Post-game thread: Cain, Cain, Cain, Cain, (Beltran), Cain, Cain
by Grant Brisbee on Jul 27, 2011 7:01 PM PDT
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PrintI don't really know how to relate this game to Carlos Beltran. This game was uncut 2011 Giants. There was hacking, there was pitching, and there was just enough. There are games with hacking, pitching, and not enough, but they're less common. Pure, uncut Giants.
Now we get to wonder what the lineup look likes with another middle-of-the-order hitter. You'd think it would be better, but maybe it screws up the equilibrium of the whole thing. Add one more hitter to Pablo Sandoval, and maybe Eli Whiteside and Aaron Rowand don't score that first run. Maybe they figure that Beltran has it covered, slack off, and focus on ... whatever it is that they do.
Maybe this team has the perfect amount of goof and talent, and it's an alchemist's dream, this collection of players. From lead comes gold, and those wacky men of science can't figure it out. Maybe Beltran is something rare and expensive and good -- like a pile of saffron or whole vanilla beans -- that's good on its own, but lousy when it comes to turning lead into gold. Fouls everything up, it does!
Or maybe the Giants are just a good team. Matt Cain is one of the players who makes the Giants a good team because he's Matt Cain, a calm, cool, and collected monster. Twenty-two starts. Twenty-one starts with six innings or more. Fifty out of his last fifty-five starts, he's gone six or more innings. He's so danged awesome.
You want to know why I'd never make it as a real Giants writer? Because I'd submit a typewritten "Matt Cain is so danged awesome" with a bunch of hearts scribbled all over it for my article. This would be unprofessional, mostly because it wouldn't be done on a computer. People these days don't know what to do with that. But if my editor suggested that it was unprofessional because of the content -- the "Matt Cain is so danged awesome" with a bunch of hearts scribbled all over it stuff -- I'd quit. Because that's the unfiltered truth, man, and I don't care if the corporations don't want you to know it, man.
We've been watching the Giants win more than they lose all season, and this is how they've done it. Now they're going to have a better player to help them. I like that, and I'll worry about Wheeler later. I have a feeling in December, I'll be really annoyed and worried about Wheeler. Right now, though, I'm not going to start looking for flaws. No, Beltran doesn't play a position that the Giants were desperate for, like shortstop or catcher. No, it doesn't replace Aubrey Huff with Brandon Belt, which would be a substantial upgrade.
But Beltran makes a good team better. That's the way to relate a game like this to Carlos Beltran. This game? So 2011 Giants. But tomorrow it will be (spoiler) the 2011 Giants plus a much better player than they've had in the lineup this year. It takes a game like this to make you feel even better about it. You'd think it would take a 1-0 loss to make you think, crap, I can't wait until the real hitter gets here. But, no. This is much better.
I liked this game.
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MATT CAIN!!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 27, 2011 7:03 PM PDT reply actions
NOOO Crash didn't get first comment!
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.
hide hide hide
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 27, 2011 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
WHERE IS THE MILLENNIUM FALCON
Never in doubt.
by TimLincecumIsGod on Jul 27, 2011 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
FINE
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 27, 2011 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions 44 recs
THIS LOADED WITH A REC ALREADY
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.
hahaha
up to 6 in 5 seconds
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 27, 2011 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Matt Cain did tonight what he always does— when everyone in Giants-land is all freaked out and crazed, he just quietly goes out there, does his thing and restores balance to the Force
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jul 27, 2011 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Wrecked
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
Want me to make a rap about his name?
M to the A to the double T
Swaggiest pitcher west of the Mississippi-River
by natasbrakas on Jul 27, 2011 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Jean Ralphio!
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.
M to tha A to tha single T
Whiny-ass pitcher in tha S to tha D
Whateva he says, whateva he talks
He’s just another piece of shit in tha Litter Box
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jul 27, 2011 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 7 recs
Yup, rec’d.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 27, 2011 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
hahahah
you’re gonna get a baseball signed with I HATE WHERETHERE’SAWILLIETHERE’SAMAYS on it
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Jul 27, 2011 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice win
Let’s get one more tomorrow and place our dominance in the recesses of the Phillies’ brains.
Oh, and nice to see B-Weezy continue to throw clean innings.
"Grant is a genius." - section214 - 5/17/11
Yes, let's get this series
We have been snapping them up all year, it is like magic
Time to repeat in '11!
by Myemail21479 on Jul 27, 2011 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
New 'The Franchise' on Showtime tonight.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
Which I’m watching right now.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 27, 2011 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Neither do I.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 27, 2011 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
This.
My perfect Giants evening will come to a pleasant end this evening. Good thing the game started at 4pm PST, that way the 2 don’t collide. I have DVR, sure, but that’s not the point.
Business time? /Flight of the Conchords reference.
by b00f_spl00ge on Jul 27, 2011 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought most people have multiple feeds of Showtime.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Focus so far has been Huff/Freddy Sanchez.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 27, 2011 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Belt + Beltran = Repeat
"I ain't havin it!"
KenDavidoff Carlos Beltran spent $7,587 on his #Mets farewell dinner Tuesday night. Plus $93.69 on Perrier..
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.
/replaces classy Randy Winn picture with Carlos Beltran
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
thats how much i get in loans per semester.
It would be so awesome to blow that in 1 night
"I ain't havin it!"
Selfish.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 27, 2011 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
But...
….how much did he pay for the Rolex to get Bochy’s #15????
by ParisRoxanne on Jul 27, 2011 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
RUDE
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Hey Matt, can you pitch on short rest?
Yup.
Bandbox ballpark, great offense, lots of lefties?
Yup.
Probably won’t get more than a couple runs in support?
Yup.
Carlos Beltran won’t be here until tomorrow?
Yeah, thanks a lot, can I go pitch now?
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 27, 2011 7:07 PM PDT reply actions 6 recs
It was extra rest, actually. The Giants had 2 off-days in between, and only one was offset by Timmy eating something awful.
My adopted Giant, the young Reinier Roibal
By the way
are we sure that some asshole in philly didn’t spike his meal?
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
11/1/10
"And Sacramento's finest cheeseburger for YOU, Mr. Bryant."
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jul 27, 2011 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
are we sure Obama didn’t?!?!?
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Jul 27, 2011 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Normal rest
Since they skipped Zito last time, Cain pitched on Friday. So he had four days of rest.
Apparently, just enough rest
Dropped pop-up, catcher’s interference, bad hop hit past first baseman, stolen base, no problem.
Matt Cain is cool. Poised. Tough.
And the Phillies will probably outscore the Giants in the series, and drop the series 2 games to one. Giants baseball.
fred71510
2 run lead
only run one scores. You’re welcome, fellas.
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 27, 2011 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
there was an off day, so it was normal rest. the rest stands.
Never in doubt.
by TimLincecumIsGod on Jul 27, 2011 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
ok
he sucks.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jul 27, 2011 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Can't wait to see what this lineup can do with Beltran and Belt
SWING AND A MISS! AND THAT'S IT! The Giants are world series champions, and they come pouring out of the dugout!
-Duane Kuiper
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by nothingbutnet003 on Jul 27, 2011 7:09 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
watch Belt
on the bench?
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 27, 2011 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
1B defensive replacement! Replacing Ishi!
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 27, 2011 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Ha, you’re funny.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 27, 2011 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Daniel McCutchen's good for another 5
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
he can pitch with the other arm tonight
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jul 27, 2011 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
damn, trebek snapped his achilles
"I ain't havin it!"
worst injury possible?
"I ain't havin it!"
I’ll take ancient greek myths for 100 please.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jul 27, 2011 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks Jerry!
JerrySeinfeld Jerry Seinfeld
Loved having Beltran on the team. Wish him well..
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
ELAINE: So, what are you saying?
JERRY: I am saying that the spit could not have come from behind … that there had to have been
a second spitter behind the bushes on the gravelly road. If the spitter was behind you as you claimed
that would have caused your head to pitch forward.
ELAINE: So the spit could have only come from the front and to the right.
JERRY: But that is not what they would have you believe.
by ParisRoxanne on Jul 27, 2011 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
.
Five out of his last fifty-five starts, he’s gone six or more innings.Is that a positive?
My adopted Giant, the young Reinier Roibal
LOL
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
now I'm trying to figure out what he did mean there
eight or more?
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.
o.O
With the same ERA? I didn’t get that line of thinking.
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive Father of Joe Panik. Stolen 6/11/11.
Job 1:14-15
duh
they don’t play on the east coast. Obvious penalization for that
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, WORLD CHAMPION SAN FRANCISCO GIANT
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
11/1/10
My bad.
I’m closer to Russia and Canada now, so my perspective is toast.
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive Father of Joe Panik. Stolen 6/11/11.
Job 1:14-15
Meh
Phillies have older rotation, Have been splashing ESPN for years. Bumgarner and Cain have hardly scratched their perception yet. We basically have same starting staff, only younger, and a better bullpen. They’re going down and we are going up.
Time to repeat in '11!
by Myemail21479 on Jul 27, 2011 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
a pardon for me plz
if u will then :/
by WeBelieveInEllison on Jul 27, 2011 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Less offense means less WINZ tho
and WINZ are the mark of a good pitcher, to ESPN and crap.
Time to repeat in '11!
by Myemail21479 on Jul 27, 2011 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
AT&T’d.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 27, 2011 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Two words about all that: Lopez, Romo
The Phillies have nothing close to those two. Oh, and Wilson of course
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jul 27, 2011 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Exactly
Nor do they have Affeldt or Ramirez as their 4th and 5th guys, Nor Casilla or Mota as long guys. Per pen “slot” if you will, Giants are freaking fantastic. Maybe SD is close, Adams and Bell are pretty dang good (until this week ends of course).
Time to repeat in '11!
by Myemail21479 on Jul 27, 2011 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
So in a week's time
the Giants will have Beltran in the middle of the order
The 49ers will (hopefully) have Nnamdi Asomugha signed for 7 years, 2.78 billion dollars, and
I will be finally working full time.
I’ll take that!
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, WORLD CHAMPION SAN FRANCISCO GIANT
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
11/1/10
Nnamdi is signing with the Jets
Sorry to burst your bubble.
Buster Posey: still better than Eli and Stewart, even with a broken ankle.
Me too
/Chargers fan
Time to repeat in '11!
by Myemail21479 on Jul 27, 2011 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
You and Goofus
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
And Me as well, The only SD team I could root for growing up there.
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
by nvsfg on Jul 27, 2011 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
nah
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, WORLD CHAMPION SAN FRANCISCO GIANT
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
11/1/10
Wants to play with Revis
Again, I’m sorry.
Buster Posey: still better than Eli and Stewart, even with a broken ankle.
nope
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, WORLD CHAMPION SAN FRANCISCO GIANT
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
11/1/10
Here's the choice
move from a place you’ve lived almost your entire life across the entire country for a pile of cash, or
stay in the same house you currently live in and commute across a bridge for a pile of cash.
That’s a tough one.
Sorry bro
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, WORLD CHAMPION SAN FRANCISCO GIANT
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
11/1/10
There's no way the Jets have cap room anyway
not that I know anything about the NFL.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Verdugo. The next Javier Lopez.
goldenbearlair.com
they do, actually
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, WORLD CHAMPION SAN FRANCISCO GIANT
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
11/1/10
Not to mention that their GM Mike Tannenbaum is a salary cap genius. That’s why he rose up in the ranks with the Jets in the first place. He just gave Santonio Holmes a 5 yr 50 million dollar deal that only counts 2 million towards this year’s cap.
Buster Posey: still better than Eli and Stewart, even with a broken ankle.
Um
there was 24 mil guaranteed over 5 years. So if only 2 mil counts against this year’s cap, there’s a shitload coming in the later years.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, WORLD CHAMPION SAN FRANCISCO GIANT
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
11/1/10
Yeah,
I’m sure he’ll be all for that. He’s never been known to be unreasonable.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, WORLD CHAMPION SAN FRANCISCO GIANT
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
11/1/10
You should read up on the new CBA
because I believe the guaranteed money is even more guaranteed now than it was before. He’ll get it all, and that full amount will count against their cap eventually.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, WORLD CHAMPION SAN FRANCISCO GIANT
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
11/1/10
Um
with this division, the 49ers could easily be contenders. Even the goddamn SEAHAWKS won a home playoff game last season.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, WORLD CHAMPION SAN FRANCISCO GIANT
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
11/1/10
The Seahawks had a 0% chance of making the Super Bowl last year. They got mauled by the Bears, who are only a solid team.
That is cray-z.
But I'm not going to argue football with you now
I’m pissed about the Giants right now.
But even if you do want to argue it with me, if Nmandi cares about winning, you’re not going to convince him the Niners are a better bet than the Jets.
That is cray-z.
not BETTER, no
and my point RE: seahawks wasn’t anything other than: you never know what could happen when an OK team gets home playoff games.
But I think you could argue that the 9ers will be pretty OK, and the not having to move thing is a pretty big deal to some guys, especially if the money is equal, which it will be.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, WORLD CHAMPION SAN FRANCISCO GIANT
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
11/1/10
Well I guess we'll see
I’m all for Nmandi signing with the Niners. Definitely hope he doesn’t go to NY.
That is cray-z.
Yeah
and with the moves the 9ers are making, they will probably be able to offer even more money, actually. Cutting Clements will free up FIFTEEN MILLION dollars.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, WORLD CHAMPION SAN FRANCISCO GIANT
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
11/1/10
Tampa can send the bank for him
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
why would he move
AND move to a mid level team? The only reason the 9ers have a shot is because he wouldn’t have to move. If he chooses to move he’s going to NY
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, WORLD CHAMPION SAN FRANCISCO GIANT
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
11/1/10
LOL Kruk
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
GRANT, I'M WAITING
Because I’d submit a typewritten “Matt Cain is so danged awesome” with a bunch of hearts scribbled all over it for my article.
That is cray-z.
Roster move at 7:15
Belt?
"I ain't havin it!"
Burriss
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive Father of Joe Panik. Stolen 6/11/11.
Job 1:14-15
I’d prefer Crawford, only because I don’t give a fuck about Burriss’ development, but I want Craw to play every day.
My adopted Giant, the young Reinier Roibal
This Line
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
COCK A DOODLE DOO !
Wait…what
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
FUCK that noise
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
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FORM VOLTRON
Cain will form the head.
"Campeones." - Andres Torres
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by Murray, Present on Jul 27, 2011 7:15 PM PDT reply actions
Oh God
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#BREAKING: Source: #SFGiants to release Burrell, option Belt to clear room for Beltran http://cmcst.sn/aaakPP #MLB
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
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ALEX HINSHAW LIVES
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.
Come oooooonnnnnn!!!!!!!
WTF?
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive Father of Joe Panik. Stolen 6/11/11.
Job 1:14-15
I FORGOT ABOUT HIM
Bullshit.
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.
But seriously, this makes me sad
FUCK
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.
that is some
grade A horseshit right there. What the hell did Burrell do?
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 27, 2011 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
nothing, apparently
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
2010 Giants: World Series Champs
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 27, 2011 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I was definitely never his biggest fan, and not that impressed that he took the cheapo contract they offered, but if they’re dumping him and keeping Burriss and HInshaw and Tehaha and Hall and…
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 27, 2011 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
All those guys also play in the infield. Burrell was a victim of there being too many bodies in the outfield. My guess is that when Tejada comes back, Hall’s probably gone too
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jul 27, 2011 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Why does anyone think this matters?
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You can't release a player when he's on the DL
Burrell can’t be released for 3 more days. He’s on the 15 day DL since July 15th. My guess is that they DFA Bill Hall. He’s already eligible to come off the DL (he was put on in on July 8th), and the Giants have no more room for him now that they have Keppinger and Fontenot is healthy. PTB is still a useful guy for the PH role.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.
It's the league rules
Even the Giants aren’t allowed to break them by being dumb.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
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Say it is so.
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by Soulbrother16 on Jul 27, 2011 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
that makes so much sense that even the Giants might do it.
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
2010 Giants: World Series Champs
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 27, 2011 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I was definitely never his biggest fan, and not that impressed that he took the cheapo contract they offered, but if they’re dumping him and keeping Burriss and HInshaw and Tehaha and Hall and…
This is pretty much what I came in here to write. My only guess would be that PTB is actually really hurt.
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
I was wondering the same
I thought that was a rule, but maybe it’s more of a courtesy thing.
This has to be a joke, right?
"Campeones." - Andres Torres
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by Murray, Present on Jul 27, 2011 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
FFS
Thanks for coming back for $1M now GTFO jerk.
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 27, 2011 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you fucking kidding me?
"I ain't havin it!"
hahaha
Very funny….
extrabaggs
"Just your typical Giants scoring rally: A faceburger on the basepaths, two errors from the second baseman and a bases-loaded balk."
by Badly Browned on Jul 27, 2011 7:16 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
MOTHER FUCKKKERRRRRRRRR WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCKING FUCK
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
11/1/10
uh oh
I thought that earlier tonight.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jul 27, 2011 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
MOTHERFUCKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 27, 2011 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
happy feeling gone
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Jul 27, 2011 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
WTF kind of bullshit is this shit why would you send down one of the best hitters on the team and release a good power bat to have on the bench?
by 49erEmpire on Jul 27, 2011 7:19 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
not sent down
sent OUT.
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 27, 2011 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m talking about Belt and Burrell
by 49erEmpire on Jul 27, 2011 7:28 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
WHAT THE ABSOLUTE FUCK
YOU HAVE FUCKING ALEX HINSHAW ON THE 40 AND YOU RELEASE BURRELL? FUCK
Adopted Giant: Ryan Verdugo. The next Javier Lopez.
goldenbearlair.com
ALEX HINSHAW
DO YOU EVEN KNOW WHO FUCKING ALEX HINSHAW IS? HIS OWN MOTHER DOESN’T EVEN KNOW HE PLAYS BASEBALL
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goldenbearlair.com
That's literally the worst thing they could do
But it’s fake, right? Can’t release someone on DL
SWING AND A MISS! AND THAT'S IT! The Giants are world series champions, and they come pouring out of the dugout!
-Duane Kuiper
Adopted son: Chris Stewart
by nothingbutnet003 on Jul 27, 2011 7:20 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Bye Pat, wish you would’ve hit your 300th HR as a member of the Giants. We all know he’s going back to Philly and hopefully won’t haunt us in the playoffs.
Adopted Giant: Jacob Dunnington. Will your team regret passing up on my boy 50 times?
by TimLaser and MattyC on Jul 27, 2011 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope he does
fuck this fucking team. I hope this bites them right in the ass. This is fucking retarded.
I"m now reduced to a place where I have to root for Aubrey Huff to get injured.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, WORLD CHAMPION SAN FRANCISCO GIANT
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
11/1/10
This
I hate to say it, but I’m hoping Huff hits the 15 day DL at some point. ONly way this fucking team is gonna let Belt play
SWING AND A MISS! AND THAT'S IT! The Giants are world series champions, and they come pouring out of the dugout!
-Duane Kuiper
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by nothingbutnet003 on Jul 27, 2011 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
rooting for injuries is pretty classless. This isn’t even a GDT. There’s no excuse for this. Huff won us a WS he deserves more respect from so-called fans than this.
Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
by Aaronstampler on Jul 27, 2011 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I personally don't root for injuries (well I was glad not to see tejada for 15 days)
but there is a lot of frustration with huff right now he constantly gets into hitters counts and then either A.) strikes out swinging or B.) rolling over the ball now lately he has been having marginally better at-bats and I’m all for him getting a chance to redeem himself, but it has to be at reduced playing time to an extent. Belt is our first baseman of the future and he needs regular playing time if he is up here, this is the other part of the frustration going on Belt is up here riding the pine. even if he gets 2-3 starts a week at first and maybe another in the OF people wouldn’t complain as much about it but, he is clearly the 3rd or 4th best hitter on the team now (soon to include beltran) But if he does indeed stay up when beltran is activated tomorrow then he needs to get starts, who knows it might get huff some much needed rest. thats my two cents I don’t root for huff to get hurt but I root for #FREEBELT
Huff doesn’t make the roster decisions or write out the lineup card. He just plays. It’s not his fault that Sabes gave him $22M. No one had a gun to Sabean’s head. I’m pretty sure we’d all take that money too.
Compared to the Zito, Rowand and even Tejada signings, Huff’s contract was pretty reasonable IMO. He was coming off a great season. It was pretty hard to predict he’d be THIS bad. Some decline, sure, but not below .700 OPS.
I don’t think Belt has been sent down officially yet, so let’s see how it plays out before we freak out.
As for Burrell, I too am sad to see him go, but there are five outfielders ahead of him, six if you count Belt. Obviously I’d like to see Rowand DFA instead, but it’s just not how this team operates. All the wailing and moaning in the world isn’t going to change it. It really doesn’t help him at all that he can’t run or field at all. Even if he gets on base, you almost immediately have to pinch run him.
Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
by Aaronstampler on Jul 27, 2011 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
STUPID FUCKING IDIOTS!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 27, 2011 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy shit.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 27, 2011 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll believe it when I hear it from someone other than CSN.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Yes. I’m going to sidle up here for the time being.
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
PTB went on the 15 day DL on July 15th. He can’t be released for 3 more days. I’m guessing that they DFA Bill Hall. He can come off the DL right now and he’s not needed now that we have Keppinger.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.
What?
I can’t believe that. It’s too stupid.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 27, 2011 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm gone for two hours...
and you people pull THIS CRAP ON ME!? THIS IS FUCKING BULLSHIT!
"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
WTF???????
Rowand is absolutely useless – why not get rid of him?
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
18 million reasons
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
who gives a damn?
Its a sunk cost – why keep him on the roster? We pay him 18M, and make the team worse?
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
LOL HINSHAW
He must have naked pictures of Sabean that has to be the only way he is still on the 40 man.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Squirrel: Heath Hembree
Matt Cain's WHIP is 1.09
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.
Matt Cain is a badass.
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
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OT: Cars 2
I took my son to see it today, because he loved the first one. The storytelling wasn’t as strong as I have come to expect from Pixar, but the movie was still good. Has anyone else seen it or plan on seeing it?
I'm as tall as Mel. Why can't I hit 500 home runs?
It's the first pixar movie to score in the THIRTIES on rotten tomatoes
that’s enough for me to stay away. I didn’t even like the original
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
11/1/10
I don’t imagine people who disliked the original would want to see this.
I'm as tall as Mel. Why can't I hit 500 home runs?
I saw it with my 6 year old
He loved it, I was unimpressed. I’m usually a big fan of Pixar flicks and I loved Cars. I didn’t think the sequel had a quarter of the heart of the original.
"Whatever you do, don't let them hit it to me" - Kuip to Kruk, spring training 1983
THIS^
I couldn’t understand why Lightning reverted back to being a jerk to the Radiator Springs folks-mainly Mater- and I thought there was too much “car violence” for a Pixar movie. I mean, come on, the first spy car caught was crunched down to a cube and then the other one that launched off the oil rig floats to the surface in pieces?! That’s kinda gnarly :(
AT&T Park, Home of the WS Champion SF Giants, and Disneyland-so much MAGIC inside!
They don’t live their lives a quarter-mile at a time. #POSEURS.
by b00f_spl00ge on Jul 27, 2011 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
As far as the story goes, they really didn’t have much room for any more meaningful development of Lightning McQueen’s character. The main issue I had with the plot was that it didn’t have the depth or originality that most of their stories do. Mater was a pretty weak character to build a plot around. In that respect, I think Pixar’s own quality sets it up for harsher judgments. We know they are capable of so much better – witness the gem of a movie that was Toy Story 3.
If this same story came from almost any other studio, I think it would be getting a much better reception. Not brilliant (the only really impressive part of the film is the visual part), but acceptable.
I'm as tall as Mel. Why can't I hit 500 home runs?
If you make a Larry the Cable Guy movie, what you get is a Larry the Cable Guy movie.
"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!"
They did it because Disney wanted a moneymaker,
and these are the movies Pixar makes so they can have the freedom to do the rest.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jul 27, 2011 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
WTF
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
Everyone was
But there is no reason whatsoever to release Burrell when a) he’s on the DL and b) Alex Hinshaw is on the 40-man.
I was just thinking the same
and picturing him hitting a HR to beat the Giants in the NLCS
This is the thing: fucking stupid.
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
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Job 1:14-15
I hope he does
that is now Grade AA horseshit, with a bullet.
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 27, 2011 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Calling it
Some kind of personal/health issue going on with Burrell this year. Giants FO has been known to make mistakes – they all do – but this is absurd.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jul 27, 2011 7:20 PM PDT reply actions
Pat Burrell's injury has got to be worse than we know
That is the only explanation really.
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
ok, seriously
which is more likely: the foot thing which he’s had surgery before is seriously acting up, or the FO/management hates him to Colby Rasmus levels
I'd actually say it is more likely he pissed someone off
It is probably neither. It is a numbers game – way too many outfielders now and unfortunately for PtB he foolishly signed for a hometown discount — that’ll teach him.
That is bullshit
who gives a fuck if you have 6 OFs on the 40 man when you have a million shitty middle infielders and Darren Ford and Alex Hinshaw. That’s dumb
Adopted Giant: Ryan Verdugo. The next Javier Lopez.
goldenbearlair.com
He's in all the commercials
If he pissed someone off, it was after those were made.
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
No prospects for Beltran, please.
Why?
No one associated with the Giants has ever publicly said anything bad about Burrell. Baggarly and Schulman haven’t even put it on the radar. There is literally not a single piece of evidence that anyone, anywhere, dislikes him.
Well, maybe a SINGLE piece of evidence. I’ll cover my rear on that one.
BREAKING NEWS
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Source: #SFGiants GM #Sabean released #Burrell upon discovering him in flagrante delicto with #Susan.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jul 27, 2011 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I think
the Secret Service finally caught up to him. He managed to get to Philly at least.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jul 27, 2011 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Hooked up with Bochy’s wife.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 27, 2011 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Than why cut him?
60 Day DL if it comes down to it
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goldenbearlair.com
FUCKFUCKDUCKSHITFUCKFUCKFUCK
extrabaggs
"Just your typical Giants scoring rally: A faceburger on the basepaths, two errors from the second baseman and a bases-loaded balk."
by Badly Browned on Jul 27, 2011 7:20 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
BILL FUCKING HALL
Lives but burrell DFA’d. How the fuck is sabean going to defend this?
Fuckshitfuck fuck fuck fuck
2011: A Tejada Odyssey: 15-Day DL
Feeling great about Beltran and the win, then this shit has to happen. I’m madder about Belt going down than I am about Burrell, although I hate that too. Maybe they think he’s a bad influence on Huff.
Buster Posey: still better than Eli and Stewart, even with a broken ankle.
by rxmeister on Jul 27, 2011 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Maybe they think he’s a bad influence on Huff.
Maybe Huff should just man-the-fuck-up and earn his fucking job. If Belt “frightens” you Aubrey, maybe you should work a little harder.
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
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by nvsfg on Jul 27, 2011 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
The Burrell thing is bullshit
But if they arent going to play Belt, I’m happy he’s going to Fresno
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
Good thing we still have Rowand to wave ineffectually at bullshit pitches and Huff to ground weekly to the right side! Wouldn’t want Belt squaring balls up and going oppo…
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive Father of Joe Panik. Stolen 6/11/11.
Job 1:14-15
Huff grounds out daily to the right side.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jul 27, 2011 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Jul 27, 2011 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn't say "happy"
but at least he’ll play.
Why do they need two roster moves to add Beltran?
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 27, 2011 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
who
is the backup 1B? Burriss? Jesus christ.
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 27, 2011 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Pablo
Can move IF around
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
oh I forgot
Tejada can play 3B!
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 27, 2011 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
It all makes sense!
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 27, 2011 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
and then
SS?
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 27, 2011 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
40 man spot
not like we have Alex Hinshaw or Burriss or any other shitty players on there, nope, we have to cut one of our best OFs
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goldenbearlair.com
The problem is that they have five 1B in Fresno already and Belt get stuck in RF. It’s not pretty either.
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
HEY! GIANTS!
WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING YOU FUCKING MORONS. YOU TRADE AWAY A FRANCHISE PROSPECT TO IMPROVE YOUR TEAM AND THEN YOU SEND THE ONLY OTHER OBVIOUS FUCKING IMPROVEMENT BACK TO AAA EFFECTIVELY WASTING ONE OF HIS OPTIONS FOR NO GODDAMN REASON. WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG YOUR GODDAMN HEADS YOU FUCKING ASSHOLES?!
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, WORLD CHAMPION SAN FRANCISCO GIANT
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
11/1/10
by bondslegend on Jul 27, 2011 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 31 recs
also rec'd
that amount of freakout is a metaphor for today. put it in a time capsule
by projectmayhem713 on Jul 27, 2011 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
An option lasts the entire year, IIRC.
So you can send a guy up and down as many times as you want in a season and still have it count for just one.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jul 27, 2011 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
oh
yeah but still
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, WORLD CHAMPION SAN FRANCISCO GIANT
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
11/1/10
But it makes sense…Huff is hitting less 4-3 groundouts and so he’s coming around
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jul 27, 2011 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I told you guys to hold down the fort while I'm gone
and THIS is my welcome back!?! Fuck this shit
"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
I love this.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jul 27, 2011 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Almost coulda gone w/
“Get A Brian! Sabes!”
42.7% of statistics are made up on-the-spot.
by romodonkulous on Jul 27, 2011 11:50 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
WHY IS THIS HAPPENING
RELEASE TEJADA, ROWAND, HALL FUCK EM ALL
Not Burrell!
The San Francisco Giants won the World Series. Your argument is invalid.
Walter White is Heisenberg.
by hankmoody on Jul 27, 2011 7:22 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Why send down belt?????????
Fuck Aubrey huff is not going to start hitting!!!!!!!! Fuck
2011: A Tejada Odyssey: 15-Day DL
Bochy has no shame
Sends in Belt as a late inning pinch runner for Huff knowing that he probably wont see an AB. Burrell gets released. Horrible day even with Beltran being acquired. Beltran is even forcing Nate over to left. Fucking stupid shit going on here.
The Schierholtz move is confounding, especially with his experience vs. Beltran’s. UNLESS, Beltran said he’d use No-Trade if he had to play LF.
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
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Job 1:14-15
I actually knew from the reports that he would stipulate it. It is now being reported on CSN and in other media that he did demand it for his acceptance of the trade. Nate will manage but the defense in right will be less.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jul 27, 2011 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
ugh
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Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
11/1/10
ok
that’s F’d up.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jul 27, 2011 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah great
a demanding player that is already putting himself ahead of the team.
I'm thinking that a week or two in RF at the Phone will change Beltran's mind.
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
I hated this trade
and I hate it even more now
Maybe Burrell will retire and take a Shawon Dunston type role.
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.
this might sound weird
I hope his injury is relatively serious, and maybe that’s part of moving the panic level to 11 for Beltran earlier.
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 27, 2011 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, did Sabean really believe that Rowand was better than PtB?
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
Giants front office
not into the concept of sunk cost — just too hard to admit your failures.
rich people
don’t like writing checks “for nothing”. Or paying people to pay elsewhere, where they might make you “look bad”.
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 27, 2011 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
of course not
They won’t pay Rowand to go away. They won’t.
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 27, 2011 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
but this is with Rownads hitting at fluky levels
Burrell’s been the 2nd best hitter on the team
Adopted Giant: Ryan Verdugo. The next Javier Lopez.
goldenbearlair.com
WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN TO ALL THE TEENAGE GIRL GIANTS COMMERCIALS
by panda revival on Jul 27, 2011 7:24 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
NOT THE TEENAGE GIRL COMMERCIALS
THOSE BASTARDS
Adopted Giant: Ryan Verdugo. The next Javier Lopez.
goldenbearlair.com
They'll photoshop Beltran in
Buster Posey: still better than Eli and Stewart, even with a broken ankle.
I'M PARALYZED WITH RAGE
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Please follow my Twitter
by Murray, Present on Jul 27, 2011 7:24 PM PDT reply actions
Stupid stupid stupid
Stupid stupid
Feels like a punch In the gut after a nice win
Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck
2011: A Tejada Odyssey: 15-Day DL
I don’t understand what’s happening.
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 27, 2011 7:24 PM PDT reply actions
I do not think the Giants will outlast the DBacks
Until Belt has a regular spot in the big league lineup.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 27, 2011 7:24 PM PDT reply actions
I'm not too worried about the DBacks
They’ve got Cody Ransom playing SS.
This may be a stupid question
but why do they need to cut Burrell AND send Belt down just for one guy? What am I missing?
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
No prospects for Beltran, please.
they need a 40 man spot because Wheeler is not on it
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.
Thank you. But I’m still asking why.
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
No prospects for Beltran, please.
Huff is coming out of his slump
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
he has one hit and one walk in the last two games!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
He did actually have a real double today.
But yeah, this sucks donkey dick
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
No prospects for Beltran, please.
He's evolved!
He grounds out to the first basemen now! U3 FTW
Adopted Giant: Ryan Verdugo. The next Javier Lopez.
goldenbearlair.com
Getting ready for the return of Tejada
Crawford will be sent down next.
extrabaggs
"Just your typical Giants scoring rally: A faceburger on the basepaths, two errors from the second baseman and a bases-loaded balk."
by Badly Browned on Jul 27, 2011 7:26 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Anyone who yells at us for not being sentimental enough about the 2010 team should look at the Giants. Keeping a nothing Giant like Bill Hall on the 40 man rather than Burrell is bullshit.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
by jponry on Jul 27, 2011 7:24 PM PDT reply actions 10 recs
rec'd times a million
Why not dump someone that opens two roster spots at once? Cripes.
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 27, 2011 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Bill Hall isn’t the problem.
Alex Hinshaw
Alex Hinshaw
Alex Hinshaw
Alex Hinshaw
Alex Hinshaw
Alex Hinshaw
Alex Hinshaw
Alex Hinshaw
"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!"
Alex Hinshaw?
Adopted Giant: Ryan Verdugo. The next Javier Lopez.
goldenbearlair.com
Hodor?
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 27, 2011 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Mordor?
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 27, 2011 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
How can they logistically release Burrell? He’s not eligible to come off the DL for at least 2 more days. You can’t DFA a player when they’re on the DL.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.
TRUTH!
"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
WHY THE HELL COULDN’T THEY CUT ROWAND OR LEAVE TEJADA/HALL ON THE DL INFINITELY?
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jul 27, 2011 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Baggs and Hank are talking about Brian Wilson saying he put out positive vibes to Beltran
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.
the radio guys
haven’t said anything, I assume they don’t know. And it’s been weird listening to them prattle about Beltran while Burrell is packing his bags.
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 27, 2011 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I posted in the other thread
that at one point in the Post-Game Wrap Miller started stuttering and got really thrown off, I’m pretty sure they heard something. It was at the exact same time it was posted here. Maybe they’re just hearing from CSN though
BELT
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
with his tendons furiously flapping away in the wind
Alex Hinshaw, WHY ARE YOU STILL HERE
by panda revival on Jul 27, 2011 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
JFC
I forgot about him too.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jul 27, 2011 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
but
I think on the 60-day?
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 27, 2011 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
ya
Giant Dirtbags: :(
Jeremy Affeldt is terrible.
by Giant among Angels on Jul 27, 2011 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmm. Burrell, contrary to popular opinion, is not a good player, but he’d be useful coming off the bench. I wonder whether they made some gentleman’s agreement to set him free if they weren’t going to be starting him.
Wow, this actually sounds slightly reasonable!
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jul 27, 2011 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
he hasn't been starting for months
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.
True, but the Beltran deal makes it clear that he’s not in line for anything but pinch-hitting four times a week. Maybe he asked out.
huh?
He’s not a good player?
Adopted Giant: Ryan Verdugo. The next Javier Lopez.
goldenbearlair.com
I mean,
he’s clearly no Beltran or Pence, but he’s a quality outfielder.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Verdugo. The next Javier Lopez.
goldenbearlair.com
Outfielder? No.
Hitter? I guess
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Jul 27, 2011 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
All-around player
if by glove, yeah he’s horrible, but when you take in account the bat he’s at least above-average
Adopted Giant: Ryan Verdugo. The next Javier Lopez.
goldenbearlair.com
I love Pat Burrell
I do not want to speak ill of him. It sucks
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Jul 27, 2011 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Your average starting corner outfielder these days hits maybe .270/.335/.460. Burrell doesn’t, not anymore, and he’s a brutal fielder to boot.
Roster-worthy? Most definitely, especially on this team. But not a good starter.
This team has ruined my player evaluation skills
I see a .700 OPS and say “gimme”
Adopted Giant: Ryan Verdugo. The next Javier Lopez.
goldenbearlair.com
But would you release him before Bill Hall, Mark DeRosa or Miguel Tejada?
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.
but that isn't the right comparison
Too many outfielders that cannot be sent down.
You need to drop one of the outfielders.
All they needed to do right now was clear a 40 man roster spot.
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.
When Burrell gets healthy though they’d have to cut him anyways, so it makes more sense to cut him over the infielders.
Alex Hinshaw though, ugh.
That is cray-z.
September call=up
keep him on DL till then
Adopted Giant: Ryan Verdugo. The next Javier Lopez.
goldenbearlair.com
My bad
forgot he’s been on there for 12 days. Although if the the theories his injury is serious are true then it could work out…
Adopted Giant: Ryan Verdugo. The next Javier Lopez.
goldenbearlair.com
But then he needs a rehab assignment… they could stretch it out for awhile. Look how long they kept Richie hangnail on the DL.
true enough
I can see Burrell refusing to play that game, for sure. Especially after sitting on the bench so long.
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 27, 2011 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
true
but that just delays the issue.
It is unclear how they get Beltran on the 40 man roster without another move.
I'm no big Burrell supporter
but with this awful, horrible, lineup, he’s one of the best hitters. Terrible, but true.
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 27, 2011 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Momentarily changing the subject
Your work is not done Sabean. Get a fucking catcher!
Buster Posey: still better than Eli and Stewart, even with a broken ankle.
by rxmeister on Jul 27, 2011 7:28 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Reds have said they arent trading him
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
ramon hernandez, or i’d take torrealba still. always liked him
by projectmayhem713 on Jul 27, 2011 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
EEli Downside asks, "Why?"
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive Father of Joe Panik. Stolen 6/11/11.
Job 1:14-15
THIS!!!!!!!!
this move is fucking pointless without a C upgrade. if you make an all-in move, then go ALL-IN
by projectmayhem713 on Jul 27, 2011 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
What happened on the catcher’s interference play? It was hard to make it out on the radio but it sounded like a huge, huge, huge inexcusable error on Whiteside’s part.
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jul 27, 2011 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
It looked like Gload was really late on the pitch and nicked his glove. I don’t see how it was inexcusable.
My adopted Giant, the young Reinier Roibal
It was hard to tell what Miller was talking about and made it seem like the contact happened while Gload was headed back to the dugout or something like that
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jul 27, 2011 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
nope
Whiteside got his glove too far in front of him and got nicked on the swing.
Whiteside just isn’t a very good defensive catcher.
Does Alex Hinshaw have a ring?
You follow me, I'll follow you
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SF GIants Baseball 2011 = Torture Pt. 2
SF 49ers Football 2011-2012 = ???
I am a fan of the Warriors and Lakers. I can become a fan of both teams. Nothing wrong with that.
I've said this a lot
The Giants aren’t going to eat the salaries of Tejada, Rowand, or DeRosa. Releasing Burrell makes sense.
DeRosa or Tejada I could see
as they are done at the end of the year. Rowand was never going anywhere.
I should add
that they weren’t even considered because of the current lack of infielders available.
now sir
that doesn’t “make sense”. I agree with your conclusion about the fat paychecks, but it doesn’t “make sense”.
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 27, 2011 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
it only "makes sense"
in regards to the way the Giants FO does things. it’s not a surprise, but definitely not excusable
Rec
As B-Weezy would say, thats fact.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jul 27, 2011 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Baggs still hasn’t tweeted anything… I’m holding out hope
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jul 27, 2011 7:29 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
CSN CAN BE WRONG YOU GUYS
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jul 27, 2011 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
I'm hoping
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 27, 2011 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
they were reporting Peguero and Culberson even after everyone in the world knew it was Wheeler or Brown
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
by jponry on Jul 27, 2011 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
SUCK IT CSN
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jul 27, 2011 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
White House
This is the reason why he didn’t go to the White House. He knew it would happen if Beltan became a Giants.
I'm really sad about this
Will miss Burrell – dude got screwed
And Belt going to AAA is just retarded
2011: A Tejada Odyssey: 15-Day DL
Fuck it
I’m going to watch the Franchise
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
Huff must be in tears right now
You follow me, I'll follow you
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SF GIants Baseball 2011 = Torture Pt. 2
SF 49ers Football 2011-2012 = ???
I am a fan of the Warriors and Lakers. I can become a fan of both teams. Nothing wrong with that.
Love the picture.
Wait, is that Joe Blanton?
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
I really hope CSN is wrong
I wasn’t so sure about the Beltran trade but then I came around to like it then the Giants win and now this bullshit ruins what was a very good day
by 49erEmpire on Jul 27, 2011 7:33 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
The Dbacks have answered!
Restovich acquired from the White Sox!
Buster Posey: still better than Eli and Stewart, even with a broken ankle.
hahahaha
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jul 27, 2011 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I am going to start singing Rowand's praise every day
Maybe they’ll release him. They get rid of basically every player MCC likes.
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
GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
I CANT HANDLE TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by projectmayhem713 on Jul 27, 2011 7:33 PM PDT reply actions
I don't think any move the Giants have made has pissed me off more than this one
Absolutely fucking retarded. WHY RELEASE PAT? DUDE HAS ONE OF THE BEST BATS ON THE TEAM! AND BELT IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN HUFF IT’S RIDICULOUS! THIS TEAM WILL NEVER REPEAT WITH THIS FUCKING FRONT OFFICE.
SWING AND A MISS! AND THAT'S IT! The Giants are world series champions, and they come pouring out of the dugout!
-Duane Kuiper
Adopted son: Chris Stewart
by nothingbutnet003 on Jul 27, 2011 7:33 PM PDT reply actions
No one will ever out- rage BL
SWING AND A MISS! AND THAT'S IT! The Giants are world series champions, and they come pouring out of the dugout!
-Duane Kuiper
Adopted son: Chris Stewart
by nothingbutnet003 on Jul 27, 2011 9:25 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
This is really fucked
The guy is only making $1mil and everybody loves him. On the other hand, everyone hates Tejada, Hall, and Alex Hinshaw (who apparently his own mother doesn’t even know he plays baseball). Why would they do this? AND WHY SEND BELT BACK DOWN YOU FUCK HEADS
The San Francisco Giants won the World Series. Your argument is invalid.
Walter White is Heisenberg.
by hankmoody on Jul 27, 2011 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
EXACTLY
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 27, 2011 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I"M IN A GLASS CASE OF EMOTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by projectmayhem713 on Jul 27, 2011 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
--
You follow me, I'll follow you
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SF GIants Baseball 2011 = Torture Pt. 2
SF 49ers Football 2011-2012 = ???
I am a fan of the Warriors and Lakers. I can become a fan of both teams. Nothing wrong with that.
by ayeyoJERM on Jul 27, 2011 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
rec
thank you, needed that. thats been me all day.
by projectmayhem713 on Jul 27, 2011 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Still nothing confirmed by Baggs / Schulman
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
maybe if we remind Sabean that Bill Hall is still on the 40 man
he can change the move before it’s too late
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.
kinda worried about the silence of their tweets
hopefully csn just pulled a NitTwit
by big logs Johnson on Jul 27, 2011 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
How about
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=10489779
or
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=11722209
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 27, 2011 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I was at the game. It was one of the loudest, craziest moments I’ve ever experienced at a ball game. The entire park just went absolutely bonkers when he hit it
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jul 27, 2011 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
(They’re both Dodger games, that’s what makes them so great.)
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 27, 2011 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Man, Zito holding the Dodgers to a single run, Posey breaking a hitting record for rookies, PTB hitting a game winning HR, and at the end it talks about acquiring Lopez and RamRam. Good times.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 27, 2011 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
great,
this means that we get to see Belt get sent down on the Franchise again…Yes, the Giants are really worried about his psyche
Great
This Franchise episode is focused on Huff’s struggles.
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
THANK GOD WE GOT LUCKY LAST YEAR AND WON IT ALL
IN SPITE OF THE SHITTY JOB GINATS BRAZZ HAS DONE!!!!
by projectmayhem713 on Jul 27, 2011 7:35 PM PDT reply actions
Another theory
I wonder if the Giants think they’re sending a message to Huff with this.
No more going out drinking with your college buddy, no more just having fun all the time, etc. Not saying it’s true or anything, or even that I agree, just a possibility.
That is cray-z.
no message
Huff is into them for $22M. He’s on the Rowand no-touch list.
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 27, 2011 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
One last time
For Pat the Bat. May you rest in peace.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
by jctGamer on Jul 27, 2011 7:35 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Man, I was so pumped when he hit that homer.
I wish him well, wherever he ends up.
by fishmicmuffin on Jul 27, 2011 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
rec’d
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 27, 2011 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
The Giants are doing everything they can to make sure Belt doesnt turn into a major leaguer
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 27, 2011 7:35 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
It seems pretty clear that there's no chance of them benching Huff this year
And I am starting to doubt next year too.
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.
or
for God’s sake, trade him. Get some old guy you can pay $10M per year. Fine.
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 27, 2011 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
At least next year is an even year...
SWING AND A MISS! AND THAT'S IT! The Giants are world series champions, and they come pouring out of the dugout!
-Duane Kuiper
Adopted son: Chris Stewart
by nothingbutnet003 on Jul 27, 2011 7:42 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
makes me wonder
how pablo, lincecum, cain and bumgarner have survived their insane handling of prospects. also see juggernate
by projectmayhem713 on Jul 27, 2011 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
YOu have to burst onto the scene
If you don’t, they give up.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
That game against the Dodgers was pretty bursty.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 27, 2011 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
They aren't this bad when it comes to handling the pitching
But how they handle the position players is just ridiculous.
I think it was always clear
When they signed Huff to that contract, they were going to get their money’s worth no matter how he plays. As I said above, they don’t bench or cut guys who are making millions of dollars. Just guys like Burrell who are making the league minimum.
I love Pat Burrell :[
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
I'm way more bummed about this than I'd expect for a guy who has been here about a year total
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.
Same :(
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 27, 2011 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I dont care if baggs hasn't said anything
It’s time to freak the fuck out
2011: A Tejada Odyssey: 15-Day DL
Maybe CSN is coming full circle
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Can we have a Pat Burrell gif/picture blowout?
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
A message to Brian Sabean
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive Father of Joe Panik. Stolen 6/11/11.
Job 1:14-15
...
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive Father of Joe Panik. Stolen 6/11/11.
Job 1:14-15
by bigboneded on Jul 27, 2011 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 12 recs
Too Soon, Too Sad, Too Angry
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
Starting Belt over Huff is basically admitting Sabean wiped his ass with 22 million dollars
Fielding the 25 best players does not matter to this team.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 27, 2011 7:37 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
I was wrong
You were right. Fuckin; Lars
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Jul 27, 2011 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
1. Rowand CF
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 27, 2011 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
For some reason
Most of my hatred right now is directed at Bil Hall. I hope he lacerates that leg again
The San Francisco Giants won the World Series. Your argument is invalid.
Walter White is Heisenberg.
None of this is his fault
Give the man a break.
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
No prospects for Beltran, please.
Yeah, I don’t give a literal fuck about Bill Hall and the fact that he’s still here while they released one of our WS Heroes for no reason pisses me off.
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.
If Burrell was going to be healthy wouldn’t they have to either bring him up or release him though?
That is cray-z.
They only put him on the DL like 5 days ago
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.
But if they released Hall or Hinshaw, Burrell would still be here. science
The San Francisco Giants won the World Series. Your argument is invalid.
Walter White is Heisenberg.
How?
They cannot carry that many outfielders on the 25 man roster, especially when Huff and also Belt can play outfield.
They are hurting for infielders and catcher.
Wrong comparison
The Giants have an overabundance of outfielders and are hurting for infielders.
agreed
but unless you replace them with someone else they unfortunately are the best the Giants have got.
Guys, I’ve calmed down now. I’m not believing this news unless it’s verified by another source.
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
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by Murray, Present on Jul 27, 2011 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
RAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
COMMMMMEENNNNNNCCCCCCCEEEEEEE ANNNNNNGEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRR
by projectmayhem713 on Jul 27, 2011 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Remember the last few months when we thought the Giants' front office wasn't all that bad?
Those were fun times. Ignorance is bliss, right?
Thank God the Giants Won The World Series
Or I’d be throwing stuff right now.
I might still throw stuff.
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
What would it take for Sabean to get booted?
I mean, thanks a million for the World Series title, but it doesn’t take long for us to be reminded that he’s a fossil in the current landscape.
Man
I thought we learned something from last year.
I thought we would play the best players, but Huff stays, Burrell goes, Belt goes down to AAA.
I just thought the organization was smarter and had learned from last year.
Go Bears!
If you’re really that upset about cutting Burrell, a guy who would be the 6th outfield choice at best, you might need a time out. Our weakest positions are up the middle, and as bad as Hall and Tejada are, they play those positions better than Burrell does.
So if you’re then hanging your hat on his 2010 memories, or 10 possible pinch-hit at-bats the rest of the season, it’s time to admit you have a negativity-reaction problem.
Thanks for the memories Pat!
by mlb22 on Jul 27, 2011 7:39 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
LOLROWAND BEING BETTER THAN BURRELL LOL
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by MadBum on Jul 27, 2011 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
How is Aaron Rowand better than Pat Burrell?
by kingofthacove on Jul 27, 2011 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Rowand’s defensive value over Burrell is far greater than Burrell’s offensive value over Rowand.
by mlb22 on Jul 27, 2011 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Wrong. That is incorrect. I am sorry. That is not a factual statement.
My adopted Giant, the young Reinier Roibal
what burrell have you been watching hit THIS season? when youre talking about two non-contributors, you release the one that doesn’t cost you millions
he has a 113 wRC+ this year
on this team, that’s far from a non-contributor
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.
You have to think like Bochy. Burrell won’t play even if he deserves to play over Rowand.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
he's already been doghoused
it still seems crappy to dump him.
I can’t tell if the players know this, but I guess the tapes are delayed on CSN.
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"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jul 27, 2011 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
would you be starting him over nate, cody, torres, or beltran from here on out? never. so he’s a pinch-hitter at best. 10 at-bats at best. that’s what you’re dying to preserve?
This team needs a competent pinch hitter more than a mediocre defensive replacement. I’m not even sure Rowand is one of the three best defensive outfielders on the team right now.
The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS
not top 4 either
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He isn't
I’d say Nate, Beltran, and Torres are all better. But it’s pretty close. Torres is obviously the best and then the other three are more or less equal.
Beltran, Nate, and Rowand. Torres is better than those three. I put Ross at the bottom only because he doesn’t seem to be moving well since the calf injury. When healthy he’s in the same “average CF, plus corner OF” category as Beltran, Schierholtz, and Rowand.
I don’t see how it matters. 4 above average outfielders defensively. You don’t need 5.
That is cray-z.
Well I don't disagree
I think they should keep Burrell and send Rowand packing because that would be the best use of the available resources.
this is wrong
he’s a lot better than he’s given credit for on this board.
I haven’t seen Nate play center so it is hard to compare the two. I think Torres is better than Rowand, but Rowand is way superior to Ross.
Prove that what I said is wrong
But even if I am wrong, it doesn’t matter. If your starting outfield is Nate/Torres/Beltran, Rowand should NEVER be substituted for any of the three.
The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS
And, even if I were to grant that Rowand is a better defender than Ross (Which is debatable)
The upgrade would be so tiny as to be irrelevant. And when Ross starts Nate is sitting on the bench to act as a defensive replacement anyway.
Aaron Rowand is entirely fungible to this team, and the only thing preventing the Giants from recognizing it is the millions of dollars they made the mistake of giving him.
The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS
Rowand ain't that much of an upgrade over Ross
to make a difference.
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and
the millions for next year too. Gotta make all the employees work for their salary!
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 27, 2011 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I WANT TO PRESERVE HIS MEMORY
AS A WORLD SERIES HERO MACHINE
The San Francisco Giants won the World Series. Your argument is invalid.
Walter White is Heisenberg.
did's PtB strike out a buncha times?
if i remember it correctly
by ParisRoxanne on Jul 27, 2011 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I love him
But I am pretty sure he didn’t get a hit the whole world series.
by WhatsAMataHari on Jul 27, 2011 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
0-13, 2 BB, R, 11 Ks
Nate Schierholtz wasn't born, he was built.
by Nivek5150 on Jul 27, 2011 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Compared to seeing Rowand get those ABs?
Absolutely.
Because I’d rather see him get the majority of pinch hit ABs than someone like Rowand or Hall?
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.
You often have more than one pinch-AB per game
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
I feel like I've watched a lot of games with more than one pinch AB this year
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.
Also Pat Burrell is better at baseball than Aaron Rowand.
My adopted Giant, the young Reinier Roibal
my entire argument is based on the roster, beginning tomorrow. adding beltran moves nate/cody/torres to OF4.
without beltran, yes i’d agree on that theory.
a 2011 giants game from now on SHOULD have mostly 1 pinch-ab, used by one of the above three people.
You’ve taken the position that people who’d prefer releasing Hinshaw over Burrell need a time out. You’re a lost cause, and I don’t really know why so many people are trying to argue with you.
But this is a silly comparison
We are talking about the 25 man here not the 40. The Giants cannot carry so many outfielders on the 25 man roster.
Yes
Since Burrell is on the DL, he is not relevant to a discussion about the 25-man.
Sorry for the confusion
I’m talking about the long term when PtB comes off the DL.
PtB doesn’t seem relevant to the immediate discussion of making room for Beltran since he’s on the DL.
I would start him over Nate or Cody, yes.
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by garbanzo24 on Jul 27, 2011 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOLACTUALLY KEEPING A GOOD HITTER for the bench
LOLWHO NEEDS THAT WHEN YOU HAVE ROWNADS GRIT
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I've been watching the second best hitter on this team
the real question is, what Burrell have you been watching?
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???
Releasing Rowand does not “cost” millions. He’s getting paid the millions whether he plays or is released.
Well, I guess I’ll just have to take your word f—
Wait, no.
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
Right now we have a outfield surplus and a black hole of suck where our offense should be. Even if we pretend your statement is true, it’s about what we need on this team and what we need are people that can sometimes hit the goddamn ball.
by AlisonClaire on Jul 27, 2011 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
But he’s stealing your contrarian thunder! You’ve got to go bigger! Start demanding that Rowand starts in left every day!
Funnily enough, Rowand seems like the kind of guy who would bench himself if he wasn’t getting it done on the field. Our lineups might improve.
I'm as tall as Mel. Why can't I hit 500 home runs?
This statement cannot be more incorrect.
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He's like Grant, but fun size.
See GiantPain's post above
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He’s a lot more valuable as a pinch hitter than Hall or Tejada
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.
but how are you going to carry so many
outfielders on the 25 man roster?
He gets on base.
Hall and Tejada do not.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
I love this weird psychology for imaginary children.
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
So we need the guys who are 4th and 5th in line for middle infield playing time
OK
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.
Offensive Challenged Ballclub should not release its second best offensive player so that Aaron Rowand can play
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
by jctGamer on Jul 27, 2011 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
hmmm
I think you’re trying to tell us something.
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 27, 2011 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Send this to the Giants front office.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
What about Hinshaw?
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by doubleteapot on Jul 27, 2011 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously, why is Alex Hinshaw still on the 40 man?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
I dont like your tone
The San Francisco Giants won the World Series. Your argument is invalid.
Walter White is Heisenberg.
Keppinger is there and Fontenot is back
Tejada, Hall, and Burriss are extra baggage. Or one of them is.
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 27, 2011 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I was about to buy a Giraffe hat the other day
Guess it’ll have to wait.
extrabaggs
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by Badly Browned on Jul 27, 2011 7:40 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
maybe instead just buy season tix to the grizz
then youd get to see belt every other day
by projectmayhem713 on Jul 27, 2011 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
i’m not that upset about burrell being released, but i can understand that some are. belt being optioned again tho is fucking idiotic
this line
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11/1/10
Sending Belt down is OK. Bochy won’t fucking play him.
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"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
I'm actually more pissed about the Belt thing
Burrell disappearing is so fucked up it speaks to some sort of non-public reasoning. But sending Belt down is just stupid no matter which way you slice it.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jul 27, 2011 7:42 PM PDT reply actions
Here's the thing that bugs me the most
This makes the Beltran trade worse. If you’re going to sacrifice some future for the present, you better make sure you’re putting the best team on the field here on out.
That is cray-z.
If the Burrell rumor is true.
Well, this will probably be the saddest I’ve been about a Giants day of transactions in my life.
It's not one or the other, but the whole, including who WASN'T cut or optioned.
Hall
Tejada
Burriss
Crawford
Hinshaw
etc.
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
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I’d rather he get regular ABs in AAA than ride the bench as a defensive replacement. I mean, Belt should be starting over Huff at this point but Bochy wasn’t going to do that. So AAA makes sense.
by fishmicmuffin on Jul 27, 2011 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Thing is
Crawford needs the ABs more. Belt’s pretty much shown he’s ready to hit in the majors; Crawford isn’t and he shouldn’t be starting now with Fontenot & Keppinger.
Or they could send Burriss down, cause he sucks.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jul 27, 2011 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, Burriss makes sense. Or just cut Hall….
by fishmicmuffin on Jul 27, 2011 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Do both.
Cut Hall and send Burris down. Solves the 25 and the 40 man problem.
by fishmicmuffin on Jul 27, 2011 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Still too many outfielders
not enough infielders
And they like Burris’ vrooommmmm
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jul 27, 2011 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Why is sending Belt down stupid? He’ll get to play in Fresno.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
It's true that if he isn't going to play, this is a better option for him.
But that just emphasizes the fact that Bochy is too dense to let him play.
Because he's better than Huff
He should be playing in SF.
Holy Fuck they got Huff bad on the Franchise!
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
So fucking angry
The treatment of Belt is the kicker. It’s truly extraordinary that, on a day when the Giants obtain the services of Carlos Beltran and defeat the best team in baseball on the road, Sabean manages to dfdsf;lkphgasdphkjadslkgjhkljhlkajhlkajhsdf
by Your mother on Jul 27, 2011 7:42 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
to be pedantic
the red sawwx are probably better
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I never drink but...
i guess this will be a good night to start…ugh!
im in this line
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by Nnamdi Asomugha on Jul 27, 2011 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
You picked a good night to start drinking.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jul 27, 2011 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I think this will go down as one of the worst days in Giants history. Almost A.J. bad.
Brian Sabean and Bruce Bochy are jokes.
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BRAIN TRUST
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Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
after losing
Freddy and Buster, and Burrell going away… gotta be a quiet clubhouse.
Urban is talking about Belt and Huff, totally ignored Benz’ question about Burrell.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
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Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jul 27, 2011 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Sadly, I must agree
Trading away your best minor league pitcher for a 2 month rental is idiotic in my opinion.
The Giants won’t win the World Series again with Whitey and Stewy at catcher.
No Showtime
Don’t make me feel bad for Huff
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I took this picture at a game recently
No one here gets out alive.
by Bond16 on Jul 27, 2011 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
ive decided that the giants must have "gotten lucky" last year
there is no way this front office and bork won a world series on purpose
by projectmayhem713 on Jul 27, 2011 7:46 PM PDT reply actions
Burrell
I’m ok with Burrell going somewhere else. He probably wasn’t going to get much playing time here.
I don’t think they were going to play him over Cody or Nate anyway, and they probably shouldn’t.
So really, I blame Rowand for having another year on his contract so we couldn’t dump him.
I am upset about Brandon Belt going down though.
Go Bears!
I am so pissed.
Seriously, I was only being pumped full of IV fluid to combat serious dehydration yesterday, but I can’t even cry tears for the departing Pat the Bat.
Eff this noise, man. I hope Burriss and Huff go on a romantic cruise that gets abducted by martians.
Fontenot has played a good SS lately.
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I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
LOL You know how he really thinks when it’s really on the line. No bs, just win.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jul 27, 2011 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m down with putting Crawford in for the last couple of innings. I like how he brought in Torres and Belt (RIP) too.
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jul 27, 2011 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
DFA/waiver to open 40 man space
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 27, 2011 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
just got back from the bar,
and burrell is being released? who reported this?? is it confirmed? and belt going down? i have a really hard time believing this
It hasn’t been confirmed. CSN reported it half an hour ago.
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by doubleteapot on Jul 27, 2011 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
CSN reported it, and they’re not the most reliable source
My adopted Giant, the young Reinier Roibal
they did report that it would be
two prospects not named wheeler or brown earlier… im holding out some hope
by UnionJackIPA on Jul 27, 2011 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
one more time
You can’t DFA a player when he’s on the DL. PTB was put on the 15 day DL on the 14th or the 15th. He’s not eligible to come off of it until at least 2 more days. Bill Hall is eligible to come off the DL since 3 days ago.
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Activate! Good-bye!
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the
machine has shutdown :(
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by 24k state fan since 87 on Jul 27, 2011 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
/overreaction, but
At what point does Belt pull a Montero and just tunes out the Giants organization and wishes to be traded?
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by TimLaser and MattyC on Jul 27, 2011 7:48 PM PDT reply actions
if they’ll keep doing this to him i hope he just asks to be traded….
by InTimmy'sArms on Jul 27, 2011 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Nate says hi
Travis Ishikawa will room with Belt.
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 27, 2011 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Nate and Travis were never considered to be a top prospects.
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by TimLaser and MattyC on Jul 27, 2011 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
either way
the bench-sitting and the up-and-down was often unnecessary. And not that they shouldn’t get Beltran because of Nate, but it sucks for Nate nonetheless.
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 27, 2011 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
One thing to say
Chris Stewart should start more games than Whiteside. I don’t care if Stewart is offensively challenged; he has a better baseball IQ than Whiteside and makes better plays as well.
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by yoshifan on Jul 27, 2011 7:48 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
THIS
the position is called CATCHER not ATTEMPT TO CATCHER
by projectmayhem713 on Jul 27, 2011 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Disagree strongly
Whiteside can hit, at least a little bit. Whiteside isn’t that bad on D.
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yes he is
but it’s fairly pointless to complain any more. Wheeler’s gone and so is Burrell.
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 27, 2011 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
come on
Whitseide has a 102 OPS+. He could not be able to throw the ball back to the pitcher and still be more valuable than Stew.
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I will not
argue for Stewie (although I think he’s a good defensive C) over Whitey. Neither is adequate.
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 27, 2011 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Stew is good on D
but not enough to make up for a .215 average…in AAA
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again
I am not saying that. I liked him in Fresno as an emergency guy, and he was just right for that. The problem was doing nothing in June to get someone else.
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 27, 2011 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
sorry
I’m not trying to argue with you, it’s more with the other people.
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it's cool
I do like Stewie a lot and am glad they had him in FAT.
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 27, 2011 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I like him too
great arm, seems like a good guy. Not starting over anybody.
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oh yes
over Jackson Williams!
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 27, 2011 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
works for me!
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goldenbearlair.com
but I agree we need a C
neither is good enough
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We need a better catcher, of course.
But until then, Stewart needs to start more games.
Nintendo, Yoshi, and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic fan.
Do you realize how bad Stewart's bat is?
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I said I don't care if Stewart is offensively challenged
my point is that he catches better and makes better plays. The only downside is his offense. He has more pros and less cons than Whiteside IMO.
Nintendo, Yoshi, and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic fan.
Stewart pros: defense
Cons: he can’t hit, bascially a second pitcher in the line-up
Whiteside’s only downside is he might be bad at defense. His moves today weren’t that bad, IMO, and this team needs every hitter it can get. Whiteside is an above average hitter period, and that’s not positional adjusting
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You forgot that
Whiteside makes mental errors as well. Those will give the opponent a free base, and doing that is a no-no since your opponent can get a better opportunity to score runs.
If there’s one thing I can agree with you on, it’s that neither Stewart nor Whiteside is a great catcher. We need a catcher who is great on both offense AND defense (like Posey).
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The problem is that teams aren’t just giving those catchers away.
"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!"
We could have Yorvit for a easily replaceable reliever.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Whiteside's mistakes cost us a run or two MAYBE
Stewart over Whiteside costs us at least 5 with the offesnive side.
Adopted Giant: Ryan Verdugo. The next Javier Lopez.
goldenbearlair.com
Turdburger!
Crap sandwich!
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 27, 2011 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
LIES!
GIVE ME THE URINE LEMONADE!
Adopted Giant: Ryan Verdugo. The next Javier Lopez.
goldenbearlair.com
NO!
Pee gatorade!
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 27, 2011 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
HOW DARE YOU SIR?
Piss soda!
Adopted Giant: Ryan Verdugo. The next Javier Lopez.
goldenbearlair.com
Oh, whatever.
I’m going with Stewart. You go with Whiteside. Class dismissed.
Nintendo, Yoshi, and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic fan.
Where’s Bobby Estalella when you need him?
by b00f_spl00ge on Jul 27, 2011 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
yup
with this team you cannot give the other team any runs
This counterargument needs to die in a fire. What do you think he does, follows the Mariners and trolls a Giants blog?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
It just means
they don’t have a real one
Adopted Giant: Ryan Verdugo. The next Javier Lopez.
goldenbearlair.com
Well I don't think Eli has enough
playing time to have any meaningful defensive stats, so about the best we have is what we see this year when he’s gotten some steady playing time.
Yep, I have
Have you?
Adopted Giant: Ryan Verdugo. The next Javier Lopez.
goldenbearlair.com
Yup
every game, which is why I asked since he’s looked pretty terrible behind the dish this year.
Eli Whiteside, through sheer effort, scored as many runs today as the Phillies.
The catcher’s interference was so minor, even the hitter didn’t notice it.
The Rollins steal was happening no matter what; Lopez missed his spot by two feet and caused Whiteside to have to reach all the way across his body just to knock it down.
The collision with Cain was LOLbad, but though Cain had the better angle, he probably should’ve let Eli take it.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jul 27, 2011 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
That was Eli's ball and Cain's error.
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive Father of Joe Panik. Stolen 6/11/11.
Job 1:14-15
This
NEVER the pitcher’s ball
Adopted Giant: Ryan Verdugo. The next Javier Lopez.
goldenbearlair.com
It really should have been Huff. Easier to come in than have Eli go out, but Eli was closer.
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive Father of Joe Panik. Stolen 6/11/11.
Job 1:14-15
Well, the Official Scorer gave the error to Eli.
But Cain’s mental error, yeah.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jul 27, 2011 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I meant, the error should have gone to Cain.
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive Father of Joe Panik. Stolen 6/11/11.
Job 1:14-15
It seemed from the TV footage that nobody was saying anything… Cain’s mouth for sure didn’t move. In that situation you think they’d be screaming their lungs out.
Cain said
he called it, Whitey heard him, but then Whitey moved in because he thought Cain wasn’t getting the ball. Cain, being uberman, said it was his fault for not calling it repeatedly.
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 27, 2011 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
No the official scorer got it right
Cain would have made the catch and Eli knocked it away from him.
This has nothing to do with Cain not taking charge and calling out who should field it.
Can you wait 8-9 months?
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
we'll see
It might be more.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jul 27, 2011 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
We’ll see how the surgery and the rehab goes.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
BTW, it makes it stupid that the Giants didn’t trade Santiago Casilla for Yorvit.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
o yes
if true, and that they’re paying freight on Beltran instead.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jul 27, 2011 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Surgery already went well
we’ll see how he rehabs and heals.
Barristan the Bold is awesome.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 27, 2011 7:48 PM PDT reply actions
He's a badass
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.
Is this from the Academy of Sciences?
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.
by yoyomonster on Jul 28, 2011 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
What it all boils down to
plain and simple, is Burrell does not deserve to be released when they are players like Tejada, Hall, Burriss, and Hinshaw still on the 40-man roster. Think of it this way: The Giants front office literally looked at a list of those players and decided Burrell was the one they should part with. Fucking idiotic and that’s all there is to it.
The San Francisco Giants won the World Series. Your argument is invalid.
Walter White is Heisenberg.
by hankmoody on Jul 27, 2011 7:48 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
at least keep him on the DL till Sep
and then ccall him up
Adopted Giant: Ryan Verdugo. The next Javier Lopez.
goldenbearlair.com
Guys, I think we’re putting too much faith in CSN.
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
They did get wrong the Beltran trade earlier, saying it was Francisco Peguero and Charlie Culberson, and not Zack Wheeler.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jul 27, 2011 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Guys, I don’t know if this can even be true? Burrell was put on the DL about 11 days ago. He can’t be activated and released yet.
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.
You can waive a player on the DL I think
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
I don’t think you can.
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.
YOU CAN ACCORDING TO 22GIGANTES
AND IT HAS ALREADY HAPPENED
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
LOL
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 27, 2011 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
IT MUST BE TRUE
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
/vomits
Giant Dirtbags: :(
Jeremy Affeldt is terrible.
by Giant among Angels on Jul 27, 2011 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
i was
under the impression you couldnt release someone who was on your DL
by UnionJackIPA on Jul 27, 2011 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep. I’m waiting for confirmation.
However, to those who are saying that this would in fact be a good move, you are weird and I don’t think we should hang out anymore.
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
Well I hope you’re right!
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 27, 2011 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmmmm
Wasn’t it pre all star break though?
If he isn’t actually getting DFA’d then fuck you CSN
I don’t think can would air a story this shocking without facts
2011: A Tejada Odyssey: 15-Day DL
No, it was on July 14th
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.
CSN reported
he will be activated and released.
Which they can't do
Until Friday or Saturday, and they need the roster spot tomorrow.
I'm more pissed about Belt
I’ll always appreciate Burrell for last season, but he’s useless now.
Belt being sent down pisses me off. You’re playing Huff everyday even though he’s useless as well and you have this young and upcoming player who is being blocked by hyim.
Evaluating talent
How does it work?
Check out Catch-28.com. A blog about Buster Posey and the San Francisco Giants.
good RH power bat off the bench
Adopted Giant: Jacob Dunnington. Will your team regret passing up on my boy 50 times?
by TimLaser and MattyC on Jul 27, 2011 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
He may mean the way Burrell is being used. He would wind up behind Ross and Rowand on the depth chart.
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive Father of Joe Panik. Stolen 6/11/11.
Job 1:14-15
If you’re Brian Sabean, and you’re able to anticipate your manager being so boneheaded, that man shouldn’t be your manager.
My adopted Giant, the young Reinier Roibal
I think Sabean and Bochy are on the same page.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
which means they should both be let go. Sabean seriously just got really lucky with his moves last year while the team won in spite of Bochy making boneheaded lineup and rotation decisions daily. All of Sabean’s major money moves didn’t work out, and I attribute the development/drafting of the Giants pitchers to Tidrow. Bochy still played Rowand, Molina, and Guillen when there were much better options available. Somehow, everything managed to work out.
Less useful
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Jul 27, 2011 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
113 wRC+
113 wRC+
"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!"
In a role as a part-time starter,something he’d never have been the rest of the year. He’d just be a very part-time pinch hitter…
drum roll..
5-for-26 (.192) with 5 walks and 2 doubles as a pinch-hitter. If you can hold on to 113, I can hold on to .192
this isn’t an argument that Rowand is any good. Of course not (though he offers more defensively and as a PR than burrell).
it’s an argument that nobody should be outraged that we’re cutting a player who isn’t offering much hope as a pinch-hitter, his only role the rest of the season. Nate/Torres/Ross (whoever doesn’t start that night) can be that person.
5-for-26
That’s all I need to see to know it’s worthless.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 27, 2011 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
You are really overvaluing the role of a defensive replacement and/or pinch runner.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
It's an unpopular opinion right now.
But I still feel like Huff is going to be productive again this season.
I know I’m in the minority, so I won’t argue the point.
It’s not so much that I believe it as that any assertions to the contrary haven’t really convinced me.
As something of a melancholy optimist by nature, I raise an eyebrow in anticipation of a pleasant surprise.
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
it's not impossible
and the season is short enough that a “small sample size” streak could happen.
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 27, 2011 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m starting to lose faith. Maybe having Beltran around to play the big bopper will make Huff press less. Or so I think when I’m trying to find some reason to have faith.
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jul 27, 2011 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
It would be great if he did. If he goes back to the patient and spraying-balls-to-all-fields approach he had last year, then it is totally possible.
Giant Dirtbags: :(
Jeremy Affeldt is terrible.
by Giant among Angels on Jul 27, 2011 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
So this is like Bengie Molina part 2?
Is Huff the new Molina these days? Then I think the only answer is for Sabes to trade Huff or make sure somehow Bochy can’t write his name on the lineup card. Otherwise no way Belt plays for the next year and a half.
the Giants!
Wait, I guess that doesn’t work.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jul 27, 2011 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
how about
belt to OF next year, moves to 1b year after
Yeah
Molina with SF in 2010: .257/.312/.332
Huff, 2011: .238/.294/.360
wow, he's arguably a bit worse
if you weight OBP more than SLG
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.
but
fastballs don’t hit him in the face and roll to the backstop.
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 27, 2011 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Also, if CSN is wrong, I’ll probably listen to the radio from now on. I’m not giving these guys any TV revenue if they can’t pay for reporters who can confirm facts.
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
I’m ready for a letter campaign.
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
comcast
actually cant provide me with working cable either, so im not surprised and i cant watch their television channel anyways. vicious cycle…
by projectmayhem713 on Jul 27, 2011 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Matt Maiocco is pretty good. But they picked him up from the Press Democrat. And he mostly writes.
by b00f_spl00ge on Jul 27, 2011 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
great, now that is buddy is gone, huff's
really going to start enjoying himself and playing looser/not rolling over on every goddamn pitch
If you're angry about Belt I would advise against watching the Franchise
It’s infuriating
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
i wont watch
mostly because comcast cable, cant provide me with cable. i need to find a new hobby
by projectmayhem713 on Jul 27, 2011 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
July 15, 2011
http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/teams/giants/2011/07/giants-put-burrell-dl-promote-c-sanchez
Only 12 days ago
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
I’ve never heard the rule that you can’t release someone the DL.
by kingofthacove on Jul 27, 2011 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
It makes sense though. If you get injured doing your job, you should get job protection. I would imagine the MLBPA is strong enough to make sure they protect the players from this.
My adopted Giant, the young Reinier Roibal
I'M CLINGING TO HOPE
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.
can anyone think
of an example where a player was released while on DL?is it possible but just extremely douchey so no one does it? somehow i dont think this would stop mlb teams from doing it
by UnionJackIPA on Jul 27, 2011 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
@jimbowdenespnxm: Just for clarification the only sources I’m using are GM’s, AGM’s,MGR’s, Prez,Agents,Players or owners of teams or I’m not tweeting it
glad we got that out of the way.
They have Baggs on CSN
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.
Wow, they didn’t even mention PtB
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jul 27, 2011 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought
maybe that was on delay, but no he didn’t ask Baggs.
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 27, 2011 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
CSN Bay Area did report it on the air right after the game.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jul 27, 2011 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
This was Matt Cain's first win against the Phillies*
*in the regular season
JT Snow and Robb Nen are my heroes.
But then 2010 happened.
How soon they forget
But tomorrow it will be (spoiler) the 2011 Giants plus a much better player than they’ve had in the lineup this year
Buster Posey says hello. /reminds you that he did play for the SF Giants this season
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.
Poor wording.
Didn’t mean that Beltran was automatically the best player who played for the team, because Pablo’s been as good when healthy.
by Grant Brisbee on Jul 27, 2011 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
WTF ARE BAGGS AND SCHULMAN DOING
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
shift-A
On the radio, it seemed like Whiteside was trying to give the game away late. No?
you know whats confusing me
CSN bay area is 30% owned by the Giants. so why would a company they own give up weird lies/rumors/or facts that have not been confirmed yet?
So I don't have a signature well these words would do! Who knew that upgrades can have downgrades too!
by 24k state fan since 87 on Jul 27, 2011 8:00 PM PDT reply actions
Look at all the interest it’s generating here and on Twitter and other blogs.
Failed predictions and proclamations, provided they don’t cause any real effects, are more likely than not to fall by the wayside.
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
baggs is on csn
and only talking about beltran
They didn’t ask Baggs about Burrell
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.
Last time I'm posting this
You can’t DFA a player when they are on the DL. PTB was put on the 15 day DL on July 14th or 15th. He’s not eligible to come off the DL for at least 2 more days.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.
LA LA LA LA can't hear you
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Everytime there’s a headline involving GOP candidate Herman Cain, I momentarily get real confused, e.g., “Cain apologizes after meeting with Muslim leaders”, on the front page of SFGate right now.
Just wait until Matt Cain is actually the President
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.
LOL
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jul 27, 2011 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Unlike Herman Cain, Matt Cain isn’t hateful.
"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!"
ugggghhhhh....
…avoid the politics please
by ParisRoxanne on Jul 27, 2011 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's not political to describe hate speech as hateful.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jul 27, 2011 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
it is when the definition of “hate” is often used as a synonym for “disagreement”…but no politics.
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
2010 Giants: World Series Champs
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 27, 2011 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I think that El Person, in particular, has explicit reason to describe Herman Cain as hateful.
Hate speech is hate speech. And these quotes are hate speech, whether spoken by a politician or a pizza salesman. Of which he is vastly more the latter than the former.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jul 27, 2011 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
My state has Governor Sandoval
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Jul 27, 2011 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Cain: “They’re an okay bunch of guys.”
All nationalist and xenophobic elements promptly and quietly agree to dissolve.
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if PtB returned to Philadelphia.
That would really, really, really piss me the fuck off.
Adoptive father of 18th round draft pick and future ace, BRANDON ALLEN
by Nnamdi Asomugha on Jul 27, 2011 8:02 PM PDT reply actions
PISSED ANOUT BELT
I am always on here reading but hardly EVER log on. Belt being sent just made me SICK. Are they really this stupid???? I am in shock about this and can’t even imagine how Sebean does this……
Matt Cain: Cliff Lee version 2.0 with better stuff
Will Clark is the man
I think they really are just stupid
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 27, 2011 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
It seems everyone has calmed down a bit
Calm before the storm….
The San Francisco Giants won the World Series. Your argument is invalid.
Walter White is Heisenberg.
Thanks for the WS guys
But Sabean, you can go fuck yourself. Bochy, while you are at, you may also go enjoy yourself in most unnatural ways as well. It seems like a giants cluster of fucking stupidy. Fuck this shit, I never thought we would find ourselves being this pissed off this year, but they managed to do it.
Suck it Mat Latos rolls off the tongue so nicely
/Hall released, Burriss sent down
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Jul 27, 2011 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
not funnnnyyyyy
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 27, 2011 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
not "funny"
but I"ll be very happy to have wasted the pixels.
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 27, 2011 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ll be too busy raging at CSN if that happens
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jul 27, 2011 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Then this thread can serve as a monument to McCoven’s love for Pat the Bat.
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
RE: question about DFAing a guy on the DL
I can’t recall if it was Freddy or Mark DR, but wasn’t one of them broken when we got them, and wouldn’t that mean they were on their respective previous teams’ DL when picked up?
plz enlighten :)
AT&T Park, Home of the WS Champion SF Giants, and Disneyland-so much MAGIC inside!
Freddy went on the DL a few days after we got him. We signed DeRosa as a FA.
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.
de rosa may never have been helathy to begin
by UnionJackIPA on Jul 27, 2011 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
well, yeah, but he wasn't on the DL
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.
neither was broken when we got them. DR was an offseason signing and Freddy actually played a few games before getting injured.
No one here gets out alive.
and a trade isn’t a DFA. One’s a transfer of you place of employment, the other’s a ticket to the unemployment office.
I’m disappointed in you all…couldn’t hold down the fort without me >.>
"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
but but but, the Giants won!
you didn’t say anything about DFAing or send downs!!!
/pouts
AT&T Park, Home of the WS Champion SF Giants, and Disneyland-so much MAGIC inside!
IT WAS AN ORDER! /has headache now
"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
you know what helps-booze
:)
AT&T Park, Home of the WS Champion SF Giants, and Disneyland-so much MAGIC inside!
Before a Final?
"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
but you said it was online-how would they know?
also, your final is over so now…BOOZE! (and check your email)
AT&T Park, Home of the WS Champion SF Giants, and Disneyland-so much MAGIC inside!
No…those were online tests (also read as: a way to force me to read). The actual Final is tomorrow..at 8 am…in the cold
"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
ohhhhh! my bad :) cold is good-keeps you alert! so did you pass your test for kids who want to read good and do other things good too? and final tomorrow means no more summer school-right? :D
AT&T Park, Home of the WS Champion SF Giants, and Disneyland-so much MAGIC inside!
One thing I hate about online tests…when you’re overly confident and make a dumb mistake because you accidentally clicked on the wrong thing while rushing through it. After my final…redeem my Borders gift card for Band of Misfits (maybe?) and then go to fucking sleep
"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
better hurry about that Borders gift card! =P stupid Borders… those “going outta business” sales are no joke, went to one near me (the first round of closings) and the line went from the front to the back of the store & there was practically nothing left but empty shelves! ugh! so much for my teacher discount…
excellent choice btw! I want that book so bad, they were all out when I was home :(
AT&T Park, Home of the WS Champion SF Giants, and Disneyland-so much MAGIC inside!
LOL I have enough on the gift card to order it online AND pay for shipping. But I just want to see if they have AD, Chuck, BBT, HIMYM, or other TV on DVD available…and on sale
"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
they’re inlies they’re downfall. I too thought-hey! this is the perfect time to buy DVDs cheap (silly me I was looking for Doctor Who and Being Human, like they were gonna carry that LOL)-WRONG! Their prices for DVDs were so outta this world that they’re “liquidation” prices weren’t even as good as say Target or Walmart (neither were the choices) best to stick to book purchases IMO
AT&T Park, Home of the WS Champion SF Giants, and Disneyland-so much MAGIC inside!
Owlcroft is going to break a wall down
Right after I drop a bomp on Brian Sabean’s house.
Check out Catch-28.com. A blog about Buster Posey and the San Francisco Giants.
Did you get the bomp recipe off the internet?
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive Father of Joe Panik. Stolen 6/11/11.
Job 1:14-15
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+build+a+bunker+busting+bomp
Check out Catch-28.com. A blog about Buster Posey and the San Francisco Giants.
From MLBTR:
The Giants aren’t discussing an extension for Beltran, according to Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle
ALSO . . .
Some Giants people believe the Reds will deal Ramon Hernandez for a pitcher, according to Schulman
Adoptive father of 18th round draft pick and future ace, BRANDON ALLEN
by Nnamdi Asomugha on Jul 27, 2011 8:08 PM PDT reply actions
Great way to mess up your number 1 prospects mind.
http://www.csnbayarea.com/07/27/11/Source-Giants-to-release-Burrell-option-/l_sfgiants.html?blockID=544183&feedID=8349 GJ you fucking idiots
Matt Cain: Cliff Lee version 2.0 with better stuff
Will Clark is the man
Wait, WHAT? We hadn't heard!
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive Father of Joe Panik. Stolen 6/11/11.
Job 1:14-15
Nothing on Twitter or Google News
That isn’t sourcing CSN.
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
#SAVEBURRELL
How many other people are hovering on twitter, cringing every time they click the [1 new tweet] button?
by MySpoonlsTooBig on Jul 27, 2011 8:09 PM PDT reply actions
/raises hand
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 27, 2011 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy shit, 750 comments in an hour?
Get a life, nerbs.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Hi Mr. Kettleblack!
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 27, 2011 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Great Moments in Giants Pat Burrell history
http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=300731126
8th inning P Burrell homered to left (383 feet), B Posey scored.
JT Snow and Robb Nen are my heroes.
But then 2010 happened.
see above :P
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
extrabaggs Andrew Baggarly
Jonathan Sanchez thru 3 IP for Fresno: 4 hits, 2 earned, 2 walks, 1 strikeout, 1 wild pitch. 59 pitches, 35 strikes.
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
WOW this guy has really lost it.
Adoptive father of 18th round draft pick and future ace, BRANDON ALLEN
by Nnamdi Asomugha on Jul 27, 2011 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Call up Wheeler!
Oh….
extrabaggs
"Just your typical Giants scoring rally: A faceburger on the basepaths, two errors from the second baseman and a bases-loaded balk."
by Badly Browned on Jul 27, 2011 8:12 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
We’re going to need an overflow PGT
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
I bet Huff is the "source" for CSN's Burrell/Belt story
and he phoned the story in to mess with them.
The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.
:(
@Buster_ESPN
Buster Olney
If this is the end for Pat Burrell, he has had a really nice career: 292 career homers, 976 RBI, and two World Series rings.
"For science. You monster."
wow thought for sure he reached 300 homers.
Adoptive father of 18th round draft pick and future ace, BRANDON ALLEN
by Nnamdi Asomugha on Jul 27, 2011 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
fuck that
he can get 8 dingers, 24 ribbies, and another goddamn ring RIGHT HERE IN SF.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jul 27, 2011 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Note that Buster says “if.” He can’t confirm it. HOPE
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jul 27, 2011 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
FINALLY
schulman:
Re report on Burrell being released for Belt. I don’t think they can release a player who’s on the DL.
by kingofthacove on Jul 27, 2011 8:11 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
HANK SPEAKS
hankschulman Re report on Burrell being released for Belt. I don’t think they can release a player who’s on the DL.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
by jponry on Jul 27, 2011 8:11 PM PDT reply actions 8 recs
WOO
Adopted Giant: Ryan Verdugo. The next Javier Lopez.
goldenbearlair.com
that's cool
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
2010 Giants: World Series Champs
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 27, 2011 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
BUT 22 GIGANTES REPORTED 30 MINUTES AGO THAT IT WAS A DONE DEAL
AND ALREADY HAPPENED
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
2nd BEST GIANTS BLOG
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 27, 2011 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
22nd best Giant Blog, at best.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
4th best, at best.
Lefty Malo
Bay City
MCC
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive Father of Joe Panik. Stolen 6/11/11.
Job 1:14-15
Shit
I hope my blog isn’t worse than 22gigantes.
Check out Catch-28.com. A blog about Buster Posey and the San Francisco Giants.
Catch 28!
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 27, 2011 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I bet it was original reporting, too.
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
It was. He did not cite any sources.
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
He’ll steal the wrong story and someone will sue him.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
rec’d
/cries
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jul 27, 2011 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
oh please oh please oh please
Adopted Giant: Jacob Dunnington. Will your team regret passing up on my boy 50 times?
by TimLaser and MattyC on Jul 27, 2011 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
This is why,..
…CSN said they would activate him then release him.
He is not eligible to come off the diabled list for another 2 days
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
why would they announce this before he can come off dl???
by UnionJackIPA on Jul 27, 2011 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
technically
the trade hasn’t been “announced” yet either…
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jul 27, 2011 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
can’t you backdate a DL a few days to when its convenient for the fake injury to have occurred?
No one here gets out alive.
they can't activate him until Saturday
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.
PLEASE
"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
CSN needs to quit trying to break
news stories for at least 8 hours
by UnionJackIPA on Jul 27, 2011 8:13 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Nate Clements released! oh wait. nevermind.
Adopted Father of Marc Kroon. He better make the roster.
alex smith resigned!
wait thats actually happening
by UnionJackIPA on Jul 27, 2011 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
We need a mod to ban them.
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive Father of Joe Panik. Stolen 6/11/11.
Job 1:14-15
Nnamdi going back to the Raiders!
/signs with 49ers.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 27, 2011 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Is Burriss still on this team?!
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jul 27, 2011 8:13 PM PDT reply actions
I would do Pat Burrell to the Indians for Lou Marson before I would release him.
Adoptive father of 18th round draft pick and future ace, BRANDON ALLEN
by Nnamdi Asomugha on Jul 27, 2011 8:14 PM PDT reply actions
Belt not going down
All that matters. (do love Burrell though)
Matt Cain: Cliff Lee version 2.0 with better stuff
Will Clark is the man
stupid CSN
talking about handegg. I wonder if the Giants called and told them to hush up.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jul 27, 2011 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I NEED ANSWERS
/cracks open another beer, pours some out for Burrell
The San Francisco Giants won the World Series. Your argument is invalid.
Walter White is Heisenberg.
Theory on the false reports from CSn and other media sources
I think we saw all those false reports right when the Giants were trading for Beltran today because it’s retaliation by those not getting the scoop. They cause havok as a way to coerce insiders to give them info. Only a few, Buster Olney being one of them, actually reported it.
RELEASE THE HINSHAW
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Maybe it's more fuckery
They leak “Burrell DFAd, Belt sent down” so that when they just send down Belt we feel better about it. Like the Brown/Wheeler for Beltran leak.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jul 27, 2011 8:16 PM PDT reply actions
extrabaggs Andrew Baggarly
Comcast reporting Burrell will be released to make 40-man space for Beltran. Not sure how. Burrell is on DL and not eligible till Sat……
extrabaggs Andrew Baggarly
…If Burrell asks for his release, then it’s a different story, I think. Bill Hall was eligible to come off DL a few days ago, by the way.
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
This thread has the potential of beating Romo Accidental DFA
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
or
presumably if he retires.
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 27, 2011 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Baggs steals my line on PTB. He can’t be DFA’d until he comes off the DL.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.
But thank God there’s one other guy around that knows the rules of the DFA/Disabled List process.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.
Maybe I should start paying more attention to the rules of baseball that govern trades and suchlike. I’ve never paid attention to them.
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jul 27, 2011 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Can he ask for a release, or retire?
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 27, 2011 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
He can retire whenever he wants, but the Giants can’t do anything to get rid of him while he’s on the DL – except trade him.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.
Can they remove him off the 40 man roster?
Because they could do that for now and just wait 3 days to give him his outright release, if that is allowed.
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
If they move him to the 60-day DL.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Thanks
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
No
They can’t do anything to him while he’s on the 15 day, except trade him or put him on the 60-day.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Keep an eye on my son, Jake "The Jacksonville Rifle" Dunning. From SS to the mound - exclusively toeing the rubber since March 2010.
Thanks!
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
a surplus of shit.
Adoptive father of 18th round draft pick and future ace, BRANDON ALLEN
by Nnamdi Asomugha on Jul 27, 2011 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Bill Hall is available!
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 27, 2011 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
THIS
it doesn’t even have to be much. I suggested Burrell for Lou Marson, but I’m sure there are other possibilities.
Adoptive father of 18th round draft pick and future ace, BRANDON ALLEN
by Nnamdi Asomugha on Jul 27, 2011 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
true, but warranted.
Adoptive father of 18th round draft pick and future ace, BRANDON ALLEN
by Nnamdi Asomugha on Jul 27, 2011 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Self-amplifying hairtrigger trauma.
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
The day we trade Timmy to the Phillies will put this to shame.
I'm as tall as Mel. Why can't I hit 500 home runs?
what’s the burrell hashtag
The San Francisco Giants won the World Series. Your argument is invalid.
Walter White is Heisenberg.
#patwouldhitthat
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
CSN kind of sucks. Even Maiocco got shittier.
Adopted Father of Marc Kroon. He better make the roster.
well, corporate Comcast HQ....
is based in Philadelphia….I blame that affiliation
by ParisRoxanne on Jul 27, 2011 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL I was thinking about the Phildelphia part. Their logo is red. Phillies or commies?
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jul 27, 2011 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
with all the hi-tech & $$$ in the Bay
…the area should have its own dedicated sports network that should :
1) combat E-coast bias
2) only have competent reporters
by ParisRoxanne on Jul 27, 2011 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Better than ESPN
‘Mets trade Carlos Beltran to the Giants. HOW ABOUT DEREK JETER? ISN’T HE THE GREATEST HUMAN BEING EVER?"
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
I feel like
World is crumbling around the Giants…
What a fucking Day….
2011: A Tejada Odyssey: 15-Day DL
I don’t like how CSN, radio, etc. are hyping up this Beltran acquisition as much as they are. To much excitement and smiles, makes it seem like the offense is saved and we’re good to go all of a sudden.
Hopefully it means Huff won’t be batting 3rd or 4th anymore. That’s worth a grin, at least.
by b00f_spl00ge on Jul 27, 2011 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
You mean 1 person can’t save the team??
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 27, 2011 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Assuming the Burrell being released is true. Do you change your mind if Burrell asked to released?
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Yes.
If dude wants to go (which i kind of doubt) then Giants would be being classy to release him.
2011: A Tejada Odyssey: 15-Day DL
I don’t know. If he knew the writing was on the wall and Bochy would play him even less (in other words, not at all), he may ask for it to try and hook up with another team.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Yes. But I’ll be sad :(
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jul 27, 2011 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Drago sez:
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jul 27, 2011 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
hard to tell
if they told him to fake a rehab or something, he might have told them to forget it. That kind of thing might not come out.
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 27, 2011 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn't blame him, he's earned the right.
But it would be a bit odd to sign a home town discount knowing that you may not get much playing time, then opt out in the heat of the playoff race.
The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS
If he asked for it, then I wouldn't mind.
My biggest complaint was the big old ‘fuck you’ that was accompanied with it.
by fishmicmuffin on Jul 27, 2011 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Hell, I’d still be sad…
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 27, 2011 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
if he asked, then I don't mind
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.
In this line.
I’ll still be sad though.
by fishmicmuffin on Jul 27, 2011 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe its the alcohol speaking....
but free villalona!!!
In other news
The A’s have scored an obscene amount of runs since the ASB and are leading the majors in just about every offensive category since
"For science. You monster."
Up 10-0 in the 4th
J. Shields getting shelled.
"For science. You monster."
He must have forgotten that the A’s offense is terrible.
by non sequitur on Jul 27, 2011 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
So hold on...
I read about Burrell being released and then I hear that he can’t be released because he’s on the DL. What’s going on here? IS THIS REAL LIFE?!
Rally Jerry!
I’ve yet to see someone confirm this for true.
What if you have 15 guys on the DL and you acquire a new player? You have to be able to release someone.
That is cray-z.
Yeah, I don’t think anyone’s ever had 15 guys on the DL.
"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!"
Point still stands. There has to be a way to clear a 40-man spot with a guy on the DL, even if it’s in the future.
That is cray-z.
LOL Alex Hinshaw
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
No there doesn't
You can activate someone off the DL and release them as long as it’s been at least 15 days. Your scenario, in order to be binding, requires 15 guys on the DL who have all been on the DL for less than 15 days. That would be a lot of injuries in a short time!
He could have requested a release, which makes sense. Too many outfielders to get playing time.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jul 27, 2011 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I know it's Ratto
but he says Burrell Can’t come off the DL until saturday, but can still be DFA’d while on disabled list? I doubt it.
2011: A Tejada Odyssey: 15-Day DL
It makes sense
Look at the above scenario. 15 guys on the DL and you acquire a new guy. You have to DFA someone.
That is cray-z.
theyre all on dl so no one would need
to be moved until they get activated
by UnionJackIPA on Jul 27, 2011 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm over this
I’m going to the gym to sweat out these emotions. I hope you all will still be here when I’m back and we finally have confirmation on something
The San Francisco Giants won the World Series. Your argument is invalid.
Walter White is Heisenberg.
The more I think about it, the Burrell news has to be incorrect.
Sending Belt down gives them the 25 man spot, and releasing Bill Hall, or DFAing Hinshaw, or sending Burriss down, puts them back on a 5 outfielder 6 infielder situation. couple this with the fact that they can’t release Burrell yet and I think it can’t be right.
Caveat being, if Burrell asked for his release, none of this matters.
Adopted Giant: Mike Fontenot
He's like Grant, but fun size.
Sending Burriss down doesn't, actually. Ignore that part. The rest stands.
Adopted Giant: Mike Fontenot
He's like Grant, but fun size.
Forest, trees, etc.
Even narrowing the field from ‘toughest sports days ever’ to just ‘toughest days in the last year of Giants history,’ this doesn’t crack the top-anything for tough days. We saw a great game, a win, on the road against a good team, and actually added a real hitter. If today was a tough day, I’ll take one every day and twice on Sunday.
Shit.
Didn’t even have to use my AK.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jul 27, 2011 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
among other things
Buster is sitting somewhere with his foot up, relaxing. It’s still better than that other day.
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 27, 2011 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
1000 comments in about an hour and a half
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.
PtB stirs the emotions of many a Giants fan.
by b00f_spl00ge on Jul 27, 2011 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Make it a Pat Burrell Appreciation overflow thread
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jul 27, 2011 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I came in hoping that maybe it was all people who were just really excited about the new episode of the Franchise. 15 minutes later and I’m disappointed to be wrong. Frustrating day for news.
by Seasick fish on Jul 27, 2011 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I had to go for a drive to vent
You follow me, I'll follow you
http://ayeyooojerm.tumblr.com/
SF GIants Baseball 2011 = Torture Pt. 2
SF 49ers Football 2011-2012 = ???
I am a fan of the Warriors and Lakers. I can become a fan of both teams. Nothing wrong with that.
To recap
Burrell is on the DL and can’t be released. So that is wrong. Belt may still get sent down.
I thought they are going to take he off DL and then release him?
You follow me, I'll follow you
http://ayeyooojerm.tumblr.com/
SF GIants Baseball 2011 = Torture Pt. 2
SF 49ers Football 2011-2012 = ???
I am a fan of the Warriors and Lakers. I can become a fan of both teams. Nothing wrong with that.
hmmmm, I'm kinda thinking "Burrell" could sound a lot like "Bill Hall"
amirite?
AT&T Park, Home of the WS Champion SF Giants, and Disneyland-so much MAGIC inside!
Maybe if you had a dislocated jaw.
The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.
From Bruce Bochy, definitely.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 27, 2011 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
The Belt thing I think is correct.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Haha, I don't think anyone doubts that
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.
We’ve gotten used to the whole yo-yo thing they do with Belt now
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jul 27, 2011 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
The past couple weeks.
Sabean: Hmm, I need a shortstop and catcher real bad. Oh, the Mets have Jose Reyes.
Mets: We aren’t giving you Jose Reyes. But we could give you Carlos Beltran.
Sabean: That’s ok. I wouldn’t replace Tejada anyway. Oooh, Carlos Beltran. But I don’t really need Carlos Beltran, I have a lot of good outfielders. I really need a—-
Other teams: We want Carlos Beltran!
Sabean: Hey, I want Carlos Beltran! I guess I really just need a bat!
(works really hard to get Carlos Beltran, gets Carlos Beltran)
Sabean: Shit, now I have too many outfielders. (has to cut Burrell)
Everyone: Haha!
KNBR twitter says they are releasing pat burrell and sending down belt
but they are probably citing CSN like they did with the Pegs/Culberson
2011: A Tejada Odyssey: 15-Day DL
Probably
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 27, 2011 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
It's more a "WHY IS BOCOCK" type thing
Adopted Giant: Mike Fontenot
He's like Grant, but fun size.
The problem is
He sucks.
"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!"
If Lopez, Affeldt, Runzler, Jonathan Sanchez, Erick Threets, and Terry Mulholland all get hit by lightning, we’ll be glad we had Hinshaw.
I ment, when Sabean needs to clear a spot really badly and right away.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jul 27, 2011 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh yeah. First I find out that Pat can’t be released, then the Diamondbacks lose.
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jul 27, 2011 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Both of those things are still up in the air, it seems.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 27, 2011 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Dbags tie it up
extrabaggs
"Just your typical Giants scoring rally: A faceburger on the basepaths, two errors from the second baseman and a bases-loaded balk."
by Badly Browned on Jul 27, 2011 8:37 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Padres just setting up for the walk-off
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jul 27, 2011 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
This is frustrating
I get there is a OF logjam (Torres, Rowand, Nate, Torres, Ross) – but why not get rid of the worst guy – Rowand? (and play Pat at 1B if need be?) I figure Belt is screwed anyway, because Huff is apparently untouchable.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Aaron Rowand has been somewhat useful though.
I think he’s at 1.0 WAR right now, which isn’t terrible. He hits lefties pretty well.
I would have tried to make a trade before releasing anyone. The deadline is still several days away.
Adoptive father of 18th round draft pick and future ace, BRANDON ALLEN
by Nnamdi Asomugha on Jul 27, 2011 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I think you missed the whole “Pat can’t be released” thing
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jul 27, 2011 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
he will be when he comes back though, I think.
Adoptive father of 18th round draft pick and future ace, BRANDON ALLEN
by Nnamdi Asomugha on Jul 27, 2011 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
also, Hinshaw on the 40 man be damned
Hinshaw, Hall, etc etc – are they seriously crazy enough to think Pat is the worst of those options?
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
I think
owners really think of paying guys not to play as welfare. The Rowand thing is akin to giving the school superintendent with a year left on his contract an office and a stapler and telling him to sit there 8 hours per day.
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 27, 2011 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
it doesnt make it anymore stupid
It hurts the team by giving a roster spot to a worse player – its like people don’t understand basic concepts like “sunk costs”
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Sabean is a traditionalist. Anything post Keynes is beyond him.
by b00f_spl00ge on Jul 27, 2011 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
granted, sir
It’s pretty clear they really, really don’t like paying guys to go away. Especially with more than a year left.
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 27, 2011 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m a little worried about Beltran’s knee
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
Fuck you Giants front office
Now every time I play my Batman games I’m gonna cry. I really hope this news isn’t true :(
Apparently CSN jumped the gun
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jul 27, 2011 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
AGAIN
"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
They like to break news before news breaks.
by b00f_spl00ge on Jul 27, 2011 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Justin Upton is a beast.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Yeah, that was a massive homer
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 27, 2011 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
The Giants need to get his brother BJ, it might be his kryptonite. Or maybe they just stick with Timmy, Cain, Vogelsong, Bummy.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jul 27, 2011 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe the Giants leaked the Burrell rumors just to see what the fan reaction/ticket-sales-effect would be
and now they are reconsidering :)
No one here gets out alive.
Yup, thats what I was thinking. Intrigue.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jul 27, 2011 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m sure tons of people got season ticket refunds within the last hour.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 27, 2011 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Pat Burrell’s mom. Pat Burrell’s girlfriends.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
That’s like 10% of the female population of the entire bay area.
by b00f_spl00ge on Jul 27, 2011 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Where did that meme come from on the Giants broadcast?
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
there was a girl
with a “gamer girl from half moon bay” or something sign
IIRC
2011: A Tejada Odyssey: 15-Day DL
Kruk was calling every girl he saw a gamer girl from half moon bay
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.
but the question is why
did he just randomly start it or what?
I do feel bad
for all the “Pat the Bat” girls on twitter. there are like 27 Pat Burrell fan accounts. They all made it clear they are Burrell first, Giants second. So i guess you lose those.
2011: A Tejada Odyssey: 15-Day DL
Man, we are a terrible focus group.
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
We’ve already run Sabean through the blender at least a hundred times
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Jul 27, 2011 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
CSN Bay Area = Giants propaganda
There was also a delay between the reporting of Beltran being traded for Wheeler and his approval.
They report what the Giants want them to report.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jul 27, 2011 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Someone help me here
Provide me actual proof that a player on the DL can’t be DFA’d, released, and/or at least moved from the 40-man roster.
That is cray-z.
its been reported by multiple sources
hank and baggs, and name me one time where a player on the DL has ever been released
by UnionJackIPA on Jul 27, 2011 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
activate and release, yes
but not just release
by UnionJackIPA on Jul 27, 2011 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
mlbpa would never let a player
be released while on injury leave designated by the team. they protect their players, this isnt the NFL
by UnionJackIPA on Jul 27, 2011 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
By independent analysis
Wikipedia has essentially the same level of accuracy as the Encyclopedia Britannica.
Though I imagine the latter would be of rather little use on this particular topic.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jul 27, 2011 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Five games into the toughest part of the season, now, and Giants are 3-2
Haven’t imploded yet
Magic number is now 56
CSN BREAKING NEWS
The Warrior Girls! Tryouts coming up!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
Are we sure about that? Someone check their sources.
by b00f_spl00ge on Jul 27, 2011 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
wow
Dave Benz quizzing them on dancers. Not going well. Baryshnikov unidentified, now Ginger Rogers.
Additional updates as situation warrants.
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 27, 2011 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
So I went to Chevys for takeout since I am at the office
I asked for “hardshell, steak tacos”.
Yes, I know soft is the standard. That’s not the point.
I also asked for “plain, put cheese and beans in there if they come with it.”
The guy looked at me like I was insane and made me repeat the order. I waited, picked up the tacos and left. When I got back, I realized they were missing one ingredient.
LOL. Sorry to laugh, but isn’t the definitive element of a taco the shell? ROFL. Wow.
by b00f_spl00ge on Jul 27, 2011 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
To be continued…
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jul 27, 2011 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Amazing. The A's scored 9 runs in an inning in which they hit a sacrifice bunt. Scoring despite themselves.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Someone tell this kid to do the Shuffle Truffle!
“C’MOOOOOOOOONNN!!!”
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
what an ugly cap
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
His face is wearing a skin scarf
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 27, 2011 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I like turtles!
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 27, 2011 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Not too sure I buy into this CSN stuff. I will hold my opinion until after an other source beside Urban tweeting from the CSN cover.
Giant Dirtbags: :(
Jeremy Affeldt is terrible.
by Giant among Angels on Jul 27, 2011 8:45 PM PDT reply actions
if burrells released, it allows him to spend even
more time hitting on girls in the marina. don’t think he hasnt thought about this
Kind of weird that baggs/schulman
are so hushed about this, but i’m guessing they have like 4 stories to write each.
2011: A Tejada Odyssey: 15-Day DL
yeah
hopefullly.
sometimes i feel like the “source” is just M.Urban.
2011: A Tejada Odyssey: 15-Day DL
Matt Cain only had 1 strikeout
and still was awesome.
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
2010 Giants: World Series Champs
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 27, 2011 8:47 PM PDT reply actions
BREAKING..KEITH LAW SUPPORTS PIE
keithlaw keithlaw
Peach. And it was outstanding. RT @hrkac: @keithlaw who cares about uggla, NEW PIE
keithlaw keithlaw
I love pie like a fat kid love cake
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
He stole my avatar
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 27, 2011 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
You’re fuckin’ welcome
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Jul 27, 2011 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Next time people get all mad about a player trying to get the most money
Remember how Pat Burrell was treated after he took less money
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
by DFARowand on Jul 27, 2011 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
yup
while Rowand awaits his next start.
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 27, 2011 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
DeRosa isn't on either roster
No point in DFAing him.
Steps:
1. Activate Bill Hall
2. Release Bill Hall
3. There is no step 3
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jul 27, 2011 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Step 3: Profit!
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
2010 Giants: World Series Champs
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 27, 2011 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
DeRosa is already on the 60 day DL
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.
LOL one of my friends just posted “BELTRAN!!! Great news!”
I was seriously tempted to comment “BREAKING” curse you McC memes!
"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
That meme is pretty self-explanatory, isn’t it?
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
Yeah, that one floats fairly free of context.
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
Yeah, too bad most of my friends would still be like “???”
I tried it once..didn’t work
"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
That’s when you link to this and then robot out of the room.
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
The Padres suck ass
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 27, 2011 8:50 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Well, this has been one rollercoaster mindfuck of a day. Baseball-wise, anyway.
Fuck Armageddon, this is hell.
They just care about the followers!!!
ChronLiveCSN Chronicle Live
Once again, love the tweets tonight. Glad we can entertain you & we’’re up about 50 followers in the last 24 hrs, so doing something right.
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 27, 2011 8:52 PM PDT reply actions
hahaha
suckers!
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 27, 2011 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
You know it’s him if he begins every statement he makes with “I know it sounds cliche, but…” and “At the end of the day, it’s just another one of those situations when…”
Oh, that followed by dumbfuck bullshit nonsense.
Fuck Armageddon, this is hell.
Fixed
ChronLiveCSN Chronicle Live
Once again, love the tweets tonight. Glad we can entertain you & we’’re up about 50 followers in the last 24 hrs, so doing somethingright.
oh jeez
Byrnesie going through emails.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
He can read?
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
T-t-t-today junior!!
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 27, 2011 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
“chlorophyll? mor like BORE-OPHYLL!!!!”
by ParisRoxanne on Jul 27, 2011 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Breaking News
Firing Pat Burrell was ordered by the Showtime execs to increase ratings
No one here gets out alive.
by Bond16 on Jul 27, 2011 8:52 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Maybe
Good question. I’ve asked. @FrankKlose: Can they DFA Burrell and wait until he’s eligible to return before releasing him?
That is cray-z.
Shift-A
This is my only post for the rest of the night, because I am far too mad to avoid being really, really rude to someone or other at some point.
But I really, really do wish that all those honorable ladies and gentlement who are constantly telling us how brilliant Bochy and Sabean are would all go fuck themselves with a red-hot dildo. Find out how Edward II felt.
’K? Bye now.
Professional baseball analyst since 1980.
Wir sind gewohnt, daß die Menschen verhöhnen was sie nicht verstehn.—Goethe
by owlcroft on Jul 27, 2011 8:56 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Weren't you just yesterday
berating people for making negative personal comments about Zito and Huff?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
by jponry on Jul 27, 2011 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I wouldn't use that language
But the idea that Sabean is some genius is a meme that needs to stop. These people forget that Ross never played last year, and that the 3 worst players on the Giants last year were the highest paid (Zito, Rowand, DeRosa).
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
I don’t have a problem with thinking Sabean isn’t a genius, but saying people who think so should “go fuck themselves with a red-hot dildo” literally a day after you were telling people how horrible it was to say mean things about Zito seems rich.
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.
agreed
that’s over the top. I’m just frustrated at these meme that’s taken over in the people who weren’t paying attention.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
I don't see that meme at all- at least here
but I do enjoy posters coming by repeatedly to tell us how stupid we are.
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 27, 2011 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
sorry, I mean in the general populace
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
oh, sure
KNBR emailers to Byrnes, just this 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 27, 2011 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I really haven’t seen that many people who think Sabean and Bochy are geniuses here. Not disagreeing with every single thing they do doesn’t mean you think they’re a geniuses.
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.
again, not here
I mean in the broader media, the Bay area in general, more casual fans.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Rowand: K? My pleasure.
Adopted Giant: Jacob Dunnington. Will your team regret passing up on my boy 50 times?
by TimLaser and MattyC on Jul 27, 2011 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
@hankschulman
Henry Schulman
Giants NOT releasing Burrell, I’ve confirmed.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jul 27, 2011 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
I want to bury my face in that man’s bosom.
Or thereabouts.
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
What a fucking joke CSN is
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
thanks, hank
Adopted Giant: Jacob Dunnington. Will your team regret passing up on my boy 50 times?
by TimLaser and MattyC on Jul 27, 2011 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Hank=my hero
"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
So fucking Stupid. CSN Urban needs to quit trying to make himself seem important.
Giant Dirtbags: :(
Jeremy Affeldt is terrible.
by Giant among Angels on Jul 27, 2011 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
YES!!!
PRAISE RH’LLOR!
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.
GIANTS NOT RELEASING BURRELL
oh happy day
Fuck you for Sending Belt down Though!!!
2011: A Tejada Odyssey: 15-Day DL
LOL CSN
hankschulman Giants NOT releasing Burrell, I’ve confirmed.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
by jponry on Jul 27, 2011 8:58 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
haha
yet.
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 27, 2011 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 27, 2011 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Now that the Burrell mess is out of the way we can move on to important topics
keithlaw keithlaw
Overrated: sweet potato. Under: strawberry rhubarb. RT @FenwayKing: @keithlaw most overrated pie? underrated?
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
Klaw must have spent time on McCovey Chronicles.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
I'm really glad CSN reported Culberson and Peguero for Beltran
It made me much more willing to not trust them here.
"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!"
LOL and Belt is NOT going down
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 27, 2011 9:01 PM PDT reply actions
WAT
is that confirmed too?
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jul 27, 2011 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Clements potential release/Asomugha signing
by ParisRoxanne on Jul 27, 2011 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Well not the Nnamdi signing…just speculation about that most likely meaning the niners would make a big push to sign him. But yeah, :Clements to be released"…hell even ESPN fell into that
"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
CSN rant
CSN needs to do something about its reporting. Do I expect CSN to have hard-hitting stories? No. But I expect them to at least confirm their facts, or, I don’t know, check the MLB rulebook before reporting it to the general public. Instead, they chose to break unconfirmed news. This was a two-hour emotional roller coaster that I did not need.
In conclusion: I’m listening to the radio from now on. Love you, Pat Burrell.
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
LOL CSN
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
2010 Giants: World Series Champs
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 27, 2011 9:01 PM PDT reply actions
From Urban:
Just found out REAL deal: Belt NOT going down, Burrell, as u know, CANNOT be released. Team still weighing options, Sabean says. #SFGiants
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
by heimy25 on Jul 27, 2011 9:01 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
LOL urban
covering his own ass.
Weighing their options better mean Hinshaw DFA’d, Burriss down.
2011: A Tejada Odyssey: 15-Day DL
Lotsa suggestions above for better moves.
by Duelling Brandos on Jul 27, 2011 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
hahahahahaha
At least they screwed the pooch twice on that story.
Hi Heimy!
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 27, 2011 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
hiya heimy
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
I’ve been there but you got promoted.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
LOL Urbz FAIL
"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
Dammit!
I posted an angry article to my blog and now it’s completely unnecessary.
Croix De Candlestick: You'll be a better person for reading | My adopted Giant: the next Buster Posey, Johnny Monell
Urban says Belt isn’t going down either. LMAO
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.
this one is going in the HoF
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.
Earlier this afternoon we asked where the Beltran thread ranked among freak outs.
I put:
1) Timmy hurt, MadBum called up
2) Alderson for Freddy
3) WHO???? for Beltran
This at LEAST matches 2, if not 1, maybe beats them all.
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
CSN: Myiechaeeal Urbane released, Eric Byrnes recalled from KNBR
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 27, 2011 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
LMAO rec'd
"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
HAHAHA
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 27, 2011 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Have a rec! You earned that one!
Suck it Mat Latos rolls off the tongue so nicely
by Cant_buy_a_run on Jul 27, 2011 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
lol Michael Irvin
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
2010 Giants: World Series Champs
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 27, 2011 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Congratulations CSN
You’re “news reporting” has lost all credibility in one day.
I will never look at your twitter, go to your website, or watch you in any capacity other than actual Giants game.
In conclusion, GO FUCK YOURSELF
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
For CSN
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
by SFGuy on Jul 27, 2011 9:03 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
LOL
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Jul 27, 2011 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL 95.7!
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.
MUrbanCSN Mychael Urban
by heimy25
Just found out REAL deal: Belt NOT going down, Burrell, as u know, CANNOT be released. Team still weighing options, Sabean says.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 27, 2011 9:03 PM PDT reply actions
GUYS
MUrbanCSN Mychael Urban
by heimy25
Just found out REAL deal: Belt NOT going down, Burrell, as u know, CANNOT be released. Team still weighing options, Sabean says.
Dearest, Susan – The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 27, 2011 9:03 PM PDT reply actions
.
OTHER THAN THAT, THE STORY WAS TRUE!
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
2010 Giants: World Series Champs
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 27, 2011 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Next we’ll find out wheeler wasn’t in the Beltran deal
by haroldandsivakumar on Jul 27, 2011 9:03 PM PDT reply actions
This news is frustraitingly awesome
I’m smiling so hard right now it hurts
But seriously, fuck you CSN
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
WORLD CHAMPIONS
I'M SO CONFUSED!!!!!
IDK what/who to believe
D:
AT&T Park, Home of the WS Champion SF Giants, and Disneyland-so much MAGIC inside!
CSN sucks
that is all
"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
Seriously, they are bad enough that ESPN is looking into hiring a few of them
Suck it Mat Latos rolls off the tongue so nicely
by Cant_buy_a_run on Jul 27, 2011 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
SUSAN BE TROLLIN Y'ALL
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
I’m going to make a new thread.
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.
Just base it on the Schulman tweet. The best thing i heard all day….
My adopted Giant, the young Reinier Roibal
I'm using the Urban tweet
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
Yes?
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
Byrnesie...
“I’m not out there trying to break stories.. not a member of the media….” now bagging CSN.
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.
haha
but Byrnsie crediting Urban for breaking “real story”.
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 27, 2011 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
lol wut?
how exactly is he not a member of the media?
“I don’t want to be a news-breaker… on that same token…”
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 27, 2011 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
new thread
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2011/7/27/2299540/open-post-freakout-thread#comments
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.
Have to get cable and internet for my house this fall
sincerely considering Uverse or whatever now. Comcast is laaame for this.
2011: A Tejada Odyssey: 15-Day DL
AT&T internet sucks…just saying
"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
good to know.
I’ve only ever used Comcast my entire life for cable. Might have had NetZero for internet back in the day.
2011: A Tejada Odyssey: 15-Day DL
I have it…the you will get disconnected from the router very easily. And if you’re not withing IDK 25 ft of the router…the speed slows down A LOT. And that’s saying something
"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
Hey CSN!
"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
Now that that bullshit is out of the way
MATT CAIN!
extrabaggs
"Just your typical Giants scoring rally: A faceburger on the basepaths, two errors from the second baseman and a bases-loaded balk."
by Badly Browned on Jul 27, 2011 9:09 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Well
At least Savvy Sabes hasn’t struck again!
"But at this time of year, two plus two doesn't always add up to eight. Sometimes, it equals four." - Geoff Baker, Mariners beat writer.
I would like everyone to just take a moment and a step back. Look at how our day has gone. CSN was completely wrong earlier in the day, and now they claimed something so mind-numbingly absurd and by all accounts not permitted by the rules of baseball. I knew from the second I read it that it was utter bullshit.
I was not surprised to see all of the anger and bile on here, but there were a handful of people who were telling the McCoven that Burrell can’t be let go and it was an unconfirmed report. Why did nobody listen and wait to get angry until you had a reason? It might be best to call it a night and come back in the morning with a fresh perspective. If only for your own health and wellbeing, good sirs and ladies.
Nate Schierholtz wasn't born, he was built.
A Bromance Poem for Pat the Bat .........
Looking back on everything,
I still remember his {creepy} smile.
I wish things didn’t end so soon,
And turn back time for awhile.
No matter how much it hurts,
I still adore Pat so.
A part of me needs him so much,
Can’t seem to let him go.
Knowing I won’t be able to see him,
Circling the bases, called by Duane.
I can’t believe we won’t cheer PTB anymore,
The thought makes me wanna go insane.
Pat was my reason for waking up,
For the smile you see on my face,
Going a single day without a PTB Photoshop,
Makes me feel so out of place.
I was afraid of Sabean and Bork,
Now I’m afraid of the next day.
Whenever I see Pat one last time,
I’m terrified of what he may say.
I know tomorrow will hurt,
But the tears will fade away.
Life is too short for regrets,
There will be a brighter day.
But when I see Pat one last time,
I won’t know what to do…
When he tells me that last goodbye,
I’ll scream,“I already miss you!!!!!”
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
by GIANT stoner on Jul 27, 2011 9:17 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Is it just me, or does anyone else feel a little worried about Beltran play RF at AT&T the rest of the season.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Squirrel: Heath Hembree
I thought about that.
Seriously, Carlos, just go to Left. Trust us. You’ll see.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jul 27, 2011 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
we beat the Phils, not a problem for us, and Beltran is on his way, and I found the post below on the good phight, today was a good day
Man oh Man I hate this SF Giants TEAM !!
UNNNGGHHH !!!!!
Man I hate this team !!!!
Mr. Hippy I look like a Pot Head Lincecum
"The Show and Hype is bigger than the Player" Brian Wilson
and now they are going to get Beltran !!! oooohhhh I hate this TEAM !!!
FLYERROB ! YOU STAY AWESOME FLYERS FANS ! www.naawayland.com Robert Wilson – I JUST GOT MARRIED May 07th 2011th !!!! WE GOT BRYZGALOV ! BREEZY AND THE FLY BOYS !
by FLYERROB on Jul 27, 2011 9:29 PM PDT reply actions
Trade Sabean/jk...Overthrow the Ydorks...
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