Giants/Dodgers Series Preview
by Grant Brisbee on Jul 19, 2010 2:05 PM PDT
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A search for "must win" on this site brings up 13 hits, 11 of which are cheeky little quips from March GameThreads. I don’t like the phrase "must win" unless it’s used in reference to a game that, if lost, ends the season. Yet "must win" has become synonymous with "really important", and that makes absolutely no sense. This Giants/ Dodgers series is really important. My computer didn’t crash after typing that. Blood didn’t shoot from every orifice when I said it out loud. Really important still means really important.
It’s important to lay this all out, because if you start thinking this series is a "must-win" series, you’re just setting yourself up for a deeper heartbreak. The Giants haven’t been so good against the Dodgers this year. Or last year. Or the one before that. Thinking "must win" is for fools who are both optimists and amnesiacs. It’s a really important series. Let’s leave it at that.
Now there is a technical way this could be a "must win" series. It’s unlikely. But I guess by law I have to mention it. If someone were to make a threat – like, oh, "I’m going to steal a penguin from the zoo and torture it if the Giants don’t win this series against the Dodgers. I, Grant, the writer of McCovey Chronicles, will pluck every feather from this stolen bird and force it to watch every episode of ‘The Hills’ as I force feed it cilantro-wrapped licorice. I will mostly like not repeatedly punch the bird in the beak, but I will not make promises as to this, as my mind might change after watching Jonathan Broxton waddle out for three straight 1-2-3 ninth innings in three consecutive games. At that point, I would be morally and legally obligated to punch the bird in the beak." That would mean, to at least one living creature, that this series is a "must-win."
That is just such an unlikely threat, though. It’s just so specific. But I wouldn’t test the seriousness of such a threat if I were the Giants. Oh, heavens no. I would act as if a real "blogger" by the name of "Grant" is "threatening to torture zoo animals if the Giants don’t win at least two games against the Dodgers in this upcoming series."
So think about it, Giants.
Think about it.
Hitter to watch
None of them. I mean, every name on the roster makes me twitch with repressed memories. Rafael Furcal, Manny Ramirez, Casey Blake, Matt Kemp…every one of them has done something unspeakably awful to the Giants in the past. So I’m just not going to watch when the Dodgers are hitting.
Pitcher to watch
None of them. I mean, every pitcher that wears a uniform is capable of shutting the Giants down completely. It doesn’t matter if the pitcher is Johan Santana or an anthropomorphic pile of Jaime Navarro’s dandruff flakes, scooped together and given a corn-cob pipe and a button nose. So I’m just not going to watch when the Giants are hitting.
Prediction
Okay, fine. I’ll watch. But I don’t have to like it. For the past three years, I’ve been nervous as all heck going into a Dodgers series, and dejected as all heck when the series is over. It’s kind of tiring.
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BEAT LA
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Jul 19, 2010 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I think we need a more positive chant
So it doesn’t sound so stupid if LA ends up winning.
Coach Boone: And who's team is this, Gary? Is this your team? Or is this your daddy's team?
Bertier: Yours.
Coach Boone: Now get on the bus. Put on your jacket first and then get on the bus.
lol
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 19, 2010 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
You boys play nicely now
=]
Coach Boone: And who's team is this, Gary? Is this your team? Or is this your daddy's team?
Bertier: Yours.
Coach Boone: Now get on the bus. Put on your jacket first and then get on the bus.
BEAT LA WITH A TELESCOPING BILLY CLUB
you keep tucked in your sock for just such an occasion.
"Man, you just can't beat a good bowl of gumbo." ~ William Nuschler Clark
BEAT LA
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, no longer above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart!
BEAT LA
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
BEAT LA
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
t's Posey time!!
Tim Flannery: Make better decisions dammit.
BEAT LA
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 19, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
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 19, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 6 recs
Beating off to Elle Magazine? The Fonz approves
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
by Useful_Idiot on Jul 19, 2010 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jul 19, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Very nice
I’d like to find another drum beat. Beat LA … They chant that in friggin’ Salt Lake City, Boston … They don’t know what it means. Shallow folks with temporary hostility. I, when given the opportunity, substitute a one-syllable obscenity for “beat” at a volume level that let’s it ride in the current of the “beat.”
I’ve yet to come up with something that does a better job of expressing my complete and undying hatred (in a fan sortaway). I’m trying.
Cheers.
May 28, 1978 ... A good day.
LA BEAT
writes suck?
They'll win tomorrow...
Tomorrow: They'll win tomorrow...
by howtheydidntscore on Jul 19, 2010 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Cover LA in oil
so that they look sad when walking on the beach.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 19, 2010 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I share your hate for "must win"
But the Giants need to start winning some series against division opponents. I recommend they start with this one.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 19, 2010 2:08 PM PDT reply actions
BEAT LA!!
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
by PiKAgiant on Jul 19, 2010 2:08 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
The double exclamation marks give it a certain flair.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 19, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
BEAT LA!!!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 19, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
My computer didn’t crash after typing that.
Young baseball blogger Christopher Quick passed away in a tragic auto accident Monday afternoon…
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.
That’s terrible news! I really enjoyed reading that site… He had many interesting stat-based articles about the Giants.
What a shame…
Peanut Butter outside, Chocolate inside... Butter inside, Cheese outside.
Damn you Mr. Grant
your foolish hubris brought this upon this humble society. Believing a game to be Must Win is an homage to the baseball gods that must be upheld, or else!
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Jul 19, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m pretty sure he’s just making a xanthan is a computer joke.
The Giants don’t fare well against pitchers.
Either that or he cut xanthan’s brake lines and is trying to pin it on Grant…
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis.
xanthan is a food additive
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 19, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Only after he’s finished chewing it.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 19, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Needs more article “the.”
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Jul 19, 2010 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
and a subject line
and less British kids.
"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 19, 2010 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Now all i can think of
Is George Washington letting a group of them drown
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
“fewer,” nabob
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 19, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Fewer nabobs?
I’m down with that.
"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
your wish is granted
"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 19, 2010 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
The kid is dutch
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
by Useful_Idiot on Jul 19, 2010 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Since 1958
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 19, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Romeo and Juliet live at AT&T park tonight.
Romeo: Eli Whiteside
Juliet: Bruce Bochy
Capulet: Tim Flannery
Lady Capulet: Susan
Benvolio: Jonathan Sanchez
and I give up after that. Still tragic inside
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
Going to Chavez Ravine Tonight
Wish me luck. God I hope we kick the crap out of the Dodgers, especially having to sit through a whole game looking at those diarrhea colored seats.
It’s also odd that I can spell diarrhea quickly without any spelling mistakes. Silhouette as well.
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
schadenfreude
is the word I impress myself by knowing how to spell
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.
in hoc, brother
but you learn how to spell that with a song.
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.
Grape,
why sit in the diarrhea section? Others are available, unless they all remind you of that, which they might.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 19, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Be Loud My Friend
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 19, 2010 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Madison Bumgarner’s Dodger cherry gets broken tonite. woo
"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 19, 2010 2:12 PM PDT reply actions
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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.
FFFFFFFFFF
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 19, 2010 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 6 recs
he's beautiful.
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.
you win
slowly dying, one giants game at a time
by SirPsycoSexy on Jul 19, 2010 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
You sir are amazing.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
t's Posey time!!
Tim Flannery: Make better decisions dammit.
bucky ffffffffucking beaver
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 19, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
MadBum gets his first win against LA tonight
Coach Boone: And who's team is this, Gary? Is this your team? Or is this your daddy's team?
Bertier: Yours.
Coach Boone: Now get on the bus. Put on your jacket first and then get on the bus.
fuck cilantro
fuck licorice
fuck the Dodgers
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Adopting Denny Bautista until someone tells me he's already spoken for.
Fuck Cilantro?
Well then fuck you!
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
by say hey nation on Jul 19, 2010 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Whoa
Lets not say things we can’t take back
Licorice of the red variety is awesome. The black stuff is Satan’s Food
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
red licorice is licorice in name only
fuck anise and all its derivatives
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Adopting Denny Bautista until someone tells me he's already spoken for.
You are hereby exiled from partaking in all digestif / aperitif activities in Southern Europe
Seriously dude, look at the litany of goodness:
Ouzo / Strega / Absinthe / Chartreuse / Pernod / Raki / Sambuca
Also, Biscotti?
You crazy.
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
dnw
fuck all that shit. it’s awful. i wouldn’t degrease engine parts with Ouzo.
blecch.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Adopting Denny Bautista until someone tells me he's already spoken for.
by delorean on Jul 19, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Maybe that's the swarthy southern Italian in me
But man, anise based herbal liqueurs are just brilliant.
/Begin the Mario Brothers anal sex jokes
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
grappa
and cochinillo
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 19, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
If you ate meat I would berate you for insulting Italian sausage’s fennel content.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 19, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
anise is just misunderstood, it only sucks in desserts and alcohol.
Mark DeRosa just got the damn surgery.
TMI
No need to share personal experiences
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Sweet, sweet Satanic milk.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 19, 2010 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
italian sausage. It’s good as part of a rub for lamb or chicken, or as a stew seasoning.
Mark DeRosa just got the damn surgery.
No cliantro?
But what about Mexican food? Or Vietnamese food?
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Some people have a gene that makes cilantro taste strongly of soap. Their limited personal experience and genetic deficiency makes them wrongly conclude cilantro sucks.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 19, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Genetic idiots. That’s what I call them.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Jul 19, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh that makes more sense
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Simple paths to becoming a "True Giant":
1. Beating the Dodgers
2. Embarrassing the Dodgers
Posey, Bumgarner… you know what to do.
DASH DODGER HOPE AGAINST THE ROCKS!
btw this is a real picture from the Cape of Good Hope.
No one here gets out alive.
more like
cape of ironic naming.
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.
Subject Line
Russell Martin Can Indeed Suck It.
"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." -BS
"YOU'RE A PAIN IN MY ASS! STOP BEING THAT" - Mel Gibson
MOOOOOOOOO
Los Angeles Dodgers OF Manny Ramirez (calf) was unavailable to pinch-hit Sunday, July 18, because of continued tightness in his right calf, and he’s unlikely to play until the middle of the week, the Los Angeles Times’ Dylan Hernandez reports.
They could be Giants...but not really.
Yeah right.
He was just scared of
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF.
Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.
…Manny Ramirez (cow) was unavailable…
Pablo's not fat. He's just got body.
by LeMasterBlaster on Jul 19, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
Hooray Giants in LA!
3 more games I get to seeeeee
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
God Dammit
The artist lineup will consist of, KANGTA, BoA, U KNOW, MAX, SUPER JUNIOR, GIRLS’ GENERATION, SHINee, f(x), Zhang Li Yin, Trax and a few other SM artists. And you can be sure we’ll be there to bring you coverage of this epic concert if you aren’t able to make it, but we suggest you do – seriously, how often do these SM artists make it over stateside?
Anyway, the wait is almost over as ticketing information has just been released to us from our friends at POWERHOUSE:
SMTOWN LIVE ’10 WORLD TOUR in Los Angeles
Date: Saturday, September 4, 2010
Venue: STAPLES Center (1111 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015)
That’s the same day I plan on going to Dodger Stadium to watch the Giants / Dodgers. Fuck. What do I do?
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Thank the good lord you will be at the game.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 19, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
If you go to the giants game that day
I have a pair of tickets in the Loge section that I’m selling. Going to Vegas instead for my birthday. Also selling the same pair for Sunday’s game
unfortunately if I go, I’ll need more than 2 tickets haha. Kid is over 2 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
Pretty sure I don’t want to know what “SM artists” are.
"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
SM = Star Museum
And not Symphony and Metallica.
Coach Boone: And who's team is this, Gary? Is this your team? Or is this your daddy's team?
Bertier: Yours.
Coach Boone: Now get on the bus. Put on your jacket first and then get on the bus.
You, too, can be a star!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ayum5PT_nVY
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
a new craze has struck the women of SF
"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 19, 2010 2:27 PM PDT reply actions
Dat Ass
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
. . . and force it to watch every episode of ‘The Hills’
If I were the bird, I’d rather just get punched in the face.
"By the time I turned twelve, the Dodgers made me vomit." - Joey Margolis
by Prussian Creole on Jul 19, 2010 2:29 PM PDT reply actions
"Hey guys, were you asking about my stank?"
“No, Mr. Winn. We were saying MUST win, not MUSK WINN.”
“Okay, cool. See you in Saint Louie!”
brings a tear to your eye
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Jul 19, 2010 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
hooray!
slowly dying, one giants game at a time
by SirPsycoSexy on Jul 19, 2010 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Where else will we get updates
As to the state of Pablo’s leg kick?
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.
oppo taco?
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Jul 19, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Don’t make me come over there, slacker.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 19, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
May we never
hear the words “oppo taco” used in a Giants broadcast ever again.
Fuck Armageddon, this is hell.
tater?
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Jul 19, 2010 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m going to start a restaurant in San Francisco called Oppo Taco. It’ll sell high-end burritos and tacos. It’ll take a while, but it’ll become successful. Finally, FP will hear about it, and he’ll decide to come in. He’ll select the Oppo Taco off the menu, at which point I’ll say, “Fuck Oppo Taco and everything else you say! I built this restaurant merely to get your unsuspecting ass in here so I could tell you that. Never, ever, say Oppo Taco again!” Then I’ll close the restaurant and leave town.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Jul 19, 2010 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions 11 recs
greatest post in the history of McC?
I’m going to quietly say yes.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Adopting Denny Bautista until someone tells me he's already spoken for.
Spectacular!
If it wasn’t already very clear before, listening to Raj Matthai stammer his way through the first batter Friday night reinforced how this play by play thing is no piece of cake. But I also realized that I vastly preferred hearing Raj sound like a 16 year old on peyote to hearing FP at all.
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
If you sell Oppo Choco Tacos, Lincecum might stop by…
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 19, 2010 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
It's not a saying
If you have to spend 5 minutes explaining what it means.
Coach Boone: And who's team is this, Gary? Is this your team? Or is this your daddy's team?
Bertier: Yours.
Coach Boone: Now get on the bus. Put on your jacket first and then get on the bus.
Hey just say three Giants hats in Venice!
Adios. Off to the game. Tell my wife and kids I love them very much.
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
That picture is worth 1000 words
Incidentally, the official AP picture is taken 1-2 seconds later to show the glove tagging out Ishikawa with no mention of the dispute. Classy.
Going to Chavez Latrine on Wednesday
Aunt bought me tickets. Don’t know where I’m sitting yet but I hope it will be safe to wear my jersey. I would prefer if the Giants win as that would make the walk to the car easier.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
t's Posey time!!
Tim Flannery: Make better decisions dammit.
Honest advice
If you’re in the bleachers or upper decks, I would leave the jersey at home.
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.
bleachers are rough
I went in my giants jersey a couple years back and a little kid came up to me and smack a beach ball right into my face, and the whole section cheered.
Of course, it was an AJ Pierzinski jersey, so I guess I can’t blame em…
Why in God’s beautiful green earth would you buy a Pierzinski jersey?
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
t's Posey time!!
Tim Flannery: Make better decisions dammit.
I saw Kevin Frandsen ones in the Giants Dugout for 49 bucks. I ALMOST bought one.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
I guess you could peel off a few letters..
..so it read “Pie ski,” but wouldn’t 95% off have been better?
thats not a bad idea
…maybe i won’t donate it to Goodwill or the Venice Beach bums after all
Oh I know I haven’t sat in the pavillion for a while, never sat in the upper deck, I usually stick to the loge and have been in the perferred field box once. Never had too many problems there.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
t's Posey time!!
Tim Flannery: Make better decisions dammit.
I'll be in the upper deck infield on Tuesday and Wednesday
In my bright orange McCovey jersey. If I get out OK, i’m sure you’ll be fine.
Besides getting peanuts whipped at me and some random comments, it's never been a problem for me.
Then again, I’m pretty scary looking.
Well I’m a girl so I’ve never had too many problems. There was one time where these kids threw some trash at me and their parents laughed. I was pissed.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
t's Posey time!!
Tim Flannery: Make better decisions dammit.
I Had nacho trays and ketchup covered hot dog wrappers last time I attended.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jul 19, 2010 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Apparently the Giants PR cares about you.
SFGiants
Are there any @SFGiants fans attending tonight’s game in LA? Let us know. #SFGiants
Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.
heading to Chavez Latrine in about 20 mins
by The Franchise on Jul 19, 2010 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Definitely not worth it to wear the jersey. My most pleasant experiences have been as an anonymous Joe and just watching the game. Maybe it’s different for girls, but I’ve seen some veterana girls there that are pretty obnoxious. my 2¢
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jul 19, 2010 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
just think : we could have been talking about a Posey – Santana rivalry for the next decade.
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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
Seriously, major bummer.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Jul 19, 2010 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Shall we do a jponry-style update?
Santana – .274/.432/.557, 106ab, 18r, 6hr, 18rbi, 8cs
Posey – .353/.386/.582, 153ab, 25r, 8hr, 28rbi, 7cs
They could be Giants...but not really.
I’d tell Posey to get his walk rate up, but if he hits .353 I don’t really care. But hot damn Santana’s line looks real nice too. Bless Ned.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Jul 19, 2010 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
So he's my hitter to watch
I recommend watching him and paying attention to the fact that he is not slugging .557, nor is he posting a Bondsian 21.6% BB%, while being neither a rookie nor a catcher.
I was promised lasagna.
criminy Santana's bat seems to be good
I breathe regular sighs of relief that he does not play for the Hated Dodgers
Premature complaining, I guess
We play four against Arizona, Florida, Atlanta, Chicago… Then it’s mid-August.
I'm thinking but nothing's happening.
Silver lining to this series: Kruk is back, no more FP/stories about FP’s baseball career.
"By the time I turned twelve, the Dodgers made me vomit." - Joey Margolis
by Prussian Creole on Jul 19, 2010 2:59 PM PDT reply actions
Did you know i came in fourth in rookie of the year voting?
SHUT UP
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Jul 19, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Andre Ethier
is the love child of Satan and Spencer Pratt.
and Osama Bin Laden was his wet nurse
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Jul 19, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Happy Birthday Lon Simmons.
Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.
by gianator on Jul 19, 2010 3:05 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Oh God No
hankschulman It’s my understanding the Giants will call up a position player today (Burriss? Velez?) and return to 12 pitchers.
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.
Velez is the slowest fast guy I’ve ever seen.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
t's Posey time!!
Tim Flannery: Make better decisions dammit.
Don’t call it a comeback! He’s vrooomed here for years!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Makin the tears rain down like a MON-soon
Listen to McCovey go BOOM, Explosion!!!!
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
I’m gonna tear you up and let you understand
that I’m not your average man
when I got a glove in my hand
/Velez clank gif
DAAAAAM!!!!! Oooooohh!!
Watch the way I play, this ball
/Velez clank gif
Damn it!
/Velez clank gif
Damn it!
/Velez clank gif
Damn it!
/Velez clank gif
Damn it!
Destruction, terror, and mayhem
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
Now we can watch Velez strike out swinging to end a game instead of Whiteside!
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Jul 19, 2010 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Not Velez
Please for the love of dog, not Velez.
"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
Hmmm…
BAUTISTA OR VELEZ?
BAUTISTA OR VELEZ??
BAUTISTA OR VELEZ?
BAUTISTA OR VELEZ??
BAUTISTA OR VELEZ?
BAUTISTA OR VELEZ??
Life sure is full of tough choices.
They could be Giants...but not really.
I bet you Martinez gets optioned
because he has one.
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
strikes me as foolish
Bautista is bad enough you have to hope someone claims him
This IS the Giants Front Office!
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
A Winner Is Me.
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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
NOOOOOOOOOOOO
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
t's Posey time!!
Tim Flannery: Make better decisions dammit.
A U HEY NEOOO
Coach Boone: And who's team is this, Gary? Is this your team? Or is this your daddy's team?
Bertier: Yours.
Coach Boone: Now get on the bus. Put on your jacket first and then get on the bus.
I also think Schulman has no idea what’s going on in Fresno, so he would be clueless.
That being said, Velez is on a little bit of a hot streak in Fresno, and we all know what that means…
He's too important to that Fresno team.
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 YOU!
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
t's Posey time!!
Tim Flannery: Make better decisions dammit.
too many outfielders, I’m still betting on ROHLIN ROHLIN ROHLIN ROHLIN
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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
WOK N HIT BOL FAH!
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Dear Giants Pitchers,
Please don’t hang anything to Casey Blake. Any other team he would probably weakly pop out to the shortstop, but if the pitcher is wearing a Giants uniform, he is going to hit it far and probably at a point where it will make a difference in the game. If you get that feeling you might hang one, fuck it, throw it at his earhole (especially you Bautista!!).
I can understand Manny, Ethier, and Kemp. Hell even slumping Suck It Russell Martin. Just not Blake. Please not Blake.
Sincerely,
Van Launching Pad
Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
by WilliamVanLandingham on Jul 19, 2010 3:09 PM PDT reply actions
LULZ
<img src=“”http://www.thedirty.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/zito-with-gay-puka-shell-hemp-thing-on.jpg"/>"/>
Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.
But will he go A2M?
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 19, 2010 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Either way, we can handle it.
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 19, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll be at Chavez Latrine
With all my Giants gear on and talking mass amounts of shit.
good deal
I’ll be in the orange and black McCovey jersey, probably easier to spot – 3rd row
Giant comments after game last night
Both Ostler and Shulman, who have access to the clubhouse, reported that the players expressed no whining about the call or the result last night . . . unlike here, where I whined as much as anyone.
But some one of us did declare after the initial wailing died down that the result might indeed be a good thing for the general attitude against the Dodgers, and today that observation seems wise.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 19, 2010 3:21 PM PDT reply actions
Agreed.
I said something along these lines last night, but there are worse things in the world than rolling into a dodger series with a chip on our shoulder.
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.
it pays to take the high road
but if I were involved with the sport, I would be working to improve the umpiring process. a relegation/buyout system would work for me. there almost has to be a decent size pool of qualified umpires out there.
About Cuzzi
the worst thing yesterday to me wasn’t the blown call but the totally unnecessary baiting of the Met pitcher who did nothing but stare in disbelief at a very very close call. Sure, the bench was probably shouting stuff, but the crowd can’t hear it, so you ignore it. The majors is no place for a short fuse.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 19, 2010 3:31 PM PDT reply actions
that call (pitch #2 below) was correct
I am almost shocked Cuzzi got it right.
Well, it’s not so much the accuracy of the zone that’s important but the consistency.
Osiris, Lord of the Dead, and relief pitcher for the Fresno Grizzlies.
true, cuzzi did not call a consistent zone
Pretty messy on the black, though I would say the jobbing was roughly equally apportioned.
that seems more "bad"
than inconsistent. I mean, he is flat out calling too many outside strikes, plus a couple bonus high or inside.
If you draw a circle around the strikes he only misses 6 pitches all game, that seems pretty typical.
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
FML
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Seriously
Instead of Bautista or Casilla. WTF
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 think Casilla is tradeable
Bautista is strictly DFA-and-release material
Seriously?
God Sabean is an idiot. They can talk about “flexibility” all they want, but that does not magically make FBAL into an infielder.
LOL VROOOOM!
"There he goes. One of god's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."
Why?
How-in any way-can this be considered a good baseball move
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 would've preferred Burriss
I mean if we’re gonna call up a fast guy who can’t hit, why not call up the guy who plays a valuable position
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 think Burriss can’t hit even more than Velez.
I don’t understand why they wouldn’t call up Rohlinger, though.
I was promised lasagna.
OMG
Bowker crushing RHP. Velez crushing LHP. Rohlinger crushing both!
Season AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS OBP SLG OPS
vs Left .311 45 10 14 4 0 2 7 9 5 0 0 .436 .533 .970
vs Right .320 97 15 31 8 0 2 16 11 20 1 0 .411 .464 .875
No one here gets out alive.
He seems to be both the best and the most versatile defender, and his bat looks at least as good as the other two, probably better.
I was promised lasagna.
He plays multiple IF positions, and has been practicing in the OF occasionally. I guess maybe they think he doesn’t have enough speed? I think Velez has been a better base runner in Fresno than what we saw when he was with the Giants.
Also, FWIW (probably not too much, but something), Rohlinger’s 3B minor league defensive stats are consistently fantastic.
I was promised lasagna.
I seem recall some scout saying he was the best defensive third baseman in the minors.
The Giants don’t fare well against pitchers.
So, basically, Sabean is completely blind?
Velez — 24 SB’s and 12 CS.
Sabes: “Who has the most stolen bases on the team?”
Steve Decker: “Velez:”
Sabes: “Send him up”
He’s not so fat that it balances out how bad Velez is.
Seriously, though, Velez has better offensive numbers than Burriss right now, in more PA’s. So, I’m not that bummed about Velez vs. Burriss, except that Velez is basically only an outfielder now. I think they’ll have him play 2B, regardless, though.
it like you forgot how magical Velez was for that 10 day stretch last year. He’s going to provide a similar spark this season, just wait. Bork.
The Giants don’t fare well against pitchers.
it's not
but see above — this is the Giants front office about which we’re talking
Possibly showcasing him before a trade?
Remember, we didn’t think it would ever happen with Molina, either.
/puts on eternal optimist armor and waits for the McCoven to attack
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
MUrbanCSN
Breaking #sfgiants news: Welcome back, Eugenio Velez. Can he provide the same 2nd-half spark as in ‘09? We’ll see. Joe Martinez sent down.
They could be Giants...but not really.
Interesting, My video was deleted by Youtube previously
But if you watch it through the embedded fanshot, you can still see it. At least, I can.
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2009/8/8/982802/eugenio-mania-catch-it-today
EUGENIO MANIA BITCHES!!!!!!!!
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Nope.
But I’m fine for the rest of my life with this one.
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 19, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
One of the few things he's done unquestionably right...
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
It's really amazing that in going down to 12 pitchers
They managed to make the team worse.
Bautista is still on the team
Eugenio Velez is now on the team
Martinez, the only RP that can go more than 2 innings, is gone.
Words fail me.
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Only reason I can think to call up Velez:
Bochy wanted someone around whose baseball intelligence is lower than his own.
"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
the other middle relief RHPs can go more than 2 innings
only not in the same game
actually, they probably could if Bork could just avoid temptation and allow each 72 hours between appearances
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
James Gammon, played Lou Brown in 'Major League,' dies at 70
Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.
Fun comparables-OPS in AAA this year
Velez-.788
Rohlinger-.905
Downs-.827
Burriss-.708
Bowker-.972
So they chose the guy with the 2nd lowest OPS, who is also probably the worst defensively
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
Once Again
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
by jctGamer on Jul 19, 2010 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Ishi!
SF lineup for Mon. — Torres CF, F.Sanchez 2B, Huff LF, Posey C, Sandoval 3B, Uribe SS, Ishikawa 1B, Schierholtz RF, Bumgarner P
This might be our best defensive lineup, short of Rowand playing LF (lol?)
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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
This might be is our best defensive lineup.short of Rowand playing LF (lol?)
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
Definitely.
"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
Now that I've said that...
…watch the Dodger scrub make them look foolish in a 2-hit shutout.
"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
No Renteria. Check.
No Rowand. Check.
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 19, 2010 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
\O/
That’s the youngest lineup we’ve had since spring training.
They could be Giants...but not really.
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
by jctGamer on Jul 19, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
ISHI!
co-dad w/AfDC of
Ishikawa, the Topps Rookie All Star Team's First baseman. Does he get a chance in 2010?
"Because I don’t know what it means anymore, in the PCL. It’s almost like years ago."
"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." - Sabean 7/11/10
I think I just jizmd
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
Taste it and find out.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 19, 2010 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I approve of this lineup
best lineup I’ve seen this season.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
t's Posey time!!
Tim Flannery: Make better decisions dammit.
Problem Solved!
extrabaggs
Giants finally pare down to 12 pitchers. RHP Joe Martinez optioned, utility guy Eugenio Velez recalled.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
The Thing Is
It Happened
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
You have to be focused.
"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
Utility Liability recalled
"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."
SOAB
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
ALTERED
RHP Joe Martinez optioned, Futility guy Eugenio Velez recalled.
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 19, 2010 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
This is one preview where Hitler to watch does apply.
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Bochy is finally reunited with his long lost love, Eugenio Velez.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
VRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
McCovey Chronicles - The repetition is awesome. Proud Adoptive Parent of BRETT PILL.
READ MY BLOG!!!!
by sadison bummedgarner on Jul 19, 2010 3:56 PM PDT reply actions
thats the sound of our playoff chances driving off a cliff
or being picked off at first
by ThisIsMyNightmare on Jul 19, 2010 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Biebertown
Furcal SS
Carroll LF
Ethier RF
Blake 3B
Loney 1B
Kemp CF
Belliard 2B
Martin C
McDonald P
They could be Giants...but not really.
Because it is
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
ikr
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
LOL VELEZ CALLED UP
Hey we get to go through this for the 3rd year in a row, should we start making plans for the parade?
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
This just happened
First Punch – Bautista is still on the roster
Second Punch – Martinez Sent Down
Uppercut – VROOOOOMMMMM
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Velez up
Starting everyday.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Memo to giants brass
You just down graded your team severely by calling up gino velez. Every single pitcher on this team is a better hitter than him and he plays worse defense than a drunk burrell with two knee braces.
"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."
Dan Runzler disagrees with your assessment of his batting skillz.
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Andy Martino of the New York Daily News reports that Cuzzi will likely have to speak to league officials about his conduct on Sunday and could face discipline as a result of that discussion. The conversation will certainly cover the blown call on Travis Ishikawa’s attempt to score, but will also likely touch on Cuzzi’s behavior earlier in the inning.
They could be Giants...but not really.
I think it’s ‘Frank’.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 19, 2010 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
"Try to not appear so biased towards the mets, we can't have people noticing this"
E-mail from bud selig to scuzzi.
"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."
more like
“well done. but it might seem a bit obvious if we don’t bring you in and pretend to reprimand you.” /wink
No one here gets out alive.
when Mike Winters was suspended for his racial slurs at Milton Bradley in 2007, he was subsequently rewarded with All-Star Game appearances. MLB has a handle on this!
LOL MLB
If this happened to the mets the could would have been over-turned by the crew or the MLB afterward. Then again the mets would never get screwed like this because no umpire in his right mind would give the giants the benefit of the doubt on a bullshit blown call on a play that wasn’t even close.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
That was fast...
Per NYT:
Baseball officials have decided not to discipline the umpire Phil Cuzzi, who missed a call at home plate and angered members of both teams Sunday in the Mets’ 4-3 win over the Giants in San Francisco.
The officials, however, were concerned enough about the calls, and Cuzzi’s behavior on the field and after the game, that they spoke to him.
They could be Giants...but not really.
This has nothing to do with the Giants
But the league really needs to do something about combative umpires like Cuzzi, West, Hohn (who ejected Roy Oswalt for yelling at himself), Bucknor, Diaz.
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Don't forget about that minature douche bag mark wegner
/grabs miniature crotch
/dreams of being a horse jockey
/envy’s ecksteins heighth
"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."
they should give him a Code Red
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 19, 2010 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
YOU CANT HANDLE THE TRUTH
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
So what do you have to do to get disciplined?
Make a biased bullshit homer call against a new york / boston team?
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Conversation:
LEAGUE OFFICIALS: What the actual fuck?
CUZZI: Dude, I call ’em like I see ’em,
LEAGUE OFFICIALS: Try not to screw the pooch tomorrow.
CUZZI: What?
LEAGUE OFFICIALS: Excuse me, I meant “Make love”
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
Just make sure you don't make that call against the mets, phillies, cardinals, or dodgers
Ya know, can’t be hurting the big boys that the MLB wants to win.
"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."
Continued...
LEAGUE OFFICIALS: And what the fuck do you mean by, “he made a decent attempt to put a tag on him? Do you know the fucking rules?”
CUZZI: Talk about a trip. I met this girl, fuckin’ beautiful. We did peyote.
LEAGUE OFFICIALS: Come on!
CUZZI: When you were sick in the hospital, we talked. We shared a, uh… an understanding about life.
LEAGUE OFFICIALS: This is business, Phil.
CUZZI: Yeah, I know. But I’m talkin’ to you here on a human level. There’s a limit. C’mon. A point where business bleeds into other shit. Feelings make things financially unfeasible.
LEAGUE OFFICIALS: [chuckles] Charles Schwab, over here.
CUZZI: So that’s it. No leeway, no compromise, just stupid fuckin’ jokes.
CUZZI: This is gonna sound stupid, but I saw at one point that our mothers are… bus drivers. No, they are the bus. See, they’re the vehicle that gets us here. They drop us off and go on their way. They continue on their journey. And the problem is that we keep tryin’ to get back on the bus, instead of just lettin’ it go.
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
I engaged in intercourse with Phil Cuzzi’s spouse or significant other.
by Into the Void on Jul 19, 2010 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
It may be the drugs in me harmonizing but that's pretty funny right there.
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 19, 2010 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Schulman speculated that the Giants called up Velez as a “showcase” for a trade.
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
I thought they might call up Bowker for that reason, to be honest.
They could be Giants...but not really.
Bowker is a better option in all area’s, to be honest.
"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."
Mel Ott is a better option and he’s been dead for almost 52 years.
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
option lasts an entire 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
this is already Veleezy’s 4th option year. So yes he is out of optional assignments.
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
god i hope so
McCovey Chronicles - The repetition is awesome. Proud Adoptive Parent of BRETT PILL.
READ MY BLOG!!!!
by sadison bummedgarner on Jul 19, 2010 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Who The Fuck Wants Eugenio Velez
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
Velez's original team!
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
by Gobroks on Jul 19, 2010 4:17 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
They’re packaging Velez, Bautista, and Bengie Molina’s old “How to Call Pitches” manual in exchange for a nice case of dysentery.
It might be a showcase, probably not showcasing Velez though.
The fact that Nate is starting tells me they are still showcasing Nate to somebody, and if Nate goes, they need another “fast dude” on the team that can play the outfield, and that’s why Velez is here.
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
Like the quotes around "fast dude"
but you should really have them around “play the outfield” too.
"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
LOL
"By the time I turned twelve, the Dodgers made me vomit." - Joey Margolis
by Prussian Creole on Jul 19, 2010 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
so....
how many examples are there of the Giants front office making a bad reactionary move. Instead, why not manage the team based on probability of future situations? Didn’t anyone there know that carrying 13 pitches would eventually come back to haunt the team? Plus, now that you did fuck up, don’t compound the problem by piling another mistake onto the original one.
No one here gets out alive.
James McDonald's stats at AAA
G W L IP TBF H 2B 3B HR R ER BB K ERA WHIP RA9
12 6 1 63.1 278 64 13 4 4 31 31 24 57 4.41 1.38 4.41
http://firstinning.com/players/James-McDonald-a/
Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.
A guy who sucked in AAA?
Should be good enough against the Giants. He’ll probably go 6 IP, 1 BB, 5 K, 1 ER.
A walk and an earned run. REALLY?!?!
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Just laugh! It’s supposed to be funny. It’s a comedy. Right? Right?
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jul 19, 2010 4:17 PM PDT reply actions
Shift-A
Cilantro is gross.
Kyle Stratford : Brian Sabean :: Toby Flenderson : Michael Scott
by jhiat00 on Jul 19, 2010 4:25 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
HIGH FIVE
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Adopting Denny Bautista until someone tells me he's already spoken for.
You suck.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
I am sorry for your genetic shortcoming.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 19, 2010 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL MARLINS
5 pitches, 0 strikes, 3 outs.
LOL GIANTS BASEBALL.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
People with weak hearts, don't go to this link.
http://losangeles.sbnation.com/2010/7/19/1576483/top-five-dodgers-giants-games-last-10-years
Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.
Will not click.
I already had a brutal reminder of the cancellation of the 2002 WS earlier today.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Premptory
/banned
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
why would u post this?
to get us on roid rage after remembering Bonds’ homer off Gagne, perhaps?
Need to see a video of this
To bad you can’t upload that stuff to youtube :(.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
You could but it will be removed within a day
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Scott's fox trax video is still up there
LOL I IZ CONFUZED!!!
"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."
Makes me kind of want to slap Eric Stephen in his goofy-ass, Mykkel Urban looking face.
"Man, you just can't beat a good bowl of gumbo." ~ William Nuschler Clark
Mychael urban before the sex and drugs.
"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."
Tom Collins…blah blah blah
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jul 19, 2010 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
He has co-managed the Dodger blog True Blue LA since 2008, and can be seen in the press box at Dodger Stadium whenever he isn’t slobbying for commenters has the time.
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 19, 2010 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL Giants
Maddux allowed two singles to the first three batters, but then proceeded to retire the next 22 batters in a row. He completed his eight scoreless innings in only 68 pitches, but was matched by Schmidt, who threw eight blank frames of his own.
Eight scoreless in 68 pitches very giantsy
Jiminez is on his way to a 45 pitch CG shutout agains the marlins tonight.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
I was at this game
it was incredible, and probably the best game i’ve ever seen…
then again, it may have been the pot
except for the losing part of course
i was asleep by the 10th
Yup, Schmidt was incredible that game.
Chulk, ugh.
Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.
That’s 2.7 pitches per PA.
I hate the Giants teams of that era with a fiery passion.
I was promised lasagna.
That might have been the worst team of the decade to watch.
Bonds and Schmidt, and Cain as a rookie.
Ugh. At least in 2007 Lincecum got called up.
That's when I started following them closely!
Good timing!
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
Felipe’s last year. Sanchez and Wilson got called up that year too, right?
They could be Giants...but not really.
2008 was a significantly worse team, but gave a lot of hope for the future. 2005-2007, though, was just grotesque.
I was promised lasagna.
2008 had a Cy Young, so no complaints for me. And the Panda call-up.
2005 at least had a playoff chase into September, which kept it entertaining. And Bonds coming back in September was just too much fun.
Yeah, but...
2005 included the following:
- First losing season in 9 years.
- Bonds missing most of the year.
- First year of Benitez, spent between the DL and sucktown.
- Schmidt falling apart.
- Rueter DFA’s after a brutal half year (I still remember reading this on the Giants site, asking my dad what’s “DFA”, and then wanting to cry).
- Alex Sanchez.
- The corpse formally known as Marquis Grissom.
- Edgardo Alfonzo: .345 SLG.
- Alex Sanchez.
Lowry was awesome, though, and the end had some fun parts (Cain, Bonds coming back, RANDY WINN), so it’s not quite as bad as 2006 or 2007, but it wasn’t pretty.
I was promised lasagna.
Dude was efficient
He had a 78-pitch complete game against the Cubs a few years ago. It lasted about an hour and a half. Lessee, ah, here it is. Weird. That says 76 pitches, but the AP story (and what I remember) says 78 pitches.
Blauser! Lemke!
AndruWOO!
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 19, 2010 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Velez was still on the roster?
co-dad w/AfDC of
Ishikawa, the Topps Rookie All Star Team's First baseman. Does he get a chance in 2010?
"Because I don’t know what it means anymore, in the PCL. It’s almost like years ago."
"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." - Sabean 7/11/10
Velez is a major leaguer?
I’d rather have willy taveras with two knee surgeries.
"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."
Seriously
why was velez recalled? Is there honestly not a better option?
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
When I heard that on KNBR
I imagined john bowker sitting inside a kids clubhouse playing tea, nice organization.
"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."
There is
I just saw a better option outside my office window…I’m sure it’s bushy tail would prevent it from sliding past second base.
"Man, you just can't beat a good bowl of gumbo." ~ William Nuschler Clark
But don't you remember?
Two years ago Velez was a real dodger killer.
Old results = new results!
by Mister Merope on Jul 19, 2010 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, Mr. Merope!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Stay out of this, PiKA, some REAL Ohioans are talking. ;)
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
but... but... i'm an ohioan :(
actually GO BLUE!!!!!!! haha! still got my family in Detroit, so i’m a michigander
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I’m definitely not anti-Michigan. I hope to visit Ann Arbor for the first time once baseball season is over and I start getting weekends again.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
You know the whole time I lived back there I didn’t once visit Michigan. Must have had something to do with Detroit guarding the border.
by Mister Merope on Jul 19, 2010 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions
haha, there’s nothing there unless you have people to see
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Midland, Michigan
As a 13/14 year old kid I was part of a neighborhood community. That rocked.
Countless softball games at the elementary school playground right across the street from my house.
Also, the only place in the world I ever bumperhitched.
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 19, 2010 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Real Ohioan?
I can’t claim to be a real Ohioan after defecting and talking a lot of trash about the place.
I hope it’s treating you better than it treated me!
by Mister Merope on Jul 19, 2010 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, Cincy isn’t much to be talked about, but they’re rebuilding now, and it’s looking alot better now than, say… 5 years ago
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
How about the downtown trolley? LOL They still building that crap? I’ve also heard something about outdoor public pianos being placed every where.
by Mister Merope on Jul 19, 2010 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions
haha, NOOOOOOO
it’s not even happening, the only place that’s actually really somewhat decent is that park area downtown right on 5th? also the river. But i’m at Miami Ohio, so i can’t say anything
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Mt. Adams is pretty cool.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I was on the conservative west side of town (slow living) and didn’t spend much time on the east side. The area I liked more than any other was probably Clifton along Ludlow. It’s about as diverse as the city gets.
by Mister Merope on Jul 19, 2010 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
That's too bad
People really seemed to enjoy crushing the porcelain pigs with baseball bats in the middle of the night. I thought the public piano idea had a lot of potential. lol Who thinks of this shit? Seriously, I’ve started to wonder if being down stream from Pittsburgh all those years in the 70s didn’t have a negative effect on the population.
by Mister Merope on Jul 19, 2010 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha, only people in PORK CITY think about it. and i’m pretty sure Pittsburgh is alot better than Cincy, because i’ve been to both cities, and that city is awesome
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
You ever go to Akron? Drop flowers by the front gate of LeBron’s mansion?
by Into the Void on Jul 19, 2010 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Looking ahead at future exciting roster moves...
FresnoGrizzlies
Tonight’s Lineup: Bond 2B, Graham CF, Rohlinger SS, Bowker LF, Guzman 3B, Borchard DH, Pill 1B, Copeland RF, Williams C. Wellemeyer RHP.
They could be Giants...but not really.
LOL ROLLINGER LOL BOWKER
/bork and sabean deem velez is the best option for the club, gets 300 PA’s to finish the season.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Does anybody remember Bochy’s quote about Velez getting sent down earlier this year?
“To be fair, it was a small sample size.”
WOW.
Like, fucking WOW.
ugh
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
I do not remember bochy saying that
But I have no doubt in my mind he said that and continues to think that today and will ensure velez starts a bunch.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
It was that that made me possibly believe that Bochy wasn’t completely stupid, he just really does hate Bowker.
He lacks vroom
Plus bochy doesn’t like people striking out on 7 or 8 pitches, he prefers first pitch groundouts or pop outs.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
and nate and (until recently) ishi, and lolfred, and franny, and (until recently) bustey
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
Graham's vroom should bat leadoff
Bond just clogs the bases.
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
RevRunWisdom
When life hands u lemons, turn around & make grape juice out of it.. & shock the hell out of folks .
How do we turn Velez into grape juice?
Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.
Is that someone seriously saying the giants should run with velez for the rest of the year and shock baseball?
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
No, lol, just a quote that popped up on my twitter feed.
Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.
Somebody ought to tell grape to watch out.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 19, 2010 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Taco bell ingredients?
"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."
/flagged
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 19, 2010 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Posey had one of those on saturday
Still in awe over a blast of that greatness.
"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."
/flagged
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 19, 2010 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Anagram for "oppo taco"?
Poop coat.
"Man, you just can't beat a good bowl of gumbo." ~ William Nuschler Clark
Anyone else feel that we will win this series?
Even after the umpire debacle yesterday, I still feel good things will continue to happen.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jul 19, 2010 4:46 PM PDT reply actions
Ryan Sweeney out for the season. Hmmm, just when the A’s were playing well again.
Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.
Did he finally succumb to knee surgery?
"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."
Yup, left knee
and apparently, will have right knee surgery too.
Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.
2 for 1 special at the orthopedist?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 19, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Count freddy sanchez and carlos beltran in!
Amare is also interested, LOL KNICKS!
"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."
Sounds like a team that could use some Velez.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jul 19, 2010 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Over the past few seasons, Matt Wieters has been largely regarded as the best young catching prospect in baseball, and Jesus Montero, Buster Posey and Carlos Santana were all ranked right behind him in various orders. How would you rank the four now, given that Wieters has struggled the most out of that group this year?
Eli Johnson
Berkeley, Calif.
[Jim Callis]: Though Wieters hasn’t made the immediate major league impact expected of him Premium, I’d still take him over Montero, Posey and Santana. Wieters still should be the best all-around catcher of the group.
Wieters has as strong and accurate an arm as any of the other catchers, and he’s a better receiver than the others. While he’s batting just .245/.315/.357 this season, he has made significant strides with his plate discipline and he’s still a switch-hitter with as much power as the rest of the group.
Montero may be the best all-around hitter in the long run, but he’s not going to stick at catcher and he’s having a so-so year in Triple-A while Posey and Santana are scalding the ball in the majors, so I’d rank Montero fourth in this crowd. Posey and Santana are very close, and I go back and forth on them all the time. Posey is more athletic and has a chance to be a little better defender, but I believe Santana will be the more dynamic offensive player.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 19, 2010 4:49 PM PDT reply actions
Matt Wieters has a poster of Buster Posey on his wall
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 19, 2010 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'll take Posey any day
Besides, he has the coolest name.
Not that Carlos Santana is anything short of awesomeness.
I'm pretty sure
I know what Posey’s response to this would be.
"Man, you just can't beat a good bowl of gumbo." ~ William Nuschler Clark
In other words: Has never watched buster posey play this year
/jerks off to yankee’s prospect and wieters SI cover
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
... you know Jim Callis really likes Posey, right?
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Baggs lol
Manny Ramirez isn’t in there for the Dodgers. Not sure if it’s a bad quad or if they needed him to do another publicity junket for the Predator movie.
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/extrabaggs/2010/07/19/mondays-giants-lineup-plus-roster-move/
Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.
Baggs is redeeming himself
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 19, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Game Gorecast - Trolley Dodgers Killed in Sweep
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...
YOU BASTARD!
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 19, 2010 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Velez, used "as necessary"
surely better than pitcher 13
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...
Bautista is a better hitter than him
See his RBI single to make it 13-1 giants against the diamondbacks.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
my guess is that Velez will be used primarily as a pinch runner
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 19, 2010 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
my bad
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 19, 2010 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope Ubaldo doesn't reach 20 wins
Highly unlikely, but it would just be awesome to see ESPN “ZOMG, what happen? Well, good, we don’t have to talk about him anymore”
3-2 fish
LOL han ram bunt rbi single
"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."
Jiminez just gave up 2 runs
LOL REGRESSIN
"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."
Can’t wait until I see the outfield of pat burrell in left, rowand in center, and velez in right. At that point bobby cox will hand bochy the “biggest joke of an outfield” trophy.
"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."
Yes or this would be a nice defensive approach
CF Rowand
2B Velez
LF Huff
RF Burrell
3B Uribe
1B Sandoval
SS Renteria
C Whiteside
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
The giants would lead the league in errors in a matter of weeks.
"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."
She couldn’t have known.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 19, 2010 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Extra base hit machine
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
OT: The Kid Who Beat the Oakland A's
Pretty cool read for DC comics fans.
http://diversionsofthegroovykind.blogspot.com/2009/07/sports-sunday-kid-who-beat-oakland-as.html
Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.
So....Velez on third yesterday
1 – Beats throw, called safe
2 – Overruns home, out
3 – Doesn’t slide, tagged out
4 – Doesn’t run home at all, gets looked back to third, ball is thrown to first, Sanchez is out, Velez breaks home, out at the plate, DP!
5 – Velez steals home on first pitch and starts every game rest of ever
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by positiveuphemism on Jul 19, 2010 5:06 PM PDT reply actions
/scores on wild pitch
/starts at RF for the rest of the year
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Actually, he woulda scored on that double.
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by positiveuphemism on Jul 19, 2010 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
This post reminds me for some reason of...
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SFN/SFN200007020.shtml
This game. I was there. 14 at the time. My dad and I took a trip down from Portland to see the new park, having seen games at the stick. I still recognize this as in the top 5 best days in my life. After Benard’s HR, the dodger’s fans started to trickle out, but every single giants fan stayed and cheered for at least 5 minutes. Then, as sane people started to leave, all the way down from the upper level to the exit, the entire place chanting “F*** THE DODGERS” as loud as 40K people can. Even in the parking lot. I got it then. It all made sense.
Giants, kick some ass.
First thing I saw when I looked at the Box Score was FP. Then I thought, man, that guy sucked. Then I thought, some things haven’t changed.
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by positiveuphemism on Jul 19, 2010 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ll just say this, GIANTS MANAGEMENT IS FUCKING STUPID, but i’ll hold judgment with this move, but for now, FUCK YOU SABEAN, YOU FUCKING IDIOT, VELEZ DOESNT DO SHIT DEFENSIVELY
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
VROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM
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by positiveuphemism on Jul 19, 2010 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
It appears that there is a lot of residual anger around here. They probably picked the wrong day to call up Velez
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
"velez in the game as a defensive replacement".
"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."
Haha
OK, THAT made me laugh, thanks dude, need it at this point, specially after that whole shit in Walnut Creek
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
What happened in WC?
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by positiveuphemism on Jul 19, 2010 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
/trying to hold back from the chasm
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Supporting?
LOL.
There is this large stupid segment of our population that supports the military and police (fascists) and really live in a dream world.
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by positiveuphemism on Jul 19, 2010 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
They say similar things about the Oscar Grant looters.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 19, 2010 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
That they are fascists?
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by positiveuphemism on Jul 19, 2010 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
‘stupid’, ‘living in a dream world’.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 19, 2010 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
thought it was already discussed here, and i thought you were bein sarcastic
there was a pro Mehserle demonstration that blocked off two blocks in Walnut Creek, forcing the trip i made 2 hours instead of just a half hour
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
haha
i mean, it’s walnut creek, doesn’t surprise me that they’d hold this sort of thing here… But seriously, people should just LET THIS SHIT GO! get over it
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
If people let it go, things continue to get worse. As it is, the police can get away with murder. This is not the function of the police. We now need a second police department to protect people from the police themselves.
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by positiveuphemism on Jul 19, 2010 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I gather you hate cops and the military.
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
When a cop makes a routine traffic stop and approaches the vehicle with a hand on their weapon, there is a gigantic problem. Especially in a society where you are supposed to be innocent until proven guilty. The police have become militarized and their function is no longer to protect the peace so much as to feed the prison system.
The military is no longer around to protect our country, they are here to force our will on other countries in order to increase profits on wall street.
Neither of these institutions represent me. So yeah, I don’t like them very much.
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by positiveuphemism on Jul 19, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope you aren’t one of the douchebags who cheers when one of them gets killed.
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Don’t cheer when anyone gets killed. The idiots who joined the military after 9/11 who get killed kind of have it coming, though. It’s like a really severe stupid tax. Doesn’t make me happy at all.
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by positiveuphemism on Jul 19, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
/steals shoes
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 19, 2010 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
This, too. Gawd bless da you ess eh!
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by positiveuphemism on Jul 19, 2010 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Jesus.
There are people out there who would rather kill a cop than face the music for what’s in their past. That’s why John Law has his hand on his gun – he has no idea how he’s going to be received at the window.
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 19, 2010 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
They don't have it coming.
I find your statement pretty offensive actually. Say what you want about the local police, but the guys who actually volunteer and fight for the country are a helluva lot better than any of us.
Yea, that’s what it almost seems should happen, but seriously dude, can you actually trust that second police department
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
He was convicted of a felony.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 19, 2010 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
hence, wont get another job
will not get to see his kid, or his wife. What’s done is done
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Oh shit, I can’t tell the difference between my two very distinctly different guns.
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by positiveuphemism on Jul 19, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
YEAH
They should have given that cop to the mob so they can rip him apart! Justice would have been served!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 19, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Should have been 2nd degree murder.
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by positiveuphemism on Jul 19, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
people still woulda been pissed
WHAT THE FUCK EVER
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Not nearly to the same extent.
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by positiveuphemism on Jul 19, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
whatever you say
i think that’s BS, but that’s about it
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Nobody’s going to be satisfied with the result, even if he got life
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
This
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 19, 2010 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
It's been a while since I saw this, but
He fucking executed the dude.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZTbJH6BNaU&feature=related
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
That wasn’t the point though
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
you're right, that was the point of the protests
what he “should’ve” gotten with his jail sentence, that was the point
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Then it just got out of control
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I thought the protest was in support of the cop
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by positiveuphemism on Jul 19, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he was asking what’s the point of these protests, all of em
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
What I don’t get is why there were people out there at all. It’s like the Mets protesting the umps call yesterday.
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by positiveuphemism on Jul 19, 2010 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions
The protesters thought the cop should have been found not guilty
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
…
blinkblink
….
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by positiveuphemism on Jul 19, 2010 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
yea... some were arguing that
isn’t that fucked up?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
They are tea bagging, Sarah Palin supporters (for the record, I am FAR from being liberal).
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Cops should be allowed to kill black people, cuz they might steal the white women!
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by positiveuphemism on Jul 19, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Oops..put title on wrong line.
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by positiveuphemism on Jul 19, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
First time I've seen this
That’s fucking atrocious. No way does a guy confuse his taser with his handgun on the opposite side of his body.
Of course, there’s another part of me whenever I see something like this that says,“never resist arrest.” Like them or not, the police have incredibly stressful jobs and like any profession some of them are good at it and some of them are not. When you resist arrest and make them think twice, you play roulette.
by Mister Merope on Jul 19, 2010 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I just don’t think that video is conclusive of anything other than he definitely shot a man in the back in front of a jeering crowd of witnesses. Meserle supporters would point to the same exact video and tell you it shows how shocked he was that it happened.
All I’m saying is this isn’t something that got swept under the rug, it’s not an example of fascist secret police murdering with impunity and he was not above the law – he was arrested, tried and convicted.
Although I suppose since the sentencing hasn’t happened, it’s not a done deal…
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 19, 2010 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
One can't help but wonder
…what would have happened had there not been multiple witnesses there with video cameras
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
Those people don’t wear white robes anymore. They are core members of the Tea Bagger movement.
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
haha, the TEA BAGGER’S!!!!!!
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
i know, rite?!!!
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 19, 2010 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Were they wearing their white robes and masks?
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by positiveuphemism on Jul 19, 2010 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
racism!!!!
there’s racism on both sides
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
One could argue that all Velez does defensively is shit.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
Well, the outfield looked like it could use a little fertilizing.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 19, 2010 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
FUCK YOU SABEAN, YOU FUCKING IDIOT, VELEZ DOESNT DO SHIT DEFENSIVELY
Not sure this qualifies as withholding judgement.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jul 19, 2010 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Game Gorecast
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
apathetic, and full of shit, and also full of smugness
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
would you like to continue?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Happy stupid looking dodger fans?
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by positiveuphemism on Jul 19, 2010 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
DURR IS THERE A GAME GOING ON RIGHT NOW?
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
not that I’m biased, but the previously posted Game Gorecast is at least clever.
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 19, 2010 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s supposed to be a joke… Like, they’re disgusting? Apparently lost on some
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
by Useful_Idiot on Jul 19, 2010 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Alas, it will be difficult to post a Gorecast more ghastly than that one
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Bengie Molina currently projects as a type A free agent.
Just thought y’all should know.
I was promised lasagna.
LOL
AL player of the week on a cycle that should have been scored a 2-4 with reacing on two fielding errors.
"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."
Time from home to third was slower than a couple of inside-the-park home runs this season and was less than a second faster than a couple of Adam Rosales’ home run trots.
Irrelevant. Unless you think that anyone would offer him arbitration.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
You face is irrelevant
Just thought it’s weird. Who came up with the formula? He’s got a .262/.293/.415 line over the past 2 years, and can’t play any defense.
I was promised lasagna.
STOP INTIMIDATING ME
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Maybe he joins the Reds, so we can see him play in Cincy all next year
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
That would not surprise me.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I dunno who their catcher is now
Hernandez? but he’d do very well in Cincy
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elias_Sports_Bureau
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
LOL SILVA
Fantasy owners everywhere shitting themselves.
"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."
FUCK THE CUBS, LOL THEY FUCKING SUCK
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
LOL RON SANTOS SCREAMING ON THE RADIO SIDE
I’ll never stop enjoying it.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
the one thing i like about Ron Santo
is that yea, he’s a homer, but he doesnt go overboard, and plus he’s fantastic to listen to, but FUCK THE CUBS, AND THEIR FAKE FUCKING FANS
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I have a strange love for listening to the cubs radio broadcasts. Ron santos passion as a cub fan is just hilarious. He goes crazy when the team starts scoring runs and he goes even crazier when the cubs do dumbass shit. He’s extremely unique in a way most people can’t stand, but I think he’s hilarious.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
He’s a fan! that’s the best part, and you can tell, he empathizes with fans, so that’s the best part. He might be one of the better color commentators in the league, much better than the south siders
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
LOL WHITESOX
Steve stone makes FP look like a hall of fame broadcaster.
"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."
Really?
I like Stone. He essentially got canned by the Cubs for being a little too frank about the team’s shortcomings.
SPANNING THE GLOBE, etc.
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 19, 2010 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a soft spot for him
From when he won the Cy when I was a kid in Baltimore
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
Santo also played 14 years with the Cubs.
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Yeah thats what makes him so great
He’s a true fan and one of the classy figures in the game. He’s been denied the hall of fame one to many times, I think it’s remarkable the career he had playing with diabetes.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Agreed with 420, that's what makes him awesome
he’s fantastic, and i remember hearing he’s handicapped?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
He has diabetes and lost parts of both legs.
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
haha, great grammar
yea, i thought i heard somewhere he lost both his legs, aside from that, he is pretty awesome to listen to on the radio
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Not sure if any of you read the SB nation first half in review but giants getting love!
http://www.sbnation.com/2010/7/15/1570005/2010-mlb-season-review-baseball-recap
good read, I’d suggest checking it out even if you just read the giants blurbs.
"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."
BEAT LA
"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 19, 2010 5:28 PM PDT reply actions 7 recs
SIRM SIRM SIRM SIRM!
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
I love this
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 19, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I can’t imagine that really happened, but if it did, then Bravo!
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 19, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Usually the feeling of when you get bad news goes away over time
In two hours, hearing that Velez got called up still sucks.
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
i’m not even pissed at all… but what’s weird is that, i’m starting to reallllllllly get emotionally involved with the giants now, especially for this series, this is a HUGE series, same with the next series at Arizona.
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
8 straight games against teams under .500
Pls go 6-2
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
i’m saying this only because the giants are getting into August, and that’s when i become a little more passionate
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Passionate Pulltabs!
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 19, 2010 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions
So jiminez makes a throwing error and then lets a runner score on a bunt.. and it’s un-earned?
I wish our pitchers got that type of box-score homerism treatment.
"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."
a pitchers error doesn’t make it any less unearned
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 19, 2010 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions
This is true. But when the pitcher makes the actual error, shouldn’t those runs be earned? After all, it was the pitcher who did it!
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by positiveuphemism on Jul 19, 2010 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
uh homerism? huh?
The game is IN Miami.
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Put on your tinfoil hat, you’ll see.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 19, 2010 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
When have you ever seen that decided any other way?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
My mistake
All the “Giants opponent singles on a ground ball to giants infielder” has affected my brain.
"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."
Rules a rule
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jul 19, 2010 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Annibal sanchez
Fail.
"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."
Yunel Escobar seems pretty comfortable in Toronto.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 19, 2010 5:55 PM PDT reply actions
LOL FRED
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Can't wait to see bowkers numbers there once he arrives
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
I’ve only been gone a few hours.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 19, 2010 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Whoa. You can like someone’s comment on a status now? WTF Facebook.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 19, 2010 5:57 PM PDT reply actions
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. But for God’s sake, give us a ‘dislike’ button.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 19, 2010 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions
What a time to be alive.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Makes you wonder how people survived without the ability to comment on someone else’s status via a computer.
by Into the Void on Jul 19, 2010 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Arch Stanton
reverent relevant ringtone
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 19, 2010 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
suck it, Ubaldo
just gave up a 3 run BOMB to Mike Stanton
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 19, 2010 5:59 PM PDT reply actions
6-4 florida
MIKE STANTON 3 RUN HOMER SUCK IT UBALLSDO!
"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."
Now he’s out of the game.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 19, 2010 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions
WTF, WHY DOES DAN UGGLA SUCK
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
He’s only batting .280. That’s a low average.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 19, 2010 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
:D
you know it, my pokemonz is feeling it the past few days, since i just traded for him
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
You own carlos silva?
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Yeah
but how do you feel about Chicago?
by Into the Void on Jul 19, 2010 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions
nice city :D but the people? fuck em
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
FUbaldoCK
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 19, 2010 6:00 PM PDT reply actions
Ubaldo up to 2.38.
Lincecum down to 2.94
It’s gonna be a tight one, folks.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 19, 2010 6:05 PM PDT reply actions
Josh johnson laughs at jiminez from the dugout
"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."
Holy shit?
1.62!
I knew he was doing well, but that’s phenomenal. Why the hell are we even talking about Jimenez?
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 19, 2010 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
WINZ
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 19, 2010 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions
he others good stats, too, but WINZ
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 19, 2010 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL WINZ
Josh johnson was not acknowledged for being the better pitcher until 2 weeks ago.
"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."
RANDY WINN LOL
dinger
"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."
Randy Winn just homered.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 19, 2010 6:09 PM PDT reply actions
SOOOOOOO
Byrnes just said “OPPO TACO” 3 times on MLB Network when talking about Posey
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jul 19, 2010 6:10 PM PDT reply actions
Did they break down his ridiculous opposite field shot in detail? That was one of the most majestic home runs I’ve seen hit by a right hander at AT&T since sammy sosa.
"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."
Byrnes has a major hard on for Buster
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jul 19, 2010 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I only remember seeing two other righties hit it up there. Justin Upton and Ryan Zimmerman. Not a bad group.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 19, 2010 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I never saw zimmys homer
Justin upton hit one to right center field that was an absolute ROCKET off jeremy affeldt.. thank god it was a 6-1 giants lead or that would have been a bad memory.
"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."
UPTON FOR WELLEMEYER
They’ll do it, too.
I mean…they signed Dontrelle Willis!
Who in their right mind…
…oh, yeah.
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 19, 2010 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll never understand
Why the Braves traded Yunel.
Seriously. That was a ridiculous trade.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 19, 2010 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
BUT LOOK AT ALEX GONZALEZS DINGERZ!!!!
WOW WHAT A GREAT VETERAN GLOVE HE HAS TO1
I’m glad that trade happened, I was worried that the giants would buy high on him.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
apparently he was somewhat of a headcase/clubhouse cancer. Before that, I thought he would have been a good target for the Giants.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 19, 2010 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Regression to the mean!!!
It has to start sooner or later!
"I don’t know much about sabre-stats but there’s nothing better than white tea and poptarts first thing in the morning" - tk
Adopted parent of Nader Sherafat - Senior Accountant for the SF Giants; because without him, all hell breaks lose.
by Whiteteaandpoptarts on Jul 19, 2010 6:31 PM PDT reply actions
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