Giants/Reds series preview
by Grant Brisbee on Aug 23, 2010 12:21 PM PDT
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PrintOh, good. A first-place team.
The Padres are the surprise team of the year – in retrospect, gee, why couldn’t we have seen that Blanks/Gwynn/Venable outfield juggernaut coming? – but the Reds are a close second. The Reds hit like the Giants last year, but they did so with an average pitching staff instead of a great one. As you’d expect from that description, they finished several games under .500. They traded for Scott Rolen in a weird deadline deal, assuming a pretty substantial contract of a player who is usually hurt. Johnny Cueto regressed in 2009, Homer Bailey never gressed at all, Edinson Volquez was hurt and eventually suspended. The whole thing looked like a mess.
A year later, the Reds are in first. Joey Votto went from good to man-beast, and he’s a leading MVP candidate. Rolen was healthy for most of the year, and he was fantastic. The pitching staff is filled with young talent. And you know what? I kind of feel like the Reds deserve it. They had one of the all-time bizarro Giants teams in 2005 -- every hitter at an OPS+ of 100 or better, but they had a combined 83 starts from Eric Milton, Ramon Ortiz, and Luke Hudson. They also had over 220 innings from relievers who finished the season with an ERA over 6.00. Ye gods. Putting them on the same plane as the 2009 Giants would have disrupted the space-time continuum. You would never have been born. But Scott Hairston wouldn’t have been either, so it would have been for the best.
Of course, it’s not acceptable to feel any pity/admiration for them or their fans for the next three games. This is another almost-close-to-a-must-win-kind-of-if-you-squint series, and the Giants must win it. Kind of. If you squint.
So the Cody Ross era begins, and, lo, it was scintillating.
Hitter to watch
Brandon Phillips has been pretty fantastic for the Reds over the past few seasons. He’s on the cover of the pamphlet from Pueblo, Colorado titled "Why You Don’t Give Up On Toolsy Prospects Too Early, Even If They Can Be Jackasses At Times." I’d totally trade Freddy Sanchez for him.
Pitcher to watch
Johnny Cueto could shank a guy with some sharpened cleats, so you should always watch for that. But you should probably pay closer attention to Travis Wood, a rookie pitcher who relies on location and command. He should probably be on the Padres, actually. Bud Selig should look into that. Wood just got Freddy Sanchez to ground out as you were reading this.
Prediction:
Someone will bring up Dusty Baker giving the game ball to Russ Ortiz in Game Six, I’ll light a drifter on fire, and I’ll beat the charges because, hey, there are plenty more drifters where that came from, and also, hey, Game Six.
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This appeared right before my very eyes!
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
You know
Even if he just rides the pine for the rest of the year, he was still a good waiver claim. Because you know if he’d gone to the Padres he would absolutely murder us.
"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
I’ll accept your terms on the condition that instead of calling him Cody Ross, I get to call him “LOLMatt Downs”.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 23, 2010 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
You may, but only if Downs is claimed by another team
Otherwise, savvy Sabes.
"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
Can't wait for the annual Dusty puff-pieces in the local paper
"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
Who is Dr Lyle Evans?
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
I have a friend who works on NCIS … Sally’s sleepover scene is, rightfully, the only thing they’re talking about on set today. I really want to know what David McCallum thinks.
by Every6thDay on Aug 23, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
My favorite scene in the episode was Betty in the shrink’s office. Dr. Edna’s understated plea to her to consider getting herself some psychiatric help was tremendous as was Betty herself admitting that she “grew out of it”
I don’t like Betty at all anymore. Before you felt sorry for her. And when she came out with that gun in the first season on the neighbor’s birds, I was starting to like her. Now I cringe every time she’s on scene. And I hope Don smacks Henry around.
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
My wife and I were having the same conversation after the episode last night. She is a truly odious and hateful person. We agreed that they had gone too far and have made her cartoonishly hateful. I think they are forshadowing a trip to the loony bin for her or maybe something worse.
J. Jones isn't much of an actor
My inner cynic feels like they’re making Betty more hateful to make up for her shortcomings
by craigcommaroger on Aug 23, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Google searched all morning
Dr. Lyle Evans appears to be made up
by craigcommaroger on Aug 23, 2010 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
If cutting your own hair and masturbating were truly the signs of a child headed for ruination (as Betty believes), not many of us would have made it to a productive adulthood. Love when Don says to her “Do you ever hear yourself?”
Hitting 74 on the radar gun but hitting my spots.
by VidaWantsYourCar on Aug 23, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I will try to flag down the drifter as he runs by on fire by saying, “Hey, can I get a light?”
Play better baseball, Giants; or fuck you.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 12:25 PM PDT reply actions
I would like the team to be remotely watchable this series.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
hahahahaNo.
"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
OMG Fuck the Reds
Half of my office loves the Reds and I am so sick of hearing about them. Sweep plz kthxbye.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Welcome to Cody!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Wasn’t that guy, like… not a good person… or something?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 23, 2010 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought so.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 23, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know.
It was near the top of my Google search results on the subject, though.
by Every6thDay on Aug 23, 2010 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
LEAVE CODY ALONE!!!!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Wow, I didn’t even really click the link or anything. Weird.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 23, 2010 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
twss
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
by bondslegend on Aug 23, 2010 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
She never says that.
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
At least not to you!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
That's true
But even Goofus has never heard that expression.
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
Never.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Aug 23, 2010 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Will the Giants add another catcher in September?
Holm? Jax? If they plan on adding Willis, Hacker, and whoever else, they’ll have a lot of people to DFA
80 degrees? You all are going to do really poorly when global warming really hits us.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Hot relative to what it was last week, considering it's been in the 50s.
But I’m not someone who complains about the weather.
I live on the border of Pacifica and Daly City so it’s pretty much foggy every morning no matter how hot it gets. But, it was sunny this morning when I got up to go to work. I knew it was not going to be a pleasant day (hate the heat)
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Aug 23, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Dallas != San Francisco
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 23, 2010 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
HOttttttttt
I was only in San Francisco once, in the 1960s, and with my luck, they were having a heat wave, and no one had air conditioning.
Heh
Yeah, that is a bit of a problem. Air conditioning isn’t needed 360 days a year, but boy do those 5 other days suck.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 23, 2010 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, but it only feels like 109 degrees.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 23, 2010 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
+109
102 here in San Antonio today. But the good news for me is the Ryder truck is reserved and I’ll be on my way back to the bay next week.
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
- Robert Heinlein
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 23, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
It is strange and another indicator as to the end of the Earth
This weekend was positively fall like.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Don’t confuse the end of the Earth with the end of human existence.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Excellent point
The Earth will keep on spinning. Humans will be gone within the next 1000 years.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah
I’ll bet you 5$ humanity outlasts the earth.
"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
Not unless they find the motivation for human spaceflight. And if you have been reading the news lately, they haven’t.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
We've got a couple billion years
I like our odds.
"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
/cue giant asteroid
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Edith Piaf?
Mark DeRosa is playing exactly the same amount of professional baseball as his adopted father, these days.
That crazy Mexican singer!
"Buster Posey" anagram = OYSTER PUBES
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 23, 2010 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
2008 OS9, ~350m-780m in diameter, just passed the Earth at 17km/s, missing by ~twenty-eight million, two hundred thousand km.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Bitches be afraid.
Miss everytime.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Juuuuuust a bit outside.
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
/Scott swings and misses
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Aug 23, 2010 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Look at the bright side
If the world ends in 2012, Brian Sabean won’t be able to sign Aaron Rowand to another contract.
"I don’t think I’ve ever heard a louder chorus of boos than when the Dodgers made the third out of the ninth. It was awesome.." - Aubrey Huff
Yeah!
I’ll bet you $5. You’re gonna be real sorry having to pay me off after the earth is utterly destroyed.
"I don’t think I’ve ever heard a louder chorus of boos than when the Dodgers made the third out of the ninth. It was awesome.." - Aubrey Huff
We haven’t reached any kind of tipping point yet. Imagine if we have some sort of massive starvation event, killing 1/3 of the earth’s population. That might light some fires.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Any type of mass extinction would only prolong the foot dragging. In fact, I would guess that humanity would survive way more than 1000 years if something happens to kill off 33% of the people.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll escrow the bet.
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
- Robert Heinlein
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 23, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I was basically cold all day I was in the east bay Saturday. Walnut Creek? Freezing. San Jose? Freezing.
It was pretty warm up here yesterday, though.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
It’s been stupidly cold in San Jose. Of course, now we’re gonna be near 100 tomorrow, so I probably shouldn’t have complained too much.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
by can of corn on Aug 23, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I went to the SJ Giants game Saturday night, and wore a sweatshirt, jeans and jacket, and was still pretty cold. Even the guys in the dugout looked to be freezing.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
I’m guessing that by the 5th inning it will be freezing again.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
Birmingham just passed its 50th consecutive day of daytime highs at or above 90 degrees. But we’re expecting a cold snap this week — 88 by Friday.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
Be sure to wear a sweater and muffler
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
- Robert Heinlein
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 23, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
brutal
I was in birmingham saturday night for a benefit. I heard that stat while I was there. Believe it or not it hs been even hotter in Jackson, MS. No elevation and higher humidity.
by Countificus on Aug 23, 2010 4:35 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Chris Heisey? Drew Stubbs?
Sound like offensive linemen. If he can actually get on base, Stubbs might run wild.
Also, Masset and Rhodes are going to simply abuse the hapless Giants.
There are many times that I want to give up watching this team only to have them totally turn it around
THIS.WOULD.BE.THAT.TIME.NOW.
/Win the inning
//Renteria - Still not a VD but I crush a lot
///Willism is Realism
What 3 starters will we be seeing from them?
For us it’s Cain – Sanchez – Bum right?
"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
LOL @ the reference to Pueblo, Colorado
Am I the only one that got it?
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
Yes.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=522084
This seems to shed some light.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Wow, I totally remember those ads now. So funny!
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
I hope Grant appreciates me noting the funny and explaining it to the unenlightened masses.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
Apple polisher.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 23, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
If anyone can use a good apple polishing, it is Grant.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I am going to leave that where it lies.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 23, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I would have made a Howie joke, but I clearly stated a “good” apple polishing.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I offer quantity, which is more than most.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 23, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Is there a bad apple polishing?
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
- Robert Heinlein
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 23, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Do not make me answer this by posting the results of a GIS…
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 23, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Hi, Opal.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 23, 2010 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
The Giants should really pull their heads outta their asses.
When do we get to play the Astros again?
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
OT: Damon was claimed... anyone taking odds it was the Giants?
\Sabes to himself: “he he he, this blocking claim thing is really fun. I wonder how many outfielders I can keep from going to San Diego?”
If it was us, I may get stabby.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
To clarify…I got in the car and KNBR came on… all I heard was Damon to the Padres…. and what I thought was “Gee I thought Damon Minor was out of baseball.” and so in my cognitive dissonance I didn’t hear the whole bit.
JT SNOW SUCKS!!!
GIVE MINOR A SHOT!
"Buster Posey" anagram = OYSTER PUBES
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 23, 2010 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
What this team really needs is...
more 520ft foul balls!
Hitler was a Dodgers fan.
by The Nick on Aug 23, 2010 1:26 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
LOL!
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
- Robert Heinlein
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 23, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I was wondering if it was an AL team.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Big Stew has the solution to the too-many-OF problem
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
They should put a few of those people next to 3B and SS.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Can we just have a chain around the infield like it's a game of red rover?
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Red Rover, Red Rover, send another outfielder over!
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
- Robert Heinlein
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 23, 2010 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Odds that Sabean signs him in the off season to a deal that expires when he’s eligible for Social Security?
Hitler was a Dodgers fan.
by The Nick on Aug 23, 2010 1:40 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Dork
Bronson Arroyo looks like a real tool with that high leg kick. I wonder if he ever falls down when he winds up.
Yeah, he falls down
But he gets up again.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
You're never gonna keep him down.
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
Yeah he falls down
But he gets up again,
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Submitted without comment:
That’s my aunt’s ringtone.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
Looks like a tool even without the high leg kick...
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
OT:
Chinese Taipei is destroying the International Pool in the LLWS. They were drubbing Canada 20-0 in the 3rd inning.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
...
"Buster Posey" anagram = OYSTER PUBES
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 23, 2010 1:10 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
In one of the P90X workouts...
…there’s a thing called “military march” where you slowly goosestep your legs out like that and I always think of this.
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
Sabeans
I hate to introduce too much religion into this “peepy-soaked heck hole” but I came across this scripture yesterday and couldn’t stop laughing.
It’s found in Job Chapter 1:
13 – One day when Job’s sons and daughters were feasting and drinking wine at the oldest brother’s house, 14 – A messenger came to Job and said, "The oxen were plowing and the donkeys were grazing nearby, 15 – And the Sabeans attacked and carried them off. They put the servants to the sword, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!"
The image of the “Sabeans” attacking and carrying off with all the animals while killing the servants made me think of our own Sabean.
Enjoy!!
A messenger came to Job and said, "The water buffaloes were plowing and the pandas were grazing nearby, 15 – And the Sabeans attacked and gave them all 5-year, $70M extensions.
"Buster Posey" anagram = OYSTER PUBES
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 23, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
A Messenger?
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 23, 2010 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Funny
But needs moar penis hands.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Why's it gotta be your ancient history?
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
lol
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
LOL
Even history misspells Sabean.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Ugh
This emotional roller coaster known as being a Giants fan has worn me out.
"Dodger fans aren’t happy when foul balls get into their section, because it interferes with their playing with the beachball"- Mike Krukow
I can’t think of one player on the Reds that I dislike.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Aug 23, 2010 1:30 PM PDT reply actions
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Aug 23, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
The ever surprised Mr. Red
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Nope...
That’s actually Mr. Redlegs. He’s the cooler of the Reds mascots. Mr. Red looks like this:
<img src=" http://www.baseballroadtrip.net/Major/National/Cincinnati/images/PICT0011.jpg"/>
Also, Mr. Red has no soul.
OH GOD
KILL IT! KILL IT WITH FIRE!
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Strong points: Sturdy body, muscular arms and legs. Head big enough to outhink you and eyes so black they suck out your soul.
Weak point: Fire
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?
Jonny Gomes could be hate-able.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I have never liked Ramon Hernandez, not sure why though.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
Random hatred
I like it
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
FUCK OFF
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
Nah
I’m sure I’ve given you a reason for that.
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
Not that I can think of.
I was just trying to brighten your day :D
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
Even though I have a feeling the Giants are going to get their asses kicked, I really hope I can listen to the game tonight.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 23, 2010 1:32 PM PDT reply actions
I’m sitting here kind of dreading finding out what the roster move will be, while at the same time picturing Sabean and Botchy trying to play whack-a-mole with Nate, Ishi, Scott, and Uribe. Whoever they find and bludgeon first gets to go to the DL.
It's probably a twisted game they are playing with a summer intern.
“Each one of you is assigned a player. The first to injure either a wrist or ankle will get priority consideration for a the paid part time position in the fall.
Your time starts…..NOW!"
/pulls sheet off of table containing weapons from Clue.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Nate in the weight room with a candlestick!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
In my fantasy world this is the answer to "Who killed Brian Sabean?"
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
- Robert Heinlein
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 23, 2010 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
That would be a fun game. Clue with Sabes as the murder victim and Nate, Bowker, LOLFred, Frandsen, and now Downsie as the potential murderers
Except we could name it "No Clue" in order to give honor to the deceased
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
- Robert Heinlein
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 23, 2010 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm serious. I hereby copyright this idea, and since you like it, I invite you to collaborate with me on the game's develpment
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
- Robert Heinlein
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 23, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
And if you could help me with speeling, I'ld appreshiate it.
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
- Robert Heinlein
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 23, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
.
Baggs’ writeup in BA on Belt:
SAN FRANCISCO—Brandon Belt was a top pitching prospect in high school before his career took a turn. He ended up as a first baseman with an aluminum bat swing at Texas, and the Giants liked his athleticism and spent a fifth-round draft choice on him in 2009.
That pick is starting to look like a winning lottery ticket. Belt, 22, is having a pro debut season for the ages. After his latest act of heroism, a walkoff home run in the bottom of the 14th inning for Double-A Richmond, he was hitting .369/.465/.636 between Richmond and high Class A San Jose.
“I don’t think anybody expects a first year player to do this,” farm director Fred Stanley said. “Especially when he continued it into Double-A, where it’s taken some of our better hitting prospects a few months to get used to that league. He stepped right in.”
When the Giants first saw Belt in instructional league last fall, he had a closed stance that served him well as a contact hitter but left him prone to hard stuff inside. He showed an advanced knowledge of the strike zone. The Giants helped him change to a more upright stance and Belt did the rest.
“All we did was square him up and give him some direction back toward the middle,” Stanley said. “Just kind of free him up so his hips and hands can work . . . and my goodness.”
Belt has no glaring weaknesses. He is a plus runner, especially for his 6-foot-5 frame, having stolen 20 bases in 28 attempts. Special assistant J.T. Snow, a former Gold Glove first baseman, called Belt the best defender in the system at the position because of his soft hands and terrific instincts.
Because he runs and throws so well, Belt also got a few starts in the outfield in August to gauge his versatility. According to sources in the organization, the Giants expect to call him up in September.
GIANTICS
• After struggling at the plate for most of the first half at Richmond, third baseman Conor Gillaspie hit .402 in July and kept it rolling into August to raise his line to .289/.339/.415.
• Outfielder Rafael Rodriguez dealt with a lower back issue while hitting .163 in 12 games for short season Salem-Keizer, prompting officials to send the teenager back to the Rookie-level Arizona League. Rodriguez, 18, signed for a $2.55 million bonus two years ago.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Aug 23, 2010 1:36 PM PDT reply actions
He showed an advanced knowledge of the strike zone. The Giants helped him change
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
by bgunn on Aug 23, 2010 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 7 recs
This series is not small
As bad as it all feels right now, the Giants are not in an objectively horrible position at least numbers wise. Obviously, if Timmy and Zito and Cain continue to soil their own shorts, it is all fantasy, but the remaining schedule is really quite favorable (especially after this series against the Reds). he Giants play a large majority of their games at home and against teams with a combined WP of .490. The Phillies play most of their games on the road and against a stronger schedule. The Reds and Cards play weak teams, but the Cards play 17 at home and 24 on the road.
My conclusion is that there is hope that we could be somewhere near this thing if not in it…
OT: Pirates financial info leaked.
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
John Fisher
Son of Don Fisher (founder of the Gap)….
One of the richest owners of any professional sports team
Pet Peeve: Rich sports owners who demand public money for stadiums.
"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
So… all of them.
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
It's why I love Magowan
When it was built, AT&T was the first stadium built entirely with private money since like 1962.
Now, they got some tax breaks, and the city did build MUNI to that location for them, but no public money actually went in to building the stadium.
"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
Yeah, but..
Wasn’t that group pretty much pulled together by MLB after every proposal to raise public tax money for a new stadium had been denied and old ownership wanted to leave the city?
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
We have enough oufielders already with out him joining the team!
"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
He’s coming to play 3B
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
No way. The Giants would never add an infielder.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
Of course they would
so long as he could play the OF
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
Zorak!
I am eagerly awaiting his return in September.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
The OF of Burrell, Velez and Guillen should be fun.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
Christ. Can you imagine? You could seriously have multiple inside-the-park HR’s with that alignment.
by FireBrianSabean on Aug 23, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
The whole field becomes triples alley.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 23, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
On one play
"There was hatred. And they had some hatred. And then there was some more hatred. And then the Giants won. Woo hoo!" - Mike Krukow
…and he’s rounding home and headed to first!
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
I was just about to reply to can of corn about this. Once Eugenio comes up in September, the Giants will have ALL THE OUTFIELDERS they need.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
Gross.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 23, 2010 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
A collection of thoughts
Can you sum that up in a 4 or 5 word groupthink phrase? K thanx.
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
Meh, Sabean sucks, Guillen grrrr.
by FireBrianSabean on Aug 23, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Rec'd hardily
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
- Robert Heinlein
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 23, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s better than Rowand.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
Slightly OT: I should have a new kitten by Thursday.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
/kitty takes slider in the dirt, then pounces on it
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
I think the Giants need to get more outfielders
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I won’t be satisfied until the team has ALL THE OUTFIELDERS!!!!
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
Once you’ve had all the outfielders, you will never go back.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
That would just be greedy. Once through the line only, please.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
The factory music from the old Bugs Bunny cartoon immediately popped into my head as I read this comment.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
The Carl Stalling Project ftw!!!
I sometimes play it in my classroom and am surprised the kids know what it is.
I mean, the Nutcracker is always referred to as the “Barbie Christmas Song”
and for some reason Pachelbel’s Canon becomes Taco Bell’s Cannon… so whenever they get something right I’m amazed…
What is the name of the factory song?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Powerhouse?
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s got part of it in it, I thought there was a longer bit but I haven’t listened to this cd in eons.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powerhouse_%28song%29
"I don’t think I’ve ever heard a louder chorus of boos than when the Dodgers made the third out of the ninth. It was awesome.." - Aubrey Huff
Everybody Dance Now?
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
My son will watch Tom & Jerry or Looney Tunes over anything else that might be on TV at the time. You can’t beat the classics.
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
I had Taco Bell once and few hours later I became the Taco Bell cannon.
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
- Robert Heinlein
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 23, 2010 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s the new second base.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
They only just got enough outfielders to push Matt Downs off the 40-man. They need at least one more to get rid of Rohlinger.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 23, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Bite your tongue! (Or fingers, since you’re typing. Or whatever.)
Seriously, though, I think the organization actually likes Rohlinger, and I’m not being biased. You’re just going to have to trust me on this.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
More reason for optimism
Starting LOLineup on August 23, 2009 against Jimenez (Guess how it turned out)
2B Velez
LF Winn
3B Sandoval
RF Schierholtz
1B Garko
CF Rowand
SS Renteria
P Timmy
Why wasn’t Velez DFAd instead of a more useful INF like Downs?
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
Man, what kind of asshats could proclaim Velez the cornerstone of the team. Egads.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
But he had that one good spring training that one time where everyone was comparing him to Jose Reyes, he has to be good!
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
I’m sure they just looked at each player’s current batting average, etc. Velez is way ahead of Downs. No further analysis necessary!
Downs has also been on the DL for awhile (had a rehab start this week). Not sure if that had anything to do with it.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
Yeah, Velez has had more than enough opportunities to get ahead in this organization.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 23, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
It takes a 2/3 vote in both the House and Senate ...
to DFA a fast, black, President.
"It'll break your heart. It's designed to break your heart."
- A. Bartlett Giamatti
lolnate
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
That's pretty impressive
Only 1 of 8 players from last year is still a regular.
"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
I think he needs some days off, and maybe a trip to the nearest Jenny Craig counseling center, or a good endocrinologist.
Exactly. Aside from his weight hindering his game, his health is even more important, and carrying the equivalent of another person around can't be good
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
- Robert Heinlein
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 23, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
1.5
I think Renteria will be the starter once he comes off the DL.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
Activiaaaaa
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
Fangraphs on Cody Ross acquisition
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/cody-ross-in-san-francisco-nihilism/
Short version: Meh, but a decent move.
"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
Watch out for Chris Heisey.
He’s like Bowker if Bowker worked out.
by AmorVincitOmnia on Aug 23, 2010 2:01 PM PDT reply actions
If you haven't yet seen them
www.azgiants.com has pictures up of Mike Kickham’s pro debut…
and holy shit he has awesome hair.
"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
Holy shit.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 23, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
impressive
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
looks like someone who just lost their roster spot
by NateEveryday on Aug 23, 2010 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
a left handed bigger version of Timmy?
by 49erEmpire on Aug 23, 2010 3:27 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Charlie Culberson’s also got some crazy, long mullet going. It’s pretty hideous.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
pics or it didn’t happen.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 23, 2010 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a picture, but it’s on my computer at home. I’ll post later tonight. :)
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
Yay! :D
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 23, 2010 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a bunch of pics from the game Saturday. I’m considering doing a fanpost. I’ll do one from the Grizz/River Cats series this week, too. And probably from Logan’s Freedom Ride. ;-)
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
Oooh, yes, please! I’d especially love to see pics from Logan’s Freedom Ride since I can’t go. (Hah, I probably wouldn’t have been able to go if it weren’t 21+ anyway, cause of classes. Meh.)
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 23, 2010 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
:(
I will take as many pictures as I can! I have a feeling that there will be a lot to photograph. ;-)
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
YAY! :D
And I want to hear stories. ;)
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 23, 2010 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
We should facebook chat. :)
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
We should!
I should also add you on there, haha.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 23, 2010 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Do it! I have tons of Giants pictures on there.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
Awesome! Added you! :)
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 23, 2010 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Hating on the long hair, eh?
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
Why do you think Lars cut his hair?
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
/makes whipped sound
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
I would just like to enter into the record that I have never had a mullet.
Thanks.
(the whipped part is true though)
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Sabes' inspiration on recent acquisitions:
You gotta be crazy, you gotta have a real need.
You gotta sleep on your toes, and when you’re on the street,
You gotta be able to pick out the easy meat with your eyes closed.
And then moving in silently, down wind and out of sight,
You gotta strike when the moment is right without thinking.
"Bengie Molina - the quintessential double play possibility." - Jon MIller
Oh hey. I'm back.
And just in time to watch the Giants go back to being shitty.
WIN PLEASE.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Chris Haft on KNBR “I don’t want to get all inside baseball on you…”
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Sounds like he’s finally setting reasonable goals for himself.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Because it’s magic inside?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 23, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
It is pretty cramped inside a baseball.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Is he Left Handed?
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Will this be Cain’s third start on ESPN this season?
by Casual Baseball Fan on Aug 23, 2010 3:00 PM PDT reply actions
Shift-A...so I heard we have too many OFs...
Oh well…it won’t matter unless our starters are good again…
OT: Chinese Taipei…LLWS Champs
PING~
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
so Cody Ross and Dan Uggla are best friends?
how about we re-unite these guys in San Francisco
by 49erEmpire on Aug 23, 2010 3:35 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
LOLineup tonight
Torres cf, Posey c, Huff 1b, Burrell lf, Guillen rf, Sandoval 3b, Uribe ss, Sanchez 2b, Cain p
LOL CODY LOL GRANT
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Ugh.
Torres cf, Posey c, Huff 1b, Burrell lf, Guillen rf, Sandoval 3b, Uribe ss, Sanchez 2b, Cain p
I hate seeing that in the lineup. As much as I love Pablo, every time that Burrell reaches, there is now 2x the chances a double play will occur.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I was hoping Guillen would be placed on the DL with “inability to run faster than my 89 year old grandma” syndrome. :(
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
Or Intercostal Inability to run.
"Yo Paul, if it hurts, don't swing." - Mike Krukow
Zito: 7 Yrs $126 Million
6 Pack of beer and a month of TV: $70
Sitting down to watch Zito Strike out Helton looking on a Curve four times: Priceless
Sandoval has only grounded into two double plays in the last month.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 23, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Still leads the NL with 22
but Pudge is only 1 behind him, despite having only about 2/3 as many PAs as Sandoval. And Justin Upton has 20.
"I don’t think I’ve ever heard a louder chorus of boos than when the Dodgers made the third out of the ninth. It was awesome.." - Aubrey Huff
Pudge really is an amazing GIDP machine.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 23, 2010 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
form letter
Posey should get an occasional complete day off
Uribe’s injured
Guillen brings his own quicksand with him
Mark DeRosa is playing exactly the same amount of professional baseball as his adopted father, these days.
OT: LOL Roni DOY-ch
We love making fun of her COMmercials…
She looked like a flim flam ma’am turns out she is
TWENTY DOLLARS TWENTY DOLLARS!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
There is some funny stuff on youtube about the way she says her name.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 23, 2010 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
BTW Tonight at my bar
Any McCoven get $1 off any beer for the duration of the game! Just mention MCC.
I have weefee as well so bring your laptop for some mobile MCCing
http://www.yelp.com/biz/st-marys-pub-san-francisco
St. Mary’s Pub
3845 Mission St.
SF, CA 94110
Thanks Grant!
"Yo Paul, if it hurts, don't swing." - Mike Krukow
Zito: 7 Yrs $126 Million
6 Pack of beer and a month of TV: $70
Sitting down to watch Zito Strike out Helton looking on a Curve four times: Priceless
Cool.
Too bad I live in Fresno. :(
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
LOL FRESNO
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 23, 2010 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
>:[
ONE OF US! ONE OF US! ONE OF US! ONE OF US!
OT: I picked up some It’s-It from that foodmaxx in Fresno. Had one while watching The Wolfman last night. So tasty. Wolfman: not so tasty.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Plus there is all that hair to deal with.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Not gonna lie, I kinda miss the valley right now.
But, damn, now I want an It’s-It. Thanks, dude.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 23, 2010 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Next time you're in SF
"Yo Paul, if it hurts, don't swing." - Mike Krukow
Zito: 7 Yrs $126 Million
6 Pack of beer and a month of TV: $70
Sitting down to watch Zito Strike out Helton looking on a Curve four times: Priceless
Indeed
Problem is my directv is out, however Jon Miller and Dave Flemming sound good on the radio ;)
"Yo Paul, if it hurts, don't swing." - Mike Krukow
Zito: 7 Yrs $126 Million
6 Pack of beer and a month of TV: $70
Sitting down to watch Zito Strike out Helton looking on a Curve four times: Priceless
Damn! And I was going to stop by….
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 23, 2010 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
We've still got AM radio however
Or if someone has a stream ready, I have my laptop
"Yo Paul, if it hurts, don't swing." - Mike Krukow
Zito: 7 Yrs $126 Million
6 Pack of beer and a month of TV: $70
Sitting down to watch Zito Strike out Helton looking on a Curve four times: Priceless
I've been drinking beer all afternoon. I've got your stream right here!
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
- Robert Heinlein
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 23, 2010 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I see what you did there
"Yo Paul, if it hurts, don't swing." - Mike Krukow
Zito: 7 Yrs $126 Million
6 Pack of beer and a month of TV: $70
Sitting down to watch Zito Strike out Helton looking on a Curve four times: Priceless
Yelp comments are great. I’m off to the yard, but will look you up for a road game.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
This is the WORST bar in the entire city! I am not exaggerating in the slightest. Unless you like toothless drunks hassling you while what I can only imagine are the cheapest hookers in the city ask you if you are a NARC then I would say stay away from this shit hole!
That is rough!
"Notre Dame will win the BCS national championship. Count it." -PiKAgiant
by HoosierGiant on Aug 23, 2010 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Eh, whatever.
Somebody probably got mad cause they got kicked out. I don’t know any of our bartenders that would water down drinks.
"Yo Paul, if it hurts, don't swing." - Mike Krukow
Zito: 7 Yrs $126 Million
6 Pack of beer and a month of TV: $70
Sitting down to watch Zito Strike out Helton looking on a Curve four times: Priceless
That could be as well
"Yo Paul, if it hurts, don't swing." - Mike Krukow
Zito: 7 Yrs $126 Million
6 Pack of beer and a month of TV: $70
Sitting down to watch Zito Strike out Helton looking on a Curve four times: Priceless
I get that on my co’s facebook page. So obvious. I just delete them.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Aug 23, 2010 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Yelp is different
If I could I would, clearly its not legitamate ABC would shut us down so fast if we watered the drinks down
"Yo Paul, if it hurts, don't swing." - Mike Krukow
Zito: 7 Yrs $126 Million
6 Pack of beer and a month of TV: $70
Sitting down to watch Zito Strike out Helton looking on a Curve four times: Priceless
But the main question remains, are the hookers really cheap?
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
- Robert Heinlein
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 23, 2010 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Mission St has some mighty cheap hookers
However none you’d want to touch
"Yo Paul, if it hurts, don't swing." - Mike Krukow
Zito: 7 Yrs $126 Million
6 Pack of beer and a month of TV: $70
Sitting down to watch Zito Strike out Helton looking on a Curve four times: Priceless
Anytime your in for a game
Stop by anyway!
"Yo Paul, if it hurts, don't swing." - Mike Krukow
Zito: 7 Yrs $126 Million
6 Pack of beer and a month of TV: $70
Sitting down to watch Zito Strike out Helton looking on a Curve four times: Priceless
Chinese Taipe 23 - Canada 0
Take that Moose People!!!!
#Ping~
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
It was 20-0 in the third inning.
Chinese Taipei’s stats from that pool play are insane. Up to that point they had allowed only 9 hits total in the tournament. Had outscored opponents 83-0, now 86-0, and thrown 2 no hitters.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
they jia’d a lot of you
Mark DeRosa is playing exactly the same amount of professional baseball as his adopted father, these days.
i just went through the “back to school” post. good way to kill an hour
McCovey Chronicles - The repetition is awesome. Proud Adoptive Parent of BRETT PILL.
READ MY BLOG!!!!
by sadison bummedgarner on Aug 23, 2010 3:54 PM PDT reply actions
WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?
JohnSheaHey
Giants’ roster move likely to be a reliever to the DL, making room on 25-man for Ross. 8 more games til Sept. callups, more relievers then.
Anyone think we may see Guillen or Ross throw an inning of relief before Sept. 1?
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Posey!
Once I adopted Tim Flannery. I've since left him outside a fire station.
I would imagine they'd want him in the playoffs if possible
If we make it
"Yo Paul, if it hurts, don't swing." - Mike Krukow
Zito: 7 Yrs $126 Million
6 Pack of beer and a month of TV: $70
Sitting down to watch Zito Strike out Helton looking on a Curve four times: Priceless
There’s nowhere to put him, and I think he can be on “rehab” for 28 days, so he should be fine.
Also, maybe someone can help me: I heard that if they were to activate him and then option him to Fresno, he wouldn’t be able to play in any (mythical) playoff games. Is that correct?
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
I'd like to see Guillen or Uribe pitch
They both have cannons,
Or perhaps Schierholtz
"Yo Paul, if it hurts, don't swing." - Mike Krukow
Zito: 7 Yrs $126 Million
6 Pack of beer and a month of TV: $70
Sitting down to watch Zito Strike out Helton looking on a Curve four times: Priceless
Or perhaps Schierholtz
This.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
Brother should toe the rubber in the city?
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Aug 23, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
AmyGGiants
#sfgiants New aquisition Cody Ross expected to arrive before the game so the Giants lineup may change. No move yet
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 4:05 PM PDT reply actions
BYE NATE
McCovey Chronicles - The repetition is awesome. Proud Adoptive Parent of BRETT PILL.
READ MY BLOG!!!!
by sadison bummedgarner on Aug 23, 2010 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
ps- maybe we should create a “Darwin Awards” like list of baseball moves-
the accidental DFA would probably make the top 10
Danny Darwin isn't pleased
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
- Robert Heinlein
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 23, 2010 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously?
After going with an 8-man bullpen while the starters were going deep into games, they’re gonna go with a 6-man at a time when several starters are scuffling?
"I don’t think I’ve ever heard a louder chorus of boos than when the Dodgers made the third out of the ninth. It was awesome.." - Aubrey Huff
I can’t decide which would be the biggest surprise if at the beginning of the year we were able to see what our line-up in August would be.
Torres starting at CF and leading off?
Burrell and Guillen hitting 4 and 5?
Sandoval being pushed back to 6?
lol Bengie?
probably sandoval considering his performance last year
but u could talk me into picking burrell and guillien
McCovey Chronicles - The repetition is awesome. Proud Adoptive Parent of BRETT PILL.
READ MY BLOG!!!!
by sadison bummedgarner on Aug 23, 2010 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
How about outrage on games Huff isn't in the lineup?
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
Guillen in the lineup at all
I expected fail, but that is a new and special kind of fail.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
This comment make me regret that I have a conscience!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
That Rowand isn’t the starting CF
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
Sup, guys.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
How was school?
Did your mom pack a lunch? Did you make any friends at recess?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Hopefully she’s got that nose-picking thing under control.
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
- Robert Heinlein
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 23, 2010 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions
School was great. I packed my own lunch!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
That's a nice campus you got there
Luckyyyyyy
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
fremont or stanford?
I think both are pretty swell though.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Stanford
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
ONLY ONE!
"I don’t think I’ve ever heard a louder chorus of boos than when the Dodgers made the third out of the ninth. It was awesome.." - Aubrey Huff
Stanford's campus > Cal's campus
But Berkeley > Palo Alto
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Stanford campus is awful...
Giant fields of dirt with sporadic pockets of buildings…
Cal campus is gorgeous with a creek running through it and unique/beautiful architecture (Campanile, VLSB, Sproul Hall)
Also, much closer to the panhandling.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 23, 2010 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 23, 2010 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve only been on the Stanford campus once, and I don’t remember much about it. So I can’t say anything about that. Cal’s campus is great, though.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 23, 2010 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
They’re both really nice campuses. I don’t think being a fan/student of one or the other requires you to denigrate everything about the other school.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
What? Objectivity?
What is that? Honestly…I don’t like the Stanford campus maybe because I got used the buildings not being the uniform…
Do you want to try that second sentence again?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I guess I will forever wonder why you don’t like the Stanford campus!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
It’s not being the uniform.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 23, 2010 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
How could you not like red (cardinal)/white?
Both uniforms/colors are fantastic, except for those that your band members wear. They look like bumblebees!
Because it's red and card
Dark Blue and Golden is a much better color combination…
Let’s not talk about bands…bad hats and the inability to figure when a football game is over.
Oh geez
You’re one of those kind of Cal people.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Since when did football players wear loincloths?
by mrs. owlcroft on Aug 23, 2010 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Loin cloths
Comfy at-home attire!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Hawt.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
/flash
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Do you wear the loincloth with your clear grocery bags and hairnet?
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
I save the clear grocery bags and hairnet for special occasions. The loin cloth is strictly for at-home use.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s the new Snuggie!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 23, 2010 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
ICK
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.
I hate red
it’s a bad color, not just because of Stanfurd. And white is boring
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.
“Maybe because” is perfectly acceptable in Cal!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Both campuses are nice
The only reason the building are uniform is because there is Spanish mission motif. Also, the uniformity goes by the wayside when it comes to the residences. Particularly, those on the row.
The building I spend most of my time in (CERAS) doesn’t look anything like the rest of Stanford… for better or worse.
(Worse.)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
School of education?
My favorite building on campus is Y2E2. I actually don’t like the buildings much. It’s just the greenery and general layout of campus that makes it wonderful.
I like the Spanish mission feel, although I have to say (of the universities I’ve attended), I think Boston College’s campus (and the quasi-Gothic look) is nicer.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I’ve never visited Boston, but one of the things I miss about Stanford is the city feel. Palo Alto doesn’t give me that feel. I liked the busy city feeling that I got from Columbia though.
I don’t like Stanford’s campus all that much but as people say it’s really different from Berkeley’s.
Actually, the nicest campus on the West Coast I’ve ever visited is Western Washington University in Bellingham, north of Seattle. We walked through it when I was taking my Mom around town to see if she might consider living there in retirement.
by non sequitur on Aug 23, 2010 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Cal's campus is nice
But really, it doesn’t hold a candle to Stanford’s. And I’m saying this as someone who doesn’t have any real ties to either school.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Have you seen the new South Asian Library building? Ohmygod it’s so pretty.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 23, 2010 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I've studied there a few times.
It’s pretty cool.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
lolwut?
Stanford rocks
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
“_ rocks” will always always always make me think of band candy.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 23, 2010 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Stupid underscore.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 23, 2010 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
“Why would anyone want to…oh, I get it.”
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
You may be the only person on here who knew what I was talking about based on the episode title.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 23, 2010 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I should watch that episode again. It’s probably in my top 5 for the series.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 23, 2010 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s not in my top 5 in actual quality (Body, Gift, musical, Becoming 2, Lovers Walk), though if I were to pick one to watch for fun it might be on that list.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
Yeah, it’s not among the highest quality episodes of the series, both in terms of production and impact, but it’s easily one of my favorites.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 23, 2010 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh shit. I should do this.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 23, 2010 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Or you could ask your mom to pack you a lunch.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 23, 2010 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I 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 23, 2010 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Doesn’t want to make you lunch on the first day of school?
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 23, 2010 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
This might get kind of awkward pretty soon.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 23, 2010 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
/inserts pic of Howie and his birthing hips
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Well saved!
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 23, 2010 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 23, 2010 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I BOUGHT A LUNCH BOX
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Is there anything on it?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
It’s just black and light blue, nothing too exciting :(
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
You bought a Dodger lunch box
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
how dare you
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Tampa Bay Rays?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 23, 2010 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Sal Pignataro did… so we stole from him.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 23, 2010 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
mmmm leaves
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
This made me laugh
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Me, too. I love how they used fall leaves to help us understand that the lunchbox should be purchased at “Back to School” time.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
Exactly! I used to want to wear all my new fall school clothes, but it would be 100º through October.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
In 1995 I got a bunch of Cobain/Vedder flannel shirts and wanted to show one off on the first day of school, but it ended up tied around my waist.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
IWANNAGETTHAT IWANNAGETTHAT IWANNAGETTHAT
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 23, 2010 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
There is no way all that food fit into that lunch box.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions
There’s two of them.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
One of them has food in it already!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I am suddenly craving a sandwich.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
Hold the leaves?
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions
They are very nutritious, actually.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
Thank you Mrs. Gibbons.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 23, 2010 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
“I’ll take one tree bark special with extra leaves, please”
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
That reference flew right over my head.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
Youngster
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
THEY DONT TEACH ABOUT THE IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTIONS EUELL GIBBONS HAS MADE TO SOCIETY ANYMORE??!?!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 23, 2010 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I know, right?
Kids these days…
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Get off your lawn?
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
YES
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, he tweeted several times before his death in 1975 (using a time machine comprised solely of pine cones and lichen).
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 23, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
So am I. And I just had a sandwich for lunch.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 23, 2010 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
So, Jponry is a Ravens fan. Huh.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I always thought it was cool that their mascot’s name was Poe.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I did not know that, and now think that is cool.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
The true Irony is...
…that Baltimore sports one of the lowest literacy rates of any city in the US, and one of the city mottos is: Baltimore: The City that Reads
That’s only ironic to people who can look up “ironic” in a dictionary.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
Something to do with weather on important dates I think.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 23, 2010 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Which is itself ironic!
I think. Oh, who am I kidding? I don’t know.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 23, 2010 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
That's ironic
I had the brew, she had the chronic; the Lakers beat the Supersonics.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
There is NOTHING cool about the fucking Ravens!
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Aug 23, 2010 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Steeler Fan
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Aug 23, 2010 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Jethro lunch is huge
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
- Robert Heinlein
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 23, 2010 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I want details.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
Scooby Doo?
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I had an Emergency! lunchbox… in about 1973.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 23, 2010 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh man!
I would have beat you up and taken it away in 1973! I loved that show.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Randolph Mantooth FTW!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 23, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Here's one I wish I had
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 23, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
IWANNAGETTHAT IWANNAGETTHAT IWANNAGETTHAT
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 23, 2010 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Gage! Desoto!
Every boy in my class wanted to be a paramedic when he grew up
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
'sup
Mymclife burned her apartment down. She is out of control. She also killed a pizza.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Busy weekend for mymclife...
I have killed many a pizzas in my life…never burned down any structures though
As a child my friends and I were all amateur arsonists. No structures however. Mostly model airplanes and other toys.
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
- Robert Heinlein
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 23, 2010 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I've killed more pizzas than I can remember.
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
- Robert Heinlein
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 23, 2010 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Whooo advising sessions all day.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 23, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 23, 2010 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions
/gives head nod, trying to look cool
/fails so very, very badly
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
The creepy stare throws everything off.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 23, 2010 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Man, not even as smooth as Natto.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Man, I wish I owned a comb.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
The last time I bought combs was maybe 6 years ago
8 combs for $1. Finally on my last one.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Hey, a bargain like that sticks in the memory.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 23, 2010 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
For sure
8 for $1?
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
So where exactly was Cody Ross, and how long does he have to report. DAMMIT I WANT BRETT FAVRE LIKE COVERAGE OF THIS MONUMENTAL EVENT!!!!!
She is going to show up before the game starts. He will be the one wearing speedos and a cape.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
DRAGON!!!
Off field news… Mark Derosa rehab is going well, doing upper body work, on track for full recovery by next spring
I’m all, like, whatever.
"I don’t think I’ve ever heard a louder chorus of boos than when the Dodgers made the third out of the ninth. It was awesome.." - Aubrey Huff
His flopping tendons have become sentient and have started their own weight lifting program.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
best shape of his life
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
JohnSheaHey
Giants DL Mota.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 23, 2010 4:36 PM PDT reply actions
he should be ready to pitch 3 days in a row when he gets back!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
NEW OFer! QUICK, GET RID OF A PITCHER!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
/Jim Bowden
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
From Lookout Landing
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
There are other incarnations of it here
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
7 outfielders
counting Huff. When Velez comes up in Sept we’ll actually be able to field an entire lineup of OF’ers.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
WTF is IT Band Syndrome?
extrabaggs
Giants RHP Guillermo Mota placed on DL with IT Band syndrome (dunno what that is) to clear 25-man space for OF Cody Ross
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 4:44 PM PDT reply actions
Mota quit the Giants to join a bunch of computer nerds in a garage band.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iliotibial_band_syndrome
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
its a tendon that goes on the side of your body, over your hip
i used to stretch it out when i ran long distance
That’s where most of your IT department was in the band in high school.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 23, 2010 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I bet Devo was probably an IT band.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Also Math: The Band.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 23, 2010 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
err…. Math: The Band.
(couldn’t find a higher res version in the thirty seconds I spent looking)
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 23, 2010 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions
TW...
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
haha!
Thanks for shortening it.
♥ NATHAN ♥ Posey ♥ Eugenio ♥ Andres ♥ Sergio ♥ Eli ♥ Travis ♥ baetown415 ♥
TW....
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Are we not Mota?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Ouch
IT Band syndrome sucks. I had a bout with it my senior year of lacrosse. He’ll be spending a lot of time with the foam roller if he’s actually hurt.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
No they were playing pin the tail on the ICD9 code
and came up with an injury that is found in just about every sport except baseball (see below)
I sent this to Baggs
IT band syndrome: http://tinyurl.com/285ea9m
The Giants don’t fare well against pitchers.
LOL Giants Medical Staff
From Wikipedia
Sports to avoid while symtomatic with ITBS (not pitching)
Running
Stair climbing or mountaineering
Deadlifts or squats
Court sports, such as tennis, basketball, or similar
Martial arts, such as karate (especially where being bare foot emphasizes any symptoms being caused by leg/foot abnormalities)
Bowling
Wrestling
Cycling
Dancing
Parkour
Rowing
Softball
Gymnastics
/calls Mota and cancels couples square-dancing class
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Here it is, here it is...
Truck, to refrigerators, to dumpster, 360 onto the pallets, backflip gainer to the trash can.
I’m more of a free running devotee.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 23, 2010 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Dave, yes. Tony, no.
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
- Robert Heinlein
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 23, 2010 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions
acid rock group from the 70's
And the worst part, those fukin’ douchenozzles over at the MCC get to lord this over us.
why is it so easy
for me to picture mota in a marching band uniform, playing the trombone and sucking at it?
I was an awful trombonist
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.
I switched to tuba
My band teacher promised that I could apply for a tuba scholarship to MIT.
LIAR
"It'll break your heart. It's designed to break your heart."
- A. Bartlett Giamatti
He looks like a demon
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
He looks like the baby alien that emerges from that guy's stomach
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
LOOK WE ALL CANT BE MR UNIVERSE LIKE YOU LARS JEEZ
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
He looks like he is chewing
Probably on kitty flesh
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
tastes just like chicken
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
- Robert Heinlein
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 23, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
His ears can slice vegetables
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Fail 'stache?
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Wow, that’s awkward.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 23, 2010 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude, he’s not even cute.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
he's not NOT cute
but he gives off a weird vibe. He looks like he’d hold the door open for you and carry your groceries, though, which is sweet.
♥ NATHAN ♥ Posey ♥ Eugenio ♥ Andres ♥ Sergio ♥ Eli ♥ Travis ♥ baetown415 ♥
You’re always the voice of reason! :) He’s also bald, I think. But, not Nate-bald. Like, completely bald.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
well, he's definitely not my type
he lacks edginess.
btw. did you see BusterfuckingP’s new twitter background pic?? It’s THE cutest action pic of Buster EVER.
♥ NATHAN ♥ Posey ♥ Eugenio ♥ Andres ♥ Sergio ♥ Eli ♥ Travis ♥ baetown415 ♥
The Giants cap doesn't lessen the face punchability factor
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m sorry, but you have to root for him if he’s a Giant. That’s the rule. You also have to give him at least ONE WEEK.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
Calm down, dude.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 23, 2010 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Why so emotional?
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
I want him to carry this team to the playoffs and then the World Series. But I will kick him in the nads right after that.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL playoffs and WS!
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
- Robert Heinlein
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 23, 2010 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Looks like he just did a fat rail.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 23, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
GIS for "fat rail"
And we’ve come full circle. Call up Dustin Ackley and some call girls, and this party will go for days.
by Grant Brisbee on Aug 23, 2010 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Explains the look on his face.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 23, 2010 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions
ACKLEY LINKED TO COKE
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.
LOL
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
He looks like a fat moleless Freddy Sanchez.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
BFF's!
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
Oh man! He really is a demon
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Dan Uggla (?) looks terrified.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 23, 2010 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Supraorbital ridge
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Weird. I just noticed that.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Rohlinger (on loan from Shanghaijim).
Buster Posey: He knows the rules!
♥BARRY ZITO♥
Ben WIlshire is the new Dreamy Dan.
He has some evolving to do.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 23, 2010 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, he’s a no undershirter.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Aug 23, 2010 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
well, there he just looks like a shaved hamster
Mark DeRosa is playing exactly the same amount of professional baseball as his adopted father, these days.
Nice
A few control problems from Zack Wheeler tonight but good outing: 4 IP, 1 ER, 3 hits, 4 BBs, 6 Ks, 84 pitches, 95-96 mph.
95-96!!!!
He’s ready for his inevitable 10 mph velocity drop
/pessimist
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.
IT’S SPAMMERS LIKE YOU THAT MAKE THIS SITE UNBEARABLE.
"I don't know how the six-pack got in my hands."
This fucking guy Grant, if that's his real name, just spams the shit out of this place
Every damned day, ad infinitum, ad nauseum. I wish that whoever runs this place would wake up and take care of this.
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
- Robert Heinlein
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 23, 2010 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
OT: It just occurred to me that what the Giants broadcast booth needs is Eric Roberts, the great actor to do color.
I know, I’m a frickin’ genius.
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
- Robert Heinlein
nothing about that sentence is correct.
Mark DeRosa is playing exactly the same amount of professional baseball as his adopted father, these days.
The first sentence, the second, or both?
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
- Robert Heinlein
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 23, 2010 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions
the first one
though, the second one is very much cast into doubt by the first.
Mark DeRosa is playing exactly the same amount of professional baseball as his adopted father, these days.
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