Post-game thread: Giants survive implosion of middle relief, take series from Cubs
by Grant Brisbee on Aug 12, 2010 4:17 PM PDT
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This newfangled nerd obsession with walks and on-base percentage must seem pretty puzzling to a few old-timers. They just can’t imagine that people think a team can win by sitting at the plate with the bat on their shoulders, refusing to swing. Even if it does work, it makes for some pretty boring baseball, right?
Bookmark this game, then. The love for patient hitters isn’t just about some weird walk fetish. It’s about hitters who don’t swing at a lot of crap. In the past, the Giants had hitters who would swing at a lot of crap. Heck, they still do. But sprinkled at key points in the lineup, there are hitters who don’t swing at a lot of crap. This is a new phenomenon. The lineup that started the season was festooned with hitters who swung at a lot of crap.
Out with Molina, in with Posey. Out with Rowand, in with Torres. Out with Ishikawa, in with Huff. Out with Schierholtz, in with Burrell. Suddenly, there are a bunch of hitters who just love to take crap. Throw some crap at them – they’ll just take it. And that’s how the Giants won. In the fifth Aaron Rowand – who doesn’t have to take that crap – got on via error. After he was sacrificed to second, the Cubs tried to throw a bunch of crap at Aubrey Huff, who took all of it with a smile. Buster Posey took a bunch of crap, too. With the bases loaded, the Cubs tried to do the same with Pat Burrell until they couldn’t. After taking a couple of crap pitches, Burrell hit a grand slam. And, lo, it was beautiful.
Then the bullpen.
The Giants didn’t cough it up completely, though. The Cubs tried to diffuse a ninth inning rally by intentionally walking Huff, trying to set up a possible double play. Posey said, "I do have to take this crap yet again, and I think I have to like it," and he walked, which put the winning run at third with less than two outs. Andres Torres wasn’t just going to swing at any old crap, and he worked himself into a fastball count. Game over, man. Game over.
It’s not about trying to raise the team’s on-base percentage. It’s about letting the crap go by, which leads to better hitter’s counts. Walking is just a by-product of that approach. The Giants were patient today. They worked the count. They won.
Holy cr*p, what a game.
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Had 'em all the time.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 12, 2010 4:18 PM PDT reply actions
twss
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
I need to stop waching games
Because when ever I do, they immediately lose the lead.
Smash your TV.
I feel prickishly demanding!
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by giantsfansince1981 on Aug 12, 2010 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Isn't that a bit of an over-reaction?
I could just NOT change it to that channel.
by BooRadley2785 on Aug 12, 2010 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Come now, we want to be on the safe side.
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 12, 2010 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
YES
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Aug 12, 2010 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
When you play an entire 4-game series without getting a win from your starters, yet take 3 of 4… it’s your year. Or, you’re playing the Cubs.
Or, your bullpen kept imploding just enough to allow walk-off wins.
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 12, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Adventures in SSS
Giants starters, last 9 games (from Aug 4 on)
0-4, 5.96 ERA, .350 BABIP, 5.4 IP/GS, 4.5% HR/TBF
Giants starters, the 20 games before that (from July 11 on)
10-3, 2.32 ERA, .247 BABIP, 6.8 IP/GS, 2.8% HR/TBF
¡Viva los Gigantes!
"Mota" is Mexican for
“Marijuana”
¡Viva los Gigantes!
by SnowLeopard on Aug 12, 2010 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I always thought it connoted a particularly low grade of marijuana…
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 12, 2010 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions
"the killer"
Well that would explain the literal translation
¡Viva los Gigantes!
by SnowLeopard on Aug 13, 2010 12:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Pol's little brother?
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 13, 2010 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Never has winning 3 out of 4 games felt like losing so much.
Ask me about my blog.
by xanthan on Aug 12, 2010 4:19 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Think MadBum's good for 150 pitches tomorrow?
Cos if not…..
I don't have a very high opinion of southern California, in sports or in general
Dirty’s pitching.
I feel prickishly demanding!
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by giantsfansince1981 on Aug 12, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Ahh!
I stand corrected…so who’s due for a bullpen session? and will they be available?
(Yes, I am being pessimistic with dirty)
I don't have a very high opinion of southern California, in sports or in general
by short_shifter on Aug 12, 2010 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, bullpen’s tired right now. Romo and Wilson in back-to-back games. Lordy, I’m not sure who’s rested. Back-to-back complete games from Sanchez and Bumgarner would be nice.
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 12, 2010 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Casilla
will have 2 days rest, as will Ramirez. Lopez only pitched to one guy
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Yeah, and I bet Wilson would happily pitch again. He didn’t throw that many pitches today, did he?
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 12, 2010 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
from Yahoo!
Pitches-strikes – A Cashner 17-7; R Wells 102-52; M Mateo 15-10; C Coleman 12-6; S Marshall 13-9; J Lopez 5-1; G Mota 6-4; S Romo 17-10; B Wilson 16-9; M Cain 121-82; C Ray 27-15.
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/boxscore;_ylt=Am9d6hzoqpGDiYTFrnsFCh8RvLYF?gid=300812126
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
let's try that again
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/boxscore;_ylt=Am9d6hzoqpGDiYTFrnsFCh8RvLYF?gid=300812126
Pitches-strikes – A Cashner 17-7; R Wells 102-52; M Mateo 15-10; C Coleman 12-6; S Marshall 13-9; J Lopez 5-1; G Mota 6-4; S Romo 17-10; B Wilson 16-9; M Cain 121-82; C Ray 27-15.
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Padre's Pen isnt much better
Bell just saved his third in a row today. Velocity way down. He is almost for sure a no go tomorrow.
by Myemail21479 on Aug 12, 2010 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Dirty better go at least 7
to back up his bulletin board comments about the padres a few days ago…
Man crush thy name is Burrell, with a side order of Torres, they are both so fucking awesome. I love Burrells approach at the plate, he wants to hit any well placed strike a looooong way
Congrats to my soul mate and birth brother Zach Wheeler on being drafted into greatness. Should I just buy my Wheeler jersey now, or wait till my next birthday?
At least the bullpen got their suckage out of the way
They were due for it
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Hey, Brodie Brazil!
Didn’t expect him to be the post-game guy. AND OMG THE BACK OF JOE PAVELSKI.
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Fools and Sages
Pay the damn BAbip bill already!
The Cubs went 47 for 121 on balls in play during the four game series, for a BAbip of .388.
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Oh, and
I think it’s called, Burrell in left, Huff in Right.
I think one reason why the pitchers ERAs have bloomed in the past three months, relative to April and May, is fewer Torres-Rowand-Juggernate outfield deployments …
¡Viva los Gigantes!
by SnowLeopard on Aug 12, 2010 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Every time Pablo gets a hit or two they claim “he’s back.”
I like seeing good signs, but I want consistency, not a good game here or there. If he keeps this up for 3 weeks then I’ll be on board.
Doesn’t he have a six or seven game hitting streak right now?
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Fools and Sages
Okay, I was kind of with you before
But this is silly
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
Before today,
Pablo was hitting .333/.350/.410 in the month of August…with today’s 2 for 4 with 2B and Hr…those will definitely go up
ish
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--Daisy Owl
11 games -- I credit his divorce
He’s swingin’ like a free man.
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
11 games -- I credit his divorce
He’s swingin’ like a free man.
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
11 games -- I credit his divorce
He’s swingin’ like a free man.
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by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 12, 2010 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Money to my account! (Please)
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
AHEM
FUCK the HATERS
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Um what?
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
I don’t think you were specific enough regarding which haters to fuck.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 12, 2010 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
wtf are you talking about
I was replying to the post about Pablo’s august numbers. And telling the haters of my boy to kindly FUCK OFF
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Use the up button.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
His last truly bad stretch was in Arizona right before his trip to Venezuela
After that came a 6-Game hit streak (.292)
He then took a 2-11 over 3 games
And currently he has another 6-Game streak (.435)
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Taking ball 1, 3 multi hit games in a row, driving rockets to gaps and a homer. Vs the Cubs he was back. Lets just hope he just stays back.
by Myemail21479 on Aug 12, 2010 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m a teacher and we had our first staff meeting of the year today. We were describing schools with different mission statements. Here was one of them “While you may try your best and never really succeed because honestly you are not that good, we will always love you and care about you.” The school with this mission statement was “The Cubs Fan High School”.
Try not to doze off
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
Well, good
Excited teachers are better than bored or burnt out teachers.
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
"I told the family lovingly slide"
I have new teacher orientation tomorrow!!!!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I really need to see my advisor so I can start making a better plan for my future.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I have to meet my supervisor soon!!!!!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I wasn’t joking, and I don’t think jponry was joking. Unless your comment is referring to itself. In which case, sure.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
My advice
Ask questions and never stop. This is my 2nd year and last year I just sat quietly and said nothing. By the first day, I had nothing that I needed because I didn’t ask. The most important thing: GET A COPY MACHINE CODE!!!!! Without it you could be screwed. Good luck!
by BooRadley2785 on Aug 13, 2010 6:58 AM PDT up reply actions
That is how teams usually win 3 of 4, right?
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
by heimy25 on Aug 12, 2010 4:22 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Usually.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 12, 2010 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
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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.
Hmpf.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Aug 12, 2010 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s the eyes. It’s like the thing can see into my soul.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
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by Prussian Creole on Aug 12, 2010 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
She’s very talented.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Aug 12, 2010 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
That is not how I wanted to take 3 of 4 from the Cubs
Still feels like we are limping into the series with the Padres.
Also, FUCK 4 GAME SERIES
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FUCK THAT'S SHIT
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
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Obama should decree that tomorrow is a new day, called Restday, and that all activities can resume the day after, which will still be Friday (we’ll sacrifice a Monday somewhere).
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 12, 2010 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Oy
So, are you more afraid of STL or Phillies?
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Phillies
I think their rotation is better.
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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.
Haven't we slapped around Oswalt consistently this year, though?
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He has not had great numbers against the Giants
also usually matched up against Timmy, but he is a second half pitcher. Really good post ASB, and in his post seasons appearances has been NAILS
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1-2-3 of Halladay -Hamels-Oswalt
I do not want to see that in short series even with Carpenter-Waino-Garcia.
Garcia has not pitched well his last few starts, looks like he is getting tired. Beyond that their rotation really sucks.
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Ok for some reason I forgot about Halladay completely
Its way closer than I though
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I’ll take the Cardinals top 4 over the Phillies top 4 still
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Most teams dont use 5 starters in the playoffs. More days off
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I think what he meant was in a 5 game series you will not see the No. 4 starter
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
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Phillies would use Blanton I guess
Who is the Cards 4? Suppan?
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Thats right.
It’s close for me, depends how Garcia does down the stretch run. He is definitely showing some signs of fatigue.
If he fades, or they shut him down, that could change things big time.
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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.
Not this trolling shit again
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by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 12, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I wouldn’t want to face either team. Those are the types of pitchers that have been shutting us down lately.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 12, 2010 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
exactly!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 12, 2010 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Halladay, Oswalt, Hamels, Blanton > Wainright, Carpenter, Garcia, Westbrook? That’s pretty close.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 12, 2010 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Who are we set to see in the Cards series?
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of course.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 12, 2010 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually ATL in ATL. I swear the strike zone there was a mirage in the Sahara. Giants couldnt find it and the Braves hit like 19 homers as the Giants tried to bite more of the zone. Besides being 1-3 in ATL and 1-5 in SD, I think the Giants can win anywhere, and our road split vs SD will get better soon.
by Myemail21479 on Aug 12, 2010 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I like how baggs repeated himself, to drive his point home.
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depends
if he hits like he has up till August, yes. If he hits like he has in August, no.
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That interview ruled
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Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Aug 12, 2010 4:25 PM PDT reply actions
POSSE UP
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Aug 12, 2010 4:26 PM PDT reply actions 8 recs
Posse?
I’m in.
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He's a slap-hitter
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by lurkers UNTIE on Aug 12, 2010 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Get the Cubs the HECK out of town!
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 12, 2010 4:26 PM PDT reply actions
That BBQ looks good
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did he injure himself?
if not, i don’t give a shit
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by SoFa King Mike on Aug 12, 2010 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions
At least the Giants are winning without a ton of production from Huff and Posey.
I'm a better person now.
OK, 2.5.
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 12, 2010 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
YOU RANG???
Still in despair.
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by Zetsuboushita on Aug 12, 2010 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Ya those ab’s for Huff and Posey even when they just get a walk to set up an inning are great.
I'm a better person now.
even when they just get a walk
i suggest you never utter this phrase again
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
I think the point was that a walk is a fine goal, in & of itself
no “just” needed
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
When they get a walk . . .
. . . it’s not any amount of ABs.
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It was Burrellesque
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FaBurrellous
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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
That's what makes a good team...
Torres, Huff and Posey carried through July
Hopefully now it will be Panda, Burrell, and Sanchez’s turn
Did I just see Sanchez and the word carried in the same post?
Coach Boone: And who's team is this, Gary? Is this your team? Or is this your daddy's team?
Bertier: Yours.
Coach Boone: Now get on the bus. Put on your jacket first and then get on the bus.
yeah maybe franchez will hit better if he sees his replacement in the dugout every day.
No one here gets out alive.
And maybe . . .
. . . he’ll hit better because he’s a professional baseball player who always tries his best, which is sometimes enough and sometimes not. This sempiternal association of poor performance with poor effort can get rather off-pissing. Even Rowand is at least always trying hard. I cannot right offhand think of a single slacker on the Giants (now that the tumor has been excised).
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Trying hard to hide my erect nipples at work
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
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by Mordy From Monsey on Aug 12, 2010 4:30 PM PDT reply actions
Thats a request, not a fact
Buy High,Sell Lower- The Brian Sabean methodology to Running (Ruining) the Giants
by Mordy From Monsey on Aug 12, 2010 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah according to hokeysmokes nobody in the bullpen should have pitched today.
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
The best bets for today were
Ray
Lopez
Romo
Wilson
-———————-extra innings——————————
Casilla
Ramirez
Mota
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
He did that...
with the exception that Lopez gave up a lead off walk and Romo gave up the game-tying hit
Why panic and take out Lopez? Were none of his pitches close? And why put in Mota instead of Romo?
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--Daisy Owl
Very likely.
I was pleasantly surprised that Bochy did it. But I’ll bet if Lopez had gotten the out, he’d have stayed in to face the RHB, because there was another LHB behind him.
Mr. Runzler, Mr. Affeldt: Hurry it up!
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I wish Ray just woulda pitched 2 innings, or at least started the 8th until he gave something up.
by Myemail21479 on Aug 12, 2010 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Bork put Mota in-between and the 6th and 7th runs were charged to Mota
should have skipped Mota entirely
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
Seriously though
This board would be a much better place if no one replied to any of his posts. I’ve sworn off doing it, and I feel lighter already. Let him rant to himself.
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.
When the game winning single was hit I threw my hands up in the air and celebrated all alone in my little office, it was a sad sight for the rest of the world
Congrats to my soul mate and birth brother Zach Wheeler on being drafted into greatness. Should I just buy my Wheeler jersey now, or wait till my next birthday?
Ha
Me too.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 12, 2010 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Listening to that game on my way to get Madden 11
That was scary then fun
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
WHAT THE FUCK IS HAPPENING
BEST POSTGAME SHOW EVER
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 12, 2010 4:32 PM PDT reply actions
Except no Wrap
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Aug 12, 2010 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Jaymee Sire talking about meat!
Bowkermania runs wild...in Indianapolis.
by rightcenterfielder on Aug 12, 2010 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
And Gary just made some little black kid stand on the desk and dance
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 12, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Really?
I don’t think it was his kid
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 12, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, it didn’t come off as him being Gary’s kid at all.
American Heroes: Joe Pavelski, Buster Posey, David Backes
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
she’s blind, but not wearing the obligatory sunglasses.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 12, 2010 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
she did spots on the KRON "news" for a while
where she would read emails to gary and make fun of him, not bad and a good tax dodge for them.
she seemed pretty cool.
Radnich lives in San Francisco with his wife, former KRON producer Alicia Radnich. Together they host a Friday night “Letters to the Editor” segment at KRON. They have three children, Jolie, Isabella and Spencer. Radnich also has three grown children, Kelly, Douglas and Stephanie.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 12, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Not doing it
Not posting it again
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
Dear Pirates:
Stop sucking and beat the Padres
Croix De Candlestick: You'll be a better person for reading
Just about ready to head over to the CSNBA hokysmokes BBQ.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 12, 2010 4:33 PM PDT reply actions
On the note of BBQ
Anyone tried Sneaky’s?
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
Say hi to Mychael Urban for us.
Bowkermania runs wild...in Indianapolis.
by rightcenterfielder on Aug 12, 2010 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I see him walking in and out of there occasionally… he’s very tall.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 12, 2010 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Say hello to Joe Pavelski
"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow
i was at the game .....
got wasted, had them delicious garlic fries, caught a foul ball, witnessed back-to-back homers and Pat the Bat’s grand slam, and saw Tora Tora Torres walk-off ground-rule double. i’d say it was a pretty good day! definitely a scary win, but as they say ….. a win is a win is a win is a win is a win is a ….. well, you get it. lol. onto the padres!!! LET’S TAKE THE LEAD IN THE DIVISION, BOYS!!! woooh!!! i need a beer!!!
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 4:39 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
what do you mean?
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he means you should
have what he’s having now, a short bourbon. Beer’s okay at the ball park, but bourbon’s for celebrating.
by mrs. owlcroft on Aug 13, 2010 12:19 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
rec’d
Mark DeRosa is playing exactly the same amount of professional baseball as his adopted father, these days.
ICWYDT
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Aug 12, 2010 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd send down Emmanuel for Tony Pena Jr
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
YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS!
Congrats to my soul mate and birth brother Zach Wheeler on being drafted into greatness. Should I just buy my Wheeler jersey now, or wait till my next birthday?
ANSWER THE QUESTION JERK!
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Aug 12, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
ASS FACE
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 12, 2010 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
boy you could say that again
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
ASS FACE
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 12, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
You spelled Nuschler wrong
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Aug 13, 2010 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
ASS FACE
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 12, 2010 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I could go for a RAY BUCK.
i wanna beat the cluck out of Chicken. Has anyone ever really had that sammich?
Let us know if you get butt pee after eating it
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Aug 12, 2010 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
just had 1 a couple days ago. not bad, not great
by aaroncallagher on Aug 12, 2010 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Awesome!
Pavelski just dunked a Dodger fan.
"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow
They should make him do it with a wristshot
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Aug 12, 2010 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
omg he just said he hated the dodgers.
why must he give me more reasons to want to sex him?
"Reynolds struck out as many times as I did in high school, and I’m not talking about baseball." - Duane Kuiper.
by MonochromeGarden on Aug 12, 2010 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I LOVE PAVELSKI
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 12, 2010 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I want to play Dunk-a-Dodger
wouldn’t it be awesome if they had the real Tommy Lasorda there to dunk?
They'd have to use McCovey Cove
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Aug 12, 2010 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I’m trying to figure out the joke, but I’m not sure I want to know.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
LOL
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 12, 2010 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions
yer doing it again
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Aug 12, 2010 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
no worries. ppl didn’t seem to like it last time, that’s all.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Aug 12, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
that image makes my heart hurt
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
yes ..... yum indeed!!!
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 4:47 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
his fat ass probably can't even swim.
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 4:46 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
oh .....
well then fill the tank with starved sharks. LOL!
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 4:56 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
As long as they hand out ponchos
Bowkermania runs wild...in Indianapolis.
by rightcenterfielder on Aug 12, 2010 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Dirty will win tomorrow
Sweeping? Who knows.
How did Panda look today? I only got to here bits and pieces on the radio as I moved from job to job. I did hear his home run and it’s the first time in a looong time i’ve heard that CRACK off his bat.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Aug 12, 2010 4:47 PM PDT reply actions
could have had 2 homers. Triple was off the wall in 421 and if he had speed he could have made it home. Both were crushed. he looks a lot better. much better balance at the plate. if he can maintain that batting stance, instead of getting out on his front foot like he’s been doing most of the year….look out National League.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 12, 2010 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Best day for Panda in a while...
…splash hit and a triple
re: the Madres. I’m scared but excited
When was the last time he had 7 bases in one day?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Probably this game:
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SFN/SFN201004110.shtml
They could be Giants...but not really.
I’d say that qualifies.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL matt steinmetz
citing cains W-L record when evaluating him….what an idiot
exactly
there was a tweet that flashed on the screen, and it was like, “what am i missing giants fans? cain is 63-70 with an ERA in the mid 3’s and people talk about him like hes a number 1? please.”
who is matt steinmetz?
"The Dodgers suck, the Dodgers suck, the Dodgers suck..."
-what passed for good radio when I was 12
by RichHerreraHomer on Aug 12, 2010 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Indeed
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Aug 12, 2010 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
who???
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 4:59 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Interwebs says he's an NBA guy
Okay, so what’s a basketball guy doing saying anything about baseball in the first place??
I don't have a very high opinion of southern California, in sports or in general
by short_shifter on Aug 12, 2010 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
But I saw the commercial!
I thought Ratto was the only guy who was allowed to talk about whatever the hell he wanted?!?
Lies! All lies!!!
I don't have a very high opinion of southern California, in sports or in general
by short_shifter on Aug 12, 2010 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
he’s the Mychal Urban of basketball.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 12, 2010 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I like him a lot for the NBA (and based on a few times we’ve interacted, he’s a cool guy) but I think he needs a good dunk into SABR.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 12, 2010 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions
If it’s yellow, let it mellow.
If it’s brown, flush it down.
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Aug 12, 2010 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh god what if it’s both?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I think we already know we are a different team.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Aug 12, 2010 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
We won the last game. Actually Giants played so hard to win that game I think they lost the next 2 series?
by Myemail21479 on Aug 12, 2010 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions
The last 4 games have shown that we are a very good team, as we are winning without big hits (or small, for that matter) from Huff and Posey.
It’s great to see the Burrell/Sandoval combo be our other factor when Huff/Posey go through slow production patches
Uhhh, I don’t know how to break this to you but the Cubs are really terrible. They failed hard and often and it was disconcerting to see how close the scores were in all 4 games. I’m not expecting the Giant’s to blow out every bad team of course, but don’t read too much into squeaking out wins against inferior opponents.
Oh I'm not complaining about the results
Just want to caution against the “We beat the cubs we are the best team evar world series here we come” mentality. Obviously the op wasn’t that extreme, I just think of the Giants performance against the Braves last weekend as more indicative of their true talent level.
The Braves are the best home team in the NL
Our performance there is indicative of absolutely nothing.
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
And for a team that’s supposed to be built on pitching. . . . Well, ’nuff said there.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
Just because they're are bad...it's doesn't mean that these games were easy
Cubs played well…could have given up today but did not.
Cubs gave a lot away on defense. we played like crap relatively speaking, but we took advantage of the mistakes and won. Also, I think the team was looking ahead to the Padres.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 12, 2010 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
since the ASB Cubs lost 8 one-run games coming into this series
they had only 8 Wins of any kind since the break
and 8 Losses not of the one-run variety
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
inorite
Torres, Huff, Posey, Burrell, Sandoval, Uribe- any one of those guys can carry the team on a given night. Having 6, yes, 6 potential difference makers puts us in a very good position.
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
exactly what I mean. For a while it seemed that was Huff and Posey, or even just Posey goes, the team goes.
by curveball3110 on Aug 12, 2010 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Very nice write-up Grant
It is so refreshing to know the line-up now has multiple guys who know how to work a count and get a pitch to hit.
After all the whining and moaning, I'd just like to point out:
we won 3 of 4 which is pretty much what we all said we’d be happy with before the series started. 4 would have been nice, but it is very hard to beat any team 4 times. So .500 since the LA series. Not bad. We’ve only lost 1 game during this time (outcome of today in question.)
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Aug 12, 2010 4:57 PM PDT reply actions
Took me a second to understand your last line
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
So, I made this during the game
American Heroes: Joe Pavelski, Buster Posey, David Backes
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
by mymclife on Aug 12, 2010 5:00 PM PDT reply actions 42 recs
REC’D
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
by Prussian Creole on Aug 12, 2010 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
OMG I LOVE THAT THERE’S A CREEPY ZITO IN THE BACKGROUND!!!
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
by Prussian Creole on Aug 12, 2010 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I like it
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Aug 12, 2010 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
green in 1 minute. Good job.
Also, this is extremely awesome!
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Aug 12, 2010 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
win
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 12, 2010 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
BECAUSE HE’S AS DUMB AS ONE AREWERIGHT?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
What are you talking about?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Man, I used to love Pop Rocks.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Warheads were the shit!
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
jelly beans
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 12, 2010 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Airheads
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
Not just limited to the candy.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Aug 12, 2010 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions
damn, i haven't had airheads in years.
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Pixie Stix. Snortable sugar.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 12, 2010 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions
that stuff was banned from my middle school because the kids used to snort them. LOL!
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought it was bizarre that people would snort that. Is it even remotely enjoyable?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions
If I’m honest, I have to admit I just poured them in my mouth.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 12, 2010 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Which was probably more enjoyable for you. Glucose dissolving in your sinus cavity sounds like the kind of thing that will only have the effect of giving you sweet snot.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions
i tried it once ......
never again. my sinuses felt like they were on fire and i couldn’t stop sniffling …… it’s basically a longer and more intense sugar high. lol.
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions
But it’s not even a high at all. You’re just putting yourself through pain for the sake of delicious snot.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions
To be fair, it’s like a gift that keeps giving.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 12, 2010 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions
i was a fucked up kid, man.`
LOL!
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 11:39 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 12, 2010 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions
this picture has so much WIN in it!
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 5:09 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
this picture has so much WIN in it!
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 5:10 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
damn .....
comment fail. my bad.
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 5:15 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
It's okay
You are a giant stoner after all.
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
hahahahaha
this is very true!
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 5:21 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
HAHAHHAA
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 12, 2010 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I love the “Gazelle Antelope Cantelope” thing so much.
Also, love creepy Zito in the background.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
THIS IS AMAZING. THANK YOU
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Aug 12, 2010 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
guys, i have a question about babip
everyone keeps saying it, but how is it different then average, and why is it better to look at?
Stands for
Batting Average of Balls in Play
It measures how often you get a hit against how often you put the ball in play. If every ball you put in play goes for a hit, its likely that you are getting lucky. Thats not a very good explanation, but I’m tired.
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 12, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
its batting average on balls in play,
it basically shows if a team is getting lucky, or getting their line drives caught every-which way
by panda revival on Aug 12, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
It's not necessarily better to look at
but it is helpful in detemining luck to a degree. In general, everyone in the league will average out to the same BABIP. If your BABIP is higher than average, then you are getting lucky (potentially.) If it is lower, you are having bad luck.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Aug 12, 2010 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions
so would teams who hit a bunch of homeruns have an abnormally large BAPIP, or are they not counted in some strange reason
by panda revival on Aug 12, 2010 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Home runs aren’t counted in BABIP, since they’re not balls in play.
Somewhere in the minor leagues, Joe Paterson is pitching.
by imovermyhead on Aug 12, 2010 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m not the best to ask this. Owlcroft would be better.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Aug 12, 2010 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
BABIP
Is Batting Average on Balls In Play. So it pretty much has to do with the balls you put in play. A higher BABIP usually means that you’re getting lucky with your hits whereas a low BABIP means that you’re pretty unlucky when you’re hitting the ball as in, it may be well hit but it’s finding a glove. It’s not the be all end all but it gives a better view of the picture. If a guy has a low BA and a very low BABIP, the player is most likely unlucky with the balls in play. Same for a guy with a high average and a very high BABIP, they are getting luckier with balls in play. Pretty much helping show that BA isn’t that big of a deal.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
t's Posey time!!
Screw you Flannery.
Is it okay if I don’t totally buy this as a stat? Say I’m putting the ball in play a lot, but I keep hitting it right where the LF normally positions himself. I’m too damn stupid to adjust my swing so that it goes somewhere else. I’d say I’m just a bad hitter, not an unlucky one.
Or maybe I’m oversimplifying it.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
No, because you would not need to adjust your swing because if you are making solid contact and the pitchers league wide would not give you the same exact pitch over and over again and even if they did you would not hit it at the same milisecond or the same small piece of the bat over and over. Its a very good stat the more you dig into it because it is simple and easy to understand.
Congrats to my soul mate and birth brother Zach Wheeler on being drafted into greatness. Should I just buy my Wheeler jersey now, or wait till my next birthday?
LOL SPORTSWRITERS
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 12, 2010 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Do you dare argue with Ron Shelton from Bull Durham?
“Twenty-five hits a year in 500 at-bats is fifty points. Okay? There’s six months in a season, that’s about 25 weeks. You get one extra flare a week—just one, a gork, a ground ball with eyes, a dying quail—just one more dying quail a week and you’re in Yankee Stadium!”
I prefer Pete Rose
Paraphrasing:
If you hit 7 out of 10 balls hard, 4 of them still get caught.
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
That makes no sense at all
BABIP is a description of expected Batting Average. It’s a factor to use when normalizing data. Having High or Low BABIP is neither good nor bad. Nobody strives for high BABIP or Low BABIP.
If you are going to troll properly, at least apply your trolling to a subject that actually makes sense.
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
Well, that’s a fairly unrealistic scenario.
Besides which, bad hitters will have unreasonably bad BABIPs. Because they are bad hitters. The benefit is that they won’t make it past AA.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Cookyman had a really good primer on BABIP.
Somewhere in the minor leagues, Joe Paterson is pitching.
by imovermyhead on Aug 12, 2010 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I think everybody should read this if you are using BABIP around "traditional stats" people
This is a great read. Don’t get fooled by the title.
http://www.amazinavenue.com/2010/7/14/1570310/its-time-to-stop-using-babip
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
Sorry. I’m still meh about BABIP.
Now get off my lawn you damn hippies.
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I tweet (more often than I blarg).
I think it’s wonderful. I used to go absolutely nuts seeing guys hit balls off the sweet spot straight into a glove, or seeing guys deek out little crap hits that some lumbering boar in the outfield couldn’t charge in on fast enough. It made me mad because there are these guys who are doing what you want them to, and their stats are suffering for it, and these guys who are doing this crap stuff, and their stats are benefiting from it.
BABIP quantifies that problem, and it does it pretty much as completely as you can.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
BABIP has different uses though
for pitchers and hitters.
Ah, at last.
Yes. BABIP essentially measures the ability of fielders to convert balls in play into outs. “In play” means that in theory, the hit ball could have been converted to an out: that eliminates things no fielder could affect, such as walks, hit batsmen, and home runs. (In principle, some very small number of balls that go for home runs could have been caught just at the fence, but when you work the numbers with real-world data, that number is very small and most of them are caught.)
For pitchers, BABIPs tend to quickly stabilize at the universal norm, which is right around .300, regardless of the pitcher. A better or worse than average defensive team can only affect that by a very few points either way. (Nonetheless, there are occasional outliers, such as Guillermo Mota’s career .272.) For batters, the average is also (of course) the same, but individual players are more able to have notable swings, some reaching as high as .350 on a sustained basis (but such players are very few). The Ginats have a couple of guys with extraordinary career BABIPs, but in both cases (Sandoval, Ishikawa) it is unclear yet from the sample size whether theirs are sustainable rates.
BABIP is important to look at because over a shorter term—even as much as a season—it can vary a lot from sheer luck: the dinks and doinks that fall in and the rocket balls that are right at someone’s glove don’t always even out in shorter runs. So if a man’s performance seems to have changed notably, especially if that change is driven by BA and SA jumps or declines, needs to be looked at through the lens of BABIP: is he enjoying—or suffering—an aberrant BABIP?
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
Owlcroft...
I’ve been reading your posts on this site and find them very interesting
Quick OT question: Have you looked at what is driving the success of the 2010 Padres? Is it an anomaly or would you expect it to continue. I would be interested to hear your thoughts on this…
I can only give a partial answer.
That’s because I haven’t yet gotten round to making a pitching-extrapolation program analogous to the batting-projection one.
You can see the Padres’ actual versus expected-from-careers batting performance here; all it is, is every player’s career stats pro-rated to his actual play time to date, plys some team-level calculations from the cumulative team line. Those last suggest that the offense is actually under-performing expectations by, to date, 19 runs.
Looking just at team-level stats, without regard to how they align with expectations from prior seasons, the Padres’ offense looks about 16 runs under, which is in good agreement. Their pitching performance, on the other hand, is about 17 runs better than on-the-field stats say, so that about evens out.
All in all, it looks like they really are what they’re playing like. (Mind, this is a quick, and thus possibly superficial, review—a detailed one would examine them man by man.)
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
This makes no sense. How could they be underperforming run expectations? Their lineup is not good. It’s reminiscent of ours in Barry’s last years.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Aug 12, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
it means our expectation for their lineup is wrong. That their players really are better than we give them credit for.
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not really
they have a .310 team wOBA, and are 47 runs below average on the season. Their pitching has just been ludicrously good (staff xFIP < 3.8).
I think a lot of their success is due to their bullpen, whose collective xFIP is ~3, .6 runs below the next best team (aside: for those of you who think the Giants pen sucks, they are 7th in the majors by xFIP, 4th by FIP and 3rd by ERA. Quit your bitching). Because of their bad offense, they’re in a lot of high leverage situations, so their incredibleness is even more valuable.
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You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
without taking leverage into account
their ’pen has given them about 3 wins above average so far.
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You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
oh, and
they’re the best fielding team in the majors by ~1 win. (~4 WAA overall).
They’re essentially who the Giants were trying to be last year.
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You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
Here is how it is:
By “expectations”, I mean simply the various players’ career stats pro-rated to their actual play time, as I said above. For better evaluation, one would need to go through their roster man by man to see if there were reasons, for any given man, to believe that his career-to-date stats are not reasonably representative. The Padres’ hitters, from career performance, look like—for the playing time each has gotten—a group that would have scored about 19 runs to date) more than they have. You can see both the team totals and the individual players’ breakdowns at the link provided.
If we instead go by the numbers they have actually put up this year, what we see is 16 runs scored above probabilistic calculations. That that happens to agree closely with the 19-run differential expected from career data may just be a coincidence, but there it is. If things kept up at this pace, they would end the season about 23 runs ahead of what their 2010 on-field play “deserved” (but, again, possibly by coincidence) close to what their career numbers would have suggested we expect.
I don’t have pro-rated pitcher stats, not yet having made the necessary PHP script and being far too lazy to do it by hand. But from the actual pitching stats so far, I’d have expected them to yield about 17 runs more than they actually have (388 actual vs. 405 calculated), as shown on the other linked page.
Then there are the actual games won from run data. Those calculations come in three flavors: first, actual games won (66/112 going into today); second, games won calculated from actual runs scored and allowed (69/112 same basis); and finally—and usually the most indicative of likely results going forward—games won from calculated runs scored and allowed (65/112). If we pro-rate all three as they were coming into today for the Padres to full-season results, we see:
from actual wins: 95
from actual runs: 100
from calculated runs: 94
For comparison, the Giants’ figures are:
from actual wins: 92
from actual runs: 96
from calculated runs: 85
The scary calculated-runs/wins figure comes because the Giants have been eerily successful at allowing far fewer runs than their opponents-batting line suggests: 420 actual versus 476 calculated. (A look at the opponents’ LOB figures would tell the tale.)
Sad to say, any way one figures it, right now it looks like the friars win the division. The redeeming grace that gives hope is the the Giants since July 1 are a very different team from the Giants before that date, so one profoundly hopes that pro-rating current status is not a reliable look at the final stats.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
Interesting stuff...
…the one thing I don’t get is why models such as PECOTA predicted them third in the division at the beginning of the year. Now you may tell me that the PECOTA model is trash, and fair enough, but I think it’s safe to say the Padres have been a surprise to many in 2010. Are you saying their success was not a surprise to you based on your model?
Read what I wrote above
Their ’pen has been otherworldly, and their defense almost unsustainably good.
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You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
Yeah I read that...
…and it’s a good point, but I think Owlcroft’s analysis shows that their hitting has underperformed expectations such that their overall performance is close to projections.
So if it’s true that the Padres are performing close to expectations, why is their performance considered a surprise by so many?
Ask not why.
The Padres’ performance was neither a surprise nor a non-surprise to me since I hadn’t really looked at them till last night. Back in the day, it was my business to know all those sorts of things, but these days it scarcely rises to the level of hobby. When I did look, the first-blush reaction—meaning that derived from the simple but usually effective method of simply pro-rating everyone’s career stats—is that their offense is, within normal variation limits, about what it is (OK, 15 runs over expectation, but that’s not an awful lot). Why that is, is best answered by reviewing the player-by-player pro-rata table for the Padres as I linked it above (or you can get an any-team menu of pro-rating pages here—but offense only, so far).
As I say, I haven’t done pitching pro-ratings, so I don’t have any idea, absent tedious man-by-man work that I am not going to do, whether their pitchers’ performances are as one would have expected or not; but from the stats actually put down in 2010, their runs-allowed total has also had some luck, about 19 runs, so overall it’s 34 runs of diferential from luck. Though neither scored nor allowed is dramatically different, they both favor the Padres, which is the sort of thing you usually get when a team leads its division.
What happens now can go three ways: their luck can hold up, and they finish winning 95 to 100 games; or, they start to play better and put up stats that justify their actual runs numbers; or they play the same and luck catches up with them and they revert to winning 94 or so games.
Any way one slices it, a seriously competitive team had best be looking at winning 95 or more to have a chance. Do the Giants have that chance? Very possibly. They, too, have had good luck, especially on runs allowed—one might say exceptional luck, 55 runs’ worth (whereas their offense is close to expectations). Anyone who has watched a substantial number of Giants games this season knows how many runners-on scrapes they have gotten out of compared to normal. But their ofense is much improved since the fat clog was cleared from the drain, so they have a chance at anything from 90 to 100 wins, which would make them competitive (if that runs-allowed luck, or whatever, holds up).
Why did no pundits see the Padres coming? Because most pre-season punditry consists in assuming that everyone will do about what they did last year. Few if any examine teams carefully to establish likely projections. (I find automated procedures suspect, and I gather that few of them saw this coming, either). But I must say that pre-season projecting is a bum’s game anyway, because between managerial whims, trades, and health/injury factors, there is too much that cannot be known, or even reasonably assumed, about who is playing how much—which is what it all comes down to—in advance of the facts.
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Interviewing Carney Lansford
…..awkward
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"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Aug 12, 2010 5:04 PM PDT reply actions
i feel like this is the interview equivalent
of the ashton kutcher, demi moore, bruce willis relationship
Wow
I’m sorta glad I was at work for this game. I tuned in just before Burrell hit the grand slam, tuned out to go to a meeting, came back to find them tied, left to go to another meeting, came back just before Torres got the hit in the bottom of the 9th.
Apparently meetings are not only productive, they can change the outcome of the game.
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by Prussian Creole on Aug 12, 2010 5:05 PM PDT reply actions
I’m not sure, but that might explain it.
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
by Prussian Creole on Aug 12, 2010 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Only bad things were happening while I was in meetings.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 12, 2010 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions
better than radnich…not saying much.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Aug 12, 2010 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
well, I mean
not one of them got a win against the Cubs
c’mon man, writing’s on the wall
/shift-A
Managed to ignore this thread cause of some zomg dramaz and now I wish I had CSN so I could watch this BBQ thing.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 12, 2010 5:09 PM PDT reply actions
You need me to stalk somebody for you? My rates are fair.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
We have 8 of them
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by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 12, 2010 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Why would they need “Movie Reviews” and “Other Reviews”? Why can’t they just have a section entitled “Reviews”?
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We have those..
they are called OT Fanposts.
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Holy shit Posey’s voice
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 12, 2010 5:11 PM PDT reply actions
What about it?
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 12, 2010 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 12, 2010 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Its not what I expected
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 12, 2010 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
What did you expect?
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 12, 2010 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought it would be higher, not so nasally.
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 12, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 12, 2010 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s from Georgia.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Aug 12, 2010 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Good Win Giants
I’m convinced your playoff chances are pretty high.
Here’s a kid giving Radnich and FP a table top dance.
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by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 12, 2010 5:12 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Yes!
I was hoping someone would make this .gif
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 12, 2010 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Am I the only one imagining he farted in FP’s face?
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 12, 2010 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I know I would’ve.
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 12, 2010 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey Giants
That wasn’t cool.
Don’t do to that me again.
Thanks.
by Sgt. Dingleberry on Aug 12, 2010 5:12 PM PDT reply actions
So I’m going to be a total girl for a second, but my god Posey is so cute. His southern drawl is adorable.
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His accent is cute, my goodness.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 12, 2010 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
that may be
but I was talking about the Homo Sausage
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
Well, it IS true.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 12, 2010 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
He got a 4.0 his final semester at college?!? Geez, is he perfect or what?
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Got straight A’s in AP calc the same semester he went to play baseball in Asia.
Yep. Dude’s not human.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 12, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
whoever was interviewing him questioned his courseload
he should bite his tongue for insinuating that he was slacking
..
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by jctGamer on Aug 12, 2010 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
YES
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 12, 2010 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Shawon Dunston Must Be Throwing A Fit Somewhere...
All these walks must be infuriating
Buy High,Sell Lower- The Brian Sabean methodology to Running (Ruining) the Giants
by Mordy From Monsey on Aug 12, 2010 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Fuck Ludwick
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by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 12, 2010 5:17 PM PDT reply actions
There’s a girl in a Boyle home sweater there. She’s awesome.
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Sergio is awesome
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 12, 2010 5:19 PM PDT reply actions
He's dope on the floor and he's magic on the mic
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Aug 12, 2010 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Hawaiian Shirt Night
extrabaggs
Oh awesome. Single-A San Jose will wear Hawaiian shirt jerseys on “Luau Night” tomorrow — and Jeremy Affeldt is making a rehab appearance.
The Giants don’t fare well against pitchers.
Oh Yes.
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t's Posey time!!
Screw you Flannery.
I want to go to that game pretty badly.
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Me too, but it’s my kid’s birthday, and I suspect it would not be on her approved activities list.
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You did not raise her to love bad minor league promotions? Shame on you! I can’t go because I live 3 hours away. :(
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Romo just said Posey should be NL ROY and the team MVP.
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Fools and Sages
..
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
by jctGamer on Aug 12, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 10 recs
lol
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 12, 2010 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
BULLSHIT
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Yahoo Sport's Play by Play Recap
Bottom 7th: San Francisco
- C. Coleman relieved M. Mateo
- B. Posey flied out to right
- P. Burrell struck out swinging
- P. Sandoval grounded out to second
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors
Chi Cubs 4, San Francisco 7
Top 8th: Chi Cubs
- B. Wilson relieved C. Ray
Top 9th: Chi Cubs
- M. Byrd flied out to right
- X. Nady flied out to left center
- B. DeWitt walked
- J. Baker flied out to center
0 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors
Chi Cubs 7, San Francisco 7
That’s pretty much I how remembered it.
Steinmetz looks like a douche
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 12, 2010 5:26 PM PDT reply actions
He’s just Irish. That’s what we look like.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 12, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Urban too
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Aug 12, 2010 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Omg!!! FP sign my groin!
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
Right fielder Jeff Francoeur said he’s behind K-Rod.
“We’re behind him. It’s a good clubhouse, lot of good guys in here, good family guys [who assault their in laws],” he said. “We got to get his story.”
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by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 12, 2010 5:30 PM PDT reply actions
…okay, then.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 12, 2010 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I think what he's saying is they don't ALL assault their in-laws
Just some of them.
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by Giantsfan4life on Aug 12, 2010 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
And they’re still good guys, even if they do. Because, you know, no biggie.
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I bet you Bill O’reilly can do it
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
some bitches just needz a slappin'
like my brother-in-law
haven’t heard from him much since I told him I was gonna kill him by eating him
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
I wish I could kick him in the nads
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 12, 2010 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions
the 'hinders behind the broadcasters.
better than FP
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
Pat the freakin' BAT!
Great game to be at today. It was our annual company day at the park, and as usual I took the extras and comped various people outside the park. One of the guys ended up getting Burrell’s first HR ball. So he’ll be telling people about today for a while.
After Burrell’s grand salami, it was great to bring him out for a curtain call, and then to greet him when he came out to left field. What a great signing!
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“Maybe it’s a distraction we need,” Francoeur said. “Not to say it’s a good thing. But maybe at the end of the day we can turn [K-Rods’ assault on his father-in-law] into a positive. I know for him, it’s [the intra-family brawl’s] between him and his family.”
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by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 12, 2010 5:35 PM PDT reply actions
That's what we forgot to do when Angel Villalona allegedly possibly maybe could've, uh, killed a guy
We didn’t turn it into a positive! We just sat around feeling terrible
Our bad
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by Giantsfan4life on Aug 12, 2010 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Cub series recap ......
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 5:39 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
ah geez are we back to this
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
oh not again
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 12, 2010 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions
okay okay .....
i’m done now. lol.
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
we try to be a little more discreet with our creepiness here…
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
/humps your leg
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 12, 2010 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
when she's not aware of these thoughts you think
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Aug 12, 2010 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
so youve never looked at a magazine
and seen a picture of someone and just thought, wow shes very good looking
i fail to see the creepyness
It’s not specifically that. It’s how quickly it frequently turns a thread into a boy’s club. And boy’s clubs are creepy. I don’t really need to know what’s making you pervs hard.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Like you don’t already.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 12, 2010 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Not all of you.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess…don’t really see this comment as a big deal. Some of the others “I would totally bone” etc – that’s a different story
by scottishgiants on Aug 12, 2010 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, I specifically did say that it’s not the individual comment that’s a problem. It’s what tends to follow.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
well i did specifically not read that part of your comment.
by scottishgiants on Aug 12, 2010 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Eh, I guess it wasn’t very explicit. Anyway, this whole conversation is really just ignoring the actual issue here, and the issue that makes all this Jaymee Sire talk a real problem for me. Which is that all declarations of attractiveness should be leveled at Grant.
I mean, fuck. You’ve seen him, right? And that ass.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
So bad I can taste it.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 12, 2010 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, you wish.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
BOUNCE
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 12, 2010 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
The watermelon ass bounce >>>>>>>>>> dead cat bounce.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Most people here don’t even realize that I’m creepy.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
We do realize that
or at least I do
Read my Cal blog: http://since59.blogspot.com/ Go Bears!
Ryan Verdugo, my adopted son, has an ERA of pi in his last 10 games. Oh yeah, and he strikes 12 per 9 innings. Kid's a beast. He also joins recently acquired Mike Fontenot in the "Giants who went to LSU" club.
But her nose!
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Aug 12, 2010 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
SL
Read my username carefully, nerds!
TEH INTERNETZ: if you're wondering whether it's worth it, it's not worth it.
by lurkers UNTIE on Aug 12, 2010 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Listen, I'm an ugly shitbag fat guy and Jaymee is very attractive and seems nice,
but she needs a nose job.
It's called talent. I just have it. I can't explain it. You either have it or you don't. - BLB
Oh dear.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 12, 2010 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
WOOOOOOOOO
Just got back. I’m 2-0 this year!!!
Read my username carefully, nerds!
TEH INTERNETZ: if you're wondering whether it's worth it, it's not worth it.
closernews
RT @FollowThePadres Looks like the Pads will let Stauffer cover final 2 innings, giving Adams & Bell a day off heading into SF series
They could be Giants...but not really.
Huh. Looks like Bud Black kept Gregerson in for 2 outs in the 8th, then put Thatcher in for the final out.
They could be Giants...but not really.
LOL MOTA
LOL @ BEING AFRAID TO PITCH TO KOYLE HILL
"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."
Clutch Reservoir Dogs reference
I loved this game.
BEAT THE PADS.
BEAT SD! BEAT SD!
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.
It would be nice if the fucking pirates could summon their inner chicago scrubs and beat up on the padres instead they suck ass and the padres get a easy sweep.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
This Twitter account is funny
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 12, 2010 6:08 PM PDT reply actions
I think there are enough awesome Giants to do a Reservoir dogs walking photoshop
I would like to talk to you about my pokemonz
Damn you SBNation
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Aug 12, 2010 6:27 PM PDT reply actions
I blame Bleed Cubbie Clue and all their sections
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 12, 2010 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Just got back from the BBQ… what a zoo. I didn’t actually go into the pit where all the action was happening because I ran into a guy I used to work with who’s an engineer there. He took me and an editor from my work on the backstage tour.
Let me tell you, it’s like a nerd wonderland in there. Except for the master control which was just kind of apeshit… there is a lot of yelling and chaos that happens so your televisions can show you a calm and coherent broadcast. The server room is pretty impressive all by itself.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 12, 2010 6:29 PM PDT reply actions
Except for the master control which was just kind of apeshit… there is a lot of yelling and chaos that happens so your televisions can show you a calm and coherent broadcast. The server room is pretty impressive all by itself.
Yep. I know somebody who works at KTVU and I got to sit in the master control room for a news broadcast. It’s nuts. I almost felt like leaving because I thought I was in their way.
"I AIN'T HAVIN IT."
ot: best pokemon related website ever
http://alexonsager.net/pokemon/index.php
"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 12, 2010 6:40 PM PDT reply actions
Woah. Awesome.
Joe Mauer is from Minnesota. My adopted son, RHP Steve Edlefsen, is from Minnesota. Joe Mauer is very good at baseball. Call up Steve Edlefsen, Giants! Science™ is begging you.
I guess today was a good one for companies to attend.
I know my buddy at HP was there for some internship hooha. Any of you other company folk a part of that?
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
There appears to be some sort of lichen growing on Uribe’s head.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 12, 2010 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey when did the Giants sign SisQo?
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 13, 2010 6:49 AM PDT up reply actions
here's the thing about the nerb obp spreadsheet stuff
it’s pretty damned special when the C that bats .350 happens to be a fantastic defender, or the leadoff guy happens to take pitches AND run fast AND catch the ball. even huff can get around the bases fairly well and runs with his head up at all times and forgot to bring his iron glove with him.
the offense is worlds better but so is the defense, and that’s picked the pitching up well enough to make them special to watch.
no
it’s because they’re more patient and have a better OBP. That’s why the offense is better.
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
NO AWARD NERBS
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
Okay, Sanchez basically has to throw another no hitter tomorrow, right?
Fulfilling your Gus Benusa needs since 2009!
LOL CASEY BLAKE
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 12, 2010 7:42 PM PDT reply actions
I don’t know what just happened, but I like the sound of that.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 12, 2010 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Ben Francisco hit a taylor made DP ball
that went right through his legs
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
Damnit Casey Blake do something useful for once!
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Aren't we rooting for Philly with the WC and all?
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
And honestly, you should want the Reds to lose.
Cardinals are the favorite in the Central easily.
I'm saying that there's going to be a team in the playoffs from the Central regardless.
It’s likely to be the Cardinals – so you want the Reds to lose, to eliminate a potential wild card competitor.
They're over performing. Cards under performing.
Cardinals are the superior team, and will take the Central. Reds have a shot at the wild card, though.
Still root for Reds to beat the Cards in the Central.
And root for both teams to lose…unless the Reds are playing the Cards
I have the feeling that if the Reds somehow win the Central
the Cardinals will take the Wildcard.
Silly question.
You always root for the Dodgers to not win.
Stay classy
Actually these aren’t so bad, but for whatever they’re worth…
“Lot of courage to say that,” Padres outfielder Scott Hairston told a San Diego TV station. "It’s going to be a good series, but he’s already guaranteeing a sweep? I think that pumps us up a little bit.
“I don’t think he’s too smart of an individual if he’s guaranteeing a sweep right now. So we’ll just be more motivated and hopefully get the first game to prove he’s wrong.
“That’s just one player speaking. It’s not like he’s the team captain or anything.”
Heath Bell: "All right, cool. We’re going to get swept. Well, I swept my garage this morning.
“I like it. Add a little fuel to the fire. “… I’m ready to play. If I’m pitching the next three days, I’m pretty sure it’s not going to be a sweep.”
They could be Giants...but not really.
Giants player guarantee a sweep?
With all the shit going down with the Cards/Reds series, I haven’t paid much attention.
I don't like..guarantees like that.
More power to him, but he better be lights out in the first game, I guess. I have no problem with confidence and expecting to win, but that’s just…baiting.
Although...I always heard from athletes that bulletin board material doesn't really mean anything
It’s not like no one knew it was a big series to big with.
Exactly
If he doesn’t make the comments, then the Padres aren’t fully motivated? They will be very motivated no matter what is or isn’t said
It's not a 'motivating the other team' issue.
It’s just a class/respect thing. I don’t like guarantees.
iawtc
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
I just don’t like it when people run off at the mouth like that, TBH.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 12, 2010 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I mean.
There’s a sizable difference between “I fully expect to take all 3 from the Padres” and the Brandon Phillips “Little BItches” rant. I’m in no way lumping the two of them together. I just wish people would think before they say things, a bit more.
I agree that the scope of the infraction was off by an order of magnitude, but still, just stick with the platitudes and then go out and actually sweep the fucking Padres.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 12, 2010 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
especially when a guy like Sanchez can’t get out of the 5th or 6th inning lately.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 12, 2010 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s not like he struggles against the Padres though. I mean he has been absolutely dominate against them, besides losing most of the games because the Giants score about 0 RPG for him.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 12, 2010 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Bork should just give him the game ball now
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 12, 2010 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Ballsy move I like it!
Just like Rex Ryan!
I hate the Dodgers, Patriots, Dolphins, and terroirsts
by GiantsfaninNY55 on Aug 12, 2010 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
“OH HAI I’M A BIG FAT JOKE”
He might also be a pretty decent coach, but that’s not my point.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, he is a big dude
but the guy has a lot of winning to do this year. He showed last year he can talk the talk and back it up!
He is a great coach considering we had Mangini
I want to see more coaches in sports make their players buy into them being able to win! Thats why I like J-Sanch’s move!
I hate the Dodgers, Patriots, Dolphins, and terroirsts
by GiantsfaninNY55 on Aug 12, 2010 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions
What the hell? Heath Bell’s quote makes no sense.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I SWEPT LIKE A BABY AT THE END OF GHOST
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
NO GHOST REFERENCES!!!!!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 12, 2010 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
THAT MOVIE IS EVEN MORE POIGNANT NOW
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL DODGERS
Bowkermania runs wild...in Indianapolis.
by rightcenterfielder on Aug 12, 2010 7:45 PM PDT reply actions
LOL DODGERS
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 12, 2010 7:45 PM PDT reply actions
LOL BROXTON!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 12, 2010 7:45 PM PDT reply actions
Damnit, Philly needs to lose for the WC
The way I see it, 6 teams (STL, SD, PHI, CIN, ATL, and us) and 4 spots – so I’d rather any of those 5 teams lose while the Giants go in.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
I sort of see the playoff favorites as
East: Phillies
Central: Cardinals
West: GIants
Wildcard: Reds/Braves/Padres.
I think if the Giants simply take care of business as they have been, they take the West. But I guess waiting for the other shoe to drop on the Padres hasn’t happened yet.
I really think the Padres are unsustainable
Frankly, they remind me of last years Giants. Good pitching with one good hitter surrounded by schmucks.
We were leading that wild card for a while, but we just didn’t have the offense to keep it up. I don’t think the Padres win the division.
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 hope against hope that this is true. I suspect they’re playing miles above their actual abilities and will have to regress.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Much like the Reds, in my mind.
Is why I believe the Giants and Cardinals are the favorites in their respective divisions.
I guess so
I’m a bit biased toward the Reds and against the Padres, and the Reds seem like they have more young talent and solid pitching, but the Padres do have Latos etc.
I’d like to think the Reds are for real and the Padres are charlatans, but that may be DIVISION BIAS
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
It's quite possible.
I don’t much like the Reds pitching staff. The young arms are hitting a bit of a wall. Parts of that offense are very, very real, however. Votto is a legitimate stud, even with a slightly unsustainable BABIP this season. I think the Padres are a slightly deeper team overall than the Reds, and the Ludwick pickup makes them very, very dangerous, even if he might just be a half season rental due to cost.
by Voxx on Aug 12, 2010 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
thoughtful analysis, considered opinions...
You must be new here.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
I mostly lurk over here, enjoying the atmosphere of game threads.
I’m a Cardinals fan, who supports the Giants when they aren’t actually playing the Cardinals. I’d love to see the two teams meet in the NLCS, even if I’d be very, very conflicted inside. It’d likely be a hell of a 7 game series, though.
Wainright vs. Lincecum
Carpenter vs. Cain
Westbrook vs. ZIto
Garcia vs. Sanchez
Or something like that. Both teams have very, very good top 4’s, with the Giants being slightly better balanced, and the Cardinals ‘maybe’ slightly more top heavy, with Lincecum’s recent struggles.
Offense is surprisingly pretty even so far this season, mostly due to the emergence of Huff/Torres. The Cardinals have Pujols and Holliday, of course – but Colby Rasmus is actually really similar to Torres. Decent walk rate, surprising ISO, superb speed. He tends to position a bit iffy, but I’m not sure if that’s his fault, or that of the coaches.
Of course, Buster Fucking Posey is a superior offensive catcher to a vastly overworked Yadier Molina. Yadi has shown improvement at the plate since the ASB, however, and has been playing with more energy as of late.
Bullpens are a bit of a wash, with the advantage easily going to the Giants if Motte is out for the year.
All in all, it’d be a closely contested series, and likely great entertainment. I hope it happens.
The real question though is....
…I think Bochy can probably kick La Russa’s ass if it comes to that.
He seems lethargic but has a mean upper cut
LOL
I'm not sure Bochy could get near TLR, before a few of our lovable crazies
removed his head from his shoulders. So there’s that.
(Yes, I can poke fun of Carpenter, Motte, LaRue and company. They may well be certifiably insane, but damn if they aren’t fun to watch play baseball.)
The Ludwick acquisition
was HUGE for them, however. They had no stability in Right, and Ludwick is very good bat to go with Gonzalez, and plays a superb defensive outfield, which is a plus in that park.
Sure
But Ludwick hasn’t exactly impressed so far, his line with SD is extremely pedestrian.
The thing which will cause their downfall is pitching fatigue. Their young starters, most notably Latos, Richard, and LeBlanc, are not guys who have ever thrown full 200 inning seasons. Already they’re having to start rationing the starts of their best pitchers, and the fatigue will get to those arms.
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 saw on MLB that Ludwick and Gonzalez are both among the top in baseball in avg. with RISP, both over .400
…hopefully these come back to earth over the next 6 weeks
I think that was the point they were making...
…they have been living off “clutch hitting” that apparently doesn’t exist so therefore this should correct
sorry, dude
Can’t root for the Lolgers unless they’re playing the Pads.
Fuck the fucking Dodgers.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Totally OT- madden NFL 11
holy shit. I just had the most exciting game I’ve ever played. Hit Brandon Jones with a toe-tapping back-of-the-endzone TD with 35 seconds left to win 35-31. AGAINST THE COMPUTER! The computer can actually put up a fight without cheating in this game. Holy shit.
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
Watch this
just to see the top-tapping animation. This game is awesome.
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
NATE DAVIS
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
HIS NAME IS NATE DAVIS
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Seriously
I will be so insufferable. SO INSUFFERABLE when he’s good this year.
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
right there with ya buddy
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
And if he's bad, what?
Back to blaming the O-line?
"Baseball is a game filled with moments of anticipation. The ones who can keep their calm while heading in to a storm can make their mark on a season. And what happens in those moments is what turns mere men… in to Giants."
My Son
no
this year is put up or shut up.
But then again, he hasn’t been “bad” (while healthy) since his rookie year so…..
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
Well, that’s the thing. We’re already pretty sure that he’s not bad. But even if he stays just average, it’s probably the end of the road with most fans (but not with the team, as they are smart and have no backup plan to speak of!).
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 13, 2010 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
This play is a lot like that other one that won't be mentioned ever ever ever
LOL chagers. Terrible defense there, losers.
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
That reminded me of that play that Brett Farve had against some team.
Where he pulled some throw out of his ass at the end of regulation. Was amusing to watch, but can’t seem to remember who they were facing.
dude
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
I WAS AT THAT FUCKING GAME AHHHHHHHHHHHHRRHGHGHEGHEHGEGHEIGHE
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
Seriously... FUCK THAT GAME
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I actually dominated the computer in my 1st Madden 11 game
35-0
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
Suck it Dodgers!
Blew a 9-2 lead through 7. Haha.
It's called talent. I just have it. I can't explain it. You either have it or you don't. - BLB
What would you be mad about?
It's called talent. I just have it. I can't explain it. You either have it or you don't. - BLB
Must be pretty bad if you have to think about who to root for when the Dodgers are involved.
It's called talent. I just have it. I can't explain it. You either have it or you don't. - BLB
I guess I’m more focused on the NL West race. What if the Dodgers get Adam Dunn tomorrow and Manny starts doing something for once. How confident would you feel then? It’s not like the Padres or Giants are powerhouses like the Phillies are for instance. Every loss for the Dodgers is something to celebrate.
It's called talent. I just have it. I can't explain it. You either have it or you don't. - BLB
I am focused, but the Phillies are a bigger threat than the Dodgers. Them losing helps our chances more than the Dodgers.
Also, the Phillies aren’t a powerhouse either.
Dunn was already pulled back
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
We’re still doing this?
I thought we collectively decided to let people be fans however they want.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Fuck you, cheer for who I want and through willpower it will happen!
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Aug 12, 2010 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Sweet Dodger recap
Wow, epic meltdown by Broxton. Loads the bases on HBP, BB, BB, 2 runs score on a Casey Blake error, 2 more on a double. Zero outs, four runs
They could be Giants...but not really.
Thank goodness fielding errors don’t show up on Pokemonz.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
LOL
that is awesome
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
Will the f**in Padres ever lose?! --Yes, this weekend. Sanchez said so.
LOL Dodgers. What a great day!
"I'm no stranger to this place, where real life and dreams collide.
And even though I fall from grace (in the NL West), I will keep the dream alive-->" (A World Series Championship in SF) -Oasis
by orange and black on Aug 12, 2010 7:56 PM PDT reply actions
Pat Burrell, Veteran Presence
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 12, 2010 7:57 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Either Broxton is mental, OR the Phillies are cheating and stealing signs….it just doesn’t seem possible for a baseball team to freaking OWN one pitcher this much! Is Broxton tipping his pitches or what? The world will never know because the Dodgers don’t have a real pitching coach. Honeybutt is barely even awake during the games
HONEYBUTT!!!!
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
John Kindle think jonathan broxton likes comung to philadelphia.
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 12, 2010 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
All units please respond to the Walt Whitman Bridge… Jonathan Broxton is threatening to jump over the side in to the water below… He was last heard saying," I just can’t take it anymore…. The Philadelphia Phillies have single handedly ruined my entire life. I suck." He is unarmed, and if you ask the Phillies line-up, he is certainly not dangerous.
My fav update...
Go jump off of a freaking roof and kill yourself. You are a disgrace of a closing pitcher. Get out of my town. Thank you.
For my POKEMONZ
Broxton’s ERA and WHIP are INF
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
I was posting it in the "LOL" camp, not the "I'm bummed" camp
I should have clarified
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
you guys i was so sad when i checked the score during the first hour of class and the game was tied
but then i checked again during the last hour and the giants won.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Those were the days of roses
Poetry and prose and Martha
All I had was you
And all you had was me
:(
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
There was no tomorrows,
We’d packed away our sorrows
And we saved them for a rainy day.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
I remember quiet evenings
Trembling next to you.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Aug 12, 2010 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
The TBLA game thread was delicious
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 12, 2010 8:06 PM PDT reply actions
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 12, 2010 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
DELICIOUS I SAY
I bake your tears into a delicious schadenfreude pie
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Mmmmm
Yummy pie
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 12, 2010 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Fuckin Padres how do they work
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
uh it's the pirates
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
I want to beat them so bad =(
"Baseball is a game filled with moments of anticipation. The ones who can keep their calm while heading in to a storm can make their mark on a season. And what happens in those moments is what turns mere men… in to Giants."
My Son
Oh my god
The dodgers lost to the phillies LOL I turned that shit off when it was 9-2 in the 8th.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
More total gold
Mike Fontenot: If you’re reading this, we have your credit card. We are off to buy outrageous things. #GETTINPATBURRELLANEWGARDENGNOME
We’re crashing Pablo’s birthday dinner with his mom. He objected until he realized that Mike Fontenot was paying for his meal. #STOLENCARD
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
whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat
who posted?? is this the fake Buster acct or something real??
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Fake Buster account.
American Heroes: Joe Pavelski, Buster Posey, David Backes
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
lol
no, it’s totally him. Trust me.
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
WELL I THOUGHT IT WAS FUNNY!
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
WELL I THOUGHT IT WAS FUNNY!
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
Dodgers had a 99.6% Win Expectancy.
That’s got to be about as crushing to the fanbase as the realization that they are, in fact, Dodger fans.
hahahaha
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 12, 2010 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 11 recs
It needs to be said
SIRM
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
THIS NEEDS TO BE GREEN'D UP
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
WRECK'D
This is one of the greatest dodger losses in recent memory we should all cherish this moment.
"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."
Carlos ruiz is the new matt stairs
that was fucking awesome
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
Shift-A
OT: Giants win,
Oops, forgot people not likin the OT thing
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
waaah
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
If it’s on topic to his off topic, is it technically on topic, or is it still considered off topic?
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
everything i'm talking about is off topic
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Gotta love ya!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
/i’m wondering if jponry thinks i was joking there
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
i don’t think, i do
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
yay!
dear broxton. jump off a cliff. sincerely, all dodger fans
They could be Giants...but not really.
it seems people in LA don't like Broxton
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Kevin Goldstein sez
The #Dodgers entered the game with a 4.4% chance (less than 20-1) to reach the playoffs as is. More postmortem than death knell.
They could be Giants...but not really.
Jonathon Broxton stands for NOT CLUTCH
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I'd love to see it happen.
But I’d be okay with even simply taking 2 of 3.
Hell, if the giants could take 2 from the Padres i'd like that
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
10 games left all year
These 3 are big, but not the end of it.
by Myemail21479 on Aug 13, 2010 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Agree. But I’m not gonna count on it. I’d like to avoid being swept, at the least.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
4 straight no-hitters, please
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 12, 2010 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
i don't believe so.
"Baseball is a game filled with moments of anticipation. The ones who can keep their calm while heading in to a storm can make their mark on a season. And what happens in those moments is what turns mere men… in to Giants."
My Son
It would be aight
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Aug 12, 2010 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Did I miss the dinner thread?
Roasted cauliflower with hummus
Spicy quinoa
Roasted lemon-dill pork chop
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
toasted some cayenne and chili pepper in a little bit of peanut oil, added some red pepper flakes, then sauteed some garlic and onion in there too. Add the water, bring to boil, add the quiona, destroy the results.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
Was a little heavy handed on the red pepper flakes this time though. My sinuses are definitely clear.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
I made a bag of pasta from the freezer, but enhanced it with additional cream, butter, garlic and cheese. With cabernet.
Later, I’ll have some mint ice cream with double fudge chocolate sauce and tiny marshmallows. Maybe a dash of whipped cream.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
Smoked bacon cheeseburger with BBQ chips
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
PIZZA AND BEER
WHOOOO
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
always a good choice
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
Me too
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Aug 12, 2010 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Teriyaki chicken sandwich.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 12, 2010 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Panda Express – beijing beef on steamed rice with a side of potstickers.
American Heroes: Joe Pavelski, Buster Posey, David Backes
Proud member of the "Doug Wilson for Governor" Club
Fools and Sages
i had crab cake patties. mmmmm.
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Some kind of tortilla chip casserole.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
OT:
Hippies have just invaded Avatar: The Last Airbender. I’m a little freaked out; the kids love it.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
SECRET TUNNEL!!!!!!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I need to watch that show.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
We’ve been streaming it on Netflix. Up to Chapter 2 of Book 2 in record time.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
CB30 ..... this is for you.
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 7 recs
Pat the Bat, my good sir.
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
oh my bad .....
are you not a sir?
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
and you're welcome. :^)
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
who's the far left one?
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Aug 12, 2010 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
hahaha, that's Zito.
:^)
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL Really?
and the guy in front of timmy?
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Aug 12, 2010 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
hahahaha yes it is Zito......
from left to right:
Zito, Panda, Torres, Burrell, Huff, and Lincecum.
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
diffuse
I’m not an elitist, but the web defines it as “causing to spill and spread freely”. But a free flowing rally sounds good, no? Walking Huff to defuse a ninth inning rally works for me.
dylanohernandez
Torre on whether Broxton is still the #Dodgers’ closer: “Let the smoke clear here before you get me to say something I didn’t think about.”
They could be Giants...but not really.
LOL
/keeps forgetting his closer isn’t mo rivera anymore
"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."
Monday Monkey lives for the weekend, sir.
by AXmrdrir on Aug 12, 2010 8:52 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
oh my god the Good Phight is hilarious tonight
apparently it was jewish heritage night in Philly.
It's Johnnie Walker inside.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 12, 2010 9:18 PM PDT reply actions
Watching the Reply Now---
Rough for Ray. 2 Ks to start and then 3 straight hits.
And really Cain needs to learn how to win.
Let's bring the...
OT: Bioshock Infinite
Will it be a) a great game, or b) the greatest game?
Seriously though, I’m stoked.
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- Republik of Mancunia
"If City play a game against United for 89 minutes, maybe they’ll have a chance." -King Eric Cantona
It looks so fucking amazing
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I have yet to play a Bioshock game (sadly) but this seems like a cool direction to go.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Aug 12, 2010 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
it’s definitely worth renting it, the first bioshock was great!
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I’ve been meaning to. I tried torrenting it once but it didn’t work.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Aug 12, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Well i'm just surprised it's not coming out until 2012
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
From what I gather it pretty much is a new IP, more of a spiritual successor to Bioshock with some similarities.
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- Republik of Mancunia
"If City play a game against United for 89 minutes, maybe they’ll have a chance." -King Eric Cantona
by Useful_Idiot on Aug 12, 2010 11:51 PM PDT up reply actions
another bioshock???
i think i just shit myself a little. i also can’t wait for Fallout: New Vegas to come out.
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Jonathen said it.
I believe it.
That settles it.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Aug 12, 2010 9:55 PM PDT reply actions
Anyone see Belasario do the 3rd to 1st pick off play with only a runner at 1st? It was pretty funny.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Aug 12, 2010 10:04 PM PDT reply actions
what was really funny was that Foghorn Leghorn had to explain why that was a balk to the umpires who didn’t call it initially.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 13, 2010 8:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Enrique_Rojas1 News: Royals and Giants close to complete Jose Guillen trade. If completed, Guillen will play friday vs Padres.
"I AIN'T HAVIN IT."
not gonna believe this until Baggs or Hank confirm it
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
why NOT post it!!! haha, nobody's talkin bout anything else tonight
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
so... about todays hike i took around oakland....
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
lies
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
i mean
at this point, why would they get him?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
shit
i’m gonna go to bed
if i wake up and jose guillen is a giant, i will not be pleased
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Giants need more people that could get runs
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
the why would they want jose guillen
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Can't spell Jose Guillen without.... well, nevermind
IM JOKING
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
seriously ......
wtf is so special about guillen???
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
wait a fuckin minute ......
wasn’t he suspended for 15 games due to performance-enhancing drugs in, like, 2008???
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
He is what Jim Thome was to the Dodgers last year
“big bat off the bench, DH in case we make the world series.”
Yes I realize that what Burrell’s role was, but Burrell is entrenched as the starting left fielder now, as Guillen is going to take over for that big bat off the bench pinch hitting in the 8th inning.
In all honesty, if that trade costs ZERO, and they don’t expand on Guillen’s role, then fine. I’ll live with it. As long as he STFU in the clubhouse.
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
The fact that he hasn’t really hit in three years would make success in this role difficult.
Mark DeRosa is playing exactly the same amount of professional baseball as his adopted father, these days.
NOTICIA: Jose Guillen en ruta a Gigantes de San Francisco. Si se completa cambio en proximas horas, Guillen debutara viernes Vs. SD.
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
ay dios mio.
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Oy vey.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 12, 2010 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Can we give up Evan Crawford for him?
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Aug 12, 2010 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL!
thank you, michael scott.
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions
i just checked 22gigantes and he doesn’t have anything from his sources yet, so this may yet be premature.
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
Have you checked sfgiantstoday.com?
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 12, 2010 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions
oh god that guy was ridiculous
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
2-0 AFTER THE FOTENOT TRADE
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
true, PiKA .....
very true!
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Cubs were using him wrong!
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Aug 12, 2010 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
AND I SPELLED HIS NAME WRONG
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
well, i have dyselxia ...... so i didn't even notice.
lol.
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Suck That?
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
that sucks
I was assuming he also read entire words backwards
by Into the Void on Aug 12, 2010 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions
yes i do ........
and it sucks. lol.
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 11:53 PM PDT up reply actions
i missed the fontenot at bat
was it bad?
McCovey Chronicles - The repetition is awesome. Proud Adoptive Parent of BRETT PILL.
READ MY BLOG!!!!
by sadison bummedgarner on Aug 12, 2010 11:07 PM PDT reply actions
pinched hit for cain ..... struck out swinging.
:^/
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions
That boy was our last hope..... No, THERE IS ANOTHER
SBerthiaumeESPN
Jose Guillen deciding between Rays & Giants for rest of this season.
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
nice star wars reference.
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, it’s a Star Wars reference.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions
sorry .....
i was too lazy to capitalize. lol! i’m playing “Knights of the Old Republic” right now.
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions
/freezes GIANT stoner in carbonite
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 12, 2010 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions
oh really? well then .....
lol!
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 11:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I wasn’t actually talking about your capitalization at all.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 11:40 PM PDT up reply actions
ooooooh ......
lol! i see now. yes, Star Wars references are the best and fit into almost any situation.
for example, i was fighting with my ex once and i got tired of it because we had been arguing for about an hour straight, so i scream, “YOU KNOW WHAT? YOU ARE PART OF THE REBEL ALLIANCE AND A TRAITOR!!! TAKE HER AWAY!!!” and she looked and me like, “…….what the fuck?………” and then we had make up sex and it was awesome. hahahahaha.
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t know what to say to that.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions
i find your lack of faith disturbing.
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 12, 2010 11:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I think the appropriate response is
“You want to go home and rethink your life.”
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Aug 13, 2010 1:39 AM PDT up reply actions
hahahahahaha .....
that definitely works.
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 13, 2010 1:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Ballsy move, quoting Episode II.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 13, 2010 2:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Florida is lovely this time of year!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 12, 2010 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope we relent and let the Rays have him
as compensation for letting us have Burrell
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
FOR GOD’S SAKE MAN, CHOOSE FLORIDA
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 12, 2010 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions
DNW
Rather have Beltran and his ridiculous contract
I hate the Dodgers, Patriots, Dolphins, and terroirsts
by GiantsfaninNY55 on Aug 12, 2010 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Man, my eyelid is twitching like crazy.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
it could be Lupus
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 made this joke at work
and as it turns out, one of my co-worker actually does have Lupus.
That was bad times.
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, you got “my mom is dead”-ed!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey! When’s the due date?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 12, 2010 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m not even pregnant!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions
"His wife is in a coma"
Joe Mauer is from Minnesota. My adopted son, RHP Steve Edlefsen, is from Minnesota. Joe Mauer is very good at baseball. Call up Steve Edlefsen, Giants! Science™ is begging you.
"Alcoholism is a disease, but it’s the only one you can get yelled at for having. Goddamn it Otto, you are an alcoholic. Goddamn it Otto, you have Lupis… one of those two doesn’t sound right." – The late, great Mitch Hedberg
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
Oh, I forgot that was even on. I take it that was good?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh – it’s on again! I’ll watch it now.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions
This will be a good way to keep me from doing the shit I need to do.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 11:58 PM PDT up reply actions
"Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday."
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 13, 2010 12:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Honestly, I think that’s the best episode they’ve had since coming back.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 13, 2010 12:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Have you fallen into a vat of radioactive waste?
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 12, 2010 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Recently?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 12, 2010 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Disconnect it from the power supply.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 12, 2010 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, Casey
Nice play tonight you stupid piece of shit. Carlos Santana could’ve fielded that ground ball from behind the plate, asshole.
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- Republik of Mancunia
"If City play a game against United for 89 minutes, maybe they’ll have a chance." -King Eric Cantona
Hey. I might be able to hook someone up with a free ticket to Outside lands on Saturday if you are willing to do volunteer work for 5 hours on Sunday. I was going to but I have something else on Sunday. You have to be serious about it though.
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 12, 2010 11:45 PM PDT reply actions
You would most likely be working from 3-8 on Sunday.
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 12, 2010 11:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Any you need to reply very soon.
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 12, 2010 11:49 PM PDT up reply actions
This upcoming Saturday?
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 13, 2010 12:10 AM PDT up reply actions
I mean, Sunday.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 13, 2010 12:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
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 13, 2010 12:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Both days
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 13, 2010 12:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Damn. If it were the weekend after this, I probably would be able to.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 13, 2010 12:42 AM PDT up reply actions
That sucks
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 13, 2010 12:44 AM PDT up reply actions
You goin for the whole weekend?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I can’t. I’m trying to find someone else because they guy was really nice and gave me one of the last spots even though i’m not 18, and then I had to cancel.
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 13, 2010 12:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Aww, that’s pretty sweet though, so you’re able to actually hang out and listen to the bands as well?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I have no idea. But I can’t go.
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 13, 2010 12:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Ohhhhhh, sorry, i get it now
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
yeah
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 13, 2010 12:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Looks like a done deal
Anybody wants to translate?
ORLANDO, Florida — Los Reales de Kansas City y los Gigantes de San Francisco trabajaron la madrugada del viernes para completar un cambio que envió al jardinero dominicano José Guillén al conjunto de la bahía, dijo una fuente de entero crédito a ESPNdeportes.com.
Al completarse el movimiento, Guillén volará de Miami a San Francisco a tiempo para debutar en la serie que comienza el viernes entre Gigantes y Padres de San Diego. Los Gigantes comienzan el fin de semana a 2.5 juegos de los Padres, que lideran la División Oeste de la Liga Nacional.
Guillén fue designado el pasado jueves para futura asignación por los Reales. El club tenía un plazo de 10 días, que expiraba el sábado, para cambiar, despedir o reintegrar al roster a su pelotero más caro.
Guillén bateó .266 con 16 jonrones y 52 carreras empujadas como bateador designado esta temporada. Con San Francisco jugaría en el jardín derecho.
Guillén juega la última temporada de un contrato de $36 millones por tres años con Kansas City.
http://espndeportes.espn.go.com/news/story?id=1101177&s=bei&type=story
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
From Google Translate
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Kansas City Royals and San Francisco Giants worked early Friday to complete a change that sent outfielder Jose Guillen to the whole bay, a source of credit entire ESPNdeportes.com.
Upon completion of the movement, Guillen will fly from Miami to San Francisco in time to debut in the series that begins Friday between Giants and San Diego Padres. The Giants began the weekend to 2.5 games behind the Padres, who lead the Western Division of the National League.
Guillen was appointed last Thursday for future assignment by the Royals. The club had a period of 10 days, ending on Saturday, to change, dismiss or reinstate the player roster to its more expensive.
Guillen hit .266 with 16 homers and 52 RBIs as a designated hitter this season. San Francisco to play in right field.
Guillen played the final season of a $ 36 million for three years with Kansas City.
Whyyy?
Somewhere in the minor leagues, Joe Paterson is pitching.
by imovermyhead on Aug 13, 2010 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions
NOOOOOOO
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 13, 2010 12:10 AM PDT up reply actions
I think he's a good bench player to have
I trust him more in a pinch hit situation than Nate
by giants92388 on Aug 13, 2010 12:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Where's Baggs/Urbs or Hank?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Yep... sounds bout right,
i’ll wait until i hear from them to actually have an opinion… I just don’t know how this HURTS the team
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
The only thing I’m worried about is Guillen’s reputation as a clubhouse cancer
by giants92388 on Aug 13, 2010 12:40 AM PDT up reply actions
who did we give up?
i’m worried about that part
a little ticked off, but i guess its not the end of the world
as long as burrell still plays everyday
would aubrey huff move back to first and relegate ishi to the bench once again?
by panda revival on Aug 13, 2010 1:12 AM PDT up reply actions
YES!!!!
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=10901899
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
Proud Aussie father of Roberto Kelly
by Tim LinCyYoung on Aug 13, 2010 12:10 AM PDT reply actions
Somebody offered to trade Francisco Cordero for my Joey Votto. How many "HAHAHAHA"’s should I put in the reply when I reject it?
LOL
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 13, 2010 12:50 AM PDT up reply actions
i traded mauer for posey
and haven’t looked back :)
You’re a better man than Orpheus.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 13, 2010 1:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Listen, man, you don’t have to mock my trade proposals like that. In the biz, that’s what we call a “starting point.” You just tell me how many Francisco Corderos it’s going to take to get this done, and we’ll go from there.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 13, 2010 1:11 AM PDT up reply actions
TELL 'EM, SCORED!!!!
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 13, 2010 1:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Uh looks like we may have traded for Guillen:
http://espndeportes.espn.go.com/news/story?id=1101177&s=bei&type=story
by itlynstalyn on Aug 13, 2010 1:20 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Of course I’m way late, and you guys are all over it. Commence smart ass responses.
by itlynstalyn on Aug 13, 2010 1:21 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
That seems to be the only source reporting it
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 13, 2010 1:22 AM PDT up reply actions
i dunno if i believe it just this yet,
well i’ll see tomorrow
by panda revival on Aug 13, 2010 1:24 AM PDT up reply actions
also translated on google chrome it says
Guillen is now the Giants
do we just get to watch guillen in right field trying to win the game by himself everyday?
or is he so good, he IS the giants
by panda revival on Aug 13, 2010 1:27 AM PDT up reply actions
lol KDL is hammered
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 13, 2010 1:28 AM PDT reply actions
yeah
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 13, 2010 1:41 AM PDT up reply actions
HAHA
Drunk Thursday night’s FTW
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Thristy Thursdays!!!!
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 13, 2010 1:58 AM PDT up reply actions
I had one beer.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
No, seriously. I wouldn’t get drunk on a school night.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
what are you majoring in? ……. if i may ask.
"Todd Wellemeyer is pitching today? Get out your umbrellas! A shit storm is coming!"
by GIANT stoner on Aug 13, 2010 2:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Whatever, drunky.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 13, 2010 2:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Haha sorry. Your Tweet made it sound like you were doing some serious drinking.
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 13, 2010 2:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Man I got so much shit done today. Tomorow I have absolutely nothing to get done. It will be a good day. The Giants better win.
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 13, 2010 2:04 AM PDT reply actions
Posted upstream, but, whatever it's 800 comment thread
Adventures in SSS:
Giants starters, last 9 games (from Aug 4 on)
0-4, 5.96 ERA, .350 BABIP, 5.4 IP/GS, 4.5% HR/TBF
Giants starters, the 20 games before that (from July 11 on)
10-3, 2.32 ERA, .247 BABIP, 6.8 IP/GS, 2.8% HR/TBF
¡Viva los Gigantes!
i have a question about babip
everyone keeps saying it, but how is it different then average, and why is it better to look at?
¡Viva los Gigantes!
it’s not better, just gives you a different insight.
Batting Average on Balls In Play. HRs don’t count for it and strikeouts don’t count against it. For pitchers (with some exception) it generally hovers around .300 and large deviations from that are usually due to luck. From those two BABIPs, the Giants starters have been crazily unlucky in August, but were just as crazily lucky in July.
Mark DeRosa is playing exactly the same amount of professional baseball as his adopted father, these days.
Now I feel guilty
Thank you for the thorough, clear, and informative reply.
Annnnnnnd … I was making the funnys. I was riffing off (using the exact same language) as the question put by a poster up-thread.
¡Viva los Gigantes!
oh, I forgot that was in this thread.
(I’ve been keeping weird hours lately, and the days are blending together.)
Mark DeRosa is playing exactly the same amount of professional baseball as his adopted father, these days.
Me too
I was just falling asleep before I checked my profile for new comments.
Have slept six hours in past three nights combined – not good. Feeling energized enough though – in the middle of a four countries in ten days travel blitz (left India after six months there four days ago, left Thailand this morning, leave Viet Nam for Japan in five days).
Wish you peace and clarity, and thanks again for the clear explanation.
¡Viva los Gigantes!
Guillen:
If the rumors are true, basically he replaces Ishikawa in the lineup (Huff back to 1B, Guillen in RF)—at least, that sounds the most likely result.
He hasn’t had a really good year since 2007. Right now, he is playing a bit below his career level, but not wildly so; and that career value is not terribly good, despite some good or better stretches in it. If his cost in players is minimal, his acquisition is probably a small net loss, since at this stage his bat is probably not even as good as Ishikawa’s; whether his RF defense is better or worse than Huff’s, I have no idea.
Mind, his BABIP of recent seasons is somewhat below his career level. His 2010 walks rate is about exactly his 2007 (last good year) level, and his power factor is even a little higher. If the change of scenery revives his batting enough to somewhat raise his hits rate, he could be at least a push and maybe even a small gain.
Of course, if they don’t make a regular out of him, and use him as a PH, things change. Either way, though, if this trade is done, so probably is eithe Schierholtz or Ishikawa.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
What I'd like our lineup against lefties to be now
Torres cf
Posey
Huff 1b
Burrell LF
Uribe SS
Guillen RF
Pablo 3B
Sanchez 2B
Pitcher
Against righties Guillen should not see the field unless he’s a PH. And good god do we need rosters to expand now.
Score keeping question. Why wasn’t Torres credit with a double? Wasn’t that ball a ground rules double?
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
The rule is
Unless a walk-off hit is a home run, the game ends as soon as the winning run scores.
"Baseball is a game filled with moments of anticipation. The ones who can keep their calm while heading in to a storm can make their mark on a season. And what happens in those moments is what turns mere men… in to Giants."
My Son
looks like rumors are true
http://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/21067666260
Kevin Mitchell has a black belt in keeping it real.
fuck shit
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
fuckstockings!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 13, 2010 8:48 AM PDT up reply actions
You all eat fatty foods and have unraked leaves in your yard
I will stomp on your eyeballs while whistling the theme to Rockford Files.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 13, 2010 8:40 AM PDT reply actions
I will bear that in mind.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 13, 2010 8:49 AM PDT up reply actions
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