Five things I'm absolutely not worried about as Spring Training begins
by Grant Brisbee on Feb 25, 2011 12:14 AM PST
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I don’t know nothin’ about nothin’ when it comes to clubhouse dynamics, and it does seem like Wilson might be the type of guy who would stare at his own reflection in a rear-view mirror long enough to miss a traffic light. But from everything I can gather, Wilson is liked by his teammates. He’s the guy in college who convinced you one Sunday to put on Depends, park a 24-pack of Keystone Ice next to you, and watch football for ten straight hours without ever, ever, ever leaving the couch. If you don’t want to be a part of that world, you can easily avoid it, but even when you aren’t there, the stories kind of amuse you.
2. The Giants’ lack of depth in the rotation
Industry secret: rotations aren’t supposed to have depth. If you have seven capable, above-average major league starters, you’re a drunken goof if you don’t trade one or two of them for something you actually need. Every team is hosed if their top pitchers go down. The Cardinals lost Adam Wainwright, and it’s not like Yu Darvish is going to come out of the locker room, WWF-style.
The Giants did as much as they could. They got a warm body who probably isn’t going to go to Fresno (Jeff Suppan) and a warm body who probably will (Brian Lawrence). It’d be sweet if Zach Wheeler were two years farther along in his development, but them’s the breaks.
3. Whether the national media aren't paying enough attention to the World Champion San Francisco Giants
That’s Brian Wilson holding a World Series trophy. If I ever thought that Jayson Stark or Ken Rosenthal or Jon Heyman were slighting the Giants, which they aren’t, I would console myself by putting "Giants won the World Series" into Google. From there, I could click on the "News" tab, the "Images" tab, the "Shopping" tag...heck, when you put it in the "Maps" tab, a Chinese restaurant pops up with great reviews. The Giants won the World Series. Your persecution complex is weird.
4. If Buster Posey is totally looking at me right now
Because, seriously, I don’t care. You know, whatever. But if he’s looking at me right now -- don’t you look, or he’ll be all creeped out, and I’ll freak out on you -- you could just let me know by doing that thing where you make your eyes all wide and surprised, but only if he isn’t looking, and you know what, I don’t even care.
5. The battle for the 25th spot on the roster
I count five players projected to make the team who have played first base at some point in their careers. Sorry, Travis. No one will ever take away his one-out walk against Craig Kimbrel -- seriously, that was a beautiful at-bat - but he’s a niche player on a team that can go without one. If the Giants can vernon away Aaron Rowand, well, that changes things, but that’s pretty unlikely. Unless there’s an injury, the lineup and bench are pretty obvious in my mind. If it’s Schierholtz v. Ishikawa, that’s not much of a matchup at all.
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Posey's looking at me.
Besides, I told him you have computer mono.
by raldoo on Feb 25, 2011 12:20 AM PST reply actions 3 recs
i like this post
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
by jponry on Feb 25, 2011 12:21 AM PST reply actions 4 recs
inb4 rec'd
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Such a load off my mind
I could hardly sleep at night worrying about this stuff.
"It's too LATE to stop now!" - John Lee Hooker
Unless there’s an injury, the lineup and bench are pretty obvious in my mind. If it’s Schierholtz v. Ishikawa, that’s not much of a matchup at all.
I’ve pretty much resigned to this as well. In fact, I’m hoping one of DeRosa, Rowand, Burrell, Nate, or Travis tweaks a hammy towards the end of spring training ever so lightly so we can begin the season with one person on the DL, and just rotate that DL spot around for a month or so. Somebody is bound to get hurt anyway, this will keep everyone fresh! Versatility!
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
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
The Aurilia Ploy
Probable “injuries”…
DeRosa – Wrist tenderness (tendonless works too)
Rowand – Strained hammy (too much poopin’)
Nate – Early male baldness (they’ll list it as hurt shoulder though)
Travis – Whatever (Lupus?)
Burrell – Hurt groin (but not sustained during any baseball activities)
"I don't get out of bed, for a million bucks!"
- Edgar Renteria or a hooker bribing a family man?
by Scooter Ellis on Feb 25, 2011 12:35 AM PST up reply actions
Chris Brown!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
The Yankees do not want Aaron Rowand or Barry Zito.
by natteringnabob on Feb 25, 2011 6:55 AM PST up reply actions
Thanks for saying this
I can’t count how many debates I’ve had in the comments section with people who want Travis over Nate. I just don’t get it.
My Adopted Giant
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
The Cardinals lost Adam Wainwright, and it’s not like Yu Darvish is going to come out of the locker room, WWF-style.
It’s WWE now.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Wasn’t when I watched it, so I don’t care. British Bulldogs didn’t screw around with no WWE.
by Grant Brisbee on Feb 25, 2011 12:27 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Not to make you feel old
but Davey Boy’s son is with the company now
"You think someone that big would be more well endowed" Aubrey Huff's mother on Pat Burrell
I thought he was going to punch me and I was totally accepting of it. I was planning a reason to thank him if he did." Brian Wilson on Buster Posey
Twiitter: @gobroks
Blog: GMPotential.blogspot
We're gonna win tomorrow.
I can feel it. Cmon Giants, increase the winning streak to 3!!!
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Feb 25, 2011 12:29 AM PST reply actions
I mean elsewhere, of course
1. Brian Wilson’s act being a distraction
Can’t wait to read 100 articles about this after his first blown save.
Schierholtz vs. Ishikawa is a joke. Either of them could be an every day player on a few teams in the league, but Nate ultimately offers a lot more to the team. Although a defense-first first basemen is hard to come by….
Isn't that because first base is basically an offensive position?
Defense-first first basemen aren’t prevalent for the main reason that they generally make your team worse. As long as you’re not Jesus Guzman, you can hide a fairly bad defender at first, keep him in the lineup, and reap the rewards.
Either of them could be an every day player on a few teams in the league
Really, really bad teams. In fact, let me think… Pittsburgh, no. Cleveland, no. Seattle, no. KC, no. Yeah, I don’t know who these teams are.
MY DAD WAS WRONG!
MY BOY NEEDS TO THROW HARDER!
Every day players?
C’mon. Seriously? C’mon.
I’d say both of them are pretty fringy to make the mlb roster for whichever organization they’d find themselves on. Certainly not “every day players”.
The thong is, it happened.
OT: Ok, I haven't tried this yet ...
but it looks like you can get MLB Gameday Audio for only $14.95 ($5.04 discount) if you bite your lip and become a citizen here.
Not sure if it’s worth it. But you do get that neat decal and green card too.
"It'll break your heart. It's designed to break your heart."
- A. Bartlett Giamatti
I’ve used gameday audio for about 8 years now and I am not disappointed. Where I live, it’s the only way I can listen to the Giants on KNBR. Give it a shot.
Yep, GDA is my usual way to enjoy Giants games has been for many years.
Finally a signature worth having:
Fan of the World Champion San Francisco Giants.
Oh yes, I’ve been a GDA fan for years … I just meant I’m not sure if it’s worth it (as noted below) to sell your soul to one of the evil empire nations just to save 25%.
There are a number of other nations/fan clubs that include GDA (in particular I was looking at joining the Indians’ club – seemed somewhat benign), but the Red Sox is the only one offering a discount off of the $19.99. Makes me wonder who is subsidizing the discount … the Red Sox or MLB.
"It'll break your heart. It's designed to break your heart."
- A. Bartlett Giamatti
I'm a fan
But I ain’t going to join no “Red Sox Nation”.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
really?
NOOOOMAH!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
The Yankees do not want Aaron Rowand or Barry Zito.
by natteringnabob on Feb 25, 2011 6:56 AM PST up reply actions
Apparently souls are on sale for $5.04 now.
by Bar None on Feb 25, 2011 7:59 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Mine’s on special for $3.99.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 25, 2011 8:00 AM PST up reply actions
Remember POGs?
They’re back! In Alf form!
by Natto on Feb 25, 2011 10:01 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Been using it for years> Its very hand when on the road and all you get is the Cardinals on the TV or the radio. I love it, I can listen either live or when I get back to the hotel and relax.
Crazy Crab despised in the 20th century and beloved in the 21st century. Hey it only took over 20 years, so don't give up hope.
# 6 Not Worried About
Bochy letting our guys revel in their glory. After some skepticism, last year showed me our Manager is the real deal. We are a lucky franchise to have him – plus some pretty talented players!
That is until people see leading off “A. Rowand, CF”.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
showcase!!!
/Bobbarker’d
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
The Yankees do not want Aaron Rowand or Barry Zito.
by natteringnabob on Feb 25, 2011 6:57 AM PST up reply actions
yes
Rowand is being showcased right now. It’s not like there are a hole lot of fish who’d rise to this bait, but you never know. Gotta try.
"It's too LATE to stop now!" - John Lee Hooker
Funny that, most supermarkets hide the dented cans and stale bread on the half-off shelf at the back of the store.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
The Yankees do not want Aaron Rowand or Barry Zito.
by natteringnabob on Feb 25, 2011 10:47 AM PST up reply actions
My mom used to work at a place called Bent-n-Dent.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
was Mark DeRosa her shift manager?
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Feb 25, 2011 11:18 AM PST up reply actions
Goddamnit
I got chopped in a thread in the middle of the night?
And I was brilliant back there. Brilliant I say.
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
"Ask Viliphied About My Penis" - Alex Lewis
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
Good post Grant!
I am not worried because tonight the muse came to me at midnight and whispered pure awesomeness in my mind’s ear, and I wrote, my God did I wrote, something I had never written before and had never conceived until tonight. Words poured forth like liquid from a stream. This is Everyman’s work. But now I’m so tired. I need sleep and I cannot sleep. I will never sleep again. Oh my God, I’m hallucinating. I see little yellow balls of sunshine in a bag. Does this mean something? My brain’s gone. My body is limp with exhaustion. I guess all the greats knew this feeling.
someone with more free time than sense.
Itaque, in anno MMX Gigantes San Francisconis Seriem Mundi vicerunt.
Ryan Rohlinger: world champion.
ain't it great
when the writing goes well? Time for your champagne shower! FUCK YEAH!
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio,
Than are dreamt of in your philosophy. - Yogi Berra
by SituationalLefty on Feb 25, 2011 6:45 AM PST up reply actions
I'm taking a trip to Arizona next week
Yet will not be attending any Spring Training games. LOL me
Aaron King, please pitch better.
McC Wiki - for all you newcomers out there.
BOOO!
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 25, 2011 8:01 AM PST up reply actions
Five Things I am Worried About
1. PTB being slapped with multiple paternity lawsuits that ultimately force him to ask for a raise—not that kind of raise—mid-season. The situation will go on for weeks until it is ultimately decided that the only way to solve the matter is for PTB to square off with Sabes in a steel cage match, which initially will be fine for PTB until he is double crossed by a folding chair to the back in the hands of one Aubrey Huff.
2. Aaron Rowand finally pooping his pants while standing in the batter’s box. It will be so embarrassing for him that the rest of the Giants will be embarrassed by association and the Giants will lose every single road game for the rest of the year because of the distracting Depends and Pooper Scooper’s that litter opposing parks.
3. Mark DeRosa’s wrist finally calms down, only to discover that he has contracted Neifi-itis and is unable to even resemble a productive big league hitter. Forced to the bench to hang out with Rowand-2, DeRosa lets himself go, until one day, hungry and starving, the Panda falls off wagon and eats DeRosa, this coupled with Grant’s recent script about cannibalism, causes the entire Giants franchise to be pigeon-holed in to being the “cannibal team”, fans stop showing up and the Giants are forced to dump payroll.
4. As Buster Posey continues to grow in stature and prominence, the entire pitching staff is unable to throw even a single pitch to Posey as they are unable to keep from getting lost in his eyes. Posey is eventually forced in to an exclusive pinch-hitting role and Eli Whiteside is the Giants everyday catcher.
5. Brandon Belt makes the team out of ST only to go 2 for 10 with 3 walks in the first 3 games. Mired in what Sabes believes is a deep slump, while sporting a meager .385 OBP, Belt is sent back to Fresno before being recalled in September, where he proceeds to go 1 for 6 in PH opportunities that month and finishes the season with a .188 BA. Deemed a bust by management he is traded to Pittsburgh in the off-season for John Bowker who hit 30 dingerz in 2011 for the Pirates.
In case you're wondering, I'm working out and plan to be in the best shape of my life come spring.
by Giant Torture on Feb 25, 2011 5:12 AM PST reply actions 8 recs
Rec'd
for these two lines n particular..
the entire pitching staff is unable to throw even a single pitch to Posey as they are unable to keep from getting lost in his eyes.
Deemed a bust by management Belt is traded to Pittsburgh in the off-season for John Bowker who hit 30 dingerz in 2011 for the Pirates.
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Where is Dan Burkhart going to play ?
agreed on #3
Today’s Wall St Journal, in “Who Won the Off-Season,” named the Texas Rangers as 2010 World Champions. (They’ve now corrected the error in the online version of the article.) Delicious absurdity – and allows the Giants to remain vigilant, because they still haven’t really been noticed. Flying under the radar seems to be one of Bochy’s specialties, and this can only work well for them in my view.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio,
Than are dreamt of in your philosophy. - Yogi Berra
by SituationalLefty on Feb 25, 2011 6:23 AM PST reply actions
1st post ever
Haven’t seen mentioned the backup shortstop. I can’t see Miggy playing more than 145 games there.
/Looks at Villiphied
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Feb 25, 2011 7:45 AM PST up reply actions
The wood paneling is impressive.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 25, 2011 5:12 PM PST up reply actions
If Miggy plays 145 games at SS
Our backup SS is almost irrelevant, sort of like the backup catcher.
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, future CF for the World Champion San Francisco Giants.
Is the spring trained then? I hate when they are all sprung.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
The Yankees do not want Aaron Rowand or Barry Zito.
by natteringnabob on Feb 25, 2011 6:58 AM PST up reply actions
5 things I'm not worried about
1. Buster Posey
2. Buster Posey
3. Buster Posey
4. Buster Posey
5. Buster Posey’s shin-guards
I worry about everyone to make sure that everyone has at least one person who cares.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
by fracon on Feb 25, 2011 8:59 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
5 things I'm not worried about
1.) The Giants are the World Champions.
2.) The Giants are the World Champions.
3.) The Giants are the World Champions.
4.) The Giants are the World Champions.
5.) The Giants are the World Champions and Buster is schmexy.
by FearTheTree on Feb 25, 2011 11:49 AM PST up reply actions
Great post
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces strained obliques
by Giant among Angels on Feb 25, 2011 7:44 AM PST reply actions
The Best....Part of Waking Up.....
Is MCC in your cup!
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
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Love 'vernon' as a verb
The Giants have a case of Rowand bloat.
btw, how do you conjugate vernon?
Needing a parka to watch a night game? Welcome to Giants baseball.
I was just tapping Z to make sure no one said this before I could.
Dang and blast.
Look out. I'm having a thought.
Nobody does that! Now what do you expect me to do with all these “Breaking” posts I have sitting here on my desktop?
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
Type in fake timestamps that make it look like you had an earlier source?
I don’t know, man, I just do obituaries. I’ve never been scooped.
Look out. I'm having a thought.
I got lucky
Happens once in a while. You’re welcome to rehash my snark.
Needing a parka to watch a night game? Welcome to Giants baseball.
Well done Bud?
Sources: Selig Rejected Fox’ Proposed Loan To Dodgers’ McCourt
Sources indicated that MLB Commissioner Bud Selig has “rejected a proposal” under which Fox would have lent about $200M to Dodgers Owner Frank McCourt. The sources said that McCourt would have used the team’s cable TV rights “as collateral, extending the team’s current contract with Fox by as many as four years if he did not repay the loan.” Selig “made his decision several weeks ago.” McCourt since then “has continued to explore financing options” for a debt that exceeded $430M as of November ’09
yes
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Good times!
Back when I enjoyed South Park.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
So do I. Maybe it’s not the South Park, fracon.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Feb 25, 2011 10:39 AM PST up reply actions
hmmm
Maybe that conspiracy theory about Selig getting Wolff to buy the Dodgers is not crazy after all.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
The Yankees do not want Aaron Rowand or Barry Zito.
by natteringnabob on Feb 25, 2011 8:00 AM PST up reply actions
Selig’s going to get Wolff to buy Penny Marshall?!?
"If it's weird, you know it's probably Wilson's." - Matt Cain
by EliminateMe on Feb 25, 2011 12:15 PM PST up reply actions
I wish we could get someone like Peter McGowan to buy the team, and then just Cleveland-Spiders-the-fuck out of it.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I think you mean “Kansas City/Philadelphia/Oakland Athletics” the f out of it. Yankee farm teams FTW!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
The Yankees do not want Aaron Rowand or Barry Zito.
by natteringnabob on Feb 25, 2011 8:27 AM PST up reply actions
So....
The Dodgers are actually Bankrupt? Not just talent, championship and morally bankrupt?
No the dodgers aren’t bankrupt. Their cash flow is held up though.
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Feb 25, 2011 9:49 AM PST up reply actions
Conspiracy?
Murdoch: Hi Tommy.
Lasorda: Hey, you got to buy back this team from this bum……….also, do you have any lasagna cuz I’m starvin’.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Feb 25, 2011 9:52 AM PST up reply actions
Ugh, two of the three faces of Satan so early in thhe morning. Why?
someone with more free time than sense.
Itaque, in anno MMX Gigantes San Francisconis Seriem Mundi vicerunt.
Ryan Rohlinger: world champion.
by shanghaijim on Feb 25, 2011 10:18 AM PST up reply actions
Why are their foreheads touching?
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
HE’S ELUDING TO THEIR PENISES!
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
He’s trying to escape to their penises!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Quick, to the weinermobile!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
The Yankees do not want Aaron Rowand or Barry Zito.
by natteringnabob on Feb 25, 2011 10:48 AM PST up reply actions
Stupid same sounding words.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
You are the David Blaine of allusionists.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 25, 2011 11:23 AM PST up reply actions
This snarky comment has me seeing read.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Ha. You’re choice of words was incorrect their.
by non sequitur on Feb 25, 2011 11:28 AM PST up reply actions
jhiat would of figured it out.
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
I haight you guys.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Ewe can hold your breath until your blew, but weir still going too halve are fun!
by non sequitur on Feb 25, 2011 11:37 AM PST up reply actions
Wow..That was long way to go
/ golf clap
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Where is Dan Burkhart going to play ?
I had a vivid dream
That the Giants traded Rowand for Xavier Nady – and getting them to take all Rowan’d salary.
Problem is, he was traded to the Pirates. And i’m pretty darn sure Nady doesn’t play for the pirates. Stupid sub-conscious – get with the program.
Proud new co-dad of Travis Ishikawa. And ishikaBOOM Goes the Dynamite.
Five more things I'm not worried about
1. The bandwagon effect
2. Showtime
3. Mat Latos
4. Fred Lewis and Kevin Frandsen getting WS rings
5. Aaron Rowand and Barry Zito being clubhouse distractions
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
I read Fred is getting a ring…did Frandsen get one as well?
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
I wonder what players like Fred do with those rings. I can’t imagine he’d want it or would wear it. Are they allowed to sell it? I don’t see how it could be forbidden. There’s got to be a few Giants fans with the cash that would like one.
"There’s a new celebrity inside the organization, and it’s a three-foot inanimate object," - Larry Baer, my adopted son.
I wonder what players like Fred do with those rings
Probably win a few bar bets:
Fred: “I got a WS ring.”
Drunk Guy: “Yeah, right.”
Fred: “Seriously.”
Drunk Guy: “Dude, I may be drunk, but I know you’re Fred Lewis. You ain’t got no ring.”
Fred: “Perhaps a little wager…?”
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
They can do whatever they want with them. Pawning your WS ring is the classic rock-bottom moment for a retired player.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 25, 2011 8:41 AM PST up reply actions
Remember there are a few versions of the rings. I imagine Fred and Frandsen would get the cheap versions
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Feb 25, 2011 8:32 AM PST up reply actions
Does it have a whistle? Or is it made of bubble gum?
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
The Yankees do not want Aaron Rowand or Barry Zito.
by natteringnabob on Feb 25, 2011 8:34 AM PST up reply actions
_
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
LOLineup
DH Torres
2B DeRosa
SS Tejada
C Posey
RF Ross
LF Burrell
3B Sandoval
CF Rowand
1B Ishikawa
P Lincecum
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
Best leadoff DH since Shinjo!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
The Yankees do not want Aaron Rowand or Barry Zito.
by natteringnabob on Feb 25, 2011 8:00 AM PST up reply actions
This is a pretty clanky lineup, overall.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Vs.
Willie Bloomquist® 2B
Melvin Mora® 3B
Justin Upton® RF
Miguel Montero (L) C
Xavier Nady® LF
Brandon Allen (L) 1B
Wily Mo Pena® DH
Tony Abreu (S) SS
Cole Gillespie® CF
Joe Saunders® P
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
Wow, it’s surprising how many of those guys have trademarked their names.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 25, 2011 8:05 AM PST up reply actions
Dang it, I was just about to register Justin Upton as a copyright.
Matt Cain: 38th Best Starter at Best
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Not the same
/kicks at stones on the ground
Matt Cain: 38th Best Starter at Best
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
That game can’t start soon enough.
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
I'm on the Twitters
I don’t have a good feeling about today’s game.
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
I'm on the Twitters
How do you figure?
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Did you not read Grant’s take on how ST record directly correlates to the regular season?
There are 36 ST games which means one ST game = 4.5 regular season games. If the Giants lose today, it means they will go 0-5 to start the season. Is that what you want?!
Matt Cain: 38th Best Starter at Best
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
I did read!
I just thought that it was a joke and moved on. And hold on. I thought that we won the most games but Tampa had a higher Win%?
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
MUST DEFEND THE TITLE!
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Feb 25, 2011 9:00 AM PST up reply actions
Or Game 6! If Lincecum can’t go more than 2 innings, yank him and turn it over to the bullpen.
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
Despite the fact that the worst weather of the day (and that’s due to be pretty bad) is scheduled to hit at about noon, I’ve scheduled myself around town at that time so that I can listen for the 2/3 hours it will all take, depending on how much time I spend sitting in the parking lots.
LOL thunderstorm, wind, and flood.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Feb 25, 2011 10:47 AM PST up reply actions
I'm not worried about Showtime
Another storyline that has been blown out of proportion.
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
I'm on the Twitters
I'm very worried about it
As we all know the Giants roster is filled with introverted players who go into their shell when people stare at them.
"It's too LATE to stop now!" - John Lee Hooker
I, too, worry about it, Rolfy.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Feb 25, 2011 10:57 AM PST up reply actions
It's Spring Training here too!
SFTD!
What the F is that!
What are you swinging at you bum!
A 3-2 slider…what are you thinking?!!!
Of course Flannery wave them all in why don’t you!
Matt Cain: 38th Best Starter at Best
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
SCOTT SUCKS
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
HES POOPIN LOL
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
The Yankees do not want Aaron Rowand or Barry Zito.
by natteringnabob on Feb 25, 2011 8:16 AM PST up reply actions
DOUBLE
PLAY
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
You know, I’m beginning to think I have some kind of pathological attraction to widely-hated people. Ethier? Rowand?
What’s wrong with me?
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Barry?
"There’s a new celebrity inside the organization, and it’s a three-foot inanimate object," - Larry Baer, my adopted son.
SFTD?
Extra vituperation practice for calbeard.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Feb 25, 2011 10:58 AM PST up reply actions
Let’s talk about the first time you ate pie.
Matt Cain: 38th Best Starter at Best
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
My father…he wanted me to eat cake like all the other boys. But while they were all out eating cake, I was inside with Mom, making pie. Occasionally, I’d talk about how good cake was, just the keep Dad off my back about it, but secretly I wanted pie the whole time.
In high school, I couldn’t even admit I liked pie. But I think everyone knew anyway. I mean, hell, I was in marching band. Bass clarinet.
When Dad found out…well, that was a memorable night. “No son of mine eats pie,” he told me. “Red-blooded American men eat cake, and you’re not going to make a laughingstock out of this family.”
But I never believed I was broken or inferior. I knew that liking pie was a perfectly normal thing, something that had been with me since I was born. Dad and I are talking again, but Thanksgiving is always a little tense, especially around time for dessert.
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by TheLetter2 on Feb 25, 2011 8:40 AM PST up reply actions 6 recs
That doesn’t seem to stop them from asking when I’m going to settle down with a nice piece of cake and have kids.
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by TheLetter2 on Feb 25, 2011 8:42 AM PST up reply actions 4 recs
Cake is a lie.
Pie is troof!
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
I have conceeded that I am in the minority around here...
but that does not make the majority right.
CAKE 4EVER, PIE NEVER
Staunch Defender of Cake
I go both ways ;)
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
I’m a cake man myself but I don’t hate pies or their eaters.
Matt Cain: 38th Best Starter at Best
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
by calbearjd on Feb 25, 2011 9:34 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Ancient Colombian pickup line:
How you doin’? ;)
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Pieophobe!
"If it's weird, you know it's probably Wilson's." - Matt Cain
by EliminateMe on Feb 25, 2011 12:20 PM PST up reply actions
wrecking the string here
You’re on a roll here. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
The Yankees do not want Aaron Rowand or Barry Zito.
by natteringnabob on Feb 25, 2011 8:52 AM PST up reply actions
I feel like...
Pie is a euphemism for something.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Liking Pie is the American way
No one says as American as chiffon cake.
Oh and hi my favourite letter!
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Hey, there. Good to see you back in time for spring training.
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In the cruel irony department ...
Today is my birthday and the office manager brought in a homemade chocolate silk PIE for me!
I can not help to think that this is some McCoven plot against me and my cake loving ways. I mean really if there was a time for cake a birthday would be it. Amirite?
Staunch Defender of Cake
by Angry Dwarf on Feb 25, 2011 10:10 AM PST up reply actions
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Its my sister-in-laws b-day too! Going to Benihana’s, never been but heard many great things.
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Feb 25, 2011 10:12 AM PST up reply actions
And she is an exceptional baker
so I am sure it will be a good as pie can be.
I am glad the Giants a playing their first game of spring training today, as a special birthday present for me.
Staunch Defender of Cake
by Angry Dwarf on Feb 25, 2011 10:23 AM PST up reply actions
Now I want to stuff my face with some cherry pie. Thanks a lot Brandon.
someone with more free time than sense.
Itaque, in anno MMX Gigantes San Francisconis Seriem Mundi vicerunt.
Ryan Rohlinger: world champion.
by shanghaijim on Feb 25, 2011 10:23 AM PST up reply actions
me neither
I’d rather not see his name written on a lineup card presented before the game, though.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
The Yankees do not want Aaron Rowand or Barry Zito.
by natteringnabob on Feb 25, 2011 8:35 AM PST up reply actions
SHOCKING NEWS: Sources close to the Giants hints at the organization’s shop Aaron Rowand.
Matt Cain: 38th Best Starter at Best
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
For real real or
just for play play?
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
They are playing Rownad everyday in ST games
while waiting for some other team to break their centerfielder. Thus the mysterious “experiment” of Torres as a DH—even with other NL teams. Yeah, it took me a while to get my head around this too.
"It's too LATE to stop now!" - John Lee Hooker
so the dilemma starts:
1) wish for Scott’s love of sliders in the dirt to abate and hope some non-Giants CF gets hurt
2) hope he continues as last year and then just gets parked on the bench.
‘Cause if he straightens out his swing, but nobody takes him away, we’ve got a big mess in the OF…
Were that to happen, I’d eat it as happily as I would eat cake, if offered only that.
So, can a mayor actually fire all the teachers? What planet is that on?
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Feb 25, 2011 11:30 AM PST up reply actions
What time is the game?
And is there a way to watch it or listen to it?
LOLineup?
extrabaggs Andrew Baggarly
Giants Cactus League debut lineup: DH Torres 2B DeRosa SS Tejada C Posey RF Ross LF Burrell 3B Sandoval CF Rowand 1B Ishikawa P Lincecum
Huff has a sore wrist.
Boxed for your pleasure. TWSS
extrabaggs Andrew Baggarly
Giants Cactus League debut lineup: DH Torres 2B DeRosa SS Tejada C Posey RF Ross LF Burrell 3B Sandoval CF Rowand 1B Ishikawa P Lincecum
BREAKING NEWS
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
It’s probably repetitive motion disorder.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
The Yankees do not want Aaron Rowand or Barry Zito.
by natteringnabob on Feb 25, 2011 8:25 AM PST up reply actions
Seriously though, DeRosa seems like a nice guy. Hopefully he can channel his inner 2008 self and do well.
I think I will adopt him as my Giants this year (unless he is already taken)
Matt Cain: 38th Best Starter at Best
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
If he can provide 2 WAR
I’ll be happy.
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
LOL
Tigers-Moccasins today. I predict that will be a one-sided affair.
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
Great post
About the pitching rotation depth, that gets back to the question posed to me here way back when: when can we trade away a starter for a hitter?
That’s why we keep all these guys, even if Timmy goes down – god or gaia or whoever forbid – you still have Cain, Sanchez, Bumgarner, Zito in the rotation, you pull up your AAAA pitcher and you might get the Sadowski experience and if not, you flip one of our middling prospects, like we did in prior seasons with Martinez and Pucetas, and get a better starter mid-season. We won 88 games in 2009 with our 5th starter providing a high ERA, something like high 4, to a 5, with Randy Johnson, Sadowski, Martinez, then Penny who did pitch very well.
When you keep all these guys, you have your own insurance, though having a Bumgarner or Wheeler ready to come up at AAA at the start of the season is always great insurance too. But having this depth in your rotation gives you great rotation insurance should the worse ever happens.
And when your pitching is that good, you can win with the offense we got, and it’s better now than it was in 2009.
I would also add that when I studied managers beating their team’s pythagorean, Bochy was one of the managers doing that to a significant degree, though not statistically significant (it was like 60-70% instead of the 95%)
Adoptive parental unit of Ehire Adrianza.
Godfather of Travis Ishikawa.
"Be a lot of happy" - Juan Uribe
"We deserve this" Sabean
"Not here to make friends, I'm here to win games" - Bruce Bochy
Q: "This doesn't happen every year." Posey: "Why not?"
"Do it again Baby!" Huff
"Let's get back to work and make another run at it" Posey
2010's will be known as "Decade of the Giants"
by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Feb 25, 2011 8:38 AM PST reply actions
Nice sig!
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Move every sig!
Move sig! Move sig!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
The Yankees do not want Aaron Rowand or Barry Zito.
by natteringnabob on Feb 25, 2011 8:53 AM PST up reply actions
Find a reason to drive around sort of doing stuff or buying things.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Feb 25, 2011 11:04 AM PST up reply actions
I agree with Grant.
^What the comment section should be filled with every time he updates.
Lets freak him out one time and do this.
by AmorVincitOmnia on Feb 25, 2011 8:50 AM PST reply actions
One thing I'm worried about...
Miguel Tejada hitting 3rd or 4th all year
by Rook Takes Pawn on Feb 25, 2011 8:55 AM PST reply actions
Not on a team that hopes to be relevant.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
He was on KNBR this morning and said he’s psyched to play any infield position. He said he’d prefer to play a few dozen games each at 2B, 3B and SS instead of starting in LF because, and I’m pretty much quoting directly here, “it’s so boring in the outfield.”
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
The outfield is boring. I used to stare at birds when I played the outfield in little league.
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
I'm on the Twitters
Eugenio?
someone with more free time than sense.
Itaque, in anno MMX Gigantes San Francisconis Seriem Mundi vicerunt.
Ryan Rohlinger: world champion.
by shanghaijim on Feb 25, 2011 10:25 AM PST up reply actions
Pretty sure that that’s not going to happen.
Posey
Huff
Burrell
Ross
(or some variation of that) is probably going to be you what you see.
Matt Cain: 38th Best Starter at Best
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Bochy said today’s lineup was close to Opening Day lineup and Tejada is hitting 3rd. That’s what I’m basing my fear on.
by Rook Takes Pawn on Feb 25, 2011 9:07 AM PST up reply actions
And Huff isn’t playing
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Feb 25, 2011 9:08 AM PST up reply actions
hankschulman Henry Schulman
… Huff has a sore wrist. He might have hit third or sixth in this lineup, with all else moving down.
So he’s hitting 4th or 5th (behind Posey). Hey, it’s February 25th and we managed to win the World Series with Molina in the clean-up for half the year so I’m sure it’ll all work out.
by Rook Takes Pawn on Feb 25, 2011 9:11 AM PST up reply actions
I think Huff'll bet 3rd
He’s faster than Posey and let’s them alternate handedness with the top four spots (S-R-L-R)
The thong is, it happened.
AnswerDave
Me at powerade cooler: “Do you mind if I have some water?” Pat Burrell: “Nah! There’s some orange shit right there, have some of that too.”
AnswerDave
Burrell: “It might be red. You gotta mix it with water — too strong. This cooler has a lot of vodka in it too.” (Joking, as if)
meechone
@AnswerDave Be honest with me — does it get much cooler than Pat Burrell?
AnswerDave
@meechone might be the dean martin of the majors. Him, not me.
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
AnswerDave
In non vodka powerade news, Timmy starts for Giants against AZ Deebax in Cactus Lg opener. Buster Posey said he has butterflies. Very cool!
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
WTF does this mean?
Pablo Sandoval: The Triforce of Courage
Buster Posey: The Triforce of Wisdom
Brandon Belt: The Triforce of Power
Buster’s making another run at it.
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
I dunno
I think he took a week off, maybe a month. He may not be ready.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
The Yankees do not want Aaron Rowand or Barry Zito.
by natteringnabob on Feb 25, 2011 9:08 AM PST up reply actions
Who is Answer Dave? Some starry-eyed 12 year old?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Troy is a wizard of the lens.
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Feb 25, 2011 12:24 PM PST up reply actions
So I was looking at the Giants schedule
We play only NL West teams the ENTIRE month of September. That’s crazy! I never remember it being like that.
That’s actually the way it should be every year.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
I could do without a series in COL the last week of the season…
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
Don't worry
We play them at home the final 3 games of the season. TORTURE..
Besides traveling to Chicago, didn’t the Giants play their entire September schedule against NL West teams last year?
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
I'm on the Twitters
Brewers at home
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
Update for SF folks
http://www.isitsnowinginsfyet.com/
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
I feel so sorry for you.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 25, 2011 11:25 AM PST up reply actions
Skip the skiing, commence Apres Ski!
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Feb 25, 2011 3:38 PM PST up reply actions
Snow on the ocean shore really through me for a loop when I first went to Alaska, I didn’t think it was possible.
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Feb 25, 2011 10:18 AM PST up reply actions
Gameday Audio...
…still free for the preseason?
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
“free” with CBS Commissioner fantasy baseball.
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Feb 25, 2011 9:23 AM PST up reply actions
Squee!
Just downloaded at bat 11.
This time I get ST games.
There is nothing wrong with me cheering for players that are former players for my teams. Unless they become a Viking.
by Giant_in_la_area on Feb 25, 2011 9:21 AM PST via mobile reply actions
iPhone nuBee here…I’m in the appStore and see mlb at bat 11 for $14.99. Is this for the iPhone only, or is this an account I can also use on my computer (like I’ve done in the past?).
Thanks in advance for your (pl) wealth of knowledge.
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
That is how it works on my Android phone.
There is nothing wrong with me cheering for players that are former players for my teams. Unless they become a Viking.
by Giant_in_la_area on Feb 25, 2011 9:55 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Word is that this year certain phones will have streaming video when the season starts. Don’t know how true or what phones. Last year it was set up with audio and live gameday updates. The next day would have a short recap with all the highlights. Also, more Miller makes me happy.
There is nothing wrong with me cheering for players that are former players for my teams. Unless they become a Viking.
by Giant_in_la_area on Feb 25, 2011 10:24 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
I'm just... not worried about any of this.
If the Giants start the season playing like complete shit, then I’ll be worried, but only after becoming extremely angry.
Quinoa is awesome. I really need to eat it more.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Wheeler
It’d be sweet if Zach Wheeler were two years farther along in his development, but them’s the breaks.
I’m kinda glad about this. When you think how difficult it’ll be to keep dirt/Tim/Matt together, having a guy like Wheeler ready in a year or two will help us sleep better.
The thong is, it happened.
No politics!
please
Brian Sabean: Sing His Praises To The Heavens!
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PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game that seems to have resurrected itself in my absence...
by zenbitz on Feb 25, 2011 11:00 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Space OT
Did anyone else watch Discovery lift off yesterday evening? Textbook launch. It looked great. This morning’s edition of Florida Today kicks layout ass (click for larger version):
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I saw discovery launch live a couple years ago.
It was STS-124: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STS-124#Crew_notes
I actually met Gabrielle Giffords when I was there. My mom is a NASA contractor so she got an invitation to the NASA reception to watch the flight, and Congresswoman Giffords was there because her husband was on the flight.
My Adopted Giant
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Oh, wow. That sounds awesome. I’ve never seen one live, and probably never will.
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IT'S SCIENCE FRIDAY!!!!!
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Feb 25, 2011 11:08 AM PST up reply actions
Seems to be about the damage cell phones do to your brain.
I’m safe. Now on to research proving that whiskey improves mental dexterity and wards off Alzheimer’s.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Feb 25, 2011 11:32 AM PST up reply actions
Alzheimer was a well known teetotaler.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 25, 2011 11:36 AM PST up reply actions
Don’t give up! If you keep working at it someday you will see a congresswoman in person.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 25, 2011 11:28 AM PST up reply actions
Seth Rosin is following me on Twitter.
Totally fucks up the series of Tom Trebelhorn jokes I had planned for this week.
You can make Rosin bag jokes instead.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 25, 2011 11:35 AM PST up reply actions
Anyone know if Gameday is working for ST games?
It’s such a nice way to follow things while at work.
Thanks.
"Today I flew the most poorly dressed bad-ass that has ever entered my jet. And he borrowed my pen to do a cross word puzzle." - robotsapproach on Brian Wilson.
My boss just scheduled a meeting from 12:00-1:30
I don’t think he realizes that today is a holiday.
Kruk: "and the Giants, the San Francisco Giants…"
Kuip: "They got one…"
Kruk: "World Champs."
- November 1, 2010
to add insult to injury?
Matt Cain: 38th Best Starter at Best
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Wear headphones.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Feb 25, 2011 11:09 AM PST up reply actions
Open, open, open....
Finally a signature worth having:
Fan of the World Champion San Francisco Giants.
OT: Adoption Draft
So are we trying to do an adoption draft before the season starts? I’d be willing to organize it, except that I have no clue what I’m doing. I could just wing it, though.
San Francisco Giants: 2010 World Series Champions
Buster Posey: 100% ballplayer, 0% bullshit
So so so happy with my existing adoptee, thank you
"Today I flew the most poorly dressed bad-ass that has ever entered my jet. And he borrowed my pen to do a cross word puzzle." - robotsapproach on Brian Wilson.
I’m guessing yours is B-Weezy. Yeah I’d be happy with him too. Haha
but to those of us nerbs that don’t have one yet, would you guys be interested in getting something going?
San Francisco Giants: 2010 World Series Champions
Buster Posey: 100% ballplayer, 0% bullshit
by free f.p. #14 on Feb 25, 2011 10:28 AM PST up reply actions
I don’t know; who’s left?
Is this going to be like a trip to the SPCA?
Look out. I'm having a thought.
Maybe that's the first step
taking a tally of everyone who’s already taken and seeing if anyone would be interested in picking over the remains.
San Francisco Giants: 2010 World Series Champions
Buster Posey: 100% ballplayer, 0% bullshit
by free f.p. #14 on Feb 25, 2011 10:30 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah
BTW, sorry- I guess I sounded kind of like a smug asshole there.
"Today I flew the most poorly dressed bad-ass that has ever entered my jet. And he borrowed my pen to do a cross word puzzle." - robotsapproach on Brian Wilson.
No worries
didn’t take it like that at all
San Francisco Giants: 2010 World Series Champions
Buster Posey: 100% ballplayer, 0% bullshit
by free f.p. #14 on Feb 25, 2011 10:34 AM PST up reply actions
that's another thing
could McCoven throw back adoptees from previous drafts?
San Francisco Giants: 2010 World Series Champions
Buster Posey: 100% ballplayer, 0% bullshit
by free f.p. #14 on Feb 25, 2011 10:36 AM PST up reply actions
Isn’t the point of adopting a Giant to defend them and root for them. I’m pretty sure “throwing them back” goes against that idea.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Nope. Throwing back and readopting is not at all uncommon.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 25, 2011 11:38 AM PST up reply actions
It strengthens the species.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Feb 25, 2011 11:42 AM PST up reply actions
MATT GRAHAM IS AVAILABLE!
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Feb 25, 2011 10:38 AM PST up reply actions
alright
first organizational fanpost is up
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2011/2/25/2015243/2011-adoption-draft-organization
reply to the fanpost if you already have an adoptee so we don’t do any double-adopting.
San Francisco Giants: 2010 World Series Champions
Buster Posey: 100% ballplayer, 0% bullshit
by free f.p. #14 on Feb 25, 2011 11:08 AM PST up reply actions
Woohoooo!
Congratulations! You have been selected as a second-chance winner.
Your opportunity to purchase All-Star Week Ticket Strips begins now.
Can’t believe I’m this excited about an ASG, but…….Bruce Bochy, skipper of the 2011 National League All-Star team! Suck it, Charlie Manuel. Suck it, Don Mattingly.
Go Giants.
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
Holy crap, I hadn't thought of that
Pablo may already be on the team, if Bochy’s mind works a certain way.
"Today I flew the most poorly dressed bad-ass that has ever entered my jet. And he borrowed my pen to do a cross word puzzle." - robotsapproach on Brian Wilson.
Fingers crossed for Torres. There’s no way he’ll be voted in but if he has a strong first half, I hope Bochy will name him as a reserve.
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
Hopefully our expanded bandwagon
will ensure that Posey is a starter, but i could see Yadier or McCann winning yet again.
by kezargiants on Feb 25, 2011 10:33 AM PST up reply actions
Posey is popular
I think he’d have to fall pretty far not to make it. Torres will be interesting.
"Today I flew the most poorly dressed bad-ass that has ever entered my jet. And he borrowed my pen to do a cross word puzzle." - robotsapproach on Brian Wilson.
Yeah that's what i was thinking too
But i am always weary of random Cardinals making it in. Seems like it happens often.
by kezargiants on Feb 25, 2011 10:38 AM PST up reply actions
“Ladies and gentlemen, beloved St. Louis institution Lance Berkman!”
LIVE EST
Tape-delayed for the West Coast
Oh man, how sad would it be it he was the Cardinals 1B after the trade deadline? D:
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
not sad at all
unless it somehow makes Pujols the starter in LA.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
The Yankees do not want Aaron Rowand or Barry Zito.
by natteringnabob on Feb 25, 2011 10:49 AM PST up reply actions
I got selected too
but live nowhere near AZ and have no way to finance a trip or even pay for the tickets.
bummer.
by kezargiants on Feb 25, 2011 10:32 AM PST up reply actions
A friend of mine just bought those. He said they were hella expensive. You have to buy the ticket for every event.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Yeah, they’re not cheap. But my friends and I really want to go. Worst case, I imagine we can sell them for at least face value, maybe more. We’ll see. I’ve never gone to an ASG before.
Here’s what each strip contains:
- One ticket to Taco Bell All-Star Sunday on July 10 at Chase Field featuring XM All-Star Futures Game & Taco Bell All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game
- One ticket to All-Star Workout Day on July 11 at Chase Field featuring the State Farm Home Run Derby
- One ticket to the 82nd MLB All-Star Game on July 12 at Chase Field
- Two tickets to the MLB All-Star FanFest, July 8-12, at the Phoenix Convention Center
- One official All-Star Game program
The bleachers and bullpen sections were sold out by the time I logged in. We’re in Section 313, hopefully those seats are ok.
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
Depending on the row they should be ok. In college we used to sit in those sections right behind home. If you get close they are good but IIRC the rows go wayyyyyyyy back.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
32. I’ll pack my binoculars!
The other seats available were in roughly the same row but farther down the 1B and 3B lines.
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
Might want to double fist it too. ASG might be better but vendors don’t go up that high very often. At least you’ll be there though. It should be really fun.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Thanks, I’m really looking forward to it!
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
See you there!
Section 317 nosebleeds, myself!
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Feb 25, 2011 12:36 PM PST up reply actions
Kings OT
Simmons’ column today, if you didn’t catch it:
We need to save money — our owners who may or may not be three brothers who made the mistake of building a second wing of their Las Vegas casino right as the economy was crashing and now are discreetly trying to sell that casino and are trying to move their NBA team to another city as long as you give them a $100 million interest-free loan so they can pay the relocation fees because they couldn’t be more broke right now.
god damn Maloofs.
San Francisco Giants: 2010 World Series Champions
Buster Posey: 100% ballplayer, 0% bullshit
They’ve already sold their cash cow beverage distribution company in New Mexico.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Feb 25, 2011 11:13 AM PST up reply actions
RIP potential platoon
extrabaggs Andrew Baggarly
Wow. Pablo Sandoval’s right-handed swing looks so much better. He’s crushing BP pitches onto the berm.
My Adopted Giant
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
by GiantPain on Feb 25, 2011 10:42 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
Well, there goes my only fear. I’m all good now!
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Feb 25, 2011 10:47 AM PST up reply actions
YEAY YEAY YEAY
Yahoooo!
"Today I flew the most poorly dressed bad-ass that has ever entered my jet. And he borrowed my pen to do a cross word puzzle." - robotsapproach on Brian Wilson.
JONRONS!!!!!!!!!!1
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Feb 25, 2011 10:51 AM PST up reply actions
Just got the new Gingerbread update on my Nexus One. Android FTW!
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Only Georgia?
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 25, 2011 11:40 AM PST up reply actions
Smart move
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/02/phillies-have-asked-nationals-about-mike-morse.html
I have a well-established player crush on Mike Morse. Ever since I went to all three Nats vs Giants games last year and he hit .286/.286/.857 against us.
My Adopted Giant
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
is that
snow in Vegas?
San Francisco Giants: 2010 World Series Champions
Buster Posey: 100% ballplayer, 0% bullshit
by free f.p. #14 on Feb 25, 2011 10:55 AM PST up reply actions
Is that uncommon?
Overplayed memes:
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2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Feb 25, 2011 11:00 AM PST up reply actions
I don't know
I feel like it is, but I could be wrong. I just know it gets like 120 degrees in the summer, so snow in the winter just feels odd to me
San Francisco Giants: 2010 World Series Champions
Buster Posey: 100% ballplayer, 0% bullshit
by free f.p. #14 on Feb 25, 2011 11:07 AM PST up reply actions
Its hot there, but it also high plains desert (if I’m not mistaken). But you are right that snow on the valley floor IS somewhat rare but it is not unheard of.
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EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Feb 25, 2011 11:08 AM PST up reply actions
From Wikipedia
The mountains surrounding Las Vegas accumulate snow during the winter but snow is rare in the Las Vegas Valley itself.14 Several years apart, however, snow has fallen in the valley. Temperatures can sometimes drop to freezing 32 °F (0 °C) but winter nighttime temperatures will rarely dip below 30 degrees.
So there you have it. If you can’t trust Wikipedia, who can you trust?
San Francisco Giants: 2010 World Series Champions
Buster Posey: 100% ballplayer, 0% bullshit
by free f.p. #14 on Feb 25, 2011 11:10 AM PST up reply actions
Please tell me that is from last Saturday.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Shit.
That snow is a little too close for comfort. I just shoveled the driveway last night.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Storm should have moved through west side of Calif by then.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Feb 25, 2011 11:15 AM PST up reply actions
I’m staying on surface streets. And Buster will protect me with the aura of his gaze. He knows I’m out here. Really.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Feb 25, 2011 11:16 AM PST up reply actions
I just stepped outside (Inner Sunset/UCSF), and maybe my mind’s playing tricks on me but the air out there is weirding me out.
Look out. I'm having a thought.
It’s just the magic of ST, game #1.
New slogan for year: IT’S IN THE AIR!!!
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Feb 25, 2011 11:18 AM PST up reply actions
It’s called fog. :)
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
Ha. Fog would be a comfort. This mid-40s sunshine and uneasy wind is just inappropriate.
Look out. I'm having a thought.
Yeah, it’s cold and blindingly bright in my neck of the woods (the Richmond), too.
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
It was raining in the Richmond when I left this morning.
I’m staying inside until the sky figures out what it’s doing.
Look out. I'm having a thought.
Best to be safe. Be sure to wear your tin foil hat, also.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Feb 25, 2011 11:43 AM PST up reply actions
Sunny with white fluffy clouds here in the Mission.
* / * / * / * / * / * / * / * / * / * / * / * / */ * / * / * / * / * / * / *
And it’s the rain that they predicted
And the forecast every time
The rose has died because you picked it
I believe that brandy’s mine
And all over the world
Strangers talk only about the weather
All over the world it’s the same
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
It’s clear right now in Sacramento
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
I'm on the Twitters
What? Not in my ’hood.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Feb 25, 2011 11:35 AM PST up reply actions
I should be more specific. It’s clear in Roseville.
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
I'm on the Twitters
It actually is clearing now. Almost time for me to hit the road. Back after the game.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Feb 25, 2011 11:40 AM PST up reply actions
Mrs. Disaster seemed disappointed not to be able to work on the Tennessee signal strength map….
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 25, 2011 11:41 AM PST up reply actions
Typical Kawakami
timkawakami Tim Kawakami
In light of recent developments, Brian Wilson’s “meeting” w/ Charlie Sheen might be a 2011 SFG turning point. Party’s over. Get to work.
Stick to the Warriors buddy
He's just bitter he wasn't invited.
"Today I flew the most poorly dressed bad-ass that has ever entered my jet. And he borrowed my pen to do a cross word puzzle." - robotsapproach on Brian Wilson.
he’s just bitter.
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Feb 25, 2011 12:47 PM PST up reply actions
Tim Kawakami is a Dodgers and Lakers fan
with a stupid mullet.
"Campeones." - Andres Torres
Please follow my Twitter
by Murray, Present on Feb 25, 2011 11:17 AM PST up reply actions
OT - Phoenix in July?
Just got selected to buy All Star Game Strips this morning.
Looks like I’ll be wearing Giants gear at Chase Field and cooking eggs on the sidewalk in Phoenix this July.
Bruce Bochy – NL All Star Manager.
I’m in!
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Feb 25, 2011 11:00 AM PST reply actions
First!
Torres DH
DeRosa 2B
Tejada SS
Posey C
Ross RF
Burrell LF
Sandoval 3B
Rowand CF
Ishikawa 1B
"Today I flew the most poorly dressed bad-ass that has ever entered my jet. And he borrowed my pen to do a cross word puzzle." - robotsapproach on Brian Wilson.
+ gameday link
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2011_02_25_arimlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=gameday
"Today I flew the most poorly dressed bad-ass that has ever entered my jet. And he borrowed my pen to do a cross word puzzle." - robotsapproach on Brian Wilson.
Ancient history.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Feb 25, 2011 11:19 AM PST up reply actions
ah crap
"Today I flew the most poorly dressed bad-ass that has ever entered my jet. And he borrowed my pen to do a cross word puzzle." - robotsapproach on Brian Wilson.
it still feels pretty epic
that we have a lineup to look at
"Today I flew the most poorly dressed bad-ass that has ever entered my jet. And he borrowed my pen to do a cross word puzzle." - robotsapproach on Brian Wilson.
Hell yeah. The offseason seems so much shorter when you win the World Series!
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
by jhiat00 on Feb 25, 2011 11:13 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
“Seems?”
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Feb 25, 2011 11:21 AM PST up reply actions
So. Where can I hear this game? I take it the 680 online stream won’t work. You mean I might have to look for an actual radio?
Gameday Audio is free on the Giants’ site.
by imovermyhead on Feb 25, 2011 11:05 AM PST up reply actions
Wherezat? The gameday audio link wants money from me.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Maybe you have to wait until the game starts for the audio on the Gameday page to work? I guess clicking the link on the Giants’ homepage will rope you into buying audio for the season, like you said.
by imovermyhead on Feb 25, 2011 11:19 AM PST up reply actions
MLB At Bat 2011
I have a question about this app for iphone:
It says audio for all Spring Training games, but says NOTHING about audio for the regular season. I have seen MLB be sneaky before with omission.
If I am reading this right At Bat2011 does NOT include Gameday Audio for the regular season.
Anyone have a different take on it?
Finally a signature worth having:
Fan of the World Champion San Francisco Giants.
You better be wrong
Because that’s why I buy it. Granted, this time I used gift credit to buy it, but still…
"Today I flew the most poorly dressed bad-ass that has ever entered my jet. And he borrowed my pen to do a cross word puzzle." - robotsapproach on Brian Wilson.
So why would GDA only be $19.99 for a computer,
But the mobile app would be only $15?
Finally a signature worth having:
Fan of the World Champion San Francisco Giants.
It’s harder to make an app that works on all of the different types of hardware and OS’s that you need to account for with computers than it is to make one that works on the much more uniform mobile app market?
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 25, 2011 12:08 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah.
What Johnny said. Only in the form of a statement.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Feb 25, 2011 5:08 PM PST up reply actions
I was just spitballing.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 25, 2011 5:13 PM PST up reply actions
The iphone is NOT listed in the handsets for audio:
MLB.com Gameday Audio™ for Mobile Web is available for the following AT&T MEdiaNet phones:
LG CU400
LG CU405
LG CU500/CU500v
LG Shine Slider CU720
LG Vu CU915
LG Vu CU920
LG Invision CB630
LG CF360
LG Secret CF750
LG Zenon GR500
Motorola Moto Z9
Motorola MOTORAZR V3xx/V3xxR
Motorola MOTORAZR V9M/V9x
Motorola ROKR EM330
Motorola VA76r
Nokia 6555
Nokia 6650
Nokia 6682
Nokia E62
Nokia E71x
Nokia N75
Samsung A637
Samsung A657
Samsung A637
Samsung A707/A707Sync
Samsung A717
Samsung A727
Samsung A737
Samsung SLM A747
Samsung Propel A767
Samsung A777
Samsung Access A827
Samsung Rugby A837
Samsung Eternity A867
Samsung A877
Samsung ZX10
Samsung ZX20
Sony Ericsson 525
Sony Ericsson C905a
Sony Ericsson W580i
Sony Ericsson Z525a
Sony Ericsson Z750a
Palm 750w
Pantech C610
Pantech C630
Pantech Matrix C740
Finally a signature worth having:
Fan of the World Champion San Francisco Giants.
Probably b/c you have to go through iTunes for the iPhone.
Overplayed memes:
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2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Feb 25, 2011 11:15 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah, I wouldn't read too much into that
"Today I flew the most poorly dressed bad-ass that has ever entered my jet. And he borrowed my pen to do a cross word puzzle." - robotsapproach on Brian Wilson.
On which devices is Gameday Audio supported?
MLB.com is supported on the following Devices:
BlackBerry Curve 8330 and Pearl 8130 with OS 4.5 and above
Windows Mobile Devices with Streaming Media playback
BlackBerry Bold, Storm, Curve 8900 with )S 4.6 and above (As part of MLB.com Mobile Premium)
iPhone and iPod touch (As part of MLB.com At Bat 2010)
Select Sprint Power Vision phones
Select AT&T MEdiaNet phones
I think this is 2010 information again, but on THIS page it mentions iphone for GDA.
Finally a signature worth having:
Fan of the World Champion San Francisco Giants.
But does not mention GDA working on Android.
Could they make this anymore difficult?
Finally a signature worth having:
Fan of the World Champion San Francisco Giants.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mobile/atbat/index.jsp?c_id=mlb
They sell MLBatBat for android so I imagine it works
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Feb 25, 2011 11:23 AM PST up reply actions
Don’t you need an MLB.TV or MLB Audio subscription for it to do anything? Plus, those Android devices with updated software support flash and won’t even need the AtBat app.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
No, MLBatBat is a standalone product. Its like’s like mlb gameday audio but is only accessible via the phone.
Overplayed memes:
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2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Feb 25, 2011 11:27 AM PST up reply actions
Oh I see. You can get MLB.TV on there too though can’t you? That is, if you have a subscription.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Maybe, not sure.
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Feb 25, 2011 11:30 AM PST up reply actions
yeah but again, it doesn’t say anything about GDA for the regular season. Only preseason.
Finally a signature worth having:
Fan of the World Champion San Francisco Giants.
Opening Day 2011 is March 31. Additional features and functionality for the award-winning At Bat 11, including mobile access to live streaming video on select Android devices for MLB.TV subscribers, will be released for Opening Day.
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Feb 25, 2011 11:29 AM PST up reply actions
What is this crap?
Application Not Compatible
This application requires the iPhone 4.0 Software Update
"There’s a new celebrity inside the organization, and it’s a three-foot inanimate object," - Larry Baer, my adopted son.
At Bat™ 2010 includes Gameday Audio for every regular season and Postseason game with both the home and visiting radio broadcasts, in-game highlights, condensed games, Gameday real-time stats including pitch-by-pitch, box scores and player stats.
So the 2010 version DOES include GameDay Audio.
But the ad for 2011 mentions ONLY spring training, and there are no FAQ for 2011 yet.
Finally a signature worth having:
Fan of the World Champion San Francisco Giants.
I’m gonna hold off on buying MLB At Bat until the regular season.
Probably going to get the video version for my computer this year. Splurge!
"Campeones." - Andres Torres
Please follow my Twitter
by Murray, Present on Feb 25, 2011 11:20 AM PST up reply actions
LOL
Pittsburgh beating McCovey Chronicles 21-1
"Today I flew the most poorly dressed bad-ass that has ever entered my jet. And he borrowed my pen to do a cross word puzzle." - robotsapproach on Brian Wilson.
We scored a run. That’s not bad, even against the Pirates.
by non sequitur on Feb 25, 2011 11:30 AM PST up reply actions
I credit Lars and his propelling practices.
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2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Feb 25, 2011 11:32 AM PST up reply actions
HE HIT A HOMER WITH HIS PENIS
San Francisco Giants: 2010 World Series Champions
Buster Posey: 100% ballplayer, 0% bullshit
by free f.p. #14 on Feb 25, 2011 11:33 AM PST up reply actions
LOL Ishikawa
The lineup had just been posted on the bulletin board. Miguel Tejada (batting third) and Travis Ishikawa (batting ninth) were looking at it. Ishikawa to Tejada: "Third? I thought that was for the best hitter on the team. What are you doing hitting third?" Tejada to Ishikawa:"Not hitting ninth."
by DFARowand on Feb 25, 2011 11:21 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
I’m not at all convinced that Tejada is a better hitter than Ishi at the moment.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Feb 25, 2011 11:25 AM PST up reply actions
If he has a higher batting average after the game would you be convinced?
by Into the Void on Feb 25, 2011 11:27 AM PST up reply actions
where's the snow
I’m in the East Bay now. The sun is out and we’re closing on 50 degrees outside. I was told there might be snow. Where’s the snow, dammit.
I’m just happy the rain isn’t falling sideways now.
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
I'm on the Twitters
You can have some of mine
I’m done with it.
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Where is Dan Burkhart going to play ?
extrabaggs Andrew Baggarly
Fact: “World Champions” banner hanging in front of Scottsdale Stadium is one that draped across Montgomery St. during Giants victory parade.
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
I'm on the Twitters
Gameday Thread is Late
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Mark DeRosa
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
GETTING COMPLACENT
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
Talk about emotional
I just got choked up when Radnich said “Giants baseball up next”
I got emotional...
…when I thought you said: I just got choked up when Radnich.
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
Wow, I never realized how “cheap” the Cardinals are. They just surpassed the 100 M mark for the first time this year?
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Feb 25, 2011 11:44 AM PST reply actions
I know the Giants are in a similar boat, but I always thought the Cards had a lot more revenue than most other teams
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Feb 25, 2011 11:47 AM PST up reply actions
No GDT?
WHY DOES GRANT HATE FREEDOM?
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
And apple pie. He told me so himself!
Overplayed memes:
EASTCOAST BIAS
2002 WS CANCELED
Blue Jays want all our player that we don't utilize correctly
by say hey nation on Feb 25, 2011 11:48 AM PST up reply actions
Things Grant hates:
1.Freedom
2.Apple Pie
3.World Champions
"Today I flew the most poorly dressed bad-ass that has ever entered my jet. And he borrowed my pen to do a cross word puzzle." - robotsapproach on Brian Wilson.
Freddy “The Vacuum” Sanchez
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
Not much rest for Dave Flemming
From St. Mary’s to Scottsdale over night.
"Time for the laser show, boys!"- Aubrey Huff
I'm on the Twitters
Bless you, David B. Flemming
“San Francisco Giants Baseball on the radio here from Scottsdale!”
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Bless you Phish with opening song
"Today I flew the most poorly dressed bad-ass that has ever entered my jet. And he borrowed my pen to do a cross word puzzle." - robotsapproach on Brian Wilson.
Tweezer
might be the reprise
"Today I flew the most poorly dressed bad-ass that has ever entered my jet. And he borrowed my pen to do a cross word puzzle." - robotsapproach on Brian Wilson.
So is this game gonna be on knbr.com, or just KNBR radio?
by The Double Deuce on Feb 25, 2011 11:52 AM PST reply actions
Yeah, I’m just scared it’s gonna cut out on the website any second. I don’t have a radio at work.
by The Double Deuce on Feb 25, 2011 11:54 AM PST up reply actions
This party is just getting started.
"This is a street fight, and we win those." -- BRIAN SABEAN, 10/23/10
by Josh from Hollywood on Feb 25, 2011 11:52 AM PST up reply actions
/propellers
"Today I flew the most poorly dressed bad-ass that has ever entered my jet. And he borrowed my pen to do a cross word puzzle." - robotsapproach on Brian Wilson.
That’s why I make it a point to never have class.
"This is a street fight, and we win those." -- BRIAN SABEAN, 10/23/10
by Josh from Hollywood on Feb 25, 2011 11:53 AM PST up reply actions
You’re like school on Saturday.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Thubat's rubight, Fubat Alubert
"This is a street fight, and we win those." -- BRIAN SABEAN, 10/23/10
by Josh from Hollywood on Feb 25, 2011 12:01 PM PST up reply actions
I love switching the radio from FM to AM for the 1st time of the year!
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
Update
Guillermo Mota getting ready to warm up in the 1st inning in case Timmy gets in trouble.
/2010 Playoff Meme
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Downloading MLB at-bat right now........
CANT WAITTTTT
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2011 Opening Day starting SS!
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2011/2/25/2014402/first-open-gamethread-of-the-year#comments
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
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