Eighteen games left. Gulp.
by Grant Brisbee on Sep 13, 2010 12:27 PM PDT
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PrintThree things that scare me silly:
- Aaron Rowand: leadoff hitter. You can just picture Bochy saying something like, "Hey, remember that guy who was so wretched, so helpless at the plate that even I benched him? Well, circumstances have changed, and I have to play him. I don’t have that much of a choice. So, I guess I’ll just make sure that he hits leadoff so he can get more at-bats than anyone else in lineup. Because when you have prepaid coupons to the Salmonella Cafe, you can’t just have a small taste of room-temperature chicken; you have to load up your plate like a man. You just have to."
Come back, Andres. - Bruce Bochy’s gambling with the outfield defense in the early innings. He knows Jose Guillen and Pat Burrell are stone gargoyles in the outfield, but he still starts both of them behind fly ball pitchers like Matt Cain and Barry Zito. Bochy is hoping to get a couple of runs out of Guillen -- he of the .419 slugging percentage and .314 on-base percentage -- before going for defense in the later innings. It hasn’t burned the Giants yet. Yet.
- Three more games in Colorado, and three more games against San Diego. The last series against the Padres made me think a) fine, the Giants aren’t cursed against the Padres, and b) if the Giants can win in San Diego, they can win in Coors. That’s rational. Baseball isn’t. Those two series make me forget about the comparative advantage the Giants have with 12 home games and six road games remaining. I’m still terrified of the Padres’ small-ball tomfoolery, and I’ll never, ever, ever feel comfortable when the Giants travel to Colorado.
Three things that make me think good thoughts:
- Did you know the Giants have a comparative advantage, with 12 home games and six road games remaining? It’s true. I read it on the internet. The Padres have 13 road games and seven home games left. The Rockies have nine home games and 10 road games left. This makes a difference because the Giants keep a set of baseballs in a vat of seal urine. And as Casey Stengel once noted, "Baseballs that are waterlogged with seal urine don’t travel as far when hit." This is why the Giants play so well at home (42-27 this year, even though I don’t remember going to 27 games.) It’s not cheating if you don’t get caught.
- The Giants have three off days left, compared to the Padres’ one and the Rockies’ two. It’s not like I’d know from experience, but I’d assume that days off in September are a huge deal. That’s an extra day to reset the bullpen and to rest Posey’s legs.
- Both of the competing teams have four-game series against the Cardinals in St. Louis. Want that Cy Young, Adam? Want the Rookie of the Year, Jaime? Fancy another MVP, Albert? Fine. Take them. All yours. Sweep the postseason awards. Just play well against the Padres and Rockies.
So I’m optimistic until I start thinking pessimistic thoughts, which usually fade when the optimism peeks through before the next wave of pessimism that lasts until the optimism that precedes the pessimism. September baseball is just a little stressful. Fun, but stressful.
Comment starter: Things that scare you silly. Things that make you think good thoughts. Things that make you go hmmm. Like, did you know that Madison Bumgarner’s middle name is "K"? That’s it. It’s not short for "Kris" or "Kevin." It’s just K. Hmmm baby.
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Remember
Geraldine Posey?
:’)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
wasn’t it Baggs that said we should do that? i’m not to fond of Podsednik
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
by LincecumFTK on Sep 13, 2010 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t know that he’d be a big enough upgrade. Obviously he would be a logical slot in the leadoff position, but I think any improvement of offense that you get from Rowand to Pods (~.04 points of wOBA) will be roughly canceled out by Rowand’s superior defense, or at least close enough to a wash to where it’s not worth paying the Dodgers for him. Might as well just play Cody Ross.
Podsednik's OBP isn't much better than Rowands
so no, he would not be a logical leadoff man. Like at all.
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
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by bondslegend on Sep 13, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
???
Rowand’s OBP is .284; Podsednik’s is .342. That is a gigantic difference.
see? basically the same
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
Since going to la his obp is .313. No thanks
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
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Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Yeah, how ridiculous of me to use his MOST RECENT 150 or so ABs to judge what he'd do for his remaining 60
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I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Yes. It is a small sample size.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
downward trends don't exist!
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Better OBP and he has speed. I mean, you can say that you don’t like Podsednik and the Giants should not acquire him, but to say that he is not a logical leadoff man is a whole different statement.
.313 OBP with LA. And isn't he injured too? So his speed is probably down as well. Just no
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Thanks to roger
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/mentions fantasy baseball team
SSS. Combined this year he’s at .342, last year he was .353, and the year before it he was .322. Not a world beater but his career average is .340. Haven’t heard anything about an injury.
Of course, the point is moot, because like I said above, I don’t think his increased offensive capabilities are worth the downgrade in defense.
Season Totals
Pods: .724 OPS
Ross: .704 OPS
Ross is our Podsendik.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Baggs didn’t say the Giants should do it, he mused about the possibility,
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Sep 13, 2010 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
thats what i thought. i read the article fairly quickly. thanks for the clarification
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
by LincecumFTK on Sep 13, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Random story:
My brother convinced my dad that Geraldine was Buster’s given name.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 13, 2010 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
And his middle name is Dempster.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Sep 13, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait, it isn't Geraldine?
Isn’t that what Selig said at the draft?
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Nope-here's the beautiful video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6BuzB9CgDs
Selig said “Gerald D”
Buster Posey>
"Screw it, Redbull time"-Brian Wilson
That makes more sense
Although Geraldine is more LOL worthy
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
My name is Geraldine and I'm your social worker
Seriously though considering the way Selig pronounces “Los Angeles” and “Cincinnati” I wouldn’t be surprised to see him mess up Gerald
Buster Posey>
"Screw it, Redbull time"-Brian Wilson
If Grant ever decides he wants to stop living off the royalties from running this site, he definitely has a future in writing about the properties of the urine of various creatures.
I promise to never say another bad thing about Tony LaRussa if the Cards can take 6 of 8 from the Padres and Rockies.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
That would taste delicious. And hopefully Colby Rasmus goes 0-50, lowering his stock and paving the way to a Rasmus for Rowand trade in the offseason.
Imagine this lineup.
CF – Torres
2B – Sanchez
1B – Huff
C – Posey
LF – Burrell
RF – Rasmus
3B – Pandoval
SS – Uribe
A man can dream.
I’d rather we just call up Brandon Belt to play RF. There is no legitimate reason to not call him up, especially with Torres out and a very right handed heavy line up
by NateEveryday on Sep 13, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Can he even still be called up this year? He’s not on the 40 man.
As for next year, which is what this rosterbating was for, Torres will be back, obv. And I want Belt to start the year in AAA, maybe call him up in June if he continues to wreck shit.
As for that lineup, Rasmus is lefty, so we’d have two lefties in Huff/Rasmus and two switch hitters. Not horrible.
He could still be called up. He just wouldn’t be eligible for playoff roster
by NateEveryday on Sep 13, 2010 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Who plays center field then? Obviously optimal permutations do not involve Guillen, but for now, Guillen is going to be penciled in RF due to Bork. Really, our only options currently are Ross and Rowand, and they are going to split time. The only thing I wish is that Rowand was somehow moved down in the order…dunno what Bochy’s mastermind is going to do there.
I would give up Neal and some junk for Rasmus. Dude is damn good.
But yeah, like you said, I think he’ll cost a lot. Thus why I’m hoping his stock spirals out of control and TLR hates him even more. /fantasy
I’d probably do that, to be honest.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Honestly, I would probably do it. Wheeler and Joseph are both pretty far away and as much as I love Neal, I don’t know if his best case scenario is as good as Colby. It would hurt our farm system a lot, but Rasmus would be worth it, I think.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
What am I missing here?
Rasmus is having a swell 2010, but where are the antecedents that would lead one to believe it is not just a fluke? His 2009, a full-time year, was mediocre (to put it politely), and his minor-league stats do not shriek of greatness—his 2007 AA year was the only particularly good one.
I am not saying he’s not good, but I am asking why we should think so.
Sabean delenda est!
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
That's it?
I’ve seen those, but how much faith do we put in scouts? It’s not like he’s some kid in low-A ball that has lots of room for development; he’s young, yes, but he’s in his second full season in the Big Show. Again, I don’t say “no”, but I just don’t quite see where all the “yes” votes come from.
Sabean delenda est!
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I like that dream but . . .
. . .ain’t nobody takin’ The Pooper (aka The Rowand). Maybe the White Sox if we toss in a bunch of money.
Don't believe everything you think.
I do not promise this
But I’ll hold off for a while.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
Things that scare me?
Another injury to a starting position player or to someone in our starting rotation.
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
I really hope Sanchez’s knee injury is not anything serious. I don’t want Fontenot out there every day.
Fontenot looks like Grant
and Grant looks like Fontenot.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
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Grant denies the resemblance.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Sep 13, 2010 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I would think Bochy would start Fontenot most games against RHP and Uribe would play 2nd against LHP. Hopefully Sanchez is OK, I like having Grant off the bench as a LH pinch hitter.
The 1st pitch is the best
by Tay on Sep 13, 2010 1:07 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
But if Wilson gets hurt
He’ll just slam a few red bulls, nut up and get out there, right?
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
“Hey you know what’s even cooler than triceratops? Every other dinosaur that ever existed! " -Dwight K. Schrute
by 49 Giant Shark Warriors on Sep 13, 2010 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
But, Triceratops aren't an actual dinosaur species
LOLBABYDINOSAUR
Didn’t they decide to call all of them triceratops, though?
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I have ablutophobia
Overplayed memes:
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Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Sep 13, 2010 12:40 PM PDT reply actions
This upcoming series with the Dodgers
It would be just like them to not care and suck then get all fired up into playing spoilers
by craigcommaroger on Sep 13, 2010 12:40 PM PDT reply actions
But only against the Giants.
They play the Rox 7 more times and give those games away.
They could be Giants...but not really.
Things that scare you silly.
Funny. I had this same conversation with someone last night.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Sep 13, 2010 12:41 PM PDT reply actions
/nervously looks around for kdl
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by say hey nation on Sep 13, 2010 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
interwebz conversations aren’t real conversations and therefore don’t exist, Lars
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
by LincecumFTK on Sep 13, 2010 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
42-27 this year, even though I don’t remember going to 27 games
LOL
Anyway -
Scared: If one of the five starting pitchers develops a problem. We’ve been pretty blessed w the rotation’s health this year. We don’t have a Joe Martinez or Matt Palmer lying around to throw out there if sumpin goes wrong though. I guess Eric Hacker is the current backup plan?
Good Thoughts: Timmy seems to be back, bringing with him a a bag full Ks and in play out(s). Fuck yeah.
¡Viva los Gigantes!
That's a good question
Who’s the 6th starter if need be?
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
Pedro Sandoval
Overplayed memes:
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Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Sep 13, 2010 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Hacker, I guess
Or (shudder) Pucetas. Or Sosa, maybe. We have a serious lack of major-league-ready pitching in our system. David Mixon might be our best prospect AA or higher.
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by Giantsfan4life on Sep 13, 2010 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't see Hacker
Pucetas and Sosa are the only options currently on the 40-man. I think the most likely scenario, if someone had to miss a start, would be a bullpen start with Mota/Casilla/Ray/Ramirez each asked to go an inning or two.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
D-Train
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Sub thread over.
Overplayed memes:
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Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Sep 13, 2010 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
No, let’s explore this further. Dontrelle Willis, starting a game for the Giants, in the middle of a pennant race. Perhaps followed by a zombie attack on Cupertino.
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by Giantsfan4life on Sep 13, 2010 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
would he go crazy and K everyone, or walk them all?
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
by LincecumFTK on Sep 13, 2010 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Mix and match
1st inning: HBP, DP, BB, BB, K. 38 pitches
The 1st pitch is the best
by Tay on Sep 13, 2010 1:14 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Well,
anyone in Cupertino taking those Zombie 101 classes at, what, Colombia?
Official adoptive parent of... well, no one. Too much paperwork, I guess.
Why not Casilla? He has starter stuff. I’ve never seen him go 3 innings, but there’s no reason not. Plus, as a starter he’d have room to walk a guy or two (Hello, Barry!!) and still survive an inning.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Sep 13, 2010 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Aaron Rowand
Has had a . . . challenging year. But he’s a proud professional, and he’s been a total mensch about being benched despite being paid the approximate equivalent of the national debt under Reagan. He’s going to go on a tremendous hot streak. Real soon. Any second now. Last night’s 0fer notwithstanding.
Or, re:Baggs, we pull off a Posednik deal. We so need another outfielder. And the Dodgers have always been so willing to help out their ol’ buddies to the north.
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by Giantsfan4life on Sep 13, 2010 12:45 PM PDT reply actions
The giants can pay me his salary
And I’ll sit on the bench and won’t even ask for playing time. Heck, I’ll take the league minimum, as long as I get the locker between Buster and Timmy.
Shoulda held out for a red thong.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
If the Giants pay me $12M
I will sit on the bench and do pretty much anything that one could do on a bench
Get hit in the dome with line drives? (hi, Eugenio!)
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
didnt he almost get hit again yesterday too?
by giant4life83 on Sep 13, 2010 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, Murph was next to him, reached over got a batting helmet, and popped it on his head. Eugenio was all smiles.
PS: I didnt mean any disrespect joking about him getting plunked. I understand how serious it can be.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
yeah i saw him putting the helmet on him, i was wondering how close it was, i never saw a dugout angle replay.
That woulda been some freaky shit if he’d gotten hit in the head again
by giant4life83 on Sep 13, 2010 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe he could pay attention a little bit to the game going on around him. Unlike when he’s out in the field.
/rimshot
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
People say this a lot
But pro athletes have a lot of pride (and might not have gotten where they are if then didn’t) and many of them have a hard time just shutting up and cashing checks.
And, no matter how bad a year Rowand is having, none of the volunteers to replace him have the faintest hope of hitting even 10 HRs off major league pitching.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
national debt under Reagan
Whew, glad it’s not the amount of debt under Obama! Then we’d REALLY be in trouble. ;)
No, that’s what A-Rod makes
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by Giantsfan4life on Sep 13, 2010 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I believe, G4life!!!
It will happen, and the memory will be magic forever. For all of us.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Sep 13, 2010 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
See, that's all it takes, some faith
I am serious about this. Rowand’s got a lot of pride, and I can totally see a 20 game hot streak
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by Giantsfan4life on Sep 13, 2010 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
As far as the Giants are concerned, I fear that they will look ahead towards the series with the Rockies and Padres and forget to play good baseball in between.
One game at a time.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Sep 13, 2010 12:47 PM PDT reply actions
“We gotta play ‘em one day at a time. … I’m just happy to be here and hope I can help the ballclub. … I just wanta give it my best shot and, Good Lord willing, things’ll work out.”
I share this fear. But I just don’t see this group of guys losing their heads.
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by Giantsfan4life on Sep 13, 2010 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
They’d better not look ahead on Wednesday when I’m there, or I will let them know about it in no uncertain terms.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Sep 13, 2010 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, agreed. The head to head match-ups are great to get siked about. But you can be equally siked about them from 2-3 games up as you are 2-3 games down.
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
"Women are all unique and interesting. As such, no real set way of dealing with them is ever correct. You wouldn’t use the same set of numbers on every combination lock you came across." - Lars
by Prussian Creole on Sep 13, 2010 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
"Siked"?!?!?
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
Sorry, that was incomprehensible to most of you. It’s actually an inside joke (siked/psyched) but it’s gotten to the point that I forget where I’m writing it and just end up looking stupid.
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
"Women are all unique and interesting. As such, no real set way of dealing with them is ever correct. You wouldn’t use the same set of numbers on every combination lock you came across." - Lars
by Prussian Creole on Sep 13, 2010 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I just bought my tickets for the 26th.
Right field box, where Buster is going to hit it. I’m getting, uh, woundup already.
No, really.
I live 3.5 hours from Coors.
Oh, you meant the “siked” story. Does sound a little fishy.
Thing that scares me silly: Brian Sabean might feel compelled to acquire a player.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Sep 13, 2010 12:48 PM PDT reply actions
Oh crap, I hadn’t thought about that. Cut his phone lines! Steal his cell! Kill the internet!
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Sep 13, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL Rockies have a better chance and they are behind.
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by say hey nation on Sep 13, 2010 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Pecota’s based on theoretical run differentials from eqA for and against; the Rockies have by far the best expected run differential in the division, even though the Giants and Pads both have better actual run differential.
I assume the Giants are favored because they have the most home games left, since the Padres have the better expected run differential.
Man, that’s a lot prettier than it was a couple of weeks ago.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Sep 13, 2010 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Accuscore hast it slightly differently
How do the Padres have a higher chance to win the division when the Giants have more home games and playing lesser opponents?
It's actually really weird
http://accuscore.com/mlb/tools/team-win-forecasts
WEST WIN LOSS WIN LOSS WIN DIV PLAYOFF
San Francisco Giants 81 63 90.5 71.5 36.5% 48.4%
San Diego Padres 80 62 90.3 71.7 42.2% 52.8%
Colorado Rockies 79 64 88.8 73.2 21.2% 29.5%
(Forgive the formatting fail…) The mean #win of Giants are the highest even though both the Padz are given a higher chance of both winning the division and and making the playoff.
I don’t exactly know how their forecast works, but I imagine they simulate the rest of season a number of times, in which we have the highest mean #win but the Padz win the division in more simulation runs than us. In other words, the Padz beat us by a game or two in many simulation runs, but we clobber them in a smaller number of simulation runs.
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
you are probably correct
90.5 avg wins vs 90.3 is not really meaningful a distinction.
Sucking up to Grant for a mod position since 2009
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
Things that scare me silly
My brothers are planning on flying my dad to Colorado for a surprise birthday gift to see at least two of the Coors games. There is no conceivable way that this combination of events produces a happy outcome. No. Conceivable. Way.
My Bucardo is better than yours.
A hot August weekday, before a small crowd, when the only thing at stake is the tissue-thin difference between a thing done well and a thing done ill. Insofar as the clutch hitter is not a sportswriter's myth, it is a vulgarity, like a writer who writes only for money.
Scary: injuries to key players. The Rockies pulling a 2007. Rowand getting too make ABs. The Padres getting fired up. Velociraptors on the loose.
Calm Blue Ocean: Our pitching looks legit. Burrell is going to lead up to the playoffs. Pablo is going to step up his game. Our bullpen is rested because of how strong our rotation has been pitching.
First ever adoptee: Steven Michael Decker, our 2012 San Francisco Giants Manager/starting catcher.
Dodgers fans eat their young.
It hasn’t burned the Giants yet. Yet.
haven’t Guillen errors like directly led to 2 losses recently?
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
chasm?
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
by LincecumFTK on Sep 13, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
haven't paid enough attention lately
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
I remember
the Billingsley game against Zito where the low liner was in and out of his glove to allow 2 runs…we lost 4-2
(I say “we” because I went 3-3 that game)
yeah, thanks
I knew I wasn’t crazy. And I seem to remember another game where he had a terrible error and the game turned into a blowout after that
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
i dont remember the game or if it was an error…but i remember him booting a ball in the corner on a triple…
was it the last arizona game where we avoided the sweep last week?
He’s magic inside! He uses his powers to turn his own doubles into singles, and other players’ singles into doubles and triples!
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
He has to or the universe would fall out of balance.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Sep 13, 2010 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, most other RF’s catch thatball. Though, Zito did hang a fat one on that pitch on a 2-2 Count, IIRC
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Sep 13, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
OT
The Marlins are shutting down Josh Johnson for the season.
They could be Giants...but not really.
Because of workload?
Or is he injured? It could cost him the CYA, but he is still a young pitcher with injury history and a bright future, it makes sense for the Marlins to protect their investment.
The 1st pitch is the best
by Tay on Sep 13, 2010 1:12 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
That's unfortunate
Because he has had such an awesome year, but good that it’s not serious and they are shutting him down. Also nice to not hear Rob Dibble say something douchey about it.
The 1st pitch is the best
by Tay on Sep 13, 2010 1:40 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Give Dibble time.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Sep 13, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
affect
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
THE GRAMMAR NAZI ACCEPTS NO EXCUSES
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
That’s what Shawn Kemp said
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
You just got up when I just got out of class
So I’m jealous
Buster Posey>
"Screw it, Redbull time"-Brian Wilson
His back has been acting up. I think it’s a preventive measure.
They could be Giants...but not really.
FUCK THAT
If they’re playing the Phillies or the Braves, he should SACK UP and pitch!!!
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
OH FUCK MY TEAM
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
I choose to be optimistic
We have a good home record. We play most of our games at home.
Let’s sweep the fucking Dodgers again and get this stretch run started.
how many at home how many away?
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
13 on the road for the pads and 7 at home is definitely positive tho
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Rockies are most worrisome
They’re about half and half. But they have sucked on the road all year, so here’s hopin.
Yea… that’s gonna be something to watch, and i’m very worried about the 3 game series in colorado, especially now when they’re on fire
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Things that scare me silly:
Roller coasters.
Also, Aaron Rowand.
"Bengie Molina - the quintessential double play possibility." - Jon MIller
is your avatar excitebike?? that is just simply amazing
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
yes – Grant mentioned excitebike a while back in a post. The trip down memory lane inspired me.
"Bengie Molina - the quintessential double play possibility." - Jon MIller
Darren Ford?
Why not? Pure Terror on the Bases, Question the Hitting, but by God could it get any worse?
This is the “hmmmmmm” portion or the responses
~Huh? What? They got WHO for Bowker?~
so he’s a faster Rownads?
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
So Rowand with benefits?
~Huh? What? They got WHO for Bowker?~
by HarshInFresno on Sep 13, 2010 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
BUT FAST
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
I thought he was supposed to be excellent defensively?
Buster Posey>
"Screw it, Redbull time"-Brian Wilson
For a prospect in High-A.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
Yes...
Ford’s line in AA: .251/.315/.365…oh yeah he also struck out 106 times (v 39 BBs) in 516 PAs.
This
As bad as Rowand has been this year and how little Ross has hit in like 11 PA’s, they can pose the threat to hit for power and at least move a runner over. I wouldn’t be opposed to Ford getting a few PA’s in a blowout, but his value is exclusively in pinch-running and maybe a defensive replacement, according to scouting reports.
The 1st pitch is the best
by Tay on Sep 13, 2010 1:21 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
There’s not really a question about the hitting.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Sep 13, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
There is a question
The question is whether it would be Bocock-bad, or simply Burriss-bad.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
I withdraw the statement.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Sep 13, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
"Comment starter: Things that scare you silly."
Um, OK…..
Uuhhhhhhh….
Hmmmmm……
Actually, Rowand, Coors and outfield defense pretty much covers it.
"Buster Posey" anagram = OYSTER PUBES
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Sep 13, 2010 1:15 PM PDT reply actions
Good Timmy reverting back to not so good Timmy. Also, spiders
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
Seriously. GO FUCK YOURSELVES, SPIDERS!
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
"Women are all unique and interesting. As such, no real set way of dealing with them is ever correct. You wouldn’t use the same set of numbers on every combination lock you came across." - Lars
by Prussian Creole on Sep 13, 2010 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
psssh
spiders rule.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
Your pro-spider stance is offensive to me.
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
"Women are all unique and interesting. As such, no real set way of dealing with them is ever correct. You wouldn’t use the same set of numbers on every combination lock you came across." - Lars
by Prussian Creole on Sep 13, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
INSECT PREDATION DOWN THE STRETCH, NERDS!!
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
i found one in my shower the other day, needless to say, it was not a fun time
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
My epic battles with spiders are the stuff of legend. I once used a baseball bat on a black widow. Don’t fuck with me, spiders.
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
"Women are all unique and interesting. As such, no real set way of dealing with them is ever correct. You wouldn’t use the same set of numbers on every combination lock you came across." - Lars
by Prussian Creole on Sep 13, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I think you may have rage issues.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Sep 13, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah, it was just the closest object to me at the time. I improvised.
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
"Women are all unique and interesting. As such, no real set way of dealing with them is ever correct. You wouldn’t use the same set of numbers on every combination lock you came across." - Lars
by Prussian Creole on Sep 13, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
So turn on the water
Problem solved!
GROUGTHINK ALERT
"You all are just blinded to reality by your hatred of Armando just as the Bonds haters are." -grm
I hate flies and mosquitoes more than I hate spiders, I let the spiders live cuz they eat the other little nasties.
I’ve overcome what used to be an irrational fear of spiders. Now I have a completely rational fear of them.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
I hate cockroaches. When I was a kid, we lived in Brazil and they have big, ugly flying roaches down there. With wings that made loud swooshy sounds when they flew from the wall to the floor and vice versa. :(
They could be Giants...but not really.
I found I hate scorpions most of all. And who knew that they live right here in San Jose? WHAT THE FUCK, NATURE?
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
San Jose is awesome
The other day I was crossing the parking lot at work and ran into a seriously pissed off member of this species:
I’m a city girl and I’d never seen one of these before, much less one that came up to my shoulder, with big eyes, neck stuck straight out – AND IT WAS HISSING!!! – so it kinda freaked me out.
Still not as bad as cockroaches or scorpions, though.
They could be Giants...but not really.
Jimmy?
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Sep 13, 2010 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Jimmy’s mom?
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Sep 13, 2010 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
We’ve got those all around our neighborhood. Entire flocks or whatever they’re called.
Where do you work that you would see one in the parking lot?
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
Around the border of San Jose and Milpitas, on 237. There are still some open stretches of land and a few small (really small) farms in the area.
They could be Giants...but not really.
Heh. There are some offices down the hill from my house, and there are swarms of turkeys that wander around their parking lots (this is in South San Jose).
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
if your going to Saint Mary’s College in Moraga, on the way there is always a turkey to be seen. One night on the way home a friend accidentally hit one. May he rest in peace.
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
Geez … we go bike riding along the river and I think it’s Ancil Hoffman park where there must be a very high rate of turkeys being killed by bicyclists. Suckers are everywhere!
yeah and for whatever reason they aren’t scared of cars or the like. although i don’t believe they are that smart of an animal
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
Things That Scare Me
Barry Zito in the sixth inning with a candlestick.
"What makes you think you're Jesus Christ?"
"Well, when I pray I seem to be talking to myself"
Things that make you go hmmmm....
Nice CMC Music Factory reference.
Optimistic: Lincecum’s resurgent confidence carrying over to the rest of the staff.
Everybody Dance Now!
Needing a parka to watch a night game? Welcome to Giants baseball.
Best CMC Music Factory song
Going to Make You Sweat…
Best lines:
It’s your world and I’m just a squirrel
Trying to get a nut to move your butt to the dance floor
It's C+C Music Factory
Not CMC
"Bengie Molina - the quintessential double play possibility." - Jon MIller
Chuey Gomez is only 5 foot 4?
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Sep 13, 2010 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess I never saw him stand next to anyone, but I just figured he was a big guy.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Sep 13, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
You’re thinking of Chewy Gomez.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Sep 13, 2010 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Ooey, ooey…
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Sep 13, 2010 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
What about
When it used to be Franzen and Trace Dog? Old School CMC.
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
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
If I never hear a song by them again it will be too soon.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Sep 13, 2010 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
What did they sacrifice for their September magic? They really do frighten me more than anything else out there right now.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Sep 13, 2010 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Fuckers with their fucking September bullshit. We’ve got Posey though, and you know what?
He ain’t havin’ it.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Sep 13, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
"Women are all unique and interesting. As such, no real set way of dealing with them is ever correct. You wouldn’t use the same set of numbers on every combination lock you came across." - Lars
by Prussian Creole on Sep 13, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Guillen defense
Bochy is hoping to get a couple of runs out of Guillen — he of the .419 slugging percentage and .314 on-base percentage — before going for defense in the later innings. It hasn’t burned the Giants yet. Yet.
I seem to remember a game in LA not too long ago where Guillen clanked what should have been (and for Nate, would have been) an inning-ending catch of a Billingsly liner. Instead it short-hopped and the two go-ahead runs scored. I count that as being burned.
Hey Sandoval, mix in a salad. Everyone else, mix in a walk.
If he strikes out looking
Is he Madison ʞ Bumgarner?
Why the fuck should I be scared of anybody? (JCT Rant of the day)
What I’ve been hearing all day since yesterday : “Oh the Rockies have won 10 in a row, here they come” “The Rockies are going to win this division” “The Padres are still leading the division even after 10 losses in a row” “ROCKTOBER (MLB Network leading story for quick pitch”.
The Last time that we played the motherfucking Rockies, they lucked out in the top of the 9th on that broken bat bloop into right field to score 2 runs. We could have swept those motherfuckers. The last time we played the Padres, well, you all know what happened. We fucking dominated and took over San Diego’s home park.
Now we have 12 games at home left vs 6 on the road and the Rockies have used up all their home games to get back into the race. The Phillies and the Braves play 6 more times against each other, worst case scenario for our wildcard, they split 3-3. That means You can chulk up at least 3 losses to the wildcard leading team, whoever that may be. We’ve got our rotation fixed with Timmy back to Cy Young form, the bullpen is rested after this week (except Wilson, but he is a fucking Ninja. When was the last time you saw a tired Ninja?).
Why not us? Why should we be afraid of? Who wants to play us right now? Do you think anybody look at the Giants and say “boy, I hope we get those guys head to head”.
Fuck that. We are the San Francisco Motherfucking Giants. The way I look at it, if I was the Colorado Rockies or the San Diego Padres, I’m worried about the Giants, not the other way around.
We’re not locked in this race with them, they’re fucking locked in this race with us, motherfuckers. Bring it.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
by jctGamer on Sep 13, 2010 1:31 PM PDT reply actions 45 recs
Shit now that you've got me going
Have you ever ventured into the wilderness, not knowing what to expect? Do you ever have that feeling of being alone in jungle, like the guys in Jurassic Park III, with silhouette moving around you but you can’t smell nor hear anything?
Imagine that, then all of a sudden a 23 year old Jesus with a light saber in one hand and a phase in the other appears in front of you. Then you feel something. That feeling is a wildebeast ramming his horns up your ass, screaming “YOUR PUSSY IS JEALOUS! YOUR PUSSY IS JEALOUS” for the world to hear. Then, out of nowhere, you are ambushed by a Ninja, holding a shotgun, eating a cantaloupe, riding a Panda. All while being watched by Barry Zito, caressing a water buffalo, filming from a distance.
That is your fate, Carlos Gonzalez. You can either accept it and take it like a man, or you can scream like a little girl. It’s up to you.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
by jctGamer on Sep 13, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 28 recs
rec'd
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 13, 2010 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Isn't this the plot of the new Predator movie?
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
I'm in awe
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
"Women are all unique and interesting. As such, no real set way of dealing with them is ever correct. You wouldn’t use the same set of numbers on every combination lock you came across." - Lars
by Prussian Creole on Sep 13, 2010 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Fire
You are on it.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Sep 13, 2010 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
yes.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
/flagged for excessive awesomeness
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Sep 13, 2010 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
This might be the best writing I’ve ever seen. Fuck Portnoy’s Complaint.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
I need an artist rendition of
a Ninja, holding a shotgun, eating a cantaloupe, riding a Panda
Unfortunately, I do not have any artistic talent whatsoever.
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
Damn, I love this "Home Runs and Western Suns" series
It just keeps getting better and better.
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
+109
Doomed to a life sentence of disappointment and sadness.
- In other words.... I'm a Giants fan.
by DoubleDeuce22 on Sep 13, 2010 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
/backs away slowly and carefully/
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Sep 13, 2010 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I think I am scaring newbies away from MCC
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
oh.my.god.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
t's Posey time!!
Screw you Flannery.
I will crush him, see him driven before me, and hear the lamentation of his women.
by Grant Brisbee on Sep 13, 2010 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
While you’re here, is the background black and yellow now due to the yellowpages advertisement? I feel like I’m reading a Steelers blog.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Sep 13, 2010 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s not as bad as when the background was purple during a Rockies series.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
BUY SBN ADVERTISERS PRODUCTS AND/OR SERVICES!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Sep 13, 2010 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I WOULD NOT CARE TO DO SO, THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
AT LEAST YOU ARE POLITE IN DECLINING!
EVERYONE EXCEPT NIBLETS BUY SBN ADVERTISERS PRODUCTS AND /OR SERVICES!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Sep 13, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Slight OT: Do people still use the yellow pages...online or print?
With Yelp, Google, and the internets…yellow pages seem like a waste of time and paper
I like to recycle them because it makes me feel like I’ve fulfilled my recycling quotient for the whole year all at once.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Sep 13, 2010 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
Doomed to a life sentence of disappointment and sadness.
- In other words.... I'm a Giants fan.
by DoubleDeuce22 on Sep 13, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
If you switch to “narrow view”, it makes more sense.
by Grant Brisbee on Sep 13, 2010 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Is it supposed to be pink?
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Sep 13, 2010 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Why did I read "lamentation" as "lactation"?
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
Bam! This is the positive fuel I need.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Sep 13, 2010 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
You can chulk up at least 3 losses
Not sure if this was supposed to be “chalk” – if not, well done.
"Bengie Molina - the quintessential double play possibility." - Jon MIller
Chulk approves this message.
Croix De Candlestick: You'll be a better person for reading | My adopted Giant: the next Buster Posey, Johnny Monell
YEAHHHHHHH!!!!
/RUNS THROUGH A MOTHERFUCKING WALL
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
Jews have the Wailing Wall...
I say potato, you say pomotherfuckingtato.
My son is Madison Bumgarner, the Bipolar Stuffed Sheep of pitching prospects. My other son is a Porsche.
As a Rockies fan, I'm deathly afraid of the Giants.
/throws SDcat09 under bus
Rowsdower! But why, Rowsdower?
SB Nation Denver
by Muzia on Sep 13, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
Barry Zito scares us. This is a sad, sad fact.
/throws SDcat09 under bus
Rowsdower! But why, Rowsdower?
SB Nation Denver
also, Matt Cain.
/throws SDcat09 under bus
Rowsdower! But why, Rowsdower?
SB Nation Denver
by Muzia on Sep 13, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 6 recs
what’s the technical word for a fear of Rockies outfielders? I have that.
Mark DeRosa, still existing.
I think the word you are looking for is "range"
or maybe “athleticism”
/throws SDcat09 under bus
Rowsdower! But why, Rowsdower?
SB Nation Denver
oh
altitude sickness then. Has to be
/throws SDcat09 under bus
Rowsdower! But why, Rowsdower?
SB Nation Denver
Gott Dayum!
That’s some inspiring stuff right there.
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
Best typo ever!!
“chulk” instead of “chalk”
Joe Mauer is from Minnesota. My adopted son, RHP Steve Edlefsen, is from Minnesota. Joe Mauer is very good at baseball. Call up Steve Edlefsen, Giants! Science™ is begging you.
Aaron Rowand: leadoff hitter
Snakes
Riding in small airplanes
by Talkin_Base_Ball on Sep 13, 2010 1:34 PM PDT reply actions
I HAVE HAD IT WITH THESE MOTHER HUBBARD SNAKES ON THIS MOTHER HUBBARD PLANE
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
REMEMBER THE PART WHEN HE SAID THAT
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
and, wondering why everything moves on this page except the yp.com ads on both sides.
by Talkin_Base_Ball on Sep 13, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL — I saw that youtube today — Laughed so hard.
by Talkin_Base_Ball on Sep 13, 2010 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
God, these homepage takeovers are really annoying.
That is one sure way to get your readers pissed off. I’d advise everyone to put on adblock since I’m assuming all SBnation ad revenues get sent to Yahoo anyways.
I’ve got the adblock going, but I still see the black and yellow orange. It’s weird.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
actually grant would get a share of it. that’s how online advertising works.
Proud new co-dad of Travis Ishikawa. And ishikaBOOM Goes the Dynamite.
by Andy from DC on Sep 13, 2010 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Grant makes money from this? Now that’s scary!
by Talkin_Base_Ball on Sep 13, 2010 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I AM SO PISSED THAT THE WRITER OF THIS BLOG WANTS TO MAKE MONEY!!!!!
AND SO IM GOING TO DEPRIVE MYSELF OF AWESOME CONTENT! ARGHHH!!!!! SO ANGRY! LOUD NOISES.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, who's mind is currently elsewhere
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
I hear Brad Pitt is starring in “For the Love of the Blog” coming out soon.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Sep 13, 2010 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Who did you want?
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Sep 13, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Co-starring SJP?
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
Oh lordy. I would back her hate.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Sep 13, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Rachel Macadams
should play kdl
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
That could work
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
why not?
is it a secret?
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
She’s got the look that a lot of women, for some reason, think is pretty, although no guys do.
Sucking up to Grant for a mod position since 2009
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
It's because she's not Asian.
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
Funny you mention that...
Most white guys date the most unattractive AZNs…
There are exceptions of course:
Nicolas Cage…Rupert Murdock (however…a lot of that has to do with the skills of surgeons)
I don’t think she’s pretty but she has striking looks and a unique, over the top fashion sensibility that makes you remember her.
They could be Giants...but not really.
this is what my wife, the fashion consultant, would say if we were looking at her.
however, you would not be able to hear my wife over the sounds of me vomiting.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
i just find her to be very unattractive, and find it odd that she’s been positioned as any kind of a “sex symbol.” I think stankus is on to something — SJP is probably in the same category as Meryl Streep as women who women find beautiful.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
Would people agree that Kate Winslet belongs here? I don’t think she’s necessarily ridiculously unattractive, but I think she is a woman that women fawn on as gorgeous. I don’t see it, she’s very mediocre to me.
I don’t agree with you…
I think Kate Winslet is beautiful…
I think Sarah Jessica Parker is extremely unattractive….I also agree that her arms look like a 12 year old boy’s arms….she makes my stomach turn…
by Sgt. Dingleberry on Sep 13, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Sarah Jessica Parker looks like a horse witch. If she lived in Salem in the 17th century, she would undoubtedly have been burned at the stake.
And this whole damn time, I thought people were talking about Sarah Michelle Gellar, for some reason I didn’t even make the connection with SJP. Jesus Christ I am dumb.
sarahjessicaparkerlookslikeahorse.com/
Sucking up to Grant for a mod position since 2009
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
So you’re saying she’s a butterface.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Sep 13, 2010 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions
no
you have to have a nice body in order to qualify as a butterface
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
yeah, not a nice body
look at those arms. getting a handy from her would be like getting yanked by a yoked 12 year old boy
Sucking up to Grant for a mod position since 2009
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
by DrStankus on Sep 13, 2010 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
And if that is the best one could net in such an encounter with a grown woman, then a 12 year old they must be.
I am an online advertiser. I understand that websites have the right to make money.
I also know that homepage takeovers are right up there with pop-unders and talking ads in obtrusiveness.
I don’t know how the blog operates in terms of advertising income my assumption was that YellowPages paid a lot of money to the company SBNation for the right to do an entire site takeover. I would think Grant maybe gets paid some type of monthly income but doubt that he gets a revenue share on this type of advertising (I could easily be wrong).
On other community driven sites like reddit and digg this type of advertising is frowned upon by users. The main reason SBNation has so many pageviews and thus inventory for advertisers is the amount of fan interaction on blogs. I would think they would want to keep their fan base happy by avoiding obtrusive advertising practices.
Mobile site FTW
Not as good as the regular site, but at least you miss the ads.
by IAin'tHavingIt on Sep 13, 2010 6:08 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I have adblock on and don't see anything out of the ordinary.
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
I was wondering what the hell everyone was talking about until I remembered I have adblock
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Sep 13, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
As always, Purple Row's NL West report is a good read
Good section:
Team Home Gm Away Gm Remaining Opponents Rec. vs Rem. Opp. Opp. WP
Giants 12 6 LAD, MIL, CHC, COL, ARI, SDP 37-31 .484
Rockies 9 10 SDP, LAD, ARI, SFG, LAD, STL 37-27 .581
Padres 7 13 COL, STL, LAD, CIN, CHC, SFG 31-26 .522
http://www.purplerow.com/2010/9/13/1683203/nl-west-report-the-three-team-race
Off days scare me.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Sep 13, 2010 1:45 PM PDT reply actions
Off days bore me. At least I can watch MNF and hope Rex Ryan’s loud ass gets his ass handed to him.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Sep 13, 2010 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Rex Ryan’s ass has an ass!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Sep 13, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
How tough is his ass on his ass?
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Sep 13, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Not as tough as Singletary!
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Sep 13, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m a Chiefs fan so I’m actually happy the Giants have an off-day for once. Kinda cool that of all their remaining off-days they’re on Mondays so I can at least watch MNF.
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
YES! GO KC!!
/waiting for Eric Berry jersey to arrive
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
Eric Berry is a beast. But I’m not sure how the Chiefs got an opening week MNF game.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Sep 13, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Too bad it’s the late game D: Gonna be tired tomorrow!
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
I’m jealous. I want to see Berry destroy somebody tonight. I’m thinking Rivers.
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
Update: I got my jersey in the mail and it is totally legit for $39 from yukijersey.com
I recommend.
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
global online store for jersey!
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
Haha yeah. I was kinda worried but I’ll be buying another pretty soon. I’m thinking Derrick Thomas.
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
looks pretty sweet
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
thanks for that site
looks awesome… cheap NHL jerseys ftw!
No problerm :D
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
CF
Why do I hear talk of Blowand playing CF? Isn’t it kind of a no-brainer to put Cody Ross out there until Torres come back? Somebody help me out here…
by Sgt. Dingleberry on Sep 13, 2010 1:46 PM PDT reply actions
Who started in CF yesterday? That should answer it.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Sep 13, 2010 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I just assumed yesterday was a one shot deal…
He’s not really going to put Blowand out there every day, is he?
by Sgt. Dingleberry on Sep 13, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s Bruce Bochy, I honestly wouldn’t put anything past him.
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Sep 13, 2010 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Dear God, no…
Somebody has to talk to him…
This is the first time in 6 years we have a shot and he is going to run Blowand out there?
by Sgt. Dingleberry on Sep 13, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Bruce "The Last Dragon" Leroy
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
There's no such thing as a no-brainer when it comes to Bochy
On the other hand, it’s still not really clear to me that Ross is any kind of significant upgrade over Rowand.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
OPS+'s the last 3 years
2008: Ross 107 Blowand 94
2009: Ross 104 Blowand 90
2010: Ross 88 Blowand 73
I think their defense is about even…
by Sgt. Dingleberry on Sep 13, 2010 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Blowland makes it sound like a good thing.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Sep 13, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
No baseball scares me.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
What about them?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
No. Just totally uninterested.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Footballs with clown faces painted on them?
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
The ones Merkin would throw were pretty scary.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Sep 13, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
the one thing that scars me is that zito seems to be flip-flopping his usual routine.
Start strong, end weak. Granted I know he’s had poorer run support lately. Just more of that gut feeling when he takes the mound vs. the other 4.
Proud new co-dad of Travis Ishikawa. And ishikaBOOM Goes the Dynamite.
Since everyone pooh-poohs the Ford idea...
Let’s trade for Ichiro. Since Seattle is going nowhere this season, we’ll give them Rownads, Zito, Velez, Ray Ratto’s next book, and a signed Barry Bonds jersey for Ichiro.
"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya
I’d actually prefer a Morneau-type player.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Sep 13, 2010 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Throw in Guillen and I'm there!
Fulfilling your Gus Benusa needs since 2009!
by Giantsfan4life on Sep 13, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m scared of having one or more heart attacks over the next 18 games.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
Heart attacks no longer affect me
Being a Giants and Sharks fan for the past 20 years took care of that
I’m scared of heights. I’m scared of failing. I fail all the time, though (including this post), so it’s not as scary a thought as heights. I’m also used to the Giants failing and the Rockies winning an ungodly amount of games in September, but I’m scared that the Giants’ “window” is very close to slamming shut (pitching be fickle, yo) and, like the Bonds era, all we’ll get out of it is some wet balls and a damn monkey. A damned monkey!
The rally monkey was kind of scary in a cute kind of way.
by Talkin_Base_Ball on Sep 13, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
man fuck all yall spider haters
spiders kick ass.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
I am fascinated by spiders, and terribly afraid of them.
Maybe I’m secretly one of them.
Mark DeRosa, still existing.
most arachnophobes are actually just closeted spiders.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
by delorean on Sep 13, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Delorean’s real name is Peter Parker.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Sep 13, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
add me on facebook!
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
Only when you drop this spider nonsense
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
"Women are all unique and interesting. As such, no real set way of dealing with them is ever correct. You wouldn’t use the same set of numbers on every combination lock you came across." - Lars
by Prussian Creole on Sep 13, 2010 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Things that scare me silly: java.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 13, 2010 2:05 PM PDT reply actions
That might make me have a heart attack.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 13, 2010 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a hard time keeping track of all the brackety things.
Nonetheless, I find it shameful that I don’t know more C++ and java, and that my best language is .NET.
Mark DeRosa, still existing.
Tcl
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
LISP
is by far the scariest programming language.
When this .sig was awaiting the Final Sabean Apocalypse, I never once in a million years suspected it would be a "good" Apocalypse. Bengie... Don't let the door hit you IN YOUR GIANT ASS on the way out!
-------
PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game totally stalled and basically dead at this point
Ha! When I was in college I happened to have two professors who knew nothing but Scheme, which is a LISP variant. So my undergraduate CS education was Scheme Scheme Scheme.
(define foo (lambda (x) (cons x (car (cdr ’(a b c))))) or some other such crap.
Then there were continuations — I never quite wrapped my head around those.
by non sequitur on Sep 13, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
The programming language. I had no idea there was an island.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 13, 2010 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t know anything about this programming stuff… isn’t HTML 5 supposed to do away with Flash and/or Java?
I have no idea, to be honest.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 13, 2010 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
The new version of Flash sucks...keeps crashing
I also dislike how upgrades make good software unstable…also see Firefox
The island was inspired by the programming language.
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
Information overload.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 13, 2010 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Sep 13, 2010 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
NO. NOT TO THE ISLAND. NOOOOOOO.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 13, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Mario 2'd
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
I loathe java syntax.
Sucking up to Grant for a mod position since 2009
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
Javascript isn’t too bad. Better than VB.
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
The syntax is similar.
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
and that’s about it.
Java is such a verbose language. Just ugh.
I cannot believe that we still do so much shit in that execrable language. And they keep finding more ways to port Java knowledge to other arenas.
Sucking up to Grant for a mod position since 2009
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
But if no one uses Java
who would pay for Larry’s planes and his constant need to fly after 10 p.m.?
Nava
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 13, 2010 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Favre
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
Favre beans?
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
one thing left out
the reason sanchez was taken out during the 7th…his knee is bothering him again
he is the walking wounded
Big drop off defensively
that would be two huge up the middle defensive hits. They need Franchez for his glove if nothing else.
I have no concerns with him a 2B. But SS, well….
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Sep 13, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Ding!
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
Things that scare me
- Aaron Rowand in an 0-2 count with runners in scoring position
- Brian Sabean
- Jose Guillen anywhere on a baseball field in a Giants uniform
- Bruce Bochy
- The idea of Bengie Molina having his own rally thong
- Spiders
Things that make me think happy thoughts
- BUSTER POSEY!
- TIM LINCECUME!
- MATT CAIN!!
- Pat Burrell, Aubrey Huff, Madison Bumgarner
Things that make me say “hmm”
- This site
- People with conspiracy theories
- Duck-billed platypuses, elephants, and giraffes. Really, nature?
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
"Women are all unique and interesting. As such, no real set way of dealing with them is ever correct. You wouldn’t use the same set of numbers on every combination lock you came across." - Lars
by Prussian Creole on Sep 13, 2010 2:14 PM PDT reply actions
Ooo, i meant LINCECUM!
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
"Women are all unique and interesting. As such, no real set way of dealing with them is ever correct. You wouldn’t use the same set of numbers on every combination lock you came across." - Lars
by Prussian Creole on Sep 13, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
She got her J.D. at Boalt.
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
"Women are all unique and interesting. As such, no real set way of dealing with them is ever correct. You wouldn’t use the same set of numbers on every combination lock you came across." - Lars
by Prussian Creole on Sep 13, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
This highlight still stands out as one of the more unbelievable moments of the season.
Two outs, no one on base, down a run in the ninth, and Aaron Rowand comes to the plate…
That’s the exception. Not the rule. I’d span you with Aaron Rowand low-lights right now just to teach you a lesson, but they don’t usually make it a habit of archiving low-lights. They’re usually hinden in someone else’s highlight real.
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
"Women are all unique and interesting. As such, no real set way of dealing with them is ever correct. You wouldn’t use the same set of numbers on every combination lock you came across." - Lars
by Prussian Creole on Sep 13, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
You do realize these are all from the same road trip, right?
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
"Women are all unique and interesting. As such, no real set way of dealing with them is ever correct. You wouldn’t use the same set of numbers on every combination lock you came across." - Lars
by Prussian Creole on Sep 13, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
WE NEED DOC BROWN
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
Things that scare me… Tim Lincecums changeup, and on occasion bears
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
/folsom_street_fair
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Who Fuzzy Wuzzy? Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear.
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
A bear in chaps?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Sep 13, 2010 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I almost threw up at the Bengie Molina Rally Thongs line.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
t's Posey time!!
Screw you Flannery.
The Rockies going undefeated in September. I will kill everyone in Colorado if that were to happen.
Not REALLY kill them… Just wish them all gone.
I'm thinking but nothing's happening.
I mean seriously...
At least the Giants and Padres have the decency to have winning records at home AND on the road. The Rockies completely SUCK ASS on the road. FUCK THEM if they make the playoffs with that weak ass shit!
I'm thinking but nothing's happening.
At least the Giants and Padres have the decency to have winning records at home AND on the road. The Rockies completely SUCK ASS on the road. FUCK THEM if they make the playoffs with that weak ass shit!
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
Can someone please explain to me why Nate Schierholtz has never played an inning in center field in his MLB career? Our best outfielder (with Torres out), and I haven’t heard a word of him playing center. He’s looked really good in his recent ABs, and there’s no way you can convince me that Rowand is better against righties (or maybe even lefties) than Nate.
SOMEONE?
by yankeessuck8991 on Sep 13, 2010 2:24 PM PDT reply actions
For your answer see Bochy, Bruce
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.
But WHY is he a corner outfielder? He has all the tools a center fielder needs.
by yankeessuck8991 on Sep 13, 2010 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
because he’s a RF, it’s science.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
You don't think he has the range or arm to play CF?
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 didn't make the decision for him to play RF..
but he has played it for his entire career even in the minors…you can’t just make him into the CF in the middle of a playoff run…
When your everyday CF goes down and your "best" replacement is garbage
Then yes. Yes you can.
by yankeessuck8991 on Sep 13, 2010 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
When your other alternatives are not that great you can.
This seems along the silly reasoning of why Rowand never moved to RF when when Torres was in the lineup.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
That's less reasonable...
CFs become corner outfielders when their range decreases…so Rowand should be able to play RF…
However, I know of few (if any) corner outfielders who have become CFs.
For the exact reasoning you mentioned, corner outfielders do not become CFers because their range is bad already
However, Nate’s range has not decreased and is pretty terrific., he is still in the “prime” (maybe) of his career. He has the range and arm to be a CF. And if the alternative is Rowand, I do not see the harm in trying him out for a week or so.
This is all entirely dependent if Bochy continues to write Guillen into RF in permanent ink. If Guillen sits, and Rowand plays CF and someone like Ross or Nate gets playing time in the Corner then I guess that would be ok.
But if we are looking at an outfield of Burrell-Rowand-Guillen with a flyball pitching staff down the last 3 weeks of the season we are in trouble and something drastic may need to be tried.
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.
If that was the case
Why did no one convert Nate to a CF earlier in his corner…it’s a completely different mentality and mindset playing corners OF versus CF
Up until this point there was always a "franchise" CF.
Rowand was going to be our guy for 5 years. Well, when he ended up sucking they put in the backup we had and Torres blossomed.
Nate was only around for so long.
Now we have a need, how bad would it hurt to see if the guy who has to skills to fill that need could actually do it?
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
It's not like it's a different game out there. OF is OF. It just matters which tools you have as to where you play.
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
Guide to playing outfied
1. Watch ball being pitched.
2. See ball off of bat.
3. React and run to ball.
4. Throw ball to cut-off man/base/home
5. Do the preceding as quickly as possible
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
There lays the difference
Obviously a player has a different prospective of a batted ball as a CF v a corner outfielder. The way a ball comes off the bat, how to position oneself, how to play/position based upon the other OFs, and a million other variable.
If one player has played RF all his career, the way he sees the ball and how he reacts in based upon him being a RF…it’s a completely different game when playing CF.
Could not disagree more
If that were the case, then moving from infield to outfield would NEVER happen.
by yankeessuck8991 on Sep 13, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
It's easier
for a guy to move from CF to RF, then to move from RF to CF.
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
that’s only because CF requires more range.
As far as reading the ball goes, CF is easier than right.
Mark DeRosa, still existing.
Especially with our ballpark, where you have to know how the right field wall works. I’m sure if you were to ask any outfielder in baseball, they’d say they’d rather play in center at AT&T over right.
by yankeessuck8991 on Sep 13, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
No kidding.
But when I’m at work and there’s a difficult assignment for me to handle that I’ve never done before, what’s not okay is throwing up my hands and calling the task impossible. I figure it the fuck out. And I’m guessing the things that I’ve asked to do differ quite a bit in their substance than the adjustment that will be expected from Nate.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Cody Ross is a decent CF
and the “drastic” step is to put Nate in RF and sit Guillen. Something I know you favor.
And also this is exactly the same reasoning.
Nate cannot play CF because he has never played there before::Rowand cannot play RF because he has never played there before.
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.
And
Brandon Belt can’t play OF because he’s never played there before
Buster Posey can’t play 1B because he’s never played there before
I fucking hate this reason.
by yankeessuck8991 on Sep 13, 2010 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree
As far as I’m concerned, outfielders are outfielders. Some are much better fielders, but when it comes down to it, there’s no difference in how you catch a fly ball. I think you want your best arm in right, and your fastest guy in center. But that’s about it.
by yankeessuck8991 on Sep 13, 2010 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
This is the same manager who put Velez in CF during a playoff run last year
by NateEveryday on Sep 13, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Corner outfielders don’t just become CFs…
Seriously, I bet thats Bochy’s real reason for never playing him in center
by NateEveryday on Sep 13, 2010 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
So I am going to the Sept. 25 Game in Denver
Should I
A) Yell obscenities until I piss off the puritanical fans and I get booted from the ball park?
B) Steal late inning ball bag from the Rockies dugout to prove they are using un-humidified balls to win games?
C) Douse Dinger in gas and light him a blaze?
D) All of the above (duh)
E) None of the above (stay classy and let the boys on the field settle things)
F) Only talk in McCoven memes while you are at the park.
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
Example of F)
Get drunk and yell “HEY EVERYBODY!!! WHY DON’T YOU SUCK MY GREAT SCOTT WITH A BOTTLE OF 109 AND THEN WE CAN GO FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF—” passes out
by yankeessuck8991 on Sep 13, 2010 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
i think you mean
HAI GAYS MY LOVE IS COMPLETE!!!!
/entire section shifts awkwardly in chairs, looking away…
You do not seem very angry.
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.
You’ll need to disable the plasma relays to the humidor first. Also, disconnect the ODN line from the main computer core to prevent the ‘Activate Comeback’ command from reaching the unit.
BRING ME THE HYDROSPANNER!
When this .sig was awaiting the Final Sabean Apocalypse, I never once in a million years suspected it would be a "good" Apocalypse. Bengie... Don't let the door hit you IN YOUR GIANT ASS on the way out!
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roll call
“aaron rowand is the best option to lead off in 2010”
“his best career numbers are from the leadoff spot”
come on now all you march 2010 rowand lovers…. time to represent!
...Do You Want Full Possession of 1st Place?
…with the HumiDon’ts winning their 11th straight (yowza) or pausing their annual insane stretch-run momentum for a day?
I want a series full of extra inning slugfests.
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
Yes, I could go for this.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Sep 13, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
This is me too.
The Padres have hit a wall. Their starting pitching has never pitched this many innings before and they are tiring. They were the greatest strength of the team and now they are faltering.
I want the Pads to take 2 of 3 at least.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Just got back into my house in San Bruno
Other thank broken windows and smelly flame retardant everywhere, our house made it.
Giants in first makes everything a little easier, but it sucks I missed all the weekend Pad smashing.
If you’re in the bay tomorrow and are free please go to the Giants game and help out our community. Also, the red cross is still accepting clothes and food, especially for babies at Bayhill shopping center.
Thanks Guys
by ThePasswordisWillieMcgee on Sep 13, 2010 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 5 recs
+1
Terrific to hear you had a home to come back to.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Good to hear
We live 3 miles away in South San Francisco, and seeing that plume of smoke and fireball from a distance was frightening enough. I can’t imagine how folks directly affected by it must have felt.
Good luck to you and your neighbors.
Great to hear.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
Glad tidings.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Sep 13, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
That is great to hear!
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 13, 2010 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Two more years.
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
It doesn't
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I wish it was the NBA
where overloaded expiring contracts actually had value
We'd have that market cornered
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Sep 13, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Good point
I have Zito/Rowand tunnel vision
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Sep 13, 2010 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Here's hoping Lurie is right
baseballmarty
My feeling is Cody Ross a streaky player with the Marlins will play the bulk of the games in CF..Rowand automatic out and Ford not trusted.
Well he is right about that last part at least.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I honestly wouldn't mind Ford getting a start
Not saying he should start them all, but I would like to see him get an AB at some point…It’s not Rowand, so it can’t hurt.
by yankeessuck8991 on Sep 13, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Ford's speed is awesome.
But he is a terrible hitter and does not get on base.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
BUT THAT'S WHERE THE GOOD PITCHING IS
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
We should give him a week.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
I agree
but I would have slipped Ford in for an AB and a few innings of work in the field during this past week. Maybe put in Rohlinger/Velez/Burriss in similar situations. They should try to do this this week. Like when we are leading by more than 4 runs.
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
You should not throw a kid in Center Field for his first start
in Sept in a pennant race. Not fair to Ford. More likely to end with disaster than anything else.
You probably shouldn’t throw a kid anywhere.
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
especially here
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Yeah...
that worked out well for SD…
Durango actually hit 300/.378/.325 in the minors and had about equal BBs v. Ks.
chasm'd
I saw Durango play in 3A. he’s fast yes, but not exceptional with the other four tools. The ball yesterday in CF was the item I was referencing.
Adopted Son: !Matt Downs I'll miss you my son.
Was Marty the KNBR guy who wanted Guillen? Or was that Urban?
They could be Giants...but not really.
I didn’t have a problem with us getting Guillen until I found out he was gonna be starting every single day.
by giant4life83 on Sep 13, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m still amazed that anyone would think that. If the team signs a guy like Guillen, he’s going to be a starter.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
we already had an outfield, even though i know of borks love for vets, i still couldnt fathom that he would be THAT stupid, esp after seeing him play a game in RF and how terrible it was
by giant4life83 on Sep 13, 2010 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, now you know. Bochy is, indeed, THAT stupid. Some of us have known that for a while now (see: Jose Castillo).
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
It was obvious to everyone here that Guillen would be starting.
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.
CALM DOWN!
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
"Women are all unique and interesting. As such, no real set way of dealing with them is ever correct. You wouldn’t use the same set of numbers on every combination lock you came across." - Lars
by Prussian Creole on Sep 13, 2010 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh man
I hope those people are happy.
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.
Riiiight? They still probably think we should’ve calmed down, though.
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
"Women are all unique and interesting. As such, no real set way of dealing with them is ever correct. You wouldn’t use the same set of numbers on every combination lock you came across." - Lars
by Prussian Creole on Sep 13, 2010 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions
pfft
fuck em.
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’d rather not
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
"Women are all unique and interesting. As such, no real set way of dealing with them is ever correct. You wouldn’t use the same set of numbers on every combination lock you came across." - Lars
by Prussian Creole on Sep 13, 2010 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
YOU'RE ALL TALK
BUT WHEN IT COMES DOWN TO IT YOU JUST CANNOT HANG!
I dunno where I am going with this, really.
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!
I feel like we’re looping back to the blue balls conversation, now. I’m not sure how we got there from “CALM DOWN”
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
"Women are all unique and interesting. As such, no real set way of dealing with them is ever correct. You wouldn’t use the same set of numbers on every combination lock you came across." - Lars
by Prussian Creole on Sep 13, 2010 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
?
Apparently I was not around for the “blue balls conversation”. Good thing I am guessing.
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.
Blue ball conversation here As with all things MCC, it got off topic super fast.
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
"Women are all unique and interesting. As such, no real set way of dealing with them is ever correct. You wouldn’t use the same set of numbers on every combination lock you came across." - Lars
by Prussian Creole on Sep 13, 2010 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh
Nevermind I was there for that. Then your stilettos came into play or something.
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
That was PiKA’s fault
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles: Calm down
"Buster's basically a 21-year-old hot-chick that's an old soul" - Barry Zito
"Women are all unique and interesting. As such, no real set way of dealing with them is ever correct. You wouldn’t use the same set of numbers on every combination lock you came across." - Lars
by Prussian Creole on Sep 14, 2010 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
not totally fair
Rowand is only an automatic out if you can throw sliders. So, if he were to be judiciously used against pitchers who can’t throw sliders…
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Correction
Rowand is only an automatic out if you can throw sliders pitches. So, if he were to be judiciously used against pitchers who can’t throw sliderspitches…
dammit
i was just about to do this exactly
by yankeessuck8991 on Sep 13, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
1. Highlight a word or phrase
2. Click the S icon above the text box (between the Italic I and the quotes ("))
3. Preview to ensure you got it correct.
4. Post
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
im on a mac, is that different? number 2 is what im not following here
by giant4life83 on Sep 13, 2010 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
You can also manually put < strike > and < /strike > tags around a phrase (you do have to remove the spaces next to the < and > though).
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
…and I bet you’re pissed that isn’t supported!
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
…and I bet you’re pissed that < marquee > isn’t supported!
(Sorry, burned by HTML)
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
You can put HTML tags in text . . .
. . . by hand-encoding the opening one as a “less than” sign: with blanks inserted here, it’s:
& l t ;
So you can display text as <tag>text stuff</tag> easily.
Sabean delenda est!
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
If you wrap the text with hyphens (‘-’), it will also do the trick, although there are a few other auto-formatting magic things that happen with hyphens so you have to take some care.
by non sequitur on Sep 13, 2010 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
the padres are the best
the padres suck dick
oh, i see now. I thought it was the computer command, not the web browser. got it
by giant4life83 on Sep 13, 2010 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
NATTO
you should know better than to post a screengrab of a “yellow” comment. We’re all going to be trying to “mark it read” for the rest of the night!
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
from Rowands point of view- Started the year in CF, lost his job cause he sucked, sat, sat, sat, CFer goes down for 2 weeks, and most likely still won’t get to start b/c a guy we unintentionally acquired gets it.
Change the position/name, and that could be the story of Ish and Nate, too.
by giant4life83 on Sep 13, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
In Rowands' defense
Rowand has had a long MLB career, most of which did not completely suck…
Ish and Nate did okay at time but were generally bad when given a chance to start.
This is true. IMO Nate is better than Ish, and now that Ish isn’t hitting as a PH, what do you use him for? he’s the def replacement for Huff, who is too valuable to remove from a close game.
by giant4life83 on Sep 13, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah i see your point, its just that a poor hitting, defense-orientied 1st baseman is not exactly a scarce commodity. I doubt he will be on the 25 man next year
by giant4life83 on Sep 13, 2010 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Please Dear God
Let is be true…PLEASE!!!
by Sgt. Dingleberry on Sep 13, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
So, hypothetically, assuming the Padres continue to collaspe for the rest of the year, what do you say about 2010 for them? That they got lucky for a long time, and it finally ran out? That their staff was overworked? What would you say the bottom line is?
Personally, I’ve noticed that don’t get those magic bloops and dinks anymore, so I’m gonna say they ran out of luck.
i basically agree
their pitching is great — best in the majors, maybe, statistically? but their offense is below average. they had a helluva run, but (hopefully!) it’s over.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
Both...
There is some degree of luck since their lineup is ridiculously awful…however, their pitching was excellent for most of the year…I just think that the bullpen is overworked and journeyman pitchers like Garland finally reverted to form.
Their young pitching and bullpen is going to be really good.
That will not change.
The black magic they got from people like Eckstein, the Hairston brood, Tejada, and older pitchers like Garland have a time limit however.
Next year it will all come down to their offense and the number 4 and 5 starter. But Latos, Richard, and a healthy Young will help them be average at least.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
Eckstein is the kind of guy
that I’d love to see the Giants pick up every once in a while. just a royal pain in the ass every time he’s up.
We did this with Dave Roberts
Worked out well.
by yankeessuck8991 on Sep 13, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Once bitten twice shy?
i didn’t suggest giving an Eckstein type a 3 year 18 mill contract (or something like that). I just would like to see a contact hitter/grinder or two in the lineup. Roberts was a bad signing primarily cause they grossly overpaid. Had it been a one year deal at 1.5 or so no one would have batted an eyelash.
I’d be OK if Eckstein turns into a broadcaster by the end of the week.
Just wanted to clarify that.
Adopted Son: !Matt Downs I'll miss you my son.
Maybe some injuries (Thin Gwynn, Jerry Hairston) played a role as well. Ludwick was not as good a pickup as they expected.
They could be Giants...but not really.
Ludwick equals Rowand
I’m not saying that Ludwick isn’t a much better player. He is.
But he went from being a complementary player in St. L to being a guy expected to be a “big bat/main cog” for the Pads. Rowand did the same. It’s a different and much more difficult role.
Plus Ludwick went from a pretty decent hitters part ot the worst hitters park in baseball. Rowand went from a great hitters park to an average at best hitters park.
Course the Pads didn’t make the mistake of paying the guy a fortune and signing him to a 5 year deal. Ugh.
Some comments
First: Damn this is fun.
Second – You simply cannot have Rowand leading off. He has one of the worst OBP in the leauge.
Third – I hate losing Torres. But more at this point for his defense. His bat had dropped off the charts.
Fourth – I’d go with Burrell in left, Rowand in Center (Ross versus lefties) and Nate/Ross in right (Ross versus lefties). Guillen comes off the bench as my No. 1 right handed PH.
Fifth – I’d have Nate lead off. That’s right. He’s hit the ball damn well the last few weeks on those few opportunities he’s had and he has some speed. Against lefties I’d have Sanchez lead off. Not great, but better than Rowand.
What am I most pleased about:
1. Posey.
2. Bum is getting stronger not weaker down the stretch. He has bee terrific to say the least.
3. Lincecum looks to be back.
4. Bullpen has been unreal.
5. Huff/Burrell
What am I most concerned about:
1. Dodgers will lie down like dogs versus everyone except the Giants. And this week the Giants get Kershaw, Billingham and Lilly. Three damn tough starters.
2. Zito.
3. Outfield defense.
4. Rockies going 28-2 to end the season.
I’m nervous, and not in a “I hope I last more than 5 minutes, but hey at least I’m getting some”-type of way. I should, because this kinda stuff doesn’t happen every year.
The Magic is inside all of us.
Proud father of the man taking your hard-earned money.
by ResDog on Sep 13, 2010 3:03 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
Hahahahaha
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
What is scary
is the torture that is yet to come. I do not yet know the form of the torture. I don’t know exactly WHEN the torture is coming (although “late innings” and “Colorado” thoughts are percolating in my head). But it’s coming.
When this .sig was awaiting the Final Sabean Apocalypse, I never once in a million years suspected it would be a "good" Apocalypse. Bengie... Don't let the door hit you IN YOUR GIANT ASS on the way out!
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As often as Colo wins in late innings at home
you do have to wonder about the baseballs. I’m not a conspiracy theory kind of a guy, but man….
I was saying the same thing yesterday.
It is just getting weird. and happening 3 out of the last 4 seasons?
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I was hearing a lot of talk about that on the Padres radio network. I was listening to the game on my way to school. They kept bashing Coors Field and talking about the non-humidor balls.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
t's Posey time!!
Screw you Flannery.
Since we have an off night
I’ll just watch this over and over:
http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=12018529
Wheee
Things that scare me: The Rockies
Things that make me Optimistic: Brandon Flowers CD is released tomorrow
Things that make me go hmm: I listened to the Smiths on my way home from class and realized I am definitely out of touch with my generation
Buster Posey>
"Screw it, Redbull time"-Brian Wilson
your “optimistic” and “go hmm” things seem contradictory.
"Reynolds struck out as many times as I did in high school, and I’m not talking about baseball." - Duane Kuiper.
Nate woulda had that.
by MonochromeGarden on Sep 13, 2010 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think a lot of people my age know who Brandon Flowers is
Buster Posey>
"Screw it, Redbull time"-Brian Wilson
Well I doubt a lot of people my age know him either
but no, I meant the lead singer of the Killers who is releasing a solo album today
Buster Posey>
"Screw it, Redbull time"-Brian Wilson
zzz
Troll 2 > Troll
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
by delorean on Sep 13, 2010 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
i’d buy that shirt.
It's Johnnie Walker inside.
by Lies and Perfidy on Sep 13, 2010 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
They're lucky I don't post on their site.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
what about those of us who own only female pets
i demand representation
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
you are mistaken
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fellatio
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
"ZIPS Is Indeed Supose To Science." --GRM
Like this?
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
by TheLetter2 on Sep 13, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
omg, lol!
I had to green this for you, Letter.
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by Sgt. Dingleberry on Sep 13, 2010 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s still legal, right?
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Sep 13, 2010 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
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by Grant Brisbee on Sep 13, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 7 recs
LOL
This picture would have been funny enough in this context. By including sound effects, you’ve made it borderline disturbing. I await Howie’s response.
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by Prussian Creole on Sep 13, 2010 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, wow, I thought it was Howie posting that.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 13, 2010 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL, see a pic of Howie, automatically assume it’s Howie posting it. I mean, that’s how it usually goes.
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by Prussian Creole on Sep 13, 2010 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Haven't you been paying attention?
Howie is….busy.
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It’s all magic.
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I used a line-up generator with our line-up and got this. I made the assumption that Guillen was unavoidable:
Huff
Burrell
Ross (wtf?)
Posey
Pablo
Uribe
Guillen
Pitcher
Sanchez
I like the line-up if you shift everyone down one, and switch Posey and Ross.
Aubrey Huff:
Typical leadoff hitter
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dregarax made a suggestion that Posey should hit leadoff in another thread. I would rather hit Sanchez first, but I think Huff makes a little more sense than Posey leading off.
by kingofthacove on Sep 13, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, that makes some sense. I didn’t realize how boss Posey has been this year.
The reason why Ross is hitting #3 is because the lineup generators don’t see that as a very important lineup spot. And for good reason, because the hitter will be up with 2 outs and nobody on about (0.65*0.65)= 42% of the time.
The #1 and #2 hitters have a good chance to contribute, and the #4 hitter is up leadoff much of the time early in the game, and when he isn’t, by definition there will be a runner on base.
Look, you ran the lineup generator and it said Sanchez should hit last. That means he’s one of the last people you want leading off the game.
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The 9th hitter is pretty close to a second lead-off hitter, because he gets on base in front of the ‘sluggers.’ The guys in front of the pitchers are theoretically supposed to have high slugging and low on-base ability.
And actually, if you assume OBP’s of .336, .387, and .356 (Sanchez, Huff, Burrell) in front of Posey, then the chances of him hitting with a runner on is about 74%. That’s a pretty good chance.
by kingofthacove on Sep 14, 2010 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
The 9th hitter is pretty close to a second lead-off hitter, because he gets on base in front of the ‘sluggers.’ The guys in front of the pitchers are theoretically supposed to have high slugging and low on-base ability.
That’s true, but it’s also the batter who should get the fewest at-bats in the optimal orientation. So hitter deserving the fewest at-bats → spot where he gets the most at-bats is one of the best ways you can hurt that offense.
And actually, if you assume OBP’s of .336, .387, and .356 (Sanchez, Huff, Burrell) in front of Posey, then the chances of him hitting with a runner on is about 74%. That’s a pretty good chance.
Well, yeah. That’s why #4 is a better spot to put a better hitter than #3, as I said.
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I liked this article.
Your three best hitters should bat somewhere in the #1, #2 and #4 slots. Your fourth- and fifth-best hitters should occupy the #3 and #5 slots. The #1 and #2 slots will have players with more walks than those in the #4 and #5 slots. From slot #6 through #9, put the players in descending order of quality.
It also mentions the "second leadoff hitter (9th spot).
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The 9th hitter part is referring to a pitcher in that article though. That guy isn’t sharing the LaRussa ‘second lead-off hitter’ viewpoint. If you’re constructing your line-up ignoring that, then yes, 6-9 should be the worst hitters, with the pitcher hitting 9th.
by kingofthacove on Sep 14, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
I like this quote
First, the guys in the first two slots bat most often during the year; why waste those appearances on below-average hitters, or even average ones?
Franchez is average at best as a hitter, this is a perfect description of him.
He needs to get his BABIP up really high to be a leadoff hitter.
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Slightly disagree
Franchez is an above-average to borderline excellent hitter.
Career line: .297/.335/.412 is pretty good.
The issue with him leading off is the lack of speed.
That’s a career wOBA of .324, which is several runs below average for a hitter.
This includes an outlier year with an astronomically high BA that he will never again approach, so he is actually a bit worse than that as a hitter. Summary: typically solidly below-average, but can reach average if he gets lucky and bad if he is unlucky.
So, in conclusion, this:
Franchez is an above-average to borderline excellent hitter.
Is simply wrong. Exactly the opposite is true.
P.S. The only reason why he’s a good overall ML 2B is because of his defense. And we love him for that defense.
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OK, something’s wrong because not only am I agreeing with you, I was going to make the exact same argument.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Sep 14, 2010 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
2012
It approaches!
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I’ve had this experience with taliesin, Cookyman, and SFGuy before.
We’re literally opposing each other completely, and then a little later, we both end up on the topic of baseball, we are in total agreement. It’s funny.
The only person with which I have had it go the other way is BustaTheRippa.
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To be fair, it also includes a really bad outlier year as well, so he’s probably pretty close to the quality hitter his career line suggests, not that it makes him an above average hitter.
by kingofthacove on Sep 14, 2010 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Sure, I’ll give you that.
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His OBA is low
because he doesn’t take as many walks…
He had an outlier year both ways (.344 in 2006 and .271 in 2008) but has pretty stayed around .300 and .330 OBA. He also had an incredibly bad year last year and earlier this year.
He also takes a lot of pitches (3.56/PA) and does not SO much (15% SO rate)
Yes, yes, yes, and yes.
He is still below average as a hitter.
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I mean, on one level this is great, because remember Burris, but seriously, Bochy has been putting our 7th-best hitter in the lineup spot where you’re supposed to put your best hitter for a large part of the season.
And all of the orthodoxy thinks that it’s the best way to arrange a lineup.
It’s ludicrous.
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I'm sorry but that's just stat speak...
If that’s the case…every team would have their best “hitters” hitting leadoff…
Cin should have Votto, Rox should have Cargo, Cardinals should have Pujols lead off…but that’s just not the case.
No. 1 and 2 hitters do a lot more than hit..
I’m sorry but that’s just stat speak…
It’s also correct. Hate to break it to you, but none of the managers in baseball (perhaps a few exceptions) follow these guidelines. That doesn’t mean they are incorrect. The mathematical proof is incontrovertible.
BTW, when I say “lineup spot where you’re supposed to put your best hitter”, I’m talking about the 2 spot, not the leadoff spot. And yes, if baseball’s managers were smarter, Pujols and Votto would be batting 2nd today.
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Who is an "average" hitter then...
Torres’ line this year is .269/.346/.476 with 122 SOs (23%) and a BABIP of .335
As said earlier, Freddy’s career line is .297/.335/.412 with average SO of around 65 (15%) and a career BABIP of .327…not so bad
Until his recent slump, Torres also had an OBP near .380, which is fantastic. Also, that is a gigantic slugging difference.
Yeah...
but that’s 2/3 of a season which is a career year…I mean I can pull up Freddy’s 2006 season but that’s unfair…
All I am saying is that Freddy is a pretty good hitter…is he Robinson Cano or Carl Crawford…no but his stats are pretty comparable to Reyes and Rollins (hitting wise).
His stats are not comparable to Reyes’ and Rollins’.
Rollins has been worth 39.3 runs in his career with the bat, and Reyes 56.9. Freddy Sanchez? -6.8.
Those “small” differences are much larger than you think, AND Rollins and Reyes have played longer, AND Rollins and Reyes play a harder position.
These players are far superior to Franchez.
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Other comparisons
Career lines:
Jimmy Rollins: .273/.329/.435 BABIP .290
Jose Reyes: .286/.335/.433 BABIP .309
Carl Crawford: 296/.337/.443 BABIP .331
Brandon Phillips: .267/.316/.430 BABIP .287
Dustin Pedroia: .305/.369/.460 BABIP .310
Torres wOBA: .361, well above average (as speckops said, he is hitting with way more power than Sanchez)
Rollins career wOBA: .337, above average
Reyes career wOBA: .341, above average
Crawford career wOBA: .347, above average
Phillips career wOBA: .324, below average
Pedroia career wOBA: .352, above average
These are substantial differences. Over a career, Rollins and Reyes have contributed a bunch more runs than Sanchez has. Also, Rollins, Reyes, and Crawford are prolific base-stealers, which Sanchez isn’t at all.
Final point: remember, this is a lineup order comparison, not a comparison by position. That means if you want to compare Sanchez to the “average hitter”, that means you include power-hitting corner outfield and infield players in your average as well.
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This is interesting, too
They found that hits by the leadoff and second batters will typically generate more runs than hits from any other lineup position (other than cleanup). Hard to believe? I think most fans underappreciate the importance of power in these first two positions. These guys are only guaranteed to start an inning once, the first inning. Many other times, particularly in the American League, they will bat with runners on base.
A refutation of the concern that hitting Posey early in the order will reduce the impact of his power, when in fact compared to #3 and #4, it increases that impact.
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So what is your optimal line-up then? Huff first?
by kingofthacove on Sep 14, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, that is the optimal lineup.
I don’t think it will fly all that well and Posey definitely has more speed than Huff (can you imagine Huff playing SS and CF ever, let alone 2 years ago?), which is why I suggested switching Huff and Posey in this order.
Posey, then.
What this emphasizes is the lack of good hitters whose value is dictated primarily by their ability to get on base up the middle of the field when Torres is gone. To have Franchez, Uribe, Guillen, and Ross/Rowand all in the same lineup leaves one with very few good leadoff options indeed.
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I don’t think Posey is faster than Huff. I don’t know how fast Posey was then and if he had any business playing those positions, but he appears quite slow now.
by kingofthacove on Sep 14, 2010 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
If that’s true, then yes, I would actually prefer Huff at leadoff.
But I’m not sure. Maybe if we got some other opinions on the matter of their relative speed… any volunteers?
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Teh lineups
.
Padres
J. Hairston 2B
Cunningham CF
Tejada SS
Gonzalez 1B
Ludwick RF
Headley 3B
S. Hairston LF
Torrealba C
Luebke P
Rockies
Young 2B
Fowler CF
Gonzalez LF
Tulowitzki SS
Mora 3B
Helton 1B
Spilborghs RF
Olivo C
Francis P
They could be Giants...but not really.
Gerald Posey
does that ring a bell?
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Yeah, this
Kuip said something about a 25 inning game.
Plus I’m hoping that each starter goes 2-3 IP, 100 pitches, 6 ER+, in each game, gassing out both pens.
I wouldn’t be adverse to a bench clearing brawl and the umpires tossing out players for eventually suspensions.
And if someone pulls a muscle or tear a hammy while doing a chest-bump celebration (and you know who you are!), all the better.
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by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Sep 13, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
With three rain delays
lasting two hours each..
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SHIFT A
is there going to be a rockies v padres thread?
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by sadison bummedgarner on Sep 13, 2010 3:53 PM PDT reply actions
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Too soon?
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but there is already 645 comments.
this should get interesting.
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by sadison bummedgarner on Sep 13, 2010 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Shift-A
Only one thing scares me right now: the freaking Rockies. If they pull off ANOTHER September miracle, I’m calling for an investigation.
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I surprised myself with my own vitrol in telling a Rockies’ fan troll to go fuck himself at SFGate (my screen name is Shunyata)
¡Viva los Gigantes!
OK
Scared silly:
- Nothing really scares me silly within the team, just the rampaging Rockies externally. So I am holding to Satchel Paige’s adage of “Don’t look back…”
- Well, other than an unexpected injury to a key player, and we hopefully got that covered by Torres appendectomy. Last Giants player I can remember getting one in-season is Dave Kingman.
Good thoughts:
- Giants had been winning with Torres hitting crap. Drop in defense from Torres to Rowand should be made up by increase in offense relative to how poorly he was hitting in September so far. Easy to hit well when there is nothing to lose, harder when team depends on you to win pennant. He had a .103 OBP in September and yet we’ve been winning.
- Giants have been resilient all season long, no matter how bad a loss or streak, the team bounced back, and that includes in-game deficits too, they believe because that is what they have accomplished this season, giving them a quiet confidence that was marred only by Dirty’s open remarks that was pinned up in the Padres locker room, and yet they have been 13-16 since then and 2-5 against the Giants, and 4-13 since losing streak began. Talk about the wheels coming off the car after a flat!
- Lincecum has found his Cy Young form at the right time (thanks Daddy Lincecum!)
- Sanchez has learned how to pitch effectively even when he doesn’t have his best stuff.
- Bumgarner hit 95 on the gun in his last start.
- Cain has been the most consistent starter on this staff all season, stepping up when needed.
- Huff, Posey, Uribe, Burrell have all stepped up in September, and Sanchez started to, plus Schierholtz has done well in limited role.
- Bullpen, bullpen, bullpen
- When the Giants make the playoffs, Torres should be rested and healthy, and ready to go by the second series at the latest and hopefully by the first. Having Lincecum, Cain, Sanchez to start the playoffs should give us a great advantage, plus having Bumgarner in our bullpen to jump in immediately when a pitcher loses it.
It’s like I’ve been saying all off-season and in-season, the Giants should contend for a playoff spot, but with all the games behind, I wasn’t sure they would make it even if they won 92 games, but now, even after the loss Saturday, I feel quite confident that the Giants will be able to pull it off, a playoff spot, and once they are in, anything can happen, particularly when you have a great starting rotation where it almost doesn’t matter who start a series, the other team can expect a tough game, a tough series.
And they are built to get through first series, with Lincecum in game 1 and, if necessary, game 5. Game 1 is on 6th or 7th, he would have pitched on 1st, gives him 5-6 days rest. Plus 6-7 days rest to 5th game.
Second series would still be pretty good as they could start with Cain, Lincecum could pitch second game on 4 days rest, then Zito, Sanchez, maybe Bumgarner, then Cain, Lincecum if necessary. Or if first series don’t go 5, then Lincecum, Cain, Sanchez, Zito, etc.
And they are built to take the World Series, if they get there, NL got home advantage, they have valid DH options on the bench, they have a great rotation up and down, with the possibility that they could go to Bumgarner in any game 5 and end with Lincecum and Cain in a seven game series, depending on order of the two in the second series. I would like the Giants chances in that scenario.
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by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Sep 13, 2010 4:21 PM PDT reply actions
I was like
“wow this is freaking HUGE!”, then I read who wrote it, and I was like “oh, this isn’t that bad.”
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Forgot to add
Whether it is Rowand, Ross (suddenly very valuable to pick up versus feeling when the Marlins dropped him in our lap), or Schierholtz playing CF, I cannot imagine that the offense would continue at that epically bad a slash line as Torres in September. As long as the other guys continue hitting (i.e. Posey, Burrell, Huff, Uribe), we should be OK.
And man, doesn’t Posey have ice coursing through his veins? And another opposite field home run to add to his plentiful total so far. And with the Giants keeping him off the MLB roster until late May, we get an extra season of control over him, people always forget about that most important fact when complaining that the Giants waited too long to bring him up.
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by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Sep 13, 2010 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Bumgarner hit 95 on the gun in his last start.
I can’t express just how awesome this is. This is the Bumgarner who was putting up cartoon numbers in A-ball, and I didn’t think we’d ever see him again.
by Grant Brisbee on Sep 13, 2010 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
This is another reason why I'm so confident going into the last 3 weeks
We have two dudes that throws 95 MPH from the left side. And when we are done with those two, we then put out two other dudes that throws 95 MPH, but from the right side. And then we put out a dude that throws 100 MPH just for kicks, and finally, we wrap it up by having a Ninja throw 98 MPH. With movement. On the black.
COL / SD rotation might have gas, but we have Chevron with Techron.
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by jctGamer on Sep 13, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I haven’t looked in a while but I think we’re the only team with 4 starters that could get to 150+ strikeouts this year. MadBum is at 65 in like 14 starts so if you projected it out to a full year, he might have had a shot at 150 as well.
They could be Giants...but not really.
+1
Yeah, that was what brightened up that loss for me, greatly
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by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Sep 14, 2010 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
What I fear:
Unless they’ve been done and I missed ’em, I fear the arbitrary coin flip that leads us to playing a one-game playoff in Colorado
They don't do that anymore
See here.
Right now, the Rockies lead the season series 8-7, so if the Giants take two out of three in next weekend’s series, record within division will determine home field (I’m guessing that goes to Colorado). If the Giants sweep, they’d have home-field, while if the Rox win the series, they’d get it.
Fuck, either the Rox or the Padz are going to gain on us today
/panic
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Sep 13, 2010 4:41 PM PDT reply actions
Give or take 10
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Sep 13, 2010 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Oddly enough, there is only one thing that has me worried silly over the next three weeks, and that’s the series at Wrigley. It’s like the trap game in college football. I’m just afraid the Giants will be looking ahead to the weekend in Coors immediately following it and the Cubs will be playing loose and relaxed, and the wind will be blowing out to Waveland Avenue, and all sorts of weird shit will happen.
Whereas the series at Coors doesn’t scare me silly because by that Friday afternoon I’ll already be curled up in a fetal position, rocking back and forth.
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OT: motherfuckin' Oprah
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by slackersphere17 on Sep 13, 2010 4:47 PM PDT reply actions
Did she give the entire state of New Hamsphire Escalades or something?
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She's taking her entire clan of metaposal women to Australia
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by slackersphere17 on Sep 13, 2010 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
(hates that I know this. . .)
This is the start of her 25th and last season. Then she’ll retire and spend the rest of her days counting her bajillions.
I don’t know what makes her motherfuckin’ in this context, though.
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taking a bunch of strangers to Australia
not bad… just very Oprah-ish
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by slackersphere17 on Sep 13, 2010 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I actually kinda love Oprah. She’s great to work out to when she has one of those happy, feel-good shows. Sucks when she’s doing a show on child molestation or something of the like, though. Those shows make you want to kill yourself.
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by Prussian Creole on Sep 13, 2010 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I always appreciated the Maury “Send my 4 year old Hell’s Angel to bootcamp” shows. Parents would say their kids straighten right out after watching one of those.
Yeah, although I also wanted to send a lot of those parents to parent boot-camp too. I mean, some genuinely just didn’t have a way of handling their kids, but a lot were like, “Sure I buy my 13 year-old beer and condoms, let her stay out late, and never actually discipline her, but I don’t understand why she’s getting drunk and having sex with everyone! MAURY, PLEASE HELP ME!!”
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by Prussian Creole on Sep 13, 2010 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Metaposal?
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.
*metapause
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Sep 13, 2010 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
metroid?
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Sep 13, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Pangloss?
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Sep 13, 2010 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
WHY ARE YOU DOING THAT
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 13, 2010 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
why would you want to watch the specific one though? i cant comprehend this
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
ZOMG
It ate her!
"throwing out runners? I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey
Never again!
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Sep 13, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
OT: football
Joe FLacLOLco
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Sep 13, 2010 5:51 PM PDT reply actions
Oh man...
He’s my starting QB for the McC Pokemonz league while I benched Garrard.
I’m pretty close to pulling my hair out right now. Maybe I could donate it to the burn victims. (Not joking. Greg/g Tafralis, the burn victim that got interviewed by, like, everyone after the explosion? We know their family.)
Official adoptive parent of... well, no one. Too much paperwork, I guess.
He and Sanchez both look terrible tonight
Gee, it’s almost like you shouldn’t judge a quarterback’s performance after ONE FUCKING GAME.
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
DONT MAKE ME CALL YOU A FUCKFACE
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
Also,
Coors Field
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Sep 13, 2010 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
this will be a crushing defeat for them when the Rockies come back.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Sep 13, 2010 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Fears...
Jose Guillen
Spiders
Dry Balls…
Biggest fear: I’m actually excited to the point where I can’t brace for the letdown anymore
After 3 quarters
13 penalties on the Jets, barely 100 yards of offense, 5 first downs. Superbowl here they come!
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
so many of the “favorites” have struggled mightily in Week 1. I guess that’s a silver lining for the 49ers.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Sep 13, 2010 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL they got stomped by the Seachickens!
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
Seachickens?
is that like chicken of the sea?
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Sep 13, 2010 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
in one of the hardest places for any team to play
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
StubHub confirms my tickets!
I’ll be there on the 2nd, wooooo!
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Shift + A
Greetings from Seattle, ladies and gents. You know what scares me?
Whoever wins the ALCS. Fuck the Rockies.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Just visiting en route to other locales.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
A hearty LOL JETS!
And F U, rxmeister.
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
Nice.
I knew he wouldn’t show up.
So much for fat Boy Rex Ryan delivering in the 1st game of the year.
Ray lewis> Rex Ryan
by BustaTheRippa on Sep 13, 2010 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Rxmeister
Too bad you didn’t show your face
by BustaTheRippa on Sep 13, 2010 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL DUSTIN KELLER! LOLOLOLOL
oh my god that was fucking awesome.
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Ray Lewis says Dustin Keller is a “fake tough guy”.
by BustaTheRippa on Sep 13, 2010 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
he's just a grade a dumbass. There were no defenders anywhere! It's fourth down! WHAT THE HELL?!?
LOL
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Yeah, chiefs look like shit on their first two drives unfortunately
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
ESPN finally got the PBP man right on the second MNF game
dilfer annoying though.
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
FRESNO STATE
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, RHP. 2010 Line: 0 H, 2 BB, 0.00 ERA. CALL HIM UP!
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
We should acquire that guy.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
+1.
What do you think it would take? He would look good in the french vanilla as the 2011 opening day Short Stop.
by BustaTheRippa on Sep 13, 2010 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t really follow the trade rumor scene. He’s a pretty highly touted prospect who’ll never get the average/on-base splits of a Stephen Drew, but has some power and defensive ability. He’s a little like Uribe (+ defense) in that regard.
Even though he has not hit very well so far, he has very little service time so it would probably take a good solid chunk of talent to get him. Lol I’ve never actually seen him on TV before (my TV at home had one channel, and I had to go to my aunt’s house a couple miles away to watch television), so I don’t know if he’s worth the investment.
It would be cool to have him though.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
Tampa Bay probably won't trade him
They’ll probably trade Bartlett
Buster Posey>
"Screw it, Redbull time"-Brian Wilson
who will be our 2011 opening day SS.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Sep 13, 2010 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn't be too upset
I mean he’s not much with the bat (.675 OPS) and might be a little pricey (maybe a bit more than Ross) but he’s supposedly excellent defensively
Buster Posey>
"Screw it, Redbull time"-Brian Wilson
That would be awesome.
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
Yeah as long we don't give up a top 10 prospect for him
but the thought of Sabean dealing with Friedman scares me
Buster Posey>
"Screw it, Redbull time"-Brian Wilson
That’s the best news I’ve heard all day!
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I love that guy
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
Go Rox!
Win this game and then lose the rest of the year!
by BustaTheRippa on Sep 13, 2010 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah--lose today, win tomorrow, the last can go either way.
I want their heads to get shrunken down about winning 10 in a row.
It would also be nice to move into first place on a day where we win a game. Going into first place on an off day feels a little lame, though I’ll take what I can get.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
I care more about Colorado getthi
I care more about Colorado having their will broken, even if only a little.
Getthi mustn't be forgotten!
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Sep 13, 2010 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate the Chargers
they’re alot like the Rockies. Can be shitty for basically the whole season, and then win everything and make the playoffs.
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Sep 13, 2010 7:50 PM PDT reply actions
...and then lose immediately
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
one can only hope
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Sep 13, 2010 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL latos
"He just got a fastball and put the ball in play and ended up hitting it down the line, that’s what happened right there," said Latos, laughing at the ridiculousness of the fluky hit.
LOL bitter don’t hate that a midget got the best of you on both sides of the ball.
That 2 run single by tim tim was definitely one of the greatest moments of the season without a doubt.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Also the word "fluky" should never be used to describe something if you're on the san diego padres
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
To be fair
Latos didn’t say fluky, who ever wrote that shit did…But still, FUCK SD
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Sep 13, 2010 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s also laughing.
I wonder if he was laughing when Posey took him Yard the opposite way.
by BustaTheRippa on Sep 13, 2010 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
go fuck yourself, san diego
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
We've got buttons
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Sep 13, 2010 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hey Mat
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Latos
Is rapidly working his way up my baseball shit list.
1. Russell martin
2. David Eckshit
3.The Hairston Sisters
4. Mut Lametoss
Where's rectum face?
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Sep 13, 2010 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Right now? Florida.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Sep 13, 2010 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Tulotwitski should be on list too
A’s fan from East Bay, relishes beating the Giants, openly said that previously.
Adoptive parental unit of Ehire Adrianza.
Godfather of Travis Ishikawa.
"Woo hoo!" - Tim "The Kid" Lincecum
"The objective is that World Series ring" - The Kid
"I think my role here has changed a little bit. I'm counted on a little more." - Posey after hitting 12-24 with 4 homers after Molina trade
by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Sep 14, 2010 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Nice
Maybe the Giants will have $$$ to sign another overpriced veteran FA this winter.
Over 247,000 Television Households Watched Last Friday’s Giants-Padres Game, Highest Rated Game for Comcast SportsNet Since Bonds 756th Home Run Broadcast
Year-to-date, Giants games on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area are averaging a 3.92 television household rating in the SF DMA, a 20% increase over last season’s average.
They could be Giants...but not really.
OT: Football pokemonz
I should’ve started Dexter McCluster, in hindsight
Buster Posey>
"Screw it, Redbull time"-Brian Wilson
think thats bad
Arian Foster was on my bench!
Anyways, go Chiefs…Both my sports allow for so much San Diego hate
by Artimus Clyde on Sep 13, 2010 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Honestly, i find it pretty difficult to dislike the Chiefs
if you’re a non- Raiders fan
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
by slackersphere17 on Sep 13, 2010 8:48 PM PDT reply actions
I like that
they have arrows on their helmets telling them which way to go (FSU, too).
Also, you can call them the “Chefs”
When this .sig was awaiting the Final Sabean Apocalypse, I never once in a million years suspected it would be a "good" Apocalypse. Bengie... Don't let the door hit you IN YOUR GIANT ASS on the way out!
-------
PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game totally stalled and basically dead at this point
I would just like to say that I’m loving all of the Chief related comments!
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
Surprisingly a good amount of Chiefs fans here. It makes no sense whatsoever.
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
I’ve mentioned them a few times in the past and usually got one or both of these responses: 1)LOL U 2) Sorry to hear that.
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
LOL U
Sorry to hear that
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Sep 14, 2010 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL THIS
Got a bit to jumpy in thinking they could put the balls out early.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Second Place!!
:-/
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Sep 13, 2010 9:05 PM PDT reply actions
I'm happy to see the Rockies lose
That momentum needed to be stopped. If the Padres are the ones who do it, so be it.
I pretty much agree. I just don’t like this constant chase for first, I want to be in first and then not even look in the rear view.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Sep 13, 2010 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
We can do that tomorrow when we win, the Padres lose, and we take what’s rightfully ours.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Not nearly enough innings played for my liking.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Sep 13, 2010 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions
fuck you Rockies
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.
Well at least they busted out the non humidor ball in the 5th and made bud black go into panic mode and use the entire pen.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
So, the Brian Johnson game is on CSN...
You know, if anyone is following the McCoveyChronices twitter feed.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
BRIAN JOHNSON JUST HIT A HR!
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Classic kuip HR call :D.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
He kind of flubbed it, actually. “Johnson hits a high, deep drive to left and deep….”
by Grant Brisbee on Sep 13, 2010 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
...
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Sep 14, 2010 7:59 AM PDT up reply actions
I am glad he took time off AC/DC to play for the Giants
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.
Glad the Rox lost
Good, someone needed to light a flaming bag of dog shit on their front doorstep and ring the doorbell. They were due.
Sez Schulman
With or without the Taiwan trip, the Giants will start a three-game series in Los Angeles on April 1 and open their home schedule a week later against St. Louis.
The working plan for Taiwan has the Giants returning to San Francisco on Sunday, March 27. They would have Monday off and hope to play Bay Bridge exhibition games Tuesday and Wednesday, fly to Los Angeles on Thursday, then play the Dodgers on Friday.
The Giants would play two fewer games at Arizona, which might lead to a rare Sunday off in September.
Giants union rep Matt Cain said the schedule presented to the players “looks pretty good. We’re still trying to figure out all the details and the little stuff. We’re trying to figure out whether we all want to do it because it is a lot of travel. I’ve heard people who have gone (to Asia) have mixed reviews. Some guys say it makes it tougher when you come back. Some guys say it’s not too bad.”
They could be Giants...but not really.
OT: LOL A.I.
PHILADELPHIA — Unwanted by the NBA, Allen Iverson is considering playing in China.
Iverson
Iverson
Gary Moore, Iverson’s personal manager, said Iverson has not been contacted by any NBA team with training camps set to open in less than two weeks. Moore said there is “legitimate interest” between Iverson and a team in China to work out a deal. Moore did not know the team’s name and was vague on details.
“We’re very astonished, to say the least, that not one team has contacted us with any interest,” Moore said. “I just don’t understand it.”
“What has Allen Iverson done to not warrant interest in him?” Moore said.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
what has he done?
well, his rep of working hard in practice obviously precedes him. Also, he’s been so willing to accept a bench role that would go along with his diminished skills.
clearly, the NBA is colluding.
Sucking up to Grant for a mod position since 2009
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
Smurfier than Eckstein
I didn’t get to see the game Sunday, as it was not broadcast in the Chicago area, but the MLB channel showed about 10 minutes of batting practice. In the LOL department, Eckstein was standing next to Fontenot, and Eck is a good two inches taller than Mikey.
If the Giants really got Fontenot to have a hex-dwarf of their own, they beat out the Padres. Smurfenot is smurfier than Ecksmurf. Take a good look at some Fontenot photos, and you will see that he has a distinct physical characteristic that would cause his Latino team-mates to think of him as good luck. This happened in 2007 and 2008 with the Cubs. Hope it works for the Giants, too.
by Edelweiss on Sep 13, 2010 9:59 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I hear aramis ramirez is going to pick up his play option LOLOL.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Sep 13, 2010 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I found it humorous that he was saying he’s gonna decline his player option and test free agency.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Sep 13, 2010 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
The Cubs no longer want major-league caliber players. They would probably make things uncomfortable for him next year.
The cubs confuse me
The fact that tyler colvin has been losing at bats all season to fukudome and xaiver nady is down right bochy esque and it hurts my brain to the extreme.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Sep 13, 2010 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Come on Chiefs
Don’t want San Diego to have too great a night
Suck it san diego
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Sep 13, 2010 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Grant
Does Grant think he looks like Fontenot? There are not too many people who look like Fontenot, including his own family.
Grant’s wife thinks he looks like him. So, that’s just like Grant thinking it.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
As Chico Marx once remarked . . .
. . . “Hey, he thinks I look alike.”
More fully:
Groucho: “Well, no wonder you look like him. But I still insist there is a resemblance.”
Chico: “Hey, he thinks I look alike.”
Groucho: "Well, if you do, it’s a tough break for both of you.
Sabean delenda est!
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
Shift+A/OT:
SUCK IT PHILLIP RIVERS. SUCK IT SAN DIEGO.
LOL 1ST PLACE CHIEFS!
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
FUCK YEAH!
/high-five
During the end of the game all I could think was “I can’t get away from the torture!!!”
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
Seriously!
As a Chief and Giants Die hard, thats all there is, and so much of it.
by Artimus Clyde on Sep 13, 2010 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Well there wasn’t much last year. It was more like, “oh hey, we lost. Again.”
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
I actually appreciated the last 3 years due to the lack of torture. Then again, it was hard to sit through all those losses
by Artimus Clyde on Sep 14, 2010 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
/chest bump
FIRST PLACE FOR AT LEAST 6 DAYS!
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
Jerome Harrison...
Lets keep him under 200 and maybe we’ll keep up the reign! Lol
by Artimus Clyde on Sep 14, 2010 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Don’t say too much bad stuff about the Chargers or Goofus will ban you (yes he’s a Chargers fan).
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Well umm, the Chargers are good at football
Phillip Rivers is still a whiny little douche. He could be a Padre!
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
Ironically, I’m scared of birds.
I’m also really scared of our new outfield defense without Torres.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Sep 13, 2010 10:43 PM PDT reply actions
i’m scared about seeing burrell, rowand, and guillen playing in the outfield 5 out of every 6 games with rowand leading off.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Sep 13, 2010 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
The no-Torres thing is really freaking me out. I’m not gonna lie.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
One series that definitely looks interesting is that Yankees Rays series
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
The yankees sure looked interested tonight
LOL jorge posada trying to steal 2nd.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Sep 13, 2010 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Now i'm trying to understand
which race is more compelling to watch
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Peter gammons thinks its the AL central!!
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Sep 13, 2010 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I assume you mean other than the Giants?
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Sep 13, 2010 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
umm.. YEA! i mean it's effing obvious 99% here would say the giants and the NL WEST
or the Giants and the NL Wild Card
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
AL WEST YO!
According to the A’s and Angels world class managers they are still both in the race for the playoffs and have a good chance of winning it with a streak.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Sep 13, 2010 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Because i’ll go with the AL East
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
money vs good drafting
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Sep 13, 2010 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Screw drafting, I have money!
Official adoptive parent of... well, no one. Too much paperwork, I guess.
Screw the money i have green hair
"Life is like a grapefruit. It's orange and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, and some people have a half a one for breakfast."
Ted Williams: .406 1941
Gary Brown: .438 2010
by operation carrot on Sep 14, 2010 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions
OT
Today at school one of the satire newspapers was all about how to get laid it was pretty funny…
Anyways hi gays how is everyone doing?
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
t's Posey time!!
Screw you Flannery.
How should i get laid? TELL ME
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
This is a good question.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Sep 13, 2010 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions
OH SNAP
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 13, 2010 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions
WHY NOT
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 14, 2010 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions
lol, yeah, I thought that. I just felt like responding in caps.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 14, 2010 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL.
And I am doing good. Yourself?
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 13, 2010 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions
If you just left it at the subject line, that’d be one awkward sentence.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 14, 2010 12:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Bunch of morons
Dan Uggla hit his 30th homer today to make the score Phillies 11, Marlins 3 in the 8th inning. The idiot Marlins announcers still did they “AND HIS NAME IS DAN UGGLA!!!”
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"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
LOL
I thought those guys turned into silent turds on the road when the marlins were getting pounded.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
by sfgiants420 on Sep 13, 2010 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it’s kind of funny actually. It’s annoying, but there’s a bit of charm to it.
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
My Marlins fan friend told me the story behind the call, which is somewhat interesting, tbh. The call does annoy me, though.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 14, 2010 12:30 AM PDT up reply actions
i'd like to know what that is
i mean, i dont mind it at all really… although nothing really does ever bother me that much
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
From my friend
It started in 2006, at Marlins FanFest in spring training. Rich Waltz and Tommy Hutton were introducing the players, and as most of them were new, they were going by the media guides for the team. When it got to be Dan’s turn, Rich announced him as "Nick Oogla", as that was the name/pronunciation that was given by MLB. Dan apparently turned to Rich and said, "The name is Dan Uggla."
Fast forward a few months, Dan is really hitting well, and becomes the first Rule V draft pick to reach the All-Star Game in his first season. Despite all this, people are STILL pronouncing his name wrong. "Oogla", "Yougla", etc. Rich and Tommy had to keep correcting PA announcers/other teams’ broadcasters and it got so frustrating, that after a big home run one night, Rich just called out, "And his name is DAN UGGLA!" And it stuck, so they kept doing it.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 14, 2010 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah it's better than
“You can put it on the board YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS”
And IMO it’s better the Yankees announcer HR Calls (A-Bomb for A-Rod, a TEX message)
Buster Posey>
"Screw it, Redbull time"-Brian Wilson
The Yankees guys kinda make me laugh too. It’s another annoying call but amusing.
Especially the way the one guy says “see ya!”
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
The thing is, you could have Blue Jays at Yankees and if Jose Bautista hits a homer, you still have him say “See ya!”
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"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
michael kay sucks
ken singleton and the others are pretty cool.
Didn't that home run set some sort of record>
I think he’s like the only 2B in history with 4 straight 30+ HR seasons? Something like that.
unstoppable, baby!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Sep 14, 2010 7:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Shift-A: The Fathers/Rox games worked out pretty well except the wrong team won...
Lots of hits
Short outings by the starters
Close enough game where the good bullpen pitchers had to get involved.
More of the same please except Rox win the next 2
Honestly, I think the Padres were not entirely a mirage, as their starters are good and their bullpen is amazing, but their starters were not as good as they pitched for the first three months, and their offense is putrid outside of Gonzalez.
I would be far more scared of the Rockies – they have better starters and their lineup is strong. Hope the last two games split though.
More importantly, we need to just sweep the Dodgers. Fuck them.
Rox have a better lineup but not better starters
They have Ubaldo and that’s about it…Padres have Latos, Richards, and that ridiculous bullpen.
Current NL West Title Chances
Using my simulator to simulate the remaining schedule for each of the three contending NL West teams. Thus schedule bias is taken into account.
1. Giants 46.08%
2. Padres 38.05%
3. Rockies 15.86%
We got the other 0.01% :)
According to my simulator (read: gut feeling) the Rox have at least as good of a chance as SD.
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Are you saying I need a vacation? If so I’d rather check out the bay area since I’ve never been.
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
I think the implication is that you would probably make a lot of money gambling if your gut feeling is that good.
by Every6thDay on Sep 14, 2010 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Every trip I've ever taken to Vegas:
1) Lose money in roulette
2) Win money at sports book
3) Lose money in roulette
4) Win money in blackjack
5)Lose money in roulette
A subcategory of each on would be “keep drinking.”
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
Here's an idea
Stop playing roulette!
Only games you should play at a casino are 1) Poker, 2) Blackjack, 3) Craps, and 4) Video Poker.
But it's fun!
Waking up stressed out because you’ve been running from zombies all night is a stupid way to spend your adulthood. - Howie
There's a reason it's called Russian Roulette
Only with money instead of a gun…
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"The objective is that World Series ring" - The Kid
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by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Sep 14, 2010 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
That Rockies number is surprisingly low. But I will take it.
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
BP
has it at 42/42/15 and 51/37/13 for ELO (strength of opponent/schedule adjusted). I don’t like the PECOTA one (it’s in the middle) because the Giants team is not the same, and PECOTA totally whiffed (as did the entire universe) on the Padres pitching staff.
I think this is right – even if the teams are all roughly the same strength, the Rockies have to pass both, which is about twice as hard. For it to be 33/33/33 the Rockies would have to be assumed to be the much stronger team.
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Padres success hurts the Giants, but the Rockies losing home games when they still have 10 road games left is a good thing for the Giants, so, last night was a win for us. We all knew those last three games vs. SD would probably decide the season, and if it’s just between our two teams with Colorado in the distance, I’d much prefer that.
by Every6thDay on Sep 14, 2010 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Good logic, makes sense
Yeah, I’m more scared of Rockies than Padres, and with us ending with three against Padres at home vs. three against Rockies in Colorado, this makes even more sense.
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Godfather of Travis Ishikawa.
"Woo hoo!" - Tim "The Kid" Lincecum
"The objective is that World Series ring" - The Kid
"I think my role here has changed a little bit. I'm counted on a little more." - Posey after hitting 12-24 with 4 homers after Molina trade
by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Sep 14, 2010 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
PECTOA says
Division chances:
Giants – 54
Padres – 28
Rockies – 17
When you add in the Wild Card chances, we go up to 64% playoff chances
I feel disrespected
no vr?
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
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Heading to SLO
Can’t wait to be out of Giants territory yet not have the Dodgers channel so I can’t watch the game!!!
"Catch that, Eckstein!" - Duane Kuiper
LOL U
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 14, 2010 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
oh no!
How will you cope? srsly. That stinks.
Have fun! /misses you already
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
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I really like how you wrote this.
Re this part: "Betrayal is how I feel. It is not the players fault I expected so much, it is my own. That is even harder to deal with."
It’s the only part I question. I don’t question you not being sure you can trust again, in the sense that we can never be sure about anything. But betrayal to me implies that someone meant to do you wrong. And blaming yourself for having high expectations seems harsh.
Hopefully, the Dodgers will have more young talent rise through the ranks. No, we shouldn’t assume they’ll be the greatest thing ever. But if the foundation is there, we should still be allowed to believe. And if the competition is made up of Pierres and Podsedniks, we shouldn’t be shy about throwing our support to the kids.
What’s the alternative – relentless pessimism? I don’t really think that’s an answer. That’s a betrayal of its own kind, to why we come to the game in the first place.
by JonWeisman on Sep 14, 2010 6:17 AM PDT reply actions
Yes…relentless pessimism is the correct answer.
And the team has been on a run the last few years. Bills and Kershaw have really stepped their games up, and have been alot of fun to watch. We had Ely Mania for a little while there. Manny is no longer a Dodger (which is a beautiful thing, according to this fan). Its not until just recently, that I felt the team was out of the race. I guess, in the end, it just wasnt our year.
I look foward to next year… there should be alot of changes, which should be a good thing. the Russ Martin era is probably over, (which is rather dissapointing, to this fan). Theriot and Pods may not be back, weve only got 2 pitchers under contract, so some turnover there should be expected as well. The pen should get worked a bit too. Something needs to be done about the serious lack of power at our corner infield positions. Loneys 40 doubles are great, but 80 rbis isnt great when you are amongst the league leaders in coming to bat with runners in scoring position.
And for all the Dodger farm bashing weve heard the last few years, we really improved our farm this year. I feel that we had an absolutely fantastic draft, and it should get our farm system back to being productive, and pushing out ML talent.
I guess I can understand where you are coming from Phil, but trust me, it could have been worse. This team still has a great foundation to it. Maybe the sting of watching the playoofs at home for some of these guys will be a good thing, and put the fire in their guts, that seemed to be lacking this year. I dont think you should feel betrayed though. In the game of baseball, you need to embrace failure. The best hitters in the game fail 7 of 10 times, right? A few plays here or there, a big hit, here or there, could have made this season turn out much different. I think we will be right back in the hunt next year. Just tip your hat to the Padres, Giants and Rockies… they beat us this year. Im sure we will be right back in the fight in ’11.
LOL “Hope”
"relentless pessimism"
Seems like he is describing Giants fans there. :^D
Change is a good thing? If Russ Martin era is over, who is his replacement? Carlos Santana isn’t coming back. He mentions that Loney needs to be replaced because he’s not driving in his runners, but neglect to note that with Manny gone, whoever takes Loney’s place probably won’t have the same number of runners to drive in. Ely Mania? That’s like Big Sadowski, and you saw what that got us last season. And losing Kuroda and Lilly can be viewed as a good thing …. for Giants fans and NL West fans.
I don’t see what the great foundation is. They have good pieces, but Loney, Martin, was suppose to be part of that and now they are searching again. Put fire in the gut? What was getting wiped out of the playoffs 4-1 the past two seasons in the NLCS suppose to do then? He talks a good game about their farm system, but they have been rated higher than the Giants forever and yet it is the Giants with a rotation built from their farm system and they have Kemp and Ethier (technically not from their farm system, stole from A’ss) but we have Posey and Pablo. And improving the farm system with the 2010 draft usually don’t pay off for the team until 3-5 years later, unless you picked really well and he moves up in 2 years.
And with the Dodger Divorce, odds are that the money they save with Manny, Kuroda, and others gone, will not be fully replaced, heck, who knows if they can even spend any money during the off-season if there is the need to make a big payoff to the wife, this is his main asset now, he has nothing else. It could be the Padres’ Moore divorce all over again, with the payroll dumped and traded away.
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Godfather of Travis Ishikawa.
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"The objective is that World Series ring" - The Kid
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by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Sep 14, 2010 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
IAWTWOT
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I Agree With This Wall Of Text
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.
You call that a wall of text?
u kids 2day
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
This has all kinds of things wrong with it
1)
the Russ Martin era is probably over, (which is rather dissapointing, to this fan).Yeah, I loved having that reminder that you don;t have Santana.
2) You want to embrace the kids playing by….finding replacements for your younger players?
Something needs to be done about the serious lack of power at our corner infield positions. Loneys 40 doubles are great, but 80 rbis isnt great when you are amongst the league leaders in coming to bat with runners in scoring position.
3) You traded away prospects to get your mid-season acquisitions. How is that improving the farm?
And for all the Dodger farm bashing weve heard the last few years, we really improved our farm this year.
4)
I feel that we had an absolutely fantastic draft, and it should get our farm system back to being productive, and pushing out ML talent.LOL U
5)
This team still has a great foundation to it.AHEM..
.the Russ Martin era is probably over, (which is rather dissapointing, to this fan). Theriot and Pods may not be back, weve only got 2 pitchers under contract, so some turnover there should be expected as well. The pen should get worked a bit too. Something needs to be done about the serious lack of power at our corner infield positions.SO ASIDE FROM ALL THESE PROBLEMS I MENTIONED WE HAVE A GREAT FOUNDATION. OUR TWO PITCHERS WILL SAVE US.
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.
Baseball OT: Interesting Read
Increasingly, major league teams are including data on umpires’ tendencies in defining the strike zone to help their players prepare for each game. After all, for as much research as goes into getting ready for the opponent, why not spend time preparing for the third-party that also has an impact on play?
Of course, what’s most pertinent is the research on each umpire’s tendencies. One such report included a head shot, a short bio with age, education and hometown, and the strike-zone traits for each umpire working a particular series.
For Andy Fletcher, for instance, his report says he “will reward pitchers for making their pitch. Can be heavily influenced by way a catcher receives the ball. . . . shows some inconsistencies in correctly calling breaking balls.” It also notes that his hobbies include watching Ole Miss football and basketball.
Mike Everitt, meanwhile, is “favorable to pitchers . . . gives multiple inches on outside corner, esp w/LHH’s [left-handed hitters].” And it also says he is an “avid Republican who enjoys watching political viewpoint programs” and that he was a two-time All-State Musician as a trumpet player in 1981-82.
Tim McClelland calls the “zone more tall than wide . . . will occasionally expand on corners esp. early in count. Zone will tighten later in count.” The report notes the high pitchers’ ERA when he was behind the plate in 2009 and so far in ’10. It also says he “became interested in umpiring by officiating intramural competition at Michigan State.”
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/joe_lemire/09/14/umpire.preparation/index.html
That's like CRM for Umpires
Partly because the catchers have to sell the umps on where the ball is.
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Godfather of Travis Ishikawa.
"Woo hoo!" - Tim "The Kid" Lincecum
"The objective is that World Series ring" - The Kid
"I think my role here has changed a little bit. I'm counted on a little more." - Posey after hitting 12-24 with 4 homers after Molina trade
by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Sep 14, 2010 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Fear
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How about
acquiring Gabe Gross from the A’s? He hits left-handed, has playoff experience, can play any OF position, and has a little pop. He would surely be better than Scott. Hell, anyone is.
Would it hurt at this point? No point in having Rohlinger, Velez, and Ford on the bench if Bochy doesn’t trust them.
According to B-R
Gross and Rowand have identical -0.2 WAR this season.
Over the last 3 seasons, Gross’s WAR is 2.6 vs Rowand’s 1.5, so he might be worth 1/3 of a win in improvement over Rowand across a full season.
"Guys, here's 20 wins right here" - Aubrey Huff on his red thong
HEY
that’s 1/18th of a win over a single month!
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