Post-game Thread: Giants come back from eight-run deficit (team adjusted).
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 7, 2011 12:24 AM PDT
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Oh, man. I don't know. It's midnight. I can't think about baseball anymore. Here's every thought I have on that game, distilled into one sentence:
Hey, why come no one ever came up with The Diminutive Dandy as a nickname for Lincecum?
That's all I have. It's nonsense that's vaguely related to baseball and there's a historical connotation, just like that game. John Lannan, Jeremy Affeldt, and Chris Stewart all walked in whatever it was I just watched. The game started 18 hours ago with Tim Lincecum striking out the side in the first, striking out 1,000 in the second somehow, and it almost ended with Miguel Tejada pitching.
It's late. Congratulations to Joe Panik on his game-winning hit. I'll go to bed now, thankful that I have the flexibility to mail in a post-game recap like this.
And, now, your moment of zen:
"It's a tough market out there for a 35-year-old with a twice-operated-on arm," (Tyler Walker) said, "but I still feel I can get people out on a daily basis."
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THAT WAS FUCKING AWESOME
who saw me on TV???
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
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Were you the guy that was high fiving someone or was that someone else?
"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
must have been someone else
i don’t high five
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Didn't see you, delorean, . . . .
. . . but felt you in a dream and, um, well, I’ll stop there.
Like haemaker, I felt you cheering here in my empty living/sitting room.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jun 7, 2011 12:55 AM PDT up reply actions
I talked in my sleep last night. Mrs. jhiat00 said that I said, “hello?” I guess it freaked her out.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Was it followed by, “Is it me you’re looking for?”
"Man, you just can't beat a good bowl of gumbo." ~ William Nuschler Clark
Take a flyer
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by SnowLeopard on Jun 7, 2011 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Hell game for Nats fans
We really blooped the crap out of them in the 8th
According to purple row we’ve been doing that since 84.
"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."
lulz
"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 7, 2011 8:26 AM PDT up reply actions
purple row sounds like the best place to sit behind the green door
by shaggingflyballs on Jun 7, 2011 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
they showed one guy
a big dude with a size XXXXXXXL Nats jersey and and Expos hat.
I didn’t see anyone else on TV.
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 7, 2011 6:43 AM PDT up reply actions
There was a guy. He seemed confused by my repeated yelling of ‘Walgreens!’ in his direction.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2011 7:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Maybe he got lost looking for the one across from Cal Train.
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 7, 2011 7:36 AM PDT up reply actions
i'm going to frame that
and put it on my wall.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
@productiveouts | Productive Outs
BTW
The low point was 4.5% with one out in the 7th inning. It was 4.6% when Miggy grounded out in the 8th.
Had ’em all the way.
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by gallo del cielo on Jun 7, 2011 8:37 AM PDT up reply actions
By grounded out
I assume you mean sac bunted on a pitch that was way high and outside, right after Torres walked due to the pitcher not being able to throw the ball anywhere near the strike zone.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jun 7, 2011 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Win probabity
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
Win . . .
. . . .>Likeabiltity.
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by gallo del cielo on Jun 7, 2011 12:59 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't know how they do it
BUT I FUCKING LOVE THIS TEAM.
Tim was awful, and it would have been so easy to just quit early on and check out. But nah, they had to pick him up and stage a rally and win in the 13th. What a team wide effort.
So awesome.
Also, Affeldt has won me over
With his last few outings. Game 6 Jeremy is back.
by Gitaroo_Dude on Jun 7, 2011 12:27 AM PDT up reply actions
We've gone all Tom Robbins here . . .
. . . ‘, and that’s not a bad thing.
Got any?
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by gallo del cielo on Jun 7, 2011 1:01 AM PDT up reply actions
well I hate them. It’s an odd relationship, that ends with me going to bed right now.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on Jun 7, 2011 12:37 AM PDT up reply actions
I fucking love that Pudge was behind the plate for this one.
"He forced it to go in the net, and that's a good thing." -Jerry Reynolds
down the hall trade in the offing.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
@productiveouts | Productive Outs
Me to
The young giants killer wilson ramos was not able to get 7 at bats. I was extremely pleased when riggelman pinch hit and ran for him the moment he got on knowing we wouldn’t see him for the rest of the marathon.
"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."
Hopefully
“Great San Francisco Giants Comebacks of the 2011 MLB Season”
SF Giants' record in the eleven-year twenty-first century/Pac Bell era: five MVPs, two CYA, one ROY, the two highest single-season OPS of all time (and two of the other top eight), the single-season and all-time HR records, two NL Pennants, and ... one World Championship
by SnowLeopard on Jun 7, 2011 12:32 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
same here!@#$%
fucking worst day for a 13 inning epic. although ill take it any day
My bar shut down early and I got to just sit and watch the end. A-mazing!!
"If I pushed you in a pool right now you'd sink like a stone."
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by Svidrigailov on Jun 7, 2011 12:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Except I’m back at 7am. Victory adrenaline will carry me through.
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by Svidrigailov on Jun 7, 2011 12:55 AM PDT up reply actions
And then shown to the showers.
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 7, 2011 6:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Thank you giants
For winning this game before tehaha took the mound
I’m going to bed now gonna go to the game tomorrow night
Night all
by Falconer88 on Jun 7, 2011 12:30 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Not enough love for Juggernate yet
NAAAAAAATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW.
He's a cool customer these days
“Oh, you mean my single in the 8th inning to tie the game? Ho-hum, another day at the office.”
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 7, 2011 6:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Love that Nate!!
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jun 7, 2011 9:08 AM PDT up reply actions
That bullpen....
That bullpen.
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Bullpen Porn
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
I missed everything Giants-related today.
I came to McCovey Chronicles today to see madness. What a day, huh?
Adoptive father of Jose Casilla.
Panik! Despair! Suspense! Triumph! Panik!
Thing A
"Correlation between inability to use the reply button and general crappiness of analysis: pretty high." -Sleepy Freud
. . . and more things resembling Despair . . . > > > >
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by gallo del cielo on Jun 7, 2011 1:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Said it in a different thread
I’d like to see em go easy of Timmy for a while – no more 120 pitch starts, maybe no more 110 starts, for at least a bit.
I haven’t watched him on TV, but my intuition is that all those high pitch count starts fatigued him some.
SF Giants' record in the eleven-year twenty-first century/Pac Bell era: five MVPs, two CYA, one ROY, the two highest single-season OPS of all time (and two of the other top eight), the single-season and all-time HR records, two NL Pennants, and ... one World Championship
The control is meh and the bite on the breaking pitches comes and goes. I’d give him as much rest as possible the rest of the year.
by wcw on Jun 7, 2011 6:31 AM PDT up reply actions
6 man rotation!!!
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 7, 2011 6:50 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That makes sense
actually
SF Giants' record in the eleven-year twenty-first century/Pac Bell era: five MVPs, two CYA, one ROY, the two highest single-season OPS of all time (and two of the other top eight), the single-season and all-time HR records, two NL Pennants, and ... one World Championship
My work time has shifted from 11 pm to 10:45 so I had to leave this game during the ninth. Timmy was off but it happens now and then. Once they tied the game, I knew they were going to win. It was just a matter of time.
McCoven: A Heinous CircleJerk
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I, too, was certain of this.+
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by gallo del cielo on Jun 7, 2011 1:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Long game was long
But I’m happy I stayed up. Tomorrow’s going to be blegh though. Moving = as bad as Mehjada
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
sorry
moving sucks.
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 7, 2011 6:50 AM PDT up reply actions
So
Jonathan Sanchez needs to go 7 innings tomorrow…
"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
Keep Tejada on the bench so he’s fresh and available to pitch.
Thing A
"Correlation between inability to use the reply button and general crappiness of analysis: pretty high." -Sleepy Freud
by sam23 on Jun 7, 2011 12:39 AM PDT up reply actions 7 recs
so
saying he was going to be the guy pitching basically says he’s the most expendable, doesn’t it? Assuming no one else has any experience pitching, is that most/all of the analysis?
[wish you were here, Buster, but glad you didn’t catch 14 innings and pitch the 15th….]
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 7, 2011 6:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Jeremy Affeldt swung at a pitch over his head and was walked. I think the baseball gods were angered by that, and thus awarded the Giants the win.
Proud member of the Do Not Under Any Circumstances Trade American Hero Joe Pavelski Or Else I Will Be Crushed Club
Fear the Fin - NEEDS MORE DOVES
So I click on FB, just to see what is going on. All the posts at the top of their gameday thread?
Yay, FP is back!
Wow. Just, wow.
Chasm?
No. Ray Knight has been taking F.P.'s place.
Trust me, you’d also be pleased to have F.P. back on the air after that.
by mrs. owlcroft on Jun 7, 2011 12:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Is ray knight the crazy sounding guy with the southern accent who replaced rob dibble last 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."
Had it all the way.
The mrs fed me kamakazis again tonight (sore all over from garden work, so presumably deserving), so I’m for a very early sack. Who says the Giants can’t score 5 runs a game? They just need a few extra innings.
Incidentally, the A’s have sent gritty veteran gamer third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff down to triple-A owing to his really lousy performance, which was— .221 / .262 / .353. Want to compare that with another regional gritty veteran gamer third baseman? (.218 / .243 / .277)
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Wir sind gewohnt, daß die Menschen verhöhnen was sie nicht verstehn.—Goethe
that shocked me
and apparently it shocked Kouz as well. Looks like he’s maybe just shy of 5 years service time? Seems like he’s been around forever.
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yea, I saw the other day that he’s still got another arbitration year after this one. I was pretty surprised.
Thing A
"Correlation between inability to use the reply button and general crappiness of analysis: pretty high." -Sleepy Freud
me three
I wondered how they figured to get him through waivers, and that was the answer.
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 7, 2011 6:53 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t get it. But I guess the felt like they had to do something to shake up the team.
by WhatsAMataHari on Jun 7, 2011 12:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Miguel would have pitched, that’s how much faith Bork has in him. I’m not confident that Crawford keeps his job when Pablo comes back.
Except Crawford did an EXCELLENT job tonight. Saved Tejada from blowing the game with a bad throw, a few hits… Brandon needs to be hitting 2nd. Torres, Crawford, Freddy. That’ll score runs.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on Jun 7, 2011 12:40 AM PDT up reply actions
hmm
not sure if you’re serious, but being the first position player in line to pitch (at least while Pablo is hurt) doesn’t necessarily indicate overall confidence to me.
Thing A
"Correlation between inability to use the reply button and general crappiness of analysis: pretty high." -Sleepy Freud
Yet another player who, even if he couldn’t outhit Tehaha, which as you point out he is, could definitely out-field him. And probably stand on 1B once in a while too if needed.
I don’t know that they’ll give him away, but sending him to SAC is a funny way to showcase the guy.
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 7, 2011 6:56 AM PDT up reply actions
First I watched my Bears come back from a 5 run deficit
Then I watched my Giants come back from a 4 run deficit. I’m exhausted.
The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS
Oh yes. By the way, for anybody that loves entertaining announcers (think a combination of Gus Johnson and Flem on Edgar’s WS home run) listen to the last quarter of the recorded audio of Cal’s 9th inning. Amazing.
The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS
by norcalnick on Jun 7, 2011 12:46 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Just finished
this is awesome. thanks for sharing!
by WhatsAMataHari on Jun 7, 2011 1:09 AM PDT up reply actions
"I can't believe, this, I hope you are listening. ... Obviously, you are."
Adoptive father of Jose Casilla.
wow
Anyone have a transcript? That sounds like some seriously giddy announcing.
by wcw on Jun 7, 2011 6:33 AM PDT up reply actions
No transcript, but there’s finally video + audio of the final play
The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS
FUCK yeah, Cal.
What a huge win.
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John Barr has tingly legs!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 7:18 AM PDT up reply actions
I forgot that Tim started the game.
"Campeones." - Andres Torres
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by Murray, Present on Jun 7, 2011 12:43 AM PDT reply actions
hey dorks
lucked into a great ticket at the last minute for this one. caveat: had to sit next to a raging ex-coke head, thrice imprisoned card dealer. honest-to-god every other word was “fuckn!” and he switched from vaguely cheering on the giants to almost violently abhorring the win. good game, though.
“That’s a 12, you Hit or Stand, BITCH!?”
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by joe579 on Jun 7, 2011 12:56 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Just got back from the game. My voice is shot. Giants win and we got free sausages!
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jun 7, 2011 12:47 AM PDT reply actions
I got lucky and I got there before the the lines filled up.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jun 7, 2011 12:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Where were they giving the coupon out?
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 forget the name of the gate but it was near the Lefty O’Doul Bridge.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jun 7, 2011 12:57 AM PDT up reply actions
For those who needed to get home early, I should have left earlier. I left after the 12th inning.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Got home fine, but felt guilty about it.
by WhatsAMataHari on Jun 7, 2011 12:49 AM PDT up reply actions
./all turn blue as the descend the 7th descent of hell / / – - /
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jun 7, 2011 1:17 AM PDT up reply actions
they . . . yes, they know who they are . . . >
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jun 7, 2011 1:18 AM PDT up reply actions
don't
Being a gamer is great and all, but 5AM comes way too soon. And that hour or so on MUNI after the game doesn’t help either.
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 7, 2011 7:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Also left after the 12th to make it to Caltrain
Turns out I could have made it if I stayed for the 13th as it left at 12:01
Great extremely unexpected win
Can that slug never hit 2nd again please? Or for that matter never hit anything but 7th or 8th ever again? For a while I thought boch was just giving him his veteran time but this is ridiculous now and has surpassed 2009 edgar renteria blind love affair status.
"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."
Just got home and had to say that that was an awesomely fun game to watch. Even scored a free hotdog! Go Giants, go bedtime!
by reneved on Jun 7, 2011 12:49 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
I dunno
It seemed like a pretty crappy game to watch between the 3rd and 7th innings. But the last 7, bang, zoom!
In fact, I am wondering if the best way to watch these guys is to tune in for the 7th. Or maybe only watch the top of the innings to watch the starting pitcher work.
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 7, 2011 7:04 AM PDT up reply actions
OT
WTF is with Bryce Harper?
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
He’s somehow surpassed the strasburg hype and 24/7 unnecessary coverage plateau.
"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."
Apparently, he hit a homer Monday night and, while running the bases, blew a kiss to the pitcher.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Oh lawdy
At least Michael the moose didn’t do that after he hit a bomb off timmy. He did do some stupid shit where he smacked the top of his helmet and looked at him while he was rounding first.
"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 mean the HR strut/blowing kiss thing? I think he’s just a prick.
Thing A
"Correlation between inability to use the reply button and general crappiness of analysis: pretty high." -Sleepy Freud
He did get hit but, man, he could become the most hated player in baseball.
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 already hate him, but then again I think I hate most teenagers. Especially ones who have constantly been told how awesome they are ever since they were a little kid.
What about the McCoven teenagers?
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 we should all just get along.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jun 7, 2011 1:55 AM PDT up reply actions
What about the teenagers at your school?
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Tell us more about the teenagers in your life.
/sits back and listens . . .
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by gallo del cielo on Jun 7, 2011 2:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Fuck teenagers, man.
"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!"
That is against the law
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Not 18 and 19 year-olds.
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
and
not if you’re under 18.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
IIRC that exception doesn't exist in California
"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!"
Well…then the 3 year age gap thing
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Stone Phillips would like to know why you know so much about this particular section of the Penile Code.
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 7, 2011 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
too late
Buster has that all locked up.
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 7, 2011 7:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Bryce Harper is the Miami Heat of baseball
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
That kid is such a douche I can’t stand him. He’s legit and he’ll be good but he’s a little shit.
"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
Joffrey Baratheon of baseball
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
even if walker gets passed up
he can always go to an indy league
that is what jerome williams is doing right now
guys do get minor league contracts out of that league
Just got back. Holy shit.
Took an old friend of mine, not an avid follower. Told him at the end of the fifth, “don’t be surprised if they pull something out of their asses in the eighth. It been that kind of year”
I was just explaining how I catch 90% of the action on the midnight replay because I usually get home at 2am. They Goants seem like a different animal when the pressure’s on. Like the personality type who can’t produce until the pressure of a deadline is crushing.
"If I pushed you in a pool right now you'd sink like a stone."
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Oh God so tired.
So goddamn tired after that. I’m going to sleep for days now.
That is all.
"A specter is haunting the Bullpen- the specter of Affeldt."
this is a great post
and a fitting screencap.
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 7, 2011 7:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Looks shopped.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jun 7, 2011 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm an extreme night owl
And after a game like that I literally cannot keep my eyes open thank you giants for ending my insomnia via torture and offensive ineptitude.
"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 east coast Giants fans like myself who stayed up till 3am watching that game when they have to be up the next day at 6:30 to work a 12,hour day feel little sympathy for you.
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 7, 2011 5:12 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
My insomnia's still going strong,
even after an Ambien. But there are chores to do now that the mister is snoring peacefully. (Maybe not all that peacefully, in fact.)
Saddest thing
on the sfgiants.com webpage, ‘Batting Leaders’ in avg.
1. Sanchez .294
2. Huff .222
3. Tejada .218
WHAT?!?
Clearly bochy is right batting tejada 2nd.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
To qualify for the batting title, a player needs at least 3.1 plate appearances for each game played in the season. I guess Ross and Torres haven’t gotten there yet, since they don’t show up on the list of batting average leaders for the Giants.
It's the most unexplainable thing in bochys tenure
"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 yes, I think it’s wrong but I’m pretty sure any giants fan with a pulse agrees with me there.
"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."
When things flow to the southeast they get thicker.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jun 7, 2011 1:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Look dude
They’re just trying to give bochy support for batting tejada 2nd when no other manager in the MLB would do so. In fact I don’t think any other managers in the majors would even start him let alone have him on the roster but hey he’s a former mvp so thats boch’s cup of tea.
"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’m happy to be your dude.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jun 7, 2011 1:58 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m honored you accept my dudeship.
"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 just got home
Probably took longer than usual because I got on the wrong muni. But I could have wound up stranded in the Tenderloin and I wouldn’t have cared because THAT GAME WAS AWESOME!!!!
/delightfully drunk so brodiness
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jun 7, 2011 1:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Home from Florida
1/2 way thru season 3 of P&R
Glad the Gmen won 3 of 4 while I was gone
What is grougthink on Panik?
Timmy had 5 ks thru 2 and then what happened?
Romo has a WHIP of .75..after giving up 3 runners in an inning.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jun 7, 2011 1:18 AM PDT reply actions
so was Francisco Peguero hurt or something?
Just saw he only has 15 AB’s for the year which I found strange anyone know whats up with him?
"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."
Shit
Was it a bad knee injury that required surgery or just a sprain or something?
"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."
Was it a torn meniscus or something?
"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."
Ah cool well thanks for the info
Seeing his numbers from previous seasons is very exciting I hope he pans out.
"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."
THIS ONLY TOOK LIKE TEN HOURS TO MAKE, STUPID GIFS
GOODNIGHT!!
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 7, 2011 1:19 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Spoiler:
It’s Bengie Molina.
Official adoptive parent of... well, no one. Too much paperwork, I guess.
Bigger than Leon?
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jun 7, 2011 1:59 AM PDT up reply actions
He keeps trying to touch Bowtie’s butt
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jun 7, 2011 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm on the brute squad
You are the brute squad.
"All right pie, I'm just going to do this. [chomp, chomp] And if you get eaten, it's your own fault."
by Woody'sShed on Jun 7, 2011 6:26 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Lew wolff is not impressed
He would have left after the 5th inning so he could go home and count the revenue share money he keeps all to himself.
"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."
twss
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I didn't choose to be a Giants fan, I was born into it. November 1, 2010 World Champions.
Proud Adoptive Parent of one of the best Five Tool Players, The Machine.
Anyone else hear on KNBR that they are selling some CD set to benefit the Jr Giants?
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Supposed to be some Giants championship CD set narrated by Jon Miller.
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 found one the other day
that they gave away in 2006 or something, before Bonds hit 756. I think this new one will be better.
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 7, 2011 7:09 AM PDT up reply actions
OT: Paging dirk and jkidd
It would be really nice if you guys could go bannanas and win 3 games in a row so I don’t have to hear people slam dirk and jkidd years from now for “never winning a title”.
"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."
These nick swisher papelbon norellco commercials need to go
Not funny at all and papelbon is as awkward as it gets but it’s all good their from the east coas so it sells.
"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."
wondering
if after Sunday that will get killed. Also, I hope Swisher starts hitting some more. He’s great for baseball.
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 7, 2011 7:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Might be an example of Giant Foremembrance Syndrome.
It isn’t uncommon, which I actually spelled properly.
Giant Foremembrance Syndrome, however, can’t be spelled properly because it isn’t a word, nor is it recognized as a syndrome. It is simply the result of counter-factual memories, much of the bgunn sort, but not specific to his kind. Many examples exists.
/sits back in chair and puffs . . . takes notes . . . .
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jun 7, 2011 2:09 AM PDT up reply actions
./sighs and taps pipe . . . > p
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jun 7, 2011 2:10 AM PDT up reply actions
I feel like I watched 3 different games
One of the most draining games since game 6 of the NLCS but ya gotta love the ending!
"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 Warriors
For their coaching choice.
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 can already imagine.
More than half of the time-out speeches will consist of repeating “Remember: hand down, man down.”
Official adoptive parent of... well, no one. Too much paperwork, I guess.
Dude the moment I saw the hire
I envisioned him during a timeout “HEY GUYS, HAND DOWN MAN DOWN GET IT TOGETHER!”. I like the hire but I would have preferred rick adelman but i’m not sure what his plan is.
"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 will begin every other sentence with "UNDERSTAND THIS..."
"He forced it to go in the net, and that's a good thing." -Jerry Reynolds
by Juan Primo on Jun 7, 2011 2:15 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
And after every game
He will say “Grown man move” 300 times in his press conference.
"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."
“Mama there go that man”
Thing A
"Correlation between inability to use the reply button and general crappiness of analysis: pretty high." -Sleepy Freud
LOL Warriors indeed.
I just watched a true hoop clip on ESPN.com with Henry Abbot interviewing Marc Jackson, LOL.
Great comedy.
Henry Abbott wrote this about Kobe Bryant a few months ago…
Kobe is not clutch, and here is the actual data that proves it.
And in the interview asked Marc jackson, “Who is the best clutch player in the NBA” Jackson responded “Kobe Bryant.” Which made me wonder if he had read Abbott’s piece.
This is not a progressively thinking man.
He also said he’d prefer to put the ball in the hands of his best player and let him do his thing at the end of the game than “run an actual play with picks and screans and all that.”
So much gold in that interview. LOL Warriors. I feel bad for all of you. At least they’ve figured out that they can’t win with Monta and Curry. But my guess is that they wont get back what they should (Andre Iguodala?)
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
He also said he’d prefer to put the ball in the hands of his best player and let him do his thing at the end of the game than "run an actual play with picks and screans and all that."
The way the question was framed was trying to lead him one way or another. What he really said was that in a clutch play, he wanted to make sure his best player got to touch the ball. Let the best player, whoever that may be, decide how the play develops, whether to get a shot off, or dish it to a teammate, I definitely agree the best player should be part of the play in important possessions.
I don’t know what to make of Marc Jackson, and I personally have no idea what his commentating work has to do with his coaching abilities. We simply do not know. He could bomb, or he could become the next Al Attles.
"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 7, 2011 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Yes he put a few qualifiers into his response,
but he definitely said “no” to running a standard play. Abbot asked him in a way that made him commit to favoring one strategy or the other, like you said, but he clearly would not run a play that didn’t focus on his star, adn maybe that’s the right thing. But what I got from that t sound bite was that he would get teh ball in the hands of his best player “with some action” I take that to mean movement like coming off of a screen, but not necessarily anything scripted beyond that.
And it’s true he might turn out to be a great coach but it’s pretty clear to me from that interview that he is definitely of the player mentalit. Meaning he probably couldn’t give a damn about stats other than rebounds, points, steals and assists, and would prefer a one on one matchup with his top player to a full offensive set.
Good luch WarriLOLr.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
lol
@"team adjusted"
Exciting, great game though. Love the walk-offs.
Who knows? Maybe the Giants will score first in game 2?
Who knows
Maybe the umpire won’t call 3 pitches right down broadway balls to the pitcher again to start a rally.
"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 schedule worked out well for the Giants last night. Washington had a tough extra inning victory in Arizona the day before and their usual eighth inning pitcher, Tyler Clippard was unavailable. He pitched 2 1/3 innings on Sunday and struck out six. The Giants’ schedule has been brutal this year, so it’s about time they caught a break.
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 7, 2011 5:19 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
going tonight
and hoping they’re not all too hungover from this game.
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 7, 2011 7:11 AM PDT up reply actions
/sips coffee
I went to bed with the Giants down 4-0. I looked at the LOLineup and decided it wasn’t worth staying up until midnight (CST) just to see a 4-1 defeat. Had to come into work early too. Darn it, I have good excuses!
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.
Good morning, sir. I didn’t watch a single stitch of the game last night. I had other woes going on, and when I saw the score was 4-0 in favor of the Nationals, I decided not to further stress my delicate system.
And I just got out of a staff meeting which I proudly sent off the rails. Even I have to admit I was on my A-game today.
LIVE EDT
Tape-delayed for the West Coast
Other woes = letting your friend down easy?
I’m on fire today at work also. I should be coasting this afternoon.
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.
Hoo boy. That was hard. I procrastinated for about three hours after I got home from work, then finally called the guy and made it sound like it was his idea. He was too baffled to mount much of an opposition.
LIVE EDT
Tape-delayed for the West Coast
What a tangled web you weave.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Good job. In hindsight, I’ve been duped like that a couple times. And I still have fond memories of the duper.
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 rooted in reality. We had a similar conversation on Sunday, only he thought it meant we had the green light to keep seeing each other. I left with a distinctly different impression, that we were to be friends and nothing more. So I used the ambiguity as leverage, saying I wanted to “clarify” the Sunday discussion and “make sure we’re on the same page.” I rattled it off so quickly, he couldn’t really object. I got off the phone as quickly as possible.
I still felt awful about it. But he got the message loud and clear this time.
LIVE EDT
Tape-delayed for the West Coast
Good morning
I turned off the TV after the 7th inning and listening to the rest of the game on the radio while lying in bed. I woke up late this morning.
I need coffee.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 7:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Just finished my daily latte.
Helping people move is teh suck but I inherited a new espresso machine this time and have been enjoying the shit out of it.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
you should try making it with coffee instead
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 7, 2011 7:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Is it not supposed to have that nutty flavor?
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Nor corn floating in 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 7, 2011 7:51 AM PDT up reply actions
I never had you pegged as a meeting derailer.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2011 7:46 AM PDT up reply actions
I have only two modes at meetings: Ruination through jokes, or sullen submission. I hate meetings, and I hate bureaucracy.
LIVE EDT
Tape-delayed for the West Coast
Even worse
A subversive meeting derailer.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2011 7:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Nonetheless, I suggest putting this up in plain view.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2011 7:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Point of order
and fun fact: 9,000% of all meetings can be replaced with phone calls or emails.
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 7, 2011 7:52 AM PDT up reply actions
so you're
or
Thing A
"Correlation between inability to use the reply button and general crappiness of analysis: pretty high." -Sleepy Freud
oh yea
the joke doesn’t work at all if you haven’t seen it
Thing A
"Correlation between inability to use the reply button and general crappiness of analysis: pretty high." -Sleepy Freud
I went to bed after the bottom of the 10th.
I was slightly pissed off too that they didn’t finish it there. But I kinda knew when I checked in the morning there’d be a WIN!
I'm sure it has been mentioned elsewhere but...
LOL HAIRSTON!
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
They only won because I went to bed.
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.
They would have won in regulation if you were a real fan.
by wcw on Jun 7, 2011 6:40 AM PDT up reply actions
no, it was me
I also guaranteed good weather by not going to the game. Look for huge cloudbursts in Mission Bay around 7 tonight.
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 7, 2011 7:12 AM PDT up reply actions
NEED MOAR DRAFT
I can’t wait till noon.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I can wait, but only because I have a ton of stuff to grind through when I get to work.
by wcw on Jun 7, 2011 6:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Can someone please give me my opinion on Joe Panik?
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Freddy Sanchez with more walks!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Success!
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
That’s the upside. Don’t ask about the downside. Perfectly cromulent pick, but I think he would have been on the board much later.
by wcw on Jun 7, 2011 6:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Did he happen to win the Golden Spikes award? We seem to have good luck with those picks.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
not awarded yet, but he is not a finalist
Bauer, Hultzen, Jungmann are
by wcw on Jun 7, 2011 6:54 AM PDT up reply actions
but
he was a semi-finalist
Thing A
"Correlation between inability to use the reply button and general crappiness of analysis: pretty high." -Sleepy Freud
Hey, it’s the draft. You focus on the upside.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Downside
He’s serving you an espresso this time next year.
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.
Hopefully not with jhiat’s machine!
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 7, 2011 7:50 AM PDT up reply actions
It makes good coffee drinks dammit!
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
I think the technical term is “manure tea”.
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 7, 2011 7:53 AM PDT up reply actions
SABEZ WUZ RITE
Panik?
You didn’t think Joe Panik was an overdraft?
I thought he was pegged as a second rounder.
by DavidS on Jun 7, 2011 7:40 AM PDT reply actions
panik
No, I don’t think he was. I had him as an early supplemental. He went a little earlier than I thought but not by a huge amount. This is another guy I think has underrated tools and is extremely polished.
by John Sickels on Jun 7, 2011 7:42 AM PDT reply actions
All it takes is one team to also like him, and he won’t be there at 49. I have to imagine they think there is.
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
by jctGamer on Jun 7, 2011 7:51 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
They chose him while experiencing a sudden sensation of fear which is so strong as to dominate or prevent reason and logical thinking, replacing it with overwhelming feelings of anxiety and frantic agitation consistent with an animalistic fight-or-flight reaction
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2011 7:48 AM PDT up reply actions
MCC love Freddy
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.
I hope he makes the All Star Team
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.
I like when he plays second base.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2011 7:49 AM PDT up reply actions
I like when Miguel Tejada isn’t hitting in front of him.
Thing A
"Correlation between inability to use the reply button and general crappiness of analysis: pretty high." -Sleepy Freud
Tehaha tried his best to GIDP in the 13th
/SPOTLIGHT!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 8:56 AM PDT up reply actions
I was waiting for one after his bunt single. He’s Auriliatastic.
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 7, 2011 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions
He’s really the only player who gets his name chanted at the ballpark consistently when I go to games this year, so he gets plenty of love.
Apparently some fans started a Freddy chant before Rowand’s home run.
"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!"
Yeah. Apparently the night before on the postgame wrap, the guys said "well hell, it seems like whenever the crowd starts chanted Freddy’s name, he comes through! Maybe they should just start chanting “Freddy” for everyone else, too!"
And last night, when people right under the broadcast booth were chanting “Freddy” for Rowand, Flem said “I guess we have some people who were listening to last night’s wrap.”
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Jun 7, 2011 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
:D
IF Mike Fontenot(notes) (groin strain) is expected to begin running and taking batting practice within the next week
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.
thanks
they haven’t been saying much about him so I was starting to wonder.
/hopes Pablo’s “forearm strain” is improving
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 7, 2011 7:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Did you guys see that CargLOL batted leadoff yesterday?
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.
Did he wear his Golden Sombrero?
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 7, 2011 7:13 AM PDT up reply actions
only 2 Ks
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.
Well, 6 in 2 games is worthy of recognition. Maybe I can find one of those Chevy’s birthday hats around. “Happy, happy strikeout…”
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 7, 2011 7:15 AM PDT up reply actions
HAHA!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 7:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Whoa, it also seems that, amazingly, Ryan Madson has been a shutdown closer so far. Who knew??
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.
GILLETTE FUSION PRO-GLIDE!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 7:13 AM PDT reply actions
NO U
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 7, 2011 7:14 AM PDT up reply actions
So, BAL 4, OAK 2
Makes it 7 in a row. And I am not making this up…(via S. Slusser)
Name game: The Coliseum got yet another corporate name Monday, going from Overstock.com Coliseum to O.co Coliseum. There were numerous jokes on Twitter that the new handle reflects the tenants’ scoring capabilities.
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.
It is all about the O
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 7:27 AM PDT up reply actions
“Where the fuck is section ROFLCOPTER row 109?”
“I don’t know but I regret going on Propelloring Night.”
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Next promotion: O-Night!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 7:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Kids 14 and under get... oh nevermind.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
More like O.o Coliseum
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
haha
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 7, 2011 7:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Re: "diminutive dandy"
Take pleasure in that little Lincecum often strikes out big lumbering, slack-jawed galoots like Morse and Nix. That he got burned twice by Morse really a downer. But then again he hasn’t been sharp since the 138-pitch outing. 6-man rotation should be tried.
Shift-A: Good morning
I really hope that August 2010 Lincecum is not making a reappearance.
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unlesssssss...
that leads to 4 months of September 2010 Timmy!
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 7, 2011 7:45 AM PDT up reply actions
and
Timmy comes back throwing the gyroball
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San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
and
we destroy the Phillies enroute to winning the World Series.
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I didn't choose to be a Giants fan, I was born into it. November 1, 2010 World Champions.
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Hey all you Yankee fans...
don’t forget to pick up a commemorative bracelet for Derek Jetah’s 3000th hit!
Proceeds from the sale of the bracelets will benefit the "2011 Jeter’s Leaders Leadership Conference," which empowers high school student leaders from across the country by providing valuable tools to accomplish social change.
That’s nice.
They will come in a two pack (one blue, one gray), with an MSRP of $5, $1 of which will go to Jeter’s Turn 2 Foundation.
Hmm, never mind.
But fear not, pinstripe-lovers:
MLB has announced that additional merchandise commemorating the 3,000th hit will be released immediately following the achievement.
Hopefully MLB will also donate 20% of its proceeds to a charity!
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.
Jeter’s Leaders Leadership Conference
I’m looking for to Jeter’s Followers’ Leadership Conference
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San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Well mister, that kind of attitude suggests you already graduated with flying colors. Make your own Follower’s Leaders conference, slugabed!
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 7, 2011 8:19 AM PDT up reply actions
…which empowers high school student leaders from across the country by providing valuable tools to accomplish social change.
Achieving core competencies through value-adjusted strategies! ISO 9001 certified! Meaningless corporate buzzwords while-U-wait!
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Preparing them to facilitate the time-and-soul-sucking meetings of tomorrow!
I won’t make too much fun though, we need all the NGO help we can get here nowadays.
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 7, 2011 8:18 AM PDT up reply actions
I have been actualized!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 8:23 AM PDT up reply actions
As stated above, I have an intense aversion to anything that smacks of bureaucracy, and that includes corporate jargon.
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I’m really not sure how you’re going to actualize yourself to reach the milestones we’ve established for your progress. Memo to follow.
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 7, 2011 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeh. Any sentence . . .
. . .containing the quasi-word “empowers” is automatically thereby highly suspect for content and intention.
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Wir sind gewohnt, daß die Menschen verhöhnen was sie nicht verstehn.—Goethe
VILE
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Stat of the day:
Huff’s OPS last 7 days: 1.016
OBP: .296
SLG: .720
Sustainable
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Give it 2 more days and that SLG will be back around 200
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day CURRENT starting SS!!
Off to court
Be back in a hour or so.
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Tejada was going to pitch?
With no position players left on the bench, I wonder who would’ve played third base? Huff? With Vogelsong or Bumgarner coming in to take over first base?
Thank you Edgar Renteria, for hitting the ball three feet higher.
Apropos of nothing...
…I love how it looks like Bum is flashing a sly grin in this photo.
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He's all :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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
Gas face
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 8:29 AM PDT up reply actions
harsh
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
Hahaha Don't piss off women!
Suck it Mat Latos rolls of the tongue so nicely
Some people say Chuck Norris can throw a 100 mph fastball. I can throw Chuck Norris 100 mph. FACT ~ Brian Wilson
Bork Bork Bork Bork Bork. Grumble Bork Grumble Grumble. - Translated Gritty Gamers are Gritty and Gamerly.
by Cant_buy_a_run on Jun 7, 2011 8:29 AM PDT up reply actions
"Your" . . . .
s.b. “you’re” . . .
Never marry a woman who can’t spell.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jun 7, 2011 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
“The license plate said WOO and it had dice in the mirror…”
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by TheLetter2 on Jun 7, 2011 8:29 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
hahahaha
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 7, 2011 8:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Check out the reflection
she tied the dog to the car too
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 think the dog is with her. She just dropped the lead to document her awesomeness. Fuck Dave. Cheating scum bag that he is. I’m sure he got dropped when the GF found out he was broke.
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
No this picture was taken by a friend and put on facebook haha
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
Nice ironic license plate.
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 7, 2011 8:29 AM PDT up reply actions
YOUR BROKE
2010 World Series Champions!
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2011 8:31 AM PDT up reply actions
MY BROKE!
You think she would have taken the time to proofread her revenge message.
Fucking amateur.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 8:32 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s gotta bug the guy.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2011 8:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Dave's not here, man
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 8:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Poor dog.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Jun 7, 2011 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions
That dog was USELESS.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
I feel awful for Fleming
He’s got twins and at least one other non-twin offspring. Any clue who the GF is? Is it Amy G.? It’s Amy G. isn’t it?
"All right pie, I'm just going to do this. [chomp, chomp] And if you get eaten, it's your own fault."
by Woody'sShed on Jun 7, 2011 6:39 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Can we occasionally have a game that is well in hand at home? Staying up late in CST every home game wears on me and my productivity at work
Suck it Mat Latos rolls of the tongue so nicely
Some people say Chuck Norris can throw a 100 mph fastball. I can throw Chuck Norris 100 mph. FACT ~ Brian Wilson
Bork Bork Bork Bork Bork. Grumble Bork Grumble Grumble. - Translated Gritty Gamers are Gritty and Gamerly.
by Cant_buy_a_run on Jun 7, 2011 8:30 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
The solution is to move to the one true time zone.
"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!"
Greenwich Mean Time or Eastern Standard Time?
by MySpoonlsTooBig on Jun 7, 2011 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you guys see this in the Brewers-Flordia game?
I just saw a replay on TV of Morgan’s rbi single in the 4rth when he was caught in a rundown and eventually “tagged” out by Buck at first base. Did any of you see this and what do you guys think? Did the ball and tag beat Morgan to the bag? Or did Buck just bash him off the bag and then tag him? I thought pushing a runner off the bag in order to apply a tag was against the rules.
Please don't cut Ishikawa! 2009 Tops All-Star Rookie and World Champ 2010!
Reminds me of this:
Hrbek was involved in a controversial play with Ron Gant in Game 2 of the 1991 Series. While Gant was coming back to first base after widely rounding the base on a single, Hrbek applied a tag on Gant’s leg, Gant ran into Hrbek, and when they collided they fell off the base.
The umpire, Drew Coble, called Gant out, ruling that forward progress would have caused Gant to step off the bag.6 Gant angrily disputed the call and had to be restrained when Coble refused to change it. The commentators at the time remarked 7 that it appeared that Hrbek had in fact lifted Gant off the bag and that his 235 pound frame helped him lift the lighter Gant who weighs only 172 pounds.
The move was later nicknamed the “T-Rex Tag,” after Hrbek jokingly speculated on a post-baseball career in professional wrestling using the name Tyrannosaurus Rex. When the Series moved to Atlanta, Braves fans jeered him, and Hrbek received much hate mail, including a death threat
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
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Ron Gant weighed 172 lbs? Man he was a stocky 172
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 7, 2011 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions
BMI works against so many of us
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Your mom's a girl
it’s like the rbi of medical stats.
it tells you “something” but there’s no reason to use it when you have better measurements.
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Your mom's a girl
Are there better measurements that are equally accessible?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
on the "micro level"
like actual patient care? absolutely.
Is it reasonable to use for large populations or for selecting candidates for care? Yes. But it isn’t nearly as valuable as oh, blood work, or body fat %-age, when you have a patient in front of you.
I’d fire my doc if he talked to me about my BMI after an exam.
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Your mom's a girl
Yeah, I meant “that I can calculate at home without buying fancy equipment.”
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
not sure what BMI is supposed to tell you there though.
If I were to use BMI as a measure for my health, I would need to do many, many unhealthy things in order to reach my “ideal weight”.
They are ok as statistical measures of large populations, but aren’t measures of health for individuals.
On an individual level, weight is a pretty misleading data point. You are better off just checking for flab than worry about what the scale says.
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Your mom's a girl
Take a picture of yourself (mostly) naked. The camera doesn’t lie.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2011 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
WEINER!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Slight OT:
I was wondered if people really cared about issues like what Weiner is involved in.
The fact that he’s married may make it moot but what if he was single?
I personally don’t care he did that stuff if he is married as long as he does his job well.
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i’m kinda upset that people are upset about a slight bulge in a pair of rather conservative underwear. I think its about abuse of power and online “romancing” and etc, that is things “Wiener is involved in”, but i can’t hyperventilate over that picture, or his chest picture.
Please don't cut Ishikawa! 2009 Tops All-Star Rookie and World Champ 2010!
“It’s a tough market out there for a 35-year-old with a twice-operated-on arm,” (Tyler Walker) said, “but I still feel I can get people out on a daily basis.”
Get people out of what?
Is he looking into a career in nursing or as a fireman? Getting people out of bed or burning buildings?
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
Tyler Walker's Bail Bonds
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions
HAHA
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
INSTEAD OF LIBERTY BELL?
TACO BELL.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
probably
out of their seats, and headed for the exits, when he pitches.
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 7, 2011 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions
I still love Tyler Walker
There, I said it.
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by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 7, 2011 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions
I drove up to Detroit to see the Giants in an interleague game once.
Before the game, I was hanging out near the centerfield fence, watching some Giants relief pitchers warm up. When they were done, Tyler Walker took a look at us, tossed the ball into the stands, and said “Make sure the guy in the Woody jersey gets it” (I was wearing a Kirk Rueter t-shirt).
I’ve always loved him ever since.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I concur
He was always a good guy, even when he was struggling. I wish the best for him.
"All right pie, I'm just going to do this. [chomp, chomp] And if you get eaten, it's your own fault."
by Woody'sShed on Jun 7, 2011 6:44 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Mars Rover Image of the Day
Opportunity took this photo of Skylab Crater on June 1st as it continued it’s long trek towards Endeavour Crater. Skylab Crater is estimated to be relatively recent; formed about 100,000 years ago.
The rocks scattered about by the impact are pretty diverse. Of particular interest to me are the layered rocks in front of the crater, just right of center.
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 9:03 AM PDT reply actions
I had some concern that this was tornado coverage at first
those layered rocks imply water, correct?
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For the record, I think Skylab is a manned program that never gets its due. People always remember Apollo and Mercury, but no one ever gets Skylab. Same for Gemini.
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Unfortunately, Skylab is best remembered for its flaming reentry and crash. Man, I remember that being a big deal.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 7, 2011 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions
I distinctly remember being outside with my parents watching for Skylab in what, 1979? I was 5.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 7, 2011 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Quick Poll:
which was the 2nd biggest fuckup in NASA history (behind Challenger)?
1. Skylab
2. Hubble telescope
3. Apollo 13
4. That Gemini mission where they guys burned on reentry
Get well soon, Buster.
I’m going to pick the one with deaths first.
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Your mom's a girl
Nobody died on a Gemini mission. I’m not sure to what you’re referring there.
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Apollo 1
And the astronauts burned during an exercise on the ground.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions
You may be thinking of the Apollo 1 fire. On January 27, 1967, the block one Apollo command module caught fire. Astronauts Gus Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffee were inside the spacecraft conducting a routine test. They couldn’t open the hatch, and the fire spread quickly in the pressurized oxygen environment. They asphyxiated.
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Fourteen in thirty years? More people died on Tennessee’s roadways during the Memorial Day holiday in 2009.
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Relative to other missions
I should have said. btw, I love NASA and I in no way mean to demean it. Space travel is inherently dangerous to the nth degree.
Get well soon, Buster.
More people also drove on Tennesse’s roadways during the Memorial Day holiday than have ever been around the shuttles.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Just sayin’. You can’t expect me to let those go; I’m a nit-picky scientist.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
SO YOU ARE NOT SAYING!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions
was there a gemini accident in the Michener novel “Space”?
I read the crap out of that thing when I was like 11
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See, how come I can’t ever meet a guy who knows this much about the space program?
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Knowing about nerd things and baseball was my main attribute in attracting males. That and the size Ds.
Get well soon, Buster.
=O
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions
/straightens tie
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.
yes
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 7, 2011 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions
The closest thing to an accident during Gemini
Was Gemini 8. While procactising the docking maneuvering that would become critical during Apollo, the Gemini spacecraft and docking target started tumbling out of control. At one point, the tumble was one rev per second!
Neil Armstrong was the command pilot for that mission. He saved his own and his crewmate’s lives when he decided to disable the orbital attitude and maneuvering system (which was an automated system to keep the spacecraft stable) and correct the roll manually using the reaction control thrusters.
Neil was (and probably still is) a badass.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions
One time, he punched me in the throat and I couldn’t help but thank him as he strode off into the sunset.
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I heard that he once punched a hole in a cow just to see who was coming up the road.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Columbia was a ridiculously avoidable trajedy
Take a look at Edward Tufte’s great depiction of what happened that day that led to the fatal decision to allow the shuttle to attempt re-entry.
I'm feeling...I feel like I want to rage. Right now. - B. Wilson
I take issue with the term “fuckup” as used here. Each of those represent mistakes, yes, but they were all fixed. Skylab was made habitable and hosted three separate crews in 1973 and 1974. Hubble’s optics were corrected and it returned some of the most stunning and enlightening images ever produced of our universe. And the crew of Apollo 13 worked with engineers on the ground to get back to Earth.
Each one of those events had a positive outcome. I strongly disagree with them being termed fuckups.
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That lady who drove across the country in a diaper.
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by jhiat00 on Jun 7, 2011 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Is Columbia not worthy of addition?
Eliminate that pesky Dominatrix in one easy step. Step 1: Tell her you're a Cubs fan!
By far. Like, really far.
It might even be a bigger fuckup than Challenger. I would say it was.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Between North American and NASA, there was plenty of negligence to go around on Apollo 1.
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Ah, well, if you wanna split hairs
I was taking “Biggest NASA fuckup” as more of a “biggest fuckup in American spaceflight”, to be fair.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Subjecting children to watching their mother die in a fire
pretty much winz the disaster sweepstakes.
Get well soon, Buster.
But at least that happened in the air. After a launch.
Launches are violent, explosive, extremely dangerous.
Apollo One was sitting on the ground. There was no launch. It was just sitting there. And they lost three of the best and most famous astronauts, including both the first man to go to space twice and the first man to spacewalk.
On the ground. That’s what makes it the biggest fuckup.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I don’t think he was responding to you there.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
A hug!
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Where’s mine? :(
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Why don’t you ask all those people who drive on Tennessee highways? You seem to love them so much.
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Your hugs stat is misleading because it’s unadjusted. GiantPain agrees with me on that. You should use xHugs or hugs+, which is park adjusted.
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The last mission to take advantage of the greatest rocket ever built
I also remember the Rube Goldbergian way they solved the temperature problem the station developed when it lost a solar wing during deployment.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions
God, I'm tired.
I just hope I don’t have to do anything complicated today. There’s not enough Rockstar in the world to advance me beyond “white walker” stage today.
Get well soon, Buster.
DRAFTING ARE HAPPENING
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
speakerphone on TV sounds odd
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
2010 Giants: World Series Champs
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 7, 2011 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions
do we get a new draft thread
Because I really need to be distracted from work again
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 7, 2011 9:18 AM PDT reply actions
oh boy
my father will be 70 in august.
he just used the word ‘haters’: “Any way, she is driving the haters crazy”
Ugh
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HATER
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2011 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions
“Hater” has been around a while.
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 think Calvin Coolidge first used it in his 1925 State of the Union address.
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Haters gonna hate!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions
He was a dude, after all.
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.
“Members of Congress, I’m pleased to announce that the state of the Union is solid. Fuck the haters.”
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.
Greatest campaign slogan in the history of modern politics
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions
I think that’s Prescott Bush!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
While there is a lower class I am in it; While there is a criminal class I am of it; While there is a soul in prison I am not free.
Where there is a pie on a counter cooling, I am hungry.
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Jun 7, 2011 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
While there is still a nickel to be wrung, I am not maximally profitable.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2011 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
sure
and it is usually attached to a dumb argument.
it’s ad homien attack.
A: I don’t like X.
B: you are just a hater
A: no, I think she’s vapid and she should have no place in any public office
B: why are you such a hater?
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no one would have traded for him then
now, thankfully, the Giants won’t (?) trade him.
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 7, 2011 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Mast...
no no.. I’m above this.
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who am I kidding.
fap fap fap.
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That game was so long
that I thought the Nats were going to either have Stephen Strasberg available or possibly was worried that they were going to change cities and team names again
I'm tired
I hope tonight’s game is much shorter. Eight and a half innings sounds about right.
Adopted Giant - Carlos "Don't Call Me Wallaby" Willoughby
Giants select: Andrew Susoc C OSU
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big arm?
turning him to a pitcher maybe?
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http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=14690363&topic_id=18682064
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Awesome!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Finally
A pick I can get behind.
I still believe in Santa Clause and Bowkermania!
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by Giant Torture on Jun 7, 2011 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions
"First Beaver off the board"
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.
Panik at the Susoc!
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 7, 2011 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Wow. He was still around?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
I was surprised to see it
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
Susac Interview
If you could have a dinner conversation with any historical figure dead or alive, who would it be?
“Ronald Reagan. I’ve read a couple books of his. Him or (radio host) Glenn Beck.”
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"There’s a new celebrity inside the organization, and it’s a three-foot inanimate object," - Larry Baer, my adopted son.
I agree with his first choice
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Another reason why I don't wan't to know about players' lives.
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If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
They could talk about Calvin.
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predestination!
good works won’t get you in!
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More the Reagan than the Beck
But both are interesting dudes.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I'd actually like to meet Reagan.
Glenn Beck? No thanks.
"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 7, 2011 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions
I want to meet second term Reagan and see if he was actually as mentally gone as I suspected at the time.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2011 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
1st one I'm ok with
But beck….Yick!
by Falconer88 on Jun 7, 2011 10:21 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
One of the live ones; the dead ones are poor conversationalists.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
Wir sind gewohnt, daß die Menschen verhöhnen was sie nicht verstehn.—Goethe
SUSAN!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
SUSAN!!!!!
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.
Susoc was meant to be.
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 9:45 AM PDT reply actions
heh… @susoc is a Susan. 7 followers.
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Your mom's a girl
oh
the player’s name is Susac, not Susoc.
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
Your mom's a girl
Which is better, because it is closer to “Susan”.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
The lettering on the draft tracker really looked more like an o than an a
LOLD EYES
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
Maybe our new starting pitcher
Could just be Mota, Affeldt, Romo, Wilson, and Lopez? We could graft them together like Megazord
Poor Jax
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
Susac’s syndrome (Retinocochleocerebral Vasculopathy) is a microangiopathy characterized by encephalopathy, branch retinal artery occlusions and hearing loss. It is caused by the immune system attacking healthy tissue, and can lead to mental disorders.
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Your mom's a girl
Royals just took someone named brickhouse
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Letting it all hang out, according to scouting reports.
LIVE EDT
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by TheLetter2 on Jun 7, 2011 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
HAHA
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Made me "LOL".
"We didn’t win our independence from the British to watch Aaron Rowand hit this bad"
"There is not seeing the ball well, and then there is that." - David B. Flemming describing an Aaron Rowand AB.
awesome.
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AND THERE GOES PURKE
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
JAKE SISKO!!!!!
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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
..
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
That Sisko
kid was a friend of mine.
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I'll do you one better
I grew up with Kevin Jepsen. The guy on the Angels who tried walking a guy intentionally, threw wild and blew the save on the third base steal on an error. oh, and about a mile from where I grew up, Scott Cousins was learning how to be a douchebag.
actually I was referencing a song
by War – The Cisco Kid…
The Cisco Kid was a friend of mine
He drink whiskey, Poncho drink the wine
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heh,
any time I hear that, I think of A sublime song. War were the dudes that sang low-rider, right?
Yep.
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yep
and “Why Can’t We Be Friends?”
They’ve been supplying movies with lazy soundtrack songs ever since.
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Your mom's a girl
Eric Burdon was the funkiest Englishman ever.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2011 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions
I went to Reed
My oarents went to Manogue
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Jun 7, 2011 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Parents
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Jun 7, 2011 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Anyone else
Think they have a better swing than Jeremy Affeldt? I was amazed he had the patience to draw a walk.
Or maybe he embarrased himself so much
He decided he’d rather just not swing at all, even if it meant a K
"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 7, 2011 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Btw
Anyone have a gif of that? lol
"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 7, 2011 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions
eh. OBP .500
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Wha?
"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 7, 2011 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions
2011
2 plate appearances. 1 SO, 1 BB.
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Oh 2011
Thought it was career lol.
Hmm, I dont remember Jeremy batting in that STL game….
"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 7, 2011 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
I love the Susac pick
A couple days ago I posted a KLaw mock draft that had us taking Susac in the first round, and a few people were like “no! don’t take a catcher just because Posey’s hurt!”
So the fact that we got him anyway in the second round is awesome.
Law had him as the 27th best available player – actually BETTER than both the guys we got in the first round. Here’s the report:
Susac is the top collegiate catcher in this draft, which likely put him in the first round due to the scarcity at the position.
A draft-eligible sophomore, Susac has shown in just two years in college that he has the power, glove, and arm tools, but his draft position is ultimately a question of how much scouts believe he’ll hit. He’s cleaned up his swing significantly since high school, losing the hitch he showed as a teenager, replacing it with an innocuous stir instead.
He’s very strong and gets power more from his upper half, with slightly late hip rotation, and has good hand acceleration to turn on an above-average fastball; when he makes contact, it tends to be hard, but there’s been some swing-and-miss in the bat this spring even with the mechanical adjustments.
He broke his hamate bone in his left hand in early April, however, and may not see his full power return until 2012. Behind the dish he has good hands and a plus arm and there’s no doubt that he will stay at the position, unlike most of the other top catchers in this draft.
He projects as an everyday catcher with some All-Star potential because of his power but whose ceiling may be limited by his ability to make contact at higher levels.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
"replacing it with an innocuous stir instead"
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Your mom's a girl
relieved to hear that
I was afraid of an “malignant stir”
I'm feeling...I feel like I want to rage. Right now. - B. Wilson
awesome. possibly looking to move posey out of there?
SS?
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Craig Biggio 2.0?
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He was a 3rd round pick. I imagine if the Giants were desperate to do something about Posey, they’d have pounced on Susac earlier.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
2nd
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Agreed. It's baseball, so it's hard to predict if these guys ever make it to the bigs
but I’m sure after what happened and to keep Posey around, they’re possibly looking at moving him to another position in the future.
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If this kid is good enough,
They could both split time at C while playing other positions on their off days.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day CURRENT starting SS!!
You're all thinking way too far ahead
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Everyone seems to think that Posey can play 1 position, either C or he gets moved off of C. I was just suggesting he could do both.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day CURRENT starting SS!!
I would not be against Posey and Sandoval splitting time behind the plate.
"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 think the Sandoval idea is long gone.
It would be great if Pablo could play 50-60 games at C with Posey playing 100-110.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day CURRENT starting SS!!
That’s a strange way to enjoy bacon.
"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!"
You have to chop the bacon up into a fine powder
before you can snort it.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Not if you have big nostrils.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day CURRENT starting SS!!
I like to melt it down and mainline it.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
I just like smoking my bacon.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day CURRENT starting SS!!
Give it time kid. Give it time.
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If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
GATEWAY BREAKFAST FOOD
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2011 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Nothing wrong with enjoying a little bacon smacking now and then.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2011 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Giants select: Ricky Oropesa 1b USC
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
I don't know about you guys...
But I think the Wii U controller is ugly as get out.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
It’s fat and ugly.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Perhaps, but it's name is a siren
WiiUWiiUWiiUWiiUWiiU
"For science. You monster."
Like a cop car.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
More like an ambulance.
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Yeah, cop cars are small.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions
It sounds like Nintendo’s having a good show, though.
I wish they’d announce just a couple of Wii imports, though. There are a couple of games out in Japan I’d really love to play, but Nintendo seems to kind of have this “In the US, we’re pretty much Skyward Sword and then fuck off for the Wii from here on out.”
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
The 3DS stuff is cool, and I’ve been really impressed and surprised by the 3DS tech, but I have no idea if/when I’m going to get the system.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
I just want to play Last Story, damn it.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
TWSS
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
This isn't a Lars space photo, but it is Volcano Lightning!
The minutes-long exposure shows individual bolts as if they’d all occurred at the same moment and, due to the Earth’s rotation, renders stars (left) as streaks. Lightning to the right of the ash cloud appears to have illuminated nearby clouds—hence the apparent absence of stars on that side of the picture.
After an ominous series of earthquakes Saturday morning, the volcano erupted that afternoon, convincing authorities to evacuate some 3,500 area residents. Eruptions over the course of the weekend resulted in heavy ashfalls, including in Argentine towns 60 miles (a hundred kilometers) away.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/06/pictures/110606-chile-volcano-lightning-science-ash-eruption/
by 49er16 on Jun 7, 2011 10:22 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Pretty cool
Reminds me of Mordor.
"For science. You monster."
My new wallpaper
"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 7, 2011 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
STORM!!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
I feel like I’m the only person who isn’t horribly offended by Bryce Harper.
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You are not alone.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2011 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Full disclosure: I drafted him in pokemonz just so I could have him when the Wallgreeninals rush him to the bigs. Now you know my shame.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2011 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Though you're far away I am here to stay
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
I don't care what he does if he hits jacks.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day CURRENT starting SS!!
Giants take Ricky Oropesa
USC 1B who has mashed in his first two years at college. Hit .353/.437/.711 last year.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Diggin' the hair.
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=14690125&topic_id=18682064
Ryan Cavan: Probably better than you think.
DSzymborski Dan Szymborski
For @LoganDobson and the rest of the Giants blogosphere: Conor Gillaspie RoS proj: 265/318/382
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
can he play third
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.
/clank
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
schulman's 2014 lineup
’14 lineup for fun: Brown CF, Crawford SS , Belt 1B, Posey C, Sandoval 3B, Logan Morrison LF, Peguero RF, Panik 2B, Lincecum P
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.
does it seem like if Panik pans out, he'd be a better #2 hitter than Crawford?
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.
Yes.
The reports on Panik have him as a plus hitter, whereas Crawford was considered light-bat even when drafted, and has done little to disprove it.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
it fits with the idea of batting tejada second
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Your mom's a girl
EW!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
lologan morrison
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by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Schulman's got jokes.
That was pretty funny.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
i can't imagine him playing for the Giants
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.
He later said
hankschulman Marlins semi-annual fire sale. RT @1981Brian: @hankschulman @JoePlate why do you think the Giants are going to have Logan Morrison?
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.
by jponry on Jun 7, 2011 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Best subject line ever?
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 know he was a Dodger
but dude could hurl. There are a few Dodgers you just have to like, and Bulldog qualifies.
Get well soon, Buster.
I can't stand the guy
especially his color commentaries.
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He once pitched when he had the flu and threw up between pitches.
Really disgusting, actually, but showed the bulldog personality. Still couldn’t really root for the guy after his tainted past.
by mrs. owlcroft on Jun 7, 2011 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
There are a few Dodgers you just have to like
This is the correct answer. Campanella, Lopes and Cey also qualify for me.
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
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Hard to dislike someone called "Penguin".
Où sont les grands nicknoms d’Antan?
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
Wir sind gewohnt, daß die Menschen verhöhnen was sie nicht verstehn.—Goethe
Oh, man, those uniforms looked weird.
"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!"
Yeah, I have one of those ones (not a Hershiser one, though).
Though… you know there’s someone who got really excited when he came to the Giants and bought the ONLY SF Hershiser jersey ever sold.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Jun 7, 2011 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
he's obviously
forgetting that Rowand extension next year.
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"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 7, 2011 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Local paper had a small article about Panik:
http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20110607/SPORTS0101/110607011/John-Jay-grad-Panik-really-wired-about-being-drafted-by-SF-Giants?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|PoughkeepsieJournal.com|p
Looks like he is eager to sign, so hopefully he gets some solid time in this season
Ever Pick Your Feet in Poughkeepsie?
/PopeyeDoyle’d
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For all those with twitter
Ricky Oropesa’s twitter account is @H3AVYHITT3R.
Oh, and my extremely casual impression of him is that he’s THE guy for USC. Whenever he came up to the plate, the crowd always expected him to get a hit or a walk.
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Thanks!
His numbers are very impressive. Hopefully he can mash.
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Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Oh man...
Numbers for letters. Is that what they are teaching you at that school of yours?
You need to fix this guy before he officially becomes a Giant.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Remember, these are all children.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
They need to get their l33t speaking intertube handles off of my lawn.
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
No children for Ricky if Lars gets his way and fixes him.
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I have charged Mymclife with the task of fixing him
I am sure she can find a pair of pruning shears somewhere.
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
He’s #33, which makes it a bit more acceptable.
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isn't that a little old for college?
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Your mom's a girl
That’s Dr. Matt, show some respect.
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 7, 2011 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
…even creative. HEAVYHITTER was probably already taken by a boxer.
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
DAMN THOSE TWITTERING DOGS!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions
He’ll have to get rid of it, as Scott Rownads still has another 20 years left on his contract.
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
USC does far more than simply teach letters for numbers. They also teach symbols for letters.
So you c@n go to U$C and le@rn to love the l@ngu@ge, not h8 it. # it, bro.
Ke$ha will be giving the key note address at their next… speaker-ish… thing.
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by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
This is USC we are talking about
Their only gradates are athletes and actors. We’re lucky the kid can spell anything.
Way to go! You actually managed to spell USC correctly for once!
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From yahoo
“He’s one of the big guys at St. John’s we always heard about, one of the legends. It’s almost like kind of following in his footsteps. Hope someday I’ll get up to San Francisco and leave my mark as he did.”
—Giants draftee Joe Panik on ex-Giant Rich Aurilia, both shortstops and both out of St. John’s.
So one year of greatness followed by years of injury and mediocrity?
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Aurilia had a nice run of 2-3 WAR years
I think if we get that out of Panik, we’re cool.
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Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
From the time he became a full time player in 98
Until 2006, Aurilia had 9 seasons where he put up at least 1.2 WAR (and that was the absolute lowest, all the other years were 2+).
That’s valuable.
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Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
WAR has been kind to Aurilia because it thinks he was a good defender. I consider that surprising.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Baseball Reference
Year PA WAR oWAR dWAR
1995 22 0.8 0.6 0.2
1996 352 0.3 -0.3 0.6
1997 113 1.0 0.8 0.2
1998 453 2.0 1.6 0.4
1999 614 1.7 2.0 -0.3
2000 571 2.5 2.2 0.3
2001 689 6.5 6.0 0.5
2002 589 0.5 0.9 -0.4
2003 545 0.9 1.3 -0.4
2004 292 0.1 0.0 0.1
2004 158 -0.3 0.2 -0.5
2005 468 1.4 1.6 -0.2
2006 481 1.8 1.8 0.0
2007 358 0.2 -0.5 0.7
2008 440 -0.2 0.1 -0.3
2009 133 -0.7 -0.9 0.2
15 Seasons 6278 18.5 17.4 1.1
SFG (12 yrs) 4879 15.5 13.8 1.7
CIN (2 yrs) 949 3.2 3.4 -0.2
SDP (1 yr) 158 -0.3 0.2 -0.5
SEA (1 yr) 292 0.1 0.0 0.1
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I was referring to Fangraphs.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I wasn’t trying to go against you. I just like BR more.
I almost never pay attention to defensive stats and BR breaks it down to oWARs
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But then he hit a HR to make up for it.
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
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/tests positive
"All right pie, I'm just going to do this. [chomp, chomp] And if you get eaten, it's your own fault."
by Woody'sShed on Jun 7, 2011 7:02 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
And Panik promptly hit into a double play.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Hope someday I’ll get up to San Francisco and leave my mark as he did
So Panic wants to start a winery?
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
maybe he’ll grow an awesome goatee like Aurilia
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Law Chat
Jeff (Fresno)
Was the biggest reach of the first round the Giants? Does it make it even more surprising that Levi Michael was available if they wanted a SS? How do Michael and Panik compare?
Klaw
(2:04 PM)
Matthews was the biggest reach of the first round. Hager or Panik would be next. I have no idea at all why they took Panik over Michael.
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Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Tool.
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by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Levi would be a great name for a San Francisco ball player
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
we're selling jeans!
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Your mom's a girl
And
ian (oakland)
Oropesa to SFG at 116: do you like the pick? Was he expected to go higher? Signability and ceiling? Thanks, Keith!
Klaw
(2:12 PM)
Big raw power, definitely the right spot to take a shot at him.
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Answered my question!
Logan (DC)
Thoughts on Susac? I know one of your Mocks had the Giants taking him in the first: Good pick in the second?
Klaw
(2:20 PM)
Excellent. Think he fell because of the wrist injury which limited scouts’ looks late in the year.
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Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Your code name is Jonah.
"All right pie, I'm just going to do this. [chomp, chomp] And if you get eaten, it's your own fault."
by Woody'sShed on Jun 7, 2011 7:04 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Does anyone know where Joe Ross went?
/lazy
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
25 to the padres
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He was projected to go the Giants. I think that the top players the Giants were targeting (Wong, Ross, Stephenson) got taken earlier than expected
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Video game OT: Not sure what to make of this.
LOS ANGELES — Nintendo is introducing the world to the Wii’s touchy new big brother: Wii U.
The Japanese gaming giant said Tuesday that the successor to the Wii video game console will broadcast high-definition video and feature a touchscreen controller with the ability to detect motion and broadcast video that can interact and switch back and forth to the television display.
Nintendo revealed Wii U during the Electronic Entertainment Expo.
The white 6.2-inch touchscreen controller features a directional pad, microphone, dual analog sticks, two speakers, pairs of shoulder buttons and a front-facing camera.
Nintendo says Wii U will be compatible with Wii games and controllers and the system will be released between April and December next year.
The price of the new system was not announced.
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I ALREADY GOT A WII U THREAD GOING UP THREAD
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by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
I’ll catch you up, though:
“The Wii U controller is fat and ugly.”
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by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Now you’re pretty much caught up. Natto and I also talked a little bit about the 3DS.
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by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
But no pictures!
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Professor Mock Umbrage.
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by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
That’s the kind of professor that has a sun-dappled office in the Classics Department. He’s got those low half-glasses perched at the bridge of his nose. You can tell just from the name.
LIVE EDT
Tape-delayed for the West Coast
Isn't it
Dr. Mock Umbrage?
I mean he didn’t spend six year in anger enhancement school to be called a professor.
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For whatever reason, the “Dr.” honorific seems to take precedence in the Midwest whereas I always grew up calling people “Professor” if that’s what they were (they almost certainly all held doctorates anyways). In Germany, they mash both together, Prof. Dr. yadda blah blah.
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I was also going for “Harry Potterish”.
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by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
That would be a good Potter novel name.
Here on campus, there’s a street called Chamique Holdsclaw Drive, and every time I pass by it I think, “Now there’s a Harry Potter villain waiting to happen.”
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Professor Umbridge is an actual Harry Potter character.
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by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions
/dunks on Hermione
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hawt
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 7, 2011 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
it’s about time somebody tried this.
they’ve been hinting about making portables controlers since the game cube, IIRC.
I like the idea of being able to select a play in football games without the other player seeing.
Bet that’s not cheap when you drop it. Don’t throw your controller down in frustration
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That would be a cool feature but it does make carrying it around annoying.
One thing I noticed is that a lot of kids take their controllers with them to play Wii at parties or friends house. I wonder if this is going make that harder.
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They probably have Miis saved on their controllers or something.
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by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Dreamcast sort of tried it. Sort of.
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by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
With the memory cards that played games?
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day CURRENT starting SS!!
There was a little crappy screen thingy on the controllers.
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by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I just remember the sonic game, you could take care of like a pet or something, similar to one of those tamagotchis.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day CURRENT starting SS!!
Chao!
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Is that what they were called?
It’s been awhile.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day CURRENT starting SS!!
I like the idea of being able to select a play in football games without the other player seeing.
They already did that on Dreamcast.
IIRC Maddon let you continue flipping between plays even after you selected one too.
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If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Why would Joe Maddon 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!"
Because he's really smart.
He wears cool glasses and everything!
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Shenmu will not forget this day.
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for old times sake
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I played so much marvel vs street fighter on that thing with a modded system to play japanese games
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
The thing that’s kind of annoying about it is that after they announced the six inch controller screen a few weeks ago, there were all sorts of mock ups of controller designs that were totally attractive and fairly compact. And then Nintendo just unveils the widest, most cumbersome looking thing they could have designed.
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by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
They have a hands-on with the controller and some more info about the console itself, for those interested.
They guy says the controller is actually pretty light and comfortable to hold
So we should expect a new Jeopardy game for the Wii U.
I actually kind of miss playing Jeopardy on my NES.
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by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
BUT HOW DOES IT LOOK?
2010 World Series Champions!
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2011 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Fat and ugly.
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by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
JUST LIKE YOUR...
Wait, that’s not nice.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2011 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
You’re gonna feel bad when it’s the best controller you’ve ever used.
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If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
The controller will try harder.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Remember what Jimmy Soul said
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Acording to B-Pro
We have the second highest playoff odds of any team.
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/odds/
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Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
that still seems bizarre to me
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.
Fangraphs power rankings still have Colorado 6th
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.
Right
If the season started today, they might be favorites. But it doesn’t, and they’re already 5.5 games back. That slashes their odds.
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Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
it was more of a comment
on how bizarre the Fangraphs Power Ranking methodology is
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.
It's interesting.
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/fangraphs-power-rankings-5-2-11/
I don’t know why they bother with the FAN %, but they love their crowdsourcing.
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Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
It seems kind of pointless
to include a pre-season fan ranking at all at this point.
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.
Sure
But BPro likes the Rockies more than us too. They have the Rockies with a higher expected win % than us going forward. It’s just that it’s not high enough to compensate for the lead we’ve already opened.
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Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Higher by .001%
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.
/GiantPain'd
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by jhiat00 on Jun 7, 2011 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
lol
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.
My point was just that
Fangraphs’ isn’t the only analysis which has the Rockies as a nominally “better” team than us.
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Which has very little to do with why I brought up the Fangraphs rankings?
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.
I don't let other people shape the conversation.
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This is more than apparent
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Plus
Fangraphs has the Giants better (by about .030) than the Rockies in the WAR ratings.
But Colorado is apparently tied for the third best team in baseball based on a pre-season fan poll, which is why they are so high on the overall rankings.
I don’t understand the methodology behind using something like that for power rankings two and a half months into the season. I could see using something like ZiPS projections, but basing your power rankings on how fans saw the teams back in March?
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.
Oh fer chrissakes. Can we just stop pretending it's anywhere near that precise, slap some error bars on there, and call it equal?
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by speckops on Jun 7, 2011 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
Thank you
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm not saying that the Rockies are better.
I’m saying that the B-Bpo algorithm thinks they’re better. And no matter how small the margin, that’s what it thinks. Of course it’s imprecise. But it still thinks they’re better.
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if the difference is within the margin of error, then they do not think it is better.
or if they do, they do not understand statistics
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Your mom's a girl
It's an alogorithm
The result is exactly what the result is. This isn’t a poll. There is no “margin of error”.
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there is level of exactitude that they cannot actually acheive.
the difference between those two is well within those parameters.
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Damn it, Jim. I’m an algorithm, not a doctor.
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by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not saying it's exactly right
I’m just saying there’s no margin of error. Margin of error is dependent on the inputs; if you run a poll 500 times, you’ll get 500 different results, each within the margin of error.
If you run an algorithm with the same inputs 500 times, you get the same results 500 times. There’s no margin of error because the inputs are the same.
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And yet those inputs have a margin of error.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2011 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
No, because those inputs are based on projections
Projections don’t have margins of error either, because they are based on formulas calculated from past performance.
Obviously, something like ZiPS is not always correct. But it doesn’t have a “margin of error”, because it runs past performance through a formula and spits out a projection.
I really don’t think you guys know what margin of error means: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margin_of_error
Margin of error applies to surveys. Algorithms say exactly what they say. They don’t have a margin of error.
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Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Would you prefer “margin of unreliability”?
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by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, retreat into strict technical definitions when the actual definition doesn’t suit your purpose:
the permittable or acceptable deviation from the target or a specific value; an allowance for slight error or miscalculation; an allowance for changing circumstances
Clearly, claiming accuracy to thousandths of a percent is false precision.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2011 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
OK
But margin of error implies that if Baseball Prospectus ran their system a hundred times, sometimes it would have the Giants better than the Rockies, and sometimes vice versa.
THIS IS ALL I AM SAYING: The baseball prospectus algorithm thinks the Rockies are better than the Giants. No matter how small the margin, that’s what it thinks.
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Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
You were saying this too:
I really don’t think you guys know what margin of error means
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by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2011 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
But margin of error implies that if Baseball Prospectus ran their system a hundred times, sometimes it would have the Giants better than the Rockies, and sometimes vice versa.
Only because you insist on defining it that way.
The baseball prospectus algorithm thinks the Rockies are better than the Giants. No matter how small the margin, that’s what it thinks.
And what everyone else is trying to drive into your head is that there is no way that the algorithm is accurate enough to say with any amount of conviction which team is better. At best, it is saying that the teams are about equal given the reliability of input data.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
But margin of error implies that if Baseball Prospectus ran their system a hundred times, sometimes it would have the Giants better than the Rockies, and sometimes vice versa.
This is so staggeringly incorrect.
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Your mom's a girl
I'm entering in this late.
But doesn’t BP use simulations?
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Yes. They derive an expected win percentage to use for running simulations to calculate end of season win totals.
Even with the expected win percentage slightly favoring the Rockies entering the simulations, BP has the Giants ending the season at 92.8 – 69.2, good for a .573 win percentage. It has the Rockies ending the season at 82.3 – 79.7, good for a .508 win percentage.
BP does not think that the Rockies are better than the Giants. This whole argument has made my head hurt.
by MySpoonlsTooBig on Jun 7, 2011 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Another view:
2011 YTD stat lines show these win projections:
Colorado .535 87
San Francisco .534 87
Arizona .534 86
LA Dodgers .456 74
San Diego .435 70
But projection from player career statlines is more optimistic:
sfo 90
col 88
ari 83
lad 82
sdg 80
In both cases, projection is based on all the players’ actual percentages of play time to date.
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yet another view
The Hardball times has it
SF 92, LA 84, ARI 81, COL 81, SD 75
That's fairly weird.
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+1
(1) BP uses monte carlo simulations
(2) Even if BP’s method was deterministic, you can still attribute a confidence interval to a deterministic process where the data that they based their analysis on are samples from a population – which “prior performance” is.
(3) “Margin of error” isn’t as restrictive of a term as GiantsPain claims. It isn’t really defined, because it’s a mathematical awkward phrase (your error doesn’t have to lie within the margin). Mathematicians would refer to a confidence interval to say the same thing, which can be applied to any statistical analysis.
by sarf_london_niner on Jun 7, 2011 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I think what’s happening here which has caused a dispute is that you’re getting accuracy and precision mixed together.
Precision is the term for repeatability that you’re looking for here. The ZiPS output will spit out the same answer every time – the hundreds of algorithms involved don’t change (I do use Monte Carlo simulations for specific problems, like Triple Crown odds, but that’s not really the core of ZiPS)
Accuracy is more akin to the “true” underlying performance. It’s actually a bit abstract – while we can determine if someone hit 45 home runs or not, the underlying true ability of a player at any given minute is almost entirely unknowable (though I wouldn’t be surprised if, somewhere far down the road, we can actually simulate all the physical processes and mental processes involved in baseball).
Perhaps simpler:
If I say “First pitch was at 7:36:41.03 pm”, that is rather precise; but if it was actually a day game, it’s rather inaccurate.
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Yeah, I know
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL INDIANS
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
this race is over
rockies have an unbeatable lead
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The new #6 org meme
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absolutely
statements like he made are deserving of repeated, withering mockery
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Your mom's a girl
+920!
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
by bgunn on Jun 7, 2011 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Rec'd
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
I did put $20 on the Giants to win the pennant when I was in Vegas last month. :)
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Jun 7, 2011 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Palpatine!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions
weird
first time a team has ever selected their boss
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Your mom's a girl
/Dodgers take Satan in the 3rd round
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Jun 7, 2011 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Hide the batboy!
/burnsInHell
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
GRANT
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Giants select Chris Marlowe RHP from Oklahoma State
34. Chris Marlowe, Oklahoma State- 3-3, 4.43, 40.2 IP, 33 BB, 70 K’s! No scouting report, but look at that K/9!
Seems similar to the last pick where there seem to be control issues. That K rate is pretty ridiculous
Marleau!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
MERLOT
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
He looks like one of the Blockheads from the Gumby show
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Wow, epic fail
The hyperlinks all lead to the article on whenthegiantscometotown.blogspot.com
DrB was listing the top pitchers in the draft as ranked by BA
MORAL: GET DRUNK AND SHOOT YOUR FRIENDS
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/Cheney’d
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by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Jun 7, 2011 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
I love James Garner stuff from the 70s, but I haven’t seen this. Support Your Local Gunfighter!
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 7, 2011 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Nickname: Shakespeare
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Late inning magic has rubbed off on the Cal Bears
Beat DalLAs Baptist!
At this point, I'm pretty much done with surprises - Michael Crabtree
More things B5 did before BSG: Angels. Long-haired British guy (at least for one episode).
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Londo with some new hair.
Everything is revamped!
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by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
This episode looks great.
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by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
B5 did not have sexy robots, tho.
Didn’t have any sexiness at all that I recall.
Get well soon, Buster.
It wasn’t completely ahead of its time.
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by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
That episode was quite objectively good, actually.
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by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Why did last night’s game make me so tired? I was nodding off by the end of the postgame wrap. Usually I’m good until at least 2 in the morning.
"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!"
Tim Lincecum and Ryan Vogelsong have identical FIPs.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I still have no idea what to make of Vogey.
"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's not defying anything
By any metric, he’s pitching very well.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I think that’s the wrong interpretation of Tortured’s comment.
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by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
When GTA3 first came out
I played the heck out of that game. I spent hours at a time just tripping around the various neighborhoods stealing cars and harrasing the locals. But now I can’t play any of those types of games for more than a few minutes without getting motion sickness.
Do this happen to anyone else? If so, is there a way to prevent that from happening?
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 12:46 PM PDT reply actions
OT - Sweet snacks from Wisconsin?
Anyone remember Kuiper talking about some sweet treat he loved from Wisconsin?
If memory serves, he ordered some for the KNBR crew at some point.
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Jun 7, 2011 12:50 PM PDT reply actions
brunost?
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 7, 2011 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, we won?
Problem about living in Europe… woke up and it was 4-0 (right?)… spent all day avoiding the news… just didn’t want to read about a loss today then BOOM! Get to go to bed happy.
totally made a baby during the 2010 World Series.
Congrats on your sig!
Charlie Hayes ate my homework
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Jun 7, 2011 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Round 12: Kelby Tomlinson, SS, Texas Tech
"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!"
Kelby!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm still waiting for the Giants
to draft a Watson
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
GIANTS LINKED TO GAME SHOW WINNING COMPUTER!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
actually I was going for the double helix angle but that works too.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Not enough helices.
Currently stifling the bacon, the world.
by howtheyscored on Jun 7, 2011 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
O CANADA
Round 13: Adam Poulencu, RHP, Vancouver Island University
"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 here's a link to his Facebook page, because you all want that
http://www.facebook.com/people/Adam-Paulencu/559279619
"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!"
Tiger Woods is going to skip the US Open
He will still make about 75 million dollars this year.
Even Barry Zito is outraged at that amount of money relative to performance.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 7, 2011 1:21 PM PDT reply actions
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2011/6/7/2211829/to-the-loser-goes-the-spoilers
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I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
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