Post-game thread: Giants score enough, and Matt Cain is Matt Cain
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 3, 2011 10:16 PM PDT
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Cody Ross benefits from the Reverse Marvin Benard Theorem. The Marvin Benard Theorem posits:
The worst hitter in a good lineup will get far more criticism than he deserves.
Marvin Benard had a .342 on-base percentage in 2000 with a little bit of power. He was the villain. Part of it was that he had an easily identifiable flaw -- high fastballs! -- but a bigger part was that he was surrounded by real hitters. The 3-4-5 hitters each had an OPS over 1.000. That seems like a fable now, but it happened. Barry Bonds, Jeff Kent, and Ellis Burks were monsters. Anything held up in contrast would look pretty shabby. Benard looked pretty shabby.
Ross is in a different place. All year, it's been Tejada this, Tejada that. Huff grumblings, and is that Rowand? Grrrr. Meanwhile, Ross has been puttering along, not being very good. He could still field, and he wasn't as wretched as the other guys, so he was mostly left alone.
But Ross is the streakiest player I've watched since Randy Winn. Maybe hot and cold streaks don't exist; or, more accurately, maybe they do exist, but it's impossible for anyone to really figure out what's a streak and what's a random sample . But danged if Ross isn't an exception to that idea, and right now, he's streakin' like Jimmy Montello in "Bare Ambition". Everything written about Huff's goodwill currency applies doubly to Cody Ross -- all he had to do to be loved is not be Jose Guillen, and he was a playoff legend instead -- so maybe that's why there wasn't a Ross panic.
Glad there wasn't. Ross isn't a great hitter. He might even be an especially good hitter. But he's a worthwhile hitter when you take the hot with the cold, and combined with his fielding and base running, he's a good player. Also:
Yeah. That guy could be the running mate on a Tommy Lasorda presidential ticket, and I'd still love him. It's good to see him hitting well.
Matt Cain was more than solid, deftly pitching in and out of trouble. Javier Lopez had a ridiculously efficient eighth inning, Brandon Crawford roped a key double, and Brian Wilson did the palpitation thing in the ninth, but tonight's game was about Ross for me. If he's on a hot streak -- and if Huff is somewhat back, which he sure looks like he is -- maybe this can be the special lineup we were hoping for in March. And by "special," I mean "not completely wretched." The standards are a little lower than in 2000, but as long as the wins keep coming, I'm not especially interested in style points.
Also: sorry, Marvin. I was kind of a jerk back then.
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Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Jun 3, 2011 10:17 PM PDT reply actions 15 recs
when Cain is dealing
I always think how awesome it will be to see this image in the PGT.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 3, 2011 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
OMG
I live for Matt Cain wins just for this pic!
Time to repeat in '11!
by Myemail21479 on Jun 4, 2011 12:27 AM PDT up reply actions
MATT CAIN MATT CAIN MATT CAIN!!!
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I’m still partial to Marvin Benard. He threw me a ball at Candlestick and then signed it. I still have that ball.
I once met Benard with my brother and mom back in 2001 at some event (don’t remember what it was called). Geez, he was such a dick. We had to force him to take a picture with us. He clearly didn’t enjoy being around other people.
Warning, angry Giants fan on the loose.
You forced yourself on him?
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by howtheyscored on Jun 4, 2011 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
When I was 7, I got to announce at Candlestick during the 3rd inning and Marvin Benard was one of the guys. I’ve always had a soft spot for him.
That was you?!?!
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by Josh from Hollywood on Jun 4, 2011 2:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Benard’s had other easily identified flaws, like fly balls hit to his part of the outfield.
"If it's weird, you know it's probably Wilson's." - Matt Cain
Loving Cody's BB% this season.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Game Summary: Hey There Handsome
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
by Solidarity on Jun 3, 2011 10:20 PM PDT reply actions 8 recs
I love Matt's tie
thats all.
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Those were given out on Father’s Day last year or the year before, and they are surprisingly classy. Not even clip-ons!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 3, 2011 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup we have one of those. Came in a cool little box too.
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Wow. I’d really like to step in against Lopez. Just to see that movement.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jun 3, 2011 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Late to the party but this needs a mutliple rec option
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 3, 2011 10:20 PM PDT reply actions 8 recs
The 10 Commandments of Matt Cain
1 – Thou shalt love the San Francisco Giants organization with all thine heart and all thine soul.
2 – Thou shalt never rest on the fifth day.
3 – Thou shalt honor and respect thine coaches, trainers and catchers.
4 – Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s Cy Young awards, magazine covers and ESPN commercials.
5 – Thou shalt not bear false witness when thou hath a bad day.
6 – Thou shalt not murder thy teammates for not giving thee run support.
7 – Thou shalt not steal the limelight.
8 – Thou shalt stay cool and stoic, and never panic.
9 – Thou shalt hit dingers.
10 – Thou Cain, you really Cain.
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."
by esseffgeez on Jun 3, 2011 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
11 – Thou shalt not win, except by accident.
Fortune favors the lucky.
by BusterHomerun on Jun 3, 2011 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions
When Cainer was in Giants-land,
Let my people go.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jun 4, 2011 1:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Had it all the way.
But I am getting tired of the Don Stanhouse impressions.
Now off to The Planet of the Daleks. Later, all.
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by gallo del cielo on Jun 3, 2011 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
/ needs a Dinger version
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My only game in SBC last year
He dropped a first inning 3rd out pop up… after a big rally, he let in run 5 and 6. I was so mad I bood him! It was Joe DiMaggio SF Seals bobblehead day.
Time to repeat in '11!
by Myemail21479 on Jun 4, 2011 12:36 AM PDT up reply actions
I was at that game!
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I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
According to Krukow
“Javy Lopez is a GM in waiting. Very articulate.”
He’s being ironic right? He’s just fucking with us.
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Psych major from UVA.
Wants to serve in the CIA like his dad. Dude’s legit.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
No No
You misunderstand me. Not the Lopez being a GM part. The GM being articulate part, especially after yesterday.
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Ahhhhh.
Now I see what you did there.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
Well he didn’t say a Giants GM in waiting. Those are a special breed.
by Puster Bosey on Jun 3, 2011 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Doesn’t Sabean own part of the team now? In which case, LOL getting scolded by a co-owner.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 3, 2011 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Does he?
I know Baer went from employee to part-owner, but didn’t know Sabes had
The thong is, it happened.
Maybe I’m confusing him with Beane.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 3, 2011 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Alternate post-game thread:
Hey, what the fuck is up with those eSurance commercials? Do those things fucking suck, or what? These two fucking dorks are arguing about signing up people online or by phone, and who gives a fuck? But then the one guy starts going “Peeeewww. Peewwwwww” and the fuckwit he works with is all “Zzz-zzzap. Now everyone has your online dating profile!” And you’re, like, wait, what was he doing so wrong, other than being annoying, that you’d be that much of a bitch? But then the co-worker was impressed that he dee-jays on the weekend, and, wait, is that supposed to be a punchline? Do you seriously fucking think you’ve built a character so amusing that you can just mention that he’s a DJ, and then have him do some shitty mouth-beat, and it’s funny? Well, FUCK YOU. I’m not buying your insurance. I didn’t think you could get worse that that stupid-ass Erin Esurance cartoon that had nothing to do with insurance, but you managed it. Go ahead, offer me coverage for free. Fuck you, I won’t take it. Your commercials suck.
Decided to focus on the game instead.
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 3, 2011 10:25 PM PDT reply actions 8 recs
since we're complaining about commercials
Can we start a petition to remove the at&t commercial where the guy starts flashmobbing too early? I feel like it comes on twice every commercial break no matter what channel I’m watching.
by Puster Bosey on Jun 3, 2011 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
It was cute at first, now it’s annoying. Not as annoying as Ashkon, but still annoying.
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Yeah I had a pretty decent chuckle the first time I saw it, but like most AT&T commercials I can’t stand it being pounded over my head incessantly
by Puster Bosey on Jun 3, 2011 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
And, I mean, you’re all standing there half an hour early. It seems like the situation is set up for misunderstandings. Couldn’t you just tell everyone with your voice?
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
What about the Toyota commercial
Where they talk about how Tom’s nuts are shrinking.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jun 3, 2011 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Given that those Metro PCS ads are still on the radio, it’s hard to complain about anything else.
"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!"
K-A-R-S
enough said
After Further Review.........
The Bears Still Suck
by smackwaterjack on Jun 4, 2011 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions
WHAT is the deal with all these insurance companies thinking they have to have “funny” ads?? I don’t want some clown baling me out after I run my car into a tree!
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What about saving us from buffaloes??
That could come in handy!
Thank you Edgar Renteria, for hitting the ball three feet higher.
There’s only like 30 buffaloes now!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
(I don’t know if that was a reference to a tv show or other commercial I have never seen.)
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
I was referring to...
this State Farm ad. When you get State Farm insurance, you just say the jingle and magic happens!
Thank you Edgar Renteria, for hitting the ball three feet higher.
Can I get a hot tub?
The San Francisco Giants are the World Champions.
by The Enchanter on Jun 4, 2011 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
No.
I really hate commercials.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on Jun 4, 2011 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Those doofy Carl’s Jr. turkey commercials are just as ridiculous. I guess they figure that since we are watching sports we’re all drunk and stupid.
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I will immediately switch to your company, I want to support your douchebaggy advertisements with my premium dollars!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 3, 2011 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t like the new esurance commercials, but for a cartoon, Erin was seriously hot. I kinda miss those. They like made her body more ridiculous in each successive commercial.
Why yes, I am single, thanks for asking.
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by Aaronstampler on Jun 3, 2011 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions
IS SOMEONE DRIVING A TRUCK ON THE UPPER DECK?!?!?
by Croix de Candy Maldonado on Jun 3, 2011 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions
SRSLY
Who greenlighted that ad? “Hey, we’ll have an Eric Byrnes dronealike pretend to be surprised that there’s one of our crappy litigation magnet vehicles driving on top of the stadium! And it won’t be announced like an ad or anything, so it will sound like the broadcast is directed by an 8 year old. It will be TEH AWESOME!!!”
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 3, 2011 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Hold on a sec…….. there seems to me…… from my perspective……. in the press box……. that there MAY…….. there MAY….. be a truck being driven on the upper deck……… here at AT&T Park………..
nice
McCarver might actually improve that dumb ad.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 3, 2011 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I can’t think of many times I’ve bought a product because of an ad, but there’s plenty of examples of avoiding them because of terrible ads. Top of the list: Axe anything.
I also almost switched banks when Washington Mutual started having their slogan be “Wahoo!” for a while. You’re a fucking financial institution that’s holding a large amount of my money, be serious!
Carl’s Jr. has just made the list for me. We’re showing you women in bikinis because ’that’s just the way it is?" WTF does that even mean?
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they made the list
with those stupid smacking-sound commercials a few years ago. “Don’t bother me, I’m eating”.. no, you’re not eating, you’re wolfing down your food like a cro-magnon that just killed a mastodon.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 3, 2011 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Carl’s Jr: Fuck you, I’m eating.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
by groug on Jun 3, 2011 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Same here. Not that I ever ate there with any frequency but once they started airing those gross out, eat like a 4 year old commercials I knew I’d never eat there again. I have to look at that everyday I don’t need it on a commercial!
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I’m pretty much opposed to any ads that try way too hard to appeal to certain male stereotypes.
Also, fuck that guy from the Sopranos and his shitty tequila.
this too
It’s almost like I hate every commercial that we are bombarded with that doesn’t feature Giants players.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 3, 2011 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I like the “most interesting man” commercials.
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Indeed. I’m also a sucker for the Pepsi Max/ Field of Dreams ones.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 4, 2011 8:03 AM PDT up reply actions
You know, the recent OSH ads on the radio are kind of humorous. Full of California snark at the drippy weather.
April showers bring May flowers, June showers ruin your weekend plans.
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It didn’t make me want to buy any tequila, but I did like the one where he complained about how you never know what commercials are advertising and then said “This is a commercial for tequila.”
It was an obvious punchline, but his weird stare into the camera sold it for me.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
It doesn’t redeem the one where he talks about how other tequilas are all about style over substance… Says the celebrity spokesman in a nice suit in a stylishly minimalist room.
“LOL froofy appletini drinks. I’m a MAN and I drink worm-ridden lighter fluid straight up! See how I put my foot on the table here!?!?!?”
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 3, 2011 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought he was selling corruption in New Jersey.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 4, 2011 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions
“I’ll take 200 pounds of extortion, to go!”
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 4, 2011 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s funny because there was an ad with the same guy for the same product like the next inning that had nothing to do with tequila.
"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!"
Jeez, ever use your remote control? I just switch to another game when an annoying commercial comes on.
Buster Posey: Let's enjoy him before he goes to the Yankees because he wants to win the World Series. Wait, what???
by rxmeister on Jun 4, 2011 5:20 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, why watch the Giants at all? Those Pirates are exciting!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 4, 2011 6:31 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t care enough to change the channel.
"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!"
And this is what’s wrong with America today.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jun 4, 2011 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Speaking of Axe
Here’s a fun contest .
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 4, 2011 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Whatever discount
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Jun 3, 2011 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
My beef
How are the “Tek and Tok” commercials still on TV?
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
and he didn't fall down for no reason!
Fortune favors the lucky.
by BusterHomerun on Jun 3, 2011 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
He did get picked off on a balk though.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jun 3, 2011 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Meh
Needs more claw/spotlight, but not to mention gamery, gritty veteranyness.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
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by Giant Torture on Jun 4, 2011 7:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Didn’t have to leave his folks tickets.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 3, 2011 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions
and she was my 7th grade home room teacher. I had to do a double take when I saw her on TV. small world.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 3, 2011 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
that was a cool interview
she was such a complete mom, I wondered if she had orange slices and a juice box in there for Brandon after the game. Way to grab the foul ball too.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 3, 2011 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I wondered if she had orange slices and a juice box in there for Brandon after the game
Mom and School Teacher ? You know she did. She was prepared and had a plan.
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
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She doesn’t think of you in that way.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 3, 2011 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Saw this while driving around Sacramento today:
"He forced it to go in the net, and that's a good thing." -Jerry Reynolds
Maybe Bartolo Colon is a passenger.
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Cain did good
definitely didn’t have good stuff tonight, scuffled some, but 7 innings of 1 run ball with 7K’s is impressive.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Maybe it's because Wilson has done it so often
But I was totally calm in the 9th. Never a second of doubt. I think “Giants Baseball: Torture” has proven the old adage “Whatever doesn’t kill me only makes me stronger.”
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yeah Wilson just has a knack for getting out of his own jams. I’ve seen him do it so many times now and against so many better teams than Lolorado, that I wasn’t worried a bit. Actually, the only nervousness I had was that it came in a Cain start because for whatever reason Cain is more jinxed than any pitcher I’ve ever seen.
Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
by Aaronstampler on Jun 3, 2011 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Kinda like becoming a quadraplegic. Or emphysema.
I do wish people would think about adages before repeating them.
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Including the guy who coined it...
Pretty sure Nietzsche said that before he suffered from syphilis, manic-depression, and had three strokes which left him unable to speak or walk. Those things didn’t kill him, they only made him weaker.
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by Josh from Hollywood on Jun 4, 2011 2:29 AM PDT up reply actions
As Orwell pointed out, words lose their meanings just before actions lose their meanings just before lives lose their meanings.
Can you take this too seriously?
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jun 4, 2011 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
The Simpsons lampooned that one pretty efficiently years ago.
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by howtheyscored on Jun 4, 2011 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
My theory for this homestand
However many wins the Giants finish the homestand with, add a zero to that number and that’s the percentage I’ll be confident that they’ll win the division. So 6-4 would be 60%, 3-7 would be 30% and so on.
That’s not too crazy, right? Or is it too premature since we don’t have Pablo back yet?
Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
Arizona has had an easy schedule lately.
Twins
Rockies
Astros
now Nationals
then they’ll face the Pirates
They’re basically doing what the Rockies did in April – beat up on losing teams. D-Backs will come back to earth when they start playing against tougher opposition.
Despite all the injuries, Giants remain the team to beat.
Fortune favors the lucky.
by BusterHomerun on Jun 3, 2011 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's what Texas did last year too
Only they never came back down to earth. Until TGWTWS.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jun 3, 2011 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions
ALL OUR BATS HAVE GONE COLD!
Fortune favors the lucky.
by BusterHomerun on Jun 3, 2011 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I would trust it to impair judgment, cause severe pain and do moderately severe damage physically.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 3, 2011 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I made a bloody mary. I used maybe one teaspoon of this stuff to flavor a pint of bloody mary.
It was too much.
I am lucky that I like a lot of vegetation in my mary. I keep taking little pickle and celery breaks.
My housemate is currently working on some lemon infused vodka. What’s the story behind habanero infused vodka? Is it supposed to be good, or more of an experiment of curiosity?
"Can Manchester United score? They always score... Peter Schmeichel is forward... Beckham, in towards Schmeichel- it's come for Dwight Yorke. Cleared... Giggs with a shot- SHERINGHAM!"
by Useful_Idiot on Jun 3, 2011 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
My buddy wanted an excuse to give me a nice flask with a ground glass stopper. So he put a baker’s dozen habaneros in it and filled it up with vodka. We drove it home and it sat and sat and sat. So finally I tried dipping a chopstick in and licking it. Hot. Hot hot hot. So last week I cautiously added 1/8th of a teaspoon, measured carefully, into a bloody mary. Oddly, not all that hot — barely tasted. So tonight I dropped in a teaspoon, not measured.
Hot hot hot.
Great Buster or greatest Buster?
"He forced it to go in the net, and that's a good thing." -Jerry Reynolds
I like him in Scrooged
Hated him when he was singing.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jun 3, 2011 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
"Lonely Planet Boy" is still my favorite.
"He forced it to go in the net, and that's a good thing." -Jerry Reynolds
"Who Are The Mystery Girls?"
Buster Posey: Let's enjoy him before he goes to the Yankees because he wants to win the World Series. Wait, what???
by rxmeister on Jun 4, 2011 5:25 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
YES
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 4, 2011 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Niagra Falls, Frankie Angel.
"This is a street fight, and we win those." -- BRIAN SABEAN, 10/23/10
Proud owner of the saddest looking IMDb page and Twitter in the world.
by Josh from Hollywood on Jun 4, 2011 2:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Hahaha, who, if I may ask? (Unless they’re grad students, then nevermind, because I probably don’t know them.)
He’s one of those permanent grad students Caltech seems to grow. His lab does good work, so he keeps threatening to get work, then doesn’t. Simulates black hole collisions iirc.
He’s one of those permanent grad students Caltech seems to grow.Real Genius ?
Trivia : When Hollyfeld sends in a large number of entries to the Frito-Lay contest, he is mirroring the actions of Caltech students Steve Klein, Dave Novikoff and Barry Megdal, who, in 1974, used a similar strategy to win a McDonald’s sweepstakes. Their entries came to roughly 1/5th of the total entries and won them a station wagon, $3,000 cash and $1,500 in food gift certificates.
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
what house?
mole alum here.
Never had habanero vodka, was too smart for that. Until the habanero eating contest. Yeah.
Dear CSN
Buster Posey is a very handsome young man who has made many interesting plays in the field and exciting hits during his time with the Giants. They even won a trophy or something, and I saw a picture or two of him celebrating that.
CAN YOU PLEASE STOP SHOWING HIM GETTING MANGLED EVERY DAMNED TIME SOMEONE MENTIONS HIS NAME OR YOU INTEND TO TALK ABOUT HIM WITHIN THE NEXT HOUR? DO WE HAVE TO SEE MARK DEROSA’S WRIST TENDONS OR BARRY BONDS’ INFECTED KNEES EVERY TIME YOU MENTION THEM?
FFS.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 3, 2011 10:41 PM PDT reply actions 8 recs
This.
Enough is enough.
Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
by Aaronstampler on Jun 3, 2011 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
This rec'd 5 million
It’s fucking ridiculous enough already not only do they show it but they replay it 10 times after that. They don’t stop there they even use multiple camera angles and even go slow motion. It’s incredible how fucking dense the CSN staff is obviously no one is interested in seeing that again let alone over and over again whenever he’s brought up.
"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."
+109 million billion katrillion
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
Proud adoptive parent of Brett Bochy, he's my boy now Bruce!
by Giant Torture on Jun 4, 2011 7:53 AM PDT up reply actions
+1
Expect 10,000 replays of it on FOX today in slow motion with multiple camera angles and the florda marlins announcers audio. Good thing I won’t submit myself to the dick stockton erik karros special I can already hear it "freddy san-CHEZ!
"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."
I doubt this game starts on time.
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Me either
As I said below thankfully we can wait up to 7 or 8 hours for the weather to subside if need be.
"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 at least it’s a game against a divisional opponent. The rainy-day games that get me freaked out are the ones that involve the last game of a series and the season against the Nationals in DC, where a makeup game would be a royal pain in the ass.
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"we"
must not be planning to spend that time at the ballpark, in the rain.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 4, 2011 8:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Seems like there’s a few McCoven planning on going to this game. Put up a fanpost for an impromptu meet-up? At least you’d have a bunch of people to kvetch with if the start time is delayed.
Alternatively, buy tickets in the club level!
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Not me dude, we’re going to be soggy in SJ tonight.
Those rain delay games are brutal, but at least you can run for cover at Mays Field. Cal League games, not so much. I wonder why they didn’t think to build a retractable roof at the Muni in 1937 or whenever they built it?
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 4, 2011 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions
SkyDome was the first stadium with a retractable roof, and it’s somewhat newer than Municipal Stadium.
"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!"
Thanks McBain!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 4, 2011 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
hope not. Got tix for tomorrow. Right now I’m choosing to believe Kruk’s weather forecast.
Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
by Aaronstampler on Jun 3, 2011 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Winner!
I bet the Giants on the run line tonight. -1.5 +175. (I get 1.75 for every dollar I bet if they win by 2 or more).
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
So, what if...
Crawford turns out to be pretty good, Belt lives up to his potential, Panda finds his 2009/ early 2011 form, and Posey is the same player when he returns next season? That’s a damn good core of young offensive talent.
"Can Manchester United score? They always score... Peter Schmeichel is forward... Beckham, in towards Schmeichel- it's come for Dwight Yorke. Cleared... Giggs with a shot- SHERINGHAM!"
maybe crawford is one of those guys that have mediocre minor league numbers or not so great and once they reach the big leagues they really turn it on ala hanley ramirez
one can only hope
I’m not expecting Chase Utley, but maybe he could be a pretty good big leaguer
"Can Manchester United score? They always score... Peter Schmeichel is forward... Beckham, in towards Schmeichel- it's come for Dwight Yorke. Cleared... Giggs with a shot- SHERINGHAM!"
by Useful_Idiot on Jun 3, 2011 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Uhhh
Hanley hit better than Crawford ever has at a younger age.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
His point was
Hanley never had an OPS above .800 above low A until the majors, where he of course has easily eclipsed that.
That is cray-z.
I guess
But Hanley had age on his side. Crawford is already, what, three years older than Hanley was when he broke into the bigs? It’s a whacky comp.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
He wasn't comparing them
Hanley wasn’t very impressive in the minors at all. The numbers weren’t there to suggest a near .900 OPS in the majors.
That is cray-z.
Without considering his scouting report
Which I simply don’t remember, a .720 OPS hitter in AA at 21 isn’t that far off from a .712 OPS hitter in AA at 23.
And again, I don’t believe it was meant to be a comparison. Hanley has obviously surpassed every expectation he’s ever had in his career so far, it’s not that far-fetched to think Crawford will improve over his minor league numbers which haven’t been THAT bad (for a shortstop).
That is cray-z.
> Hanley has obviously surpassed every expectation he’s ever had in his career so far
He was very, very highly touted on tools. Indeed, he was considered a bust when he did not decimate the minor leagues. However, it isn’t like his numbers were awful and given his age, his ‘disappointing’ numbers were nothing like Crawford’s.
Perhaps not
But there were plenty of numbers to suggest he’d be a very good shortstop because he was performing decently at a very young age.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
wow
keithlaw keithlaw
I keep talking up Heath Hembree… RT @SpSanborn: @keithlaw who are the next “closers of the future” currently in the minors
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
I feel like Heath Hembree's got a closer name, too.
Adopted Giant: Mike Fontenot
He's like Grant, but fun size.
We really should trade Wilson if someone will take him
He’s a big name, so he’d theoretically bring in good talent, and closers are easily replaced.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
given how much money he's probably bringing in right now
from a merchandising/ticket selling perspective, I’m not sure the usual rule of trading a big name closer applies. It’s very possible, I think, that the Giants are making enough money because he’s on the team to more than cover his salary.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jun 4, 2011 1:55 AM PDT up reply actions
He's making like $8.5 million next year,
and another year of arb after that. That’s a pretty penny to cover, even if he is earning his salary WAR-wise.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
It would be nice to get a good catcher for him.
"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’d do Wilson-for-Wilson in a heartbeat. I doubt Rizzo would, though, especially since they already have Storen.
"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'm trying to think
Of other young, cost-controlled catchers who are good fielders and passable with the bat. I’d rather not limit the options to career backups, but also look at “young backstop rentals” who will be useful trade pieces if/when Posey is ready to assume the starting job.
Maybe Jason Castro or J.R. Towles. I like Nick Hundley but I doubt the Padres trade in-division. Ramos obviously if he can be had.
Can you think of any others?
Adoptive father of Jose Casilla.
Isn't Jason Castro a huge prospect?
Why would the Astros trade him?
My adopted Giant, the young Reinier Roibal
He's not a huge prospect.
He’s one of those high-ceiling guys with not much upside. Sickels gave him a B+.
Adoptive father of Jose Casilla.
My white whale is Mike Napoli, although he’s not much of a catcher.
"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!"
Relievers do not bring much value.
Not even established closers.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
Wir sind gewohnt, daß die Menschen verhöhnen was sie nicht verstehn.—Goethe
matt capps disagrees
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
by GiantPain on Jun 4, 2011 10:36 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
What a strange, strange trade.
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 Boy!
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Giant: Heath Hembree
keithlaw keithlaw
I keep talking up Heath Hembree… RT @SpSanborn: @keithlaw who are the next “closers of the future” currently in the minors
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
So, uh
They had Runzler start a game in Fresno, and it kinda went awful. 1.2 IP, 3 walks against 2 strikeouts.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Everything’s coming up Hinshaw!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 3, 2011 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Short version
Runzler pitched in Fresno.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
40 pitches, 20 strikes
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 4, 2011 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions
GREAT WIN AGAINST THE ROCKS, BOYS!!! KEEP IT GOING!!!
WIN IT FOR POSEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"He'll need a rocket up his ass to catch that one .... that baby's out of here!"
by GIANT stoner on Jun 3, 2011 11:03 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I will never understand baseball
I see the Giants struggle and lose 2 or 3 games in a row, out of a season of 162, and I feel devastated completely hopeless for their playoff prospects. I fully understand that its a long season but I still can’t think rationally about it. Shit, even in football it doesn’t feel as terrible losing 2-3 games, and that’s actually a big deal.
Do you follow college football? Because when you lose 2-3 straight games in college football it feels like a 20 game losing streak in baseball. Absolutely apocalypse.
The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS
ha
I’m sure glad I didn’t go to THAT school.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 3, 2011 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions
/sobs
On an semi-unrelated note: WHY ERIK JOHNSON WHY?!? You were so awesome all year!
The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS
cry me a river
we had a 44 game losing streak
Great boxscore tonight.
TBR 0 4 1
SEA 7 4 0
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
Good thing my Pokemonz strategy of “always bench Matt Joyce against LHP” remains intact.
Fortune favors the lucky.
by BusterHomerun on Jun 3, 2011 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Three of those four Seattle hits were homers.
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 just saw Cafe Lu's facebook
Oh my God.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
closet?
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
I grew up in Asia and I take 4-5 business trips a year there. This is nothing new to me. It’s still funny seeing the “Americanized” version though.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
The trips we used to take to Taiwan were hilarious. I often went with a Canadian guy who insisted we stop at almost every betelnut stand…
Trying to find something to watch on Netflix Instant. Any suggestions?
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jun 3, 2011 11:09 PM PDT reply actions
Huh. Looks like a good match for me.
Only 3 episodes?
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jun 3, 2011 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, that's the only bummer
But each of them is movie length and fantastic, and the 2nd season is coming out soonish.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I'll definitely watch this. Thanks
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jun 3, 2011 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Neener neener Grant, you and your long list!
You won’t be disappointed. At least I hope not. Is there a worse feeling than recommending some piece of media you love and having someone hate it?
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
The key is to be really insightful
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Oof.
Never done that one, but I can imagine.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I haven’t either but its the reason I’ve never attempted to do so.
I actually ended up getting the job I’m at because that happened with someone else. I interviewed and they wanted to hire me, but instead went with a friend of another person in the office. Two months later they call me and ask if I’m still interested because she couldn’t handle the job and was quitting.
If I hate it, I’ll hate you forever.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jun 3, 2011 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Or it looks like they just put Reservoir Dogs up
One of my all time favorite movies.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
LOL me. Daughter # 1 was going off to college, and as one of her parting staples, I gave her a DVD of Reservoir Dogs, saying “You are going to have to watch this!”
That movie is as old to someone graduating high school now as “Chinatown” or “Godfather Part II” was to me when I was graduating high school.
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 3, 2011 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions
My wife and I just watched the first episode
We thought it was great. Very, very well done.
I'm as tall as Mel. Why can't I hit 500 home runs?
Civil War. Baseball. Thomas Jefferson. Lewis & Clark.
Also: Kids in the Hall.
Devil’s Backbone. Cronos.
Wet Hot American Summer
The Sting
Amadeus
Being John Malkovich
High Noon
Seven Samurai
Mean Streets
Barton Fink
Swingers
A Very Long Engagement
Dead Man
The Hustler
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 3, 2011 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions
It wasn't Grant who was laughing at me.
It was God.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
KIDS IN THE HALL
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
I was thinking of watching Amadeus actually but didn’t want to commit so much time. The Sting is intriguing though.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jun 3, 2011 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I watched that in like 5th grade. I couldn’t finish it in the theater. Had to go out for a 10 min restroom break.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
I was pretty disappointed with Mean Streets, maybe I was expecting too much.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 3, 2011 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s definitely a writer/director finding his footing, but it’s pretty great.
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 3, 2011 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions
DeNiro was like Eric Hinske. ROY … and then a bunch of WS appearances he probably didn’t deserve.
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 3, 2011 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll have to try it again, then
maybe I was too used to “gangster DeNiro” at the time.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 3, 2011 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm watching Burns' documentary on the West.
I’m on episode 4 (1868-1874) at the moment.
I keep on rooting for the Native Americans, but it’s gone from bad to worse to holy-shit-that’s-really-awful-and-I-want-to-cry.
"He forced it to go in the net, and that's a good thing." -Jerry Reynolds
Amadeus is such a great movie. Had to watch that in high school band class and it’s why I’m an opera fan today.
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.
Dead Man!
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 4, 2011 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions
LARRY SANDERS
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
L'AVENTURRA!!!
One of my favorites of all time. Monica Vitti ::swoon::
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
I actually made a pilgrimage to Noto a few years after seeing the film. Amazing baroque architecture and incredible pastries, but really I just scouted out L’Avventura sites.
Great film. Definitely worth seeing on a screen since it needs full attention. Movies like this rarely work well on TV for me.
by Duelling Brandos on Jun 4, 2011 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions
What is the weather forecast for tomorrow? Weather wasn’t too bad tonight. I had finish the game under shelter, though because I’m getting over a bad cold.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
On the post-game show, they said weather reports indicate that the rain should pass through by game time.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jun 3, 2011 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I couldn’t tell if Kruk was kidding around with that or not, a la Kuip’s perpetual (fake) “sunny and 80 degrees tomorrow” forecasts.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 3, 2011 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions
San Francisco, 1 pm, 54 degrees, rain/thunder, 90% chance of precipitation.
according to www.weather.com
that was a fun game
I bet Azmanz is happy now!
Also, pinch hitting giambi for fowler made no sense for me. It worked out, but still. Fowler is not a bad hitter.
Also also, Cain settled down really nicely. Looked much more comfortable going out there later.
Also also also, I was fearing the worse for the Lopez vs Tulowitzki matchup.
Fowler is a career .256/.350/.392 hitter (and worse this year). It makes a ton of sense to hit with Giambi instead, who both has more power and has more on-base skills.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
I don't think it's completely accurate to say he has more of either at this point.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Dude hits 3 HRs in a game
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
More power, certainly.
OBP… maybe.
Fortune favors the lucky.
by BusterHomerun on Jun 3, 2011 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, actually
I just glanced at the ZiPS rest-of-seasons, and they have them as equals in OBP and Giambi with more SLG.
But when you take into account the pinch-hit penalty…
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
They’re obviously down on Fowler right now. They’ve demoted him from first to eighth in the lineup, and he fanned in his first three at bats.
Buster Posey: Let's enjoy him before he goes to the Yankees because he wants to win the World Series. Wait, what???
by rxmeister on Jun 4, 2011 5:35 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Tomorrow's FOX maps
http://the506.com/sports/?cat=19
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 will take my Cards/Cubs and like it, I guess.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
But I don't think tomorrow's game even happens.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
oh yeah, and IBB to Crawford to get to the catcher
go back in time, tell me that, I’m not sure what I’d say
Cindy?
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'm going to start calling Freddy this if he ever gets on my nerves.
"He forced it to go in the net, and that's a good thing." -Jerry Reynolds
I don't do twitter so I'm bringing the topic here
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Strangest drunk purchase?
I once donated to public television at 3am while quite drunk.
I unwittingly had horsemeat bresaola in Italy. It was delicious.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 4, 2011 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Why?
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.
Just got back from the game, it was pretty great.
Other than Cain, the other player that stood out for me was Crawford.
I really want to believe in this kid, and he put out another strong performance. A great 3-2, 10-pitch battle against Nicasio (pronunciation help?) in his first plate appearance really wore the Rockie kid down, and he hit the ball on a rope the second time up.
Needless to say, I didn’t expect him to be generating intentional walks 8 days into his professional career.
Burriss was cute, but shaky at the hot corner. Freddy solid as always. Huff has got his swing back; he was BABIP’d here.
General thoughts: I really hope Vogelsong is real. It expands the trade options a lot. Trying to think of out of the box catchers to acquire while driving home, Rod Barajas and Wilson Ramos (on a weird rental to be traded end-of-season) came to mind.
Adoptive father of Jose Casilla.
I wouldn't trade Vogelsong.
I would trade Sanchez or Surkamp.
Vogelsong, if ‘real’, is more valuable as a Giant than as trade bait. The reverse may be true for Sanchez.
Adoptive father of Jose Casilla.
No Barajas.
Unacceptable.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
Better than Eli, right?
I don’t remember how good his defense is. It all depends on Colletti’s asking price at the deadline.
Adoptive father of Jose Casilla.
meh
but he can mash homers pretty good, and more importantly will not be able to average 5 homers per game vs. SF any more.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 3, 2011 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Burriss only got one ball all night, didn’t he?
"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!"
Yes, in the 9th.
He backed up on it, double-clutched, and almost airmailed it over Huff.
Huff nearly hit Wigginton reaching back to catch the throw.
It was pretty bad.
Adoptive father of Jose Casilla.
Yeah, it wasn’t pretty. I’m loath to judge on one play, though, particularly when it’s the ninth inning and it’s the first one of the game.
"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 didn’t think it was that bad. The throw was a little off but I felt like the rest of the play was because he knew he had plenty of time.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 games in June 1995).
NEVER FORGET
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 3, 2011 11:56 PM PDT up reply actions
At least he didn’t slide to the ground on it, and have it pop out of his glove when he got back up.
Buster Posey: Let's enjoy him before he goes to the Yankees because he wants to win the World Series. Wait, what???
by rxmeister on Jun 4, 2011 5:37 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
He’s never hit above the California League.
"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!"
he was at richmond all last year
were you sleeping?
nobody hits in the eastern
its why they skipped posey
but he definitely changed his plate approach from last to this season
manny has to chill on d…his d used to be amazing…he is thinking too much
he may get sent back down…but only to work on d at every base
that isn't why they skipped Posey.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
People naturally assumed a 3-year extension was coming for tejada the first time he got a hit, and shut their brains down in somber protest
Just gotta pray that he doesn’t manage a 300./305./.311 september and get a savvy sabez 1 year 6 million dollar in season extension “because there’s no better options on the market”.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
He had one hot streak in San Jose and that was it. Not a huge prospect.
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.
OT: guess the stylized fact
In what are we #2 to Mexico?
Judging by the bottom of the list, “Teenagers Who Aren’t Into Black Metal.”
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 3, 2011 11:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Pro-tip
It’s always a graph of something bad if the US is near the top and the nordic countries are near the bottom.
There is a direct correlation between one’s hight and suicide in Sweden.
by BrianIsAwesome on Jun 4, 2011 12:02 AM PDT up reply actions
When you think about it, there are a lot of countries that are much poorer than Mexico.
"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!"
The Scandinavians have poverty???
THE ROCKIES TOOK MY BOY.
by shanghaijim on Jun 4, 2011 10:02 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Children living in poverty
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 4, 2011 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Millionaires
THE ROCKIES TOOK MY BOY.
by shanghaijim on Jun 4, 2011 10:00 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
FUCK YEAH MATT CAIN
Stray half-drunk observations on my first game in two years:
-Lots of people getting pulled out of the bleachers with bottles & tallboys. Pretty frigging dumb – not exactly hard to sneak booze in if you think about it.
-Has that Ninjas, Zombies or Vampires video aired anywhere other than at the ballpark? It’s pretty hilarious.
-Agree with dregarx above – if Crawford’s not for real, he’s doing a pretty convincing imitation of a guy who is. And Huff looked solid for a guy making outs.
-Wilson makes me nervous right now. Like, more than usual. He’s not pounding the zone.
-Manny’s line at the start of the night was 342/342/342.
-Just for shits and giggles, here’s me and my sister in front of the field. She’s Sewnomercy on here.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jun 3, 2011 11:52 PM PDT reply actions
Nice
You’re allowed to go to more games as long as they keep winning.
Also, Burriss’ line is now .333/.333/.333. Classic two-outcome guy!
I'm just a teenage dirtbag, baby.
by Tay on Jun 4, 2011 1:24 AM PDT up reply actions
I think Burriss’s line has been like that with different numbers for two weeks solid.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on Jun 4, 2011 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions
I made this comment a little over a week ago, for instance.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on Jun 4, 2011 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
your sis is hot...but you
look like an emo version of carrot top
This is why I don’t post photos here that have my sisters in them. It would be just like high school again….
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on Jun 4, 2011 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions
For the record
I didn’t bang any of your sisters when they were in high school
The thong is, it happened.
and you look like a talking head on the internet
by Lies and Perfidy on Jun 4, 2011 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Hey, don’t worry about it. I’ve gotten way worse for the photos I post of myself.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on Jun 4, 2011 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Your sister is quite attractive.
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.
LOL SALTY!
There's a First for Everything:
Edgar Renteria, The First World Series MVP in Giants History.
Favorite player: Andres Torres.
He is a joy to watch, even when he stinks because he’s so happy to be playing baseball. Plus he signed my glove at a game
Feed the Panda some bamboo
by anotherbadexcuseguitar on Jun 4, 2011 12:06 AM PDT reply actions
fun fact
“when he stinks” is never.
Yesterday he was 3 for 5, and that was his fourth straight game with a hit.
I am not at all keen on the “OMG Torres sucks” that crop up every game he strikes out one or two times.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 4, 2011 12:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh I know. I meant like when he strikes out swinging on three pitches, the next inning he’ll get the last out and then motion to the crowd, like “who wants it?? :D”
Plus, the guy is ripped
Feed the Panda some bamboo
by anotherbadexcuseguitar on Jun 4, 2011 12:18 AM PDT up reply actions
gotcha
there have been a few posts over the last couple of weeks about “oh why doesn’t Torres get a hit” when he hit a double the night before.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 4, 2011 6:34 AM PDT up reply actions
This is one of those games
That make you feel confident in the team’s ability moving forward. It may be a false sense of security but they did the things tonight that led to a World Championship and one of the better records in the NL, like Manny Burriss going 3 for 4 and Brandon Crawford ripping RBI doubles. Now there’s something you can set your watch to.
If our MVP was still on the team this team would make a run for my favorite Giants team, ever.
by JSing on Jun 4, 2011 12:08 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
OT2 then off to bed: map of the day
From this nifty paper. HT He Who Shall Not Be Paywalled.
More like MLOLdova.
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.
Does anyone know where I can find a clip of that Cody Ross/Andres Torres commercial? It sucks being in SoCal
Feed the Panda some bamboo
by anotherbadexcuseguitar on Jun 4, 2011 12:15 AM PDT reply actions
Which one? There are a couple.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
Both, I guess. I found some of the recent ones on youtube, like the sneaking out of work and the confessional, but I want to watch them all
Feed the Panda some bamboo
by anotherbadexcuseguitar on Jun 4, 2011 12:25 AM PDT up reply actions
This is a good place to start.
http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?topic_id=17087236&c_id=sf
It doesn’t have all of them, but there are a few in that playlist.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
AH! At least I saw the break up one; Torres is such a charmer. and Buster :(
Feed the Panda some bamboo
by anotherbadexcuseguitar on Jun 4, 2011 12:44 AM PDT up reply actions
I'd really like to believe in Crawford.
10-pitch outs, a fair share of XBH in the early going and what i hear, decent defense? Of course, i am mostly basing this on box score readings. How does he LOOK?
Also, Matt Cain, 15-0 when the Giants score exactly 3 runs (2010-2011). When (IF) you get there, just stop hitting. It’s science.
Giants' unofficial & unwanted nordic outpost since 2010.
by Last Place Finnish on Jun 4, 2011 12:54 AM PDT reply actions
SL Fail
Still pretty, though.
You keep calling in Affeldt. I don't think that means what you think it means.
Oh FFS
Briefly, Miguel Tejada is getting the day off.Bochy said he’d be back at third tomorrow.
Also:
Brandon Belt still hasn’t taken batting practice, but he’s improving. He hit in the cage Friday.
"I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey, on how to gun down stolen base attempts
I can live with Tejada at 3B, somehow.
But I will holler bloody murder if he moves back to SS when Panda comes back.
Fortune favors the lucky.
by BusterHomerun on Jun 4, 2011 1:24 AM PDT up reply actions
He is less bad there than at SS. That isn’t an endorsement.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 4, 2011 6:36 AM PDT up reply actions
and batting second!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
why didnt crawford get a bigger ovation
at his first at bat??
Why didn’t you cheer louder?
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 4, 2011 6:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Has this info been noted yet?
* Saturday, June 25th San Francisco Giants versus Cleveland Indians at AT&T Park: Game time has been changed from 6:05 p.m (Pacific) to 1:11 p.m. (Pacific).
(FOX Sports has selected the game and it has been dropped from the CSN Bay Area TV schedule.)
* Sunday, June 26th San Francisco Giants versus Cleveland Indians at AT&T Park: Game time has been changed from 1:05 p.m. (Pacific) to 5:09 p.m. (Pacific).
(ESPN has selected the game and it has been dropped from the CSN Bay Area TV schedule.)
* Saturday, July 9th San Francisco Giants versus New York Mets at AT&T Park: Game time has been changed from 1:10 p.m. (Pacific) to 6:05 p.m. (Pacific).
(FOX Sports has dropped this game; CSN Bay Area will add this game to its schedule.)
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Your New York Mets!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 4, 2011 6:37 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s amazing how much attention that pathetic franchise gets. The other day I saw a article on mlb.com by one of their “experts” saying “Collins is a impact manager”. Apparently playing in new york and taking a team from absolute trash to slightly below .500 mediocrity makes you pretty special in new york. It’s especially bad in basketball LOL STOUDAMIRE FOR MVP HE MADE DA KNICKS RELEVANT AGAIN!!!
"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."
You realize they were dropped from the national broadcast schedule, right?
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 4, 2011 8:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Agreed about the mets
How many articles have come out recently bemoaning the woes of MLB that “two marquee franchises” are in such dire financial straits? Okay, for whatever reason I’ll submit that the Dodgers, since moving to LA, were a great franchise. I recognize the greatness of Koufax and Drysdale during a seminal time in LA’s history. Fine. Since when have the Mets ever been anything other than New York’s other team? I mean I know this will strike directly at the heart of Mets fans, and I’m sorry, but are the Mets a cornerstone of the National League? Who was it—Mark Kreidler?—who op-ed’d on ESPN about how baseball was missing a golden opportunity because the National League had no drawing power or something on either coast? I had to comment, even though it was on ESPN. “WTF GIANTS AND PHILLIES”.
THE ROCKIES TOOK MY BOY.
by shanghaijim on Jun 4, 2011 10:11 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
It’s all about 1969.
They never finished higher than ninth or broke .500, and then in 69 they won everything. For people that lost the Dodgers and Giants, especially the pre-hipster Brooklynites, it was a real jolt, especially in the same year the Jets beat the NFL for the first time.
A refresher course in 1986, but that kind of miracle lasts a long time. At least, that’s what I’m hoping for from last year.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 4, 2011 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Phillies?
Until very recently, this is what the Phillies were known for
“No franchise in any sport has lost more games than the futile Phillies. Now, they’ve reached an ignominious mark: 10,000 losses” The losingest franchise in American professional sports history. http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/19356510/
Congratulations to the Mets
They just broke a major league record. They have become the first team in the history of baseball to lose six straight home games that they were leading as late as the seventh inning. Shows you how great their bullpen is, led by K.Rod.
Buster Posey: Let's enjoy him before he goes to the Yankees because he wants to win the World Series. Wait, what???
Meet the Mets!
Step right up and greet the Mets…
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 4, 2011 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
"Briefly, Miguel Tejada is getting the day off.Bochy said he’d be back at third tomorrow. "
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
Wir sind gewohnt, daß die Menschen verhöhnen was sie nicht verstehn.—Goethe
Just read the subject :(
"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."
Don't blink.
"Campeones." - Andres Torres
Please follow my Twitter
by Murray, Present on Jun 4, 2011 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions
"An image of an Angel becomes an Angel."
You’ve killed us all. Thanks.
The San Francisco Giants are the 2010 World Series Champions, and I WAS THERE.
At home. To watch it. On my television. And I cried.
Question
Would a single person here be opposed to DFA’ing tejada once pablo and fontegnome are back and just keeping crawford in the majors for the rest of the 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."
I don’t know that having Crawford as a part-timer would be good for his (potential) development.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I'd play crawford full time and let fontenot fill in for him when he needs a break
But obviously that’s not going to happen and I can only dream but man this kid has me intrigued especially with the glove. The double play he turned on the slow chopper with the bases loaded in wensdays game against the cardinals was freakin’ amazing.
"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."
Adios, Miguel.
I dunno about Crawford but if he keeps hitting anything like he is now once they figure out a way to pitch him, I hope he stays.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 4, 2011 6:38 AM PDT up reply actions
chasm?
With Burriss, Fontenot, Crawford, Sanchez, and Pablo I think you’d have pretty good depth at 2B/3B/SS. If one of them got hurt you’d still have one guy backing up all 3 spots and I can’t imagine Gillaspie or Adrianza would be all that much worse than Tejada in a short term bench role.
Thing A
"Correlation between inability to use the reply button and general crappiness of analysis: pretty high." -Sleepy Freud
Why does Javier Lopez mow down the heart of the Rockies lineup so easily in the eighth, and Brian Wilson have to give me a heart attack against the bottom of the order in the ninth? One of those 3-2 pitches to Spilborgs was low, and if he laid off they would have had the bases loaded with only one out.
Also, I had Aubrey Huff tonight for my MLB beat the streak contest and he hit a rope every time up into an out. Totally my fault, Aubrey. I’ll jinx someone else tomorrow.
Buster Posey: Let's enjoy him before he goes to the Yankees because he wants to win the World Series. Wait, what???
by rxmeister on Jun 4, 2011 5:51 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
I don’t get why willy nibbles with 1 out and a 2 run lead against a right handed hitter. It’s infuriating and then all of the sudden he makes 3 amazing pitches against a left handed power hitter. Willy sure is stubborn but he gets it done. I just wish he’d pound the zone in a situation like that because he’d be much more efficient and less heart attack inducing.
"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."
Apparantly
BWeezy only does that in October.
"Though that reminds me of a quality razor and mr. t story
he said once nellie was freaking out in locker room telling them how badly they sucked in first half. And he was so made he didn’t realize he hadn’t zipped up from his pee and his junk was hanging out." -Tafkasam
by Badly Browned on Jun 4, 2011 6:04 AM PDT up reply actions
and only in the world series
He nibbled so much in the NLDS and NLCS I definitely will have some gray in a few years because of it. However he came up huge and was beast mode with that perfect cutter location and good thing to because it kind of payed off I’d say.
"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."
I don't think he cares
I really think he uses the open bases. More than I would, but the walk to Iannetta looked more or less intentional. He seems to do that once per game at least.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 4, 2011 6:41 AM PDT up reply actions
I really did not want to see Lopez face Tulowitzki. It worked out, but it still made me nervous. Bring in Lopez for Gonzalez, then leave Tulowitzki and Helton for Romo.
"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 agree completely. When it happened I was thinking I would rather have Romo face Helton than have Lopez face Tulo. I guess Bochy figured he had a two run lead, and Lopez really made CarGo look bad.
Buster Posey: Let's enjoy him before he goes to the Yankees because he wants to win the World Series. Wait, what???
Yeah its pouring
Although games rarely get postponed at AT&T good thing today’s game starts at 1. If the weather is that bad hopefully they can just postpone the start time and get it in today last thing we need is another double header.
"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."
I don’t think they’d make it a doubleheader tomorrow. With the way they’re selling out games, they’re not going to want people to see two games for one price. I think they’ll just postpone the game until the next time the Rockies come in. If they did have a doubleheader, I think they would go the day-night route for separate admissions, but I doubt they want to do that on a Sunday.
Buster Posey: Let's enjoy him before he goes to the Yankees because he wants to win the World Series. Wait, what???
Dear mother nature
Why did you decided to rain on the day I was going to the game?
Its pouring out here in Vallejo
You follow me, I'll follow you
http://ayeyooojerm.tumblr.com/
SF GIants Baseball 2011 = Torture Pt. 2
Gasp! Sees has “discount shops” ??? OMG
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Did you get a gift certificate from some parents or something? Talk about an occupational hazard!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 4, 2011 8:06 AM PDT up reply actions
I have several parents that help me out a lot. They come early, stay late, volunteer for fieldtrips, park trips, sweep, mop and vacuum the classroom and take things home to cutout or organize… so I always pick up a little something something for them at holidays and for the end of the year.
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My female boss
When I mentioned Crawford referred to him as “Big Bad Crawdad”
I don’t know if I can unhear that. I might have to call him that.
Johnny Bench puts Buster Posey at fault
I know most of you disagree, but I take this as the final word on the matter.
there's a thread for this
First of all, my catchers don’t sit in front of home plate.
That was a quick read.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 4, 2011 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Seriously…there is
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2011/6/3/2204320/all-your-posey-cousins-stuff-in-one-place
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Bench also said that Cousins had a route to slide to the plate. How is it Posey’s fault again? And why would Bench’s word be any more important than Mike Matheny’s? Because he was a better hitter?
Buster Posey: Let's enjoy him before he goes to the Yankees because he wants to win the World Series. Wait, what???
Well, the rain has stopped here on the coast
by rightcenterfielder on Jun 4, 2011 10:28 AM PDT reply actions
I like rain.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on Jun 4, 2011 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
So do I. September through May.
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I'm sure someone else pointed this out already, but I'm going to mention it now anyway.
Cody Ross benefits from being a playoff hero in the Giants 2010 World Series run. If the Giants don’t win the World Series, he becomes another guy that everyone wants to see replaced by a better bat in 2011. As is, I hope he ends up a Giant for the rest of his career! Kind of.
I'm thinking but nothing's happening.
Ummm
I’m sure someone else pointed this out already, but I’m going to mention it now anyway.
Like maybe Grant’s post that you’re commenting on?
The thong is, it happened.
Who reads the stuff above the fold?
THE ROCKIES TOOK MY BOY.
by shanghaijim on Jun 4, 2011 11:39 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
8pm Fullerton Regional: Stanford vs. Cal State Fullerton ESPNU
Is there a reason why Fullerton is such a good baseball school? They seem to always play in the postseason.
My weird theory on this is because they don’t have a football team, so they concentrate a lot of money and effort on the baseball team.
Also, they’re in a prime recruiting area. Think of the all the high school and juco athletes that are practically within walking distance of their campus.
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.
LOLineup
Torres cf, Burriss 2b, Schierholtz rf, Huff 1b, Ross lf, Crawford ss, Tejada 3b, Stewart c, Bumgarner p
Adopted Giant - Carlos "Don't Call Me Wallaby" Willoughby
I know it’s cold and rainy and June and stuff but that doesn’t mean that hell has in fact frozen over.
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Can all the rain possibly give it dry rot at least.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 4, 2011 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL
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by Prussian Creole on Jun 4, 2011 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Miguel Tejada just poured me a shot. Can your Tejada do 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!"
It’s weird how many products spend so much time not advertising their product.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on Jun 4, 2011 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
When is the last time Freddy had a day off?
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
Yeah it's been a while.
"For science. You monster."
Didn't he sit out a game a week or two ago with stiffness
…in his knee, or shoulder or penis or something
The thong is, it happened.
Stewart gets a debut home run
I’m calling it.
"Campeones." - Andres Torres
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by Murray, Present on Jun 4, 2011 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh man. This is a brutal lineup. Burriss batting second, Schierholtz third, Tejada and Stewart batting at all. Really, Bumgarner should probably bat 7th in this lineup.
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Adopted parent of good old Wendell, he tries so hard. You'll get a hit someday son!
by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 4, 2011 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Thank you Tony La Russa
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
It was a joke and all, but Tejada’s hitting .211/.237/.271, Bumgarner’s hitting .211/.286/.316. And Stewart’s hitting .000/.000/.000!!
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Adopted parent of good old Wendell, he tries so hard. You'll get a hit someday son!
by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 4, 2011 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Blah. At least Whitey gets a day off. I was starting to get tired of posting “Oh Eli” over and over again.
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 what the hell does Pat need to do to get a start?
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.
Whoa, Nate hitting third.
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by howtheyscored on Jun 4, 2011 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Marty says “Still on schedule for 1:05”
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So do I wear the water resistant fuzzy boots or the not so toasty galoshes?
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Proud Parent of Adopted Giant: Crazy Crab
Got any water repellent spray? [REI carries it] Spray the warm boots. Go with the toasty if you can.
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Dear Mr. Lurie,
Make them STOP talking about the Posey thing. I’m tired of hearing about it.
If the next caller is a “Cousins is a malicious a-hole” caller… I’m putting the radio on NPR!!!!!
Thank-you.
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TL2 would be happy either way
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by Prussian Creole on Jun 4, 2011 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Hehehe the cat is afraid of packing tape. One unravel and she gone.
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My cat is dashing back and forth right now.
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by howtheyscored on Jun 4, 2011 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Now he’s sitting next to me.
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by howtheyscored on Jun 4, 2011 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn:
Shit. What the hell, from a house fire.
THE ROCKIES TOOK MY BOY.
by shanghaijim on Jun 4, 2011 11:43 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Something a little less serious from the news.
Panda returns to SJ
http://www.mercurynews.com/top-stories/ci_18204228
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My favorite part
His unofficial “mommy and poppy” while in San Jose, Donna and Ed Musgrave, came back to the park, too, to see the young man they housed and looked after during his time with the San Jose Giants. Donna said Sandoval was more of a kid when he was in San Jose, playing with their granddaughter and daughter and always wanting to go to the beach, the movies and even Great America.
That, the picture and this all made me smile
They helped him learn English, and Ed would drop him off at the ballpark and give him the same advice every game: Be patient at the plate.
“He’d say, ‘OK,’ then the first thing he’d see, he’d swing,” Ed Musgrave said with a laugh.
When Sandoval was warming up in the outfield before the game and spotted the Musgraves, he smiled and ran probably faster than any Giants fan has ever seen him fly down the first-base line. He hugged the both of them, talked about his weight and, of course, the splint on his injured hand.
I really <3 Panda
The thong is, it happened.
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