Post-game thread: Giants hit for power, come from behind, just like we knew they would
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 4, 2010 9:42 PM PDT
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PrintJust think if Buster Posey were catching tonight. He would have called a total rookie game, and Jonathan Sanchez would have given up six earned runs, and we'd still be playing.
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See, my thread worked.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
Eventually..............
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
YEAH WELL PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE DICKWAD
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 4, 2010 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions
VIRTUE DICKWAD!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 4, 2010 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Your Bastards!!!!
you killed “can of corn”
Proud father of Alex and Fred Lewis.
I ain't denyin' there wasn't no bottle.
My bastards did no such thing!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 4, 2010 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
/shrug
Apparently, I have bastards and they are out to get you!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 4, 2010 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Are they at least good looking bastards? Because that would be okay, I guess.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
Well, they are mine
So probably not!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 4, 2010 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
THEN PLEASE CALL THEM AND ASK THEM NOT TO DO IT!
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
They are uncontrollable!
Your irresistibility has overridden my control over my bastards!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 4, 2010 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Excellent!
I told them to take lots of pictures.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 4, 2010 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Way to bring home the win, Howie.
Great job out there last night.
/snaps Howie with towel
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Brian Wilson is a good closer
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jun 4, 2010 9:43 PM PDT reply actions
Giants Baseball: Torture
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Uribe and Huff hit some serious big flys.
Kobe sucks
by GovernorStephCurry on Jun 4, 2010 9:45 PM PDT reply actions
We would've lost
Without Eli in the lineup, we don’t get his homer
I've got just three words for you: Duck The Fodgers
by IanRogue on Jun 4, 2010 9:45 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I see what you did there
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He’s so good, he doesn’t even need to leave the dugout to win games.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Huff’s “I know I crushed it” dance was humorously awkward. Or awkwardly humorous.
"Man, you just can't beat a good bowl of gumbo." ~ William Nuschler Clark
That was awesome. When that happened i had to rewind it and watch it 5 more times. The way he shrugged his shoulders and kicked his foot reminded me a little bit of Norton from The Honeymooners.
Bleeding orange and black since 1987
by TehGreekStallion on Jun 4, 2010 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Not often you get to see someone doing the Hucklebuck these days.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
The other dance he did in LF on that long fly ball, not so much fun.
Buster Posey: "still not ready." - idiot of a GM
by rxmeister on Jun 5, 2010 6:59 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
JUST saw that on the archived game.
Not since that Garry fellow in left have I seen a batter so quickly confident of a home run.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Jun 5, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
He had a bit of a hillbilly hitch in his stride.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 5, 2010 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Speaking of great home run swings...
did y’all see Beltre’s last night?
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 8:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Has anyone seen a home run like Huff’s since Bonds last played?
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
From a Giant?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 4, 2010 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Your question has sadly reminded me that in 2008 Bengie Molina led the team in home runs with 16.
That’s pitiful.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 4, 2010 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
jesus christ
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
That team hit 94 home runs total. In 2007, Bonds, Feliz, Molina, Winn, and Durham hit 92 collectively.
:(
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 4, 2010 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Fred Lewis had the highest OPS+ on that 2008 team (tied with WInn). It was 105.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 4, 2010 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
(among qualifying batters, that is.)
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 4, 2010 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
OH MY GOD
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
O_O
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 4, 2010 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
klesko sez hai
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
yeah I was gonna go with Klesko
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Jun 4, 2010 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
and his post- "i just fucking destroyed that ball, watch me preen" moments were awesome
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Yeah. Unfortunately that didn’t happen too often.
Buster Posey: "still not ready." - idiot of a GM
by rxmeister on Jun 5, 2010 7:00 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Pablo hit a monster shot last year in Dirtys no-no
IIRC, it nearly went to the cable car
yes
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
http://www.hittrackeronline.com/hrdetail.php?id=2009_2614
At 462 feet, Pablo’s HR was the longest home run hit by a Giant since a 468-foot moonshot by Bonds on July 7, 2006, 3 years earlier.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Torres has obliterated some no-doubters. Remember the one a couple weeks ago where the water cannons went off before the ball even left the park?
And Ay-you-HEN-ee-oh has certainly posed like he’s hit some like that, even though they died at the wall?
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions
I posted this from my phone at an Isis concert. I would have let a mod do it, but I was scared that Howie would have gotten there first.
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 5, 2010 1:54 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t see what would have been so objectionable about my Post Game “Red Heart Riding Crop” Recap. Corporate sponsorships are just a part of life these days, and I saw we have to get with the program.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 7:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Visionaries are often misunderstood.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 5, 2010 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Flem:
“Can I take two guys?”
Oh my, Dave.
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
I didn’t know Dave was into that.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 4, 2010 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
he just has a wide stance
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
Proud Aussie father of Roberto Kelly
by Tim LinCyYoung on Jun 4, 2010 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, he's a True Giant!
He’s all about the DP!
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 8:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Also,
what did I miss?
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
Nothing much
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Successful 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 4, 2010 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
You keep thinking that.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 4, 2010 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
AND DONT YOU FORGET IT EITHER
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
Proud Aussie father of Roberto Kelly
by Tim LinCyYoung on Jun 4, 2010 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Not as successful as Natto.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Not as prolific.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 7:14 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL HOME RUNS
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Its a bit eaerly but
How many of the giant’s pitchers are going to make the all star team.
Lincecum and Cain should be Locks.
Wilson needs to be there.
And Zito and Sanchez should be there but I don’t see the all star roster’s going all whitesox of a few years ago and having their whole starting rotation making the team.
"Life is like a grapefruit. Well, it's sort of orangy-yellow and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, too. Oh, and some people have a half a one for breakfast."
by operation carrot on Jun 4, 2010 9:52 PM PDT reply actions
uhh, lincecum hasn't actually been very good lately
just sayin
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
yeah but I don’t see him not making the team. I mean how many people make it every year who don’t deserve it. I just really want zito to make the team. Even if there is some bonus clause.
"Life is like a grapefruit. Well, it's sort of orangy-yellow and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, too. Oh, and some people have a half a one for breakfast."
by operation carrot on Jun 4, 2010 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Zito needs to sustain his success longer before the league will believe it
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
Do you see Greinke making the AL team?
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions
still better than you
in soviet russia, run scores you!....and giants still have terrible offense
by slackersphere17 on Jun 4, 2010 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Here comes the RAGE!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
meh
can’t argue with FACTS
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Damn.
:(
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
All my rage is currently occupied
I’m still pissed that Buster got called up early to play 1st fucking base. I can’t afford to spend any more rage on other issues.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
LOL Bondslegend
Trying to take all the joy out of our franchise cornerstone hitting almost .500 after his first week in the majors. Not to mention the fact that we’re 4-2 with him in the lineup. But his arbitration clock!!!!!
Buster Posey: "still not ready." - idiot of a GM
by rxmeister on Jun 5, 2010 7:05 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
- Buster Posey is the best catching prospect in the NL, and arguably the majors.
- Bengie Molina is hitting .252/.313/.327 with bad defense and league-worst base running.
- Buster Posey has yet to play a single game as a catcher.
Outside of just being intentionally obtuse (like Baggs), I can’t see how anyone can claim he doesn’t understand what the rage is about.
I was promised lasagna.
I want Bengie out of the lineup too, but...
We kept hearing that his bat doesn’t play well at 1B, but so far that isn’t the case (yeah yeah SSS). At least he can be in the lineup every day at 1B.
The more he keeps hitting and the more Molina shits the bed, the more likely he moves to C.
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
The problem isn’t Bengie.
The problem is Sabean and his flunky, Bochy enabling the never-ending episodic tragedy of Molina’s descent into humiliating displays of has-beenness.
Rarely do players euthanize their own careers willingly; Junior excepted, and even that with some backroom negotiating.
I am serious when I refer to the careers of Molina (and Rowand) on life-support. Bochy and Sabean are not doing anybody any favors by continuing to employ extraordinary measures to keep their careers nourished with the scarce commidity of playing time.
This continued sacrificing of new life for old life is an outrage and the overwhelming cause of the Giants continued mediocrity in the final standings every year.
The feeding tubes need to be removed and let these guys’ careers expire with some grace and style like Griffey.
by E Ticket on Jun 5, 2010 8:50 AM PDT up reply actions
I think it might be too late for Bengie's career to end in grace and style
The decision to keep an obviously horrible player as the starting catcher when you have one of the top catching prospects in the majors ready is one of the worst I can recall in baseball history.
And then they compound this mistake by not even starting Posey when Molina is out of the lineup.
It’s hard to think of many that are worse. …Hmm. If any.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
We could see Griffey, Hoffman, and Molina retire within a week of each other!
/A man can dream, can’t he?
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 9:08 AM PDT up reply actions
But we won't
Because guys like Griffey and Williams and Gehrig are so rare. Seldom do players in the middle of the season decide that “enough is enough”. It has to come from above.
Bochy not only kept Vinny Castilla playing, he started him damn near every night just like he does with Molina; right up until the actual day Towers cut him from the roster. It was pathetic.
by E Ticket on Jun 5, 2010 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, with Griffey, it did come from above.
He was very careful to say that “no one in the front office asked me to do this.” But the manager’s not in the front office. Plus, public opinion was universally in favor of his retirement. He had to be aware of that.
And as stick-a-fork-in-’em done as Molina and Winn look, Hoffman looks twice that.
But yeah, I know we’re stuck with B¢ until the end of time.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
But at least he has a great attitude when he is not playing!!!!!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 5, 2010 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Which just exacerbates the problem
Dying ain’t pretty. And his career is certainly that
by E Ticket on Jun 5, 2010 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions
fans should use their only weapon
booing. It’s not pleasant, but what else can you do? We pay big bucks, and then get treated to three hours of suck. This is entertainment, not your grade school musical.
Booing is good, in this situation.
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
You guys are more in touch with Giants fans than I am – are people actually upset about Posey not catching? Seems to me that fans are mainly upset about Rowand, not Molina.
I was promised lasagna.
I think a lot of casual fans really buy into the whole “calling a good game” and “rapport with the pitchers” mystique. Also the local media has been trashing Buster’s defense behind the dish.
The Giants don’t fare well against pitchers.
I hate the veteran love that Sabean and Bochy have, but you guys act like they’re the only GM and manager in the game that feel that way. Unless you’re a fan of a team that is a total small market non contender, they’re all the same. The last two days alone you’ve seen the White Sox say they’re going to bench the struggling Gordon Beckham for journeyman Lance Nix, and the Cardinals just signed Randy Winn. Sabean and Bochy are no worse than the others.
Buster Posey: "still not ready." - idiot of a GM
by rxmeister on Jun 5, 2010 11:13 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I don’t think the Cardinals are going to move Colby Rasmus to first base so Randy Winn can start.
The Giants don’t fare well against pitchers.
Sure they will.
It’s not like they’re getting any production from first base as it is.
Hey, you know what would be nice? Reuniting not only the Molina brothers in St. Louis, but Rowand and Winn as well.
B¢ (SFG- C) and Pooper (SFG- CF) for What’shisname (STL- 1B)!
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh, we're getting both?
And the Cards are picking up their salaries? Even better! But where will Juggernate and Bowker play?
/fap fap fap
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
The Cardinals signed Winn for nothing. To be a bench player. Good for them.
Beckham has been genuinely horrible this year. Nix is a fantastic fielder at 2B, and mashed in AAA last year (though obviously was old for the league), so short term, it’s not a bad idea to let Nix play. Of course, the White Sox are 8.5 games behind the Twins, so they probably shouldn’t be making moves that are only good for the short term. Conclusion: the White Sox probably shouldn’t be benching Beckham. If I were a White Sox fan, maybe I’d complain about it. But I’m not.
It’s still not comparable to letting Molina play.
I was promised lasagna.
I’m not making excuses for Molina. I was against the signing, and I would have released him long ago. I’m just saying that GM’s and managers are all alike. They think a veteran will eventually approach his career stats, and they won’t give up on them till the very end. It’s not easy for someone like Sabesn to walk into his bosses office and tell them he shitted away 4,5 million of their dollars, and in the case of Rowand, far more. My point is basically that they’re not alone in doing what they do. Don’t think that the fans of every team don’t think their managers and GM’s are assholes.
Buster Posey: "still not ready." - idiot of a GM
by rxmeister on Jun 5, 2010 1:26 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Well, then why is it that, aside from the Giants, only the Mets showed any interest in Molina this year? And even they wouldn’t offer a long term contract. I really don’t think that all GM’s like Molina as much as Sabean does.
Yes, many GM’s love veterans. But I think that saying that what’s Sabean is doing right now is normal is stretching it.
I was promised lasagna.
23 PA’s aren’t small sample size. They’re nothing. Outside of 15 home runs or 23 strikeouts, there is nothing that could happen in 23 PA’s that should change anyone’s mind about anything.
Right now I don’t see what’s going to move him off 1B. I mean, the fact that he’s hitting well is just making the Giants more comfortable with him at 1B. I don’t see the Giants benching Molina anytime soon.
I was promised lasagna.
oh my god
Bengie’s batting line
oh my god
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
And now look at Castilla's
on July 17, 2006, his last game before he was cut.
by E Ticket on Jun 5, 2010 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions
That looks
familiar.
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.
Perhaps it is because playing first is doing nothing for his development as the catcher of the future…
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 5, 2010 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Get over it.
Posey is going to be the full time catcher in 2011 if not before. Right now, he is at least in the lineup and producing with the bat. I’m hoping with the rest of us that Bengie is on a short leash. But we all know better. So, enjoy what Posey is doing. He has plenty of years to squat.
Get over it.
Posey Sandoval is going to be the full time catcher in 2010 if not before. Right now, he is at least in the lineup and producing with the bat. I’m hoping with the rest of us that Bengie is on a short leash. But we all know better. So, enjoy what Posey Sandoval is doing. He has plenty of years to squat.
I think I wrote this over 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 5, 2010 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
I see your point, but this isn’t the same issue. Different bats, different body-types, different prospect-status.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I know it’s not the same. But it’s similar enough to be frightening.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s a good point, but my point to bondslegend is that seeing Buster’s name in the lineup every day makes me very happy, and his at bats are the best part of the game. I can’t imagine someone who would be happier seeing him at Fresno every day. Yes, he’s at the wrong position, but you can’t have everything.
Buster Posey: "still not ready." - idiot of a GM
by rxmeister on Jun 5, 2010 11:21 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Yes, he’s at the wrong position, but you can’t have everything.
The ability to have everything is only a decision away. Too bad it won’t be made.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 5, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
We’re not asking for everything. We’re asking for our catcher to play catcher, our 1B to play 1B, and our RF to play RF.
I was promised lasagna.
I’d like our CF to play CF, too, but I guess Rowand is blocking him.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I know that Buster will be the catcher of 2011 but its the idea that Bengie is fucking terrible out there and they still continue to trot him out there as if he’s producing when I’m sure they know that he’s pretty much done.
01.19.2010
r.i.p. buster posey
Wave them home Tim Flannery, wave them home.
I’m not worried about 2011 (that’s a lie, actually). I want to make the playoffs. I think we can make the playoffs. Letting Molina play significantly hurts our chances of making the playoffs. Pretty simple.
I was promised lasagna.
Liar.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
And sitting atop the high tension wire
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 5, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
LINCECUM CLONE SIGHTING!
We’re simply watching the wrong one.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Jun 5, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
which clone are you speaking of sir, the rangers pitcher?
"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."
That's my response, horribly misplaced, to this
.
Lincecum and Cain should be Locks
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Jun 5, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s still been the best pitcher on the staff. His FIP is 2.80, which is really great. Cain, Zito, and Sanchez are all in the 3.30-3.50 range.
I was promised lasagna.
But ERA and Winz!!!
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Giants' Big Four starters barely crack the TOP 10 stats
Their advantage is that they have 4 guys in the TOP 25
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
I would go with Cain and Zito
Timmy’s been struggling lately.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Considering Ubaldo, Carpenter, Wainwright, and Johnson have all been brilliant, odds are slim.
by InTimmyWeTrust on Jun 5, 2010 12:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh and that guy from Philly with the beard…
by InTimmyWeTrust on Jun 5, 2010 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Wilson, wpf*
*when pigs fly
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
Wilson
Has been nails. So I don’t understand your reference.
I agree. I think he’s the most likely of the group to make it. Thanks to the shitty Giants’ offense the starters all have less wins than they should, and don’t think that doesn’t make a difference when the managers make their selections.
Buster Posey: "still not ready." - idiot of a GM
by rxmeister on Jun 5, 2010 11:17 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
DBags with bases loaded and no outs
and can’t get the run across the plate. Giants style.
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
Jose Bautista:
um, what the fuck?
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Addendum
Brett Cecil: FUCK YEAH
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Brian Sabean and Alex Anthopoulos: A comparison
Fred Lewis-Productive yet raw OF, aquired for very little-producing well.
Vernon Wells-awful contract yet doing okay so far
Jose Bautista-Productive yet raw OF, aquired for very little-producing well.
John Bowker: Possibly productive OF-replaced on the roster by veteran who occasionally hits dingerz
Aaron Rowand: A bad contract who sucks
Nate Schierholtz-Possibly productive OF relegated to the bench by a 1B
Now I will give Sabean some credit for finding Andres Torres, but uhhh, yeah
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
Not a Sabean fan BUT
Putting Huff in LF is a good move. That opens up Posey for significant time. Rowand should be the 4th OF. Won’t happen of course.
Well Posey should be playing over Bengie as well
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
this
apparently he “cant catch major league pitching” LOLOL.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
LOL Gabe Gross
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
Great game for the G-Men and Dirty....but
The world lost a great human being today in John Wooden. I don’t have a clear belief on the afterlife, but I know Wooden’s legacy as a Coach and humanitarian will live on.
G.O.A.T.
in soviet russia, run scores you!....and giants still have terrible offense
by slackersphere17 on Jun 4, 2010 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Topic from last thread
How do the Giants avoid moving Posey to C when Renteria comes back?
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Kill Renteria
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Jun 4, 2010 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Uh…what?
I guess you mean Pablo > 1b and Uribe to 3b or something.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jun 4, 2010 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 7:15 AM PDT up reply actions
No way he's going back to Fresno
Bochy is going to have a real problem on his hands. He’s going to have to sit a highly paid veteran or two. Renteria should get some time at short. But sitting Uribe is not a real option right now. Personally, I’d like to see this:
CF Torres
2b Sanchez
LF Huff
1B Pablo
3b Uribe
C Posey
RF Nate
SS Renteria
No chance this happens. But it makes sense. Renteria was producing when healthy. So was Nate. Rowand is just awful. Molina – enough said. But again, to do this would go against everything Sabean/Bochy believe in.
Adding Burrell simply complicates things. He’s an awful outfielder.
Gotta keep Steve Holm fresh
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
where couldn’t he play?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPbPn_l2c_Q
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Jun 4, 2010 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
My meaning is
The Giants seem to have committed to playing Huff, Uribe, and Posey everyday.
A post-edgar lineup would have to look something like
Torres RF
Sanchez 2B
Sandoval 1B
Huff LF
Uribe 3B
Posey C
Renteria SS
Rowand CF
But there isn’t a way to get Huff, Posey, Uribe, Renteria AND Molina into the lineup every day. Something’s gotta give. If he keeps slumping, I think it’ll be Molina.
(this is seperate from my desire to see Nate rather than Rowand, with Torres in CF, because that issue really isn’t affected by Rent coming back)
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
This hurts my brain. I think you need to add Derosa for it to suck some more.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jun 4, 2010 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I could certainly try
He could play in right with Torres shifting to center, I guess.
I’m actually looking forward to Rent coming back. Sure, his BABIP is whacky-high, but hell, he’s been playing pretty OK.
And if he’s replacing Molina, it’s a huge upgrade.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Here is a realistic Giantz lolineup when Rent returns
RF- Torres
2B- Sanchez
3B- Sandoval
C- Molina
1B- Huff
LF- Burrell/DeRosa
SS- Renteria
CF- Rowand
P – Ginatz pitcher
Posey, Nate and Uribe warm the bench.
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
This lineup is a Bork wet dream
"You can always recover from the player you didn't sign. You may never recover from the player you signed at the wrong price." --Billy Beane
"I am not an idiot."--Brian Sabean
by Sabean's_Folly on Jun 5, 2010 4:57 AM PDT up reply actions
No flipping way is Posey gong to sit
Sabean and Bochy aren’t even that stupid. He plays or he goes down. And he’s made it impossible for them to send him down. Hell he already has the best approach at the plate of any Giant hitter (with the possible exception of Huff). Interestingly Posey hasn’t walked yet. But those will come. Patient up the middle gaps hitter with some power. I personally think he’ll get more power as he matures a bit.
There will be a riot if he sits or is sent down.
"Buster. Buster! BUSTER! Busterbusterbusterbusterbuster
“Well, I sat for a few weeks when I came up last year, so it’s nice to get some at-bats right away.”
BUSTER POSEY.
Giants baseball on K. N. B. R."
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Is there a link to this commercial? I haven’t heard it yet. I suppose I could stream KNBR today to find it, but I’d rather not.
I can't find one.
But you get the idea:
A whole bunch of different voices (broadcasters, probably some Arrested Development clips (though I can’t hear that fast), etc.) getting faster and faster, then that quote from Buster himself- my theory is that it was worked in by a disgruntled intern- then some more “Buster!” (I think), then the deep KNBR voice doing his thang.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
TWSS
Bleeding orange and black since 1987
by TehGreekStallion on Jun 4, 2010 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Lincecum gossip
Without giving up my source, I have heard that Timmy’s gf dumped him recently. This very well could cause a loss of some focus.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jun 4, 2010 10:01 PM PDT reply actions
STPID GIRL, I HATE HER!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
LOL STPID!!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Wow.
Man, if I were Lincecum, I wouldn’t waste five seconds worrying about that. Maybe that’s because my heart is made of coal.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Then again, if I were Lincecum I wouldn’t have had a girl friend in the first place.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
You’d have a boyfriend?
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jun 4, 2010 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he is implying he would have ho’s in different area codes
by Into the Void on Jun 4, 2010 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Because no one is going to see this
From my favorite blog strange maps:
"In this song, Ludacris brags about the area codes where he knows women, whom he refers to as ‘hoes’," says Ms Gray, who plotted out all the area codes mentioned in this song on a map of the United States. She arrived at some interesting conclusions as to the locations of this rapper’s preferred female companionship:
* "Ludacris heavily favors the East Coast to the West, save for Seattle, San Francisco, Sacramento, and Las Vegas."
* "Ludacris travels frequently along the Boswash corridor."
* "There is a ‘ho belt‘ phenomenon nearly synonymous with the ‘Bible Belt’."
* "Ludacris has hoes in the entire state of Maryland."
* "Ludacris has a disproportionate ho-zone in rural Nebraska. He might favor white women as much as he does black women, or perhaps, girls who farm."
* "Ludacris’s ideal ‘ho-highway’ would be I-95."
* "Ludacris has hoes in the Midway and Wake Islands. Only scientists are allowed to inhabit the Midway Islands, and only military personnel may inhabit the Wake Islands. Draw your own conclusion."
Ludacris is not deterred by clever and/or strong women? The concept of Ludacris’ song reminds me a bit of ‘I’ve Been Everywhere’ by Johnny Cash, which, come to think of it, probably shares some subtext with ‘Area Codes’.
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
by grape on Jun 5, 2010 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hilarious.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Glad to know cartographical humor doesn't go unacknowledged
There is a great hand map of SF bay as well
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
LOL map
And it puzzles me why he left out LA/San Diego
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Being a professional athlete while simultaneously having a monogamous relationship just seems like a bad idea.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
He got Annie Savoy’d
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Jun 4, 2010 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I think you got it mixed up. Musicians do it for the women. Athletes do it so they never have to be adults. Then they get married to someone who will take care of them and doesn’t care if they cheat on them all the time.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jun 4, 2010 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I think that Derek Jeter is the standard to which we should all aspire.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
???Super douche?
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jun 4, 2010 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Scarlett Johanson/Jessica Biel
Yeah, a bit douchey, but I know what I’d do.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Keep relationships out of the picture. Build a castle when you’re near retirement. Settle down then.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Though he finally got married
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
Jeter is still single.
Buster Posey: "still not ready." - idiot of a GM
by rxmeister on Jun 5, 2010 7:09 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
No he married some actress
Minka Kelly-I think her name is. IIRC she’s on friday night lights
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
Or not.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I heard they were just engaged.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 5, 2010 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Eh, plenty of players seem to manage it quite well. It’s definitely harder. No question. And the failcases are more high profile. But it’s not like there isn’t a long history of happily relationshipped professional athletes.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 7:17 AM PDT up reply actions
This appears to be the case.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jun 4, 2010 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
practice using Alyssa Milano
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
lol gross
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Jun 4, 2010 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
by IT do you mean hillary duff?
in soviet russia, run scores you!....and giants still have terrible offense
by slackersphere17 on Jun 4, 2010 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
She gives engagement BJs. A lot of women could learn something from her. Zito’s probably only good at teaching people how to act like an idiot.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
engagements BJs? what does this mean
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jun 4, 2010 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Some paparazzi took a pic of her boyfriend proposing to her on a balcony in a hotel room, then another pic like five minutes later of him on his back on the bed and her head on his waist. It was pretty funny.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
Sounds like a smart woman
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jun 4, 2010 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Enjoy the BJ, dude. Once you’re married you won’t be getting any more.
Buster Posey: "still not ready." - idiot of a GM
by rxmeister on Jun 5, 2010 11:25 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
LOLMARRIAGE
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
My wife has asked that I don’t refute this claim in order to preserve her modesty.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 5, 2010 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
link plz
in soviet russia, run scores you!....and giants still have terrible offense
by slackersphere17 on Jun 4, 2010 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
OMG PEOPLE IN RELATIONSHIPS PERFORM SEXUAL ACTS ON EACH OTHER SHE’S SUCH A SLUT.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 7:20 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL societal misogyny!
I was thinking the other day about how different the public reaction would be if a female celebrity was revealed to have worked her way through as many partners as Tiger Woods. The primary conversation wouldn’t be about the partners’ attractiveness, that’s for sure.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 9:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Takes 5 mph off the fast ball
And some drop from the slide piece.
Proud father of Alex and Fred Lewis.
I ain't denyin' there wasn't no bottle.
That’s just like a woman. Your velocity drops from 94 to 92 and they’re gone.
by Into the Void on Jun 4, 2010 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
But his slider breaks...just like...a little girl
by Viva Jon Miller on Jun 4, 2010 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Slider?
I barely even know her!
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Did Scott make any solid contact that justifies Bochy starting him tomorrow?
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 4, 2010 10:08 PM PDT reply actions
No ribeye tho
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
From what I saw, not really.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 4, 2010 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
GiDP baby! Plus he struck out on a low outside breaking ball after swinging and missing at a low outside breaking ball! Midseason form already!
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
0 for 4 on 14 pitches, but hey, only 1 K so that’s an improvement
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Jun 4, 2010 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Burrell in LF, Huff in CF tonight!
Buster Posey: "still not ready." - idiot of a GM
by rxmeister on Jun 5, 2010 7:11 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Rowand struck out?
On a low breaking ball? No wai!
2009
That shit never happens.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Jun 5, 2010 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Also, glad we aren't getting FOX'd tomorrow!
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 4, 2010 10:09 PM PDT reply actions
Game is at 4 pm pacific time
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.
My cable says it will be on Comcast Sportsnet at 4pm.
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.
Your cable said no such thing!
I refuse to believe in talking cables. You can’t fool me!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 5, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, I am a cable charmer.
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.
TWSS?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 5, 2010 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
/Eric Karros drives to Denver to kick Kaz Matsui in the shin
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 5, 2010 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
If only the Braves’ bullpen wasn’t so stupid.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
DBACKS WIN!
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 4, 2010 10:11 PM PDT reply actions
YES!!
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Jun 4, 2010 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL ROCKIES
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 4, 2010 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
125 posts into a post-game thread and no images?
ripoff
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
this pretty much
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on Jun 4, 2010 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
*
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
boring thread....
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
Subject!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 4, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Thank you for being a friend!
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Jun 4, 2010 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
.
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Jun 4, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
So, Wilson's 100th career save, eh
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 4, 2010 10:18 PM PDT reply actions
It was weirdly uneventful… although I guess without the defensive replacements it wouldn’t have been.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 5, 2010 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Gah, double plays!
Yay, dingerz!
And, man, the Pirates are a cautionary tale about why prospects are a gamble. Remember when many of us were drooling over Milledge, LaRoche, and/or Clement?
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
Only McCutchen for me!
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
Proud Aussie father of Roberto Kelly
by Tim LinCyYoung on Jun 4, 2010 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, I'm talking about a couple of years ago
This was before McCutchen’s time.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
they would actually be a decent team if they didnt give away all of their allstars
in soviet russia, run scores you!....and giants still have terrible offense
by slackersphere17 on Jun 4, 2010 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I remember when we all liked Jason Schmidt and Jason Bay
Do they count?
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
While watching Chronicle Live I noticed Lowell Cohn’s resemblance to C. Montgomery Burns.
Jeaaaggaahh
excellent...
in soviet russia, run scores you!....and giants still have terrible offense
by slackersphere17 on Jun 4, 2010 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
O.T.: watchong chronicles of riddick
/thinking judy dench is the lost golden girl
in soviet russia, run scores you!....and giants still have terrible offense
by slackersphere17 on Jun 4, 2010 10:30 PM PDT reply actions
Aaron Rowand was 0 for 4. I’m surprised. I never would have guessed he would do that.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
prolly didn't affect his stats much
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
So pretty...
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
If they fall wrong, they will get stuck in-between the 7th and 8th innings.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
But only after a frame where the sled is hanging in empty air.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Wreck'd!
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
I recognize that moment.
“It’s a magical world (inside), Hobbes, ol’ buddy…
…let’s go exploring!"
/God, I miss those two.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Freddie Sanchez fired off 15 yknows in 30 seconds.
I think he leads the league.
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
One for each mole.
Buster Posey: "still not ready." - idiot of a GM
by rxmeister on Jun 5, 2010 7:14 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
That's the first time I've seen those up close.
With easily affordable plastic surgery why does he keep them?
Does he believe they were responsible for his 3 All – Star listings?
Do they know things about him they’d go to the press with if he kicks them to the curb?
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Jun 5, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmmmmm
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 4, 2010 10:45 PM PDT reply actions
Any other high schoolers taking subject tests tomorow?
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jun 4, 2010 10:48 PM PDT reply actions
Which ones are you taking? I took the English one and the American History one.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 4, 2010 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m taking Math 2 and American History. How was that?
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 4, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Considering I did little studying for it, I did okay on it. It wasn’t really that hard. If you paid attention to details during American History, you should be fine.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 4, 2010 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Good luck , Craka
Several of my students are taking it also. They’ll do fine. So will you.
Proud father of Alex and Fred Lewis.
I ain't denyin' there wasn't no bottle.
LOL SAT 2's
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
(that's what you're talking about, right?)
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Si.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 5, 2010 12:58 AM PDT up reply actions
I took those once, the US History and English or something, to try to get into UC’s that I didn’t end up applying for. So I wasted a Saturday.
LOL ME
01.19.2010
r.i.p. buster posey
Wave them home Tim Flannery, wave them home.
That’s the exact same thing that I did, hah.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 5, 2010 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Not very high according to most people
As in…. like James Loney 10-15 per year. Although that was before he apparently made an adjustment to his swing, so I don’t know
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Geeeez. It seems like a lot of his outs are hit hard, too. From the last 6 outs he has made:
Brandon Belt lines out to first baseman John Whittleman.
Brandon Belt lines out to center fielder Tyson Auer.
Brandon Belt lines out to center fielder Tyson Auer.
.277/.399/.518 out of a shortstop?!
Keep on, keepin' on, Ryan Cavan
Well, there has been talk that San Jose’s official scorer is a bit loose with the line drive designations.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Ah.
After posting that, I did remember hearing some talk of inaccurate scoring decisions…for what it’s worth, though, the times I’ve seen him play, he has scorched the crap out of nearly everything – I certainly walked away with the impression that would support those scoring decisions.
.277/.399/.518 out of a shortstop?!
Keep on, keepin' on, Ryan Cavan
I ENJOYED THAT GAME
WINNING IS FUN
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 4, 2010 11:09 PM PDT reply actions
Indeed.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 4, 2010 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Were there many of you at the GDT?
Seems like few posts for such a long night.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
rain delay
There were over 1000 posts in the first GDT.
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
There were over 1000 posts before the game even started.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Just seems like there should be more for a 3 hour rain delay.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
LOL! A thousand posts before the game started is a letdown around here.
Meanwhile, Camden Chat and Over the Monster combined had 917 GDT posts for last night’s Sox evisceration of the O’s. And, as of this post, 29 combined post-game thread comments.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions
I've often wondered what life is like when you have something else to do than this.
/blissfully ignorant
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Jun 5, 2010 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
how about that “Gerald” chant at PNC Park tonight? that was awesome
by TimLaser and MattyC on Jun 4, 2010 11:23 PM PDT reply actions
I missed that one, though there was some definite “Uribe” action in the stands.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
That one was kickass.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 4, 2010 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think it was Giant fans… it’s a reinterpretation of the ‘Darryl’ chant (that actually seemed to get inside Darryl Strawberry’s head the first few times he heard it).
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 5, 2010 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions
OT: This has quickly become my favorite picture
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
What about green eggs and ham?
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 4, 2010 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow guys I was not quite drunk yet and I looked at the score and it was 4-2 Pirates and then I got more drunk and I looked AGAIN and it was 6-4 giants good job :)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
It was a team effort.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Howie with the patient thread.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Jun 5, 2010 12:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Yee-yee.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 7:23 AM PDT up reply actions
birth of a superstition
from now on, for every giants game, you have to get a little buzz going until the 4th inning…and then get hammered by the 7th
You’re telling us that you don’t already do this?
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 5, 2010 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Or, as it's known in some circles, "Kruking"
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions
I’ve always heard it called ‘pulling a Kuip’.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 5, 2010 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
YAY 4 ALCOHOL!
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 5, 2010 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions
SABES WAS RIGHT!!
Fred Lewis 0 for 4 on Friday night. Sabean was right, he’s horrible!!!
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Thank God the Giants have a REAL GM, not some arrogant, douchey guy who would pay Stradivarius money for a ukelele once rejected by Tiny Tim.
"You can always recover from the player you didn't sign. You may never recover from the player you signed at the wrong price." --Billy Beane
"I am not an idiot."--Brian Sabean
by Sabean's_Folly on Jun 5, 2010 5:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh, thanks.
Now I have the Anti – Nugent’s falsetto ringing between my ears.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Jun 5, 2010 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Just noticed
Whiteside has more HRs than Bengie in alot less at bats. I know HRs are not the greatest statistical measurement of a player but still, that one year deal for Molina does not look very good right now.
when did it ever look very good?
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
Proud Aussie father of Roberto Kelly
by Tim LinCyYoung on Jun 5, 2010 12:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Hey!
Molina is in the best shape of his life!
"You can always recover from the player you didn't sign. You may never recover from the player you signed at the wrong price." --Billy Beane
"I am not an idiot."--Brian Sabean
by Sabean's_Folly on Jun 5, 2010 5:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Sphere FTW!
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Whiteside has double the HR’s and only 3 less RBI’s. In, as you note, far less PA’s. Pretty crazy, considering Molina is their “home run and RBI guy” or whatever.
by kdl on Jun 5, 2010 1:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Also note that Molina has almost certainly had more RBI opportunities on average than Whiteside, given that he’s mostly been hitting 4th-6th, whereas Whiteside has almost exclusively batting 7th-8th (haha, remember that time he batted 5th? That was silly.)
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Hey!
How can you knock the aptly styled BM? Maybe he can’t hit, but he can’t catch or run. What’s not to like?
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
He’s a toolsy player! Or he would be, if he had any tools! That’s gotta count for something!
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Dude’s well-rounded, that’s for sure.
/tip your waitresses, folks
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions
But it’s June. Bengie will start hitting better because it’s June.
Scott will stop hacking at garbage because it’s June.
GOD DAMMIT, IT’S JUNE!
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 5, 2010 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Remember the 80s and 90s, when it felt like the Giants had a June Swoon every year? My mom still swears by it and expects it every season.
But once again, statistics trump perception:
From 1980-1999, the Giants went 265-266.
11 of 20 times, they were over .500.
11 of 20 times, their June record was better than May’s (these do not precisely overlap).
They did seem to be the little girl with the curl in June though; when they were good, they were very very good, but when they were bad, they were awful.
Only six times were they within three or fewer games of .500, compared with 12 seasons of being 5 or more away.
Their lows, on the whole, were lower; the combined ranges of the 20 seasons is -4.
Their 1989-94 run was a particular roller coaster: +8, +11 (20yr high), +7, -12 (20yr low), +10, -11.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions
BUT "JUNE" RHYMES WITH "SWOON"!
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on Jun 5, 2010 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
The May Sucks doesn’t quite have the same ring to it.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
June swoon...
…July fly…
…August bust…
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Jun 5, 2010 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions
OT: first off great game, thank GOODNESS they came back and had a great game, AWESOME GAME by Sanchez, both of em, and Posey!!!!!! But yea, sorry everyone, went uptown, came back, screwed up my brothers (frat brothers) room and he flipped out for about 2 hours, and got into about 3 or 4 fights with his own brothers, and i had to intervene because A) i’m big and B) he was in the wrong. We got all of his stuff back, but the guy flipped out on me for that reason and i told him i’m sorry and that there were bigger things to worry about than his APPLE laptop.
He wanted to fight me, called me a name, and i got a little mad, more like the most pissed off i’ve ever been, but i cooled down then shook his hand and hugged it out, point of the story is, there’s nothing really THAT important to you than something or someONE that means something to you BIG TIME, just saying, sorry for the rant, GO GIANTS
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Hey, if you stole my laptop,I’d beat your ass too.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 5, 2010 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
really didn't do anything, wasn't me
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
That’s what they all say….
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 5, 2010 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
For those outside the Giants TV market (including the Reds)
The Thursday, June 10th game vs. the Reds has been picked up by MLB Network so you can watch the game there. It will be simulcast of the Giants broadcast as the Reds are not televising the game.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
I think if he saw this, he would be totally stoked just for the effort.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
twitter.com/aubhuff
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Jun 5, 2010 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions
OT
In MLB 10 I just traded Molina for Werth
LOL Phillies
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
Proud Aussie father of Roberto Kelly
Nice move. Werth for Werthless.
Buster Posey: "still not ready." - idiot of a GM
by rxmeister on Jun 5, 2010 7:19 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Getting Classier all the time
The Cardinals are close to signing outfielder Randy Winn, according to the team’s official Twitter feed. He was designated for assignment by the Yankees about a week ago.
Winn, 36 next week, hit just .213/.300/.295 in 71 plate appearances for the Yanks, and his merely average defensive performance wasn’t even getting him playing time as a late-inning defense replacement by the end of his tenure. The Yanks are still on the hook for his $1.1MM salary, less the pro-rated portion of the league minimum that St. Louis will pay him.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
I'm really surprised the Yankees were willing to pour $1 million plus
down that hole. Anyone who paid attention last season could see Randy was done. I am surprised about his defense though.
he's Johnny Damon with no offense.
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
Last week when the Yankees DFA'd him, Matt Vasgergian (sp?) on MLB Network said,
“Don’t be surprised to see him go back to San Francisco. They need some pop in their outfield, and we know he’s a popular player over there.”
I imagine even Sabezz had a good chuckle at that.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
So “pop” in the lineup is shorthand for “popular” in the lineup?
I’ve had it wrong this whole time.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Barry Bonds lacked pop.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
J.T. Snow had some of the best pop I’ve ever seen.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
One of my favorites, actually.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Which, in a way, means that 'Mando has some pop around here too.
Or, “had.”
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
The Yankers's clubhouse manager probably makes that much just from tips.
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
If than Yankees play the Cardinals in the WS then RW could get an NL Champs ring, an AL Champs Ring and WS ring all in one season.
The Giants don’t fare well against pitchers.
Wow, that's true.
I wonder if that’s ever happened before?
No, Hossa, you don’t count. Go away.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Best fans in baseball!
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
I really want to see Buster do some catching but...
Does anyone here believe that having Buster catch could have an adverse effect on his hitting? This has been one reason given for his not catching and I wanted to see what everyone here thinks.
This has been one reason given for his not catching
There seems to be a new reason every time the issue is raised. The Giants are all about Bengie now. For some reason, this fucking team seems hellbent to protect his status as ROMGZ VET CATCHER AND DINGERZ! even when he is playing like shit.
Posey isn’t catching because he can’t catch a fastball!
Posey isn’t catching because Timmy is more comfortable throwing to Bengie! (/5 walks a start)
Posey isn’t catching because of pitch calling!
And now it is:
Posey isn’t catching because it might effect his hitting!
The Giants are stupid.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 5, 2010 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Posey isn’t catching because his defense at first base has been so 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 5, 2010 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions
I agree. I never bought the other stuff you mention, however, the catching affecting the hitting does seem like it could be a valid concern especially after all of the nonsense the organization has spewed to anyone who will listen that he’s not ready to catch at the big league level yet.
Then again, asking him to learn to play first at the big league level hasn’t seemed to distracted his offense too much so it probably is just another excuse by Giants’ management.
no, the deal is that the pitchers all want Molina behind the plate
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on Jun 5, 2010 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions
They all said they liked throwing to Posey too, when they were in spring training. What do you expect them to say to the media? With the Yankees, everyone knows that AJ Burnett hates throwing to Jorge Posada, but when the media asks, he always denies it. Two days after Bengie is finally dumped, all the pitchers will say that they can’t believe what a good catcher Buster is.
Buster Posey: "still not ready." - idiot of a GM
by rxmeister on Jun 5, 2010 11:35 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
what explanation is better? I mean, who wants a singles hitting converted-first baseman?
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on Jun 5, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Stanford (v. CSUFullerton) and Cal (v. Oral Roberts) trying to avoid 0-2 BBQ today.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 5, 2010 9:11 AM PDT reply actions
Oral sucks!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
by rotorueter on Jun 5, 2010 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
needz moar (some?) dirtbag
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on Jun 5, 2010 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Already had the team BBQ
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 5, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
HA!
Juan Uribe and Pablo Sandoval have a running gag where one will yell, "That’s a low price!" And the other will reply with "I know!"
Uribe hit a tying, two-run homer tonight. When we approached him after the game, a reporter asked "That home run went a long way!"
"I know!" he yelled.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 5, 2010 9:20 AM PDT reply actions
I would like to apologize for notifying the reigious deities that I needed a three hour rain delay in order to watch the game on TV.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 5, 2010 10:45 AM PDT reply actions
OT: I'm finally listening to the latest Brian Sabean Show...
I am able to join the chorus of people hating on Ralph. Sabean seemed very… agreeable, or at least willing to talk… and Ralph just kept asking questions in such a way that it seemed like he wasn’t listening.
Ralph is a fuckwit.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 5, 2010 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
THE FANS WANT TO KNOW ALL THESE THINGS I WANT TO KNOW, BRIAN!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Brian is at least as much of a fuckwit, though.
I’M GOOD AT MY JOB, DAMN IT! DON’T CRITICIZE ME FOR PUTTING TOGETHER SHITTY TEAMS! PUTTING TOGETHER GOOD TEAMS IS HAAAAARD. WAAAAAAAH.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
In this particular interview,
he comes off as far less of a fuckwith than Ralph, though. One thing I find quite amusing (something I had forgotten about Sabes) is how he mispronounces or misuses words a la Michael Scott. He tries to sound sophisticated but doesn’t quite pull it off.
Uh yeah
That game last night was a once a season ordeal, but god damn that was awesome. I put a knife in it when it was 4-0 after 4 innings justdging on all the LOL DOUBLE PLAYS. I turned it back on at my friends house upon arrival and saw a epic posey double and then the flood gates opened. Awesome come back, epic performances by mole, huffard, OOORIBE, Gerald the great, greyside, and of course sanchy and the bp keeping it clean.
"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: Saturday baseball on fox!!
The broadcasting team will be horrible, but watching the rays play the rangers should be awesome.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
It is horrible
I dont know his name, but after Andrus hit a line drive into the gap, the play by play guy enthusiastically said, “this might be extra bases!!!!” No shit. Its like watching john madden calling a baseball game, without the awesome factor
by panda revival on Jun 5, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
DICK STOCKTON!
He did a ton of NBA playoff games on TNT, it was horrible.
"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."
is that Urban doing the “color?”
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on Jun 5, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Who to cheer for, who to cheer for...
Florida or Texas… ugh.
I guess a Tampa win hurts the Yankees and a Texas win makes Texans happy, so I’ll root for Tampa.
That’s usually my decision-making process: which fanbase do I dislike least?
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 12:49 PM PDT reply actions
Tampa bay all the way dude, gotta wish death on the yankees and red sox and blue jays at all times.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
The first two I get. But why the hell would I wish ill upon the poor Blue Jays?
What have they done to raise my ire?
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
DEATH TO CANADA
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 5, 2010 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
SFGiants Pat Burrell to make his 1st start as a Giant as he’s batting 6th and playing lf tonight. Another interesting note: Sandoval batting 8th.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 5, 2010 12:52 PM PDT reply actions
LOL "Interesting"
I would have gone with “fucking atrociously stupid” but that’s just me.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 5, 2010 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Sabes seems to be taking this all in stride:
@SavvySabes Another rain delay. Time for a second nap. BS
Wait, Brian Sabean has a twitter?
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Jun 5, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
But who else would have the handle @SavvySabes?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Sabean had a computer installed in his office just so he could tweet.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Those were my thoughts exactly.
I was just upset at the fact that I hadn’t been spamming his twitter with “Rowand Sucks” for the last year.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Jun 5, 2010 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
/clank
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
One day later then I thought,
bubt unsurprising.
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.
LOLineup
Torres cf
Sanchez 2b
Uribe ss
Molina c
Huff rf
Burrell lf
Posey 1b
Sandoval 3b
Wellemeyer p.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 5, 2010 12:54 PM PDT reply actions
smiled when i saw no Rowand in the lineup
…
but i’m ready to blow a fucking gasket seeing Chariots of Fire back in cleanup.
IT’S NOT WORKING GODDAMIT
I honestly think I’d rather see Whiteside hitting cleanup than Bengie.
by kdl on Jun 5, 2010 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
at least the white-haired brother is slugging .586
that would AT LEAST make some kind of f’d up sense…
I trust Eli’s defense more, too. Bengie is basically worthless.
by kdl on Jun 5, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
There’s no way Bengie makes the 27th out last night.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 5, 2010 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 5, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Are we assuming he would have had the ball before it skipped away?
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
i think he makes that play regardless
didn’t Whiteside get the runner by a couple steps?
i think a) Buster gets to the ball as quickly as Eli, and b) gets the runner out, even if not by as much.
bengie would’ve thrown off his mask, seen how far away the ball is and jogged after it…just making sure the runner doesn’t take second base.
My father was trying to argue that if Bengie were behind the dish, the ball never would have gotten away in the first place. I more or less laughed in his face.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
How ironic, me and my dad had a similar argument and while bengie has a much much larger body than whiteside, he would have weakly thrown his glove at the pitch and it would have been a pass ball that turned into a double so yeah greyside ftw.
"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 hope you mentioned about how when Bengie’s behind the plate these days, it’s not that uncommon to see a fastball down the middle go to the backstop.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, and how Bengie doesn’t move to block the ball because his knees are shot.
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Bengie doesn’t move to block the ball because he doesn’t move.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 5, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
It really, really bothers me. It’s like we reward players for slumping and punish them for breaking out of their slumps.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Uhh? Panda 8th and Shit money batting 4th? Are you kidding me?
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Jun 5, 2010 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
No Rowand. Baby steps.
But poor Nate.
Insanity is just a state of mind.
by KTJ on Jun 5, 2010 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Benched for Burrell. That’s gotta sting. (Though we know that Rowand’s only sitting because Burrell is available. Welcome to crazytown.)
by kdl on Jun 5, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Technically he wasn’t benched for him, since he hasn’t played in a while. Seriously, what did he do to Bochy?
Insanity is just a state of mind.
by KTJ on Jun 5, 2010 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
His shoulder? And also that, with Huff in LF and Rowand entrenched in CF there’s nowhere for Torres to play but RF. So the only way Nate gets in is if one of them sits. Rowand finally does today, and we get… Burrell?
by kdl on Jun 5, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think the shoulder is the legitimate reason he’s not playing, if only because they’re forcing DeRosa to play with one wrist. They could simply be using it as an excuse, I guess.
Insanity is just a state of mind.
by KTJ on Jun 5, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
If his shoulder is bad enough to keep him from playing, he should be on the DL.
That’s what it’s for.
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 5, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
all other defensive OF options suck too much
so long as he can catch and throw, he stays on the 25
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Not . . .
. . . if it’s only costing a few days. Teams don’t like to DL players for anything that isn’t going to keep them from playing for most of the DL period. Plus DL lists are not infinite, and I don’t know the current status of the Giants’ various dls. Plus Schierholtz is apparently at least able to play the filed as a late-inning replacement. So he doesn’t get starts till the shoulder is better, but he’s useful enough, and will be back soon enough, that the DL makes no sense. I think.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
He injured the shoulder a month ago.
A MONTH AGO.
And I have never heard of a limit on players who can be on the DL at any one time. I don’t think it exists. In the extremely unlikely event that I’m wrong, the Giants are nowhere near that limit.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
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Frankly, I wouldn’t be surprised to hear either of the following two scenarios:
1) Nate Schierholtz needs surgery on his shoulder and the team has been waiting for it to calm down.
2) Bochy simply values Molina’s putrid bat more than Nate’s semi-hot bat and Sabean doesn’t know enough about baseball to oppose that view.
Neither of those would surprise me in the least. In fact, I think I would be at least a little surprised if it wasn’t one of those two.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
There are two DLs.
You are correct: there is no longer a limit. Till 1990, there were three DLs—10-day, 21-day, and 60-day—and there were limits on how many men could be on each. Now, there are only two DLs, 15-day and 60-day, and there are no longer limits on their occupancy. My habits of thought were formed well before 1990, and the DLs are not something I normally pay much mind to.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
I really can’t get over how colossally stupid this is.
by Natto on Jun 5, 2010 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
2 players under 30
Youth movement!
Insanity is just a state of mind.
by KTJ on Jun 5, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
let's be honest though, if there's ever a "social experiment" game
it’s a Wellemeyer-road start.
#silver lining?
it's the only intangible barrier keeping my fist from my screen right now
welcome to the club.
i have no doubt that this game will require copious amounts of alcohol (relative to the standard “shitloads of booze” for any given Giants game)
If Pablo and Bengie were switched, it would look a bit better. It’s not like Bengie will get on base for the pitcher to bunt him over anyway.
Can't even run a bunt play with Bengie, right?
Taking the Bochy vet love into consideration, I would compromise and say, Pablo 5, Bengie 6, Burrell, then Posey. And then pick ’em Huff-Uribe for 4/5.
A Welly road start against the Pirates, no less.
Still, this shit… wow. You can spell ‘lineup’ without LOL, Bochy. Try it sometime.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I think I understand the logic behind the lineup today. I think. Let me try to lay this out.
Torres, Sanchez – Self-explanatory.
Uribe – Uribe’s not our best hitter per se, but he leads the team in dingerz and has driven in the most RBI. Sanchez’s bat is hot, so Uribe should plenty of opportunities to drive in runs.
Molina – If Molina isn’t hot, at least he’ll have a chance to bring someone in on a sac fly. Maybe. Also, comfortable in the cleanup spot, gamer, etc. etc.
Huff, Burrell – Two more hitters with pop. If Molina’s on, Huff and Burrell actually have a chance to drive him in by putting one in the seats.
Posey – If Huff and Burrell can only manage doubles, who’s got the best odds of pushing them across with a single to the outfield? Posey. Also, he can run decently if Wellemeyer tries to bunt him over.
Sandoval – Take the pressure off of Pablo. If he’s seeing the ball well, he could knock in the guys before him, and if he gets on base Welly could probably bunt him over, too. (Though if he comes up with two outs, they’ll probably just walk him to get to Todd. Oh well.)
I don’t necessarily agree with the decisions, and I almost hope that they don’t do well today so that we never have to see this lineup ever again, but I think this might be some of where Bochy is coming from.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
I think the fact that Burrell is starting
Is mostly because Maholm is a lefty.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Except that’s not why.
Pablo got dropped because of the slump that he was in three weeks ago.
Molina is batting fourth because he’s had two days off and will be rested.
Burrell is playing because that’s what we signed him for.
Lineup explained.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
well pablo is well on his way to crushing jim rices GIDP record, but pablo should have been moved to the 7th spot after that embarrassing loss to the rockies in extras. Moving him to the 8th spot is stupid, thats reserved for rowand and molina.. except bork refuses to put molina there because “he’s to good of a hitter” But in truth he has a super fragile ego. Not to forget, there is also no way he could be bunted over… even if it was a perfect bunt single bengie would still be out at 2nd or 3rd.
"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."
Pablo should not be in the seventh spot. He should be batting third of fourth. GIDPs are largely bad luck if you aren’t Bengie Molina slow.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Errrrrr.
At this point, Pablo shouldn’t be batting 3rd or 4th. The higher you bat in the order, the more PAs you get. Where can this team stand to make a big improvement in their offense? Taking pitches and working counts. Of Giants with at least 100 PA this season, Pablo finishes dead last at 3.31 Pit/PA.
Next is Rowand at 3.36. Then Molina (3.62), Huff (3.62), and Uribe (3.68). The only two who are above league average (.385) are Schierholtz (3.97) and Torres (3.92).
Other notables are Posey (3.61), Sanchez (3.86), Downs (3.88), Whiteside (3.97), Burrell (4.18) and Ishikawa (4.26).
If Pablo’s gonna keep hacking at the first pitch and pressing himself into double plays, he deserves to bat lower in the order. I’d be fine putting him 5th behind Huff and Uribe, but right now, he’s not a #3 hitter.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
On this team, there really aren’t that many bats going.
Posey, Huff, Uribe… those are the only guys I can stand the thought of batting in the 3/4 holes other than Sandoval. If it’s some combination of those three… fine… give Pablo the mental break. But get him as close to those three as possible. He’s still one of the most valuable bats on the team, and having that anywhere but the middle of the order is lineup murder.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
wouldn't mind Sanchez batting 3rd in his hot streak
…and someone fast enough in front of Panda to lower % of GIDPs (or steal a base to get into scoring position)
Torres CF
Sandoval 3B
Sanchez 2b
Uribe SS
Huff LF
Posey 1B
Schierholtz RF
Molina C
If we're gonna Rosterbate
Torres CF
Sanchez 2B
Huff LF
Uribe SS
Sandoval 3B
Posey 1B
Molina C
Schierholtz RF
R/L/R/L/LOL P
Or…
Torres CF
Schierholtz RF
Sanchez 2B
Huff 1B
Uribe SS
Sandoval 3B
Posey 1B
Lincecainowellez P
Molina C
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Can we stop this riduclous fallacy that the Giants aren’t hitting right now? In their last 7 games they’ve scored 34 runs, just under 5 runs per game. We got shut down for two games, noting that one of those games was by Ubaldo Jimenez, and we’ve scored at least 4 runs in every other game, going back to our loss to Washington on May 26th.
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by Solidarity on Jun 5, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I didn’t say they’re not hitting. I said there aren’t many people who should be hitting third. These hitters might be hitting, but they’re still not an impressive bunch. What they’ve done in the last WEEK is being awfully selective.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Basis of comment:
On this team, there really aren’t that many bats going.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Well, it was just bad diction.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
if B-$ bats 8th and reaches 1B, you then have a pitcher and
singles hitters trying to score him — MISSION IMPOSSIBLE. However, from the middle of the order, he’s got consecutive dudes with 200+ HR careers trying to score him, then the rookie phenom, then the Panda.
Borkemetrix, nerds.
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Unfortunate newsflash
Pablo is still slumping.
Over the past 7 days: .269/.296/.385
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
OMG SEVEN DAYS?
Over the last three weeks he’s batting .282/.337/.410
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, I specifically laid my slump point at three weeks ago, so at least I’m being consistent.
In other words, subscribe to mine!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a hard time believing that batting 8th doesn’t take pressure off Pablo, especially if Posey keeps getting on base. Now he’ll have the added responsibility of NOT grounding into a double-play AND being relied upon to knock in the run bec. the pitcher’s spot won’t do crap.
Also, I know Pablo loves swinging at everything, but if discipline is his problem right now (and I do think it is part of the problem), he will see NOTHING to hit batting in front of the pitcher.
I think we’re going to see him chase even more today. He’s the only guy in the lineup that still might be able to flip a ball in the dirt for a double, but it doesn’t mean that it’s helping him.
Exactly
I don’t mind Pablo being dropped in the order because honestly Uribe, Huff, Posey, Sanchez, and Torres are all hitting better than him right now. Batting him 8th while having Molina at cleanup is stupid though.
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 5, 2010 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Like I said, I didn’t say I endorsed it. I just think that this is something along the line of Bochy’s logic (if you must call it that.)
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
i don't disagree with you per se
in fact i can totally see Bochy thinking this very thing. just arguing with the rationality of it.
personally, i doubt that Bruce even put THAT much thought into it. Without denigrating into “borks”, I think he looked at the lineup and said:
“We need guys to get on base. And Bengie’s gotta find himself again, so we need to get him in situations where he’s got the most chance to drive in RBIs. That’s 1-4. Huffy looks good. Then it’d be nice to get Posey on for Pablo to drive him in. That leaves Pat…well…I can’t bat a slugger like him 8th, so I’ll knock down Buster and Panda.
Done and Done.”
But I don’t think that’s the REASON he’s being put back there. I don’t believe it is some elegant explanation that considers Posey and Pablo’s specific struggles. I believe it has everything to with the combination of the facts that for the first two weeks of May he hit .135/.164/.192, and that his BA is hasn’t gotten back up .300.
Granted, I can’t read Bochy’s mind. But based on his history that seems like the Occam’s Razor explanation to me.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
To get your average back to .300, you have to hit at least .300. Which he hasn’t done in the last 7, 14, or 28 days. And he’s not hitting for power. He’s slugging .429 on the season.
He’s gotten BABIP’d a few times, but so has pretty much everybody. No matter how you split it, he’s not hitting like a #3 hitter, and hasn’t looking like it since the start of May.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
First, I’m preaching batting average as the choir of Bochy. I’m not using BA as a reason that anything should be happening.
But second: you’re still not addressing the problem of who in this lineup exactly deserves to hit third. Maybe Pablo isn’t hitting well enough right now to bat third ideally. That doesn’t necessarily mean anything in the context of the actual team.
But let me adjust the terms, since I already kind of did.
Above, I conceded that there are three guys on the roster I’d be okay with pushing Pablo down in the lineup while he gets his swing back. So we’ll adjust in line with that concession. I’m no longer arguing for Pablo to be no lower than cleanup. Here’s why: I put three guys out there. Even if you put ALL THREE of them in front of Sandoval, the lowest he hits is 6th.
So those are my new terms.
Personally, I’d STILL prefer Pablo to bat in the first inning on this team. But as long as I’m conceding that there is a configuration outside of that which I find acceptable, is there any way to justify him hitting any lower than sixth on this team.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Huh… I thought this was part of the other comment string. Weird.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I still think Pablo is a preternaturally excellent hitter. I just think that Huff is a better hitter for the 3 spot right now. Tends to see more pitches, hitting for higher average and more power. Pablo is probably a better hitter overall, but it seems like from day to day, he’s extremely hot or cold. I’d rather take Huff’s consistency and longer at-bats in that important position right now. If your 3 hitter gets on and your 5 hitter is hot, that’s gravy. If your 5 hitter gets on but your 3 hitter is cold, I really think it can take the wind out of your sails over the course of a game.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Well, I’m fine with that. You can ignore my comment below. I got a little carried away with this string. My original point was just that wanting Pablo seventh is crazy.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I do agree that the lower he is in the order – seventh or below – anyway, the more you’re hanging him to dry. Sure he’s a bad ball hitter, but there’s a difference between hitting a pitcher’s pitch and hitting absolute junk that they’re throwing so they can get to the pitcher.
I agree with you would be to hit him no lower than 6th. I think a 3-4-5 of Huff/Uribe/Sandoval looks pretty good for this team, actually, on a day-to-day basis.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Tsk-tsk. May 25 - Jun 2 (homestand)
11 H/36 AB = .3056 BA
Suck it, Loser!
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Another way of looking at this (not trying to delve into the mind of Bochy, which may lead to madness):
The back end of this lineup should arguably be moved up a spot or two, but the 123 and 5678 order is aiight, assuming Burrell brings his hot hitting up with him from Fresno. There are two auto-outs in this order: B¢ and Welly, and they’re about as far from each other as possible. If those two can even manage to advance the runners ahead of them, it could be a long night for Paul Maholm.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
If Bengie gets the call from the dugout for a sac bunt tonight, I will laugh my ass off.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
/gets sac bunt sign
/sulks
/swings away
/advances runner anyway on weak grounder to left side
/Bochy, having planned this all along, steeples his fingers Mr. Burns-style.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I think a better experiment would be BUSTER AT CATCHER.
/takes deep breaths, counts to 10
by kdl on Jun 5, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
If I was being honest, I’d say that today’s lineup is a big pile of stupid.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
So what are you actually going to say?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 5, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Huff . . .
. . . has played much more RF than LF in his career. One hopes that Torres’ skills will allow Huff to cheat a little.
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Because Alex_Lewis touches himself.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL Bochy put most of the thump BEHIND Bengie -- HRs are the only way to score him
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Seriously
The only lineup spot that’s remotely acceptable for Bengie is 7th.
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 5, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Bengie should actually bat ninth. The pitcher should be in front of him, since he’s unable to bunt Bengie over anyway, and when he makes last out we’ll constantly have our leadoff man leading off the next inning.
Buster Posey: "still not ready." - idiot of a GM
by rxmeister on Jun 5, 2010 1:33 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
but if thru some miracle BenGay reaches 1B
he’d clog the bases in front of Torres, and not score on a double (Andres leads the team).
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
You know, I try to not be all ‘borkborkbork’, but seriously, WTF?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 5, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Huff & Burrell manning the OF corners?
/YAKKITY SAX
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Jun 5, 2010 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Just ask Jack Cust!
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Jun 5, 2010 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Thank god
For Andres covering the gaps
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
TWSS
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Jun 5, 2010 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO MAKE OF THIS
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 5, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
clanktacular!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
mirclankulous!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 5, 2010 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Bengie Molina
Eternal Cleanup HItter
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 5, 2010 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL ROWNADS
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 5, 2010 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL Outfield.
Man I hope Torres stretches a lot before this game.
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.
Headline of Schulman Article about Last Nights Game
Giants’ play longball to pick up Posey
FUCK YOU!
How about entire team wins despite carrying Bengie Molina’s and Aaron Rowand’s dead carcasses on their back
When Posey signs with another team
and consistently beats the holy hell out of the Giants, San Francisco will have only itself to blame.
LOL Douche bag
God I hate schulman, more like Giants slug it up to pick up terrible aaron rowand.
I’m suprised the article didn’t read “Rowand bails out giants with clutch rbi, ignites rally”
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
You mean like this from sfgiants.com?
Rowand gets big double in Giants’ victory
Sub headline (not kidding): “Molina contributes RBI single to support Cain’s gem”
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 have no clue.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Ok so after seeing todays line up
I am convinced that bruche bochy is indeed a flaming retard.
Starting burrell? Seriously? I guess it’s better than not having rowand play BUT WHY THE FUCK IS MOLINA 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."
“Hey Pablo you’re kind of cold right now, when Rowy and Moliny were cold I moved them to 8th and it worked wonders as you can see.”
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Jun 5, 2010 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
this
Pablo should be hitting 7th though.
"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 just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
one of my favorite memes
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Insane in the Mainframe
“I’ll show ye”
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.
Oh man it's great.
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.
“Bonjour, y’all!”
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Could it be? Are the old legends true?
It is! It’s the legendary lost city of Atlanta!
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.
"Scruffy's gonna die the way he lived."
/licks thumb, turns page
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Actually, I think Bochy's starting to show he actually has balls
I’m tired of seeing Pablo ground into double plays too
22gigantes thinks we're corporate sellouts
http://www.22gigantes.com/2010/05/top-25-san-francisco-giants-blogs.html
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
I refuse to click that link
Summary?
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 5, 2010 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
lists top giants blogs
and says:
NOTE: For the sake of these rankings, I did not include “reference” sites like FanGraphs or Baseball-Reference.com — whom I rely upon for all my stats — or the “corporate sellout” sites like McCovey Chronicles (a subsidiary of the Daily Kos) and Andrew Baggarly’s Extra Baggs, a fine blog but a publication of the mega San Jose Mercury News. Instead, my Top 25 is comprised of indy sites, run by sleepless, everyday hacks like me.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
although
Xanathan gets some love.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
ESPN SELLOUT!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
seriously
I don’t get how he can shit on MCC for being corporate but still include the ESPN affiliate…
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Because HEY READ MY BLOG!!!
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Jun 5, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL “Xanathan.”
I’m picturing a cross between Xanadu and Nathan Hale; perhaps a man who regrets that he has but one roller-skating routine to give for his discotheque?
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ow, my brain.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Look, I know this will upset quite a few people, but
Why do so many people from Sacramento suck so, so much?
by Every6thDay on Jun 5, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Have you considered that you are the common denominator in these sucky experiences?
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
it’s the willingness to totally squelch your soul in order to tolerate such a placeless place
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on Jun 5, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
He did give us this at least:
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 5, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
how the fuck is this site a sellout? This is the site where the real non brain dead giants fans meet up in hordes and mock the team we love hate love.
"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."
cialis propecia lipitor
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
DON’T STOP TAKING LIPITOR OH GOD PLEASE DON’T!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
The “please keep taking Lipitor” radio commercials are still some of the strangest I’ve ever heard.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jun 5, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Is this site really a subsidiary of Kos?
Their format looks like the pre-SBN MCC, but I can’t find any other connection.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 5, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
SBNation was established by Markos
Unless I’m mistaken. He was involved at AN (lives in Berkeley) and then expanded the network.
Being the conservative type I am, I think Markos is a pretentious fuck, but man do I love SBNation.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
No no, of course not
But I follow his twitter. Lots and lots of pretention.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Yeah, I know
I had forgotten what the old MCC looked like. It was like some sort of Lost thing for me.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 5, 2010 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
WE HAZ TO GO BACK TO THE OLD FORMAT
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
rec’d
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Numerical oddities. I enjoy them.
In the bottom of the12th with 2 out, a runner (jersey number 11 (=2 ZOMG!) on 2nd in a 2-2 tie game, Jeter (jersey number 2, though leadoff today, sadly) worked the count to 2 balls and 2 strikes before grounding out on the next pitch to end the inning.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 1:41 PM PDT reply actions
Go read E Ticket's fanshot 'Not Much'
will give you all the insight you need into the mind of Bochynski…
“He thinks he’s Manu, the world’s greatest athlete,” Towers says. “Sometimes he’s crazy. We walked to the Golden Gate Bridge once. It must have been a 10-mile walk. The walk almost killed him…”
That comment is the tip of the tip of the iceberg. Link.
LOL BORK
/takes long walk after 14thing inning massacre in denver
errmm what a great game tonight
"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: yankees lol
How is this game not over? 14 innings and the umpires still haven’t gift wrapped the yankme’s a victory? Susan waldMAN is in tears, poor cow.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
No
but I hope it’s low given the starting pitcher and LOLineup.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 5, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Well its a wellemeyer road start, so its pretty much a loss guaranteed. Add this line up to the mix and how bitter the pirates are about last night, we better pray this game happens. I fear for this teams health if they have to play a double header, consdering how bork will run with vets until they are sent to the DL.
"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 radar looks like there’s going to be a window at least.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 5, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL CAL
One out. Bottom of ninth. Down by one. Bases loaded.
you can watch it here:
http://all-access.cbssports.com/player.html?code=ncaa&media=182019
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 5, 2010 2:14 PM PDT reply actions
Bloop single. Game tied
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 5, 2010 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
SUCK IT, ORAL
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 5, 2010 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
did they win? break down the last 2 batters the audio just loaded.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
I'm not watching
I just wanted to say that.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 5, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Bases loaded. now two outs
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 5, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL CAL
Loses on walkoff HR.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 5, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Eliminated
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 5, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
was it some hanger banger action?
"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 have no idea what kind of pitch it was. The camera angle was pretty shitty
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 5, 2010 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
OT: dwight a redbird
Link. The Cardinals just got classier.
I'm still wishing randy well
in his quest for a playoff spot
i just hope that it doesn’t come at our expense
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Wasn’t he better RH for most of his career before dropping off the cliff last year?
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 5, 2010 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
i believe so
definitely moreso in ’07, ’08 was pretty close (though he slugged slightly better as a righthander).
but he tanked in ’09, and this year (SSS) he was a 0-11 batting righthanded.
The best fans in baseball will definitely appreciate him.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 5, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
/whack-off motion
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
yeah I saw that
And I was very pleased. I was worried the giants were going to eventually claim randy winn and start him everyday and bat him lead off. No sarcasm there, I was positive the giants would claim him for his “gamer veteran club house presence and excellent swings speed and defense”.
"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: LOL HAPPY WORLD SERIES MARK TEIXEIRA
0 for 6 today with 5 strikeouts and a pop out, up to .215 on the year LOLOL. Sure is weird the season he’s had so far, I guess his horrible playoffs have carried into the 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."
LOL... perfect day for Burrell's first start!
hankschulman Should mention that at PNC, unlike AT&T, RF is easier to play than LF. more ground to cover in left-center.
Seeing highlights from the 2008 College World Series is always awesome.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 5, 2010 2:50 PM PDT reply actions
OT: Fuck this weather
I live in the santa cruz mountains and its like 90 degrees and humid, pls cold and rain where are you :(.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
PRAYING FOR RAIN
if Tim and Zito throw in a doubleheader, good chance that Bengie doesn’t catch back to back games.
I doubt they’d let Posey get behind the dish, but hell, non-Bengie is good for me at this point.
it looks like the start could be delayed an hour or so according to the forecast…
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on Jun 5, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Dunno if you guys have seen this yet but LOL TIMMY & ZITO
http://deadspin.com/5547550/the-new-tim-lincecum-cartoon-will-give-you-a-contact-high
Must watch.
"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."
FanShot of this was up last week or so.
Epic meh.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
oh my bad on being epic late, I found it pretty funny but the unicorn slaughter was uncalled for, zeetz would have been sad.
"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 agree. It was pretty meh.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 5, 2010 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL TIMMY SMOKES WEED LOL
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
speaking of Meh, no more Mehders!
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on Jun 5, 2010 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep.
Great setup, terrible follow-through.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 5, 2010 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
hey, mac users..
is there a built-in file synchronizer? I’m using 10.4.11
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
OT: Well I am turning off MLB network right now
Prime 9 is doing the 9 greatest HRs in baseball history. The first 4 are all Yankee HRs.
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 the last 5 are… yankee’s / red sox homers?
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Not watching anymore.
I assume No.1 will be Gibson’s HR off Eckersley.
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.
/bob costas stands on stool and starts working on prime 9 hr video
/looks through yankees / red sox “historic” home runs, makes video
"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."
greater than Joe Carter's?
Both were 9th inning shots:
Gibson’s was Game 1 of a WS. Had the drama of the injury, and 2 outs.
Joe’s was Game 6, ended the series (preventing a Game 7)
plus Joe wasn’t a Dodger.
No. There can only be one #1 best baseball moment of all time.
Here’s a hint. It involves the Giants winning the pennant.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Maz
I don’t even see how there’s a debate about this.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Wheeeee....more Bochy fail
As for Bengie Molina batting fourth, Bochy disputed my assertion that he’s been struggling against everybody.
“I think Bengie’s been swinging better,” he said. “I don’t thing he’s struggling as much as the numbers show. I think his numbers against left-handers are pretty good (.405/.480/.452), and he’s getting on base. He’s had a couple of days off and I like the way he’s been swinging. He’s hit into hard luck the last four games.”
LOL
It’s funny how we always stereotype bochy for being a retarded idiot backing slumping players by saying “their taking graet swings, just getting unlucky”. Our chasm unfortunately… has turned into us first-guessing bochy… It’s a good thing the giants front office and management see this… OH WAIT LOL OBLIVIOUS FRANCHISE PLAYER BENGIE ALL STAR LOLOLOL!
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Wooden
The way that Gallaraga and Joyce conducted themselves following the blown call would’ve made John Wooden proud; it did me.
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
Fuck jim joyce, he should have called the crew together and reversed the call. Gallaraga was a man about it, he turned around stunned and shocked and mustered a smile knowing he’s going for the 28 out perfect game.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
fox lol
rays game ends and they immediately switch over to the mets game thats over for all the interviews like its extremely important. They then proceed to have a 10 minute dicussion on how great the mets are, must be nice being in new york LOL.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
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