, I’m in agreement with you on that. I was just trying to clarify the comment because I knew what he was trying to say.
"By the time I turned twelve, the Dodgers made me vomit." - Joey Margolis, Last Days of Summer
by Prussian Creole on Jun 27, 2010 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
We need him to pack his bags.
Buster Posey: "I'm a catcher." Brian Sabean: "I'm an idiot."
by rxmeister on Jun 28, 2010 4:44 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
why are you surprised not to score off Lester?
And is Lincecum hurt or something?
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by bestbostonsports on Jun 27, 2010 4:07 PM PDT reply actions
Bochy wanted to save Lincecum for the Colorado series.
Somewhere in the minor leagues, Joe Paterson is pitching.
by imovermyhead on Jun 27, 2010 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I doubt you wanted to use your bullpen for six innings today.
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by bestbostonsports on Jun 27, 2010 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Especially when your number one powerhorse
is on the mound.
Yeah. He left a lot of pitches up, I wonder if there was any injury.
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by bestbostonsports on Jun 27, 2010 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
His command has been spotty since the first month of the season.
Somewhere in the minor leagues, Joe Paterson is pitching.
by imovermyhead on Jun 27, 2010 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Well I wouldnt know, this is only the second time Ive seen him this season.
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by bestbostonsports on Jun 27, 2010 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Also, sarchasm. You fell in.
Somewhere in the minor leagues, Joe Paterson is pitching.
by imovermyhead on Jun 27, 2010 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
oh
I do that too much
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by bestbostonsports on Jun 27, 2010 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
WHAT IF I CAME HERE FOR NEWS??
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Well, I’m glad the Giants took one game. I guess.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I’m banning him pre-emptively.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
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Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
He’s going to come on here without rubbing it in, but you know he wants to.
Buster Posey: "I'm a catcher." Brian Sabean: "I'm an idiot."
by rxmeister on Jun 27, 2010 4:38 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Sorry, what’s the deal with SFGuy, he roots for the Sawx more than the Giants?
They could be Giants...but not really.
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/6/24/1535152/post-game-thread-cain-implodes#40480356
Also he’ll be sure to tell you that he was a fan of them BEFORE it was cool.
To his credit, he banned himself from the site until tomorrow. I respect that move.
Giants Baseball: TORTURE
I’ve known him a long time from the AOL board, and he WAS a fan of theirs long before they started winning championships. I just don’t know why he likes them more than the Giants though.
Buster Posey: "I'm a catcher." Brian Sabean: "I'm an idiot."
by rxmeister on Jun 27, 2010 5:04 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
At least the bullpen's been doing pretty good...for the most part...when we're losing.
And why the Hell does everyone give up and why does the umpiring suck?
There's nothing new in their inability
to play well against good or high-payroll teams. The part that’s really troubling now is that the starting pitching is showing signs of being overrated.
The team for 2010 was built on the assumption that a top-flight pitching staff could make up for a mediocre offense containing one breakout player. Well, the breakout player has eaten his way to mediocrity, and the pitching staff has seen Affeldt and Romo head downhill this year. Add to that the bad news that Lincecum got his money and lost his head, and Cain and Zito can get hammered by bad teams, and what you’re left with is a staff that can’t prop up the team anymore.
Yes, it was fun seeing the Huff/Torres/Burrell show for a couple of weeks. But a sure way to kill that buzz is with a Bochy-instigated run of Renteria/Rowand/Molina games, coupled with Torres finally cooling off and Pablo being Pablo this year, and what you’re left with is a team that will be .500 at the break and out of contention for the division.
I hope Tim and Jeremy enjoyed their paychecks this year.
Matt Cain's drinking buddy
I don’t think they’re showing signs of being overrated. Even the best pitching staffs go through dry spells.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
They're no where near as good as the Cards, and
Tim’s “dry spell” has been going on for a while now. I leave Cain out of this because he gets no run support and can be excused a bad game or two. But Zito got clobbered by the Astros and had no stuff at all, and Tim’s putting way too many guys on base over the last two months.
Simply put, would you rather have Carpenter/Wainwright or Lincecum/Zito at the top of your rotation, now and for the rest of this year?
Matt Cain's drinking buddy
That seems like a false premise, because everyone knows that (regardless of lineup order), Lincecum/Cain are the Giants top two starters.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Also
Giants have a team ERA+ of 127
Cards have a team ERA+ of 128
It’s pretty even.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Giants look better when you take defense out of the equation
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Although it is really close.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Tim's game against the Astros...
was up to standards. I think a combination of the heat and an increase in the velocity of his fastball led to problems with his command. (Yes, I do mean increase. He started out the game at 93-94 mph. That’s way higher than his previous starts.) Thus, in my grand conclusion, I believe that Lincecum is getting back on track.
a lot of things look better when you play the astros
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There’s always some guys who are going to do the whole, “we suck, the sky is falling” thing after every loss. Today it’s Buck’s turn.
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by rxmeister on Jun 27, 2010 4:41 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Natto and rxmeister,
what exactly do you disagree with? Buck made some pretty cogent points, especially in light of that awful game last night.
Responsible for the last great homegrown Giants team.
Edgar is at least getting hits.
since coming off the DL his average has RISEN 19 points from .326 to .345
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Yeah can’t really blame rent.
Just get the damn surgery, Mark DeRosa.
by oldjacket on Jun 27, 2010 5:04 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Renteria is hardly to blame
In limited sample size, his numbers look good since re-joining the team.
Not the problem
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
keeping his keister on the bench
keeps that sample size nice and small.
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by natteringnabob on Jun 27, 2010 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
What?!?
Consensus here wrong? Impossible, I say, impossible!
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
…yes, that is something we can conclude when Edgar Renteria is almost 125 plate appearances into his season.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
Nothing personal . . .
. . . but this gets tiresome. If I buy many boxes of paper clips from Acme Clips, Inc. over the years, and, being anal-compulsive, count the contents of each, and always get between 97 and 102, then I get a couple of boxes with 83 and 81, but then the next has 101, do I conclude that Acme has gone over to the dark side and is now screwing its customers regulary? Or do I suspect a transient mechanical defect on the production line? Especially when I read of “recent mechanical problems at noted stationery company factory repaired”? Hey, that last 101-count box was, well, just one box: SSS! Right?
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
You're vastly overstating the credentials of Edgar Renteria
OPS+ by season: 103, 80, 88, 84, 92, 77, 113, 130, 88, 89, 104, 124, 83, 66
This year, he’s at 120. What numbers are the outliers there?
By the way, I was just saying that there’s no way you can make a judgment on Renteria 125 PAs into the season. Do you disagree with that? His current BABIP is .398, which is 80 points over his career mark. Do you think he can possibly sustain that?
You’re right about one thing. This is getting tiresome.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
I think you missed the point.
The point is not that Renteria’s 2010 YTD stats are what we expect him to produce, or to maintain going forward. That was why the analogy, which I hoped was clear enough. The point is that there is no reason to disbelieve that Renteria is sufficiently healthy to play at the levels one would expect from his career, especially excepting from that career the two injury-affected seasons.
His career BABIP is .319, including those years. If he achieves that, with his power and walks rates about at his career levels—or, more simply put—just produces at his career-average level, he is a valuable middle infielder. His current output is, to repeat, not set forth as demonstrative of his level, but as evidentiary that there is no reason to doubt he can indeed produce at his career-average levels. (Yes, he is 34, so there will be a little decline; on the other hand, the base from which that small decline would be measured includes the artificial and nontrivial lowering from the two injury years.)
The question is simple enough: do Renteria’s 2010 numbers suggest that he is the Renteria of the cumulative years prior to 2008, or the Renteria of 2008 and 2009? That sems a clear, straightforward question, and I submit that it has a clear, straightforward answer.
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I submit the opposite. 125 PA’s of BABIP are meaningless. 125 PA’s of K rate, BB rate, and Isolated Power/Power Factor are slightly less meaningless.
If we just ignore his BABIP, than Renteria’s year is much more similar to his 2009 than to the rest of his career. His K/BB has remained consistent over the past 7 years, and this year is no different. But the utter lack of power that he’s showing right now is similar to what he did last year, not to his career norms. His .079 IsoSLG is only .001 point above his 2009 IsoSLG, and about .050 points below what he averaged in the 5 years before 2009. Right now, it seems to me that the evidence suggests that Renteria is the same as he was last year.
I was promised lasagna.
Let's look:
Just projecting from his entire career, without attempting to adjust in any way for the tainted 2008/2009 stats, we would expect him to now have 33 hits with 6 doubles, no triples, and 2 home runs; in fact, he has 38 hits (owing to a high BABIP), 2 doubles, no triples, and 1 home run. In brief, he is short exactly one home run from expectations, and that over 104 at-bats. I would not call that some drastic falling-off of power, but it can look like it to the casual eye, because the “extra” base hits from BABIP deceptively reduce his Power Factor (and thus his slugging average):
45 TB / 33 H = 1.36 PF career (actually 1.39, but rounding errors in projection are the difference)
47 TB / 38 H = 1.24 PF in 2010
See? More hits, more total bases, expected number of doubles, only one short (so far) on home runs, but you would “punish” him for his good fortune in getting a few extra “luck” singles. And while we’re at it, expected walks 10; actual walks, 11. I’d say that all in all, that’s awfully good agreement between expectations from career and actual results.
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FUCK MOLINA
FUCK ROWNADS
FUCK BOCHY
KINDA FUCK RENTERIA A LITTLE BIT
THATS ALL
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Time for a fortuitous Bengie Molina for the $75000 PTBNL deal
we’ll even throw in a speedy 2B who can play some CF
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Pedroia, Bucholz and V-Mart
that’ll teach them to come into our place and take 2 of 3!
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 27, 2010 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I fell this is just proof the Red Sox dabbles in the black arts. Human sacrifices for wins. Obviously Pedroia was not a worthy sacrifice.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I love Pablo, but it’s time to read him the riot act. Stop swinging at bad pitches or you don’t play. Now’s the time to nip this thing in the bud. He also should be fined if he doesn’t lose weight. Do not let a potential superstar become the next Bengie Molina.
Buster Posey: "I'm a catcher." Brian Sabean: "I'm an idiot."
by rxmeister on Jun 27, 2010 4:45 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
doubtful he has a weight clause
so they probably can’t do a damn thing about it.
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
Seriously.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Jun 27, 2010 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
One nice thing to take away though
At this point, I count a loss where Molina plays poorly as a “win”.
It sucks that Nate sucked though.
I only saw the boxscore.
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.
How did he play poorly? He got a hit and should have had another. Bochy probably thinks he’s heating up.
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by rxmeister on Jun 27, 2010 4:53 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I would have bet Grant's left nut that the Giants would score at least 2.
from the 8th on it was like they couldn’t wait to get the game over with
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
too bad you didn't
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
I was extremely shocked at the giants offensive output versus lester
/chasm
"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."
Oh my God
Did Madison Bumgarner PINCH HIT IN THIS GAME???
WHAT THE WHAT
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.
Yes, he did.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I think that adequately explains how horrible this game was.
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Fools and Sages
Who else was on the bench?
And why didn’t Bochy just fart in their faces instead of doing 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.
everybody
but you can’t waste Whiteside so early
and Ishi and Pat had to be saved for later
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Right – I mean if the game went extra innings, and Molina had to sit, who would catch in his place? There’s nobody. I guess Panda, but it’s a bit of a waste. Huff can do everything, so you’d probably have to move him over there. Because there is nobody else. At all.
by sarf_london_niner on Jun 27, 2010 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
because Burrell always carries a lighter
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Bork taking a page out of the fredi gonzalez book
“Get out there and pinch hit bummy they had anny sanchez do it the other day in florida Mmm”
"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."
Actually, that was the one part I liked!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
She sure did.
/zips
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
We were at the game and didn't get that one at all
Bochy had three RHHs on the benhc (Burrell, Whiteside & Uribe) and pinch-hit Madbum?
WTF was that all about?
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SAVING BULLETS!!!
(And also, just giving up.)
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
Does nobody realize . . .
. . . the Bumgarner is a rather good hitter?
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
He’s a good hitter for a pitcher, but I think it’s it too soon to say whether he’s a good enough hitter to be worth bringing in as a PH when you have your full bench available.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Also, he’s a left handed pitcher batting right handed… was he wearing an elbow pad?
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 28, 2010 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
i thought Bochy did it for the LOLs
by TimLaser and MattyC on Jun 27, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow 103 pitches
May as well have forfeited after the 3rd inning suspect giants offense.
"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."
:(
AmyGGiants
About people saying, “This is Tim Lincecum, 2x Cy Young winner, this shouldn’t happen”, Tim said, “you don’t think I say that to myself?”
They could be Giants...but not really.
And this is another reason that amy G should not be employed, asking ridiculous dunce questions that even make kruk face palm.
"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."
Oh
Well media people who work for the giants or whatever company they are apart of should really get a clue. Unfortunately this will never end and timmy will be bothered till the end of time, thank god this isn’t a bigger market.
"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."
wha??
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Hank Schulman asked it, actually. Though I suspect that wouldn’t change the tone of your post.
They could be Giants...but not really.
The stupid questions constantly asked to timmy in general are obnoxious and asinine. I really wish timmy didn’t get so much heat, but it’s a lot better than what he’d get in a east coast market.
"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."
/Burnett doesn't win Cy Young, gives up too many earned runs lately
/NY wants his head on a railroad spike
IT'S 95 DEGREES!!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Why do you just shit on everything?
I don’t think I’ve ever seen you say anything positive about anything.
Which is impressive with the sheer volume of your posts.
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 must not be 4:20 yet. Get’s cranky.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
unnecessary apostrophe is unnecessary
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I see what you did there
unnecessary unnecessary is ….nevermind
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
I just dislike all the negative heat timmy gets considering all he’s done for us.
"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 don't think he gets negative heat
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
people notice, that's all
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
Amy G shouldn’t have a job? What do you want, a pulitzer winner patrolling the dugout waiting to ask Travis Ishikawa his thoughts on pinch hitting as opposed to being a starter? As much as I hate people who constantly remind you that it’s a game, it is just a game. And it’s okay that their sideline correspondent reflects that.
Fuck Armageddon, this is hell.
There are . . .
. . . definite expectations about what sorts of questions who asks. In reality, the great majority of what even beat writers ask is just bullshit, so that the obvious can be presented in quotation marks. Players have been known to tape a sheet with a dozen or so stock answers to all the usual questions on the inside of their locker; when asked almost anything, they just reply “number 7” or whatever. It suffices, for both parties to the transaction. Sideline reporters are not expected to ask questions requiring Proustian answers.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
There are . . .
. . . definite expectations about what sorts of questions who asks. In reality, the great majority of what even beat writers ask is just bullshit, so that the obvious can be presented in quotation marks. Players have been known to tape a sheet with a dozen or so stock answers to all the usual questions on the inside of their locker; when asked almost anything, they just reply “number 7” or whatever. It suffices, for both parties to the transaction. Sideline reporters are not expected to ask questions requiring Proustian answers.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
:(
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions
That kinda breaks my heart a little
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by Prussian Creole on Jun 27, 2010 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Random question, are you the same chro on tumblr?
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah, okay. I just noticed you followed me so that’s why I was asking, ahah.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
For context, here’s the link to Tim’s interview. Schulman asks his kinda long-winded question beginning at 3:05:
http://www.csnbayarea.com/pages/giantsvideo
They could be Giants...but not really.
Cant wait to watch kershaw get pounded by the yankees
hopefully john miller and friends avoid going to a boston red sox update every 5 minutes.
"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."
Damn It, Boston, trade for Bengie Molina!
Veteran Gamer for cheap.
We’ll pay YOU!
Will catch for food.
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Money down the stretch, SAWKZ!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
I read that as ‘monkey down the stench’.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 28, 2010 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
US out of the World Cup, Giants lose two of three at home...
Why can’t we have nice things?
Giants Baseball: TORTURE
USA :(
"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."
let's go Ghana!
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"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
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by natteringnabob on Jun 27, 2010 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
North America has been eliminated!
Even Africa is still in it!
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jun 27, 2010 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
next you'll be saying Canada should have their own schools
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Join me in supporting Germany
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Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
by Useful_Idiot on Jun 27, 2010 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Sign him up, Fergie!
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 27, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Someone is gonna end up paying a ton for him in the near future
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 27, 2010 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
My condolences
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 27, 2010 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah. And with Juve going to a 4-4-2 with Del Neri, Diego is probably on his way out. FANTASTIC.
FREE BUSTER POSEY
I hear Man City will gladly take him off your hands
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 27, 2010 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Yay!
Somewhere in the minor leagues, Joe Paterson is pitching.
by imovermyhead on Jun 27, 2010 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm rooting on Germany
Though I might be the only one in the family (even my German brother-in-law)
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
One AZN team left!
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Over under on kershaw walks? 5
taking the over.
"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."
Taking 5
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 27, 2010 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
A sweep of the Dodgers would wipe the bad taste out of my mouth
by ThePasswordisWillieMcgee on Jun 27, 2010 5:10 PM PDT reply actions
I want this too, but don’t hold your breath
"By the time I turned twelve, the Dodgers made me vomit." - Joey Margolis, Last Days of Summer
by Prussian Creole on Jun 27, 2010 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Rooting for the Yankees...
First time for everything.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
A Yankees/Dodgers World Series would be unwatchable, though.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I'd watch it, sadly.
I’d say that I’d root for injuries, but that’d be churlish of me.
But seriously, I’d go Yankees. At least they have some players that I enjoy.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Chicken Squirrellish of you?
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
This
The amount of sucking would be intoxicating.
"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."
omg amazing
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
hahaha AWESOME
Also known to haunt as theghostoftravisdenker and theaccidentalghostofsergioromo.
Adopted parent of good old Wendell, he tries so hard. You'll get a hit someday son!
by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 27, 2010 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I would enjoy josh hamilton being a giant, seems to be having a decent season.
"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 the Rangers like having him on their team though.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Hamilton-Borbon-Cruz is a great OF
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
yeah
I don’t know how good of defenders hamilton and cruz are, but I know borbon is extremely fast and has michael bourn like range. Regadless of defense, hamilton and cruz are having ridiculous 1000+ ops seasons out of nowhere.
"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 Hamilton is good defensively
IDK about Cruz though
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
Cruz is good in the “he can outrun most of his mistakes” sort of way.
Just get the damn surgery, Mark DeRosa.
Really? I thought he was a big, slow guy with a good arm.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I’ve never watched him play, but UZR and plus/minus both seem to love his range.
by RoyaleWithCheese on Jun 27, 2010 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s not slow or at least, he wasn’t. He has had a couple of hamstring injuries this year.
Just get the damn surgery, Mark DeRosa.
OrioLOLs
Garrett Atkins was DFA’d today…don’t tell Sabes
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
Mmm great professional hitter bench bat
"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."
Great comment (comic) from Camden Chat on Atkins' DFA
http://www.camdenchat.com/2010/6/27/1539864/86-garrett-atkins-sub-koji-uehara#40717071
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
wow, what happened to that guy?
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 27, 2010 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
His numbers have declined over the last 4 years
He fell off a cliff last year, and didn’t climb back up.
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 27, 2010 7:14 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Just got into the hotel room after game
Hard hitting analysis…Crappy game was crappy.
I guess I’m a jinx. Timmy was a mess, offense is worse in person, and Red Sox fans might be the most obnoxious people on the planet.
Positives? Runzler was nasty for once…oh yay bullpen in a loss
If we don’t turn it around tomorrow my trip is a bust :/
They were obnoxious on TV as well. Why not show a little respect in the visiting park? How did you feel during that rage inducing “Let’s go Red Sox” chant?
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
It happened several times. Tried to drown it out with Giant chants. Guy next to me was a total ass and a tool, would not stfu or stfd…To bad the score didn’t really give anyone support to shut his ass up
by Artimus Clyde on Jun 27, 2010 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions
It makes me feel better to think that these people probably have nothing else in their life worth taking pride in.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I really wish now that they never broke the World Series drought…Then they’d really have nothing
by Artimus Clyde on Jun 27, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Well
Now we know how the Padres feel when Giants fans take over their park every single series down there.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
I would hope the majority of our fans don't act like that though...
But it wouldn’t surprise me if it was a little similar
by Artimus Clyde on Jun 27, 2010 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I do not understand, are you denying that there is a large vocal contingent of Giants fans that attend these games in San Diego?
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
I’ve only seen grainy footage of the purported “Padre Fan” running through the forest.
Just get the damn surgery, Mark DeRosa.
It was a Padre fan that killed Kennedy!
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
it's up to Giants fans to drown that out
..saying that, it didn’t seem as bad as 2004. Red Sox fan here, and I was at those games. It was astonishing how many Red Sox fans turned up for that. Giants ST holders screwed the team by scalping their tickets in that series.
As for Red Sox fans being jackasses, I don’t disagree but I saw more fights that series than I’ve ever seen at 24 Mays and plenty were instigated by Giants fans, including a five minute epic in the club section that went on and on because police don’t expect fights in the club section!
Unfortunately most of the people that go to AT&T park that are giants fans just golf clap and only stand up to leave and use the rest room.
"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 27, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
not to sound too elitist (lol whine and cheese blog)
a five minute epic in the club section
but I’ve been surprised at the number of hooligans I’ve seen the few times I’ve been in or near the club level. I thought the whole point of that area was to get away from the hoi palloi, but it seems like the various palloi are buying their way up.
I’m pretty horrified at how much VB seats cost when I get them, so I’m even more amazed at the amount of money people will pay to get into the club level, and then drink and fight their way right out of the park. Weird.
"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 28, 2010 6:53 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m officially off the Sandoval bandwagon. Tons of ability, clueless at the plate
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
BAH, STUPID YANKEES
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Guess the Giants should have bunted against the Red Sox more.
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Strategery!
Bumgarner pinch-hit in the fifth and Bochy said it was because he was "saving bullets" in case the Giants mounted a comeback. He also mentioned Bumgarner’s ability with the bat as a reason for using him. Obviously, Bochy never got to use most of those "bullets."
They could be Giants...but not really.
if you’re using a pitcher to pinch hit in the fifth inning of a relatively close game THEN YOU ARE CARRYING TOO MANY PITCHERS!!
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 27, 2010 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s a very poor actor. Ruined that ESPN commercial
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 27, 2010 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow
that was a padre like rally from the dodgers.
"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."
Fun fact: Since April/March, Sandoval has yet to break a .700 OPS in any month. His power is all but gone.
When do we start worrying? /panic
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Still too early, I think.
But the swinging under fastballs has me concerned.
I’d really like it if he lost some weight.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I was concerned the moment I heard about him using glasses and contacts. He seems to switch between the 3 and has completely lost it right handed.
"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."
He’s basically making contact at the same rate as last year, but the power isn’t there. His BABIP is also a much more normal .300-ish. I always had the feeling that Sandoval could have a bad BABIP year and look worse than expected. I didn’t think it would happen this soon.
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Seems like a lot of that contact is on desperation swings on balls low and away.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I remember him looking really slappy for the first 30 games last year. Then he started driving the ball. I keep waiting for the power to come.
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there's a reason why non-selective hitters generally don't do well
it’s more difficult to hit bad pitches. Sure, a Yogi Berra comes along once in a decade. But you bet against the non-selective hitter. Those who think Pablo will “be fine,” are bucking the odds.
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
still there as a LHB
Panda hit 2 balls Saturday that would have been HR in at least 28 other ballparks
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Ugh! I don’t know, I’ve got faith that Lincecum can make the needed adjustments. Sandoval just looks … fat and bad.
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"fat and bad"
Redundant!
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
and/or late movement
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 27, 2010 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
The command, really. I had been assuming he’d been exchanging velocity for control up until now.
Just get the damn surgery, Mark DeRosa.
His BB/9 is still pretty good. He’s looked inefficient lately in regards to placing his pitches.
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Only caught the first episode.
Angelo seemed like a dildo. Is he the fellow who made a big deal about having been here, there and everywhere and how he’s hot shot and so on?
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Seems like a lot of the best chefs on that show are jerks. The V brothers were pretty into themselves (the winning one in particular). That Vietnamese guy. I could go on.
I really liked the bearded fellow from last year.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
That's probably intentional.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
the words “name-dropping dickface” come immediately to mind.
Just get the damn surgery, Mark DeRosa.
I haven’t really glued any names to the personalities other than Angelo yet. Which one is Alex?
Just get the damn surgery, Mark DeRosa.
He’s the Russian dude with the glasses. The one in the last show that kept freaking out about getting cut during the quick fire challenge.
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I felt really bad for the hippy that got eliminated. He seemed like the nice kind of hippy, and not the self-righteous awful variety.
Just get the damn surgery, Mark DeRosa.
John! Yeah, I wanted him to stick around. He was all “Sometimes when you lose, you learn things about yourself that make you better in the long run! /sniffle”
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Yeah, he seemed nice.
But I gotta question that hair in a restaurant setting.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
“Miss? I have a three mile long hair in my soup.”
For whatever reason, hair in my food doesn’t freak me out.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I reckon we take in enough nastiness as is. Hair isn’t going to make much of a difference. Hell, I’ve got hair all over me.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
yeah, it’s more a command than control issue.
/dang it! I’m not using the computer that has a BB-ref search hot-keyed into chrome.
Just get the damn surgery, Mark DeRosa.
Microsplits time
Since that game against the Mets: (the first time he looked “off” to me)
BB/9: 4.5
K/9: 8.8
That’s not terrible. It’s very Jonathan Sanchezy, though.
Just get the damn surgery, Mark DeRosa.
yes, if memory serves, last year he would seldom go to three balls
now he is often having to come in with fat pitches to avoid the walk
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
Needs to locate
He can’t put that changeup where he usually does when he dominates. And he’s not keeping anyone off balance lately
by Artimus Clyde on Jun 27, 2010 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I checked his numbers when he was ‘slumping’. The changeup was still pretty good.
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I think the numbers will still be pretty good because the pitch is awesome. But you can tell he misses with it alot more now. He’s just missing in general. I’m not as worried w velocity as w control. I really can’t take Bengie catching him anymore either
by Artimus Clyde on Jun 27, 2010 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m starting to worry. It looked like he was coming out of it for a short while, but he’s back to being a mess again.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
my guess is that he’s lost a little something arm-wise, which is not uncommon, so he’s not as comfortable working the zone, hence, the control/command issues. He’s a pretty smart pitcher, so I would expect him to figure out how to compensate before too long.
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 27, 2010 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
LD%
19% – 2009
17% – 2010
MY EYES tell me that for as big as he is, he’s not using his weight to drive the ball.
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
fat weight has no strength
only muscle and timing have the ability to create power.
I think he a form of the “sophomore jinx.” Pitchers have adjusted to him. Now he has to adjust to that.
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
Swisher—pretty sad arm for a right fielder
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...
Isn’t he always hyped as having a “great arm”? That was a rowand esque throw.
"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."
Swisher?
my sister can throw harder than he could 8 years ago. Good defense, but can barely get the ball out of shallow left field.
haha wow I didn’t know he was damon esque, shocking the yankee’s managed to win the WS last year with a OF of melky, swisher, and damon.
"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."
And how somehow stumbled upon the gem of brett gardner who is probably the fastest player in the league and a excellent defender.
"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."
Gardner's awesome
LOL Granderson!
"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 27, 2010 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
That was a stupid trade
That jackson kid that traded to detroit is extremely talented and a great defender.
"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."
Granderson's ok
he’s just pretty expensive for a 9 hitter. And yes Austin Jackson is pretty awesome.
"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 27, 2010 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah the yankees blew that one big time, same with out bidding the giants for nick johnson 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."
I admit I was not a big fan of the Huff signing at the time
but I was a very big fan of Porkins heading for the knishes. Not worth the $5M even without the injury.
"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 27, 2010 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah I wasn’t interested in nick johnson at all, especially since the giants were offering him two years at 12 million. Good thing they went and threw that at derosa, hope sabean and baer feel intelligent for putting him on the team calendar.
"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 27, 2010 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Jackson is talented, but he’s OPS’d .656 since his .500+ BABIP April.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
He’s been pretty fantastic for most of his career. I would have given him the money he wanted.
Also known to haunt as theghostoftravisdenker and theaccidentalghostofsergioromo.
Adopted parent of good old Wendell, he tries so hard. You'll get a hit someday son!
by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 27, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Most all of his career = this year
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jun 27, 2010 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m talking about Austin Jackson here, I’m not sure what’s going on.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Maybe theghostofjasonellison was referring to Nick Johnson? Not sure why he replied to you, though.
by RoyaleWithCheese on Jun 27, 2010 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I think probably Conor Jackson. He was a FA this past offseason, wasn’t he?
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 27, 2010 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m not sure. Conor Jackson hasn’t exactly been “pretty fantastic” his whole career though.
by RoyaleWithCheese on Jun 27, 2010 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions
he made two very nice throws to 3B in the game I saw last week
stupid Mets.
"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 27, 2010 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
fuckin' dodgers. time to look for another form of "entertainment"
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...
Wow, Pucetas is getting lit up.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 6:39 PM PDT reply actions
LOL SFGATE COMMENTS
Tim Lincecum is still good but he’s not longer “The Freak”.
Ask me about my blog.
Oh, no,
Bad mechanics? Maybe he needs a new mechanic, someone who can change his oil and give him a new oil filter and rotate his tires and change his timing belt. But none of that technical doubletalk should concern you. In baseball it’s good to be direct and simple. He stunk.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooo
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When Lincecum came to the majors he was a power pitcher who easily threw 95 mph. He propelled his fastball past people because it was a real heater and because it had a late jump to it. Guys could not catch up to that jump. The jump is gone.
OH MY GOD
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LOL is that all on press democrat?
"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."
lie down?
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Adopted parent of good old Wendell, he tries so hard. You'll get a hit someday son!
by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 27, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I ask because I care. I’m not sure which is right
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Adopted parent of good old Wendell, he tries so hard. You'll get a hit someday son!
by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 27, 2010 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Now, I’m going to make the harshest criticism of Lincecum. He has become a trick pitcher. He tries to set up batters with a fastball, but he wants to get them out with the changeup. He is a breaking-ball/changeup pitcher. He is a trick pitcher, a cutie pie. All that wonderful gas and that command and that domination are in absentia.
Ask me about my blog.
All I can say is I hope that was a female.
"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 just not normal.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
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wrote a lot about how China Basin would be a bad park site
in the 1980s
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
i don’t know what his thing has to do with it
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
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by greatgiantfan on Jun 27, 2010 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
getting people out with the change-up?
yeah, that’s kinda confusing. Most guys with a good change-up use it as their out pitch. That whole bit is just weird.
Just get the damn surgery, Mark DeRosa.
HE NEVER THREW THE CHANGEUP IN HIS TWO CY YOUNG YEARS
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
That gif makes me feel like I’m gonna barf, and yet I keep watching it over and over
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Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
by Useful_Idiot on Jun 27, 2010 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait what?
He’s a trick pitcher because he sets batters up with fastballs…. and gets them out with one of the best pitches in baseball?
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
dingerz for borchard and bowker
"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."
Fresno making a comeback
7-6 now, brock bond with a 2 run double.
"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’s impressed me this year in fresno, I’m hoping bork doesn’t retard his development per usual.
"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 sanchez has been great this year, granted he was out for most of the first 2 months. His defense has been spectacular and game changing and he’s been a good #2 hitter and has looked quite healthy so far.
"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
Sanchez has been good this year.
The Giants actually have some intriguing prospects at 2B now with Bond, Burriss, and Culbie.
I wouldn’t call Burriss a prospect and the thing that worries me about Bond is he has absolutely no power. I think I heard people saying he is a David Eckstein type of guy with worse defense. Culberson is good but I’d rather see how he does in AA before I call him a legit prospect but I definitely like him.
01.19.2010
r.i.p. buster posey
Wave them home Tim Flannery, wave them home.
by sanfrankid on Jun 27, 2010 7:52 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
We all know Tim’s stuff is tremendous and he can still be an all star pitcher with a low nineties fastball, but we’re kidding ourselves if we think the loss of velocity doesn’t make him a less effective pitcher. Do you think Big Papi could go up there today and sit on a changeup if Timmy could still throw 97mph? The loss of velocity allows hitters to go up there and think offspeed, because they know they can foul off his 92 mph fastball, until they get the pitch that they want. And if he’s lost a good 5mph off his heater over the last couple of years, why wouldn’t he lose another 5 mph two years from now?
Buster Posey: "I'm a catcher." Brian Sabean: "I'm an idiot."
by rxmeister on Jun 27, 2010 7:30 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
He hasn’t lost 5 mph off his heater. His fastball was 94 average his rookie year, 91 average now.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
The average velocity might be only 3 mph off, but that high end heater is gone. I was at a game in his rookie year when he fanned Carlos Beltran on a 99 mph fastball. That’s what made his other pitches unhittable. Somebody just said he’s still The Freak. Actually, what made him “The Freak” was that he was so small and had such a big fastball. He’s no longer that pitcher, and now he’s going to have to adjust to being merely mortal. The great movement on his other pitches is still there, so he’ll still be a top starter, but on those days he’s not locating and hanging pitches he’s going to take a beating.
Buster Posey: "I'm a catcher." Brian Sabean: "I'm an idiot."
by rxmeister on Jun 28, 2010 4:59 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I’m pretty sure it goes like this:
The Freak= Goofy pitching motion + short stature + awesome at baseball
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
/kettle cries in the corner
"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 28, 2010 6:55 AM PDT up reply actions
the hair; pot came later
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You know what’s crazy? When Tim had that 99 mph high end heater in his rookie year… he wasn’t as good as he was the next two years when he didn’t have it.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I mean, come on, did people who say these things actually ever watch him pitch the last two years? He rarely threw in the high-90s even the last two years.
His velocity dropping again this year is a concern, but everyone has this image of Tim throwing 95-99 and it just hasn’t been true since 2007.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
THE OTHER THING
that is ridiculous about all this is that Tim really is not pitching poorly this season AT all. He’s had a few weak starts, sure, but every pitcher has those.
His ERA is 3.13.
His FIP is 2.87.
His walks are up slightly, but not a ton.
His strikeouts are pretty much the same as they’ve always been.
His BABIP is up slightly.
He is fine.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Just, the way people are talking about him, you’d think that he had an ERA in the high 4s or 5s or something
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
he must get his quality starts total up
if he wants ESPN to make more commercials about him.
"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 28, 2010 6:56 AM PDT up reply actions
that isn't right...
for the last two Cy Young seasons, his fastball wasn’t even close to 99 mph. Besides, he can still throw his four-seamer at 95. I think command is the problem.
Marty lurie just said that sabean needs to call up theo epstein and trade them molina ASAP and the time is now. That’s very damon bruceish I imagine that hurt quite a bit of feelings, but I couldn’t agree more.
"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."
Bork?
Whatever Sabean thinks about the IQ of the average baseball fan, you just proved him right.
by cybermaldonado on Jun 27, 2010 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Urbane basically said "dumb"
"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 27, 2010 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
This
LOLina to Boston makes a lot of sense.
And if the Giants meet the Red Sox in the WS, even better.
Molina 4 Lars Anderson. change of scenery would be good for both /wink
GITRDUN SABES!!!
by TimLaser and MattyC on Jun 27, 2010 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I would approve of this.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Anderson is from Sacramento
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
Born in the Bay Area, I believe, and he went to Cal (or was committed to, at least).
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I just know he went to HS in Sacto
(technically, Carmichael)
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
Would never work. Theo Epstein isn’t a complete idiot.
"By the time I turned twelve, the Dodgers made me vomit." - Joey Margolis, Last Days of Summer
by Prussian Creole on Jun 27, 2010 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I’d take it, we’d at least have a good pinch hitter.
"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."
My problem with that
Is he would be starting at third very quickly, to give Pablo a “Break”
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
That is a terrifying though, lowell starting at 3rd everyday for the rest of the season LOL. I still think that would help our team a lot more getting rid of molina, but who knows with lowell’s hip.
"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 Burrell!
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
maybe he'll be replaced by the "see no evil" monkeys
and not notice the horrible defense and incompetent offense. The perfect addition for the march to the pennant!
"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 27, 2010 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
stuff like most disappointing game of the year, flat out bizarro line-up not having Burrell and Uribe, throwing Nate to the wolves, MadBum pinch-nut flat out stupid.
Clearly
But you know how bork is, why use common sense when you can “stick with whats hot”.
"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."
Mmm this is the hot hand, gotta stick molina in the 6 hole he crushes lefties.
"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."
Mmm Bengie crushes lefties he's done it all season
LOLina in 69 at bats this season against lefties: .392 /.467/.490 with 2 doubles, 2 dingerz, 7 BB, 9 rbi’s.
Wow, crushing lefties indeed.
Good thing molina is going to be in the line up the next two games, his splits vs RHP this year are even more impressive.
versus RHP in 135 at bats:207/.239/.259 2 doubles, 1 dinger, 5 walks, 8 rbi’s. Wow bork you’re really on it with that, good thing he’ll be in there monday and tuesday!
"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."
Lol Nate
Bochy hates young people. Isn’t there a name for that?
Whatever Sabean thinks about the IQ of the average baseball fan, you just proved him right.
by cybermaldonado on Jun 27, 2010 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I like that
Whatever Sabean thinks about the IQ of the average baseball fan, you just proved him right.
by cybermaldonado on Jun 27, 2010 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Dirty Sanchez to the rescue:
“Youth and beauty is so overrated
News flash honey, you are hated "
Whatever Sabean thinks about the IQ of the average baseball fan, you just proved him right.
by cybermaldonado on Jun 27, 2010 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Every time I see lineups like the one from today’s game and bizarre choice of pinch-hitters, it makes me wonder when Decker’s going to take over.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
imho Bochy is off his rocker
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
Alright.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I can dig it.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
LOLina
If you Google “bengie molina” you’ll laugh at the most common searches, I recommend everyone do it.
"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."
“Bengie Molina Chariots of Fire video”?
I gotta check that one out.
Whatever Sabean thinks about the IQ of the average baseball fan, you just proved him right.
by cybermaldonado on Jun 27, 2010 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
The guy is a real princess.
Whatever Sabean thinks about the IQ of the average baseball fan, you just proved him right.
by cybermaldonado on Jun 27, 2010 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
and someone else writes his blog for him..
There is no way Bengie wrote this:
That’s why ESPN’s sarcastic depiction of me running in slow motion down third base and getting thrown out at home in the Marlins’ game was hard to take.
Whatever Sabean thinks about the IQ of the average baseball fan, you just proved him right.
by cybermaldonado on Jun 27, 2010 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
In fairness, that could be a translation from Spanish.
Whatever Sabean thinks about the IQ of the average baseball fan, you just proved him right.
by cybermaldonado on Jun 27, 2010 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Bengie needs a ghost runner, not a ghost writer
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
He’s a cutie pie
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 27, 2010 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Hinshaw: still not a good pitcher.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 8:04 PM PDT reply actions
Eh, he was good at the beginning of the season, but it looks like he’s lost whatever he’s had.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
let's see how this goes...
Same with Lincecum?
by TimLaser and MattyC on Jun 27, 2010 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I sure hope not.
But I haven’t been following Pucetas’ starts as closely, so I don’t know what’s really going on with him.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
3-4 weeks ago, I was worried we didn't have a stable line-up yet.
Seems we’ll still be fishing until after the ASB now. Ugh.
Oh by the way,
Joe Morgan is now starting to sound like an old man. He used to just say stupid stuff. Now he gets confused and can’t find the words.
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
Holy crap, another homer for Bowker.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 8:16 PM PDT reply actions
I knew I saw a funny looking image on one of the foul balls that landed near me.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Man, what a nice 4-pitch 1-2-3 inning for Romo.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Should be platooning with Burrell
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
Yankees
please make this inning go another 30 pitches.
"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."
Well, this is fantastic
FresnoGrizzlies
Another mammoth shot from John Bowker, his 2nd homer of the game. He narrowly missed hitting a 3rd earlier. 10-8 51s, end 6. #bowkermania
They could be Giants...but not really.
Please yankees
You know you can do it.
"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."
Exciting game in Salem
The Volacnoes just ccompleted a come-from-behind 6-5 win. Alex Burg hit a 2-out, 2 run double in the bottom of the 9th to supply the heroics.
Kevin Couture, the recent USC draftee, came on in relief with 1 out and the bases loaded in the top of the 8th. He proceeded to K the first batter and induced the 2nd batter to ground out to SS, but Jurica booted the ball and a run scored to put the Volcanoes down 5-4.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
LOL BROXTON
"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."
Broxton imploding
tying run at third with one out
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
the funny thing about Broxton is his inability to pitch inside
he would be much more effective if he didn’t try to nibble outside
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
I'm enjoying this a lot!
Even if he’s on my Pokemonz and this will absolutely kill my WHIP and ERA.
They could be Giants...but not really.
Slug-Fest in Kanapolis
Lots of dingerz for the Giants in the minors today, and not just at Fresno.
Culberson hit his 10th in SJ’s win, and 4 Greenjackets went deep in an absolute barn-burner in North Carolina that Augusta ended up winning 17-14 (after trailing 14-11 heading into the 7th). ToJo hit his 7th, Anders hit his 9th (a grand salami), Cavan hit his 5th, and Dominguez hit his 11th (a 3-run bomb in the top of the 9th to put Augusta ahead for good).
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Wow, that AA score looks like it’s from a football game. Glad we won.
They could be Giants...but not really.
FUCKING SUCK ME DODGERS
"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."
LOL
Nice play by loney LOL WHY GO HOME?
"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."
Loney just had to run toward the plate
if Granderson doesn’t go, he just tags the batter.
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
FAT BROXTON IS FAT
KEEP THROWING FATTY!
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by sadison bummedgarner on Jun 27, 2010 8:35 PM PDT reply actions
I extremely enjoyed that 9th inning, I don’t know about you.
"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
The dodgers and yankees are 1 and 2 on my hate list with the padres coming in 3rd. Regardless of that, I’m a huge fan of whatever team is playing the dodgers every night.
"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 27, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow torre
How borkian of you, Mmm gotta leave my closer out there for the entire inning.
"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."
Loney maybe could've gone 3-6-3 on that
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...
3-6-3 is over to second and then back to first for a double play
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 27, 2010 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
not sure if the infield was in
tougher DP if it was. But Loney just hadn’t thought about what he was gonna do. Stupid.
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
Loney was at the bag, not sure about the others
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 27, 2010 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL BROXTON, and Chico i must say is pretty sweet, and also i underestimated how Sacramento, really like it. Probably be back up in Chico Thursday
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Ummm, it was 3 at the brewery
and then another 6 or 8 at my step brothers
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
haha
well i wouldn’t know where to start if we did that yesterday
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
4 pitchers of sierra nevada during the soccer game, another 2 at a bar, then about 8 or 10 that night with 2 shots
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I'm good, just got back form Chico about 2 hours ago, but
yea, i’m good, just needed some coffee and some water, that’s bout it
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
yea, for sure
not sure if that’s a good thing, might just mean i’m an alcoholic
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
HOW DO U KNOW?????????
and what pisses me off right now is that i totally forgot i had homework due tomorrow
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Ouch, screw that, i can’t be doing that all day everyday
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Keep it up dude
just isn’t fun, i’ve definitely been to that point where i couldn’t sleep at night. It may have been due to the fact my sleep schedule was all messed up though
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Ethier is PISSSSEDDDDD, wow
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Did you see him go into the dug out and go crazy with his bat on some water coolers?
"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."
failbeard FTW!
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 27, 2010 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
it’s hot
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...
It was even hotter in Chico
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
you should never tell me where you are
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 27, 2010 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Went to a few of em, forgot some of the names, but it was alot of fun
went to a bar to watch the USA Ghana game
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
It was hot in Fresno earlier.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I can't imagine, Fresno is like that every day
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I hate it.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Centralol Valley!
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
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by greatgiantfan on Jun 27, 2010 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Going there every other weekend was BAD, christmas tree lane though in the winter was fun
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Ugh, yeah. Winter’s not as bad, though. And Christmas Tree Lane is hella cool.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
For sure
i realllllly like the fog in the winter out in fresno, and Chico was terrible this last weekend, going back for the 4th just because we can go to the lake and river
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Oh, man, I love the fog. But, yeah, that’s pretty cool. I have no idea what I’m doing on the 4th, haha.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
We usually go to the Giants game on the 4th, we were disappointed that they were not playing at home on the 4th this year.
Yea, i would consider going to a giants game on the 4th
i finally understood why they don’t play during the night
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I’m thinking about going to the Grizzlies game that day, but I’ll probably go watch Toy Story 3 again instead.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
GRizzzz on the 4th, yo! I’m thinking I’ll be there.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
It's 90 in my house
at 10:25 at night
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
Yeah, this doesn’t bode well, at 7:15 this morning I thought I’d open up the doors/windows to air the apartment out. Ha! Surprise!! It’s already 75º outside. That can’t be good.
it's good for tomatoes
and eggplants and zucchini. Not so good for encouraging hooligans with guns to congregate outside.
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"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Jun 28, 2010 7:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Tomorrow I wouldn’t care, I don’t have to leave the house. Today I have to drive down to South Sac / Elk Grove for a class I’m taking.
The tomatoes could use the help, 1 freaking teeny tiny tomato on 2 huge plants. No flowers either, same with the pepper plants. I’m thinking they aren’t getting enough sun.
hmmm
how much sun do they get?
Are you getting no blossoms at all, or are they dropping off before anything happens (and leaving little stems)?
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"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Jun 28, 2010 8:20 AM PDT up reply actions
The peppers nothing at all, the ‘matoes the dropping off thing. I moved them to a different spot on the patio, so the tomatoes are now getting at least 3-4 hours of sun a day, the peppers 2-3. I just fertilized them both this weekend, I’ve grown tomatoes and peppers back there before, but the trees have grown a bit so I’m guessing there’s more shade now.
that's not a ton of sun for tomatoes
but probably more than mine get in SF! Although I gave up this year- not a lot of economic sense in that enterprise for us.
Anyway, blossom drop is kind of a pain. If you are getting few blossoms even for your plants, you might be overfertilizing, especially if your container soil had fertilizer in the first place. Maybe cut back on that a bit?
If that doesn’t help IIRC blossom drop can be a problem with irregular watering (which in turn is kind of a function of containers, esp. plastic because they dry out so fast. You know, what with living in an oven and all. I had lousy luck in Oakland when I lived in a west-facing condo- always either too hot or too cold.
Peppers probably aren’t getting enough sun. I have not had a ton of luck with them over the years, although they grow as a perennial in our side yard (with teeny peppers). If you are growing bell peppers you might try banana/Anaheim/etc. peppers next year because they set faster from planting.
"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 28, 2010 8:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Thanks for the advice. I planted, I think 4 kinds of peppers: bell, serrano, thai dragons, and something else. We had a serrano plant that did really well for us, it was in a shadier spot than these are and produced peppers for us, year round, for 3 years!
I seem to recall the tomatoes not doing so well last summer so I changed the location this year. It’s always been a challenge, our patio faces east, we are surrounded by redwoods and some other deciduous trees I don’t recognize (so I know what they aren’t: maple, oak, birch…) One of them might be an elm.
you might also try
cherry tomatoes, since they too take less time to set/ripen. Are you growing short-season tomatoes (i.e. Early Girl or similar) or Ace or heirlooms or something that takes 90 days? There are a lot of cherry tomato varieties that might work better for you.
I don’t know about the thai peppers; I’d guess they need a lot of sun/heat but I dunno. Definitely ditch the bell peppers for italian or other banana-type sweet peppers next year. I’ve had pretty good luck with jalapenos too.
"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 28, 2010 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, it’s never good to open the door at 7 in the morning, only to walk outside to a temperature hotter than the one in your house!
It's ugly out there.
But the summer has been in check long enough. I’d start freaking out if it didn’t get hot eventually.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Sacramento is bad, but it’s nothing compared to, say, Riverside. I remember going to a job interview at 8-9 or so in the morning and it already being over 100. And of course, the interview took place in a windowless room without an AC….
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Woo-hoo 90º at 10am!! I really wish I didn’t have to leave the house today!!!
(The hottest part of our day here is usually around 5ish.)
The best part is weighing whether or not you should take a cold shower. I hate cold showers. I despise them. But in this kind of weather, it’s not so simple as preference. Taking that hot shower could result in a heart attack. So, we go lukewarm.
Now you know.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
LOL JOE MORGAN
“The yankee fans are the only ones left, the dodger fans leave before the ball games over!”
"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’m sure that Morgan hates the Dodgers as much as anyone
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
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by greatgiantfan on Jun 27, 2010 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
WTF is going on here with Anderson
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Geez, every time the Grizzlies are back in the game, they let the 51’s score more runs. 12-9 Las Vegas in the top of the 8th now.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 8:44 PM PDT reply actions
Make that 13-9.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
no no
AAA is just crap everybody knows that
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by sadison bummedgarner on Jun 27, 2010 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
One of the things I can’t understand is why Romo only pitched an inning. I’m sure he could’ve pitched the 8th with no problem.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m assuming so. I didn’t hear anything on the radio about it.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
…Andrew Romo, I mean.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Heh, yeah.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
You didn’t know that there were two Romos?
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s alright, bro.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Man, what a bad night for Joe Paterson. 1+ IP, 7 ER.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Garrett Anderson instigated that little ruckus. Sly being a bitch.
Just get the damn surgery, Mark DeRosa.
lets get this going early
BEAT LA! BEAT LA! BEAT LA! BEAT LA!
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by sadison bummedgarner on Jun 27, 2010 8:46 PM PDT reply actions
/nods head
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by sadison bummedgarner on Jun 27, 2010 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Fuck that, the dodgers are coming to town starting tomorrow I want the wankees to wear out their damn bullpen, ya know the Giants aren’t going to do it.
Mmm get em early
"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
rivera still looks so great, can’t believe he’s 40 and still throwing 90-94.
"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."
yea, Timmeh’s only 26 and he’s already flaming out
/ban
by TimLaser and MattyC on Jun 27, 2010 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
the only benefit of interleague for the Giants
was that the Dodgers had to play the Red Sox, Yankees, and the Angels
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
So, chances giants hit a padilla?
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Mariano Rivera
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
With a tip of the cap to Tim’s changeup, best pitch in baseball IMO.
They could be Giants...but not really.
I think Mariano's cutter is one of the only pitches that can be thrown exclusively with great results
Others?
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
LOL JEREMY AFFELDT SR STRIKES AGAIN!
"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."
Robinson Cano!!
Giants fans love you right now
by 49erEmpire on Jun 27, 2010 8:57 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I've always love cano
Now I love cano as much as I do some giants.
"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 the yankees?
"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."
we could if Freddy Sanchez was on the juice
by 49erEmpire on Jun 27, 2010 8:59 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
George Sherrill looks like such a crankster
Bleeding orange and black since 1987
by TehGreekStallion on Jun 27, 2010 8:57 PM PDT reply actions
Wow he’s even having a worse season than affeldt.
"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."
Affeldt actually hasn’t looked completely horrible his last few outings. It’s encouraging.
01.19.2010
r.i.p. buster posey
Wave them home Tim Flannery, wave them home.
This
I am pleased, his hook looks good again and he’s throwing 94 consistently.
"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."
LOL DODGERS
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 8:58 PM PDT reply actions
I credit...myself
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
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IS THIS AN ASIAN R SMALL JOKE
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It’s actually a gigantic watch.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 28, 2010 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Anybody else hear someone crack one open in the broadcast booth right after the Loney single?
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by TehGreekStallion on Jun 27, 2010 9:04 PM PDT reply actions
LOL EJECTION
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SUCK IT RUSSELL MARTIN
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 9:07 PM PDT reply actions
SIRM
01.19.2010
r.i.p. buster posey
Wave them home Tim Flannery, wave them home.
by sanfrankid on Jun 27, 2010 9:09 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
see ya biznatch
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in soviet russia, run scores you!....and giants still have terrible offense
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Jun 27, 2010 9:09 PM PDT reply actions
One of the few awesome things Velez will be remembered for.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions
As much as I hate the yankees, I love mo rivera.
"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."
Agreed.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions
so many yankees fans at dodger stadium
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by sadison bummedgarner on Jun 27, 2010 9:12 PM PDT reply actions
This sounds like yankee stadium 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."
familiar
just like how ATT turned into Fenway :/
in soviet russia, run scores you!....and giants still have terrible offense
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Jun 27, 2010 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I was surprised that it happened in LA, I thought there would be some yankee’s fans but not THAT many.
"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."
Thats Hollywood I guess
a bunch of Hollywood types who like money, and the Yanks are money
in soviet russia, run scores you!....and giants still have terrible offense
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Jun 27, 2010 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup sportin that 225 million dollar payroll with 5 hitters on the team better than anyone on the giants.
"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."
bad week for west coast baseball
good day for hating the dodgers
in soviet russia, run scores you!....and giants still have terrible offense
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Jun 27, 2010 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I stopped paying attention to that game after the 5th inning. I decided to watch broxton close it out and I was extremely entertained. It was awesome to listen to john miller combine his yankee love with his dodger dislike in the calls he made in those innings.
"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."
Something like, if this was the Dodgers/Giants and the Giants fans were cheering, the Dodgers fans would boo to drown out their noise. But they weren’t doing that with the Yankees fans, they were just listening, stunned.
They could be Giants...but not really.
He used the word respect. As in the Dodger fans respect what the Yankees have done here tonight.
Fucking gag. The dodger fans aren’t in respect of nothing. They’re stunned that their team blew such a commanding lead. It isn’t the Yankee mystique. Far from it.
by CaliforniaBone on Jun 27, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
FUCK YEA!
BRING ON THE FODGERS!
BEAT LA!
BEAT LA!
BEAT LA!
BEAT LA!
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by sadison bummedgarner on Jun 27, 2010 9:13 PM PDT reply actions
That was everything I could have asked for.
"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."
So, for the Dodgers starters next week, On Tuesday, a Miami Ohio alum is pitching, ELY!!!
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
You know, you DIDNT have to pull that card, but you did, FU
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Nah, it’s all good, just saying it’s not every day you hear of a Miami U baseball player
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Pondering going to the miami vs. Florida game in Florida
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
i had a professor this yr that went to florida state.. bashed tebow everyday, and it was amazing
IN TIMMY WE TRUST
Must've been fun
damn, that would have been an awesome class to be in everyday
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
LOL broxton LOL loney LOL sherill basicially sums the last two innings 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."
boo
I gave up on that game after the Dodgers had about 14 bunt singles and Pettite tried to hit the vendors with baseballs. Oh well yay Yanks!
"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 27, 2010 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow they didn’t give broxton a blown save for that, not sure how that works.
"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."
Not a save situation when he entered, the Dodgers were up 6-2.
They could be Giants...but not really.
oh, I thought it became a save situation once it became 6-3.
"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."
Yep, and you can’t create your own save situation, which is what Broxton did…
by short_shifter on Jun 27, 2010 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow marty
He just suggested perhaps trading for chad qualis as a “setup man”.
"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."
martyrBURN
in soviet russia, run scores you!....and giants still have terrible offense
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Jun 27, 2010 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
He was saying that sabean should go out and find a closer from a team thats going no where to be a setup man. He listed a bunch of good options and decided to include chad qualis, hopefully he’s drinking or something.
"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."
any such closer would turn into Dan Runzler
the 8th just doesn’t bring out the adrenaline that the 9th does
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Huh. I had no idea I get the San Jose Giants’ game on TV.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 9:31 PM PDT reply actions
But it looks to be an old game. Hm.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
“Greatest Hits” ?
"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."
Apparently, it’s last Friday’s game.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
speaking of minor league
Neal had 3 homers last night? or today?
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Last night.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 27, 2010 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Here’s the TV schedule.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 28, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Need to watch the episode at some point online
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
she's only in like 50 seconds of it :(
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!
WHAT????
dude her and E are dating again, how does that happen that she’s only in it for like 50 secs?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I'm very angry..
But she did a 1/2 live video chat for the public.. Damn she’s hot.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!
Decent episode
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
Ok, I just had to turn off KNBR after someone called in demanding that rowand hit lead off and play center because he’s the teams best option. He said torres should hit 8th because he’s a good fastball hitter and he’ll great great pitches to hit in front of the pitcher. He also went on to say rowand is the best hitter on the team. He was driving, sounds like a incoming DUI to me.
"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."
Marty is too nice to people
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
The guy kept talking and marty cut him off and was like “Look, if rowand wasn’t getting paid 12 million a year for the next few years he’d have been released”. I like how he said that straight up and wasn’t about to drink the giants kool aid.
"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’m pretty sure everyone else knows this dude… Like all the KNBR people know this
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I know, I’m just tired of scott being acknowledged as a essential part of this team by B&S when at this point he’s just hurting it.
"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."
Hopefully this is realized before june is over, we could be in for epic trouble on that road trip with him starting everyday.
"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."
you must be new here
many a poster regaled us with offseason rosterbation in which Rowand was “the best option” because he hits so well in the leadoff spot and so badly at 2-8 on the lineup card.
"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 27, 2010 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Torres hitting 8th against LHP is not a horrible idea
vs LH Starters .224/.350/.299
he’s as bad as Sandoval from the right side
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
He at least gets on base against lefties.
"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 didn't mean that moving Scott back to leadoff was not a bad idea
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
I hope all the giants players were watching sunday night baseball
Hopefully that got them pumped up and ready to kick some dodger ass.
"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 final out come of that game was better than the homers at ESPN could dream of. I bet the tv ratings exploded for that game in the last 2 innings, that was awesome.
"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."
No chasm
You know they were going crazy in the studio pumping fists and slapping hands like they just won the world series.
"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 thats why espn the sports propaganda machine
IN TIMMY WE TRUST
by LincecumFTK on Jun 27, 2010 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
@robneyer And with that home run, Robinson Cano locks up the Gold Glove
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!
by Azmanz on Jun 27, 2010 9:55 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
This
Miguel Cabrera also locked up the AL gold glove as well with his 20th home run and 63rd RBI 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."
OT: k, watching ESPN and BP has a commercial just talking about how they’re trying to do whatever it takes to clean up the gulf
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
By the way, this story on Kermit Alexander is fantastic
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
What a hell of a life for that guy, how nuts
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
They promise
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 27, 2010 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
True this
And I think Schulman had actually picked the Giants in the pre-season to make it to the WS.
The broader headline for the Giants is how they do not have the look of a playoff team – in contrast to Boston.
They compete for nine innings. You have to give them that. And their rotation will keep them in the hunt.
But offensively, they do not have the speed to run or stay out of double plays. Aside from Juan Uribe and Aubrey Huff, they rarely slug. They leave far too many runners on base and score too many runs on outs instead of hits.
They could be Giants...but not really.
Burrell homered in 4 consecutive series
Oakland-Baltimore-Toronto-Houston
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
So he's saying that the Giants don't have a very good offense?
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
BJ Upton heats up in Tampa...........
Rowand for Upton?
by Giant_in_la_area on Jun 27, 2010 11:00 PM PDT reply actions
Rowand is a world series champion after all, 2005 sox sup!
He could be viewed as a extremely desirable addition if they have a GM as dumb as sabean is.
"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 28, 2010 12:09 AM PDT up reply actions
No-unfortunately TB has a good GM
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 28, 2010 12:56 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
So you’re saying the GM who released Burrell is going to trade for the guy that Burrell has beaten out of a job?
Buster Posey: "I'm a catcher." Brian Sabean: "I'm an idiot."
by rxmeister on Jun 28, 2010 5:19 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
OT:
Anyone else here watch the Boondocks?
by Giant_in_la_area on Jun 27, 2010 11:37 PM PDT reply actions
I saw like 10 minutes of the movie Boondocks Saints one time. If that counts.
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 27, 2010 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Greatest movie of all time
I’m irish so I’m biased, but I love that movie.
"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 28, 2010 12:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Good movie
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 28, 2010 12:58 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I watch the boondocks
I tivo’d the episode tonight the booty queen or whatever that shit is called, not sure if its new or not. Pretty good show though, it’s best when samuel jackson is doing lots of guest spots.
"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 28, 2010 12:16 AM PDT up reply actions
There are very few teams that would take Rowand when he was a 1.5-2(ish) WAR player
I don’t see anyone taking him now.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
You'd have to find a dumber GM in baseball that sabean to get someone to take rowand
And I don’t think the astros are interested in the worst contract in baseball.
"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."
<3 from Rob Neyer and Joe Pos
JPosnanski
You only need Duane. The others are bonus. RT @robneyer between Miller, Krukow, and Kuiper, is there a team with a better announcing corps?
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Awesome. Duane wouldn’t be as funny without a partner, though.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I like him
with Flemming. Kuiper always has to play straight man with Krukow, and (jprony banhammer imminent) I don’t think Kruk is as funny as Kuip or Miller. Plus too much baseball jargon by half with Kruk.
"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 28, 2010 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t feel totally comfortable critiquing the best announcing combo in baseball, but I definitely agree that Kuiper has more personality and humor—-you really see it on the days that Kuip is off and Kruk has a different partner.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
absolutely
not a complaint at all- every one of the broadcasters is better.
"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 28, 2010 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
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