Giants/Phillies Series Preview
by Grant Brisbee on Jul 26, 2011 11:14 AM PDT
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PrintThe first Phillies series since the NLCS. This is frightening because the Phillies are an excellent team. This is pleasing because it brings back memories of the Giants winning the National League Championship Series*.
But this isn't a series for nostalgia. This isn't a series to revel in past achievements. The Giants are a contending team, and they have unfinished business this year. To make too much of last year would seem touristy.
So the real question is this: is there a rivalry between the Giants and Phillies?
Whoops. Sorry. Yeah, I guess I found that picture in February and thought it would make a good .gif to haunt Phillies fans. This is because I'm a poor sport and probably a bad person.
But that's enough. There's no sense living in the past. Just because the Giants won the NLCS last year on the best, most perfectest pitch I've ever seen in my life ...
... doesn't mean that we need to bring it up every ... single ...time ... the Giants play the Phillies. There are other story lines, people. Here's one: what would that .gif of Wilson striking out Howard look like in slow motion?
Dang it, I'm just doing what I said I wouldn't do. So tacky. So satisfying.
But the original question is a good one, I suppose. Is there a Phillies/Giants rivalry now? Sometimes the best rivalries are the ones that aren't necessarily set by tradition or geography. The Giants and Cardinals had a pretty sweet rivalry in the '80s, and to switch sports, 49ers/Cowboys and 49ers/Packers were great rivalries. Those weren't around in the '70s, but when the Giants and Niners were championship contenders in the '80s and '90s, the rivalries found them.
My first reaction to the Phillies/Giants question: no. Give it a few years. One NLCS does not a rivalry make. The Rockies and Diamondbacks fans seem to hate the Giants more than each other, and they faced each other in the NLCS just four seasons ago. Even though both the Giants and Phillies are leading their divisions right now, it's still somewhat unlikely that they'll both reach the NLCS again -- not because they aren't good enough, but because weird things can happen between no and the middle of October.
But I can come around to the idea for a couple of reasons:
- The strengths of the two teams are similar. Both teams have superlative starting pitching. The Phillies have the better offense (but not as much as you think) and the Giants have the better bullpen (but not as much as you think), but the starting pitching is the biggest reason the Phillies and Giants are where they are.
- The Phillies never stopped being the overdog. Before the NLCS started, everyone knew the Giants were going to lose in five. And after the World Series, the biggest story was Cloyroyco. Coroyroyiff. Oshamleehal. It was an impressive collection of talent, it was. And people forgot about the Giants' rotation for a while. That's the sort of slight -- even if it's in the imagination of talk-radio mouthbreathers -- that can start a rivalry.
The litmus test, then, is this: how pissed off would you be if the Giants were swept in this series? How ecstatic would you be if the Giants were to sweep? The answer to both in scientific terms: Very a lot. So pissed. So ecstatic. And if the Giants dropped two, I'd perseverate on the losses far longer than I'd need to. If the Giants took two of three, I'd have a smug sense of satisfaction.
All of those feelings are heightened compared to, oh, a series against the Reds or Mets. Not even close. This series has haunted me (in the best possible way) for a while. Maybe after the stories change for the 2011 playoffs, it won't feel like a rivalry. But right now, yeah. Of course it is.
Hitter to watch
Carlos Beltran. He's totally going to do one of these:
... for both the Phillies and Giants. This will be possible because the Giants will accidentally DFA Beltran
Pitcher to watch
Not Roy Halladay or Cliff Lee! But before you get too excited, note that every pitcher is Roy Halladay or Cliff Lee to the Giants. Kyle Kendrick is like Halladay against the Giants, except he can get Cody Ross out. Vance Worley is like Cliff Lee, except right-handed and with the element of surprise. Cole Hamels is like Barry Zito, except much, much, much, much, much, much, much better, and those two are facing each other tomorrow.
I'd rather not face Halladay or Lee, don't get me wrong. But I'm also not about to get cocky.
Prediction
Oh, man, there's gonna be hella trash talk on Twitter. Hash tags blowin' up and all. Looking forward to at least six "your stupid"s in baseball debates around the internet. Sometimes I wish I could just give humanity a big ol' sloppy kiss, I love it so.
*2010
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LOL GIANTS
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 11:16 AM PDT reply actions
Beat PhiLA!!!!
No, seriously, Fuck the Dodgers.
by Stoney Montana on Jul 26, 2011 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
And we still get no-hit three days in a row!
Whee!
by WhatsAMataHari on Jul 26, 2011 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
And win three times
- 4 walks
- walk, error, balk
- and one time because the umpire lost count in a 0-0 game
"And you fueled and energized this group, all the way through the crazy month of September. And into what was an epic month of October, and what was one glorious day of November." - Kruk
This is now well within belief.
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Congratulations, Phillies! You'll either win all the games against the Giants this year
or all but two!
I predict utter domination by the superior team, city and uglier people of Philadelphia.
since they are losing all of them anyway
at least these games will be over before So You Think You Can Dance starts
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
Your mom's a girl
My wish
Just don’t get swept.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 11:21 AM PDT reply actions
Giants won't score in the time that you can't watch, though.
by Every6thDay on Jul 26, 2011 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Very good point.
It gives me a chance to listen to Jon & Dave a bit. I like them, but usually watch on tv.
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
No prospects for Beltran, please.
Me too
I have to either not look at my phone while I drive home, Watch the game on delay
Time to repeat in '11!
by Myemail21479 on Jul 26, 2011 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
This
So so nice to avoid staying up until ungodly hours of the night.
In the mountains/there you feel free/I read, much of the night/and go south in the winter. - T.S. Eliot
Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - Plodding along with a 3.84 ERA in Richmond. This Squirrel won't be flying anytime soon, sadly.
I hate extra inning games.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
I bailed on a Braves/Giants game last year because it went into extras. I heard the Giants won as I listened to the radio broadcast on the way home.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
where is your loyalty in such games? Aren’t you a Braves fan, too?
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
No prospects for Beltran, please.
I think he’s an Uggla/McCann fan. For example, several screaming fangirls on Tumblr are so excited to see Timmy today, although they’re Phillie phans and want the Phyllis to win.
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
My loyalty is, has been and continues to be with the Giants. This has never been in doubt. The team in itself isn’t so bad, but their fans rub me the wrong way. So that colors my view toward the team, which now stands somewhere near mild loathing.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
Mild Loathing...
sounds like a scented candle name.
by Every6thDay on Jul 26, 2011 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
/copied by Urban Outfitters
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Really? That bad?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Yeah. I find it incredibly funny when the Braves lose now, and there was a time not long ago that I didn’t derive that pleasure out of it.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
I watched the Pirates beat them last night. David Ross is very McCannish. The chop is annoying. That is all.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
I still love the guys. They’re good men doing a good job, and I’m not holding them responsible for the things I don’t like about the fanbase. They have no control over that.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
I even respect him. He’s been there for 46 seasons.
But his face…Lord. What a cracked, leathery mess. I hate his face.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
More than I ever will. And Freddie Freeman! He probably gets so much more action, even with his face, than I ever will. It just isn’t fair.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
NO
Freddie Freeman is a foul ball to the face away from Elephant Manism.
by Every6thDay on Jul 26, 2011 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
I sometimes wonder how my life would be different if I’d actually tried to be good at sports.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
I didn’t choose to be bad at sports. I was born that way.
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
This is going to sound dumb, but I think I had some potential. I just never capitalized on it.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
If not for my height and build, I think I could have done some nice things.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jul 26, 2011 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Ha, ha
Ball hit to little J: moves away, stares at it scornfully, looks at person who threw it askance.
Junior high J forced to participate in a basketball game: ball passed to him, stares at people running past him to the other end of the court, throws ball to the sidelines and leaves the gymnasium.
High school J attempting to play soccer with a bunch of European teens: kicks ball downfield, walks away.
… I did have some passing enjoyment at hitting tennis balls with a racket.
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
You might enjoy racquetball. Learning curve is nonexistent: hit ball, ball comes back. No stupid net to catch things.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
The environment in the Philippines is not conducive to finding a child a sport of his own. You either play basketball or GTFO. Only when I came back years later had the country discovered badminton. Now they might have a passing fancy for soccer.
One time we were the best baseball players in Asia. Then WW2 happened.
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Badminton is a lot of fun, but it requires a more technically skilled player to just be able to rally. Racquetball is awesome because as long as you can swing a gigantic racquet head and make contact, you’re in business.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
I love Badminton
but real badminton…not the outdoor crap.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
When I was in HS. we had multiple
Badminton championship banners hanging in the gym.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on Jul 26, 2011 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
What HS did you go to?
I won league one year and got to the NCS…was feeling awesome the week leading up to the tournament and then tweaked something in my shoulder…
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Yeah, Amador was really good.
Apparently though, Mt. Eden is like the De La Salle of badminton.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Apparently though, Mt. Eden is like the De La Salle of badminton.
For some odd reason, I find this comment hilarious.
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
Random Fact
Dicmk Tidrow went to Mt. Eden.
@legaleagle88
Giants Baseball: Why Not?
I thought Nate Schierholtz was cool before it was cool to think Nate Schierholtz was cool.
That was me when I was forced to participate in phys ed classes. Now I wish I’d actually put in some effort. Well, not with kickball. I fucking HATED kickball.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
WTF??? Kickball was awesome! When exactly did you start hating America?
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Kickball-hating ws a gateway.
Now he misleads the pubic and gives himself awards.
"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!"
public
"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!"
worked the first time
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I love kickball
but tetherball was annoying
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
WHAT
Tetherball was awesome too. 4-square, whiffle ball, dodgeball too. WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
I loved four-square and kickball. Meh on the Dodgeball just cuz kids are cruel
Tetherball is like running on a track…the freaking ball is attached to a rope!
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
dodgeball is awesome
It gives small, skinny kids with good, accurate throwing arms a chance to get even with big bullies. Oh, how I loved pegging them in dodgeball.
by wcw on Jul 26, 2011 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
except
most dodgeball games I was in involved a bunch of kids hiding in the back line, a couple of kamikazes and 3 big guys on either side trying to hit other kids in the head.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
It always worked at our elementary school. It was probably luck, but the big guys there didn’t have good arms and the real athletes who were good at everything weren’t headhunters.
I never aimed for the head; too easy to miss.
Yeah aiming for the head is not strategically sound.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
In middle school, we had a dodge ball variant called Pin Guard. Your side had three pins set up halfway between the end-line and the mid-line.
Knock all three of your opponent’s pins down to win. You have to throw underhand. If you get hit by a ball, you’re out. If you catch a ball, you get a player back in. If you catch a ball after it ricochets off a pin, you either get to put the pin back up or bring two players back into the game.
I was awesome at that game. In fact, I redefined pin-guarding as it was. Before me, people protected the pins by standing in front of them as pin-walls. What I started was an era of standing behind the pins. A ricochet is easier to catch, and your chances of getting knocked out of the game are severely reduced. And if the pin does a flip and doesn’t fall down, hey, two free dudes.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jul 26, 2011 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
The best way to do it is to aim for the shins, because if you throw it hard enough, they can’t catch it that low.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
If you throw it hard enough they’re not going to catch it, period. Timing helps, too: throw just as they start to lean.
When you’re a kid, you can’t consistently throw it that hard with any accuracy though. At least I couldn’t, and my arm was pretty good.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
The best chance they have to catch it is if you throw it above the belt. Hence, the legs.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
It's the team aspect. I'm not a team player.
I don’t like depending on people and I don’t like people depending on me.
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Incidentally, this is on my resume.
Should it not be?
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Reclusive, recalcitrant lone wolf with rage issues ISO lucrative profession
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I had some good years. I’m gonna miss sports.
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 26, 2011 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Me too
Enjoy your youth while you have it, Crakalaka.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup, no more legitimate sports kind of sucks. Not even PE, but that was never fair.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 26, 2011 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
PE sports sucked. I talking like AYSO and Little league
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 26, 2011 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I know, I was talking about organized sports, youth through high school. Just saying it’s sad to not have anything, including PE.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 26, 2011 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m athletic!
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I will not!
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jul 26, 2011 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
You would wake up with random pain.
Like this goddamn shoulder of mine that decides to hurt this morning for no good reason.
The batch of sliders I threw in the 1980’s coming back to haunt me.
McC is in youre DNA now.
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
I did no such thing.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Thank God
because that chop thing makes the Braves just below the Dodgers on my list of horrible franchises to hate until I die.
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
No prospects for Beltran, please.
They know all the words!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooo
oooooooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOO
"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 love Jon Miller.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 26, 2011 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
You and me, friends!
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Jul 26, 2011 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
After I finished the comment, I realized it was ambiguous. It should read:
My loyalty is, has been and continues to be with the Giants. This has never been in doubt. The Braves themselves aren’t so bad, but their fans rub me the wrong way. So that colors my view toward the team, which now stands somewhere near mild loathing.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
None of us do.
"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!"
Doesn’t stop us playing along, tho.
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
No prospects for Beltran, please.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA OH THATS A GOOD ONE I THINK
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 26, 2011 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL!
I hope they all like me for laughing at their jokes.
I'm as tall as Mel. Why can't I hit 500 home runs?
Billy Wagner blew the save and tied the game. Even so, I was all, “I’m going to bed” and left.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
Privileged Eastern elites
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
I disagree.
“Baseball on the radio” while working is joyous.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on Jul 26, 2011 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
It's not a rivalry.. YET
But it’s a pretty hardcore feud right now. I loathe the Phililes.
Maybe living in DC in such close proximity to Philly and dealing with lots of Philly fans has inflamed this. But it is what it is.
Phuck the Phillies
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
It is a rivalry for me. I hate them so much
It is near Dodgers-level of hate. Much of it is founded on their superiority complex.
by WhatsAMataHari on Jul 26, 2011 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Admittedly
I have a pretty elitist description of rivalry. I would say our only current rivals are the Dodgers and Braves.
I consider the Padres and Rockies in this feud realm along with the Phillies
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
Breaking News - Giants acquire Fred McGriff!
too soon?
"And you fueled and energized this group, all the way through the crazy month of September. And into what was an epic month of October, and what was one glorious day of November." - Kruk
Fuckin Rockies.
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
JUST WIN A SINGLE FUCKING GAME
I DON’T CARE IF YOU’RE AN EXPANSION TEAM
CAN’T DAVID NIED THROW A 2 HIT SHUTOUT OR SOMETHING?!?!
Thing C
I hate the Braves for ‘93, because during their great run in the ’90’s they could only beat the poor Indians in the Series, and because every game in Atlanta always felt like a soul-sucking defeat
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jul 26, 2011 1:19 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Honestly
I disliked the 93 Padres so much more than the 93 Braves.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Nope.
Mark Wohlers, Dave Justice, Ryan Klesko (yes, him too), Otis Nixon, Tomahawk chop, their announcers, Ron Gant’s butt-sticking-out batting stance, Ted Turner.
So much to hate there.
Hard to call it a rivalry because the Phillies and Giants aren't good at the same time, generally.
Before 2010, when was the last time? 1950? 1964? I don’t think 1978 and 1993 really count.
"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!"
Teams I loathe more than the Phillies
In order of schadenfreude over watching them fail:
Dodgers
Braves (1993 was the sort of childhood trauma that usually gives rise to supervillains)
Padres
Yankees/Red Sox
Rox
by Viva Jon Miller on Jul 26, 2011 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Hating the Yankees/Red Sox in context with the Giants is kinda silly
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
In all fairness
Hating any professional sports team is childish and irrational…but that sure as schnitzel isn’t going to stop me.
by Viva Jon Miller on Jul 26, 2011 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
childish and irrational is what we do best.
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
seconded with enthuthiathm
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Schnitzel?
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
/Neiman'd
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on Jul 26, 2011 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Isn't extreme Padres hate really only a product of last year?
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
So my hate goes back to 2007.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day CURRENT starting SS!!
Well this is just blasphemy
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
Its damn close for me
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 26, 2011 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Well yeah
I hate the Dodgers too.
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 26, 2011 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I cannot dislike any team more than the Bums
Phillies are only of interest because they are good. No one here will care about them when they are not good. People would still care deeply about beating the Dodgers when they are awful.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
I grew up near Philly and don’t hate the Phils- I even rooted for them when the made the series. Still, I’m pretty f’ing fired up for these games just because the Phils still get all the respect and thus this the moment the Giants can shut everyone up. Stick it Four Aces
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jul 26, 2011 12:22 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Beating the Phillies means a lot to me. But it’s all contextually-driven, not emotionally.
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
I'm just feeling protective of Timmy's ERA.
Please don’t let it blow up!
by WhatsAMataHari on Jul 26, 2011 11:22 AM PDT reply actions
It'll be alright.
Jayson Werth is gone.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day CURRENT starting SS!!
This makes me hate the Phillies less. Until I remember they still have Rectum Face.
Someone post the Javi gif, please.
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
No prospects for Beltran, please.
It is.
Still great.
"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!"
Fontenot
with glaucoma
"And you fueled and energized this group, all the way through the crazy month of September. And into what was an epic month of October, and what was one glorious day of November." - Kruk
= Fielder v. Lopez
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on Jul 26, 2011 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm expecting 3 runs off Lincecum. And then probably a couple more off the bullpen.
And then at least 4 off Zito tomorrow.
by Every6thDay on Jul 26, 2011 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
In this line.
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Why is Zito?
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on Jul 26, 2011 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
If we could only have both of them, it's worth it.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on Jul 26, 2011 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Angelo Cataldi (man behind McNabb booing) has been encouraging a loud boo of Bruce Bochy b.c of his antic s in the ASG.
Man, its going to be so awesome to hear all those boos.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jul 26, 2011 11:22 AM PDT reply actions
Words hurt.
So do .gifs.
Looking forward to this.
Even though your stupid.
In any event, I don’t know if a truly bitter rivalry can exist as long as our fanbases continue to have so much mutual contempt for the LOLDodgers.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
LOOOOOOOK AT IT. LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOK AT IT.
Also, the Dodgers are poopyheads.
by Grant Brisbee on Jul 26, 2011 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
i don't i can't
it’s Satan’s Imp
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Jul 26, 2011 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
DONUTS MAKE MY BROWN EYES BLUE
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by satyricrash on Jul 26, 2011 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
We need more Veteran Clubhouse Presence
by Lies and Perfidy on Jul 26, 2011 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
bat
He has been on the DL, hasn’t he?
Lots of time to get in trouble.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Jul 26, 2011 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Even before he was on the DL he was in Bochy’s doghouse. Conventional wisdom is that he went and fornicated with someone he wasn’t supposed to.
"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!"
business
Burrell damn near led a mutiny against Larry Bowa in 2003. He and Charlie Manuel always seemed to be cool with one another.
Jesus wept.
Burrell fornicated.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Jul 26, 2011 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
We may be stupid, but
to be fair, some of us do know the difference between “your” and you’re."
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
No prospects for Beltran, please.
the joke
has been killed. It was two minutes old.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Jul 26, 2011 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
YOUR TWO MINUTES OLD
∞
∞
∞
∞
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 Jul 26, 2011 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
and
I touched the face of God.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Jul 26, 2011 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions
TWO! MINUTES!
TO MIIIIIIIIIDNIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT!!!
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
Congratulations on watching a sweep!
And, thank you for hating the Dodgers!
by Every6thDay on Jul 26, 2011 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
My stupid what?
Better bring your linguistic “A-Game” up in the MCC!
In all seriousness though, I hope your Phillies lose the next 6 straight games, win 3 straight, and the lose 4 straight. Make it happen Joboo!
by Viva Jon Miller on Jul 26, 2011 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
The Lose 4 Straight sounds like a boy band.
by Grant Brisbee on Jul 26, 2011 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Loose 4 Straight sounds like something else entirely.
by Every6thDay on Jul 26, 2011 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions
I THOUGHT I DELETED THAT HOTMAIL ACCT
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
/hires ReputationDefender.com
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Is the “your/you’re” thing a complicated meme-joke? Did I err by attempting to play along?
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Jul 26, 2011 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
No, people just didn’t catch Grant’s original joke in the preview and are trying to be grammar one-uppers.
In the mountains/there you feel free/I read, much of the night/and go south in the winter. - T.S. Eliot
Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - Plodding along with a 3.84 ERA in Richmond. This Squirrel won't be flying anytime soon, sadly.
Who reads Grant’s posts? I just like the pretty pictures.
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
No prospects for Beltran, please.
by Tortured on Jul 26, 2011 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
This
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
"I come up with something when I’ve got nothing, and it’s always brilliant. Always. So I reject your logic." -Grant
What, just because I read things I'm expected to comprehend and retain information
I thought this was the Internet!
by Viva Jon Miller on Jul 26, 2011 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Seems that way. I just want to make sure that people know that I know the difference between your and you’re. I do, honest!
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Jul 26, 2011 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
I shall avenge you!
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Jul 26, 2011 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Blow me, Khan.
You figured you could just get a ship and wreak havoc on the U.S.S. Enterfuckingprise?
That’s like hopping in a NASCAR stock car before the Daytona 500 and saying, “OK, what’s this stick thingy? What happens if I press this button?”
There are people here that would’ve corrected Shakespeare. IT’S CALLED SPELLCHECK, BILL!
I'm as tall as Mel. Why can't I hit 500 home runs?
Spellcheck is outdated. It’s all about AutoCorrect now.
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Don’t put it past Julie Taymor.
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Lay off the TastyKakes.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jul 26, 2011 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t eat them!
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Jul 26, 2011 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes you do. TastyKakes topped with Wiz and washed down with birch beer or something weird like that. We all know it.
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
In a Camaro.
According to Eric Holder, Giants Baseball is NOT torture. OK, it is, but followed by a big bowl of ice cream.
Tim Lincecum: He's a biracial angel.
With a t-top
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Welcome back.
No, really.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
YOUR STUPID!
Oh, hi. Good luck this weekend.
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.
The 49ers/Cowboys rivalry was around in the ‘70s. It’s what made 1981 such a big deal.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
Nolan/Landry was brutal.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jul 26, 2011 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Landry should have kicked him in the junk so he couldn’t have had kids.
by Grant Brisbee on Jul 26, 2011 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Your point is still valid, though. The only reason those matchups became rivalries was because they were happening in the playoffs. And Nolan was a Landry protege, which added to the intrigue.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jul 26, 2011 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
They also squared off in two NFC title games I believe in ’71 and ’72?
by craigcommaroger on Jul 26, 2011 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Does someone have the Ryan Hoawrd .gif?
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by Montreal Giants Fan on Jul 26, 2011 11:24 AM PDT reply actions
Meant the one with Lou Seal and Deal With It.
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by Montreal Giants Fan on Jul 26, 2011 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
The crowd reaction always makes me smile
Heh. Either stunned statues or downright facepalms.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 11:24 AM PDT reply actions
It was so very sweet
But…these guys? They can’t even hit…
Proud new co-dad of Travis Ishikawa. And ishikaBOOM Goes the Dynamite.
by Andy from DC on Jul 26, 2011 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
So you're saying Beltran's going to the Expos
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I wish :(
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by Montreal Giants Fan on Jul 26, 2011 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
The Marlins should move to Montreal. It’s too bad they stole a stadium from Miami-Dade County.
"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!"
by El Person on Jul 26, 2011 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Have a rec
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by Montreal Giants Fan on Jul 26, 2011 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't see baseball on this list, do you?
by Viva Jon Miller on Jul 26, 2011 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
I take it you haven’t been reading NotGraphs lately.
"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!"
Please explain this reference
Essay format, double spaced. Include links, graphs and show your work as necessary. (20%)
by Viva Jon Miller on Jul 26, 2011 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Hah
One of the writers (Cistulli, I believe) went to France, and now he’s been writing about French baseball.
"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!"
FANTASTIC post Grant... But I can't tell which Howard .gif I like better: Howard striking out Fast or Slow. Maybe Both!
Whatever the choice, I still miss Posey…
My computer is so slow, they are both slow motion.
by WhatsAMataHari on Jul 26, 2011 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
I like when Posey turns his head slightly to see the umps the call. I have watched that over and over…
For me, it’s the hop. Oh, God, I miss him!
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
No prospects for Beltran, please.
I can’t believe we’ll never see him play baseball again…
by Every6thDay on Jul 26, 2011 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
In order of my preference
Rasmus > Beltran > Upton > No One
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
The only reason I want Beltran, is because I do not want the Braves to get Beltran.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day CURRENT starting SS!!
But I agree with your order.
Maybe alter it to Rasmus >>>>> Beltran >> Upton > No One >>>>>> Guillen
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day CURRENT starting SS!!
BLOG LINKS ALEXEI RAMIREZ TO THE GIANTS
Blog guarantees its link is not rank fantasy. Refuses to comment on accusations it is a pipe dream.
My order...
Alexei, Rasmus, Beltran, Quentin, Upton
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on Jul 26, 2011 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
You can't take him away from me!
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on Jul 26, 2011 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
/fixed
I want Beltran soRowandBelt can GTFO.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on Jul 26, 2011 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I 100% agree with this order.
Proud new co-dad of Travis Ishikawa. And ishikaBOOM Goes the Dynamite.
by Andy from DC on Jul 26, 2011 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
it is your love of Rasmus and Upton that make me think you aren’t entirely serious about being so statistics driven
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
Your mom's a girl
Also have to take contracts into account
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Rasmus just needs get the fuck away from Tony Larussa
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
This would be my order if I included Pence.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
YOUR STUPID
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
.
Sometimes you just have to look death in the face and say whatever man
Proud parent of Jeff Keppinger's better half
by operation carrot on Jul 26, 2011 11:30 AM PDT reply actions 8 recs
LOL Ryan Howard's
contract.
Can't spell "Colletti" without LOL.
HES AN RBI MAN! HES EARNING IT!!!!!
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jul 26, 2011 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
I really don’t think Giants fans have any right to laugh at other teams’ bad contracts.
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
No prospects for Beltran, please.
No, the Howard contracts can be laughed at by anyone.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jul 26, 2011 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions
True
But at least our terrible contracts were for free agents. That Howard extension was a completely unforced error.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
YOU'RE NOT THE BOSS OF MY LAUGHING RIGHTS
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 Jul 26, 2011 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
YOUR
In the mountains/there you feel free/I read, much of the night/and go south in the winter. - T.S. Eliot
Adopted Giant: Daryl "Dealio" Maday - Plodding along with a 3.84 ERA in Richmond. This Squirrel won't be flying anytime soon, sadly.
YER
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
Your mom's a girl
YUB
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 Jul 26, 2011 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Mungo Guisado
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
LOL PhiLA's payroll
Maybe they’re the next MLB team to go bankrupt.
Most of the time, I'm dumb. I'm just playing smart.
So Zito vs Hamels tomorrow? Ugh that is the only game of the series I get to watch.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
That will be ugly.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on Jul 26, 2011 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
PHOOLIES!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 11:33 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
LOLars
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by Montreal Giants Fan on Jul 26, 2011 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions
PLAGIARISM
That happened to ME.
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 Jul 26, 2011 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
I predict spite, meanspiritedness, homophobia, and general lowlife behavior
And that’s just directed against the Phanatic.
Also, DOOM.
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
The one with The Rock?
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jul 26, 2011 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
•
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Jul 26, 2011 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
THOM
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 26, 2011 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
And here's a GIF of Victorino striking out
by Natto on Jul 26, 2011 11:37 AM PDT reply actions 18 recs
Try
http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/xx276/mccimages/gifs/victorinlolz-1.gif
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
This site has been blocked by the network administrator.
Block reason: Forbidden Category “Pornography”
Thing C
It’s a stupid generic banlist, I’m guessing they ban all image hosting sites because they might have naughty pictures on them.
They also ban gambling and drug/alcohol websites. I don’t know what the point of banning an alcohol website is, unless you could get drunk just by visiting.
Thing C
That's especially ironic regarding Photobucket
Since they don’t even allow tasteful nudes.
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
I can see all of the gifs
Aside from anything hosted at Photobucket as well. It’s a drag.
Where have you gone John Johnstone?
insane inane profane tweets
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Jul 26, 2011 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
This line
Guess I need to go back and edit the approved sites list again.
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
What really amuses me is that my IT doesn’t really block much of anything, but it does block Sexpigeon for “pornography.” Sexpigeon is a whimsical little photoblog run by a hipster who moved from SF to LA a year ago. It may be the least offensive thing on the internet. http://sexpigeon.org/
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
my last job I got things blocked for being “Programming”
my job: programming.
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
Your mom's a girl
why doesn’t fangraphs put the player’s season age in the data like b-ref?
fuckers
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
Your mom's a girl
I have opinions
You should read them: http://crashburnalley.com/2011/07/26/giants-series-preview-with-chris-quick/
/spam
Ask me about my blog.
READ SOMEONE ELSE'S CRAPPY BLOG!!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
GIANTS WEBLOG LINKED TO DEBT-CEILING SOLUTION
Obama, Boehner both seen studying animated gifs.
Conspiracy theories?
The guy can’t even juggle his own roster with skill.
by Every6thDay on Jul 26, 2011 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
DON'T DENY IT
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 Jul 26, 2011 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Cool story, bro
Right as I loaded this page, and scrolled down to have both GIFs in view, a Phillies fan co-worker walked into my office.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 11:42 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Cool story. I emailed those gifs to my office mates. I’m not to popular now.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jul 26, 2011 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
You DJ on the weekends??
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
utz utz utz
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
"I come up with something when I’ve got nothing, and it’s always brilliant. Always. So I reject your logic." -Grant
Take it from a nut: Utz are better than nuts!
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Cheese balls.
My Photo Blog: http://eyeprints.tumblr.com,
SIGN UP :D http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/ch3zyp00fs
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.
Shift-A: What did I miss?
Eating leftover pho for lunch.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Peppered turkey & swiss wrapped in a tortilla.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
do you need to borrow one?
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Not from me
I’m just the middleman.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
I would except I heard your boss is a schmoe
The Golden Bear is ever watching
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San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Leftover pho never really works well for me. Either you’ve left the noodles in the broth and they’ve absorbed way too much of it, or you kept them separate and the noodles will now never come apart intact.
That being said, I’d really love some pho right now.
The first six innings are overrated.
It was the latter. It works okay if you superheat the soup and then put the noodles in.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Yeah, strain the stuff out, heat the broth, and then dump the stuff back in. That’ll do.
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Udon with spicy pork and kimchee, takoyaki, iced coffee.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Nice
Weird combo of Korean and Japanese cuisine but I’ll allow it.
Restaurant or home?
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
banh mi
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.
Okay, but I’ll have to find just the right .gif first.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jul 26, 2011 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Grant used a really funny .gif on me a few days ago
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
0_0
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jul 26, 2011 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
BTW, I don’t know if you were aware that you have a theme song, but you do.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jul 26, 2011 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I can't get to Youtube at work
Can you give me a hint?
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Arctic Monkeys – My Propeller
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
HAHA!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
My propeller won’t spin and I can’t get it started on my own.
When are you arriving?
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Coax me out my love, and have a spin of my propeller.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jul 26, 2011 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
lol Beltran
hearing #SFGiants are showing strong interest in bj upton. hes "shutdown cf’’ who fits their big park. #tradedeadline
What would the Giants have to give up to get
Nnamdi Asomugha
The Golden Bear is ever watching
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San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
shutdown c
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on Jul 26, 2011 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
Adoptive father of 18th round draft pick and future ace, BRANDON ALLEN
by Nnamdi Asomugha on Jul 26, 2011 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
As opposed to Torres, who's like Marvin Benard without all of the good jumps.
by Grant Brisbee on Jul 26, 2011 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Seriously, I’m fine with Torres at CF TYVM.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 26, 2011 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Why would the White Sox trade ALEXEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEI?
by Every6thDay on Jul 26, 2011 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
2011 WAR
Torres: 1.8
Upton: 1.6
Can't spell "Colletti" without LOL.
We should trade for Upton next year, not now.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day CURRENT starting SS!!
Then I would probably just try to get him in the offseason.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
I’d take Upton over Ross, and the arbitration cost would be less than $6 million, I’d think.
by Every6thDay on Jul 26, 2011 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
The thing is, you could make an argument that as disappointing as BJ Upton has been the last couple years, he might be one of those players who just needs a change of scenery. Depends on what the Giants would have to give up, but if we could get 2008 Upton back, I wouldn’t complain.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
you mean 2007
That was luck. He is his 2008-11 numbers: fine, useful, valuable depending on contract.
I was thinking of his 2008 postseason, actually.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Whoever wrote this has never heard of Andres Torres
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
With Tejada's injury have we seen the last of him or will he rise from the dead into a new pile of suckitude
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by Montreal Giants Fan on Jul 26, 2011 11:56 AM PDT reply actions
THIS WAS MY PROFILE PIC ON FACEBOOK ......
WHILE I LIVED IN SOUTH PHILLY DURING THE NLCS LAST YEAR ……
LET’S FUCKING DO IT AGAIN!!!!!!
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 11:56 AM PDT reply actions 7 recs
Nice!
They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run. ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jul 26, 2011 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Giant insider:
Bruce Bochy is a Giant Stoner
by Viva Jon Miller on Jul 26, 2011 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
You know who has a big head?
Rocky does …..
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
It’s remarkably unimpressive when viewed up close.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
It’s terribly hard read these threads with my coworkers coming around my desk all of the time.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
inorite how is that innuendo?
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe he meant he's terribly hard and his co-workers are coming...around his desk
ewwwww
The thong is, it happened.
I read that story on Nifty once.
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
It's fairly big
The cap isn’t as close to the bell as it looks. Here’s a pic I took earlier this year. (And I’m HUGE!)
The thong is, it happened.
It's all Photoshop
Goofus never leaves his mom’s basement.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Here's Goofus on his most recent trip to Hawaii
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 26, 2011 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Goofus was even at the World Series last year
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 26, 2011 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Goofus loves that suit, doesn't he?
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I look forward
to seeing this maymay continued for many years to come.
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 Jul 26, 2011 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
To make it easy for everyone
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 26, 2011 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Brightened
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I believe
Goofus was actually in two different places at the same time.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Coincidently
Two physicists in Hong Hong say they have proven that faster than light travel is impossible.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Didn’t Einstein already say this?
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Yep
But he never proved it.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I would love to visit this Hong Hong place, it just sounds wonderfully scientific
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
"I come up with something when I’ve got nothing, and it’s always brilliant. Always. So I reject your logic." -Grant
LOL
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Sweet seats!
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 26, 2011 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
srsly
Honolulu seems cool if that’s the first tropical place you’ve ever visited. Then it seems like hot LA. The North Shore is fun in summertime though.
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 Jul 26, 2011 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I like the Big Island, Kauai
or Hawai’i. but forget the rest of them. way too touristy
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 Jul 26, 2011 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Oahu is cool. It’s got the north shore, Pearl Harbor, and at least one kick ass local beach (sandy beach).
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
that's the ticket
We had fun on the east side too, nice hikes in the Koolau Mtns., a semi-deserted botanical garden, etc.
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 Jul 26, 2011 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Pictures don’t lie.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 26, 2011 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Goofus saw the end of the Berlin Wall
"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!"
by El Person on Jul 26, 2011 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I rode a tank, held a general's rank when the blitzkrieg raged
and the bodies stank
The thong is, it happened.
Goofus wanted me to show you these
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 26, 2011 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Why did the hipster burn his mouth?
He took a bite of pizza before it was cool.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah
Just like quieter beaches without highrises. This is the beach across the street from our place:
The thong is, it happened.
I'm not convinced you've been there
I’d need some sort of picture of you on that beach before I was sure.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
Wow
I didn’t realize Pacifica looks like that now.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
f*ing global warming
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 Jul 26, 2011 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Taco Bell really cleaned the place up.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Where’s that? Looks great.
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
China Cove.
In Point Lobos SP just south of Carmel.
Best. Day hiking. Ever.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
There's a staircase that goes down to the beach
and when you get lucky you can find it empty or nearly empty.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
I've been lucky this year
Between pleasure, business travel* of my own and business travel helping Mrs. Goofus, I’ve been on some pretty cool trips; AZ, NY, NJ. PA, FL, NC, SC, TN, IL & HI. Still have two more trips to Maui and a probably trip to DC before the year is over.
I normally despise business travel
The thong is, it happened.
Was just pricing out a trip to Hawaii
geez that place is expensive.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
airfares are brutal nowadays
I hope you’re doing frequent flyer points on a credit card for all your junkets to garden spots like Barstow or wherever they’ve been sending you.
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 Jul 26, 2011 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
has a sad
remembering Aloha’s $250 RTs from Oakland…
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 Jul 26, 2011 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
We have great deals for friends and family for our condo (2 bed 2 bath)
Let me know if you’re interested.
Condos are the way to go. Having a kitchen saves you a ton of money not having to buy all your meals.
The thong is, it happened.
where U at again?
And how much McPenisbutter must be bought along with each night’s rental?
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 Jul 26, 2011 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
This
We rented a condo in Kauai for our honeymoon a few years ago and it was fantastic, and cheaper than a resort hotel.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
It was all business and just overnight. Only thing fun I did was go to Neeley's BBQ
The thong is, it happened.
So if I've never been to Hawaii...
Cruise? or Maui?
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on Jul 26, 2011 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Maui has pretty much all the things you'd want to see in Hawaii
except fire-breathing volcanos
Beautiful beaches, scuba/snorkeling, waterfalls/jungles, surfing, kayaking etc.
The thong is, it happened.
holy crap that’s not even close. Hawaii and don’t think twice. Maui is so beautiful you will absolutely lose your shit. It’s only the MOST AWESOME PLACE ON EARTH.
by shaggingflyballs on Jul 26, 2011 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Pretty sure he meant
“This is my first time to Hawaii. Should I cruise around or just stay in Maui?”
The thong is, it happened.
I'm leaning toward Maui
because I like to take in a place in every sense. wife wants to do teh cruise.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
pick an island
It’s sobering when the cruise ship rolls into town and all the passengers pour into the area. At least on the Big Island that’s how it seems.
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 Jul 26, 2011 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
We have that problem with vacations too. I want to stay in one spot as a base, and go explore all around that area. The Mr. prefers to go vagabonding from hotel to the next all over a region
heh
Don’t you find it relaxing to pack your suitcase every morning and check into a new hotel every evening?
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 Jul 26, 2011 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I can give you a lot of ammunition with which to win that argument
let me know
The thong is, it happened.
Maui
Plenty to do and you’d get more time to enjoy it than being stuck on a boat. Even if a cruise stops in Maui, it’ll be on the wrong side of the island if you want to go to the best beaches and everything.
I can share more info about Maui offline if you’re interested. Let me know.
The thong is, it happened.
Isn’t the Road to Hana on the cruise ship side? That drive is really cool.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Road to Hana rocks
It’s probably 10 minutes to the start of the Hana Highway from the cruiseship and 20 minutes from where we are in South Maui, so not much difference.
The thong is, it happened.
stay in Hana overnight!
We got screwed out of a room there and had to (or decided to) drive back at night, but it was a lot of fun driving against the traffic in each case.
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 Jul 26, 2011 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Fixed
I lost my carkeysvirginity in the 7 pools.
That’s why they don’t call them the seven sacred pools anymore!
The thong is, it happened.
To paraphrase an old Howie Mandel bit:
Losing your job is like losing your wife. You didn’t really lose it, it’s just when you go there, someone else is doing it.
The thong is, it happened.
Hawaii is amazing.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 26, 2011 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I live like 4 blocks from here and have yet to do this…
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jul 26, 2011 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
JUNK
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 Jul 26, 2011 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I love Michael Jack Schmidt
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Jul 26, 2011 11:59 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
I loved him as a player.
I grew up a Phillies Phan and slept in front of the Vet’s ticket windows to get tickets to all 3 games of the 80 World Series. Of course, the tickets were in dead CF in the upper deck, but I barely cared.
I can still remember Tug McGraw jumping up and down on the mound like it was yesterday.
Phillies
I don’t hate them at all, if anything I can respect them as a worthy competitor.
Rectum face is a different story. Also Aaron Rowand.
Honorary parent of Duane Kuiper, beloved solar powered broadcaster and power hitting coach for the Giants.
This.
Plus I seem to have an irrational disdain for Chase Utley. Dunno why – he seems a decent fellow & a good player.
Maybe it’s his hair.
Save Rectum Face, the last Philly I didn’t like was Bobby Abreu.
by Every6thDay on Jul 26, 2011 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
This.
odd hatred for Chase Utley, maybe it’s because i’ve had to stare at our middle infielders for so long
Honorary parent of Duane Kuiper, beloved solar powered broadcaster and power hitting coach for the Giants.
by Giant Voodoo on Jul 26, 2011 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
The Durty incident?
"And you fueled and energized this group, all the way through the crazy month of September. And into what was an epic month of October, and what was one glorious day of November." - Kruk
Fuck that guy.
"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!"
Utley, I mean.
"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!"
oh shit
there’s stickers
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
Your mom's a girl
Also, 08 & 09 NLCS. Thanks Phillies.
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.
Yeah
I don’t get how you can hate the Phillies that much. For two years, they pooped on the Dodgers mightily, and then they rolled over when they played us. Nice guys.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Yes!
They really did beat the Dodgers mercilessly.
by Every6thDay on Jul 26, 2011 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Exactly
I read this whole thread a little confused….I love the Phillies, they have done nothing but right for us.
I mean Rectum Face, that might be a little different, but I can’t find anything else to dislike.
by Sgt. Dingleberry on Jul 26, 2011 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
The Giants and Phillies have absolutely crushed Broxton’s confidence over the past few years. All of it. Gone.
That is cray-z.
I think it was more the 3-4 MPH of fastball he lost than the confidence.
Interestingly, Broxton and Wilson’s velocity charts are disturbingly similar.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Besides, I know for sure Broxton still has nightmares about these events. It’s been proven.
That is cray-z.
Kruk did yell “WE’RE GOING!” at the end of the 2002 NLCS. But I liked that. :)
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
See video below
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2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaJLccqgMJ8
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Because we’re going Timmy/Zito/Cain this series, the mostly likely result is that the Giants go 1-2, with Zito pitching a CG shutout tomorrow, and Timmy and Matt getting shelled. Because that’s how the Giants usually do things.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Yeah....
this is certainly a strong possibility.
by Every6thDay on Jul 26, 2011 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't feel like the Phillies are the Giants rival
When the Phillies were beating the snot out of LA during the 08 and 09 NLCS, Grant turned this place into Carlton Chronicles.
Also, because fuck the Dodgers.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 12:04 PM PDT reply actions
'09 was nearly terrible
There was a 50% chance that it would end up being a Yankees-Dodgers or Dodgers-Angels World Series.
"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 hope insanely good Timmy shows up today...
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Depends on how stoned.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on Jul 26, 2011 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
You'll get hella good Timmy and like it.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day CURRENT starting SS!!
So hella stoned then?
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on Jul 26, 2011 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Wasn't good enough against the Bums
The Golden Bear is ever watching
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San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
I hope NLDS Game 1 Timmy shows up today ......
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I will be disappointed with anything less than a 15k's.
Also Timmy a perfect game would be very nice. Just saying.
They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run. ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jul 26, 2011 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I am still amazed that he doesn't have a no-hitter/PG yet
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San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
It has to happen sometime.
With the amount of people he strikes out its almost inevitable right?
They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run. ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jul 26, 2011 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I always thought the tendency to strike people out worked against the no-hitter. Because of throwing strikes aspect.
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
It seems to me that many big strikeout pitchers get a lot of Ks on pitches out of the zone. Generally, I consider strikeouts to be a by-product of really good (or deceptive) stuff. Less likely to be put in play, or if put in play, less likely to be hit hard.
The two most unhittable pitchers in baseball (not accounting for differences in era and style of play over the years) were Nolan Ryan and Sandy Koufax.
I'm as tall as Mel. Why can't I hit 500 home runs?
But he’s a god. Right, Camels?
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I just meant that strike throwers throw no-hitters too.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day CURRENT starting SS!!
"Hey Cy, fetch this!"
Vrooommmmwhooooooshhhhhhhhh…ball flies half a mile away…
…
Cy: Timmeh, your a dick.
Lincecum could play catch with Dashal Parr.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jul 26, 2011 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Who cleans up if Cy does his business on the field?
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
No prospects for Beltran, please.
It’s hot and he’s gotten fat.
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Since we're reminiscing about last year's NLCS...
I still say Games 4 and 6—especially Game 6—were among the best, most dramatic playoff games I’ve ever watched, and both belong in the pantheon of great MLB playoff games.
To this day, I’m still not sure how the Giants bullpen (including Timmy and MadBum) pitched 7 innings of shutout ball in Game 6. 5 hits, 3 walks, 6 strikeouts…NO RUNS. So great.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Game 6 stressed the hell out of me.
I’d agreed to help a friend move at like 8am that morning. And then, the night before, she moved the time to like 2pm. Oh HELL naw.
Then I had to find a cab in the rain, go home & change, and go to a friend’s house. A friend who didn’t have a TV.
After that, we went to a wine event in Daly City. Thank GOD the host had a TV and let us watch.
Went to Lucky 13 and Toronado after that for some proper celebration. Good move.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Utterly stunning game. The Sanchez-Utley thing. The Affeldt rescue. Timmy in the bullpen. The excruciating 9th inning. The stunning strikeout of Howard.
I can’t revisit it because I’m still traumatized.
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
With those two little mouses.
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions
My favorite game in the playoffs (other than game of the WS) is still game 3 of the NLDS.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
(game 5 of the WS)
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
The sky over PacT&T in game 2.
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
Check out my friend's photo from the World Series
http://www.flickr.com/photos/infondoalmare/5126277098/
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
ZEUS IS WITH US
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
And this:
I’m super superstitious. The Giants are I think now 9-2 when I wear those orange tights. Undefeated when I wear my favorite little black dress. Undefeated in those new pumps. It’s one of those silly things that baseball fans get – the lucky clothes – and other people often don’t. Oh well. If it’s working it’s working. GO GIANTS.
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
I want her babies
"I don't get out of bed, for a million bucks!"
- Edgar Renteria or a hooker bribing a family man?
by Scooter Ellis on Jul 26, 2011 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
giants blog linked to kidnapping
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
Your mom's a girl
Mine was game 1
Because as long as Timmy was on the mound, there was NO FUCKING WAY the Braves were ever going to score.
That level of awesome is just unfair.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
This!
It was the least stressful 1-0 game I ever witnessed.
"And you fueled and energized this group, all the way through the crazy month of September. And into what was an epic month of October, and what was one glorious day of November." - Kruk
i remember that brief moment of panic when he gave up a leadoff double
And then he settled in. By the fourth or so, I realized that the Braves were in deep, deep trouble.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jul 26, 2011 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Just as a reminder
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=12772579
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
I loved NLDS Game 1. To be there, at the start of it all, and then to see Timmy just FUCK ATLANTA UP. ugh. First time to hear the Go! Giants! chant all the way down the ramps, too.
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
That park was just unbelievably insane. Basically, the place exploded when Posey hit that bomb against the Padres, and it never settled down at all, though the whole next month. 43,000 people sustaining a level of apeshit you almost never see even momentarily.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
My experience was different
It was either silent or people acting suicidal down the ramps after Game 2.
That is cray-z.
Game 4 was such a roller coaster ride.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Pablo: DOUBLE!!
Ump: No
Pablo: DOUBLE!!
Ump: Yes
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day CURRENT starting SS!!
by Azmanz on Jul 26, 2011 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
sit down
BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA
I am ever so sorry but I have hit a hit to left
SNORK
"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 still go back and read that every couple months
by Lies and Perfidy on Jul 26, 2011 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Link for everyone
http://www.lookoutlanding.com/2010/10/21/1765161/some-thoughts-on-game-4-of-the-nlcs
"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 don’t get it. But, as they say, when in Rome, you gotta do what you gotta do.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
It has something to do with mods seeing flagged posts.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 26, 2011 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
http://www.lookoutlanding.com/2010/4/3/1386905/a-quick-illustration-why-we
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Being a specialist means I’m special!
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
His beard used to be so tame.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Kind of amazing that Sullivan UNDERshot it with this image.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
/dips balls in Louisiana anthill
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by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Madbum has no trade value.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on Jul 26, 2011 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes I agree game 6 was awesome. Though I had to watch it at a friend’s going away party, half of them weren’t Giants fan, and instead they wanted to watch wrestling. agh I forced them to change it or else I would leave..great great game. let’s do it again!
I was at roller derby
and the fucking announcers had to ruin it for me. I was recording it you fucktards!!!
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
No prospects for Beltran, please.
Dude, you can’t get mad when someone spoils a major sporting event at another sporting event.
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by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Season ticket holder
The even more fucked up thing was, it was a double header and we could have bagged the second bout and watched the end of the Giants game.
I have told the husband that if the Giants are in the playoffs, Im blowing off the October bout.
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
No prospects for Beltran, please.
I was at Aziza for the last couple of innings and Aziza is kind of a dark, quiet, romantic spot and some very drunk guy followed the game on his iPhone, started doing play-by-play and then yelled when the Giants won. I think half the people there were pissed, the other grateful.
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jul 26, 2011 1:30 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Some places without TVs were getting KILLED during the postseason last year. Pi Bar had to rent a TV, because the place just went dead at game time.
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by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I remember my favorite .....
Game 4. South Philly. I lived with four Phillies fans. They had their Phillies friends over (never seen so much red before in my life). Of course, I was the only one dressed in orange and black (no, not the Flyers, silly). There were two couches in our living room. I was sitting by myself on one couch, everyone else was on the other. When Uribe hit that sac-fly to end the game, I stood up, clapped, and left the room ….. while everyone was sitting there stunned, heads hanging. I didn’t leave my room again that night. For fear of my life.
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s awesome.
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by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Rumors are hilarious
1:41pm: Cardinals GM John Mozeliak told Jim Bowden of MLB Network Radio today that nothing has changed since he told Bowden at the All-Star game that he was not shopping Rasmus (Twitter link).
12:04pm: An AL official told Joel Sherman of the New York Post that the Cardinals “are definitely shopping” center fielder Colby Rasmus, despite public denials. The official says the Cards “are asking for a ton.” Danny Knobler of CBS Sports agrees, tweeting that the Cards are shopping Rasmus widely. Knobler notes that the Nationals had a scout in St. Louis last night.
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
So it's gonna take wheeler and Brown...
no thanks.
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by Cody_ransom on Jul 26, 2011 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Brown and Surkamp
I think I’d do that. Prolly not Brown and Wheeler tho
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Im in this line. I'd build a package around one
But probably not both.
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I wonder if we could get him for Wheeler and like…Pegs and Hembree.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jul 26, 2011 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
SI_JonHeyman Jon Heyman
early guess (and this is a guess), between #sfgiants and #braves, 1 team gets beltran, other gets upton. #trade deadline
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by Montreal Giants Fan on Jul 26, 2011 12:16 PM PDT reply actions
Beltran for the right price, yes. Upton is a fuck no!
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by Montreal Giants Fan on Jul 26, 2011 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
oh shit you know sabean wants upton.
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
and
which one they’d end up with.
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 Jul 26, 2011 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
BUT HES A SHUTDOWN CF
@SI_JonHeyman Jon Heyman
hearing #SFGiants are showing strong interest in bj upton. hes "shutdown cf’’ who fits their big park. #tradedeadline
31 minutes ago via web
This all reminds me of when the Giants got Freddy. Hella speculation and updates and then this place blew up when it happened.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
SURKAMP! NO!
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by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Everyone liked Freddy.
We just thought we over paid.
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I was ok with trading Alderson. I was just mad the Giants picked up the salary too. I guess now it would be the other way around.
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If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
So Alderson is Sandy's son
Is this awkward for Sabean during Beltran negotiations?
"And you fueled and energized this group, all the way through the crazy month of September. And into what was an epic month of October, and what was one glorious day of November." - Kruk
Sabes: So, how about I give you Francisco Peguero for Beltran?
Sandy: You traded away my illegitimate son you asshat
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
"I come up with something when I’ve got nothing, and it’s always brilliant. Always. So I reject your logic." -Grant
2B was an abyss before we traded for Freddy
by The Franchise on Jul 26, 2011 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
…it’s what happens when young players get consistent playing time.
Took Nate years to finally get 200 consistent ABs, and look what’s happening. I hate how this organization deals with young talent.
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 Jul 26, 2011 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Well it might be a little bit of that
But Downs is now hitting better than he ever did even in the minors.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
the Giants released him only like a year ago, right?
I wouldn’t say that I’m wholly surprised. Players sometimes bloom late, sometimes get better. The worst thing you can do is give up on them too soon, which is an SF Giants organizational mantra.
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 Jul 26, 2011 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
August 23rd, 2010 to be exact..
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/9/3/1667874/matt-downs-man-of-honor
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
dammit. we could have been spared months of Emmanuel Burriss
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Correct and Matt would have gotten a ring :-(
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
he got a ring, didn’t he?
or you mean the ceremony?
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
You are correct, I meant the on field ceremony.
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
Agree
it’s what happens when young players get consistent playing time.
Sig Check
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
Three teams get Beltran.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jul 26, 2011 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Dan Rather?
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I did like Charlie Gibson. And these days, I like watching David Muir on weekend World News.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
He always seemed a little smug to me.
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Amy Goodman FTW!
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If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Amy Goodman, tells the truth and makes sense.
by Comrade Conrad on Jul 26, 2011 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I miss
Dajit Dahliwahl. Whatever happened to her?
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
I’d never heard of her before today. But I googled the name, and she’s apparently a newscaster with Al Jazeera Engligh, based out of Washington.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
She used to be on CNN International, which is the cooler cosmopolitan version of CNN.
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
Speaking of CNN
I was shopping at Target the other day and saw that Robin Meade released an album.
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I'm really ok if the Giants don't trade for an OF
Our OF is plenty ok with the following as is
Vs. RHP:
Belt – Torres – Nate
Vs. LHP:
Burrell – Ross – Nate (with Torres in CF until Burrell comes back)
The thong is, it happened.
by Goofus on Jul 26, 2011 12:16 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I don't think Bochy likes Ross in CF for whatever reason.
Which is too bad for Cody, because Bochy is murdering his FA value.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Odd
He liked him there fine last year.
"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 played 7 innings there in 2011, which I don't even remember
And that’s with Torres being out for a while, etc.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
He looks slow this year.
I say this by only watching him try to beat out ground balls. Nate looks a solid 20-30% faster.
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For those interested
keithlaw keithlaw
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I keep thinking about the Mariners losing 16 in a row and thinking about what this site would be like if the Giants ever had that kind of losing streak.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
see McC circa 2007/2008
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around loss 14
we’d be cheering for them to run the table. Becuase, absurd.
Brian Sabean: Sing His Praises To The Heavens!
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PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game that seems to have resurrected itself in my absence...
HAHA He mentioned the Lincecum Mediocrity Screen Grab by Grant
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
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Because I know people don’t pay attention to fanposts.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jul 26, 2011 12:17 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
There are so many .gif moments in this video
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=17221731
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At season's end,
we could look back at that night as the point where the bullpen totally came together.
"And you fueled and energized this group, all the way through the crazy month of September. And into what was an epic month of October, and what was one glorious day of November." - Kruk
I will only accept a trade for Upton if its only for emmanuel burris
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by Montreal Giants Fan on Jul 26, 2011 12:24 PM PDT reply actions
Conversely I would trade many Burriss for some good Parmigiano Reggiano, or Tête de Moine.
They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run. ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jul 26, 2011 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
/confused
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by Montreal Giants Fan on Jul 26, 2011 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Tête de Moine est un fromage Suisse.
Silly Quebecois… Manny is only food products.
They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run. ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jul 26, 2011 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
*only worth
They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run. ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jul 26, 2011 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
is that
what they use in poutine?
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 Jul 26, 2011 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
MANNY BURRISS TRADED TO ROME FOR A BUNCH OF GUYS DOING WHAT THEY GOTTA DO!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder
Let’s say the Giants released him. Is there a team that would take him for league minimum?
There has to be, right? Someone would use him as a platoon bat or something, right?
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Wouldn't the new team have to assume his contract *next* year, though?
by Every6thDay on Jul 26, 2011 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Makes sense.
The Pirates have been our toxic waste disposal site for like, a decade almost.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
I just want to see a Romo-Rowand matchup.
by Every6thDay on Jul 26, 2011 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
“Aaron, what are you doing here?”
“I…I am coming to the clubhouse to be with my team! Hi team!”
“Could one of you guys text Pat and let him know that Rowand wandered off again?”
by Lies and Perfidy on Jul 26, 2011 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
However, Pat, having been intentionally distracted by a gang of barely-legal cheerleaders, does not respond to the texts.
Nearby, Sabean giggles.
“Hi ladies …. you wanna see why they call me Pat the Bat? …. And no, it’s not because of my hitting abilities.”
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Ooo sick burn!
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Pat would get right to the edge of closing the deal
And then strike out looking.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Did anybody watch the 2000 Season recap on MLB Network?
And when everybody freaked out that Pac Bell was going to be a major hitters park?
JT Snow and Robb Nen are my heroes.
But then 2010 happened.
I’m still bitter we lost the JT Snow game. I always loved JT and pulling out a win that night would have propelled that AB into Giants lore forever.
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by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I love that play so much.
I just pretend that the game ended right there
JT Snow and Robb Nen are my heroes.
But then 2010 happened.
It was also fun to see a bunch of the old players
Darin Erstad, lol
Manny on the Indians
A-Rod on the Mariners
Griffey getting traded to the Reds
JT Snow and Robb Nen are my heroes.
But then 2010 happened.
Anyone else think Panik looks like Brown?
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
New theory:
Sabean is actually just trying to find his long-lost son, but he must draft him so that he can do DNA tests during the physicals.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
My theory still stands
Giants draft infielders by their looks.
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The same way the A's draft pitchers.
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
In the early 2000s a strange side effect of money ball was a selection of A’s players who actually could sell blue jeans.
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
Chavy & Zeets could sell me jeans any time.
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
No prospects for Beltran, please.
HE MOVED BECAUSE OF THE AD???!?!
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I would love it if...
We became the baseball equivalent of The Colts and Patriots…
and
This thread needs more shaking Ks and pointing gifs.
I'm a failure. I can't even fake the death of a stripper.
-GOB Bluth
Just went outside. Its a beautiful day for baseball here in Philly!
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jul 26, 2011 12:46 PM PDT reply actions
extrabaggs Andrew Baggarly
Wow, the Giants are going to get Dontrelle Willis in Cincinnati. He’ll face Ryan Vogelsong in the series opener Friday.
Didn’t we have him in the minors last year?
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
"I come up with something when I’ve got nothing, and it’s always brilliant. Always. So I reject your logic." -Grant
Yep
He was supposed to be a potential backup plan in case somebody got hurt. Thankfully no one did, because he was utterly terrible in Fresno.
Apparently somebody in Cincy fixed him.
Apparently somebody in Cincy fixed him.
Dusty: “Hey, Dontrelle, if you stop walking 11 guys every 9 innings, I’ll give you 300 innings.”
Dontrelle: “Cool.”
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jul 26, 2011 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Beltran vs. Willis
35 PA
9 Hits
1 2B
1 HR
3 BB
4 K
@ Great American Ballpark
111 PA
27 Hits
7 2B
1 3B
5 HR
12 BB
19 K
by Every6thDay on Jul 26, 2011 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's take a walk down memory lane, shall we??? ......
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 12:50 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
If anything, this stuff will start a rivarly
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by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
show me an IPA
Ranger please
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
Your mom's a girl
The only offensive sign there is "Hippy trash." Honestly.
The correct spelling is hippie. Unless you’ve got junk in the trunk.
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
"WANNA SMOKE?" guy's facial expression is killing me
“Tim! Timmy! WANNA SMOKE?!?!”
“No, no, really, my cousin’s friend’s brother has this hookup and they just got in this great weed! I packed the pipe and everything, see? OK, you’re busy, I’ll meet you by the visitor’s entrance at the seventh inning stretch! "
49er 'til I die! (if they don't kill me first)
Best pic
JT Snow and Robb Nen are my heroes.
But then 2010 happened.
by BeatLA55 on Jul 26, 2011 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions 16 recs
Insta rec'd
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by Montreal Giants Fan on Jul 26, 2011 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
For poops 'n' smirks:
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
This one is my favorite
Jose Flores: .831 OPS in High-A last year. .529 OPS this year. Ouch.
Co-dad of Ryan Scoma with waelwulf, because we're progressive like that.
by free f.p. #14 on Jul 26, 2011 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I made it small on purpose, but that picture is so awesome.
Jose Flores: .831 OPS in High-A last year. .529 OPS this year. Ouch.
Co-dad of Ryan Scoma with waelwulf, because we're progressive like that.
by free f.p. #14 on Jul 26, 2011 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
so sorry .....
i thought i was forgetting something.
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
my bad bro.
i honestly forgot
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I miss Buster :(
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by Montreal Giants Fan on Jul 26, 2011 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Best GIF
JT Snow and Robb Nen are my heroes.
But then 2010 happened.
by BeatLA55 on Jul 26, 2011 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 12 recs
I wonder if this guy has ever seen this.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 26, 2011 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
What?
No Belt in the lineup?
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Yeah
I suppose that could be misconstrued.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Um, what?
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Giants baseball: TORTURE
...and the home of the... JETS!
by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 26, 2011 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I called it
Not surprised in the least.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Me neither.
Brandon Belt is a useless piece of shit.
by Every6thDay on Jul 26, 2011 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Source?
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by Montreal Giants Fan on Jul 26, 2011 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Note: Brandon Belt is not dead.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
what about Franco?
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Your mom's a girl
John Franco?
I think he’s still pitching somewhere
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He was my fav player when I still lived in NY.
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
No prospects for Beltran, please.
ARGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
http://lockerz.com/s/123898930
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by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
ARGGGHHHH
Torres CF
Keppinger 2b
Sandoval 3b
Huff 1b
Schierholtz RF
Ross LF
Fontenot SS
Whiteside C
LIncecum P
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
I’m pretty okay with this.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jul 26, 2011 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
The Giants signed Hector Torres?
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 Jul 26, 2011 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
AUBREY HUFF MUST BAT 4TH.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 26, 2011 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
SF lineup for Tuesday: Torres CF, Keppinger 2B, Sandoval 3B, Huff 1B, Schierholtz RF, Ross LF, Fontenot SS, Whiteside C, Lincecum P
"For science. You monster."
LOL Huff batting cleanup
Can't spell "Colletti" without LOL.
motivation
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Free trip to the White House!
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by Montreal Giants Fan on Jul 26, 2011 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
To keep the other Brandon company.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day CURRENT starting SS!!
HE BEAT THE DODGERS SINGLE HANDEDLY!!!!!
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
To keep the bench warm and give grizzled vets a day off a week
Time to repeat in '11!
by Myemail21479 on Jul 26, 2011 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
thought Stewart was the personal catcher for Lincecum, because Whiteside has so much defensive trouble catching him?
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, anyone know today's lineup by any chance?
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
No prospects for Beltran, please.
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by Montreal Giants Fan on Jul 26, 2011 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL ASU STUDENTS
Deadspin Deadspin
Pac-12 Releases A Highfalutin Hype Video That Arizona State Students Won’t Be Able To Understand http://deadspin.com/5824909/
Yeah
but Arizona State students are hawt…ASU, USC, UCLA…
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I used to live in Tempe
Live in SD now
SD makes most bay area 9’s look like 7s.
Tempe makes SD 9’s look like 5’s. HAWT!
Time to repeat in '11!
by Myemail21479 on Jul 26, 2011 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
THE BEARS HAVE WON!!!
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look above.
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by Montreal Giants Fan on Jul 26, 2011 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
every time I wave a dog treat, my dog looks up.
his tail wags, too!!
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Decent amount of Romo love on Baseball today podcast.
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no amount of Romo love can ever be enough
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K rate barely 40%
Sheesh, get back to us when it’s more than just a top-ten historical feat, willya?
Ok so I’m off to see the game. I hope Belt makes an appearance. .
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jul 26, 2011 12:58 PM PDT reply actions
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Huff’s three hits on Sunday were two grounders to the right and a dropped pop-up. Have to play the hot hand.
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/science
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Huff= Ichiro 3 INF hits
Definitely good for 4 hole
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by Myemail21479 on Jul 26, 2011 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait I know this one.
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Wait
this is a blog? Does this make me a nerd?
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reviving a right-margin comment from SHJ
The environment in the Philippines is not conducive to finding a child a sport of his own. You either play basketball or GTFO. Only when I came back years later had the country discovered badminton. Now they might have a passing fancy for soccer.
One time we were the best baseball players in Asia. Then WW2 happened.
I didn’t realize there was ever much baseball in the Phillipines, and I’m a little surprised it died then. Was it related to the anti-baseball/west aspects of wartime Japan?
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I’m not sure Japan ever denounced baseball even during the war. I haven’t studied the reasons, but baseball slowly died out over the next twenty years, only to be recently revived with a semipro league. Since possibly the late 70s, when I was born, basketball has been the one and only professional team sport in the Philippines, and the only game boys of all classes ever play. i hate it so much.
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
thanks
I read “You Gotta Have Wa” a couple weeks ago, and they briefly said something about baseball being associated with the Meiji “old order” and too Western, and therefore shut down (presumably also freeing players for new and exciting opportunities abroad in the Co-Prosperity Sphere).
If you ever write about it (I bet SABR would publish it in a heartbeat) I hope you share. With all the servicemen cycling through after WWII and through the Cold War it’s interesting that baseball died. Stupid basketball, and people thinking they need a mitt to play baseball (or something like it).
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by natteringnabob on Jul 26, 2011 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Basketball. Without regular infusions of European or East African genes, Filipinos are a short people. granted, not that it’s not even more exciting. a team of all point guards.
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it could work
so long as all 5 stand on the three point line, and never miss.
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by natteringnabob on Jul 26, 2011 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
mccoveychron McCovey Chronicles
Huff’s three hits on Sunday were two grounders to the right and a dropped pop-up. Have to play the hot hand.
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by Montreal Giants Fan on Jul 26, 2011 1:01 PM PDT reply actions
Can we have a designated twitter for this place?
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
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by El Person on Jul 26, 2011 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
MLB Network Video: Ken Rosenthal and Jon Heyman on trades
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=17271345&topic_id=7417714&c_id=mlb
Saw this yesterday, posting it now. I have come to realize that the only rumor monger that seems to be trustworthy is Jon Heyman, and to a lesser degree, Ken Rosenthal. So that makes this a nice 7 minute video to watch. Please do yourself a favor and ignore Buster Onley.
Here’s a nice article to read from Heyman on trade rumors:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/jon_heyman/07/26/beltran.pence.jimenez/index.html?eref=writers
Heyman says that the Reds have a 50/50 chance of getting Ubaldo Jimenez.
“The Reds are cited as the most logical landing spot if Jimenez is traded because they have the best prospects. Yonder Alonso is blocked at first base by Joey Votto, but he’d make a natural replacement for Todd Helton in Colorado. Plus, the Reds’ have so many viable young pitchers that Travis Wood and Edinson Volquez are currently in the minors.”
We don’t have to ignore Buster, he doesn’t really say anything.
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Heyman is the worst
I don’t know about his accuracy rate, but I had to unfollow him on twitter.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Gonna be one heck of a series.
I think all eyes will be on Cody Ross, though.
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No
no Doc
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Need to play Cody’s twin brother Ecnavy tonight.
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The Belt thing is even more frustrating
Because you know he isnt going to play tomorrow against Hamels
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
Or that it will take nothing short of a coup d'état
will get Huff out of the cleanup spot
"For science. You monster."
The plan is to wear Utley out by fielding Huff grounders.
Genius, really.
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
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by Montreal Giants Fan on Jul 26, 2011 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a bad feeling about this series. The Giants haven’t played against NL East teams and they usually don’t play well in Philly except for the playoffs.
haven't played well against NL East teams... I know that's what you meant...
and that was the reason I forgot to cite in why I believe the Phillies are going to humiliate the Giants this week and next.
I'm curious
Does anyone know if there’s a video anywhere (or even audio) of the 3 run game-tying HR Bonds hit against the Cardinals in 2002? It just poopped into my head and I want to watch/hear it.
That is cray-z.
This makes me think
about what alternative universe Giants would have been like had they won the WS in 2002.
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It pooped into your head?
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
The anus to auditory canal interface was a tough engineering job. But it worked out well in the end!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a fondness for “in the end” puns.
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by howtheyscored on Jul 26, 2011 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
OT: Fangraphs
So I was looking at fangraphs and I was hoping someone here could explain why some of our guys WARs go down without even playing? I’ve seen it happen a couple times with our pitchers and Pablo.
Also is Vogelsong poised to blow up because of his FIP and xFIP compared to his ERA?
Thanks in advance. I want to make sure Im reading those stats right.
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The only explanation I could come up with for players WARs going down is between Sunday night and Monday morning. I think that’s when they update their UZR #s for the week.
Vogelsong might not blow up. But if he continues to pitch exactly how he’s pitched up until this point, he will likely increase his ERA.
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Thanks. I was just confused. I thought maybe some "Replacement level " ratio increased or something like that bringing down their value. They never drop much but its been a .1 each time and I thought it seemed strange especially when they haven’t played.. and its supposed to be a cumulative stat.
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by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m not your buddy, friend
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I'm not your holmes, partner.
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"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
I’m not your amigo, ese.
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
If this is true, I'm good.
I think you’ll see Huff play quite a bit on this road trip. The Giants need to get Huff going, and seeing how he has a whopping one home run at AT&T Park all season, these two series in two lively ballparks seems like the best bet.
If Huff rolls over a dozen ground outs on this trip, though, you might see some changes.
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I'm okay this with
I think Bochy is allowing Huff to give it one last shot before giving him the Rowand treatment.
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I feel like people have been saying that Bochy is giving Huff one last shot to get hot for about two months.
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True
but there was really no one here to replace him.
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There is now.
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That's why it's the last shot.
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What I'm saying is
I don’t actually believe this will be his last shot. He could go 0-25 on the road trip and they still wouldnt’ bench him.
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and if they did, it’ll be like a game.
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I agree.
No way he gets benched, no matter how bad he is. “He’s our guy”- and he’ll continue to hit cleanup.
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Fake DL injury- back spasms
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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 26, 2011 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
that would be wonderful, so long as it really is a fake injury.
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Keeps him in the clubhouse and out of the lineup!
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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 26, 2011 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
CLUBHOUSE PRESENCE
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I think 2010 Rowand is a good reference
Bochy gave him chances to come out of it all season, but left him off the roster when the postseason started. Giving Huff lots of chances makes sense as long as they’re winning, but I don’t think it’s an endless leash.
The thong is, it happened.
I think Aaron Rowand likes the Aaron Rowand treatment. He has played in 82 games this year.
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by natteringnabob on Jul 26, 2011 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
But the dozen ground outs before this trip, no big deal.
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SSS
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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 26, 2011 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Dozen? Really?
My guess is he’s made about a dozen dozen ground outs this year. About 50% ground ball rate and he’s made 278 outs.
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A dozen dozen?
I guess Aubrey Huff hits so many ground balls it’s gross.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
Maybe not because I didn’t include strike outs, but I bet it’s close to 100.
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seeing how he has a whopping one home run at AT&T Park all season, these two series in two lively ballparks seems like the best bet.
It isn’t like he is hitting a bunch of long outs that the ballpark is eating. I mean, every park has an infield and they are all the same size.
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
This
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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 26, 2011 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
The last time he hit such a high percentage of ground balls was 2001. In a nice moment of symmetry, his line now is almost identical to his line then.
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by howtheyscored on Jul 26, 2011 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
You'll be singing a different tune
after Huff goes deep* three times tonight.
*to the edge of the infield dirt.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
and you also have to consider that even if he does hit a bunch of cheap HRs over this roadtrip through bandbox ballparks, he will have earned himself the starting job for the rest of the year, rather undeservedly so.
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Complete bullshit.
For example, in Philly and Cincy the 2B plays over next to the LF and the SS stand right next to the 3B.
Also, pitchers in those ballparks are not allowed to field ground balls.
AND I DON'T WANT TO WAIT THIS ENTIRE ROAD TRIP WATCHING HUFF GROUND OUT TO 2B
Motherfuckers
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I DON'T WANT TO WAIT
FOR HUFF’S TURN TO BE OVER
I WANT TO WATCH BRANDON BELT PLAY RIGHT NOOOOOOOW
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by howtheyscored on Jul 26, 2011 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
/VERUCA'D!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Paula Cole’d
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by howtheyscored on Jul 26, 2011 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t want to come to the PGT and have to wade through owlcroft’s excuse-making posts about Huff.
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
No prospects for Beltran, please.
DON’T CARE HOW I WANT HIM NOOOOOOOOOOOOOW
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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 26, 2011 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I WANT TO KNOW RIGHT NOW WILL BELT IT BE
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That’s better. I really should have gone for a closer line choice at the end there.
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by howtheyscored on Jul 26, 2011 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
This may explain why he's playing.
But why on earth is he hitting cleanup?
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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 26, 2011 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
That's why he gets the big bucks
JimBowdenESPNxm: Jack Zdurinciek just told me that FELIX HERNANDEZ is NOT going to be traded he is staying in SEA on@mlbnetworkradio #TRADES
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ESPN is too awful to watch now
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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 26, 2011 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL Yankees fans salivating at the thought the Mariners are just going to trade Felix Hernandez to them.
Makes sense
They’ll need a solid start from him to end their 23-game losing streak next week.
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Bochy is the dog, our expectations for playing Belt are the chair and we are the guy
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by jponry on Jul 26, 2011 1:14 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
LOL!
And the food he spills are our tears. Watch carefully how Bochy licks it all up.
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by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
The way the dog immediately starts eating it does look like a master plan
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by NuschlerFace on Jul 26, 2011 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
oh law talk. so clear
“The mayhem count in the written complaint also alleged they "did cut and disable the tongue, and put out an eye," but district attorney spokeswoman Sandi Gibbons said that was legal language and that Stow had not had his eye or tongue taken out.”
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That’s peculiar.
Maybe there was confusion over the definition, as mayhem does specifically address violence that injures the eye or tongue.
It’s kind of a weird crime to have on the books, anyway.
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
Random online legal website
Penal Code 203, California’s mayhem law, punishes the crime of maliciously disfiguring or disabling another person’s body (which is also referred to as “maiming”).1 Unlike the related offenses of assault and battery, the crime of mayhem focuses on the nature of the alleged victim’s injury…rather than the nature of the force that was used.
If you are convicted of this serious felony offense, the judge could potentially sentence you to life in prison, depending on (1) the extent of the injuries, and (2) if the victim falls under a specific class of protected persons.
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and (2) if the victim falls under a specific class of protected persons.
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Not only, but it’s a specific provision.
Historically, I believe, mayhem (maim) referred to causing such injury that the victim is unable to defend himself. Crippling, blinding, etc. I guess it was useful. Not so much anymore, as it’s been modified to include specific injuries, all of which are well-covered by other possible charges.
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
Wait
They cut Stow’s tongue and poked out his eye???!!!! I didn’t realize it was quite THAT brutal. I thought they kinda just jumped him and his head hit the ground.
The thong is, it happened.
No, they didn’t. No one knows why that’s in there.
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by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
"He was being a jerk in the stands.
He deserved it."
- Every single Dodgers fan I’ve had conversations with about this incident in LA
Really? I don’t think any kind of ballpark jerk deserves that.
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by Soulbrother16 on Jul 26, 2011 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
"Yeah, but, when you wear another team's colors in Dodger Stadium, you have to know, man.
And, like, Giants colors have a gang-affiliation down here."
Being in the thick of it
I get a lot more of this, though just about everyone stops short of actually uttering the words “he deserved it”.
Almost every conversation I’ve ever had about this has been along the lines of:
“That’s horrible. No one should ever have that happen to them, you know? It’s just a baseball game… But I mean, he had to know you don’t wear Giants crap to Dodger stadium, right? I mean, it’s still sad. But, you know. It’s just sad all around.”
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Thomas and Danny
Bochy wants to save Belt for pinch hitting. Then once Belt passes his prime he’ll start for 5 years.
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by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 1:19 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
sup nerbs?
Not sure if it’s been discussed around here lately, but even if say the Giants do obtain Beltran, wouldn’t that take whatever time Belt might have gotten in the OF away from him?
I’d rather see the upgrade come in the form of a not-shitty catcher.
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I take it you’re all sick of talking about Beltran
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
and have had this convo 1000 times already
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
no
you (and I) apparently missed the memo that concluded Whiteside is now good. Or adequate.
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by natteringnabob on Jul 26, 2011 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
anyways
I think the time to do something about C was 10 minutes after Buster’s MRI came back. I don’t think they’re going to bother any more when they’re on the trail of BIG TIME MLB HITTER MANS
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by natteringnabob on Jul 26, 2011 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
subjects tend to move fast around here, haha. be gone for a few weeks, and it's all been hashed out already.
but yeah, I agree. the OF is crowded now. the IF isn’t all bad
the one place that would give us a huge return is a solid defensive catcher who can hit. That’s probably a larger return in terms of production than adding Beltran over Nate or something.
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought
the spreadsheeter consensus was that upgrading the worst part of a lineup (never mind the 4 spot for a minute) was more important than marginal upgrades elsewhere.
Maybe I’m misremembering the Great Frandsen Debates of ’08 or whatever year it was.
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by natteringnabob on Jul 26, 2011 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Well yeah, it's common sense that upgrading your weak spots is the smarter idea
But if you can’t do that, don’t fail to upgrade just because you can’t upgrade the positions you want to upgrade.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
while I agree with the premise of “don’t fail to upgrade just because you can’t upgrade at the positions you want to upgrade”….
there’s always a way to upgrade where you want to- it’s just has to do with the price that you’ll pay.
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm still running
Windows XP on my computers.
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Only Pablo, Nate, Ross, Torres and Belt have been better (of healthy, active players).
That is cray-z.
one of those (or more)
will of course be benched if Beltran arrives, but that’s not important right now.
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by natteringnabob on Jul 26, 2011 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t really want Beltran, to be honest. If that’s what it would mean.
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
For those who want Colby Rasmus and B.J. Upton:
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/11/colby-rasmus-seeking-answers-from-home-wont-find-them/
This was posted earlier this month and may have been mentioned on here. I know all you stat guys and talent evaluators see Rasmus and get all excited, but his father is a dickhead and the rumors from last season indicate Rasmus is to. He seems selfish and not a team player. Too much baggage in my opinion.
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=9422017
This is a video of a famous incident from this time last season where B.J. Upton jogged for a ball hit in th gap. He got into a fight with team captain Evan Longoria over it. This incident came during a period where the Rays were struggling after having a very hot start to the season. One of the main criticisms of him is that he lacks hustle at times. He seems like a quitter to me.
Neither of these things would influence my desire to acquire one of those guys.
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Umm.. no comment.
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although if Rasmus ended up in SF, it would be pretty hilarious to have his dad showing up on MCC ranting and raving like a lunatic
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
The Giants have a guy whose paternal relationships are occasionally matters of contention
He’s pretty OK.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
his dad showing up on MCC ranting and raving like a lunatic
I would end up getting banned. I wouldn’t be able to resist poking him with the mocking stick.
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Teams still have team captains?
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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 26, 2011 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Jeter and Varitek?
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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 26, 2011 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
So in that case, Aubrey Huff could be the Giants team captain! Not very good, aged, and an American hero!
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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 26, 2011 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought I read or heard that at the time. I might be wrong.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jul 26, 2011 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL LOL
Yah I remember some other guy who was “selfish and had baggage”
I think he wore number 25 and played LF. He was alright
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Didnt reference laziness or quitting
I referenced selfishness and baggage.
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NO RINGS!!
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If only Barry hadn't given up that HR to Spiezio
It was all his fault
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I know
But the above post said
One of the main criticisms of him is that he lacks hustle at times. He seems like a quitter to me.
That is cray-z.
I disregard comments that say things like
“seems like a quitter” especially when that person has never had one second of interaction with the person.
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Above average OBP right? I think I remember him too!
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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 26, 2011 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Here’s another video on the incident. They show another weak effort by him on a fly ball by Cano that he drops.
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=9458799
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jul 26, 2011 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Can you cue up the other 300 videos
of Upton busting his ass in CF. You know all the plays that make him one of the best defensive CFs in baseball.
I dont want Upton, but this line of reasoning is insane.
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Let me help
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=15780061
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=16664347
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=17200033
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=16825511
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But what about that time he didn't run as fast as I wanted him to
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Relax. Nobodys denying his talent and ability. I’m just pointing out some possible issues.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jul 26, 2011 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
What you are pointing out are in fact
Non-issues
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Uh, no, that’s absolutely not “just” what you were doing.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
He’s just pointing…
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He's not saying
He’s just saying
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Okay, and giving my opinion as well. So what? We shouldn’t do that on here or something? Just relax.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jul 26, 2011 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it’s fine to give an opinion but don’t turtle when you are criticized.
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by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Jul 26, 2011 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Opinions are fine
But don’t make long posts insinuating laziness, selfishness, and being a quitter, and then say, “I’m just pointing out some potential issues!”
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
You are welcome to state any opinion
I could have the opinion that the Mariners are the best team in baseball.
That opinion would be justifiably mocked if I expressed it here.
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
The horror!
Look, he’s a 26 year old who’s an above-average hitter and above-average defender who plays a premium position. That’s super valuable.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Too bad we don't need him (this year).
I guess if this means Rowand stops starting vs. LHP, we do need him.
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An average hitter in the NL has a 94 OPS+. Upton’s career average is 103 and it’s only been under 100 once since he became a regular starter.
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by howtheyscored on Jul 26, 2011 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Here’s a video on the whole Rasmus trade request thing last season. LOL Eric Byrnes.
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=11761873
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jul 26, 2011 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I wish more young players would stick up for themselves like that.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
LOL But Rasmus has his father to do that for him, apparently.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jul 26, 2011 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
So,
this is what Eric Burns sounds like when he’s not trying to pretend he’s Bill S. Preston esq.
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The Phillies have the better offense (but not as much as you think
Depending on what you mean “not as much as you think” I would probably dispute this. The Phillies aren’t the mashers of the past few years, but they are certainly head and shoulders above the Giants line-up.
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Everyone is better than the Giants
but their offense is basically league average
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I think he just means that
people seem to think of the Phillies as having a big juggernaut type Yankees offense, but they don’t really.
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Ehhh, I don’t worry to much about that because there are several AL teams skewing that with the DH.
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by Ed Van Chimp on Jul 26, 2011 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
wut
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I have no idea what this means.
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OPS+ is determined on a league average being 100. I personally just don’t like measuring team offense in a stat that doesn’t account for the fact that we have 450 PA a year taken by guys who aren’t professional hitters.
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by Ed Van Chimp on Jul 26, 2011 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
You realize that would impact the Giants number as well, right?
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup. But personally I just don’t think OPS + is a great stat for comparing 2 NL teams. I just don’t trust that the AL data keeps the comparison honest enough.
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by Ed Van Chimp on Jul 26, 2011 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
This makes no sense whatsoever. And OPS+ is league adjusted.
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
No you guys are right since it is league adjusted.
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by Ed Van Chimp on Jul 26, 2011 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
but
League adjusted means National League…
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Then compare away, I always thought it was a majors wide comparison.
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by Ed Van Chimp on Jul 26, 2011 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Well
For big chunks of the year, the Phillies didn’t have some of their good hitters, but now they do.
For big chunks of the year, the Giants had a bunch of their good hitters, but now they don’t.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Right now
it seems like the Giants can put out a lineup that’s all around 95-100+ OPS+ or better (except Huff).
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
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if they play
Whiteside, (Huff), Keppinger, Fontenot, Sandoval, Ross, Torres, Schierholtz
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I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
if they played Belt, it would be all average-ish or better
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I refuse to believe Whiteside will be an average hitter.
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me either.
even if he was average the rest of the way, his defense sucks real bad.
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Fair enough
People in the beginning of the year kept saying with our offense and the new pitching staff we’d be unstoppable. And I was like what line-up are you looking at? That said, with Utley back I’d say we will probably be inching closer to the top 5 in the NL.
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by Ed Van Chimp on Jul 26, 2011 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Hasn't Utley been back since like May?
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Yes, and the team is averaging almost a run more per game or something like that.
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by Ed Van Chimp on Jul 26, 2011 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
The opening day lineup would have made this team unstoppable.
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Yah, our lineup was absurdly overrated by casual fans coming into the year. Obviously you guys losing Posey among others was a huge blow.
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by Ed Van Chimp on Jul 26, 2011 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Posey and Freddy Sanchez hurt bad.
two .300 hitters with plus defense
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Especially with Buster’s positional value. There simply aren’t many teams who can match that production from the Catcher spot. Maybe the Braves? Other than that, nobody else really.
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by Ed Van Chimp on Jul 26, 2011 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
yep. Imagine the Braves without McCann…. the thing that amazes me, is that everyone expected the Giants to fold without Posey, or at least become that .500 team they were before he came along.
and yet, we’re still winning and sporting the (tied for) 2nd best record in the league.
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Without looking at the numbers,
I say it’s the bullpen.
And the starters of course, but the bullpen seems relatively more effective.
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great bullpens win games.
the DBacks lost 100 games with the worst bullpen ever. Now are over .500 after fixing it.
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
that and their starting rotation got better.
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well yeah that too.
but the bullpen is the biggest difference IMO
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
that seems low. I’ve never really trusted WAR numbers.
like Beltran being worth less than 1 WAR over the rest of the season, trust me, the Giants would win more than one more game with Beltran than without
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
The Giants have a better record since Posey got hurt. The Giants probably will not win an extra game with Beltran over what they have now.
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they may have a better record without Posey, but they could have an even better record with him.
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
GOOD THING POSEY GOT HURT
seriously dude.
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by natteringnabob on Jul 26, 2011 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
The Phillies aren’t the mashers of the past few years, but they are certainly head and shoulders above the Giants line-up.
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The first six innings are overrated.
This is actually Joe Mauer.
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by Ed Van Chimp on Jul 26, 2011 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Our first inauspicious sign!
From Baggs:
It’ll be around 85 degrees at first pitch and it’s humid, which is not Tim Lincecum’s best milieu.
Weather forecast for Sunday afternoon in Cincinnati (Timmy’s next start): Mix of sun and clouds, high of 90.
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by NuschlerFace on Jul 26, 2011 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
MadBum prefers hot weather, right?
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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 26, 2011 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
ugh it will never die even after july 31
@SI_JonHeyman Jon Heyman
strong belief now best beltran offer may come from #rangers. 1 hangup: he prefers nl. atl, sf, milw still in, #tradedeadline
Beltran would make this so much simpler if he’d say he only wants to play for the Giants. Just sayin’.
That is cray-z.
He actually has…he came out stating that he would go to the Giants and the RS very early on.
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Who do you guys suppose are sent down when Burrell, Tejada, DeRosa and Hall return?
or do some of them even return?
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Hall doesn’t come back because he’s released, DeRosa sproings something, Burrell is released (maybe), and Tejada will always be on this team whether we like it or not.
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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 26, 2011 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m sure they’d want Pat for the playoffs, so he wouldn’t be a Sept callup
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
If Huff really is one his last leg as a starter, fake DL injury and call up Pat the Bat
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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 26, 2011 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Even if DeRosa doesn't trip over his tendons
He isn’t hitting the ball with any authority.
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
he doesn’t have an XBHs yet, does he?
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
1 double!
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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 26, 2011 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
and it was lost in the sun, too!!
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I actually kinda like Burriss as a late-inning speed guy. We play enough close games that he could come in handy. But not at the expense of Belt going down.
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I think
Burris is going down
Hall is going to be cut
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It would not surprise me if Crawford is the one sent down. You know how much Bochy loves crappy utility players who aren’t very good no matter what position they play.
Yeah but Boch likes his defensive replacements as well. I’m not sure what they’re going to do with PtB or Miggy especially if Beltran comes on board.
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isn’t it sad that a players salary instead of his performance dictates whether he stays or goes?
this Giants team makes so much sense in some places, so little in others
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually that is why you keep Burrell.
He’s too cheap to cut. How can you cut a guy who is productive and makes nothing.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
If the plan is to DFA PtB
They really should shop him because there would absolutely be takers.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
that would be some massive disrespect if the Giants cut him after he signed for $1MM on a huge hometown discount. He’s probably still one of the best 5 hitters on the team, too.
He’d probably just retire.
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 Jul 26, 2011 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
For some reason, he doesn't really use Craw as a defensive replacement.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day CURRENT starting SS!!
But when Tejada was starting, he didn't.
Why does he when Fontenot starts?
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day CURRENT starting SS!!
Bork’d?
I am hoping Tejada doesn’t return at all. The Keppinger trade might have sealed that. I mean, Tejada went down committing an error. They have to see by now that he’s toast.
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 Jul 26, 2011 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m pretty sure Tejada will not be in the starting lineup anytime soon. Everyone recognized his lack of range even before the injury…
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exactly.
and IF he were to make it back into the lineup, where would he play? obv can’t play SS, Kepp/Fonte hold down 2B, so as a spot starter for Pablo? nah, then Craw plays SS, Font 3B, Kepp 2B.
so Tejada is completely redundant now. finally!!
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 Jul 26, 2011 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Saw the Giants' lineup posted on Yahoo Boards
Torres CF
Keppinger 2B
Sandoval 3B
Huff 1B
Schierholtz RF
Ross LF
Fontenot SS
Whiteside C
Lincecum P
I don’t know if this is 100% true or not, but I am really hoping Whiteside is not catching tonight. Stewart’s a better option, but I have no idea why Whiteside is there.
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It’s true and not breaking
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Whiteside sees pitches at the minimum
He has 12 pitch epic at bat 2 days ago, say something like 20 pitches in 3 at bats.
Stewart is offensively challenged.
Time to repeat in '11!
by Myemail21479 on Jul 26, 2011 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
one could make the argument that Stewart saves more runs on defense than Whiteside creates.
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 Jul 26, 2011 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Check these stats out:
Lincecum pitching to Stewart:
44 Innings, 1.84 ERA, .201 BAA, .595 OPSA
Lincecum pitching to Whiteside:
28.2 Innings, 7.53 ERA, .312 BAA, .867 OPSA
I wonder if Stewart is not playing because he’s hurt? I hope that’s the reason why Bochy is not using him.
Nintendo, Yoshi, and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic fan.
but what was Lincecum's stats when pitching to Molina?
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44 innings vs 28 innings. Not enough to get anything meaningful.
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I still believe Stewart should be in the lineup unless he's injured
Nintendo, Yoshi, and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic fan.
I think the difference is pretty small defensively
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
might be enough to make Linecum superstitious
which could effect his performance.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
having personally seen a few starts with Whiteside catching Timmeh, I could actually believe this.
in that STL series, Whiteside tried to backhand like 5 balls in the dirt that cost Timmeh runs.
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Phillies lineup is all L or S except the pitcher
I expect Timmy to throw the 2 seemer almost nonstop
Time to repeat in '11!
SF_Giants Lincecum is 12Ks shy of tying Jason Schmidt for 3rd on #SFGiants all-time strikeouts list and 9th on Giants franchise strikeouts list.
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.
Where does Jason Schmidt rank
on the Dodgers franchise strikeout list…?
Can't spell "Colletti" without LOL.
We did it once, we can do it again!
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I AM THE GREATEST!
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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 26, 2011 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Seems racist. The great white hope or something.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jul 26, 2011 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Plus Ryan Howard at the bottom…
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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 26, 2011 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
and Wilson's yelling at him....
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
Aubrey Huff: "Let's Get Weird"
by slackersphere17 on Jul 26, 2011 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
i tried to recapture the final out of the NLCS last year .......
no intention of being racist.
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
We know buddy! As a black man I do enjoy this photo. No worries!
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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 26, 2011 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
help! i've fallen and i can't get out!
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
/tosses_down_bong
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
/ takes a hit, climbs up.
Whew! thanks man! I needed that. lol.
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by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, man. I saw this a while ago. Good stuff.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jul 26, 2011 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh there they go. There they go, every time I start talkin ‘bout boxing, a white man got to pull Rocky Marciano out their ass. That’s their one, that’s their one. Rocky Marciano. Rocky Marciano.
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by calbearjd on Jul 26, 2011 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
STONER 4 REYES AND BELTRAN
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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 26, 2011 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
WOW!
……. i’m really worth that much? lol.
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL!
no one will take me. i hear the free agency is nice this time of year.
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
My pitches float like butterflies and sting like bees!
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Has anyone seen this. I can’t believe I’ve never seen this before. Hilarious.
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I just finished watching the episodes today. OMG.
Ninja Gaiden… I honestly felt bad for him.
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I'm sorry,
You don’t fuck that game. That game fucks you.
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jackhammer style
With no foreplay
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
depends
is the jackhammer lubed up, or not?
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 Jul 26, 2011 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
aww. no foreplay?
damn you ninja gaiden!
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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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Exactly!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
If the Giants one move at the trade deadline is the release of Aaron Rowand, I will be happy. Plus no more rumors.
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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 26, 2011 1:40 PM PDT reply actions
Still Bitter Phillies fan here...
I still don’t know how in the world Ryan Howard didn’t swing at that last pitch…if he thought it was too low, he could’ve just fouled it…
yeah, still bitter
It was an amazing pitch
But you’re 100% right. You cant take that pitc h
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
HEY!
That philosophy worked WONDERS for the SF Giants vs. Atlanta in the NLDS!
Where have you gone John Johnstone?
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Jul 26, 2011 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
So Huff has been practicing for another Conrad situation?
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 26, 2011 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Ryan Howard would laugh at you while he lights his cigars with $100 bills.
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by calbearjd on Jul 26, 2011 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Wow that mental image is hilarious!
They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run. ~ Gaylord Perry
y r u talking to urself?
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 Jul 26, 2011 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
/points to usernames
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"I come up with something when I’ve got nothing, and it’s always brilliant. Always. So I reject your logic." -Grant
we’re all the same!!
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 Jul 26, 2011 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
although that kind of is an awesome word association there.
calbearjd → calgiants86 → giant4life83
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 Jul 26, 2011 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Your double hasn’t been around for me to confuse you two.
There’s a shitload of calgiantses lately
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
oh, giantsfansince87 or whatever?
I killed him.
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 Jul 26, 2011 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
So which one is better?
Pat’s or Geno’s
They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run. ~ Gaylord Perry
The non-racist one.
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
Pats is better than Geno’s neither are even close to the best.
Formerly... "You don't have to be sweet, to be good"
by Ed Van Chimp on Jul 26, 2011 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Where is IYOpinion?
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
I was always a Jim’s guy.
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by Ed Van Chimp on Jul 26, 2011 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Sure you are but what about your preference as to cheesesteaks?
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Geno’s doesn’t chop their steak, its just really thin and rolled up. Pat’s does, but they don’t do a good job of making steaks with any cheese other cheese wiz.
Formerly... "You don't have to be sweet, to be good"
by Ed Van Chimp on Jul 26, 2011 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm a Tony Luke Jr.'s kinda guy.
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
The Only time i've had Tony Luke's
is when they had a stand in Mountain View at a concert.
2011: A Tejada Odyssey: 15-Day DL
did you know Tony Luke Jr. is actually an actor?
he was in the movie Invincible (2006) with Mark Wahlberg.
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Are all the cheesesteak shops in Philly dude’s names?
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
TESTOSTERONE TONY'S!
RIGHT NEXT TO BALLSACK BILL’S!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
PROSTATE PHIL'S!
Where have you gone John Johnstone?
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Jul 26, 2011 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
YOGI'S Y-CHROMOSOME'S
Where have you gone John Johnstone?
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Jul 26, 2011 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Tool ......
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
the guy should probably start heading to england
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by Giant Voodoo on Jul 26, 2011 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Whichever one serves Pepsi
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Jul 26, 2011 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Pepsi is awful.
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Disgusting. Coca Cola > > > Pepsi
They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run. ~ Gaylord Perry
Agreed, but I really don’t like either.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
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by Soulbrother16 on Jul 26, 2011 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
My Phillies friend still maintains that pitch was a ball. But if you watch that game, that location of the plate was called a strike all night.
Not really a chance you take bottom 9 in an NLCS elimination game.
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by Ed Van Chimp on Jul 26, 2011 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
and yet, we are on the verge of obtaining a player who did the same thing to end the ’06 NLCS
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by giant4life83 on Jul 26, 2011 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Only 1 person opinion makes it to the boxscore
The umps. Close enough he should have swung.
Time to repeat in '11!
by Myemail21479 on Jul 26, 2011 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Stop being friends with him
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Jul 26, 2011 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
butt fucking
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I don’t see how you justify taking a strikeout pitch on the last out of the NLCS.
Please don’t resent us for reveling.
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
Ironically, Carlos Beltran did the same thing in the 2006 NLCS against the eventual world champion Cardinals. Why was Beltran savaged for it but not Howard?
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jul 26, 2011 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Because Beltran played for the Astros
and he was one of the key reasons why the Astros got there in the first place.
Howard was catching a lot of criticism (probably unfairly) for his lack of RBI production in the series.
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Beltran was playing for the Mets at the time.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jul 26, 2011 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
He actually had a pretty good series compared to the rest of the Phillies
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm going to correct this and say he was unfairly uncriticized
he hit .318/.400/.500 in the series.
Utley was actually the stat goat…also errors
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Here’s the video that also has the epic catch by Endy Chavez:
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=13063017
Looks so much like Howard’s strikeout.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jul 26, 2011 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I would also argue
that it’s a lot easier to be frozen on a curveball than a fastball.
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Yeah, especially from Wainwright, who came out of nowhere.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jul 26, 2011 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
The Cardinals had no business being there in my opinion. The Mets should have been the champs that season. I also think the A’s should have won it all in 2001. Though, Johnson and Schilling.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jul 26, 2011 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
83, I believe.
"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
That Cardinals team is far and away the worst team to win the WS that I can remember (so, since 1980 or so). Probably makes them the worst ever, because before that bad teams didn’t make the playoffs.
Not sure but I hope for moar 12 pitch at bats
Time to repeat in '11!
by Myemail21479 on Jul 26, 2011 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I am looking forward to the move. Hot stove stuff is only fun once the freakout starts.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Wilson
But I think Cody of those 2
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Jul 26, 2011 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Piece of shit doesn’t even own a suit!
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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 26, 2011 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
a sideline reporter in baseball, is really useless.
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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 26, 2011 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
you’re all talking to yourselves!!
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 Jul 26, 2011 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Brian Wilson.
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by GiantsfaninNY55 on Jul 26, 2011 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Shift-A
Kripes do you people EVER leave the basement?
Would there be a Reader’s Digest condensed version of this 1200+ comment monstrousity???
but I just got here!!
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 Jul 26, 2011 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I do leave the basement .......
…… just not today because we play the Phuckin Phils.
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I would say no
The posters here have been especially prolific this summer. I check in to make an bad joke or comment occasionally just to stay up with current meme.
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Do we hate the Phillies?
I do. I don’t. I respect them. lol Broxton.
Beltran stuff still happening. Nothing actually happening.
GIFs!
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Lineup!
Lineup!
Lineup!
Where’s that video? Thanks!
Does X go down when Y comes back? Yes. Also, no.
Can’t find anything to bicker about. Getting antsy.
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
Also forgot
Memory lane: 2010 postseason
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There are very few houses around here that have basements
This was an important plot point in Zodiac.
Now that Merope has scolded you and gotten your attentions . . .
. . . Gallo del Cielo will be in SF on fowl business tomorrow (Wed. 7/27) but will be looking for a place to watch the Giants/Phils at 4 pm. It would be nice to do it among real fans and even with a McC or two.
I’ll be mobile. Any suggestions for a venue or even a meet up? Yes, I do need to stay in SF proper or the near hoods.
If you are more comfortable sending a personal e-mail, my address is in my profile, and I (as many would attest) will be discreet.
Further proof that some of us do leave the basement.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 26, 2011 2:22 PM PDT reply actions
Not a true fan.
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what? Party at Grant’s house?
I’ll bring the keg and the strippers. Whose got the cups?
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 Jul 26, 2011 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
We just need someone to volunteer to babysit Grant’s cat.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 26, 2011 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Any kind of place you have in mind? Dive bar, sports bar, patio, etc?
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m not particular, but not a dark dive. I tend to read between innings and I like to see whom I speak to.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 26, 2011 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess that’s the default. I’ve not been there. I’ll be around Van Ness and Geary at first. But I’m mobile.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 26, 2011 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I blame Obama
stupid handshaking.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Brian Lawrence
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Radio Game it is then. Less painful than watching
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
well that sucks.
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Shit.
We’re gonna need a bigger thread.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
more excedrin migraine and percocet….
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
MJ played with the flu. Why not Tim?
You follow me, I'll follow you
http://ayeyooojerm.tumblr.com/
SF GIants Baseball 2011 = Torture Pt. 2
Imagine all the cleats he could sell!
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 26, 2011 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I doubt it. Cain could move up a day and pitch tomorrow, and Timmeh goes Thurs.
that just screwed the rotation up, though
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 Jul 26, 2011 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
he saw Whiteside was catching, and….
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 Jul 26, 2011 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
So it’s Zito and Worley?
loooooooool
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
Guess that's why the call it Philth-adelphia.
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I've hear Killadelphia,
but that wouldn’t have anythign to do with Timmy being sick.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
Now I’m glad I’ll be at the gym during the start of the game.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 26, 2011 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I told you!
Stoned! Hella stoned! Probably did it with Obama!
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on Jul 26, 2011 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
nah, it was with me .....
he seemed fine when ….. oh shit ….. hang on ….
/ vomits in corner.
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
HAHAHAHAHA
Yeah, this will be a disaster.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Timmy Scratched, Zito GO
Frum Schulman
Zito pitching tonight. Timmy very dick.
Proud new co-dad of Travis Ishikawa. And ishikaBOOM Goes the Dynamite.
by Andy from DC on Jul 26, 2011 2:23 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Oops
but that was a direct quote from twitter. Pretty funny
Proud new co-dad of Travis Ishikawa. And ishikaBOOM Goes the Dynamite.
by Andy from DC on Jul 26, 2011 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I think
you will be going down in McC memehistory.
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 Jul 26, 2011 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I did not make it up i swear :)
@hankschulman
Henry Schulman
Zito pitching tonight. Timmy very dick.
Proud new co-dad of Travis Ishikawa. And ishikaBOOM Goes the Dynamite.
by Andy from DC on Jul 26, 2011 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I believe you
and LOL hank.
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 Jul 26, 2011 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
@hankschulman
Henry Schulman
Zito pitching tonight. Timmy very sick.
11 minutes ago via Echofon
@hankschulman
Henry Schulman
Zito pitching tonight. Timmy very dick.
12 minutes ago via Echofon
Proud new co-dad of Travis Ishikawa. And ishikaBOOM Goes the Dynamite.
by Andy from DC on Jul 26, 2011 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah. My bad..
Most of the time, I'm dumb. I'm just playing smart.
hehehe
@hankschulman
Henry Schulman
All right, Tweeps, get it out of your systems. :-)
Proud new co-dad of Travis Ishikawa. And ishikaBOOM Goes the Dynamite.
by Andy from DC on Jul 26, 2011 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Timmy very dick.
……… uh, wut?
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
hahaha
worst dairy queen flavor ever
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 Jul 26, 2011 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
FFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
"For science. You monster."
So who goes tomorrow? Cain?
"For science. You monster."
I guess Timmy if he feels better. If not…then Cain.
Most of the time, I'm dumb. I'm just playing smart.
we could see Sanchez tomorrow, actually. then Cain thurs, basically skipping Timmeh’s turn.
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 Jul 26, 2011 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Where is Sanchez? Didn't he just throw a rehab game in Fresno?
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
last I heard, he pitched over the weekend I think?
Friday?
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 Jul 26, 2011 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
BREAKING
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Shift-A
Expected wins from player careers, pro-rated for actual play time to date:
PHI: 91
SFO: 88
Expected wins projected from actual team stats to date:
PHI: 97
SFO: 87
In other words, on talent, the Phils are a slightly better team; this year they have played much better, but arguably have had some luck, too.
In a short series, the difference in ability between 88 and 91 seasonal wins is not significant: it’s close to a push.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
Wir sind gewohnt, daß die Menschen verhöhnen was sie nicht verstehn.—Goethe
The prob with these
Is the Giants would have to play under .500 the rest of the way to hit those win totals. Based on the schedule they should play at least a few games over .500. So yeah.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jul 26, 2011 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
damn, PHI stacked their lineup with lefties, too.
maybe this was all a ploy set up by Bork to get lefties in the lineup vs Zito.
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
LOL as if today couldn't get any worse
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.
PHUCK THE PHILLIES!!!
someone needs to post that picture of Romo giving the middle finger.
Adoptive father of 18th round draft pick and future ace, BRANDON ALLEN
by Nnamdi Asomugha on Jul 26, 2011 2:31 PM PDT reply actions
baggs
Actually, you’ll probably see some changes anyway. If you’ve been in a fallout shelter, the non-waiver trade deadline is Sunday. I still think the Giants will cross the bridge to get Carlos Beltran, as long as they don’t have to give up Zack Wheeler or Gary Brown. (Or Belt, obviously.) I’ll stick to my prediction of Dan Runzler and Francisco Peguero, and what the heck, throw in Conor Gillaspie to sweeten the deal. Maybe get the Mets to throw in a Carvel soft serve machine.
I think its too much with pegeuro runzler and gillaspee
I would give Peguero, Runzler, and Gillaspie and not think twice.
"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!"
Peguero is the only guy I would be upset about losing. He has the tools to be an above average major league outfielder.
The other two seem like role players to me.
Adoptive father of 18th round draft pick and future ace, BRANDON ALLEN
by Nnamdi Asomugha on Jul 26, 2011 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I would be okay with it. I would be happier if it was just two of them, but I think three C+/B- is fair.
Adoptive father of 18th round draft pick and future ace, BRANDON ALLEN
by Nnamdi Asomugha on Jul 26, 2011 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Gillaspie has negative value
He requires a 40 man roster spot and is out of options. The Mets has to play him or DFA him next year. Nobody wants him.
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
CONGILLA!!!
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
Mr Softee > Carvel
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
@JaymeeSireCSN
Jaymee Sire
Charlie Manuel said he expects the fans to “undress” Bochy a little for using Phillies guys in ASG and not his own. Bochy surprised by this.
"For science. You monster."
Exactly
fanbase is in Philly
So the argument is invalid
Time to repeat in '11!
by Myemail21479 on Jul 26, 2011 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Well if they cared so much, maybe the Phillies should have won the NLCS.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Also
He beat the Phillies, beat the Rangers, and won the All-Star Game. I don’t really want to hear SHIT from Phillies about because of two innings’ work.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Ideally, Bochy takes his place on the top step of the dugout and lights a cigar as he coolly surveys the crowd.
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
Does he light it with spare Philly player’s ligaments?
I'm as tall as Mel. Why can't I hit 500 home runs?
Pre-order receipts for the Rangers-Phillies series.
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
My mind imagines undressing Jaymee Sire during her telecasts...
I get all warm and tingly just thinking about it now…
Gotta say
+1…
Proud new co-dad of Travis Ishikawa. And ishikaBOOM Goes the Dynamite.
by Andy from DC on Jul 26, 2011 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
She’s not unattractive. My roommate was actually dating someone who looked a little like her.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Jul 26, 2011 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
She looks like a chipmunk
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
That never once crossed my mind.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day CURRENT starting SS!!
A warm, tingly feeling
… not unlike that of peeing yourself? That’s something every girl dreams of, naturally.
I’m imagining undressing you while you’re imagining undressing him.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 26, 2011 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m actually undressing right now.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
And now, you’re forcing me to imagine it.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 26, 2011 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
If undressing her in my mind is wrong…
Adopted Giant: Jacob Dunnington. Will your team regret passing up on my boy 50 times?
by TimLaser and MattyC on Jul 26, 2011 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t want to be dressed…
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 26, 2011 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Timmy undressing her with stoner eyes
Get well soon Timmy!
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
Heard a story the other day about Emma Watson when she was at Brown
Apparently when she answered a question once, some guy shouted “Ten points for Gryffindor!”
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 26, 2011 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
and I say that after sex.
@Logan Couture: Heard Charlie Sheen had an interview I missed tonight, damn! He might be the only person in the world thats #winning more than us right now.
by Brittjames11 on Jul 26, 2011 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
He looks like he's about to ravage her...
And show her just how limber he can get…
Before he does
He asked that you clean your toilet seat.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Jul 26, 2011 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
First Timmy's out with a flu ......
then Zito’s pitching.
then this? …..
NO THANK YOU!!!
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
“Bochy, you’re a dirty hippy!”
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
I REALLY don’t wanna see Bochy undressed.
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
The Phillies have no class.
/speed dials Randy Winn
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jul 26, 2011 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL CHARLIE
Bochy wouldn’t take his calls.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL Shane Victorino. I guess Bochy caved in when he selected Victorino as one of the final vote candidates.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jul 26, 2011 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Charliehorn Manuelhorn: I say, I say, I guess I like startin' shit.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jul 26, 2011 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hmm indeed..
I’ve never seen both of them in the same room before.. They might be the same person… Quick someone put a Phillies hat on him!
I'm a failure. I can't even fake the death of a stripper.
-GOB Bluth
Hey, if Halladay didn’t want to start the all freaking star game, he could’ve said something…I’m sure Vogelsong would’ve been happy to take the ball.
"If it's weird, you know it's probably Wilson's." - Matt Cain
GIANTS MANAGER OGLED BY 43,000 PHILLY FANS
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 26, 2011 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
He'll add an extra swish in his step when he goes out to the mound to remove Zito
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
We already know
the Philly fans think Timmy has a really nice butt…
"If it's weird, you know it's probably Wilson's." - Matt Cain
Last time Timmy missed a start we got MadBum's debut
This is a much less heartening replacement.
The first six innings are overrated.
So Timmy not starting today because of the Flu...
Did he pick something something up while shaking President Obama’s hand?
GENO DOSED TIMMY!
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
Does this change the starter for tomorrow? Because I don’t want to watch Zito vs Hamels.
/selfish
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
no zito pitches tomorrow too
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 26, 2011 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Noooooooooooooo!
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
DO IT BOCHY
The first six innings are overrated.
All 3 games!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Six man rotation
All six are named Barry Zito.
"If it's weird, you know it's probably Wilson's." - Matt Cain
Heard about that
It sucks that Timmy is out for tonight.
Nintendo, Yoshi, and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic fan.
Does this mean we're gonna get awful Zito because his day of game routine is starts the night before and all that?
Or are we gonna get awful Zito because Zito is awful?
Adopted Giant: Mike Fontenot
He's like Grant, but fun size.
Yes.
Kidding. Go Zeets!
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
its a law
like water and dinosaurs
Honorary parent of Duane Kuiper, beloved solar powered broadcaster and power hitting coach for the Giants.
by Giant Voodoo on Jul 26, 2011 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
You don’t like Taco?
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jul 26, 2011 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
So we will be lucky if he hits 73?
They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run. ~ Gaylord Perry
We're gonna get good Zito because his routine is to be awful.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
by Cody_ransom on Jul 26, 2011 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
#FreeBelt
@SF_Giants
San Francisco Giants
Cody Ross is hitting only .133 (4-for-30) to open 2nd half of season. He has just 1 hit in his last 14 at-bats. #SFGiants
"For science. You monster."
BUT NLCS!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Ross is still better than Huff.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day CURRENT starting SS!!
RRRRRRRRAAAAAAGGGGGGEEEEEEE
WE WANTS BELTRAN AND WE WANTS HIM NOW RRARRRRGH
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 Jul 26, 2011 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I like this trade.
Tell Sabean to make it happen! How about Zito + 10k pounds of rice a roni for King Felix?
Supposedly King Felix might be on the trade block according to Sportscenter
12k pounds of Rice a roni sounds more reasonable
They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run. ~ Gaylord Perry
How did my birthday go from happy Timmy Day to LOL Zito day?
A sad trombone plays for my birthday.
Suck it Mat Latos rolls off the tongue so nicely
All I have to say is
LOL RALPH BARBIERI
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
OKAY ZEETS, USE YOUR UNICORN MAGIC TODAY!!!!
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
Even Zito doesn't want to watch himself pitch
by Natto on Jul 26, 2011 3:06 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
“Oh god, I’m sorry. I’m so, so sorry.”
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
by waelwulf on Jul 26, 2011 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
HAHAHAHAHAHA
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 26, 2011 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Awesome man...
Just fantastic… If timmy has the flu, Ztio clearly is constipated in that picture…
O face
Honorary parent of Duane Kuiper, beloved solar powered broadcaster and power hitting coach for the Giants.
by Giant Voodoo on Jul 26, 2011 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
OT: holy shit there is a huge fire burning in Fairfield right now
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/livenow?id=8272377#&cmp=twi-kgo-video-8272377
"For science. You monster."
howie's fault
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
Your mom's a girl
There must be some mistake
You seem to have found advance footage of Zito’s bottom of the 1st inning tonight.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
by Kitspool on Jul 26, 2011 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
109
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
YOU MUST READ THEM NOTHING MORE FROM THIS BOOK; IT IS TOO SOON
"If it's weird, you know it's probably Wilson's." - Matt Cain
This
http://s3.amazonaws.com/theoatmeal-img/comics/state_web_summer/porn.png
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
It is safe for work
don’t mind my sig. I’m serious.
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
When the url ends with “porn.png”..
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day CURRENT starting SS!!
Haha
Also does Napster and Counter-Strike.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 26, 2011 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Dravecky
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 26, 2011 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
gdt is up
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.
BREAKING: Zito not bothered by change in routine
Because his routine is getting shelled, so everything remains status quo.
It's weird to see the Nationals as buyers
They just acquired Jonny Gomes
mmm I want table tennis with cody ross
by ponybrain on Jul 26, 2011 4:07 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Bochy's Alterior Motive
Let Zito hit his innings quota in his contract so that the option year kicks in.
I need a Mylanta. This is almost as bad as watching the Celebrity Softball game at the All-Star festivities.
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