Post-game thread: The Giants have had better days
by Grant Brisbee on Aug 16, 2011 7:30 PM PDT
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PrintThere's the morbid part of me that wants to know just how you would have reacted to a no-hitter today. There were two options: disgust and defeat. You would have either been disgusted and angry that you spend two or three hours on the ultimate Giants gianting, or you would have just slumped your shoulders, drawn the curtains, and sat in the dark, reevaluating the choices you've made in your life, especially when it comes to how you spend your free time.
So the no-hitter was the only thing I was thinking about for the first seven innings. It just felt like a no-hitter was coming. Randall Delgado wasn't throwing a lot of pitches, and it would have fit for Orange-Black-and-Blue Tuesday. Rookie no-hitter? Sure. At that point, it would have almost been amusing. It would have been a 1-0 loss to punish us for our hubris in thinking that the 29-(-1) record in one-run games the Giants had before the break was somehow indicative of the team's quality.
And how would that one run have scored? A misplay on a bad bunt that injured the starting pitcher, followed by a sacrifice, followed by a single by the deadline acquisition the Braves picked up. The Giants' deadline acquisition was put on the disabled list today. The Giants had to give up their top pitching prospect to get that acquisition. The Braves didn't have to give up one of their four top pitching prospects -- in fact, one of those pitching prospects pitched tonight. It felt too perfect, too symmetrical. It was quadruple jeopardy for making the wrong trade at the deadline.
Even when Ross tied the game with a home run, all I was thinking of was the no-hitter. After a few seconds, it dawned on me that the Giants had tied the game. Heck, there was a 2% chance that they could score another run and win the danged thing. And when Aubrey Huff made his amazing circus catch, I realized that they were trying to win. Not that I thought that they were actively trying to lose, but I figured that they were just as cynical as we were. For a second, I harbored a stray thought that they might actually win.
Didn't last long.
So to recap: two of the three deadline acquisitions are hurt (but the awful one is healthy), Nate Schierholtz is hurt, Sergio Romo went on the DL today, and Jonathan Sanchez looked like an actual pitcher before he was injured. Two DL trips, one probable DL trip, and two possible DL trips in the same day. The Giants have had better days.
Three-and-a-half games back. And the lineup actually got worse today. So did the Diamondbacks' lineup, actually, but Lyle Overbay was three-for-four against Roy Halladay.
This is some Faustian **** right here, and it creeps me the hell out. I'm not superstitious. Don't believe in karma. But this is a weird, weird year.
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Party's over....
Last one out, please hit the lights…
by BSJ on Aug 16, 2011 7:32 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Looks like I picked a bad day to quit sniffin glue.
by Merope on Aug 16, 2011 7:32 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I just wanted to say, good luck.
Suck it Mat Latos rolls off the tongue so nicely
by Cant_buy_a_run on Aug 16, 2011 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Odd, today is the day I quit amphetamines.
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Aug 16, 2011 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Good move.
2,135 days for me….though, who’s counting.
Where have you gone John Johnstone?
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Aug 16, 2011 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions
sad day is sad
per Baggs
Tests negative on Schierholtz and Keppinger. One or both still could go on DL, though. “We got blindsided,” Bochy said. “We need help.”
Jonathan Sanchez is on crutches. Lateral ankle sprain. No pitching plan yet but Bochy says he’ll be out awhile.
Surkamp please?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
is there another option?
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Aug 16, 2011 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Runzler. Which would be disastrous.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Yeah
The only advantage I can see to Runzler is that he’s already on the 40-man (25-man even). But Edlefsen is utterly expendable so I don’t see why that would be much of an issue at all.
I’m wondering if we even need both Tejada and Cabrera around if we have Fontenot.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
No way in hell. A+ to MLB?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
As a starter?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Who wasn’t tearing up A+?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
I’m just noting, the jump happens. Wheeler for Beltran I think my view was clear when the trade went down. Injury since is just bad luck.
This is just a completely unprecedented shit-storm.
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
poopin'
Where have you gone John Johnstone?
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Aug 16, 2011 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions
all of them
The Oakland AAA’s waived their entire roster.
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 Aug 17, 2011 6:29 AM PDT up reply actions
A day that will live in infamy.
Last two days have been like a kick in the balls followed by an Anderson Silva foot to the face.
Next thing you know
Lou Seal injures himself by falling off the dugout
"I want to beat the cluck out of chicken" - The Minister of Meat
And he'll land on Lincecum
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 Aug 16, 2011 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
No, Lincecum will get hit on his right hand by a pitch...
While in the batter’s box. Don’t say that hasn’t crossed your mind watching him bat in the past.
Life is so much sweeter ever since TGWTWS
not that they had anything directly to do with the injuries but
this is why I hate playing the Braves.
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
Right. I’m sitting there thinking, “Of course it was this week. Let those chopping bastards have something else to crow about.” And, like clockwork, came the posturing and arrogance. Anooying as hell.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
Hate Betty, love the picture (see icon/avatar)
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Aug 16, 2011 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Aw, I like her. I’ve only started watching though.
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Aug 16, 2011 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I loved it almost instantly. I think it spoke to something within me.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
That shot is about a hundred times awesome
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Aug 16, 2011 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
i have never been more annoyed by THAT FUCKING CHOP than this week
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 16, 2011 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
You know that’s why they like it, right? I’ve seen many, many comments at TC whose basic message distilled to, “I love the chop because it angers our opponents! We so clevah!”
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
Taking out your fucking wang and pissing on a bunch of graves would anger people too but it’s probably not a good idea either.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 16, 2011 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
part of me was hoping they built Turner Field...
over a Native American burial ground, just so that visions of “The Shining” will come to pass.
Life is so much sweeter ever since TGWTWS
the mock chop
There is nothing better than the Braves losing in the playoffs, on the road, with the opposing fans doing the Chop. THAT really pisses them off.
FLOLrida State says hi
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 Aug 17, 2011 6:30 AM PDT up reply actions
I was going to post that picture of Annie singing "the Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow"
but she got a sprained ankle and might have to be put on the DL
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Aug 16, 2011 7:36 PM PDT reply actions
I feel awful, but I laughed heartily at your reaction. There was just something incredibly funny about it.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
Since the first Beltran Game in Philly (a win)
The Giants are 5-13 and have been outscored 72-44 or and average of 4 – 2.44. That includes the 8-1 win against AZ and the 6-0 win against PIT. If you take those games away, they have been outscored 72-30. That was before the entire team died in a fire. I will now admit that this team was not really ever very good. I will continue to watch this team as I watched the 2009 team and will consider anything good that happens to be a bonus. There will be a double bonus for more players not being injured. I will greatly look forward to Spring Training when I expect to see a young catcher who wears the number 28 back in uniform. He should be joined by Freddy Sanchez, a still skinny Panda, and a wonderful collection of pitchers. I have very high hopes for 2012.
No...Gaylord
"If it's weird, you know it's probably Wilson's." - Matt Cain
by EliminateMe on Aug 17, 2011 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Not before the season ends though
Would be appropriate for the Giants to win before the end of everything. Them or the Cubs.
by Gitaroo_Dude on Aug 16, 2011 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
This is the Red Wedding
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Aug 16, 2011 7:37 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
When are you
writing another edition of National Westeros? Because right now would seem a fitting time.
Proud adoptee of Dick Tidrow the mastermind behind Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, Buster Posey and many more. Also known as "The Reason".
wait
i thought hard about that statement and i’m going to have to amend it to “not tonight.”
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 16, 2011 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
fucking freys
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
HBO sells a Frey T-shirt? Who the hell would buy 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.
they even have the lamest sigil in the 7 kingdoms
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.
GROWING STRONG
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Flowers > Towers
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 have to admit
i’m tempted to buy a Frey shirt and show up to my next gathering of nerds with it.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 16, 2011 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
you want to get your ass beat!?
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.
though maybe you'd get a group of nerds
like the ones arguing that the RW was justified on westeros.org
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 would not end well
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Aug 16, 2011 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
You
should get a time machine and explain that to the Lancasters and Yorks.
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 Aug 17, 2011 6:31 AM PDT up reply actions
The Teddy FUCKING Roosevelt of Westeros
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.
BEST THING EVER
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Aug 16, 2011 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I seriously loved this part of the last book. Totally captured the warring “OMG NO!” crossed with “They so f****** deserved it” emotions that I feel was at the heart of the Greek myths dealing with this issue.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Aug 16, 2011 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I love that the northern chapters justified everything Ned Stark did
The combination of “The Boltons are the alternative,” and all the stuff the Manderlys and the hill tribes said. “I’d rather die fighting for Ned’s little girl…” gave me the sniffles. Also the urge to headbutt something.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 16, 2011 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
And meanwhile, the Lannisters...
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 ordered my hear me roar tshirt. I’m going to get so many quizzical looks when I’m at Penn State during home football games.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
I want an Onion Knight t-shirt
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.
actually of all the Houses
I think Mormont might be my favorite.
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'd be
buying a dragon shirt, but I haven’t gotten to ADwD yet and all this talk about Dany’s soap opera worries me.
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 Aug 17, 2011 6:32 AM PDT up reply actions
ADWD wasn't enough to make me not like Dany
I actually thought her first chapter and then her last two chapters were pretty good
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.
Lord Rainwood!
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
And the only person in the whole world who actually likes Stannis!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
It’s cuz lobsters and onions are a good combo.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
as opposed to lobsters and mustaches
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 his moments
but i would hesitate to qualify him as having a good grip on reality
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 16, 2011 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Stannis?
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.
Stannis, yeah
He’s essentially “sane” but he thinks that honor and justice are real tangential things and that’s sort of a problem.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 16, 2011 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh yeah, I agree
Which is probably why no one likes him but Davos.
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 got the Stark and Targaryen shirts
still haven’t broken them out yet, though. Waiting for a particularly nerdy occasion.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Aug 16, 2011 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I kinda want a “There are no men like me. Only me” shirt, but that’d be a pretty impressive statement of ego.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 16, 2011 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
yup
I was really looking forward to reading Jon, and Tyrion, and Dany’s chapters again… and then I ultimately found them a little disappointing (especially the latter two). But everything else in the north? Man, that stuff was great.
end note— Wyman Manderly takes no prisoners. And this is awesome.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Aug 16, 2011 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
hahaha
the motto of House Tollett (of Dolorous Edd fame) is “When All Is Darkest”
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
Well, his real name is Eddison Tollett
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 really want to know why he’s on the Wall.
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.
Too much of a downer.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
I’d love it if it was just his dad being all, “Look, Edd, we just… you bring everyone down.”
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 DYES HIS HAIR GREY IT'S REALLY WHITE BLOND
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.
DAARIO IS NEXT
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.
WHITESIDE IS THE LAST TARGARYEN!
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
by speckops on Aug 16, 2011 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
HOP HOP HOP HOP HOP FIRE AND BLOOD BRO HOP HOP HOP
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 16, 2011 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
I also wonder why Benjen joined. He didn’t until after Robert’s Rebellion, so he would have been only second in line.
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.
BENJEN FATHERED HODOR
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
I've never read the Dunk and Egg tales
but I heard rumors/speculation based on Bran’s visions that it’s Ser Duncan the Tall
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.
(to get serious for a moment)
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 heard it was Old Nan?
I have no idea though
That would make Hodor pretty old though, wouldn’t 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.
Oh. I’ve not read them either.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Is there anywhere to find them online cough cough
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.
angry at Ned for his little "secret"?
this has always been a favorite theory of mine.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Aug 16, 2011 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Do you think he knows the truth?
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 Benjen might have been able to guess
He might be able to tell the difference between “looks like a Stark” and “looks like Lyanna”. Also, he was present at the tournament where Rhaegar named Lyanna the Queen of Love and Beauty.
And I don’t know, I also just kind of think it explains why he and Jon seem especially close. Like Benjen feels sorry for him, knows who he really is, thinks its unfair that he’s been saddled with the “bastard” tag, when in fact he’s possibly the rightful heir to the throne, and then there’s the fact that he and Benjen were really the only honest relationship Jon had. If you believe R+L=J, Ned isn’t really Jon’s father, the young Starks aren’t really his siblings, but Ben really is his uncle. There’s no lie there. Somehow, that always seemed special to me.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Aug 16, 2011 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
That’d be doubly interesting if Benjen is Coldhands and ever expresses his own personality.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 16, 2011 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Perfect recap is perfect.
Right down to the .gif
Makes you realize how SPECIAL last year was.
"For science. You monster."
by KINGofCRA5H on Aug 16, 2011 7:38 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
The .gif is a moment of zen
no matter how bad things are right now.
And I love that you can see the Kinsler Tree quietly controlling it all.
by Here Be Giants on Aug 16, 2011 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Why are the baseball gods so mean to us?
"I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey, on how to gun down stolen base attempts
We defied them last year
We were never supposed to win another title after we left New York; it was said the Giants would always lose in October.
Ah, but last year, the Series ended … in November.
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
I AM NO MAN
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
MacDuff was from his mother’s womb untimely rip’d
/awesome freaking line
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Aug 16, 2011 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I am not disheartened
Every dark cloud has a silver lining and all we have to do is pull ourselves up by our bootstraps and tug on our chinstraps and remember everyone else wears jock straps just like we do and not give up never give up at all ever.
Fulfilling your Gus Benusa needs since 2009!
hey, zuko here
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
Why I love drugs/alcohol
Something good happens- they make it better!
Something bad happens- they make it better!
When I was growing up in Baltimore, they ran a great commercial on the O's broadcasts on the radio.
It was for an alcohol and drug treatment center and the bit went like this:
The narrartor was a recovering addict who opened by saying:
I got high when the Orioles won;
I got high when the Orioles lost…
He then went on to say that one could get help for such behavior at Oakview. It was brilliant despite my lame effort at retelling…
by capn on Aug 16, 2011 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I think they had those type of commercials in several cities for local rehab centers.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Yay?
extrabaggs Andrew Baggarly
Schierholtz was ready to PH but couldn’t run. He hopes to be fully available tomorrow.
27 seconds ago
And
the self from the top of the stairway
SF Giants' record in the eleven-year twenty-first century/Pac Bell era: five MVPs, two CYA, one ROY, the two highest single-season OPS of all time (and two of the other top eight), the single-season and all-time HR records, two NL Pennants, and ... one World Championship
dummy
the toast gets all wet when you make it that way.
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 Aug 17, 2011 6:35 AM PDT up reply actions
That makes me feel better
"What happens in the broadcast booth stays in the broadcast booth." Randy Hahn
"Pity is the drug of quitters" Drew Remenda
by hautecouture on Aug 16, 2011 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
The worst part will come
When Zach pitches his no hitter vs the Giants, in his Cy Young award winning year.
You know it’s coming, there’s just no other way now.
This team requires an exorcism at this point…
every rookie almost pitches a no-hitter against the gints. he’ll get to 7 2/3, max… and Dude, its Zack, with a K.
Oh, there will be Ks
There
WILL
be
Ks
SF Giants' record in the eleven-year twenty-first century/Pac Bell era: five MVPs, two CYA, one ROY, the two highest single-season OPS of all time (and two of the other top eight), the single-season and all-time HR records, two NL Pennants, and ... one World Championship
I swear .......
if someone posts a fucking picture of that Ragmuffin’ bitch, I’m gonna throw my computer across the room. Fuck this day, fuck this team, fuck the DL, fuck this season, fuck Arizona, fuck Scott fucking Cousins, fuck Atlanta, fuck, fuck, FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
I'm an avid protester against "the Wave," "the Fist Pump Dance," and "Like a G-Man."
by GIANT stoner on Aug 16, 2011 7:48 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 13 recs
rec’d for the fucking.
Suck it Mat Latos rolls off the tongue so nicely
by Cant_buy_a_run on Aug 16, 2011 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
There was fucking?
I didn’t notice any
SF Giants' record in the eleven-year twenty-first century/Pac Bell era: five MVPs, two CYA, one ROY, the two highest single-season OPS of all time (and two of the other top eight), the single-season and all-time HR records, two NL Pennants, and ... one World Championship
Oh, wow. I’ve never seen such hate directed at America’s Favorite Orphan.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
If she’s so loved, why the hell was she an orphan, huh?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
by speckops on Aug 16, 2011 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
TCMTLOAAC (this caused me to let out an audible chuckle)
Suck it Mat Latos rolls off the tongue so nicely
by Cant_buy_a_run on Aug 16, 2011 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
GOOD POINT, NERB.
By the way, your brazen advances on me made J upset today. Shame on you.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
There are enough muffins and mass specs for everyone.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
whatever
i just want to point out specks is a devoted runner
while i am huggable
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
How dare you accuse me of being a runner! Oh wait, you meant the other speck.
Suck it Mat Latos rolls off the tongue so nicely
by Cant_buy_a_run on Aug 16, 2011 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I do believe he is referring to Annie.
Suck it Mat Latos rolls off the tongue so nicely
by Cant_buy_a_run on Aug 16, 2011 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
are you sure? Because she’s about to go on the DL but she could come out and make a special appearance if you want
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Aug 16, 2011 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
you just made me ........
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
I'm an avid protester against "the Wave," "the Fist Pump Dance," and "Like a G-Man."
by GIANT stoner on Aug 16, 2011 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions
"Dammit....
fucktards, I missed the business casual memo"
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Aug 17, 2011 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions
He can't reply
his computer is already thrown across the room on account of Dingoes Ate My Baby
SF Giants' record in the eleven-year twenty-first century/Pac Bell era: five MVPs, two CYA, one ROY, the two highest single-season OPS of all time (and two of the other top eight), the single-season and all-time HR records, two NL Pennants, and ... one World Championship
this made me laugh ........
thanks, i really needed that.
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
I'm an avid protester against "the Wave," "the Fist Pump Dance," and "Like a G-Man."
by GIANT stoner on Aug 16, 2011 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions
this is proof that marijuana makes people angry ;)
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on Aug 16, 2011 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
REEFER MADNESS
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on Aug 16, 2011 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Like I said in the gamethread
I don’t want to think this is over, but clusterfuck is the best term for this season. We can hold out hope that things will turn around and the champs will say “wait a tick, we are the fucking champs!” There is a chance, and I think that chance is getting slimmer, but hey, even the biggest clusterfucks can be unclusterfucked. Worst case scenario, the Giants show up to spring training next year, and we have a chance to make a run again that year. That kind of optimism hasn’t been around these parts for a long time. I am glad that is here, and our team can have that said about it.
Suck it Mat Latos rolls off the tongue so nicely
I don’t think the season is over. They need to stay at least this close until they get home. Then, they need some health and a good run in September. Roster expansion will help. Not sure I want to watch them in the playoffs, but I said the same thing last year at this time.
Tell me more about this witchcraft LOL
Suck it Mat Latos rolls off the tongue so nicely
by Cant_buy_a_run on Aug 16, 2011 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
The sad part is they looked like they might be turning things around yesterday around the 8th inning. Huff was slowly improving, nate and ross were heating up…and if everyone was healthy, this lineup could actually repeat for another title:
Ross
Kepplinger
Beltran
Posey
Sandoval
Huff
Belt
Cabrera
Lincecum
Huff
Belt
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
hey unleashthegore(looking for a bobble)
Just wondering if you have an extra fresno cain bobblehead to sell/trade? You can contact me directly at mathew.rodgers (at) att.net, that way I can see your email and respond faster. Thanks!
Seitan.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Aug 16, 2011 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Where does one eyebrow stop and the other begin…?
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Aug 16, 2011 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I so wished that he would play for the NJ Devils
Alas it wasn’t meant to be
"What happens in the broadcast booth stays in the broadcast booth." Randy Hahn
"Pity is the drug of quitters" Drew Remenda
by hautecouture on Aug 16, 2011 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Giants baseball: Could it be, SATAN?!
Rally Jerry!
Greekfro (insert unnecessary scribbles)
I believe if you listen to Kruk say “tip your cap” backwards, you can hear him say “Satan Loves the Giants”
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Aug 16, 2011 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
If I can put on my tin-foil hate for a minute, I think Philadelphia threw the game tonight
Let’s be honest, the Phillies and Braves would obviously love to avoid the Giants rotation in the playoffs. While the Braves pile on a collapsing Giants squad, the Phillies can ensure the D-Backs make it to the playoffs. Assuming the Brewers don’t fall slump, the D-Backs will likely get the 3rd seed and face Philly in the NLDS.
Not fair.
And they can manage all of this by losing one game?
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Aug 16, 2011 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
WAKE UP SHEEPLE
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 Aug 17, 2011 6:38 AM PDT up reply actions
8/16 in Philadelphia was an inside job.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Roy Halladay cleverly pitched 8 very good innings and then one poor one.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
well sure
that’s how you do, make sure they can’t tell. Should have learned that much from the Black Sox.
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 Aug 17, 2011 7:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Did you notice how Manuel
left Halladay in even though he had given up two hits in a row in the 9th and had a well rested Madson in the bullpen with Overbay coming up who was already 2 for 3 against Halladay? I was watching the game with a D’backs fan and told exactly what was going to happen. Manuel is afraid of our Good but not Great pitchers…it would come back to bite him in his wrinkly ass.
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Aug 17, 2011 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions
And why would the Phillies not want to face us?
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Seriously
Their pitchers are just as good as ours but they actually have an offense
"What happens in the broadcast booth stays in the broadcast booth." Randy Hahn
"Pity is the drug of quitters" Drew Remenda
by hautecouture on Aug 16, 2011 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
"Their pitchers are just as good as ours"
LOL, no.
by Gitaroo_Dude on Aug 16, 2011 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m wondering if there’s some pronoun confusion going on.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Aug 16, 2011 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
My bad
I thought he meant Arizona’s pitching was better than the Giants.
by Gitaroo_Dude on Aug 16, 2011 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm a she.
But yeah I meant the Phillies staff. Arizona’s staff sucks
"What happens in the broadcast booth stays in the broadcast booth." Randy Hahn
"Pity is the drug of quitters" Drew Remenda
by hautecouture on Aug 16, 2011 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Guess we cleared up two mistakes then.
I had a lot of righteous anger ready for anyone ready to crown the D-Bag rotation as equal to the Giants.
by Gitaroo_Dude on Aug 16, 2011 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Give it two years. Skaggs and Bauer scare the shit out of me.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
You’re kidding, right?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
I thought the "Oh wait"
Made the clear, heh.
by Gitaroo_Dude on Aug 16, 2011 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
So your saying Halladay, Lee, Oswalt, and Hamels aren’t at least equivalent to Timmy, Cain, Bum, and Vogelsong?
"What happens in the broadcast booth stays in the broadcast booth." Randy Hahn
"Pity is the drug of quitters" Drew Remenda
by hautecouture on Aug 16, 2011 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
You are correct
but the argument is in a 5 game series, the Giants would pose a tougher route for the Phillies IF the Giants get any offense at all. Highly doubt that Kennedy, Hudson, Sanders and Collmenter are going to hold down the Phils offense like the Giants rotation would.
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Aug 17, 2011 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions
We're in their heads.
And because if you had the choice of facing
1. Lincecum
2. Bumgarner
3. Cain
4. Vogelsong
or
1. Kennedy
2. Hudson
3. Saunders
4. Collmenter
You’ll always choose the latter.
And because I’m bitter about Philly losing today.
by Gitaroo_Dude on Aug 16, 2011 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
We are quite obviously not in their heads
And you always choose to face the worse team, which is what the Giants look like at the moment.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Phillies fan here
In a playoff series, you would rather not play the stronger pitching staff. Baseball playoffs are wacky so you never know. I’ll go back to lurking now…
Yeah, but our lineup would be no-hit by Cupcake Blanton.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
SNORK RABBLE RAWR
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
I do beleive we're still playoff bound.
This too shall pass.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Man, this is one sound clip I would be happy to never hear again.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Aug 17, 2011 8:06 AM PDT up reply actions
And one of these days I’ll even spell believe correctly.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Seriously, you offered even odds. I’ll take them. $20, paypal?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Gentleman’s bet?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
if
some of these broken pieces (specifically Sandoval) aren’t seriously broken, then maybe.
Also, 5th starter says hi.
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 Aug 17, 2011 6:39 AM PDT up reply actions
They can skip the 5th starter a couple times if they want
That’s not that important.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Ugh
extrabaggs Andrew Baggarly
Keppinger tried hitting off a tee in 11th. Said wrist is very weak, nothing behind his swing. But also hoping to play tomorrow.
1 minute ago
Why can’t anyone on our team have strong wrists?! Derosa’s disease is spreading!
"What happens in the broadcast booth stays in the broadcast booth." Randy Hahn
"Pity is the drug of quitters" Drew Remenda
by hautecouture on Aug 16, 2011 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Typhoid Mark, to the infirmary…
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 Aug 17, 2011 6:40 AM PDT up reply actions
That makes me hope he doesn’t play tomorrow.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Aug 16, 2011 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Everybody is hoping to play tomorrow. No one goes on DL. August 23rd none of them still has played in a week.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
...how would him playing tomorrow help anything if he has no strength?
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
...No
A healthy Fontenot > weak wristed Keppinger.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
“Skip, I tried hitting off a tee in the eleventh. My wrists are very weak, and there was nothing behind my swing.”
“Why didn’t you say so. I would have started you today and batted you clean up, if I had known that.”
SF Giants' record in the eleven-year twenty-first century/Pac Bell era: five MVPs, two CYA, one ROY, the two highest single-season OPS of all time (and two of the other top eight), the single-season and all-time HR records, two NL Pennants, and ... one World Championship
I've actually had a kind of Giantsy summer with appliances
No kidding, this summer our washing machine broke and had to be replaced, followed by our fridge, followed by our hot water heater, followed by a toilet, followed by our dishwasher, which caught fire. Then, last night, our stove door fell off. But that one turned out to be repairable. So I saw that as an omen.
So we’ve lost our mole, and our buster busted, and just after gettin’ a new beltran, it went bust . . . but, you know, we’re still hangin’ in there. Got a belt we ain’t used much, which might be just the thing.
Fulfilling your Gus Benusa needs since 2009!
what you really need is, amid all of this, for a really shitty television to show no signs of electrical failure…even though it’s obvious it needs to be replaced.
That was last summer
Fulfilling your Gus Benusa needs since 2009!
by Giantsfan4life on Aug 16, 2011 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
THIS IS A GOOD THING?
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.
Game over man...
…game over!
Oh well, at least Football season is almost upon us and we can bask in the glory of the 49ers and Raiders! (sigh)
Enjoy the Giants being the reigning champs while it lasts, that window appears to be closing…
by codedfreaq on Aug 16, 2011 7:58 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Still got the Sharks :)
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Aug 16, 2011 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL Sharks
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, yeah, I get it, they only seem to make it to the playoffs, but one of these years.. just wait. And this could very well be the year with them patching up the defense. Just sayin’.
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Aug 16, 2011 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed. Counting down the days.
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Aug 16, 2011 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I miss hockey so much!
"What happens in the broadcast booth stays in the broadcast booth." Randy Hahn
"Pity is the drug of quitters" Drew Remenda
by hautecouture on Aug 16, 2011 8:21 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
LOL Raiders, LOL Niners
Steve Jobs must be a Niners fan. My iPad autocorrects “niners” to “Niners” and leaves “raiders” as is.
Relief! I Thank you for your Lefferts.
Well, raiders is actually a lowercase word, too.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Aug 17, 2011 7:41 AM PDT up reply actions
It certainly is.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 17, 2011 7:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Alright I'm ready to call it
Name: San Francisco Giants 2011 Season
Time of Death: Approximately 8:00 pm on 08/16/11
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
The PGT picture should have been...
It feels like this team needs a DL for its DL
by Aaron Can on Aug 16, 2011 8:01 PM PDT reply actions 11 recs
haha rec'd
It really should have been this
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Aug 16, 2011 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I was expecting a caption like
“Miguel Tejada fields a routine ground ball in the 4th inning of the Giants’ August 16th game against the Atlanta Braves.”
Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.
by MonkeyChow on Aug 16, 2011 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Just for giggles
LOL Adam LaRoche
Dude spurns offer to come play in San Francisco only to watch them win WS and play for AZ instead. Now he is rotting in DC while the D-Bags are marching toward the post-season.
Shift A
It hurts more watching the other teams we supposedly beat out for Beltran have their trade acquisitions on the field and performing well.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
to be fair
hunter pence only went 1/4 today with 3Ks
but i think it’s because he felt like he wasn’t finished hurting the Giants
Struck out with the bases loaded
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 really mean when they were playing the Giants
Pence was a monster in the Philly series and Bourn was on base 4 times today.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
The Phillies gave up more for Pence than we gave up for Wheeler.
Check out Catch-28.com, a blog about Buster Posey and the San Francisco Giants.
I would give up Beltran for Wheeler.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
Mets wouldn't
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Bourn was walked three times! The one everday player you don’t want to walk, and they walk him three times! The one time he doesn’t walk, he gets an RBI base hit!
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Aug 16, 2011 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
It's really hard to understand
I think it’s one of those things where the pitcher says to himself, “OK, I gotta make sure I throw strikes to this guy so I don’t walk him.” And then it’s in his head and he throws four straight balls.
don't ask me what i was searching for, but
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Aug 16, 2011 8:08 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
Now I've got that music from Star Trek in my head...
…where Kirk fights the Gorn on the hillside and the music goes “duh duh DAH DAH DAHHH duh duh DAH DAH!” over and over….
Life is so much sweeter ever since TGWTWS
Fun fact:
That’s my sexy time music.
"He forced it to go in the net, and that's a good thing." -Jerry Reynolds
nerb
I don’t think that cue was used then. That was when Kirk fought Spock during the pon farr.
/nerb
Anagram of "SF Giants World Series Champs" = SHARP, ORGASMIC, ENDLESS SWIFT
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 16, 2011 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
You probably don't realize it...
But the screen from this episode is extremely fitting right now:
“Only a fool fights in a burning house…”
nerb
(drops sword) “In the heart, in the head, I won’t stay dead. Next time I’ll do the same to YOU!!”
/nerb
Anagram of "SF Giants World Series Champs" = SHARP, ORGASMIC, ENDLESS SWIFT
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 16, 2011 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Anybody ever try and You Tube search music by either William Shatner or Leonard Nemoy? Trippy stuff.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Bilbo Baggins!
I LOVE YOU BASEBALL GODS!!!!!
Welcome to my new adopted Giant, Carlos Beltran. Well, actually, you're more like a foreign exchange student staying at my house for the summer. Regardless, win us a world series!
Like a train wreck. Horrible and impossible to turn away from.
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 16, 2011 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I see what drugs did in the 70s: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvQwXOCKNLY
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
William Shatner doesn't make very good creative decisions
I wish somebody had figured that out before giving him the reigns for Star Trek V.
I LOVE YOU BASEBALL GODS!!!!!
Welcome to my new adopted Giant, Carlos Beltran. Well, actually, you're more like a foreign exchange student staying at my house for the summer. Regardless, win us a world series!
Kirk was
a Giants fan last year
SF Giants' record in the eleven-year twenty-first century/Pac Bell era: five MVPs, two CYA, one ROY, the two highest single-season OPS of all time (and two of the other top eight), the single-season and all-time HR records, two NL Pennants, and ... one World Championship
IF IT KEEPS RAINING
THEN THE LEVEE’S GONNA BREAK
Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.
There is a new McCoy on the #hatsoffsf
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Just when I thought this day couldn’t get any worse.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 16, 2011 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions
At least you guys get to go to sleep soon.
It’s 1 god damn 30 in the afternoon here in Australia.
Then again, if I was actually watching this shit, I don’t know how I would have survived this summer.
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
Go surfing or something.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
Or box a kangaroo
Rally Jerry!
Greekfro (insert unnecessary scribbles)
Or tell someone that the thing in their hands ain't a knife
SF Giants' record in the eleven-year twenty-first century/Pac Bell era: five MVPs, two CYA, one ROY, the two highest single-season OPS of all time (and two of the other top eight), the single-season and all-time HR records, two NL Pennants, and ... one World Championship
Go sledding then, or something.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
People surf here in the winter.
More than the summer, even.
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
All of these guys are goofs. - G. Brisbee
Diamondbacks: 1st base by committee
Russell Branyan
Xavier Nady
Juan Miranda
Brandon Allen
Paul Goldschmidt
Lyle Overbay
and it's working dammit
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.
Everything they're doing is working
Our only hope is that they’re peaking too early
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
After the Giants leave Atlanta, the only team they play with a winning record is Arizona. If they can get healthy…big if.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Aug 16, 2011 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
mlb.com
“Manager Kirk Gibson gave Lyle Overbay his first start as a member of D-backs on Tuesday in part because he’s a veteran hitter who’s had success against Roy Halladay. He came in 3-for-10 with two RBIs lifetime against the 2011 National League Cy Young Award favorite.”
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Aug 16, 2011 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm happy about this
I hate it when Bochy plays one of these SSS pitcher vs hitter matchup and it works — that’s just gonna make him think it was a good idea and do it again. So I’m happy if Gibson thinks it’s smart to play a washed-up veteran because he’s 3-7 in his career against that day’s starter.
I just remember being in Vegas on the weekend of Aug 29.
That was the darkest of the season laster year. Remember when Timmy tried to wear the Stirrups and still got beat by the Dbacks? And Zito got destroyed the next day. At that point I was thinking it was over. I need to plan a trip to vegas at the end of this month.
by IRONxMIKE on Aug 16, 2011 8:25 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Byrnes is still talking Damon and Coco Crisp. Im sad that a part of me is giving in and saying
do what you have to do.
srsly
Wheeler for not a C/not an SS was bad enough.
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 Aug 17, 2011 6:44 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m not worried at all. They are only 3.5 out, with favorable matchups through Sunday while the DBacks will have their hands full, then it’s on to the Astros/NL West the rest of the way out.
Catch you guys in a couple days, I go on shift early tomorrow.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
besides, Nate and Kepp are ok. I’m happy with that.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on Aug 16, 2011 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
truth be told, I’m actually more pissed Foghorn Leghorn sent Halladay back out there instead of going to Madsen.
The only people for me are the mad ones. The ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars. ~Inspire Me
by giant4life83 on Aug 16, 2011 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Halladay: Good, not great.
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Aug 16, 2011 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Your attitude
Is awesome.
Stay safe & see you soon.
Where have you gone John Johnstone?
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Aug 16, 2011 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Lowest attended NLDS ever?
http://articles.latimes.com/2011/aug/13/sports/la-sp-0814-baseball-rankings-20110814
“Arizona (23,868) A great ballpark with air conditioning in the middle of the desert. A first-place team. And the stadium is still half empty?”
“Atlanta (28,866) The Braves have failed to sell out playoff games. Maybe Bobby Cox made winning expected, but this year’s team is fighting for a playoff berth before empty seats.”
meh
the Ragamuffinbitch people will get on the bandwagon at season’s end. The Braves never sell out playoff games.
Also, those are the “announced attendance”, not necessarily turnstile clicks. Florida was announcing 20k at those games, and that was obviously wrong.
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 Aug 17, 2011 6:45 AM PDT up reply actions
giants buy 25 hyperbaric chambers please
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 Aug 16, 2011 8:31 PM PDT reply actions
That chamber looks like it’s wearing a monocle, and is quite surprised by something it’s seen.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
by TheLetter2 on Aug 16, 2011 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 8 recs
LOL
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 16, 2011 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Wreckage!
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 16, 2011 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Im taking tomorrow off
Fuck this team sometimes
"I dont always hit home runs, but when I do, I prefer World Series winning home runs"
so Runzler starts?
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.
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUCK
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Oh, fuck, Waldis Joaquin is going to be pitching.
Oh, fuck, Dan Runzler is probably going to be starting.
I think
I heard a flush.
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 Aug 17, 2011 6:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Isn't a rolled ankle healed in a few days
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
It really depends.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Aug 17, 2011 7:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Freddy Sanchez and Jeff Keppinger symbolize this season
The starting second baseman gets injured for the season. Then the guy they trade for to replace said second baseman gets injured.
This is a special kind of crap the baseball gods are serving up. I think I might need to change my sig.
I LOVE YOU BASEBALL GODS!!!!!
Welcome to my new adopted Giant, Carlos Beltran. Well, actually, you're more like a foreign exchange student staying at my house for the summer. Regardless, win us a world series!
Why won't Bochy go on the DL?
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 16, 2011 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Except… only about 10% of the McCoven actually thought Freddy would last more than a few weeks without getting injured. I don’t know how the fact that what we all predicted would happen even before Sabean signed the guy has somehow turned into a built in excuse for Sabean.
Over
by cybermaldonado on Aug 16, 2011 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
And don't forget Bill Hall, the first second baseman replacement to get hurt.
by mrs. owlcroft on Aug 17, 2011 1:32 AM PDT up reply actions
I won't forget him
because he’s still in FAT and will probably re-join the circus.
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 Aug 17, 2011 6:47 AM PDT up reply actions
This one gets chalked up as a win in my book.
I mean, how can it really be a bad game as long as Bochy manages to get Huff into the line up?
Over
Wow. The Brewers have a 7 game lead in the NL Central.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
wtf
when did that happen?
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.
lolPIrates
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
On top of the shit feast we've been served this season/week, I just opened a bag of ruby red grapefruit from Trader Joe's to discover that THEY ARE THE YELLOW ONES!!!
I’m bitter and so are my grapefruit
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
I saw a candy bar in line at Walmart today
It was called “Zero”. I thought it might be some “healthy” candy bar, maybe even one without sugar. Turns out it was an 800 calorie candy bar. Not a very fitting name.
I LOVE YOU BASEBALL GODS!!!!!
Welcome to my new adopted Giant, Carlos Beltran. Well, actually, you're more like a foreign exchange student staying at my house for the summer. Regardless, win us a world series!
800 calories in a candy bar
Not a very wise decision.
I LOVE YOU BASEBALL GODS!!!!!
Welcome to my new adopted Giant, Carlos Beltran. Well, actually, you're more like a foreign exchange student staying at my house for the summer. Regardless, win us a world series!
On the bright side, I was prepared for my orthopedic doc to tell me I needed surgery on my ruptured tendon, but she says no, 8 weeks in a finger splint.
"It feels awesome. Feels like when you were a kid and every guy gets a chance to be a hero, then you eat orange slices and kool-aid after the game. Except we’re nailing champagne right now." —Brian Wilson
"He just threw me a fastball in and I just put a good swing on the ball, and you know when you put a good swing on the ball, the ball go out."
-Egdar Renteria commenting on his solo home run in the 5th inning of Game 2.
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 16, 2011 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
:(
nicolevogelsong Nicole Vogelsong
And I thought I was sad?! Just hung up with Ry and it is a gloomy night in the ATL for our boys…ugh. :( #imkeepingthefaithbutyikes
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Aug 16, 2011 8:45 PM PDT reply actions
Save on bandwidth
Post the “Not Playing Hurt” graphic.
Anagram of "SF Giants World Series Champs" = SHARP, ORGASMIC, ENDLESS SWIFT
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 16, 2011 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
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 blog is a bunch of showoffs if you ask me!
by Dan from NM on Aug 16, 2011 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Splitters!
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 16, 2011 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions
if WJ is coming up then its not #FREESURKAMP
its LOLSURKAMP
Maybe my memory is failing but I seem to remember him being a pretty mediocre pitcher.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
he's pretty good
in OOTP!
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 Aug 17, 2011 6:48 AM PDT up reply actions
The Giants got a blessing!
MLBJesus MLB Jesus
Give strength to thy righteous @SFGiants; Let heal thy roster and thy Champion spirit.
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Aug 16, 2011 8:54 PM PDT reply actions
Don’t fuck with the Jesus
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Aug 16, 2011 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Talk is cheap, MLBJesus.
Let’s get to the spectacle.
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
I don't think this is really Jesus.
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Aug 16, 2011 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Why do you say that?!
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Cuz he's starting at first base for
a division rival
SF Giants' record in the eleven-year twenty-first century/Pac Bell era: five MVPs, two CYA, one ROY, the two highest single-season OPS of all time (and two of the other top eight), the single-season and all-time HR records, two NL Pennants, and ... one World Championship
MOTHER
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
FUCKIN
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Aug 16, 2011 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
TITTY
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Aug 16, 2011 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
SUCKIN
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Aug 16, 2011 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
TWO
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Aug 16, 2011 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
BALLED
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Aug 16, 2011 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
BITCH
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Aug 16, 2011 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Dear Ragmuffin' Biatch ........
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
I'm an avid protester against "the Wave," "the Fist Pump Dance," and "Like a G-Man."
by GIANT stoner on Aug 17, 2011 1:40 AM PDT up reply actions
I thought it was "blue-balled bitch"
Eh, I could be wrong.
Anagram of "SF Giants World Series Champs" = SHARP, ORGASMIC, ENDLESS SWIFT
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 16, 2011 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Two balled never made much sense to me, so you might be right
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Aug 16, 2011 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
She's got two on the vine.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 16, 2011 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Is this a bad time to post this?
"With a guy like that, you have six beers, pass out, come to the park and hit."
OT:
Should I rewatch LOST from the beginning? Y or N?
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
I was about to start watching the first season again.
You’re onto something.
"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'm doing it right now
It’s fun, especially if you watch it with some people who’ve never seen 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.
No, don’t do it. I repeat….DO NOT DO IT. It’ll only bring everything back. Every bit of angst, all the time wasted on speculating about what’s going to happen, every “I friggin’ hate you Darlton,” and everytime you try to convince yourself the finale worked but can’t really. I rewatched it and spent half my time gritting my teeth and thinkings like “nice payoff on the kidnapped children, assholes.”
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Aug 16, 2011 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Poop
This day sucked. And now my husband is watching this total geek go on & on about Gamera movies. If you get the MST boxed set, avoid Gamera Obscura, it will rot your brain.
OMG Shut up with the Gamera movies already!!!!!!!
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
All of these guys are goofs. - G. Brisbee
This is going to be a sweet Christmas. Unless my family royally screws me over again and gives me a book I don’t want.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
The movies are good. Not all of the extras are, tho.
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
All of these guys are goofs. - G. Brisbee
I’m looking forward to the Manos re-release because it’ll include a short documentary about the history of those great shorts that preceded the films.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
Manos is something I can only watch rarely. It is extremely disturbing.
Seriously, that dude was exactly what I imagine people think we are – the literal dude in his mom’s basement. It would be cool if they could MST it, but you couldn’t get a word in edgewise.
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
All of these guys are goofs. - G. Brisbee
But they did do Manos, back the fourth season. It’s a legendary episode.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
Yes of course,
I was talking about them MSTing the guy in the basement that just talked nonstop for 45 minutes about GAmera. And my husband was actually listening, and he said the guy was basically mad at the MST crew for making fun of Japanese monster movies. For reals.
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
All of these guys are goofs. - G. Brisbee
Oh, right. The extra. You switched gears there.
There’s an odd undercurrent of people — people who clearly do not understand the premise of the show — that don’t like the riffing. They feel it…wait for it…makes fun of the movie. And that’s disrespectful. Well, cry me a river, hippie. Go ban some plastic bags or something.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
Yeah, sorry.
I’m a little verklempt right now. My English skills are deteriorating.
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
All of these guys are goofs. - G. Brisbee
But if you dont get MST
why did they put your yammering as a extra in their boxed set?
The extra on the first DVD has Joel & etc. so it’s worth watching.
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
All of these guys are goofs. - G. Brisbee
Do you own any of the other Shout!Factory boxed sets? They often feature mini-docs done by a guy named Larry Blamire. They often look at the people or ideas behind the films contained in the set. Sometimes they’re pretty good. And sometimes you wonder who Blamire slept with to get the extra on the DVD set. I agree the much more interesting ones feature the cast and crew. Those are usually solid.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
Yeah, we have several of them.
So far, no Blamire on this one, but we’ve only watched 3 of the five.
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
All of these guys are goofs. - G. Brisbee
Actually, I think you may already have. Blamire usually does those short extras for Ballyhoo Motion Pictures, which then distributes them to Shout!Factory.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
Does sound familiar
Just haven’t seen him yet in this boxed set.
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
All of these guys are goofs. - G. Brisbee
btw
we are going to see RiffTrax Live tomorrow evening. They’re doing Jack the Giant Killer. Have you ever been to a RiffTrax Live or Cinematic Titanic live show?
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
All of these guys are goofs. - G. Brisbee
Never, but a friend and I are going to the Rifftrax thing tomorrow night.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
I recommend them.
We went to Cinematic Titanic a couple years ago. When Joel came out and spoke, the entire audience let out a collective sigh of contentment just to hear that sleepy voice.
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
All of these guys are goofs. - G. Brisbee
And Mary Jo answered my geeky facebook post.
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
All of these guys are goofs. - G. Brisbee
I really want to see CT. But they never seem to get around to coming to Knoxville.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
Enjoy the RiffTrax.
I’ve been to about 3 of them, and they’re fun.
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
All of these guys are goofs. - G. Brisbee
“Is this a snuff film? This is totally a snuff film, Joel!’
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.
so
What’s the deal with the Little Orphan Annie/Ragamuffin Bitch meme? I totally missed that one.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 16, 2011 9:24 PM PDT reply actions
I have no clue
I was too busy talking about GOT to notice what was going on, tbh.
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.
Wait
why is Giant Stoner so mad!?
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 so confused by that 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.
You've really gotten wrapped up in it
I still need to read Dance of Dragons
I LOVE YOU BASEBALL GODS!!!!!
Welcome to my new adopted Giant, Carlos Beltran. Well, actually, you're more like a foreign exchange student staying at my house for the summer. Regardless, win us a world series!
I didn't mean for this to happen
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 got pissed one night and called her a Ragamuffin Bitch
I’m a classy guy.
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Aug 16, 2011 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
what could you have against a cuddly, ginger orphan?
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Aug 16, 2011 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I believe it was after the 2nd straight Dback loss, so I was outside my mind
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Aug 16, 2011 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions
and
it’s just so fitting, well, who can forget.
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 Aug 17, 2011 6:49 AM PDT up reply actions
In the last week some people've been saying "the sun will come out tomorrow"
And other people have been saying, “F that noise, I out”
SF Giants' record in the eleven-year twenty-first century/Pac Bell era: five MVPs, two CYA, one ROY, the two highest single-season OPS of all time (and two of the other top eight), the single-season and all-time HR records, two NL Pennants, and ... one World Championship
PILLAPALOOZA
FresnoGrizzlies Fresno Grizzlies
Brett Pill crushes his 24th HR of the year, making him the first in pro ball to 100 RBI (101, to be exact)
49 seconds ago
Why not!
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Aug 16, 2011 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously, at this point, (other than 40 man issue) why the hell not?
Feed the Panda some bamboo
by anotherbadexcuseguitar on Aug 16, 2011 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Put him at 2nd
I don’t care how defensively he is.
I LOVE YOU BASEBALL GODS!!!!!
Welcome to my new adopted Giant, Carlos Beltran. Well, actually, you're more like a foreign exchange student staying at my house for the summer. Regardless, win us a world series!
how bad defensively even
I LOVE YOU BASEBALL GODS!!!!!
Welcome to my new adopted Giant, Carlos Beltran. Well, actually, you're more like a foreign exchange student staying at my house for the summer. Regardless, win us a world series!
I think your first sentence construction was perfectly cromulent
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
I like the first one better.
BUMGARNER: “Good to have you with us, dude.”
PILL: “Why? What’s that supposed to mean? You think I shouldn’t be here?!”
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
by TheLetter2 on Aug 16, 2011 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions 7 recs
He sounds like a real pill!
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 Aug 16, 2011 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
HAHA
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Aug 16, 2011 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I do
Bench Huff
Only reason I care 2b is guy has to be able to turn 2. If you lose that, you will give up one or two huge innings you didn’t have to.
by Myemail21479 on Aug 16, 2011 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions
2nd base is a sinkhole of injuries and ruined careers…no, don’t put him at 2nd. Don’t put anybody you want to keep healthy at 2nd. Maybe call in a Shaman or an Exorcist or something and have 2nd base cleansed of it’s evil injury inducing spirits.
Who cares about keeping Brett Pill healthy?
Other than Pill himself, of course.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Mrs. Pill.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 17, 2011 7:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Mother’s Little Helper!
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 Aug 17, 2011 7:21 AM PDT up reply actions
gotta check
for the splits first, see who he can platoon with.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 17, 2011 6:50 AM PDT up reply actions
I should be writing a syllabus (two actually)
But my brain is fried. It’s a pain to put together a syllabus and I am tired.
I LOVE YOU BASEBALL GODS!!!!!
Welcome to my new adopted Giant, Carlos Beltran. Well, actually, you're more like a foreign exchange student staying at my house for the summer. Regardless, win us a world series!
I know exactly what you mean now.
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.
Once you put it in that syllabus and hand it out to the students
That’s it. You can’t go back. That’s your official policy. So consider carefully.
I LOVE YOU BASEBALL GODS!!!!!
Welcome to my new adopted Giant, Carlos Beltran. Well, actually, you're more like a foreign exchange student staying at my house for the summer. Regardless, win us a world series!
it's really more of a "Course Description and Supply List"
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
Well, if that's the way you are going, then consider less carefully
Students need to know the rules/expectations and consequences and procedures, etc. somehow, though.
I LOVE YOU BASEBALL GODS!!!!!
Welcome to my new adopted Giant, Carlos Beltran. Well, actually, you're more like a foreign exchange student staying at my house for the summer. Regardless, win us a world series!
Oh certainly
I’m sort of going off of what the other teachers have. it seems like they try to keep those pretty consistent from class to class in the middle school (rules/expectations and consequences in particular) and I plan to have them all posted in the classroom.
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.
Cool
I’m not thinking very straight at the moment. I forgot you were at middle school level. You won’t need as much of a syllabus as I will, teaching 10th and 12th grades.
It seems like you are off to a good start already, not trying to reinvent the wheel (a favorite saying among teachers).
Though, I’m pretty tempted to just say “screw it, they’ll get a middle school sized syllabus”. That’s what happens when you don’t know what you are teaching until the day before school starts.
I LOVE YOU BASEBALL GODS!!!!!
Welcome to my new adopted Giant, Carlos Beltran. Well, actually, you're more like a foreign exchange student staying at my house for the summer. Regardless, win us a world series!
I didn't realize you were teaching high school!
Good luck!
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.
Yeah, school closed so went off to one of the Vallejo high schools
(after a circuitous route). Didn’t find out what I was teaching until this morning (the master schedule still had me listed as “staff 21”) Didn’t get my room until 1 this afternoon.
School starts tomorrow. I am not doing too well, right now.
Thanks for the luck. I’ll need it.
I LOVE YOU BASEBALL GODS!!!!!
Welcome to my new adopted Giant, Carlos Beltran. Well, actually, you're more like a foreign exchange student staying at my house for the summer. Regardless, win us a world series!
I was English TBA until Monday!
Things are kind of nuts at my school at the moment too, for various reasons. It’s nerve-wracking to go on top of what I imagine is normal first year of teaching jitters.
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.
Yeah
I thought that I was doing pretty well as far as being nervous goes after my student teaching.
Ha. Come the morning of that first day and I was more nervous than I had ever been in my entire life.
I LOVE YOU BASEBALL GODS!!!!!
Welcome to my new adopted Giant, Carlos Beltran. Well, actually, you're more like a foreign exchange student staying at my house for the summer. Regardless, win us a world series!
Ah, fellow teachers!
I started on Monday. F the syllabus. Just make sure you put the caveat at the end saying you reserve the right to change anything in there should you so choose.
Started with a quick write on goals for the year, what teachers do that they like and dislike, and what good behaviors should be expected from students. I like starting that way because if they take is seriously, they basically set the guidelines and list all the crap that annoys them (which is usually the same shit that will annoy you) , and you don’t have to do it and just talk at them. It also makes them think you are listening to their concerns which gives them some buy in.
Good luck. I’m nine years in and I still get nervous as can be on the first day. I teach 10th-12th World History, U.S. History, Civics and Economics.
Roy Halladay just woke up in a cold sweat. He had a dream about this rodeo clown with a stick...
I'm planning on having introductions tomorrow
To me, to them, to the class Gonna be asking 1. who they are (share as much as they are comfortable sharing) 2. what they did during summer 3. how they are going to succeed this year
Tomorrow is a student survey (which includes some questions that are similar to yours), among other things. I’m not even starting on curriculum until Monday.
I LOVE YOU BASEBALL GODS!!!!!
Welcome to my new adopted Giant, Carlos Beltran. Well, actually, you're more like a foreign exchange student staying at my house for the summer. Regardless, win us a world series!
I DON’T MISS THIS AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yipeeee!!!!!!!!!
Only with the age I taught it was not so much syllabus as 50 pages of entry/registration paperwork for each student, each page only partially completed and home visits.
hehe
You must love the back to school sales when you go in stores! WHO CARES JERKS!!!??!?!
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 Aug 17, 2011 7:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Actually no, after almost 25 years of teaching, I started in college, I’m drawn to those sales.
“oooooh colored folders for portfolios with all the colors I use and only 5¢ each!!! No dummy… you’re not teaching this year!”
I never really minded buying stuff for my classroom, the endless paperwork: I minded.
for jp's cut and paste use
8/22-10/22 Game of Thrones
10/23-12/23 Clash of Kings
12/24-2/27 Storm of Swords
2/28-4/30 A Dance With Dragons
5/1 Feast for Crows
5/2-6/15 Dunk and Egg books
2019 Book 6
2024 Book 7, by JK Rowling from notes/papers of GRRM
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 Aug 17, 2011 6:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Good night. You’ve been listening to All Things Considered from NPR News.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
Live, from Seattle!
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have a muffin with me on Sunday
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Aug 16, 2011 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Eighty-six the chocolate.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
HAWT
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 17, 2011 6:54 AM PDT up reply actions
As logic stands you couldn’t meet a man
Who’s from the future
But logic broke as he appeared he spoke
About the future
“We’re not going to make it”
He explained how the end will come
You and me were never meant to be
Part of the future
All we have is now
All we’ve ever had was now
All we have is now
All we’ll ever have is now
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.
Astrology anyone?
I’m not superstitious. Don’t believe in karma.
How about astrology? A Facebook friend today attributed her woes to Mercury being in Retrograde. Had to go look up what the hell that meant. Anyway, it lasts from August 3 to September 9. Sure hope that’s not the problem because September 9 seems like a long time to wait for some better luck.
Giants baseball: The Cure for Your Team's Losing Streak
Ask giant4life83.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Astrology is so effing stupid.
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
All of these guys are goofs. - G. Brisbee
Imma cut you.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
when you are born, the planet Jupiter has about as much gravitational effect on you as the midwife does
There is no possible way any of the shit that takes place in space has any effect on our lives whatsoever. Any supernatural influence in our lives is due to actual supernatural entities or our own quantum intentionality, not the planets or the stars. That’s just retarded.
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
by RDreamer on Aug 16, 2011 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I like quantum intentionality.
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Aug 17, 2011 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
it's pretty cool!
You can effect random things by observing them, and thinking about them. It’s the principle behind a Native American rain dance.
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
I believe this was at its most popular when I was in junior high.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Aug 16, 2011 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Now I’m picturing little Howie doing that exact motion to his 7th grade English teacher.
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 16, 2011 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions
“Suck it, Mrs. Johnson!”
“Young man, why is there a parakeet on your shoulder?”
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
My constant companion….
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Aug 17, 2011 7:45 AM PDT up reply actions
BREAKING NEWS!
Howie in sex scandal with Mrs. Johnson.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 17, 2011 7:50 AM PDT up reply actions
We sure could use General Sherman about now.
I LOVE YOU BASEBALL GODS!!!!!
Welcome to my new adopted Giant, Carlos Beltran. Well, actually, you're more like a foreign exchange student staying at my house for the summer. Regardless, win us a world series!
That guy was such a crazy badass.
I just reread this book. It gets the super thumbs up.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 16, 2011 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Missed this game. I saw the lineup and decided to hang out with friends.
Are you honestly telling me that Sanchez, Schierholtz, Keppinger, and Romo are hurt now?
WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK
Adoptive father of 18th round draft pick and future ace, BRANDON ALLEN
by Nnamdi Asomugha on Aug 16, 2011 10:13 PM PDT reply actions
Let's all just calm the fuck down
The Giants are going to finish this road trip 6-5. The Bags are going to go 4-6 on their current road trip. Which means we will be back in the 2 GB range with 6 games left against the Bags. We are still in this thing. We cannot lose focus. The Bags are feeling like they are playing with the house’s money after stealing games against the Phils tonight and the ridiculous comeback against the Astros last week. The Giants need to just play like the WS Champs that they are. I was proud of the effort tonight. Hopefully we get Nate back tomorrow and we will ourselves a victory. I still like our chances and would not be betting against the Giants.
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Aug 16, 2011 10:17 PM PDT reply actions
yeah
I think I’ll wait to see who’s still in the hospital at the end of the road trip before drinking this kool-aid.
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 Aug 17, 2011 6:55 AM PDT up reply actions
how are the giants going to go 6-5 on this road trip?
you think they’re going to win 4 of the next 6 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.
yes
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Aug 16, 2011 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm seeing a sweep in ATL and then winning 2 of 3 in Houston
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.
stand corrected
10 game road trip – I had the 4 games against Houston in my head that actually will be part of their next homestand. That said, we will finish 5-5 but will still be in the 2 GB range by the time the Bags return home. I’m here in Phoenix now and the arrogance is sky high. If the Bags play like they believe they are as good as their record, they will start to get humbled. Minus Kennedy, their pitching is suspect. Very lucky tonight. The dose of humility could be served before this road trip is over.
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Aug 16, 2011 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Calmer than you are, dude.
Lots of Baseball Left…
stranger things, etc.
That said, if the wheels came off completely it wouldn’t surprise me.
If they can get healthy they can get back in the race.
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on Aug 16, 2011 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Calm the fuck down...? I CAN'T CALM THE FUCK DOWN....
well, okay you bring reason and structure to the world but it seems like the bill is due … Someone musta made a deal with the devil that gave us the WS last year and he’s coming back to collect! And in flesh to be paid in ankles and wrists…
Posey’s ankle, Beltran’s wrist, Sanchez’s ankle, Sandoval’s wrist, Zitos ankle, De Rosa’s you know.. How many more soldiers will fall before the end of the season… excuse me but I can’t recall a team that has had so many hard luck injury’s the year after winning the whole enchilada in their respective sport…can you?
Or perhaps the law of averages catching up to us after all those one run games in the beginning of the season are?
I think they will pull it out before the end of the season.. my worry it will be too late to squeeze into the post season…
you know, a long time ago, we used to be friends
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Aug 16, 2011 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I never got into Veronica Mars
but I like her in most of the stuff I’ve seen her in.
"Campeones." - Andres Torres
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by Murray, Present on Aug 16, 2011 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, the Sox-Indians game is still going?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
And Cleveland’s down to their last reliever. I wanna see a position player pitch!
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
should we loan them O-Cab?
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Aug 16, 2011 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Too late. Oh well.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
This is really OT, but I just wanted to apologize for my lame and incorrect comment earlier (“there’s no chem like o-chem”). What I meant to say was that out of the chem classes I’ve taken, I enjoyed o-chem the most, and it has a special place in my heart. It was a piss-poor choice of words on my part. I’m sorry about that. (I replied to your original comment earlier, too, but I was afraid you wouldn’t see it since it was many threads ago.)
/awkwardly shuffles away
Wheeeeeeeeeeee.
Unless I’m missing something, I’m not sure why you would have to profusely apologize for liking organic chemistry.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
I am profoundly baffled by this.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Aug 16, 2011 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
This has to do with the Ragamuffin Bitch, I think.
I'm not fat, I'm a carousel.
by shanghaijim on Aug 16, 2011 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions
lol same
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by Nnamdi Asomugha on Aug 16, 2011 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions
People keep apologizing for innocuous 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.
I guess apologizing too much is better than not apologizing enough.
"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!"
Never apologize, never explain.
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 17, 2011 8:10 AM PDT up reply actions
ARE YOU REALLY? ARE YOU REALLY SORRY?
REALLY?
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Orlando Cabrera (because everyone needs to be loved)
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
BTW
Reading your conversation on TC…people seemed to pretty much stick with the Braves universe there…
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Orlando Cabrera (because everyone needs to be loved)
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
It seems that most of them just keep up with Braves news…some of them didn’t even seem aware of the Giants’ injury woes.
Some guys were pretty jerkish but most seemed nice.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Orlando Cabrera (because everyone needs to be loved)
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Uggh O-Chem
I wouldn’t apologize for O-chem at all… in fact O-Chem was the subject the convinced me that Chemistry wasn’t my major… so I majored in Physics.. there were less 3×5 cards to memorize.
Oh man, I am scared to death of physics. I was in AP Physics for two weeks in high school before dropping it so I could take AP Bio instead. My college major doesn’t require that I take physics, but I think I’m going to have to eventually if I want to apply to grad school.
Wheeeeeeeeeeee.
Physics is easy...
if you understand the concept everything can be derived from first principles. As a result most of tests are OPEN BOOK! weee. O-Chem seemed like a lot of memorization… lessee its Cis or Trans except on Tuesday or when bound by a hydroxyl group during a full moon.
but the labs were fun.. to make stuff and act out scenes from Breaking Bad!
I really sucked at parts of the memorization, especially nomenclature. Most of my friends in that class thought that nomenclature was the easiest part, but my brain just … couldn’t. Is there a lot of hardcore calculus involved in physics? Gotta brush up on that if there is. It’s been 3 years! /true n00b
“… or when bound by a hydroxyl group during a full moon” made me laugh out loud. XD
Wheeeeeeeeeeee.
When I said, “There’s no chem like o-chem!” speckops responded, “Except for every other type of chemistry.” Which is true, but I guess my intention behind saying it was more that o-chem has a special place in my heart rather than it being distinct from other types of chemistry. I wanted to apologize for that misunderstanding, but maybe I’m just making a big deal out of nothing. It’s a bad habit.
Wheeeeeeeeeeee.
Would you feel better if I assigned you some sort of penance?
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 16, 2011 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I like o-chem
The mechanisms and syntheses were like little puzzles. Most of the coolest molecules, like cinnamon and absinthe, are organic. And plus, with that knowledge, you can Break Bad and make crystal meth.
"Campeones." - Andres Torres
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by Murray, Present on Aug 16, 2011 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes!
That’s exactly how I felt when I was taking it, especially during the second semester, when my professor gave us many more mechanisms and syntheses to learn. It took me a lot of practice to get decent at those awesome mind puzzles (especially ones involving Diels-Alder reactions), but that feeling of things finally clicking and falling into place was so, so satisfying. I was always lousy at getting a high yield in lab, but it was still fun, especially when we got products that smelled nice, like carvone.
It seems that Breaking Bad is another show I should watch, especially after seeing that pizza-being-thrown-onto-the-roof GIF. I’m already grateful that you all brought Parks and Rec into my life.
Wheeeeeeeeeeee.
Cycloadditions are fun. If you haven’t heard of it, I recommend the Oxford Chemistry Primer series for subjects that you’re interested in. They’re about 70-100 pages each with an introductory overview on a specific subject matter. Your college’s chemistry library probably has them.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Oh, man, no worries. I wasn’t offended at all; I was just snarking. It takes a special kind of person to enjoy chemistry to begin with, and organic in particular. (Although, to be fair, I think I enjoyed my organic classes the most as well. But never in a million years would I ever want to work in a predominantly organic lab.)
Thanks for being considerate though! I assume you’re in college? Are you contemplating majoring in chemistry?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Oh! Sorry, I didn’t realize that. I have to admit that I tend to jump to the worst possible conclusions sometimes. But anyway, I’m glad I wasn’t being offensive!
Yep, I’m just about to start my last year as an undergrad. After taking two semesters of organic during my second year, I really wanted to continue on and take more chemistry classes. I was on the fence between being a chemistry major or a nutrition major. I ended up choosing the latter, and there have been so many course requirements that I haven’t had any time to take much else. Someday, though, I would really like to continue on with chemistry.
Wheeeeeeeeeeee.
Nothing wrong with liking O-chem, although it would be difficult to say that I enjoyed p-chem. P-chem was a necessity but not always enjoyable.
McCoven: A Heinous CircleJerk
Proud Parent of Adopted Giant: Crazy Crab
I was pretty pissed at first, but then I just decided to mellow and go take a leak.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
by rotorueter on Aug 17, 2011 7:29 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
How bad would this team be with an average pitching staff?
That is what is so frustrating. Seriously, if they had a league average staff, would this be a 100 loss team? I want to believe they still have a legit shot, but this offense is just that bad. If it were a league average offense to go with this staff, they would be 10 up.
Roy Halladay just woke up in a cold sweat. He had a dream about this rodeo clown with a stick...
Fun with pythag!
All stats are as of this morning.
The Giants have scored 420 runs and allowed 429 in 122 games. League average pitching has allowed 4.19 runs a game, which when multiplied by 122 games equals 511 runs. A team that scored 420 runs and allowed 511 would have a pythagorean record of 67-95 over a full season. League average hitting has scored 4.15 runs a game, which when multiplied by 122 games equals 506 runs. A team that scored 506 runs and allowed 429 would have a pythagorean record of 93-69 over a full season.
"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!"
Thank you
You just gave me a headache.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
to sum up
they’d suck.
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 Aug 17, 2011 6:56 AM PDT up reply actions
so what you are saying is
If the Giants could hit, they would win more games.
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
Why is the league average pitching different from the league average scoring?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Interleague?
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 Aug 17, 2011 6:57 AM PDT up reply actions
I only got to see the 10th inning and the top of the 11th tonight, but I’m actually proud of how hard the Giants played, considering what an horrible 24 hour stretch they’ve had. That feels weird to write given they were no-hit through six innings by a guy making his second big-league start (my prediction came to pass). But even in a losing cause, that was a gutsy effort.
3 1/2 back, hopes fading. Baggs is right, maybe it’s just not their year.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Gutsy performance tonight
But no time to give up just yet. If it were the Yankees, Red Sox or even Phillies we were chasing, then it would be one thing. But these are the D’backs. If the Astros would have had any pitching at all they would have swept the 4 game series last week. Keep the faith and let’s get a “W” tomorrow.
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Aug 16, 2011 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
feels dark because it has been awhile since we were 3 1/2 GB
but, the Bags will scuffle. We need to be ready to seize the moment. Good news is that we are playing better. We played like shit for 2 weeks. Once it dawned on the remaining healthy players that “help” was not on the way in the form of Beltran, they will have to look around the room and take matters into their own hands. C’mon Huff. If Lyle Overbay has some swings left in that rusty gate, I’m sure you can find a few as well. We need you.
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Aug 16, 2011 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Come on
You know the Giants will get close at the end of the season. It wouldn’t be as painful if they didn’t.
You're right
They’ll be tied with AZ late in September and then blow a horrible 2-1 game at Petco on a walk-off HR by Pedro Feliz. The malevolent gods have spoken.
"I could hear the angry MCC cacophany in my head."--Oldjacket, 7/4/10
Things, this year, have never looked bleaker.
Jeez. Just got home. Ouch.
by Sgt. Dingleberry on Aug 16, 2011 10:56 PM PDT reply actions
Ugh, my Doctor Who Series 6 DVD is corrupted
Can’t play the end of The Doctor’s Wife. A terrible end to a terrible day.
"Campeones." - Andres Torres
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by Murray, Present on Aug 16, 2011 10:59 PM PDT reply actions
It’s on On Demand if you have Comcast (at least it was last time I checked). Netflix might have it streaming too.
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Aug 16, 2011 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
/checks
Netflix does have it streaming, but only seasons 1-5. Not that I ever got into Dr. Who myself.
by non sequitur on Aug 16, 2011 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I wouldn’t have bought the DVD if it was on Netflix.
I don’t have Comcast, I live in the tiny sliver of neighborhood that got the ghetto cable service.
"Campeones." - Andres Torres
Please follow my Twitter
by Murray, Present on Aug 16, 2011 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s a good episode, too. One of the few relatively stand-alone ones coming around these days.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Aug 16, 2011 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed.
Fabulous episode, and definitely must-watch, even for casual fans.
by mrs. owlcroft on Aug 17, 2011 1:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Sucks but
Tim, Cain, Madison, Vogelson, possibly that Sanchez
Belt, Keppinger, Ross, Nate, Panda, Beltran
All those guys, in about a week. After Atl, 6 games vs winning team, all DBacks, who we are 6-3 vs
Sucks now, but still have month and half… All is not doom, yet.
Of everyone hurt or hurtish today, Romo hurts the most
Hitters all should be back
Elbow problems for side arm slider specialist is alarming.
by Myemail21479 on Aug 16, 2011 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions
OT
LOL Cal. Andrew Luck will be on the cover of this week’s SI.
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 also on the cover of ESPN Magazine, which I keep forgetting to tell ESPN to stop delivering to me. I only barely know who he is, but I have to say that he has a good beard.
by non sequitur on Aug 16, 2011 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions
not pictured
Jim Harbaugh
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 Aug 17, 2011 6:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Sort of OT (mainly b/c I have a bad feeling about the next series):
I’m flying out to Houston tomorrow to attend the next series against the Astros. Any of you ever been to Minute Maid Park for any Giants/Stros series in the past?
Win, Lose, Or Tie, Raiders Til I Die!!
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by UtahSilverandBlack on Aug 16, 2011 11:41 PM PDT reply actions
Cal at AT&T Park note
From sfgate:
If the Giants make the NLCS and do not have home-field advantage, they will be playing at AT&T on Oct. 13, when Cal is scheduled to host USC in an ESPN game at 6 p.m. In that case, the Bears’ game probably would be moved to Candlestick Park.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
A west side of the Bay version of the Coliseum in September/October.
by non sequitur on Aug 16, 2011 11:49 PM PDT up reply actions
September 17 is the first game at AT&T. They will play Fresno St. at Candlestick.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Whew, I thought they were already set up there.
Better yet, apparently they will not be practicing at Mays Field very much.
Hopefully it allows for $$$ for them to spend in the offseason
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Aug 17, 2011 4:15 AM PDT up reply actions
semi OT
Tony Bennett Tribute Night
Tuesday, 9/27 vs. COL 7:15pm
The Giants are excited to commemorate Tony’s 85th birthday and honor his illustrious career! Your special event ticket package includes a seat in one of the special tribute sections and a limited-edition Tony Bennett bobblehead with a sound chip that plays, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” – the song that we have proudly associated with a Giants home victory for over ten years. Arrive early for a special pregame ceremony honoring Tony and Exploring the Arts, a non-profit organization he established with his wife Susan Benedetto to support arts education in public schools. Tony will be performing “God Bless America” during the game and various tracks from his upcoming album, “Duets II” can be heard throughout the ballpark throughout the evening. Proceeds from all Special Event tickets to benefit Exploring the Arts.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
sweet
tickets should be cheaper by then 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 Aug 17, 2011 6:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Wait ..........
did Yahoo! Sports just make a chasm or are they really that stupid?
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
I'm an avid protester against "the Wave," "the Fist Pump Dance," and "Like a G-Man."
Yeah, I saw this earlier, but unlike you I was too lazy, inefficient, and unskilled to screencap it, crop it, upload to photobucket, etc.
I didn’t actually read the article (which was likely posted before the fatal 90 minutes earlier today) but clearly the conclusion is primarily based upon the perceived crappiness of their remaining schedule in comparison to the competition.
by non sequitur on Aug 17, 2011 1:09 AM PDT up reply actions
lol ......
i guess i have too much time on my hands.
didn’t read the article either. i don’t need to. when i saw that stupid “Other teams must face great peril” line, i asked myself, “Don’t these moronic so-called ‘analysts’ realize that the Giants’ greatest peril is their own fucking offense?”
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
I'm an avid protester against "the Wave," "the Fist Pump Dance," and "Like a G-Man."
by GIANT stoner on Aug 17, 2011 1:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Don’t read Passan, also.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Aug 17, 2011 7:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Noted.
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
I'm an avid protester against "the Wave," "the Fist Pump Dance," and "Like a G-Man."
by GIANT stoner on Aug 17, 2011 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
It's a post on how easy contender's remaining schedule is, and they have the Giants ranked #1.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
right .......
but with this offense, it won’t be easy.
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
I'm an avid protester against "the Wave," "the Fist Pump Dance," and "Like a G-Man."
by GIANT stoner on Aug 17, 2011 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Breaking Bad is murdering my sleeping schedule. Get away from that bitch, Jesse!
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
WWWWWWWWWWAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING?!?!
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
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"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Yeah, that episode is sure a kick in the head. Walt goes beyond the pale, yet I see why he did it.
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
All of these guys are goofs. - G. Brisbee
Not cool, Walt.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I stayed up way too late last night watching clips of Fool Us with Penn and Teller on youtube.
Magic is so amazing.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Aug 17, 2011 7:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Matt Cain
has a 1.10 whip and only 9 wins :(
Pitching and defense wins championships, but oh those dingerz....
The Giants are playing like an entire fart farm.
by schmohog on Aug 17, 2011 2:00 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Someone said that yesterday and then Sanchez got hurt.
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Aug 17, 2011 6:41 AM PDT up reply actions
So you're saying it didn't get much worse.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
If Sanchez is done for the year, what do you do with him? Has no trade value, and is going to cost a lot in arbitration. Do you non-tender and give his spot to the pathetic Zito? Do you risk him signing elsewhere and getting it together?
Buster Posey: still better than Eli and Stewart, even with a broken ankle.
I give him arb and trade him in the offseason if I can, or during the year if I can't.
He doesn’t have “no” trade value.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
After a year like this and what he’ll get in arb? They’ll have to eat lots to get anything of value.
Buster Posey: still better than Eli and Stewart, even with a broken ankle.
This yeah hasn't been *that* bad
He has a mid 4 ERA but a history of lower ones, and he’s been hurt – all he has to do is show he’s healthy in the offseason and going into ST.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
he made $4.8 M this year
He might get bumped up to 5.5-6 mil next year, but that’s still pretty cheap.
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.
Yeah
He’ll be paid as a 1ish WAR pitcher who has a history of 2-3ish WAR seasons. You’re underestimating his trade value. Non-tendering him would be extremely shortsighted.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Six million is not cheap for a number five starter. Zito’s salary is a problem, obviously. Vogelsong will get a huge raise. How much money will the Giants have to spend on the offense after they get through paying the rotation? I think Zito has to be starter number five with Surkamp waiting in the wings for the inevitable fail.
Buster Posey: still better than Eli and Stewart, even with a broken ankle.
Six million is cheap for an average starter, period.
Where he sits in your arbitrary order is irrelevant.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I think they’re going to be desperate to save money, and they might have to do something about a 5th starter in the next couple weeks, unless they run up a white flag. Or Runzler (heh) is an awful lot better than he seems.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 17, 2011 7:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, every available dollar will probably be spent on improving the offense. I think I’d non tender and put the dollars saved into an offer for someone like Beltran. I think with Posey and Sanchez returning, that’s an offense you could go to war with. Torres, Sanchez, Beltran, Posey, Sandoval, Belt, Huff, Crawford. Not bad.
Buster Posey: still better than Eli and Stewart, even with a broken ankle.
Tender him a contract and go to arb hearing, that way the contract isn’t guaranteed and he be cut at now cost up until the end of ST.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Aug 17, 2011 8:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Shift-A: Any other Giants hurt today?
Who did the team call up?
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Orlando Cabrera (because everyone needs to be loved)
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
The dude that played the emperor in Gladiator?
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Orlando Cabrera (because everyone needs to be loved)
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Um… I know those latins all look the same, but he’s from the Dominican.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 17, 2011 8:58 AM PDT up reply actions
OT - Giordano Bros
Anyone checked out this Pittsburgh-themed sportsbar/sandwich joint in North Beach? Apparently they are noted for putting fries right in their sandwiches.
They took over the old Ti Couz space at 16th and Valencia for their 2nd shop. Maybe watch the game there today—we need to change up our routine of the last two days.
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
I’ve been, but didn’t have the sandwich. :(
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Sounds like a homage to Primanti Bros.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Yes, it literally says that in the FAQ. Is that a famous Pitt eatery/bar?
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
Yeah, huge crazy sandwiches with meat, fries, and vinegar coleslaw. Something I used to eat in college, but shy away from these days.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
great name for a band
The Shittiest Bagels
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 Aug 17, 2011 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m looking forward to this new place. I like the concept of Primanti, but when I went last year, it was super bland. SF wouldn’t let that happen.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 17, 2011 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions
In my experience, it really depends on which meat you get
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
What’s your preference?
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
S’possible I screwed up by getting turkey.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 17, 2011 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Also of note: full bar.
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
Yuengling?
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 17, 2011 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Protip: Yuengling actually sucks
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
OMG YES! BUT DUTCH DALTON DRINKS IT!!!
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Aug 17, 2011 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions
I think it’s far and away the best beer among its Bud/Miller/Coors peers, and I can understand why people miss it so much when they leave the east coast. But otherwise, as a beer geek, I entirely agree.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 17, 2011 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
When I move I’m gonna miss Dogfish head.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Aug 17, 2011 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
You’re moving somewhere that lacks Dogfish Head?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Yeah, looks like I might be moving to Wyoming in about 9-12 months.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Aug 17, 2011 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Wow! Philly (right?) to Wyoming sounds like a huge change. You can at least get New Belgium (Fat Tire) there. I got some in a bar in Laramie once.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Yeah, big change. But I really hope everything works out and I am able to do it.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Aug 17, 2011 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Also, check here: http://beermapping.com/location-lookup
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 17, 2011 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
You won’t find DFH there (probably) but that site is a goddamn godsend if you’re travelling or moving somewhere new.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 17, 2011 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Hrm.
If you’re in Cheyenne, you’ll be just an hour from Ft Collins, which carries it. And there’s always mail order.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Aug 17, 2011 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah. Cheyenne itself is nothing special, but being 1hr45min from Denver would be a great silver lining.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
And you can stop at New Belgium & Oskar blues on the way. :)
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 17, 2011 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m actually going to Laramie, ~2 1/2 hours from Denver.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Aug 17, 2011 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
My mom lived in Laramie for awhile (and then moved to Cheyenne afterward); constantly drove down to Ft. Collins. The drive is shockingly pleasant. And if I remember correctly, you get to pass this guy on the way.
Looks like a sculpture depicting the love child of the Great Emancipator and Jailbot.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 17, 2011 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
I cannot accurately describe the feeling of standing underneath him.
“Terrifying” comes close.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Aug 17, 2011 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, Wyoming seems like a prime place to grab some buds to take the bar exam.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Aug 17, 2011 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Heh.
Welp, I guess you can always take a weekend here & there to go apeshit in CO beer stores.
Coupla beer bars in Cheyenne, too, though: http://beeradvocate.com/beerfly/list?city=Cheyenne&c_id=US&s_id=WY
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Aug 17, 2011 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Not sure. No Iron City though (some distribution restriction.
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
Now IC Light- THAT’s a beer that fucking sucks. I had some at a Pirates game last year and determined that Pittsburgh’s love of it is some vast practical joke they’re playing on the rest of America.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Aug 17, 2011 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Also
Cool pictures! Did you make it out to that Church Brewery? I’ve heard that it’s cool.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
The novelty was fun but I wouldn’t say the beer was necessarily worth the trip. Pittsburgh is actually a pretty damn good beer town, even with PA’s wacky alcohol laws. Sharp Edge, D’s Six Pax & Dogz (which is FAR less stupid than its name).
I don’t feel any active need to go back to Pittsburgh, but if some trip happened to work out that way, I’d be more than happy to go back. And goddamn do they have a beautiful ballpark. It’s essentially ours, but rotated so the bay view is their skyline. I suppose I could be pissed at how similar it is, but really, it’s just too nice.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 17, 2011 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Being 3 hours away, I’ve been to PNC Park tons of times, but I usually go with my dad, who isn’t into beer, so I’ve never visited any of the breweries.
Sharp Edge looks cool. Which of the microbreweries do you recommend visiting?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
There’s really not much in the way of microbreweries/brewpubs. Church is alright. Hofbrauhaus has a great patio, but I’m not much into German beer or food (if you are, then go, though).
Honestly, I’d probably go with the two I mentioned- Sharp Edge (I went to the Beer Emporium) if a pretty chill beer bar/package shop, and D’s, which is technically across the street from PGH city limits. D’s is the better store, and a good place to watch a game (Steelers were on when I went), but I liked Sharp Edge better as a place to hang out. It had that chill Toronado-ish vibe to it.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 17, 2011 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Thank you!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Shore.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Aug 17, 2011 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
You beach-ya!
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
I’d tack on Fathead’s (god help me if there’s a fucking Z in there that I didn’t know about) to that list. Good enough pub food, very solid beer list. Haven’t been in a few years but it was super choice in the 2008 era.
What Ti Couz is gone? What the hell is going on?
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Aug 17, 2011 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Double Egg & Cheese sandwich is not a bad way to start a morning with a stiff Bloody Mary from Vesuvio….or so I am told.
Where have you gone John Johnstone?
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Aug 17, 2011 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Dammit!
I thought today might possibly be better than yesterday, but I’ve already spilled coffee all down the front of my white shirt. Why do I even buy white shirts anymore?
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
All of these guys are goofs. - G. Brisbee
/tacky_wet_tee-shirt_contest_joke
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
I was bitching about it with a coworker and she suggested it might be the fault of my boobs.
Get well soon, Buster & Freddy.
All of these guys are goofs. - G. Brisbee
They were thirsty?
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 17, 2011 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions
They were a little tired and wanted a pick me up.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Orlando Cabrera (because everyone needs to be loved)
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Your friends certainly have a fixation on your boobs.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Aug 17, 2011 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Quiet around here today. I suggest everyone check the bottom of any nearby stairs to see if their fellow McCoven are OK.
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
I saw a pile of McCoven at the bottom of my stairs. They were blocking the way so I pole vaulted over them!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Aug 17, 2011 9:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Go through the pockets for loose change!
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 Aug 17, 2011 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Depiction of McC fire drill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGL53OrRglo
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Orlando Cabrera (because everyone needs to be loved)
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Why? WHY?
We can replace them.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Aug 17, 2011 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm scared to look
There might be another injured Giant at the bottom of the stairwell.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 17, 2011 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Court Decision could force Wilpon/Katz to sell Mets
The unanimous ruling by a three judge panel in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit said that the formula that the trustee for the Bernie Madoff victims was sound, and therefore Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz will likely be on the hook for at least $300 million…
A separate hearing set for Friday could well be Wilpon and Katz last stand. A hearing in Federal District Court in Manhattan in front of Judge Jed S. Rakoff will determine whether Picard’s claim for an additional $700 million should be awarded. The owners are seeking to have that case dismissed. All this is occurring as a $200 million minority investment from David Einhorn has yet to materialize. That deal was supposed to be closed at the end of June.
That’s $1.2B. They may have to raise prices at the Shake Shack at Citi. Actually, maybe they should just turn it into a giant Shake Shack.
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.
Hopefully we can get Zack Wheeler at their pre-fire clearance sale.
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
Wheeler was our contribution to the Wilpon/Madoff Relief Fund
"I always knew I was going to be thrown at. I was old-school, so I didn't care, as long as they hit me from the neck down.'' Hac-Man One Flap down Jeffrey Leonard
by Penitentiary Face on Aug 17, 2011 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions
There is some good news
According to Baseball Prospectus, as of today, the Giants still have a 64.8% chance of making the post-season (compared to 39.2% for the ’bags). Amazingly, they have a 7-day delta of -22.7% while the ’bags is +24.6% and still have a 64.8-39.2 “lead”.
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