The Ultimate Sports Social Media Job Contest
by Grant Brisbee on Jan 20, 2012 9:37 AM PST
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PrintDo you use social media? Like a lot? Enough to consider it a sickness? Would you say you have a social disease, then? Yeah, we knew that. So put it to use with the help of this sponsored post!
Have you ever wanted a shot at winning your dream job in sports social media? Here's your chance - XFINITY is launching a nationwide contest to find the next sports social media star to serve as the voice of XFINITY behind-the-scenes at the biggest sporting events nationwide in 2012.The contest is called "Xfinity Presents: The Ultimate Sports Social Media Job" and runs from January 13th through March 25th. The winner will receive a one-year salary, all the electronics for the ultimate sports pad, and will have the opportunity to share thoughts, insights, and content with fans nationwide via the @XFINITYSports Twitter handle on a daily basis. This is truly a dream job opportunity for anyone looking to make a name for themselves in the world of sports and social media.
Here's how it works:
From January 13 - February 6, you can log on to Facebook.com/XFINITY and submit a :30-2:00 video on the Ultimate Sports Social Media Job contest tab that shows why your sports knowledge, social media expertise, personality, and passion for Comcast products and services makes you the perfect candidate for the job.
The top video submissions will be featured on the Ultimate Sports Social Media Job contest tab located on Facebook.com/XFINITY for fans to vote on from February 9-19. The five entrants who tally the most votes will advance to the final round of the contest where they will cover one of five premier sports events the weekend of March 8-11. Following that weekend, a panel of judges will evaluate each performance and announce the winner of the contest by March 25th!
Head today to Facebook.com/XFINITY and click on the Ultimate Sports Social Media Job contest tab for all the details, as well as contest rules. Enter soon, as February 6th is the deadline for video submissions! Thanks to McCovey Chronicles partner XFINITY for bringing this opportunity to our readers.
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Giants Baseball: There's poop inside
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
FOR THE TIKIT SQUIDS
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
BUY XFINITY PRODUCTS AND/OR SERVICES!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 20, 2012 9:41 AM PST reply actions
And remember, kids
Would you say you have a social disease, then?
Be sure to wear a raincoat.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 20, 2012 9:41 AM PST up reply actions
And walk on the sunny side of the street?
Just trying to gruntle my Giants baseball Jones in the least destructive way available.
2010 was just a dream.can I have another please?
by daveinexile on Jan 20, 2012 10:23 AM PST up reply actions
So what's for lunch?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
taco truck.
"Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men. It's no pink tea, and mollycoddles had better stay out." -Ty Cobb
Mayor of Smug.
wow, tires and all?
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
Who knew rotoreuter is actually Michel Lotito.
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 20, 2012 10:08 AM PST up reply actions
In case nobody gets the reference, Michel Lotito ate a Cessna among many other things..
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 20, 2012 10:15 AM PST up reply actions
That makes two of us.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
The usual. Lemon grass chicken + eggplant & tofu + rice from the Vietnamese place.
by non sequitur on Jan 20, 2012 10:02 AM PST up reply actions
/4000 replies on why this is good and/or why this is bad
"Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men. It's no pink tea, and mollycoddles had better stay out." -Ty Cobb
Mayor of Smug.
Barry Larkin spits into each batch.
"Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men. It's no pink tea, and mollycoddles had better stay out." -Ty Cobb
Mayor of Smug.
/pukes all over the blog
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 20, 2012 11:29 AM PST up reply actions
/pukes all over the dog
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
Each pot of chili is sprinkled with toe nail clippings from Marge Schott. parts of what Schottzie use to leave on the Astroturf at Riverfront Stadium.
Schott was the target of frequent criticism for allegedly allowing her infamous St. Bernards, Schottzie and Schottzie 02, near complete free rein of Riverfront Stadium. This apparently included their defecating on the field.2
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
Marge Schott: Best Owner Ever? It’s hard to top a chain smoking, dog loving, Nazi sympathizer
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jan 20, 2012 12:59 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, usually they are bottoms.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 20, 2012 1:15 PM PST up reply actions
That would make it easy to top her.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 20, 2012 1:18 PM PST up reply actions
SONOFA- I screwed that one up royally.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 20, 2012 1:23 PM PST up reply actions
It’s okay. I still appreciated the thought.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 20, 2012 1:47 PM PST up reply actions
disgustingness…
it’s glorified spaghetti sauce
if they’d just call it that and be done with it I’d have no quibble.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
I knew you were going to chime in here. Hater.
"Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men. It's no pink tea, and mollycoddles had better stay out." -Ty Cobb
Mayor of Smug.
Oh yeah, some people think cincinnati chili is really gross.
"Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men. It's no pink tea, and mollycoddles had better stay out." -Ty Cobb
Mayor of Smug.
I’ve only ever seen it on spaghetti, and didn’t enjoy it when I had it (which was in a cafeteria setting). All the same, I’m not optimistic on its true talent level.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
John Bowker of chili?
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 11:03 AM PST up reply actions
I love you, too.
And the Mr. has probably eaten more of that stuff than all you all put together so in the grand scheme of things we just balance out the Cincy-chili eating universe.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
Is that Skyline Chili?
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
Isn’t it b/c they were the first ones? After looking at their menu online one time, I made just some basic chili and pour it on top of some spaghetti, topped with cheese, and tried it. Pretty good actually
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
I’m not sure, actually. I consider rotorueter the Ohio historian in these parts, maybe he can fill us in. Did you use the recipe with cocoa and cinnamon? That’s what makes it great, IMO.
Ask me about my blog.
Oh, I didn’t use a Cincinnati chili recipe, but cocoa and cinnamon sound pretty interesting. I’ll have to try that next time.
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
I always put cocoa in my spicy, regular old, west coast, chili.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
This is always a good plan. Chilis and chocolate FTW.
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
Nah, it wasn’t the first. Tons and tons have come and gone. The dude who started Skyline in the 40’s worked at another one before hand.
"Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men. It's no pink tea, and mollycoddles had better stay out." -Ty Cobb
Mayor of Smug.
there’s Skyline and GoldStar and one other…
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
hankschulman Henry Schulman
Oh yeah. Gotta try Skyline Chili just once to test fortitude. RT @ak3700: Good place to eat in Cincinnati?
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
chicken soup- non can. salami on toasted wheat w horseradish mustard..
Just trying to gruntle my Giants baseball Jones in the least destructive way available.
2010 was just a dream.can I have another please?
by daveinexile on Jan 20, 2012 10:25 AM PST up reply actions
Homemade guacamole with home made chips.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 20, 2012 10:29 AM PST up reply actions
Braised pork over pasta.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 20, 2012 10:32 AM PST up reply actions
Going out to lunch with some ladies, so I don’t know yet.
And also, it’s still morning.
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 Jan 20, 2012 10:40 AM PST up reply actions
They are having tea and crumpets
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 20, 2012 11:46 AM PST up reply actions
No no no he means strumpets.
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 20, 2012 11:47 AM PST up reply actions
Crumpets
The whole scene will be very Jane Austen.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 20, 2012 11:49 AM PST up reply actions
Pride and Prejudice or Persuasion?
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 20, 2012 11:50 AM PST up reply actions
Whichever one has a bunch of women wearing silly hats sitting in a parlor.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 20, 2012 11:52 AM PST up reply actions
Uhhh...All of them ?
I have this strange affinity for movies made from Jane Austen books. Particularly those starring Keira Knightley.
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
I have no idea where any of these women were born
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 20, 2012 11:56 AM PST up reply actions
as long as honey is on the muffin, what does it matter?
Andre Ethier: Gross-o-Matic 5000
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Either ramen
Or a salami and provolone sandwich on sourdough
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
The second things sounds so much better. Don’t forget a touch of pesto.
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 Jan 20, 2012 10:50 AM PST up reply actions
OMG Ramen is like little pieces of heaven
contained within a broth of slowly cooked deliciousness and savoriness.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
I have instant
Sorry to disappoint you.
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
well that changes everything
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Shoki’s is the best ramen place in Sacramento, if anyone is wondering.
were you wondering
i wonder
Andre Ethier: Gross-o-Matic 5000
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Any SoCal McCoven been to Orochan, in Little Tokyo in downtown LA? That place is delicious.
by free f.p. #14 on Jan 20, 2012 11:51 AM PST up reply actions
I believe I have, though I’m no longer in SoCal
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 20, 2012 11:52 AM PST up reply actions
Eggs, green onions, a little garlic. Nothing too fancy
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
This!
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 20, 2012 10:58 AM PST up reply actions
Pesto?
That sounds interesting. Unfortunately, I decided that, since I’ve eaten out every meal the past two days, I can only eat what I have at home right now.
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
otoh, your gf is significant other is probably happy
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Don't have one haha
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
Salami with provolone on sourdough, with red and green bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, pickles, and greens on the side. And chips
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
It's raining and cold, so I'm thinking Pho.
Andre Ethier: Gross-o-Matic 5000
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Thank you. I now know what I am having today.
by S. Pickford #25 on Jan 20, 2012 11:59 AM PST up reply actions
Same thing as every other day, turkey or ham sandwich.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jan 20, 2012 11:47 AM PST up reply actions
Del Taco
Giant Dirtbags: :(
Jeremy Affeldt is terrible.
by Giant among Angels on Jan 20, 2012 1:29 PM PST up reply actions
Is it just me
or does everyone else expect that The Ultimate Sports Social Media Job pays minimum wage? If it pays at all.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 20, 2012 9:44 AM PST reply actions
Just takeing part is reward!!!
/ goes back to painting white picket fence wondering were the other kids went to
Just trying to gruntle my Giants baseball Jones in the least destructive way available.
2010 was just a dream.can I have another please?
by daveinexile on Jan 20, 2012 10:27 AM PST up reply actions
Are you then going to paint a 2 foot high ‘D’?
Though it is clearly well-informed, we find his argument unconvincing; however, the possibility that we are too stupid to comprehend it deserves serious consideration. Germane Literature: The Cutting Edge 13:2, 4/2006
I am not so good with letters, ask any arround here. It might end up looking like a misplaced “Q” , Digbat or someting else. We should probable get left handed specialist to do that part.
Just trying to gruntle my Giants baseball Jones in the least destructive way available.
2010 was just a dream.can I have another please?
by daveinexile on Jan 20, 2012 10:52 AM PST up reply actions
Rec'd
I am not so good with letters, ask any arround here.
This is one of the funniest comments so far this year.
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
Not sure, but they’ve gotten smarter. They’re telling us to go somewhere else and post something to enter. No more unpaid interns forced to read thousands of comments to gather entries.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 20, 2012 9:50 AM PST up reply actions
What? No deathmatches?
definitely thought there would be more blood and maiming for a SBN job
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
by CalBear949 on Jan 20, 2012 10:03 AM PST via Android app reply actions
Crap, it comes down to a vote?
aka a hot girl is gonna win.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
Just make a video of you talking while hot girls have a pillow fight.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 20, 2012 10:14 AM PST up reply actions
If I had the means to make that kind of video,
I wouldn’t need a new job.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
Yeah, there were some kids over on Fear the Fin that were going to enter but had the same thought.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
OT:Natomas
Hey, since I know you live in Sac, do you know much about what Natomas is like to live in?
Sundrendy!
Natomas is a nasty flood plain where no decent human being should ever live.
Close to the airport and whatever it’s called now arena
Seriously dude, if we ever have a bad series of storms, that shit’s gonna be floating down the river. Much of it is tract homes put up during the last building boom. With excellent views out your window….of your neighbor’s windows.
It’s like Elk Grove, just in a more precarious spot.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
Alrighty
the future Mrs D just got a job offer and is going to have to decide whether to commute from Folsom or move there.
Sundrendy!
My mom commutes to Natomas from Folsom 3 days a week, and she hates it. She gets to work at, like, 6:30 a.m. so she can avoid the traffic. Is there a happy medium? East Sac or midtown or something?
@legaleagle88
I'm not crazy. My mother had me tested.
Yeah, live in Midtown already. Commuting from Folsom is a nightmare. It shouldn’t take you longer than 15 minutes from Midtown. 16th to Northgate to wherever. Or 5 to 80 and into the reverse commute.
Natomas is awful. High crime and unpleasant to look at with the additional spice of not having anything to see or do.
Andre Ethier: Gross-o-Matic 5000
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
And forget about a pedestrian night life. Hunker down behind your fortified structure and wait for the gun fire to die down. If you travel, you will travel in an armored vehicle or not at all.
Andre Ethier: Gross-o-Matic 5000
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I don't like Natomas.
Better than North Highlands, though.
Andre Ethier: Gross-o-Matic 5000
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I like Elk Grove. Lived there for a bit and still have friends living there. I have no idea about Natomas. Seems okay in some parts, not okay in others?
/shrugs
by chilibean_3 on Jan 20, 2012 11:08 AM PST up reply actions
Hey Merope, it looks like my company is looking to hire a Linux systems administrator… is that something Mr. Merope would be interested in? Or is he set now? The drawback is that it’s in the City.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 20, 2012 12:07 PM PST up reply actions
but then Merope would have give up
Mr. Mom.
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
Going up to SMF
on Monday…going to try that place featured on DDD
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
by CalBear949 on Jan 20, 2012 11:07 AM PST via Android app up reply actions
going to try that place featured on DDD
jct’s waitress?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
you have no idea
DDD
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
WHO NEEDS A DRIVER'S LICENSE WHEN YOU HAVE BOOBS!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 20, 2012 11:40 AM PST up reply actions
OR VEHICLE REGISTRATION
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Well..
If everyone thinks this, maybe no one will try out…
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
Or just this (for Natto)
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Whoa, this again.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 20, 2012 10:46 AM PST up reply actions
Not a fan.
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 Jan 20, 2012 10:47 AM PST up reply actions
different one!
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Meh
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 20, 2012 12:08 PM PST up reply actions
’Cause no one likes a fella with a social disease….
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 20, 2012 10:19 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
LOL Newt
I don’t think that’s what he meant when he said he would go down swinging.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 20, 2012 10:20 AM PST reply actions
line up over here
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
by jctGamer on Jan 20, 2012 10:20 AM PST reply actions 3 recs
I cannot believe how much hate there is on the Niners for this game
Note to GiantsPain: This isn’t complaining about bias by the media.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 20, 2012 10:25 AM PST reply actions
Vegas doesn't think so.
9ers still favored by 2.5 (on most sites). Betters > MSM
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
but techically
that means Niners are underdogs. Home teams gets 3 points
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
by CalBear949 on Jan 20, 2012 10:29 AM PST via Android app up reply actions
No, it means that they think the Giants are slightly better.
But niners are still favored, due to home field.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
Will the rain and cold play more to the Giants advantage?
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Hmm.. They rely on big plays through the air, which normally would be a negative in the rain/wind. But a lot of those big plays are 10-15 yard routes (not too hard to complete in rain/wind), that their WR break.
Hmm.. They rely on big plays through the air, which normally would be a negative in the rain/wind. But a lot of those big plays are 10-15 yard routes (not too hard to complete in rain/wind), that their WR break.I can see a pass rush being slowed by wet turf. That would KILL them.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
Hmmm…
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Well that came out weird.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
TWSS!
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
Brent Jones on KNBR this morning was hysterical.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
How so? I don’t listen to KNBR
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 20, 2012 10:40 AM PST up reply actions
Maybe there’s a podcast? It’d be worth listening to if there is. I mean it ain’t pulitzer level but … BMurphy summed it up decently:
knbrmurph Brian Murphy
Brent Jones brought a Particle Howitzer to M&M today: “I’m tired of New York. I hate those East Coasters. They suck! #49ers by two TDs.”
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
He was awesome. In a short 10 minute spot he managed to call Phill Simms horrible, Rex Ryan fat, and call out everyone with an east coast bias.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jan 20, 2012 11:48 AM PST up reply actions
I can't wait to see the A's clubhouse in spring training
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Gomes and Coco?
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=2848893&topic_id=&c_id=mlb&tcid=vpp_copy_2848893&v=3
Sean Casey coming in with a dirty shot to the back of the head of James Shields. Carl Crawford going really dirty on Coco Crisp.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 20, 2012 10:37 AM PST up reply actions
Notice how the NESN broadcasters make no mention of the Sean Casey hit.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 20, 2012 10:38 AM PST up reply actions
My favorite dumb media narrative going into the NFC Championship
The Giants are the “hot team”
Last Giants loss.. Week 15
Last Niners loss.. Week 14
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
you're hot until you aren't
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
I think it’s because of the complete turnaround in their defense the last 5 games or so.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Of course
Our redzone offense has also had a complete turnaround.
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
We all know
NFC East >>>>>>>> NFC West
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
by CalBear949 on Jan 20, 2012 11:09 AM PST via Android app up reply actions
Normally it's not close, East >
Both were below average this year, but NFC West edged the NFC East out in overall record. NFC East was 3 games below 500, NFC West was 2 below.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
I wonder what the East Coast Bias would have said if they were playing the Saints instead.
“Uh, the Giants weren’t a hot team when they got destroyed by the Saints last time. This time it should be really different……Look for the GIants to pull off an upset.”
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 20, 2012 10:45 AM PST up reply actions
And Eli hasn’t excatly been lights out during that stretch. He relies a lot on YAC and big plays by his WR’s.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 20, 2012 10:47 AM PST up reply actions
The Culliver on Manningham matchup scares me the most
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
Manningham is great. Maybe if he loses he’ll want to come to SF and play….
And, I know this isn’t completely fair, but if you take away the longest completion from each of his last 4 games (winning streak) his stats look down right horrendous. Most of yardage come from one or two big plays. Like last week, the luck of the draw hail mary to end the 1st 1/2 and the Nicks touchdown where the Packers forgot that they were on defense accounted for two touchdowns and 100+ yards. I know he still threw them, but man Eli’s season reeks of the football equivalent of having a 400 babip season while you have a career babip of 280.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 20, 2012 10:54 AM PST up reply actions
It's ok. If the Niners win, it will be because of Manning getting the flu this week.
Not because SF is any good.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
One of the hidden advantages the 49ers had last week was that Brees throws a lot of high risk passes, even relative to those in his skill group. I think Manning is similar that way, so we should have some turnover opportunities.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 10:53 AM PST up reply actions
Very true.
Not sure you can rely on so many fumbles tho (and recovering them all). Although the rain may help there.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
Eli had the most completions off of passes of more than 15 yards this season.
SF had the most interceptions on passes of more than 15 yards this season.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
This sounds like a great matchup.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
relative to those in his skill group
Is anyone as accurate as Brees?
I would assume that’s why they take the risk of throwing so many passes over the middle. They also need to force the ball down field because scoring a lot is part of their winning formula.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 20, 2012 11:06 AM PST up reply actions
I don’t think I was short-shrifting Brees there by implying that he takes a lot more risks than guys like Brady and Rodgers. Those are damned good people to be in the company of.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 11:10 AM PST up reply actions
And people who are clearly skilled enough to make the same kinds of throws that Brees does, except for the fact that they choose not to more often.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 11:11 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah, of the three mentioned he is the most interception-prone, despite having the highest completion percentage.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
There’s a quantification of this that Football Outsiders keeps that I’m trying to find my reference for.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 11:18 AM PST up reply actions
Bah, I can’t find it.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 11:25 AM PST up reply actions
He should’ve had at least two more picks in the game that he broke Marino’s record
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
I think Manning is similar that way
I think the difference between the two is that Eli tends to have brain farts while Brees is a perfectionist type who thinks he can make throws that he probably shouldn’t try to attempt.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 20, 2012 11:26 AM PST up reply actions
It’s the net result I’m more concerned with, though. I don’t really care how these quarterbacks provide us with turnover opportunities, as long as they do.
Where the two are most dissimilar, though, I would argue, is that Drew Brees is much better than Eli Manning.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 11:30 AM PST up reply actions
Make those tackles, you jerks! No more 4th quarter nonsense.
Eric Branch
The Niners’ skill will be tested Sunday against the visiting Giants in the NFC Championship Game. New York’s high-powered passing attack is keyed by a pair of hard-to-corral wideouts in Nicks (1,192 yards) and Victor Cruz (1,536 yards).
Among wide receivers, Cruz ranked second in the NFL in yards after catch (595) and Nicks was 14th (362). Their 957 combined yards after catch was the most of any wide receiver tandem in the NFL.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 20, 2012 10:58 AM PST up reply actions
According to Pro Football Focus, the 49ers had the fewest missed tackles (61) in the NFL during the regular season.
Inside linebacker Patrick Willis had two missed tackles. Defensive tackle Justin Smith? He missed one tackle in 16 games.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 20, 2012 10:59 AM PST up reply actions
I doubt Willis or Smith have many tackle opportunities on Nicks/Cruz tho.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
“Hotness” is a stupid idea for football, anyway. When was the last time you stayed in The Zone for a full week, much less several of them?
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 10:50 AM PST up reply actions
Both teams are 4-0.
Giants have won games by 17 – 15 – 22 – 17 with 2 of those being play off teams. The other 2 are 8-8 teams.
Niners have won games by 17 – 2 – 7 – 4 with 2 of those being play off teams, one was 7-9, the other was the Rams.
The Giants ARE hotter, but the Saints were hotter too. Doesn’t really matter.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
Huh. Looks like Red Tails isn’t doing so well with reviewers. Kind of what I expected after seeing the trailers but that still sucks.
I’m just waiting for the reporter who comes out with the bad reviews being linked the race of the actors.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 20, 2012 10:39 AM PST up reply actions
I said this on Twitter, but I’ll repeat it here: has George Lucas made a good movie in the past 30 years?
Ask me about my blog.
30 years?
STAR TREK FOR LIFE
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The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
American Graffiti is good.
"Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men. It's no pink tea, and mollycoddles had better stay out." -Ty Cobb
Mayor of Smug.
Some people seem to really like 1138. It’s on my list to check out.
by chilibean_3 on Jan 20, 2012 10:44 AM PST up reply actions
It’s okay.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 10:55 AM PST up reply actions
More than 30 years ago.
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 Jan 20, 2012 10:45 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah. It’s a lot more likely distributors didn’t want to pick it up because it looked like a huge flop. His name being on a movie is a negative these days.
by chilibean_3 on Jan 20, 2012 10:43 AM PST up reply actions
They withheld it from critics for a long time, so I had a pretty good idea what the eventual temperature of the reviews were going to look like. Their tone, though, appears better than I expected.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 10:54 AM PST up reply actions
Which is to say, I was expecting the tone to be generally “lol World Wars: Episode II, haha Jar Jar” and it’s mostly, “Parts of this are really good, but the Tuskeegee Airmen really deserved better than the stiff and stilted remainder.”
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 10:58 AM PST up reply actions
’We’re going to make an important movie!’ doesn’t always lend itself to actually producing a good movie.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 20, 2012 11:01 AM PST up reply actions
The Rays should be a damn good team next season
http://www.dailycatchsports.com/2012/01/18/projecting-the-2012-rays/
This was posted before the Carlos Pena announcement today.
Maybe next season is the year the good all the way.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 20, 2012 10:41 AM PST reply actions
or finished 3rd in the AL East
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The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
AKA win the 2nd Wild Card
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
One of these teams isn't getting in
Yanks
Red Sox
Rays
Angels
Rangers
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
To the death………of a fan base.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 20, 2012 10:54 AM PST up reply actions
Have the Red Sox even addressed any of their problems from last season?
I guess they got Bailey, but it weren’t the bullpen what killed the beast.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
CRAWFORD LAW OF AVERAGES
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
Carl Crawford underwent surgery on his left wrist, likely causing him to miss Opening Day
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 20, 2012 11:08 AM PST up reply actions
Oh man, that’s two ways that the law of averages needs to work for Crawford
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
It kinda was.
Lot of blown saves in September.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
I'm not sure Bailey is demonstrably better than Papelbon anyway.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Papelbon had a great year last year,
soul-crushing, season-ending blown save excluded.
Bailey is just a lot cheaper.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
I didn't say that.
Just that the pen was one of the problems in September.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
Sure
Was more of an idle thought.
If you asked me to pick the team on that list most likely to miss the playoffs, I’d say the Red Sox.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I was about to pick the Rays, then I forgot Theo wasn’t the GM anymore, so I don’t know what kind of moves the Sox will make from here till the deadline. Yeah I guess I’d likely pick the Sox too.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
I mean, don't get me wrong
The Red Sox were very good last season.
But they weren’t better than the Rays. Are they now?
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
No Moar Chikin
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Were the Rays a better team than the Red Sox? I ask because I don’t remember.
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
They won 1 more game.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
From May-August, though, the Red Sox were probably the best team in baseball.
So one must wonder if the distribution is of any relevance, or if the teams are really that close in true talent.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
Yep- they banned fried chicken in the dugout next season
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jan 20, 2012 1:11 PM PST up reply actions
If I believed that was a cause of their poor season, I might be encouraged.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Who is your favorite non and never been (ML level) Giant?
Non Active- Kirby Pucket. I wanted his rookie card when it was like $200 as a present. I got Wade Boggs rookie instead.
Active- LoMo- He cracks me up on Twitter. He is a kid and acts a fool, but he definitely has fun.
Blerg
Ichiro
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The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
this and Pedroia
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 20, 2012 10:53 AM PST up reply actions
Same
And Pedro
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
Active -Verlander or A. Cabrera
Bench
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
I would like Ichiro more
If he didn’t win that MVP over Giambi.
/not trying to fan flames
Ichiro is awesome, I am over it. His career is fascinating… and always interesting to think what his career # would have been had he started in the US.
Blerg
by Myemail21479 on Jan 20, 2012 1:32 PM PST up reply actions
Well, he has been one of the better players in the sport for about a decade, so we don’t have to think too hard. He’ll go in the Hall of Fame, possibly as a first ballot. If he gets to 3,000 hits, it’s a slam dunk.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
Do I have to have watched that person play?
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
no other real restrictions
LIke if you had to buy a non giants jersey, what name would be on your back type of thing.
Blerg
by Myemail21479 on Jan 20, 2012 10:50 AM PST up reply actions
Cool story, bro. ;)
Non-Active – Kirby Puckett is a good choice. From what I have read and heard, he was a great guy off the field as well, and lost to us all too soon. Growing up I would have liked to have seen Mike Schmidt as a Giant. No rhyme or reason, but when I first starting collecting baseball cards, he was the first non-Bay Area hero I was interested in.
Active: Pooholes. Because we already HAD Bonds, and Albert’s easily at the top of the current generation of players. I mean, c’mon, dude rides unicorns.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
Non Active- Cal Ripken Jr. I really got into “the streak” as a kid. I even wore number 8 the one year that I was on the Orioles in Little League. Biggio was a close second.
Active- McCutchen, with Verlander and Ellsbury in the mix as well.
Is it February 19 yet?
Non Active – Michael Jordan (does that count?)
Active – Chase Utley or Brandon Phillips.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
Non-Active: Roberto Clemente is my favorite historical type player who I never saw. In terms of inactive players who I remember watching, I guess McGwire?
Active: Utley.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Active: Utley.
ohhhh.good call
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
Active: Chase Utley
Non-Active: Probably Ken Griffey, Jr.
@legaleagle88
I'm not crazy. My mother had me tested.
I forgot about Ken Griffey Jr.. He was AWESOME!
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 20, 2012 11:29 AM PST up reply actions
I always held a grudge against him because he got on that All Century team over Bonds.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 20, 2012 11:30 AM PST up reply actions
I remember this.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 20, 2012 11:31 AM PST up reply actions
Here you go:
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=15759683&topic_id=&c_id=mlb&tcid=vpp_copy_15759683&v=3
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 20, 2012 11:35 AM PST up reply actions
Mmm. Chase.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
George Brett
Johnny Bench
more recently
Pedro
Active
I’m thinking, I’m thinking…..
Though it is clearly well-informed, we find his argument unconvincing; however, the possibility that we are too stupid to comprehend it deserves serious consideration. Germane Literature: The Cutting Edge 13:2, 4/2006
Rod Carew
Dude converted to Judaism. And the dude could just flat out hit
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jan 20, 2012 1:13 PM PST up reply actions
Jim Thome
I can even forgive him for having been a Dodger because he sucked.
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
So both Spilborgh and Seth Smith are gone
what’s the Rockies OF Depth like now?
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
I am not a believer of Dexter Fowler
Even though he kills us every time.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
UZR says he isn't a great defender, his bat is meh (95, 108wRC+ last 2 years). But shiny OBP
Sundrendy!
UZR hates every outfielder in Coors.
No clue why, but it’s probably unduly harsh on Fowler.
And yes, the OBP is exactly what you’d want out of a leadoff guy.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
He's like the worst runner in baseball history
After being optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs, Dexter Fowler is back in the minors trying to show the Rockies that he can still help them win baseball games. I honestly have no idea whether he helped or hurt his cause last night. Below is a breakdown of his six plate appearances in their 5-4 extra innings victory over Tacoma:
1st inning: Walk
3rd inning: Walk
5th inning: Walk
7th inning: Walk
11th inning: Walk
13th inning: Line out
By drawing walks in each of his first five plate appearances, Fowler tied the PCL record for most walks in a single game. His OBP for the evening was a stellar .833, even after he got tired of free passes and swung at the first pitch he saw in his final at-bat. Anyone who can get on base five times in a ballgame is helping their team win, right?
Err, maybe not. Here’s what else Fowler did after reaching base last night:
1st inning: Doubled off first base on a fly out to right field.
3rd inning: Thrown out trying to advance to third base on a single to left field.
5th inning: Picked off first base by pitcher.
7th inning: Out at second on a double play groundout.
11th inning: Drama Free!
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The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
His fangraphs baserunning scores are awesome
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
WATCH THE FUCKING GAME NERD
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The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
lol
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
It's weird how much the Rockies hate some of their young, cost controlled talent
They did everything in their power to destroy Iannetta before just shipping him off.
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
LOL JIM TRACY
Never stop being you.
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The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
O'Dowd and Tracy
can make one appreciate Sabean and Bochy.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
I think this was the issue:
His reluctance, if not lack of success stealing bases the past two seasons (25-of-42), has been alarming. Fowler is working with a track coach, driven to improve his first-step quickness.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 20, 2012 12:11 PM PST up reply actions
He's in the best friggin' shape of his life!
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 20, 2012 10:52 AM PST up reply actions
the Okie state receiver!?
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The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Clearing the way for Ross?
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 20, 2012 10:48 AM PST up reply actions
I can’t tell whether it’s the Rockies or Padres who are the A’s of the NL West.
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
lol
LeBron almost trampled Jeffrey Loria courtside last night.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
well said
Brandon McCarthy @BMcCarthy32
There’s two types of people in this world: people whose sex tapes I’d pay to see and those who I’d just watch.
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The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
SLIDERS!
extrabaggs Andrew Baggarly
The Giants and Sergio Romo have agreed to a one-year contract, the club says.
Ask me about my blog.
Smart move considering he appears to be an injury risk.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 20, 2012 11:12 AM PST up reply actions
guys have you heard
Andrew Baggarly @extrabaggs
The Giants and Sergio Romo have agreed to a one-year contract, the club says.
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The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
1 Year $126 Million
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 20, 2012 11:00 AM PST up reply actions
Indie Rock and Retro Gaming Expo in San Jose
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 20, 2012 11:00 AM PST reply actions
I thought it might.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 20, 2012 12:08 PM PST up reply actions
HEY! I’ve seen the Glowing Stars play a couple songs.
by chilibean_3 on Jan 20, 2012 11:06 AM PST up reply actions
Were you wondering about Romo?
Andrew Baggarly @extrabaggs
The Giants and Sergio Romo have agreed to a one-year contract, the club says.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
ANYONE GOT ANY NEWS ABOUT ROMO THANKS!1
"Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men. It's no pink tea, and mollycoddles had better stay out." -Ty Cobb
Mayor of Smug.
THEY BETTER SIGN HIM FOR MORE THAN ONE YEAR WE DON"T WANT HIM LEAVING NEXT YEAR!
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 20, 2012 11:01 AM PST up reply actions
I THINK HE’S DATING SOME BLONDE SOUTHERNER WHILE REHABBING FROM HIS INJURY THIS SEASON. THAT’S MY QUARTERBACK MAN
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
BREAKING!
Giants sign this to one-year deal.
Ask me about my blog.
by xanthan on Jan 20, 2012 11:06 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
I guess they figured… “dude’s got a bobble head…. dude’s gotta sign!”
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
I was there was more internet footage of Sergio Romo
I’d make a video
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The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
When that gif started, I was guessing slider.
I was right.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 20, 2012 11:08 AM PST up reply actions
He should just yell “SLIDER COMIN’ ATCHA” while in his motion. He’s still make people look stupid.
by chilibean_3 on Jan 20, 2012 11:11 AM PST up reply actions
I figured it out.
Giants won’t use him as a closer while he’s under team control. Then, when he’s a FA, they’ll give him a cheap 3 year deal (gotta be cheap cus he has no closer experience) and use him as their closer.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
No closer mentality.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jan 20, 2012 11:51 AM PST up reply actions
He’s gonna be our Ryan Madson.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 20, 2012 11:52 AM PST up reply actions
The ironic thing
Is that he’ll be our Ryan Madson after we sign Ryan Madson to a 5 year/50 million dollar contract.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Please, the only that happens is if Wilson gets lost at sea.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 20, 2012 11:54 AM PST up reply actions
Which could totally happen...
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
Barnwell prediction
The Prediction
Having picked against the Giants twice, only to see them win both times, it would be easy to continue some sort of reverse jinx play by picking against them a third time. Everyone knows that the Giants can’t keep playing at this high of a level, but the fact that they’ve been able to do it two games in a row has to mean something, right? In addition, the Niners were able to recover five fumbles in the game against the Saints, which went a long way toward establishing the early lead they needed for victory. That sort of fumble recovery rate isn’t likely to happen again. (The Giants, in all fairness, also went 3-for-3 against Green Bay.) But the Niners were the better team during the regular season and outplayed the Giants in this exact matchup! But that was the old Giants! So confused! Fine. New York Giants 17, San Francisco 49ers 13.
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
I need to get used to this 49ers thing
Their new stadium will be walking distance from my house. It is inevitable that I become a 49er fan at some point after Rodgers is traded or retires.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Just be ready for either 1) not going anywhere or 2) going away for a full day on 8 to 10 Sundays a year.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 20, 2012 11:14 AM PST up reply actions
interesting that put in some kind of provision that there will be no Monday Night Football there
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
It really is.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 20, 2012 11:16 AM PST up reply actions
Coin flip for the only game worth watching this weekend.
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
The team to recover more fumbles will win.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
…but the fact that they’ve been able to do it two games in a row has to mean something, right?
Not really.
@legaleagle88
I'm not crazy. My mother had me tested.
I like how he says that the Giants should be able to win because they’ve been doing it, but the 49ers can’t continue to get turnovers because they’ve been doing it.
Doing things: It allows you to keep or not keep doing them, because of logic.
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by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 11:56 AM PST up reply actions
They are or are not streaks that we can or cannot keep alive or let die!
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by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
I also like how people forget that while the niners are 26th ranked offense (yards) the also scored the 11th most points and only 14 points less than the giants.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 20, 2012 11:59 AM PST up reply actions
We make fun of people when they say dumb things about baseball, but there’s so much more horrendously fallacious football analysis.
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
HE JUST WINS GAMES!
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
Smith?
Or Tebow?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Tebow
Smith at least completes half his passes. Plus, I promised to be nice to him this week.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
VICK
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by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 1:22 PM PST up reply actions
Or Vince "Dream Team" Young
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
Vince Young is so terrible.
Was embarrassing to watch this year. Only started 3 games but somehow underthrew Desean 7 times.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
"Pitch to the score"
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
I do think there is a skill in running a 2 minute offense. With that said, I’d rather just have the better QB.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
You mean the guy who makes it so you don't need a 4th quarter comeback?
Yeah.
Also, generally speaking, those guys are more inclined to be good at a 2-minute drill anyway.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
Yes.
I think better QB’s perform better in the 2-minute drill. But also, in a 2-minute drill, you generally go for it on 4th down. Some QB’s need that extra down more than others (i.e. low completion %, but high yards/completion) and the ability to run for a first down comes into play more when every play is a passing play.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
I keep saying that even people who would normally be clear and level headed and reasonable about baseball analysis are drawn to saying really stupid things about football teams and players because FOOTBALL.
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by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 1:21 PM PST up reply actions
The power of the handegg.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Football is statistical noise
There’s really no point in trying to analyze it objectively. People nobly try.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I don't agree.
Offenses run, what 75 plays a game? At 16 games a year, that’s 1200 plays about double someone’s plate appearance in baseball.
If you change that to run/pass plays, you get about the same amount of plays vs. PA’s, you should be able to predict how a team will do against others.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
But there's too much noise in there
How do you isolate the quarterback from the receiver he’s throwing to, from the defender who’s covering that receiver, from the offensive coordinator who called the play, from the defensive coordinator on the side who called the opposing formation?
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
How do you measure the contributions of an individual offensive linemen?
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by Johnny Disaster on Jan 20, 2012 2:08 PM PST up reply actions
I’ve long suspected that with adequate samples you get enough statistical washout to make the adjustments a lot less complicated than we want to believe they are. The receiver who faces a great defender this week will face a terrible one next, and over time it just won’t matter to the numbers. Like PitchFX, pass types and locations are already being tracked. A great receiver can distinguish himself by catching a higher percentage of low-percentage balls or accruing more YAC on poor throws that limit YAC opportunity. A great quarterback can distinguish himself by throwing fewer low-percentage balls, etc.
Individual performance can’t be isolated, and there’s no way to account for every single thing on the field. I suspect that even in baseball, individual performance is isolated quite a bit worse than we imagine it to be. But big numbers fix a lot of things just by being big numbers. And we have the technology to account for a lot of the rest.
The bigger problem with football than interconnectedness, I believe, is really just sample size. Strength of schedule and random variation alone in a 16 game schedule are great big messy factors factoring into a small time frame.
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by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 2:45 PM PST up reply actions
Color commentators and guys on halftime shows are the absolute most idiotic worst. You could write up what they say and perform it as some sort of comedy show and nobody would know if it was real or not
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jan 20, 2012 1:22 PM PST up reply actions
I honestly think the author is being a smart ass.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 20, 2012 11:57 AM PST up reply actions
Or, he made up his mind Giants without really considering any of the pro and con arguments and then made up a rationale that he thought made him sound like he was torn and/or had thought about it.
@legaleagle88
I'm not crazy. My mother had me tested.
I love it when my tail wags its dog when I come home from work.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 20, 2012 12:26 PM PST up reply actions
Haha
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
I think of him as the nerdy web comic. Lots of comics related to the sciences and programming. He also does social commentary with a scientific bend.
QUICK EVERYONE INTO THE LIFEBOATS
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/ CAPTAIN SHOVES EVERYONE OUT OF THE WAY
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
Hmmmmm
Bill James has an article on Grantland about the top 100 pitching duels of last year.
Kershaw vs. Lincecum on July 20th is number 3.
Kershaw Lincecum is on there like 4 times lol
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
Lincecum and Kershaw matched up four times in 2011, Kershaw winning all four contests, all four of them tremendous duels. In the four games Lincecum pitched 29 innings with a 1.24 ERA, but an 0-4 record. Kershaw was 4-0, pitched 30.1 innings with a 0.30 ERA.
by free f.p. #14 on Jan 20, 2012 11:17 AM PST up reply actions
True..
Kershaw was 4-0, pitched 30.1 innings with a 0.30 ERA.
But that’s a 1.98 ERA against a regular team. You forgot to use the Giants Codex.
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
The Giants had like 16 of the 100 games
And like 6 in the Top 18
A lot of them were losses
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
People seem to forget this game:
May 18, 2011
Kershaw vs Giants: 5IP 7H 4ER
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 20, 2012 11:20 AM PST up reply actions
Wasn't vs. Timmy.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
No I know. It’s just that there’s this idea that he completely dominated the Giants last season.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 20, 2012 11:27 AM PST up reply actions
He did.
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42 IP, 1.07 ERA. He held the Giants to .191/.230/.217 line last year. 49 strikeouts, 8 walks, almost completely reasonable BABIP of .272. You know you’re being dominated when you BABIP .272 but put up a .191/.230/.217 line.
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Dude didn't dominate the Giants though.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
That’s like, some guy’s opinion. Probably computer-made.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Manny last year:
.204/.253/.212
That line is actually a little BETTER than how the Giants hit vs. Kershaw.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
Wow. That puts it in perspective. The Giants were worse than Manny Burriss against Kershaw. My mind is blown.
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I hope that doesn't continue.
I stopped watching Kershaw v Giants games last year.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
I hate Kershaw so much
I hate his fucking weird windup. I hate his bulky shoulders and upper frame. I hate that douchbag smug grin on his face. He’s quickly approaching Steve Finley status to me.
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The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Burriss career vs. Kershaw: .333/.333/.333.
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by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 11:42 AM PST up reply actions
Some serious OWNAGE
He will start vs. Kershaw next year due to this fact.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
Oh, some trivia: Who did Burriss hit his lone major league homerun off?
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by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 11:47 AM PST up reply actions
Bronson Arroyo or Aaron Harang
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
Yep, and it was when he was hitting lefty. I was just trying to think of RHP’s Cincy had at that time
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
Damn, one of those is right. Did you do that off the top of your head?
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by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 11:51 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah
I have vivid memories of myself watching that home run over and over again, hoping that this was something that Burriss would build on. LOL ME!
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
I want footage of such event. Or I don’t believe it happened.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
Against Arroyo (I should have known, Harang was still good)
http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=3396457&c_id=mlb
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
LOL that video.
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by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 12:00 PM PST up reply actions
hahahahahah
Of course Manny’s only career home run, they don’t even say a word about it. Too good.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
There should be a .gif.
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by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
I can't picture him hitting a HR.
Was it in 08?
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
I think in September of 2008
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
He Kuipered the shit out of that ball.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jan 20, 2012 12:11 PM PST up reply actions
Without looking it up, I bet that’s what the Giants slugged all season.
by free f.p. #14 on Jan 20, 2012 11:37 AM PST up reply actions
Yes, overall he did. I’m just going by a game by game process.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 20, 2012 11:38 AM PST up reply actions
It’s just that there’s this idea that he completely dominated the Giants last season.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
completely
Totally; utterly.
He would have had an L to his record if not for the Dodgers coming back in the game.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 20, 2012 11:40 AM PST up reply actions
NO WAY, ONE LOSS?!
Why did we think he pitched well vs. the Giants?
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
He had a bad start against the Giants that game. That was not domination. That was my only point.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 20, 2012 11:43 AM PST up reply actions
.191/.230/.217
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
Jon Heyman @JonHeymanCBS 1m Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Sergio romo settles for $1.575M
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
I wish I could settle for $1.5 million.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 20, 2012 11:16 AM PST up reply actions
OT: I've almost forgotten what Curry looks like..
Matt Steinmetz
@MSteinmetzCSN: Stephen Curry listed as “questionable” on official Warriors game notes that were just handed out to media at shootaround.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
There you go
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The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
mmmm, katsu
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
I know what I"m getting for lunch now
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Waitress?
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by CalBear949 on Jan 20, 2012 11:24 AM PST via Android app up reply actions
With a side of dentist.
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by calgiants86 on Jan 20, 2012 11:25 AM PST up reply actions
nah some of the girls are going topless at that place now for more tips
so I avoid it. Haven’t been there for like 2 months.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
wha?
"Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men. It's no pink tea, and mollycoddles had better stay out." -Ty Cobb
Mayor of Smug.
It sounded like such a classy joint. I’m shocked, shocked I say!
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 20, 2012 11:28 AM PST up reply actions
I like a nice view and all for lunch
but I don’t like crossing the line at all. No thanks.
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The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Wait a minute...
What?!?!? What kind of place is this?
by free f.p. #14 on Jan 20, 2012 11:27 AM PST up reply actions
San Jose Mercury News did a thing on this
http://www.mercurynews.com/crime-courts/ci_18844268
The store I used to go to is a different place that didn’t use to go topless, but business was getting slow because other places were going topless so some of the girls followed suit. That’s when I stopped going.
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The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
I heard about that. It’s kind of weird TBH.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 20, 2012 11:33 AM PST up reply actions
“kind of” and “weird” are being kind.
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by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 11:34 AM PST up reply actions
Yes, its extremely weird.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 20, 2012 11:35 AM PST up reply actions
Weird?
I passed some strip joints where they advertising free buffet lunches.
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by CalBear949 on Jan 20, 2012 11:36 AM PST via Android app up reply actions
There's a place by my place
Where they have a guy with one of those big advertisement signs that says “Free Lap Dance”
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
btw, this place is about 20 minutes from Scottsdale Stadium. Book your Spring Training flights today!
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
Strip clubs are plenty weird in their own special ways, too.
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by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 11:38 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah. Surreal.
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I never understood the appeal of a strip club.
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by calgiants86 on Jan 20, 2012 11:41 AM PST up reply actions
Boobs. Face. Meet.
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The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Call lady friend. Casual sex. > Strip club
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 20, 2012 11:42 AM PST up reply actions
“I don’t pay women for sex. I pay them to go away afterwards” — Paraphrasing Charlie Sheen
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The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Oh I didn’t mean a prostitute. I literally meant a booty call with a female friend.
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 20, 2012 11:45 AM PST up reply actions
When I was single obviously.
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 20, 2012 12:03 PM PST up reply actions
Unless you're Newt
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haha
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by calgiants86 on Jan 20, 2012 12:05 PM PST up reply actions
The ones in Cali w/ alcohol suck.
Not literally. But they are not good.
Gotta go out of state to see some good clubs.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
the only one I have ever been to
was the Crazy Horse II in Vegas…I spent the whole time trying to avoid touching any strippers.
I think a lot of alcohol consumption is necessary.
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
Alcohol is necessary.
But in Cali, you get either alcohol, or more nudity. I’ve never been faced with a harder decision in my life.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
drink in the parking lot bro
Man do I have a good story from a California strip club.
Andre Ethier: Gross-o-Matic 5000
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
No real parking lots in SF.
Guess I could paper bag it.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
Don't forget to do that with your bottles as well
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 20, 2012 12:08 PM PST up reply actions
Crazy Horse
Owned by Angel Pagan.
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
What's wrong with them
I like free refills of my iced coffee
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by CalBear949 on Jan 20, 2012 11:46 AM PST via Android app up reply actions 7 recs
lol
"Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men. It's no pink tea, and mollycoddles had better stay out." -Ty Cobb
Mayor of Smug.
Hahahaha! +1
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by calgiants86 on Jan 20, 2012 11:48 AM PST up reply actions
No two alike.
Not even on the same person!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 20, 2012 12:22 PM PST up reply actions
they do
for Rex Ryan
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Ha! An expert Lars troll.
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by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 1:11 PM PST up reply actions
toe pic
Though it is clearly well-informed, we find his argument unconvincing; however, the possibility that we are too stupid to comprehend it deserves serious consideration. Germane Literature: The Cutting Edge 13:2, 4/2006
I was imagining more like a toothpick.
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by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 1:23 PM PST up reply actions
Each is like a special snowflake. With an areola.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jan 20, 2012 12:24 PM PST up reply actions
How does a snowflake feel when you touch it with your tongue?
Though it is clearly well-informed, we find his argument unconvincing; however, the possibility that we are too stupid to comprehend it deserves serious consideration. Germane Literature: The Cutting Edge 13:2, 4/2006
You’ll have to ask the snowflake about that.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jan 20, 2012 12:46 PM PST up reply actions
Much like the unique snowflake argument, I feel compelled to test the validity of this statement.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 20, 2012 12:27 PM PST up reply actions
POSTITS OR GTFO
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The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Dude never go drinking after you eat stew. Never a good combo.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 20, 2012 11:19 AM PST up reply actions
Japanese curry
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 20, 2012 11:20 AM PST up reply actions
Which one is Curry? They all look the same.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
Curry on top of katsu please
With an egg between the katsu and rice
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
I had pumpkin curry for lunch yesterday.
Andre Ethier: Gross-o-Matic 5000
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
That sounds great.
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
It was awesome.
About a year ago, I found this family run Thai place near work. I’ve gone there at least once a week since then.
Andre Ethier: Gross-o-Matic 5000
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Every meal is begun with a bowl of vegetable and tofu soup made with chicken stock. Best idea ever.
Andre Ethier: Gross-o-Matic 5000
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Oh mannnnnnn
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
Whereabouts is this place?
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
This place. Corner of Douglas and Sierra Gardens Drive. The owner is the nicest person I have ever met.
Andre Ethier: Gross-o-Matic 5000
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Now, it's no Maali Thai, but then, what is?
Andre Ethier: Gross-o-Matic 5000
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Nice
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 20, 2012 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
Who?
He’s like the ROOGY we never had.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
When did it become socially unacceptable to show up to work visibly hungover?
I don’t think I’m ready for this whole “real life” thing.
The key is to not SMELL hungover
Just looking it gives u some wiggle room
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
Gotta learn how to show up invisibly hungover.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
Learn to pass it off as a 24 hour bug. Just be careful you can only use this once a year.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 20, 2012 11:22 AM PST up reply actions
I save that one for the truly awful hangovers. This is a run-of-the-mill, headache and a bit of stomach discomfort hangover, so I’ll survive.
by free f.p. #14 on Jan 20, 2012 11:23 AM PST up reply actions
You should be able to pull it off twice a year.
Especially if you have kids.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
“flu like symptoms”
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 20, 2012 11:23 AM PST up reply actions
what ever happened to that guy?
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Became an alcoholic, never pitched again.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
Real men tough it out and file that damn report and create that damn spread sheet and do that damn consultation and then run to the bathroom after word and vomit in the stealthiest way possible.
Andre Ethier: Gross-o-Matic 5000
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Yeah! I always saw the ability to perform my job while reeling under extreme hangovers made me mas macho. Also the cause of a lot of crappy work
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jan 20, 2012 1:18 PM PST up reply actions
When was it acceptable?
Well at non-union jobs at least
Blerg
by Myemail21479 on Jan 20, 2012 12:50 PM PST up reply actions
HAHA UNIONS, AMIRITE?
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by Johnny Disaster on Jan 20, 2012 12:53 PM PST up reply actions
I am pro union
But their powers should be up for scrutiny as much as anything else…
Blerg
by Myemail21479 on Jan 20, 2012 1:09 PM PST up reply actions
the secret is to always show up to work looking like shit and acting grumpy
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 20, 2012 12:53 PM PST up reply actions
I do this naturally!
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Exactly
I recommend developing a mentally punishing yet completely socially acceptable caffeine addiction.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 20, 2012 12:55 PM PST up reply actions
Grant is really drunk right now
I mean, totally obliterated.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 20, 2012 11:38 AM PST reply actions
Sullivan gave him the keys to the liquor cabinet again?
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 20, 2012 11:39 AM PST up reply actions
I think Grant was the first person to make the Kershaw = Beavis comparison
It is the first thing I think about whenever anyone talks about Kershaw. Fuck that guy. Beavis-looking motherfucker….
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 20, 2012 11:45 AM PST reply actions
R U?
"If you wanna rock 'n' roll, I got the guitar."
by deuce deuce on Jan 20, 2012 11:48 AM PST up reply actions
I can so see Kershaw at Burger World drive through
“go away, assmunch”
Blerg
by Myemail21479 on Jan 20, 2012 1:14 PM PST up reply actions
???? LOL
Skip Bayless @RealSkipBayless
Dear Bill Belichick: It is time to UNLEASH @ochocinco, this Sunday vs. Ravens.
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
Nope, he just says stupid things
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 20, 2012 11:48 AM PST up reply actions
I assume I’m not the only one who had forgotten Ochocinco was even still in the league.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 11:49 AM PST up reply actions
I forgot Braylon Edwards played this year.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 20, 2012 11:51 AM PST up reply actions
Can we just call him Chad Johnson again? It was amusing when he was good, but now it’s just kind of sad.
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
I was actually pretty disappointed that he never followed through with changing his name to Hachi Go. Hachi Go is a pretty damned cool name.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 1:24 PM PST up reply actions
"Hachi Go, Watch Me Go"
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
OT Ozumo SF
Anybody else been to Ozumo?
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
Kobe's a free man!
Did you know that Kobe Bryant owns three mansions in Newport Beach, alone? No? Let that swirl around for a second, and now learn that Kobe Bryant does not own three mansions in Newport Beach anymore. Those houses, and a princely $75 million sum, have been sent to Kobe’s ex-wife Vanessa in the couple’s divorce settlement.
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Why the hell would you have 3 houses in the same city.
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 20, 2012 12:09 PM PST up reply actions
The dude takes a helicopter to games at the Staple Center.
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Romney’d
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 20, 2012 12:12 PM PST up reply actions
You can stay in one while the other is being cleaned. The third is just for show.
Is it February 19 yet?
or mistresses
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Confused this post with the boob discussion.
Had no idea what was going on.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I HAVE HEARD THIS ABOUT YOU
2010 World Series Champions!
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by Johnny Disaster on Jan 20, 2012 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
There once was a stat nerd who lived in a boob
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 20, 2012 12:34 PM PST up reply actions
He had so much
He did not know what to do
Blerg
by Myemail21479 on Jan 20, 2012 1:01 PM PST up reply actions
That shit cray.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Seriously though
with real estate being down, he was probably just holding on to them.
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Ok, but there are far better ways to invest your money.
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 20, 2012 12:22 PM PST up reply actions
Sure
he bought the first one…moved to a second and kept the first one because of the down market. I don’t know about the third one.
http://lansner.ocregister.com/2011/02/02/a-new-home-for-kobe-bryant/
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I never confuse professional basketball player
With guy who uses his mind
/burn
Seriously…. At least buy one in Huntington Beach or Laguna Beach to change it up some.
Blerg
by Myemail21479 on Jan 20, 2012 1:04 PM PST up reply actions
One for furniture, one for a swimming pool and one for the view…
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 20, 2012 12:19 PM PST up reply actions
Well one is under construction, so I assume they probably owned one, started building a second one, split during the process and bought a third.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 20, 2012 12:22 PM PST up reply actions
Grant’s article: http://mlb.sbnation.com/2012/1/20/2721541/baseball-best-shape-of-his-life-taxonomy
WARNING: Andres Torres video makes you miss Andres Torres.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
To be fair, being alive makes me miss Andres Torres.
@legaleagle88
I'm not crazy. My mother had me tested.
by kdl on Jan 20, 2012 12:20 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
If you look at the affection for player : time in a Giants uniform ratio, Andres might be my favorite player ever.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 20, 2012 12:41 PM PST up reply actions
It sure does.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 1:13 PM PST up reply actions
it still doesn’t help a guy lay off an 0-2 slider.
Gee, I wonder who this could be.
Note my sig.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 20, 2012 12:31 PM PST up reply actions
I am not in the worst shape of my life.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 1:16 PM PST up reply actions
First time confirmed?
hankschulman Henry Schulman
Yes & no. $126m for Z not his call. Had little wiggle rm during Bonds yrs but had his share of goofs.RT @sethcorr: BS made own bed since ’97
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BONDS WAS AN ALBATROSS
"Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men. It's no pink tea, and mollycoddles had better stay out." -Ty Cobb
Mayor of Smug.
F it
It would have been fun to see a team of Bonds, Vlad and 7 minor leaguers, cuz after the 40 mil those two would get, they would have what… 30 million left?
Blerg
by Myemail21479 on Jan 20, 2012 1:11 PM PST up reply actions
Well
they did have to pay Schmidt ($7 million), Durham ($7 million), Reuter ($6 million!), Alfonso ($6.5 million) Felix Rod ($3 million)
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.
Baggs September 01, 2011
Club and league sources have confirmed that Sabean did not take the lead role when the club signed Rowand (2007) and Zito (2006); both contracts were panned at the time and have turned out perhaps even worse than critics predicted.
Zito had a 1.4 WHIP in 2006, and his velocity was declining pretty steadily. No way Sabean’s people didn’t tell him it was a stupid signing.
January 01, 2007 Tim Kawakami
This was mostly an incredibly expensive and risky public-relations decision. A buy-a-big-name-now desperation decision.
Tom FitzGerald, San Francisco Chronicle, 07/10/05
The Giants seem to be headed for their worst season in a decade. Their real day of reckoning, however, will probably come shortly after the 2006 season.
That’s when seven years of ticket “price protection” runs out for the holders of 6,800 club-level season tickets, and their ticket prices may rise by about 40 percent. These people help form the backbone of the Giants’ fan base, and the club is banking on their continued support.
Of the Giants’ 28,271 season ticket-holders, 7,715 charter-club seat holders hold protection plans limiting how much their ticket prices could rise each year. The vast majority of them chose seven-year plans, and in another year it will be time for them to fish or cut bait by McCovey Cove.
The charter-club seat holders — and about 8,000 others in less expensive seats — have already invested heavily in the form of charter-seat licenses. They paid up to $7,500 per seat in the late 1990s for the licenses, which guarantee them their same choice seats year after year.
…
Many tourists, along with visiting business people, obtain tickets that season ticket-holders sell through the so-called secondary ticket market. But as the team has struggled, the market for pre-owned tickets has softened markedly.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 20, 2012 1:15 PM PST up reply actions
No doubt the reason for Zito was influenced by Bonds on his way out
And trying to replace the face of a franchise. Barry being from the A’s, sure helped insure people knew him already.
Blerg
by Myemail21479 on Jan 20, 2012 1:26 PM PST up reply actions
Peter Magowan: The last time I signed a guy named Barry it worked great!
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I gotta say, the few times that fans at AT&T chanted for Barry – as in the few times he really earned it – it was pretty cool.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
I think the last time was in early 2010.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 20, 2012 1:34 PM PST up reply actions
Argyle
http://mlb.sbnation.com/2012/1/20/2721655/marvin-benard-vs-brian-giles
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I really don't want to like him!
keithlaw keithlaw
The kitten we rescued is fixed … and looking very pathetic right now: pic.twitter.com/cJOSyYVZ
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Best shape of it’s life!
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 20, 2012 12:42 PM PST up reply actions
Klaw is the best on ESPN.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
By far. He’s really the only reason I visit the site anymore.
I am a big fan of Grantland, though.
by free f.p. #14 on Jan 20, 2012 12:47 PM PST up reply actions
I haven't read much baseball on Grantland yet.
I’ll give it a try next year.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
Their baseball coverage
Is basically Jonah Keri with a guest appearance by Rany Jazzerly (sp) every now and then.
The Bill James piece today was cool
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
You could say that they have Hoshino Aki like coverage when it comes to baseball
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Oh yeah, I read Jonah Keri anyways.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
Sadly, this isn’t saying much these days.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
Yeah. But I actually do think he's good.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
I like that he actually gives some scouting analysis. More than you’ll see from a lot of more reputable outlets. That said, he’s very firmly set in his opinions, and won’t rehash explanations. So after the first time, you just get a “he sucks” and moves on.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
shift-A
The rain that was supposed to melt the snow in Seattle is just making it slick, icy and dangerous instead.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 20, 2012 12:46 PM PST reply actions
Sweet!
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 20, 2012 12:47 PM PST up reply actions
yeah as a career pedestrian I'm not all that concerned about it
I just hope it doesn’t kill tonight’s drinking plans. Those are important to me.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 20, 2012 12:50 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Step 1) Snow
Step 2) Temperatures rise above 32 degrees
Step 3) Rain, which turns slow to slush
Step 4) Temperature drops below 32 degrees again
Step 5) Kill yourself on black ice
Step 6) Profit
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
Same storm hit where I am
Now we have around 4 inches of snow under quarter inch of sheet ice, and now another 4-5 inches of wet, heavy snow on top of that. Clearing off the car to run some errands was a pain. It didn’t help that some of the roads weren’t plowed yet, either.
I'm as tall as Mel. Why can't I hit 500 home runs?
The rain here has been pretty disappointing. It’s been a persistent drizzle. I wanted to be lulled to sleep by the rhythmic pit-a-pat of raindrops on my rooftop, damn it!
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
by howtheyscored on Jan 20, 2012 1:18 PM PST up reply actions
OT: Serious question for you lawyers
Do the San Francisco Giants own the trademark on “The New York Giants”? The baseball Giants were founded in 1885 while the football Giants were founded in 1925. Seems like the owners of the football Giants would have had to pay the owners of the baseball Giants to use the same name. Seeing as the current owners of the New York Giants now reside in San Francisco, it would give me tremendous pleasure to know that every time some teenager from Great Neck buys a Blue and Red Giants Snuggie, more money will go into the RDF.
The key to copyright is
whether you are actually going to confuse one mark for another aka dilution. The easiest argument would be that it would be difficult to confuse the New York football Giants with the New York baseball Giants.
Also this:
To distinguish themselves from the professional baseball team of the same name, the football team was incorporated as the “New York National League Football Company, Inc.” in 1929 and changed to “New York Football Giants, Inc.” in 1937. Although the baseball team moved to San Francisco after the 1957 season, the football team continues to use “New York Football Giants, Inc.” as its legal corporate name
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Hopefully I'm not misleading anyone (I'm pretty sure that was the answer)
I believe we have an IP lawyer around here who will more competent at explaining it than I could.
/looks at student loan bill and shakes head.
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The easiest argument would be that it would be difficult to confuse the New York football Giants with the New York baseball Giants.
Tell this to Biden.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 20, 2012 1:09 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
TBF
Biden may confuse the Yomiuri Giants with the New York football Giants
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MORE NINERS
This more or less sums up my feelings on the game Sunday:
The San Francisco 49ers play violent defense. They dominate on special teams. They limit turnovers by design and through impeccable decision making. They are good enough on offense to win close games against teams with flawed defenses.
Put it all together and the 49ers are a clear choice to win at home against a less consistent New York Giants team in the NFC Championship Game.
Sure, lots of things can send a football game heading in unexpected directions. Those things are less reliable than the 49ers have been.
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
I just wish it would be Sunday already.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
You guys got spoiled last week.
With the early Saturday game. Now you have to wait for the late Sunday game.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
That Tonkatsu Curry was delicious
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
/fistshake
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
Slowey to the Indians
Jon Morosi @jonmorosi
Source: #Indians acquire Kevin Slowey from #Rockies for Zach Putnam.
The Rockies rotation is looking… interesting..
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
ABANDON THREAD
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2012/1/20/2721757/on-sergio-romo
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
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