On fanbases and rooting interests....
by Grant Brisbee on Apr 4, 2011 11:59 AM PDT
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PrintI have a strong dislike for a certain local city. I won’t name names because I’m a crowd-pleasing weenie (and the people who live there are potential TicketSquid customers!), but it’s not important which city it is. My opinion is mostly colored by anecdotal evidence and subjective experiences, so it isn’t something I’d attempt to defend. It’s probably just me experiencing some serious confirmation bias.
But the part of me that searches for an order in the chaos wants to quantify this feeling. Can the inhabitants of one city really be noticeably different? I came up with an analogy:
The difference between Neifi Perez and Tony Gwynn over their careers: about eight hits for every 100 at-bats. That’s a gross oversimplification, of course. Gwynn had a slightly better ISO and walk rate, and this doesn’t take into account home parks, position, et cetera. But the larger point still stands. If Neifi Perez had hit safely in eight more at-bats out of every hundred, he would have a statue in front of a major league ballpark too. The same theory applies with large groups of people. An additional eight freaks out of every 100 people in a town or city might seem slight, but they would be very, very noticeable.
So it goes. If you were to watch every Neifi and Gwynn game without any statistics at all -- no batting average, even -- you would know that something was different between the two players You would have an intuitive feeling that Gwynn was better, but there wouldn’t be a way to prove it without batting average, OBP, or whatever the closest stat happened to be.
For a while, I was convinced that this was true about my least favorite cities. And this eventually bled over into my feelings about fanbases. Maybe the difference between Phillies fans and other fans was about eight jackasses for every hundred out there. Sure, there might be 60% of the fanbase that’s just as normal as you are. Well, not you, but maybe the guy next to you. But that additional 8%...oh, man.
Makes sense. But don’t go down that road. You might be experiencing some unusual FAMIP -- "freak average on meeting in person." You aren’t meeting thousands of people in a city, or every single fan in a stadium. You’re just meeting (so to speak) a small sample, and you can’t possibly be able to discern what is noise and what is truth. The media can’t, either, so you can’t rely on how they portray a particular fanbase. Whether it’s a Phillies fan acting with indigestive abandon in the stands, or Yankees fans telling Cliff Lee’s wife that they do not respect her husband’s talents, you can’t assume they’re indicative of a larger group of people.
You also can’t just assume that people are people are people, and every region or fanbase will always contain the same ratio of normals to abnormals. Try sneaking into the Liverpool side at a EPL match with an Everton jersey if you want to test that theory. Some people take their rivalries just a wee bit more seriously than others. So maybe there’s something to the idea that the outfield pavilions at Dodger Stadium are more raucous than they used to be, that the crowds are increasingly hostile to opposing fans. Maybe.
But I’m not going to assume that’s true. In fact, I’m going to assume that the biggest difference between the Giants and Dodgers fanbase -- or any other fanbase for that matter -- is that they were born down there, and we were born up here. Or their grandpappys liked the way Duke Snider’s name sounded when they were 5, and ours liked the look of Willie Mays’ 1959 Topps card. There are thousands of different reasons why a person would pick one rooting interest over another, and almost all of them say nothing about the rest of the people who chose the same rooting interest.
Whenever I think, "Oh, those wacky fans of (Team X). They are so (description)," I remember that I might be looking at the Mike Benjamin-like streak of fan samples. Some crazy FAMIP. This goes for cities, fanbases, readers and commentors of different SBN websites -- everything. So while it’s tempting to look at something like this...
...and think it’s representative of a larger group of people -- I mean, really, really, really, really tempting -- it’s not worth it. It’s sports. It’s supposed to be fun. Stop taking things so seriously, and try to enjoy sports with as many different people as possible. It’s pretty useless to pretend that you can tell the Neifis from the Gwynns in what might be the equivalent of a month of at-bats.
And stop looking at that Yankees .gif. It’s corrupting the message of this entire post.
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I like that the tubby guy in the sweatshirt is doomed to be saying “FUCK YOU FUCK YOU FUCK YOU FUCK” forever. An immortal loop of profanity.
He’s not even really saying it at anyone.
by Lies and Perfidy on Apr 4, 2011 12:05 PM PDT reply actions
ESPN announcers really pissed me off last night, talking about the incident
First they say the 2 suspects were “presumably” Dodgers fans… then he screwed up and said the Dodgers fan is in the hospital…. then he starts talking about how Giants fans are likely to reciprocate the violence when the Dodgers visit AT&T.
Terrible, just terrible.
No relation to Matt Cain...
by Caine Black Knife on Apr 4, 2011 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
i feel bad for shulman
on radio, paired with one other guy, he is fine
put with blabber mouth valentine and doofy orel, he is really off his game
Yea
Valentine was god awful and Oral was doofy at times.
And I agree with the post above it, ESPN used it as a topic of conversation and just bungled it.
Anyways, the whole incident was spooky, a 41 year old man? I left the game 20 minutes before that, just me and my gf, and I thought we were safe if we provoked nobody, which I was wrong. Dodger stadium way before that ruined any enjoyment out of that game. I hate the Dodgers, their stadium and at least 2 of their fans.
Time to repeat in '11!
Agreed
Valentine was the worst color/play by play guy I have ever heard in any sport. I cannot believe that anyone thinks it’s a good idea to have him talking live on television during a game.
by Hammaker Party of 8 on Apr 5, 2011 12:52 AM PDT up reply actions
What tubby guy?
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Apr 4, 2011 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
The 300-pounder in the .gif, I would presume
No relation to Matt Cain...
by Caine Black Knife on Apr 4, 2011 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I know, I was just pointing out that there are two.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Apr 4, 2011 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
The angrier one.
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by Johnny Disaster on Apr 4, 2011 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
The guy up and to the right of the center douchebag.
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, future CF for the World Champion San Francisco Giants.
How can you tell
I can’t hear anything. Do I have an ear problem?
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
by doubleteapot on Apr 4, 2011 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
TWSS!
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Apr 4, 2011 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s like the 7th Circle of hell
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 4, 2011 12:20 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
<3 fuck you guy
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Hey, Mike Zito was pretty good
Held the Dodgers scoreless after he relieved Barry Zito.
Dad of Ryan Rohlinger: world champion.
I thought you nerbs were making this up. LOL NATIONAL BROADCAST OF SUCK
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Looking ahead
Last month we looked at the best players who will be arbitration eligible for the first time in 2012, including Andrew McCutchen, Clayton Kershaw, and David Price. While the top names in that group will be well-compensated, none project to earn $10MM or more for the ’12 season. Which arbitration eligible players are headed toward that level of a payday?
Tim Lincecum, Giants. Extension talks between Lincecum and the Giants are not expected during the season. He’ll be building on a $13MM salary, which might be even higher had he not signed a two-year deal previously. This is a case to watch next offseason. Lincecum’s teammate Jonathan Sanchez probably won’t make it to $10MM next year but he could be close.
Cole Hamels, Phillies. Like Lincecum, Hamels signed a multiyear extension but left at least one arbitration year open. He’s already at $9.5MM this year. Next year might cost $12-13MM, and then each free agent year should be priced at $20MM+. Hamels hopes to stay with the Phillies.
And my white whale:
Shin-Soo Choo, Indians. Choo is operating from a strong $3.95MM first-time salary, which he could double next time around. Nelson Cruz will operate from a slightly lower salary.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/04/major-arbitration-paydays-for-2012.html
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I have always disliked the Dodgers and Yankees fanbase with much disdain. I must have lived by the Polo Grounds in a past life.
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
I THREW IT ON THE GROUND
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
by rotorueter on Apr 4, 2011 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Man, this ain’t my dad! This is a cell phone!
"I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey, on how to gun down stolen base attempts
But seriously, fans of other teams suck.
THE END.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
For all the crap Raiders fans get, I’ve never actually met one who wasn’t, really, a delightful person.
I have just now conceived of a world in which Barry Zito is Lestat. But who is Armand?
I just wish all my small sample fanbase theaters would be like this.
I have just now conceived of a world in which Barry Zito is Lestat. But who is Armand?
by howtheyscored on Apr 4, 2011 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
You and I don’t hang around in the same establishments.
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by Johnny Disaster on Apr 4, 2011 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Or Oakland AAAA’s games.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
The Raiderfication of the A’s fanbase has been sad to behold.
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by Johnny Disaster on Apr 4, 2011 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think they had those Oakland Pirates alt jerseys and hats for nothing. In fact I saw them on an Athletic Supporter in front of us at the game last Monday.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Athletic Supporter
hehehe
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
Which is to say
The LA-ification of the Raiderfication of the A’s fan base. Or something like that.
Win, Lose, Or Tie, Raiders Til I Die!!
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by UtahSilverandBlack on Apr 4, 2011 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m not a delightful person.
Wise words by wcw: "Nobody cares about your Pokemon."
"There’s a new celebrity inside the organization, and it’s a three-foot inanimate object," - Larry Baer, my adopted son.
You are a delightful person
You are having tea and crumpets in the parlor as we speak.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 4, 2011 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Where do crumpets fall in the PieCake continuum?
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
IN THE TRASH
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Thanks
Although I once got kicked out of John Ascuaga’s Nugget back when I lived in Reno. Long story
Win, Lose, Or Tie, Raiders Til I Die!!
Independence=Nobody Likes You UTAH 17 byU 16
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by UtahSilverandBlack on Apr 4, 2011 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
This may be more about the type of people you may be more likely to actually meet. I would imagine that there are a bazillion asshole Raiders fans whose social circles would not coincide with yours. I tend to see these types about town being asshats, but I don’t actually meet them.
I USED TO NOT BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
This may be more about the type of people you may be more likely to actually meet.
That’s what I was trying to say. Maybe poorly. It was an odd way of agreeing with Grant.
I have just now conceived of a world in which Barry Zito is Lestat. But who is Armand?
by howtheyscored on Apr 4, 2011 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
It all depends on the person. I have friends that are Raider fans and are cool, but there’s also the ones that aren’t. Oh, and the guys who just wear Raider clothing to look gangster.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 4, 2011 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
So, you're saying...
that I shouldn’t make broad, sweeping generalizations on occurrences that happen once every dozen or so years?
How, exactly, am I going to have any fun, then? Spoilsport.
I sat in LF at a Fenway game
and found the fans to be much nicer than I was lead to believe.
Had a real nice chat throughout the game with a guy and his elderly dad, and all the fans around us were cool too.
The thong is, it happened.
Very similar experience at Yankee Stadium last year
At a playoff game, no less, we happened to be seated in front of three really obnoxious Athletic Supporters (from tha EAST BAY REPRESENT!!) that griped about the Giants for the first three innings. Luckily there were two empty seats in the second row from the railing, and we moved behind two really nice old dudes, clearly season ticket holders, visited by other ST holders from other sections. They gave us homemade cookies. Note they were not sitting next to the field like the “fans” in the above gif, which is really not that funny.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I went to one of the last games at the old Yankee Stadium with my son. We weren’t sporting any gear, because we just wanted to be there.
I liked the whole experience (including the subway ride). Yankee fans around us were great fun, cheered for their team, ragged on guys that didn’t give up foul balls to the kids sitting around them, etc… Goodtimes.
I hated the crowd at old Yankee Stadium
They were unpleasant.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 4, 2011 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I started watching them when they were lousy, and therefore only experienced half-full stadiums and booing Matt Nokes. Fun for the whole family!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
By contrast, I have a friend who went to an A’s-Sox game at Fenway (pre-2004) with friends, and they were green and yellow from head to toe. By her claims, she and her friends got spit on.
I’ve just come to assume that there are good and bad fans in every franchise. The bad ones just happen to be the ones that stick with us because they’re much more vocal and obnoxious.
Selective memory and sample size strikes again.
Et tu, Ribe?
Wow
someone wrote “first.” A couple seconds later, it was deleted. I didn’t even have time to think, and then, poof, it was gone.
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
This is an excellent development
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, future CF for the World Champion San Francisco Giants.
I take it this meant as a reply to my comment about Raiders fans?
I have just now conceived of a world in which Barry Zito is Lestat. But who is Armand?
by howtheyscored on Apr 4, 2011 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
To be clear: I was making exactly Grant’s point. I know a pretty limited number of Raiders fans. They happen to be delightful, contrary to popular perception. That hardly means anything, though. It neither means that Raiders fans are a delightful bunch, nor that they’re a rancid group.
It just means I’ve met a few nice ones.
I have just now conceived of a world in which Barry Zito is Lestat. But who is Armand?
by howtheyscored on Apr 4, 2011 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
We don’t go to many football games because OMG $$$$$ !!! but we’ve never had a problem at a Raider game. We’ve been to 3 Niner games and had problems at all 3.
We’ve had problems at dodger / Giants games – including the 3 dodger punks picking on the obviously “developmentally challenged” middle aged men [Giants fans] sitting in front of them. I’m sorry, I do my social work at work, I don’t like to feel obligated to defend the weak when I’m supposed to be enjoying a ball game.
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We took my nephew to a Friday night SFG-LAD game last year, and I won’t be doing that again anytime soon.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
You know, that could play into it too…. since it is such a haul for us to get into games we usually only go on the weekends. I’d speculate a Giants dodger game on a Wednesday night in late July might be a lot less angsty.
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There was a Dodgers-Giants Friday game last season. One of the security I know told me when I asked that there were very few ejections or arrests, which surprised me. But weekend night games (Friday and Saturday nights) have a zero tolerance policy. It seems to work.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
friday night games get crazy
alot of underage drinking/weed smoking by teh youth. especially last year. not to mention the usual shenanigans…
Proud adopted parent of Miguel Tejada. No rings, but dude won the AL MVP once.
Yeah, I’d call it “rowdy” as opposed to “dangerous”.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, kinda what I’ve heard from the ushers where I sit. They check tickets constantly so the rowdies do not move around too much. The usher clearly did not look forward to Friday night games.
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.
I didn't think it was all that bad
until i went to the Giants vs Cardinals friday night game this year. The one billed as a “playoff atmosphere” AKA snuggie night which is a story onto itself.
Basically, beer was thrown, “come at me bro” was uttered, and 6 giants “fans” got ejected. Not one thread of cardinal red to be seen anywhere. Usually you can’t beat the bleacher experience but that was a little much for me.
Proud adopted parent of Miguel Tejada. No rings, but dude won the AL MVP once.
I rarely sit in the bleachers anymore, only if a large group is going (100 folks) and thats for day games. Day games are so much mellower and that was a Dodger game. Just razzing between groups and if anyone was getting too intense, most folks told them to chill the hell out.
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.
Logic is boring.
"We didn’t win our independence from the British to watch Aaron Rowand hit this bad"
I NO RITE?
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
by doubleteapot on Apr 4, 2011 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Totes Bra!
"We didn’t win our independence from the British to watch Aaron Rowand hit this bad"
by 1ManWolfPack on Apr 4, 2011 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Where are you taking it?
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Eh, just bored at work. I agree 100% with what Grant wrote.
"We didn’t win our independence from the British to watch Aaron Rowand hit this bad"
I pretty much dislike LA and everything about it.
I hate the smog, the traffic, their teams, their “fans”. Thing is, I have a lot of friends that are from LA and are genuine fans of their respective teams so I should know better than to stereotype the lot. But when my friends are out of my view, I can’t help but go back to my original train of thought and drink up my haterade.
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!
I like LA except for the driving and its discontents
Unfortunately, those discontents (traffic, smog, sprawl) are pretty big ones.
As a Bay Area native now living in the Central Coast/Southern CA,
I can confirm that the Bay Area is not making much progress on preventing the very things we all claim (my self included) to hate about LA.
It’s still more common to build out instead of up (creating sprawl,) BART is becoming less and less effective, traffic and smog are increasing, etc.
I didn’t notice it nearly as much until I moved away and came back to visit.
……………just sayin’………
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
by breadfan7 on Apr 4, 2011 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Building up creates congestion. L.A. would be better off if they’d completed the other 60% of their freeways. Now they need to go double decker, like on the 110, but instead they throw their dollars down mass transit money pits.
Proud father of Barry Bonds.
Caltrans
Only thing moving slower than Bengie Molina.
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is he playing this year?
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I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
No.
Garmin says he has arrived at his destination.
by shaggingflyballs on Apr 4, 2011 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Building up creates congestion.
Not if it’s done right.
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by Johnny Disaster on Apr 4, 2011 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s pretty easy to get around Manhattan. You just don’t want to drive.
by wcw on Apr 4, 2011 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Right, you don’t want to drive because of congestion. I like the freedom of driving. I get plenty of congestion in L.A., but I still have the freedom.
Proud father of Barry Bonds.
FREEEEEDOMMMM!
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
I disagree
I love the freedom of moving about Manhattan without a car. Not having to worry about finding a parking spot or driving after a few too many is a joy. The subway is really well laid out and there are stops everywhere. It seems like you can hardly walk two blocks without seeing a stop.
The thong is, it happened.
I’m in this line. The LACK of a car is what is freeing.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Agreed
My future employer in Chicago is nowhere near the El. Trying to find an apartment with a decent parking situation is a nightmare.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Proud parent of Javier Lopez: southpaw, poltergeist, haunter of dreams.
I enjoy having a car especially with a kiddo. You try to transport an one year on public transit. No thanks.
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and
they have these things called “taxis” that drive down streets and stop when people hail them.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Sprawling suburbs with lots of freedom riders, each driving alone in their own liberty wagon, create congestion.
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by Johnny Disaster on Apr 4, 2011 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
BUT FREEDOM!!!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
It depends on the transit “system”. Here in Sac it used to take me up to 2 hours to go 6 miles. Sometimes I did indeed walk it, but days are few when I’m not hauling tons of books, papers, and / or materials along with me. So walking wasn’t always an option. I was very glad to get a car. Now my 6 mile commute always takes ~20 minutes.
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Northern VA
There is pretty bad traffic on the highways during commute time, but driving around Metro DC is generally pleasant/efficient.
If you look at aerial shots of Arlington County you can see concentrations of mixed use developments that correspond to stops on the metro. I like that type of growth.
by Viva Jon Miller on Apr 4, 2011 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
on another SBN blog
there has been a semi-hilarious debate on whether or not LA sucks. Some posters there feel like this is a proposition for debate class, or some kind of assault on their sense of justice, when it’s really just stating a fact grist for pointless internet arguments.
I suppose growing up in Northern CA tends to make one dislike the south. They tried to build a canal to steal all “our” water! We hatessss them, precious!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Ditto.
My sister and her family lived there for a long time and are now about to move back. Through then I’ve met a bunch of other people who live there…I like the folks I know well enough, but I hate the city as a whole. I really, really wish my sister wasn’t moving back, because now I have to go there again. Argh.
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It also has to do with the media. If the national media thinks you are a bad fanbase, anything that fanbase does gets front paged.
For example I have been to more Phillies games than Giants games in my life (just how things have worked out) and I have met more assholes at ATT Park than I have at CBP park.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Apr 4, 2011 12:19 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Need to finish that thought.
But everytime any incident happens at CBP it is front page news, if something happens at ATT Park it doesn’t get quite the same circulation. IIRC wasn’t somebody stabbed on the walk behind RF a few years ago?
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Apr 4, 2011 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
yes, but it was ignored in the media, because who the hell wants to read about getting stabbed with a cheese knife?
Giants fans are all the same.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
NO U
/breaks whine bottle over breadfan’s head
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Not the good wine!
Oh, it was just a zinfandel. Carry on then.
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 Apr 4, 2011 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Zinfadel always brings out the whine in wine purists...
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
I’m all for passion in sports, but it’s also fun to actually coexist with rival fans. The banter back and forth is what makes the rivalry relationship rewarding. I have a good friend who’s a big fan of the North Dakota hockey team, one of Boston College’s big on-ice rivals. It’s fun. It makes the games more enjoyable. Except for Notre Dame fans. They just suck.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Proud parent of Javier Lopez: southpaw, poltergeist, haunter of dreams.
And disclaimer: I don’t have any friends that are Dodger fans.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Proud parent of Javier Lopez: southpaw, poltergeist, haunter of dreams.
My best friend is a Dodger fan.
I have just now conceived of a world in which Barry Zito is Lestat. But who is Armand?
by howtheyscored on Apr 4, 2011 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
You’d be surprised how thorough those Game Freak designers are.
I have just now conceived of a world in which Barry Zito is Lestat. But who is Armand?
by howtheyscored on Apr 4, 2011 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
One of my good baseball buddies is a Dodger fan. We talk shit all of the time. It’s fun!
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
And that’s how it should be. Talking shit is the best, as long as there are no knives involved.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Proud parent of Javier Lopez: southpaw, poltergeist, haunter of dreams.
It’s definitely fun, some people just tend to take it too seriously and beat people up in parking lots.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 4, 2011 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I think
The Dodger fans who attacked Brian Stowe did it more because they were sociopaths than out of loyalty to the Dodgers.
The fact that they could turn a sport rivalry into a reason to attack a person they didn’t even know says more about them then the rivalry
The thong is, it happened.
by Goofus on Apr 4, 2011 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That’s sort of what I meant by it. Some people just have problems.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 4, 2011 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
especially since they started it by hitting him the back of the head. wtf? suckerpunched in the back of the head?
by shaggingflyballs on Apr 4, 2011 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
running around in the back of my mind has been some thought that this was some kind of gang thing. “Go beat up a Giants fan and you’re in.” I mean there was a “get away car” ready and waiting?
FtF: Welcome to Opposite Season!
McC: Don't get it? Try the McWiki wiki.
They said something about the gang in the area favors LA Dodger hats…..
I know there’s another gang in the San Fernando area that used to wear SF hats don’t know if there’s any correlation?
by 49er Faithful925 on Apr 4, 2011 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Well to make a long story short, Mexican gangs in CA are split into two major factions Nortenos(red, northerners) and Surenos(blue, southerners). Nortenos often wear clothing of the northern CA teams that are redish and represent northern-ness(Niners, sometimes Giants). Surenos often wear Dodgers/Raiders stuff. So you’ll see lots of gangsters (and people who wish they were) wearing these things.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 4, 2011 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I remember thinking it was weird when i saw a bunch of Tampa Bay Buccaneers Brad Johnson #14 jerseys being worn.
One flap down.
by Tay on Apr 4, 2011 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
So when I wear a Giants cap, I'm representing?
Awesome,
/flashes gang sign
The thong is, it happened.
It’s also the same way with Bloods and Crips although they’re largely LA based they do have offshoots in lots of cities. The Dodger blue is the preferred hat of many a Crip.
"It’s like being a kid when you get orange slices and kool-aid, except tonight we’re nailing champagne" - Wilson
"It's gonna get weird tonight." - Huff
by Heshan on Apr 4, 2011 4:55 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
And Reds caps for bloods
Which I always thought was funny because it has a big C on it.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 4, 2011 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I’ve had a lot of fun at Cal games with fans from WSU, UW, OSU. I haven’t really run across opposing fans at AT&T much, at least in the cheapskate places we sit. If they’re not Giants fans they’re tourists with no rooting interests.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
LookoutLanding Jeff Sullivan
The difference between Raul Ibanez and Aubrey Huff is that Aubrey Huff is a first baseman
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
I LOL'd IRL.
I’m so glad all of those Lookout Landing guys are as clever and humorous as Jeff! NEW SECOND FAVORITE TEAM!
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
It’s my second favorite baseball blog but A’s are still my 2nd favorite team.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
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San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
No really
I grew up in the East Bay and had a lot of friends who were A’s fan.
I have nothing against the team and they are in Oakland.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
I'm with ya...
…I was just pointing out how silly it would be to become a Mariners fan just because their blog (written by a handful of people) is such a good read.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
people have become fans of teams for sillier reasons
I’m a Devils fan because I liked playing with them in the NHL 2K demo.
Sharlon Schoop - honkbalspeler extraordinaire.
Trolls are like cockroach Nazis. Sure, you CAN try to reason with them, but they won't listen, and if you respond to them, they invade your Sudetenland.
Or something.
That metaphor got away from me.
Best hockey video is still NHL 94
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Isn’t that the one that took out blood? How can I send Valeri Zelepukin off with an injury in that version?
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Kind of in this line
I have a vague rooting interest in the A’s, but Mariners fans are so much better than Athletic supporters.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
I’ve worn opposing jerseys to many a mlb game, even wearing Yankees garb in the bleachers at Fenway, but the only place I’ve ever been harrassed was in Oakland. So, yeah, most people aren’t jerks.
The most fun is wearing Giants stuff on the streets of NYC. Those people do not forgive or forget. But they do have a sense of humor about it.
Three double-doubles, 2 orders of fries and a chocolate/strawberry shake.
I wore my Mays throwback T there during the playoffs and got some favorable comments from Mets fans.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
My hubby was wearing Giants garb in line for subway tokens and the lady told him to go to the back of the line, so totally deadpan that for a second we both believed her. People at Yankee Stadium were equally funny/deprecating.
Three double-doubles, 2 orders of fries and a chocolate/strawberry shake.
OMG THIS IS TRUE
I don’t wear team stuff usually because I think it’s tacky, but I have a Giants shirt or two. And when I would wear one in New York, OLD LADIES would look and sneer at me, and that HAD to be because of the shirt, because usually old ladies have the hots for me.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
You should wear Jets shirts next time, old people love those!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
See
I don’t mind if you wear opposing team gear to the stadium. What I hate is when you wear gear from teams that aren’t playing in that game.
That said, I make an exception for hats, because, hey, what if that’s your only hat?
Gigante. Campeón. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
real men of geeeeeniuuus
Here’s to you, dude in Pirates gear from head to toe at a SFG-COL game!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I wear giants stuff to oakland games
just because i would never consider wearing anything oakland related and pretty much always wear something giants related.
Proud adopted parent of Miguel Tejada. No rings, but dude won the AL MVP once.
If the Giants aren't in the game
Then you’re one of the people I hate.
I still like you though.
Gigante. Campeón. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I’m one of those people, but usually it’s just the cap. Maybe a sweatshirt if its chilly. No way I’m wearing A’s gear just because my friends want to go to an A’s game.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 4, 2011 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I go with the NCAA cap in that case. Or the “I’m With Stupid”, works well at the Colosseum.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Colosseum.
NERO!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 4, 2011 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
It would be improved if the AAAA’s added lions and gladiators to the crumbling ruins!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Aren't you wearing one of Bochy's SF lids?
It’s not like you’re going to have a humumgous Oakland lid custom made.
The thong is, it happened.
i actually bought
one of the A’s alternate black caps but i can’t bring myself to wear it anymore.
Last time i went to a non-giants A’s game i wore a toeldo mudhens cap with my giants jacket.
Proud adopted parent of Miguel Tejada. No rings, but dude won the AL MVP once.
I went to an A's-Rangers game and wore one of my Twins caps.
So I guess I’m that guy.
11/01/10
My adopted son is Steve Edlefsen.
and pretty much always wear something giants related.
The other day I realized that about 1/3 of my shirts are Giants shirts. I have a feeling everyone around me has known this for a while.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
i've been asked if i own non-giants related
clothing. The answer is obviously yes but i tend to wear a giants shirt on every gameday.
Proud adopted parent of Miguel Tejada. No rings, but dude won the AL MVP once.
I think if I ever visited Fenway or some other stadium I would rock Giants stuff just to represent. I mean, I’m not about to go buy Red Sox stuff.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 4, 2011 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
We buy souvenir shot glasses when we go to other parks
Makes for a nice collection
The thong is, it happened.
We buy pins from each ballpark we go to. We have a 4′×6′ map of the US on the wall that we put pins in for the cities we’ve been to.
That’s really the extent of other teams’ merchandise we do, but we want to have a tangible way of showing which parks we’ve been to
I came, I saw, I told bad jokes and left.
Generally, I agree with you, but I made an exception to my own rule last summer...
…my inlaws are from San Diego (and I’m slowly converting the mrs. She was appalled last month when she realized she could name more players on the Giants than the Padres!)
A few summers ago while visiting they took us to a Padres/Dodgers game at Petco. I wore my Lincecum jersey. I got a few strange looks, but a few people picked up on the “enemy of my enemy is my friend” thing and had a good laugh over it.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
by breadfan7 on Apr 4, 2011 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Has this been discussed yet?
markfwespn Mark Fainaru-Wada
Bombshell: Govt says they now have recording that they believe would contradict Ting testimony, which had been brutal to them Thursday
markfwespn Mark Fainaru-Wada
Govt: We might have to recall Ting, Hoskins or both, “so that there’s an accurate depiction of what hhappened.”
markfwespn Mark Fainaru-Wada
Illston: I find no violation, sloppy practice, and no need for evidentiary hearing. If defense provides material … Arguedas says she does
markfwespn Mark Fainaru-Wada
Defense will file material they say clearly shows govt held back. Illston says she’ll look and revisit her ruling.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
Defense is trying to get the recordings kicked based upon the prosecution’s failure to provide the recording previously.
I’m not sure this is going to work. The recording seems like impeachment to me.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
In other words, this isn’t a TV show in which one side can run in with surprise witnesses and new evidence.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
True except if it’s impeachment. It’s tricky because impeachment evidence is only supposed to go to the veracity of a witness, not the substance of the evidence (whether the witness lied v. where what is recorded is true).
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Even if it’s impeaching the impeachment of one of your own witnesses by your other witness?
I USED TO NOT BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
It’s impeachment still, right? I mean your witness can become adversarial.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
But do you really want to impeach your own witness like that? Doesn’t that then invalidate anything useful he may have said before the cross? Just seems procedurally suspect.
I USED TO NOT BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
I’ll become interested in this trial when they start talking about positraction.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
that’s a trick question. I cook magic grits.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Gotta make sure you’re wearing a burgundy colored velvet tuxedo.
"It’s like being a kid when you get orange slices and kool-aid, except tonight we’re nailing champagne" - Wilson
"It's gonna get weird tonight." - Huff
by Heshan on Apr 4, 2011 5:06 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I know, but the real shocker for most people is that virtually every TV show/movie with a courtroom scene does this. EVEN BIG DADDY- HOW COULD YOU ADAM SANDLER!!!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
The governments case fell apart last week when one of thier witnesses (Bond’s personal doctor, Dr. Ting) basically contradicted everything the star witness said, then revealed that he had spoken additionally to the government but that conversation was not entered into any kind of record or told to the defense.
Over the weekend, the government apparently found a recording that will contradict what Ting said on the stand, only the defense had never heard or seen this recording either.
So there is going to be arguments whether the new recording is admissable, or if the trial should be dismissed since the government’s case is in shambles now and Bonds’ team has the momentum, which if this recording is legit could take that momentum back.
The defense also wants to prove the government was knowingly keeping evidence that would hurt it’s case from the defense, which I believe is illegal.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
Ah, yeah I remember you guys talking about evidence being withheld last week. I think I’m starting to understand what’s going on.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
No prob.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
I love how the recording was someone magically found last night at 11:00 pm.
I also think Hoskins is a complete tool to record all sorts of conversations with people. And I also also think that if some douche bag records a conversation with someone without that person’s permission, it should never be able to be used in a legal proceeding. It just seems so dirty.
I USED TO NOT BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
Yeah, it just seems a little convenient that they just found this recording
I mean, this trial has been pushed back for how long now? But there is still stuff the prosecution is claiming it just found?
How does the government not look like jackasses in all of this?
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
I agree. The whole Linda Tripp/Monica Lewinsky dilemma.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Apr 4, 2011 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Not really analogous. Lewinsky was trying to coordinate perjury between herself, Clinton, and Tripp in an ongoing proceeding. Who was trying to get Hoskins to commit perjury? Not even Hoskins is claiming this.
Proud father of Barry Bonds.
But the recordings where created w/o Monica knowing blah ablah blah.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Apr 4, 2011 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not lawyer
but this is a bad sign:
Ting’s testimony obviously buoyed Bonds’ team. Ting was even seen shaking the hands of a member of the former slugger’s entourage sitting in the first row of the courtroom after he stepped down from the witness stand.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
“By which I mean high 5,000 if you get my drift”
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I've said it before
But I think all sportsfans everywhere suck. You can listen to sportstalk radio anywhere in the country, it’s the same inane people calling in. Every stadium in the country has its share of drunk morons.
Gigante. Campeón. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Sadly, this.
One summer we saw two Giants/Dodgers games, one in SF and the other in LA. I’m sorry to report that both times the visiting fans were being the assholes.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
Standard Yankee Stadium practice: trouble in a section? Eject the guy in the Mets shirt. Infallible, even when the Mets aren’t even there.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
If you wear a Mets shirt to a Yankees game where the Mets aren’t playing, you’re kind of asking for it.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
It seems to be a pastime, in this case with the offensive t-shirt covered until mid-game. One clown in a royal blue hat had a flag and was waving it until some clown in a navy hat grabbed the flag and threw it over the railing. At which point the royal blue hat guy was tossed.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
why
would you think that people who call in to sports talk radio would be representative of a fan base?
by shaggingflyballs on Apr 4, 2011 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
OT: Muzak
One of my favorite songs is “Paint It Black” by the Rolling Stones (in case you didn’t know).
I was just on hold with AT&T and heard a muzak version that was actually kind of interesting. Very slow and percussive.
OT to the OT, AT&T support still sucks ass. AT&T U-Verse support number listed on their site doesn’t even go to u-verse reps.
"Man, you just can't beat a good bowl of gumbo." ~ William Nuschler Clark
So we can expect some AT&T bashing in this season's gifs, is that what you're saying?
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
Nah. I’m saying I kind of wish I would have went with turkey or ham, instead of salami.
"Man, you just can't beat a good bowl of gumbo." ~ William Nuschler Clark
I will wait on hold in the shade.
"Man, you just can't beat a good bowl of gumbo." ~ William Nuschler Clark
When a friend got free tickets to the Rolling Stones and her husband refused to go, we each waited until they had played our favorite song, then left. Mine was Paint It Black.
I too have seen them play for free. I think it was 2006 or so.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
It was pretty easy to have fun when the price was $0 plus a little transit time.
by wcw on Apr 4, 2011 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
On a related note
The Muzak-like version of the Stone’s “The Last Time” contained the string-sounding riff and arrangement from “Bittersweet Symphony”, which the Verve lifted without sufficient permission. (They had permission to sample, but they took too much) That deicision cost them tons of money in royalties.
The thong is, it happened.
And a Grammy.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Proud parent of Javier Lopez: southpaw, poltergeist, haunter of dreams.
i think it cost them all of it. really a shame.
by shaggingflyballs on Apr 4, 2011 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Far away eyes.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
I love that song
That whole album was incredible
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 4, 2011 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
There was one song on it that was kind of disco
The other songs like Respectable or Shattered were awesome.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 4, 2011 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
SHATTERED IS GREAT
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
I MEAN
I don’t know anything about the Rolling Stones, never heard of em.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
for the first time in a long time
I heard one song and it made me run out and replace an album I lost a long time ago. And I’m not picking among its tracks, compilation or no:
1. Brown Sugar
2. Tumbling Dice
3. Happy
4. Dance Little Sister
5. Wild Horses
6. Angie
7. Bitch
8. It’s Only Rock ’N Roll (But I Like It)
9. Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)
10. Rip this Joint
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Streets of Love
One song from a recent album: A Bigger Bang
Slow…but good
If you want a taste of newer stuff
There are too many great songs to pick one
My favorite always depends on my mood.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 4, 2011 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I guess you are right.
I mean, even in the album listed above how are you going to say I like Brown Sugar or Tumbling Dice? We’ve all heard those songs a million times. It’s strange about the Stones in that way. 60’s onward….
Sweet Virginia
Not one of my favorites. But I was at an Oak Col show (Van Morrison opened) about 6 years ago and a guy and his girlfriend next to me, sang and danced away to this song thru out the concert, no matter what song (or even if a song) was being played.
I guess they were in the mood for Sweet Virginia!
no expectations
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
The fact that no one has mentioned "Gimme Shelter" is just sad
A pox on all of you!
The thong is, it happened.
Okay 45 secs.
So how about “Dance little sister Dance”…
The whole Some Girls album is like a time machine…
including the nice licks on Respectable.
Tumbling Dice.
Oh man
I was about say “Gimme Shelter”.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Proud parent of Javier Lopez: southpaw, poltergeist, haunter of dreams.
I LOVE 'FUCK YOU' GUY
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
He must love Cee-Lo
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 4, 2011 12:43 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I see you ridin' 'round town with the girl I love and I'm like
Fuck Youse!
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 4, 2011 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
?
I either never knew or forgot what happened in the animated GIF above, which I can see is from the 2010 ALCS. Obviously whatever it was speaks ill of Yankee fans. Wha’ happened?
Robinson Cano hit a deep fly ball. Andy Samberg douchebag interfered with him. It wasn’t called and Cano got a home run out of it.
Fuck you guy says “Fuck you” to no one in particular.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
by jponry on Apr 4, 2011 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
To no one and everyone all at the same time.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 4, 2011 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Everyone realizes that part of the gif can be filmed almost anywhere in NYC, at almost any time? Don’t cut in line at Lincoln Center is all I’m saying.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve worn Giants gear to Dodger Stadium plenty of times. Sure, some fans are assholes, and some are lifer thugs, and some are lifer gangsters, and you can find more of them in certain seats than others. When Bonds first played on the Giants in 1993 I used to sit in the bleachers with my little girl and a lot of the Dodger fans were really nice. They even laughed when I ribbed them about Darryl Strawberry. Wouldn’t sit in the bleachers now, too many gangsters. That’s a reflection of how L.A. is going I’m afraid.
Proud father of Barry Bonds.
Dan Uggla has giant biceps
This is what I’ve learned watching the Braves-Brewers game.
Gigante. Campeón. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
The guy who size surprises me is Mark Texeira. Dude is ripped.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Apr 4, 2011 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
And his name
you should know his name
The Golden Bear is ever watching
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San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
argh i forgot
if only someone would remind me at an appropriate time
by Lies and Perfidy on Apr 4, 2011 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
HIS NAME IS DAN UGGLA
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Is he “Scissor Man” or “Texas Man?”
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Apr 4, 2011 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
As much as I love to bash Dodger fans
It’s always kinda struck me as contradictory that Giants fans bash them as uninterested, lazy fans who show up late and leave early, but also as crazy, insanely passionate fans that will kick your ass for showing up in a Giants hat. Which isn’t to say that those things are 100% mutually exclusive (since both phenomena clearly happen to some extent).
The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS
by norcalnick on Apr 4, 2011 12:51 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Here's why this works
A lot of Dodgers don’t really give a shit about the team. However, it’s not because they are passionate about the team. It’s just a fuck you we’re sposed to be big rivals so I’m gonna be a dick to you kinda thing.
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
Wow I butchered that point but you get what I'm getting
Not passionate about the team. Just like being assholes and yelling at the “outsider” in their stadium.
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
There are people that like to get in fights, and it’s as good an excuse as any.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
They arrive early and leave late so they can hang out in the parking lot. DUH
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
...
Strike that, reverse it.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
Hurt me, hurt me! Save them, save them!
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Winner
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
If we're going to make fun of Raiders fans . . .
. . . we should really all laugh at Raiders receiver Louis Murphy being arrested for possessing Viagra without a prescription.
Dude is 23. Is his junk broken already?
I USED TO NOT BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
Commonly abused as a recreational drug. We can make fun of him for potentially having priapism, though!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Proud parent of Javier Lopez: southpaw, poltergeist, haunter of dreams.
I heard about 23yo using it to keep it up for, I guess, hours back when I was 23. That is a long time ago now.
You were 23 when you “heard” about a 23 yo using it?
Wise words by wcw: "Nobody cares about your Pokemon."
"There’s a new celebrity inside the organization, and it’s a three-foot inanimate object," - Larry Baer, my adopted son.
It was a ‘friend’.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 4, 2011 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
"That ain't mine"
I hope it was a female arresting officer. Just for more embarrassment.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
that is so totally my bag, man
I heard about 23yo using it to keep it up for, I guess, hours back when I was 23. That is a long time ago now.
When it comes to the fanbases where the poor behavior is increasing
It might be that the perception is becoming the reality. People acting like jackasses because it’s expected, allowed & sometimes encouraged.
Wise words by wcw: "Nobody cares about your Pokemon."
"There’s a new celebrity inside the organization, and it’s a three-foot inanimate object," - Larry Baer, my adopted son.
Semi-OT: Who is going to SJ Giants FanFest today?
Hella jealous if you are.
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Apr 4, 2011 12:55 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Pics or fanpost for those of us trapped elsewhere! Please!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Also,
Just noticed the pic being used for this thread, and it reminded me of Grants ill-timed yet funny tweet about it.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
That was also my first thought. Then I thought that Grant was a bad man for making the joke again.
I USED TO NOT BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
There's more than anecdotal evidence to prove that Dodgers fans suck
I can somewhat agree with this post, but not when it comes to Dodgers fans. It’s not just my opinion that the majority of them only watch 4 innings of the game. I have been watching Giants-Dodger games for nearly thirty years and when the camera pans back in the 1st inning, the place is empty, same thing happens around the 7th.
Also, this is not an isolated incident of a Giants fan being injured at a Dodgers game. Remember it was just a couple of years ago that someone was killed at a Dodgers game, presumably for being a Giants fan. While this may seeming level of pash might seem to contradict the earlier statement about them showing up late and leaving early, it doesn’t, there are just a lot of violent individuals who live in the greater Los Angeles area who also like to prey on the weak or anyone they perceive as being different from them. As recently as 2006, Los Angeles had roughly 12.4 murders for every 100, 000 people, while the national average sat at 7. But I don’t really need a ton of statistics here, Los Angeles’ gang violence has spawned countless documentaries and has also spawned such gangs as the Crips, the Bloods and MS-13.
Lastly, I was born and grew up about 100 miles south of San Francisco and started watching major league baseball in 1986 when Will Clark came up and we all know that Will Clark is not as douchey as Oral Hershiser. Had I been born and grown up in LA I would have had the presence of mind to root for the Giants and although I would be dead now, at least I wouldn’t have been a Dodger fan.
I'm finally proud of the fact that I went to VCU and fittingly it has nothing to do with academics!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
Remember it was just a couple of years ago that someone was killed at a Dodgers game, presumably for being a Giants fan.
That strikes me as a rather large presumption.
And before you get up on your high horse about violence at LA ballparks:
Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal 08 Fight Outside Giants Game
Giants Fan Fatally Stabbed – that one even happened in our parking lot!
Gigante. Campeón. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Chasm
I have been watching Giants-Dodger games for nearly thirty years and when the camera pans back in the 1st inning, the place is empty, same thing happens around the 7th.
But I don’t really need a ton of statistics here,
Lastly, I was born and grew up about 100 miles south of San Francisco and started watching major league baseball in 1986 when Will Clark came up and we all know that Will Clark is not as douchey as Oral Hershiser. Had I been born and grown up in LA I would have had the presence of mind to root for the Giants and although I would be dead now, at least I wouldn’t have been a Dodger fan.
Stop being so serious…
I'm finally proud of the fact that I went to VCU and fittingly it has nothing to do with academics!
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by Giant Torture on Apr 4, 2011 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
All chasm?
You had me going. I was going to remark about the complete non-existence of gangs or violence in the Bay Area!
But while I’m here: As much as I love to pick on Dodger fans for their tardiness, I’ve shown up late to quite a few Dodger games. No matter how well you plan, LA traffic will bite you in the ass.
Wise words by wcw: "Nobody cares about your Pokemon."
"There’s a new celebrity inside the organization, and it’s a three-foot inanimate object," - Larry Baer, my adopted son.
I was hoping the last part would give it away. I wanted it to seem serious until the last paragraph, but apparently it wasn’t apparent enough.
I'm finally proud of the fact that I went to VCU and fittingly it has nothing to do with academics!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on Apr 4, 2011 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Is this the place where I should ask where the hell everyone at AT&T is for the first two innings of the game? Are the beer lines really that long? If so, is it so much trouble to show up during the Bruce Bochy Recycling message to get in line?
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
The beer lines are that fucking long, it’s pure communism.
I'm finally proud of the fact that I went to VCU and fittingly it has nothing to do with academics!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on Apr 4, 2011 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Gates open at 5.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
My friends went to the game on Friday. Leaving from Simi Valley, their friend left 30 minutes before them and arrived an hour before the game started. Traveling along the same roads, they arrived 30 minutes late. LA traffic is grating, and the stadium area is even worse.
One flap down.
by Tay on Apr 4, 2011 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Dodgers fans suck
132 arrested at opening day last year. 72 arrested this year on opening day at Dodgers stadium.
They have a serious problem with drunk fans destroying the surrounding neighborhood (Echo Park) where I live. It’s trashed every year. I’m not sure about other teams, but Giants fans certainly pay more respect to their ballpark and neighborhoods come game time.
I'm sure everyone in SOMA who picks up garbage off their entryways and hoses urine off their houses after game nights agrees with you
The thong is, it happened.
Goofus, don’t you get it? The only fan base that doesn’t do anything are Giants fans. They don’t get into fights and if they do, it’s the other fans fault. They never get drunk. Never get arrested. Never do anything wrong.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
by SFGuy on Apr 4, 2011 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
/throws it into next section . . . >
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Apr 4, 2011 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
There are houses in SoMa?
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."
Okay, you know what, maybe I just hate the SOMA and have a weak bladder.
"Never a doubt... never a doubt." - Aubrey Huff
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
The arrests speak for themselves
In Echo Park, next to Dodgers stadium, its like bay to breakers on opening day. SOMA barely looks different on opening day besides the crowds. And I’ve never read about 100+ people being arrested the day of a Giants game.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-04-02-dodgers-20110402,0,5917572.story
LA Times article has arrest numbers
Donno if this has been talked about:
Brandon Crawford got hit by a pitch, and broke his finger, out 4~ish weeks.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
Guess I already said hit by a pitch, nvm lol
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
Motherfucker
He is one unlucky guy when it comes to injuries.
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, future CF for the World Champion San Francisco Giants.
Great, so Adrianza and Crawford are both out for a while.
/waits for Burriss to break another toe
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’d like Rohlinger to get a shot at SS after either Tehaha makes another error or takes another 0-10
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
/swings at 1st pitch
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
that was so horrible. i didnt see it live, but the highlight reel made a real big deal about it… I guess pat and belt walked before him?
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
yep
Belt walked with the bases loaded, and then Miggy swung at a breaking ball at his ankles.
by Lies and Perfidy on Apr 4, 2011 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
you’d think a 14 year vet would be a little smarter than a rookie, no?
IMO Belt should be hitting 2nd with that eye of his. Did you know his OBP is .200 points higher than his avg?
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
It took him all of 5 seconds to kill a rally that took a long time to develop.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2013 Opening Day starting SS?
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
I hope I don’t have to keep postponing that…
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
2020 at this rate
dude can’t hit for shit
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
Azmanz is going to softly chastise you now.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Like his son, he doesn't hit anything hard.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
At first. It will then build to a crescendo and fade away slowly, lingering in the memory.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 4, 2011 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
INCEPTION’d?
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
Never seen it.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 4, 2011 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Well he absolutely has no chance to replace Tejada now
Fuck
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
it seems like every minor leaguer is injured
someone put Thomas Neal and Zack Wheeler in a plastic bubble
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
/Wheeler stumbles and breaks nose on Neal’s knee, Neal pulls hamstring in failed attempt at avoidance
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 4, 2011 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Hopefully ESPN will put him on the DL so I can do the same with my fantasy squad.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
Meh
Watched him play last year in Richmond and he’s all glove and no stick. I’ve never been a believer in him being an everyday player. Adrianza is better defensively and his stick, although meak, projects to being fringey.
I'm finally proud of the fact that I went to VCU and fittingly it has nothing to do with academics!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on Apr 4, 2011 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
wut
I’m pretty sure Crawford’s stick is better than Adrianza’s. And they’re about even defensively from the reports I’ve heard.
Sharlon Schoop - honkbalspeler extraordinaire.
Trolls are like cockroach Nazis. Sure, you CAN try to reason with them, but they won't listen, and if you respond to them, they invade your Sudetenland.
Or something.
That metaphor got away from me.
Haven't seen Adrianza in person and maybe I'm reading something different
But if his stick is equal to Crawford’s than the Giants need to find a long-term solution at SS, because it ain’t happening. Great glove though, and would make a fine utility infielder/pinch runner.
I'm finally proud of the fact that I went to VCU and fittingly it has nothing to do with academics!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on Apr 4, 2011 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, Crawford had a wOBA .14 points higher (30 points of OPS) a level higher in a pitchers’ league
Sharlon Schoop - honkbalspeler extraordinaire.
Trolls are like cockroach Nazis. Sure, you CAN try to reason with them, but they won't listen, and if you respond to them, they invade your Sudetenland.
Or something.
That metaphor got away from me.
Crawford's wrc+ was 99 last year in Richmond.
If he can continue to put up league average hitting for his respective league (even if it’s slightly below average), he could be a valuable player in the bigs, since his D is legit.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
So he was a below average hitter in AA
And he’s already 24 which means that we should think that he’ll be able to be an average hitter in the majors because ___________________________
Gigante. Campeón. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
If he puts up league average hitting in Fresno this year, then he could put up slightly below league average hitting in the bigs the following year. I don’t see a problem with this logic.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
this
with his D, he really only has to manage a high 80s, low 90s wRC+ at the ML level.
Sharlon Schoop - honkbalspeler extraordinaire.
Trolls are like cockroach Nazis. Sure, you CAN try to reason with them, but they won't listen, and if you respond to them, they invade your Sudetenland.
Or something.
That metaphor got away from me.
Can he manage that?
In 2010, he struck out 82 times in just 362 PAs – extrapolate that out to about 125. That’s a worrying amount of strikeouts for a major league player, to say nothing of a guy who’s swinging and missing that often in AA.
Gigante. Campeón. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
He reworked his approach/swing in the off season. SSS and ST but when he got sent down mid-to-end spring (15~ish PA’s) he hadn’t struck out while drawing 5 walks. I think that’s a good sign.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
that's a good question
his AAA numbers should give us pieces of an answer by the end of the season.
Sharlon Schoop - honkbalspeler extraordinaire.
Trolls are like cockroach Nazis. Sure, you CAN try to reason with them, but they won't listen, and if you respond to them, they invade your Sudetenland.
Or something.
That metaphor got away from me.
Yes
But Crawford is already striking out at that rate in AA – with vastly inferior pitchers. If he faced ML pitching, those numbers would be much higher.
Gigante. Campeón. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
didn’t they just say Crawfords D was def NOT ML-ready? Wasn’t that him who had a terrible spring with a ton of errors?
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
When he was drafted, he was ML-ready defensively.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
what’s wrong with Rohlinger? a little of both there, no? some hit, some field?
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
Just seems like he never got a chance, although I don’t know how much time he’s actually played at SS.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
Sup Nerbs
Finally, off shift!! so I heard about the game last night, even worse I saw the highlights… is there any plan to fix the Huff-in-RF problem? What is the grougthink of what happens tomorrow, does Nate play?
Also, fuck Tejada. From what I saw, he hacked at a first pitch at his shoelaces with the bases juiced?
And at least we are scoring runs- that makes me happy!!
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
ANSWER ME, PEOPLE!!
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
/looks away from the crazy firefighter
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
I just don’t feel like sifting through 2000 comment threads to see what they are gonna do about it.
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
Huff: Opinions vary from it’ll be okay when Ross comes back and Huff moves to LF to Belt should be playing OF with Huff at 1B. Also discussion that the Giants should have signed Uribe instead of Huff. Nate is not playing until the 8th inning.
Tejada: Consensus is that he sucks
Runs are good and Wilson absence is affecting the bullpen. Alternate theory about bullpen is that Bochy is just pitching everyone to see what they each has.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
the Huff signing over Uribe is multi-faceted. We didn’t know what was gonna happen with Belt, and if Burrell fell off a cliff, we still need a LF, so Huff had to be signed.
We all saw what a rally-killer Uribe was yesterday, first-pitch hacking in the middle of the LA lineup. I do have concerns about Tejadas offense and defense, but Uribe wasn’t the answer, and esp not at the cost of signing Huff.
And it would seem to me that Bochy is being over-careful with the bullpen, not wanting to burn Romo, Affeldt or Lopez in the 7th because he doesn’t have his closer.
What I don’t get, though, is he used Affeldt and Lopez on Sat, in a blowout, while he used the relievers that he “doesn’t know what he’s gonna get” in close games.
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
That last bit is mostly why I’m so irritated with Bochy’s bullpen managing. He’s not JUST being overprotective, he’s being an idiot.
Also, hi there!
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Vroom. Walks. Five positions. Justin Christian
hello to you to! how goes it?
yeah his bullpen experimentation is coming at the cost of losing games. and that is weak
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
I slightly disagree
assuming that the closer by committee thing was set, the differences in skill level between Affeldt, Runzler, Mota, RamRam, and Mota are minimal. It’s basically a “who’s throwing better” deal.
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Meh. School, school, more school…nothing too exciting. But there’s baseball now! =D Even if Bochy is being annoying.
What’s up with you?
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Vroom. Walks. Five positions. Justin Christian
I’m enjoyin evey minute. This is my fav time of the year, hands down. baseball just getting underway, beach trips, lying in the sun, more sun, couple vacations planned, probably a few 5 day forest fire trips…
best time of the year, in the best year of my life so far.
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
=D
I’m still waiting for it to get sunny around here. The cherry trees on campus have bloomed! but its still raining 24/7. Once things dry off a little it’ll be time to hit the mountains.
Glad things are good!
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Vroom. Walks. Five positions. Justin Christian
you live in Washington, right? near Seattle?
you’ll be 50 when you next step out of the house if you wait for it to stop raining
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
Go to school in Seattle, live on the other side of the lake.
Yeah, yeah I know. But I’m at least waiting for it to stop raining hard :P. Stupid place, I miss the desert.
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Vroom. Walks. Five positions. Justin Christian
Hey! 79 sunny days a year! A year! Quit complaining! That’s more than enough!
LIVE EDT
Tape-delayed for the West Coast
I grew up in Carson City, NV. 79 days doesn’t cut it. /complaincomplaincomplain
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Vroom. Walks. Five positions. Justin Christian
Ah, but how many wind-free days? Hmmm?
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Ugh. Seriously.
Worth saying twice even.
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Vroom. Walks. Five positions. Justin Christian
Huff will almost certainly be out there again tomorrow
Sharlon Schoop - honkbalspeler extraordinaire.
Trolls are like cockroach Nazis. Sure, you CAN try to reason with them, but they won't listen, and if you respond to them, they invade your Sudetenland.
Or something.
That metaphor got away from me.
Yeah, that would be a huge overreaction if he wasn’t.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
Would it make any sense at all to play Nate in SD over Burrell, and put Huff in LF?
Burrell isn’t really hitting except for the longball, and in SD, HRs go to die.
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
I’m pretty sure Rowand would start before Nate
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even against a RHP in SD?
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
Don’t forget Bochy is your man.
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boch is not bugging me at all
his lineup moves always work, he’s got the pulse of the team.
but his bullpen use in LA was questionable
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
I just mean that he plays vets more than young guys. Rowand is most likely to start in RF with Huff in LF today.
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well, with the way Rowand is hitting
I could live with that, I suppose.
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
what else are we supposed to base it on?
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
Nothing, GP is just giving you a hard time. Rowand is just as good to start as Nate. It’s pretty much a crap shot so early in the season.
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I'm afraid Rowand will be in CF,
Torres in right, and Huff in left.
by mrs. owlcroft on Apr 4, 2011 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
pat could use a day off
and he can come off the bench…as it seems by the 7th, he is seeing the ball much better
You could argue that he sees it better because he has had 2-3 previous PAs that night.
Didn’t Pat say he performs better if he is a regular player?
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
I think he's a better player if it's a target rich environment
…and their blond
The thong is, it happened.
The thing to do is to get at least two of the good outfielders (Torres, Rowand, and Schierholtz) in the game when Cain and Zito are pitching, because those two pitchers give up several more balls per game to the outfield than the other starters.
I totally agree, but
I don’t think Bork thinks like that, though. He even trotted Guillen out there over Ross when Zito pitched last year.
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
Yep, the conventional wisdom is “always have your best defense on the field when your ace is pitching” even though that’s COMPLETELY BACKWARD.
A team’s ace good be a semi-low strike out, low walk, high GB type. In which case, you would want to have your best defense out there.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
when OF defense is your big problem, not IF defense, that changes
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
Our worst defensive player is our SS.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
but our worst defense is in the OF.
combined, Burrell and Huff are worse than Tehaha
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
But Torres might be the best defender in the league. I think at worst, our OF defense ends the year at 0 UZR.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
between Ross and Torres, that’s probably +25 UZR over the year, so Burrell/Huff in LF can’t possibly be -25
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
I just meant between Burrell – Torres – Huff being 0 UZR.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
until Ross comes back? probably -10 runs, even.
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
what?
Sharlon Schoop - honkbalspeler extraordinaire.
Trolls are like cockroach Nazis. Sure, you CAN try to reason with them, but they won't listen, and if you respond to them, they invade your Sudetenland.
Or something.
That metaphor got away from me.
he said “ends the year at 0 UZR” then said “I just meant between Burrell-Torres-Huff”, but obviously that won’t be the OF alignment, so I dont know what he is trying to say.
With Ross out, currently Burrell-Torres-Huff, the UZR is probably going to be -10 runs over 14 total games. I can count 3 runs already, maybe more.
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
that's not the way UZR works
Sharlon Schoop - honkbalspeler extraordinaire.
Trolls are like cockroach Nazis. Sure, you CAN try to reason with them, but they won't listen, and if you respond to them, they invade your Sudetenland.
Or something.
That metaphor got away from me.
I know. But UZR is really complicated, so I’m simplifying it here. Does it all really matter? Burrell-Torres-Huff is gonna be real hard to watch.
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
the mistake you're making
is using ESPN style projections. That would put Huff as easily the worst RF of all time.
Sharlon Schoop - honkbalspeler extraordinaire.
Trolls are like cockroach Nazis. Sure, you CAN try to reason with them, but they won't listen, and if you respond to them, they invade your Sudetenland.
Or something.
That metaphor got away from me.
Well, DRS has Huff already at -3, Burrell at -1, and Torres at 0. I don’t think fangraphs will have UZR up until next Monday. Is DRS on the same scale as UZR?
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
well yeah
but they’re not going to continue those trends
Sharlon Schoop - honkbalspeler extraordinaire.
Trolls are like cockroach Nazis. Sure, you CAN try to reason with them, but they won't listen, and if you respond to them, they invade your Sudetenland.
Or something.
That metaphor got away from me.
UZR doesn’t work by aggregate like that. One amazing defender can help cover a single weak one that’s adjacent, but two is really pushing it.
Et tu, Ribe?
yep. That’s why getting Ross back is essential. a Huff or Burrell in LF can work, but only with + defenders in CF and RF
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
I don’t know if I’d even call Ross a plus fielder in RF. He’s good enough to hold his own at either corner, and wing it in CF. If he gets back to hitting 20 HRs, that’s enough for him to have a starting job, and the defense is good enough that Torres can cheat a little towards left to help Huff/Burrell/Derosa.
Et tu, Ribe?
UZR says
He’s average in CF and plus on the corners.
Gigante. Campeón. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I’d agree with UZR. Ross has good range
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
My impression is that Ross is a better “little things” outfielder than a range-monster like Bourn or a Bourjos. He’s faster than your typical hulking corner OF, but I’ve never been wowed by his speed.
But again, that’s just me with my would-be-scouting goggles on.
Et tu, Ribe?
that fits with At&T's right field
which has a lot of “little things” to it.
"It's too LATE to stop now!" - John Lee Hooker
Don’t get me wrong, I still think Ross should be our starting RF, especially at home, but I tend to have some uncertainty when it comes to talking about how good a player is. I think he’s probably above average as a corner outfielder, but I tend to avoid scout parlance of “plus” and “plusplus” skills unless they’re well above the mean.
Et tu, Ribe?
I don't think the point is that Torres will got to a ton of balls they can't
I think it’s that he’ll make up for a lot of their shortcomings by getting to balls other CFs can’t get to.
The thong is, it happened.
yep. K pitchers need not worry so much as flyball pitchers do.
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
High-K guys are also often fly-ball guys. Most successful low-K guys are GB pitchers, like sinkerballers.
Et tu, Ribe?
ahh. makes good sense.
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
though Cain would be an outlier there. he’s a low K, high flyball.
same with Zito
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
There’s been speculation that Cain’s fastball is a “riser.” It doesn’t actually rise, but it drops less than most major leaguers are used to. This would probably explain why he induces a lot of pop-flies.
Zito, by contrast, I can only speculate because his breaking stuff is so loopy that people tend to swing up at it to gt closer to the plane as it moves through the strike zone. But I will make the disclaimer that I have no evidence to back that up.
Et tu, Ribe?
Cain struck out 177 last year. Wasn’t leading the majors or anything but I don’t think I would call him a low K guy.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
177, but that was over 220+ innings.
His K/9 only been a touch over 7 the last two seasons, which is good for a middle of the order guy, but you generally expect higher from a top-flight starter.
But as we all know, Matt Cain is not your average pitcher.
Et tu, Ribe?
He was 47th in K/9 out of qualifying starters. Since his BABiP is very low, his BB/9 was pretty low, his K per PA, I’m guessing would be like top 25. I’d say is a very good strike out guy, definitely not a “low K guy”
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
Burrell has light-tower power. LA isn’t exactly a hitters haven, and Nate’s bat has been pretty non-existent. While everyone focuses on Huff, Zito also piped a belt-high fastball to Kemp that also cost the Giants the game. The other 4 starters just don’t do that.
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by Giant Torture on Apr 4, 2011 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
As much as I love him
There was a few times where Matt Cain last year grooved a couple of 0-2 fastballs that drove me nuts.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
*last season.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
From Rotoworld:
The Pirates have moved prospect Tim Alderson from the rotation to the bullpen at Double-A.
Alderson has struggled mightily since the Pirates acquired him from the Giants in 2009 for second baseman Freddy Sanchez. A former first round pick, he posted a rough 6.03 ERA and 84/40 K/BB ratio across 128 1/3 minor league innings last year. The 22-year-old will open the season as a long man at Double-A Altoona
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
And Bowker hit
.293/.302/.585 in ST! (of course he hit .312/.386/.623 in ST last year)
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wow
I was thinking “hey, maybe they’ll find a spot for him”, but the last five words are pretty depressing. That’s Dirk Hayhurst/Garrett Broshuis-type career tracking.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
PIRATES!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
lol
your only a fan if you have season tickets…Go Giants
Trade Sabean/jk...Overthrow the Ydorks...
I am not a "real" Warriors fan without season tickets-The Lacob Rules
...for the love of Bonds
Also
I seem to remember the owner of the Warriors said something like this recently, didn’t he?
That he didn’t care about criticism from nerds on the internet because the real fans were the season ticket holders?
Gigante. Campeón. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
But what if someone is an internet nerd and a season ticker holder?
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 4, 2011 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Impossible.
If you live in your mother’s basement, you can’t afford season tickets.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
The real fans are the ones watching at home on TV making those fat TV contracts possible.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Proud parent of Javier Lopez: southpaw, poltergeist, haunter of dreams.
There’s a lot of pressure from the media to make quick trades, from the internet bloggers, which I’m not sure are the real fans. I check out whether they have season tickets, they don’t usually. So there’s a lot of pressure on that.
http://www.bayareasportsguy.com/joe-lacob-on-bloggers-and-real-fans-in-his-own-words/
Gigante. Campeón. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
LOL regenerates 3 hit points per round
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
the difference between dodger and giants fans is....
most giant fans love and understand the game
most dodger fans have no clue that there is even a game being played, and would rather bat around a beach ball or do the wave
the rest are there to get drunk and beat up someone
by bacci40 on Apr 4, 2011 1:16 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Well this seems like a well-researched conclusion.
Gigante. Campeón. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
it is indeed
im writing an entire book on the subject
no....but i already have a title
FUCK YOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUU
isnt that a great title?
will it be written in crayon?
2010 World Series Champions!
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by Johnny Disaster on Apr 4, 2011 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m pretty sure the wave has started at every Giants game I’ve ever attended. People like doing the wave. But it is pretty fun to feel superior about it.
I have just now conceived of a world in which Barry Zito is Lestat. But who is Armand?
by howtheyscored on Apr 4, 2011 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
i have never seen the wave done at the belle
you sir are a liar and a fraud
Never seen you post on here before
But I must say sir, that you are a scholar and a gentlemen. Welcome to the McC.
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by Giant Torture on Apr 4, 2011 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
the site crashes my browser
so i post very infrequently
Have you tried Chrome or Firefox?
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Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on Apr 4, 2011 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
im using firefox 4
you guys just post so much that it overloads my cheap old computer
built it myself and it is now 6 years old
i love it and aint giving it up just to post
Like most things
I blame this on Grant Brisbee
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If only this site were run by llamas…
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Proud parent of Javier Lopez: southpaw, poltergeist, haunter of dreams.
It is run by llamas, it just needs more llamas
I'm finally proud of the fact that I went to VCU and fittingly it has nothing to do with academics!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on Apr 4, 2011 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
No more llamas
Grant quit his llama job and is now a blogger (whatever that is)
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San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Then the time for the manatee revolution is nigh!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Proud parent of Javier Lopez: southpaw, poltergeist, haunter of dreams.
He just said he gave up llamas for flannel
I took that to mean he’s a lumberjack.
I'm as tall as Mel. Why can't I hit 500 home runs?
by Ott on Apr 4, 2011 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
He sleeps all night and he works all day!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Bacci’s been around!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
HE’S GOT SPECIAL BALLS
2010 World Series Champions!
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by Johnny Disaster on Apr 4, 2011 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
THE GOOD TYPE OF SLANDER!
Wise words by wcw: "Nobody cares about your Pokemon."
"There’s a new celebrity inside the organization, and it’s a three-foot inanimate object," - Larry Baer, my adopted son.
THEY RIDE IN THE SHORT BUS
2010 World Series Champions!
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by Johnny Disaster on Apr 4, 2011 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I haven’t ever seen the wave at AT&T either. I go to 10-20 games a year.
by shaggingflyballs on Apr 4, 2011 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve seen it a few times and always do my best to stop it.
“SIT DOWN!!! THIS ISN’T LA!!!”
I am also death to beach balls.
FtF: Welcome to Opposite Season!
McC: Don't get it? Try the McWiki wiki.
I have seen a beachball, twice I think. The first time, it bounced around a couple of times and then a guy a few rows in front of me grabbed it, whipped out his pocketknife and put it out of its misery. Nervous cheering ensued, with people happy that the beach ball was gone but worried about angry man with large knife.
by shaggingflyballs on Apr 4, 2011 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Last year was the first time I experienced this, and it was very, very nice. Actually I think I saw attempts at two games, and both failed miserably. Awesome.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I just ignore it
It doesn’t drive me nuts since my section generally doesn’t partipate. I think there are other things out there worth saving my rage for.
The thong is, it happened.
It just seems like that’s happening when Lars is groping you.
I'm finally proud of the fact that I went to VCU and fittingly it has nothing to do with academics!
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by Giant Torture on Apr 4, 2011 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I concur whole-heartedly
Not only was it well written, but well researched as well. Have a rec.
I'm finally proud of the fact that I went to VCU and fittingly it has nothing to do with academics!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on Apr 4, 2011 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Any word on the Fresno final roster?
Their web site is no help at all.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
Anyone.....?
Please?
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
for some reason they havent posted yet
the entire team is there…playing an exhibition game tomorrow
they are keeping the entire roster a big secret
as is the starting day pitcher
This isn't final?
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=t_ros&cid=259&stn=true&sid=t259
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."
Nvm. Just noticed that it hasn’t been updated to include Kroon.
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 think...
Celtic v Rangers would be a better comparison of the extremes of rivalry insanity than Liverpool v Everton.
132 fans arrested
That is Dodger fans on last years opening day. This year only 72 arrested at opening day in Chavez Ravine. That’s got to be tops for all MLB opening days, but I’d love to know for sure.
I live in Echo Park, adjacent to Dodgers stadium and every year its the same, with crowds of drunks trashing the neighborhood and Elysian park on their way to and from the game. Its like a mini bay to breakers.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-04-02-dodgers-20110402,0,5917572.story
here is my question
the lapd training center is a block away from dodgers stadium
why arent they out there busting heads???
They're outisde the parking lot
busting heads.
Wise words by wcw: "Nobody cares about your Pokemon."
"There’s a new celebrity inside the organization, and it’s a three-foot inanimate object," - Larry Baer, my adopted son.
Fixed
This year only 72 arrested at opening day in ChavezRavineLatrine
Show some respect.
I'm finally proud of the fact that I went to VCU and fittingly it has nothing to do with academics!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on Apr 4, 2011 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Just listen to Adam Carolla's podcast
and hear him rant about how fucked up LA is. Some cities really are just plain worse than other cities.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, WORLD CHAMPION SAN FRANCISCO GIANT
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
11/1/10
Comedic gold in old Loveline
The Loveline years with Adam Carolla are truly fantastic, with many memorable bits and some great guests like Clive Barker, Seth Rogan, Robert Downey Jr., Heidi Fleiss and many more.
Adam’s podcast can be good at times, but his constant complaining is depressing, his rants are repetitive (mostly from his Loveline days) and he rarely lets guests get a word in.
Mahalo
SJ Giants team pic
Ok, I can’t even tell where Wheeler and Gary Brown are.
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."
God, how many games have the Brewers blown so far this year?
2, going on 3 today?
a whole lot of blown games all over MLB this weekend, from errors and poor relief pitchers
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
crowd-pleasing weenie
but won’t tell you the size
straw hat can’t even claim rib eyes
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 4, 2011 1:40 PM PDT reply actions
Incest will do that to a fan base
Win, Lose, Or Tie, Raiders Til I Die!!
Independence=Nobody Likes You UTAH 17 byU 16
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS 2010 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS
by UtahSilverandBlack on Apr 4, 2011 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I FUCKING HATE THOSE STUPID FUCKING DODGER FANS
THEY ARE SO STUPID AND LAME AND THEY ARE ALL JERKS AND ASSHOLES.
Wait, what were you saying again?
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, WORLD CHAMPION SAN FRANCISCO GIANT
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
11/1/10
by bondslegend on Apr 4, 2011 1:48 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I think it's mainly just an alcohol/thug thing
I went to the Kershaw one hitter against us at AT&T last year with my friend who is a dodger fan. At the start of the game, he got good old fashioned ribbing from the Giants fans in the bleachers, but after the game ended, the homophobic slurs and vitrol came out from our very own Giant fans.
I have to think this is the same at the Latrine, except for it starts earlier because you know, they leave earlier. No one actually gets to that “hatred” level until a large amount of booze is involved.
That being said, this does nothing to describe the thugs who park themselves in the bleachers and wear dodger (or giant for that matter) caps and don’t give a rats ass about baseball, only about protecting “LA” from “Frisco” . I can’t say enough bad things about these people, and yes the 415 has an equivalent generation (just see the mcdonald’s fight or the general nastiness hurled at Rangers fans outside of the park during the bandwagon-ification of the World Series)
Proud adopted parent of Miguel Tejada. No rings, but dude won the AL MVP once.
Is drunken goonery getting worse because those so inclined “fill up” before coming to avoid the high in-park beer prices?
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I would, but the number of beers I see consumed at the game still surprises me. That’s a crapload of money to drop, and I’m not broke.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
The stadiums could ration beer, but they make too much $$$$ off of it. Assholes would still game the system anyway.
Three double-doubles, 2 orders of fries and a chocolate/strawberry shake.
don’t they cut off beer sale like by the 7th inning?
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
yeah, but you can pretty much buy as much as you want before that.
Three double-doubles, 2 orders of fries and a chocolate/strawberry shake.
People find a way to get alcohol into their systems
and that’s when the trouble begins.
Proud adopted parent of Miguel Tejada. No rings, but dude won the AL MVP once.
That’s the two-fisted beer buyer.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
It would make sense to have concrete, strict minimum security requirements that must be met (e.g. security personnel per capacity) if a venue provides alcohol. I don’t know why it isn’t more stringent.
"Never a doubt... never a doubt." - Aubrey Huff
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
I would ban alcohol sales
And allow ticketbuyers to bring in two beers in plastic bottles.
But I’m draconian like that, and have never enjoyed drinking as much as other people enjoy it.
Dad of Ryan Rohlinger: world champion.
Not many people seem to enjoy drinking when I’m the one doing it. I happen to think it’s a blast. Whose pants are these?
"Never a doubt... never a doubt." - Aubrey Huff
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
Ballparks would lose a shitload of money if that were the case.
Kinda on that note, one of the best parts about ST, is that they have BEER MAN! Don’t have to get up to get drunk.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
Yep. I am all about destroying profits
If it means less drunken people. GIVE ME YOUR FREEDOM AND I WILL GIVE YOU SAFETY.
Dad of Ryan Rohlinger: world champion.
That would followed by this breaking news
Giants have traded P Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain and Brian Wilson to the Yankees for 4 minor leaguers.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
If enough people get hurt by drunken buffoons and sue the ball club, or the team… they might consider banning the alkiehol. twon’t happen until the consequences hurt the wallet more than not banning it.
FtF: Welcome to Opposite Season!
McC: Don't get it? Try the McWiki wiki.
i've heard it's banned in CA
makes sense to me sort of. if you are too inebriated to walk, you probably shouldn’t be drinking.
Proud adopted parent of Miguel Tejada. No rings, but dude won the AL MVP once.
As a court case in Minneapolis is showing.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Proud parent of Javier Lopez: southpaw, poltergeist, haunter of dreams.
I’m watching this movie Black Book, and I don’t understand why it’s still going. The plot ended 25 minutes ago.
I have just now conceived of a world in which Barry Zito is Lestat. But who is Armand?
Wooooooooooooooooooooow this is dumb.
I have just now conceived of a world in which Barry Zito is Lestat. But who is Armand?
by howtheyscored on Apr 4, 2011 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
WHY IS IT STILL GOING?
I have just now conceived of a world in which Barry Zito is Lestat. But who is Armand?
by howtheyscored on Apr 4, 2011 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
… Still?
I have just now conceived of a world in which Barry Zito is Lestat. But who is Armand?
by howtheyscored on Apr 4, 2011 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, this is getting ridiculous.
I have just now conceived of a world in which Barry Zito is Lestat. But who is Armand?
by howtheyscored on Apr 4, 2011 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
That film went from “I’m not sure if this is really good or really bad,” to “Wow, okay. Really bad, then,” to “okay, okay, enough already,” to “seriously, enough already,” to “what the hell?” to “I hate this movie and everyone involved.”
I have just now conceived of a world in which Barry Zito is Lestat. But who is Armand?
by howtheyscored on Apr 4, 2011 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Aaaaaaaand, it’s over. A full 19 minutes after I complained about the plot being over 25 minutes ago.
Shit, Verhoeven. I mean, really?
I have just now conceived of a world in which Barry Zito is Lestat. But who is Armand?
by howtheyscored on Apr 4, 2011 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I kinda liked it
But yeah, it was very “Return of the King” in its ending(s).
And it gives a lot of perspective to the rest of Verhoeven’s movies.
"Campeones." - Andres Torres
Please follow my Twitter
by Murray, Present on Apr 4, 2011 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
That is particularly horrible, and I pity poor Ron Livingston for being in it. I think it must have started as some sort of Working Girl-esque look into the world of feature journalism that was repurposed into the Something-About-Mary silly-dirty-girls subgenre of romcom. Which would explain why Holly Hunter is part of a whole other movie, a la Diane Lane in ‘Jumper’.
Dad of Ryan Rohlinger: world champion.
That’s not the same movie, actually. This one is about WWII.
I have just now conceived of a world in which Barry Zito is Lestat. But who is Armand?
by howtheyscored on Apr 4, 2011 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I figured that out after I read the thread. But this other movie also sucks in a particularly bad way.
Dad of Ryan Rohlinger: world champion.
I am glad not to have seen it.
I have just now conceived of a world in which Barry Zito is Lestat. But who is Armand?
by howtheyscored on Apr 4, 2011 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually
I have in one league and facing him in the other. Conflicting feelings!
This is where my signature goes.
Root for the more expensive league! lol
I have him and Venters in a Saves/Holds league. I’m rooting for the Braves to win 80 1-run games.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
i feel bad for MIL.
but Kimbrel is my closer too. get the save!
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
He can't save playoff games though :)
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
wheres Ish now?
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
what does that mean? he can come back to SF if he wants? or has he not cleared every other teams waiver wire?
"I only have one flash of greatness a day, and I already used it at 12:30am- Me"
I'M OFFICIALLY GOING TO BE A FATHER ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
I don’t know if he’s been waived already, or just DFA. If no other team claims him off waivers, or is interested enough to trade for him while DFA, he goes to Fresno. I imagine the Giants would release him if he asked and wanted to go play in some other team’s system.
I assume they waived him right away, but have no idea if they did that to sneak him through or are waiting to try to make a deal first (and I also assume they would have tried last week already).
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Well then
As part of the new campaign, Bank of America will bring some of the most exciting and celebrated players in the game today into select banking centers across the country, where they will surprise customers with free game tickets, autographed items and other baseball-themed giveaways during the opening weeks of the season. One star player from each of the following MLB clubs will make unannounced visits to banking centers in these U.S. cities on these dates:
* New York Yankees – April 11
* Boston Red Sox – April 14
* Chicago Cubs – April 21
* San Francisco Giants – April 21
* Los Angeles Dodgers – April 28
Additionally, Bank of America will provide free vouchers to be used towards either ballpark concessions or game tickets to customers attending the home openers for five teams: the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants.
Romo? Sergio seems like the kinda guy who would do something like this.
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."
Cody Ross seemed to do a lot of this man-on-the-street kind of stuff last year.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Definitely. He’s the second guy I thought of.
They seem to ask relievers or bench guys to handle this kinda stuff during the season though.
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."
Definitely. He’s the second guy I thought of.
They seem to ask relievers or bench guys to handle this kinda stuff during the season though.
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."
Definitely. He’s the second guy I thought of.
They seem to ask relievers or bench guys to handle this kinda stuff during the season though.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 4, 2011 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Definitely. He’s the third guy I thought of.
They seem to ask long relievers or bat men to handle this kinda stuff during the season though.
I HATE YOU GUYS
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."
ONLY BIG MARKET TEAMS
LARRY BAER!!!!
Proud adopted parent of Miguel Tejada. No rings, but dude won the AL MVP once.
I like how 5 cities is apparently "across the country"
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
OT: Sucker Punch
Has anyone else seen this? Just watched it last night, and, well, wow. It was definitely different.
Sharlon Schoop - honkbalspeler extraordinaire.
Trolls are like cockroach Nazis. Sure, you CAN try to reason with them, but they won't listen, and if you respond to them, they invade your Sudetenland.
Or something.
That metaphor got away from me.
Somebody say it, Murray, President, I think. Said it was awful.
I have just now conceived of a world in which Barry Zito is Lestat. But who is Armand?
by howtheyscored on Apr 4, 2011 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
it wasn't awful
the fight scenes were really cool, and there were a few scenes that were really intense, but it majorly departs from traditional Hollywood storytelling conventions, which is kind of disconcerting. Also it’s kind of depressing
Sharlon Schoop - honkbalspeler extraordinaire.
Trolls are like cockroach Nazis. Sure, you CAN try to reason with them, but they won't listen, and if you respond to them, they invade your Sudetenland.
Or something.
That metaphor got away from me.
It kind of reminds me of 300, but with bewbs. Visually at least. From watching the trailer.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 4, 2011 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
This
honestly the storyline is not that interesting because I didn’t care a lot about the characters. But it was an entertaining movie.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
yeah
the storytelling style made characterization difficult, but I think the way they set everything up still provided a good amount of tension.
Sharlon Schoop - honkbalspeler extraordinaire.
Trolls are like cockroach Nazis. Sure, you CAN try to reason with them, but they won't listen, and if you respond to them, they invade your Sudetenland.
Or something.
That metaphor got away from me.
A true Sucker Punch would never be seen.
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
I saw Source Code yesterday. Very enjoyable, well-made movie.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Proud parent of Javier Lopez: southpaw, poltergeist, haunter of dreams.
It was good, but could have been so much better.
I leaned over to my wife about half an hour into it and said “The twist is [I won’t spoil it here, just in case]” When the big revelation came later, we laughed a little louder than we should have. And from that point to the end, there were all sorts of interesting directions they could have taken the story, including expanding the ending they went with, but it just felt rushed. At 94 minutes, they might have left too much on the editing room floor. Like I said, it was a good movie, and we enjoyed it, but it could have been AWESOME instead of the bizarre lovechild of a threesome between “12 Monkeys,” “Groundhog Day,” and “Donnie Darko.”
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
LOL BREWERS
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Hopefully Kimbrel keeps up his 20 k/9.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
I saw Tangled this weekend
The funniest part of that movie is the horse.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 4, 2011 2:09 PM PDT reply actions
The commercials for that movie always make me groan, but I’ve never heard anybody who actually saw it say anything that wasn’t glowing.
I have just now conceived of a world in which Barry Zito is Lestat. But who is Armand?
by howtheyscored on Apr 4, 2011 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought it was a solid movie.
Nothing great, but definitely not bad.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
It made like $300 million (of course Toy Story 3 made like 800 million)
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
It was so much better than I expected. And I loved the music. And also, the villainess was particularly wonderful.
I USED TO NOT BELIEVE YOU
I tweet (more often than I blarg).
I love that movie
and Paquel is also awesome (The chameleon)
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
Pasquel*
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
Semi-related, kinda POKEMONZ
Fontenot’s career vs. Harang: 7/20 3!!!! HR, 350/417/850
Sanchez’ career vs. Harang: 9/49 1 HR, 184/192/265
We know Boch likes using career #s vs. a pitcher (lol Tehaha leading off), I need a 3B for tomorrow, should I pick up Fontenot in hopes he starts?
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
I HIGHLY doubt that he starts.
"We didn’t win our independence from the British to watch Aaron Rowand hit this bad"
BAH - NOT ENOUGH GAMES TODAY
DANCE FOR ME, MILLIONARES
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Sporcle OT:
Baseball related: http://www.sporcle.com/games/no_hitters.php
Movie: http://www.sporcle.com/games/tjconn728/move_road_trips
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
LOL I doubt I could even do the 2000's no hitters.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
Bud Smith!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Proud parent of Javier Lopez: southpaw, poltergeist, haunter of dreams.
When Grant became Grant Brisbee, he gained the ability to read minds
It’s the only explanation for this line:
And stop looking at that Yankees .gif. It’s corrupting the message of this entire post.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
Try sneaking into the Liverpool side at a EPL match with an Everton jersey if you want to test that theory.
I’m pretty sure I’m the only guy on here that’s done exactly this. He’s talking to me! Hi Grant!
by sarf_london_niner on Apr 4, 2011 2:24 PM PDT reply actions
Liverpool? Everton? FOOSBALL?
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Apr 4, 2011 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
What language is that?
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
For British eyes only
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 4, 2011 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
You might be the only guy on here that’s done that, but I was probably the one laughing at you as your team got embarrassed, again. I normally wouldn’t dare to call the mighty Grant into question, but the analogy doesn’t follow. You get families who sit together at these games, some wearing red, some wearing blue. Would have been better to say going into the Liverpool end wearing a Manchester United shirt. That person would not make it out alive.
Fan exposure, another casualty of Small Sample Size
My friend and I went down to LA for the final road Dodgers series last season. There was a rough loss, a jubilant win, and a dominant win. We didn’t have a single bad experience with a Bums fan, and were pleasantly shocked by this. Sure, after the 4 HR comeback game we thought we would surely get murdered due to our shit-eating grins, but nothing happened. We even had some enjoyable conversation with some blue-wearing fans.
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
OT
I’m not on here enough to know whether this has already been posted and enjoyed at length yet, but I just dislike latos so much…his schaden is my freude.
From SI.com:
The Padres are hopeful ace Mat Latos won’t be out too long with bursitis in his right shoulder. Latos’ bigger issue is an immaturity that has alienated much of the Padres clubhouse, one person familiar with their clubhouse environment said.
Time for a change of scenery!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Burrell, Huff, and Posey take Latos aside, “Mat we’d like to explain to you about attitude.” Pablo and Timmy get Mat into a dance-off.
"It's too LATE to stop now!" - John Lee Hooker
I don’t really feel one way or another about the Padres. But I immensely dislike Latos! I have one friend that gets fairly douchey when it comes to his Padres fanhood and he can’t even defend the douchebaggery that is Mat Latos.
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!
OT: Reason for optimism.
Giants HRs in April 2010: 5
Giants HRs in first series 2011: 6
"Do you smell that Kenny? That's hard news. Notice the lack of fornicating horses."
Actually, I read the stat wrong
18 HR in April last year.
"Do you smell that Kenny? That's hard news. Notice the lack of fornicating horses."
Mark Simon just introduced this fancy new fangled stat called xFIP
on the Basball Today Podcast.
"Do you smell that Kenny? That's hard news. Notice the lack of fornicating horses."
I only listen to the ones with KLaw.
But I like the podcast.
Gigante. Campeón. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Simon just quoted a "blog called...
Purple Row."
"Do you smell that Kenny? That's hard news. Notice the lack of fornicating horses."
This reminds me, and this may have already been discussed, but one of the ESPN broadcasters mentioned WAR during the game last night.
He was saying so-and-so had a “7 WAR, which means that…..”. Then he paused. “I’ll explain after this pitch,” and then the pitch ended the inning.
He then never explained it. I was really looking forward to hearing a national broadcaster explain a sabermetric. I think he lucked out not having to go into the details.
"I give up that lead-off double, well, who cares? I'm about to get nasty." - Brian Wilson
He was talking about Torres. Then Torres promptly popped out to end the inning.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
TdaddyNeal Thomas Neal
30 min later no taxi I’m still stuck and have no clue where I’m at LoL!
Come on, Susan, get this man a cab.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
At least he found a cab?
TdaddyNeal Thomas Neal
My cab driver just turned down a 1 way street going the wrong direction #HELP
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Vroom. Walks. Five positions. Justin Christian
Come on, Susan, get this man a cab…WITH GPS.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Semi OT: KROOOOON
I read an article that talks about some of his personal life stories and how they want to integrate them into the showtime show. I really hope he gets called up now.
Proud adopted parent of Miguel Tejada. No rings, but dude won the AL MVP once.
Whatever hastens the departure of Mota
I’m all for.
Win, Lose, Or Tie, Raiders Til I Die!!
Independence=Nobody Likes You UTAH 17 byU 16
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS 2010 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS
by UtahSilverandBlack on Apr 4, 2011 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
It's gonna be like Helo's story in Season 1 of BSG
"Campeones." - Andres Torres
Please follow my Twitter
by Murray, Present on Apr 4, 2011 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
OMG BIRDS 4-0
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Only give up 1 run per game, every game.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
AL EAST CHAMPS
playoff baseball will return to charm city!!
Proud adopted parent of Miguel Tejada. No rings, but dude won the AL MVP once.
I will laugh my ass off if Buck trolls the AL East like this all year long. It’s entertaining as hell.
Et tu, Ribe?
Hell yeah.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Anyone else get the feeling...
…that this is just a prelude to Grant coming out and admitting he’s been a Dodger fan all along?
"If it's weird, you know it's probably Wilson's." - Matt Cain
Adoptive dad of Andrew Romo. Hope he's half the beard-grower his big brother is.
I KNEW IT!
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 4, 2011 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
OT: Allergies
man, I hate allergies. My sinuses are maximally pressured, my eyes look like a stoner’s and I’m tired.
I suppose I’m still glad it is sunny out.
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
"Ask Viliphied, my sex slave, About My Penis" - Alex Lewis
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
allergies, allergies
something’s living on my skin
doctor please, doctor please
open up it’s me agaaaaaaaain
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I’m going to assume these are Rush lyrics
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paul simon
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I vacuumed and my allergies are feeling much better!
I have just now conceived of a world in which Barry Zito is Lestat. But who is Armand?
by howtheyscored on Apr 4, 2011 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I think you ought to just infect your body with illnesses. That’s what your immune system is telling you that it wants.
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I went through a several years battle trying to find something, anything that would make the allergies stop, without putting me to sleep: Allegra. I tried everything else, that’s the only thing that works.
And yes, the pollen is BAD. I have a black Subaru, I park under a redwood tree, this morning the roof of my car was yellow.
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claritin seems to help, but it takes a few days before I get relief, which helps with the itchy eyes and the nose.
However, every year now I get these severe headaches which are caused by some real deep sinus crap. It’s real bad this year.
I am glad I know what it is. The first time around with this I got to hear words like ‘more tests’ and ‘possibility of brain tumor’. Yeech.
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Dude, you need Flonase or Nasonex. ’Roids works great, no drowsiness, no hyperactivity.
Three double-doubles, 2 orders of fries and a chocolate/strawberry shake.
oh, forgot to mention, that I do start using flonase. that gets it going, but usually it is several more days.
I’m about 3 in.
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I used to use this and switched to claritin when it went OTC… now I guess Allegra is too and I’ve been meaning to get it again.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
OT: Macallan
I bought a bottle of Macallan today, on the recommendation of Jeff Winger, Esq.
Unfortunately, due to the state-controlled liquor stores, I was unable to get Lagavulin, the preferred drink of Ron “F’ing” Swanson.
"Campeones." - Andres Torres
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Outside of knowing it’s a TV series (due to El P’s comment), I have no idea WTF youre talking about except to say Ron "F’ing" Swanson has better taste in Scotch.
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
Who or what is Ron Swanson?
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Still lost.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
OK
I don’t watch that (or any prime time TV shows).
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
I dont either, but he was in a thread the other day. Now I have a name, face, and show. Now to work on the Macallan drinker.
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
Macallan is delicious
Sharlon Schoop - honkbalspeler extraordinaire.
Trolls are like cockroach Nazis. Sure, you CAN try to reason with them, but they won't listen, and if you respond to them, they invade your Sudetenland.
Or something.
That metaphor got away from me.
Anyone else get the feeling...
…that this is just a prelude to Grant coming out and admitting he’s been a Dodger fan all along?
"If it's weird, you know it's probably Wilson's." - Matt Cain
Adoptive dad of Andrew Romo. Hope he's half the beard-grower his big brother is.
Definitely. He’s the second guy I thought of.
They seem to ask relievers or bench guys to handle this kinda stuff during the season though.
"If it's weird, you know it's probably Wilson's." - Matt Cain
Adoptive dad of Andrew Romo. Hope he's half the beard-grower his big brother is.
I have a strong dislike for a certain local city.
He could easily mean THE City.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
This reminds me. I was thinking about rewatching all of LOST. Has anyone done that? Would he/she recommend it?
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
I’ve done it.
It’s great until you get to the end of the second season.
And then it’s just really annoying for a while.
And then season for is okay.
And then it’s just kind of whatever again.
And then the final season is actually kind of insulting.
I thought it was fun.
"Never a doubt... never a doubt." - Aubrey Huff
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
Maybe that’s what I’ll do when the Giants have off days/day games.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day starting SS?
I’d never seen an episode before last March or so. I watched all of it very rapidly.
Loved it.
And then the ending just killed it.
“Man, that island was pretty weird, eh?”
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"Ask Viliphied, my sex slave, About My Penis" - Alex Lewis
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just watch all the scenes w/ frank lapidus and skip the rest
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
by jponry on Apr 4, 2011 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
that actor was in Machete, which I watched a few days ago. Took me a moment to place him.
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It’s ridiculous that I haven’t seen that, yet. Did you enjoy?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
highly entertained, which is what a movie like that is all about. had some parts that were wholly ridiculous. Like Jessica Alba acting.
recommend highly for ‘brain in neutral’ fun.
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he is in a few of Rodriguez's films
"For all you first-basemen who played first your whole life, that's where Buster plays on his OFF days" - Kuiper
i've seen maybe 20 of his movies at this point
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I don't wear glasses
but if I did, I don’t see why I’d take them off when I saw something strange. Wouldn’t I want to put the glasses ON?
"I give up that lead-off double, well, who cares? I'm about to get nasty." - Brian Wilson
Sawyer was farsighted and only wore his glasses to read. He would need to take them off to see something in the distance more clearly.
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
Wait, wrong show.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 4, 2011 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Baseball.
"I don't know how the six-pack got in my hands." -P.T.F. Bat
by deuce deuce on Apr 4, 2011 3:26 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
OT: That Borgia show better get decent fast
Unbelievable drag fest. It’s probably why I don’t watch the Tudors.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
NL players of the week
Starlin Castro
Jaime Garcia
Freddy G was also nominated.
Is Garcia pitching on our home opener?
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."
Ah. I would like a win on rings night, 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."
This. I suffered through the cold on this night last night last year to see Timmy get his Cy, only to be forced to watch Wellemeyer ptich.
You owe me, Giants.
Et tu, Ribe?
That whole weekend was kinda ridiculous. Opening Day took what, 4 1/2 hrs? Then on Sunday, all that rain and we never saw the 2000 team take the field? At least we won 2 of 3 against the Braves.
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."
Wellemeyer pitched decent
He hung his Final pitch to Heyward for a HR but other than that he kept us in that game IIRC.
His start against LA was the one that gave way to his demise.
Proud adopted parent of Miguel Tejada. No rings, but dude won the AL MVP once.
shift-A
“indigestive abandon”
hehehe
Jose Flores: .831 OPS in High-A last year, 23 years old. This is his year.
Co-dad of Ryan Scoma with waelwulf, because we're progressive like that.
Baggs on the new guy
http://www.fanfeedr.com/mlb/2011/04/04/belt-doesnt-need-the-ring-to-feel-like-a-giant
Belt will look on with pride and disbelief as his major league teammates are honored. After all, it was just five months ago that Belt sat in a rental condo with his Fall League teammates, Conor Gillaspie and Charlie Culberson, watching the World Series games on a smallish TV.
Gillaspie, who is from Omaha, was trusted to grill the steaks.
“He knew what he was doing,” Belt said. “I just remember watching them celebrate and thinking how great it would be to be part of that someday. In some sense, we already felt like part of the team.”
When he put down his bags in spring training, Belt only knew Freddy Sanchez, who had spent three days at San Jose while rehabbing from shoulder surgery.
“The day he left, he bought the spread for the team,” Belt said. “It was Italian for everybody. Oh, it was good.”
That’s how big leaguers do it. Belt is getting used to the whole lifestyle now, including the travel. During the season-opening series against the Dodgers, the Giants stayed at a former Ritz Carlton in a posh section of Pasadena.
“Pretty awesome,” Belt said. “I’m used to having a roommate on the road. Now my wife is with me. This is much better.”
Belt and Posey didn’t know each other at all before this spring, but they went out to dinner and their wives already have become friends. Belt already can tell when Posey wants him to be ready to charge a bunt or be ready to put down a snap tag on a pickoff throw.
“Generally, you can look at him and know,” Belt said. “It’s exciting for me. He’s such a good ballplayer. I can learn a lot from him, just the way he goes about his business. It’s easy here because everybody is so professional. It makes my life so much easier.”
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."
D'awwwwwwwwwwwwwww
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Both the kids.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 4, 2011 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep
This has become my response to every quote or anecdote about him.
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."
Definitely. He’s the second guy I thought of.
They seem to ask relievers or bench guys to handle this kinda stuff during the season though.
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
In the majors, you've got your wife there
In the minors, you have to trust your meat to a guy like Gillaspie
Oh, it was good
He just sounds so sincere
The thong is, it happened.
Disappointed
I was expecting a dick joke here.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
You were all lubed up for it.
2010 World Series Champions!
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by Johnny Disaster on Apr 4, 2011 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Chavez Ravine
The place is bitter tribal ground for many in the Dodger Stadium vicinity, and the banger culture became very evident during the years I lived down there, culminating, perhaps with this weekend’s violence. I always wore my Giants cap, never had a problem, and carried some fearlessness because of my Candlestick roots.
However, by 1998, it was kind of uncomfortable in the upper levels of Dodger stadium (not to mention, the pavilion), with packs of bald-headed, tattooed bangers and their wannabe’s. Even my Dodger fan pal stopped bringing his family.
When I started going to games at Dodger Stadium, it was almost comical, the contrast between there and Candlestick—Dodger Stadium was white bread territory, and the ‘stick was rough and tumble. But I don’t recall anyone getting the shit kicked out of them, so maybe this is just a progression of our violent culture, as a whole.
We’ve noticed that even in our little section of Sac. We’re by the university and it used to be pretty okay, now there are prostitutes walking the streets and our little local park has been over taken by homeless people and drug dealers. (I used to walk around the block…now the Mr. would “prefer it if you didn’t do that.”.)
I think with all the budget cuts (to police, prisons, after school programs etc…) it’s only going to get worse.
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To what extent do you think actions like stopping walking around the block etc. contribute to the decline?
That came across aggressively, but I’m just curious.
Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!
Or, I’m just interested in the extent to which certain actions do or don’t offset general socio-economic decline or an area.
All in all. I really don’t think my not walking around the block had anything to do with the neighborhood’s decline. I’m an older, short, cubby white woman, the only people afraid of me are hyperactive 4 year olds and their parents.
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Funny, I never pictured you cubby.
"This is a street fight, and we win those." -- BRIAN SABEAN, 10/23/10
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by Josh from Hollywood on Apr 4, 2011 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m having troubles with the middle keys on my keyboard: g, h, t, y aren’t always working as advertised.
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I usually take one of my hiking poles with me, but when it’s 1 against 7 I’m not sure it will be of any use.
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You need to do what I did to survive in prison — find someone with no friends, and beat them senseless, then all the others will think you’re crazy and not mess with you.
"This is a street fight, and we win those." -- BRIAN SABEAN, 10/23/10
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by Josh from Hollywood on Apr 4, 2011 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Nothing personal :(
"This is a street fight, and we win those." -- BRIAN SABEAN, 10/23/10
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by Josh from Hollywood on Apr 4, 2011 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I think what he’s getting at is that having residents walking around a neighborhood, just by itself and independent of other factors, has a salutary effect on the neighborhood. So, as people decide not to do that it reinforces the factors that are contributing to an area’s decline. I forget the buzzword… broken windows theory?
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by Johnny Disaster on Apr 4, 2011 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t know if other people stopped taking walks, cuz I’m not taking walks anymore. I didn’t ever usually see too many people anyway. There’s one little street where ye olde folkes were usually out doing yard work, perhaps they still are.
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I’ve always sort of thought that Merope was the cause of the downfall of society, and this just proves it.
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Well what else would you expect from someone who belongs to one of the countries biggest “terrorist organizations” ?
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The teachers’ union??
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
yup….
and for those of you too young to remember:
1. GET OFF MY LAWN!!!
and
2. Feb 23, 2004 … Education Secretary Rod Paige called the National Education Association, the nation’s largest teachers union, a terrorist organization…
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Oh, I thought you were referring to the Cubbies.
"If it's weird, you know it's probably Wilson's." - Matt Cain
Adoptive dad of Andrew Romo. Hope he's half the beard-grower his big brother is.
also
Not all suburbs are exactly walk-friendly, especially the ones with tons of 4-lane streets and long traffic lights etc. etc.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
lulz
I am doing work for the office, and am trying to find info on the law firm Morrison Foerster. Their slogan: “This is MoFo.”
Et tu, Ribe?
That has to be intentional.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Probably pieces, working for scale.
Playoff baseball is fun. We should do this more often.
by bgunn on Apr 4, 2011 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
this is sadly sunken too deep in the thread to be appreciated.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
They’re the premier patent law firm in the country, from what I understand.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
They’re one of the biggest law firms in the world.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Patent law: how to get your competitors to pay for your expenses
Dad of Ryan Rohlinger: world champion.
My dad dislikes them greatly.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Proud parent of Javier Lopez: southpaw, poltergeist, haunter of dreams.
Probably been said already, but
I don’t think your answer applies to Yankees fans as well as it does to others. The idea that fans are the same everywhere is nice, but teams arent the same. I think the consistent success (and the expectation thereof) plays a role in both shaping the attitudes of current fans, as well as determining what kind of people it attracts as new ones.
Shorter answer: Yankees fans are probably much more likely to be douches. Especially ones that have never even stepped foot in NYC.
Shorter answer: Yankees fans are probably much more likely to be douches. Especially ones that have never even stepped foot in NYC
Agreed, especially considering that 95% of their “fans” don’t even go to games let alone live in new york.
"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."
Meh. The distance part is overrated. I live in the midwest and, as a result, don’t get to many Giants games. That doesn’t make me a douche.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I cant even wrap my head around the concept of not living within less than an hour’s drive of at least 3-4 professional sports teams.
That’s… just about most of North America.
"Never a doubt... never a doubt." - Aubrey Huff
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
Do you live on the east coast?
I live roughly within 2 hours of two teams, and within 3 hours of four teams (Cinci, Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburgh).
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Well, come back when you can.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Yup
I live in the midwest and, as a result, don’t get to many Giants games. That doesn’t make me a douche.
Having met you in person, I agree. That’s not what makes you a douche.
The thong is, it happened.
Meh. The distance part is overrated. I live in the midwest and, as a result, don’t get to many Giants games. That doesn’t make me a douche.
That’s exactly something I would expect a douche like you to say.
Et tu, Ribe?
Admission: The dude in the Yankee jersey is me.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Thank you for not outing me as the “F YOU F YOU” guy.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Aaron boone and rick sutcliff
Thank god for the mute button and music.
"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."
If you have Directv or Digital cable, free preview of EI. You could switch to the Twins or Yankees feed.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
I did not know this thank you
Thanks for saving me from the secondary YES network.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
LOL TWINS
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 4, 2011 4:26 PM PDT reply actions
strike throwing #5 starters galore!
"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."
The Yankees are in their heads
It is kind of sad.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 4, 2011 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Also, I think Michael Kay has been told not to play up the bandbox side of their new park
A Twin hit a pop up to right that reaches the warning track and Kay says, “Drilled to deep right field!”
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 4, 2011 4:31 PM PDT reply actions
FUNGO FRENCHER
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
MITT MUNCHER
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 4, 2011 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions
RECSPECKS RAVAGER
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
LOL
IT IS HIGH IT IS FAR IT IS… CAUGHT IN FRONT OF THE TRACK!
"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."
And another pop up to right leaves the yard
Stupid
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 4, 2011 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Ridiculous
Even randy winn would have had a 30/30 season in him in his “prime” playing at this little league field.
"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."
And yet they dumped his ass. Also, Marcus Thames was not asked back. LOLDGERS
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL TWINS
serving up meat on a platter.
"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."
Train to perform at home opener
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/blogs/the-cove/Train-to-Perform-at-Giants-Opener-119211549.html
Train kicks off the Giants opening season with the National Anthem and the band’s next single "Save me, San Francisco," also known as the Giants’ "unofficial theme song" that they play before all home games.
by rightcenterfielder on Apr 4, 2011 4:40 PM PDT reply actions
MY EARS!! IT HURTS!!
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"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Oh God are they terrible.
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by Johnny Disaster on Apr 4, 2011 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
When I was in middle school I liked Meet Virginia. Then in high school(?) I thought Drops of Jupiter was sort of catchy, I guess. I think that’s as far as I got.
I have just now conceived of a world in which Barry Zito is Lestat. But who is Armand?
by howtheyscored on Apr 4, 2011 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
If you want to a home game last season, you almost certainly heard at least a snippet of the chorus.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-e8tlPE3kjI
"I don't know how the six-pack got in my hands." -P.T.F. Bat
this band sucks
but yeah it did kind of become a playoff anthem among a dozen others songs in heavy rotation at AT&T.
Proud adopted parent of Miguel Tejada. No rings, but dude won the AL MVP once.
Opening (and title) track from the “Hey Soul Sister” album.
There’s a reason it’s their 3rd/4th single. Pretty meh.
Et tu, Ribe?
Hey Soul Sister has to ranked among the top 10 worst songs of all time.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
It’s a little early for that.
And frankly, it’s a song that a lot of people will claim to hate in public, but will sing along (badly) with every word when it comes on the radio while they’re alone in their car.
Et tu, Ribe?
There really is only two things that make me change the radio station: that song and anything by Journey.
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"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
THE BEST SOY LATTE THAT YOU EVER HAD AND ME.
"Campeones." - Andres Torres
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by Murray, Present on Apr 4, 2011 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
What is this Train that you speak of?
Is that one of those newfangled rock and roll groups?
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 4, 2011 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
No.
That is not our unofficial theme song. No way.
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."
Nope. Not okay. Downvoted. Ejected. Unfriended. Deleted. Banned. Called out on strikes.
"Never a doubt... never a doubt." - Aubrey Huff
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
Shit, I’d rather have Ashkon.
Three double-doubles, 2 orders of fries and a chocolate/strawberry shake.
God, no
I hate Train but Ashkon is AWFUL.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
WRONG!
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
At least Ashkon’s awfulness is that of an amateur.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 4, 2011 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I am really looking forward to getting past opening week. None of this Train or Sammy Hagar crap.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
I’ll admit John Legend didn’t do a bad job in the World Series
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
I think they’re at least OK. Catchy, if nothing else. Their lead singer does have a tendency to be extremely out-of-tune during live performances.
Our love is all of God's money.
Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - Back in Richmond after a horrific stint in Fresno.
and they are going to do the national anthem? This bodes well.
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Hopefully not worse than Taylor Hicks last year. Anyone remember that? Ye gods…
Our love is all of God's money.
Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - Back in Richmond after a horrific stint in Fresno.
During the National Anthem and GBA I tend to make myself scarce… there’s a spot I found up in VR allll the way down the 1st base line, near the “Irish Pub” where you can’t hear the PA system, sometimes I hide there till it’s over. And it’s interesting to bug that camera man dude perched out there.
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That's devotion!
You deserve a medal for anthem-avoidance. I tend to just cover my ears or think about something else.
In the mountains/there you feel free/I read, much of the night/and go south in the winter. - T.S. Eliot
Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - Back in Richmond again this year. Maybe this will be his year.
Well, see the whole thing started in 2002…. whenever we “missed” the National Anthem the Giants would win. So it became a “thing” to see who could turn the radio off first. A tradition we keep to this day, even though the winning part of it seems to not apply anymore.
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LOL people with taste
Save Me San Francisco is hilariously fun.
Dad of Ryan Rohlinger: world champion.
I can't believe john smoltz works for the YES network now
So wrong on so many levels no wonder he did such shitty east coast centric work for the MLB network.
"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."
Michael kay advertising the joe giradi show on YES network
“It’s an exciting show that is a must see and you want to tune in for that”
LOL new york.
"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."
Maybe you should change the channel. NESN can break the exciting news about Carl Crawford’s demotion!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
"I stick to my strengths as opposed to going after everyone’s weaknesses. If you can hit it, come hit it."- Tim Lincecum
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2011 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Can Jeter even hit the ball in the air anymore?
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
lol old
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Herpes has ravaged his power
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 4, 2011 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Hank Steinbrenner
U BE BUILDIN TOO MUCH MANSHINS!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
hey man wuts ur prob
Derek jeter is a superstar and a gold glove short stop and will be one of the best in the game for a long time!!!
/harold reynolds
"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."
Harold Reynolds is usually approximately as wrong as Joe Morgan.
But he’s just so much nicer about it.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Apr 4, 2011 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Have you heard him talking about michael young?
"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."
Not that I can recall.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Apr 4, 2011 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought Harold was one of the few who picked the Giants to win last year. But I misremember stuff a lot.
Three double-doubles, 2 orders of fries and a chocolate/strawberry shake.
If he did, it was doubtless for a combo of pitchin’ and grit. Broken clocks and all that. But I would have been pleased to have his vote; I like him.
I’m really quite charmed by pretty much everyone on MLB Network. They’ve done a good job of finding personalities.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Apr 4, 2011 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey I can watch pirates cardinals on EI for free :D:D:D
Good thing because the twins are doing their best to make this game unbearable.
"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."
anyone going to DC for the Nats series end of month?
We got tix for Sat and Sun game…first time seeing my Giants on the east coast since moving here six yrs ago. Can’t wait.
Saw BB in Richmond last summer. That was fun. More fun than the helicopter that dropped food onto the field just before the game.
"Amazon.com. It's a website." --C. Kelly
I go to college in DC, so I’m planning on going to all 4 games. Hooray for 1/2 priced student seats in April, and cheap seats in general. They have 5 and 10 dollar tickets that are really a phenomenal deal. Also, I know there are a bunch of DC-area McCoven, so it might be worth it to organize a meetup of some sort.
Our love is all of God's money.
Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - Back in Richmond after a horrific stint in Fresno.
Agree wholeheartedly.
But we’re just so lazy.
Gigante. Campeón. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
LOL DC stereotype.
Gridlock! Can’t get things done!
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Apr 4, 2011 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree that you can't REALLY stereotype fanbases,
and, as a resident of New York City, I agree that Yankees fans are the exception to this rule, and would freely admit it.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Apr 4, 2011 5:09 PM PDT reply actions
He looks like he ate Vernon Wells.
Which, as you say, is how he always looks.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Apr 4, 2011 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
Jenny Heaver
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."
These remind me of those kids books.
The ones where there’s a series of different heads on the top third, torsos on the middle third, and legs on the bottom third, and you could mix and match an astronaut helmet, a clown coat, and a tutu. I’d show a picture, but how do you GIS that?
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Apr 4, 2011 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Mix and match.
Well played, teach.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Apr 4, 2011 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Custin Smoak is terrifying.
I have just now conceived of a world in which Barry Zito is Lestat. But who is Armand?
by howtheyscored on Apr 4, 2011 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Didn’t someone do a mixture of Zito and someone else on here?
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 4, 2011 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Not sure if this is free content
But The Wall Street Journal has an interview with Nikolai Bonds up on its website:
Growing Up as Barry’s Little Boy
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703712504576242792750686426.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
I don’t really care about the Bonds trial so I only did a quick scan. There were some interesting quotes.
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."
GO BUCS GO
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
I think the Mariners' brief honeymoon over .500 will come to an end after tonight.
Elvis Andrus just launched one into the left field bleachers.
"Campeones." - Andres Torres
Please follow my Twitter
nope lol
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
JUST TIED DUANE KUIPER ON THE ALL TIME LIST!
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 4, 2011 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Charlie Morton
Looks like he stole his motion from Derek Lowe/Roy Halladay
Gigante. Campeón. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Things are going so well for the rangers
that even elvis andrus hits a long bomb for his first dinger in over a year.
"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."
Hey Grant
You stole my GIF from yesterday that I stole.
JT Snow and Robb Nen are my heroes.
But then 2010 happened.
There’s hockey in about an hour….
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Cmon Bracket Pokemonz!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
After many sleepless hours and truly trying to control my hatred for the Doyers, here is my recommended batting order once Cody comes back.
My batting order against Lefties:
Tejada SS
Torres CF
Posey C
Huff 1B
Ross RF
DeRosa 3B
Burrell LF
Sanchez 2B
Pitcher Spot
Against Righties:
Torres CF
Tejada SS
Huff LF
Posey C
Ross RF
Belt 1B
DeRosa 3B
Sanchez 2B
Pitchers Spot
Essentially creating a platoon between Belt and Burrell and requiring Huff to play LF. Clearly a defensive risk, but LF is easier to play than RF and the only way of keeping Belt up on the big club in my opinion. Pablo needs to go down to AAA until he figures out the strike zone. Pitchers don’t need to throw him strikes to get him out.
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Apr 4, 2011 6:14 PM PDT reply actions
you could flip Sanchez and Tejada around.
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Apr 4, 2011 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
DeRosa over Pablo? Nah.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I am so disgusted with Pablo at this point. Glad to see he lost weight, but still pulling little league bullshit swinging at everything - mostly pitches out of the strike zone. He has been in the league too long to be doing this.
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Apr 4, 2011 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s been in the league for two and a half years….
I have just now conceived of a world in which Barry Zito is Lestat. But who is Armand?
by howtheyscored on Apr 4, 2011 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
And one and a half of those were fucking awesome.
I have just now conceived of a world in which Barry Zito is Lestat. But who is Armand?
by howtheyscored on Apr 4, 2011 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t know why you really expect him to change.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Proud parent of Javier Lopez: southpaw, poltergeist, haunter of dreams.
This
Unless I see Pablo hitting .200 a month into the year, benching Pablo isn’t a though.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 4, 2011 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
thought*
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 4, 2011 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Pablo had very good numbers against Kuroda...even hit a homerun off of him, but when the game was on the line, two men on with the game tied, Kuroda threw two pitches that weren't even close to being strikes and Pablo fished after both of them weakly grou
At least flappy tendons will challenge the pitcher and make him work.
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Apr 4, 2011 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
grounding out*
It’s the same conversation my HS coach had with me years ago “hey dumb fucker! how many times do you have to swing at breaking balls in the dirt? can’t you pick up the rotation out of the pitcher’s hand?” It’s really as simple as that and having an idea in different situations what pitchers are going to throw. Pablo has no clue what is happening and it pissed me off watching Orel, Valentine and Shulman mock him…..but it was deserved.
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Apr 4, 2011 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
lol high school
I have just now conceived of a world in which Barry Zito is Lestat. But who is Armand?
by howtheyscored on Apr 4, 2011 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Pablo needs to go down to AAA
Yeah, no.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 4, 2011 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
You should know not to pay attention to this guy.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I think I could put together a better prosecution than the government has v. Bonds.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Your Honor!
I have more irrelevant information!
Judge: “You have quite enough already, thank you.”
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Out of the hundreds of Yankees fans I know (yeah, that bad)
no less than 50% of them are depicted in that GIF. Also a large portion look/act exactly like the guy with the white Yankees jersey.
The whole I dress like I’m black (not trying to be racist here), act like a complete asshole, and don’t have anything worthwhile to say style is very popular in the tristate area.
Adoptive father of 18th round draft pick and future ace, BRANDON ALLEN
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