Post-game thread: Linecum dominates the Mets
by Grant Brisbee on Jul 15, 2010 9:46 PM PDT
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PrintThe All-Star break is a completely artificial separation of the baseball season, but I’m guessing that a lot of players view it as something more definitive. I don’t have any way to prove this, but I have a hunch that Pablo Sandoval is one of those guys. When Sandoval roped a run-scoring double in his first at-bat of the second half, he practically did a dance on second base. Goodbye, first-half struggles. Hello, old Panda. At least, that’s what it seemed like he was thinking. And we should let him.
Again, just a hunch, but Lincecum doesn’t seem like one of those superstitious types. He seems a little too pragmatic. If his velocity is down, or his control is wonky, he probably doesn’t chalk it up to anything other than a little funkiness in his delivery. Still, it had to feel pretty good for him to pump a 94-mph fastball by a Mets hitter in his first start of the second half. Even better, he didn’t have any of the control struggles that mucked up more than a couple of his first-half starts.
Buster Posey doesn’t have superstitions. Superstitions have Buster Posey. He’s a really, really good catcher. It’s unbelievable -- absolutely stunning -- how much attention the Giants wanted us to pay to Posey’s defensive inexperience. It’s like a movie studio promoting a summer blockbuster by whining about the shoddy work their key grip did. What was the point of all that?
Lincecum. Sandoval. Posey. Yeah, that’s how encouraging games are made.
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Yay Timmy & Panda
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
I hope Brian Sabean got a good luck at the Giants new catcher...he caught Timmy pretty good tonight.
i know me too totally a bust
"Imagine how many banners we would have if I was GM..." - Drew Remenda
Thanks for the Memories Nabby.
CAN’T CATCH MAJOR LEAGE PITCHING BECAUSE HE HASN’T CAUGHT ENOUGH MAJOR LEAGUE PITCHING!
26 Games @ 1B 11 Games @ Catcher.
It's Posey time!!
Tim Flannery: Make better decisions dammit.
The Giants can't win with Bochy, only in spite of him
He is a morale killer, and doesn’t know how to utilize his players or make a sub at the right time. The scope of his incompetence is almost breathtaking, and the fact that he holds a manager job with any major league team is astounding.
by jasperlamarcrabbe on Jul 16, 2010 2:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Awesome
Watching him get hit in the face though, maybe it will knock some sense in to him, but doubtful.
"Triple A baseball isn’t very good. I’m going to tell you that right now. Especially from a pitching standpoint. Anybody who can pitch is in the big league."
by Giant Torture on Jul 16, 2010 8:08 AM PDT up reply actions
In Hoc, brother.
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.
Rec'd
Awesome sig. and UT can indeed suck it, although so can Tech to a much lesser extent, while I’m at it OSU can also suck it and Nebraska can most definitely suck it.
That is all.
"Triple A baseball isn’t very good. I’m going to tell you that right now. Especially from a pitching standpoint. Anybody who can pitch is in the big league."
by Giant Torture on Jul 16, 2010 8:10 AM PDT up reply actions
The entire Big 12 can suck it
That is all
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
which big 12?
The big 12 that has 10 teams or the big 10 that has 12?
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
LOL how about, the conference formerly consisting of 12 teams
And Colorado can suck it too. Nebraska’s ok in my book.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
It's just the National League
I’d like to see him do well in the American League before I’m convinced.
by James Kannengieser on Jul 15, 2010 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
he's no Joba
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
He was just picked as “most overrated” in a poll of MLB players. 14% of the vote!
I was promised lasagna.
Overrated != bad
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
Well yeah, but who in the world overrates JD Drew? He’s on pace for his 7th <4 WAR season, and has made exactly one All Star game. The Boston media hates him, and all the fans think that his contract was a mistake. He’s probably one of the most underrated players in the game.
Swisher maybe makes a bit more sense, but the guy has a 118 career OPS+, and was traded for a utility infielder, an organizational filler, and a pretty good relief pitching prospect who’s never made a top-10 list.
What it mainly shows, in my opinion, is that GM’s have generally caught up to the SABR community when it comes to OBP, but players have been left behind.
I was promised lasagna.
Did it hit him in the head?
No harm then, except for the persistent echo.
"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 Jul 15, 2010 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe it'll slow down his speech
to where it actually keeps up with his thinking. Not like you’d want to hear that in the first place.
Official adoptive parent of... well, no one. Too much paperwork, I guess.
Disappointed
That it didn’t require an ambulance.
"Triple A baseball isn’t very good. I’m going to tell you that right now. Especially from a pitching standpoint. Anybody who can pitch is in the big league."
by Giant Torture on Jul 16, 2010 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions
I still usually have a lot of trouble understanding what he's saying
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
TWSS?
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Yeah, those letter high wiffleballs he missed by four inches were cute, too.
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 16, 2010 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Posey still isn't ready to handle the pitching staff
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Deal with it, pitching staff.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 15, 2010 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I enjoyed that game. Even though it was a 1 run game for most of the night, it didn’t feel stressful like other games.
Yeah, it was nice to have that feeling that Tim was pitching and he was in control again.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Stress!!!
No stress!!! What are you talking about.
/flies off to roost for the night/
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 15, 2010 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions
All around great day.
Belt goes 3-4 with a walk, a triple and a HR
Neal goes 2-5 with a double
Posey gets two hits and catches a CG shutout
Tim looks like the best pitcher in the league again
Sandoval hits a ball harder than he has in a month
I’m liking it.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
/ jponry :(
They'll win tomorrow...
Tomorrow: They'll win tomorrow...
by howtheydidntscore on Jul 16, 2010 12:15 AM PDT up reply actions
also
I got to warn three people.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Today was a good day
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
I take it you didn’t have to use your AK?
by Into the Void on Jul 15, 2010 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Breakfast with no hog, good year blimp, etc. etc.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 15, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
What about my boy?
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
who
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Jesus Guzman
right in the sig. Jeeze.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
not familiar with him
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
:(
He is a relief pitcher extraordinaire! Also can hit a bit.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Not enough grizzle, needs more success in AA, although that won’t be enough either (see: sig)
"Triple A baseball isn’t very good. I’m going to tell you that right now. Especially from a pitching standpoint. Anybody who can pitch is in the big league."
by Giant Torture on Jul 16, 2010 8:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Why are we talking about Bip Roberts taking off his shirt?
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
Yay win!
Also, I’m going to a game tomorrow! My first game of the year! WOOO!
LOL Zito
Buster Posey: Let's enjoy him before he goes to the Yankees.
by rxmeister on Jul 15, 2010 9:57 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
fun fact
Zito also is pictured on tomorrow’s season ticket.
OMEN or CURSE??
you decide.
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Jul 15, 2010 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
That choice
is like making me choose between Team Edward or Team Jacob.
So I’ll take the safest answer of “no.”
Official adoptive parent of... well, no one. Too much paperwork, I guess.
It’s like a movie studio promoting a summer blockbuster by whining about the shoddy work their key grip did. What was the point of all that?
The most educational first month of AAA baseball EVAR!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 15, 2010 9:49 PM PDT reply actions
You know, for the front office, that might be true.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 15, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I certainly hope Timmy
ices down his neck, as it must be sore from shaking off all those pitches Posey called. “Dammit, I don’t throw an eephus../shakeshakeshake.”
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Jul 15, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Repost from previous thread:
Is it my imagination… or is it taking longer and l o – n - g – e -- -r
for them to get to the postgame wrap?
I enjoyed this game.
I could go for more like this.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Oh, hey, FP in the wrap
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
During the broadcast when Huff slide past third and was tagged out FP said something like: “That’s a good play!” then he went on to talk about people using NUMBERS and COMPUTERS in baseball and that they need to use their EYEZ instead.
I was confused.
Ask me about my blog.
You are getting pretty sophisticated. Didn’t that used to be called a syntax error?
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jul 15, 2010 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Thank you Charlie Manuel for not using Timmy on Tuesday so he could pitch tonight. I knew Dickey would be tough, and we had the right guy on the mound to beat him.
Buster Posey: Let's enjoy him before he goes to the Yankees.
by rxmeister on Jul 15, 2010 9:52 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I knew Dickey would be tough, and we had the right guy on the mound to beat him.
I just wanted to post that again.
You're welcome for the setup
Buster Posey: Let's enjoy him before he goes to the Yankees.
by rxmeister on Jul 15, 2010 9:58 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
This is all I have to say
I was promised lasagna.
by Cookyman on Jul 15, 2010 9:52 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
rec'd
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
You can't mess with Buster Posey, punk
That’s how it affects you
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
You don't mess with Buster Posey
He messes with YOU!
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 Jul 15, 2010 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
No, we warn each other for the lolz all the time.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Grant warned me for the Key Largo video yesterday
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Abuse of power
That system is in place for a reason!
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
Dammit. Now I have that song stuck in my head again. JUST LIKE BOGIE AND BACALL!
by Grant Brisbee on Jul 15, 2010 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I just got warned by Grant for saying your recap was better than his! It was a good one, but I’m not tech savvy enough to figure out how to post it. :(
oh god
I’m laughing so hard.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
jponry's recap was most certainly not better than my post. Take that back.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
by jponry on Jul 15, 2010 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
LOL
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Jul 15, 2010 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
rec'd
for finding the Chunk-Ma Fratelli love child.
by Every6thDay on Jul 15, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Cut him some slack. That radio interview wore him out!
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
LOL
MCCOVEY CHRONICLES SUCKS AND I HATE IT.
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, no longer above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart!
LOL
AWESOME
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I got image warned for being pro-Scott Atchinson. You Dan Geise loving cult members!
Ask me about my blog.
BRANDON PUFFER FOR LIFE
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
it was a cat knocking a bowler hat off of a kitten
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
This one made some sense in its context. And by “sense”, I mean that jponry is a power drunk lunatic, and by “context”, I mean that jponry is a power drunk lunatic.
I was promised lasagna.
You're going to get warned again..
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Over-logging
Yet another example of why South Park is the best show on TV.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jul 15, 2010 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
“It wasn’t me it was the scary ghost!”
...Tater Salad
by nick217Giantsfan on Jul 15, 2010 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
BRAZILIAN FART FETISH!
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jul 16, 2010 5:31 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm worried about Timmy
Only 6 Ks.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
only 110 pitches
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 15, 2010 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I was kidding
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
No, no
Leave your mic off FP
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Haha. “No, wait, you were right the first time. Hit the switch again.”
by Seasick fish on Jul 15, 2010 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL FP
"Imagine how many banners we would have if I was GM..." - Drew Remenda
Thanks for the Memories Nabby.
LOL FP couldn't figure out his mic
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
NOOOO
FP invaded the radio. I was quite enjoying it just with Dave and Jon.
It's Posey time!!
Tim Flannery: Make better decisions dammit.
F.P. reminds me of Michael Scott
in a bad way
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Jul 15, 2010 9:55 PM PDT reply actions
SHUT UP FP
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 15, 2010 9:55 PM PDT reply actions
I have a feeling that Ishi’s performance tonight will have Brian Sabean very easy to reach on the phone.
Buster Posey: Let's enjoy him before he goes to the Yankees.
by rxmeister on Jul 15, 2010 9:55 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
43-1 when leading after 8 innings
thank you BW
"Imagine how many banners we would have if I was GM..." - Drew Remenda
Thanks for the Memories Nabby.
Now Batting, Number 28
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
by jctGamer on Jul 15, 2010 9:56 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
unfortunately thats prolly foreshadowing for where he will be playing in 6 years.
"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 15, 2010 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
SSSSHHHHHHH
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 15, 2010 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
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 Jul 15, 2010 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Man, Futurama has gotten popular
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
you’re underselling him here.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Posey catching the CG SO after all these months of planted doubt is so perfect. I can’t get over it. Looking forward to much more of this battery in the future.
GRM is losing it right now
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Maybe he’ll lose the bookmark to this site…
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jul 15, 2010 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL…i was actually trying to delete it. Was kinda mean.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jul 15, 2010 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
to be fair
I’m fairly certain that giantsrainman likes Buster a lot and was happy with the Bengie trade.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I think we are all happy about that trade.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jul 15, 2010 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I actually feel sorry for Rangers fans. Only a little, but still it’s there.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jul 15, 2010 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Update
Bengie makes up a bit of ground with the home run today, but his SLG is still almost 30 points lower than Buster’s batting average.
Bengie Molina: .249/.308/.328, 4 HR, 19 RBI, 229 AB
Buster Posey: .355/.392/.567, 7 HR, 26 RBI, 141 AB
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
That sounds like a line from a sweet hip hop song.
by Grant Brisbee on Jul 15, 2010 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
That would work even with bluegrass. That’s just a solid line.
Also known to haunt as theghostoftravisdenker and theaccidentalghostofsergioromo.
Adopted parent of good old Wendell, he tries so hard. You'll get a hit someday son!
by theghostofjasonellison on Jul 15, 2010 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
We’re finessing spreadsheets, you’re fucking around with punch cards
It’s 2010 — you can park your horse and buggy next to my new car.
Posey’s better than Molina, and y’all act surprised
Strawhats can’t even claim ribeyes
by Grant Brisbee on Jul 15, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
FFFFFFFFFF I'M SORRRYYYYY
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Y'all want some of this? Say meh to my dope rhymes, and this is your warning too.
by Grant Brisbee on Jul 15, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
That's almost as disturbing as your "lyrics"
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
Parking lot after the game
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 15, 2010 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I can give you a ride but we’ll have to finish before midnight because I have an appointment very early tomorrow morning, etc…
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, no longer above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart!
Dem’ teef can queef, y’all want beef
Strawhats can’t even claim ribeyes
Also known to haunt as theghostoftravisdenker and theaccidentalghostofsergioromo.
Adopted parent of good old Wendell, he tries so hard. You'll get a hit someday son!
by theghostofjasonellison on Jul 15, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Dem’ teef can queef
Disturbing image
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 15, 2010 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Sabean, he be playin’ with them
Pretendin’ those nerds don’t be botherin’ him.
Strawhats can’t even claim ribeyes.
by Grant Brisbee on Jul 15, 2010 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions
you scared by my TI-80?
while I’m kicking tires on your lady
cost certainty, you must realize
Strawhats can’t even claim ribeyes.
Mark DeRosa just got the damn surgery.
This is a good one!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 16, 2010 7:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Ah, I haven’t listened to Mouse & The Mask much.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 17, 2010 2:40 AM PDT up reply actions
The “S” man, he be jigglin the jangle.
He dealin with phones, workin d’angle.
He even workin the ’lina-Main-Ray triangle.
Strawhats can’t even claim ribeyes.
Also known to haunt as theghostoftravisdenker and theaccidentalghostofsergioromo.
Adopted parent of good old Wendell, he tries so hard. You'll get a hit someday son!
by theghostofjasonellison on Jul 15, 2010 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Make it Stop!
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
by 49er16 on Jul 15, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I park my cap ‘n buggy
’n burrow next to Burrell.
I watched Sabez’ lies go on to capsize
Strawhats can’t even claim ribeyes
Also known to haunt as theghostoftravisdenker and theaccidentalghostofsergioromo.
Adopted parent of good old Wendell, he tries so hard. You'll get a hit someday son!
by theghostofjasonellison on Jul 15, 2010 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
This is the greatest thing I've ever read.
I’m going to go purchase McC Premium Super Insider Edition™ right now.
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, no longer above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart!
grant alt
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I am honored to be compared to such a wonderful and upstanding citizen and writer.
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, no longer above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart!
/continues to avoid warning
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, no longer above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart!
even worse
than I thought. At Bengie was essentially free to the Rangers
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/4/23/1440347/outside-of-the-box-thinking-why#35745050
Best line here :
You can dream (foolishly in my judgment) all you want that the Giants will trade Molina to open up catcher full time for Posey but that is only happening if the Giants completely fall out of contention and I just don’t see that happening.
Foolishly in his judgment I tell you. FOOLISH.
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
whatever you want to say
about GRM… I agreed with the statement 100% right up until I heard he was traded. I mean, what a beautiful, beautiful dream.
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
"They can ride him"-FP
TWSS
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Sleep tight
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
liar
sleep mode can be enabled at any time.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
along with a nice refreshing oil bath
just don’t forget his restraining bolt.
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Jul 15, 2010 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I want to see Pablo’s commercial.
"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
My favorite commercial
It’s bobble head nye!
I am the adopted son of Willie...Willie McCovey.
Some numbers from the Box score
Scott: 2-4
Mole + Ishi: 0-8
I really enjoyed John Miller's echo, just now
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
Entourage?
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 just started watching Entourage again from Season One on…it’s just as funny or more the second time around
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 15, 2010 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
i get the dvd’s from the library and watch them in rapid fashion—at about 25 minutes per episode, they fly by.
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 15, 2010 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
New season has been disappointing so far
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
bummer, I’m saving them up. My sis said it’s just as good as ever. What don’t you like?
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 15, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I dunno...it just seems like the writing has really gone down
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 thought they pulled that off well, sort of a spoof within the spoof
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 15, 2010 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I think that season was better
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 don’t know how any tv show can hold up after a few years.
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 15, 2010 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah some shows can get repetitive quickly
Entourage has been pretty good until this season (which to be fair is only 2 episodes in)
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
Things I liked about this game:
1. Timmy complete game, and, more importantly, while not being a strikeout machine, he was very much in control the whole game, not hitting 100 pitches until the 9th. He also got a single and gave us a scary/hilarious sliding exhibition.
2. Panda opens with a near-homer double, and the place practically exudes redemption.
3. The Giants go 7.1 innings without a double play, and when it finally happens, it’s not from one of the usual suspects.
4. This game was so under control that Ratto being FREAKING ANNOYING bothered me more than Ishi grounding into a double play with the bases loaded. Two weeks ago this would not have been the case.
5. Generally solid defense all around. Nothing spectacular, but some key catches from Giants D that could have been costly otherwise.
6. And, of course, Buster Posey going 3-4. Sustainable? Who cares? I want to keep watching the next game to find out.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
by breadfan7 on Jul 15, 2010 10:01 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Freddy Sanchez
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
He was a big part of the defense I had in mind
I just wish he’d get better luck with the AB’s. He’s making solid contact, and even placing them nicely, but there just seems to be someone there every time lately.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
your #6 should include
Posey suggesting ever so politely that the Mets should refrain from future stolen base attempts.
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Jul 15, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
and rec'd
for mentioning Ratty, the worst possible advertisement for his post-Chronicle layoff job. DONT READ MY BLOG NERDS
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Jul 15, 2010 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, that was weird.
If he mentioned one more time about how he didn’t know how to use twitter and whatever he put there would be bad anyways, I was gonna kick my monitor through the window.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
I love Kuip and Miller
and Fleming. Really.. just one problem here.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
no doubt—I went with the radio as soon as I saw FP. Miller really is teh awesome.
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 15, 2010 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
so when does bork give up on Ishi
"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 15, 2010 10:05 PM PDT reply actions
0-4? tomorrow.
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 15, 2010 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
can someone animate the arm
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
/flagged
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McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
/quits site before he sees animated Bochy with bat
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
oh wow
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
high-larious
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 15, 2010 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm recommending
and flagging this.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 15, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
D:
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 15, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
omg
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
LOL
There needs to be a way to spread this.
You want to see a walk? Then go watch the mailman.
by SeeingStars on Jul 15, 2010 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
I sent it to some friends. They hate me now.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 15, 2010 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Giants fans or regular people? I so want to do the same, but I’m afraid of the shifty eyes as my friends are the latter.
You want to see a walk? Then go watch the mailman.
by SeeingStars on Jul 15, 2010 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Grosssssss
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
can't wait until we get an email from bochy's lawyer
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Call it "Choose Your Own Manager's Wang", and you'll get a cease and desist pretty quick.
by Grant Brisbee on Jul 15, 2010 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
why is his penis in his hip pocket?
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 15, 2010 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
there’s a reason they call him Big Head.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 15, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
also known as Ol’ Crazy Straw in some circles
Bowkermania is running wild over the PCL, brother.
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 15, 2010 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions
This post-game thread is scarring me for life
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
I hope Bochy's son doesn't read this site...
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Psh. The only people who read this site are us.
And kruk.
And if you believe that I have some lovely oceanfront property in Montana you may be interested in.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
Montara?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 16, 2010 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh. My.
Bowkermania is running wild over the PCL, brother.
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 15, 2010 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
BTW
Natto,do you feel, you know, different after having made this? Like you’ve crossed some terrible line?
Mark DeRosa just got the damn surgery.
You’ve blurred them.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 17, 2010 8:46 AM PDT up reply actions
I think my mom just did a "WTF" face at me.
Thanks Natto
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
I think this calls for a warning
You can get the first taste of the animated arm.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
I’ve been thinking about doing that. Not a fast stroke (lol) just a faint up and down movement.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 15, 2010 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
TWSS
"Bengie Molina - the quintessential double play possibility." - Jon MIller
by calpolynate on Jul 15, 2010 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Hahahhaa that's a good one
I like the cubicle boss and the Abe Lincoln one too
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
rec'd
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Jul 15, 2010 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm sorry =/
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
We've had enough Bork scarring, thank you very much.
Official adoptive parent of... well, no one. Too much paperwork, I guess.
Oh man
I am scared now.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 15, 2010 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
wow
That is one of the most disturbing photos I have ever seen…
by Sgt. Dingleberry on Jul 15, 2010 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I have this shirt.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Jul 15, 2010 11:51 PM PDT up reply actions
that was a pretty cool game
good thing we have the great 28 behind the plate to protect us from “wild pitches”.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Shouldn't you be, you know, angry about something?
You’re kinda weirding me out, and I’m wondering if someone else logged into your account…
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
Yeah I know, odd night.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jul 15, 2010 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
We’re in this thing!
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
by heimy25 on Jul 15, 2010 10:08 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I sent Amy a TWSS when she posted that...lol
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 15, 2010 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 15, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
giggle?
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
You’re so immature
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
I don't think that ass is tapable
I’m probably in the minority though
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
So you'd rather have Molina's ass?
Then again, it probably has its own gravitational pull if you get too close.
Official adoptive parent of... well, no one. Too much paperwork, I guess.
man that throw by Buster was good
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
by jponry on Jul 15, 2010 10:10 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
The thing is, he’s got a strong arm, and also accurate.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 15, 2010 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL Giants
someone singing ‘beautiful’ high pitched in the background
6/30/10- The Beginning of a New Era
yea i know the song, someone was singing along with it
6/30/10- The Beginning of a New Era
by Bballpitcher2 on Jul 15, 2010 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
i could’ve sworn i heard FP say Pablo looked “hitterish” on the wrap
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...
no bueno
6/30/10- The Beginning of a New Era
by Bballpitcher2 on Jul 15, 2010 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
well, he did kill that ball
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 15, 2010 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
FUCK AND YES TIM LINCECUM AND MY BOY
FUCK ALL THE HATERS
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
but you are king of the haters, so how exactly does this work?
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 15, 2010 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
With your suggested image?
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
From Amazin' Avenue
“You make him get it up, and when he does you gotta go with it.” — Bob Ojeda on Lincecum during the pregame show
LOL
TWHS
That’s right.
Also known to haunt as theghostoftravisdenker and theaccidentalghostofsergioromo.
Adopted parent of good old Wendell, he tries so hard. You'll get a hit someday son!
by theghostofjasonellison on Jul 15, 2010 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
AA is a great site
One of my favorite non-Giants blogs
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
LOL did the Panda yell "PABLO!" after his double??
by ThePasswordisWillieMcgee on Jul 15, 2010 10:17 PM PDT reply actions
I think he said “Vamanos”
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
He clearly yelled “Rama” from Thundercats, indicating that he is, indeed, back from the dead. Also, if it’s not THAT clear, he might have just yelled “llamas” and pointed at Grant.
Also known to haunt as theghostoftravisdenker and theaccidentalghostofsergioromo.
Adopted parent of good old Wendell, he tries so hard. You'll get a hit someday son!
by theghostofjasonellison on Jul 15, 2010 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
snarf snarf snarf
6/30/10- The Beginning of a New Era
by Bballpitcher2 on Jul 15, 2010 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
i thought somebody said he yelled “vamo” like go
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Jul 15, 2010 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Buster Posey
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, no longer above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart!
OT
Kobe Fred’s steaks from Schaub’s in Palo Alto: Worth the money?
For something like $30/lb I have to be convinced that it’s guaranteed to be the best thing I’ve ever put in my mouth.
/makes obvious joke
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, no longer above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart!
is it real kobe?
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 15, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I believe they just call it American Kobe because the requirements for being real kobe are ridiculously specific in both treatment and especially location.
Regardless, it’s a pretty good looking piece of meat judging by the one pic of a non-fred’s cut on their Yelp page:
The marbling there looks pretty nice. Also, whoever decided to stage that photo and post it on yelp is almost definitely a douchebag.
It’s my father’s birthday this week so I’m planning to pick up a few to bbq… Though I’m buying a cheaper one for my mother since I refuse to subject such a fine piece to meat to being cooked well done.
You're using lower-quality meat for well done orders?
Congratulations, you’re like a restaurant!
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McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
at least he provides what's requested
I just refuse to do well-done. My mother gets medium.
oh, with the martini—beautiful.
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 15, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
good call.
Maybe this weekend would be a good time for a field trip to this relic:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/house-of-prime-rib-san-francisco
Mark DeRosa just got the damn surgery.
McCoven meetup at House of Prime Rib?
All on Grant’s tab? Count me in!
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
rules:
everyone’s gotta have a martini with their creamed spinach and beef.
Mark DeRosa just got the damn surgery.
On one hand, I despise anything cooked well done
On the other hand, you’re probably paying a decent price for the meat, so I feel like you should still get a quality cut.
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McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
but
it’s not like you can tell the difference with all the fat and texture cooked away.
Mark DeRosa just got the damn surgery.
That's true too
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McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
You ordered a piece of charcoal with fat, over my gourmet-ass cries
Strawhats can’t even claim ribeyes
by Grant Brisbee on Jul 15, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
and thusly the blogosphere learned there leader had been stricken with Mad Cow Disease. they took him outside to put him out of his misery but sadly Sheriff Estes nor Deputy Ortiz came anywhere close with their bullets.
So he was fed to Prince Fielder.
FIN
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Jul 15, 2010 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
from the department of redundancy department
whoever decided to stage that photo and post it on yelp is almost definitely a douchebag.
That’s a prerequisite for posting photos on Yelp.
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Jul 16, 2010 6:46 AM PDT up reply actions
/finds ticket
/throws away ticket
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, no longer above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart!
they should hide them in the Colosseum
nobody will find them then.
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Jul 15, 2010 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Put them in the upper deck and they will remain there until its demolished or bombed.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jul 15, 2010 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I made the mistake of leaving 2 A’s tickets on my dashboard before heading into safeway. When I came out, somebody had smashed my window, broke into my car, and left 2 more tickets.
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
by jctGamer on Jul 16, 2010 8:34 AM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
BORK
"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 15, 2010 10:24 PM PDT reply actions
I think the original is creepier
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
Somebody warn this guy.
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, no longer above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart!
you’re a great zombie
6/30/10- The Beginning of a New Era
by Bballpitcher2 on Jul 15, 2010 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
what the hell? is Krukow in the hospital?
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 15, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Wants a really long All-Star break?
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, no longer above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart!
have you ever been to SLO?
I would stay an extra day too
6/30/10- The Beginning of a New Era
by Bballpitcher2 on Jul 15, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
just the timing is weird, with this string of Mets-Dodgers. And, yes, been to SLO, class of ’84.
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 15, 2010 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
LOLOLD
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 16, 2010 1:20 AM PDT up reply actions
class of 2010!!! YEA BUDDY!!
but i’m going another semester
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
suck it class of 1913
LOLD
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Jul 16, 2010 6:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Is Krukow's restaurant . . .
. . . still open? Went there a couple of times back in the day, when Paso Robles wine country was still sort of occult knowledge.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
I hate to break this you
He’s here for the full weekend.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Does anyone know where I can find the HR plotting chart thingy for players? I know I’ve seen it before.
There’s a page that has dots marking distance of a HR, and you can adjust it for parks… Damn it, I wish I could remember what it was called, because I’m failing miserably on google.
Cool, I don’t recall if this is the one I’d seen before, but it’ll do. Probably was.
Thanks a ton.
by SixFourThree on Jul 15, 2010 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Just follow the steps
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jul 16, 2010 5:41 AM PDT up reply actions
We can add Matt Latos to the baseball bizarre injury list
http://espn.go.com/page2/s/holloman/020307.html
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
fake injury list
preserving young arm probably
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Jul 15, 2010 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
ha ha
Glenallen Hill’s arachnophobia is legendary.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 15, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
My favorite is still Marty Cordova burning himself in a tanning booth. Dude, you play baseball in the sun.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
he doesn’t play baseball NAKED in the sun though, eh??
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Jul 15, 2010 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I like
Steve Sparks (Brewers) Dislocated his shoulder attempting to tear a phone book in half.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 15, 2010 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, okay then.
Manager: Roger Craig (Giants)
Cut his hand on a bra strap … though we’re guessing that’s pain he played through.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 15, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
so many of those are great.
Carlos Perez (Expos) Broke his nose in a car accident … while trying to pass the team bus.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 15, 2010 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmmm Baby!
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
LOL Amazin Avenue
The silver lining is that Carlos Beltran played a full nine innings without incident, managing a single in four respectable at-bats. However, he was thrown out trying to steal second base in the fourth inning by Giants catching menace Buster Posey.
It's Posey time!!
Tim Flannery: Make better decisions dammit.
Beltran got a great jump and was out by a lot, sure helps not having a hippo behind the plate.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jul 15, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah I thought he had it but then I remembered that jesus is behind the plate with the 95 mph heater to second.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jul 15, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
This
Posey was a reliever in college and used to hit 98, I imagine he’s still got some heat in his arm.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jul 15, 2010 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
We just signed a designated walker today to replace bautista, good thing this ones a lefty.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jul 15, 2010 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Thankfully the mets ground ball outs were avoiding uribe :D.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jul 15, 2010 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude, I think I saw you on the big screen a couple times. I might be completely wrong, though.
"I AIN'T HAVIN IT." - Buster Posey
Timmy Tonight
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
I finally got caught up on the innings record
April: 48-38-117
May: 52-55-153
June: 59-55-132
July: 28-25-61
Overall: 187-173-463
So, hey, winning record in innings! Bip would be proud.
"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
New best friends
Bowkermania is running wild over the PCL, brother.
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 15, 2010 10:55 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
"Buster called a great game, I felt really comfortable pitching to him"
/fap
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jul 15, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
“Finally, somebody that I can reach around on a hug”
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
by jctGamer on Jul 15, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
LOL
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Jul 15, 2010 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
The reacharound is just good manners.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 16, 2010 7:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Did anyone mention yet how Shawon Dunston was part of the post office/mail man home plate ceremony before the game?
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
oh my
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
We have the technology
Q: Did he pick the Giants because he’s an Oakland native? Nope, and contrary to what some might believe, Sosnick said they had several offers after the D-Backs DFA’d him. Willis chose SF because he wants to work with vice president of player personnel Dick Tidrow, a vaunted pitching guru. According to Sosnick, "there’s no one that (Dontrelle) respects more" than Tidrow, and he’s heard good things from other players about Tidrow’s ability to figure out what’s wrong. "It’s been three years now that he’s been dealing with this," Sosnick said of Willis’ struggles. "Right now he just wants to know what’s wrong and the fact that he has a chance to work with (Tidrow) is a gift."
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
+1
It’s awesome to have such a great pitching guru in our system
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
Rags should be considered a guru
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 16, 2010 1:22 AM PDT up reply actions
CarLOLs
"I was trying to pick up the catcher’s sign," Beltran said. "I saw two fingers and I just felt that I was going to be able to make it. I guess when you drink too many coffees and too much sugar before the game, it makes you do crazy things."
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
“After losing eight of our last 12 games, forming Carlos Voltron is our only hope to save our playoff chances,” Manuel said. “We really need power this late in the season, and the 2.5 million pounds of thrust in Voltron’s solid-fuel boosters should give us the lift we need.”
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
Not the usual response from a player.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jul 16, 2010 5:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Just got back from the game
Watching Tim deal, Pablo smash that double, and Posey throw a rocket to second made up for the complete idiots sitting around me. And I’m one game closer from winning some of my dad’s (a Met fan) money :)
"I AIN'T HAVIN IT." - Buster Posey
Sanchez also made 5 or 6 excellent plays that would be “singles” on the left side of the infield.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jul 15, 2010 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions
He does that night in night out, It’s excellent that we have at least one infielder with excellent range.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jul 15, 2010 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I passed a jerk in a suit this morning
saying to his equally jerky colleague “yeah, we left after 4 1/2 innings…”
OK, it took about an hour to play 5 innings, so that’s just weak.
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Jul 16, 2010 6:53 AM PDT up reply actions
What the fuck? Even the people sitting in front of me who probably paid attention to about 1/2 an inning stayed for the whole game.
"I AIN'T HAVIN IT." - Buster Posey
I get bridge and tunnel people needing to get back
but why pay to see the Giants and Mets on Timmy day and leave at, what, 10 minutes to 8? And this snappily-dressed middle aged executive did not have an infant to get home. Boo.
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Jul 16, 2010 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Seeing Posey (as a catcher) go out to the mound
to congratulate Timmy on a complete game makes me wet.
/auto-defenestrates
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on Jul 15, 2010 11:13 PM PDT reply actions
When tim said in his interview “Buster was calling a great game, I felt really comfortable throwing to him” it was if bengie never existed.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Jul 15, 2010 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Posey caught stealing percentage?
Would someone kindly post the numbers? Or tell me a good spot to find them. I don’t see this on fangraphs, though I suspect it is there somewhere.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jul 15, 2010 11:44 PM PDT reply actions
And now I find it. I was looking at advanced fielding. Oh well.
6 caught, 9 successful…40% so far which is a pretty good number.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jul 15, 2010 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Bengie so far as a Ranger: 0%
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Oh wait, no. He’s caught one runner now.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
This doesnt make any sense.
The only runner slow enough to thrown out by Bengie is…… Bengie.
Is he their everyday catcher?
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 16, 2010 3:26 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s an amazing number.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I have watched the replay of Posey’s throw to get Beltran 77 times. Now I must change my underwear.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Two upcoming home game time changes
Friday night (tomorrow) moved from 7:15 PM to 7:35 PM due to the Jon Miller ceremonies. Wednesday, September 1st vs. Colorado moved from 7:15 to 6:15 PM time. No reason given.
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
No! No! No! No!
No good feelings posts! No being upbeat and happy and satisfied. Optimism is BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD. Bad. Bad. No more. Please don’t do it.
I think there are about 450 comments before mine, so we need 450 negative posts to counter any ‘encouraging’ comments or good feelings.
#?@& the Giants! Now piss off!
-- Born Yesterday
Out with a lady friend so I missed the game...
Did Buster allow seventy wild pitches? Did he keep demanding Timmy throw a knuckleball?
Surely he did because he must not be ready to catch Timmy because he’s never caught Timmy
it was a disaster
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Jponry! Thanks for the update
Give me the groupthink on the dontrelle willis signing
it was a disaster
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
All kidding aside
If, as I just read, all they want him to be is a lefty specialist, I’m down for it.
LOL VORP but
I was curious and Buster is now second in the NL in VORP among Rookie Position Players (behind Gaby Sanchez) and 4th overall (behind Jaime Garcia and Mike Leake).
Pretty good considering he’s been up for a much shorter period of time.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I saw someone quote it about a week ago and I was like, “Seriously?”
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Here's what I'm wondering
Is there anything that prevents teams from letting their knuckleballer throw twice every 5 days instead of once? They always talk about how they don’t get tired. It would be extremely valuable.
I was promised lasagna.
Like as a reliever on some days? I don’t know if they’d really want to give Tim Wakefield or Charlie Haeger 60 starts instead of 30.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
i remember that the dodgers did this
I think Haeger at one point pitched in relief the night before he was supposed to start. I think that start was against us, actually.
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.
Maybe not anymore, but before this season, Wakefield had 9 straight seasons with an ERA+ of 100 or higher. And, in his case it’s perfect, as he’s got an eternal team option for $4M, so it’s not like he could ask for more money. So, basically, you’d be getting a free, above average starter. I don’t see why anyone would turn that down.
I was promised lasagna.
Yeah, definitely in his good years, it could have been useful to have Wakefield start more than once a turn.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
That never ending option is so great.
Sign him, then tell him he’s pitching every day until he’s 50! Even if it lowers his ERA+ by 20 points, who cares? You just got the entire Red Sox payroll (minus $4M) to spend on position players!
I should totally be a GM.
I was promised lasagna.
The Players Union absolutely absolutely hates that contract. But Wakefield doesn’t give a shit.
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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
He doesn’t have that contract anymore starting this season. Over the winter they canceled it and gave him a two year extension for $5 million with some performance bonuses. This new one has no options.
Proud father of Mark Gardner(29 years my senior): mastermind of our airtight relief corps, local boy, and owner of an unofficial no-no against the Dodgers.
I wonder what his W-L totals would look like if they had.
Proud father of Mark Gardner(29 years my senior): mastermind of our airtight relief corps, local boy, and owner of an unofficial no-no against the Dodgers.
a solid idea
alternately, with a more mediocre guy, like maybe Wakefield is nowadays, or Haeger/Zink etc., they could be the perpetual long reliever, for 3 or more innings in lopsided games. I think that’s what the Pilots and Astros were doing with Jim Bouton in Ball Four (although they didn’t say it to his face).
I was kind of surprised that RA Dickey seems to have a windup and throw fairly hard for a knuckler. Wakefield just sort of stands there and lobs them over, but Dickey looked like his arm might actually get tired.
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Jul 16, 2010 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions
I liked this game
Because these feel like the kind of games we’re supposed to be winning… low scoring affairs. I think it bodes well.
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.
With the Royals scouts in town last night
Nate and Travis didn’t exactly cover themselves in tradability sauce.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 16, 2010 8:46 AM PDT reply actions
Travis no
But Nate drew a walk and smoked at least one line drive that happened to be caught, I recall.
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.
intentional pass in front of the pitcher
not exactly WAR material
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
it IS the Royals
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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
Buster Posey did though
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
POSEY FOR GUILLEN
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Jul 16, 2010 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions
But Rowand did!! it was all over his uniform
maybe they’re looking for a gamer!!
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
i couldn’t believe how bad Ishi looked at the plate last night; hopefully, it was just knuckler problems.
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 16, 2010 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Breaking: Giants to change name to Disciples
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
seriously, watching that game at the park
it was like there were two great players, and then 40-some odd nameless other guys running around.
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
The Seattle Mariners?
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DNW
The Giants have long been linked to Kansas City right fielder David DeJesus in trade speculation, but the Royals hitter they might have a better chance of acquiring is Jose Guillen, according to industry sources
Is Jose Guillen even a significant upgrade over Pat Burrell? Yes, I’m being completely serious. No, I have not figured out how to clearly define ‘significant upgrade.’
Disagree.
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.
I went to FanGraphs for the first time in, oh, three months (sorry, folks, I’m a right brainer) and looked at Guillen and Burrell… it didn’t split Burrell’s time with the Giants, but Guillen was better than Burrell, save his walk rate.
Still, I’ve decided to ignore the numbers and say that Guillen is not an upgrade for this team.
It does split
At the top of the stat box, click “show partial seasons”
IIRC, Guillen was a negative value player last year.
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.
Haft is an idiot
The Giants have long been linked to [good player], but industry sources are telling me that, shockingly, it might actually be easier to trade for [much worse player].
More as this develops.
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.
LOL Warriors. I might be done with them.
New Warriors co-owner Peter Guber co-stars in a 1996 unauthorized and salacious book chronicling Guber’s time running Sony Pictures with Jon Peters. From the Publishers Weekly review of “Hit & Run” by Nancy Griffin and Kim Masters: “This is basically the story of two boys who never grew up, but ended up running Sony-owned Columbia Pictures into the ground. Peters, whom the Los Angeles Times described as a ‘seventh-grade dropout and reform school graduate who began his show-business career as Barbra Steisand’s hairdresser-boyfriend-manager,’ was a master at self-promotion; only semi-literate but able to count well enough to make it big in Hollywood. Bostonian Guber earned several academic degrees before ‘going Hollywood,’ somehow managing to indifferently run several studios and make high profits and only a few good films.”
sounds about right. Horroriors Forevar!
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 16, 2010 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Not too sure why it matters when Lacob is going to be the guy calling the shots, but sounds good
have fun being a fan of whomever your choice
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
+1
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 16, 2010 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh wow. I just saw Natto’s Bochyporn. Wow
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jul 16, 2010 10:26 AM PDT reply actions
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