First-half review
by Grant Brisbee on Jul 12, 2010 2:01 PM PDT
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Wow! First-half awards time already? Roll out the red carpet. In case you’re wondering, I’m wearing a button-up, white dress shirt made especially for me by Cambridge Classics. Now, you can’t just run out and by this off the rack – possibly because Mervyn’s is out of business, but that’s not the point. It’s awards day, so I had to dress my best.
Without further ado:
Best surprising performance in a starting role
The first instinct is to flip a coin. Sometimes I’m all for Aubrey Huff, others I’m sure it’s Andres Torres. Both were expected to be non-vital parts of the team, and both are a huge reason the Giants are less than five games back at the break.
If you write a quick newspaper headline-style description of Huff’s season, though, you get something like this: "Former 30-homer guy rediscovers his stroke after a miserable season." With Torres, you get something like this: "Player found in the recycling bin of the minor leagues turns into vintage Kenny Lofton with better defense and more power." Huff has picked up a couple of MVP votes in his time. Torres takes this one pretty handily.
Worst surprising performance in a starting role
Pablo. Oh, Pablo. The Giants need another hitter at the trade deadline, the mob yells. I agree, and I hope that hitter is Pablo Sandoval. His BABIP was high last year, but I didn’t care. Look at the solid contact he makes on those pitches out of the zone! He doesn’t have a hole in his swing!
Whoops. Turns out his swing has a couple of holes – above the letters, low and away, high and away, low and in, and high and in. Also, right down the middle. It’s been a rough stretch, but it’s worth noting that his BABIP has gone waaaaay away (.289) from its previous heights. I think he’ll turn it around a bit in the second half, but I don’t think he’ll ever be as good from the right side as he was last year.
Most surprising thing in the history of surprises
The Giants traded Bengie Molina because Bruce Bochy wouldn’t start Buster Posey at catcher. It’s just…sublime. Really, it’s kind of a big deal to change different-colored horses midstream when you’re leading them to water that they don’t want to drink. That is, most teams don’t remove the variable of a starting catcher from an equation that’s producing a pretty good pitching staff.
Of course, Sabean now wonders if the pitching staff was so comfortable with Bengie that it actually had a negative effect. Right. Theories are always best when they’re developed after they’re needed and when they’re unable to be proven. That’s always been my personal motto. You can borrow it if you’d like.
Most overblown storyline of the season so far
The Mystery of Lincecum’s Missing Velocity. His average fastball last year was 92.4 MPH. It’s at 91.5 this year. I’d like to see it trending in the other direction, but I’m not going to freak about the missing mile just yet, especially when his fastball velocity is on an upward tick recently.
Rookie of the First-Half of the Year
And don't you forget it.
Best game of the first half
April 9th against the Braves. A late-inning comeback, with clutch hits from both Edgar Renteria and Aaron Rowand? It’s even more spectacular in retrospect.
Worst game of the first half
One hit from the opposing team, and the Giants still lose. I still want to punch windows out when I look at that box score.
Comment starter: Make up some awards of your own. Some ideas to get you started: "Best Giants Blog," "Best Giants Blog Written By a Guy Whose Name Rhymes with ‘Brant,’" and "Best Site Named McCovey Chronicles."
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sexiest pixels i’ve ever seen.
Proud parent of the new dominant pitching sensation out of San Diego State University.
Refocused on baseball. Sharks hockey: torture.
Sexiest Giants Blogger: Goofus
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Viva la Luchador Lou!
6/30/10- The Beginning of a New Era
by Bballpitcher2 on Jul 12, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Hippie Hertiage Night 8/9
They’re also offering an all-you-can-consume psychedelics and nitrous pregame in Triples Alley (seriously).
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Comment starter? Awards for best poster? Grant? maybe, that’s just my opinion
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
sarcasm... but yea, i was joking the whole time
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
i think of myself as the best poster
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Pixels
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 2:06 PM PDT reply actions
nothing like a nice screen full of pixels for breakfast
They'll win tomorrow...
Tomorrow: They'll win tomorrow...
by howtheydidntscore on Jul 13, 2010 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL USERNAME
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, no longer above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart!
I agree with Pablo though, if he finds his swing, damn this team would be doing a little to a lot better offensively
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
i think so! i was in there when i heard it
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Third Best Giants Blog Written By A Guy Whose Name Rhymes With “Brant” AT BEST!
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, no longer above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart!
award for leading role in dry humping of a desk:
grant’s boss
McCovey Chronicles - The repetition is awesome. Proud Adoptive Parent of BRETT PILL.
READ MY BLOG!!!!
by sadison bummedgarner on Jul 12, 2010 2:09 PM PDT reply actions
Let's get some nominations for
The most divisive topic (2010 edition) or the Fred Lewis award.
I’ll start. Team Lars or Team DJ4cal
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jul 12, 2010 2:11 PM PDT reply actions
TWSS =(
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
TWKDLS!
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Not that I know of.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Not exactly. It’s more of a fight for a certain woman’s affections.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jul 12, 2010 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
OH I GET IT!!!
DJP FTW!!! although it’s not my call
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
you people and your twitterzz
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
RyRohl takes Lars’ old spot?
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
/takes a number and stands in line
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn’t even know you had an account. Besides, Heimy is way nicer than I am.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Damnit. If I had a Twitter I would know that the order had changed.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jul 12, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
We could always rehash that SJ/SF debate!
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jul 12, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
good thing i wasn't involved with that
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
TEAM HEIMY!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
he's gonna be so excited
to see his name all over this thread
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Pedro Feliz
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
YAYCAL
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
damn, i'm gonna have to think of another LOL something for DJP
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Yea... but due to the majority of people
here liking CAL, i might have to change it
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
/humps your leg
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I think me and Lars did once, right Lars?
It was the saddest day of my life
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
The make-up thread was fantastic if I remember correctly.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Probably
II get around to fighting with everyone eventually.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Best team that is doing both better than expected and worse than expected
The Giants!
Better than expected: the offense, the record (possibly), the pitching (for a lot of people)
worse than expected: fourth place
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
Stupid Padres. They win my award for most annoying NL West team that is not the Dodgers. Or Rockies.
the yankees, they were projected to finish last.
look, it's CashMonay , bitches! you down with da O.P.P... Cash does, give it up !
Actually, to my chagrin, many folks picked us for the fourth spot this season...
…wonder if they’re feeling self-satisfied right now.
Of course, virtually none of those people had the Padres on top at the time, so maybe we can continue to defy expectations as well.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
Alternative Caption
“Dude, whatcha doing after the game?”
“Nothin. How about you?”
“Nothin. Playin some x-box, I dunno.”
“OK, cool. Throw inside more.”
“’OK.”
Disfrute Los Gigantes every day at www.leftymalo.com
fixed
i’ve got stars in my “beard” and I feel real weird
for you
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on Jul 12, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
the one
where the hockey player swings his stick and hits his own goalie in the head and pretty much knocks him out?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I still die everytime I see it
Its pretty much perfect
by Artimus Clyde on Jul 12, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
This one?
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Jul 12, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 6 recs
LOL
The more I watch it the harder I laugh.
Worst First Half Performance Against the National League West:
The Giants, 9-20. Even the D-Backs have won 10 games against their division rivals.
Not to be the turd in the punchbowl, but they need to BEAT LA…and San Diego…and Colorado…and Arizona if this season is going to be worth anything.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Seriously
This season would have been fantastic so far if the Giants were just .500 against the NL west. As it is, it’s just pretty good.
For my money, the record vs. the NL west is the only negative mark (team-wise) on the season so far.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
For me it is th erecord vs NON sub 500 teams ( which includes every non D Backs team in the NL West). We will not be playing many Astros or Nats teams if we make it to the post season. So far this team just doesn’t have what it takes to beat teams that don’t beat themselves. Blame it on the hitting or the manager for now the end resault the brutal soul crushing same.
Threat level that the 2010 Pads finish with more wins than the 2010 Giants is currently at: 61%
Spoiler: Grumpy older Giants fan is Grumpy.
Hmm
I seem to recall the Giants doing well vs. the Braves, the Reds, the Cardinals and holding their own vs. the Mets
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
2-1 vs Bravos, 2-2 vs Reds, 2-1 vs Cards. Not exactly inspireing an confedance there in the the sample size and considering two of those teams get 18 games with 4 teams that are VERY poor ( NLOLCentral).
Threat level that the 2010 Pads finish with more wins than the 2010 Giants is currently at: 61%
Spoiler: Grumpy older Giants fan is Grumpy.
Well, except for the NL west
That’s what you get when you are talking about winning teams. The winning teams outside the NL west that the Giants have faced: Braves, Mets, Cards, Reds, Red Sox.
They’ve done at least decently versus all but the Red Sox.
If you want to complain about how they do against the NL west, that’s fine. We’re with you. But when you include all winning teams, there’s less to stand on.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
We just have to agree to disagree.
{ Or Covert ya Heathen! ;) }
I think taking the group of non sub 500 teams as an aggregate tells you a lot more. 43 games (approximately 390 innings of 16-27) is a much better sample to show you the likely result then a pair or 4 of 3 game stretches. I mean if the Cards, Braves & Reds more "true" sample body then explain the other results of 33 games (and 300 innings of ball) when the team is 9 – 23?
If ( and only if) the Giants had held their own in the 10 games vs the Red Sox, Bums & Rox you could argued they were getting there crap together. With the pitching this squad has it will always have a punchers chance ( to mix sports metaphors … I know a big McCoven no no) but to extend the metaphor this team has questionable foot work and an offhand that is lazy enough a quality opponent can exploit them rather easily.
—disclaimer —
On a side note (meant because I’ve not had the time this season I have had in seasons past to stop by and post here) I really get no joy out of this point and I really do want to be wrong. I just hate this endless pissing away of opportunity Sabean has been doing since 2003. If he moves a few minor – midsized pieces now (in the next 8 months of so) he can get a long ways toward a rebuild ( or as a suspect ) a reload. As it stands now he is just leaving it half done & half arsed.
Threat level that the 2010 Pads finish with more wins than the 2010 Giants is currently at: 61%
Spoiler: Grumpy older Giants fan is Grumpy.
You're definitely the turd in the punchbowl
But you’re right
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Shit, i just know this is going to be a thread where i’m not going to be leaving for the next few hours
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
but seriously
what else is there to do in life with the All Star Break going on?
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
Hey everyone
This is a pika:
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
Damn, Pika has some ridiculous thighs. Workout much?
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jul 12, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
For the record, i am that cute
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
needz moar manscaping, dude
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, fanGirlies--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on Jul 12, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Cute!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
WATCH MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
LOL Bowker
He dominates Triple AAA
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Yep.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
haha! don't even get to watch Fresno play!
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I don’t worry bout him since i’ve already come to the realization he’ll never be on the giants roster D: not even on the 40 man roster
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
:(
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
but there was a reason why i adopted him, and it’s because i always have that small sliver of hope for him, and he’s proving his worth with his stats
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I have that small sliver of hope for all the Grizzlies. But Brock’s one of my (ir)rational favorites. And he has been kicking some ass down there.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
damn, that's great to hear,
and i think i might be in fresno, and spending a night down there sometime in mid August, so i wonder if they’ll still be playing in Fresno in mid August?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Yep. Final day of the season is Labor Day.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
sweet, then i'll maybe be able to see a game!
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Nice! I might be going to one of the games in the I-Cubs series next month.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Iowa cubs? i take it that’s what ya meant? and yea, i’ll probably come back on here to say for sure which one
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Yep. Iowa Cubs.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Sweet! Yeah, definitely let me know.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice!
He signed a program for me back in May (he was on the cover).
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I like how you can actually read it. Because, in 20 years, I’m going to be like, “who are these guys?”
Haha, I think I’m just a crazy minor league junkie who can recognize all these autographs.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL, well I just basically started a survey asking different minor leaguers if they prefer the high socks or not, so I’m pretty crazy.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
So far I’m 0-for-1 in finding ballplayers who prefer the high socks. /sigh
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
YES. And Joe Paterson. I remember there was one time when only Angel Berroa wore the high socks on the field. I was disappointed, since I wanted them all to wear the high socks.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
spatula cap
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Flat brim?
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, there were times I wanted to yell, “Come on, man! Put a bend in the brim!”
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Geno wears his cap with the flat brim. He could flip hamburgers with that cap.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Who is that big signature underneath him
Tinker Bell?
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
LOL, it does look like Tinkerbell. It’s actually our favorite AAAA player, John Bowker. I don’t know why he doesn’t know how to correctly write a “J”.
A signed ball by Jason Giambi and Art Howe?
ORRRR a signed Robb Nen and Bill Mueller ball, ORRR a signed Jerry Tarkanian basketball? haha
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I’ll take the Robb Nen/Bill Mueller ball.
And, just so you know, the ball also comes with signatures of Matt Yourkin and STEVE HOLM!
HAHA, i dunno if i’ll make that deal, i mean, if you can get a signature from Brock Bond, i could, i think, right?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Nah, kdl’s cuter.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve seen pictures of Pika and kdl.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
oh shit… she’s right… we’re friends on facebook! i bet those pics of me dressed as a hillbilly didn’t help
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Okay, I didn’t know you were dressed as a hillbilly in one of those photos.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought you were pretty cute dressed as Pacman
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
The Pacman one was awesome.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
that took so long to do
and it’s sad those are destroyed now
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Don’t let Lars hear you say that!
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
uh oh... might already be too late
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
PICS!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
You're welcome
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2009/9/18/1036462/east-bay-mcc-gathering-is-tonight#21439993
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
you bet yourself that I wear glasses? lol
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
it was a good bet, obviously!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
what does THAT mean
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
/backs away slowly
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Thats why I’m a maybe for this next one! Now that I live in SF its a little harder to get out to Walnut Creek
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
http://www.flickr.com/photos/caseycasey/3934035505/in/set-72157622286494607/
I recognize oldjacket, but who are other two at the table? I don’t think I’ve ever seen them.
I was promised lasagna.
One of them was oldjacket’s wife/girlfriend (sorry oldjacket, I can’t remember which!)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Dunno if i should come to the one next week
or what… hmmmmm, decisions
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
You should, just so I can prove to everyone that I’m cuter than you.
Also, dude, you’re in Moraga. You don’t really have an excuse.
HA! but i'm younger than you too!
Maybe a lil bit bigger than you too tho… but dude, i’m moving next tuesday, homeslice
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Why not? I went to the one that I had an opportunity to attend, and it was a lot of fun.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
i'm cooler online, as brad paisley once said
haha, i’m joking, i’ll consider it, might bring a friend (who’ll obviously get weirded out)
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
i dunno, i'm not gonna talk about my
friend being cute, but yea
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Just popping in to say that I’m cuter than all of you combined.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Pretty sure I am too
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's on timeout due to his poor first half.
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Yeah, Brock usually takes time to sign for the fans, so it’s pretty easy to get his autograph.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I also said some nice things to him.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
then, i’ll tell him i adopted him in this forum for giants fans!! THATLL HELP
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Haha, I wanna see his reaction to that.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
i run onto the field and run around in circles
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Nah, i mean, i know what’s up, i can definitely get it done, be nice, and supportive
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
and flash some cleavage
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait, that ball has been autographed by two Sacramento Giants,
and you’re going to trade it away?
:(
"I feel ten feet tall right now...and strong as an ox!"
Current/former Giants players who are from Sacramento.
e.g. Bowker, Holm.
"I feel ten feet tall right now...and strong as an ox!"
FP?
Threat level that the 2010 Pads finish with more wins than the 2010 Giants is currently at: 61%
Spoiler: Grumpy older Giants fan is Grumpy.
FP—as in Faux Pas?
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
He's another one.
Also: Dusty Baker, Royce Clayton, and Randy Lerch.
"I feel ten feet tall right now...and strong as an ox!"
i thought Baker was from Riverside as a kid?
Threat level that the 2010 Pads finish with more wins than the 2010 Giants is currently at: 61%
Spoiler: Grumpy older Giants fan is Grumpy.
He graduated from Del Campo HS,
and I think he still has a house in Sac, so I’m claiming him.
"I feel ten feet tall right now...and strong as an ox!"
I am pretty sure there are laws against that …
Threat level that the 2010 Pads finish with more wins than the 2010 Giants is currently at: 61%
Spoiler: Grumpy older Giants fan is Grumpy.
BRING BACK THE BARTER SYSTEM!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Deadbeat Dad.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I'm fine with this
you can talk shit on me, BUT YOU NEVER EVER TALK SHIT ON MY ADOPTIVE SON!!!
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
You are a deadbeat dad and your son is a deadbeat.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 12, 2010 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
OH REALLY? LETS PROVE THAT
MEET ME OUTSIDE ATT BY THE BIKE RACKS YA JERK!! 5 PM TOMORROW!!!
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
IM TOTALLY THERE!! YOU BETTERNOT BRING ANY FRIENDS…
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 12, 2010 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
YEA, IM BRINGING TWO
THEY"RE CALLED MY FISTS!!!!!!!
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Kinky
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Oh, I can take it.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 12, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
by the way, why’d you choose Sanchez for your adoptive son, did it have something to do with where he went to college? since it was Ohio Dominican, right?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
That IS part of the reason I like him so much.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
is it really? that is so crazy, i was kinda shocked that he came from Ohio… at least went to a school there
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Ohio Dominican is not just in Ohio, it’s actually in Columbus, if you didn’t already know that. I went to summer camp one year in their dorms.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Yea, i knew that, and it’s outside Columbus, right? What kind of school is it really? i mean, it’s nothing like Miami or Toledo, or Ohio U
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
FFFF.
I’ll probably listen to some San Jose games, though.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
it’s only 3 days, we should be able to get through this, right? :(
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Ugh, probably longer for me since I’m gonna be away from Wednesday to Friday/Saturday.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
so you wont be able to watch a game till sunday? Yikes, how bout follow the team?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I might be able to follow the box score on my phone, depending on whether or not the battery decides to die on me.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
haha, in a way that’s the best thing you can do
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
LOL, yeah. But I’m gonna ask my friend if I can use her MLB.tv account so I can watch at least one of the games.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
you could use mine if you want, doesnt bother me at all, since i’ll be home, i wont need it
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Nah, it’s fine. I already have her login info, so.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Has there been an MCC Night at Raley Field before?
"I feel ten feet tall right now...and strong as an ox!"
there should be
that would be a lotta fun
MEETING NERBS!
6/30/10- The Beginning of a New Era
by Bballpitcher2 on Jul 12, 2010 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Sunday, August 29
Grass Seating
6/30/10- The Beginning of a New Era
by Bballpitcher2 on Jul 12, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
any seating under….$20 then
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by Bballpitcher2 on Jul 12, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I've gotten in for free 3 separate times
so I kinda have trouble paying more than that for seats
6/30/10- The Beginning of a New Era
by Bballpitcher2 on Jul 12, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Conformist!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 12, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ll say it for the millionth time, I can get people free tickets.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Give me a number and I’ll give a shot. The promise of a pimp job on a big website probably won’t hurt.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
give it a shot. Of course.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
If this thing is going to happen,
we should make a fanpost sooner rather than later.
And by “we,” I mean someone other than myself.
"I feel ten feet tall right now...and strong as an ox!"
Not it
6/30/10- The Beginning of a New Era
by Bballpitcher2 on Jul 12, 2010 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I HAVE FREE TICKETS. I CONTINUE TO OFFER THEM ONLY TO ENCOUNTER STONY SILENCE. I FEEL SO ALONE.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
lol
Alex_Lewis can’t even buy friends!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I HAVE FRIENDS
I HAVE SOME FRIENDS.
I LOVE LAMP.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I would so take free tickets if I lived out there :(
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's on timeout due to his poor first half.
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
THEN WATCH AA!!!
i dont know really
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
think i'd be able to make it down to San Jose in time?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I’m not sure what’s the worst thing about that Padres game boxscore: Velez leading off (and getting on base twice?) or Renteria grounding into 2 double-plays from the 2-spot? or the 0 runs scored? That part sucks too.
Worst Sabean quote? That could be a fruitful and painful experience.
The longtime GM also stressed that the decision to promote Posey has nothing to do with service-time concerns, nor will it.
“Let me dispel all that, all right?” Sabean said. “When we think Posey’s ready, just like when we thought (Tim) Lincecum was ready, and this starts from ownership, he’ll be in the big leagues.”
05/09/2010
"That’s not to say Buster isn’t fully committed or all-in. He is. He’s smart and he’s got the advance reports. Anybody who said he’s not ready to catch in the big leagues is crazy because he’s a pretty good catcher, especially throwing."
07/11/2010
Children of the Corn!
I do think the Giants’ organization should get some credit for not doing what the Tigers did with Andres… also, Grant totally stole my motto.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 12, 2010 2:24 PM PDT reply actions
My theory is that his boss put him up to it.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 12, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
The children are not just our future
They’re our hope for the present. Don’t forget that Sabean/Bochy!
/Whiteside/Wellemeyer receive full playing time in the 2nd half
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Posey still isn't ready to catch full-time!
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
TRADE 4 VICTOR MARTINEZ
WAIT IT OUT!
6/30/10- The Beginning of a New Era
by Bballpitcher2 on Jul 12, 2010 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
/nominates sfgiants420 for "angriest poster"
/rethinks award and names it “voice of the people”
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
sfgiants420 is definitely the angriest poster on MCC
Dude needs to smoke more weed.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
and i thought bondslegend was bad… but i agree, last night or yesterday proved the “angriest” part
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Bondslegend mixes in more thought and entertainment value.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 12, 2010 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
also
Lifetime Achievement Award
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 12, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Lars is also angry
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
This is true.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
RAWR!!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
But also loved
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
lol yeah, he is pretty anry, pretty much all the time.
look, it's CashMonay , bitches! you down with da O.P.P... Cash does, give it up !
i thought that was designated for the offseason
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I'm hoping to submit a couple of nominations this time
I hope to compete in the non gameday image and video category this year.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Cookyman: Least Patient Commenter
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Most Intimidating Socratic Queries
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 12, 2010 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Particularly so if one’s math is weak. A life of getting by on bullshitting and bluster makes answering questions that call for clear, rational thinking supported by evidence uncomfortable.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 12, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
RUN AWAY!!!!! IT'S COOKYMAN!!!!!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
FWIW
I find it difficult to imagine someone getting intimidated on the internet
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's on timeout due to his poor first half.
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
/is not scared
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's on timeout due to his poor first half.
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
You better not take a gander at his avatar.
I didn’t know whether to be frightened or intimidated.
I vacillated.
Then I vacated.
Then I evacuated.
I made a sandwich and then I ated.
Then, sated, I hibernated.
I know the difference between wrong and right
Don't make no difference in the middle of the night.
- Robert Cray, "Consequences"
by Snakepitbanitsagasbabycanyoudigit on Jul 13, 2010 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I really need to work on my intimidation. The next time someone here crowds the plate on me, they can expect a brushback post.
/gets up, brushes off the dirt, gives Evan stankeye
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 13, 2010 7:31 AM PDT up reply actions
I think you damn fine questioner of assumptions!
Of course to some people that activity is a very frightening prospect and it is much more emotionally easier to get angry at the reason or person, making them question then buckle down and do the work themselves.
Threat level that the 2010 Pads finish with more wins than the 2010 Giants is currently at: 61%
Spoiler: Grumpy older Giants fan is Grumpy.
Also
This is the second time that someone has called my comments “Socratic”. I did not read the guy. Was he a proponent of FIP?
I was promised lasagna.
I was referencing shanghaijim’s earlier remark… the socratic method is to teach by asking questions to stimulate critical thinking.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 12, 2010 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
example
Student: “Is BABIP a worthwhile stat?”
Socrates: “Should a pitcher be penalized for events outside of his control?”
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
depends
Are they gamerish?
Do they know how to win?
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Adopting Denny Bautista until someone tells me he's already spoken for.
How does one recognize gamerocity?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 12, 2010 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Do you answer a question with another question to be Socratic, or do you just not know the answer?
"I never think I’m a good player or a bad player. This is what I’m thinking: I can play. And I want to play." - Juan Uribe
Which is more important?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 12, 2010 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
You think you’re clever, don’t you?
"I never think I’m a good player or a bad player. This is what I’m thinking: I can play. And I want to play." - Juan Uribe
by EliminateMe on Jul 12, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Cash believes the concept of OPP, if FIP is anything close it I definitely be a proponent of .
look, it's CashMonay , bitches! you down with da O.P.P... Cash does, give it up !
I was jobbed in the rookie voting last year.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Best Division The Giants have Faced This Year:
NL Central (19-7 record!)
Worst Division the Giants Have Faced This Year:
NL West (9-20 record… FUCKING PADRES/DODGERS/ROCKIES!!!)
I'm thinking but nothing's happening.
Know thine enemy:
-Giants 1-5 vs. LA Dodgers. (12 games left.)
-Giants 1-7 vs. San Diego. (10 games left.)
-Giants 4-6 vs. Colorado. (8 games left.)
They could be Giants...but not really.
I’d like to think the Giants lineup is vastly different now than when we played them before, especially San Diego and that we’ll be ok.
We’ll be ok. We’ll be ok.
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
We’ll be ok. No, really, we’ll be ok. I hope.
BTW, what’s the word on Latos? Is he really on the DL?
They could be Giants...but not really.
Nobody knows
Mat Latos might head to the disabled list over the All-Star break. His next start has already been pushed back.
Padres fan site Friarhood.com is reporting that Latos is headed to the DL, but the beat writers have not confirmed it yet. Either way, it’s probably just a roster flexibility move, since Padres manager Bud Black has already talked about pushing Latos’ next start back in order to limit his innings to somewhere between 150 and 180 innings.
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
Thanks
I didn’t realize he was on an IP leash too. Good, maybe that will help slow down the Padres.
They could be Giants...but not really.
He's alright
Buster Posey named NL Player of the Week after hitting .556 (15-for-27) with 5 HRs and 14 RBI. #SFGiants
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
NOT AN ALL-STAR
SHOULD NOT WIN ROY
6/30/10- The Beginning of a New Era
by Bballpitcher2 on Jul 12, 2010 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m not impressed. NL Player of the month and then we’ll talk
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jul 12, 2010 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
:(
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Still not ready
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
I heard he could be a dark horse candidate.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
because i’m looking at Heyward, and yea…
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
We’ll see how many innings Strasburg is limited to. Ike Davis will have some consideration too. Maybe Sanchez from the Marlins as well?
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
Davis killed the Giants, but he’s actually been pretty mediocre overall
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Good point, Ike Davis
i mean, let’s put it this way, anything can happen in the second half, and from what i’ve seen from Buster is that he’s starting to become alot more consistent at the plate. I mean, every at bat he puts up a great at bat
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
If he has a strong second half, I would say he’s going to be more than a Dark Horse. Heyward only really has 15 dingers, nothing to scoff at, (not even as many as Huff) but I don’t see him keeping up that up all year. I think the deciding factor could be Strasburg and whether or not he’s able to make a really huge impact before he reaches 160 innings pitched
6/30/10- The Beginning of a New Era
by Bballpitcher2 on Jul 12, 2010 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a sinking feeling that ESPN, et al. will give Strasburg the kind of credit we wish Cain and other Giants should receive more often
“Oh, he’s on a team with crappy run support!” etc.
Yes, I know that was a major factor in Timmy’s CYA, but few of our other pitchers are given the same consideration.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
Yep.
Though MLB Network does a 500X better job of giving credit to West Coast teams and players. Unfortunately not everybody geekz out and watches 22 hours of MLBN a day like I do
6/30/10- The Beginning of a New Era
by Bballpitcher2 on Jul 12, 2010 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
NL Player of the Week?
HE AIN’T HAVIN IT. NL Player of the Month!
01.19.2010
r.i.p. buster posey
Wave them home Tim Flannery, wave them home.
AINT HAVIN IT!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 12, 2010 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Buster Posey.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
/pants shat
6/30/10- The Beginning of a New Era
by Bballpitcher2 on Jul 12, 2010 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
/swoons
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL HUMBOLDT STATE
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Poor guy.
He’ll be at his HOF induction ceremony someday, and there will be a contingent of McCoven there in wheelchairs and walkers braying about how he’s not ready.
And nobody will understand what the old people think is so funny.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
OT: Timmy is wearing a grandfather sweater
Amy K. Nelson AmyKNelson
Tim Lincecum and his hair during NL media …#allstar http://twitpic.com/24rio0
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
no beanie this year!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
he going to miss the all star game with another hangover?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
That's his motherly librarian look
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
soooo either him or you is crossdressing?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
kdl is short for KD Lang
Didn’t you know?
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
it's ok
At least you’re not this person:
by non sequitur on Jul 12, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I love his music.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 12, 2010 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Check the comment:
Live4Sundays about 8 minutes ago My God, glad he’s on my roster, but he looks like a frickin girl.
Spoken like a true dude (presumably an oblong football fan) that will never get one.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
He looks high.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 12, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Andre Ethier in CF?
D:
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
The NL better strike everybody out. Anything hit to the Braun / Ethier / Hart outfield is LAWLZ
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Theory:
Charlie Manuel knows he’s not going to the world series this year, and doesn’t want any of the other NL teams to have homefield out of spite.
My Son. Dude hits inside the parkers and takes walks.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
I am a Bochy hater and a Sabean apologist.
Much better option than Torres.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
The really disappointing thing about Pablo
Is not that he’s hitting badly… it’s that he’s hitting badly, and we’re still playing well offensively!
It just makes me imagine what he could be doing if he were hitting as well as last year… TWO hitters with OPS’s over .900? That would be soooo glorious.
My Son. Dude hits inside the parkers and takes walks.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
I am a Bochy hater and a Sabean apologist.
Man, remember he left Pablo off the 2009 list and some people freaked out? Yeah…
I was promised lasagna.
it is a bit early to write pablo off forever
but… yeah. lol.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
lolwut
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Winner
“Weirdest Context to See Your Team’s Hat” Award
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
This explains why the Giant’s team doctors miss so many injuries.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jul 12, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Bring $500,000 in unmarked low-denomination bills
If you ever want to see Mark DeRosa’s tendons again.
My Son. Dude hits inside the parkers and takes walks.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
I am a Bochy hater and a Sabean apologist.
by GiantPain on Jul 12, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
lol
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Official Giants Stats Nerd after having been told he has to explain (AGAIN) to Big Head how OBP shows how often a batter creates an outs for his P.A. The Stupid not only burns but is contagious.
Threat level that the 2010 Pads finish with more wins than the 2010 Giants is currently at: 61%
Spoiler: Grumpy older Giants fan is Grumpy.
Who's going to the Giants-Mets games starting Thursday??
Can’t wait for the Giants to be home again, even if its just for 4 days before they’re gone another week
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
It’s okay. He’s from New York so this is the only chance he gets to see them.
"I AIN'T HAVIN IT." - Buster Posey
shit, maybe i should go to that game
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
jeeze, i seriously can't go to a game
and drink much anymore… ever since losing my debit card at Great American? i wont do that
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
/realizes he bought 5 beers… i shut that account down and got a new card the next day
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
more like 30 bucks... i was flipping out
because i thought i did something like that, spend 100 bucks or something, but luckily it was only 30
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
OH REALLY DJP!??!!??!
that’s it, LOLUMBERJACKS, what kinda dumbass mascot is that
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
It’s kinda fitting see as the school is in the middle of the Redwood forest.
"I AIN'T HAVIN IT." - Buster Posey
what the hell is there to do there, it’s the middle of nowhere… so like what do you do for fun…. wait, nevermind
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
LOL
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
but seriously
there’s no city really anywhere near you
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
what kinda dumbass mascot is that
The lumberjack barely beat out the 2nd choice: The Humbolt Northern Lights.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
LOL
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
They missed a huge opportunity
to have a green bud as their mascot!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Going Sunday
With my Mets fan nephew-in-sin. He’s going to wear his Mets cap. I’m gonna spill beer on him. It will be fun!
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
Throw some peanuts at him for me.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Best Longest Rambling OT’s:
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's, fanGirlies--they're all here...
I love that award!
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, fanGirlies--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on Jul 12, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
i feel empty
no gamez for three days, weird ….
look, it's CashMonay , bitches! you down with da O.P.P... Cash does, give it up !
Best Reporting, First Half:
Baggs’ unexplained flip-flop from “JUST WATCH THE GAME” to “HOLY SHIT THEY SUCK”
by Every6thDay on Jul 12, 2010 3:06 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
LOL!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
My son totally went off the sauce around mid-June
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
Haha yes.
Somewhere in the minor leagues, Joe Paterson is pitching.
by imovermyhead on Jul 12, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Don’t know if it’s been mentioned yet: Timmy on the cover of San Francisco Magazine’s July Top “50 things in SF” issue. Not surprisinglly Tim is number one(09).
Well worth reading at Borders or B&N, or purchasing from your favorite independent bookseller.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
I know the photog who shot the spread
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Jul 12, 2010 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
MLOLina
.174/.240/.174 with Texas so far
7 bases stolen, 1 caught
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
by hairball on Jul 12, 2010 3:08 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
STOP!
You are going to make Jeff Fletcher cry.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I think you’re going to make Jeff Fletcher cry.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jul 12, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
for crying out loud!
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, fanGirlies--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on Jul 12, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Nope
I have sent him two Bengie related messages without a response.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
/blocks Lars
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 12, 2010 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
He answered someone else about Bengie Molina
@originalshamus Posey certainly is doing better than I thought. I was just suggesting that it was not a lock that he would.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 13, 2010 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Bengie stole 7 of 8 bases?!
/right
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Bengie has stolen seven bases!?
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, fanGirlies--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on Jul 12, 2010 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
OT:
August 15 Iowa Cubs @ Grizzlies
Shawon Dunston Appearance and Autograph Session
Former Giants and Cubs shortstop Shawon Dunston will visit Chukchansi Park to sign free autographs for fans on Sunday, August 15. With the Iowa Cubs in town, fans of both of Dunston’s team will be represented!
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 3:10 PM PDT reply actions
He will not sign four balls in a row, however.
by Every6thDay on Jul 12, 2010 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
IRL LOL
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
He believes . . .
. . . that the only way to see four balls is to go to a carnival sideshow.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
Best one-letter command
Shift-A
When this .sig was awaiting the Final Sabean Apocalypse, I never once in a million years suspected it would be a "good" Apocalypse. Bengie... Don't let the door hit you IN YOUR GIANT ASS on the way out!
-------
PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game totally stalled and basically dead at this point
honorable mention
z
When this .sig was awaiting the Final Sabean Apocalypse, I never once in a million years suspected it would be a "good" Apocalypse. Bengie... Don't let the door hit you IN YOUR GIANT ASS on the way out!
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PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game totally stalled and basically dead at this point
I like the c-x combo.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
like seriously, big time show off
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
That’s how I roll, yo.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I need a bigger vocabulary.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
dont kno this lingo, homeslice
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
and steal some lines from her like you
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
No, I’d say it was stealing.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
/copyrights
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
GET UR OWN MATERIAL BROSKIE!!!
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
LOL LUMBERJACKS
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
How dexterous!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
He may have said this as well.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
For the Best one-letter command?!
(reply flail in my future)
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
I fail.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 12, 2010 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
the Best one-letter command?!
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Uribe deserves at least mention for Best Surprise Starter
Whatever Sabean thinks about the IQ of the average baseball fan, you just proved him right.
Maybe they just haven’t reached the yard yet!
Threat level that the 2010 Pads finish with more wins than the 2010 Giants is currently at: 61%
Spoiler: Grumpy older Giants fan is Grumpy.
JohnSheaHey
Bruce Bochy is talking with Charlie Manuel about using Brian Wilson as closer if NL needs one in ASG. “I’ll be in his ear,” Bochy told me.
They could be Giants...but not really.
MERVYN'S IS OUT OF BUSINESS??!?!?!?
Why was i not informed
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Adopting Denny Bautista until someone tells me he's already spoken for.
man it’s been like at least 2 years
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
well fuck
it’s a good thing i don’t wear wifebeaters anymore, i’d be genuinely outraged
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Adopting Denny Bautista until someone tells me he's already spoken for.
Don’t lose hope – apparently the owners are planning to roll out an online store.
They could be Giants...but not really.
Mine are starting to get worn out… I need a new connection.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 12, 2010 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I lost interest when they became "Mervyn's of California."
I live in CA. There are plenty of businesses here that don’t need to remind me where I am or where they’re from.
Especially when it comes to selecting classy-yet-thrifty wardrobe items. Not exactly a stereotypical CA thing to do…
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
When they did that they were selling off the stores ( and lands) they had in several other states. they were try to liquidate with out totaly clossing. And if you are going to focus on just one state to rebuild from post WWII CA ( historicaly) is probably the best on.
I agree it was crappastic name though.
Threat level that the 2010 Pads finish with more wins than the 2010 Giants is currently at: 61%
Spoiler: Grumpy older Giants fan is Grumpy.
Floppiest Tendons: Mark DeRosa
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
Worst Giants Media Personality:
FP Santangelo.
Easily the worst radio host/tv talking head that I can remember being associated with the team. I’ve been thinking of making a post about him but meh.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jul 12, 2010 3:48 PM PDT reply actions
Fattest man on TV: Ray Ratto
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Yeah, I’m going with Radnich.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Yeah same
I mean FP is tolerable if you don’t pay attention to what he says but Radnich is just annoying
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
I’ve felt like I have a hangover every time I listened to Radnich – and I don’t even drink.
Also, what he said about John Wooden immediately after his death was just disgusting and unforgivable.
Whatever Sabean thinks about the IQ of the average baseball fan, you just proved him right.
by cybermaldonado on Jul 12, 2010 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
What did he say?
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
Ridicule, yes
Fear, no.
What are they gonna do, pray at me?
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Adopting Denny Bautista until someone tells me he's already spoken for.
wtf
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's on timeout due to his poor first half.
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
JohnSheaHey
Corey Hart told me he’s thought about playing w/the Giants. He spoke w/G’s players last week. His quip: “I want to make sure they like me.”
They could be Giants...but not really.
LOLGAY
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
He did his best for that by boching that play in the OF and not hitting at all against us
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
Rally picture of the first half
Rally Christina
Her curvaceous figure signals to my subconscious brain that she would be suitable to bear healthy offspring.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Or she could cushion a plummeting elevator by laying down beneath it.
I don’t know ‘bout no llamas…but there are some pissed – off camels lookin’ her way…
I know the difference between wrong and right
Don't make no difference in the middle of the night.
- Robert Cray, "Consequences"
by Snakepitbanitsagasbabycanyoudigit on Jul 13, 2010 4:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Your able to think THAT long term when looking at that?
i just want to drop her clutch a very dozen times for me from various angles.
Threat level that the 2010 Pads finish with more wins than the 2010 Giants is currently at: 61%
Spoiler: Grumpy older Giants fan is Grumpy.
What is the Exilish - to - English translation of that?
I know the difference between wrong and right
Don't make no difference in the middle of the night.
- Robert Cray, "Consequences"
by Snakepitbanitsagasbabycanyoudigit on Jul 13, 2010 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Eh, the hot chick pics aren’t really the thing that makes this place special.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 12, 2010 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
There are several of us that share that sentiment. Hope you brought plenty of those buzz kill awards.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
One for you too!
I find a lot of stuff on here to be dumb and/or useless but I don’t hate on it every time like you. Funny how every time I post it. It gets at least some comment good or bad.
Yes, everyone hates you
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's on timeout due to his poor first half.
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Mosh Girl loves you, DFARowand!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I probably need to make this my avatar.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jul 12, 2010 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Randy Winn dresses like Buzz Killington
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
YES!
I’M A WINNER!!!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 12, 2010 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions
YOU CANT HAVE MY BUZZKILL
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 12, 2010 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
High maintenance
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
You have sullied Christina Hendricks and for that I will never forgive you.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Team that gets their average runs/game by scoring 15 in one and getting shut out for 4.
The Giants
I came, I saw, I told bad jokes and left.
the offspring definitely won't be starving....
look, it's CashMonay , bitches! you down with da O.P.P... Cash does, give it up !
Actually, there’s no real correlation between breast size and milk production. Fatty tissue doesn’t do the lactating.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jul 12, 2010 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
hush, i don't need the truth!
look, it's CashMonay , bitches! you down with da O.P.P... Cash does, give it up !
But at least it will keep the milk nice and warm.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 12, 2010 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
If you wanted to, you could cause yourself to start lactating.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 12, 2010 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Depends on who’s doing the suckling from what I understand.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 12, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
i can get behind those ideas
look, it's CashMonay , bitches! you down with da O.P.P... Cash does, give it up !
Pretty much.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Jul 12, 2010 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions
well, that’s a deal breaker
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, fanGirlies--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on Jul 12, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
SHOW US YER……….where am I?
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, fanGirlies--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on Jul 12, 2010 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, I should hope Dexter Holland can eat
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
My favorite thing about the first half
finding out there are tons of doctor who fans on this site. I went from long time lurker/occasional gif poster to a sometime contributor
"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 Jul 12, 2010 4:37 PM PDT reply actions
The "Where The Fuck Is Bowker?" Award...
…goes to Travis Ishikawa for taking advantage of his limited playing time.
"Man, you just can't beat a good bowl of gumbo." ~ William Nuschler Clark
The "most improve player in the last two days' award
Magic Cheetah Wand Scotty! it’s great to see him to roam in his natural habitat!
look, it's CashMonay , bitches! you down with da O.P.P... Cash does, give it up !
FFFFFFFFFFFF
ESPN is showing the Spiezio homer!!
Wheres my remote?
Buster Olney of ESPN.com hears that Adam Dunn “has just about lost interest” in working out a long-term contract with the Nationals.
I would fully support Dunn coming to play 1b, shitty defense and all
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
THISTHISTHISTHIS
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's on timeout due to his poor first half.
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
yes please
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Adopting Denny Bautista until someone tells me he's already spoken for.
I imagine that if he isn’t interested in the money the Nats want to pay him, that we’d have to overpay to get him.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
it prolly will take a ' princely' sum to get that fool, i will take fielder of dream!
look, it's CashMonay , bitches! you down with da O.P.P... Cash does, give it up !
chicks digs dingerz, so does NL.
look, it's CashMonay , bitches! you down with da O.P.P... Cash does, give it up !
His SSS average UZR rating at 1st is really tempting.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
completely lost in da cybermetric lingo, does that mean he is aight defensively?
look, it's CashMonay , bitches! you down with da O.P.P... Cash does, give it up !
It means he might be, but I wouldn’t really count on it. According to UZR, he’s been close to average this year, playing first base on a regular basis for the first time in his career. However, throughout the rest of his career, he has played a considerable amount of first base on a part-time basis (about twice as many innings in total as he has there so far this season), and his career 1B UZR is comparable to that of a walrus on quaaludes.
Maybe with the regular PT he’s improved considerably. Maybe.
Pauly, go look up FIP.
And don’t come back until you unnerstan’ that.
Your mail will be forwarded.
I know the difference between wrong and right
Don't make no difference in the middle of the night.
- Robert Cray, "Consequences"
by Snakepitbanitsagasbabycanyoudigit on Jul 13, 2010 4:50 AM PDT up reply actions
yeah, sure, buster
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, fanGirlies--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on Jul 12, 2010 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Who the fuck are those fools?
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 12, 2010 5:00 PM PDT reply actions
bobby V will be our next MGR ! if he defeats sabez in a cage match. winner takes all...
look, it's CashMonay , bitches! you down with da O.P.P... Cash does, give it up !
anyone watching the Derby?
look, it's CashMonay , bitches! you down with da O.P.P... Cash does, give it up !
I was...
and then Berman got to me.
...Tater Salad
by nick217Giantsfan on Jul 12, 2010 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I know this is silly, but . . .
. . . I’d like to say a brief bit about the actual subject of this post.
Since I already put up a long Fanpost on the topic at the 81-game mark, let me just say this: merely by excising the lipoma, the team is perforce much better than it was. The talent is not all it could be, but it looks like there is enough in place to realistically challenge for a playoff spot, whether as divisional winners or as wild card—but the crucial issue is going to be the extent to which the team makes best use of its best players.
If Aaron Rowand gets another plate appearance in 2010, or if either Bautista or Casilla is let loose with his book of matches, it’s going to be a long, hot summer in which the Giants can earn nice suntans and little else. For pity’s sake Bochean, I am one of John Bowker’s most anti-believers, and even I want to see him get a chance, alongside Nate Schierholtz in a four-man outfield that doesn’t have in it a rock-dumb “I only play center” Venus de Milo who never saw a down and away pitch he didn’t like. And give Posey a little rest by catching one of the better young catchers in the game, Pablo Sandoval, a couple of days a week.
The best gift this team could get is not a player acquisition but a new field manager, even if Sabean is still in place, someone who has some faint idea of how runs are scored and will play the men who can assist in scoring them.
By the way, all you early-season mockers: the Giants’ offense is now around league average—actually over by a hair—just as someone around here kept saying it would be; and with the lipoma gone, it can only get better. And the R/G yielded pro-rates to 608 for the season, compared to someone’s estimate of 611. Boy, figuring this stuff is real brain surgery, it is.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
I'll own up
By the way, all you early-season mockers: the Giants’ offense is now around league average …
That is me.
Threat level that the 2010 Pads finish with more wins than the 2010 Giants is currently at: 61%
Spoiler: Grumpy older Giants fan is Grumpy.
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I am still buying.
Threat level that the 2010 Pads finish with more wins than the 2010 Giants is currently at: 61%
Spoiler: Grumpy older Giants fan is Grumpy.
by daveinexile on Jul 13, 2010 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions
I think I have most of it
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's on timeout due to his poor first half.
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
by bondslegend on Jul 13, 2010 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
a rock-dumb "I only play center" Venus de Milo who never saw a down and away pitch he didn’t like.
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Don't make no difference in the middle of the night.
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by Snakepitbanitsagasbabycanyoudigit on Jul 13, 2010 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I never thought I'd say this, but this thread is very reminiscent of the patter at the SnakePit.
Oh, wait – that was what I said yesterday.
/checks the mailbox for the reforms
I know the difference between wrong and right
Don't make no difference in the middle of the night.
- Robert Cray, "Consequences"
by Snakepitbanitsagasbabycanyoudigit on Jul 13, 2010 5:00 AM PDT reply actions
Gee, thanks....
Gee, thanks for posting that boxscore. I’ve made it to ONE GAME this year (hard, living out of the area), and that one was it, and you just HAD to remind me….
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