Post-game thread: Giants lose again. And again. And again.
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 29, 2010 10:45 PM PDT
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PrintOne of these games, in one of these seasons, Buster Posey is going to crank a ninth-inning home run against the Dodgers that will either tie or win the game. Everyone will go bananas. This is all just build-up for that time.
So what was was the best "turn it off" moment in this game?
- When Matt Cain gave up yet another devastating two-strike, two-out hit?
- When Pablo Sandoval made the worst baserunning blunder of the
seasonpast 23 hours? - When Edgar Renteria hit into his 181st double play of the series?
- When Bengie Molina allowed yet another sloppy passed ball?
- When Bengie Molina started the game, which is when these wise folks checked out?
Don’t worry. The veterans will hit their way out of this, just like last year. Especially Molina. Just keep giving him at-bat after at-bat. Make sure he starts consecutive games whenever possible. That’s how things will get done.
Brian Sabean has built a terrible offensive team for the sixth-straight season, yet he has all kinds of job security. Bruce Bochy has absolutely no idea what makes a good offense good and a bad offense bad, so even in the off chance that Sabean stumbles into some offensive talent, Bochy has no clue how to use it. Pablo Sandoval ate Eugenio Velez, and now Velez is controlling Sandoval like Kuato from "Total Recall." The once-magic starting pitching is looking tired and ineffective every...single...freaking...night now.
That's not magic inside, and I demand a refund. At least hook me up with a free thing of garlic fries, please.
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For god's sake, put it down.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 29, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Natto had the right idea tonight.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
There was a martial arts demonstration by some kids before the movie that was awesome. The boy probably could have been a good fit for Aang, but he was Asian, so he wouldn’t make it pass the casting call.
I’m just glad I got to ban someone, that helped.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I think from now on we should only ban people using “Deal With It” .gifs.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 29, 2010 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I probably deserved that. And I like it.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 29, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
This is like the best thing to happen to modding in months.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Wow, there are some crazy .gifs at 4gifs.com. I think it would be funny to warn someone from Purple Row with the cleverly titled “Hitler Dick” one. And, no, I’m not linking it.
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 29, 2010 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Things that would suck: being just some random guy who was named Hitler.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Clicked on one of the ads at '4gifs.com'...
I challenge the legitimacy of “Dare Dorm.”
by Every6thDay on Jun 29, 2010 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 29, 2010 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions
you can warn me if you want
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Do you want to be warned with the “Hitler Dick” or “Rape Gator?”
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 29, 2010 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Rape gator? almost afraid of the hitler dick, your choice
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I gave you “Cat Attacks Babysitter.” I went easy on you.
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 29, 2010 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I like the second cat coming in to see what the commotion was
by Every6thDay on Jun 29, 2010 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha, it’s all like, “Oh hey, sup.”
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Yea, pretty much
like “Dude, what the hell are ya doing?”
other cat is all “Seriously, FUCK YOU, don’t mess with the kid”
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
By the way it walks, the second cat looks like it’s possessed by the same thing in the attacking one.
by Every6thDay on Jun 29, 2010 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions
She needs to work on her drop kick skills.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
That would have made for an even better .gif.
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 30, 2010 12:55 AM PDT up reply actions
No, you get facelicked as your banning .gif.
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 29, 2010 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions
oh god the look on the guy's face.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Oh, god, I can’t stop laughing at someone logging on and getting a “You’ve been banned!” message with this .gif (kinda NSFW) right below it.
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 29, 2010 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I feel like an awful, awful person for laughing at football fatface.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 29, 2010 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m still giggling at “Fat dad skateboards.”
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 29, 2010 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I think we should warn somebody with that who hasn’t been in this thread.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2010 12:01 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t see how there can be any turning back now.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2010 12:05 AM PDT up reply actions
If I search long enough, I’m pretty sure I could find some propellering. Give me a minute…
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 30, 2010 12:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Penismonster was a bad idea.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2010 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Don’t you just use the clip from Bruno?
by Every6thDay on Jun 30, 2010 12:09 AM PDT up reply actions
badgermeatspin
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2010 12:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Did you see Meatspin?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2010 12:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Sadly/hilariously
I’ve seen that one before
by Every6thDay on Jun 30, 2010 12:14 AM PDT up reply actions
My heart says no, but my body says yes.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2010 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions
No, wait, my heart is saying yes.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2010 12:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I’m just going to go with unicorn.
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 30, 2010 12:22 AM PDT up reply actions
I guess discretion is the better part of not forcing people to watch an animated spinning badger penis.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2010 12:23 AM PDT up reply actions
You people are even more disturbed than I thought
…Oh, wait. I’m gonna get warned with some freaky .gif now. Well, I’ll just hit cancel, which is right next to post, and they’ll be none the wiser.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
You get Penismonster.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2010 12:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Dang it
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
Wimp!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 30, 2010 7:31 AM PDT up reply actions
WAIT, GRANT! NO!! DO NOT SEARCH 'propeller'!!!
by Every6thDay on Jun 30, 2010 12:10 AM PDT up reply actions
I did that search and almost watched the .gif but then I didn’t do it. I did make the mistake of watching a penis mutilation .gif. I’ve been FAR more careful about this whole thing since seeing that.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2010 12:11 AM PDT up reply actions
The next time Kenshin tries to sign in….
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2010 12:02 AM PDT up reply actions
I sincerely hope he actually sees that one day.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2010 12:06 AM PDT up reply actions
NOOOOO
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Oh my.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 29, 2010 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Another martyr is born...
I was so called trolling at mmc,
I posted non pro-Dodger things and they banned me. Sorry everyone. It won’t happen again. Not because I can’t, but because I just won’t. Again, sorry everyone.
by Skunkburner on Jun 29, 2010 10:45 PM PDT via mobile
I wonder how his wife is doing.
by Every6thDay on Jun 29, 2010 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
MMC?
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
Mickey Mouse Club?
Bowkermania has been put on hiatus for retooling.
by rightcenterfielder on Jun 29, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha, oh, what a martyr.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
It’s pretty sad that I regret missing a banning but don’t regret missing the game. :(
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
This line.
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 30, 2010 12:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Coming up: two sweet, sweet games with Molinaless starting lineups.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
/and the offense explodes for 10 runs
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I don’t mean to be unnecessarily cynical about something that should be an absolute shoe in, but I’ll believe it when I see it.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 29, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions
And in his quest to fit everyone in, Bochy will use Bengie as a pinch runner.
Bowkermania has been put on hiatus for retooling.
by rightcenterfielder on Jun 29, 2010 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Man, every time I put on comedy central early to wait for The Daily Show, it’s either Tosh.0 or this stupid Coon episode of South Park. SHOW SOMETHING THAT DOESN’T SUCK, COMEDY CENTRAL.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
I’m actually a fan of Tosh.0, i think it’s funny
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
+1
It’s a pretty good show. Though, I’m not a huge fan of the web redemptions
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 I’ve only ever seen it when it wasn’t being good.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 29, 2010 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions
The new episodes seem to be better than the old ones
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
I'm in this line
It’s one of the few shows I DVR so as not to miss it
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
I'm in the midst of drowning in grad school TA training
So I didn’t get to see any of the game. Yay for that?
But I just was checking my Facebook page, and saw this, and had to share the stupidity of it all:
Keil Albert We finally get some offense, and now our pitching is CRAP!
3 minutes ago
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Yes, the offense has been lighting it up over the last few days.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
the Giants won 18 games by shutout last year
and held opponents to 1 run 19 other times (18 W-1 L)
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
One of his listed interests is “Looking at rocks.”
Also: he’s a Rush fan!
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
There are lots of fun things to do on this planet: counting the blades of grass, looking at the sky, peeing for distance.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 29, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
You just caked all over my DBZ reference.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 29, 2010 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions
This team can't hit, can't put a good lineup on the field
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Pablo
Is kinda not that awesome anymore. Sad face.
by BrianIsAwesome on Jun 29, 2010 10:54 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
:(
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 29, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
This might have been my fault.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
The Giants are 10th in the MLB in Batting Average,
but only 21st in Runs Scored.
Brian Sabean demands an explanation…!
¡No Mas!
Disenfranchised, disenchanted, and disinterested. I do not abide these lineups. I do not support this futility. I cannot watch Molina, Renteria, or Rowand anymore. It’s like a grlfriend that keeps forgetting your birthday yet you stay. I don’t want to stay anymore. The Giants and I need to start relationship therapy. I am not having my needs fulfilled.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
by bigboneded on Jun 29, 2010 10:55 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Does Sanchez even last 5 innings tomorrow?
Career, versus the Dodgers:
GS: 8
W-L: 0-4
IP: 42.1
K/BB: 37/25
ERA: 5.95
WHIP: 1.63
I stopped watching after the 2-strike, 2-out, 2-run Loney single.
Total gut punch.
Hitler was a Dodgers fan.
by The Nick on Jun 29, 2010 10:55 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Quality pitch calls by bengie.
"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 29, 2010 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Cain: over 40% of the time allows runs in the first two innings (career)
by oldgiantsguy on Jun 29, 2010 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Cain: Over 75% of the time gets no run support.
01.19.2010
r.i.p. buster posey
Wave them home Tim Flannery, wave them home.
Cain has a 3.44 career ERA and a record of 50-57. I’d be curious to see how many people in major league history have a career ERA that low and a losing record.
"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 29, 2010 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Misleading stat, because ERA totals change so much over time. But the answer is 51 pitchers with 3.50 ERA over their career and a significant number of starts (200 games, at least 60% starts, if you’re interested). That goes up to 108 if you drop the number of games pitched to 100, a threshold that Cain himself has crossed.
More to the point, Cain’s career ERA+ is 128. Pitchers with at least 100 games pitched and a winning percentage below .500 include…..
Matt Cain.
That’s all.
Matt Cain is officially the best losing* pitcher in history. Here’s hoping this part of his career becomes a cute but annoying anecdote shared by baseball pundits before his number is retired as one of the great Giants.
*Losing as defined by a stupid and archaic rule.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
Perhaps . . .
. . . he could use a different catcher. Just a thought.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
You can blame Bengie for a lot of things, but that’s not one of them. Maybe it has more to do with a lineup that was a swirling vortex of suck for the entire duration of his career so far. Bengie was a symptom, there, but definitely not the cause.
52 of 153 games in the majors came with 0-2 runs of run support. That’s insane. More than just his pitching ability, I marvel that Matt Cain the man hasn’t whipped out the shotgun in the clubhouse before now to take his bloody revenge.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
Well, you can certainly blame Bengie’s offense.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
What about the other 7 guys that are supposed to help?
That’s what I meant when I said symptom, not cause. If you want to blame someone, blame the people that put that offense on the field.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
No, I feel perfectly justified blaming Bengie himself, considering all his fucking whining is keeping Posey from getting the playing time he should be getting.
And yeah, there’s been a whole offense fail, but Bengie is definitely a big part of that.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
Posey sure ripped that pitch in the ninth. Might have been nice to see him get four at bats in a close game.
Buster Posey: "I'm a catcher." Brian Sabean: "I'm an idiot."
by rxmeister on Jun 30, 2010 5:23 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I suspect . . .
. . . without trying to run the numbers, that when a team has an average or below offense, it is almost a certainty that one of the starting pitchers will have really poor run support. Cain just happens to be the guy who is the most extreme outlier in the league (or, I guess, in history)—after all, someone has to be that guy.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
I really think even Sabean has to feel the heat now
KNBR over the last 2 days have really turned on the Giants organization. Almost every host (yes, even Fitz and Brooks today) has called for Posey to take over for Molina.
Fitz went as far as to say he just think this year’s team won’t contend even if we make it close, and we should just put Posey and Bumgarner in there for the rest of the year and prepare for next year.
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
How much longer can bork continually start molina? The fact that molina stays in the game after the starter leaves is just mind boggling. The moment that happens buster should be put in, what happens? Bork leaves bengie in there because he thinks the giants can’t come back or hold onto win without bengie.
"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 29, 2010 10:57 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
I think Fitz is in a coma.
Buster-MadBum are here to stay.
Sabez said so Sunday.
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
he means starting posey every game and bumgarner start for the rest of the year as well, regardless of how they do.
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
posey at catcher
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
This
Molina should have been benched the moment buster was called up, it’s not like he was playing any differently back then.
"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 29, 2010 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Last October I was so happy at the prospect of never seeing B-$ as a Giant again.
Then when Spring rolled around, I was like, “NOOOOOOO!!!!”
Isn’t antoher season of Scott bad enough?
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
I remember when we didn’t offer him arbitration, and people were like, “It’s good we’re passing up the chance to get comp picks because this means he won’t be back!”
LOL THOSE PEOPLE
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
YOU WERE ONE OF US!
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
STARTS EVERY GAME RAWR
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
LOL CONTRACT INCENTIVES
Could it be anymore obvious?
"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 29, 2010 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Kid can hit!
"Matt Cain's better at this than I've ever been at anything in my life. He's better at this than you'll ever be, at anything. Matt Cain has a gift. He has a gift, and when you acknowledge that, then maybe we will have something to talk about."
He'll need a first baseman's mitt...
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.
Even Kruk said Molina should be charged w/ a passed ball. It was a historic moment.
Whatever Sabean thinks about the IQ of the average baseball fan, you just proved him right.
by cybermaldonado on Jun 29, 2010 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Dave, John, Kuip, JT, FP, etc. gave up on Bengie weeks ago.
Krukow was all he had left.
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Even kruk is waving the white flag now.
"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 30, 2010 12:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Baggs too is finally bringing the hate. I can only hope that all this negativity leads to Sabes & Bochy being fired.
/cries because I know it’ll never happen.
01.19.2010
r.i.p. buster posey
Wave them home Tim Flannery, wave them home.
Baggs needs to learn how to just
enjoy the game.
This
Plus we’d actually have another outfielder besides nate with a strong arm.
"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 30, 2010 12:15 AM PDT up reply actions
This team make me hate myself for being so stupid. I was excited about the Giants a week or two ago, dreaming of big things. Now this.
You’ll learn not to get excited because in the end 9 times out of 10 it’ll end it horrible, gut wrenching heartbreak. That’s what comes with being a Giants fan. :(
01.19.2010
r.i.p. buster posey
Wave them home Tim Flannery, wave them home.
I said since the first week of the season I wouldn’t be excited until the Giants showed they could beat the Padres….
I hate being such a Cassandra sometimes.
Whatever Sabean thinks about the IQ of the average baseball fan, you just proved him right.
by cybermaldonado on Jun 29, 2010 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
FREE STEVE DECKER
"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 29, 2010 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Bengie is the FATS DOMINO
once he goes, everything else will fall into place.
People return to their more natural positions, defense improves, and by virtue of removing the slowest player in major league baseball, may even remove a few GIDPs. At the very least, it allows for the pitcher to sacrifice runners over.
I think a manager change would definitely shake up the clubhouse, but once he starts Bengie again the honeymoon will quickly be over. My 2 cents.
Just when I thought things can’t get worse, the Giants go to Colorado after this series yay! can’t wait to see a stupid purple dinosaur shaking his ass in front of my TV all game.
by 49erEmpire on Jun 29, 2010 10:59 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
And pat burrell in left field supplying the extra base hits like bengie to a buffet.
"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 29, 2010 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
At least we’d get to see fire works instead of a one sided stalemate all 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 30, 2010 12:16 AM PDT up reply actions
And with that lost
if the season ended today, the Giants would have a protected first round pick.
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
I say fans should boycott the game tomorrow if Posey doesn’t start at catcher because Molina has no business starting any more games from here on out
by 49erEmpire on Jun 29, 2010 11:01 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
He won’t start at catcher, it’s Whiteside since its Dirty pitching tomorrow.
01.19.2010
r.i.p. buster posey
Wave them home Tim Flannery, wave them home.
damn you're right
well I hope by the time the Giants come back home Posey is the everyday catcher. actually I hope it happens in Colorado
by 49erEmpire on Jun 29, 2010 11:04 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Whiteside starts tomorrow for sanchy, but I wouldn’t go regardless if posey wasn’t starting.
"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 29, 2010 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
From the mouth of Bork
’’Buster’s going to be catching a little more now. He’s done well back there.’’
What are the odds the first part isn’t true?
FREE BUSTER POSEY
Bork " Burrell will be an off the bench player"
Bork “Posey will be catching Zito”
Bork “……………………..”
Bork ""
Bork ""
…..
Whatever Sabean thinks about the IQ of the average baseball fan, you just proved him right.
by cybermaldonado on Jun 29, 2010 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
True, but he also started almost every single game since he joined the team after Bochy said that. I understand you wanting to defend Bochy though. Wait.. no I don’t.
Whatever Sabean thinks about the IQ of the average baseball fan, you just proved him right.
by cybermaldonado on Jun 29, 2010 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Without Burrell starting, the offense would be nonexistent since Houston.
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Sabean said the same exact thing after the game. He also mentioned Timmy’s conditioning just like Bochy did. Just when I feel like putting a hit out on Bochy, I wonder how much of it his fault, and how much of it is Sabean pulling his strings. The obvious solution is that both need to go.
Buster Posey: "I'm a catcher." Brian Sabean: "I'm an idiot."
by rxmeister on Jun 30, 2010 5:28 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
This game sucked
I am now watching Game 2 of the Sharks-Avs series. 5 separate comebacks and an overtime win. This will be infinitely less painful, even if I know I have to suffer through 2 more Colorado goals.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
Oh, and suffer through the Avalanche announcers. They’re horrible – considered one of the worst announcing teams in the league. At least I get to hear their crushing disappointment when Setoguchi scores.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
HAHA!!! FUCK YOU AVS!!! you’re lucky you know what happens
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Yeah. If this was Game 3, there’d be no way I would watch it. Or Game 1. Or Game 4 against Detroit. Or any of the Chicago games.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
GOAL!!
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
NICHOL FUCK YEAH!
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
Best part: pizza!
Four in the net, pizza you get!
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
DAMNIT STUPID COLORADO
5-4, Avs. I doubt the Sharks can come back a fifth time. I mean, only 15 minutes left in the third, Colorado is going into protect mode. I hate to say it, but the Sharks are definitely going down 0-2 in the series.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
Did they put in Greiss yet?
Kids in the back seat cause accidents. Accidents in the back seat cause kids.
No, seems like they’re sticking with Nabby.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
Thornton just scored on the PP. Well, I think he scored – the ref ruled no goal, and it’s under review. Anderson’s pad is covering it, though.
DAMNIT, NO GOAL.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
OH FUCK!!!! WTF!!!!! Damn i really hope they win this game, they have to win the series
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Yeah, I’d hate for them to go out in the first round two years in a row, and to the eighth seed both times, no less. I don’t know what I’d do. I might even advocate letting Marleau go.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
Seriously, WTF IS GOING ON WITH THE SHARKS, Nabby is SUCKING BIG TIME
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
WTF BLAKE
…did that happen yet?
Kids in the back seat cause accidents. Accidents in the back seat cause kids.
WTF DAN BOYLE
oh wait… The thought of walking into Goggin Ice Arena at Miami with his number up there and a pic of him holding up the stanley cup pissed me off after that goal the next day
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
WHAT THE FUCK
THAT WAS A GOAL! AND YOU WAVE IT OFF AND CALL A FREAKING PENALTY ON SETOGUCHI??? WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU SMOKING, REF!
BULLSHIT! BULLSHIT! BULLSHIT!
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
REFS ARE ALL FUCKED UP, THEY"RE TRYING TO SCREW THE SHARKS OUT OF A FUCKING PLAYOFF SERIES, CONSPIRACY!!!!!
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
They just disallowed two Sharks goals, this is bull.
And now they called a penalty on Blake, so it’s a 5-on-3 for the Avs. Wow, refs. Wow.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
It’s like the Sharks were playing Detroit or something.
Kids in the back seat cause accidents. Accidents in the back seat cause kids.
Seriously. And people complain that the Sharks are getting breaks. Bah!
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
Fuck it all, sharks are gonna lose again
AND COUPLE THAT WITH A GIANTS LOSS? FUCK THIS SHIT
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
EMPTY NET
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
LSAKFJSDLKAJGLAKSDGJFLSA;KFDJ
PAVELSKI!!!!
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
ZOMG PAVS!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!?!!?
GIVE THAT MAN A NEW CONTRACT, think they’ll resign him?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I hope so!
The guy is clutch!
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
THERE IS NO WAY
THIS TEAM WILL EVER LOSE AT THIS POINT, WATCH OUT AVS
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
The only way they'll lose again
Is if some crazy thing happens, like a dude scoring 4 goals in one period against them.
Kids in the back seat cause accidents. Accidents in the back seat cause kids.
FUCK THAT SHIT
IT’LL NEVER HAPPEN, NABBY WILL BE BETTER, JUST YOU WATCH
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
ASDLKFJDALS;KFJSDAL;KFJLSAKDJFLKSDAFLK;J
OMFG DEVIN FUCKING SETOGUCHI!!!
SERIES TIED, MOTHERFUCKERS!!
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
SUCK IT COLORADO
WE’RE COMIN FOR YA!!!!!! OMFG!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT THE HELL!!!!!
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
WHOOO
DIVIN DEVIN SETOGUCHI FTW!!!!!!!!
Kids in the back seat cause accidents. Accidents in the back seat cause kids.
By the way
thank you for the play by play
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Or one of the Sharks scoring an own goal in overtime.
But that’ll never happen.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
.
I have a feeling we’ll see a lot more from him later on in the playoffs.
Kids in the back seat cause accidents. Accidents in the back seat cause kids.
I don’t think Little Joe is an adequate nickname for him anymore. Hmmm, what should it be?
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
Thornton is also Jumbo, and then Sakic will always be Super Joe. I think it should be something with Pavelski, rather than Joe.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
OT: The Big Lebowski was an awesome movie, eh?
Kids in the back seat cause accidents. Accidents in the back seat cause kids.
Meh.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 29, 2010 11:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Cohan bros, right?
they’ve had some good movies
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Never seen it.
But hmmm… Lebowski, Pavelski…
THE BIG PAVELSKI!
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
Awesome? No. Then again I had never seen it until recently after hearing it hyped up as being all sorts of great. It’s probably one of my least favorite Coen Bros movies. It had some moments though. If not for John Goodman that entire movie would have been terrible.
I wonder if people in the 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s
had the same problem with hype. It seems like an epidemic now. More moviegoers are enjoying less movies because of the hype factor. A shame.
by Every6thDay on Jun 30, 2010 12:02 AM PDT up reply actions
OH I C
it’s only if the sharks win
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Duh
I’m not going to torture myself unnecessarily.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
Fire the manager and the hitting coach. And the catcher.
Giants went 0-for-the game with RISP
—1st: – Torres double, RISP. F. Sanchez walked. Sandoval flied out (Torres to third). Huff sac fly (no hit), Burrell walked, Uribe K.
—4th: 2 outs, Uribe single, Molina single (Uribe to 3rd, RISP) Rent groundout.
—6th: (abortion)
oh, that’s not all the baserunners we failed to advance, of course. Also, “knows how to handle the pitchers” = “throw another fastball after he’s fouled like a zillion of them in a row, why the hell not?”
Why don’t the Giants just hire my grandmother’s dog to run this team. He walks directly in front of you when you’re trying to get something done and plants his fat ass in the way, he rips up the furniture, shits on the floor instead of getting our attention when we’re up all night anyway, only to go totally fucking berserk whenever there’s something he wants and starts begging for attention. Oh, and he has sneezing issues and needs stuff rubbed into his eyes so they don’t crust up. That’s basically Bochy, right? It’d be cheaper.
/endrant
The last time a major Bay Area sports team won a championship was January 29, 1995. Brian Sabean began his tenure with the Giants in 1996. There's only one explanation: Space Nazis are using HAARP mind-control rays on Northern California. We're through the looking glass here, people.
I think the Giants are over achieving with the bats. Sabean just put together another crappy offense.
Whatever Sabean thinks about the IQ of the average baseball fan, you just proved him right.
by cybermaldonado on Jun 29, 2010 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Huff has been incredible
Which makes it that much more annoying that the team around him sucks ass. He’s having a out of his head year and it’s pretty much going to waste. I wish the giants had an approach like the dodgers, then again thats like wishing molina would voluntarily sit for buster to play for the better of the team.
"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 30, 2010 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions
What exactly is the Dodgers approach? They got lucky that Ethier turned into a great hitter under Mattingly’s guidance. Loney and Martin haven’t really developed as expected, though are decent players. And Kemp was looking good before Rihanna came along. Mostly though their approach has been similar to the Giants. Pitching, veterans, etc. They were just lucky enough to have Logan White and co to have developed some good young talent over a 3-4 year span earlier in the decade.
the dodgers are just better than the giants
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
i really don't know why that's so tough to understand
may be tough to accept but it’s the truth
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I e-mailed marty and said half of the giants staffs wild pitches were passed balls by molina. He replied back sand said it was more than that, and that buster should have been starting at catcher everyday since the moment he was called up. He went on to say bengie is a massive defensive liability and a terrible hitter now. I love marty, I wish he had a radio show during the week.
"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...
McFly?
Sheen?
Jannetty?
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Marty lurie yo
"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 29, 2010 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I like Marty Leurie.
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
also
David DeJesus please, Torres unfortunately is starting to slow down even though he got a leadoff double today, DeJesus would be a great upgrade over Torres
by 49erEmpire on Jun 29, 2010 11:08 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Andres is a Cornflake girl!
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
Ishi?
I get what you’re sayin but Ishikawa’s actually been a great pinch-hitter, just sayin
by 49erEmpire on Jun 29, 2010 11:13 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
wouldn't be that great of an upgrade
in CF, defense considered.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
would be good
if Posey caught and Huff went back to 1B w/ Uribe as super sub and he could play a corner though.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
Uhhh
Yes, we shall bench one of our most productive players, and it shall improve our offense.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for getting DeJesus. But the correct way to get him is to put him in right field, put Huff at first base, and put Buster at catcher.
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.
Sandoval to AAA, he needs to lose 15 lbs, HAHAHAHA
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I get that people enjoy the ballgames, and the park and everything
But I think people who pay to see this junk are suckers at this point. I can’t for the life of me figure out why the front office is anything less than furious with Molina for playing like a disinterested toddler, swatting at pitches behind the plate and complaining about his fucking contract. I can’t bear to look at his pathetic, sad puppydog face in a catchers mask for one more game.
This team is not interested in winning. Instead we listen to Larry Baer and the rest of this idiotic front office/ marketing team promote the ballpark and the rivalry like Giants fans aren’t intelligent enough to know that we hate the Dodgers. “We’re in this thing!” “The Giants Way!” Seriously, just shut the hell up. There are a couple of ways to attract fans to the ballpark. One is to win. The other is to build the team an amusement park for a stadium, complete with build-a-bear workshop, and focus your resources on attracting fans who couldn’t care less about whether the team wins or loses.
Look at Yankees/Red Sox, or any other serious rivalry in pro sports. The players and fans take that shit seriously. What I’ve been watching lately is pathetic. There is a loser’s mentality surrounding this team, from the front office to the dugout to the damn radio station.
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 29, 2010 11:19 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Agreed
I find it hilarious that people are willing to shell out 60 bucks for a “premium” game ticket only to watch this crappy team lose 70% of those games. Yet nobody shows up for the 5 dollar games against the Pirates, where the Giants actually have a good shot at winning said game. Everything for this team is built around making money (which is their right to do) not winning. There is no real accountability among the team for anything, and that’s going back towards the Bonds years as well.
In the end, once even casual fans notice the team sucks and stop coming and start complaining more on the radio, they will scapegoat Bochy and tell us things will be different with the next mediocre hire we make or veteran FA/trade acquistion made. Baer will come up with another catchy marketing slogan and all will be back on the bandwagon again. Further deflecting the real blame from Ownership and Sabean for failing to put together a competent team that doesn’t have the greatest slugger in the history of baseball on it. And ignoring the fact that they haven’t been able to develop any positional talent for over 2 decades. But beer will cost 10 bucks, garlic fries will be plentiful, and the park will look great and people will fork over their hard earned dough without even thinking twice. “If you built it, they will come.”
Remember when Renteria was in the minors and people would jokingly say, “Wait until Bochy benches Posey for him” then we all laughed because that could never happen?
Well, it happened.
Jeaaaggaahh
LOL Buster
Giants manager Bruce Bochy says Uribe will continue to get regular playing time at short, third base or second base, but the other starting infielders — Buster Posey, Freddy Sanchez and Pablo Sandoval — don’t figure to spend much time on the bench. That leaves only an occasional start available for Renteria.
Somewhere in the minor leagues, Joe Paterson is pitching.
by imovermyhead on Jun 29, 2010 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd prefer Edgar over Pablo against a starting LHP
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=renteed01&year=2010&t=b
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
This
Gar just seems to LOL fail against righties.
"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 30, 2010 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Giants manager bruce bochy confirms intention of starting molina till he reaches his incentives
BUSTER POSEY IS NOT A FUCKING INFIELDER, FUCK YOU BOCHY!
"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 30, 2010 12:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Bochy always tells us what we want to hear after a loss. Then he sends out the same bad veteran lineup the next day, expecting it to win.
Buster Posey: "I'm a catcher." Brian Sabean: "I'm an idiot."
by rxmeister on Jun 30, 2010 5:37 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I’m not even convinced that he expects it to win. I’m pretty sure he expects them to play some version of baseball.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2010 7:08 AM PDT up reply actions
at least they only hit into 2 double plays this time
"The Dodgers suck, the Dodgers suck, the Dodgers suck..."
-what passed for good radio when I was 12
by RichHerreraHomer on Jun 29, 2010 11:20 PM PDT reply actions
I support this goal.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
Nice!!!!
How you liking the first 2?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Yea, i realllllly liked the 2nd one, the 3rd one is just kinda meh, all western and stuff
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
they’re all great! The only thing that bothers me about #3 is that they waited so long to make it that Marty looks 35 instead of 18. There were a lot of funny jokes in that one though.
I liked number three just fine. The interesting thing about the movies is that although Marty is the main character, each of the movies are really based around three separate characters: his dad in the first, Biff in the second, and the Doc in the third. Marty is just the one who takes us along for the ride. Also most of the effects hold up really well. The flying cars and hoverboards are sweet. They do a lot of cool tricks with same actors playing different roles in the same scene. More movies should feature more practical effects.
I really never understood who Biff really was
it’s been about 5 or 6 years since i’ve seen the series… The hoverboard was SWEET, and i especially liked the part in the 3rd where Doc leaves on the train and he has kids, doesnt he?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
That's it and he is like a rich dude in the future
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
But only after using the sports almanac from the future to get rich in the past.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 29, 2010 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I love just love how everything really flows in a way
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
That’s what I said.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 29, 2010 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Yea, i’m just responding to the almanac, isn’t that from the first movie?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Oh shit, really? FUCK, aight, time to watch the series again
starting tonight
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I’m not sure. The second and third movies were written together and filmed back to back, though, and that helped them with all of the tie-ins between those two movies.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 29, 2010 11:49 PM PDT up reply actions
well, people already answered that
but, here’s my question for you, which of the 3 was your favorite
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I guess the first one.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 29, 2010 11:51 PM PDT up reply actions
yea, i think that was a true classic
i’ll agree, the first one was one of my favorite movies as a kid, next to heavyweights and little giants
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
SPOILERS FOR A 20 YEAR OLD MOVIE FRANCHISE
1st movie: Marty accidentally goes back in time to the 50s and has to get his parents together.
2nd movie: Doc brings Marty to the future to fix his family. Biff takes the Delorean to give his past self the sports almanac. After going to the alternate 1985, Marty goes back to the 50s to destroy the almanac. Doc gets sent back to the 1800s when the Delorean gets hit by lightning.
3rd movie: Marty goes to the 1800s to rescue Doc who got shot by Mad Dog Tannen.
I remember in the theater being bugged by them
leaving Jennifer on the porch in the alternate-80s.
by Every6thDay on Jun 29, 2010 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions
“I had the strangest dream.”
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 29, 2010 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions
The interesting thing about the movies is that although Marty is the main character, each of the movies are really based around three separate characters
It’s just like Earthsea!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 29, 2010 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I still have yet to finish reading those books
I’ve only read the first one.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
I liked them a lot more than I thought I would.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2010 12:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Passed ball was the moment for me...
Seriously, and I am on the fucking east coast and staying up till fucking 2AM to witness this crap. The lineup they put out there was inexcusable.
To say that I want the team to do badly would be sacrilegious in my mind. To do badly enough to warrant a re-arrangement of this FO…yeah, I’d go for that.
The next time I’m in town for a game, I’m feeling extremely tempted to rush the field and club Molina in the knee Kerrigan-style. This team is seriously leaving me with anger issues, and I’m normally a pretty passive guy…
There is a sad truth here.
The Giants’ offense, much maligned, is not the real problem. Though their actual R/G is not league average, that is mostly some bad luck. Coming into tonight’s game, for 2010 to date:
NL: OBP = .319 and TBP = .359 (TBP = TB/PA)
SF: OBP = .318 and TBA = .361
Virtually league average, and the R/G will eventually follow.
The problem is that the much-vaunted pitching, while certainly better than average, is just not showing good enough to seriously contend when coupled with a league-average offense. Mind, that may yet come around: what goes up comes down, and vice-versa. But a league-average offense will score 710 runs. To win 95 games (an arbitrary standard for serious competition) requires allowing 597 runs; assuming about 0.25 unearned runs an inning, that’s a staff ERA of 3.44. The current staff ERA, by coincidence, was 3.43 coming into tonight.
But the problem is that that number is probably not sustainable. This tends to happen to teams that choose to build around pitching and defense instead of offense (especially power/walks based offense). When a hitter has a really bad day, he affects 1/9 of the offense; when a pitcher has a really bad day, he affects probably 2/3 of the defense (depending on when he’s pulled).
The “sad truth” is that this pitching-oriented team’s pitching is good but apparently not good enough. Nor are there obvious upgrades available anywhere. Best overall possibility: get a good young RF bat (I’d even re-try Bowker), even if it means giving up an ace pitching prospect.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
Everyone has been wanting to retry Bowker since before he was sent down.
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Yebbut . . .
. . . it’s desperation. “The triumph of hope over experience.” I’d do it anyway, but start looking for takers for Wheeler who have a big-gun young RF (or CF) to offer.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
As Cookyman pointed out, though, the NL average offensive numbers this year are skewed by the Astros, who are having a beyond historically bad season.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
World Series winners, past decade:
2000 New York Yankees
2001 Arizona Diamondbacks
2002 Anaheim Angels
2003 Florida Marlins
2004 Boston Red Sox
2005 Chicago White Sox
2006 St. Louis Cardinals
2007 Boston Red Sox
2008 Philadelphia Phillies
2009 New York Yankees
Are the 2010 Giants even close to having a comparable lineup to any of these teams? The 2001 D’Backs are most suspect, given that had there not been a juicy Luis Gonzo on the team, their dominant duo wouldn’t have been enough to win it all.
by Every6thDay on Jun 29, 2010 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I have to think that even without Gonzo they still had Reggie Sanders, Finley, Bell, Grace and Williams. Some of them had down years that year but I’d rather have had them instead of our crap we got. Plus Erubiel Durazo, Jack Cust, Junior Spivey, Counsell, Delucci etc. They had a pretty good bench + callups. Lyle Overbay…
Johnson and Schilling, over 2001-2002, combined:
90-24 W/L record.
1,315 Ks
214 BBs
22 CGs
8 SO
1,025.2 IP
ERA+ of 192, and 149, respectively.
Wow. That would make any team…amazing.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
winning more games than you actually played in is truly amazing
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Just wanted to say sorry for defending Pablo's baserunning last night.
Nobody makes that big of an honest mistake two nights in a row.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
Changed the channel after the Loney hit.
Ended up watching some game show on ABC. The only reason I watched was that it was hosted by Chris Jericho.
Kids in the back seat cause accidents. Accidents in the back seat cause kids.
SUCK IT YOU ITALIAN!!!
love ya still
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
When we win, I always read the other team's blog
I feed on the despair of our National League foes. Because I’m a vulture like that.
Tonight was the first time I really saw fans turning on the team. LOTS of booing towards the end of the game. Hopefully they’ll all wake up soon.
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
First time i've heard boos for pablo
WOW
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Oh yeah. boos for Pablo and heckling stuff like “Go back to AAA” and stuff about his weight. LOUD boos after Renteria hit into the double play too and when Rowand came in to pitch hit. Really interesting to see tonight.
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
And all this time the culture tells us that you can't lack class and dignity until AFTER your team wins a championships.
San Francisco, always gotta be counter-cultural and shit.
by Every6thDay on Jun 29, 2010 11:50 PM PDT up reply actions
When I went to the memorial day game I was on Rowand the entire time. Even better was that this douche sitting in front of me was wearing a Rowand shirt, and he spent half the game trying to turn in a boxload of All-Star ballots so that he could get a stupid bobblehead. I swear the dumb shit this team does to get fans to go to the games is beyond me. And even worse was that this fatty friend of his had a MOLINA jersey bwahahaha. I swear I was in a section full of casual retarded fans.
I laughed extremely hard reading your post, gotta love the AT&T casuals sporting panda hats. I’ve only had the pleasure of sitting with rowdy sections a few times, most of the time I end up with whine and cheesers that golf clap.
"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 30, 2010 12:33 AM PDT up reply actions
I am in the line which favors the attendees registering their displeasure vocally.
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 29, 2010 11:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Looking at that .gif, he actually doesn’t look noticeable fatter today than he was a year ago.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 29, 2010 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s the baggy jersey and pants. Hides the weight. Like how pregnant women and fat people wear baggy clothes or sweatshirts to hide their fat.
That is NOT why I wear baggy clothes or sweatshirts!
<_<
>_>
<_<
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 29, 2010 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you ashamed of your large breasts? That could be another reason to wear the baggy clothes. :P
Or are you scared of the sun?
Didn’t you see my shifty eyes?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 29, 2010 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Howie
Show me your moobs.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 30, 2010 7:55 AM PDT up reply actions
(o) (o)
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2010 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions
They are pretty small
More like moobettes.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 30, 2010 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Then he came back with a homer
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
WIth how crappy they’ve played lately the entire team deserves boos. Except for Nate, since he hasn’t seen the field at all.
True… The one thing i’m liking about Pablo though, his at bat near the end of the game was good, but yea, the GIDP’s aren’t helping
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I didn’t see his last at-bat. I’m not really concerned with Pablo, I was just hoping he would heat up this June like he did last year. I wish they would make him commit to wearing his goggles full time though. Wonder if the vision is a problem. I don’t think it’s his weight. He was fat last year too.
Yea, me too, but i guess it isn’t looking likely at all that it will come anytime soon. He definitely looks like he needs those glasses, because that could very well be the problem, he’s looking late on the ball, and who knows, i’m not a player nor have i played baseball since i was like 17 or 18
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Hello again, heimy
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
meany
LEAVE VELEZ OUT OF THIS
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on Jun 29, 2010 11:48 PM PDT reply actions
Man, this team has really fallen apart since Todd Wellemeyer went on the DL.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
Word on the street is that someone got banned. I want the deets.
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 30, 2010 12:02 AM PDT reply actions
some idiot came on here thinkin he could root for the dodgers
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Thats it?
No physical threats?
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 30, 2010 12:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh good, I didn’t miss anything too exciting.
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 30, 2010 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions
I blame Renteria
2-6 since his return and the offense has just completely stopped doing whatever it was doing before he got here.
I am wondering how many times the same lineup has been used two days in a row?
I still haven’t gone to a game this year and am not planning on giving this team a dime till Bochy is gone.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jun 30, 2010 12:02 AM PDT reply actions
and yet Edgar has had the most hits of any Giant since returning
11-32
.344
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Funny how that works.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jun 30, 2010 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions
.792 OPS
.361 wOBA
123 wRC+
And that’s for the full season.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
I’m just saying this, but this is the most i’ve ever seen Grant post in a thread
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Don’t kill the moment.
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 30, 2010 12:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Like in Anchorman
Ron Burgundy: We are laughing and we are very good friends. Good buddies sharing a special moment…
Brian Fantana: Don’t say anything Ron and just let it happen.
Ron Burgundy: …laughing and enjoying our friendship, and someday we’ll look back on this with much fondness.
Brian Fantana: Yeah, yeah.
by Every6thDay on Jun 30, 2010 12:22 AM PDT up reply actions
The post game post on Extra Baggs by Alex Pavlovich or something is the best thing I’ve read by a Giants beat writer (or fill in) all year. Interesting comments from Ishi and Nate. Not 100% right on but a good read.
DOUBLE SWITCHES AND MATCH-UPS, THAT'S WHAT BRUCE BOCHY DOES!
So, I missed most of game due to work and exercise
What baserunning mistake did Pablo make this time?
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
That game sucked
And why in the world was Buster sitting AGAIN (until the 9th)?
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
With buster in the game the giants wouldn't have been able to make a come back
Plus without molina in there the relievers would have panicked and gave up a ton of runs but molina kept the entire team calm with his veteran presence. It’s sure nice having a future hall of famer anchor our team and keep us in check, with buster we’d have lost that game in a pathetic manner!
"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 30, 2010 12:43 AM PDT up reply actions
So Buster wasn't sent down
But he’s starting to get buried on the bench. That’s worse than getting sent back down.
All of this hate Bochy talk reminds me of the day I first started hating our dear Bruce. It was September 1st of his first season here (2008?). There was no possible reason to play our over-aged, mediocre-or-worse veterans and every reason to play our youngsters. Instead, we got the veterans. I started hating him that day and haven’t looked back since.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
And we didn’t lose enough to get Strasburg.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jun 30, 2010 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions
And he hits for power, so the Giants wouldn’t anyway.
by Every6thDay on Jun 30, 2010 12:30 AM PDT up reply actions
/drafts junior college toolsy CF
"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 30, 2010 12:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Mmm Gotta get the veterans comfortable in the line up for next year
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 30, 2010 12:38 AM PDT up reply actions
When Manny left because of his injury
zero sympathy from Giants fans.
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
I would have boo’d him until that dirty scummy douche was off the field. Can’t have any respect for that douche, he and his teammates actually employ a great approach!
"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 30, 2010 12:40 AM PDT up reply actions
OT: Forgot to say, this weekend during the Red Sox series, like Friday night i believe, i got an email over the PIKE listserv from school and it read something like “RED SOX BABY!!!” and in turn i replied something like “EFFF the red sox” blah blah, said some more stuff, and we get an email from the president of the frat saying, stuff like “stop treating the listserve like shit”
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Wow
Just got back from the game, and that was awful.
On the bright side, I got to have a three inning long conversation with my brother and father about baseball statistics and the inadequacies of the front office.
One gem of a moment was when I told my pop that Pablo was making league minimum (he thought he was “overpaid”), then noted how he was the only person under 30 on the field at the moment and most likely to be around in a year or so.
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
Jon Miller brought up WAR on the broadcast
It threw me a little.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Ha
That reminds me of sports conversations I’ve had with my dad.
My favorite was when he said that C. C. Sabathia just needed to learn control so that he can start being really good and not just okay. At that point I pointed out that C. C. was a cy young winner.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
I'll say it here
SUCK IT UCLA!!!!!!
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
The fact that I read the majority of this thread and got to read this comment waiting for me at the very end...
makes me a very depressed baseball fan.
He's not retired...THANK YOU!
In the bottom of the ninth with Posey up, a guy in my section yelled “You promised magic inside, now I want magic!” It was both amusing and sad.
It's a matter of making a wish and rubbing the lamp
Runs and wins… or Barbara Eden in “I Dream of Genie.”
Not sure what I’d wish for first.
"My My, Hey Hey .... GIDP is here to stay."
Bork Never Sleeps
Barbara Eden
This is no contest. She was smoking hot.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 30, 2010 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Guess What?
Nate isn’t hurt.
The lead item of the notes is about the Ishikawa/Schierholtz pinch-hitting combination (which has been excellent, until tonight), and while talking to the duo, I asked both how they feel about their current roles. Schierholtz said "I’m just waiting. It’s tough in my situation. I’d like to be playing. I’m young and feel like I could be an everyday player." He also reiterated that there is nothing wrong with his shoulder.
So then it’s only a matter of days before he goes on the DL for his shoulder?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2010 7:12 AM PDT up reply actions
…and by that, do you mean shipped off to Toronto?
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Have fun with Fred, Nate!
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
LOL WARNING!
Crazy bastards.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 30, 2010 7:28 AM PDT reply actions
Remote control can really take his stalking to a whole new level.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 30, 2010 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL CLUELESS MANAGER
— From the media relations notes: the Giants have used 57 different lineups this season, which is fourth most in the National League. They used 134 different lineups last 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'll give Bochy this:
He isn’t describing any voices or hallucinations.
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
Mmm gotta get all my vets involved I mean everybody involved 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."
AND there were less lineups than total games played.
Is this the thing now? When I was a kid the damn lineup stayed the same for months on end. Do all teams just pull names out of a hat like this or are the Giants just special?
Do all the teams employ a dunce and a clueless ego maniac as manager and GM?
Take a giant step and go!
"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."
How do you solve a problem like Bruce Bochy?
How do you send his huge head out of town?
How do you solve a problem like Bruce Bochy?
A moron! An Idiot! A clown!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 30, 2010 9:10 AM PDT reply actions
There is a dance routine that goes with that. But I would have to show you in person.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 30, 2010 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Got a problem with musicals, bub?!
Don’t make me call in the Jets and the Sharks to stomp on you while they dance around!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 30, 2010 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions
I can’t wait for more baseball today!!
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jun 30, 2010 9:18 AM PDT reply actions
Just watched Blade Runner.
Eh….
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
NO!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I mean, the production values were ridiculous, but the story left me pretty unaffected.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2010 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
As in the characters? The themes and motifs are great!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Yeah, the characters gave me trouble. I was more or less in Deckard’s boat right up until the “it looks like rape but it’s not rape” scene, and nobody else really has any development other than Batty toward the end.
I had trouble with the big chase scene at the end, too. It seemed like right when the movie should have been getting to the real meat of these questions about what it is to be human and what defines our reality, they decided to forget all that so Batty could go APESHIT and chase Deckard around pointlessly for ten minutes.
Sometimes I felt like the movie was scratching at the dirt of a lot of really good questions, but didn’t do as much digging as I wanted it to. But I suppose not feeling connected to any of the characters really didn’t help.
I think, probably more than anything, though, it’s just a dated film, and I’ve never been a viewer who can reach back very well. I’m sure it didn’t help things that I’m coming into this movie after watching things like A.I. or Battlestar Galactica (those are just the two that jump to mind the fastest, and may not be the best examples of things I’ve seen that deal with the same questions). In a lot of ways, the movie turned out to be water already tread for me. And I’m not trying to fault it for that – but it does affect my personal viewing.
And don’t get me wrong: I enjoyed the movie fine. I feel like I in no way wasted my time by watching it. I just didn’t really
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2010 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, that last sentence is not complete. I meant to delete the whole thing, but I guess I only got half of it.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2010 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Your reply is better without the Hollywood ending.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
My reply should end when the elevators close. And it doesn’t have enough UNICORN either.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2010 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Ha, and I should add the original Solaris to that same list! It’s not robots, but that movie really looks hard at a lot of the same questions in very fulfilling ways. Even if it sometimes spends ten minutes too long on a single tracking shot.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2010 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions
/added to Netflix queue
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Solaris or the Howie/Robot sex tape?
Kyle Stratford : Brian Sabean :: Toby Flenderson : Michael Scott
You can find both on Watch Instantly!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2010 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
The entire thing is justified by Rutger Hauer’s soliloquy at the end of the film. He improved that. “Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion.” How do you ad lib that?!
It’s a flawed movie. As with so many Ridley Scott productions, style is given more attention than the substance.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I also think that, as his life was ending and his friends had already died, he was merely devolving down to his basic programming, which was that of a hand-to-hand combat unit. His life’s newfound purpose (finding the maker) is gone, so he was instinctively transforming back into what came easiest and was safest—-which is something that we all do during a time of crisis.
I really love this movie.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Edit:
Time of crisis should be, perhaps more specifically, a mortality crisis.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I hope that that sentiment is aimed mostly toward the ending.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I know they chopped off both the “happy ending” and the awful narration, both of which can only improve things. I mean, my feelings might change when I get some distance from it, but I never felt the movie was doing as much with its themes as it thought it was.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2010 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions
I thought that the themes of mortality and reality vs. perception were pretty well developed, and pretty subtle at times (eyes, the origami).
Part of my opinion is skewed because I found myself wanting to climb into the film and explore the city. I guess that’s more a reflection of the production values and design, but I never got that sensation with, say, the Star Wars prequels. So much about the society is presented to us through teasing tidbits, that it made me want to learn more.
The worst part of the film was probably the tacked-on romance.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Part of my opinion is skewed because I found myself wanting to climb into the film and explore the city. I guess that’s more a reflection of the production values and design, but I never got that sensation with, say, the Star Wars prequels
I still want to explore Coruscant.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 30, 2010 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions
I mean, why are there so many Asian-inspired businesses in the future?
Is it because the East Asians have dominated the world society (the dominance of Japanese corporations), or has Japan collapsed, sending refugees to the United States (which would explain the omnipresence of locally-own edhole-in-the-wall asian food places, instead of the Asian version of McDonalds)?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I think Japan and such took over everything. Hence the origami.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I know we're going to get swept today, we may as well forfeit.
Can rowand at least charge the mound and hit vincente padilla in the head with his bat multiple times? Perhaps juan marichal esque? At least give us giants fans something to enjoy, because at this point even giants fans are sick of kruk.
"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."
Molina will definately be in the line p today, he's having some great swings.
Molina is batting .121/.157/.136 (8-for-66) with zero homers and just one extra-base hit since May 13, expect buster posey to sit again in favor of the hot bat.>
Per rob neyer.
"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."
Thanks
Blood just shot out of my eyes….
by Giant Torture on Jun 30, 2010 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions
But isn’t today Eli day?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2010 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions
In borks eyes, the team is struggling and he needs his best bats in the line up Mmm bengie hitting clean 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."
The team is bad enough without having to embellish.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 30, 2010 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Eli will catch today. Molina will not be in the lineup.
Hyperbole abounds.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 30, 2010 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions
He was trying to be funny, but I took it seriously knowing how stupid bork is and how this orginization views him as the key ingriedient to the team winning for years to come.
"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."
too bad by winning, you don’t mean professional eating contests. I think the Giants could present a formidable foe for any other professional sports team in that arena.
by Giant Torture on Jun 30, 2010 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions
If we traded for prince fielder we’d have an quality offensive line, so good even singletary would be jealous.
"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 30, 2010 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL XANTHAN
Speaking of Panda, I love what Chris Quick’s doing with plate approach graphs. They don’t tell the whole story … but the story they do tell is pretty cool.
from Rob Neyer
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
SHOCKING
ESPN writer giving credit to another ESPN writer.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jun 30, 2010 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Gary Radnich: I'm fine with how poseys being used from afar, bengie is the best option.
And this is why we are fucked as giants fans, because people like this drink kool aid and make the giants think they are right.
"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."
Poetry in motion
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=9505601
Wait for the super slow mo in the end. The guy talking on the cell phone gets nailed in the FACE. The girl that brought a glove actually backed away and allowed the ball to get to the guy. Sweetness.
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
For those of you who dont read They Might be Giants:
Fresno: RP Jesus Guzman: 1.0 IP, 2 BB
[…]
Guzman pitched the 9th inning.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
the goofus will be pleased
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
MY BOY DOES IT ALL!
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.
…and is also an outfielder Jose Canseco now.
Sorry, that wasn’t nice.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
You bastard!
TAKE IT BACK.
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 had a dream molina was traded for a PTBNL, then I woke up and puked.
"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."
Later, you found an origami Bengie Molina on your floor.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2010 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
And then I found my kitchen ravaged and empty.
"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 30, 2010 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Sounds like my house.
/is frustrated with roommate.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
Good thing I was out getting a new car and not watching this travesty.
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’m extremely pleased I opted to peer at the gameday on my phone and go work out instead of sitting down to watch 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."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 30, 2010 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Pin the tail on the linup
Rowand
Sanchez
Huff
Burrell
Panda
Uribe
Posey
Whiteside
Dirty
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
yay rowand leadoff
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
Maybe Padilla could hit Fat Money in the face instead this time. Vincente Padilla, “Giants MVP”
by Giant Torture on Jun 30, 2010 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Is that a joke?
"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 30, 2010 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Not to Bork it’s not, to most people it’s a joke and to Giants fans its proof of our sad place in fandom.
by Giant Torture on Jun 30, 2010 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
This is a fucking joke.
We basicially just consented the sweep.
"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 30, 2010 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh it's no joke
This, is the reason we debate whether or not to bring our children up as Giants fans.
by Giant Torture on Jun 30, 2010 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m not exposing my son to this.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 30, 2010 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
My son’s 4, so I have extreme inner turmoil as far as whether to allow this to happen or not.
by Giant Torture on Jun 30, 2010 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
The 4-year olds that regularly sit near me in 108 all have very advanced vocabularies.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
I have a 4 year old and a 7 year old (both girls). They both go to sleep each night with their “blue seals” and their “giants bears”. I think I will save them the money they would use on therapy and just replace them with nice non-descript safe bears.
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
meh
put Torres in instead of Rownads and it’s not bad. In fact, Put Torres and Schierholtz in for Rowand and Grayside, and it’s about as good as it gets.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
So, basically, replace the outfield and it’s fine.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
yeah
I’m not even THAT opposed to keeping Rowand in, given Bork, but not at the expense of Torres.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
It’s real.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2010 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s probably sad that I’m actually happy with this.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2010 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Me to, it’s another blatant omission of bruce bochy being clueless hopefully he’s not here in a few months.
"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 30, 2010 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
DJ Bochy
Mixin’ it up!
Bowkermania has been put on hiatus for retooling.
by rightcenterfielder on Jun 30, 2010 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
This cannot be correct.
Good luck, Dirty. It’s all up to you.
Seriously Rowand leading off? Aren’t we done with this?
Also, new sig line.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
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.
Seriously Rowand leading off? Aren’t we done with this?
You know the old saying: Once bitten, twice bitten.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Fool me once....
Seriously though, anyone care to speculate how many games Torres starts between now and the ASG?
last 11 games (a lifetime in BorkWorld): .175/.250/.275
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
lol
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 30, 2010 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
“Suck it.” – Bruce Bochy
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2010 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Wait, Panda has two complete fuck-ups and gets to play again?
by Every6thDay on Jun 30, 2010 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m sure my brother is not happy about this either.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 30, 2010 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
No comment.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Our three best catchers are in the lineup. Color me happy.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
This line up today defines bruce bochy as a manager
Everyone in san diego is still laughing.
"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 can't believe I've turned into this guy, but FIRE BOCHY
Sabean will definitely fire him to protect his job. Obviously, the situation has to be dire enough, so, the tone and tenor of the KNBR calls should be:
/puts on orchestrating an overthrow cap
“Sabean’s giving Bochy all the tools, but he’s refusing to use them properly.”
“It’s not Sabean’s fault that Bochy’s an idiot.”
“Once Sabean saw that Velez was hurting the team, he did the right thing. Brian Sabean has always done what’s best for the Giants.”
Holy fuck, I want this average-at-best crystal skull off my team POST HASTE!
by Every6thDay on Jun 30, 2010 11:00 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
You could put a positive spin on it: “Let the Steve Decker era begin”
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Very well, then. Addendum to Articles of Revolution:
“Come on, Sabes. Let the Steve Decker era begin!”
by Every6thDay on Jun 30, 2010 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Rec'd
IAWTC 100%.
"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 30, 2010 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
See you were on the right track until this part
"Once Sabean saw that Velez was hurting the team, he did the right thing. Brian Sabean has always done what’s best for the Giants."
I think most of the KNBR crowd still liked Velez. My wife and I were eating at an Applebees in May and the Giants game was on. once guy mentioned out loud, in complete seriousness “VELEZ IS A STUD”
I really hoped someone spit in his food.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
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.
Velez is a stud like molina is a “great 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."
by sfgiants420 on Jun 30, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Good lord this is full of fail
still liked? once guy?
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
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.
O_O
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 30, 2010 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
i’m glad i missed the end of the game last night, everyone is sad and angry. stupid giants
IN TIMMY WE TRUST
by LincecumFTK on Jun 30, 2010 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
FREE STEVE DECKER
"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 meant from the jail in fresno.
"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 30, 2010 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
OT: For Indy Rockin Arrested Development fans
Named after [New Jersey indie rockers Steel Train] new independent label, Terrible Thrills, Vol. 1 is released today in conjunction with the group’s ambitious new self-titled record. Also among those providing a gender-flipped take on Steel Train’s 12 tracks are Nellie McKay, Angel Deradoorian, and Arrested Development star Alia Shawkat.
(emphasis mine)
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Over under on giant runs today? 1 1/2
Taking the under, LOL GOTTA GET ROWAND MAX AT BATS FOR REVENGE!!! BORK BORK
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
OT: Interesting Read
There is a lot of talk about media here. This is a Harvard study about equating waterboarding with torture and how after US started doing it waterboarding != torture.
Kyle Stratford : Brian Sabean :: Toby Flenderson : Michael Scott
how the fuck is it not?
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
tell ya what
why don’t you come over here and let me waterboard you for a few hours, and we’ll see how you feel about it then.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
lol me
read that wrong. Thought YOU were saying waterboarding != torture. I blame the fact that “waterboarding != tourture” is on a separate line. In any case, yeah that’s crazy, but not entirely unexpected.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
I'm with you on that.
However, this is more of a study into how the media basically stopped referring to it as torture after the govt. said it wasn’t. For me it basically shows how major media is subservient to govt power when IMO they are supposed to be watchdogs.
Kyle Stratford : Brian Sabean :: Toby Flenderson : Michael Scott
I think Giant’s fans have gotten the memo for how to describe the team. When I asked my co-worker how the game was last night, she replied, “it was torture inside.”
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jun 30, 2010 11:27 AM PDT reply actions
...
Kyle Stratford : Brian Sabean :: Toby Flenderson : Michael Scott
by jhiat00 on Jun 30, 2010 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Very OT: Male Tears Enhance Female Sexual Response
Pheromones and their detection by the vomeronasal organ are known to govern social behaviour in mice, but few chemical signals have been linked to specific behavioural responses. Haga et al. now show that the ESP1 peptide secreted in male tears makes females sexually receptive, and have identified its specific vomeronasal receptor (V2Rp5) and the sex-specific neuronal circuits activated during the behavioural response. Whether such ‘labelled line’ logic extends to the regulation of reproductive behaviour in other mammals remains unclear.
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
This goes against everything I know about women:
1. Women don’t like sex.
2. Women don’t respect men who cry.
3. Women use science to study more important things.
by Every6thDay on Jun 30, 2010 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
I agree. It is really suprising and hard to explain teleologically. But the good news is that male Giants fans must get laid a lot.
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
Sadly, no. Seeing as we’re fans of a San Francisco sports franchise, I’m afraid that means we’re all homosexuals. The tears are for not.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
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