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So glad we didn’t get Marco Scutaro. Lopez >> a SS who can barely be a league average bat.
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trolol?
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:01 PM PST up reply actions
C’mon. Lopez is really important for all those lefties (and righties) we’ll have late innings. Can’t rely on a Romosexual.
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Still not sure if you’re serious.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:13 PM PST up reply actions
Romosexuals are inherently unreliable. If he were really good, he’d strike out at least half of the people that he faced.
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Oh thank god. I was kind of looking forward to pointing out that Scutaro was 4x more valuable than Lopez last year, though.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:15 PM PST up reply actions
I’m almost a little hurt that you didn’t know that I was trolololing.
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I suspected it! I just wanted to make sure. I’m really looking for anything to do besides studying for my soil science midterm.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:17 PM PST up reply actions
Midterms? Already?
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We started up again on the 3rd. I had a lab section midterm after just two labs. It was dumb.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:21 PM PST up reply actions
Woooooow.
Lose.
If it makes you feel better, there were multiple times I had 3 midterms in a 10 week quarter, with a midterm 1 week before the final. Dumb.
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That’s exactly how this class is I think.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:25 PM PST up reply actions
It still bothers me that the Giants spent $9.5 million on two lefty relievers when they had other needs.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
That’s my #1 complaint about this offseason. I think it’s weird they didn’t have much money to spend, but if that’s the case I understand. Their allocation of the available money, however, is mind-numbingly inexplicable.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:18 PM PST up reply actions
Although, this is kind of what we were saying at the trade deadline in ’10.
by BrianIsAwesome on Jan 23, 2012 11:37 PM PST up reply actions
I don’t think anyone was against the Ramirez trade, really. We just gave up a non-prospect reliever. I don’t remember the reaction to the Lopez trade, but it was probably mixed.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:39 PM PST up reply actions
I think it was less what we gave up and more “wait, we didn’t get a bat?”
by BrianIsAwesome on Jan 23, 2012 11:48 PM PST up reply actions
Which was a very valid complaint.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:49 PM PST up reply actions
Agreed. I was real bummed when they only picked up two middle relievers. So glad I was wrong.
by BrianIsAwesome on Jan 23, 2012 11:50 PM PST up reply actions
Obviously I wouldn't change anything with the advantage of hindsight.
But if the Giants were in that position again, I would still clamor for a bat.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:54 PM PST up reply actions
I’ll never forget Affledt coming in to bail out J. Sanchez in the NLCS. That turned the series around right there. One of my favorite Giants moments ever.
by BrianIsAwesome on Jan 23, 2012 11:56 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah
That was pretty cool. Also, Charlie Manuel constructing his lineup just so that Lopez couldn’t face 3 lefties in a row. He made that big of an impact.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:58 PM PST up reply actions
Or the way Lopez was basically unhittable the entire post season. Damn, definitely watching the playoff DVDs tomorrow.
by BrianIsAwesome on Jan 24, 2012 12:07 AM PST up reply actions
Charlie Manuel should’ve been doing that anyway though.
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
I still think that the extenuating circumstances of these two deals are way more important than anyone wants to acknowledge.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 23, 2012 11:05 PM PST up reply actions
Hey!
I think it’s really weird. Makes me wonder why Scutaro was gotten rid of so cheap.
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If GP is right about how awful the Red Sox’s return was, something’s fishy.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 8:14 AM PST up reply actions
Hey man, don't take my word for it
Fangraphs: http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=3166&position=P
B-R: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mortecl01.shtml
That career 5.12 ERA was all it took to get a good shortstop.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
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It wasn’t about the return. It was about the salary dump.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 24, 2012 8:19 AM PST up reply actions
I know
The Giants were unwilling to take on 6 million dollars – just six million dollars – to get a good shortstop.
Instead, they’ll pay Lopez and Affeldt 9.5 million.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
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The longer this off season goes on, the more I think they truly believe that Crawford will be worth at least 2 WAR. The optimist in me (it’s a very small, frail part of me, it should be on life support, but it isn’t) wants to say that having Field fx let them know that his defense is so good that even if he hits .200/.250/.275 he’ll be worth 1.5 WAR.
They’re hoping like hell for Burriss, but I think they truly believe in Crawford. I’ll just have to hope like hell they’re right.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 24, 2012 8:46 AM PST up reply actions
I think they’re being cheap, and he probably sold more T-shirts than Miggy. They’ve been burned for years on bad SS, and probably have no confidence in their own ability to scout one anymore. So they’re giving Crawford a chance. If it fails miserably, they do something at the deadline.
Hey, you’re supposed to be fretting over Tim & Matt right now, get with the program!
2012 is going to be awesome!
While I am cynical enough to believe in the t-shirts part of this, I doubt that it was their primary concern. More likely, the ownership group really is holding the budget to 130 million without exception and having a league minimum shortstop allows the Giants to fill other spots they (stupidly) believe are more important.
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 24, 2012 8:52 AM PST up reply actions
They’ve been burned for years on bad SS, and probably have no confidence in their own ability to scout one anymore.
If that’s true, you fire some people and hire some competent people. You don’t stop signing shortstops.
As to Tim and Matt, I can’t get worked up about it yet. They’re both on the team this year. I’ll freak out once that changes. Or once they give someone a $300mil contract
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 24, 2012 8:53 AM PST up reply actions
Well, yeah, substitute Sabey Sabester speak for that. 7.3 grits, or 2.7 good soldiers. Something like that.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 24, 2012 9:39 AM PST up reply actions
Extenuating circumstances?
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Dollar dollar bill y'all
Maybe Clayton Mortenson’s dad works for the Red Sox?
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:19 PM PST up reply actions
The fact that Boston probably doesn’t make this deal under the old CBA, when Lopez and Affeldt were signed. Or the fact that we don’t know who initiated the trade talks. And the fact that we don’t know whether Scutaro was being openly shopped. Or the fact that the move was probably reactive in the face of the Yankees’ aggressive moves to acquire pitching (since at face value this move frees up payroll for Oswalt). Or the fact that we don’t know if the Giants inquired on Scutaro earlier, but the price dropped when it became a payroll move for the Sox.
I wish we had acquired him too, but it’s not like Scutaro was up on Craigslist with an OBO tag.
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I guess these could have affected it.
But none of them are a reason the Giants couldn’t have gotten him for a similar price.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:43 PM PST up reply actions
The Giants not knowing Scutaro was available isn’t a good enough reason?
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If Ben Cherington is any good at his job
I don’t think that was a factor.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:50 PM PST up reply actions
We don’t know that they didn’t know, so, either point is either valid or invalid. Take your pick.
by Every6thDay on Jan 23, 2012 11:52 PM PST up reply actions
I’d just like to reiterate that there isn’t some bulletin board where players are posted with tags and phone numbers at the bottom. The Scutaro news came out of nowhere, so it was probably a recent development, so it seems unlikely that the Red Sox were actively shopping him until recently if at all.
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There’s so much we don’t know, right? It came out of nowhere for us, but maybe not people who know more than we do… behind the scenes.
by Every6thDay on Jan 23, 2012 11:57 PM PST up reply actions
I'm no businessman.
But it seems like a pretty basic principle that if you want to maximize your return, you get as many people bidding on your asset as possible. I can’t believe Cherington would just trade Scutaro to the first person to offer a bad pitcher and some salary relief. Scutaro was a 2.7 WAR player last year. Thats worth a lot.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:57 PM PST up reply actions
That’s what it seems like. They had to free up money for Ross and, if the rumors are true, Oswalt.
by Every6thDay on Jan 23, 2012 11:58 PM PST up reply actions
I agree.
The trade was almost certainly about salary relief.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:59 PM PST up reply actions
Maybe they had interest in Mortensen for some reason (hell if I know why.)
My point remains the same that there are so many unknowns, including the nearly two months between the Affelt/Lopez signings and the Scutaro trade, that making this 1:1 analogy loses all sense of context.
There’s also the fact that the Giants would have to take on that $6M in payroll.
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It certainly suggests that the Giants did not turn over every rock looking for a shortstop this off-season. Coupled with the “pitching is our gold standard” comment(s), this seems 100% accurate.
by Every6thDay on Jan 24, 2012 12:05 AM PST up reply actions
I understand your argument, and it makes sense. It’s just frustrating seeing all these SSs moving around the MLB for such little cost. If not Scutaro, we could have had Lowrie. If not Lowrie, we could have had Aviles last year. Or Hardy, or Bartlett.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 24, 2012 12:05 AM PST up reply actions
Lowrie probably would’ve cost Romo, and probably another arm just because of 5 years of control the Red Sox got with Melancon. All the players you mention and the deals that netted them certainly seem(ed) within the realm of possibility for the Giants, but I think we should all just agree that improving shortstop wasn’t a priority for a team or if it was they weren’t very creative in figuring out how to do so. We might assume that because we don’t know that they didn’t try that they must have, but I’m just going to judge them by the results.
by Every6thDay on Jan 24, 2012 12:09 AM PST up reply actions
I think Hembree could have gotten Lowrie. He’s projected better than Melancon. The only problem being that he’s probably still about a year away, and the Red Sox likely wanted a major league ready player. But for an extra year of control, and likely a better player, I think they might have taken it.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 24, 2012 12:14 AM PST up reply actions
Maybe,
but Melancon has been pretty remarkable in his brief time up. He’s not a prospect at this point so there’s more certainty.
by Every6thDay on Jan 24, 2012 12:16 AM PST up reply actions
He's got about 2 seasons under his belt.
I think “remarkable” might be a little bit of an overstatement for a 3.21 ERA and a 3.47 FIP. It’s solid though. And the certainty is definitely a valid point. You could make an argument like this for just about every shortstop that was moved, but the Giants should have figured out a way to get one of them.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 24, 2012 12:25 AM PST up reply actions
Well
Yeah, for whatever reason, the Giants seem relatively unwilling to give up minor leaguers at this point.
Believe me, I wish we had a better option than Crawford too, but at this point they have developed a very predictable approach. Hard cap on Opening Day that will be adjusted ad hoc as that season goes on, an emphasis on role players and increasingly an eye towards younger players where they can help it (possibly an issue with Scutaro, though they did reportedly go after Gonzalez), and protect our minor leaguers when we can help it.
I would have been as thrilled as anybody with a Runzler for Scutaro deal as anyone, but it didn’t happen. I don’t know why it didn’t happen, but given the evidence we have to go on, we have a few reasonable theories to look at.
A) The Giants don’t like Scutaro for whatever reason, be it age, medicals, or scouting of some kind.
B) The Giants really like Runzler (or whichever trade chip) for whatever reason.
C) The Red Sox didn’t like what the Giants had to offer for whatever reason.
D) The Giants never got a chance to elbow in on the bidding.
E) The Giants were unwilling to take on the salary.
F) All the other GMs hate dealing with Sabean, so they skipped him in the rolodex.
Of those, I’d consider B, C, and E the three most likely explanations, probably in tandem to some degree.
What doesn’t seem likely to me is this scenario where Sabean in November staring at a whiteboard with Lopez and Runzler on one side, and Scutaro on the other side, and him saying, “Yeah… Gotta go with the LOOGY here.”
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Not in that way. More like:
“Guys, first thing’s first: lock up our pitching. That’s our strength. We’ll figure out the rest after that.”
And, like you said, the new CBA was still an unknown. The Red Sox are suddenly spendthrift because of the luxury tax modifications. Scutaro probably wasn’t even available at that point. I think the annoyance with the Affeldt/Lopez deals was how they almost immediately took away all the Giants’ financial flexibility before the market even developed.
by Every6thDay on Jan 24, 2012 12:25 AM PST up reply actions
But at the end of the day, the Giants needed to improve the shortstop position and did not.
Unlike past seasons, I’ve yet to hear Sabean or the managing general partner du jour say that thing about payroll flexibility mid-season. I am not getting on you, Solidarity, for assuming this, because it really has been customary for the organization to do this, but as I recall, we usually hear a comment confirming this. We still might, as Spring Training has yet to begin, but this off-season certainly feels different in terms of financial flexibility.
by Every6thDay on Jan 24, 2012 12:29 AM PST up reply actions
Before the 2010 season, there was talk about the Giants having a hard cap at $90M, but… well, we all know what happened in 2010. Though I will concede that those rumors were much more isolated than what the Giants have been saying during this offseason.
I do know, however, that they are on the record as saying that they like to have room to maneuver during the season so they can fill in as needed.
I also think that they really do think Crawford will be passable at SS this season, if sub-optimal. I just Hope Like Hell™ that they’re right.
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Seriously
Considering the Giants are an organization that would rather undergo a collective root canal than hand a young position player a job without any competition or back up plan, the fact that they are willing to go into the season with Crawford at short says all I need to know about whether he’s ready. For all the talk of pinching pennies, there’s no way this team would leave that big of a hole at short if they weren’t confident that Crawford could fill it. Besides, does anyone really want to see yet another grizzled, 90 year old vet there.
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by crazedcrustacean on Jan 24, 2012 12:53 AM PST up reply actions
I do know, however, that they are on the record as saying that they like to have room to maneuver during the season so they can fill in as needed.
The funny part is that they’re pretty good at guaranteeing there will be a hole (or a couple) that needs filling.
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I think it’s interesting that they said the payroll would come out to $130M, and after all the arb stuff, pending an agreement with Lincecum, they’re going to come out exactly where they said they would be. To me, that suggests a great amount of prior planning, and that they had very good estimates of what people were going to make (though I will acknowledge they could control their destiny somewhat in that respect).
As to the timing of the LOOGY deals? I still think it comes down to a matter of scarcity, and not liking the cheap alternatives in Runzler and Verdugo. By signing them early, they faced no competition from outside bids, which helped them maintain that hard $130M cap.
The one thing I don’t get it is where Alex Gonzalez fits in, other than the possibility that the money that would have gone to him was instead used to retain Mota, Whiteside, and Fontenot, given than the Pagan trade was effective a financial wash when you factor in Ramirez along with Torres.
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By signing them early, they faced no competition from outside bids
I can’t really say for sure that they got good deals on them though. Of all the relievers signed so far this offseason, Jeremy Affeldt is making more money this year than any other non-closer. Lopez is 3rd, only .25 million behind Darren Oliver. I will concede that that it is was/is a pretty weak market. It’s possible that Affeldt would have gotten much more on the open market. It was probably smart to sign one of them early, but they should have let the other one walk. It certainly is nice to have two good lefties in the pen, but I don’t think it is nearly as important as replacing Crawford would be.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 24, 2012 12:50 AM PST up reply actions
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I don’t know how much faith you have in ZiPs, but it projects Lopez to be below-average, with Runzler 2 ERA+ points worse than him. I’m not sure what the dollars-to-ERA+ points conversion factor is, but I don’t think it’s anywhere close to the difference in their salaries.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 24, 2012 12:54 AM PST up reply actions
3.70 seems like a pretty negative projection on Lopez. Obviously his nightmare season in Boston counts, but I think he’s a bit better than ZiPS believes, especially if he’s being used as a LOOGY (something that having Affeldt definitely makes more likely).
I don’t think the Giants trust Runzler at this juncture, and I can’t blame them. I don’t mind him as the 11th man, but he looked fucking lost out there last season.
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His career ERA is 3.96, but I agree that the last few years should be weighted a little more heavily. For some reason, most people seem to disagree though. Bill James projects 3.68 and RotoChamp predicts 3.75. I would guess it has a lot to do with his age.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 24, 2012 1:07 AM PST up reply actions
Age is the probably the main factor, yes, though it’s an easier trick to stay effective at 34 as a reliever than it is most other places. I mean hell, look at Mota and Rhodes and Oliver.
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True enough. We’ve gotten pretty far off the main point though, which is that I would be surprised if (the value of Lopez – that of Runzler) > (the value of Lowrie/Scutaro/etc – that of Crawford)
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 24, 2012 1:14 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah.
There’s also value in giving Crawford a year of PAs in Fresno.
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Yeah, I would have been fine with keeping only one as well. I’m just trying (hopelessly) to divine what their motivations were. I suspect that they knew that they were overpaying for Affeldt, but the extra cash pretty much bought them cost certainty, and what they regard as an alternative option for closer if Romo and Wilson should get injured again.
We can’t know obviously, but my suspicion is that if they don’t both go on the DL in August, then Affeldt becomes a free agent, Runzler is in the pen, Crawford is in Fresno and they sign a shortstop of some description. Perhaps Carroll.
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I know you're not advocating this
Affeldt, but the extra cash pretty much bought them cost certainty, and what they regard as an alternative option for closer if Romo and Wilson should get injured again.
but spending $5 million on a 3rd string closer is insanity when you have a team with such obvious, gaping offensive needs.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 24, 2012 12:58 AM PST up reply actions
Spoken like a man not taking medication for Herges nightmare.
Neither am I, though. I think Sabean’s the only one.
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I can't take Herges medications.
Mixing it with my Aaron Fultz nightmare medications can result in side-effects like depression, mad cow disease, and instant painful death.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 24, 2012 1:03 AM PST up reply actions
It's an emotional move
Something that the Giants could stand to succumb to less often, in my estimation.
Casilla is half the price of Affeldt, though you never know if or when he’ll go all Denny Bautista on us.
They overvalue the bullpen, and are trying to avoid volatility (hence overpaying for the vets instead of throwing Runzler and Verdugo in there). But either way, the money is spent now, and the FO’s overreaction to last season has come and gone.
I just hope we’re all eating crow in four months.
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Can you avoid volatility in the bullpen, though?
Lopez and Affeldt both have had pretty poor years in the very recent past… I don’t understand how you’re avoiding volatility when you just signed two guys who have been pretty volatile in the past.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 24, 2012 12:26 AM PST up reply actions
No. That would be an inexcusable lack of due dilligence.
At the end of the day, they should have kicked the tires.
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farewell, sweet prince
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Thanks for the memories Cody! :(
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Also Torres :(
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Hahaha
I’m not sure I have either before today. I just went into the McImage Directory and looked for Ross images.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:10 PM PST up reply actions
Is it taken from SNL? Somehow I think the one in front is Samberg.
by non sequitur on Jan 23, 2012 11:13 PM PST up reply actions
Ahhhhh. Hence the Codyification of the GIF.
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I can't wait for all the fun Angel Pagan gifs to come this season
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Does he do anything memorable?
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used to be a met, so i'd say not memorable but lolable?
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I really hope people don’t need to bust out this gif too much this season
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Can't stop watching
That Padre penis guy if funny, whoever that is. Is that Rowand behind Burrel or just some dude?
Blerg
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I guess Giants fans will hate this now.
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"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
If he faces the Giants, the same fans will hate it when he homers and hops.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
He plays in the American League.
also no
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
Could still happen in late October (or if he’s traded to a team the Giants will face). I’m not saying everyone will hate it but there will be enough to notice.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Could still happen in late October
Please, oh please.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 23, 2012 11:27 PM PST up reply actions
I was waiting for this.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
You'd fall on the Red Sox side of that, IIRC?
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 23, 2012 11:30 PM PST up reply actions
I may lean toward the Giants in this. 2 Red Sox titles vs. 1 Giants in my life.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
It'd be a good problem to have, I suppose.
I was at the game in Fenway for Dave Roberts’s first appearance there since 2004. Four- or five-minute standing ovation when he led off the game. Chilling.
Barry got the shit booed out of him and crushed a deep foul, and the Giants got destroyed.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 23, 2012 11:34 PM PST up reply actions
Even if he kills us with it.
It will always bring back memories of the 2010 LCS, which makes it great forever.
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:20 PM PST up reply actions
Unless he’s on the Dodgers, I will not be hating on Cody Ross. Ever.
Giants Baseball: Hope like hell™
Proud father of the man in charge of taking your hard-earned cash.
No SL?
That’s fucked up.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 8:17 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
It kind cuts out before the hop, hop though.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Yeah, I dont know why it was working fine on Photobucket
"I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey, on how to gun down stolen base attempts
by LincecumFTK on Jan 23, 2012 11:14 PM PST up reply actions
Suck it, De La Rosa.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 23, 2012 11:14 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Whoa
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 23, 2012 11:08 PM PST up reply actions
LOL the field goal
Rec’d.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 23, 2012 11:09 PM PST up reply actions
Every picture like this, I also look for Zito and “Tony Plush”
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
I was looking for Zito too
I’m going to be disappointed if he isn’t in the crowd somewhere.
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:13 PM PST up reply actions
speckops beat you!
speckops beat us all!
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 23, 2012 11:14 PM PST up reply actions
Except my fictitious significant other!
/gets arrested for domestic violence anyways
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Why you hit Pedro Feliz?
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 23, 2012 11:17 PM PST up reply actions
I remember on the replay seeing the receiver clearly pulling on the defenders face mask.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 23, 2012 11:10 PM PST up reply actions
lol DENORFIA!
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OMG ZITO AS THE REF
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
GODAMNIT HE IS IN THERE I KNEW IT. I can never find him.
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:14 PM PST up reply actions
It’s like fucking Where’s Waldo?
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Is that the adult version of the books?
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:16 PM PST up reply actions
“Yeah, he can’t find the important spot either.”
-Wanda
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 23, 2012 11:16 PM PST up reply actions
But less messy.
2010 World Series Champions!
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by Johnny Disaster on Jan 24, 2012 7:45 AM PST up reply actions
It’s like Where’s Waldo? Except I’m terrible at those.
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Also, I’m like 10,000 years behind in handegg — is the touchdown-making guy facemasking the defender?
by non sequitur on Jan 23, 2012 11:17 PM PST up reply actions
Yep.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 23, 2012 11:27 PM PST up reply actions
The Giants only got rid of him because Matt Cain hated him. I expect Cain’s extension to be finalized any minute now.
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:08 PM PST reply actions
Hop, Hop Part II
"I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey, on how to gun down stolen base attempts
by LincecumFTK on Jan 23, 2012 11:10 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
I’m totally okay with him no longer on the team but I’m going to miss him being on it. If that makes any sense
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jan 23, 2012 11:19 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah. I sort of wish he could just hang around the dugout, smiling and pinch-hitting against Roy Halladay.
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:21 PM PST up reply actions
THIS
Can we have a time share on him?
Only pull him out when facing the Phillies?
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 23, 2012 11:21 PM PST up reply actions
Whatever happens in 2012, it’ll definitely be less-Misfit-y for sure
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jan 23, 2012 11:22 PM PST up reply actions
That was the only run they scored that month, if I recall correctly.
by Every6thDay on Jan 23, 2012 11:53 PM PST up reply actions
Watch Out
This is the thread where Natto steps UP and stomps DOWN on the oppressive nature of the various forces in his life.
Grant will be forced to give him a raise!
Man
I really really hate when Facebook friends I don’t know that well talk about baseball and say stupid stuff. I have to punch myself in the face to keep from correcting them in-depth and looking like an asshole.
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:12 PM PST reply actions
I block people like that from showing up on my news feed.
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 23, 2012 11:13 PM PST up reply actions
AAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUGH HOLD ME BACK
Cody Ross traded to the Red Sox? i’m just gonna go cry myself to sleep now.
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:22 PM PST up reply actions
She’s super nice, and she’s actually one of the more dedicated fans I know. She goes to more games than I do. I’ll give her a pass this time.
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:28 PM PST up reply actions
Correct nicely, then.
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
I don't think there's a way you could do that without sounding like a jerk.
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:32 PM PST up reply actions
Dear ____, while I hate to come off as one of those people that picks nits & causes any type of irritation on your sweet soul, it behooves me to point out that Cody Ross left the Giants as a free agent. I apologize for the correction and I hope I can make it up to you when we next meet.
Giants Baseball: Hope like hell™
Proud father of the man in charge of taking your hard-earned cash.
You know, sexually.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
LIKE WALDO
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 24, 2012 7:52 AM PST up reply actions
Dear ______,
Would you like to come over and cry yourself to sleep in my bed? I miss Cody too.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 24, 2012 7:49 AM PST up reply actions
61 comments in 19 minutes
what
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
yeah seems pretty slow
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
Only by like a dozen commentors though
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 23, 2012 11:18 PM PST up reply actions
Hi! ::waves::
Not really me specifically, just lawyers in general.
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 23, 2012 11:24 PM PST up reply actions
OBJECTION
HEARSAY
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HERESY
2010 World Series Champions!
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by Johnny Disaster on Jan 24, 2012 7:50 AM PST up reply actions
lawls.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
More things should be measured in Hertz.
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
The number of times Aldon Smith hits you per game is measured in Hertz.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
THIS NEEDS TO BE A MEME
"I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey, on how to gun down stolen base attempts
by LincecumFTK on Jan 23, 2012 11:44 PM PST up reply actions
Or Kardashes.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 24, 2012 7:50 AM PST up reply actions
OH WHAT THE HELL
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One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
i did my job
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:24 PM PST up reply actions
TWSS!?!?!
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
I can't decide if I should have
1 or 2 bowls of frosted mini wheats, leftover cake and ice cream, or cupcakes. Or some combination of all those.
by Every6thDay on Jan 23, 2012 11:54 PM PST up reply actions
Creepy targeted ad that just appeared on the front page when I reloaded.
Newgy ROBO-PONG
NOW YOU CAN PLAY PING-PONG™ BY YOURSELF WHENEVER YOU WANT.
Great Fun! Easy to use!
Millions are playing Ping-Pong™… Now you can too!
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 23, 2012 11:26 PM PST reply actions
You tell me, IP legal eagle!
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 23, 2012 11:28 PM PST up reply actions
Ping-Pong® is a federally registered trademark first developed by Parker Brothers, Inc. and now owned by Escalade Sports. The registered trademark Ping-Pong® indicates a brand of equipment used to play the sport of table tennis.
Ping-Pong® is the brand and table tennis is the sport.
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 23, 2012 11:31 PM PST up reply actions
Wow. wtf?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Ping-Pong
Kleenex
Xerox
Band-Aid
…
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 8:46 AM PST up reply actions
Wait, styrofoam? Really?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
I’d never thought about it, but it makes sense.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Oh, I just figured with your science background you were trying to get me to fall into a chasm.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 24, 2012 9:08 AM PST up reply actions
While we’re on the subject of polystyrene, do you know there is not one single place in SF where you can recycle the demon product—even for a fee?!
GreenCitizen (Howard near 2nd) stopped over a year ago. What do people do—put this shit in a land fill?
/hippie
One way or another, this darkness got to give.
I would have never guessed dumpster. I guess that makes sense though.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 24, 2012 9:48 AM PST up reply actions
The word “dumpster”, first used commercially in 1936,1 came from the Dempster-Dumpster system of mechanically loading the contents of standardized containers onto garbage trucks, which was patented by Dempster Brothers in 1937.23 The containers were called Dumpsters, a portmanteau of the company’s name with the word dump. However, it took the Dempster Dumpmaster, the first successful front-loading garbage truck (which used this system), to popularize the word.
The word dumpster has had at least three trademarks associated with it by Dempster Brothers,456 but today it is often used as a genericized trademark.
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
Thomas Crapper (baptised 28 September 1836; died 27 January 1910) was a plumber who founded Thomas Crapper & Co in London. Contrary to widespread misconceptions, Crapper did not invent the flush toilet. He did, however, do much to increase the popularity of the toilet, and developed some important related inventions, such as the ballcock. He was noted for the quality of his products and received several royal warrants.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 11:08 AM PST up reply actions
Oh, that’s who I have to thank for inventing the ballcock.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 24, 2012 11:11 AM PST up reply actions
"Table Tennis."
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
Big Brother is watching you
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Ross hits a drive to left! Hit very well!
by Natto on Jan 23, 2012 11:27 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Dead silent in that park.
Love it.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
Federer is serving notice, fools.
Winner is coming.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 23, 2012 11:35 PM PST reply actions
He's a godlike being.
I love him more than Romo. More than Timmy or Madbum. Or even Buster, maybe.
2012 is going to be awesome!
I cannot fucking wait for baseball season. Especially now since I have friends in LA and San Diego. I’m going to try and catch a game at the Ravine and Petco. I’ve been to Petco before, but it’s beautiful.
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:36 PM PST reply actions
Dodger Stadium seems like a shithole (though I’ve never been there).
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
I still want to catch a game there.
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:39 PM PST up reply actions
I’ll bring my nunchucks.
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:44 PM PST up reply actions
Those are illegal in CA
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
How can nunchucks be illegal
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 11:11 AM PST up reply actions
how many nuns could a nunchuck chuck if a nunchuck could chuck nuns
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
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 11:14 AM PST up reply actions
Anything that is designed for the purpose of hurting people is illegal to carry around in CA. That’s why you can’t have a switchblade, that’s why if you’re not a cop, you can’t carry a billy club/baton/night stick.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 24, 2012 11:19 AM PST up reply actions
Those are designed for hunting obviously. Especially the easily concealable ones and the automatic ones.
by BestHyperboleEver on Jan 24, 2012 11:28 AM PST up reply actions
They aren’t. As long as they stay inside the dojang anyway.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 24, 2012 11:32 AM PST up reply actions
I would imagine avoid the bleachers.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Hell no.
I’m sitting right in the middle of the bleachers.
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:49 PM PST up reply actions
you sir, have guts
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
They gotta make Dodger Dogs somehow. Pig parts aren’t cheap.
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 23, 2012 11:54 PM PST up reply actions
i wont be able to sleep tonight
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
Actually
When I was down there in May last year, I caught a game at Dodger Stadium (the game that Nate saved with a diving catch to end it) and sat in the bleachers with my Giants shirt on and had no problems at all.
California Leaguers beware: Chris Gloor will strike you out faster than you can say "Quinnipiac", or he would have if he had pitched more than five innings this year before getting hurt...
by crazedcrustacean on Jan 24, 2012 12:43 AM PST up reply actions
I went there in the late 70’s and it seemed like a nice place to take in a game. Of course, I was comparing it to the ’Stick.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 24, 2012 7:52 AM PST up reply actions
They don't call it "Chavez Latrine" for nothing
Bold Prediction: Pablo Sandoval finishes 1st or 2nd in 2012 NL MVP voting. I'm Twittering now (well maybe not literally now): @GoofusMcP
26 more days!!!!!
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
Baseball season is April 4th
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Actually March something if you include the A’s vs. M’s in Japan.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
um... probably wont watch, but true
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
I think those will be on like 4 or 5 AM our time.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
First game is on at 3:10 AM and second is on at 2:10 AM.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
"CAN'T WAIT!"
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
pitchers/catchers though
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
Cody Ran...
oh Cody of note
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
I knew a dog named Cody
He bit me.
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 24, 2012 12:03 AM PST up reply actions
Most of the time I'm out and I hear an unfamiliar shout of "Cody!"
It’s some dog running off somewhere.
OT
NFL teams sure have high turnover rates. Only 15 Giants and 7 Patriots are left from that Super Bowl 4 years ago.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
I read somewhere that for most positions the average career was like 2.5 years
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 24, 2012 12:01 AM PST up reply actions
I believe this is the case with jobs with major damage to the body, like feature running backs. Running backs have to get paid when they are young because they just don’t age well at all. Gore was only effective because he had chances to rest with Hunter being a total depth beast.
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by Giant Voodoo on Jan 24, 2012 12:35 AM PST up reply actions
It’s increasingly becoming a two back league, probably for this reason to some degree.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
completely
finding feature backs is pretty uncommon now. Teams are drafting small quick backs like Charles, McCluster, Hunter. They just can’t take the abuse despite being great athletes. Teams are trying to maximize their investments by limiting touches. Who can blame them? RB’s are expensive flashes in a pan.
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by Giant Voodoo on Jan 24, 2012 12:51 AM PST up reply actions
Or even three (maybe 2 1/2)
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
For Matt Cain's sake,
I hope the Red Sox don’t re-sign Cody next year so he doesn’t have to face him 18/19 times.
Hammer time
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Cody Ross
thank you for all the memories, You will always be a Giant to me because when no one wanted you, you proved everyone wrong. If that isn’t a Giant I don’t know what is. Best of luck. God speed. If you steal a base in the world series that wins a game I can guarantee you 3 years and 21 million from the Giants next year.
Honorary parent of Duane Kuiper, beloved solar powered broadcaster and power hitting coach for the Giants.
by Giant Voodoo on Jan 24, 2012 12:56 AM PST reply actions 8 recs
This.
and if by chance I ever run into him in a bar, he will not be paying.
totally made a baby during the 2010 World Series. It's a girl.
I'm in the best shape of my life.
by Bret1110 on Jan 24, 2012 5:57 AM PST up reply actions 3 recs
Green'd
Watching the Giants play baseball is like buying tickets 162 times a year to have Mike Tyson pretend your testicles are a speed bag.
by danieljgrant on Jan 24, 2012 6:39 AM PST up reply actions
Ssory Doc
I’ll always love him for that.
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
And I know this is crazy, but I’d rather have Ross than both Affeldt/Lopez (if we’re still assuming we’re working with the strict budget).
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
I'm guessing that's a sentimental thing.
But that wouldn’t even be necessary. He’s making less than either of them.
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 24, 2012 1:23 AM PST up reply actions
Whoa
This Twitter account is awesome.
This is almost certainly a McCoven. ’fess up.
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 24, 2012 1:33 AM PST reply actions
It's just one big FJM
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
So, not as funny as it thinks it is?
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 24, 2012 7:57 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Haha
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 24, 2012 7:59 AM PST up reply actions
I think I'm quite funny
Unfortunately, for yours truly, I didn’t understand memes & common abbreviations before opening an SBN account!
Ultra-projectable
I feel like I want to rage. Right now.
Ooo Berdych!
There's a First for Everything:
Edgar Renteria, The First World Series MVP in Giants History.
I’m rooting for Nadal (I love watching Roger and Nadal play each other) but it isn’t looking good for him
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 24, 2012 1:50 AM PST up reply actions
<3 Gammo
pgammo Peter Gammons
HOF O. Smith .295 O BP 1rst 3 yrs., fut. HOF O. Vzquel .290 1rst 3 yrs.So Iglesius’s .308 in 171 Min. L G not hopeless
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 24, 2012 3:15 AM PST reply actions
Fuck yeah
FInished the NY Times crossword puzzle!
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 24, 2012 4:20 AM PST reply actions
Ok. I cheated on a few. There’s something to be said for closure, though.
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 24, 2012 4:21 AM PST up reply actions
Fantasy Baseball Summit
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From ranking mtgs: Big debate at # 5 for catcher: Posey, Mauer, Avila, M Montero…
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I have a catching problem this year in my keeper league. I am holding both Posey and Avila at no cost. No off season trades. I have to drop one or the other by mid March when we declare keepers. I am keeping Posey, but dang it hurts to let Avila go.
Finally a signature worth having:
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Depending on your other players, why not keep both and move one?
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 24, 2012 8:41 AM PST up reply actions
Interesting
Andrew Feldman: “The things he hasn’t tested are very position specific” – Stephania on Posey’s injury
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 24, 2012 7:25 AM PST reply actions
Cody was a good Giant
Fun to watch. I am super glad he did not land in NL West. I hope the Sox is everything he needs to break out a year and get a good deal.
Blerg
???
From MLBTR’s summary of a recent Rosenthal column:
The Red Sox seem to have interest in acquiring an everyday shortstop and the Reds, Giants and Rays are looking for veteran shortstop help, Rosenthal writes.
If the Red Sox are interested in acquiring an everyday shortstop, why did they trade Scutaro?
If the Giants are looking for veteran shortstop help, why didn’t they trade for Scutaro?
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Perhaps neither team thinks that Scutaro is a very good SS anymore.
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UZR looks good to me
But he only played 110 games last year. I would guess injury risk?
Blerg
by Myemail21479 on Jan 24, 2012 8:27 AM PST up reply actions
Because they are making shit up.
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 24, 2012 7:54 AM PST up reply actions
Don't do it Cincy
Dusty will never play Zack Cozart if you sign a veteran
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I've been holding this position ever since the trade happened
28 other teams passed on trading more than Mortensen for Scutaro.
The Boston Red Sox traded him for nothing just to dump his salary. They picked up his option hoping a trade market would exist for him. 28 other GMs don’t think he is worth his salary.
The bottom line is could the Giants have used him? Yes of course. But perhaps LOLOLD is one of the reason why he isn’t nearly as much of an upgrade as his 2010 numbers would indicate.
I’m disappointed the Giants didn’t get in, but I’m not going to go out of my way to question the FO knowing ultimately every team passed on the chance of having him play SS for them. (Rockies are using him at 2B) and I certainly ain’t gonna kill myself over it.
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by jctGamer on Jan 24, 2012 9:01 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Ah-yup.
Well said.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 9:03 AM PST up reply actions
Another way to think about this is
The Boston Red Sox thought so little of Scutaro’s 2011 potential, that they would rather have Clayton fucking Mortensen instead.
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They could do that while trading Scutaro for a better prospect
But they couldn’t find a deal better than Mortensen. So they took that. Because they picked up his option. Hey, Free Clayton Mortensen!
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
I thought they were going to use the salary savings to get Oswalt
But they just gave part of that money to Cody. So now I have no fucking clue what they are up to.
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 24, 2012 9:10 AM PST up reply actions
And then there's Lowrie.
I know the Giants would’ve been hard-pressed to match Melancon in terms of a prospect, but, yeah, the Red Sox had a surplus of average middle infielders, a desperate are of need for the Giants. I know that just because we didn’t hear about the Giants’ involvement doesn’t mean they were never involved, but I can’t help but think that they were not. Additionally, it’d be nice if someone close to the Giants who gets paid to ask questions asks this very question.
I asked Schulman if the Giants had been at all involved in talks for Scutaro
He said no, to the best of his knowledge.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Thanks! That's good enough for me.
I think I forgot about that conversation (it was yesterday, right?) because I got hung up on Solidarity’s (seeming) stance that unless it comes from the mouth of someone in the FO we should not assume anything.
This
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I feel like this:
28 other teams passed on trading more than Mortensen for Scutaro.
is making a big of an assumption regarding market efficiency in the majors.
Furthermore, it’s not like every team passed on him. Some of them already have competent shortstops.
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This is specious.
28 other teams did not pass on Scutaro, because 28 teams did not need Scutaro. The Giants desperately needed Scutaro, and chose not to acquire him.
And Marco Scutaro is not some sort of foreign player whose future need be viewed suspiciously. He has been playing in the major leagues for 10 years. You can go look at his stats. They exist. Scutaro missed some time with injury at the beginning of last year, but he had 250+ PAs after the all star break while hitting .329/.382/.467.
Your appeal to authority on this issue makes no sense at all. Scutaro was obviously available for nothing but salary, would have represented a significant upgrade for the Giants, and is a quality player and has been one for years.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
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Of course everything is available for salary
But 130M is the set payroll. And the front office obviously feel 6M for Scutaro is not as good as 4.5M for Javier Lopez.
You have a problem with that. I know. I MIGHT have a problem with that, but I’m not as convinced as you are about Scotaro’s 2011 potential because of age. So at the end of the day, I choose to believe that teams have scouting reports that says don’t take Scutaro at 6M
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
No, not everything is available for salary.
For instance, every player under contract with every other team is not available for salary.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
you know what I mean
stop nitpicking just to be a dick.
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
and for the record, I can respect set payroll
Would I like my company to spend more on R&D? YES! GIVE ME MORE MLE! MORE MONEY FOR PROJECTS.
But shareholders want profit. And that is a fact of life. You, of all people, should respect that.
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Also
And the front office obviously feel 6M for Scutaro is not as good as 4.5M for Javier Lopez.
Yes, this is obvious.
And yes, this is idiotic.
Why not call it that?
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
To be fair, I don’t know that it is obvious, given that they decided to spend the 4.5 M on Lopez before they knew that Scutaro would be available for 6 M.
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And...
The new CBA wasn’t in place when the Giants re-signed Lopez and I think the new luxury tax rules are what’s forcing Boston’s decision-making.
Why the CBA wasn’t worked out such that it would be put into affect at the beginning of an offseason is entirely beyond me.
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Yeah, that was weird.
Also, I’d like to amend my comment. “I think” makes it sound like I’m trying to drop some knowledge on everybody. It’s pretty damned obvious that the new luxury tax rules are influencing the Red Sox’s decision-making right now.
I think a couple things are fairly obvious
1) Sabean knew that the payroll was fixed at 130 million going into the offseason.
2) Sabean, knowing that the payroll was fixed, committed 9.5 million in 2012 salary to Lopez and Affeldt.
3) Sabean, therefore, knew that that 9.5 million dollars would be unavailable to upgrade the offense.
I do not think it is a stretch to say that Sabean prioritized left handed relievers over offensive upgrades.
Scutaro in particular? No, as you point out, he wasn’t available until later.
But it’s pretty clear what Sabean knew and when he knew it.
And knowing that, we see that he deliberately chose to commit most of his available money to left handed relievers instead of offensive help.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Oh, I agree with you. The allocation of funds has been pretty dumb if Sabean actually knew that there was a hard cap. And given everything I’ve seen this season, he absolutely knew there was a hard cap.
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I think that’s about right but I also think they decided to go with their strength, pitching— at the expense of their offense and didn’t want to possibly weaken their best attribute.
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jan 24, 2012 12:18 PM PST up reply actions
Also (sorry if it's been mentioned).
All signs point to a two-year deal in the $41 million to $42 million range for Giants right-hander Tim Lincecum, but his arbitration case remains a source of fascination around the game.
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Gerardo Concepcion worked out in front of Rangers executives Monday in the Dominican Republic.
Rangers president Nolan Ryan was with the group. Concepcion, an 18-year-old Cuban left-hander, is drawing interest from most of baseball’s biggest spenders, including the Yankees, Phillies, Cubs, White Sox, Royals, Marlins, Giants, Blue Jays, and Red Sox. He was granted major league free agency last week.
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A lefty!
He has to be worth, what, 5 million dollars or so?
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 24, 2012 8:05 AM PST up reply actions
In my head, players "working out" for "team executives" is the creepiest thing in the world.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
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I totally agree.
“Oh, is it too hot in here? Why don’t you take off your shirt, Gerardo.” Nolan Ryan’s continually using a handkerchief to wipe down his now sweaty forehead.
Even weirder in football
Scouts look at a guy in his briefs for a “nice bubble” (no, no what you’re thinking; prominent buttocks)
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Pretty underwhelmed by the Oscar nominees this year...
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Drive was the film that all of my other film nerd friends were telling me was the best of the year if not ever.
I thought it was the most emotionally vacuous, self-important, empty film… ever. There were some pretty/creative shots in there though.
This
Can we get some dialogue? Just a little bit please.
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It's Transformers for hipsters.
Really pretty to look at but no real depth.
Genre films do NOT need to be “elevated.” They just need to be done properly. Someone tell me how Die Hard could’ve been improved by a few gimmick camera shots (to be fair sometimes those gimmicks change cinema) and a faux new wave revival song.
I loved drive. I thought it was one of the better movies I saw this year.
by S. Pickford #25 on Jan 24, 2012 10:01 AM PST up reply actions
Why?
What made it special other than it was a mediocre crime movie, with decent acting and film student style with a budget?
Disclaimer: not an expert.
I’m not a film student and I definitely wouldn’t consider myself an expert, but I really enjoyed the film. First off, I thought the soundtrack was great. Second, even though the lack of dialogue early on was a little weird, as the movie went on I started to appreciate the way the emptiness made the movie feel. I think the contrast between drive and most movies I see was, in a way, refreshing for me. The big thing for me was the mood the whole movie had. I was completely drawn in. My experience might not be typical, but I think that’s why I enjoyed it so much.
by S. Pickford #25 on Jan 24, 2012 11:23 AM PST up reply actions
This is not a comment on your opinion. It’s clearly subjective. But nowhere in there do you story or character development. Which are the things that are most important to me. What you described sounds like a really long, cool music video.
by BestHyperboleEver on Jan 24, 2012 11:26 AM PST up reply actions
I can’t really argue with you on this, but I will agree that in a way it was a really long cool music video. I also like long cool music videos.
by S. Pickford #25 on Jan 24, 2012 11:36 AM PST up reply actions
I liked it as well, and I agree that that as the movie went on I appreciated the emptiness. It was like his driving – what made him such a good driver was as much what he didn’t do as what he did, and I felt his character was developed as much by what he didn’t say as what he said.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 24, 2012 11:32 AM PST up reply actions
Nah, to me it was an entirely empty slate that others have been projecting into
I saw no development whatsoever. There was a defined character, but he just went through the motions of the movie, the vehicle to express the director’s “talents”
Most years are going to look pretty weak now that they’re nominating 9 films for Best Picture. The Oscars are suddenly like the NBA playoffs. If you limited it to the top 4 it wouldn’t look so bad. I haven’t seen Tree of Life, but War Horse, The Help, Midnight in Paris and Moneyball have no business being nominated.
by BestHyperboleEver on Jan 24, 2012 8:20 AM PST up reply actions
EVERYBODY GETS A TROPHY!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 24, 2012 8:21 AM PST up reply actions
Everybody gets to say “nominated!”
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Which makes sense
if being nominated boosts ticket sales for the movie, why not nominate more and see if that generates even more revenue.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 24, 2012 8:50 AM PST up reply actions
Because people will probably adjust at some point to a nomination meaning less?
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An industry choosing short-term profits despite long-term harm
in a desperate attempt to keep from being outdated?
Noooooo.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 8:53 AM PST up reply actions
At some point
Going to the movies is going to become a thing of the past, right? I mean, I know nothing about that industry at all but doesn’t the huge leaps in entertainment delivery technology make it kind of like newspapers now?
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 24, 2012 8:56 AM PST up reply actions
I hate going to the movies now because people have no social grace. Texting, talking, shouting during movies, being generally assholes. The only films I see in a movie theatre are the loud, blockbustery things. Otherwise, I’d rather see it at home on my HD 42" screen and I can pause it if there’s some distraction or interruption. Plus, microwave popcorn is cheap.
2012 is going to be awesome!
Early weekend mornings are the best. First show, no crowd.
I took my nephew to see War Horse to the late show and we were the first ones in the theater. A young couple walks in and sits in the seats right behind us. WTF?
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You have to expect some type of noise pollution for kids flix.
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I went to the Muppets at 10pm on a Tuesday with my ex and my Dutch friend
There were about a dozen other adults there, all respectful and enjoying the nostalgia.
Emmeke, my dutch friend, was so surprised because she thought the reputation for Americans in movie theaters was terrible. I told her we could go to the Daly City 20 if she wanted to see that.
Yeah we went for an early evening showing of that. A lot of kids and parents, but well behaved kids. It was the best movie house experience we’ve had in a long time.
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I was once in the Hamptons with my long-distance gf.
We’d gotten all sorts of hot and bothered and, stuck with time to kill in downtown East Hampton, figured “no one will be going to see Ice Age at 10pm! We’ll have the place to ourselves!”
Sure enough, we did.
Until four teenage boys sat came in right as the previews ended and chose the seats directly in front of us.
And I had to pay attention to the goddamn movie.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 9:13 AM PST up reply actions
Not too long ago I had to tell two tween/teenage girls to shut up. They were tickling each other or something during the movie.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 24, 2012 9:02 AM PST up reply actions
In LA the movie prices are outrageous, but if you pay an even more outrageous price you can sit in a clean theater with (mostly) polite filmgoers (who are douchebags and assholes and pretentious fucks as soon as the lights go up — I don’t think I’m better than any of these people, mind you) and enjoy the experience as intended. Do they have Arclight-type theaters in the Bay Area?
I know that in my hometown — Fairfield — I’d rather get hit by a bus and be forced to watch Kyle Williams fumble repeatedly in my coma than see a movie in that god-forsaken city.
I think the Kabuki (in SF) is that style of upscale theatre, but I never go anywhere other than the Roxie.
One way or another, this darkness got to give.
I go to the Kabuki because they have 21 and over theaters that you can bring your adult beverages into.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jan 24, 2012 9:11 AM PST up reply actions
I didn’t know that. I haven’t been to the Kabuki in a while. It’s out of the way and there’s no place to park.
I can almost always find something on the street within a short walk, but I may have a wider radius of acceptability than most.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jan 24, 2012 10:35 AM PST up reply actions
Also, you can buy reserved seats on the internet beforehand.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jan 24, 2012 10:35 AM PST up reply actions
The Arclight is one of the 3 things I miss about living in LA. Especially the 21 and over screen with the full bar.
by BestHyperboleEver on Jan 24, 2012 10:29 AM PST up reply actions
We have a theater like that (with couches instead of seats too) in Berkeley. I love it.
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 24, 2012 10:31 AM PST up reply actions
Speaking of couches and drinks at the movies, is the Parkway still open in Oakland?
by BestHyperboleEver on Jan 24, 2012 10:36 AM PST up reply actions
That’s a shame. The last thing I saw there was The Station Agent years ago. That was always a good experience.
by BestHyperboleEver on Jan 24, 2012 10:45 AM PST up reply actions
That’s cool. That’s something I definitely would have taken advantage of in my pre-babies days.
by BestHyperboleEver on Jan 24, 2012 11:09 AM PST up reply actions
Yes! Loved that place!
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by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 10:42 AM PST up reply actions
New theater at Fashion Island (Newport Beach)
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/island-331931-festival-luxury.html
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LOL FOSTER CITY
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by Johnny Disaster on Jan 24, 2012 10:36 AM PST up reply actions
Why?
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Wrong Fashion Island?
I have good memories of spending gobs of quarters at the Gold Mine in Fashion Island, Foster City.
It just got sad when that place went downhill. It was ultimately acres of empty storefronts bracketed by a second-run theater, arcade and ice rink at one end and a Red Robin at the other.
by BestHyperboleEver on Jan 24, 2012 10:39 AM PST up reply actions
The Gold Mine! They mined my pockets for quarters.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jan 24, 2012 10:41 AM PST up reply actions
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 11:15 AM PST up reply actions
Personally, I love going to the movies. And the quality of the crowd obviously varies with area and movie. In Napa, the movie going crowd is generally pretty polite. If we have to go to Vallejo then, yeah, it’s horrible.
by BestHyperboleEver on Jan 24, 2012 10:31 AM PST up reply actions
The thing I would like to see change is let movie theaters make money off of the first 3 weeks of release, or whatever it is. I feel like if movie theaters weren’t forced to make their money off of ridiculous concession stand prices, going to a movie might be affordable for a family to do, and then they would go and do it. And overall revenue would go up.
I’m no business major, and I have no proof that this would happen, but it seems plausible to me.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 24, 2012 9:01 AM PST up reply actions
As TVs keep getting larger and their images sharper
movie theatre audiences keep getting smaller.
It’s too bad. There’s something very primal about entering a darkened room with a crowd and seeing huge stories flickering on the wall. The Allegory of the Cave springs to mind, obviously.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 9:01 AM PST up reply actions
I’ve stopped going to movies primarily because most of the movies out there seem completely and totally blah and I’m finding that TV shows- either on now— or from a few years ago that I can find on Netflix and Roku are infinitely more entertaining and better. I’m watching both Twin Peaks and Friday Night Lights right now and I can’t think of any movie right now that’s more compelling
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jan 24, 2012 12:21 PM PST up reply actions
Really liked Winter’s Bone.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jan 24, 2012 8:25 AM PST up reply actions
God, that movie was depressing. I wasn’t sure there was much of a point to it, though
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jan 24, 2012 12:24 PM PST up reply actions
Counterpoint.
The Kids are Alright
The Social Network
True Grit
127 Hours
Avatar
The Blind Side
Precious
A Serious Man
This years does look weaker than those, but it is certainly intensified by the broadened field. Last year was an unusually strong year for movies. There are rarely more than 4 or 5 that merit any consideration.
by BestHyperboleEver on Jan 24, 2012 8:27 AM PST up reply actions
I'm not sure I follow your counterpoint.
Are we for the expanded list? because other than Avatar and The Blind Side, those are all really good movies.
I am against the expanded list. Personally, I don’t think those are Academy Award worthy movies. There are a few Academy Award worthy performances within them, but in my opinion they are not great films.
by BestHyperboleEver on Jan 24, 2012 8:32 AM PST up reply actions
If you're going to give Avatar a nod
I don’t get why you don’t give Harry Potter a nod for all the franchise accomplished. Putting out 8 quality moves, even with expansive source material, is really impressive.
Throw out extremely loud and incredibly close which most people say is AWFUL
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Yeah, I haven’t seen Extremely Loud so I was giving it the benefit of the doubt.
by BestHyperboleEver on Jan 24, 2012 8:34 AM PST up reply actions
It's in no way perfect
But a 48% on rottentomatoes is pretty fucking bad for an oscar nominated movie.
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It’s supposed to be awful in ways you’d expect a Tom Hanks/Sandra Bullock movie about 9/11 complete with a U2 song in commercials would be
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jan 24, 2012 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
And speaking of HP, you know who got robbed? Alan Rickman as Snape. Give that mofo an Oscar
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jan 24, 2012 12:26 PM PST up reply actions
FTFY
you know who got robed? Alan Rickman as Snape
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 12:27 PM PST up reply actions
Upon reconsidering.
I maintain that there are rarely more than 4 or 5 films that warrant nomination but I agree that this year even those top 4 are a bit weak.
by BestHyperboleEver on Jan 24, 2012 8:40 AM PST up reply actions
Unfortunately since it's such a self-congratulatory whack-off fest
They’ll never not nominate 10 due there being less than 10 worthy nominees. However, in my idyllic outlook, they’d allow there to be up to 10 but usually only nominate 4-6
I disagree..
I think even the “Top 4 is weak”
Social Network, Kings Speech, Black Swan, True Grit/Fighter was pretty strong top 4 last year
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Exactly. It's a weak year.
If Terrence Malick is your thing, Tree of Life’s pretty decent, but it comes with a heavy weight of being a Malick flick.
Tree of Life is in my queue right now
We’ll see.
I also don’t think I can get on board with this The Artist train
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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close got a straight-up 'F' from the AV Club.
I thought that there was no mandated number of nominees because the automatic ten was felt to be watering things down.
11 01 10
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 8:24 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah, but to be fair, the AV Club can be pretty damn pretentious
Even if I tend to agree most of the time.
Pretentiousness was exactly what they hated about the movie.
In the aftermath of 9/11, the question arose of when it would be appropriate for popular art to address the events head-on. For a national tragedy of that magnitude, when would it not be "too soon"? Yet Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close, an appalling adaptation of Jonathan Safran Foer’s novel, suggests that maybe that’s the wrong question. The 2006 docudrama United 93, once the trial balloon for "too soon," dodged exploitation by focusing rigorously on the minutiae of a single flight. But it will always be "too soon" for Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close, which processes the immense grief of a city and a family through a conceit so nauseatingly precious that it’s somehow both too literary and too sentimental, cloying yet aestheticized within an inch of its life. It’s 9/11 through the eyes of a caffeinated 9-year-old Harper’s contributor.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 8:33 AM PST up reply actions
I’m pretty confused Moneyball is up for best picture, and PItt for best actor. The movie was okay, I guess, but nothing award-worthy.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jan 24, 2012 8:20 AM PST up reply actions
I actually thought Pitt was really good
And I’m not a huge Pitt-guy… Agree on the movie though
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
I alays wonder if I over rate that movie because of the subject matter
I mean, if it was about water polo or something would it be as good?
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 24, 2012 8:25 AM PST up reply actions
It was a well made, entertaining movie. I don’t know about Oscar worthy though.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 24, 2012 8:26 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah, its strongest point was that it wasn’t bad.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 24, 2012 8:40 AM PST up reply actions
I also think the cast of characters behind the movie also helped
Pitt, Sorkin, and Bennett Miller is a pretty prominent trio
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
As far as oscar traction, yeah. But as a finished project, they all have better films in their resumes.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 24, 2012 9:04 AM PST up reply actions
Well, for Miller
I’m not sure if the gulf between Capote and Moneyball is that large (though I liked Capote better)
Moneyball was actually pretty damn well directed, and honestly I don’t think you could’ve done that movie much better as a film. It’s just not a film that screams Best Picture to me.
honestly I don’t think you could’ve done that movie much better as a film. It’s just not a film that screams Best Picture to me.
I agree. I don’t think you can do any better, but it’s like spaghetti – not fucking it up is as good as you can do. They told the story, they told it well. It entertained me for a couple hours. That’s it. I didn’t leave feeling like everyone I know has to see this film or anything like that.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 24, 2012 9:30 AM PST up reply actions
I think Pitt would have been
The rest of the flick maybe not so much, but the way he seemed to carry the weight of his failures as a player (you know, not when the film was beating you over the head with it) was pretty damn impressive. Not my first choice for Best Actor, but certainly worth a nod.
Not being a huge pitt guy saves money on deodorant
Bold Prediction: Pablo Sandoval finishes 1st or 2nd in 2012 NL MVP voting. I'm Twittering now (well maybe not literally now): @GoofusMcP
So did the Red Sox get Cody Ross?
Or just something in the form of Cody Ross?
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 24, 2012 8:20 AM PST reply actions
ROSS RIMMER
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Jan 24, 2012 8:31 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
BOSS BANGER
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 24, 2012 8:45 AM PST up reply actions
Geez, I’m gonna miss the guy. Will always be one of my favorites.
Of course, now my 5 month-old son is now named after a Boston player. So, great….
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
Dude'll be out of the game before your kid's really old enough to know any better.
Plus he’ll always be named for a hero. And also, that is a great choice of a name. Just throwing it out there.
I am at work,
and am listening to an automated call I just got from (I presume) Ron Paul that has been one non-stop list of libertarian fears about Big Brother and the NWO. Five straight minutes of sentences that start with ‘What if…’ and still going strong. Pretty aggravating rhetorical device.
Oh, wow, it just came really close to advocating armed revolution.
Wait, now it’s turning to unbiased news analysis of Obama’s jobs bill. This is really weird.
“The race for the Republican nomination looks like a two-man race between Rick Perry and Mitt Romney… (blah blah blah analysis of the chances of Huntsman, Bachmann, Cain, etc)”
Timely!
Aiight, fuck this. I’m hanging up.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 8:45 AM PST reply actions
There are strong disclosure laws in California (assuming you're there)
Unless it said specifically it’s from one candidate or another, it likely wasn’t.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I'm in NYC.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 9:16 AM PST up reply actions
They're just as strict there.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Yeah, I figured it wasn't affiliated once the rhetoric (finally) stopped
and it switched to seemingly unbiased (if LOLoutdated) analysis.
Still doesn’t explain what it was, though. Someone had to pay for it.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 9:30 AM PST up reply actions
People pay for weird shit, man.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Nope, they said Perry.
And then they discussed the chances of a bunch of other folks who have dropped out since it was recorded. Very strange call.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 10:56 AM PST up reply actions
I didn't read it
It mentions Bachman, Cain and Huntsman, so obviously this was not recent.
Blerg
by Myemail21479 on Jan 24, 2012 1:11 PM PST up reply actions
paddle ball ftw
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 24, 2012 8:53 AM PST up reply actions
This is what your mistress does, isn't it?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Sometimes!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 24, 2012 8:57 AM PST up reply actions
Nothing like watching a two year hit there self over and over and over while trying to figure out how to correctly paddle ball.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 24, 2012 8:58 AM PST up reply actions
Phosphorescent.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Can't wait for Federer-Nadal
Their matches have been AMAZING in the past
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 24, 2012 10:17 AM PST up reply actions
Wonder how much the contract is for
The Orioles announced that they have signed Wilson Betemit to a two-year, Major League contract that includes a vesting option for 2014. Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com adds that Betemit will be Baltimore’s primary DH and that the option is based on plate appearances (Twitter links). Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun first reported the move (via Twitter). Betemit is represented by the Wasserman Media Group.
Guy would be a good backup INF and switch batter off the bench. Granted, he’s no Velez but who is?
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
I'm not going to get worked up over every player another team signs.
And certainly not Wilson Betemit signing up to DH in Baltimore.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 9:05 AM PST up reply actions
But if they tried, the price would have been twice as high.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 24, 2012 9:32 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
L.O.L.
That’s right. And he wouldn’t have been twice the price as he’s not worth the price he got! The Giants knew what they were doing when they chose not to get this guy. He’s not an upgrade!
OT: Sharks
So I’m guessing all we’ll hear about the Burns injury today is “lower body injury”?
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
I just want to know how long he'll be out.
Do they have any decent defensemen down on the farm?
2012 is going to be awesome!
That's all they have down on the farm
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
@brodiebrazilCSN: Am told from Edmonton that Brent Burns walked onto #sjsharks team bus on his own, without crutches."
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’s good. Today’s the last game for a week. Hopefully that’s enough time to heal up and he and Clowe will be back after the break.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
Clowe must feel like a wuss seeing that kid with the black eye
playing without even a mask on.
2012 is going to be awesome!
I guess it depends on what bone in his face is broken.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
Bob Nightengale, USA Today writer, says Prince could sign today
If it’s with the Nationals, I’m going to bow down to that random-rumor guy.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I can see teh Nationals getting him. They have two things that he wants money and the national league.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 24, 2012 9:25 AM PST up reply actions
If it’s with the Nats I might go to more of their games.
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
If its with the nats, does that make them the best offense in the NL?
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 24, 2012 9:39 AM PST up reply actions
Maybe not quite the best, but damn, I'm happy for them
I want them to rage against the NL East with a vengeance and furious anger.
And yes, this will blow up in their face eventually
But I think they’re doing all the right moves to really invest in that fanbase.
I’ll go to a game when I visit my cousin Charlotte
Even with Fielder, their payroll would be like 80 million though.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
And their owner is the richest in MLB
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 24, 2012 9:41 AM PST up reply actions
Well, shit.
Go Nats. I mean I hope we beat em when it counts, but I wish them nothing but success against that division of teams I hate that are not them.
How can they afford all those players, especially considering the deal the O’s finagled out of them when the Nats moved there and the lack of attendance the team gets. Either they’re going to go the way of the Phillies and looking at having no money in a year or two or they’re owner is just using his own money to finance the team. And, if so, can he buy the Giants?
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jan 24, 2012 12:30 PM PST up reply actions
They have the richest owner in baseball.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 12:55 PM PST up reply actions
Probably not
But it’d be top 3 or so, easy.
Desmond SS
Espinosa 2B
Zimmerman 3B
Fielder 1B
Morse LF
Werth RF
Ramos C
Bernadina CF
Holy shit that’s awesome.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
order is probably wrong
But the contents are sweet.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
lol
Those are all of your favorite players!
"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's a lot of them
Werth, Fielder, Morse have all been white whales. Have loved Espinosa too. Ramos is my favorite cautionary tale about trading away good players for relief pitchers, and the importance of holding on to catching depth.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I root for laundry.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Good, I have about 6 loads here that need your attention.
Get on it.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
I'm cheering for you!
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I have some photocopying to do.
Can you give me a psychological boost there?
2012 is going to be awesome!
So many whales!
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Yeah, thats why I thought they might be the best...
What offenses are tops? Reds? Cards? Diamondbacks?
I think you got it right. Maybe switch 1 and 8
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 24, 2012 9:45 AM PST up reply actions
You have the 2b batting second, that’s good, but the CF needs to bat fist.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 24, 2012 9:49 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I think you got it right. Maybe switch 1 and 8
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 24, 2012 9:44 AM PST up reply actions
He also dropped like 40 points off his career babip
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 24, 2012 9:47 AM PST up reply actions
.232/.330/.389
97 OPS+
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 9:47 AM PST up reply actions
A .330 OBP with that crappy batting average
Dude still takes pitches. That would be refreshing on the Giants.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 24, 2012 9:48 AM PST up reply actions
Belt without power!
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
He was better than Crawford!
I wuz rite about that one, nerds.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
The correct opinion was “none of the above”
"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.
Yup
At those prices.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Crap IS pretty scary.
"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.
That’s why I flush it and scream at the same time.
Ask me about my blog.
by xanthan on Jan 24, 2012 9:46 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Meh
If he rebounds and puts up a Werthian year this season, everyone will forget about him.
I’m excited for 2013 when they shift him to CF for Harper.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
And he doesn't have to be the star any more.
He’s like the offensive Zito!
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 9:49 AM PST up reply actions
Maybe
he should start with the faceblack now.
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
Wow, totally read that as "maybe he should start with the blackface now."
I was seriously confused.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
/THASS RAYCISS gif
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 9:50 AM PST up reply actions
YAY CHIEN MING WANG
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
That's what he would say in spring training
God Hey Fat 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
Good bye Cody
thanks for the hops. and the skipping.
Bye Travis and thanks for 2010! Good luck with the Brewers!
Say what?
NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts (AP) — A former dentist in the U.S. has pleaded guilty to fraud for using paper clips instead of stainless steel posts in root canals.
Authorities say instead of stainless steel posts for root canals, he used sections of paper clips — which can cause pain and even infection — in an effort to save money.
Attorney General Martha Coakley says paper clips can sometimes be used temporarily, but the 53-year-old Clair used the paper clips as a permanent fix.
There should be no circumstances under which paper clips should be inside someone’s tooth.
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
so I'm just never going to go to the dentist ever again
Andre Ethier: Gross-o-Matic 5000
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Only because you haven't seen my friend's Dentist
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
somebody missed a maymay
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
somebody needs a pic (actually most of us do).
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
took me awhile to find it again
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
Suddenly my gums are aching a bit.
"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 think I just felt my gums move a little.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 24, 2012 10:57 AM PST up reply actions
Asians age really well.
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 10:59 AM PST up reply actions
You should see my mother in law she looks like she is in her 30s
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 11:30 AM PST up reply actions
TRAINERS HATE HER
60-year-old woman looks 25!
See her one weird trick!
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 11:32 AM PST up reply actions
Shes in her late 40s so there is that too.
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 11:37 AM PST up reply actions
I need a new dentist.
Giants Baseball: Hope like hell™
Proud father of the man in charge of taking your hard-earned cash.
I prefer my dentist male, and my obgyn female. I used to have an older general practitioner who I had a huge crush on.
What about your orthopedic surgeons?
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 11:38 AM PST up reply actions
My wife is a baby orthopedic surgeon. :D
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 11:48 AM PST up reply actions
....
resident
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 12:13 PM PST up reply actions
I'm guessing he also failed to pass the savings along to the consumer.
Dentists got RDFs too, yo.
Brandon “The Dentist’s Paperclip” Crawford?
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 9:54 AM PST up reply actions
Not the worst use of a paper clip ever, by the way.
That would be Clippy.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 10:04 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
True
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
i will destroy this paperclip thing
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
xx
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 24, 2012 10:17 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Paper clips aren’t that weird, although by no means great, but he was also practicing with a suspended dentistry license and filing fraudulent Medicaid claims.
Call me crazy
I would prefer not to have my dentists use office supplies for dental work.
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
After a spin in the autoclave it’s all good.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 24, 2012 11:03 AM PST up reply actions
Even properly sterilized? It’s just metal (admittedly, not all paper clips are the same, and they are definitely not designed for that use)
Did you miss this part?
paper clips — which can cause pain and even infection
"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.
OTOH
Attorney General Martha Coakley says paper clips can sometimes be used temporarily
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 11:06 AM PST up reply actions
That doesn't have anything to do with paperclips
It’s dentistry. Can you think of something that wouldn’t cause pain and infection?
Yeah, I don't get the uproar
If it’s sterile, what’s the difference? It’s a little piece of metal either way.
2012 is going to be awesome!
On the other hand, it's definitely an off-label use.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
This is pretty amazing
Jay Jaffe @jay_jaffe
Congratulations to @fastballs, whom new Astros GM @jluhnow wisely plucked from the ranks of @baseballpro. Fine work in his short time at BP
@fastballs is Mike Fast, btw.
Ask me about my blog.
Mike Fast, Chris Quick?
"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.
The Vroom Brothers!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 24, 2012 9:55 AM PST up reply actions
You better of gotten a free Heat Surge written into your contract!
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 24, 2012 9:59 AM PST up reply actions
This is incredible!
That could easily be one of YOU around here, if only you didn’t dick around praising Lord Brisbee and Lady jponry while scolding GiantPain.
I bet it was the news that Scioscia had Fast’s catcher framing report on his desk that sealed the deal.
by Every6thDay on Jan 24, 2012 9:58 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Buster Olney @Buster_ESPN 12m Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
A big 1-yr. deal for Prince allows him to hit market next fall, when LAD, NYM might be in better position to bid. Again: SPECULATION.
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
I am not sure why Olney/Heyman and those guys allow themselves to be used by player agents.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 24, 2012 10:06 AM PST up reply actions
How much of a kick back do you think they get? A free dinner? A big $ gift card?
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 24, 2012 10:10 AM PST up reply actions
It is probably something like an agreement to get the story first when he does sign somewhere.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 24, 2012 10:11 AM PST up reply actions
I bet they get a nice steak dinner too.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 24, 2012 10:12 AM PST up reply actions
It’s the only way they stay relevant. If they weren’t pawns, they wouldn’t have jobs.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 24, 2012 10:08 AM PST up reply actions
OT - Anyone have a preferred bit torrent client for a mac?
I just re-upped my dime account and realized I did all my past torrents on a PC.
One way or another, this darkness got to give.
I use an old version of Vuze that I refuse to update.
Dunno what the modern one is like.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
this is exactly what i use
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
Well I guess the sun is just not going to burn through the fog today…I get to take my walk in the muck.
I’m expecting at least 1000 more comments by the time I get back.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
Here’s me doing my part.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
+1
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
maybe we should count to 1000...
2
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 24, 2012 10:38 AM PST up reply actions
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"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 10:39 AM PST up reply actions
Having a Granola bar at the moment
Doing my part in ending world hunger. I am no longer hungry.
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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
Now if all those slackers in Africa would hold up their end.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 24, 2012 10:43 AM PST up reply actions
and it's absolutely clear here on the coast, back to this stagnant weather pattern
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One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
Sometimes, Twitter is weird.
Jason Segel @jasonsegel Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Holy Moly! Man or Muppet was nominated for a best song Oscar! Congrats to Bret McKenzie and the whole Muppet team!!! So happy for everyone!
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
It does warm the cockles of my heart that Bret could win an Oscar. Here’s hoping he’ll wear a sweater with animals on it and his bike helmet with hair
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jan 24, 2012 12:34 PM PST up reply actions
Hope like hell.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Hop like hell
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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
Ho like he
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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
So she led him to believe.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Holy crap.
Kyle Williams was the 49ers’ scapegoat on Monday morning, but a day later, we learn that the Giants had been targeting Williams all game because of his concussion history. Sometimes the NFL is hard to love.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Football is terrible.
"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’re gifted warriors, leave them alone. Except for the kickers, fuck them.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 24, 2012 10:48 AM PST up reply actions
Wow the tweets he received are horrible.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 24, 2012 10:49 AM PST up reply actions
i can't call those people fans either
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people fucking suck
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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
Yeah. People are dumb.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Yeah. Sometimes giving people direct access to you is a really bad idea. Because people are assholes.
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 24, 2012 10:51 AM PST up reply actions
Horrible AND stupid.
Makers of death threats from personal Twitter/Facebook accounts are not the hardest folks to track down.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 10:54 AM PST up reply actions
There is a horrible story of a group of teens (in philly) who ordered a pizza and had it delivered to an abandoned house and then killed the delivery man and took only the $11 pizza. They tracked them down using the phone that was used to order.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 24, 2012 10:57 AM PST up reply actions
what the hell possesses people to do this shit
jeeze
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I think it’s time America considered a pizza prohibition.
2010 World Series Champions!
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by Johnny Disaster on Jan 24, 2012 11:03 AM PST up reply actions
I know...
we can see your alias…and sometimes your face.
Why are you making death threats?
So strange.
People suck
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 10:57 AM PST up reply actions
Some of us even get paid to do it!
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
I didn’t @ him on Twitter, but I certainly called him a shithead on Twitter after the ball hit his knee. By the time the second one had come around I was already in the process of grieving the eventual loss.
by Every6thDay on Jan 24, 2012 10:58 AM PST up reply actions
I thought it was weird that the announcers never mentioned that dude on the Saints getting knocked out.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
OT: Anybody been to Melbourne, Australia?
We are leaving for Melbourne tomorrow for a quick vacation to attend my cousin’s wedding. Any cool things to do / see besides the obvious places?
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
Eat at Outback Steakhouse.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
by jhiat00 on Jan 24, 2012 11:00 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Drink Fosters
"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’d rather die.
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 11:06 AM PST up reply actions
Haha.
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 11:07 AM PST up reply actions
William T Riker was offered command of USS Melbourne but turned it down
“She’s a fine ship, Will” said Picard.
Of course later that episode it was blown up at Wolf 359 by Jean-Luc.
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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 is the third time we've pulled out the captain's chair for Riker. He just won't sit down."
by Every6thDay on Jan 24, 2012 11:06 AM PST up reply actions
I liked the episode when he went insane.
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 11:09 AM PST up reply actions
When we finish TOS, I just want to skip to DS9.
But I’m not sure I can convince my husband. But Christ, I just can’t see sitting through that horrible Deanna Troi again for any reason.
2012 is going to be awesome!
Why skip to DS9?
That just brings you closer to Voyager and Enterprise. Don’t you want to put those off for as long as possible?
by Every6thDay on Jan 24, 2012 11:14 AM PST up reply actions
I would watch Voyager again, despite Neelix. But I’ve never seen more than about 10 mins of the first Enterprise. Too bad, because it was a good idea.
2012 is going to be awesome!
The best thing they did was get rid of Kes
She was horrible.
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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
“interesting”
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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
Well, besides the costume
the whole mother/daughter thing with Janeway was interesting. Very seldom do you see this explored, especially in scifi.
2012 is going to be awesome!
chakotay / janeway, on the otherhand...
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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, yeah, that sucked.
I liked B’lanna Torres, tho. HATED, HATED that nancy boy, I have blocked out his name. Waste of space.
2012 is going to be awesome!
tom paris
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
tits and tats
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Neelix was annoying as hell
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 11:27 AM PST up reply actions
I don't even know who you are anymore
TNG is by far the best acting series.
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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
You watch ST for the acting?
And it’s only Patrick Stewart that was any good. Brent Spiner was ok, I guess.
2012 is going to be awesome!
dude Q
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Geordi La Forge was aight too.
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 11:18 AM PST up reply actions
OK,
but Q was on Voyager and more fun torturing Janeway anyway. I never bought that Picard would fall for his schtick.
2012 is going to be awesome!
tell me
how many lights do you see
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Which was your favourite series?
DS9 > TNG > Voyager
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 11:22 AM PST up reply actions
TNG > DS9 > Voyager
TOS is in its own category. It’s just…different.
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
I haven’t seen that or Enterprise.
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 11:28 AM PST up reply actions
It holds up so much better than people realize. The third season might kill that notion, but the first two are above board.
by Every6thDay on Jan 24, 2012 11:31 AM PST up reply actions
Second season was the best, but there are still some duds. We recently watched the one where a whole planet bases its culture on gangsters of the ’30s. Shatner sporting a pimp hat.
2012 is going to be awesome!
It wasn't a schtick when they first met.
Q was about to destroy humanity for being a “grievously savage species”!
by Every6thDay on Jan 24, 2012 11:21 AM PST up reply actions
I never cared for Q. I thought he was used well exactly twice: “Tapestry” and the series finale. The other times, meh.
by non sequitur on Jan 24, 2012 11:23 AM PST up reply actions
When he became human… that was a good one. “Hello, Worf. So good to see you. Eat any good books lately?” and making Data laugh were highlights. And that was the one time where his schtick worked.
by Every6thDay on Jan 24, 2012 11:24 AM PST up reply actions
Oh yeah, I remember that episode. With the weird Roger Dorn cameo at the end.
by non sequitur on Jan 24, 2012 11:25 AM PST up reply actions
Famous “on the Paramount lot the day we had to shoot that scene” cameo.
Kelsey Grammar and Bebe Neuworth (wirth?) had similar cameos.
by Every6thDay on Jan 24, 2012 11:26 AM PST up reply actions
Kelsey Grammar I remember, but I don’t remember Bebe Neuwirth!
by non sequitur on Jan 24, 2012 11:27 AM PST up reply actions
She played an alien who wanted to have sex with an alien (Riker) in the episode “First Contact.”
by Every6thDay on Jan 24, 2012 11:32 AM PST up reply actions
Ok, I think I actually remember the scene. But she was of course buried under tons of makeup.
by non sequitur on Jan 24, 2012 11:35 AM PST up reply actions
Tapestry is the single best episode in TNG in my mind
The acting was just superb by Picard.
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Patrick Stewart: Pretty Damn Good™
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
Good not Great
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 11:28 AM PST up reply actions
I wish I could have had a chance to see him play Prospero when he was a guest artist at my college. First time he ever played the role, too. Apparently his process of developing the character was pretty amazing, too.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
remember that speech he delivered in the ending of that episode
where Wesley’s team performed a stunt and an accident killed one of the ensigns? That was also fantastic.
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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, fuck, Wesley
another reason to avoid TNG. Although, I love Wil Wheaton.
2012 is going to be awesome!
Tapestry and Inner Light are my favorites. If I’m in an action/adventure-oriented mood, then Yesterday’s Enterprise and the series finale are also up there.
by non sequitur on Jan 24, 2012 11:30 AM PST up reply actions
My all time favorite star trek episode in general though
was In a Pale Moonlight. Because Garak is just that badass.
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
That’s my #2 DS9 ep, behind Necessary Evil.
by non sequitur on Jan 24, 2012 11:32 AM PST up reply actions
I am also a fan of "The Pegasus"
because Phasing Cloak!
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
At one point in my life I knew the writers and directors for most of the episodes, too. In fact, I became more interested in the writers than the actors.
by non sequitur on Jan 24, 2012 11:36 AM PST up reply actions
Some of them are still working today:
Ron Moore & Brannon Braga
Rene Echevarria
Michael Taylor
Bryan Fuller
Robert Hewitt Wolfe
Ira Steven Behr
by Every6thDay on Jan 24, 2012 11:39 AM PST up reply actions
my take
Ron Moore: yay!
Brannon Braga: okay in small doses, but Voyager was all Braga, all the time. Meh.
Rene Echevarria: the only one on the staff who knew how to write episodes with emotional depth.
Taylor & Fuller: were only occasional writers on DS9 before becoming staff writers on VOY and Enterprise, so I don’t know as much about them.
Robert Hewitt Wolfe: he and Behr became tag-team writers later, but I like some of his earlier stuff like “The Wire” (not to be confused with the series).
Ira Steven Behr: eventually the staff boss. He tended toward wild and slightly unfocused action stories with Big Plot Events, mixed in with the occasional character study.
In the DS9 era, I also liked Hans Beimler and Peter Allan Fields.
by non sequitur on Jan 24, 2012 11:45 AM PST up reply actions
hey
Frakes was pretty good…when they got screen time, McFadden, Dorn, and of course de Lancie
When you watch the TNG actors in the movies you can see how bad they are as television actors. Stewart and Spiner and Burton excepted, of course.
by Every6thDay on Jan 24, 2012 11:19 AM PST up reply actions
If I went by the movies, Spiner is the worst of the cast by far. (Precious little lifeforms? Flotation device? Really?)
i just...love... scanning for life forms
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
That's the writing, not the performance.
by Every6thDay on Jan 24, 2012 11:21 AM PST up reply actions
He was good in the only movie that was good: First Contact.
by Every6thDay on Jan 24, 2012 11:24 AM PST up reply actions
But, if I ranked the actors, it’d be Stewart → Burton → Spiner… but it’s a steep drop between each cast mate. They just… they weren’t very good.
by Every6thDay on Jan 24, 2012 11:25 AM PST up reply actions
meh, it's just focus
Generations focused on Picard and Data; Stewart did fine and Spiner really overacted
First Contact I thought everyone was fine
Insurrection focused on Picard and Stewart did ok (I think he and Spiner were right on in their assessment of the script)
Nemesis focused on Picard and Data and everybody stunk.
OTOH, Dorn was fine in DS9.
I think it took itself just a bit too seriously.
ST should have perspective on the fact that it’s just a Western with gadgets.
2012 is going to be awesome!
I had actually never seen any Star Trek until I was in college. I had a friend who would not shut up about it and said I absolutely had to watch it. So I ended up borrowing TNG, and it soon became the show I would put on while doing homework. It was actually really fun.
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 11:17 AM PST up reply actions
I’d taken a brief hiatus from watching TNG and the first episode I saw when I returned to it was this one. I thought the show had gone insane.
by non sequitur on Jan 24, 2012 11:20 AM PST up reply actions
ONCE AGAIN
VOYAGER WAS, IS, AND WILL ALWAYS BE THE BEST STAR TREK
Sometimes you just have to look death in the face and say whatever man
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by operation carrot on Jan 24, 2012 11:46 AM PST up reply actions
janeway was the best captain too
best cast
best ship
best story
the only thing it failed in was its ending
Sometimes you just have to look death in the face and say whatever man
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by operation carrot on Jan 24, 2012 11:49 AM PST up reply actions
LOL epically wrong on all counts
(Except the last one)
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 11:51 AM PST up reply actions
Im not trolling and I know what I am talking about
Ive seen every Star Trek series
read a few of the books
Im not just some uninformed troll
That being said Voyager was the best written with the most interesting plot and most diverse and entertaining cast
Sometimes you just have to look death in the face and say whatever man
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by operation carrot on Jan 24, 2012 12:01 PM PST up reply actions
Small words from a small being, trying to attack what it doesn’t understand.
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
SNG
DS9
Voyager
TOS
Enterprise
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
This was the Giants FO at Timmy’s signing this morning.
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
Hey Kenny Williams-
If the Kyle’s supposedly sore or separated shoulder is not to be used as an excuse and had no effect upon his performance, then why are you telling us about it?
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 11:03 AM PST reply actions
A backup, multiple concussions, sore shoulder, separated shoulder… why was he even trying to field the punts?
by Every6thDay on Jan 24, 2012 11:06 AM PST up reply actions
Its just a dad protecting his son. Kyle isn’t using it.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 24, 2012 11:06 AM PST up reply actions
He talked about it yesterday
no excuses, was his answer basically
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Since it was a team loss, they all played as bad as he did.
LOL.
by Every6thDay on Jan 24, 2012 11:09 AM PST up reply actions
Thing is
i like how the team stuck together, and backed him up, wasn’t the same thing with Akers last year with the Eagles
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"He thinks he may have separated his shoulder in the third quarter, so he is in the training room," Kenny Williams told ESPN by phone from San Francisco. "That information he has not said anything about publicly and will not because he felt strongly that he could get the job done. There are no excuses; we don’t do that. I don’t want that misconstrued."
If it had no bearing on his performance and the implication of it being an excuse is insulting, there’s no reason to talk about it. We know that football players are banged up by late January.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 11:21 AM PST up reply actions
On the last play of his college career, he fumbled the ball, lost to their rival Arizona
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He’s just dedicated to his own unique schtick.
by BestHyperboleEver on Jan 24, 2012 1:26 PM PST up reply actions
I'm going to miss Cody Ross and his ability to piss off Philly fans
An ability that’s only rivaled by Flyers goalies, Santa Claus, and 12 year old girls.
Fear the Fin - NEEDS MORE DOVES
We still have Bryz!
The Universe is Humongous BIG!
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 24, 2012 11:44 AM PST up reply actions
LINCECUM CLOSE?
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I think Wilson is still closing
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Lincecum
JonHeymanCBS Jon Heyman
lincecum, #sfgiants very, very close on 2-year deal for a little over $40M. avoids arb into free agency.
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2 is fine, for 40 isn't bad either
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
I think both sides realized it’s a crapshoot either way and best not piss each other off.
Giants better get an offense or he gone. Unless he starts to suck.
2012 is going to be awesome!
13-14 record last year
He has already started to suck!
Can't spell "Colletti" without LOL.
Maybe this might mean a longer term deal for MATT CAIN?
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 11:13 AM PST up reply actions
News
JonHeymanCBS Jon Heyman
with new deal, lincecum will make $54M over final 3 arb yrs. thats $22M more than hamels and double cain. #SFGiants
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makes sense
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I think 41. Didn’t get get 13 this year?
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 24, 2012 11:20 AM PST up reply actions
Cot’s reports him as having made $14MM in 2011.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
It was 8/13 with a signing bonus.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
They probably split the bonus over both years.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
I think he got $1MM bonus each year
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 24, 2012 11:38 AM PST up reply actions
There ya go, then.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
He's also been better than Hamels and Cain
Not doubly better, but he was super 2 eligible.
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Hank is working hard confirming other reporters work
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Confirmed report by @JonHeymanCBS that 2-year deal with Timmy is close, but not done
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he'll look at it after lunch
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He won’t be able to see it then with a full stomach.
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@JaymeeSireCSN
I’m told Tim Lincecum and the #SFGiants have reached a verbal agreement.
by Every6thDay on Jan 24, 2012 11:23 AM PST up reply actions
yup
hankschulman Henry Schulman
Things move fast. An being told Lincecum, Giants have reached verbal agreement.
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YES
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
JonHeymanCBS Jon Heyman
lincecum and #SFGiants still far apart on long deal, like 2-3 yrs and maybe $80M-plus. good to avoid arb tho
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3/80 is already pretty terrible.
80+ would be outright stupid.
Grow a pair, Larry.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
8 years, 126 million
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I think he means they're 3 years and 80 million apart
Which I could buy.
I could see the Giants offering 4/80 and Tim saying he wants 7/160 (Sabathia’s deal from 2009).
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Wait. I thought this meant they were off on the nature of a long-term deal. Like, maybe the Giants want 5 and Team Tim wants 7-8. The Giants offer $100MM for those 5, Team Tim wants $180MM for 7/8. Isn’t that what that meant?
And, more importantly, isn’t that just Heyman’s speculation, as it seems like simply an amalgamation of reported figures from the past week and a half?
by Every6thDay on Jan 24, 2012 11:29 AM PST up reply actions
A verbal agreement, eh?
I sure hope the coach who recruited him doesn’t abruptly decamp to the Huskies Mariners.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 11:25 AM PST up reply actions
ouch
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:-( Bears
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 11:30 AM PST up reply actions
That hurt
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
Uncalled for.
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 11:36 AM PST up reply actions
Is Timmy’s word as good as oak?
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San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Timmy's word is his bong.....er Bond.
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
So OFFICIALLY
hankschulman Henry Schulman
Timmy gets two years, $40.5 million
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Um... so what happens in 2014...
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
Go Giants
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Doesn't Matter
World ends at 2012
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No, just the Hobbit movie.
But many make that mistake.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
I honestly don't care, just care about the present, but just wondering
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Follow the pattern!
2/23
2/40.5
2/71
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 24, 2012 11:36 AM PST up reply actions
Opening Day Starter Matt Cain.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
Good.
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 11:32 AM PST up reply actions
nothing yet
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here:
JohnSheaHey John Shea
Timmy: 18 in ’12, 22 in ’13, 500 signing bonus.
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One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
500 DOLLARS!?!?!?
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
You can buy like 100 burgers with that!
by S. Pickford #25 on Jan 24, 2012 11:39 AM PST up reply actions
You can get more burgers per dollar at White Castle
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 24, 2012 11:39 AM PST up reply actions
Paid in Panda hats!
“Listen, Tom, just put these babbys up on the ebay-net and you’ll be swimming in doughcash.” – out of touch Larry Baer
by Every6thDay on Jan 24, 2012 11:41 AM PST up reply actions
I bet its 17 M and 23 M with 500K bonus.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 24, 2012 11:33 AM PST up reply actions
Hmm
That means that Tim’s agent changed his mind about how much he’s worth in the past week.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
he must know something the giants dont!!!!
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One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
like he will likely lose the arb case
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Not really.
Maybe he just caught on to the fact that he wasn’t going to win if they went to arbitration.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
WHO HAS EVER HEARD OF A AGENT OVER ESTIMATING HIS CLIENTS WORTH!!!!!!!!!
IT NEVER HAPPENS!!!!
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 24, 2012 11:40 AM PST up reply actions
"The impact of Derek Jeter cannot be overstated."
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
/overstates his value
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My 2 for 40 prediction was pretty damn close
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perrrrrty close
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One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
Yeah, I think I said 18-22 or 19-23 somewhere.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
I said 2/42
what’a million between friends?
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Too much to bid on a Japanese shortstop.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 24, 2012 11:47 AM PST up reply actions
Still probably wouldn't have won the bid anyway.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
Not much, so give me one (two if you'd like).
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NERD TALK!!!!
"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.
Dude is going to be a free agent.
He better hope he pitches well over the next two years.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 24, 2012 11:42 AM PST reply actions
Seems like he 100% wants to test free agency unless the Giants blow him away with an offer
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Probably how I would approach it too.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
I’m just waiting for the bleacher report trying to decipher why the Yankees wouldn’t top 2/40.5 for Tim.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 24, 2012 11:43 AM PST reply actions
I saw Sanchy at the gym again last week. He saw my Giants workout shirt and smirked. He had a WS 2010 beanie on.
"We can... feel the trade winds blowing gently through our hair... here's the pitch... or Dave can." - Jon Miller
I wouldn’t know what to do if this happened to me.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
You wouldn’t. They wouldn’t give you the chance.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 24, 2012 11:51 AM PST up reply actions
It is weird. I once saw Chase Utley and Jamie Moyer at my gym in the off season. They are just super focused and don’t acknowledge anyone.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 24, 2012 11:48 AM PST up reply actions
They’re at work, essentially. Utley especially. Dude seems crazy committed.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
I can't wait until 2016 when Utley is finally a Giant.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
When he’s injured and horrible.
"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.
THATS THE JOKE
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
Did you give Chase Utley the letter I wrote?!?
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 11:52 AM PST up reply actions
Dirty.
"We can... feel the trade winds blowing gently through our hair... here's the pitch... or Dave can." - Jon Miller
diaper
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 11:48 AM PST up reply actions
Laundry
AM I DOIN IT RITE??
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jan 24, 2012 11:50 AM PST up reply actions
parenthesis
(possibly the worst song ever made of all time)
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jan 24, 2012 11:50 AM PST up reply actions
I love that song, which probably means you’re right.
by non sequitur on Jan 24, 2012 11:52 AM PST up reply actions
oh... my...
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martini
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 12:00 PM PST up reply actions
Dirty Pretty Things
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Did we already talk about Tim Thomas not going to the White House with the rest of the Bruins?
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 24, 2012 11:49 AM PST reply actions
It was dumb when athletes did that to Bush, and it’s dumb now.
"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 agree. I was just wondering if it had already been talked to death or not.
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 24, 2012 11:50 AM PST up reply actions
that was retarded
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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
IT WAS A RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE!!!!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 24, 2012 11:53 AM PST up reply actions
Pedro Feliz.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
A little too close to sex in the champagne room I think
But in my opinion, you’re a fucking moron if you don’t go. I don’t care who the President is.
It’s an honor to get invited to the White House.
I enjoyed this tweet..
Late Show" writer Eric Stangel: “Tim Thomas refuses to go to International House of Pancakes because he doesn’t like their dependence on foreign syrups”
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
Yeah, my bad. I didn’t think about the sex-in-the-champagne-room aspect until after I posted.
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 24, 2012 11:52 AM PST up reply actions
Not trying to be political but...
The Golden Bear is ever watching
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San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Ostensibly.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 12:01 PM PST up reply actions
neither did Pujols in 06
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
Tim Thomas is an idiot.
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 11:52 AM PST up reply actions
but a solid rebounder
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
True. And he isn’t very good at paying for cab rides.
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 11:54 AM PST up reply actions
He’s playing an un-American sport. I don’t see what his problem is.
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
He’s a soccer player?
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 24, 2012 1:08 PM PST up reply actions
WHHHHAAATTTTT
Tim Brown @TBrownYahoo Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Source: Prince is very close to a nine-year contract with the Detroit Tigers, according to sources.
Retweeted by Adrian Wojnarowski
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WHAT THE FUCK
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LOL THAT RANDOM INTERNET RUMOR GUY
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 24, 2012 11:55 AM PST up reply actions
VMart gettin' Pipped.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 11:55 AM PST up reply actions
bahahahahahahaha
"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.
lolol
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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...
mlbtraderumors MLB Trade Rumors
Tigers, Prince Fielder Nearing Nine-Year Deal bit.ly/ADiRN2 #mlb
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Thats based of the Tim Brown link
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 24, 2012 11:57 AM PST up reply actions
ohhhh, well fuck
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9 years and 450
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 24, 2012 11:57 AM PST up reply actions
Pounds?
LOLfat
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 11:57 AM PST up reply actions
so... Miguel Cabrera AND Prince Fielder
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One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
And Victor Martinez, if/when he comes back.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 11:59 AM PST up reply actions
There's nowhere to play Martinez
They have to trade him
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
Aging C/1B/DH with a blown knee!
Getcha aging C/1B/DH with a blown knee heah!
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 12:02 PM PST up reply actions
I did read somewhere
They got a lot of the money back on him on insurance
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
Crasnick says he got a text from Boras saying no deal.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 24, 2012 12:00 PM PST up reply actions
Verlander must be so annoyed.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 24, 2012 12:01 PM PST up reply actions
Non-champagne-room Hockey news
David Pollak @PollakOnSharks
Burns out tonite, but “injury is not as severe as we originally thought,” McLellan told reporters in CGY. More charley horse than knee.
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 24, 2012 11:54 AM PST reply actions
Excuse Miss...You said what ?
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
Any news on a call up from Worcester?
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 11:55 AM PST up reply actions
Yes.
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 11:57 AM PST up reply actions
IGINLA!
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 11:59 AM PST up reply actions
Yup. Last before the All Star break.
I expect an effortless loss
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 24, 2012 11:57 AM PST up reply actions
Just like last night?
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 11:57 AM PST up reply actions
OT IP LAW
Have you heard of Duane Morris LLP in SF?
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 11:59 AM PST up reply actions
My parents are really good friends with one of the lawyers there.
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 12:02 PM PST up reply actions
We're never going to have to hear about Tim Lincecum and the Giants and arbitration ever again.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Except with regards to draft pick compensation. Unless they don’t do that anymore.
"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 do, though it's much more restrictive.
Lincecum will almost certainly be eligible, though.
"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 last year. I believe the new thing is that you have extend a qualifying offer to the player that has an AAV = the top X at the position.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 24, 2012 11:59 AM PST up reply actions
You will have to hear about his FA negotiations, tho.
Should be good for some major hilarity.
2012 is going to be awesome!
OT: probably breaking (!!)
Anyone catch Lowell Cohn’s blog where he ripped Harbaugh and called him an 11 year old?
I found it quite douchey.
On Monday, Harbaugh held his season wrap-up news conference and it was revealing in ways Harbaugh probably doesn’t understand. Near the end of the session, the Chronicle’s Eric Branch, who used to work for The Press Democrat, asked an easy-to-answer human-interest question.
"How did you spend your time after the game? What did you do last night?"
Harbaugh shot Branch a look as if Branch had asked about Harbaugh’s sex life. Harbaugh giggled nervously.
"I was a …" He giggled again. "Is this California?" he demanded. "Where everybody just wants to know how you feel, what you thought, how you did, how your pinky feels?"
The pinky reference was a direct shot at me. I was the pinky asker. Harbaugh stood there, his jaw rigid.
"You’re part Californian," I reminded him.
Harbaugh still didn’t answer.
"We want to hear an answer to the question," I told Harbaugh.
"You demand an answer to the question?" he said.
I imagined the prepubescent buzz in the voice of an 11-year-old as he blew off his mommy.
What a fucking moron.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
Imagine, after a hard fought season and gut-wrenching loss, a coach not wanting to give adequate respect and due consideration to your ridiculously trivial little question.
If you ask me (and I’m not sure why you would) most reporters/media outlets have gotten a little big for their britches.
by BestHyperboleEver on Jan 24, 2012 1:37 PM PST up reply actions
I think "how did you deal with the loss" is a fair question.
And “I really don’t want to talk about it just yet” is a fair answer.
Both sides could’ve stood to be a little less snippy with each other, but the real line-crossing is publishing a petulant finger-pointing story about it.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 4:14 PM PST up reply actions
Lowell Cohn's a douche
Doesn’t deserve the page hits
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
So dumb
I thought, ‘We’re a well-coached team,’" Harbaugh said.
Note: My mother always told me, "Don’t blow your own horn, son."
There are other coaches on the team
Invoking the Tuck Rule was the living end. The notorious Tuck Rule and what it did to the Raiders against New England 10 years ago continues to be an outrage in the NFL. It is perceived as one of the greatest injustices any team had to endure. The ruling on
Bradshaw does not exist at that level and it certainly did not affect the outcome of the game as the Tuck Rule did.
I would argue that it was close.
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San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
LOL
Mychael Urban @BigUrbSports 2m Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Evidence that #SFGiants GM Brian Sabean is a cool, fair guy: had news of Lincecum deal texted to all of us who cover team at same time
You can text on a Razr?
The Golden Bear is ever watching
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San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
.60 cents each, additional fees may apply. There goes the RDF
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
Thanks, Susan!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 24, 2012 12:01 PM PST up reply actions 3 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.
lol
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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
Except for Heyman who had the offer before any of you
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
Possible he knew the agent
/my guess
Blerg
by Myemail21479 on Jan 24, 2012 12:08 PM PST up reply actions
SEE I CAN BREAK NEWZ TOO!
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 24, 2012 12:02 PM PST up reply actions
Additional sign he’s cool: No @BrianSabean twitter handle.
One way or another, this darkness got to give.
Yeah there is.
https://twitter.com/#!/search/users/BrianSabean
by Every6thDay on Jan 24, 2012 12:04 PM PST up reply actions
I like that he "had news... texted"
Brian Sabean does not write his own fucking texts, people.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
The team hasn’t come out with a statement that makes it clear one way or the other, so, we just don’t know for sure, but should err on the side of whatever makes them look best.
by Every6thDay on Jan 24, 2012 12:09 PM PST up reply actions
Hello everyone .........
long time no see. i finally beat Skyrim. invested 120 hours of my life into it. great news about the “Freak.” i missed you guys.
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
ლ(ಠ益ಠლ)
November 1, 2010: Best/craziest/drunkest night of my life.
WOW
Jason A. Churchill @ProspectInsider Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
9/214 for Fielder, per Heyman.
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
DAAAAAAMN
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 12:03 PM PST up reply actions
unbelievable
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Wow
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 24, 2012 12:05 PM PST up reply actions
mind blown?
YES
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Wow
Good for you Prince. For what it’s worth, I like that contract better than Pujols’.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
A year shorter, for less money, for a younger player. What’s not to like?
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
Only thing would be LOLFAT, I guess.
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
And the fact that his defense is already really bad.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 24, 2012 12:08 PM PST up reply actions
I mean
With Cabrera there, he’s going to DH now.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Isn't Cabrera a pretty bad 1b too?
Wouldn’t they almost split time between the two positions?
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
Actually
Jon Heyman @JonHeymanCBS Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
prince will be the first baseman, for anyone asking. cabrera will have to change role. #tigers
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
But can he play SS?
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 12:13 PM PST up reply actions
Wow
Cuz by all accounts, Cabrera is better (that’s not saying much).
It’s probably a way for the Tiger to make sure Prince stays in shape.
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Cabrera to 3B, mayhaps
I know they loved Brandon Inge in Detroit, but… It’s Brandon Inge.
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He would need to have 5 WAR just to break even. He has only done that twice in last 5 years (3 if you are just counting oWAR)
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I don’t think he’d have to be 5 WAR, we’ll have to see how the money is spread out to be sure, but he certainly needs to be worth 4 WAR, and 4 WAR DHs are pretty rare.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Jan 24, 2012 12:14 PM PST up reply actions
Agree
but Fielder has been have to be a lot more consistent just to have the deal break even.
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Has Fielder been inconsistant? It seems like the only things inconsistent in his numbers are the baserunning and fielding components to his WAR which are inherently relatively inconsistant and unreliable, aren’t they?
by BestHyperboleEver on Jan 24, 2012 1:46 PM PST up reply actions
Year . Rbat . oWAR
2007…45…4.9
2008…24…2.4
2009…61…6.4
2010…36…3.5
2011…56…5.9
Those are Huffian even year / odd year splits right there.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 4:25 PM PST up reply actions
AAV a little under 24 mil
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He better hope Fielder eats a lot of pizza. Veggie toppies only, of course.
by non sequitur on Jan 24, 2012 12:08 PM PST up reply actions
little caesars?
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HAHAHAH CANT WAIT UNTIL HE GETS OBESE
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by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 12:07 PM PST up reply actions
wow
JonHeymanCBS Jon Heyman
prince agrees with #tigers
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krazy
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price deal is $214M, 9 yrs. #tigers
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hey, did anybody hear?
Prince signs with the Tigers.
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A’s make Bartolo Colon signing official.
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Guys?
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 12:07 PM PST up reply actions
I love that my reply is a mashup of El Person's above me and What'sAMataHari's below.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 12:12 PM PST up reply actions
And fools never differ!
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 12:17 PM PST up reply actions
And the A’s say: “Hey Guys! We reached a deal with a pitcher too!”
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 24, 2012 12:07 PM PST up reply actions
They will need a concession stand in the dug out just to keep him going.
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by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 12:07 PM PST up reply actions
LOL, how many more people will go to O.co now
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The important question is
Will Deadspin still have its weekly Colon-o-meter?
Or now that he is not on the Yankees is it no longer funny?
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 24, 2012 12:12 PM PST up reply actions
I never failed to giggle at that drawing.
Baseball sure is a funny game.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 12:14 PM PST up reply actions
Doesn’t Prince have a less than sterling relationship with his father? Interesting that he’d land in Detroit.
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I believe they haven't spoken in years.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 12:08 PM PST up reply actions
This was the last time they saw each other.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcvaYgWc9eY
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 24, 2012 12:11 PM PST up reply actions
I can tell without clicking that that's the McD's ad.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 12:14 PM PST up reply actions
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/v/vaughmo01.shtml
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/fieldce01.shtml
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by operation carrot on Jan 24, 2012 12:07 PM PST reply actions
Has Fielder signed yet?
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So I would've loved Fielder
But not on that deal. Fuck that noise.
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Yeah I was thinking he'd be a great deal if he fell to 6 or 7 and 150ish
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What happens to Miguel Cabrera now?
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by calgiants86 on Jan 24, 2012 12:11 PM PST up reply actions
LOL BORAS
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Nothing yet from Scott Swaim.
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so it's not official
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Didn’t he say he’d give up twitter if he was wrong?
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Yep.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 12:15 PM PST up reply actions
Also, remember how Jim Bowden has been a genius in contract predictions?
Bill_TPA Bill
If true, Bowden was off by 1 year and $0.22 million in AAV for Fielder. He’s like Rain Man.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Obligatory
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Thank god.
My heart couldn’t take much more excitement in this one.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 24, 2012 12:16 PM PST up reply actions
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