Figuring Out the 25-Man Roster: a January Tradition
by Grant Brisbee on Jan 30, 2012 2:45 PM PST
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PrintIt's January. There are still a lot of tractor accidents that can happen in two months. But it sure looks like the Ryan Theriot deal was the last move that the Giants are going to make before the start of the season. That gives us a chance to play America's 483,393rd-favorite game (just in front of Monopoly), "What Will the 25-Man Roster Look Like?" An initial guess:
Almost certain if healthy
Buster Posey
Aubrey Huff
Freddy Sanchez
Brandon Crawford
Pablo Sandoval
Melky Cabrera
Angel Pagan
Nate Schierholtz
Mike Fontenot
Backup Catcher (Eli Whiteside, Chris Stewart, or Hector Sanchez)
Total: 10
Tim Lincecum
Matt Cain
Madison Bumgarner
Ryan Vogelsong
Barry Zito
Brian Wilson
Sergio Romo
Jeremy Affeldt
Javier Lopez
Santiago Casilla
Total: 10
That's 20 spots that are all but sewn up. I'm lumping the three catchers together because we already know that one of them is going to make it at the expense of the other two. That's three position players and two pitchers, mostly likely, out of a group that includes …
Possibilities
Manny Burriss
Ryan Theriot
Brett Pill
Brandon Belt
Gregor Blanco
Justin Christian
Gary Brown, to sit for three weeks before being sent down to get more playing time
Guillermo Mota
Dan Runzler
Clay Hensley
Eric Surkamp
Heath Hembree
Random Ryan Vogelsong-like guy we aren't thinking of at all
Brian Burres
Was tempted to move Mota up with the locks, but his deal isn't even official yet. Still, he's almost certainly going to make the roster, which leaves three players from the top group and one from the bottom.
But just grabbing three players isn't going to work. Burriss and Theriot would be completely redundant, save the limited experience that Burriss has in the outfield, and I'd wager that just one of them will make it. Same goes for Justin Christian and Gregor Blanco -- there's a chance that one of them will make it, but almost no chance that both will.
That's also true for Brett Pill and Brandon Belt. If the Giants took Belt, their right-handed bat off the bench against any late-inning lefty reliever would be Nick Punto. Or Willie Bloomquist. Or Ryan Theriot. Whichever one of those guys the Giants signed. That's who pinch-hits for Nate Schierholtz when Jonny Venters comes into the game, for an example. I'm thinking the Giants would rather have Belt on the roster in another situation, but considering the current makeup of the roster, they'll go a different way.
So my late-January prediction, which is sure to get messed with before April: Theriot, Pill, Christian, Mota, and Hensley are the last five players to round out the roster. I won't get too opinionated about it before it happens, or until there's a surprising spring performance that changes everything, whichever happens first.
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BELT...
Theriot and Burriss make team.
by Billy Swift on Jan 30, 2012 4:47 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
LOLBELT
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by Falconer88 on Jan 30, 2012 7:34 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
That would be dumb.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 30, 2012 2:48 PM PST reply actions
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by El Person on Jan 30, 2012 2:51 PM PST up reply actions 4 recs
I am just going to assume that you decided on this topic after reading my comment in the Burrell thread.
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 30, 2012 2:48 PM PST reply actions
I know I make all of my decisions based on the things you post here
The first six innings are overrated.
As expected!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 30, 2012 2:52 PM PST up reply actions
it won't be very pretty... at all
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We should all agree to not be negative on that day.
We should put together a fund (a la the brick) and send flowers to Brian Sabean thanking him for not putting Brandon Belt on the major league roster.
But Goofus and Calbear should probably not talk about how genius a move it is.
I give it a non-ironic 85% chance of happening.
by Grant Brisbee on Jan 30, 2012 2:53 PM PST up reply actions
No cynicism required
I’d almost believe that Huff and $10M go somewhere in March before I imagine Pill and Belt on the same roster. There just wouldn’t be enough time for Belt, and they’d want him to get at-bats.
by Grant Brisbee on Jan 30, 2012 3:07 PM PST up reply actions
I’d rather see him in Fresno getting ABs instead of rotting on the bench behind 4-3 Huff and Brett “Swinging at pitches in the opposite batter’s box” Pill.
Huff's on the roster no matter what until at least June,
though I’m sticking with “until the end of June”… but that’s assuming he hits like last season. If he has even one sustained hot streak (like two weeks), then he’ll stick all season.
I believe Huff will be on the roster the entire season unless they can trade him for a bag of balls or he goes Tejada/Rowand on them and they cut him in August.
Uh, how else would he be off the roster?
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
Everyone seems to have completely written Huff off for the year. Are you all fairly certain he’s not going to bounce back again this year?
I'm thinking but nothing's happening.
I’m not certain, but I think that it is more likely than not that he will not bounce back enough to warrant playing time over other options on the roster (unless his salary is the only compelling reason).
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Yeah, mostly.
If Huff were right-handed, Belt would be the lockiest of the locks. But Huff and Belt both on the same roster are a little redundant, other than the “one can probably hit” thing.
by Grant Brisbee on Jan 30, 2012 3:34 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
That’s what I was afraid of. Can’t do much about the $10MM they are paying Huff, but it would sure be nice if they chose to pay the money and also play the guy who can hit.
by capn on Jan 30, 2012 3:38 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I understand that. I doubt many other organizations would make a different decision. I just hope they are clear and straightforward with Belt and that they lay out a clear set of expectations. It might go something like this:
Brandon, we actually think you are the best player of the three. We expect you to be the opening day 1B in 2013 and you could be in 2012. The problem is that we are paying Aubrey Huff $10MM next year and it will look really bad if we cut him without at least letting him show us that he might be Even year Aubrey again. Pill is making the club because he is a RH batter and he sucks anyway. Who cares about him anyway. You will start the year in Fresno (assuming there are no injuries in ST). You should go down there and know that you will be our first call if we do not get production from Aubrey. That call could come anytime so be ready. We are really high on you Brandon. Keep your head held high (and no that is not a reference to your abnormally long neck).
My expectation if Belt starts in AAA is that the FO will make public comments about how crappy he is and what a shitty hitter he was in his chance and how the pitching in AAA is for shit anyways and what the hell what aging vet can we trade him for?
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Even-Year Aubrey
would be a great screen name.
Hey, lurker-who’s-thinking-about-emerging-from-the-woodwork!
Yeah, you. You should think about “Even-Year Aubrey” as a screen name. Eh? Eh?
Odd-Year Aubrey would also be acceptable, if you want to flex your cynicism.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 30, 2012 4:47 PM PST up reply actions
What would you say...
If I told you Brett Pill will never be heard from again?
by Billy Swift on Jan 30, 2012 4:41 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I would ask you if you've kidnapped him
because otherwise, I’d doubt it.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jan 30, 2012 7:28 PM PST up reply actions
Do you believe this because you think Nate really has RF locked down?
I could see the regular OF being
Belt LF
Pagan CF
Cabrera RF
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I think Nate's pretty much a lock, at least until Cabrera gets some innings in right.
They love that defense, and it is a good selling point. Not that Belt starting every day wouldn’t make the team better.
by Grant Brisbee on Jan 30, 2012 3:35 PM PST up reply actions
Well I don't feel that Nate has it locked down
But if you’re right, and he does, then Belt is going to Fresno
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Huff in left (if not dealt)
Pagan in center
Nate/Melky platoon in right
Melky spots Huff in left
by Billy Swift on Jan 30, 2012 4:55 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I wouldn’t be surprised to see Huff starting in Left and Belt starting at First. Huff was open to playing the outfield at the start of last season, so it’s reasonable to assume they could try the same experiment with a less challenging defensive position.
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That's...
Pill’s ONLY chance.
by Billy Swift on Jan 30, 2012 4:50 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I don't care if Belt bats underhanded
If they leave him off the roster, it will be one of the most supremely stupid roster decisions they have ever made.
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by Falconer88 on Jan 30, 2012 7:38 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
i might just have to not come on MCC that day
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I’m OK with it.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jan 30, 2012 3:06 PM PST up reply actions
The sad thing is that any decision regarding Belt and Pill will most certainly come down to ST an Winter League Stats.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 31, 2012 6:00 AM PST up reply actions
I would prefer Pill be a backup. BB can start and play every-day in Fresno.
That is, if the Giants FO is made of morons inside, which we know is the case.
So, let Pill sit in SF.
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I can see the idea behind this but IMO Belt has nothing else to learn in AAA. Every time he’s been there he has raked.
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eh im actually hoping this hapens
better belt start in fresno than ride the pine
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by operation carrot on Jan 30, 2012 3:41 PM PST up reply actions
I keep forgetting who Christian is
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does he make any other teams roster?
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all i know is, he plays for the giants in the outfield i think
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His British accent is inconsistent,
and acting next to Morgan Freeman will make you forgettable, too.
local boy
Isn’t Christian a local kid? Played ball at skyline JC, right?
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by jeremy.lassen on Jan 30, 2012 5:26 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
indeed
my buddy played ball with him
by MadisonBumpleganger on Jan 30, 2012 7:15 PM PST up reply actions
He was awful
So he’s pretty much a lock to make the roster.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
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So the 5 open spots
Theriot, Belt, Pill, Mota, Hensley
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That's what I think
Melky and Nate can back up CF in a pinch and Blanco or Christian would be hanging out in Fresno if there were an injury.
By July or August Peguero could be the righty OF, pinch hitter, defensive replacement, backup CF.
by hammystyle on Jan 31, 2012 9:14 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Belt will play in the minor leagues this year. Belt will probably play at least 75 games in the minor leagues, unless he is traded.
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+1
I’m in this line, although I would lower the number to “ar least 50 games” – and I do think that he’ll open the season with SF.
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by Rolfyboy on Jan 30, 2012 2:57 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Picking Hembree?
He had a great year in AA.
Blerg
by Myemail21479 on Jan 30, 2012 3:00 PM PST up reply actions
Boy is YOUR face red!
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I was getting all ready to comment and then BAM! New thread. All that reading for naught.
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 30, 2012 3:00 PM PST up reply actions
Not true.
I’ll “take one for the team” and “hump a leg” if you’re “too raw.” Team player, here.
by Grant Brisbee on Jan 30, 2012 3:12 PM PST up reply actions
Way to mail it in...lazy hack.
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by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 30, 2012 3:05 PM PST up reply actions
ok...so...
Mota
Hensley
Belt (to backup 1B, RF)
Theriot (2nd backup to 2nd, SS behind Fontenot)
Blanco (backup LF, CF)
Wait…who is Sandoval’s backup at 3rd? Riot and Fonte don’t play 3rd.
Fontenot plays third.
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IIRC, he was fine in the playoffs.
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by Andy from DC on Jan 30, 2012 5:45 PM PST up reply actions
Mota, Hensley, Theriot, Belt, Pill
And the backup catcher will be Stewart.
Belt is lock to make the team.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
What makes you say Belt is a lock?
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Because the organization believes he can hit, and Huff’s situation is tenuous.
Belt gets priority to the 25-man over Pill or Christian/Blanco. Pill is the 25th man, and it’s his spot to lose.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
Because I haven’t seen anything to make me believe
Bochy, who does not believe Belt is much of a player?
I think the org is pretty much universally high on Belt, and they understand that he will be the opening day 1B in 2013. So he has to get ABs this year so he can be “ready” for the job like he “wasn’t” in 2011.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
Theriot (I predict Theriot, I predict Theriot!)
Pill (Huff will have to fight off this anointed nothing all season long!)
Blanco (org’s high on him, I’m high on him, I hope for a great spring)
Runzler (it’s going to happen and we’re going to be so weirded out by the Giants carrying three left-handed relievers after blowing their free agency wad on two already)
Mota (“Affeldt’s a douche!”)
This was my guess
Blanco > Christian
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Affeldt...
IS a douche, and a gutless one at that.
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YEAH, FUCK THAT GUY
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His Twitter makes him seem like the complete opposite. It’s all about God and charity.
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Too much about God and charity, I stopped following him, him and Nicole Vogelsong, too much.
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Me too, except I never followed Vogelsong’s wife.
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Jeremy Affeldt is terrible.
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Yeah, I don’t get the douche comment. While I might not agree with his views on faith, he seems like a good guy.
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It inspires him to do good things instead of writing numbers on his eye black, so I’m totally fine with it.
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Affeldt's totally one of those guys
even if it’s a bit annoying, I have a lot more respect for him than I am annoyed.
He doesn’t shove his beliefs like others do. If you didn’t read his Twitter account, you might not know of his beliefs. He doesn’t mention them in interviews.
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All I know.....
is he better quit walking people.
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My adoptive son wants to know what you are basing this on
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Wuh?
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rWAR by #1 picks.
Year WAR
1993 Alex Rodriguez(minors) 104.6
1990 Chipper Jones(minors) 82.7
1987 Ken Griffey(minors) 78.6
1980 Darryl Strawberry(minors) 42.9
2001 Joe Mauer(minors) 40.3
1977 Harold Baines(minors) 37.0
1985 B.J. Surhoff(minors) 34.4
1965 Rick Monday(minors) 32.7
1988 Andy Benes(minors) 29.6
2000 Adrian Gonzalez(minors) 28.2
1995 Darin Erstad(minors) 27.8
1981 Mike Moore(minors) 24.9
1983 Tim Belcher(minors) 24.6
1976 Floyd Bannister(minors) 24.1
1978 Bob Horner(minors) 21.0
1999 Josh Hamilton(minors) 20.2
1989 Ben McDonald(minors) 19.8
1998 Pat Burrell(minors) 18.7
1969 Jeff Burroughs(minors) 17.2
1992 Phil Nevin(minors) 15.9
1986 Jeff King(minors) 14.7
2005 Justin Upton(minors) 11.5
1996 Kris Benson(minors) 11.0
2007 David Price(minors) 10.4
1982 Shawon Dunston(minors) 10.0
1967 Ron Blomberg(minors) 8.7
1970 Mike Ivie(minors) 7.2
1974 Bill Almon(minors) 2.7
2009 Stephen Strasburg(minors) 2.1
1968 Tim Foli(minors) 1.2
2006 Luke Hochevar(minors) 1.1
1994 Paul Wilson(minors) 0.5
1973 David Clyde(minors) 0.4
2003 Delmon Young(minors) -0.2
2002 Bryan Bullington(minors) -0.4
1979 Al Chambers(minors) -0.7
1972 Dave Roberts(minors) -0.7
1984 Shawn Abner(minors) -1.3
1997 Matt Anderson(minors) -1.4
1975 Danny Goodwin(minors) -1.4
1971 Danny Goodwin(minors) -1.4
2011 Gerrit Cole(minors)
2010 Bryce Harper(minors)
2008 Tim Beckham(minors)
2004 Matt Bush(minors)
1991 Brien Taylor(minors)
1966 Steven Chilcott(minors)
Kickham where it hurts
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Damn, look at Upton and Price.
They’re on pace to pass Burrell’s entire career by ages 25 and 27 respectively.
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This year's catchphrase is really annoying
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Did they steal that from the ’95 Raiders?
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Water is wet
This year’s catchphrase is really annoying
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On that note..when was the last likeable marketing tag ?
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Yes!
remember that so well. Have a photo of Barry with his dad and Willie Mays after he signed the largest ever contract for 15Mil / 7 years or something like that. We wuz going places!!I
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How About a commercial with Kuip and Frank Robinson ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1fssAfbcaw
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I liked the understated 2005 set that gave us thigh bone girl, arugula, and safe bananas.
by non sequitur on Jan 30, 2012 4:39 PM PST up reply actions
I’ve actually given a nontrivial amount of thought to whether Ray’s response to that was scripted or not.
by non sequitur on Jan 30, 2012 4:44 PM PST up reply actions
Now you're stirring my memories even more
In 83 I worked at a condo complex where Frank Robinson lived while he was the coach. Saw him most every day. Buford would pick him up usually and I would be almost stalking these guys just to say hi, etc. It was fun times…….Also saw #24 one time and caught up to him. Asked for his autograph. Before he signed the inside of my Giants cap, his companion commented something like " Maybe you should get him a real Giants cap". (referring to the NY Giants, I think!)
I sit and await always faithful to the giants
by luved the stick on Jan 30, 2012 4:46 PM PST up reply actions
27 years of waiting have come to an end...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiSHEXL3QNg&feature=related
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thanks
superman has done it again! was at that game..chills
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by luved the stick on Jan 30, 2012 11:11 PM PST up reply actions
For the Old McC members
1982 Highlights Part 1 and 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAECnSwkOWs&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6v7gpdJPD4&feature=related
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
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a season that I as an old guy can remember well. Went to all kinds of games then and the Morgan home run, well I saw that live too!
Thanks for finding this stuff
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by luved the stick on Jan 30, 2012 11:35 PM PST up reply actions
And lastly....
Welcome to the Show Will Clark
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i-3SqNGW8A&feature=related
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NOT SO FAST!
Eat shit, Greg Maddux!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6oqcvtvHUs&feature=player_detailpage&list=ULg6oqcvtvHUs#t=112s
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 31, 2012 12:51 AM PST up reply actions
Was “Humm Baby” an official marketing tag?
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I think so. I liked that one.
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yup
Roger Craig was the Humm Baby
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by luved the stick on Jan 30, 2012 11:37 PM PST up reply actions
Roger Craig explains "Humm Baby"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8mHqUCA2vM&feature=player_detailpage#t=168s
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 31, 2012 12:58 AM PST up reply actions
link
http://www.itsbyebyebaby.com/giants-marketing-slogans/"/>
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by luved the stick on Jan 31, 2012 1:34 AM PST up reply actions
and my favorite is
1986
“you gotta like these kids”
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by luved the stick on Jan 31, 2012 1:36 AM PST up reply actions
Nice link.
During the pennant race between the Giants and Braves in 1993, “No Fear, No Pain” was the Giants slogan.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/eticket/story?page=93pennant
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 31, 2012 7:11 AM PST up reply actions
I really hope you guys are wrong about Belt.
I mean, how much more could the guy take? Crawford makes the team and he’s back in Fresno? And I love Crawford, but please, that’s crazy even for the Giants.
2012 is going to be awesome!
It's funny because if the Giants stick the "bad soldier" label on him, then a logical question to ask is
“Why do you guys keep signing pussies?”
He wouldn't be the first minor league player to have a lesser player advance faster because of positional need
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OT LOL
MINNEAPOLIS—Injury-plagued fireball reliever Joel Zumaya informed reporters Monday that his new $800,000 contract with the Twins obligates him to throw one last beautifully self-destructive pitch that will finally annihilate his arm forever. “I’ve undergone dozens of surgeries and months of painstaking rehab to get my arm in good enough shape to pitch again, so that pitch is going to be absolutely incredible,” said Zumaya, whose single-pitch contract is laden with incentives for velocity, accuracy, and the horrifying sound his elbow makes when it implodes from the torque. “Bones will splinter, arteries will be spouting in all directions, ligaments will twang through the air like snapped guitar strings, and when the shock and disgust finally subside, they’ll look at the radar gun and see ‘235 mph.’” Zumaya then broke his wrist clicking a pen.
by djfivenine on Jan 30, 2012 3:16 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I like the "guitar strings" line
Thinly veiled reference to his guitar-hero tendinitis
Pitch to Barry
by browie_huno on Jan 30, 2012 3:27 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Zito's a lock?
His ERA was 5 and a half
Pitch to Barry
by browie_huno on Jan 30, 2012 3:25 PM PST via mobile reply actions
You can say that again
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by NuschlerFace on Jan 30, 2012 3:52 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Zito's a lock?
His ERA was 5 and a half
Pitch to Barry
by browie_huno on Jan 30, 2012 3:25 PM PST via mobile reply actions
He’s still got 2/$46 mil left on his contract. He’s a lock to make the roster, whether its as a starter or a mop-up guy.
by free f.p. #14 on Jan 30, 2012 3:27 PM PST up reply actions
After the Rowand DFA nothing would surprise me
Pitch to Barry
by browie_huno on Jan 30, 2012 3:29 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Rowand didn’t get DFA’ed till the end up August. That’s about the earliest I see Zito getting cut.
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management did say he would be a big part of the team this year.
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by Romosexual42 on Jan 30, 2012 3:27 PM PST up reply actions
I'd see it if there weren't a lefty bias! to the rest of the bench.
As is, he’ll probably only get his shots when another lefty goes down to injury.
Of course, at this time last year, we thought Hector Sanchez would stay in A-ball and that Justin Christian was the name of a one-man Night Ranger cover band.
by Grant Brisbee on Jan 30, 2012 3:38 PM PST up reply actions
How’s his defense at 3rd? I could see the Giants going with Belt, Gillaspie, a 3rd catcher (honestly), since Cabrera can (not) play centerfield as well as Pagan. That’d give us as possible OFs: Nate, Pagan, Merky, Belt, Huff as well as a rotation at first base and catcher of: Huff, Belt, Posey and Posey, Eli (white hair: grit and experience), Stewart? God that is stupid enough they might actually do it.
Gillaspie at 3rd --
On the clanky side, but I don’t think he’s Russ Davis.
by Grant Brisbee on Jan 30, 2012 4:07 PM PST up reply actions
But is he David Bell?
actually, i have no idea if bell was a good defense 3rd baseman or not. let me check.
Wow he was an awesome defensive 3rd baseman. he got a lot of his value from his defense. i love the internet.
His defense is “average” at 3B/LF/1B according to ZIPS, though that’s based on just 2 starts in LF and 9 at 1B in AAA last year, but the 3B defense is okay. I
I don’t think he’d get called up BECAUSE of his defense, but he won’t be a Kim Batistian nightmare.
I think he’d be a good call-up but because he’s only 24, he’ll probably spend time in Fresno again.
Irrational Conor Gillaspie fanboy.
Zito's a lock?
His ERA was 5 and a half
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Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 30, 2012 3:27 PM PST reply actions
oh thanks
it was my phone’s fault
Pitch to Barry
by browie_huno on Jan 30, 2012 3:28 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Haven't read it yet, but i'm assuming Howard is #1
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Ranking MLB’s Worst Contracts (spoiler: Barry Zito’s not No. 1, and the Red Sox appear twice) sbn.to/x823HG
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nope close tho
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by Romosexual42 on Jan 30, 2012 3:29 PM PST up reply actions
i have never seen arod written as al rodriguez
i was like who the hell is al rodriguez
Sometimes you just have to look death in the face and say whatever man
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by operation carrot on Jan 30, 2012 3:43 PM PST up reply actions
Alrod sounds like some sort of elf.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jan 30, 2012 4:01 PM PST up reply actions
Hey guys, I heard Zito’s a lock.
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I like how some of youse are using things like LOGIC and REASON to try and predict what the Giants are going to do.
Ha-ha!!
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BREAKING: ZITO CAUGHT PICKING LOCKS
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by TheLetter2 on Jan 30, 2012 3:33 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I have a friend who keeps putting Zito on her fantasy team because he is “cute.” I don’t think she quite understands what we mean by “fantasy team,” but I’m not going to complain about her continually losing.
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 30, 2012 3:55 PM PST up reply actions
That, for the record, is precisely the method I used the only time I played fantasy baseball.
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by free f.p. #14 on Jan 30, 2012 4:35 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, if it was a late round I would probably do that too.
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 30, 2012 4:48 PM PST up reply actions
Sadly, it’s one of the Soo Locks.
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Zito should get another half year at least
I hope we can squeeze 3.5-4 WAR out of those last 2 years. Being injured last year maybe helped rest his arm some? That would be no worse than most other teams 5th starters.
Blerg
by Myemail21479 on Jan 30, 2012 3:43 PM PST up reply actions
His ceiling for his last two years is probably 4 WAR, since his two best years as a Giant he was a 2 WAR player both seasons.
That said, I’m not really counting on it.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
I'd be fine with 2 total WAR in 2 years.
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
Yeah. I’m resigned to his upside being fifth starter.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
this
It really says something that next year is going to feel magical in large part because it will be Zito’s last year on the books. That excuse for cheap offseasons will finally die.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jan 30, 2012 4:30 PM PST up reply actions
Hensley...
will quickly replace him.
by Billy Swift on Jan 30, 2012 5:03 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
There’s not much reason to believe that Hensley can be a starter at this point. Nor that Zito can pitch from the bullpen.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
Zito...
can’t pitch anywhere, Hensley may surprise you.
by Billy Swift on Jan 30, 2012 5:49 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
OT
For you pika: St. Mary’s has a new game on their schedule on Saturday, Feb 18th…at Murray State.
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SICK
that should be a good test for Murray State to see if they really are that good.
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beat memphis
who isn’t much to brag about, BARELY beat USF, other than that, they really don’t have anybody that jumps out on their schedule. That will definitely be a good game regradless
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Good work, but needs heat maps!
I don’t think that you can put Fontenot in the “almost certain” category. With Theriot on the team and the fact that he’s a RHH (while Fonty’s a LHH), I think Fonty’s spot is in jeopardy. Both play 2B at about the same defensive level, but Theriot is a better defender at SS – and he provides a RH bat off the bench.
I think that Belt wil almost surely make the opening day roster, although he’ll likely spend the season shuffling up and down to/from Fresno.
I don’t think they’ll open the season carrying 12 pitchers, so that leaves room for only 1 more pitcher.
I can’t see anyway, barring an injury that Brown makes the OD roster. He’d have to hit above .500 and more than 8 HRs to beat out Pagan and/or Mielky – and the Giants aren’t going to have him sit on the bench in the majors. I would add Frankie Pegs’s name to the list, though. If Frankie is ever going ot make the jump to bring his raw power to the next level it should be in the next year or two.
Finally, there is almost no way that Hector wins the backup catcher spot for the full season, although I could see him being called up for very brief stretches if Buster needs a long break from catching or if Pill, Huff, and Belt all hit poorly. Hector needs to catch every day in Fresno this season or his development will be severely retarded.
So I’ll go with your original 20 “certain” guys, except substitute Belt for Fontenot. My last 5 would be:
Theriot, Pill, Blanco, Burriss (the Giants will count on him playing some OF).
Mota
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What about conor gillaspie?
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by Romosexual42 on Jan 30, 2012 3:40 PM PST up reply actions
We are!
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by Romosexual42 on Jan 30, 2012 3:43 PM PST up reply actions
I saw this at the San Jose Tech Museum yesterday:
@legaleagle88
I'm not crazy. My mother had me tested.
So you don’t buy the downward trend in Theriot’s UZR?
Brandon Crawford: Yeah, but check out that Defense!
Lars Bet: 1st HoF: Bonds > Clemens
Sure, he’s not as good as he once was, but he’s still a better defender at SS than Fonty or Manny.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Uhhhhhhhhhhhh.
I normally defer to you, Fla, but he was worse than Tejada at short last year. He’s a bona fide butcher at this point.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
I saw Theriot, Tejaja, and Fontenot all play SS last season. My eyes told me that Theriot was clearly the best defender of the 3. Let’s also not forget that Theriot started at SS and Fonty at 2B during the 2+ seasons that they played together in Chicago.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Let me also add
Fonty only used up 2 of his available 3 waiver-free rules with the Cubs, so he has 1 more season where he can be shuffled back-and-forth between the minors and majors without clearing waivers.
In addition, since Fonty has less than 5 years service time in the majors he can’t refuse a minor league assignment.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Fontenot actually has option years left?
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My bad, he has no more option years left, so he’s have to clear waivers, but I was right that if he did clear waivers he would not be able to refuse the assignment due to his less than 5 years ML service time.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Let’s also remember that Theriot’s been replaced in his last two shortstop gigs. Metrics range him as pretty much below average in all aspects at shortstop, whereas Fontenot actually rated as above average in his limited sample at SS.
I haven’t seen anything to suggest that Theriot would be anything but lousy at SS at this point.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
I’d take lousy over what we’ve had the past few years. or might have this year (on the offensive side)
I’d take Crawford every time. Theriot’s defense needs a big bounceback if he wants to generate any value whatsoever at shortstop. And his offensive upside isn’t that amazing, either.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
I wouldn’t mind Crawford and his awesome defense/no hit if the rest of the lineup was stacked, but we need offense from every spot in the lineup. a sure 2 outs back to back kills every third inning.
But yes, i’d rather see waht Crawford can do over playing Theriot. I do like that we have options (ie Fontenot, Theriot).
Value is value, and if I had to pick which player is more valuable at SS, I’d guess Crawford.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
I agree. It’s just good to know that we have backup options.
And value is value. But I really don’t want to watch one of the worst offenses in baseball again for a full season. This doesn’t just apply to SS of course.
Let’s also not forget that Fontenot was replaced at SS by Tejaja and by O. (No) Cabrera. At least the guys that Theriot lost out to at SS (Starling and Furcal) are considered top shelf defenders.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
I’m not sure that’s on Fontenot as much as it is on the brass.
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Also, Fontenot's groin had a lot to do with it.
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He DID just become a father.
He was… ‘traded to San Diego,’ if you will.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 30, 2012 5:27 PM PST up reply actions
Theriot is a better defensive SS?
Fla-Giant, I’m just curious why you think Theriot is a better defensive shortstop solution vs. Fontenot. Baseball Reference shows only 8 career errors for Fontenot playing SS vs. 58 career errors for Theriot at SS.
by Imninsomniac on Jan 30, 2012 5:41 PM PST up reply actions
Fangraphs shows theriot as -1.7 UZR/150 career, Fontenot is -7.0, so fontenot could make fewer errors because he’s not getting to the balls at all sometimes and they are hits .
Irrational Conor Gillaspie fanboy.
That’s just for SS though. They’re both above average UZR for 2B.
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I just saw that last night!
Very good, though the 3D is utterly unnecessary. Can that little fad die already?
11 01 10
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 30, 2012 5:28 PM PST up reply actions
I miss the last thread.
Someone post a pretty picture of Pat the Bat. Or Robb Stark.
2012 is going to be awesome!
tells you the kind of day I’m having, I read that as “cry in a coroner”
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I’m sorry. Hang in there.
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TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
Thanks.
As his best friend said today, he’s suffered so long it’s nice to know he no longer has to suffer.
The Mister’s grandmother’s passing was like that. Everyone was sad that she had passed, she was a kooky, stubborn old bird, but her quality of life had diminished to the point where we knew she was better off leaving the suffering behind.
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I’m so sorry for your loss.
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I don’t think Crawford is a lock now that Theriot is in the fold. Given that Burriss (out of options) and Fontenot can both play short in a pinch, I would rather see young Brandon take some more swings at AAA.
Belt- Starting at 1B or LF
Pill- Backup 1B/lefty-killing PH
Burriss- Can fill in anywhere/speedy pinch-runner/out of options, so taking one last look
Mota
Correa- My wild card; I could just as easily see them keeping Otero. I like Hensley but he’s not on the 40-man; he would really have to distinguish himself and then they would have to decide to DFA somebody (Burriss
First calls
Gillaspie
Blanco
Hembree
Hmm...
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Hosmer, Alonso, Belt, Rizzo, Goldschmidt RT @awolf2026: Can you rank these 1B: Hosmer, Belt, Alonso, Goldschmidt, Rizzo
/cries
Everyone loves Belt. And this fucking team can’t find a spot for him.
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I wouldn’t say that calling him better than Rizzo and Goldschmidt is exactly high praise.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
I don’t know what Foster’s reasoning is for the rankings, or who Foster even is, but Hosmer is already good and Goldschmidt, Rizzo, and Alonso are a pretty middling pack of prospects. People are pretty split on them, and Belt is in the middle. Doesn’t strike me as a rousing endorsement.
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I disagree with this characterization of Alonso as a "middling" prospect
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By middling, I mean people seem split on their opinion of them. And he definitely becomes more middling when you move him away from C.
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Alonso was a catcher?
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I’m getting my prospects confused again. What clanky C prospect did the Padres get?
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Yasmani Grandal?
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Sounds like one of Tolkien’s dwarfs.
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Him and Alrod have a love/hate relationship.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jan 30, 2012 4:31 PM PST up reply actions
You mean 1b?
I’m almost certain he’s going to be the everyday 1b for the Padres next year
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It's a good one
So many ins and outs and what have yous
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I'm surprised the Padres didn't hang on to Rizzo.
Dunno if he could play LF or not, but if you ask me they got fleeced by Theo on that one.
Rizzo vs. Alonso should be interesting in its own right.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
I agree with you on Hosmer being good and on Rizzo and Goldschmidt, but is Alonso really middling? He was a #7 overall pick (2 behind Buster) and while he did not kill it in AAA, he had a nice limited experience in Cin last year.
I also think the hate on Rizzo has gone too far
Dude was 21-22 last year. Not many 21 year olds can be successful in the majors.
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yah i agree, rizzo seems to still have a ton of potential. and alonso is a really good prospect too, i think the problem with the padres’ trade is that grandal might also have to be a 1b. then their trade is stupid.
Ohh really?
I’m not familiar with Grandal’s defense
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well supposedly he’s got a really strong arm but literally has trouble catching the ball. obviously this would be a bad habit for your starting catcher to have. This is according to Keith Law (I think). Who knows, maybe scouts aren’t right on him and he’ll be sufficient enough defensively to play there and hit. Or maybe the Padres think they can teach him how to catch.
lol Whiteside!
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Its that fantasy crowd
They want max production.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 31, 2012 6:15 AM PST up reply actions
Hurry up and pick 25 guys already
I’m sick and tired of trying to fill this roster with less than optimal parts. We can debate this until the cows come home and there isn’t really a right or a wrong answer. Is 7/6 suited really better than 8/9 unsuited? Do you rather than A/8 or A/4 in your opening hand?
Pick the 25 guys so I don’t have to root against people anymore. I want to cheer for the players, not hoping for a select few to suck in spring training so my idea of goodness trumps other ideas of goodness.
The only exception here is Belt has to make the roster. Just… has to. No excuse. No if, and, or buts. A team desperate for offense needs to find a spot for a top 25 prospect.
No excuse. Get it done.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 30, 2012 5:33 PM PST up reply actions
Dustin Hermanson!
Just a name that popped into my head for no reason while I was cooking dinner.
Brought a smile to my face.
Over
whenever I think of Dustin Hermanson
I think of Chuck Finley. And then I rage.
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
Whenever I hear the name Chuck Finley, I think of Bruce Campbell. And then Jeffrey Donovan (rrrrrowr).
2012 is going to be awesome!
Whenever I think of Chuck Finley’s wife, I think Bachelor Party with Tom Hanks!
by non sequitur on Jan 30, 2012 3:57 PM PST up reply actions
Many teenaged boys watched a certain part of that video over and over again.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
it’s been so long since i’ve watched that video i don’t even know what part you’re talking about. i guess i probably involves either a piano or a car (I might be getting this confused with a Guns n Roses video).
Yahoo Giants Write-Ups
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive Father of Joe Panik. 2011 NWL MVP .
Job 1:14-15
Does anything else need to be said?
The last time Brian Sabean’s Giants were in the top half of the National League in runs was 2004, when Barry Bonds won his seventh and last MVP award.
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
Oh wait there does
They can’t go through another inept season in the batter’s box like they did in 2011. If they do, they’ll have arrived at Cain’s free agency, and have drawn a year closer to Lincecum’s, with just the one postseason berth to show for it.
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
I miss Neukom.
So silly that Belt wont be starting some where on the big club.
I'm a failure. I can't even fake the death of a stripper.
-GOB Bluth
I don't think Fontenot's a lock...
…why would he be? Heard Sabean on with Mychael Urban just a couple days ago, and he was talking about it like Font/Theriot might be competing for the same job. Theriot’s a righty, and they need that more than another lefty in Font. Sabean also made a point of mentioning that both guys have nonguaranteed contracts.
No, they need good players.
And didn’t Fontenot get tendered a contract? I thought unless you go to arbitration, it’s guaranteed?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Nope. Pre-arb contract; it’s not guaranteed.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
Huh. Weird.
It’d be pretty weird if they cut him.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Yup.
The Fontenot vs. Keppinger situation suggests to me that they’ll keep him. Plus, the versatility and upside.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
They wouldn't have to cut him.
Fonty only used up 2 of his available 3 waiver-free rules with the Cubs, so he has 1 more season where he can be shuffled back-and-forth between the minors and majors without clearing waivers.
In addition, since Fonty has less than 5 years service time in the majors he can’t refuse a minor league assignment.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Oops
My bad, he has no more option years left, so he’s have to clear waivers, but I was right that if he did clear waivers he would not be able to refuse the assignment due to his less than 5 years ML service time.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Sabean said on Saturday--
“Fontenot and Theriot both have non-guaranteed contracts.” I think he would know, right? In both cases, the Giants just have to pay them a fraction if they don’t make the team.
But I think they both make the team and Manny B. is left out. Also think (based on Sabean’s comments) that it’s more likely than not that Belt DOES make the team. If he hits poorly in spring training and Huff is raking, maybe Belt does play a couple months in AAA. But if BB9 has a good spring like he did last year, I think they’ll both stay, and I wouldn’t be surprised if BB is playing 1B on Opening Day. Sabean must have mentioned “left field” three times for Huff. It could be poor Nate getting uh, Bowker’d again.
Theriot forcing Fontenot off the 25-man
would be like Keppinger’s revenge from beyond the grave.
In my opinion it would be stupid not to retain Fontenot, and quadruply so if Burriss makes the team.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
Fontenot would be more valuable hitting Burriss’s weight than Burriss would be hitting .300…
Irrational Conor Gillaspie fanboy.
Fontenot can actually play his positions reasonably well.
Burriss would be a fantastic defender because of his range, but for his absurd clankmitt and throwing troubles. He’s like Velez, except he can steal bases.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
Velez actually had one season of decent (by Giants standards) in hitting, .267/.308/.400 in 2009
Burriss would need a batting title to slug much over .400.
Burriss I think had that foot surgery that really messed him up as well
Irrational Conor Gillaspie fanboy.
I think it was the middle of his foot actually. But yeah, broke in 2009 and again in 2010.
His range is still great; I don’t think the foot injury is hurting his hand-eye coordination.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
Good point. I think, if anything, it slowed his development. Part of me thinks he never would have been good anyway, though.
@legaleagle88
I'm not crazy. My mother had me tested.
His inability to hit for any power whatsoever tells the story for me. He shows no promise of extra base power or patience. It’s hard to work with that.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
And, it’s not as if he makes a lot of good contact, either. I’m not sure exactly what he brings to the table, except that he can do a mediocre job at multiple positions (TWSS).
@legaleagle88
I'm not crazy. My mother had me tested.
He doesn’t even make good contact in BP. He’s the only ML player where, after watching them take a round in the batting cage I think, “yeah, I could probably do that.”
Is it February 19 yet?
This is why I want to smack Sabean and Bochy when they’re like, “Burriss is finally going to live up to his potential this year.” In what universe?
@legaleagle88
I'm not crazy. My mother had me tested.
Not to my knowledge, but I was not really paying that much attention last week (ALL SKATING ALL THE TIME). The Theriot signing has given me hope that all the Burriss talk was a bunch of BS, and that they were just trying to look not idiotic while looking around for another MI. It backfired, obviously, but I’m hoping the Theriot signing is a sign.
@legaleagle88
I'm not crazy. My mother had me tested.
Duh. The same universe they lived in when they said “We’d like Freddie to hit for some power this year” and expected FLew to do it.
(Spoiler: He didn’t)
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU (AGAIN) [now with theme song]
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FRED LEWIS LOOKS LIKE A POWER HITTER
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
I know it sounds ridiculous...
but Burriss IS a heckuva nice kid.
by Billy Swift on Jan 30, 2012 5:12 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Better than that Affeldt guy!
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Burriss would have to hit .400 to slug over .400
and it would still be close.
Is it February 19 yet?
by j14 on Jan 30, 2012 4:32 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
I'd think The Riot would be more of a sure thing than Fontenot or Crawford
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
Aubrey Huff: "Let's Get Weird"
by slackersphere17 on Jan 30, 2012 4:20 PM PST reply actions
Crawford is probably the only sure thing at this point
And the Riot IS remarkably like Keppinger, except cheaper and with a better personality.
Who was it on Twitter who said that Keppinger was really unpleasant?
I met him once, and he seemed pretty nice.
@legaleagle88
I'm not crazy. My mother had me tested.
Schulman said Kepp was not "jolly."
Not the same exactly as “really unpleasant.” Would think Theriot would be more personable especially with his best friend (Fontenot) and his LSU teammate (Wilson) around…
Oh, my heavens.
I’ve been picked to be in a Giants commercial! Now what do I do? Fly down there? I hate flying; it terrifies me. Aaaaah!
Do you have time to drive?
Seriously, though, I sympathize. I hate flying. In this case, though, I think it’s worth it.
@legaleagle88
I'm not crazy. My mother had me tested.
Whoa
How’d you land that gig?
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 30, 2012 4:30 PM PST up reply actions
You didn’t see the twitters? They were actively recruiting people.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
I don’t even think I follow the official Giants Twitter. Too much stupid stuff, like their slogans.
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 30, 2012 4:47 PM PST up reply actions
“If Not Now, When? And If Not Us, Who? Or Whom?”
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“Together, we are whom?” “What?”
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 30, 2012 4:49 PM PST up reply actions
MATT CAIN'S XFIP IS UNSUSTAINABLE!
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
by speckops on Jan 30, 2012 4:32 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
“grumblemumble not ready grumblemumble veteran leadership grumblemumble more seasoning.”
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jan 30, 2012 4:35 PM PST up reply actions
I’ll adjust for future uses
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jan 30, 2012 7:32 PM PST up reply actions
Belt is totally going to get salted.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Belt...
is quite dumb, it can be annoying.
by Billy Swift on Jan 30, 2012 5:15 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
And I bet Cain cheats on his wife. Melky never drives the speed limit. Zito eats raw eggs. Ok, that last one wouldn’t surprise me, but where the hell do you pull this crap from?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Maybe it’s Logan Morrison.
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Zito eats the eggs of the California Condor scrambled with the last Avacados at the store he stole from a little old lady.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
Don’t forget that he cut off someone else while driving to the store and then parked in the handicapped slot.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
AND went through the 10 items or less line with 12 items.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
AND paid in pennies with a coupon
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
AN EXPIRED COUPON!
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
I know Brandon....
go firetruck yourself.
by Billy Swift on Jan 30, 2012 5:55 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
nah
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 30, 2012 6:01 PM PST up reply actions
I’d ambulance you, baby.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Would you firetruck me?
I’d firetruck me.
Goodbye horses…
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
Please don't
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.
Who the hell are you and where are you getting this shit?
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU (AGAIN) [now with theme song]
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Swift...
makes shit up.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
The funny thing is the guy he complimented is Manny Burriss. I have never had good experiences with Burriss. I mean, he’s not been a jerk or anything, but he’s not been friendly or accommodating at all.
@legaleagle88
I'm not crazy. My mother had me tested.
I think the Baron loves Burriss, though, so YMMV
"Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men. It's no pink tea, and mollycoddles had better stay out." -Ty Cobb
"Ask GiantPain about my penis" - Billy Beane
Mayor of Smug.
Ray Durham...
told me Manny was nice kid, shoot me.
by Billy Swift on Jan 30, 2012 5:54 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
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by Natto on Jan 30, 2012 8:29 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I don’t think I’ve ever seen this used before.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jan 30, 2012 8:33 PM PST up reply actions
Well, he’s a little long in the tooth for me now, but I definitely agree that he is yummy here.
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 30, 2012 8:35 PM PST up reply actions
I plan on not aging. I’ll let you know how that works out for me.
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 30, 2012 8:36 PM PST up reply actions
me too
Especially after you hit about 35 and shit stops working right.
I was always so in shape when I was younger I thought I could beat that aging thing. Thyroid says “no”.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
Age is just a number.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
well i'm Mike's number
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 feel like he was a very influential figure
in many teenage straight girls’ lives.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
Should have used it a long time ago, I could have been over using the shit out of it for years.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jan 30, 2012 8:40 PM PST up reply actions
I hate to fly too. Then again it would be a short flight wouldn’t it? I can deal with the 90 minute flight from Sac to San Diego, anything longer than that and I go all Marge Simpson.
If you’d prefer to drive you could stop off in each region where there are McCoven and get the red carpet treatment!
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
They're filming crowd scenes at the park Thursday and Friday
but I think mine will be shot later. A “member of our SF Giants Producer team” is supposed to contact me with details and I’m asking them for as much advance notice as possible to book flights. (Driving takes days and even Amtrak takes almost 48 hours from here. We have pets - all of which get meds- so the mister probably can’t even go with me.) Yikes, I hate this. Why did I even apply? But I’ll have to do it.
by mrs. owlcroft on Jan 30, 2012 4:44 PM PST up reply actions
What?
Why did that get line out? I am so frazzled! Oh, it’s the dashes. Dratted new-fangled internet thing.
by mrs. owlcroft on Jan 30, 2012 4:44 PM PST up reply actions
HEY THEY DIDN'T USE OURS, OKAY GEEZ
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You applied and they rejected you? WTF? How could they resist the dulcet tones?
2012 is going to be awesome!
It was a reference to the CSN-BA promo we trolled last summer.
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Because he wasn’t jolly. It’s all his fault.
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Needs to gain some weight.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 30, 2012 4:49 PM PST up reply actions
OH MY GOD FUCK YOU TRANSFER RUMOR SITE.
Arsenal agree surprise deal for young Borussia Dortmund playmaker
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 30, 2012 4:29 PM PST reply actions
Wait is that true?
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
Yep
But not Goetze. Some kid on their U19 team. Hence the “Fuck you” for misleading 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 30, 2012 4:37 PM PST up reply actions
Theriot
Belt
Christian
Mota
Hensley
*holding out hope that Surkamp takes Zito’s spot
There’s NO WAY Belt doesn’t make the opening day roster. Ralph Barbieri would die of an aneurysm on live radio.
Sabean also briefly mentioned Hensley and Runzler competing for the fifth spot...
in the starting rotation, I’m pretty sure. They’ll be competing for the 7th spot in the bullpen!
Why does everybody think the Giants will carry 12 pitchers on Opening Day? They’ve almost never done this, and even if they want to carry that many they can stash somebody in Fresno for a while due to the open dates in the first 4 weeks of the season.
With the logjam of backup position players, I see no way that they don’t open with only 11 pitchers.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
The Giants opened the season with both Wilson and Casilla injured last year.
If they were both healthy, I suspect they would have carried 12 pitchers and Belt would have been in Fresno.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
sup
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
You missed a barn-burner of a State of the State address.
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Status: Grant is still drunk.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Sullivan is still dreamy.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Rumor on the street is that a certain Mr. McClureSF has been sighted conspiring with the Argyled One over lunch… I’m not saying they were plotting a coup, but I’m not not saying it either.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 30, 2012 5:09 PM PST up reply actions
Zito is a combination lock
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
nooooo
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.
Because we keep breaking them? And we forget to hold on to the receipt.
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 30, 2012 4:51 PM PST up reply actions
heck
we even break crappy things
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Orlando Cabrera (because everyone needs to be loved)
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
by CalBear949 on Jan 30, 2012 5:20 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
I feel like writing a West Team thing, but I have no ideas.
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Goodbye scene after Pat voluntarily resigns his position in the staff?
by free f.p. #14 on Jan 30, 2012 4:54 PM PST up reply actions
Okay, yeah. Yeah. Yeah! I can do something with that.
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This is turning out to be really long. Wonder if it’ll be funny.
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And now I’m realizing I have no punchline. Crap.
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Fontenot, Sandoval and Zito discuss the increasingly real threat of an invasion by the aggressive neighboring Athletics into the San Jose territory.
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 30, 2012 4:56 PM PST up reply actions
OT: If you're PARDONED for murder...
how can they subpoena you back? I’d be out of there too…
totally made a baby during the 2010 World Series. It's a girl.
I'm in the best shape of my life.
Hensley will make more starts...
than Zito, and that’s a good thing.
by Billy Swift on Jan 30, 2012 5:18 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
lol.
Wanna put money where your mouth is?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
JUSTIN CHRISTIAN WILL HIT MORE HOME RUNS THAN SANDOVAL BANK IT
"Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men. It's no pink tea, and mollycoddles had better stay out." -Ty Cobb
"Ask GiantPain about my penis" - Billy Beane
Mayor of Smug.
I will...
but I want the odds that I deserve.
by Billy Swift on Jan 30, 2012 5:23 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
So, none?
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 30, 2012 5:23 PM PST up reply actions
JD, I'd be willing to bet that an asteroid will hit your house tonight.
But first give me good odds.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
I will...
but I want the odds that I deserve.
by Billy Swift on Jan 30, 2012 5:23 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I will...
but I want the odds that I deserve.
"Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men. It's no pink tea, and mollycoddles had better stay out." -Ty Cobb
"Ask GiantPain about my penis" - Billy Beane
Mayor of Smug.
I will
But I will the odds to someone deserving.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
I will...
But I’m an odd hors d’oeuvre.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU (AGAIN) [now with theme song]
I tweet (and occasionally blarg) | Your San Francisco Giants: "Together We're Broken!"
Best shape of his life...
Huff should be able to handle left.
by Billy Swift on Jan 30, 2012 5:21 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Pagan...
had better be serious.
by Billy Swift on Jan 30, 2012 5:25 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I saw Pagan crack a smile once. That really pissed me off.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Pagan is in the worst shape of his life
Well, not really, but if he was, he’d probably have a great year, given the trend of “best shape of my life”
Irrational Conor Gillaspie fanboy.
Bullshit
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 30, 2012 6:02 PM PST up reply actions
The negativity around here is pretty funny
Belt will be in the 25 man day roster barring injury
The Golden Bear is ever watching
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San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
by CalBear949 on Jan 30, 2012 5:29 PM PST via Android app reply actions
I can see a set of circumstances in which he doesn’t make it. Basically, if Pill does well in ST and Belt doesn’t.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
I really don’t think the team views Pill as a legitimate prospect. I think he’s right-handed and has a pulse.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
Bingo...
Belt will be everyday at first starting game one of the Cactus.
by Billy Swift on Jan 30, 2012 5:35 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I think Pill is just seen as someone who might add a little bit of value at a low cost, not someone that will be around a long time.
Irrational Conor Gillaspie fanboy.
Right. Belt is still the real prospect. Which is why I think he will get playing time this year as Huff’s contract runs itself out after this season.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
I would rather him in AAA getting regular at bats
than warming the bench, starting every 5th day, struggling to hit and getting badmouthed for it.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
I said this...at the top.
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive Father of Joe Panik. 2011 NWL MVP .
Job 1:14-15
Why do you characterize the belief that Belt might start the year in Fresno as ‘negativity’?
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 30, 2012 5:32 PM PST up reply actions
fair enough
I actually think he should stay in the MLB.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Orlando Cabrera (because everyone needs to be loved)
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
by CalBear949 on Jan 30, 2012 5:57 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
Very few things are a given with this team, where rookies or young players are concerned.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU (AGAIN) [now with theme song]
I tweet (and occasionally blarg) | Your San Francisco Giants: "Together We're Broken!"
My boyfriend Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson
is going to be on something called “Rock Center” this evening.
2012 is going to be awesome!
You’re baiting me, and it won’t work.
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The West Team: Life on Lars
(PAT BURRELL is holding a meeting with his staff in the Old Executive Outfielders Building)
BURRELL: It’s been a long day, guys. Let’s pick it up tomorrow.
(The staff rises and starts moving toward the door as a loose group)
BURRELL: Hey, do me a favor and don’t go home yet, okay?
(They exit as MATT CAIN, TIM LINCECUM, AUBREY HUFF, MIKE FONTENOT and BRANDON BELT enter.)
BURRELL: Good to see you brought friendly faces. (to BELT) This is your first day?
BELT: Yes, sir.
BURRELL: They’re gonna put your picture up someplace. I have a bilateral commission with the Vice Outfielder of the Cardinals. It’s in St. Louis this year. And you’re going to tell me I’m not going to St. Louis.
LINCECUM: Mr. Burrell, have you been having an affair with Amy Gutierrez while here at AT&T Park?
(beat)
CAIN: He’s asking because –
BURRELL: I should hit you in the face. I know why he’s asking. I spoke with Fonty earlier. (pause) Yes. And I like to show off. I told her I’d seen proof of Oakland’s territorial rights in San Jose. I’d said I’d intervened to get Vogelsong on the All-Star roster. Lemme guess. You heard a rumor from a blind source. Gutierrez was the blind source?
BELT: Yes, sir.
BURRELL: Well, you earned your money today. But you caught it early. What do I do?
BELT: Mr. Burrell, I think you need to talk to your family now.
BURRELL: And by that, you mean…
BELT: Your seemingly endless chain of conquests and possible illegitimate offspring.
BURRELL: Right.
(FONTENOT, CAIN, LINCECUM, HUFF and BELT exit)
HUFF: I hope I didn’t see you smile in there.
BELT: I didn’t.
FONTENOT: Aubrey, you didn’t.
(fade to black)
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by TheLetter2 on Jan 30, 2012 5:34 PM PST reply actions 8 recs
Have I mentioned you are the greatest lately?
Because you are
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 30, 2012 5:38 PM PST up reply actions
Yes. At least the first several seasons.
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 30, 2012 5:40 PM PST up reply actions
I’ve seen it. It’s OK but I don’t like Martin Sheen.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
/counts to ten, breathes deeply
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this is an acceptable opinion
Mark DeRosa , he had his moments.
by oldjacket on Jan 30, 2012 5:50 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
I think my general dislike of Martin Sheen is why I never got into it.
But enough people have bugged me about it that maybe I’ll give it a swag one day. When it’s on Netflix, that is.
2012 is going to be awesome!
What’s with all of this Martin Sheen hate? Is this a political thing?
"Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men. It's no pink tea, and mollycoddles had better stay out." -Ty Cobb
"Ask GiantPain about my penis" - Billy Beane
Mayor of Smug.
They hate his awesome hair.
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Gave rise to Charlie
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That is a strike against.
2010 World Series Champions!
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by Johnny Disaster on Jan 30, 2012 6:04 PM PST up reply actions
I don’t like Charlie, either. Emilio Estevez irritates me, too.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Repo Man has given Emilio great latitude in my eyes.
2010 World Series Champions!
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by Johnny Disaster on Jan 30, 2012 6:08 PM PST up reply actions
The Mighty Ducks also played a very significant role in my childhood.
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 30, 2012 6:09 PM PST up reply actions
That movie gets irritating (irrational) because of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks and the way the team was introduced.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Very true. But it inspired me to play hockey as a kid.
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 30, 2012 6:12 PM PST up reply actions
My joke where I pretend to mistake him for Michael Douglas isn’t funny anymore and it certainly isn’t my fault.
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
really?
Is there some sorta awful scandal that flew past my radar, or do you just mean as an actor?
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 30, 2012 5:59 PM PST up reply actions
He's just been in a few movies that annoyed the hell out of me.
Like that stupid bunny boiling thing.
2012 is going to be awesome!
Hooray for you, sir.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
Lot of typing...
to say Amy G is an untalented hack.
by Billy Swift on Jan 30, 2012 5:39 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Knock it off, please.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU (AGAIN) [now with theme song]
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by can of corn on Jan 30, 2012 5:40 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Swing and a miss on that one.
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Not...
the lot of typing part.
by Billy Swift on Jan 30, 2012 5:59 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
And yet it was a home run in the dickishness part.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 30, 2012 6:05 PM PST up reply actions
rec'd that without even reading it yet
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 30, 2012 5:45 PM PST up reply actions
I was worried because I knew you and Alex weren’t around. You guys are my West Wing posse.
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you're in luck, I literally just got off work
BELT: Mr. Burrell, I think you need to talk to your family now.
BURRELL: And by that, you mean…
BELT: Your seemingly endless chain of conquests and possible illegitimate offspring.
That’s the money line. Awesome.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 30, 2012 5:47 PM PST up reply actions
gotcha covered.
The West Wing’s a landmark in dramatic television. I don’t think it’s as perfect as some, and yes it ran a year too long, but I still think it’s worth noting for what it is.
Honestly, I thought season 7 was really strong.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 30, 2012 5:50 PM PST up reply actions
I admit it drops off after 4
But I just wasn’t that big of a fan of the 7th season, or the gimmick they tried, though I did appreciate it.
I couldn’t finish Season 4.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Interesting. I love that period.
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I wish I could write like this. /sad trombone
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
If I could write like that I wouldn’t need a doctor!
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 30, 2012 5:49 PM PST up reply actions
If I could write like that I’d never leave the house! HA-HAWWWWWWWWWWWW
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Has anyone ever told you you have a face for writing?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
He’s going to kill you now.
"Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men. It's no pink tea, and mollycoddles had better stay out." -Ty Cobb
"Ask GiantPain about my penis" - Billy Beane
Mayor of Smug.
I’m really working on that ’don’t give a fuck’ switch. Here’s to self-improvement.
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:( At least my comment was obviously in jest, right?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
It was to me.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 30, 2012 5:59 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah. That’s where the switch comes in.
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maybe put the little sarcasm font tags on it?
You know, I recently had somebody tell me that he had a difficult time detecting sarcasm in real life and an even more difficult time detecting it on chat/irc.
Here I’ve known the guy for like 10 years and he probably thinks I hate him!
not that I'm ever sarcastic use the “@” signs.
Now I’m more carefuller when I talk to him.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
@sarcasm font
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Ah. I was about to say, I think you gotta put one after the thing, too.
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I'm beginning to think
that it’s best with TL2 just to not troll him at all. He’s not into it, and we love him, so best just leave the jokes for Goofus or howie or someone like that. (Sorry about the Brian Williams thing, really, I won’t do it anymore.)
2012 is going to be awesome!
I’m not doing anything! The DGAF switch is so I won’t take things too seriously. It’s designed specifically to avoid such situations.
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Best not to confuse it with the DIAF switch.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
A costly mistake, to be sure.
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Yeah, I'm personally immune
Somehow I developed a very thick skin. Go ahead, say something mean about Brandon Crawford.
2012 is going to be awesome!
Brandon Crawford smells funny!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 30, 2012 6:26 PM PST up reply actions
The idea of “sarcasm font” is one of those things that bother me far more than they should.
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
sarcasm!
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 30, 2012 6:27 PM PST up reply actions
Why do that?
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU (AGAIN) [now with theme song]
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Oh, my goodness!
If only life on Lars was this entertaining! =p
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 30, 2012 6:05 PM PST up reply actions
/tries to figure out how to interview Lars’ parasites
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 30, 2012 6:06 PM PST up reply actions
The original draft was the scene where Joe Quincy leads C.J. to confirm Stu Winkle as the blind source. Works great on TV, less so in print. And it was really long. And not really funny. So I went back to square one.
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I read all of Burrell’s lines in the Leo McGarry voice. I’m sure that was intended.
by free f.p. #14 on Jan 30, 2012 6:28 PM PST up reply actions
No, he’s Hoynes in this one.
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Dammit. I haven’t gotten that far yet :(
/only in season 2
by free f.p. #14 on Jan 30, 2012 6:31 PM PST up reply actions
OH MAN THE LAST TWO EPISODES OF SEASON 2
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 30, 2012 6:33 PM PST up reply actions
Absolutely. Lord, that’s some quality television.
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Yeah SFO?
it’s pretty crowded
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Orlando Cabrera (because everyone needs to be loved)
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by CalBear949 on Jan 30, 2012 5:59 PM PST via Android app reply actions
It's random and irrational, but I'll be rooting for Gregor to make the roster.
Dude takes walkz.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
and will be great for GOT jokes
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.
plus every time I see a toolsy late-20s/early-30s Latino outfielder with no history of major league success
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 30, 2012 6:04 PM PST up reply actions
Does he rock the designer jeans though?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Designer cutoffs.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 30, 2012 6:06 PM PST up reply actions
That's not random.
Looking at the options, you’d want the guy that can control an AB.
That being said, he doesn’t fit the Giants approach at the plate.
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive Father of Joe Panik. 2011 NWL MVP .
Job 1:14-15
Not exactly irrational
I’d rather have him on the roster than Burriss or Christian. Plus he has a funky swing
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
Like this
Hector is the backup catcher
Mota
Hensley (to mop up for Barry in the second)
Theriot (platoons with Crawford)
Belt (he starts in LF next to Pagan/CF and Melky/RF) – Nate will never hit like a corner OF
Pill (yeah, I know) – maybe Blanco
Don't believe everything you think.
Not sure if anyone else plays Skyrim, but my character is Brian Wilson.
Section 314 FTW!
by KingofDucks1987 on Jan 30, 2012 6:07 PM PST reply actions 4 recs
No one here plays Skyrim.
"Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men. It's no pink tea, and mollycoddles had better stay out." -Ty Cobb
"Ask GiantPain about my penis" - Billy Beane
Mayor of Smug.
I'm here....I do!
/nerd
Section 314 FTW!
by KingofDucks1987 on Jan 30, 2012 6:08 PM PST up reply actions
This is sarcasm. Half the people on here play Skyrim.
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 30, 2012 6:10 PM PST up reply actions
You have to say it like this.
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should've used this font
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
But I—and then you—and we—
Oh, we have fun around here. Ha ha!
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Is this a thing that we’re doing now? Because if so fuck you
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
Yeah, this line.
If your sarcasm needs highlighting, you need to write it better.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 30, 2012 6:37 PM PST up reply actions
Agreed
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 30, 2012 6:48 PM PST up reply actions
You know what? Screw you. I don’t need to answer to you. In fact, you’re the worst poster here. You add nothing. I’ll do what I want, and you can go fuck yourself. It’s the little pukes like you who make me sick of this site. Go away, and don’t come back.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
He was being funny. There are frequent Skyrim discussions.
Speaking of which, my 6 year old daughter now has a folder she has titled her “Skyrim Drawings” and she is filling it with pictures of me slaying dragons, bloody corpses, and new ingredients to combine into powerful potions.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU (AGAIN) [now with theme song]
I tweet (and occasionally blarg) | Your San Francisco Giants: "Together We're Broken!"
Skyrim-related:
This weekend, it took me a couple tries to complete the Thalmor Embassy infiltration. Then I read SkyrimMom on Twitter talking about how easily she completed it and just felt bad about myself.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 30, 2012 6:11 PM PST up reply actions
Heh. Love her.
And also – I did it on my first try. IN YOUR FACE!
But I gave up on putting that amulet together. I should go back and do that again now.
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First time, I forgot lockpicks and had to reload WAY back when you give the guy your gear
Then it was just a matter of the elves having shockingly high stealth detect. I ended up abusing invis potions.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 30, 2012 6:13 PM PST up reply actions
I slashed and hacked my way through. Seemed the way to go.
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yeah in retrospect that would've worked really well
But I really like the experience of being a stealthy assassin type; even moreso a burglar. The Thieves’ Guild quests involving lots of sneaking and almost no combat were some of the most fun things in the game for me.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 30, 2012 6:18 PM PST up reply actions
I totally ignored the “be sneaky” directive and just wrecked everything that moved. Needless to say, it only took one try.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
Ah – great minds, etc.
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me too
I figured it’s a game about fake vikings, so I’m going to build a viking. And my viking doesn’t sneak.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jan 30, 2012 7:38 PM PST up reply actions
omg
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.
Didn't take me long. But after I saw the beard option...it was a no-brainer that I was gonna create him.
Section 314 FTW!
by KingofDucks1987 on Jan 30, 2012 6:13 PM PST up reply actions
I WAS tempted to create Timmy and make him a mage.
Section 314 FTW!
by KingofDucks1987 on Jan 30, 2012 6:13 PM PST up reply actions
Did you give him a trick elbow too?
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 30, 2012 6:13 PM PST up reply actions
Brian Wilson had some elbow injury problems last year.
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 30, 2012 6:15 PM PST up reply actions
I recall
I just wasn’t sure if a trick elbow was something related to Skyrim and I was missing something. I don’t frequent MCC often in the off-season and I’m not in on many of the inside jokes. :/
Section 314 FTW!
by KingofDucks1987 on Jan 30, 2012 6:20 PM PST up reply actions
61 Nord Warrior
Thane of Windhelm
Thane of Whiterun
Harbinger of the Companions
Nightengale
Dovakhin
Killer of Alduin
Leader of the Thieves Guild
Dark Brotherhood member
Husband of Lydia
Owner of homes in Solitude, Whiterun, Windhelm, Riften, and Markarth
Section 314 FTW!
by KingofDucks1987 on Jan 30, 2012 6:23 PM PST up reply actions
I can't decide what's more impressive.
That you are level 61, or that you managed not to kill Lydia.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
Maybe this is bad...
but I gave her the “wait here” command…and it was in the kitchen. I did it to irritate my girlfriend. It worked. She loves the game, too. She created Kim Kardashian. She thinks she’s being ironic.
Section 314 FTW!
by KingofDucks1987 on Jan 30, 2012 6:29 PM PST up reply actions
Wait, you can MARRY Lydia?
And here I thought she was just useful for sending in to attack bosses first.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
You have to use a console command of some kind
But she’s scripted for most of the stuff, so it looks like they just never bothered finalizing her as a marriage candidate.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 30, 2012 6:29 PM PST up reply actions
I didn't use any command.
I just married her.
Section 314 FTW!
by KingofDucks1987 on Jan 30, 2012 6:33 PM PST up reply actions
That’s what I thought you could do.
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Thats the spirit, Ducks!
Just “GET OVER HERE, WOMAN! WE ARE GETTING MARRIED!”
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 30, 2012 6:35 PM PST up reply actions
It was kinda funny to marry my housecarl.
Section 314 FTW!
by KingofDucks1987 on Jan 30, 2012 6:37 PM PST up reply actions
No kidding. Everybody knows you just mess around with the help. You don’t marry them.
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THERE IS NO "MESS AROUND" OPTION.
Section 314 FTW!
by KingofDucks1987 on Jan 30, 2012 6:42 PM PST up reply actions
There is also no polygamy option
:sad face:
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by KingofDucks1987 on Jan 30, 2012 6:43 PM PST up reply actions
Super awkward having my wife and my (female) housecarl in the same relatively small house
Every time I haven’t taken Aela on the road with me and I come back to Riften, I walk in and they’re both sitting at the one table, not talking to each other. I think this is a pretty good simulation of how things might actually go.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 30, 2012 6:43 PM PST up reply actions
You figured out polygamy!
Section 314 FTW!
by KingofDucks1987 on Jan 30, 2012 6:44 PM PST up reply actions
Achievement unlocked!
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
You’re allowed to marry Aela? I’ll bet she’s an animal in bed (CWIDT?)!
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bazinga!
I try to justify it by saying I wanted an archer companion who wouldn’t get in the way of my wild hacking, which is true, but nah it’s cause her model is super hot. :(
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 30, 2012 6:53 PM PST up reply actions
Hell, looks like even I can! Yay for Skyrim same sex marriage!
Although I’ve got my eye on Benor.
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neiltyson Neil deGrasse Tyson
Just an FYI: Appearing tonight with Brian Williams on @RockCenterNBC — 10pm ET / PT. More on Moon colonies. Be there.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 30, 2012 6:09 PM PST reply actions
We're watching Star Trek.
The Immunity Syndrome. Go ahead, nerbs, I know you have opinions.
2012 is going to be awesome!
TOS kind of sucks, and that’s why I love it.
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
Kirk or GTFO
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 30, 2012 6:27 PM PST up reply actions
That has one of my favorite Kirk moments when he just repeats “antibodies” over and over again with a determined, slightly mischeivious, and proud grin. Not a big moment per se, but it’s one of Shatner’s best moments in the series.
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jan 30, 2012 7:54 PM PST up reply actions
I just got done watching the hi-def “sampler” of TNG. The show looks amazing.
“The Immunity Syndrome” was one of those big bottle shows TOS did well. The JJ sequel would be better off trying to copy an episode like this or The Doomsday Machine over Khan.
Wait, the sequal is about Kahn?
Are they planning to reanimate Ricardo Montalban?
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
No, but they're going to screw his corpse, that's for sure.
And it’s the rumor that’s persisted for at least a few months now.
by Every6thDay on Jan 30, 2012 10:06 PM PST up reply actions
Huh.
That would be, sad. Cause not rehashing the first movies is what made the first one pretty good. And theoretically, if you follow the plot of the first one, they have yet to maroon Kahn on Seti Alpha 5…
I IZ CONFUSED
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
Yeah. It has the potential to suck tremendously.
And if it’s confirmed to be Khan, my interest in seeing the sequel drops to about 10%. This is the downside of being old. My open mind slams shut much more frequently.
by Every6thDay on Jan 30, 2012 10:10 PM PST up reply actions
Just imagine all the lens flairs JJ Abrams could do if he redid the Doomsday Machine or the Immunity Syndrome
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jan 30, 2012 10:20 PM PST up reply actions
JJ Abrams needs not your excuses for lens flares.
Super 8 was insane.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
Dinner thread
I’m making pasta. Asparagus, red bell peppers, portobello mushroom, and chicken sausage over linguine with red sauce. This is the most cooking I’ve done on my own in months, so I’m pretty psyched.
How about you guys?
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 30, 2012 6:29 PM PST reply actions
Sooooo hungry.
But the little elves in my house won’t have dinner ready until 7.
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 30, 2012 6:30 PM PST up reply actions
Dammit. It is the militant vegan elf cooking tonight.
:(
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 30, 2012 6:51 PM PST up reply actions
Stupid lentils and quinoa and vegan curry.
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 30, 2012 8:26 PM PST up reply actions
I had a pretty good vegetable curry. Though it probably could’ve been warmer; I should really invest in a microwave at some point.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
That would be good. Though I tend to prefer using a toaster oven in general, there are somethings that a microwave is necessary for.
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 30, 2012 8:31 PM PST up reply actions
the best little kitchen appliance we ever bought was our “Hot Shot” all it does is make hot water but it comes in so handy. When we were traveling we’d take it with us and some instant oatmeal, teas, and just add water soups.
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Leftover tacos. Not that great.
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I had a revelation today
Chipotle also has corn tortillas for tacos if you want them. This is a game changer for me. I love corn tortillas and tolerate flour ones.
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uh oh, tortilla room
We might want to debate something safer, like the estate tax or Tebow.
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Yep. Not getting involved in this one.
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I'm glad we agree
Corn >>>>> Flour
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Went to my favorite DC pizza place
Called Pi. It’s amazing – they have this incredible cornmeal crust that’s to die for.
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There’s a company in SF that makes bake-at-home cornmeal crust pizzas. It’s a fun novelty, though I wouldn’t want my pizza that way every time.
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Oh, I agree
But it’s something I get an immense craving for from time to time. And they have a deep deep variety or a thin crust, both equally delicious.
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Not hungry
No din din for me tonight.
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 30, 2012 6:33 PM PST up reply actions
Water
And a lemon.
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Don't forget the cayenne!
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I’ve got some frozen parm chicken breasts in the freezer I’ll cook up, along with some salad and roasted potatoes or something. Plus garlic bread. I’ll save the real homecooked meal for a day I can go shopping – being out of town this weekend ruined my routine.
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Tonkatsu and potstickers
With rice and some salad and kimchi and macaroni salad
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Update: overcooked the mushrooms :(
I forgot how fast the moisture leaves portobellos. What remains of them is delicious, but I definitely have less mushroom than I started out with. Next time, they go in after the meat.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 30, 2012 6:43 PM PST up reply actions
Verdict: pretty fucking good
I should have splurged on more expensive red sauce than the Whole Foods generic; it makes a difference. But otherwise pretty excellent. I’d make this for company. You know, ladies.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 30, 2012 6:54 PM PST up reply actions
Roast your own tomatoes!
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I actually kinda hate tomatoes
Ketchup and limited red sauce is the only format I can eat them in.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 30, 2012 7:51 PM PST up reply actions
Raw tomatoes are disgusting.
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Only tomatoes I really like raw are the itty bitty grape sized ones.
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I love sliced raw Roma tomatoes, when properly ripe.
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what about heirloom
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It really depends on the individual tomato. I really don’t like them being so huge. It’s off-putting.
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Cherry tomatoes > grape tomatoes
/just stirring the kettle… pot…. thing
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Grapes>tomatoes tho
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Grapes with seeds > seedless grapes
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but, raisins>grapes, always
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prunes > raisins
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prunes are good for you?
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high in fiber and ummm iron I think, but also high in sugar.
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Aren’t most fruit-based things high in sugar?
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But isn’t fruit sugar different than regular sugar? Not calorically, but the way that it is digested?
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Man, I remember this debate from last year. I wish I could remember my sugar biochemistry.
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Something about glucose and sucrose or something.
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From my initial cursory reading, it appears that it probably has to do with glycemic index—how much glucose is present in your blood for 2 h after the ingestion of whatever is concerned. Fructose has a surprisingly low glycemic index of ~15, sucrose is ~30. Glucose, by definition, is 100 (which is pretty much the maximum).
So if I’m reading this right, high fructose corn syrup isn’t bad because of the fructose. It’s bad because it’s particularly bad because it’s half fructose and half glucose.
Interestingly, according to this site, the differences between whole wheat and not, or white and brown rice are surprisingly small. Fruits, you will notice, have a pretty low glycemic index, especially relative to other things up there. Total calories may be the same, but the time over which that blood sugar is released takes longer.
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the fact that they are dried boosts the sugar content [if I am remembering the article I read correctly]
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or maybe boosts isn’t the right word … more sugar per ounce [than say the plum it started out as] perhaps is a better way to put it?
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Also true. I wish I could eat mozzarella.
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Or digest it, at least.
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Lactaid doesn’t do the trick?
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I’ve tried once, and the results were not encouraging. I really need to get some and run a series of experiments in the comfort of my own home when I know I can sequester myself for a solid 24 h.
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Yikes. I’ll, unfortunately, make sure I don’t take you to Jeni’s ice cream.
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Graeters please??
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The Mister was there over Christmas and reports that they have changed their recipe. He thinks they’ve lowered the overall fat content, so it’s not as creamy as it used to be.
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Whaaaaat? I don’t think this is true.
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ugh!!!! WHYYYYY, look, i’m not trying to lose weight when eating ice cream, or stay healthy. I want the original product if i get damn good ice cream, i don’t care if it’s unhealthy or what
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PiKA, you can go to Marianne's!
Highest fat content possible. God, I wish I had some 1020 right now.
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yea
mariannes is pretty amazing, my dad’s been taking me there for years. It’s something i need to go back and try again
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never heard of it actually, huh
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yea, that is pretty amazing
especially how they change it daily
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Sometimes the weirdest sounding
flavors are the best. I love the Earl Grey.
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what is it
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wow, definitely like those kinds of places
that just have something daily, and do whatever they want on the flavor
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I’ll run them at some point in the next month. I suspect a lot of it may have to do with the fact that the guy I got them from was somewhat less than a trustworthy individual.
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One of my favorite things ever.
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I’m positive you’re an idiot.
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you're not really doing particularly well today.
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UNPACK UNPACK UNPACK
Oh, wait. You already did that!
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Tell Mike Jackson to get loose in the bullpen...
Swift isn’t looking good out there.
11 01 10
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jan 31, 2012 9:20 AM PST up reply actions
BBQ pizza
the food selection at SFO is poor
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Yeah but they have a yoga room now.
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Is there a thing against chain restaurants in SFO?
Cuz it seems like all mom and pop places
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What shit the dining hall is serving. Don’t worry, I’ll keep you updated.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 30, 2012 6:49 PM PST up reply actions
it always amazed me at how bad the offerings were…at an ag school!
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VGs (our cafe) isnt awful
Its just that you can either get pasta, a sandwich, salad, or another dish that they change like once a week. It gets old fast. Metro (our cafeteria) is fucking disgusting. And I have really really low standards for food.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 30, 2012 7:25 PM PST up reply actions
chicken parm... i guess
living at home i guess you just have whatever your dad makes you, so i mean, i’m not complaining, but it’s definitely getting old, rather cook myself
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Hey, enjoy it while you can, man
Every time I go visit my parents I’m like PLEASE COOK ME SOMETHING I EAT FROZEN ENCHILADAS AND PUB FOOD SEVENTY FIVE PERCENT OF THE TIME
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 30, 2012 7:04 PM PST up reply actions
no doubt
haha, i mean, is it because you have no time to really cook anything else? or what?
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partially
I used to cook more when I didn’t live alone; it’s super boring and my kitchen is tiny.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 30, 2012 7:06 PM PST up reply actions
eh, yea. It’s a little more fun to cook with others there, plus it gets old cleaning everything up as well. Probably takes me about 20 minutes to clean everything on average, and that was without a dishwasher, and we had the same problem at school, small kitchen
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oh christ yes the dishwasher
There are days when I would put up with my mood-swingy, morose, binge-drinking roomies again just for the fucking dishwasher.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 30, 2012 7:09 PM PST up reply actions
haha, seriously? should’ve just broken it and said, “here, there’s your fucking dishwasher, you jackasses”
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hahaha
I should rephrase – I mean, I prefer living alone, but man I miss affording a place with a dishwasher. The roommates were part of that package.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 30, 2012 7:14 PM PST up reply actions
Yea, i guess i’m slightly different where i like living with others for the company, plus the cost, but yea, couldn’t stand living with more than one person. Rent was always fun when i was at school, “alright so who’s paying for cable, electricity? Ok, well i’ll pay this, you pay that, then we’ll switch it up next month”
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easy to switch up chicken parmesan. Use cream of mushroom or curry
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by CalBear949 on Jan 30, 2012 7:04 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
He won’t let you cook for the both of you?
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well... he's the dad who wants to try to do way too much and everything
i mean, he knows i’m a hell of a cook, and can cook pretty much anything, but he just wants to do everything himself. ha, whatever i guess. What Lies said, enjoy it while i can
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wow
for me living at home is “you have to help cook dinner at least 5 of 7 nights a week” and usually plan at least one or two meals a week myself.
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Wow, i mean, i did that throughout college for two years. To do that almost everyday, i’d be ok with that, love cooking for myself with no plan, just throw stuff together
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it's not so bad
i really have gotten into cooking over the past year and my parents are interested in trying out new things as well, so it’s fun.
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Nice, that’s pretty good especially since your parents are interested in trying new things, so you can basically try to cook new recipes and throw stuff together. Kinda want to start making more of my grandmothers recipe’s from Armenia
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yeah I think it’s sort of Turkish, except like with the Greeks, don’t EVER say that, because they hate the Turks (for good reason)
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To be fair, whiskey and ale aren’t anything alike.
/that’s racist
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Yup
jponry’s pretty spot on with it. Shishkabob, pilaf, boreg, basically lamb, rice, and boreg is a pastry you bake that has philo dough and cheese with spinach inside.
Kofta is pretty amazing as well
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boreg sounds like spankopita
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it pretty much is, haha
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sweet
I just looked up Armenian restaurants in Seattle; apparently one of them is one of the few places on the west coast that serves lamecun/lamejun/“Armenian pizza.” Looks intriguing.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 30, 2012 7:32 PM PST up reply actions
I’m surprised there are places up in Seattle. Yea, the Armenian pizza is pretty amazing, you don’t really have to cook it up at all, just eat it cold.
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Seattle’s got a pretty good selection of ethnic food, doesn’t it?
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yeah, about as much as any major American coastal city
Compared to SF there’s more & better Thai, less & worse Mexican, more straight-up seafood as opposed to culture-specific seafood dishes, and a craze for teriyaki that you don’t really find in the Bay Area.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 30, 2012 7:36 PM PST up reply actions
More and better Thai?
Intriguing.
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yeah, it's way more prevalent than the City
At least, the City up until 2007 when I moved; not sure if there was a Thaisplosion in recent years.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 30, 2012 7:54 PM PST up reply actions
I was pretty happy with what I had available down on the Peninsula, to be honest.
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that might be part of it
I lived in SF proper so I didn’t spend a lot of time outside of the immediate area. Regardless, Seattle has a broad range of really good Thai.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 30, 2012 7:58 PM PST up reply actions
omgggg lamecun is sooo goood
i had it in Germany.
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Not many Armenian restaurants in SF.
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yea... not many
we just go to the Armenian Bazaar in Oakland, at St. Vartan during October, just get a TON of food to bring back. Frozen
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A quick Google search came up with Paul K’s on Gough.
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huh
thanks! Going to definitely remember that and make a note of that when i’m up there, probably get something for take out
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On their website:
Owner Paul Kavouksorian’s Armenian heritage sits front and center in his menu, but his dishes transcend any one cultural designation. Many hints of Greek and North-African dishes like the dinner menu’s mezze platter delight the palate…
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OOOOOOOO MEZZE. wow. Yea, whenever i go back to Detroit, this is all we have, either that or shishkebab, chickenkebab, anything like that
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Dinner menu
http://www.paulkrestaurant.com/menu-dinner.htm
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woa
17 bucks for Moussaka? what. That’s what my family in detroit would make maybe twice a week
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I think it’s the location of the place. It’s geared toward people who go to the opera (probably).
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makes sense
got to bring a littllllleeeee bit of cash
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I helped out some when I was living at home
But my dad’s too much of a control freak in the kitchen to let anyone else cook regularly.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 30, 2012 7:27 PM PST up reply actions
pasta with a chanterelle and shitake sauce!
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update
omg it’s delicious
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It sounds pretty good.
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it turned out pretty awesome
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Dumb frozen italian thing tonight…
Though this week will be great:
Thursday: http://palomino.com/
Friday: http://www.boinabraza.com/
Saturday: http://www.mortons.com/cincinnati/
Sunday: http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/locations/cincinnati-ohio/efifthst.aspx
Monday: http://skylinechili.com/
Giant Dirtbags: :(
Jeremy Affeldt is terrible.
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obligatory:
Ew Skyline.
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Never had it.
Were going to go last year but, McCormick’s had a bar special that was too good to pass up. I mean, I need to try it at least once.
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Okay, I went lazy and just cooked down some greens.
Bacon, onion, greens, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce.
Kind of shocked to find that it’s turned out so well.
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NOOOOOOOOO
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Red ring of death?
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no i had an open tray error
which i tried to fix on my own
and now fucked up the tray even worse
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goddamn it
tonite was the nite i was finally supposed to beat my friend at ssf4
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A little help anyone?
I reeeeally want to repost this pic somewhere with a Jeff Dunham puppet on his hand, but have no photoshop access.
Wasn’t he the target of an unsuccessful recall attempt not too long ago?
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Didn’t realize it had been so long. This was back when he was in the State Senate, of course; Congressmen aren’t subject to recall.
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Maybe if you posted a bigger picture. . . .
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and you don’t have to hear Eric Byrnes, who isn’t back yet.
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Dave Benz>Byrnes
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Benz talking about how they'll be a 3 seed maybe? jeeze
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One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
Even if they run the table, no higher than 5.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
agreed
and i’d be perfectly fine with that. I agree with him saying, that if you put them on a neutral floor, they can definitely run the table in the tournament
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
Randy Bennett can recruit whoever he wants out of Australia, every one of those guys
has been pretty damn productive
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
Whoever talked about beef noodles was precient
My wife made beef noodle tonight
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
Damn...I missed the Skyrim subthread...
Lvl: 43
Breton
61 Nord Warrior
Thane of Windhelm
Nightengale
Dovakhin, Speaker of Thu’un
Killer of Alduin
Murderer of Cicero
Murderer of Emperor Titus Mede II
Dragon Kill Count: 28
Dark Brotherhood member
Husband of Camilla
Friend of Paarthurnax
Own home in Windhelm
Followed by Mjoll The Lioness
ALSO almost married my housecarl, a male
Chose to hold off on the Thieves Guild Main so I could keep the Skeleton Key for a while, don’t want to go talk to Mother, she creeps me out, haven’t started Companion Quest.
Also, I hate the spiders more than anything.
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive Father of Joe Panik. 2011 NWL MVP .
Job 1:14-15
i haven't played in forever
i should this weekend
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
oh... my god
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
The Companions stuff is kinda fun
I miss the Skeleton Key, but I really wanted to be Guildmaster for the thieves.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 30, 2012 7:30 PM PST up reply actions
I haven’t played this game. I thought about buying it during the Black Friday sale when I picked up the PS3 system but got the Uncharted games instead.
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 just got to level 10!
Now that my girl works nights, and there is no baseabll on tv… uh oh.
Blerg
by Myemail21479 on Jan 31, 2012 9:20 AM PST up reply actions
these are the dark days of broadcast television
proud son of greatgiantfan; b. Apr 29, 2009, d. Jul 30, 2010.
Final 5
Pill, Theriot, Fontenot, Mota, Hensley.
Belt will be the starting 1B with Huff in LF, if all else for Bochy to spite people to be able to bench him more often using the Buster needs fresh legs excuse.
Lineup vs RHP: Pagan, Sanchez, Sandoval, Posey, Huff, Cabrera, Belt, Crawford, P
Lineup vs LHP: Pagan, Sanchez, Sandoval, Posey, Cabrera, Huff, Theriot, backup C, P
what the hell are you doing talking about baseball, this is the Skyrim and Armenian food thread
You might be right about Belt making the roster and getting platooned, just because that’s the worst possible option.
by Lies and Perfidy on Jan 30, 2012 7:35 PM PST up reply actions
Saw a version of that on sfgate. My kids can’t wait. Will be putting it on the DVR.
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betcha $1 he starts
Don’t need to talk about Skyrim, already platinum’d it and waiting for DLC depresses me, as well as being forced to play FFXIII-2 starting tomorrow. I doubt I’ll enjoy it as much :(
And I’ve never had Armenian food, though I did get my gf to try indian this weekend. She went in saying she wasn’t eating lamb, but she ate the shit out of some Lamb (joe) Rogan
Lamb is good, but my people don’t much care for it. Instead, on the rare occasions that they’re not eating fish, they have goat, which isn’t very good.
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C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
Goat can be absolutely delicious. There’s a Somalian restaurant here that totally kills it.
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I’ve found that it’s as annoying to eat as beef can be without actually being good like beef. The taste is far too strong.
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C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
why is beef annoying to eat?
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I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
Sometimes it can be really chewy and hard to eat.
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C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
May I suggest finding a better way to cook your beef?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
No, I know that good beef isn't like that
Hence “sometimes”
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
After a night lesson, we invited my chess teacher to stay for dinner one time when I was 7. My mom made steak of some sort, but it was completely inedible—as Soulbrother says below, it quite literally took 5-10 minutes to chew one piece. It was awful, and I don’t think we ever invited him to stay again, since we were so embarrassed with how take 1 turned out.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Sounds like the steak my mom used to make me when I was younger, took 10 minutes to chew one piece.
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"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jan 30, 2012 8:03 PM PST up reply actions
This is my experience. Cheap steak, poorly prepared.
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Mine was cheap cube steak cooked beyond the point of rubbery.
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by Soulbrother16 on Jan 30, 2012 8:32 PM PST up reply actions
As opposed to live goat?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
I wonder if they goat you are having isn’t castrated…it makes a difference. Meat is tougher, stringer and smells a little different.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 31, 2012 6:39 AM PST up reply actions
I like goat in some forms
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
I’ve had goat tacos before. That was different.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
There's this Korean goat soup stuff
That’s pretty good
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
I didn’t even know that goats were raised there.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
I didn’t see any goat dishes when I was there.
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 31, 2012 7:56 AM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
You say this because you have never eaten my braised goat shoulder.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jan 31, 2012 7:59 AM PST up reply actions
I had donkey recently, it was nice and lean. Pretty dry though.
There's a First for Everything:
Edgar Renteria, The First World Series MVP in Giants History.
She went in saying she wasn’t eating lamb, but she ate the shit out of some Lamb (joe) Rogan
Does that mean she is vegetarian?
"Man, you just can't beat a good bowl of gumbo." ~ William Nuschler Clark
Yeah...
I wish I could say that was art.
"Man, you just can't beat a good bowl of gumbo." ~ William Nuschler Clark
lulz
No, she just doesn’t try new things, which is irritating because 90% of the things I get her to try she likes, but it doesnt carry over.
Like 5 minutes after we got our meal I said we should try “xyz” and she said she wasnt going to eat it. So I said “Uh, you just said that about the lamb and you were completely wrong” and her reply was “Well, now I got a new favorite I can order here so i dont have to try anything else”
plink plink
by MightySlacker on Jan 30, 2012 7:44 PM PST up reply actions
Tortured, Mr. Wanderer, other interested parties: Tyson’s in the last segment of Rock Center. :49 into the show.
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There's also an interview with Bryan Cranston
on the Sundance Channel at 8, if anyone out there cares.
2012 is going to be awesome!
I’m looking forward to the show’s move to 9:00 ET next week. Then I can go to bed at 10:00. Winner.
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Are you doing Morning Edition again?
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C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
Oh, heavens no. I just like to go to bed at 10:00.
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get an early start to your day? or just used to it now
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One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
I guess I’m used to it. And otherwise, I’d sleep until, like, nine. Can’t do that. I’ve already blown the whole ‘getting up at seven’ plan out of the water. Eight’s a nice compromise.
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Ha, exactly what i do now, used to wake up at like 10, go to bed around 11 or 12, but now i just wake up around 7 or 8, usually 8. Feel good, gives me time to do a ton of applying to jobs and all
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One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
6:15 here.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
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by Soulbrother16 on Jan 30, 2012 8:08 PM PST up reply actions
I used to wake up at 5:30, I don’t miss that, but I’ve really got to get on a 6 or 6:30ish schedule, not the 8:30-8:45 one I’ve been on since Christmas!
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
I would love to be on an 8:30 schedule, but work calls.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
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by Soulbrother16 on Jan 30, 2012 8:13 PM PST up reply actions
I think Graham wakes up at 6:45 but it’s PM.
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"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
too much studying
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One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
Nah
But AM is about when I fell asleep last night.
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 30, 2012 8:24 PM PST up reply actions
Ideally, I’d get up a few minutes before seven so I can catch the beginning of CBS This Morning and be all crabby and stuff before eight. But usually, I turn on the TV from bed, watch the first few minutes to make sure we’re all still alive, then roll over and go back to sleep until eight.
It’s magnificent.
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If I can sleep til 8, I'm happy.
Even on the weekend, I just wake up. Then again, if I stop working for a week or two, I become my normal, night person self.
2012 is going to be awesome!
I left out the part where I wake up periodically for no reason. I really hate that.
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I wake up every night [well morning] at 2:35. I don’t know if a neighbor comes home and wakes me up or the cat does something… but it happens almost every night.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
that's pretty creepy
the worst is when waking up an hour before your alarm is supposed to go off
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One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
I get up, use the facilities and take my thyroid meds [which have to be taken on an empty stomach]
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
so literally right when you wake up then
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 have to take your meds....
and yea, i should probably consider working out or going for a walk in the morning rather than at sunset
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 was doing that at like 7-730ish then we had that really cold weather… staying in bed ’til it warmed up was just too tempting. Especially when the cat comes in and parks herself on my feet.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
yea, i’ve done that myself now too. Trying to get the dog house broken is a pain, so i put him in my room, have him sleep in his bed, then in the morning, i wake up and lay in bed for like a half hour, have the dog jump up on the bed and relax by my feet, it’s nice
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
yeah, well you aren’t supposed to eat for at least an hour after you take it either so taking it at like 3am covers all the bases.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
ugh, that's stressful, has to be
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
Mrs. B has the same stuff going on. I wake up hungry… drives me nuts waiting an hour to wolf down even a piece of toast.
When I was working it was a real pain. I’d have to grab my breakfast and wolf it down before the kids got there. So the waking up in the middle of the night is a mixed sort of blessing.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
The best is waking up 5 hours before your alarm goes off, you feel like you get to go back to sleep forever.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jan 30, 2012 8:37 PM PST up reply actions
that is definitely a great feeling
and you also feel like you got a good amount of sleep already
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One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
I hate menopause.
I used to sleep like the dead, now I wake up all the time. At least I get some reading done.
2012 is going to be awesome!
I’m pretty sure Morning Edition permanently altered my sleep habits. I haven’t been able to get a good night’s sleep since. It’s better now, but not like it was before.
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I would think eventually it’ll work itself out. Have you read any of the studies done on people who work like grave yard shifts and have sleep problems? Maybe some of the techniques they use for those people would help you?
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
I didn’t know there were such studies. Definitely worth looking into.
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I seem to be remembering something done with factory workers? but I think cops who work all crazy shifts also have those weird sleep pattern problems.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
The worst is inconsistency – having to change from day to night schedule. I worked graveyard for years and it just got to the point where sunrise made me sleepy. Also, blackout curtains.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jan 31, 2012 8:03 AM PST up reply actions
This might be a decent place to start. In undergrad, I audited a class with Dr. Dement, who is a leading expert on sleep research. If you’d like, I can see if I can dig up old class material on graveyard shift stuff.
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Thanks for the link. I’ll poke around and see what I can find.
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What will you do, one day, when we’re not all alive? Will you actually get out of bed?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Yes. And I’ll call the office to see if I need to come in early to anchor coverage of all of us being dead. If the answer’s no, I’ll read the paper and eat a Toaster Strudel.
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Why was Baggs predicting Mota on a minor league deal?
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
If Pill makes the 25-man over Belt I'm becoming an A's fan.
For, like, 12 minutes.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
I’m already squirreling away my Rangers gear.
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Looks like we’re going to hate each other.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jan 30, 2012 8:02 PM PST up reply actions
Well, we’re going to win the division again. Put that in your Dallas Braden and smoke it.
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At least neither of you are choosing the Angels.
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"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
I almost did, because of Albert and the Ceej.
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That was it, the Angels.
I couldn’t ever like them, because of the monkeys.
2012 is going to be awesome!
/flagged if you are
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One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
Only because you have better fans, players, and ownership!!
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jan 30, 2012 8:06 PM PST up reply actions
And Hambino.
HAMBINO, BABY.
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Just wait until it’s revealed in 10 years that he’s been doing steroids this entire time, no A’s would ever stoop so low.
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"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jan 30, 2012 8:10 PM PST up reply actions
Don’t you dare. He is the pillar of this franchise. The pillar.
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I’m just sayin’.
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"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jan 30, 2012 8:14 PM PST up reply actions
/wrinkles nose
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by Johnny Disaster on Jan 31, 2012 8:04 AM PST up reply actions
hmmmm......
Slaughter cautioned fans to expect barriers in certain areas of the ballpark where improvements are being made. Down the left-field concourse, the promenade level is being widened to disperse fan traffic and provide better views of the field. Also, the bridge by the Coca-Cola Fan Lot is being expanded.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
Why is Death Race on my TV right now??
"I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey, on how to gun down stolen base attempts
Watching Mizzou choke against Texas
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One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
Wow
Upset city
"I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey, on how to gun down stolen base attempts
WOW
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One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
epic fail by Texas
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
Yeah that was not a pretty sequence
"I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey, on how to gun down stolen base attempts
OT: Joe v. Brady debate on KNBR
woman says “i’d have to pick Joe because nobody likes Tom Brady” lol
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One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
Wow
We apparently have a channel “ESPNN” which just shows highlights of actual games of sporting contests. You know, like how ESPN used to be. This is cool.
2012 is going to be awesome!
They should make an MMTV that shows music videos
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
If I still had cable, I’d totally watch that.
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
What’s the extra N for?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Isn’t that ESPN News?
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
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I guess so.
I’ve never noticed it before. I have tended to ignore the ESPN sections in the past few years, except when they show tennis or baseball.
2012 is going to be awesome!
I miss tennis. But I don’t miss going to bed sometime between 4 AM and 7 AM
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 30, 2012 8:32 PM PST up reply actions
Only 4 months to the French Open.
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"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Ugh
But if I have TC, I can watch Davis Cup, all the little tourneys, etc. etc.
2012 is going to be awesome!
You would also have MLB Network, which is much better at giving baseball highlights than ESPN. They don’t have this big love for the Yankees and Red Sox.
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"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
I think Nadal could actually beat Novak in the Finals of the French open
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 30, 2012 8:52 PM PST up reply actions
God, I hope someone does.
I can’t even watch Djerko’s matches, he irritates me so much.
2012 is going to be awesome!
That’s only good after about 9 or 10 PM. Otherwise they put Sportscenter and their crap as programming.
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"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Well, I got lucky, then.
Right now they’re showing some cool sports science shorties. Amazing hockey goaltending thing.
2012 is going to be awesome!
ESPNEWS is kind of shit.
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
Definitely a lack of Tebow on ESPN News
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jan 30, 2012 8:43 PM PST up reply actions
Three hours a day of Colin Cowherd, though!
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C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
He doesn’t like Tebow.
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"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
what's wrong with tebow?
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He’s a bum?
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU (AGAIN) [now with theme song]
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how
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 that’s a play off the bleachers talking about the opposing OFer.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
woops, good call guys
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One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
This.
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OT -- you know what's bad?
Bad jokes are so bad. Oh so very bad
Don't think he can cut it in the bigs? Brock Bond will be the bigger man and walk walk walk away.
Shamon!
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"Ask GiantPain about my penis" - Billy Beane
Mayor of Smug.
hater gon hate
actually whats worse is the giants FO, that is a joke
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No, Michael Jackson agrees.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsUXAEzaC3Q&ob=av2e
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
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by Soulbrother16 on Jan 30, 2012 8:39 PM PST up reply actions
In these closing minutes of the day (ET), I should mention that 165 years ago today, January 30, 1847, a California fishing village called Yerba Buena changed its name to San Francisco. How ’bout that.
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by TheLetter2 on Jan 30, 2012 8:41 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Wouldn’t it be amazing to go back in time and see it then?
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"Ask GiantPain about my penis" - Billy Beane
Mayor of Smug.
I’m sure it would be remarkable.
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I would buy a nice acre plot downtown somewhere.
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by Soulbrother16 on Jan 30, 2012 8:44 PM PST up reply actions
My guess is it consisted mainly of hipsters and people complaining about the lack of decent public transportation
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jan 30, 2012 8:45 PM PST up reply actions
Protesters. You forgot the protesters.
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I like to think they were prototype gays. Folks who were still trying to figure out the basics of interior design.
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Assless, of course.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU (AGAIN) [now with theme song]
I tweet (and occasionally blarg) | Your San Francisco Giants: "Together We're Broken!"
Oh, that’s a good point.
Celebrating 60 years of NBC News Today, January 14, 1952 - January 14, 2012
I read once that Critical Mass back then was awful
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jan 30, 2012 8:49 PM PST up reply actions
I hear it was daily.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jan 30, 2012 8:49 PM PST up reply actions
There were a lot of Mormons, IIRC.
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
BYU?
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
whiny basketball fans?
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
isn't that what they're always like?
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
nah, on Yerba Buena
Sam Brannan came to California as the head of the Mormon expedition.
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
And obviously once it became San Francisco, all the hipsters could only talk about was how much they liked San Francisco before it was called that
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jan 30, 2012 8:55 PM PST up reply actions
“Don’t call it ‘Yerba.’ Yerba’s a city in Texas.”
Celebrating 60 years of NBC News Today, January 14, 1952 - January 14, 2012
This was posted last year here. I’ll repost the link of old photos from 1850 to today of various areas of SF: http://www.oldsf.org/#
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Great to see what your neighborhood looked liked (if you lived in the city) in the old days.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Out here in the Outer Richmond, it was sand dunes, sand dunes, and more sand dunes.
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jan 30, 2012 8:56 PM PST up reply actions
Warning on checking that site out. If you don’t have much time, don’t look. It’s easy to spend a long time looking.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Seriously. I should be asleep right now.
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chilllll,
you got some time
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 really don’t. It’s tomorrow already.
Celebrating 60 years of NBC News Today, January 14, 1952 - January 14, 2012
LOL EST
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 means, “All hail those who live in the correct time zone.”
Celebrating 60 years of NBC News Today, January 14, 1952 - January 14, 2012
I was wondering when TL2 moved to the west coast.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
NEVER
Unless, you know, I got a nice job offer or something.
Celebrating 60 years of NBC News Today, January 14, 1952 - January 14, 2012
“KCBS news time is……”
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'd be sick
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 was thinking KPBS in San Diego, but I suppose I could compromise.
Celebrating 60 years of NBC News Today, January 14, 1952 - January 14, 2012
Nice. Josh Weinstein’s “Dr. Larry Erhardt” from MST3K took his surname from Werner.
Celebrating 60 years of NBC News Today, January 14, 1952 - January 14, 2012
My great great grandfather and my great grandfather worked on it. If worked can be used.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
My maternal family didn’t move for good until my grandfather came here in the 1960s. But as far as I know, both my great great grandfather and my great grandfather died in the States.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
My great-grandfather was here in the 1860s.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Minty!
Giant Dirtbags: :(
Jeremy Affeldt is terrible.
by Giant among Angels on Jan 30, 2012 9:18 PM PST up reply actions
Playing Tony Hawk 4?
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jan 30, 2012 8:44 PM PST up reply actions
whiskey on a Sunday?
Sometimes you just have to look death in the face and say whatever man
Come check out the McC Book Club Start Date 1/21
Proud parent of Jeff Keppinger's better half
by operation carrot on Jan 30, 2012 9:27 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
wow
Burnzie88 Great night out at sharks foundation wine tasting..If I heard right someone donated 21,000 4 dinner with cranky!!
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
O_O 21,000? what
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 know he doesn’t have to put out at the end of it, right?
by WhatsAMataHari on Jan 30, 2012 8:57 PM PST up reply actions
Just watched the GoT trailer for the 10th time
Can it be April 1st already? I think I’ll watch the series for this book, then start reading the books to go ahead.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
I need to finish my AFFC/ADWD reread
but I kind of want to go back to the beginning
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
I’ve only watched it twice but I’ve read about ten recaps of it trying to figure out what’s all in there
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jan 30, 2012 8:56 PM PST up reply actions
I love that they picked that Varys speech
Always been one of my favorite little parables from the books. And the music and cuts to various characters were perfect.
Can’t wait for more Tyrion, and Robb, and Daenerys, and dumbass Joffrey, etc. etc. etc.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jan 30, 2012 9:58 PM PST up reply actions
who's cooking?
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.
Batali v. Lefebvre (sp?), battle big eye tuna.
by free f.p. #14 on Jan 31, 2012 12:48 AM PST up reply actions
I should probably apply to some jobs today... lets see, entry level jobs in Chitown... hmmm
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
And apparently Blake Giffin did something unbelievable...
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
Ralph Lawler was having orgasm over his dunk.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
how is everyone watching this game
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 just happened to switch to NBA TV and the game is on using the Clippers feed.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
well, to youtube i go
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
or wait until the game is over and check NBA TV or ESPN.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
i'm not even sure i can wait that long, the twitter reaction is insane
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
found it
http://eye-on-basketball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22748484/34636482
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
The Clippers are beating up the Thunder, too.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
wow... best team in the league
i still don’t know about the Clippers… What else can Blake do other than dunk and a little rebounding
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
Clippers are great at home, terrible on the road.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
they've barely played any away games
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’ve played one fewer road game than the Warriors.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
And the warriors have played i believe the second fewest games in the NBA
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
Love the fact the warriors are being the warriors
mediocrity is absolutely awesome
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
Seems kind of silly that teams play one period of 3 straight days and also have a period of 3 days of no games. Warriors haven’t played since Friday.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
exactly, i dont get it. Basically they’re setting the warriors up for those types of games for later in the year and on the road
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
Better to suck so that they keep their pick.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
What would be a pipe dream would be to trade for Kaman
Steinmetz said this:
MSteinmetzCSN Matt Steinmetz
OK, Warriors fans, you want to re-tool? How about deal involving Ellis for Kaman & first-round pick (likey Minnesota’s) with Hornets?
MSteinmetzCSN Matt Steinmetz
Getting New Orleans to give up Minnesota’s pick … it would likely be protected to some extent … maybe top 3 or 5.
MSteinmetzCSN Matt Steinmetz
Under that scenario — trading Ellis for Kaman and a pick, it’s possible Warriors could have 2 lottery picks in 2012 draft.
MSteinmetzCSN Matt Steinmetz
Warriors then could trade Kaman at deadline to contender. As long as he’s not aggregated, I believe it could be done.
MSteinmetzCSN Matt Steinmetz
New Orleans gets Ellis for non-player & saves money by not having to re-sign Gordon.
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 find my GIMP copy of the Today logo from the ’50s. I was going to use it in some kind of Posey-related way, though I have no idea why.
Celebrating 60 years of NBC News Today, January 14, 1952 - January 14, 2012
DONT GO TO BED
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
And I’m grumpy.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
i'm pissed
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
The 8th dwarf. Disney scratched the character feeling he wouldn’t market well to adolescents.
Giants Baseball: Hope like hell™
Proud father of the man in charge of taking your hard-earned cash.
Is the 9th dwarf Sleazy?
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Greasy
Ethier is the 9th
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Great. Now I have to stay up to spite you.
Celebrating 60 years of NBC News Today, January 14, 1952 - January 14, 2012
GO TO BED TL
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
The discussion today has been particularly inconsequential
I can’t really remember anything.
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
my copy of the new of montreal album came in the mail
and it came with an airhead
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.
and the vinyl is FUCHSIA
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
no, opaque. but it’s not a uniform fuchsia color, it’s sort of mottled. it’s pretty.
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.
Ya gotta watch the colored vinyl — sound can be spotty, since plants get tempted to throw any old junk in the pot, counting on the coloring to cover it up. It certainly isn’t common, but I have very bad memories of the gold vinyl Transient Random Noise Bursts With Announcements 2LP.
Thanks to the fact that it was ‘very rare’ I traded it away for something I wanted, but man it sounded like crap.
I haven’t had any issues with my colored vinyls thus far (I’ve got about 9), but I’ll keep it in mind!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
As I said, it’s not common, but it happens. Transparent ones, though, more or less have to be good quality pvc. That doesn’t mean the mastering or the pressing are good, but you know the raw material is.
Nine. Man, I used to buy a lot of records.
9 is just the fancy special color ones. my collection proper is up to around 80ish? which still isn’t a lot, but it’s pretty cool imo
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
actually 90+ now probably
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
Yes, my point. For me to have.. umm..a hundred or so colored vinyl records, not having bought a record in ten years, is a little creepy. You have a much higher proportion of colored ones, too. 10%? Eek.
haha
it’s the big new thing these days to release a ~special limited colored/clear edition of an album
hey dude, i’m jealous, someday i hope to have that crazy of a collection!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
I left you roses by the stairs.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Surprises let me know GP cares.
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
Wow, so Athletics Nation is a total ghost town now
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
the dangers of democracy tbh
benevolent fascism ftw
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
Well, it’s more like “the dangers of democracy that isn’t actually democratic but run by a malevolent dictator”
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
So it’s like East Germany back in the day- just call it the A’s Nation Democratic Republic
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jan 30, 2012 10:24 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, I was reading through all their talking about their site being different and operating on better principles and all that and I couldn’t help but think about how much better it was to just do what Khaleesi says.
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
yeah it sounds like way too much work
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.
Instead of the three strikes system, you just warn people when you feel like it.
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
Fuck that
Tie them to a funeral pyre and let them burn
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
You will scream. But it’s not your screams I need. Just your life.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
It is known.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Jan 30, 2012 9:34 PM PST up reply actions
SUCK IT A'S!
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 like graphs, so I made one to illustrate
Comments per day on their off-topic place over the last three months:
Two points are off the charts.
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
Did you grab all that data by hand?
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
It's green collar baseball!
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Orlando Cabrera (because everyone needs to be loved)
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
by CalBear949 on Jan 30, 2012 11:13 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
Did anybody from MCC get invited for the commercial?
I got an e-mail from them a few hours ago saying that they would sent out another e-mail soon but I haven’t gotten a new message yet :P
I’m shaking my head at these SFGiantsFans responses.
http://twitter.com/sfgiantsfans
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 30, 2012 10:12 PM PST up reply actions
Um Blake Griffin with the dunk of the year.. I just giggled to myself watching this video for the last 15 mintues
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PssgD_euUv8&feature=youtu.be
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
i literally can’t stop watching it, that was definitely the dunk of the year… just ruined Perkins
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
It's actually the rare dunk that's better in full speed than in slo-mo
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
full speed>slo-mo for that dunk, he was in the air SO long
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
Maybe I am in the minority,
but not one of his best. Throwing the ball at the hoop =/= a dunk.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
to me it's the best i've ever seen from him
jumping over perkins who also jumps to block it, and throws it in, close enough
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
/kinda touched the rim
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 thought
Kenton’s dunk yesterday was better
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Orlando Cabrera (because everyone needs to be loved)
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
by CalBear949 on Jan 30, 2012 11:17 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
LeBron’s
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Orlando Cabrera (because everyone needs to be loved)
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
by CalBear949 on Jan 30, 2012 11:18 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
man, this neighborhood just keeps getting better and better.
Sacramento police are investigating a homicide that occurred early this evening in the 100 block of Bicentennial Circle, just north of Folsom Boulevard and east of Howe Avenue.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
screw that, jeeze
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
Someone writing in Brandon McCarthy’s Twitter sure has anger issues.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
huh?
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
Read it. I don’t want to post here.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
just go to his twitter account?
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
Read it there
It’s angry unless I’m reading it wrong.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
got it... nevermind, i know what you're talking about... she's got some issues
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
Don’t know what issues she has with his wife.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
well, from reading her timeline, she's definitely hating everyone
plus it looks like she doesn’t know how to make words
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
she's definitely loving the attention she's getting though looking at her twitter
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
kinda sounds obscene.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
the conversation between Mccarthy and Morrison is hilarious
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
what is this bullshit
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
WE'RE IN THIS THING!!
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
why!?!!?!?!
god sometimes i just shake my head about the things the Giants do with their promotions and ads
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
It sounded like a good idea at the board meeting?
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
excuse me while i go outside with my cool giraffe hat
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
don’t forget your Zito socks!
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
and my panda hat,
can’t wait until i get the Rhino hat, Theriot Fontenot COMBINED! Any other animals?
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
If the Giants have a shitty year, they better dump all these animals hats and other crap.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
The beard is still here.
As long as they sell, they will be here.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
If I was Wilson, I would cut off the beard without telling them.
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 can definitely see that happening
fans at the game wouldn’t know who is closing the game
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
There is a high possibility that Wilson is aware of how much money and security that beard may give him for a few more years.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
Maybe he’ll shave it after “garden gnome” night. There’s got to be some charity that they could get for some sort of beard shaving fundraiser.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
Hope the Giants don’t do what some school did (I know the Giants wouldn’t and can’t): http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/school-suspends-cancer-survivior-teen-over-hair-plans-160537479.html
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 saw that headline, it looked too annoying to read though.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
but this beard is awesome
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
That description for that particular image makes him look pretty pathetic, actually. I guess it’s just worded limply.
CLOSER FOR 2010 WORLD SERIES CHAMPION SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
by Every6thDay on Jan 30, 2012 10:41 PM PST up reply actions
I wonder who was given a short time to live.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Joe Frazier. He passed a couple of days later.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 30, 2012 10:54 PM PST up reply actions
Sure, that's true. It just reads as passive to me.
Like, they could’ve put “scored 4 touchdowns in a single game” under that and I would’ve had the same feeling.
Maybe it’s “as closer” that’s tripping me up. Anyway, I’m having a howie moment. Just ignore me. Carry on!
by Every6thDay on Jan 30, 2012 10:45 PM PST up reply actions
and i'm just watching this for the first time
his pick for the Arkansas South Carolina game is unreal
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
BUY ONE! BUY TWO
BUY A PANDA HAT, TOO!
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Yes, it’s killing their attendance and ratings.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 31, 2012 8:17 AM PST up reply actions
This looks like one of those word clouds. One of the marketing execs just ran a filter through their emails or some shit.
by Every6thDay on Jan 30, 2012 10:08 PM PST up reply actions
The Giants: Officially your ex-girlfriend.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Why don't they be honst
“Giants baseball, gimmie your money and shuddup!”
Blerg
by Myemail21479 on Jan 31, 2012 7:13 AM PST up reply actions
You can see?
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 31, 2012 7:19 AM PST up reply actions
If anyone has a Visa and wants to buy Giants tickets early, they go on sale Thursday at 10 AM. I don’t think opening day is available.
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 don’t think it is either. I got that email. We’re going to try and get tickets for the Sunday game.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
Checking the website, it doesn’t say it is or it isn’t.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
when I followed the link in the email there was a list of games. The home opener was there, but there was a line through it or an “x” or something that seemed to indicate that tickets for that game weren’t for sale.
I don’t remember what it was, and I’ve closed email for the night. As soon as the ghetto birds fly away I’m going to bed.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
Speaking of Visa
considering buying a Giants sweatshirt, one of those under armour type sweatshirts that the minor leaguers were wearing in the last episode of “inside the clubhouse”
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 am trying to decide if I want to go to the April 28 Messenger bag game against the Padres
or the May 4th texting gloves game against the Brewers.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
You don’t want the Wilson gnome?
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Good lord no. Not even to use as a projectile.
And the Mays Statue game looks like the same replica they gave out for Mays’ Bday game last year.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
They’re giving away a McCovey statue.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Oh.
Well then.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
That's what I get for just scanning the page.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
How big are these statues they’re giving away? ’Cause bringing a normal sized statue onto MUNI is going to suck
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jan 30, 2012 10:31 PM PST up reply actions
Randy Messenger bag game?
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
The 2002 Player Bobblehead game
Is that like, ALL of them?
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
Will Nen’s arm still be attached on his Bobblehead?
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jan 30, 2012 10:36 PM PST up reply actions
Broheim?
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
This may be a preliminary list but my friend saw the special events giveaways. A Polo Grounds replica is among the items as well as a 2nd Sergio Romo bobblehead.
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 would be sweet.
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
Which one?
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Well, both
But the former I hadn’t heard about.
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
Oh shit
4 points up on Spurs for the 5th place spot in league, 2 games left. I’m about to play Spurs. Wish me luck.
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 30, 2012 11:01 PM PST reply actions
FUCK BENZEMA COME ON
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 30, 2012 11:02 PM PST up reply actions
Wait, which Spurs? San Antonio or Tottenham?
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jan 30, 2012 11:05 PM PST up reply actions
Tottenham
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 30, 2012 11:05 PM PST up reply actions
So, 1- Go Spurs.
2-isn’t there months left in the season?
3-They’re playing Wigan so that’s not going to help you
4-Go Spurs
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jan 30, 2012 11:08 PM PST up reply actions
This is my FIFA team. I’m playing as Aston Villa (with a few additions: Benzema, Fellaini, Cissokho,etc) so clinching the Europa League spot is big.
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 30, 2012 11:10 PM PST up reply actions
Also
4 -1 me. This is getting embarrassing.
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 30, 2012 11:13 PM PST up reply actions
I didn’t realize ESPN3 is showing tomorrow’s Spurs/Wigan game so just by asking, I discovered how I’m going to waste two hours at work tomorrow. So thanks and go FIFA Arsenal
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jan 30, 2012 11:16 PM PST up reply actions
Ohh what 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 30, 2012 11:17 PM PST up reply actions
11:45. Been having trouble getting onto ESPN3 at work and (go figure) and have missed both Real Madrid/Barca games, but with the boss out, I might just go for out.
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Jan 30, 2012 11:22 PM PST up reply actions
11:45 AM? West coast? Really?
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 30, 2012 11:24 PM PST up reply actions
Benzema is a beast. Fellaini meh his hair is amazing though.
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 31, 2012 7:58 AM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
Everytime I watch Fellaini he dominates. Maybe thats just against Arsenal.
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 31, 2012 12:16 PM PST up reply actions
FUUUUCK VDV
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 30, 2012 11:05 PM PST up reply actions
TRAOREEEEEEEEEE GOAL
Carter Jurica!
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jan 30, 2012 11:06 PM PST up reply actions
7 episodes into GOT
The one dude betrayed the other dude when he tried to say that the kid couldn’t be King and the mother got all smug and stuff.
And that pissed me off and now I want the dragon girl to kill everybody, but not before the Bastard Snow gets revenge for not being made a Ranger or something.
And something about the blacksmith’s apprentice or whatever.
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive Father of Joe Panik. 2011 NWL MVP .
Job 1:14-15
by bigboneded on Jan 30, 2012 11:22 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I wish The North Face would put as much effort into their zippers...
…as they do into their Tech.
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive Father of Joe Panik. 2011 NWL MVP .
Job 1:14-15
by bigboneded on Jan 30, 2012 11:32 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Skip Schumaker's 2012 Baseball card everyone!
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
The company also says that it hasn’t given Schumaker a sneak peek at this latest piece of memorabilia, so one can only guess what he thinks of playing second fiddle to the squirrel on his own baseball card. But he can take solace in the fact that some of the cards will feature Schumaker’s face. According to Beckett, the squirrel will only appear on the “short-print” variation of the card, making the squirrel version a valuable find for collectors out there.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
I am 26 and I have a box full of unopened packs in a closet.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
I was being facetious, but I wonder about the future of the baseball card industry. It’s been a big part of baseball culture, but its profile has dropped over the years.
I know.
And I agree with you. I don’t think anyone gives a crap about baseball cards anymore.
Ross on Halladay: "I’d tried everything against him…going the other way, taking pitches, trying to walk…and nothing worked. I’d never tried going up there and just trying to hit a home run off him."
My boy has mad hops
I rant on Twitter
I was kind of sad when I was able to buy a bunch of Will Clark rookie cards for a few bucks on eBay. I would have killed for one of those cards when I was a kid.
His rookie card was around half the price of Barry Bonds during it’s peak. Bonds’ was around $25-40 bucks in 2002, as I recall.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 31, 2012 12:18 AM PST up reply actions
This was the one to get:
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 31, 2012 12:22 AM PST up reply actions
There's really only one company left.
New York Times August 5, 2009
The Topps Company will become the exclusive trading card maker of Major League Baseball next year in a multiyear deal that appears to seriously hurt Upper Deck, its primary competitor in the once-vibrant business.
…
In the 1980s, as collecting cards for fun turned into the more adult pursuit of investing in cards for profit, Topps faced a corps of rivals like Fleer, Donruss, Leaf, Score and, most significantly, the innovative Upper Deck.
…
The business has shrunk drastically since the mid-1990s. T. S. O’Connell, the editor of Sports Collectors Digest, estimated that it was one-fifth the size it was before the 1994-95 players strike.
…
Making Topps the official trading card of baseball follows M.L.B.’s business model. It has, for example, an official car (Chevrolet), credit card (MasterCard), soft drink (Pepsi) and cap (New Era).
Topps also produces Bowman which specializes in prospects.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 31, 2012 12:14 AM PST up reply actions
All the sports cards/comic book stores in San Francisco and Marin County I used to go as a kid are closed down now.
I think a big part of the reason is the popularity of eBay.
Although, the main one I used to go to is still open.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 31, 2012 12:28 AM PST up reply actions
I stopped collecting at 18.
Though I did buy a couple of Giants cards from a local card shop last year.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 31, 2012 12:00 AM PST up reply actions
Stock up...
on those 87 Fleer Bonds rookies, maybe some day.
by Billy Swift on Jan 31, 2012 12:44 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
This is a masterpiece
Proud adoptive father of the fastest guy in the Giants system, Jarrett Parker
One of the best moments in Giants history, 11/1/2010
Stupid gimmick
Topps produces baseball cards with pieces of bats and balls and other shit. If the squirrel was dead, they’d probably put it on cards as well.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 31, 2012 12:16 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah Martinez today!
The Golden Bear is ever watching
2011 Giants Adoptee: Orlando Cabrera (because everyone needs to be loved)
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
by CalBear949 on Jan 31, 2012 6:24 AM PST via Android app reply actions
I’m thinking the Giants would rather have Belt on the roster in another situation, but considering the current makeup of the roster, they’ll go a different way.
Ok. Confidence in Giants fandom is low, and for good reason. I get this. But to argue that Belt will not find a place on the 25 man roster come opening day is kind of ridiculous.
I find it funny that most of the comments in this thread are of the following thrust: “Obviously the Giants would be better with Belt in the lineup, and it is certainly something that they would do, but I just don’t see Sabez giving him a lineup spot over Schierholtz. Because, defense…arm things…because Sabean!”
If most of us are in agreement that Belt should be starting, why do we think that the front office does not feel the same way? Are we to assume that they pressured the kid to play winter baseball so he could be the starting first basemen for the Grizzlies? Have we come to believe that Brett Pill’s bat is so valuable that his ability to pinch hit against tough lefty relievers is worth a full season’s worth of at bats from Belt? Since when has Schierholtz been considered a starting outfielder by the Giants? He couldn’t beat out John Bowker for the job, of all people. Now, all of a sudden, a player who would be the unquestionable top prospect for the team had he not lost his prospect status during a rookie season in which he struggled (which is pretty common for rookies, the struggling), isn’t good enough to bump Schierholtz out of the starting lineup?
The front office has its faults. They make often obtuse and sometimes outright rude comments to the media and are rarely forthright with their intentions. But I do not think they are incompetent, and I believe that most resources we have access to as fans they also have access to. For example, surely someone who has an influence over roster makeup has noticed the very positive offensive projections for Belt in 2012. Surely someone has noticed that, over 200+ PA, Belt was worth 0.7 WAR, which projects to a roughly league average player over a full season of 600+ PA. And that’s not accounting for any possible improvement.
It is my belief that Grant’s 85% unironic claim that Brandon Belt will not be on the opening day roster is based almost entirely on a fatalist fandom mentality than anything we have been led to believe by the various representatives of the Giants Brass.
I’m sorry if this sounds harsh. I don’t think any of you are stupid. I just think, you know, that you oughta hear yourselves sometimes.
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
They sent him down to AAA last year when he should have been starting
It’s not like they haven’t done this before.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
by GiantPain on Jan 31, 2012 7:07 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Basically
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 31, 2012 7:19 AM PST up reply actions
Remember that Brandon Belt took Cody Ross’ spot on the 25 man following Cody’s spring training injury. When he (Ross) was activated from the DL, Belt was optioned to Fresno. People like to make a dramatic story about how the FO was jerking the kid around and screwing with his head, but it also stands to reason that he was simply taking Ross’ place on the roster during an injury.
The scenario is different this year.
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
I don't really see how it is
yet again, for Belt to play, the Giants are going to have to be comfortable playing Huff in the outfield. I’m not sure that’s going to happen, despite whatever they might say in the media, after last year’s disaster.
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.
For this year’s scenario to be the same, you’d have to believe that a) neither of Belt or Huff can play left field, or b) Schierholtz is a better player than Belt. I find neither to be plausible, but that’s just me.
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
Why would it be so hard to imagine Huff playing left field?
Melky Cabrera in RF is another issue, though.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 31, 2012 8:07 AM PST up reply actions
Well yeah it's different
It’s similar in a lot of ways too.
I mean, shit, if Belt hits .200 in spring training, he’s going to AAA. That’s a goddam fact.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
You were probably employing hyperbole, but no, that is not a fact.
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
You see a future where Belt struggles in spring training and is still put on the major league roster?
You’re optimistic to the point of… well, not insanity, but, uh, over-optimism.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
My point is that the future is full of possibility and there are no doubt a host of circumstances that could result in a struggling Belt still being given a 25man spot. Don’t you think that your assertion being a “goddamn fact” is just a little bit closed-minded?
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
Everyone's opinion on everything is a little bit closed-minded.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
And asserting your opinion as “goddamn fact” takes the closed-mindedness to another level, is my point.
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
Does the fact that it is a “goddamn fact” make it less closed minded?
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 31, 2012 7:59 AM PST up reply actions
Would it make you more comfortable if I said that
“If Belt hits .200 in spring training, he’s going to AAA. That’s a goddam event with a 99.99% chance of occurring, given properly fulfilled qualifiers.”
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
by GiantPain on Jan 31, 2012 7:59 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Well, no, because you obviously pulled that number out of your ass.
Forget the whole fact/opinion business. I think your point is that there are iterations where Belt does not make the 25 man roster. This is true, but the exact nature of those iterations are hard for us to discern. Hopefully you can agree on this.
Personally, I think it is more likely he does not get a spot due to injury versus numerical struggle.
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
Give us one scenerio where, with the whole roster healthy, Belt makes the team hitting 0.200 in ST?
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 31, 2012 8:05 AM PST up reply actions
Belt’s .200 avg is supported by a high OBP and SLG, lots of hard hit outs, a solid plate approach that shows an attempt at solving some of the issues he discovered in 2011, good defensive play at both 1B and in LF, and a generally fairly small sample size that should not be taken too seriously?
I don’t know man, you are really only limited by your imagination in this exercise.
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
But we have to project onto the Giants FO.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 31, 2012 8:12 AM PST up reply actions
And that is where you lose me. I do not buy the argument that the FO cannot see something that we, as fans, can see.
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
They can "see" that Brandon Crawford is a ML quality shortstop.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
LOL projection.
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by Johnny Disaster on Jan 31, 2012 8:25 AM PST up reply actions
If you aren't at least a little closed-minded about your opinion
Why is it your opinion?
If it’s your opinion, you have to believe it’s more correct than any other opinion. That’s at least a little closed-minded.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Hahahaha, keep parsing.
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Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 31, 2012 8:29 AM PST up reply actions
Um, yeah. Belt is going to AAA if everyone is healthy and he hits 200 this spring.
The Giants Way.®
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 31, 2012 7:52 AM PST up reply actions
.
Brian Sabean 01/28/2012:
“We need a bounce back season from Aubrey. We need Belt to come on.”
It appears that both are in Sabeans plans for next season. Both are part of his formula for winning next season.
2011 Spring Training
.282 (20-71) with five double, three homers, 10 runs, 13 RBI, 6 BB, and a .817 OPS
2011 DOMINICAN WINTER LEAGUE
.300 (30-for-100) with eight doubles, three homers, 14 runs and 11 RBI.
I’m not concerned about Belt having a poor Spring Training.
I fully expect Belt to be on the 25 man roster if he does what he’s expected to do. And if he isn’t, fuck the Giants.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 31, 2012 7:50 AM PST up reply actions
Spring training stats are almost uniformly useless
But the Giants will use them to make decisions.
You may say that you’re “not concerned about Belt having a poor Spring Training”, but it’s spring training. It’s 30ish games. Anyone can look phenomenal or terrible for that amount of time. And if Belt hits .200, he’s going to the minors.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
If he does noticeably poorly in spring training, I would think there was something wrong with him.
He also could still bat .200 by being unlucky and hitting a bunch of hard outs.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 31, 2012 8:05 AM PST up reply actions
He can do noticably poorly in spring training and have nothing be wrong with him.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
If he does noticeable poorly, I would be in favor of him going to Fresno. For example, if he strikes out every other at bat, he probably has something he needs to work on some more. I mean, there is no guarantee he’s the real deal.
Sabean said Belt is already in Arizona working out right now. He should be prepared to enter camp and do what he needs to do to win a spot on the team.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 31, 2012 8:13 AM PST up reply actions
Nope.
Brandon Belt should be on the major league team starting every day no matter what happens in Spring Training.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Now you are speaking my language. I am assuming that this is your personal conviction, and the rest of your arguments are based on what you believe the front office will do?
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
I think that's pretty much the basis for most of the naysaying around here.
The Giants’ FO has been entrenched for so long that the rhetoric isn’t hard to divine and then use for predictions.
by Every6thDay on Jan 31, 2012 10:24 AM PST up reply actions
Well I personally don’t have a high threshold. All he needs to do is not look like a fucking joke out there.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Jan 31, 2012 8:21 AM PST up reply actions
This is a front office that traded to get Orlando Cabrera.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
I agree with
but with less emotions
The Golden Bear is ever watching
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San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
by CalBear949 on Jan 31, 2012 8:21 AM PST via Android app up reply actions
jaysonst Jayson Stark
Fun Pat Burrell facts from @billyball: Had the same career OPS as Roberto Clemente & the same OBP as Carlos Beltran billy-ball.com
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
of course
Clemente played during a very low offense era, while Burrell played during a very high offense era, and Clemente had enormously more defensive/baserunning value, but it’s still cool.
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.
neutralize Burrell's stats to 1966 Pittsburgh
and his OPS goes down to .795!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
I think Pat Burrell will go down in history as one of the most under appreciated players in baseball.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 31, 2012 7:36 AM PST up reply actions
Not by Giants fans.
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
So you are just going to crap all over everyone?
Awesome.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 31, 2012 8:01 AM PST up reply actions
My apologies, mhad
I’m not sure why this ended up here.
lulz
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 31, 2012 8:03 AM PST up reply actions
You almost made me shad.
A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. - SLC
I rxmeister'd myself
It was meant for the Billy Swift guy.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 31, 2012 8:13 AM PST up reply actions
Maybe its b/c I am in Philly but the amount of hate /displeasure I hear for that guy that goes around is pretty amazing.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 31, 2012 7:54 AM PST up reply actions
I think it has to do with him putting up his best season of his career in his third year, signing a big contract and never really coming close to that type of production again.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 31, 2012 7:58 AM PST up reply actions
But fans in Philly are the greatest in the world and we don’t like people who don’t give it 110%. Pat had the talent but was lazy. Dude was more interested in night life than baseball. But fans in Philly respect effort b/.c we are the best fans in the world. We really respect great players but if your aren’t the best in the l;eague FUCK YOU! WE ARE THE BEST FANS IN THE WORLD! Pat Burrell never hit 300 or 40 hr’s. FUCK PAT BURRELL AND HIS MONEY HE STOLE FROM OUR TEAM. Did I mention that Philly has the best fans in the world? They do. FACT!
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Jan 31, 2012 8:04 AM PST up reply actions
Zito'd
"I see these guys walking around with rings on, and I want one. That's what it's all about." -Ryan Vogelsong
Yes, he did sleep with all of them, but only on Sundays.
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Jan 31, 2012 8:10 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Belt
The last three non-pitching roster spots will be Belt, Pill and eitther Theriot or Burriss. My guess is Theriot takes the last spot and Emmanuel will be released at some point. There is no way they can leave Belt off the roster. They can’t, they can’t, they can’t!!
by Robert Burroughs on Feb 1, 2012 11:04 AM PST reply actions
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