Point/Counterpoint: Should the Giants bring up Brandon Belt?
by Grant Brisbee on Aug 11, 2010 11:48 AM PDT
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Should the Giants call up Brandon Belt, who has hit .370/.465/.630 so far in his first professional season? Let’s take it back a few years and check in with our old friends, Point and Counterpoint:
Point: Brandon Belt might be the left-handed bat the Giants need off the bench. He could start at first for a couple of games every week, which would effectively push Aaron Rowand out of the lineup against tough righties. It’s a big jump for a player who started in A-ball this year, but maybe he’ll be this year’s Pablo Sandoval. Well, not this year’s Pablo. Maybe he could be the two years ago Pablo for this year.Counterpoint: Belt has never been through a pennant race. Give me one example of a rookie who helped a team in a pennant race or in the playoffs.
Point: I’ll dig deep on this one and say, "Buster Posey."
Counterpoint: Okay, that’s one.
Point: Will Clark.
Counterpoint: Well, now you’re just pulling out all-time Giants greats. And, yes, I know Willie Mays helped the Giants win the ‘51 pennant as a rookie. You can’t just assume Belt is an all-time great.
Point: Dustin Pedroia. Miguel Cabrera. Andruw Jones.
Counterpoint: Got it. Belt is guaranteed to have a Hall-of-Fame kind of peak, so let’s play him.
Point: No, you asked for one example of a rookie who helped a team in a pennant race or in the playoffs. Fine. Nick Swisher, Asdrubal Cabrera, Jacoby Ellsbury, and Geovany Soto.
Counterpoint: Yeah, but those guys were good, so they got playing time. You can’t give playing time to a guy if you don’t know if he’s good.
Point: Wait, that...
Counterpoint: Rookies are an unknown quantity. You can’t trust them to succeed, so they shouldn’t play until you can trust them.
Point: This is the worst point/counterpoint this site has ever hosted. Do you want to take a break while I jot down some legitimate counterpoints? There’s the service time issue. There’s the idea that his minor league numbers won’t translate as well as one might think, especially considering he’s still learning a new swing. Those are legitimate reasons. The Giants organization might know there’s a hole in his swing that could get exploited at the major league level, and they’re still working with him.
There are legitimate reasons to not want Belt up. Heck, I kind of agree that it’s too soon. I’m just playing devil’s advocate because that’s the job description. The biggest argument is that he’d get Poseyed if he came up. He’d get, like, sixteen at-bats between now and the end of the season.Counterpoint: Damn right he would. I’d see to that.
Point: Wait a second, why is your voice so deep and anesthetizing...
turns on lights
Point: Oh, god.
Counterpoint: The temp agency called me because someone was sick.
Point: There’s no temp agency! Get out of my bed! And why are you wearing my wife’s negligee?
Counterpoint: I was told that Counterpoint was the girl. I was getting in character.
Point: Get out, get out, get out!
They later found Counterpoint’s body in a storage locker at the Greyhound station. That’s probably why you haven’t seen this hoary old format in a while.
Long story short: Brandon Belt might get playing time if he goes 11 for his first 16 in the majors. Anything less, and he’ll just be racking up service time while sitting on the bench. He might not even get a chance to get 16 at-bats. That’s all Posey had in a month last year, remember. I’m Belt-curious, but there’s no way it will work.
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As much as I'd like to see him up here...
Bochy would not play him, and in the few chances he does get he’d be rusty after riding the pine night after night.
Reward his year with a September call
I see no problem with this whatsoever.
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by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 11:52 AM PDT reply actions
Agreed, at BEST a september call up
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
But September call-up can't play in the post-season, right?
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Hmmmm…. I think that could be arranged.
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
/knock, knock, knock
Gilloolygram ma’am.
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Which, basically, there always is. If you only have one guy you need to get on the post-season roster, it’s not a problem. I think David Price and Francisco Rodriguez were both September call-ups in the year their respective teams went to the WS.
I know about David Price, but who is this Francisco Rodriguez?
While you were reading this, Carlos Willoughby just stole second base.
Yeah really, doesn't ring a bell. The Angels aren't any good this year and it's likely they're not going to the playoffs.
So why would this guy help them make a playoff push?
Renteria is hurt every 2 games
Not a problem
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COUNTERPOINT NOOOOOOOOO
GROUGTHINK ALERT
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There is no room in the outfield or 1B.
Every player (Nate, Ishikawa, Rowand) that Belt could replace on the roster is out of options. You’ll lose them if you bring him up before September.
If Belt was a SS, he’d be up already.
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September would be okay, though. I’m sure there’s someone they could lose from the 40 man.
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If Belt was a SS he’d be the best prospect in the minors.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
I should have clarified : I don’t mean if he has his current numbers as a SS, but rather, his prospect status and relative numbers compared to his peers as a shortstop.
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If Belt was a SS, he’d beup alreadybaseball’s best prospect.
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.
read this as "there is no room in the oufield for a 1B, I chuckled
I have seen the future of Major League Baseball, and its name is Buster Posey.
by atxgiantsfan on Aug 11, 2010 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
So my question is, how is this situation any different than Pablos?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
1. The Giants weren’t in a pennant race in ‘08. They could play Pablo every day to make sure he’s getting AB’s even if he sucked. If Belt sucks, he’s sitting and wasting time on the bench.
2. The Giants third baseman before Pablo was Jose Castillo. Belt would be replacing either Burrell or Ishikawa in the lineup. He’s not going to hit better than Burrell, and he probably won’t hit better than Ishikawa, but even if he does, it won’t be a big difference. The gain from Ishikawa to Belt won’t justify the month of service time and the risk that he won’t hit.
Ain't no Posey like a Buster Posey cause a Buster Posey don't stop...hitting.
Giants baseball: We're stupid enough to do that (TM)
Hence, it would be a better idea to give Belt as much time as possible in the minors to feel comfortable, even in AAA and bring him up earlier in the season where there’s less pressure on him to perform
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
AAA? Why would you send him down there?
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by Giant among Angels on Aug 11, 2010 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Crappy pitching/players in AAA!
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by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 11, 2010 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Belt wouldn’t be brought up as the savior of the franchise. He could sit on the bench, get some PH exposure to big-league pitching, and savor what’s ahead a bit. And if he rakes, give him a bigger role. It’s not a big deal. He’s not going to be brought up in September to be a starter.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Aug 11, 2010 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, see that would be awesome
although i just think it would also be a good idea to just sit on it and wait until next year, see how he does in spring training, and then make the decision then…. Worst case? he goes to AAA
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
He can still start next year at AAA. It’s not as if calling him up in September is going to cost him valuable minor-league playing time.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Aug 11, 2010 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
obviously people are worried about damaging his confidence though
and if bringing him up in September causes him to lose confidence that’s a problem… WHat i mean by that is if he K’s alot or does pretty poorly in big situations in September, that might damage his confidence
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
He could be early-inning PH filler, or garbage time filler, or a bad-team day-game-after-night-game starter and be kept out of too many big situations. And giving him a little exposure to the bigs should be good for him.
Let’s say he does poorly – that gives him something to go back to the minors and work on next year. If his confidence is that fragile, he needs to toughen up. Plus just being around big-league players and coaches should be good for him.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Aug 11, 2010 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Also here’s my other question, what would this do to him and the clock on arbitration?
And actually i wouldn’t mind him playing at all in September, i’d love that
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I don’t really think Belt’s arb clock is a major issue, because I regard it as unlikely that he would be a prime candidate to be in the majors next year any time before the AS break anyway.
The issue would be whether he ended up with either three full years of service or enough service time to qualify for “Super 2” status after his second full season. To be a Super 2 you need about two years plus 130 days of service time. So unless you think that the Giants would be likely to bring him up next season prior to about July 1, it doesn’t really matter if they “start his arb clock” by calling him up in September.
so if he was JUST up in September nothing happens
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Well it starts his clock but that can be offset by calling him up later next year (if at all?).
The clock starts and stops with major-league service time; it doesn’t just start at the time of callup and proceed from there. Sending the player to the minors stops the clock again.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Aug 11, 2010 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
So we’d have to assume he’d be coming up next season sometime
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Optimistically, yes.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Aug 11, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
That shouldn’t matter with a callup that lasts less than 30 days. If he accumulated 86 days of service time and became a super-two, that might be a problem. But a September callup can be offset by calling him up later next year.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Aug 11, 2010 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Plus just being around big-league players and coaches should be good for him.
I believe this is why Posey was called up and not started last year.
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Belt should and WILL hit better than ish!
by Bus on Aug 11, 2010 2:07 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
+1
But a September cup o’ coffee and pat on the back sounds good. Get him used to the stadium, the intensity, his team mates, etc. And maybe a left-handed bat off the bench for the playoffs (when there is an injury) and he has done some hitting in the bigs.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 11, 2010 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
oh i remember that guy, dude was terrible
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Dude hit doubles
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Nope
This is kind of like calling up Thomas Neal at the end of last year. In fact, it makes less sense, considering last year we didn’t have great OF options and we were in a pennant race then too. Belt’s been fantastic for…not even one season? Don’t get me wrong, I’m ridiculously excited about him, and the fact that he’s continued to hit in AA is an excellent sign, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
Ain't no Posey like a Buster Posey cause a Buster Posey don't stop...hitting.
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Well, I mostly agree with you, but Neal’s season was good last year. Belt’s has been something more.
by Grant Brisbee on Aug 11, 2010 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
This is true
But he’s still only been in A+ and AA. If he were playing well (not even THIS well) in AAA or AA/AAA, then a callup would be a great idea. But a lot of what he’s done has been in the low minors, and despite what Brian Sabean thinks, the talent level goes up from each stop. Bumping him to the majors would likely have him see a steady diet of good breaking pitches that he just hasn’t had to handle yet (if my understanding of the low minors is at all accurate).
Ain't no Posey like a Buster Posey cause a Buster Posey don't stop...hitting.
Giants baseball: We're stupid enough to do that (TM)
You obviously forget
That if he has success in AAA, it’s only because all the good pitchers are in the majors.
Richmond is harder than Fresno. Chances are he’d be doing better in Fresno, counter-intuitive as that may seem.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Aug 11, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
As a hitter v. pitcher environment, yeah, the PCL is full of launching pads and Richmond is horrible. So making a direct comparison of stats isn’t necessarily going to give you an accurate picture. But the talent level – on pitching and on defense – is higher in AAA. And the FO should have knowledge of the discrepancies in environment, and be able to make an assessment with that in mind.
Ain't no Posey like a Buster Posey cause a Buster Posey don't stop...hitting.
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Why are you trying to ruin Belt's career by writing about him, Grant?
Haven’t you already done enough?!
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You want me to write for Gas Lamp Ball, don’t you?
by Grant Brisbee on Aug 11, 2010 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Your analysis work would be easier
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I totally agree with this
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by positiveuphemism on Aug 11, 2010 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
obvious
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Still one of my most favorite quotes from all of SNL. And I don’t think I was even born when they were doing this bit.
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by Prussian Creole on Aug 11, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
In case you dont know, the guy on the right is Brian Wilson’s uncle.
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If Brian Wilson was Canadian
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WERE Canadian
If Brian Wilson were Canadian….
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by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 11, 2010 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
We are?
Seriously though, one doesn’t need to be Canadian to have a Canadian uncle.
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I am totally serious man.
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
There is only one Brian Wilson being referenced.
Why is “was” incorrect? You would use that for any other singular subject…
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I was (LOL – I R OLD). I watched it while I was babysitting.
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by can of corn on Aug 11, 2010 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
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Fixed
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by VidaWantsYourCar on Aug 11, 2010 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Probably No
…because if starts out 2 for 17 he’s immediately in Bochy’s land of SSS. If he doesn’t start hot he will be seen (at best) as an inconsistent platoon-type player who will eventually be traded for a mediocre middle innings reliever a la Bowker.
Belt, LH hitting first baseman…MLE says we could expect .279/.326/.481 for an .807 OPS.
On the other hand, the LH hitting first baseman we already have is hitting…let’s see….298/.348/.452.
What problem are we trying to fix again?
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Do you think Ishikawa can hit that for the remainder of the year?
by kingofthacove on Aug 11, 2010 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I think the Giants have a team that could reach the playoffs
Lincecum troubles notwithstanding.
I love who Belt is becoming, but let’s not rush him. That’s a lot of pressure to put on a guy, and I don’t want to see him get shaken by legitimately tough MLB pitching and then tweak something in his swing and get derailed.
Also, I am irrationally concerned that his line drive style won’t play as well in Mays Field from the left side. That concern is somewhat dissuaded by Posey’s success here with opposite-field power, which proves that good players hit because good players hit. I’m hoping Belt is the kind of player who hits well no matter what.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
aren’t line drives a good thing from the left side at ATT? I thought the danger was trying to lift balls out into RF.
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by SimpleJaquez on Aug 11, 2010 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I was thinking more that his line drive HRs would turn into long singles, and maybe he loses some extra base hits in the gap with fielders shading that way. But as I said, if he can hit, it doesn’t matter.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
Considering what the Cubs were able to do with an assload of hits that were singles last night,
I’ll take a singles hitter over a GIDP hitter.
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I’m curious but lets just leave him where he is at the moment. He really would get no playing time whatsoever besides a few sporadic pinch hits here and there, and I’m not sure that would be a huge benefit to us.
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TWSS
I’m not some Nerd-fuck who’s measuring REAL accomplishments against hypothetical BULLSHIT modeling and mythical probability graphs.
Hey, I only go after the hard ones.
I’m not some Nerd-fuck who’s measuring REAL accomplishments against hypothetical BULLSHIT modeling and mythical probability graphs.
Now you’re just forcing it in there!
I’m not some Nerd-fuck who’s measuring REAL accomplishments against hypothetical BULLSHIT modeling and mythical probability graphs.
I have completely reasonable expectations for this player.
Quietly hoping Brandon Belt develops into John Olerud, circa 1993.
by AndOnTheDrums... on Aug 11, 2010 12:16 PM PDT reply actions
I was expecting a funny poll.
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Is that mouse going to make a mousse?
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions
If he could play SS, I'd consider it more seriously.
As it is, the team doesn’t need additional bodies at his current position(s), so unless he came up just for the atmosphere in September, he’s fine where he is.
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Maybe-ish. I’m just figuring that Rent and Uribe are teetering on the edge of the DL. I don’t think Burriss is gonna be the answer.
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by can of corn on Aug 11, 2010 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Burriss is definitely not the answer. And frankly, he has no place on any big league roster. He is Bocock.
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by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m in this line.
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by Giant Torture on Aug 11, 2010 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s better than Bocock. But yes.
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Burriss.... sadly, won't EVER be an answer for anything
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Unless the question is something like: “Which player on the Giants’ roster doesn’t belong in the majors?”
Uh...
The point was that if they hadn’t sent Rohlinger down to make room for Wellemeyer, they wouldn’t have had to call up Burriss.
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by Giant Torture on Aug 11, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
“Who has the prettiest eyes in baseball?”
by The Double Deuce on Aug 11, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Um, didn’t you hear? Burriss was a FIRST ROUND DRAFT PICK. He also has 24 stolen bases.
Thus: TEH ANSWER
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He was a first round draft pick? Damn.
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by giantsfansince1981 on Aug 11, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
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by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 11, 2010 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s what some idiot keeps saying on Twitter. Also, he competed with Ray Durham for the 2B spot in 2008 and won. No, really.
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SO I WAS WRONG, OK. YOU DON"T HAVE TO CALL ME NAMES. GEEZ!
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow.
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by Prussian Creole on Aug 11, 2010 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
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Yeah I haven’t been around this week and I’m sure it’s been discussed but WTF? BURRISS
I’m not some Nerd-fuck who’s measuring REAL accomplishments against hypothetical BULLSHIT modeling and mythical probability graphs.
I think I would rather watch Guzman try to play SS.
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♥BARRY ZITO♥
ARE YOU IMPLYING HE COULD NOT?
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I’m sorry! I forgot that he can play all positions, including RHP!
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
DAMN STRAIGHT
His LHP could use some work though. I am running out of dollars to put on the ground though.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Edwards Guzman?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
/evil eye
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
THIS... Rohlinger>Burriss, but it was that 10 day rule i think
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Not according to my sig:
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
BUT UR WRONG ALBERT EINSTEIN, YOU DUMBASS
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
One of my all-time favorite quotes
“Nobody in the game of football should be called a genius. A genius is somebody like Norman Einstein.”
- Joe Theismann
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
Now I’m imagining a very smart, very bitter cousin Norman. Chip on the shoulder of his brain. Invented sliced bread or something but still never got the public accolades.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL...Rec'd
"You can always recover from the player you didn't sign. You may never recover from the player you signed at the wrong price." --Billy Beane
"I am not an idiot."--Brian Sabean
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 11, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
By we you mean McCoven....
Right, because we all know Sabes doesn’t, that’s why Barry Zito begets Aaron Rowand begets Mark Derosa.
So optimistic I fart sunshine and rainbows.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Aug 11, 2010 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
FrSanchez is in this line.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
It was a toss up...
whether to use him or DeRosa as this year’s example although in retrospect, I omitted Dave Roberts.
So optimistic I fart sunshine and rainbows.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Aug 11, 2010 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Except for arrogant pieces of shit like Sabean and Bochy
"You can always recover from the player you didn't sign. You may never recover from the player you signed at the wrong price." --Billy Beane
"I am not an idiot."--Brian Sabean
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 11, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, last year I did see a college softball team (a good one even, it was the CWS) that had a left-handed second baseman.
that does sound like the most awkward sight ever
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I can only guess that there’s so few double play opportunities in softball that it doesn’t matter all that much. Still seems like a significant disadvantage though.
needed to put her in some sort of position
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
lol
I see what you did there!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
4-6-3 double play would actually be easier for a LH 2B
6-4-3 would be insanely tough
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
I’m left-handed and play SS on my beer league softball team. i find it easier to turn the 4-6-3 double play.
You're F*cking Out!
by Kenny F*cking Powers on Aug 11, 2010 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I’d think a lefty SS would work better than a lefty 2B. Just speculation, however.
While you were reading this, Carlos Willoughby just stole second base.
I think Ring Lardner
once used the simile “screwy as a left-handed third baseman”. Although apparently there’s been at least one of those in the major leagues.
"I don’t think I’ve ever heard a louder chorus of boos than when the Dodgers made the third out of the ninth. It was awesome.." - Aubrey Huff
MIke Squires
…played at least one inning of one game for the White Sox at 3B. IIRC.
While you were reading this, Carlos Willoughby just stole second base.
If he was still hitting the hide off the ball I’d say yes, but as he is in a little slump right now, I want to leave him at a level that I know he can succeed at and get out this funk before thinking about bring him up.
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Aug 11, 2010 12:19 PM PDT reply actions
No, no, no, no, no!
Belt still has a hole in his swing (the inside fastball at the belt), that he’s made real strides in improving on. He’s fouling that pitch off with regularity, but at the big league level, pitchers who have better control will exploit it, and unfortunately all of the Giants remaining games are not against their bullpen. Leave him in Richmond, or call him up to Fresno if he’s ready, but don’t call him up to the big leagues where he may get frustrated and regress on the progress he’s made. Not to mention that he’ll get Bochy’d and wind up sitting on the bench.
So optimistic I fart sunshine and rainbows.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
…strap it on.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Whoa, this changed direction dramatically.
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 Aug 11, 2010 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Technically, ever pitch thrown to him is "at the belt"
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
OK, so if, during a brawl, you were to hit the person he was on top of, would that be hitting below the belt?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he should take up karate, become a Black Belt
…then surprise people when they find out he’s white.
KGS: Khalil Greene Syndrome
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
September ok
Not any time before that.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
God this team is fucking stupid
DON’T PLAY GUYS THAT WILL HELP US!!!
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
HOW THE FUCK WOULD YOU KNOW
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I’M TYPING IN ALL CAPS!!!
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Aug 11, 2010 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
VD?
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Can you be more specific...
So optimistic I fart sunshine and rainbows.
Giants Front Office....Torture!
by Giant Torture on Aug 11, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Help yourself
(not safe for anything)
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Alyssa Milano strikes again!
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Aug 11, 2010 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
wow, she’s like a sniper. only she gets much, much closer to her target.
i wonder if she works for agent colletti.
Choppin' broccoli
by SimpleJaquez on Aug 11, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
If they are going to throw him away
I’ll take him on the Giants.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow.
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Aug 11, 2010 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
It's not going to matter
The series against the Braves made it pretty clear that the Giants will struggle to make the playoffs if they have to actually play good teams with real pitchers.
I don’t want to even think about how bad the Giants would look in a playoff series.
Just get there
I’ll take my chances after that.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Unless some things change
I don’t see us getting there. But you’re right…you never know what might happen in the playoffs.
the other contending teams have also been intermittently crappy
so you really have no point worth making
even the awesome teams lose 40% of the time
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
I realize the "predictions" part was a little too complex in my post below
I should have made it easier to understand. OMG SOMEONE’S SUGGESTING NEGATIVE THINGS.
lol
I am sure that is it. They just didn’t understand you.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it's ok...
..if I think there’s a decent chance that our vomit-inducing offense and Cy Young struggles might keep us out of the playoffs.
To suggest that it’s “no point worth making” is unreasonable.
According to this, the Giants are 2 points below league average in OPS+ and mmiddle of the pack in runs scored. Define ‘vomit inducing’.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I think we’re all a little tired of having – at best – an average offense.
Johnny, I’m getting to the point where the Giants make me want to kill myself. Every time we have a series like the Atlanta one, I get flashbacks to 2007 and it makes me want to vomit until I die.
I need a new hobby or something.
An average offense is a major upgrade! They have been utterly shitty for several years now…
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
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
irl lol
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
me too
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
His disapproving look just seals it.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
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
If an asian student gets 90.7%,
He is expected to commit seppuku
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
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 Aug 11, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Search : High Expectations Asian Father
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
LOL
That was my life during high school.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
This is mine
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 one is great.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
OH my
My dad has said this to me in the past.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
LOL
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Vomit Inducing: (adjectival phrase) 1) Being merely average in a league where only the top quarter of teams make the playoffs. 2) Dodgerdogs
VAE PVTO DEVS FIO
Luckily, pitching and defense count too.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Full disclosure: I don’t really see this as a World Series contending team, but it is better than last year’s for sure. Once in the playoffs the hot hand is king, so one never knows.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
over.reaction.
We had a bad series in Atlanta. Before that, we were the best offensive team in baseball for over a month.
Also, we have the best pitching staff in baseball.
Also, our bullpen is pretty OK.
Even in this series, we’re getting guys on base at a good clip, just not scoring them (21 baserunners, 4 runs LOL).
Vomit inducing is not getting any guys on base – losing when your pitcher throws a one hitter – or, just, 2007.
by scottishgiants on Aug 11, 2010 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
this is ridiculous – we’re 2 games out of FFS.
by scottishgiants on Aug 11, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
From Four Seasons?
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Things I would love
Jonathan Sanchez in the World Series striking out 12 while holding the Yankees to 0 runs over 8 innings. Then Wilson capping it with a 1-2-3 ninth.
Barry Zito foiling the Cardinals and going 7 strong innings.
The San Diego Padres turn out to be a not-awesome team and falling apart over the last month.
Mmmmm….optimism.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
Yeah you're right
I don’t want to even think about how bad the Giants would look in a playoff series.
What are you, Lou Holtz?
FFS, they have the 3rd best record in the NL. They’re 24-13 since July 1. You don’t think other teams have flaws?
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
Lou Holtz? I'm missing that reference.
Actually 4th best, but whatever. I think the Giants are looking pretty mediocre right now. I have little faith in the stability of our offense. Lincecum’s struggles make me cry at night.
Sometimes the fun in sports is in predicting things. My prediction is that the Giants are going to miss the playoffs (barely), and if they make the playoffs, that they will get beat handily.
I guess that wasn’t that much fun actually.
When Holtz coached Notre Dame...
…he was famous for underselling his team before big games. He’d practically apologize for his poor pathetic excuse for a team.
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
Unless you believe Brandon Belt will be the difference between the Giants making the playoffs and not making the playoffs—and I don’t—why call him up early? Just bring up Bowker if you need a left-handed bat.
Wait…WHAT!?!?!?
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Playoffs? really? PLAYOFFS??????
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
That's the event other teams participate in in the month of October
"You can always recover from the player you didn't sign. You may never recover from the player you signed at the wrong price." --Billy Beane
"I am not an idiot."--Brian Sabean
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 11, 2010 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Not looking good for them, PiKA. They’re playing at home, too.
They could be Giants...but not really.
D: noooooooo!!!!
i’m still hoping for Reds, Giants, Braves, Pads
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Yea.... and actually, i'm surprised
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
same same
"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 Aug 11, 2010 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
OT: Computer issues
So my computer keeps restarting when I try to use it. I’m not sure why. I ran a virus scan about half an hour ago (after I started having the problem), so whatever it is, Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware can’t solve it. Interestingly, the computer works fine when I use Safe Mode with Networking, but the problem is that Safe Mode with Networking makes everything huge and hard to read. So I’d kind of like to be able to go back to normal mode.
Fun fact: "Mota" is Bengali for "fat".
What do you mean when you try to use it? When you try to run programs? Or it boots up and just randomly restarts?
Ask me about my blog.
xanthan is worried about his brethren
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Aug 11, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
It sounds like it could potentially be a heating problem. I’d make sure that nothing is blocking your fans and that they are running. If you’re not too scared, pop off the case and look inside. Is everything caked in dust? If so, get a can of air and blow it out (TWSS). Also, check the CPU to make sure the heatsink/fan is clear.
Ask me about my blog.
1. Log on.
2. Before the auto-restart, click Start, Shut Down and let it shut down.
3. Log in again.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
I’ve tried that, but when I log on again, it goes back to that.
Fun fact: "Mota" is Bengali for "fat".
You can also (in that minute) try to open the Task Manager (Alt+Control+Delete) to see if any unknown nefarious programs are running (like dingerz.exe).
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
TWPSS
"I don’t think I’ve ever heard a louder chorus of boos than when the Dodgers made the third out of the ninth. It was awesome.." - Aubrey Huff
That's What Pablo Sandoval Said
"I don’t think I’ve ever heard a louder chorus of boos than when the Dodgers made the third out of the ninth. It was awesome.." - Aubrey Huff
Typing While Pooping, So Sorry
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
More detail please
I understand that might be difficult with a fritzy computer. I’m guessing you are on XP, Vista or Win 7.
If you are in XP, boot to safe mode. Go Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. Then restore to the most recent backup.
if you are in Vista…It is probably in a similar location. If you are in Win 7, just hit start then type system restore.
Hopefully this gets you back up.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Aug 11, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m on XP. Safe Mode with Networking shows no restore points, so I’ll try it in Safe Mode.
Fun fact: "Mota" is Bengali for "fat".
No restore points? None? WTF.
Also, Xanthan is right about checking the interior of you case.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Aug 11, 2010 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
OT
Anybody take a look at the SBNation MLB Power Rankings this week? Seeing A.J. Pierzynski’s name so close to the Giants name was…unsettling…
Since no one has said it
Belt played college ball and is much more developed than your typical player in his first professional season. Does this mean he can handle MLB pitching..there is only one way to find out.
I’m in the bring him up in September boat. FWIW
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Aug 11, 2010 12:57 PM PDT reply actions
This
If Belt truly is legit, why not bring him and see what he can do?
The Giants need all the offense they can get.
This awesome pitching ain’t gonna last forever…
Also...
If I am reading the stats correctly, he has only grounded into 2 DPs so far. Clearly he isn’t ready.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Aug 11, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m in the bring him up in September boat too
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
yay!!!! for the first time in a while i agree with JPONRY!!!!
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Try?
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Aug 11, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
ME EYES ARE TIRED!
He already has!
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Aug 11, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
i really don't see what the problem is... because obviously it sounds like there is one
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Jeez, stop being so sensitive, its the internet and people are just messing with you.
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Aug 11, 2010 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
when’s the last time i was actually sensitive?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
i'm done, everybody hates me D: i'll stop posting here forever!!!!!
ha
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
by PiKAgiant on Aug 11, 2010 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
You should be more sarcastic
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
not ur buddy, friend
and stella? it’s a baby beer
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
this is true :( i need to try more beer tho
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Public House!
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 11, 2010 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
When I was there during the preseason, it seemed that all the taps were domestic, and all the bottles imports. Is it still like that?
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 11, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
/gets in this line
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
likewise!
i’ve had many different types of beer
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Fixed that for you
i’ve had many different types of beers
"I don’t think I’ve ever heard a louder chorus of boos than when the Dodgers made the third out of the ninth. It was awesome.." - Aubrey Huff
NEW DIVERSION: Best beer you've had in the last month?
I had me some Spaten Oktoberfest a while ago. Went down very nicely.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
Beer ramblings:
I’m kinda sad that SN canned their Anniversary Series. It’s been replaced by a Brown Ale (Tumbler) and it was alright, but I’d rather have the hops. And, the brown ale is supposed to be a fall seasonal, but it seems waaaay too earlier to release it. It’s still 95+ degrees here most days. The Tumbler was good, but I’m not in love with brown ales. Though, Sam Smith makes a really good one that’s probably my favorite.
I had some SkullSplitter a couple of weekends ago. A solid beer in the scotch ale style.
I’ve got one of these Breckenridge Small Batch IPA’s sitting in my fridge right now. I’ve been waiting to drink it.
Ask me about my blog.
I’m going to have to try the brown ale. Those are among my favorites. Haven’t seen it yet, though.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
It was good, but it tasted like more of a porter to me. Had more of a roasted taste to it that I generally associate with porters.
Ask me about my blog.
Porters are good, too. Sounds like a win either way!
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
I brought back a bunch from Portland last time I went. Ninkasi makes some great stuff (and is starting to distribute in the Bay Area).
Stone/Victory/Dogfish’ Saison du BUFF is amazing.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 11, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve been on a bit of a saison/farmhouse ale kick lately – of those, my two current favorites are:
St. Feuillien
Le Merle
Trappistes Rochefort 10 is an abbey style that absolutely blew me away recently.
Drake’s IPA has been climbing my “favorite IPAs” list.
"Bengie Molina - the quintessential double play possibility." - Jon MIller
Drake’s is amazing. They have a happy hour at the brewery in San Leandro the first Friday of every month.
(They’re owned by Triple Rock/Jupiter, too. I had no idea.)
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 11, 2010 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Ooh. Good thing I don’t live close to SL. I do need to visit that brewery though. Do they serve any special seasonals there?
I’m pretty happy living within walking distance of Wine Affairs in SJ who carry Pliny the Elder on tap.
"Bengie Molina - the quintessential double play possibility." - Jon MIller
Yeah, usually. Here’s what they had at one bar (they set two up): http://twitpic.com/2c9jbz
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 11, 2010 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice. Did you try any of those? Thoughts?
"Bengie Molina - the quintessential double play possibility." - Jon MIller
1500, Aroma Prieta, IPA (I love hops). All good.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Aug 11, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Get some Odonata if you can find it. They’re local (Sac) but brand new, and they have low distribution. Super nice guys, too.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Aug 11, 2010 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
FUN DIVERSION: I DO NOT LIKE BEER
WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT?
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Wrong question.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
FTFY
FUN DIVERSION: I DO NOT LIKE BEER
WHAT IS WRONG WITHITME?
"Bengie Molina - the quintessential double play possibility." - Jon MIller
I drink Buffalo Trace, I don’t trust the beer supply.
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
I wanna say a Tucher dark beer I had back in Nuremberg a couple summers ago
I think it was the dark one here, but I’m not entirely sure.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
In the past few months
Three Floyds Gumballhead and Victory Prima Pils are both amazing summer beers with enough hops to please.
Recently I’ve been drinking a lot of English ESBs and English IPA (different from American IPA). Fuller’s ESB, Samuel Smith India Ale, and anything by Wychwood are great.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Sour beer at the Trappist in Oakland – delicious.
by scottishgiants on Aug 11, 2010 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Also, you live in Columbus, correct? A good friend of ours just got a job there and we might go visit her in a couple of months. We should hang out and make fun of Pika.
Ask me about my blog.
Most definitely! Who is she going to be working for?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I’m not sure. Details are vague but I think it’s some kind of contract thing. We are already planning our trip to Schmidt’s.
Ask me about my blog.
I also came to the conclusion last night that I mostly love Columbus for Schmidt’s. I’ve only spent a few days total in town. I think we went to the botanical garden once. That was neat.
Ask me about my blog.
Schmidt’s is delicious.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
This?
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Those mountains are not blue!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Until I saw the can I thought you meant this kind of Schmitts
Bleeding orange and black since 1987
by TehGreekStallion on Aug 11, 2010 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
any good bars or brews in Columbus?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Yessir. Three brewpubs, and a few really great bars (a couple have 20+ taps).
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
and when I say three, I mean three local brewpubs. We have a Gordon Biersch, BJ Brewhouse, etc.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Yea, since we have those brewhouses as well too, NICE
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Who is the captain of this boat, anyway?
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Aug 11, 2010 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
eh?
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CLANK!
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The white, corner infielder version of Zorak?
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
or the hot asian female one
"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 Aug 11, 2010 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Canseco?
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Freddie Lewis?
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
Sickles said his D is improving.
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.
Belt!
He can just flat out hit always has been able too unless somebody (Texas) screws up his stance again.
by Bus on Aug 11, 2010 1:27 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Question
It’s a well-established fact that Fresno is below Richmond. Is Fresno also below San Jose? I’m not sure about this point.
Fun fact: "Mota" is Bengali for "fat".
really if we add another 1st basemen
huff better learn to play center field
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by operation carrot on Aug 11, 2010 1:37 PM PDT reply actions
in the kids field along the 3b side at the park
"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 Aug 11, 2010 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s really more behind the left field bleachers…
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe he meant on the lawn under the big metal Angels logo on the Embarcadero.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Aug 11, 2010 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
First Benchman
"I don’t think I’ve ever heard a louder chorus of boos than when the Dodgers made the third out of the ninth. It was awesome.." - Aubrey Huff
At this point
I like the Giants’ lineup except for Ishikawa. I’d rather replace him with Belt.
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
More like on the bench, amirite?
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I’d rather replace him with Huff and platoon Rowand & Schierholtz in right.
Ishikawa’s still having a fine season, though.
id rather put uribe at first and sanchez at second. I dont want to start the whole “freddy is awful V freddy is midly decent” flame war but i like that lineup alot.
"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 Aug 11, 2010 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
ideally he would bat lower in the lineup. Power is something this team is lacking. I like knowing a guy could go long at anytime. the problem is that he needs to stop trying to hit homeruns and just let it flow naturally.
"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 Aug 11, 2010 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Gotta meet the quote of one asian per team. They’re still somewhat short between Timmy and Travis.
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
eh….
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I guess if he was free
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He's probably around a 3ish WAR outfielder
Around a 8-10 bat, probably a +7 or so outfielder in the corners.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
That said, LOL contract
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Oh, I'd definitely do that
But the Cubs wouldn’t…. maybe for Bradley when they had him
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
I would do that yesterday.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
LOL contract = no prospects.
I was hoping the Giants would make a deal for him, actually.
VAE PVTO DEVS FIO
He was 3.1 WAR guy last year but is has a 0.8 WAR value this year
Line:
10 Hrs and 49 RBIs, .256 Avg. .367 OBS .431 SLG
(Rowand: 9 Hrs 31 RBIs .247 .303 .396, WAR of 0.6)
Fukadome is a better hitter but Rowand is a better fielder
They make about the same money (F: $14 million/R: $13.6 million)
But wouldn’t CF Torres + RF Fukudome be better than CF Rowand + RF Torres?
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by troymccluresf on Aug 11, 2010 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes. I, going forward, I’d also take Fukudome just based on skill. Rowand looks pretty bad this year and I wonder if he’s crashing.
Ask me about my blog.
Fukudome hit
.253 in May
.189 in June
.162 in July
(Hitting well in the August though)
Not to mention he plays in a hitter friendly park in Wrigley (especially compared to AT&T)
lolbattingaverage
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he knows how to walk
check it out.
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Stats
Fukadome:
Mar/Apr: 344/.443/.641
May: .253/.348/.367
June: .189/.259/.226
July: .162/.340/.324
Aug: .385/.556/.923
Mar/April: .304/.333/.457/
May: 194/.228/.370
June: .273/344/.436
July: .286/.338/.397
Aug: .182/.438/.182
Fuk had a slightly better Mar/Apr, better May, and a much better Aug. Rowand had much better June and July.
Don’t really see the difference
I’m deciding whether to invest the time or not, but I think I won’t.
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Why can't I?
Fans of a particular team always think that their players are better or worse depending on the situation…
I’m just amazed that you’re trying to make an argument regarding Rowand’s hitting abilities this season. It’s like revisionist history or something.
Ask me about my blog.
Revisionist history
The stats are listed above…
I am not saying Rowand is Albert Pujols…just saying that he is basically the same as Fukudome.
Slightly more SLG
Not even that much.
Fukudome almost doubles Rowands yearly BB totals
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I am not saying Rowand is Albert Pujols
That’s good, because no one ever said that anyways.
My argument isn’t that Fukudome is better than Rowand right now (which he is) it’s that he’s most likely a better bet going forward, which matters to the Giants. Since we would like them to be good in the future, too.
Ask me about my blog.
Fun Fact
Fukudome has more walks right now this season, then Rowand had all last season.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
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Only difference I see between Rowand and Fukudome at this point is
is that Fukudome has one year left ($13.95 M) on his deal and Rowand has two years left ($12/$12 million)
So if that’s the case…yes Fukudome would be a better future…
Really?
Is that the only difference you see?
I submit to you that there are other, significant differences between them.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
On Aug 1
Fukudome season line: .249/.355./.403
BB rate: 15.1 %
K rate: 20.2 %
BB/K ratio: 0.88
BABIP: .279
Pitches seen: 1182 (297 PA)
Clutch: -0.02
UZR of -0.5
Rowand season line:
.252/.302/.405
BB rate: 5.5 %
K rate: 22.5 %
BB/K ratio: 0.27
BABIP: .289
Pitches seen: 1080 (308 PA)
Clutch: 0.94
UZR: 1.7
F takes a few more pitches and walks more.
R SO more, puts more balls in play, is better in the clutch (for what ever that’s worth), and is a much better fielder.
Change the first stat line to reflect season avg (the rest are)
F: .256 Avg. .367 OBP .431 SLG
R: 247 .303 .396
"walks more"
In the way that I walk more than Stephen Hawking
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
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HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT
Do you not see that gap in OBP?
Ok, how about this?
wOBA* is park-adjusted wOBA.
That shit is not even close.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
But what about the stats for Fukudome?
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Just messing with you.
Although I would still do a Fukudome for Rowand swap like that.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
But Rowand never plays right, for whatever reason. I could very well be wrong, but I think Torres in CF could cover up a bit for not-so-good corner outfielders.
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by troymccluresf on Aug 11, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
First off, the year's not over yet
Second, I dislike when people just use year WAR values to determine true-talent level.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
tbh
i dislike when anyone focuses on one particular stat to evaluate a player, even if advanced metrics are a superior method of evaluation.
I think of WAR as more of a method of evaluating a player
In the end it’s a stat, but it encapsulates (or should) all the quantifiable aspects of a player’s contributions (or lack thereof). I would like to see people think through what they put in their WAR instead of just spouting out Fangraphs’.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
any player who has fuk in his name is fine by me
"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 Aug 11, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
No truth to he rumor that new stadium in Japan being built will be named after him.
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At first I thought Counterpoint was kind of a jerk. But then I saw that Counterpoint is kinda freaky and I liked. that.
I’m not some Nerd-fuck who’s measuring REAL accomplishments against hypothetical BULLSHIT modeling and mythical probability graphs.
Don’t get mixed up with counterpoint… bad news I tell ya.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
In case you hadn't noticed...
Rowand + Schierholtz = not very good platoon. Ishikawa is a good glove/mediocre bat coming off the bench. One of these guys is always in the lineup, and shouldn’t be.
The Giants still need a BIG bat at 1B, 3B, or RF to replace one of these three. Belt isn’t a BIG bat yet (and before you all start squawking, neither was Bowker) and Manny Burriss/Eugenio Velez sure as hell ain’t BIG bats.
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
This seems like a reply to something.
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Ishikawa's a career .272/.334/.413 hitter with 15 HR in about a season's worth of plate appearances.
Not good, particularly for a 1B, but not terrible either.
In short, Travis Ishikawa is not the problem (I expect an offseason trade to the Blue Jays).
VAE PVTO DEVS FIO
But he ain't the solution either
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
It's our job as the lunatic fringe
to expand the paradigm of available alternatives
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
For example...
Angel Villalona… how is his murder trial coming along?
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
Paradigm Shift imo
Time to switch to some Ravagers.
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
/big bat image
Listen to him, he’s the Commish.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Like the teevee show?
I’m not some Nerd-fuck who’s measuring REAL accomplishments against hypothetical BULLSHIT modeling and mythical probability graphs.
Maybe, does he have a pen?
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Bigger than Ishi + Rowand + Schierholtz
Which is to say, not that big.
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
Yeah, I had three comment boxes up.
and everytime a new post appears, my screen jumps.
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
Like that.
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
+reply is your friend
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
My pokemonz will be pleased
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Aug 11, 2010 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
CASTRO LINKED TO DODGERS
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Lenin linked to the Reds
Tautology?
While you were reading this, Carlos Willoughby just stole second base.
This makes me laugh
The Dodgers’ ace in the hole is JUAN CASTRO
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
They really should just give Chin Lun Hu that job if Furcal’s hurt.
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I think you mean Yu Darvish
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
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That guy was one of my white whales for a while, but wow, a 726 ops in Albuquerque? At age 26? Brutal.
Manny Burriss isn’t sure what to think of that comment.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Oh, he knows.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Tired today
I literally lost sleep last night worrying about Lincecum
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you're gonna see some serious shit!
-Doc Brown, Zito fan
But what about Belt
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Aug 11, 2010 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm for a Sep call-up
if they actually play him. I think he can help the team and the experience should be good for him. If he’s just gonna get Posey’d, don’t bother starting the service time clock
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you're gonna see some serious shit!
-Doc Brown, Zito fan
/shift-A
Nah.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 2:18 PM PDT reply actions
Saving the word quota?
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Basically.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
ESPN
Rank’Em NL MVP:
Blech, Rockies.
* 1 Albert Pujols (590) 18,808
* 2 Joey Votto (636) 18,158
* 3 Ubaldo Jimenez (94) 13,080
* 4 Carlos Gonzalez (42) 11,306
* 5 Adam Wainwright (25) 10,940
* 6 Josh Johnson (32) 10,657
* 7 Adrian Gonzalez (29) 10,395
* 8 Matt Holliday (6) 9,177
* 9 Ryan Howard (37) 9,134
* 10 Adam Dunn (15) 8,864
* 11 Scott Rolen (1) 6,875
* 12 Aubrey Huff (15) 6,361
* 13 Brian McCann (21) 6,195
* 14 Jayson Werth (2) 4,312
They could be Giants...but not really.
This just upsets me
I was so looking forward to seeing Panda in these types of lists this year.
Sad.
Yeah
But I think these three do deserve to be in the conversation.
They could be Giants...but not really.
Andres Damnit!
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Aug 11, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
And the winner is
Whoever has the hottest September.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Huffer.
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'd go Votto today.
But I agree it’ll be decided in the next month and a half.
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.
Yo Adrian!
Is there a guy that means more to him team?
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
I think it would be cool if they gave out the MVP to whoever was most valuable according to WAR. Who would that be?
I’m not some Nerd-fuck who’s measuring REAL accomplishments against hypothetical BULLSHIT modeling and mythical probability graphs.
Votto then Zimmerman.
I would be fine if every voter at least weighted WAR very heavily in their voting.
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.
Thanks! Does that take their salary into consideration? You know to get the most value?
I’m not some Nerd-fuck who’s measuring REAL accomplishments against hypothetical BULLSHIT modeling and mythical probability graphs.
Not really for the award but it would be cool if someone was recognized for actually being the best value.
I’m not some Nerd-fuck who’s measuring REAL accomplishments against hypothetical BULLSHIT modeling and mythical probability graphs.
NL WAR (FanGraphs)
Votto
Zimmerman
Torres
Pujols
Holliday
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.
2 of the top 3 not in ESPN's list
ha ha ha ha laugher
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
Most voters would ask you what Afghanistan and Iraq have to do with baseball.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
What are the parenthetical numbers
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Aug 11, 2010 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Torres? Huff?
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
WAY O.T.! Should I freak out yet?
I am in the process of applying for a SWEET job with a noteworthy ad agency. I’ve had 2 interviews already. After the second interview I was given an assignment to complete so they could evaluate my thinking and writing as I am somewhat underexperienced for the position (Brand Strategist). So within 3 hours of dropping off my assignment in person to the VP who had interviewed me in the second round I got an email from said VP trying to set up a time to “chat tomorrow (Tuesday)” about the recommendation I set forth in the document. Said VP told me “you were the only one who offered to submit this in person” (score for me). Said VP also said my executive summary was “insightful” and “appreciated.” Everything is looking sweet and I am thinking I’m one step away from an offer letter. Well that was Monday afternoon. It’s now Wednesday and the email asking to set up a time to “chat tomorrow” about my recommendation is now 48 hours old. I have responded twice by email with appropriate time slots, and once by phone without any response or return contact on VP’s part.
Is it time to freakout? Is the ball in my court to close the deal, or theirs to slot me a time? I REALLY want this job. Need some advice from the McCoven on this one.
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.
sounds very promising!
I’d wait at least one more day. Ball is decidedly in their court. Something probably came out, like an all-hands-on-deck type situation.
good luck!
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
This
Wait at least one more day. You never know what comes up at an office.
As a boss I disagree
I am never bothered by persistence and enthusiasm. This isn’t dating. It’s a bad sign that the company didn’t communicate well, but there may be a good reason, and if they’re not divulging it, best to try and find out.
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
Am I being cynical to think they just took the free work and will now cut cody_ransom loose?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I doubt they would do that.
It wasn’t a logo or anything, it was a hypothesis for a market penetration/brand awareness problem with a recommended research methodology for validation. It was effing brilliant though.
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 know this happens with designers though.
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 think I am kind of in this line…
tentatively.
Trying to get the balls to write the email.
A chance to showcase everything I learned in my Org. Behavior class!
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.
Boost the boss's car and put a salmon in his rims
that’ll teach him to play with your emotions
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Aug 11, 2010 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
“That’s the kind of initiative we’re looking for!”
Seriously, I think one more day is good. At some point, just go in in person. Why not?
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 Aug 11, 2010 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
When you contact them again, take the opportunity to tell them something like: “I understand things come up that take priority, but I’m really excited about the possibility of joining the agency”
You’re far enough along where you wont sound like you’re groveling.
Best of luck…and start practicing your 10:00 whisky binging.
/madmen
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
You’re probably still on good terms. People get busy. And the decision on who to hire is probably not scheduled to be made immediately.
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
Yeah,
It’s sometimes hard to remember that the hiring manager/exec is not solely dedicating their time to hiring ME!
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.
This is true
But it really couldn’t hurt to call. You may even luck out and be able to get your answer from an overly informative secretary.
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
I agree, you should still be trying to get in contact with someone.
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
Yeah, I am writing the email now.
If they say, hey lets talk tomorrow and go two days with nothing, I think:
1. They owe me an explanation.
2. My job to find out WTH is going on.
And the VP shouldn’t be discouraged by someone who is trying to find out WTH is going on when they are two days late setting a time for an appointment.
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.
Or they could end up anoyed.
But I doubt it considering how deep I am in the process at this point.
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.
yea – probably better calling than e-mailing though. Too easy to bury an e-mail and forget about it.
They shouldn’t get annoyed by that. Enthusiasm is a good thing.
by scottishgiants on Aug 11, 2010 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I left a VM yesterday.
Just sent email.
probably should have called though.
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 hate this crap.
I was very unguarded, open and honest in my initial email (Cover letter) and that seemed to work, it got me an interview even though I openly admitted to not having the requisite number of years exp. specified in the job description.
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.
Just got an appointment tomorrow at 10!
Sweet.
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.
WIN
Good luck!
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Dont be like Vince in Entourage.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
SWEET!
interview tomorrow with the President of the agency.
VP started talking about the “type of work you WILL be doing,” and what my schedule is like…
I think tomorrow is basically a sign off interview.
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.
by Cody_ransom on Aug 12, 2010 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
who here doesn’t wish we’d had a few more months of sweet, sweet Posey?
I say reward performance. Upside for Belt as a speedy LH absolutely help put is into the playoffs. Hell the way this season is shaping up he could steal one base and it would help us get in. I don’t know how many of you witnessed Matt Cain in his PH appearance a few days ago…maybe I’m still just a little raw from that experience.
Choppin' broccoli
There are two open slots on the 40 man
Who are they keeping them open for? Have to think Belt and Dontrelle Willis. Right? I mean, who else?
Fulfilling your Gus Benusa needs since 2009!
Ding Ding Ding
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Gary Brown
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 11, 2010 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
OT: Guitar Hero (Rush content)
From the Neil listserv:
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Young’s been called the “Godfather Of Grunge” for good reason: it’s because he was using dropped-D tuning far earlier than any of last decade’s nu-metallers like Korn and Limp Bizkit. Rust Never Sleeps’ “My My, Hey, Hey (Into The Black)” is the perfect example of Young advancing and pioneering guitar techniques long before anyone else.
Then, of course, there’s the similar “Rockin’ In The Free World” from Freedom, which epitomizes rock ‘n’ roll itself. Not only does everyone know its chorus, but it gave Nardwuar The Human Serviette his infamous sign-off.
So it’s appropriate the latter track is coming to Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock, which will be in stores Sept. 24 in the U.K. and Sept. 28 in North America. Young’s one of several artists including Arch Enemy, The Dillinger Escape Plan and Queensryche, whose songs will appear in the Guitar Hero franchise for the first time.
As previously reported, Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock will also include Rush’s entire 2112 album, along with songs by Black Sabbath, Soundgarden, Megadeth, Sum 41 and others.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Neil Young, Soundgarden, Dillinger Escape Plan, and Megadeth. Color me interested!
Quietly hoping Brandon Belt develops into John Olerud, circa 1993.
by AndOnTheDrums... on Aug 11, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
correlation =/= causation
I seriously doubt it’s Neil’s drop-tuning that prefigured grunge. His love affair with feedback is a much more likely culprit.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Neil’s flannel shirt collection disagrees.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Neil was punk before there was punk
And he never sold out. Never.
Fulfilling your Gus Benusa needs since 2009!
by Giantsfan4life on Aug 11, 2010 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
no
but he is kind of a lunatic who goes on homophobic rants and writes pro-war jams
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2006/may/05/popandrock.shopping7
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Wow—I never heard that unreferenced quote—any idea where it’s from?
I know there’s a lot of misinformation surrounding the Reagan support (per the Shakey biography by Jimmy McDonough ).
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
not sure about the source
I’ve seen it referenced a number of times. For some reason i want to say a Rolling Stone interview?
In the interest of fairness, who among us doesn’t launch into a coke-fueled tirade now and again?
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Just announced today he’s joining forces with Tyson Foods (yes, that Tyson foods) (see also: Food Inc.) to play a series of gulf coast shows with some proceeds going to gulf coast familes impacted by the douches @ BP.
Never is here. Farm Aid is weeping.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
The Fugs, The Monks, etc. would like a word with you.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I know nothing about Guitar technique
but I love Niel Young. Even his throwaway crap has it’s merits.
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.
Neil’s somewhat known for a number of one-note solos. That would be my speed on Guitar Hero seeing as I play (poorly) left-handed, and I’m red/green colorblind.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Example of a one-note solo...
And is Broken Arrow the best Niel Young song ever or just my personal favorite?
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.
Good points, but..
I think that if he was called up, Belt would get playing time. It’s different from the Posey situation, for a couple reasons.
1) Bengie was blocking Buster last year.
2) Bochy loooooved Bengie.
But now…
3) Aaron Rowand and Travis Ishikawa (mostly Ishikawa) would be blocking Belt
4) Bochy doesn’t really seem to care one way or the other about Rowand or Ishikawa.
You can debate whether or not it’s a good idea to bring up Belt, but I believe that, if he was up, he would get PT.
My Son, the best outfielder in the National League.
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 are a step removed...
Since Rowand and Ishi are both back ups… you are also forget Nate the Great….
Belt will likely PR if he is called up…Giants don’t need him for defensive purposes.
They are not backups
They’re essentially platoon starters.
This division/wild card will probably be decided by one win.
I happen to think that Belt is better than Ishikawa, and ANY increased margin we can get we should, right now.
My Son, the best outfielder in the National League.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
I am a Bochy hater and a Sabean apologist.
This depends on what you think our chances are this year
I think that we should be doing absolutely everything possible to win THIS YEAR, damn the future.
If you think that, then Belt should be called up if he is better than ANY player whom he could feasibly replace.
I think that Belt is better than Ishikawa, so, therefore, I think he should be called up right now.
My Son, the best outfielder in the National League.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
I am a Bochy hater and a Sabean apologist.
I agree with your first sentence, but I don’t think we know enough to say that Belt is gonna be better than Ishi – and we definitely know enough to say that Boch probably won’t play him anyway.
by scottishgiants on Aug 11, 2010 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I know nothing about Belt
but he is a minor leaguer while Travis is a MLBer…Travis has also done okay hitting wise:
.298 Avg, .348 OBS, and .452 SLG…3 homers and 21 RBIs in 136 PA…
Belt could be great but he could also be another Bowker…
Belt has never had an OPS below 1.000 as a professional.
What else do you need to know?
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.
How long has he been a professional?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey!
No fair!
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.
Minorleaguesplits.com
uses Connecticut as the “team” in the dropdown menu. I wonder if that is using that park’s adjustment or not. Or is that even a part of the equation?
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.
MLE for Belt according to minorleaguesplits.com
.286/334/501
And his D has been said to be spectacular. Good speed too with 6 triples in only 126 AB and 20 SB over the season in SJ and Richmond
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.
It's so beautiful.
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 think I love him.
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.
But what am I so afriad of
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
Belt could be great but he could also be another Bowker…
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Not knocking Bowker (or his future)
Just talking about what Bowker did after being called up in 2008
hit 10 home runs?
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
would that be so bad for Belt? I’m not catching the Bowker reference.
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'm not saying he's going to suck
Just that Bowker had 10 homers in 350 PA and hit .255 with .300 OBS and .408 SLG…Ishi is doing better than that this year playing part time
Did you just say "OBS?"
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.
Obstetrician percentage?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, you mean a guy who never got a legitimate shot based on sporadic playing time and small sample sizes?
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Aug 11, 2010 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Fun fact: I sponsor Bowker’s BB-Ref page. I need to think of a new quote to put on it.
I’m thinking of just this ‘:-(’
Ask me about my blog.
That would be appropriate
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Aug 11, 2010 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
How about
“Hitter: Free to anyone who wants it”
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I read that as
"Hitler: Free to anyone who wants it"
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
/Poland raises hand
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Fixed
"Hitter:" Free to anyone who wants it
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.
LARS WUZ RITE
extrabaggs
Giants lineup sheet listed without extras. A sure sign team is on the fence about making roster move with Renteria.
They could be Giants...but not really.
You are not supposed to admit that publicly.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
GET THE SURGERY, DEROSA HELL ON THE DL, RENTERIA
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Giants Medical Staff
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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
Emergencies always bring out the reproductive instinct.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Isn’t Velez eligible to come off the DL?
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Crap.
Bring Belt up quick.
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 secretly Bochy
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I am loosly Bochy
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Buy me dinner first.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Today's starting nine
Torres RF
Sanchez 2B
Huff 1B
Posey C
Burrell LF
Uribe SS
Sandoval 3B
Rowand CF
Zito P
They could be Giants...but not really.
At least your not a Jets fan
I log on to ESPN.com like 600 times a day hoping to see the “Revis finally signs” headline.
Sigh.
I dont know who to side with there. Just give him half of what he wants
I would like to talk to you about my pokemonz
It is THE WORST possible year for a holdout like this. The CBA issues for next year + 4-5 franchise-level players ready for new deals at the same time…
ugh
I look around the leagues
and Thank God that there is no salary cap in baseball.
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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
It's like a glacial period
We are only halfway through the Age of Rowand.
They could be Giants...but not really.
lol rock stratification
“here, you can clearly see the Rowand era. It’s easily recognizable by the elongated deposit of baseball skills.”
"Bengie Molina - the quintessential double play possibility." - Jon MIller
and here is a perfectly preserved death mask from where he face-planted into the CF fence
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
This moraine was created by all of the low and away sliders he missed.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Sanchez hitting 2nd?
HE IS FIXED!
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
We have the technology
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
more efficient in clearing bases, what are those called again?
by TimLaser and MattyC on Aug 11, 2010 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
NO MOAR BABIES!!!!!!
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.
Ok So this shit pisses me off
The Pakistani Taliban today urged the government not to accept western aid money, and offered to fund relief efforts itself. Taliban fighters have in the past attacked international aid groups in the country, accusing them of trying to introduce “un-Islamic” values
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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
I can’t tell if this is going to be met with a sarcastic “Breaking News!” comment, but John Shea just reported that Velez came off the DL and was optioned to Fresno.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
More like great news. Here’s to your health Eugenio.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Now pay attention while you're in the dugout!
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
yay
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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
Where he belongs.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Just so there is no ambiguity about this at all...
FU! You can all blow me!
Thanks. Carry on.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 4:24 PM PDT reply actions
YEAH!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Twister?
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
can or may?
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
Woohoo, Ethier:
Andre Ethier, “RF”, Dodgers
2010 UZR: -16.3; Plus/Minus (2008-10): -22
Advanced stats show these players need to change positions
They could be Giants...but not really.
Bring Omar back
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
He has a Gerber baby face.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you kidding?
Haven’t you see the bullets he can throw into the 3B dugout on the fly?
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
STARTING ALL STAR CENTER FIELDER
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
What position does he move to, though? I guess first base would be logical, and Loney’s no great shakes, but has he even played first base before?
Answering my own question, he played one inning of first base this year and that is the only action he’s had there in the majors.
Manny won’t be back next year. Ethier should move to LF.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 11, 2010 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
FUKUDOME vs. ROWAND STEEL CAGE MATCH
Stuff was getting squishy up there.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
My money is on the buddhahead
Anyone wanna bet on the scrappy gamer?
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
He’s a better hitter AND if the Giants traded Rowand, they could play Torres in CF full time.
Burrell – Torres – Fukudome (vs RHP)
yase plz.
Ask me about my blog.
i'm a fan!
Blessed Black Wings is a friggin great record, and the new one isn’t half bad either. But BBW (heh) is the absolute jam. To me.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
In 2010, Fukudome is leading in every single category
except K% and BABIP.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
So does this mean he is just getting the surgery?
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.
“This could be the last time…”
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
May be the last time, I don’t know.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve told you and I’ve told you twice
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
You know they’re going to call up, like, Hinshaw or something.
Or Belt. Which would be all Grant’s fault.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
/banned
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.
Who is your daddy?
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Giants Mentality
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
OLD AND INJURED DOWN THE STRETCH, NERDS!
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 11, 2010 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
DL DOWN THE STRETCH, NERDS
Finally. At least they are not dragging his carcass out there every day like they tried last year.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
MUrbanCSN #sfgiants working on deal for infielder rt now. based on past interest, I’d be surprised if it’s not Ty Wiggington. Tried to get him last yr.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Uh never mind.
Just learned that it is NOT Ty Wiggington. #sfgiants. but a deal’s in the works, stay tuned.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
URBS
It’s NOT Wiggington. Repeat, NOT Wiggington.
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
How does he know it's not?
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.
"PAT BURRELL WILL NEVER BE A GIANT"
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Cubs are in town
It is Derek Lee
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Here's my guess
Fontenot will be a Giant by the end of this series.
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
by jctGamer on Aug 11, 2010 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
guessing someone that no one would want. Ronny Cedeno?
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 11, 2010 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Too late.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
nice one
now i blame you.
It's Johnnie Walker inside.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 11, 2010 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 11, 2010 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
a good guess
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 11, 2010 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
"PAT BURRELL WILL NEVER BE A GIANT"
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Andrew Baggarly extrabaggs
Giants are making a trade today, apparently.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 4:37 PM PDT reply actions
Kelly Johnson PLEEAAZZ
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.
Doubt he would have made it that deep in waivers considering his contract
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.
Please no.
Belt > Guillen
In all seriousness.
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.
What if it’s Belt for Guillen?
/bans_self
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
/reinstates bgunn only to ban him again
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
WELCOME BACK NEIFI PEREZ!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 4:39 PM PDT reply actions
/banned x 10
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.
gotta be someone who can play SS
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 11, 2010 4:39 PM PDT reply actions
WELCOME TO THE GIANTS ALEX CORA!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 4:40 PM PDT reply actions
Am I allowed a second guess?
Craig Counsell
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Got to be somebody better than Rent
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
JohnSheaHey
Giants about to announce trade, dealing minor-leaguer for big-leaguer.
They could be Giants...but not really.
/banned.
I’m banning lots of dudes today
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.
YES PLEASE!
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.
Collectively jump off a building?
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
then we better be getting Hanley
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 11, 2010 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
NO
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 11, 2010 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Goodbye Thomas Neal
Good Giant.
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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
still in Richmond lineup
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 11, 2010 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
right
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 11, 2010 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
extrabaggs
Giants acquired Mike Fontenot.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 4:41 PM PDT reply actions
SERIOUSLY?
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
I win
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
What fantastic prospect did they give up for him?
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Evan Crawford
It's Johnnie Walker inside.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 11, 2010 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
World Series here we come!
lol
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Via Baggs
Giants acquired Mike Fontenot
It's Johnnie Walker inside.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 11, 2010 4:41 PM PDT reply actions
WHAT?
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 guess he made that awesome game saving play against us.
Makes sense.
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.
LOL CLUTCH HITTER!
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
we should have made this trade before last nights game.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 11, 2010 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
This was in the works
Before the trade deadline, actually…
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/7/31/1598937/post-game-thread-giants-come-back#43412176
But in trading away those core playoff-team members to the Los Angeles Dodgers — and nearly trading Mike Fontenot and Xavier Nady to the San Francisco Giants an hour or so later — Cubs general manager Jim Hendry officially ended all the lip service about historic comebacks and started the clock on 2011.
They could be Giants...but not really.
We have Gary Brown now (or will soon)
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 11, 2010 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Acquired for Evan Crawford? WHO THE FUCK IS THAT
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Weee
Trade with the team that is in town, of course.
Mike Fontenot? Sure.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
It was more convenient that way
Brian didn’t have to put down his sandwich to make the deal.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
“WHAT WILL YOU GIVE ME FOR THIS SANDWICH??”
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
IRL LOL!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
"KETTLE CHIPS FOR BLAKE DUH-WITT!"
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Serious, I think he makes these trades based around the schedule
Good thing the Royals were not in town.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
that’s how we got Freddy Sanchez.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 11, 2010 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
You must be this tall to take the field
/Fontenot mopes back to the bench
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
FONTENOT HAS A NEGATIVE WAR THE LAST 2 YEARS
FONTENOT HAS A NEGATIVE WAR THE LAST 2 YEARS
FONTENOT HAS A NEGATIVE WAR THE LAST 2 YEARS
FONTENOT HAS A NEGATIVE WAR THE LAST 2 YEARS
I would like to talk to you about my pokemonz
Sabes congratulates him on promoting world peace
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Incorrect in the sense that it doesn’t accurately measure him.
by kingofthacove on Aug 11, 2010 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Not according to fangraphs...
My Son, the best outfielder in the National League.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
I am a Bochy hater and a Sabean apologist.
I blame jctGamer.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
I still win!
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
/disapproving asian father stare
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
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 am beginnning to like this meme
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 want to start making my own
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I blame everyone that said the Giants have to make deals.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
All he has to do is change shirts…
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
LOL SABES!!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
.368 AVG RISP? TURRIBLE for Fotenot
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
.328 with runners on... yea the dude sucks
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
no idea what that means, but SURE
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
small sample size
AVG with RISP is not a useful stat in evaluating the effectiveness of a hitter.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
OK, what do you prefer i look at
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
start with wOBA and we can go from there.
http://www.insidethebook.com/woba.shtml
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
I don’t know. How much damage can he do?
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Mike Fotenot, correct?
sorry if i’m not the EXPERT in baseball, but to me? i think it looks OK, mind you if there are players on base
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
He looks like about average, definitely not terrible.
by kingofthacove on Aug 11, 2010 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s a slightly below average player, so he’s no worse (or at least not meaningfully worse) than Renteria or Sanchez. And Evan Crawford isn’t really a prospect. I’d have rather seen them just call up Rohlinger, but this isn’t terrible.
i actually dont mind this too much
gives our infield a little more depth and gives us a better ph option then burriss
I'll just repost this here
But in trading away those core playoff-team members to the Los Angeles Dodgers — and nearly trading Mike Fontenot and Xavier Nady to the San Francisco Giants an hour or so later — Cubs general manager Jim Hendry officially ended all the lip service about historic comebacks and started the clock on 2011.
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/7/31/1598937/post-game-thread-giants-come-back#43412176
LOL US, thinking that was a narrow escape…
They could be Giants...but not really.
Honestly, whatever
I have an irrational love for Fontenot. He was good for my fantasy team in 2008
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
I can’t fault irrational, really. Melike Fausto Carmona for the same reason.
And at least this trade didn’t cost us much…
They could be Giants...but not really.
Here's how that negotiation went down between Sabes and Hendry.
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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
IRL LOL
This meme is killing me.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
The thing is
All of them are true. Like. These are not exaggerations.
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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 is true. I swear, my dad has said most of those things to me.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll give you another one since I KNOW you'll appreciate this
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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
OH GAWD
I AM TEARING UP AT WORK.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
OH man. This is so true.
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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
These are awesome.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
OH GOD THIS
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
by jctGamer on Aug 11, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
HAW
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
This one is a good play on words.
I wish my parents were more like this. I’d be way better with money.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
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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
You are killing me with these. I’m about to pee my pants.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
OH MY FUCKING GOD
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
HOLY FUCK
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Do you get this one too?
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
LOL YES.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
And the obligatory
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
LOL
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I copy the image location and open it up in a new tab.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Open the other eye.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
FOR THE WIN
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Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
LOL
that’s a fucking riot
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 11, 2010 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
hahahaha!!!! why does this all sound true
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Because it is, lol.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
OMG, I’ve lost track as to how many times I’ve been told that.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
My dad would just laugh in your face if you brought up the idea of an allowance.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
My Dad...
You want an allowance? I will allow you to live another day. There you go.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
But you have to imagine that with a Norwegian accent.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
So your dad was into the Roman paradigm of retroactive abortion until adulthood too?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Correct
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
almost like what MY dad says
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
LOL
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
LULZZA
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
HAHAHA.
I’ve been told to pretend I was 12 so I could get the kid’s ticket at movies.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
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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
HA HA HAAA
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
HAHAHA
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, I never get this one but maybe you did?
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
LOL, I just got this one yesterday, tbh.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I used to get these
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Hahaha, I’m waiting to hear that one when my brother brings home a girl.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
oh for fucks sake. how did they know?
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
OH HAHAHAH
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by jctGamer on Aug 11, 2010 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
LMFAO
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
This reminds me of those old public service announcements on KTVU from the 70s.
KID: “Mom, I washed all the dishes!”
MOM: “DID YOU CLEAN THE SINK?!?!”
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Glue! You’re gonna need lots of glue!
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
LOL
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 11, 2010 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
It actually should be:
“Glue! I need glue!”
“You’re gonna need lots of glue!”
Then some tagline about borrowing without asking.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
good memory.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 11, 2010 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Up until that one, I was going to say my dad’s Italian and has said similar stuff to me…
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
HAHAHAHAH
I HAVE HEARD THIS MANY TIMES BEFORE, MEIN GOTT.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I love him too
Read my Cal blog: http://since59.blogspot.com/ Go Bears!
Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 12 per 9 innings. Kid's a beast.
So,
With Rent to the DL, Uribe does SS every day and Fontenot is the guy who will spell Mole and Pablo?
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I was about to ask the same thing
How does trading for another 2B help us when our starting SS is supposedly done for the year? Or will Burriss be the backup SS?
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
BBR says 2B, 3B and *drumroll* PINCH HITTER
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8 career games at SS, including 4 this year
he can play 3b, too
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 11, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
EXPERIENCE DOWN THE STRETCH, NERDS
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
I saw his UZR/150 at SS for his career and got worried: -96.2
then I realized it’s in 8 games.
The Giants don’t fare well against pitchers.
yeah. he’s not a SS, probably forced into some duty for injury/extra inning reasons.
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 11, 2010 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Don’t forget Burriss!
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Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Bochy already has.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
but I want to.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 11, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL Kawakami:
Can’t wait for Comcast’s 3hour special celebrating the “Fontenot Final Piece.” Counting FSanchez, that’s 2 future Hall of Fame 2B acquired!
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Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
too true, HE"S THE FINAL PIECE
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
You know what this is?
This is the Giants attempting to breed our own David Eckstein to counter the Padres down the stretch.
We basically gave up jack and shit for him, so, whatever. Let’s see what happens.
It's Johnnie Walker inside.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 11, 2010 4:50 PM PDT reply actions
That would be OK
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Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 12 per 9 innings. Kid's a beast.
Literally off of him.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
So it’s like an inside the parker while they try to excavate the ball from his rolls of adipose tissue?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions
The ball will be teed up on his huge belly!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
/SPROING! sound
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meh trade
he can’t be worse than Renteria and we didn’t give up anyone worth getting upset over.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 11, 2010 4:50 PM PDT reply actions
I don't see the big deal
He’s about an average player, not bad to split time in the infield.
by kingofthacove on Aug 11, 2010 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Off to the yard…it’s oyster night in Lot A. Anything you want me to tell Fontenot?
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
So we just traded for Ryan Rohlinger?
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Shows what the org thinks of him. :(
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♥BARRY ZITO♥
I don’t know about that, but he’s as good an option as Fontenot. I’m sure Sabes saw that Ryan is 0-18 right now, and was like, “oh, well, he’s terrible. What under performing gritty, gamer, veteran infielder can I get?”
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Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
I mean… i wouldn’t say that Rohlinger is done with the team, but i’m pretty sure come september he’ll be playing 3rd and spot starting for pablo
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I’m sure he’ll be up in September, but still. I don’t see a long term plan for him. :(
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Neither do i see Fotenot a long term option…. But you think Rohlinger would be a backup? i just don’t think so
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I don’t really understand the question.
I think Ryan is probably a bench player. But, I don’t want him to eventually become a non-prospect who just plays AAA ball forever.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
wanna know why you didn't understand it?
because i didn’t phrase it right… But basically, my question was if he was bench player. But let’s be real here, do you REALLY think he’ll be a bench player, take away the affection for him, i’m just wondering
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
You mean he shouldn’t play in the bigs at all?
I don’t know. I’m just saying, I don’t expect anything MORE than him as a bench player, in this organization.
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Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Yea… basically my question… Haha, i’m rootin for your adoptive son too… and i’d hope he’s a bench guy, LIKEWISE FOR BOND, still rocking the OBP, but oh well :)
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I think Ryan has some skills, but I like watching him because of his fire and passion (TWSS!), which doesn’t necessarily translate into success. So, I know what my biases are.
I know he’s not a future Hall of Famer.
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♥BARRY ZITO♥
HE COULD BE!
YOU DON’T KNOW IF HE WILL BE OR NOT
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Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 12 per 9 innings. Kid's a beast.
I guess. But, I’m pretty sure.
And I LOVE the guy.
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Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Probably not, but . . .
. . . it’d be nice to know for sure, but where does the major-league play time come from?
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
Brock Bond> Freddy Sanchez, DEAL WITH IT
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Not quite fair.
FSanchez is having s struggle this year, but it might be more sourteous to compare Bond to Sanchez when Sanchez was just coming into the league. Mind, I really like Bond and what he does; I am just unsure—and I mean that precisely, not as a denigration—of what he would do at the major-league level. But I do wish i could find out without risking the team’s chances this or next year.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
Brock Bond will be a hall of famer
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I'm OK with that . . .
. . . but the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. I just hope he gets to take it.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
WRONG
Says SABEZ.
After his 90 AB’s .320/400/440 Sabean will indeed give him 3/18. He’s young. He’s 30!
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.
Do you see a long term plan for anybody on the Giants (except Rowand and Zito, natch)?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Pablo and Buster, I guess.
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♥BARRY ZITO♥
There is that…
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions
65 major league atbats
what more do you need? that’s like…seventeen games!
It's Johnnie Walker inside.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 11, 2010 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
With Fontenot, I have to say
It’s World Series or bust. What if he goes on a 2005 Randy Winn like pace and just doesn’t give a fuck?
anybody else still upset
that winn, with his 2 homeruns last year, started in the 3rd spot for like 50 games last season? I still am :( BORK
If he turns into an infield Randy Winn
I would be ok with that.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
If I could kindly request Fontenot to perform at his '08 line
that would be great. Kthanks
"Bengie Molina - the quintessential double play possibility." - Jon MIller
I like Fontenot
coming off the bench, he can’t be worse than Burriss
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Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 12 per 9 innings. Kid's a beast.
It could have been much worse
It could have been Craig Counsell
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This.
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Mike Lawl.
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Mike Jowls
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MIKE LOLS
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LOL ROHLINGER
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Haven't compared the 2
but still, he’s better than Burriss. And with Renteria hurt every other game, it’s nice to have another middle infielder
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Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 12 per 9 innings. Kid's a beast.
I think Rohlinger is a victim of circumstance here.
He is a middle infielder.
He was here, then got sent down for Wellemeyer, who was later DFA’s to rectify a mistake.
Because he was just sent down, Burriss had to come up
Then Rent goes on the DL, and they trade to get depth at the middle infield.
But numbers wise it looks like Rohlinger and Fontenot could be the same guy this season.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
“Victim of circumstance” reminds me of Steve Holm. Could have caught a no hitter in the bigs, but Whiteside was geographically closer when they needed someone (or something like that).
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
eh
you cant be certain that things would have worked out the way they did. Thats like saying if uribe didnt make an error in the 8th, sanchez would have thrown a perfect game. Things might not have worked out as they did.
well, except if urbie didn’t make an error in the 8th, sanchez would have thrown the perfect game.
by scottishgiants on Aug 11, 2010 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I was hoping for a Belt call up.
I love him.
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.
Not until September I say
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I want him playoff eligible.
Who is going to break Rowand’s leg?
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.
That would probably be a long line
With Rowand himself at the front, followed by the center field fence.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
He’ll be playoff eligible if they want him to be. They just need someone on the 40-man roster to be injured who they can replace with him. Is there ever a time when NO ONE on the 40-man is on the DL?
Needs to be on the 60 day DL
And yes, Mark DeRosa’s contribution to this club may be just that.
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The Cubs have traded away both components of their LSU infield
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Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 12 per 9 innings. Kid's a beast.
They have lost the Lousiana market.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
THIS
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JohnSheaHey
Fontenot in Cubs gear outside Cubs clubhouse on phone and will soon head down hall and put on Giants gear.
They could be Giants...but not really.
Does he fist pump on the way out?
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“LOL YOU GUYS! PLAYOFF RACE, BITCHES!”
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
So much LOL
mental image
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.
LOL ENJOY LIVING THE WRIGLEY LIFE!
/sprints off
"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 want him to literally yell, “LOL!” (“el oh el,” not “laugh out loud”) at them as he leaves the clubhouse.
Literally!
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Me too.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Doesn’t every player who leaves the Cubs?
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
KRUKOW SAYS A LOT OF SUMB SHIT
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
LOL SUMB!!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Look at it this way
Fontenot is from Louisiana. Will Clark is also from Louisiana. Therefore Fontenot will hit like Will Clark.
SCIENCE
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
By the light?
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Fontenot a teammate of Brian Wilson at LSU
isn’t there a KNBR commercial where DeRosa talks about him and Wilson?
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by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 11, 2010 4:59 PM PDT reply actions
that was Theriot
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There's a specific quote by Theriot in the commercial
DeRosa asked him about Wilson when he was on the Cubs. Theriot said that if he got hit by a pitch when Wilson is pitching, don’t charge the mound.
I’m guessing that’s pretty good advice.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions
dude's a fucking ninja
It's Johnnie Walker inside.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 11, 2010 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
If he really was a ninja charging the mound would be no problem.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions
and eat the peanuts they throw at him, or something like that.
the point is, Brian Wilson is legitimately insane a little bit, and that’s what separates him from the run of the mill douchebag.
It's Johnnie Walker inside.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 11, 2010 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait, wasn't that Theriot?
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
I think that was Yu Darvish
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Screw belt, I'd rather play Fontenot.
Wait, what?
LOL SHITTY FRESNO JOKE
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
OT: SPEAKING OF FRESNO
IF ANYONE IS IN FRESNO TONIGHT go see my friends’ bands from Portland, The Upsidedown and 1776, at the Olympic (the old Club Fred). SO WHAT if there is a game tonight.
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pfft
HELL NO.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Is there a Fife player in 1776?
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.
JaymeeSireCSN
I just spoke to Fontenot. Says he was surprised about the trade but excited to be with a team that’s right in the thick of it. #sfgiants
They could be Giants...but not really.
I’m sure he likes being right in the thick of it.
by kingofthacove on Aug 11, 2010 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions
/cartwheels to other dug out
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
/injures self doing cartwheels
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
/signed to 2 year extension
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
“I’m excited to be going to a team that’s right in the thick of it. I’m also excited to be going to a dugout where Carlos Zambrano can’t arbitrarily stab me in the neck.”
It's Johnnie Walker inside.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 11, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
GIANTS BASEBALL
ITS THICK INSIDE
"Bengie Molina - the quintessential double play possibility." - Jon MIller
I wonder what Matt Steinmetz would say about this trade
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Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 12 per 9 innings. Kid's a beast.
Every player starts out healthy. Big boys find a way to stay off the DL.
It's Johnnie Walker inside.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 11, 2010 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Hopefully the bigotry didn't rub off.
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IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Well
he wasn’t a bigot until he was exiled by most of the fans, gotten rid of and ripped by the management. So until he becomes a Blue Jay he should be perfectly fine
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Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 12 per 9 innings. Kid's a beast.
DUHN DUHN DUHHHHHN
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
LOL SABEAN
"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."
Rent to the DL?
If not, this move doesn’t make any sense. I mean, it still doesn’t really make any sense.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
I guess it makes a little sense
Uribe full-time SS and Fontenot splitting time at second and third. And he would most likely out-hit Rohlinger… but this move is still pretty meh.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Wow...from the Bleeding Cubbie Blue Blog
The Giants Offense is so bad he might be hitting 3rd for them
1 9 0 8
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
The cubs have an 148 million dollar payroll and are the laughing stock of the league their fans should stick to not speaking.
"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's a joke
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Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 12 per 9 innings. Kid's a beast.
Even funnier...is that the Giants have a better offense
San Francisco Giants .261/.328/.404 100 homers 471 RBIs, 498 Runs
Chicago Cubs .258/.323/.409 113 homers 465 RBIs, 481 Runs
Park-adjusted wOBA
Has the Giants better than the Cubs
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Is wOBA really necessary when comparing team stats really? Shouldn’t the only thing that matters be runs for a team?
The park you play in makes a difference
And sometimes it makes a huge difference.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
they do realize were almost 20 games above 500
and we have an mvp caliber player (huff) a roy candidate (posey) and one of the best leadoff hitters in the league…right? RIGHT? RIGHT!!!!!????
maybe they only started paying attention this week.
It's Johnnie Walker inside.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 11, 2010 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I just remembered some guy at the game was like GO BACK TO RUSSIA when Starlin Castro came up to bat.
He also yelled “THIS IS WHY WE CAN’T HAVE NICE THINGS” when the Giants wasted a chance to score, I think it was the 3-2 strikeout to Torres.
Scroll up to when I posted about wanting tio be perfectly clear
Yeah, that still stands.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 5:10 PM PDT reply actions
Hey the giants just made their version of the Alberto Callaspo
Bork: He’s got a chance to be a special player!!!!!
LOL GIANTS
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
lol upgrade
(wOBA)
Sanchez: .257/.317/.321 (.288)
Sandoval: .268/.325/.382 (.305 )
Renteria: .278/.342/.364 (.316)
Fontenot: .284/.332/.402 (.319)
This guy is the exact type of player Sabean likes for some reason. Hacktastic gameroid.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 5:18 PM PDT reply actions
Slumptastic!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
He's got a chance to be a special player.
/mike soscia after the Alberto Callaspo trade
Expect the same from bork.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Looking at Fontenot's stats . . .
. . . they suggest a pretty good hitter for a second baseman—not HoF, but satisfactory for the position. He had a bad year in 2009, but seems to be back on track so far this season. Overall, he is a modest-OBP (.330 career) guy with fair pop (1.55 power factor); he walks at about the league average or a hair over. If he’s not a real clankglove, he could—being currently 29—be the Giants’ everyday second baseman for a while (I don’t know his current contract), and that would be acceptable. I have to think that this will move FSanchez into a bench role, possibly even a later trade.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
Looking more closely . . .
. . . I see that Fontenot has more restricted annual PA totals than I at first noticed. Has he been used as a platoon player? If so, then things are different.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
according to Bleed Cubbie Blue
he got into the doghouse this year for some reason and his playtime’s been sporadic at best.
It's Johnnie Walker inside.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 11, 2010 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Fontenot has hardly any ABs against LHP
A platoon with Sanchez could work. Freddy hits a lot better against LHP anyway.
by scotterduder on Aug 11, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I finally bestirred myself . . .
. . . and looked it up (that is a big deal with the current “speed” of our internet connection). On a career basis, his OPS vs. RHP is .775, while vs. LHP it is .634. On the other hand, in his whole career he’s has 149 plate appearances vs LHP, a circumstance which could well make “doesn’t hit lefties” a literally self-fulfilling prophecy. It would be very interesting to see what he would do played every day against all kinds of pitching.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
/In this line
My Son, the best outfielder in the National League.
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 Rotoworld hate:
It’s awfully hard to improve a team after the July 31 trade deadline, but this is still a hard one to understand. Fontenot has posted a meager .284/.332/.402 batting line in 169 at-bats for the Cubs this season and is no better than Freddy Sanchez defensively. He’s not even a solid backup.
I mean, Fontenot isn’t great, but a 700+ OPS is not a solid backup infielder? I guess it’s my fault for reading Rotoworld.
this place has pretty much ignored rotoworld for the last year
by kingofthacove on Aug 11, 2010 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Rotoworld hates the Giants
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fine, then i hate Rotoworld
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Aw man :(
Craw_Daddy26: Just got traded to the Cubs for Mike Fontenot. Good Bye #SFGiants.
They could be Giants...but not really.
:(
Bye other Crawford. We quite literally hardly knew ye.
It's Johnnie Walker inside.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 11, 2010 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Aw, sad. :( He seemed like a good kid.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
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♥BARRY ZITO♥
LATER DUDE I DONT EVEN KNOW
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
:(
This is one thing I dislike about following the minor leagues hella closely: you get too attached to these guys even though they’re not that great.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
This is me.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
I think it also makes you predisposed to hate the veterans they get traded for.
They could be Giants...but not really.
This is me half the time.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
and the other half the time, you're told..
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I am literally laughing my fucking ass off right now.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Ach mein gott.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
ROFL HAHAHHA
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HAHHAHAHAHAHA
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
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Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 12 per 9 innings. Kid's a beast.
YES! I got this one from my mom before.
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Oh Shit, anybody else from Taiwan here? You can relate to this one
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by jctGamer on Aug 11, 2010 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I would pay cash money . . .
. . . for an unshopped image of that.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
This is why the only minor leaguers i only get attached to
are the players that played for my high school, and actually now? The only person i got is Aaron Poreda playing in the Padres system
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
LOL homeschool + all-female college. The Giants organization’s really all I got when it comes to minor leaguers I get attached to.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
all-female you say? Where's this school? :D
well, you went to Grizzly games a ton, hence you got attached to alot of the players
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Bahaha. It's in Oakland.
Yeah, and with moving to the Bay next week, I’m going to be going to more San Jose games, which will lead me to being attached to those guys.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha, and you know there’ll be more of you getting hooked onto the A+ minor leaguers now…. And oh it’s in Oakland? excuse me while i get a telescope and aim it at the dorm rooms
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
LOL, oh, yeah.
HAHAHAHA. Not possible, dude. The campus is surrounded by tall trees.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
You’re going to want to make sure Howie isn’t in the trees then.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Already made sure they’re Howie proof.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Wise. Now you just have to keep an eye out for Walrusman’s van.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I told security to watch out for that.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
wonder why they're doing some tree trimming today
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Looking forward to when one of the 3rd inning “Junior Giants announcers” has to announce Fontenot. It could add 10 minutes to the time of game.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Pennant Here We Come!
Mike Fontenont Bitches!
"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow
Which one would you have
Player 1: .279/.326/.354
Player 2: .284/.332/.402
Both makes $1 million in 2010
Player 1: F’ing Eckstein
Player 2: Fontenot…
that’s right SD…we have 2 light hitting 2B to your one!
Baggs says he thinks Fontenot is smaller than Eckstein. Scrappy!
They could be Giants...but not really.
PUPPY POWER!!
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oh noes teh gaes
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
Fontenot was getting a steady stream of visitors as he packed his stuff in the visiting clubhouse. Carlos Marmol walked up to him and said two words: "All sliders."
Will the Cubs remember to change their signs before tonight’s game?
"I hope not," Giants Manager Bruce Bochy said.
Said Fontenot, smiling: "I’m gonna let them know everything."
They could be Giants...but not really.
TWSS
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CHEATIN' GIANTS JUST LIKE IN '51
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KEEP KICKING THOSE TIRES SABES.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Fontenot has a 27% LD rate this year
That’s good, right?
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Hey team Disapproving Asian Jpeg
Can you guys put some motivation together for Travis?
It's Johnnie Walker inside.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 11, 2010 5:38 PM PDT reply actions
HEY TRAVIS
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Travis
I would like to talk to you about my pokemonz
by CB30 on Aug 11, 2010 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions 8 recs
lol
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
LOL
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 11, 2010 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
YES
That is basically 100% what I was looking for, thank you.
It's Johnnie Walker inside.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 11, 2010 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
REC'D
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 11, 2010 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
YES
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
I have not watched him much but
Ishi is putting together a pretty good season
.298/.348/.452 3 hrs. 3 hrs. 17 Rbis in 136 BAs,
Also has 10 2Bs (equals to what he got in 2009 with 363 PAs)
BABIP went from .330 last year to .347…
Reduced his K rate from 27.3% to 19.4 %
I dig the Fontenot trade
Sure, independently of context, he’s not the bat that’s going to change anything.
But you really can’t ignore the simple fact that he’s a better hitter than our other middle infielders (other than Uribe).
Regardless of his abilities as they relate to the rest of the league, he improves our team. And that’s a good thing, esp considering we didn’t give up too much to get him.
My Son, the best outfielder in the National League.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
I am a Bochy hater and a Sabean apologist.
Roger did say this in minor lines earlier today:
Their organizational depth at MI right now is a little scary.
The Giants don’t fare well against pitchers.
fap fap fap
"It could, depending on how it goes," Bochy said. He can also play third base, use him to double-switch, things like that."
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by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 11, 2010 5:45 PM PDT reply actions
"he'll come off the bench most of the time"
/starts 60 games
"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."
with all the talk about benching pablo
why doesnt he just sit pablo and play fontenot tonight?
3/4 last night
plus it’s his birthday
It's Johnnie Walker inside.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 11, 2010 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
i know
but now we got a guy who can play 3rd base….so why not carry on with your original plan?
Bengie Molina: He catches Cy Young Award Winners
"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow
lol @ sutty calling brian cashman one of the greatest GM’s of all time. Hey I can spend more money than you I’m a genius!!!!
"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."
some dude on csn
just said that zito is the ace of our staff…what?
Someone on CSN also said timmy is struggling because he doesn’t have bengie anymore and posey doesn’t know what he’s doing and isn’t a veteran and its hurting the team.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
GDT is now up
Time to mosey on over:
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/8/11/1618614/open-gamethread-8-11#storyjump
My Son, the best outfielder in the National League.
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 CAN'T TELL ME WHERE TO MOSEY
Read my Cal blog: http://since59.blogspot.com/ Go Bears!
Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, strikes out 12 per 9 innings. Kid's a beast.
Having two Crawfords was confusing anyway
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 Aug 11, 2010 5:49 PM PDT reply actions
Never knew which box to put them in.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 11, 2010 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
P.S. HAPPY BIRTHDAY PANDA
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
is he VROOM?
he’s been stealing off of pitchers right? Not with his speed… or so i thought i read. But if he has Schierholtz speed, he might make better sense than a Burriss or Rohlinger on the roster play off roster (given there is an injury for one of the 25-man after his Sept call-up).
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
belt can hit for average, hit for power, is a good fielder and he can run.
What’s not to bring-up. Or do we Bowker him, and trade him for a loogy.
by bradleybear on Aug 11, 2010 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Patience
Rick Ankiel was torched in the post season and never the same pitcher again. Rookies always seem to eat lots of humble pie in the bigs, especially after a good month or so. The possible upside isn’t worth the possible downside. Just let the game come to him at his pace. Besides… those are mostly Single A numbers, with a few dozen AA games. Not enough sample size.
Dick Stuart
Bradon Belt is a interesting prospect, but fields like Dick Sturat, better known as Doctor Strange Glove.
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