Post-game thread: Starting pitching gets pummeled for three runs, Giants lose.
by Grant Brisbee on Aug 25, 2011 10:07 PM PDT
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PrintIt's the paradox of being a good fan. You can't give up. The Giants are just about as close as any second-place team in baseball. They're in this thing, where this thing is loosely defined as a playoff race. And the Giants have faced worse odds before. How about being five games back and chasing two teams with 11 games left? The Giants did it. They caught up and forced a 163rd game. Sure, they screwed up a chance to win the wild card outright when Neifi Perez hit a home run off Robb Nen, but ...
...
Wait, I was going somewhere with forced pseudo-optimism. Then I blacked out. Guess I'll start over.
They're still in it. Three games back with a month left is a tough ditch they've dug themselves, but durr hurr hurr still in it. That sort of pragmatism feels so forced right now. The Giants have been absolutely manhandled by the worst team in baseball this year, if not decade. They were a medium-deep fly ball away from getting swept by the Astros last week. They barely squeaked out a win against the Padres in a two-game set. And now the Astros are right back where they started, completely shutting the Giants down with their 110-loss pitching staff.
Oh, and tonight's ace was Henry Sosa. You know how internet goobers always overvalue their team's prospects? It wasn't like that with Sosa. The Giants traded for Jeff Keppinger, fans saw what they had to give up, and never thought about Sosa again. Until tonight. When he was making the entire team look like fools. Except for Keppinger, but they probably had some sort of handshake agreement.
The Astros aren't playing the role of spoiler. They're our friends. The Giants are standing on the roof with wings made from popsicle sticks and feathers from an old pillow, and the Astros are calling to them from the sidewalk. Dude, get down from there. Just ... come on, just get down. Dude, that's not going to work. I'm telling you, just ... come on down. And we're all kind of optimistic; like, hey, it could work if everything goes exactly right durr hurr hurr. They're just trying to help.
Those of you who are season-ticket holders probably already have your invoice for playoff tickets already. Here I am, prattling on and on about "they're still in it," yet you're the ones who actually have to write a check to back that belief up. So, you watched tonight's game. Get out that checkbook. You're paying to the order of "SF Giants." Right, mmm-hmm, now put the amount. It's a few hundred, at least. Just put those numbers in there -- no, no, they're still in it, just three games back -- now spell out the numbers. Sign it. Post-date it if you want, they're used to that trick.
Didn't that feel good? They're still in this thing.
| Year | Tm | W | L | G | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | HOU | 4 | 14 | .222 | 6.26 | 22 | 119.1 | 135 | 92 | 83 | 17 | 63 | 100 | 60 |
That's the starting pitcher for the Astros tomorrow night. If they can't hit him, the Giants deserve to slink all the way back to fifth place, Chutes-and-Ladders-style. If you can still believe in the Giants after they get shut down by J.A. Happ, well, I guess you're just a better fan than I am. And by "better," I mean you're a complete idiot who should just stop bothering the rest of us.
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I'm glad I'm not as emotionally invested in this team
as I was in last year’s team
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
It's hard for me because the team doesn't even resemble last years.
Torture still kicked scrub team asses.
I know they were bad in August last year
but not THIS bad, right?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
Last August was pretty bad
but it was book-ended by two months of FUCKING AWESOME.
This July was not as good.
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
Last August they were 13-15 and were outscored 138 to 124.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
and this year, they’ve lost like 17 of 25 or something?
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.
15 of 23. Outscored 83 to 64.
"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!"
August 1-31, 28 games, 2010, 13-15
ERA 4.55
August 1-25, 2011, after tonight: 8-15, ERA as of yesterday 3.19
In retrospect they may have been about as bad. But they weren't the returning WS Champs
When I think of august last year the first thing i think of is “WHATS WRONG WITH TIMMY?”
August of last year they played Rockies, Braves, Cubs, Padres, Phillies, Cardinals, Reds, DBacks. Those were some good teams
This August they’ve been losing to the Pirates and Astros. August is worse this year.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Aug 26, 2011 8:34 AM PDT up reply actions
funny
how huge injuries and record-settingly bad offense can do that.
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 25, 2011 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
this season has been one bad dream after another.
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
2010 Giants: World Series Champs
"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 25, 2011 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I think I'm the opposite (or I was).
Last year I had low expectations while hoping for maybe a WC spot. This year has been a huge disappoint. If Belt had been playing this year and Rowand wasn’t getting so much time I wouldn’t feel so bad what with all of the injuries and all. There has to be a few wins in there some where though…
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
I’m just in this for the singsongs and GoT discussions. And food blogs.
They taught me that in the Boy Scouts.
So some fanboys are mad that they cast a black guy as Salladhor Saan. I never even noticed that GRRM described his ethnicity at all.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
did they use any black/african-american actors
for other people from Essos?
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 25, 2011 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
So far, Xaro Xhaon Daxos.
Pyat Pree and Quatihe are both played by white ppl
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 was kinda hoping Quaithe would be black, that’s how I saw her in my mind. But I guess Melisandre is white. Probably I was just projecting a Yoruba mask when I think of Quaithe.
They taught me that in the Boy Scouts.
by shanghaijim on Aug 25, 2011 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Quaithe wears a mask the whole time anyway, right?
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.
Yah
They taught me that in the Boy Scouts.
by shanghaijim on Aug 25, 2011 11:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Please post it please
Rally Jerry!
Greekfro (insert unnecessary scribbles)
"Stupid dog, you make me look bad!" -Eustace Bagg
GREEN THIS SHIT
@mccoveychron
McCovey Chronicles
Good. Wouldn’t want it to sire any awful-game bastard children. RT @baseballmarty: This is a game the Giants usually would pull out…
@baseballmarty
marty lurie
@mccoveychron funny…
38 minutes ago via web
by IRONxMIKE on Aug 25, 2011 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions 17 recs
That’s pretty great.
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 25, 2011 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
recommended
Rally Jerry!
Greekfro (insert unnecessary scribbles)
"Stupid dog, you make me look bad!" -Eustace Bagg
Marty Lurie loves the shit out of ellipses.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
GRAMMAR GRABBER
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 26, 2011 6:58 AM PDT up reply actions
PUNCTUATION POKER
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
RHETORIC REAMER
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 26, 2011 8:12 AM PDT up reply actions
The Neifi debacle is highly underrated on the Giants pain scale
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
Also the debacle of having to watch him play for us for a year and a half.
Glad to have the World Series win, but still waiting on my Kim Batiste bobblehead. GET OFF YOUR HANDS, GIANTS BRASS!!!!
Adopted Giant: Dave Dravecky, starting pitcher of the greatest regular-season game I've ever attended.
Deivi Cruz!
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 25, 2011 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Sometimes you just have to tip your cap.
Giants baseball: So hollow, so empty.
"You don't go out with the pressure that you've gotta be perfect. It's more, 'I know I'm capable of throwing a shutout, so I should probably strive for that every time I go out. And if I don't, then I bite myself in the ass, not everybody else.' "--Tim Lincecum discussing how he deals with the shitty Giants offense.
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 25, 2011 10:10 PM PDT reply actions
but durr hurr hurr still in it
Ha.
This is just frustrating baseball to watch.
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
Not-so-fun numbers:
Jeff Keppinger’s WPA so far as a Giant: -0.51
Henry Sosa’s WPA today against the Giants (if you really want to be blunt, the amount of wins he has deprived the Giants of this season by his play): .253
La la laaa
iiiiiiiiii have become comfortably numb
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 surprised by how little I care
Like, not that I dont listen to every fucking pitch when I have super important REAL things to do, but I just don’t expect anything but a loss…
Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.
by MonkeyChow on Aug 25, 2011 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Is the ice pack still on your face?
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Aug 26, 2011 8:38 AM PDT up reply actions
OT Playoffs
.
Pitching and defense wins championships, but oh those dingerz....
by kb2011sfg on Aug 25, 2011 10:11 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
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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.
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"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
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"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
2011 Giants Baseball: Together we're bruised, broken, and battered.
by GIANT stoner on Aug 25, 2011 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions
He also has to watch Giants' games
Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.
at least you have your writing buddy Bourbon whenever the team cripples your ability to churn out a post
I'm a fucking walking paradox. What is Giants offense for 400 alex?
by TexasRanger on Aug 26, 2011 12:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah. This is just my personal opinion,
but I think the season’s over.
They were legitimately in it until tonight. They really needed to destroy these guys to gain their confidence back. They just didn’t do it. They could only score one run against not-very-respectable pitching.
Even if they’d just won 3-2 or something, they’d still be in it. But I think this was it.
This is seriously not a good team
"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!"
what is this?
It's the logo for my favorite band!
by positiveuphemism on Aug 25, 2011 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
green bars = wins
red bars = losses
size of bars shows margin of victory/defeat
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 see
It's the logo for my favorite band!
by positiveuphemism on Aug 25, 2011 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I can't shake the feeling that this team is a good team.
It’s probably because I don’t have access to TV or mlb.tv so I don’t haveto/getto watch them flail on a daily basis.
The numbers are there- CERTAINLY they're better than scoring one run
against this Astros pitching- but there’s too much pressure on them, now. World Champions, sucking every sucking game, dug themselves a hole, feel like they have to hit a home run every AB. Barring a miracle- which won’t happen- they’re just mentally screwed.
IAWTA
They taught me that in the Boy Scouts.
by shanghaijim on Aug 25, 2011 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions
the Giants suck
and so does Arizona.
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 25, 2011 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
I finally got that sense last night, too. Another one-run game. And the ASTROS? Really?
"He couldn't remember where he was. The thought made him smile."
by thebeliever on Aug 26, 2011 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
All of our hitters would miss the meeting.
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
by scout6 on Aug 25, 2011 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
or break something and go on the DL
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Aug 25, 2011 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
They wouldn't make it there
Because they’d have to walk
Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.
by MonkeyChow on Aug 25, 2011 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Or maybe, it's time for the pitchers to lay into everyone
Hitters, Bochey, Front office, etc
Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.
Fuck me, Bochy
Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.
You don’t want that.
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 25, 2011 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually, he would let me be on top
But only because I asked
Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.
Brutal :(
Base running outs and DP’s killed us. Also not throwing any Astros out stealing did. That was the difference in at least 1 run, if not 2-4… or the entire game. Barely anything really different other than that. 3-4 dps and a CS? ick
Mmmmm...
….bile. It tastes like second place.
"He couldn't remember where he was. The thought made him smile."
by thebeliever on Aug 26, 2011 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
man
Kruk was in full-on cliche mode tonight on the TV postgame. Houston is really pulling together and playing as a unit!
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 25, 2011 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, they kind of are, when they play the Giants.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU (AGAIN) [now with theme song]
I tweet (and occasionally blarg) | Your San Francisco Giants: "Together We're Broken!"
by can of corn on Aug 25, 2011 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Like the Mongol hordes, they rise to the occasion when there are villages to sack and enemies to smite.
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 25, 2011 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Brain had been forced into shut-down mode
Cliches are all that can come out in such a time.
The principal supporting business now is rage. -- Richard Hugo
by Timorous Me on Aug 26, 2011 12:11 AM PDT up reply actions
That’s the beauty of cliches.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 26, 2011 8:14 AM PDT up reply actions
This team is painful to watch
Even more painful than some of the crap I’ve watched in the past (07-08 and 96). This team should be good. But injuries and Bochy and Sabean.
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!
by thehavenot on Aug 25, 2011 10:17 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
wow she looks demonic in this
They taught me that in the Boy Scouts.
by shanghaijim on Aug 25, 2011 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm sorry
We must all suffer for being Giants fans.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Aug 25, 2011 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
BTW
I was going to go to the game, but not any fucking more.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Aug 25, 2011 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Large GIF is large
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
Yeah, let’s work on sizing a little.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU (AGAIN) [now with theme song]
I tweet (and occasionally blarg) | Your San Francisco Giants: "Together We're Broken!"
by can of corn on Aug 25, 2011 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Quit riding me.
Somethings are ment to be large…..and in charge.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Aug 25, 2011 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
It effs up the thread, though.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU (AGAIN) [now with theme song]
I tweet (and occasionally blarg) | Your San Francisco Giants: "Together We're Broken!"
by can of corn on Aug 25, 2011 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
You are not one of those things.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 26, 2011 8:15 AM PDT up reply actions
HEY RAGGMUFFIN' BITCHES ..........
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
2011 Giants Baseball: Together we're bruised, broken, and battered.
by GIANT stoner on Aug 25, 2011 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s a few hundred, at least.
Try a couple thousand.
"With a guy like that, you have six beers, pass out, come to the park and hit."
You fell in.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU (AGAIN) [now with theme song]
I tweet (and occasionally blarg) | Your San Francisco Giants: "Together We're Broken!"
by can of corn on Aug 25, 2011 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
The deadline to buy the postseason tickets is like September 15th.
So I refuse to fall in for at least three weeks or so.
"With a guy like that, you have six beers, pass out, come to the park and hit."
by deuce deuce on Aug 25, 2011 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't get chopped!
September 14 deadline.
"And you fueled and energized this group, all the way through the crazy month of September. And into what was an epic month of October, and what was one glorious day of November." - Kruk
Bluto: [thrusting a six-pack into Flounder's hands] My advice to you is to start drinking heavily.
Pitching and defense wins championships, but oh those dingerz....
One more
Bluto: Over? Did you say “over”? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!
Pitching and defense wins championships, but oh those dingerz....
It seems like the Giants would do well last season when the masses had given up hope.
So can we all give up on this fucking season already?
"With a guy like that, you have six beers, pass out, come to the park and hit."
I don't want to talk about baseball.
Community was on today, and someone mentioned it in the GDT. Let’s talk about that instead.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
I’m going down with the ship this season. Of course, I don’t have much else going on either.
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Aug 25, 2011 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
sorry, wrong thread. But Community was indeed awesome tonight
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Aug 25, 2011 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Which episode was it?
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
the “clip show” one where they showed a bunch of stuff that never happened
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Aug 25, 2011 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Her majesty's a pretty nice girl
but she doesn’t have a lot to say.
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 want to tell her I love her a lot, but I got to get a belly full of wine.
Giants baseball: So hollow, so empty.
"You don't go out with the pressure that you've gotta be perfect. It's more, 'I know I'm capable of throwing a shutout, so I should probably strive for that every time I go out. And if I don't, then I bite myself in the ass, not everybody else.' "--Tim Lincecum discussing how he deals with the shitty Giants offense.
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 25, 2011 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
that smile and those dimples can melt an iceberg .........
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
2011 Giants Baseball: Together we're bruised, broken, and battered.
by GIANT stoner on Aug 25, 2011 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Time for some optimism here:
1. The sun has not exploded, yet.
I need help filling in the rest.
That is cray-z.
2. We don’t live in the Mid-Atlantic/New England states.
"And you fueled and energized this group, all the way through the crazy month of September. And into what was an epic month of October, and what was one glorious day of November." - Kruk
I do
My ex’s family lives in the Outer Banks. They don’t even seem concerned. It’s like you guys and earthquakes.
by Sgt. Dingleberry on Aug 25, 2011 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
fail link
It's the logo for my favorite band!
by positiveuphemism on Aug 25, 2011 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Is it just me? I don’t see the funny. Who’s Scott Sharts?
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU (AGAIN) [now with theme song]
I tweet (and occasionally blarg) | Your San Francisco Giants: "Together We're Broken!"
by can of corn on Aug 26, 2011 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=shart
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 26, 2011 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s the name.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Oh. Slow brain is slow.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU (AGAIN) [now with theme song]
I tweet (and occasionally blarg) | Your San Francisco Giants: "Together We're Broken!"
by can of corn on Aug 26, 2011 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Wiki knows:
Shart (1969 film), the Bollywood film directed by Kewal Misra that starred Sanjay Khan and Mumtaz
So does UD.
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
lol
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 26, 2011 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Didn't watch the game
But yeah, 1 run game brought to you by Henry Sosa? Time to give up, Halladay will throw back to back to back perfect games against us if we make the playoffs.
"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.
He wouldn’t get to make two starts.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
He would, because every game would be 27 pitches long
"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.
The series would only go three games.
"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!"
So you see my point.
"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.
"If only the Panda had the eye of the tiger"
If a pitcher throws Sandoval a strike, it’s a mistake.
It’s been said that Pablo would be a scary hitter if he developed any kind of discipline to only swing at strikes.
It is known.
"For science. You monster."
this
dumb baseball to ignore the BB and to be hitting in hitter’s counts as opposed to pitcher’s counts
"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 25, 2011 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
The best thing about is....
being beat by a player the Giants organization deemed expendable…
Given, my 16 year old nephew could hold the Giants to a run, but still, it just seems like Brian Sabean shouldn’t be allowed to trade anymore…he should be limited to waiver wire pick-ups only. He just might be the worst GM in the league at making trades
How can Sabean sleep at night...
knowing he put together such a putrid offense…
Hmmm
knbrmurph Brian Murphy
Just to recap: That was Henry Sosa shoving it where the sun don’t shine on the #SFGiants. Correction: Henry Sosa on three days’ rest.
1 hour ago
RattoCSN Ray Ratto
I thought station policy was that sun does shine there RT @knbrmurph: That was Henry Sosa shoving it where the sun don’t shine on Giants
1 hour ago
Ratto being muzzled?
News at eleven.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Aug 25, 2011 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s not on KNBR.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU (AGAIN) [now with theme song]
I tweet (and occasionally blarg) | Your San Francisco Giants: "Together We're Broken!"
by can of corn on Aug 25, 2011 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL My bad
Literally though, is he being muzzled, checked for rabbies,etc…?
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Aug 25, 2011 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Even the A's scored 9 runs on 15 hits
Pitching and defense wins championships, but oh those dingerz....
I was in houston tonight on business and watched the game at a bar in houston.
The giants had to battle houston. Bochy’s stupid
moves, and the umpires who seemed to be giving
a handicap advantage to the astros. In the ninth
inning the houston astros announcers called
Sandoval’s grounder foul. Although I do not
know what was said in SF, I wondered why
Bochy did not agrue. According the the Astro’s
broadcasters they caught a big break as Sandoval
had hit Melancon like he owned him. They also
said that houston has lost 17 of their last 18 Sunday
games. I’m sure the giants can fix that. Why did
Bochy Bunt Kessinger with a leadoff hit, when he
had already gotten two hits. Why did he have
Vogelsong swing away with a runner on first and
one out. A slow runner indeed. Would have been
nice to have a catcher who could throw in there.
Giants run came on a ground out. We still need
someone to hit with runners in scoring position.
I say a closed door meeting with Tazers and
electroshock therapy. Also get some umpires
who do not seem to have it out for the giants.
They killed us in the Cain game, and more subtley
they killed us tonight. We could not win tonights game
unless our pitchers tossed a shutout. As I have seen
on another site, Vogelsong is 10-2 vs the league without
Houston and 0-2 vs. Houston.
I did think the ump made an awfully early call on that.
I remember thinking, as I watched the ball fly along the line, how on earth did he get that off so quick?
concurred on all counts.
"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 25, 2011 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Me too, 'cept for the tasers/electroshock
Waterboarding maybe …
"And you fueled and energized this group, all the way through the crazy month of September. And into what was an epic month of October, and what was one glorious day of November." - Kruk
Is this in iambic pentameter?
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Indeed
SB killed us
DP and CS killed us
Bunting Keppinger BOGGLED my freaking mind, only guy hitting this guy, let’s setup a big inning and get the crowd going
Umps seem to have the Giants this year
Sosa kicked us in the junk
Pablo’s ball seemed fair to me the first time, Lee was in fair territory when he caught it and stepped on first, but now I want to see a replay.
by Myemail21479 on Aug 26, 2011 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions
I can't wait for Belt to sit tomorrow.
Happ throws left-handed.
Brandon Crawford: Your SF Giants 2012 Opening Day CURRENT starting SS!!
lefties have hit
.311/.379/.500 off him this year
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
IRRELEVANT
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU (AGAIN) [now with theme song]
I tweet (and occasionally blarg) | Your San Francisco Giants: "Together We're Broken!"
by can of corn on Aug 25, 2011 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
And Belt has hit .360/.429/.520 against lefties this year.
Clearly this means he’ll go 0-4.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
remember the last guy who lefties were hitting .440 off of?
Bork loaded that lineup with RHB
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 25, 2011 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, but that was at most 35 PA.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
or the guy before him, Morton, who had LHB hitting .380 off him all season long.
Bork loaded that lineup with lefties too. Belt out tomorrow, Rowand in.
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 25, 2011 11:47 PM PDT up reply actions
*loaded it with RHB.
wow, I typed lefties because it was the sensible thing to type even in my mind.
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 25, 2011 11:48 PM PDT up reply actions
You have no idea how baseball is played.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
BUT LEFTIES CAN'T HIT LEFTIES
ITZ SCIENCE
by Falconer88 on Aug 25, 2011 10:36 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Oh, man, look what this team's done to Annie
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Aug 25, 2011 10:32 PM PDT reply actions
ragamuffin bitch?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
If you only knew the power of the Dark Side
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Aug 25, 2011 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve been waiting for you Orphan Annie, we meet again at last.
/ ignites lightsaber.
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
2011 Giants Baseball: Together we're bruised, broken, and battered.
by GIANT stoner on Aug 25, 2011 11:58 PM PDT up reply actions
not the younglings!
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 26, 2011 6:59 AM PDT up reply actions
No, we just need an average offense
"For science. You monster."
by KINGofCRA5H on Aug 25, 2011 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Exactly
We have the guys to do it. Just need to get going.
by Myemail21479 on Aug 26, 2011 9:03 AM PDT up reply actions
A giants toss out minor leaguer with a large era gets traded and shuts down the giants, with an umpire aided K zone.
by bradleybear on Aug 25, 2011 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I felt pretty good when Huff chewed out that ump.
He had every damned right. I sick of these bullshit strikezones. It’s like every one of these umps is just going up there and winging it.
Really?
Out of all the things to complain about right now, and you pick the umpires???
"For science. You monster."
by KINGofCRA5H on Aug 25, 2011 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions
He also
Watched PABLO of all people take a 4 pitch walk (none of which were close), then proceeded to swing at the first pitch high and out of the zone.
"For science. You monster."
by KINGofCRA5H on Aug 25, 2011 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
two ABs by huff were terrible one was his fault in his first ab
He takes two good pitches then swings at a ball in the dirt.
But his 7th inning or so AB. was not his fault. He gets a
very high inside pitch called a strike, Then he hits a foul.
The distance from the first strike to the third strike was
wider than the UMPS abdomen, times his peripheral
vision, divided by pi. and then he gets called out
on that low outside pitch, 2.4 kilometers away from the
stadium
.
by bradleybear on Aug 25, 2011 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
ROBOTS
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
Not sure Cylon umpires would make the best umpires
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Aug 25, 2011 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't buy anything when Huff whines
He whines when a called strike is down the middle of the plate.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
besides, whining doesn’t do much good when the rest of your ABs suck ass.
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 25, 2011 11:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah but the umpiring thing is getting monotonous. When I was a referee they always told us: your best game is the game when nobody notices you are there. I cannot remember a game in the past few weeks where I don’t remember the umpiring crew. Sure the guy doing 3rd has been forgettable….
Then again the Giants NEVER GET THAT FAR!
I’d really like to see baseball come up with some sort of penalty for bad calls. Say $10 the first time you blow a call [because everybody makes a mistake now and again] and increase it, double it after every subsequent bad call. To the average fan there seems to be no repercussions to being BAD at your job.
Basic hitting.
Protect the plate with 2 strikes on you. Seems to be a common problem amongst the usual suspects (Cabrera, Huff, Rowand…).
Nope – swing from your ass no matter what the count. Or watch a borderline pitch go by so’s you can whine.
Some things are best left unsaid
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on Aug 25, 2011 10:38 PM PDT reply actions
I had this game chalked up in the win column.
And then, they actually played the game.
No Bagwell, no Biggio, a bunch of minor
leaguers including their pitchers, and they
scored 3 times as many runs as our Carlos
Beltran lineup did. I still say Pablo’s grounder
was foul.
The streak lives. 11 in a row and counting.
The first game of our last 11 series:
7/22 Milwaukee lost 4-2
7/26 @Philly lost 7-2
7/29 @Cincy lost 4-3
8/1 Arizona lost 5-2
8/4 Philly lost 3-0
8/8 Pittsburgh lost 5-0
8/12 @Florida lost 2-1
8/15 @Atlanta lost 5-4
8/19 @Houston lost 6-0
8/23 San Diego lost 7-5
8/26 Houston lost 3-1
by Sgt. Dingleberry on Aug 25, 2011 10:42 PM PDT reply actions
whatever it is the giants either have it or will break it. They would break the 21 solo homers in a row,
But they no longer can hit the ball out of the infield.
by bradleybear on Aug 25, 2011 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I do not
Tried a quick google search with no luck.
by Sgt. Dingleberry on Aug 25, 2011 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
BREAKING
“After long anticipation, Aubrey Huff has finally made it official. Speaking in front of reporters after the game, he announced that the rally thong was making a comeback. “I’m just fucking completely out of ideas. This shit worked last season, so why not try it again”, Huff said."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Aug 25, 2011 10:46 PM PDT reply actions
I DONT BELIEVE YOU
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
PLAY IT FUCKIN LOUD
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.
Part of me wants to believe he secretly brought it back earlier this season out of desperation, and he would have parroted it again if he suddenly regained last year’s form. Since it didn’t work, he quietly retired it again…
by minesweeper on Aug 25, 2011 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder if they finish over .500
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
I wonder if they’ll finish alive. Shouldn’t have messed with Death’s design.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Aug 25, 2011 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
If we bring up Pill, where will he play? Bochy loves Huff at 1B...
You know I spit technique to the freshest freak
Gimme a call you will see results in just a week
With the soul of a LOST HAWK
Is there a heaven for a Rap Cat, let's talk
Well, I think you just answered your own question. They wont.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Aug 25, 2011 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions
that makes me want to cry
You know I spit technique to the freshest freak
Gimme a call you will see results in just a week
With the soul of a LOST HAWK
Is there a heaven for a Rap Cat, let's talk
by LostHawkGSW on Aug 25, 2011 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Aubrey is signed for another year at 10 million. He’s also a “team leader”. Those guys never sit.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Aug 25, 2011 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup
Took Rowand sucking for 3 years to find the bench
by Myemail21479 on Aug 26, 2011 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions
can we just see a real lineup...
with Pill, Belt, Pablo, Kepp, Beltran, Nate/Ross, Romon Hernandez, Crawford (for defense)? And keep nate in RF when he plays….ugh..
You know I spit technique to the freshest freak
Gimme a call you will see results in just a week
With the soul of a LOST HAWK
Is there a heaven for a Rap Cat, let's talk
by LostHawkGSW on Aug 25, 2011 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
That's Too Much....
real hitting for the Giants. Also, Brown needs to be in there.
brett pill isn't 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.
not gritty enough?
You know I spit technique to the freshest freak
Gimme a call you will see results in just a week
With the soul of a LOST HAWK
Is there a heaven for a Rap Cat, let's talk
by LostHawkGSW on Aug 25, 2011 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
No
He just isn’t good.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
but
he’s hitting 1.250 in Fresno!
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 26, 2011 7:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Nowhere, because he isn’t better than Huff, Belt, Beltran, Ross etc
I'm a fucking walking paradox. What is Giants offense for 400 alex?
by TexasRanger on Aug 26, 2011 12:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Put it this way. Tejada and Cabrera are better than Brett Pill.
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 was just going his direct competition for pt, but when you put it that way. I don’t really get the love for Pill, i think some people take minor league numbers too seriously.
I'm a fucking walking paradox. What is Giants offense for 400 alex?
by TexasRanger on Aug 26, 2011 12:30 AM PDT up reply actions
At least Marissa Miller is a Giants fan
"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 25, 2011 10:57 PM PDT reply actions
Gary Brown
was 5 for 5 with 2 homers, two doubles, 5 runs scored. Forget about Pill, it’s time for Brown.
how about both
You know I spit technique to the freshest freak
Gimme a call you will see results in just a week
With the soul of a LOST HAWK
Is there a heaven for a Rap Cat, let's talk
by LostHawkGSW on Aug 25, 2011 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
wow holy shit
There's a First for Everything:
Edgar Renteria, The First World Series MVP in Giants History.
Yeah, but how did Torres do with Fresno?
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Aug 25, 2011 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Crap!
We were supposed to go to that game tonight, but massive miscommunication with our friends and we ended up staying home and watching the Big Giants suck. Fucking fuck!!!
Get well soon, most of the Giants roster!
LOL can't take a walk
VROOM 4 BELL
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 26, 2011 7:00 AM PDT up reply actions
So, Bochy’s the drunk manager? Explains a lot.
That one tough kid had a lot of grit. Though, he was also good as well.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Aug 25, 2011 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
funny enough when I did a gif search for Bad News Bears, a picture of Timmy showed up too
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Aug 25, 2011 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
The 70’s were good times for stoners. Maybe GIANTStoner can assist further in this subject.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Aug 25, 2011 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Rudi Stein
would be a great addition to this team.
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 26, 2011 7:01 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m hoping for Tanner. Git it done Sabes
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Aug 26, 2011 8:05 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm guessing this has been discussed
But why exactly did Bochy manage this game as if Cliff Lee was pitching? Hit and runs involving Ryan Vogelsong and Pablo Sandoval? Multiple runners thrown out on the base paths? You’re not supposed to need that BS against the worst team in baseball, sending out what should be a completely over-matched pitcher.
The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS
I can see you are not familar with the Giants offense. Let me explain…
/shows the accident video that is played for driving school students
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Aug 25, 2011 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
thank you sir
I think they should just change the “hit and run sign” to the “strikemout-throwemout” sign.
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 26, 2011 7:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Man, that Floyd reference earlier really got into me
Daddy’s gone….across the ocean
Leaving just a….memory
Better than the Boyz II Men I was gonna post earlier
HA HA
The first phrase that entered my mind turning off the game was “End of the Road.”
But I think I like Floyd better. Sabes and Bochy are bad fathers.
Did Bochy really call a hit & run with the pitcher at the plate again? Or was I hallucinating. I can’t tell anymore, life has lost all meaning.
Get well soon, most of the Giants roster!
the guy guy who had a few hits, bunted.
Bork is a fucking idiot
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 25, 2011 11:50 PM PDT up reply actions
and
Sandoval running. BOCHYBALL!
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 26, 2011 7:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh shit
J.A. Happ is 4-14 with a 6.26 ERA. The Giants are doomed.
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 said it was too early.
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, well they managed to really start sucking down the stretch
If it was even a race, I’d still be doing it.
If it’s September 4th and they are in 1st place, then do it.
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 blame them falling apart on TortureOpp
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 25, 2011 11:50 PM PDT up reply actions
FTFY
J.A. Happ is4-14 with a 6.26 ERAa human being with at least 40% of his torso intact. The Giants are doomed.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
sounds like a zombie
maybe he’ll be called for a balk when his arm detaches and flies towards home plate, still holding the ball.
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 26, 2011 7:03 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think a lot of people are optimistic about the Giants. Most of the people who post on here talk as if the season’s already over or in a sardonic-mocking of those pessimists. The optimists are few and far between. I am way too emotionally invested in this team, and I will continue to be unabashedly hopeful and enthusiastic. I know that they are putting on a pooptacular performance, but I think they can make the playoffs. More than anything though I really just want them to make the fucking playoffs. This is our time, we’re not going to have all of this talent forever, so let’s show our faces in the postseason, and come back next year with Buster. But this year make the run at it that he wanted to make. Do it for Buster, and don’t go down without a fight.
I’m an optimist, but thats probably because I’m stupid.
Seriously though, I’m starting to think they’ll barely be .500 by seasons end. Buster will hopefully come back next season and help the team then.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Aug 25, 2011 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m pessimistic but I will still be sending in my playoff money (because if they get hot and I didn’t buy it, I’m more stupid than I look).
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Last season is the Giants best marketing tool. It really was magical. I have a feeling that at the end of this season, reality will rule the day once again.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Aug 25, 2011 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions
they refund it, right?
It’s really just an interest-free loan to the Giants for a few months.
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 26, 2011 7:04 AM PDT up reply actions
They actually pay interest
You get 2% (6% APR) and the Giants hold your money as a deposit for next season. If you cancel your season tickets (non-CSL), then you get a refund with no interest.
well there you go
That’s enough with the kvetching about playoff ticket prices. That’s much better than a money market account.
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 26, 2011 8:34 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think it’s over either (although they can’t get much further down in the standings) as I think they’re pretty much in a holding pattern waiting for the injured to return. If it’s still close when Torres, Pat, Nate, Romo, Sanchez, and Wilson come back and Beltran and Panda are doing better, it can be done. Right now it’s all about not getting too far behind while everyone waits for them.
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Aug 25, 2011 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions
that’s the thing, though. they can’t afford to just “wait” while games tick off the schedule.
they’ve fallen 2 games back with arguably their best 3 pitchers over the last 3 days. look, I’m optimistic too, but I’m also a realist.
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 25, 2011 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions
i've gotten to the point where
i’m not going to expect the playoffs anymore cause it’s looking dismal. but i’m still going to watch every day and root and cheer cause i love the team and when they do win it makes me happy. and then if they make it… awesome.
by you'vejustbeenCAINED on Aug 26, 2011 1:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Magic Inside and Together we're Giant...
are the kind of things that have given cover to Bochy and his horrid lineups this season. People are just caught up in the memory of last season and don’t realize the hard truth, that the Giants have the worst offense in baseball.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Aug 25, 2011 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Giants Baseball
Its tragic inside.
by BobSacamano on Aug 25, 2011 11:50 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Together We're Hapless.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Who's going to leave in the offseason?
Whiteside, Stewart, 0-Cab, Tejada, DeRosa, Burrell, Ross, and Beltran are going to be free agents. Everyone else is sort of obligated to stay.
"Lee pitches...Renteria hits a high drive, deep left-center field, David Murphy going back, he's on the warning track—it is...go-one!"
That's still half the lineup.
"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.
Ha, I guess so. But most of those players shouldn’t count because they’re awful.
"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!"
Addition by subtraction!
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
actually this worries me
Losing all the “veteran talent” makes me very nervous at the kind of “splash signing” they’ll want to make in the offseason.
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 26, 2011 7:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Pujols
10/400
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
10 centuries, $400B?
If they sign Pujols, they won’t be able to sign Michael Tucker, Deivi Cruz, and Pedro Feliz.
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 26, 2011 7:14 AM PDT up reply actions
I knew I shouldn't have gotten into this discussion with my friend.
He’s telling me that a lack of confidence is the reason for the offensive failures. That’s why the Yankees score so many runs.
you'd be confident too
if you scored three touchdowns against the AAA’s.
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 26, 2011 7:05 AM PDT up reply actions
I have and I come from a baseball family.
It’s okay to say that guys are bad at something they used to be good at. Sometimes emotion should give way to fact.
by Every6thDay on Aug 26, 2011 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh great here comes a spandex tux pic or some other fetish pic that is barely Safe for work…
The Giants are 2010 World Series Champs. … And in other news the forecast calls for a rain of toads, heavy at times, with moderate to strong swarms of locust and a high likelihood of a world quake. Details at 11.
by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2011 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Bleegh
Co-hosting Quick Pitch (usually a great show) tonight…Eric Byrnes.
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!
One of these days someone else there will leave for a family emergency and they’ll keep Byrnes. Well, it may take multiple emergencies, but never give up hope.
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 26, 2011 7:06 AM PDT up reply actions
So apparently the Blue Jays offered to make Paul Molitor player-manager in 1998.
Wow.
"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!"
FUN WITH GIANTS FACEBOOK
John Malcolm Cuthbertson
Yeah. They are-but it’s time for another gut-check. Maybe a bat-check. Those larvae have wiped out millions of ash trees in the North-Central states & Canada. You notice when Barry was in the stands, they won? Just some stray thoughts-no solace from this quarter. Mom was a native, but died before last year. Dad snuffed himself in ’78, never saw the Niners win. I saw them both win-I am the luckiest…(echo-fade to black&orange)
Dante DeLuca i was there….beltron is good..
Too bad he is subject to immediate derezzolution.
Diana Milanes Difuntorum Ooooh eeeem geeees wth is goin on with vogelsong?
What an ass. GIVING UP 3 RUNS? WHO DOES HE THINK HE IS?
Kevin Vu Here is the perfect line up RIGHT NOW: 1. Torres 2. Sandoval 3. Ross 4. Beltrain 5. Keppinger 6. Belt 7. Schierholtz 8. Steward 9. Lincecum
He may have something here: an injured Torres is probably better than our other leadoff options, no one playing shortstop, 4 outfielders, including this Beltrain character and some other catcher I have never heard of.
Enjoi Nick I can’t stand it any longer!!! Bring up Brett Pill!!!!!!!
YEAH! BRING UP A GUY WHO ISN’T VERY GOOD!
Enjoi Nick When is Bam Bam going to take the heat for this remedial hitting?
Back for another round, and another swing and a miss.
Jim Rimando
Many of us waited nearly 50 years for the Giants to win the World Series. Now all of a sudden we won a repeat. Kinda hard to win when key players are injuried and yet they are still 3 games out. Stop whinning and be a true Giants fan. All the Giant players are playing hard and there’s alot of pressure from fickled fans and media. The pennant race is not over and if they don’t make it please don’t jump off the Golden Gate Bridge.
Wait, we won a repeat? WHAT IS EVERYONE FREAKING OUT ABOUT? WE WON! IT’S ALL OVER!
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
I BLEED BLACK AND ORANGE, BLACK AND ORANGE
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
THE PLAYERS ARE INJURIED
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 26, 2011 7:07 AM PDT up reply actions
beltron is good
What the hell is a Beltron? The robot version of Beltran?
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
2011 Giants Baseball: Together we're bruised, broken, and battered.
by GIANT stoner on Aug 25, 2011 11:51 PM PDT up reply actions
The version of Beltran that hangs out on The Grid
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
I like to take the Beltrain.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 26, 2011 8:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Come on ride Beltrain, he'll treat you right
WOOO WOOO
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 26, 2011 8:37 AM PDT up reply actions
If there was a Beltron we could program him to hit.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 26, 2011 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Favorite idea in a long while
Kevin Vu Here is the perfect line up RIGHT NOW: 1. Torres 2. Sandoval 3. Ross 4. Beltrain 5. Keppinger 6. Belt 7. Schierholtz 8. Steward 9. Lincecum
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, future CF for the World Champion San Francisco Giants.
"And besides, if I wanted to participate in a mindless patriotic ritual where my voice isn’t really heard, I would vote." - Chris Marcil
Pretty sure Carl Steward could outperform both of our catchers at the plate. He's probably got a better arm than Whiteside too.
Adopted Giant: Mike Fontenot
He's like Grant, but fun size.
He’s probably a little more cross after losing the the Astros.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
I think he can...
I think he can…
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 26, 2011 7:08 AM PDT up reply actions
“Carlos, you have caused confusion and delay.”
Hitting 74 on the radar gun but hitting my spots.
by VidaWantsYourCar on Aug 26, 2011 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions
I used to think this kind of stuff was funny because it’s like “wow, those stupid devoted Giants fans are so stupid. They don’t know how to spell and oh my god those typos.” But aside from that it really boils down to intense Giants fans trying to repudiate their fandom by disparaging other intense Giants fans, which is lamer than just being incapable of spelling.
Shut up.
"...more often than not, it’s factually based."
by KrazyKrabMeat on Aug 26, 2011 1:13 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m happy that you’re so much better than everybody else. That’s really awesome for you.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU (AGAIN) [now with theme song]
I tweet (and occasionally blarg) | Your San Francisco Giants: "Together We're Broken!"
No, it’s still funny to laugh at the dumbfucks.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 26, 2011 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions
At this point I’d rather see Belton and Beltrain in the outfield. At least those guys are funny.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 26, 2011 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Beltron, damn it
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 26, 2011 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions
well, I work tomorrow-sat, so hoping for some wins while I’m gone. good luck, Giants. you need it.
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
catch ya folks later
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 25, 2011 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions
NOT IF I CAN HELP IT
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
You usually do
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
Aubrey Huff: "Let's Get Weird"
by slackersphere17 on Aug 26, 2011 12:33 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s no secret that [Bochy] and Aaron Rowand aren’t frequent dinner companions. Miguel Tejada is not happy to be sitting on the bench. Orlando Cabrera had to lobby to get back in the lineup. Cody Ross fretted after the team acquired Carlos Beltran, knowing he’d lose at-bats. Pat Burrell wasn’t accustomed to a reserve role before he went on the DL, either.
Seriously? These guys want more playing time?
"Can Manchester United score? They always score... Peter Schmeichel is forward... Beckham, in towards Schmeichel- it's come for Dwight Yorke. Cleared... Giggs with a shot- SHERINGHAM!"
by Useful_Idiot on Aug 26, 2011 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah...this is annoying
Tejada, Rowand, and Cabrera have no right or leverage to demand anything. They are not going to be part of the future and have no credit to demand.
Huff is a slightly different issue. He will be here next year and could still be good. But he should understand that he has been bad this year.
I feel for Ross but he has also been less than good this year.
All those guys should be ashamed that they have not helped this team and have squandered terrific pitching time and time again.
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
EXCELLENT
< insert Mr Burns Jpeg here>
So will this move Rowand in the Lewis wing of of Borks club house? There is plenty of room in there for one of the “new” MI’s as well. September is coming Crawford can do teh same work for a lot less moeny and complaining. Just saying.
The Giants are 2010 World Series Champs. … And in other news the forecast calls for a rain of toads, heavy at times, with moderate to strong swarms of locust and a high likelihood of a world quake. Details at 11.
by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2011 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions
If the Giants miss the playoffs, nobody in their right mind will blame the manager.
So am I left-minded or wrong-minded?
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
Neither, right now
But by the end of the season, Bochy will have driven you, and everyone else here, completely mad.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Aug 26, 2011 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
/ shrugs
I think the line realy is ment to be read : No one that has to keep getting access to the Gaints club house for a pay check would blame the manager.
At least tell (if) the mutinee happens.
The Giants are 2010 World Series Champs. … And in other news the forecast calls for a rain of toads, heavy at times, with moderate to strong swarms of locust and a high likelihood of a world quake. Details at 11.
by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2011 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
I think Bochy has made a lot of mistakes with the lineups, but I think those who would defend him can fall back on the injuries. I assumed that’s what Baggs’ meant. Or maybe he meant guys not playing as well as they did last year, or some combination thereof.
@legaleagle88
Giants Baseball: Why Not?
I thought Nate Schierholtz was cool before it was cool to think Nate Schierholtz was cool.
Yes, mindless enablers ( Bork defenders) will always find excuses.
But seriously Bags is such a civil writer ( on the reasons i treasure him) everything up tell that line pretty much the equivlant if i drop 3 or more F bombs ina sentence. He has to give them fig leaf for their pride. I see that line as the fig leaf.
The Giants are 2010 World Series Champs. … And in other news the forecast calls for a rain of toads, heavy at times, with moderate to strong swarms of locust and a high likelihood of a world quake. Details at 11.
by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2011 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
If Bochy put out the lineup that the McCoven clamor for each day, how many more wins to they have?
This is an honest question, and not a dig at the McCoven. Bochy’s biggest criticism — and a legitimate one — is playing the wrong guys. But, you cannot discount the injuries. They have been insane. Huff and Torres’ lack of production is also really problematic. So, I’m just wondering how much is in his control, and how much just isn’t.
@legaleagle88
Giants Baseball: Why Not?
I thought Nate Schierholtz was cool before it was cool to think Nate Schierholtz was cool.
Hard to quantify "the mccoven"
If he’d been playing Belt all year over Huff, we’d probably have 2-3 more wins. But a lot of people here (myself excluded) were OK with Belt being sent down the first and maybe second times.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
'Chasm free responce
The Thing to remember is the ‘011 Giants play in low run environments. Small changes can give disproportionate results. As for me personally:
I am a lot less down on Huff then the rest here. But from mid July on I would say you use him ad bench help getting his play time giving guys in the corner OF & INF days spots off.
Rowand would only be use in blow outs, if he is used at all, and Definitely not at Lead off (He just gives up too many PA’s.) as mostly CF. In my eyes Torres, Ross then Nate go to CF before Rowand. Rowand you are 5th – 4th of now days and have been for some time. If we need to warm up pitcher in the ‘pen you do it.
Belt plays. Mostly first from mid July on. If he does well, great if he implodes talk to me after the other black holes of such on the 25 man are delt with.
The Hobbit plays. Bring in one of Keppinger or OCab but not both. The team plays Crawford.
There is nothing radical here. All these are moves that limit the teams exposure to suck with upside.
The Giants are 2010 World Series Champs. … And in other news the forecast calls for a rain of toads, heavy at times, with moderate to strong swarms of locust and a high likelihood of a world quake. Details at 11.
by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2011 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
last line should read: All these are moves that limit the teams exposure to suck without upside.
The Giants are 2010 World Series Champs. … And in other news the forecast calls for a rain of toads, heavy at times, with moderate to strong swarms of locust and a high likelihood of a world quake. Details at 11.
by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2011 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Even Kruk was calling for Huff’s benching this morning on KNBR, so it must have already been decided. They are just prepping the fans who still want him to play.
Get well soon, most of the Giants roster!
Really?
The problem is, who plays instead of him? Nate? I guess (assuming Nate can move all right on a broken foot) that improves the defense and is probably a wash offensively, but it seems like deck chairs to me.
I’m a “mindless enabler” in that I find it hard to believe that this team would be not be in the same position had Bochy done everything “right.” Most of the things being complained about are the shuffling of deck chairs.
I am pretty sure that he would love to have the same lineup almost everyday rather than the flavor of the day. It just not feasible with 1) the injuries and 2) the suckiness of players.
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
Practically refusing to play Belt is one thing, but the suckiness of the other players cannot be Bochy’s fault. At best, it’s Sabean’s fault for — again — not drafting and developing offensive talent over the years. And then there’s also luck to blame, which I’m sure is in some part attributed to guys pressing, trying to be “heroes” or find their past glory.
by Every6thDay on Aug 26, 2011 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
I feel like any time something could go the other team’s way, it did. It feels like, where last season was made of luck, this season is the opposite. I think that’s how you win the World Series — everything falls into place exactly the right way.
@legaleagle88
Giants Baseball: Why Not?
I thought Nate Schierholtz was cool before it was cool to think Nate Schierholtz was cool.
While I agree, they certainly could have tried Belt at first and sat Huff when there were still some healthy outfielders on the team. Also, why does Fontenot get so short a leash and Cabrera/Tejada such a long one?
Get well soon, most of the Giants roster!
by Tortured on Aug 26, 2011 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
This. allong with Rowand being allowed to only play CF when ppl are healthy?
The Giants are 2010 World Series Champs. … And in other news the forecast calls for a rain of toads, heavy at times, with moderate to strong swarms of locust and a high likelihood of a world quake. Details at 11.
by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2011 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think that Bochy is to blame if the Giants miss the playoffs.
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
God J. A. Happ blows. How is Ed Wade allowed to make trades? Happ for Oswalt, durr hurr hurr hes full of poise and compusure and BABIP fairy dust.
I'm a fucking walking paradox. What is Giants offense for 400 alex?
I seriously wonder about the intelligence level of baseball people sometimes. It seems the industry collectively is stupider than any other sport.
Proud adoptee of Dick Tidrow the mastermind behind Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, Buster Posey and many more. Also known as "The Reason".
Well it is the only sport where a significant percentage of the people never attended college. Also management is not as complex as football or basketball, so maybe the less intelligent can rise to the top because of beliefs in grittyness or Orlando Cabrera will lead off because he wants and hes feisty.
I'm a fucking walking paradox. What is Giants offense for 400 alex?
by TexasRanger on Aug 26, 2011 12:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Fun fact!
Wade started his baseball career in 1977 as an intern in the Phillies public relations department
Wow and here I thought PR people taking over was only ruining my industry. Also Fun Fact: Fun Facts are never as fun as you want them to be.
I'm a fucking walking paradox. What is Giants offense for 400 alex?
by TexasRanger on Aug 26, 2011 12:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Agent Ed???
Adoptive father of 18th round draft pick and future ace, BRANDON ALLEN
by Nnamdi Asomugha on Aug 26, 2011 12:34 AM PDT up reply actions
IIRC Ned Colletti started out in the PR department as well.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 26, 2011 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Really?
I had the Giants being no-hit.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
dude does have serious wheels
I'm a fucking walking paradox. What is Giants offense for 400 alex?
by TexasRanger on Aug 26, 2011 12:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Well the trade also included Gose and Villar (94th rated prospect last year) and Gose is considered by some to be, at the time, one of the best CF prospects in all of baseball.
Unfortunately he turned him into Brett Wallace.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Aug 26, 2011 6:53 AM PDT up reply actions
What is the number of times Giants have score 2 or fewer runs this year compared to 2010?
Where would you search for this kind of answer? I have tried Google…..
He whose words outnumber his deeds, know that his death is better than his life.
Baseballreference.com
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Wow, just wow
Can’t believe that the book that I finished about civilians getting bombed in WW2 would be less depressing that the game I watched afterwards.
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
Now I'm reading Skippy Dies
I really have to listen to some Katrina and the Waves
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
I watched The Road for a pleasant pick me up after tonights game. When the series is over I’ll be watching Sophies Choice.
I'm a fucking walking paradox. What is Giants offense for 400 alex?
by TexasRanger on Aug 26, 2011 12:38 AM PDT up reply actions
I'd be interested to see the biggest gaps between team ERA+ and team OPS+
This team must be pretty high on that list. Get on it, stat nerbs.
The first six innings are overrated.
2010 from 7/1 until the end of the season, compared to 7/1/2011 until present
Giants losses, with 2 runs or fewer were 19 in 2010; this year from 7/1 until now its only 12; so I am probably mistaken in my belief.
He whose words outnumber his deeds, know that his death is better than his life.
Well, believe is a strong word
Objectively, I still think it’s more likely than not that they make the playoffs.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
They’re going to have to start playing a hell of a lot better if that’s going 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 believe their true talent level is above how they've played recently.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
They’ve been hovering at about an even run differential all year long. I’m not really so sure their true talent level is that high, especially if things like Cabrera hitting leadoff keep happening.
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
I’m just not high on the Diamondbacks, and I think we’re an above-.500 team.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
pretty much the last refuge
they’re crummy too, it’s a heated shamble to the finish line. Which zombie will win the NL Worst?
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 26, 2011 7:12 AM PDT up reply actions
NL West
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.
IAN KENNEDY WANTS YOUR SSSSWWWEEEET BRAIIIIIINSSSSSS
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 26, 2011 7:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Unless they seriously turn things around, I would be very afraid to see them play against the Phillies, Braves, or Brewers right now.
Why?
It’s a 5 or 7 game series.
I mean, of course I’d be afraid to watch them in the playoffs. But I’d be afraid to watch them in the playoffs even if they were much better, because the playoffs are scary.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Spiders are scary.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Maybe more creepy than scary.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
I think any Natto gifs are always welcome.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
O_o Nevermind
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Gah
Creepy crawlies usually don’t bother me, but that SL got clicked.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 26, 2011 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions
It looks like a 500 fingered hand!
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
That’s trippy. I went to the SF Zoo a few weeks ago and saw their tarantula exhibit. They had this enormous spider called the bird eater. It was bigger than a dollar bill. I’m glad it was in the glass case because if I saw it near me I’d go D:
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 26, 2011 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions
SWEET MERCIFUL FUCK
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Those are pretty sweet.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 26, 2011 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Wow. That cricket got straight told.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
What sort of alternate universe did we step into where GP is hopeful and optimistic?
The first six innings are overrated.
WHY DOES EVERYONE BUT GIANTPAIN HATE THE GIANTS
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Why not steal?
Against Eli Whiteside. He can’t throw anyone out. That was so maddening to see them steal without really any risk.
He almost threw 2 guys out
I think one would have been out if Kepp caught it at the bag, not in front
by Myemail21479 on Aug 26, 2011 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Almost
It’s my least favorite adverb, especially when applied to sports.
We almost don’t suck right now.
"He couldn't remember where he was. The thought made him smile."
by thebeliever on Aug 26, 2011 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions
They have ESPN on at the YMCA gym every morning.
Seeing Giants “highlights” has been a really shitty way to start my day the last month or so.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
I just turn my head away from Sportscenter in the morning now when they get to NL West Race highlights.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Aug 26, 2011 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions
I spent last night drinking too much instead of watching the game, and I have a mild hangover. I imagine I am still in less pain than you all.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I always crave ice cream when I’m hungover. What were you drinking? Whisky?
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
I had a Red Hook Nut Brown ale, then a Manhattan, then I split a bomber of Duvel Triple Hop with my girlfriend.
I wish I had had them in the opposite order, the Duvel was amazing (a belgian IPA), and packed a serious punch at 9.5%.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
You got stronger as you went.
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If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Huh
I didn’t notice it, but Derek Jeter’s BA is up to .299, and he’s been worth 2.4 WAR, and is probably on pace for a 3ish WAR season, which would make him worth about 15 million dollars, which is basically exactly what he’s being paid.
That contract isn’t nearly as bad as people said it was.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
That is not even factoring the calm eyes. What a bargain.
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it's almost like
he’s not the most horriblest baseball player in history.
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"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 26, 2011 7:53 AM PDT up reply actions
For 1 year
He had a crap year last year. 1 or 2 of those years he is going to drag. I am glad the Giants did not pony up 10+ mil for an old guy like that. He is older than Huff after all, and Huff came off a good year.
by Myemail21479 on Aug 26, 2011 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
He actually didn't have that bad of a year last year.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Not bad
But a massive drop from the year before. The type of drop that says nearing the end of the line.
by Myemail21479 on Aug 26, 2011 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Comparing it to 2009 is grossly unfair. He had an amazing season in 2009 that was clearly better than he should be expected to have.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Aug 26, 2011 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions
BartonGrace is history's greatest monster.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
We should erect a statue of him.
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None of this shit even makes sense
@Bartongrace
RT @meganblack5: schools of thought #yaySFRBI #hatsoffSF
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I asked Dan Szymborski on twitter
And he ran the numbers and came up with a 250/314/355 slash line.
I certainly wouldn’t be depressed if he came up.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Are you talking about Gary Brown?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Wow, that way better than Nad’s line and the same line as Torres.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Aug 26, 2011 8:06 AM PDT up reply actions
BUT RBIS
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
HE PLAYS 2B
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by natteringnabob on Aug 26, 2011 8:35 AM PDT up reply actions
That might be an improvement :(
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Aug 26, 2011 8:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Over who?
Keppinger ? No. Belt? No. Huff? No.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I wasn’t serious.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Aug 26, 2011 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions
HOW WAS I SUPPOSED TO KNOW THAT
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
YOU SHOULD HAVE!
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Aug 26, 2011 8:24 AM PDT up reply actions
That’s a higher OPS projection than Brown. Granted you don’t get the Vroom or the defense, but as a pinch hitter, he’d be better. Projection wise.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Aug 26, 2011 8:58 AM PDT up reply actions
But you get 0 defensive value out of pill, far less baserunning value too.
One is better than the other.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Yeah, but as far as a September bench warmer goes, it’s not a big difference.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Aug 26, 2011 9:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Heh
I wake up, turn on KNBR, and first two things I hear: “The Beltran trade destroyed our chemistry and our season” and “Where is Darren Ford?” Uh yeah……. time to turn it off now.
extrabaggs
"Just your typical Giants scoring rally: A faceburger on the basepaths, two errors from the second baseman and a bases-loaded balk."
KNBR callers will never stop loving Darren Ford
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
VROOOOOOOOOM
I’d rather have him as a 5ht/6th OF than Rowand.
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by natteringnabob on Aug 26, 2011 8:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Nah.
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Tech OT:
Maybe this will make you feel better…
As for Verizon, well it could any one of the many Samsung Galaxy phones rumored headed to US. We have already heard of the Samsung Nexus Prime (Google Nexus 3) and also the Samsung Celox (a Galaxy S2 with LTE capability). So while you might not have the S2 name, there is a good chance that Verizon users will end up with something extra by Big Red skipping the opportunity to bring the original S2 that debuted back in May 2011.
http://www.gizmocrunch.com/android/8143-verizon-samsung-galaxy-s2-google-nexus-3
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If I were looking for a smart phone. The Nexus line would be my first stop. I’ve had my Nexus One for almost two years now and it has only gone obsolete fairly recently.
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I'm interested in the Nexus
because it won’t have a overlay on the OS like Samsung will. I have to play with both to see which one I like.
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That makes me feel a bit better – thanks. If it’s the Celox, I hope it’s soon. It was supposed to be a birthday present for me next month.
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Even if it meant Rowand not starting any more? OK.
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 26, 2011 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions
I really don't think Ford is better than Rowand.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I don't either
but Ford on the bench is better than Rowand starting and Nate or Torres or Cody on the bench.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 26, 2011 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions
This
I long for the Burrel\Ford LF combo of yesteryear. When ahead and Burrel takes a classic walk, PR, Steal… VROOM VROOM.
As a starter, Ford is like 9th best OF choice. As a PR\Defensive specialist his stock zooms.
Sadly our PH depth sucks with Nate missing, backup C, DeRosa, Fontenot (decent but he is first option?), Rowand, Tejada. Look at that list again and cry.
by Myemail21479 on Aug 26, 2011 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Put Nate on the DL is there somebody down in AAA who could play 3rd for awhile and give the Panda some rest? Dude needs a weekend spa treatment or something.
I don't think this team can afford to bench Pablo
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
by GiantPain on Aug 26, 2011 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Can they afford to keep playing him, when even he says he’s pretty beat up, and have him sustain an even worse injury?
Baggs says he was playing with a sore quad…you don’t need your 3rd baseman with a quad pull.
Yeah
Panda needs a day off…Fonty should play.
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They are also playing with a short bench, since they aren’t playing Nate, and derosa …gotta be somebody on the 40 they can bring up….
Sadly I agree. The team is in tath dire of Straits if it want to stay incontention. If Huff MUST play it would make sense to to have him at 3rd a couple games and left panda “rest” at first though.
The Giants are 2010 World Series Champs. … And in other news the forecast calls for a rain of toads, heavy at times, with moderate to strong swarms of locust and a high likelihood of a world quake. Details at 11.
by daveinexile on Aug 26, 2011 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Shift-A: Didn't like the Giants losing
but who can hit Henry Sosa on 3 days rest? It’s too much to ask for.
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Oh and the vaunted Astro bullpen...
2011 version of the 2010 Padres bullpen.
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TIP YOUR CAP, DAMMIT!
No excuses to be made, no criticism needed. SOSA PITCHED THE GAME OF HIS LIFE. YOU JUST GOTTA TIP YOUR CAP.
I didn't really pay attention to the game
but it looks like Giants used “hackastic” but not very effective.
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Go catch some Luvdisc.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 26, 2011 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Fastball was wicked
Fast with wicked run. He could not get a slider or changeup over to save his life. Fastball location went from good, great, iffy, to generous ump corners.
The fastball was wicked and “effectively wild” (I hate that term, but it is all I have)
Giants had a hard time of “see ball, hit ball” because they never knew where it was starting or stopping, and had not time to react at 96 mph
by Myemail21479 on Aug 26, 2011 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions
scary sad prediction
pathetic lineup featuring Rowand (no Belt) , Cabrera, Huff, DeRosa score 4 runs on Happ and win three additional starts.
So Beltran now has 6 GIDPs in 55 plate appearances as a Giant. That’s equal with Rowand and one more than Schierholz for the season.
He also has one walk, tying him with Affeldt, Casilla, Hector Sanchez and Conor Gillaspie.
Leads the team in selfishness
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
and destroyer of all things chemistry
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If this does not motivate people's desire to go into deep space
LONDON (Reuters) – Astronomers have spotted an exotic planet that seems to be made of diamond racing around a tiny star in our galactic backyard.
The new planet is far denser than any other known so far and consists largely of carbon. Because it is so dense, scientists calculate the carbon must be crystalline, so a large part of this strange world will effectively be diamond.
http://news.yahoo.com/astronomers-discover-planet-made-diamond-180427124.html
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The world is also believed to be inhabited by Vampires that sparkle in day light.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Aug 26, 2011 8:42 AM PDT up reply actions
That's baller.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
I think the saddest thing about last night's game
was the empty seats.
Get well soon, most of the Giants roster!
Maybe everyone was in mourning
over the Kelly/Jeter breakup
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Now, I’m sad.
The San Francisco Giants are the World Champions.
by The Enchanter on Aug 26, 2011 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions
They appear to be ginning the numbers to keep the sellout streak alive
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
translation:
they are a part of Major League Baseball.
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"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 26, 2011 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
I didn’t think it was too bad. The top left field corner was sparse, but it’s freezing up there, so it usually is.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
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by troymccluresf on Aug 26, 2011 8:42 AM PDT up reply actions
it was
thinly populated on the McC meetup night too, at least the far reaches of 338 or whatever number it is.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 26, 2011 9:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah.
Not only cold, but you can’t see the LF corner, either.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 26, 2011 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Plus, the seagulls shit on you in the later innings.
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 26, 2011 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions
And the team shits on you in the earlier ones.
by Merope on Aug 26, 2011 9:12 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Well played, Merope.
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win
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 26, 2011 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL
"It is not enough that we win; all others must lose" -Larry Ellison
"I come up with something when I’ve got nothing, and it’s always brilliant. Always. So I reject your logic." -Grant
HA! ZING!
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 26, 2011 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Shift-A
You’re paying to the order of “SF Giants.” Right, mmm-hmm, now put the amount. It’s a few hundred, at least. Just put those numbers in there — no, no, they’re still in it, just three games back — now spell out the numbers. Sign it. Post-date it if you want, they’re used to that trick.
Don’t forget to select your payment refund option.
Last night was perhaps the most frustrating outing in my 24+ years of fandom. This is a beaten team. Old and unmotivated. We need an infusion of youth quality. Huff needs a rest—a day or two longer than he needs physically to get the message.
The game was over after his 1st batter gaff. Sad.
Now off to scan the thread for cheery pics!
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
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by natteringnabob on Aug 26, 2011 9:09 AM PDT up reply actions
I seriously doubt it.
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Maybe
but I rather have Mota start than Runzler at this point.
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Going to the game tonight
I take no responsibility if they lose. Lord knows they have no problem doing it when I watch from home. Or don’t watch from home.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Aug 26, 2011 9:05 AM PDT reply actions
and sadly
I am leaving soon for Gridley!
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Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 26, 2011 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah the a/c is already running and I’ve skipped my walk at the nature center. After the morning crowd clears out at the gym I’ll go work out.
I love the morning fog from the coast. Sun is just now breaking through, so we shouldn’t get too much above 85 today.
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If you tell her to go to the fair, I will, but I imagine she’s better off drinking icewater somewhere.
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 26, 2011 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions
my nephew
is showing livestock. I really wish they would have moved to Del Norte County instead.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 26, 2011 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Just one?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
it helps a lot
if you like all the oddball stuff like tongue and shanks and so on, I imagine you’re a resourceful griller so that makes sense.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
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by natteringnabob on Aug 26, 2011 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions
makes sense
I’m not into tongue or heart and so on but as I said that’s really where your value comes in. And it’s kinda hard to find that stuff in a grocery store, some stuff like stew meat is crazily expensive when you can find it.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 26, 2011 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Grilled, marinated heart is good.
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 26, 2011 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
wow
did you split it with anyone? That’s big money, although I suppose I don’t buy meat in the store much so maybe it’s cost-effective nowadays.
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by natteringnabob on Aug 26, 2011 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, my extended family does that too, they had chickens for a while and they didn’t buy eggs or chicken for years.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
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Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 26, 2011 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions
you can
they just suck. Actually organics have helped with a lot of that but still no comparison with eggs and fruit and so forth with home-raised. But you fighting Redskins already know this!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
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by natteringnabob on Aug 26, 2011 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions
What do you use to store it in so it doesn’t get freezer burnt? We have been discussing buying a side of beef but I don’t want to be eating freezer burnt meat for a year.
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we always
just threw the butcher-wrapped stuff in the freezer, but maybe we were a lot less choosy about frozen meat.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
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Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 26, 2011 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions
I think it matters what butcher you take the beef to. The butcher I go to packages the meat in the butcher wrap. I’ve never had a problem with freezer burn.
Interesting. I thought maybe you used vacuum packs or something.
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It’s wrapped and taped pretty tightly, with plastic under paper, it holds up well.
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 26, 2011 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m pretty interested in doing it but the initial investment is a bit steep since we don’t have a dedicated freezer. How did you decide how much you want ground?
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that depends
on how much ground beef you’ll use, right? I think it’s more a question of asking whether you want certain cuts or you want them ground instead. Keep in mind if you do this the meat quality will be zillions times better than store stuff. And getting things like round steak or whatever might make you try different recipes than you otherwise would.
Also, splitting with someone is the way to go if you have a concern about using it within a couple of years.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
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Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 26, 2011 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Just for freshness I think 1/2 would be what I would want (even if it meant buying yearly).
Johnny Disaster has spoken about grounding his own beef before and that sounds like a good idea. Maybe it would be a good idea to get less ground since one can always grind more if needed.
Mostly I would just be in for the steak and roasts.
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You can 1/2 and 1/4’s. A quarter would be something like 4-6 paper grocery bags full of meat.
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by say hey nation on Aug 26, 2011 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions
http://www.freestoneranch.com/howtobuy.html
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by say hey nation on Aug 26, 2011 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Yep. Grinding it just before cooking results in superior burgers.
Also, my dad went in thirds on a cow when I was a kid and it worked out well. Freezer full of meat in the garage.
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 26, 2011 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
of fire
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Where do bad teams go when they die
They don’t go to heaven where the angels fly
Go to a lake of fire and fry
See them again ’till the Fourth of July
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
/pour one our for Kurt
/pour another out for the meat puppets
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
nice
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Where do bad teams go when they die
Not to October where the pennants lie
Go to the end, but they draft real high
Rake in the picks, so your fans won’t cry
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
People cry and people moan
Look for a rental to drive them home
Try to find some one-year player on loan
While the Angels and the Rangers try to make ’em their own
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by rotorueter on Aug 26, 2011 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I know a kid who came from Duluth
Got blocked by veteran, Bochy thinks he’s Ruth
Sent back to Fresno just a little too soon
At the bottom of the stairs are the bloggers, strewn
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If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
So I read Baggs' rage column.
Why in shit would Rowand be angry at Bochy? He was given an obscene amount of leeway. At this point, the only legit reason for Rowand to play should involve a hostage situation, Jack Bauer, and the fate of humanity.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Rowand can choke on a pound of powdered milk.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Maybe he should be angry at himself for being an old person stealing millions of dollars.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
To be fair, he was replaced by another old person stealing millions of dollars.
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by Johnny Disaster on Aug 26, 2011 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Those reasons are STILL not good enough.
"He couldn't remember where he was. The thought made him smile."
by thebeliever on Aug 26, 2011 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
That game sucked
Losing to the Astros is like losing a bicycle race to a drunk, one-legged six-year-old. And I saw this with all due respect to one-legged six-year-olds with drinking problems. They’re lovely people.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Aug 26, 2011 9:32 AM PDT reply actions
*say this
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Aug 26, 2011 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't think
the guys they’re running out there are that terrible. And I thought that about the Padres, although in each case it’s probably from comparing them to the Giants current lineup.
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 26, 2011 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions
I suppose that might be true. Mainly, because I have an unusual sense of humor, I found the idea of a drunk, one-legged six-year-old on a bike funny.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Aug 26, 2011 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Mean genes
Recent economic woes in the United States may have triggered a temporary upturn in the use of harsh parenting methods by mothers carrying a particular gene variant.
Mothers who inherited either one or two copies of a particular form of the dopamine D2 receptor gene, dubbed DRD2, cited sharp rises in spanking, yelling and other aggressive parenting methods for six to seven months after the onset of the economic recession in December 2007…
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Heard the game last night in bits and pieces
My impression was that Beltran is not any good in RF at AT&T. Is this the general consensus?
He looked like he was doggin’ it. But I don’t know the player that well, and I don’t know how he usually plays. But I find myself saying too many times “Healthy Nate gets that.” [not just last night]
I admit my bias though, I never wanted Beltran.
This has such an easy solution—- PUT HIM IN LF
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
how dare you
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 26, 2011 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s not Nate. He may not even be Nate with a broken foot.
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
Annoying year- 6 things I still like to watch
4 months, playing good, winning series, gutsy wins
1 month, can’t get anything to go. When offense scores 5, pitching gives up 7. When rally late, bullpen blows it. When starters lock them down, score 1 run or less. 16 games up and improve offense, time to go on nose dive.
Things I look forward to rest of year, pennant race aside (cuz that is killing me, so time to ignore it and just be in a lost daze)
1. Timmy is on fire. I look forward to his starts as much as ever. If the G’s make the playoffs on the back of his 1 ERA second half, I will scream for MVP talk, fuck the CY
2. Brandon Belt getting time to play. He finally looks comfortable and his body language tells everyone he see’s himself as a threat. Cry at Bochy before this last callup and Belt, but this is a Belt I did not see before. I like this guy a lot more than the one in April.
3. Shit, this used to be Nate. The prospect that came up like Bowker, is a hometown kid like Stamos, and gets the respect of Rowand most of the time. I like watching him, and hope for another solid player coming from our farm.
4. Posey watch. Sometimes you have to rosterbate. Every good hitter we have now, like Nate, Belt and Panda, who we will have for a few years, I rosterbate with Posey coming back. Get better soon bro.
5. Rest of Giants rotation. Still sick. Cain does Cain things. Bumgarner goes from hot to cold, but usually is hot, 2 bad starts maybe? Like bombed starts raising his ERA to 3.6, he is way better than that. Also Vogey… pitching way more IP than he has in a while, can he be consistant the last part of the year. Lastly the wild card, Sanchez. Man did he look cool, confident, in charge and nasty his last short outing. Did he turn a corner? That is just like a bonus, I am not betting any money on it.
6. Panda at bats. He goes from bad to good day to day sometimes. Last night he looked great until the DP. Cool collected swing early got a single, then a cool calm walk. That is the approach that he will bat .450 for 3 weeks with. Get hot baby.
So… 6 reasons I still like watching Giants baseball, even when they suck. You can’t stop the DL train from destroying a good team, in any sport, so I guess i don’t need to cry about it, just focus on what I enjoy.
Eh. Same age as Huff. He's closer to the end.
by Every6thDay on Aug 26, 2011 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
But he’s still very good…
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, future CF for the World Champion San Francisco Giants.
"And besides, if I wanted to participate in a mindless patriotic ritual where my voice isn’t really heard, I would vote." - Chris Marcil
Baseball America on Gary Brown, number 1 prospect in last week
No. 1 GARY BROWN, CF
GIANTS
Gary Brown
Team: high Class A San Jose (California)
Age: 22
Why He’s Here: .556/.571/1.037 (15-for-27), 2 HR, 3 2B, 2 3B, 9 R, 8 RBIs, 0 BB, 1 SO, 1-for-3 SB
The Scoop: “Some have labeled me as a singles hitter. I don’t know where they get that from,” Brown told a media outlet from his hometown of Diamond Barr, Calif. “I’ve always felt I’ve driven the ball gap to gap.”
The Giants 2010 first-rounder made good on his personal assessment yesterday, going 5-for-5 with a pair of homers (12), a pair of doubles (30), five runs scored and four RBIs. On the year, Brown has collected a similarly-wide array of extra-base hits. He leads the Cal League with 12 triples and 170 hits, and he ranks second with 102 runs and 260 total bases. He has fallen off the pace in the stolen base department, and High Desert’s Dan Carroll now holds a 55-47 advantage on Brown heading into the final week-plus of play.
Brown’s successful full-season debut includes a .331/.400/.507 batting line through 513 at-bats. He’ll play in the Cal League playoffs, where San Jose qualifies yet again with 13 wins more than No. 2 Rancho Cucamonga.
Can be found here
Wow
5-5 last night. 2 HR’s and 2 2B’s last night, plus a hit.
@legaleagle88
Giants Baseball: Why Not?
I thought Nate Schierholtz was cool before it was cool to think Nate Schierholtz was cool.
It’s so fun to see an actual offense. Also, front row behind home plate for $16. A Ball is where it’s at.
@legaleagle88
Giants Baseball: Why Not?
I thought Nate Schierholtz was cool before it was cool to think Nate Schierholtz was cool.
Yea that is awesome
Wish I lived close enough for that
by Myemail21479 on Aug 26, 2011 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
I didnt realize the TB and SB stat were both second
Speed+power= DROOOOL
by Myemail21479 on Aug 26, 2011 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Huh
@24DaysOfMagic San Francisco Giants
BREAKING NEWS: SURKAMP TO START SATURDAY | August 24daysofmagic.com/2011-articles/… via @24DaysOfMagic
Unsure of the veracity as of yet.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 26, 2011 10:31 AM PDT reply actions
CSNAuthentic
BREAKING: Eric Surkamp has been released to make room for Pat Burrell’s DFA.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
yeah
24 Days is a pretty cool blog and I love their minor league interviews, but I dunno if I’ve ever seen them break a story before. Nice scoop if it’s for realz though.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 26, 2011 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think they would have posted it if it weren’t a sure thing. It’s the blog’s first scoop – if they were wrong there goes all credibility in the future.
If they’re wrong, they’ll be 23Gigantes.
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
They can just go back and edit it and say “According to CSN.” No one will doubt or blame them.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Aug 26, 2011 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
hmmm
I wonder if the “unnamed source” is Surkamp himself.
by Sabean_Is_Iago on Aug 26, 2011 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Apparently the Richmond pitcher today was him, and now it’s listed as TBD.
Also, LOL @ you thinking they’re going to DFA Rowand.
@legaleagle88
Giants Baseball: Why Not?
I thought Nate Schierholtz was cool before it was cool to think Nate Schierholtz was cool.
Nah, that was a joke. I’d think Zito goes on 60-day.
by Grant Brisbee on Aug 26, 2011 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
I was trying to figure that out, too. Sounded like a friend of Surkamp’s, and appears to be the first mention of the callup.
@legaleagle88
Giants Baseball: Why Not?
I thought Nate Schierholtz was cool before it was cool to think Nate Schierholtz was cool.
I saw that on Surkamp’s twitter feed as well.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 26, 2011 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Crisis: What should I eat for lunch?
Potential options: Pad Thai, Subway, Chipotle, decent pizza place, drive to five guys (more inconvenient), and I think there’s a Cosi nearish.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
It's good, but I had it two days ago.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I'm not above eating something twice in three days.
Wanted to see what err’one else thought.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Could you get something other than Pad Thai at the Pad Thai place?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
It's a thai place, so presumably.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
CURRY LIKE A BOSS
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Vegan Black Metal Chef Pad Thai! (new window)
Giants 2010 in review: One Jerry Garcia bobblehead, one world championship. Questions?
unless your other choice was
Quizno’s
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
How is it gross? You have a choice between different types of beef, chicken, and pork. Then it’s just tortilla or bowl, and whatever else you want with it.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Aug 26, 2011 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
The only way I see it is if you totally hate the cilantro rice.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
The validity of its Mexicanness does not affect how it interacts with your taste buds.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Aug 26, 2011 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
You can like "real" mexican food
and Chipotle.
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San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
I love real Mexican food and I’m jazzed to eat Caribbean food next week. But I love Chipotle for what it is. The steak burrito bowl is to die for.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 26, 2011 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
You can like both.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Choose your destiny!
What about El Pollo Loco? I can eat about 10 of their tacos al carbon. So effing good.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 26, 2011 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Weapon?
Then no doubt about it, I choose chipotle. You come at me with your authentic chimichanga while I chuck one of their 10 pound burritos at your head.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Aug 26, 2011 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
One of their speedbump sized burritos wrapped in several layers of foil could fuck some shit up.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 26, 2011 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Serious? I'd take a Chipotle burrito any day over Beef toungue and lymph nodes on a corn tortilla.
Real doesn’t mean tastier.
I can see that
I often get a fajita burrito, no rice though. So that would solve that problem.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Aug 26, 2011 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
I love Chipotle. The size of my ass is proof.
@legaleagle88
Giants Baseball: Why Not?
I thought Nate Schierholtz was cool before it was cool to think Nate Schierholtz was cool.
Gurl me too.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 26, 2011 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Why can’t I quit you, Chipotle?
@legaleagle88
Giants Baseball: Why Not?
I thought Nate Schierholtz was cool before it was cool to think Nate Schierholtz was cool.
It’s the corn salsa and guac.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 26, 2011 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
The guac is SO GOOD.
@legaleagle88
Giants Baseball: Why Not?
I thought Nate Schierholtz was cool before it was cool to think Nate Schierholtz was cool.
omg seriously. Now I want Chipotle so bad I’d slit my own mother’s throat to get it.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 26, 2011 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Nah, it's OK
You just can’t think of it as actual Mexican food.
Speaking of actual Mexican food...
I have some machaca beef cooking in the ol’ crock pot right now. Machaca beef chimis for dinner!
/checks watch
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by The Enchanter on Aug 26, 2011 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I’d vote pizza.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 26, 2011 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
This is what I'm thinking
It’s more of a boutique pizza place, with made to order personal pies that are usually pretty good.
http://www.eatyourpizza.com/
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Okay, that’s more than a decent pizza place. I thought you meant DC’s version of Round Table or CPK. Definitely go there.
Fear the Fin - NEEDS MORE DOVES
That’s what 5-Hour Energy is for.
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by The Enchanter on Aug 26, 2011 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Hot dog.
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Eurgh
stewardsfolly Carl Steward
#SFGiants Aaron Rowand hasn’t drawn a walk in 103 straight plate appearances. During that time, he’s struck out 23 times. Last walk: July 5
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
by GiantPain on Aug 26, 2011 10:51 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Alas
An unknown team claimed Ramon Hernandez on waivers, according to Jon Heyman of SI.com. However, the Reds pulled the catcher back off of waivers, so he’ll be staying in Cincinnati.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
What's the point of them doing it then?
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San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Maybe they thought if the right team claimed him, they could work out a deal for a prospect they wanted.
The Giants probably don’t have much the Reds want (in terms of players the Giants might be willing to give up in trade).
by Every6thDay on Aug 26, 2011 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Chop Shop
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2011/8/26/2386442/heres-how-to-fix-everything
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Maybe it's Just Luck, or Lack Thereof
After Posey and then Sanchez went down, everybody in baseball, including MCC, noted how we continued to win games despite the fact that our offense was anemic. It was like the 2010 Padres. Then our luck changed, and we started losing games. Posey went down on May 25. Our offensive numbers in June (237/303/350), July (240/300/358) and August (243/291/367) have been virtually the same, as has our pitching (3.03/2.93/3.18). I’m sure there are more advanced stats that will say the same thing. The law of averages for wins and losses simply caught up to our poor offense.
by GiantFaninDodgerLand on Aug 26, 2011 12:17 PM PDT reply actions
Hate to say it
But we got Beltran-ed. Messing with the chemistry, or differing expectations, what have you. It happens to players (new contracts, etc), it happens to teams. Funny thing is, I thought that the trade would put us over the top. Obviously, so did Sabean. Then again, I’m just a hs English teacher, so what do I know? Other than grammar and lit, and so forth.
"He couldn't remember where he was. The thought made him smile."
by thebeliever on Aug 26, 2011 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Not in the lineup tonight,
Brandon Belt is on the outside looking in:
Thanks to my wife for the pic.
"That's no moon... That's a San Francisco Giants World Series trophy."
-Obi-Wan Kenobi
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on Aug 26, 2011 7:04 PM PDT reply actions
Oh crap,
he is in the lineup!
Whatever, not even AT&T park can contain Brandon Belt!
When I say Spaghetti Wrist at 1B, I figured Belt was sitting…
"That's no moon... That's a San Francisco Giants World Series trophy."
-Obi-Wan Kenobi
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on Aug 26, 2011 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
why am I an idiot, this is an old post
I must be drunk.
"That's no moon... That's a San Francisco Giants World Series trophy."
-Obi-Wan Kenobi
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on Aug 26, 2011 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
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