Community Projection: Matt Cain
by Grant Brisbee on Feb 21, 2012 10:33 AM PST
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PrintSpring is almost always a good thing. Baseball starting. More daylight. Better weather. The reason I could never get too excited about football starting was that it began in the late summer. Hope you enjoy grown men tackling each other, football says, but don't forget that winter is coming. Runny noses, coughs, and sunsets that happen a few minutes after sunrise. And football. But that other stuff. Be warned.
There's usually nothing like that in spring. It's all good. The only downside is that you lose an hour of sleep when the clocks change. That's literally the only bad thing about spring -- literally!!! That and mucus secreting through your pores because pollen is holding you at knifepoint. Those are the only two bad things about spring.
This spring, though, I have an itch. Something's not right. It isn't all ice cream and chinchillas this spring. Matt Cain is under contract with the Giants for the next eight months. After that, he can start taking calls from other teams. He is, as they say, a free agent.
Matt Cain: Say, that's cool. The Yankees have scored 900 runs combined over the last two seasons. That's pretty consistent.Agent: No, that's last year. They scored 900 runs last year.
Cain: I see. And they're the ones offering me $20 million more than the Giants. Golly, this is a tough call. Is this New York place governed by similar laws to what I'm used to, or is it a quasi-anarchist state run by militant factions, like Somalia?
Agent: Well, it's …
Cain: Ah, screw it. Doesn't matter. I'm sure I could get used to it either way.
That can happen. That can happen in a few months. And the Giants' plan -- squeeze every drop of pitcherade out of the young pitchers they've developed and hope like hell -- becomes that much more unsustainable. More than that, though, the Giants will have lost the first beacon of hope after the post-Finley crash. After the Finley grand slam, things were miserable. The creation myth started with a 20-year-old first-round pick. The Giants did well to extend him through his arbitration years, but now he could be gone.
When was the last time the Giants had a homegrown guy like this get so close to free agency? For the purposes of our discussion, we'll consider Bonds a homegrown guy. He did reach free agency during his amazing run. Technically other teams could have made a run at him. But Bonds and the Giants were sort of like the characters in the lyrics of "Such Great Heights," except replace "freckles in our eyes" with "cold sores." The Giants and Bonds were just perfect for each other, and that was fine with everyone else. There was never really a chance that Bonds would leave.
I might be missing someone, but it seems like this is the most important walk year for a homegrown player since Will Clark. And that was a disaster. The Giants didn't want to pay Clark $30 million over five years, which is what Aubrey Huff made while you were reading this. Different era, sure, but it was a poor decision that led to Todd Benzingers and Mark Carreons and the J.T. Snow epoch, which wasn't a horrible thing, but it wasn't Will Clark building Hall of Fame credentials with the only team he'd ever known.
It says something that the Giants haven't had to deal with this in almost 20 years. Mostly that they went quite a while between the development of fan favorites. Now we have Cain flirting with free agency. Oh, look, free agency just sent a drink over to Matt Cain. Before we know it, free agency will mention something about checking out You've Got Mail in its hotel room. Things are getting scary.
There's still a chance that Cain will sign an extension before free agency. There's still a month before the season starts, and he hasn't set a hard deadline like Albert Pujols did last spring. But Cain isn't necessarily a Giant forever and ever and ever. That makes this spring feel a little different. It's not all perfect. I noticed a daffodil that smelled like burning hair, and I think that finch just hissed at me.
Until then, Cain will be awesome. He always is. He stayed away from home runs last season compared to previous years, and I'd wager that's more of a fluke thing than a skill that he suddenly developed. Last year around this time, Cain was shut down because of elbow grumbling. It looked like the amazing luck the Giants have had with the health of their first-round pitchers -- and it truly is amazing; Pirates fans want to stab us -- was over. Then Cain was awesome. He put up his third straight winning year for a team that hasn't averaged more than four runs per game for him in five years.
Here's to another season of 30+ starts, 200+ innings, and fantastic pitching. And here's to another five or six years after that. With the Giants, dammit.
Matt Cain
IP: 220
ERA: 3.01
HR: 19
BB: 58
K: 183
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I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Feb 21, 2012 10:35 AM PST reply actions
I don't know
He’s doing great, but probably needs another 4-5 years in the minors.
I mean, he’s no Randy Winn.
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Feb 21, 2012 10:58 AM PST up reply actions
A Parks and Recs reference
I’ve only seen four episodes. What’d I pilfer?
by Grant Brisbee on Feb 21, 2012 2:09 PM PST up reply actions
I've been doing that for years!
LITERALLY.
by Grant Brisbee on Feb 21, 2012 4:56 PM PST up reply actions
Grant Brisbee! Rob Lowe's character LITERALLY
Says literally all the time.
Proud Papa of right-hander Clayton Blackburn whose pro debut made him look like one of the steals of the 2012 draft, as he allowed just six runs in 33 1/3 innings in the rookie-level Arizona League. Signed by Giants area scout (and former big leaguer) Dan Murray in the 16th round, Blackburn would touch 94-95 mph, sitting in the low 90s, with good feel for locating the pitch, and both his curveball and changeup project as above-average pitches.
More proof of the existence of a collective unconscious. Score another one for Jung.
by iamwhatiam on Feb 21, 2012 4:34 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Matt Cain Projections
Basically he does the same thing he did last year, the year before and the year before that.
Puppies saved from certain disaster: at least 60.
/freaks out
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
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My boy Shawn Payne takes his walks and his VROOM to Augusta this season.
If you love something, let it go.
IP 200ish
ERA 3.5ish
Contract signed in the offseason: 6+/125+.
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I've posted this before
and I’ll do it again.
Mystery pitcher: Age: 28, IP: 1,659.1, ERA+: 120, BB/9: 2.8, K/9: 7.6
Matt Cain: Age: 28, IP: 1,317.1, ERA+: 125, BB/9: 3.2, K/9: 7.4
(That’s CC Sabathia.)
(Also, I’m pretty sure he’ll test the market.)
Ask me about my blog.
He should test the market
I think he’ll get a big ‘ol contract, and I hope it ain’t with us.
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FUUUUUUUUU
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 Feb 21, 2012 11:26 AM PST up reply actions
How about he doesn’t test the market and gets decent sized contract with us?
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by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Feb 21, 2012 11:27 AM PST up reply actions
YOU ARE WHAT IS WRONG WITH AMERICA
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The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
I bet he gets that a lot.
"Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men. It's no pink tea, and mollycoddles had better stay out." -Ty Cobb
Yusmeiro Petit: dingerz.exe
Mayor of Smug.
I mean
Let’s say Cain makes it to the FA market, and the Yankees offer him 6 years for 140 million (their rumored offer to Cliff Lee, and certainly not out of the realm of possibility given that Cain’s much younger).
Then Cain comes back to the Giants and says, “hey, if you want to match this, I’ll stay”.
How many of you would actually want Cain for 6/140? If you really think about it?
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I would with this front office
Because they don’t know how to spend the money anyway. Might as well overpay for a player that’s actually good and I love.
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The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
With Cain? Yes.
Others? Probably not.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
But, for the record
If it was a player with identical age/statistics who came from another team, there’s no way you’d do it, right?
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head says no, heart says yes.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Feb 21, 2012 11:45 AM PST up reply actions
YOUR EGO IS WRITING CHECKS YOUR BODY CAN'T CASH
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
I DON'T KNOW WHAT WE'RE YELLING ABOUT!!
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by UnleashTheGore on Feb 21, 2012 11:47 AM PST up reply actions
IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT WE'RE YELLING ABOUT!
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Wonderful penmanship btw. Does it do any other tricks?
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by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 12:04 PM PST up reply actions
Yes
If loving Matt Cain is wrong, I don’t want to be right.
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I am so far in this line, I’m bending the rules of physics to stand in it twice.
The weather is Bumgarner, traffic’s the shits and you guys need to be nice to each other.
What is love?
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The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
I'm not asking if you love him or not
I’m asking whether you think the Giants will win more games over the next six years with Matt Cain being paid 140 million dollars than they would without him and that contract.
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They will win more games with it
Because you know that they’re going to give that money to Brett Pill otherwise.
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
The humorous aside is all I got . . .
by iamwhatiam on Feb 21, 2012 4:44 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Ambiguity in the question
Whether he is worth it or not is not cannot be calculated in a vacuum. Because Baseball does not have a salary cap, theoretically you can spend as much as you want to acquire as much talent as you want. And because Matt Cain is a clear Above Replacement Player, he represents a net gain to the wins department.
What is not known, in this case, is how the money would be divided up if the Giants do not sign Matt Cain. Would they spend 20M extra a year in the draft + international free agent? Would they sign two Aaron Rowands? Would they sign Cole Hamels?
Nobody knows. And without that piece of the puzzle defined, there is no right or wrong answer here.
The ONLY THING known is that, should we sign that contract, the Giants will have Matt Cain.
I would like the Giants to have Matt Cain.
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The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
I mean
The ONLY THING that would be known if we signed Jose Reyes to a 10 year 200 million dollar contract would be that the Giants will have Jose Reyes.
That doesn’t mean it would be a good idea.
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But he’s not Matt Cain.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
I’m not sentimental.
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This is why you and I would never work. I’d be sitting there at our son’s graduation, crying and taking photos, and you’d be reading some dumb Bill James tome, looking at your watch and sighing.
The weather is Bumgarner, traffic’s the shits and you guys need to be nice to each other.
by TheLetter2 on Feb 21, 2012 12:06 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Only honor roll? Valedictorian or bust.
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 12:07 PM PST up reply actions
And he doesn’t care about the traffic.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
No, this is why it would work perfectly.
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
If this were a hilarious sitcom, I mean.
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
/Gunted
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by Johnny Disaster on Feb 21, 2012 12:13 PM PST up reply actions
calculating the kid's
High School Graduate above Replacement level.
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He would tell your child that their diploma doesn’t really mean anything until they get experience.
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by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 12:07 PM PST up reply actions
and then
you would have to get rid of him after a few years because he is too old and you can’t dedicate your life to him.
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More like...
He’d be prepared to let the kid walk and test the real world, while TheLetter2 would be all, “You can stay at home as long as you’d like!”
by Every6thDay on Feb 21, 2012 12:09 PM PST up reply actions
I would be right.
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You see? This is what he’s like. Every day when he comes home from work. It’s never “How was your day?” It’s “Where’s my damn old-fashioned?”
The weather is Bumgarner, traffic’s the shits and you guys need to be nice to each other.
Perhaps (JUST ONCE) you could have it ready for him when he gets home!
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
“Well, while you were sitting at home doodling weather maps and cutting radio interviews designed to undermine America, I was out looking at numbers, manipulating numbers, printing out numbers, inquiring about numbers, and applying those numbers to the real world, a place you couldn’t understand!”
by Every6thDay on Feb 21, 2012 12:14 PM PST up reply actions
Your child steps off of the stage
Diploma held out to you proudly with a plea for love in his eyes. GP would barely glance at the child from his smartphone and say, “Whatever”.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 12:15 PM PST up reply actions
Go jump back up your mother!
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
by El Person on Feb 21, 2012 12:16 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
what the what
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
“Oh. Are you still alive. All right, I guess.”
The weather is Bumgarner, traffic’s the shits and you guys need to be nice to each other.
‘Yes, get back to me when that produces real world results’
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by Johnny Disaster on Feb 21, 2012 12:19 PM PST up reply actions
“So you’ve graduated. I’ll reserve judgement until you’ve done it again in grad school.”
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If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
No...
that’s a four-year sample. That’s good. He would definitely look at Sophomore-Senior years, though.
by Every6thDay on Feb 21, 2012 12:10 PM PST up reply actions
Would that be a better idea than signing Barry Zito + Aaron Rowand + Aubrey Huff?
Because that’s how I can choose to define it.
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The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
It would also mean that they would have $200 million less to spend on Juan Pierre, which would be good.
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
Or 200 million less for contracts for Sandoval, Belt, Posey...
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No.
You’re asking if the combined value of his performance and having it come from Matt Cain who is the coolest is worth $140 million.
And I say: Yes. It totally is.
This reminds me of when rainman was trying to argue that real Giants fans shouldn’t want Lincecum to win his second Cy Young because it would mean the team would pay more in arbitration. Yeah, okay, but I don’t fucking care. I like Lincecum and I like Cain and I like rooting for them and I like watching them every fifth day and I like this team a whole lot more with them on it and I want good things to happen to them.
Baseball’s more fun when you have really good players who seem like really good people who’ve been around a really long time. is that worth $140 million of someone else’s money to me? Yes. No question.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
Baseball is more fun when you win.
You’re more likely to win with the most efficient allocation of resources as possible. I doubt Cain for 6 years is the best use of 140 million his organization can manage.
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Jeremy Affeldt and Javier Lopez disagree
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
I could counter that baseball is more fun when you are rooting for a group of guys you like and respect.
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by Johnny Disaster on Feb 21, 2012 1:24 PM PST up reply actions
This.
If one could ascribe an exact utility to wins, and min-maxing were actively practiced, there would probably be no Cubs fans.
Andrew Susac models himself after Buster Posey: Throwin' darts and breakin' hearts.
I promise not to argue incessantly about Brandon Crawford. Maybe.
Is it?
Or do you just convince yourself that you like and respect the players on your team when they win?
Did anyone enjoy 2002 less because Bonds and Kent are/were assholes? Really?
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I enjoyed it more. The regular season that is.
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by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Feb 21, 2012 1:35 PM PST up reply actions
and I’m referring to 2002 when I said I enjoyed it more.
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by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Feb 21, 2012 1:36 PM PST up reply actions
Because, clearly, happiness can only have one input jack. Multiple sources of joy in baseball is not possible.
I'm as tall as Mel. Why can't I hit 500 home runs?
Go easy on GP, Ott. Computers have only come so far.
Andrew Susac models himself after Buster Posey: Throwin' darts and breakin' hearts.
I promise not to argue incessantly about Brandon Crawford. Maybe.
It is kind of funny that a large portion of our baseball talk this offseason has stemmed from two members of the community, each taking extreme positions that everyone else likes (or at least, cannot resist) to argue against. Then again, what did we have to talk about that one year except GRM campaigning ceaselessly for the Giants to sign Alex Rodriguez? So maybe it isn’t that new.
I'm as tall as Mel. Why can't I hit 500 home runs?
I kinda resent the comparison.
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Which one? GRM or CalBear? If I’m being honest, you are a lot more easy to engage with in debate than either of them. But you do stick to your guns.
I'm as tall as Mel. Why can't I hit 500 home runs?
If I’m ever as, er, obtuse as either, please gunt me and let me know it’s a bit much. I can scale back.
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You are pretty self-aware. I think most of the arguing comes from your tendency to center the argument on a premise that not everyone agrees with. So you end up arguing about a conclusion (here, to not sign Cain for given price), while everyone is disagreeing with a premise (that winning is the only reason to root for a given team). I’m guessing I have the premise slightly off, but I think I’m in the ballpark.
I'm as tall as Mel. Why can't I hit 500 home runs?
I do sometimes feel that I’m debating entirely different subjects than the people replying to me. That’s almost certainly my fault.
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I feel like this happens ALOT on the internet in general.
Adopted Giant: Mike Fontenot
He's like Grant, but fun size.
Occasionally, I tweet.
Winning with Bonds and Kent < Winning with Cain and Lincecum and Posey
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I promise not to argue incessantly about Brandon Crawford. Maybe.
I find it hilarious that the guy who mocks the very suggestion of looking into a player’s psychology has no problem looking into mine.
I respected both of them as players. A lot. And I enjoyed rooting for them, even in years they didn’t make the World Series.
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by Johnny Disaster on Feb 21, 2012 1:36 PM PST up reply actions
I liked and respected that 02 team, tbh.
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I don’t get why they are honoring the 2002 team when they aren’t honoring the 1962 team. They should be honoring the 50th anniversary over the 10 while the core of the 62 are still alive.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Weren’t they going to honor the 2002 team Opening weekend 2010? That Sunday game, with the interminable rain delay? Wasn’t that supposed to be a reunion game of some sort?
Maybe that was the 89 team?
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
And yeah that was supposed to be the 2002 team reunion.
It stopped raining just long enough for the game, then after the final out it down poured.
yup, we were there. It was magic inside.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
Baseball is fun regardless.
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If you don’t lose, you won’t appreciate the winning.
Giants Baseball: Hope like hell™
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I agree
I just don’t find losing any more enjoyable if I happen to like the guys on the team. If anything, losing with nice guys sucks more.
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Yeah I don't care about their personalities either
I like Matt Cain because he was the first Giants pitching prospect I’ve seen pan out. Love the rising fastball too. I like him a little bit because he seems modest. But if he came out in an interview today and said “I know I’m fucking awesome, now someone fetch me a pepsi” I’d still love the guy for what he does on the field. I think it’s more familiarity. The whole “our guy” thing for me. It takes me a while to warm up to the free agents.
Remember this whole “Giants prospects becoming awesome” thing is a new development. Cain was the first since… Matt Williams?
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Yeah, but that will take a long time for my appreciation of winning to diminish.
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by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Feb 21, 2012 1:47 PM PST up reply actions
the most efficient allocation of resources as possible
Well, you could be the Pirates. They have been “efficient” with their resources because the owner is doing just fine. The fans are miserable because sometimes – mostly, actually – the economics of baseball force you into being inefficient with the hope that your extra spending will create a championship and you will recoup your investment. Sure, the Yankees aren’t always successful with that approach. Nor the Red Sox. But they field exciting teams. And one day, they will sell those franchises and make all their investments back.
Don't believe everything you think.
Strange, but...
I would expect Cain to be more worth the money returning to the Giants than I would expect him to be worth it going elsewhere. Much like how I expect that any free agent WE sign isn’t going to be worth their contract. It’s really weird and I’m sure I have no science to stand on (certainly not any statistical evidence), but that’s where my expectations stand. So yes, I’d do it. It’s Matt M.F. Cain.
I'm thinking but nothing's happening.
I appreciate you making a non-sentimental argument.
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Over his career
He 162 game averages:
220 IP
WHIP 1.196
K 181
BB 79
HRA 18
ERA+ 125
bWAR: about 4
Over 6 years and 140 million, considering the price of FA pitching is still primed to go up over that time, I think he would be worth it
162 game averages comeing from his bbref page.
And while you cannot bank on that, he has been very durable over his career.
Assuming that, with inflation, the average dollar amount per WAR over the course of a 6 year contract is 7ish million
Cain would have to be worth 3.3+ WAR per year.
Over the past 6 years, he’s been worth 4ish WAR/year. Pitchers generally peak around age 25-26-27, which is Cain’s age now. Basically, you’re betting that Cain won’t get injured and that he won’t age that hard over the next six years.
Seems risky to me.
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Let's just play cribbage instead. That's safer.
Andrew Susac models himself after Buster Posey: Throwin' darts and breakin' hearts.
I promise not to argue incessantly about Brandon Crawford. Maybe.
I lurve cribbage.
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That’s assuming the FIP component in WAR is accurately assessing him. If he is a true outlier and possesses a skill or skills that FIP does not measure, his true value is more than WAR is giving him credit for.
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by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Feb 21, 2012 1:40 PM PST up reply actions
Cain doesn't have a problem with FIP
His “problem” has always been with xFIP.
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3.35 ERA to 3.69 FIP
except for 2006 his ERA has always been under his FIP
It obviously isn’t as extreme as xFIP, but he has a steady history of outperforming both.
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by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Feb 21, 2012 1:49 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Career rWAR (doesn’t use FIP): 25
Career fWAR (uses FIP): 24.2
I don’t think FIP is fundamentally misunderstanding Cain.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
True
Adopted Alliterative Bryce Bandilla
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Feb 21, 2012 1:56 PM PST up reply actions
Doesn’t bWAR generally run lower though?
Lincecum, for example, has 27.9 fWAR against 23.2 bWAR
by Monkeyking42 on Feb 21, 2012 3:08 PM PST up reply actions
I don't think there is a rule
rWAR just factors in team defense. So, a pitcher with bad defense would have a higher rWAR than fWAR.
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Graphical Representation of the tale of two WARs
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He could also put up a couple 5 war seasons.
and his numbers do not really show a peak, they have been consistent. And there is no indication that his numbers would decline dramatically over the next six years either.
Injury is the only true risk factor worth paying attention too but it’s too random and Cain has no injury history.
Basically if I were going to give a 6/140 contract, Cain would be at or near the top of my list.
Certainly out of pitchers available in this time frame, I would say he is one of the better bets. And you gots to have pitchers.
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by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Feb 21, 2012 1:27 PM PST up reply actions
He hinted that he would rather get it done during the spring rather than drag it into the season
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 10:45 AM PST up reply actions
Baggs
Cain also acknowledged he is excited by possibility of free agency. Prefers any extension talk wrap up before opening day.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Feb 21, 2012 11:04 AM PST up reply actions
Thanks
This is what I was thinking of.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 11:05 AM PST up reply actions
LOL CAIN
Grant times the Matt Cain Community Projection perfectly with the Tim Lincecum back stiffness report.
/Matt Cain alone at table pic
GIANTS BASEBALL: HOPE LIKE HELL!
Stiffness
“Timmy had this last year,” Bochy said. “(Brian) Wilson did. Mine’s stiff now, to be honest.”
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Feb 21, 2012 12:50 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
GAH
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 12:52 PM PST up reply actions
MATT CAIN!
//insert gif here
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 10:41 AM PST reply actions
/weeps in sheer emotional overload
The weather is Bumgarner, traffic’s the shits and you guys need to be nice to each other.
/group hug
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 10:52 AM PST up reply actions
Not if you mean...
The Billy Swift who posts here.
Andrew Susac models himself after Buster Posey: Throwin' darts and breakin' hearts.
I promise not to argue incessantly about Brandon Crawford. Maybe.
Always with the use of a mobile phone.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Feb 21, 2012 10:53 AM PST up reply actions
3rd best pitcher out there in free agency at best
Proud Papa of right-hander Clayton Blackburn whose pro debut made him look like one of the steals of the 2012 draft, as he allowed just six runs in 33 1/3 innings in the rookie-level Arizona League. Signed by Giants area scout (and former big leaguer) Dan Murray in the 16th round, Blackburn would touch 94-95 mph, sitting in the low 90s, with good feel for locating the pitch, and both his curveball and changeup project as above-average pitches.
If the Giants attempt to re-sign Matt Cain, it will triple the cost.
by Every6thDay on Feb 21, 2012 10:43 AM PST reply actions 3 recs
Puttin' on a show!
Henry Schulman @hankschulman Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
20-yr-old C Tommy Joseph is having the best BP I’ve seen yet. Nothing but liners and bombs, one the other way.
Andrew Susac models himself after Buster Posey: Throwin' darts and breakin' hearts.
I promise not to argue incessantly about Brandon Crawford. Maybe.
/krukowed
Proud Papa of right-hander Clayton Blackburn whose pro debut made him look like one of the steals of the 2012 draft, as he allowed just six runs in 33 1/3 innings in the rookie-level Arizona League. Signed by Giants area scout (and former big leaguer) Dan Murray in the 16th round, Blackburn would touch 94-95 mph, sitting in the low 90s, with good feel for locating the pitch, and both his curveball and changeup project as above-average pitches.
Dammit Hank!
You’re gonna jinx him for the entire season!
Proud father of Chris Marlowe. Dude writes plays, sings jazz, and calls Denver Nuggets games...WHAT DO YOU MEAN HE DOESN'T DO ANY OF THAT?
Best BP of His Life!
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Feb 21, 2012 10:51 AM PST up reply actions
This contract nonsense will result in a downtick in Matt's performance
IP: 202
ERA: 4.01
HR: 22
BB: 65
K: 180
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 10:44 AM PST reply actions
This projection would make him, like, a 4th starter.
Andrew Susac models himself after Buster Posey: Throwin' darts and breakin' hearts.
I promise not to argue incessantly about Brandon Crawford. Maybe.
And with Vogelsong and Zito pitching like 4s (at best), and Lincecum out for the year with TJ surgery, that just leaves Bumgarner to get all the pitching wins.
by Every6thDay on Feb 21, 2012 10:48 AM PST up reply actions
MadBum, your EVERY DAY STARTER!
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 10:51 AM PST up reply actions
WE DON’T REALLY NEED MORE THAN ONE STARTER ANY WAY!
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 10:53 AM PST up reply actions
Pfft
You can just ink in a top-3 performance from the Giants starters every year! Who needs offense? Suckers, that’s who!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 10:55 AM PST up reply actions
And all that sweet, sweet glove work… the players shouldn’t even bother buying bats!
by Every6thDay on Feb 21, 2012 11:00 AM PST up reply actions
Make way for the game’s first 11-man bullpen.
Andrew Susac models himself after Buster Posey: Throwin' darts and breakin' hearts.
I promise not to argue incessantly about Brandon Crawford. Maybe.
I think the era of starters vs. relievers is over!
The Giants should use a different pitcher for each inning. This way, they never have the pitcher come to bat. They will get around the NL no-DH rule!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 10:58 AM PST up reply actions
You have a cunning plan.
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 10:59 AM PST up reply actions
There is a flaw
If you have 8 position players and 9 pitchers, that leaves you with 8 bench players, which is enough to pinch hit every inning of a home victory, but not home losses and road games.
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by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Feb 21, 2012 11:18 AM PST up reply actions
So maybe not a new pitcher every inning, but whenever the pitcher spot comes up. Which should only be every second or third inning.
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 11:19 AM PST up reply actions
Oh true, I don’t know what I was thinking. You wouldn’t have to pinch hit every inning, especially not with this offense.
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by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Feb 21, 2012 11:25 AM PST up reply actions
They actually covered this on Clubhouse Confidential recently…
2010 World Series Champions!
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by Johnny Disaster on Feb 21, 2012 11:45 AM PST up reply actions
His ERA would also be higher than his FIP (3.8) for the first time, like, ever. But he’d be striking out way more dudes than ever before too.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Matt Cain
Show him the money!
2.95 ERA
215 IP
"Most decisions get made by time and space.." Brian Sabean
Prediction: Tears
For good or for bad there will be lots of tears.
IP: 219
ERA: 3.29
13 Wins
New Contract
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive father of Enmanuel de Jesus.
by bigboneded on Feb 21, 2012 10:49 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Please sign Roy Oswalt, Giants
You don’t want Zito in the rotation any more than the rest of us do!
(bargaining stage)
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 10:51 AM PST reply actions
What the hell is Oswalt still doing on the market?
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Feb 21, 2012 10:51 AM PST up reply actions
Doesn’t he want a World Series ring?
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Feb 21, 2012 10:54 AM PST up reply actions
Give him a cessna instead of a salary. Deal done.
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 10:56 AM PST up reply actions
(bargaining stage)
You don’t want to bargain too much. That’ll drive up the price!
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by speckops on Feb 21, 2012 11:16 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Roy's Counter Offer
I HAVE ALL MY RIBS!
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Feb 21, 2012 11:17 AM PST up reply actions
/pours one out for Noah
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Feb 21, 2012 11:26 AM PST up reply actions
/cleans up coffee I just poured out
by S. Pickford #25 on Feb 21, 2012 11:31 AM PST up reply actions
WTF
The Hedge Knight costs $100?!
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Get Legends instead
I’m not sure what that is you linked and why it’s that much, but the Hedge Knight short story is in Legends
Does that have all 3 of the Tales of Dunk and Egg?
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Nope
You need Legends II and Warriors as well. I got all 3 in paper back for about 25 bucks total last year.
So Legends, Legends II, and Warriors. Got it. Are the other stories in the Legends books any good?
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Scroll down at this link and you will see all three for $29.57
http://www.amazon.com/Legends-Stories-Masters-Modern-Fantasy/dp/0765300354/ref=pd_sim_b_1
Holy crap
I own that edition of the comic… Apparently my asset has appreciated considerably.
OMG you guys, I just figured out the mythical second step!
1) Buy GRRM books, because they’re awesome
2) Wait for the rest of the world to figure out they’re awesome, tilting supply and demand in your favor
3) Profit
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Feb 21, 2012 11:12 AM PST up reply actions
A few thoughts...
1. I’m sure this was discussed plenty of times before…but if Will Clark signed a 5 year extension with the Giants, they probably could have made the playoffs every year 97-00, and the results might have been awesome. Then again, the ladies wouldn’t have gotten all that JT love. LL Cool JT.
2. If we lose Matt Cain to the Yankees or Red Sox or Rangers or Phillies or Tomiuri Giants for less than $20 million dollars, I would be very very angry at the FO for not opening up the wallet. Anything more than 20, I will just bow my head in sadness and try to move on.
3. Grant mentioned Free Agency hitting on Matt Cain by asking him to watch a Tom Hanks/Meg Ryan Romantic Comedy in his hotel room. This makes me wonder if that is Grant’s go-to move with the ladies. I thought the “let’s go back to my place and pop on a movie” move was only for college kids?
IP: 206
ERA: 2.91
K: 199
BB: 69
Contract: 6 Years. 102 Million. SF Giant.
Giants made the playoffs in 1997 and 2000 and should have made it in 1998 (stupid play-in game).
Giants lost the division to the D-backs in 1999, who won 100 games. I don’t think Clark was a 14 WAR player.
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I thought the "let’s go back to my place and pop on a movie" move was only for college kids?
Seth Rogan watches You’ve Got Mail with Jax Teller:
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
Golden Gate Beer Bars | Tweetybox
by troymccluresf on Feb 21, 2012 11:21 AM PST up reply actions
Aww for a second I totally imagined a Sons of Anarchy mashup. Like that Seinfeld/OZ SNL skit from a while back.
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 11:23 AM PST up reply actions
Hi people
I think I will get into a less contentious argument in this thread…like how cake is better than pie.
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by CalBear949 on Feb 21, 2012 10:56 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
You anarchist you
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 10:58 AM PST up reply actions
Pssh. We all know it’s a medical fact that if you stop arguing, you shrivel up and die.
Ask me about my blog.
You celebrate with frosted poop
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 11:00 AM PST up reply actions 4 recs
rec’d
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Feb 21, 2012 12:41 PM PST up reply actions
/Presses RAGE button
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Feb 21, 2012 11:00 AM PST up reply actions
I’m pretty sure Matt Cain prefers cake.
Giants Baseball: Hope like hell™
Proud father of the man in charge of taking your hard-earned cash.
He does represent all things good
so yes.
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YOU ARE THE OPPOSITION
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
IP: 223
ERA: 3.03
K: 182
BB: 66
Re-signs with Giants: Yes
I'm as tall as Mel. Why can't I hit 500 home runs?
Here
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San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Adopted parent of Nate Schierholtz: The Greatest Fear of All Chinese Catchers
I made this in the 2010 stretch run.
That he did. That. He. Did.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
by jctGamer on Feb 21, 2012 10:59 AM PST reply actions 6 recs
LOL you
will clearly be a Yankee.
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If he hits the free agent market
I’m predicting the Chicago Cubs
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
Basically
any team not named the Giants.
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Adopted parent of Nate Schierholtz: The Greatest Fear of All Chinese Catchers
BUT CHIEN MING WANG
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
/hired by ESPN
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
Not offensive enough!
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 11:16 AM PST up reply actions
They won’t appreciate him like we do.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Braves
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Feb 21, 2012 11:55 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Braves
can barely afford to keep the pitchers they have now.
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I will always be grateful to Jonathan Sanchez
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Feb 21, 2012 11:01 AM PST up reply actions
this
his stretch run in the regular season that year can never be overstated.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Feb 21, 2012 11:31 AM PST up reply actions
Also
I was there for the no hitter. It rocked.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
I like that Royals Review refers to him as “Sanchize.”
The weather is Bumgarner, traffic’s the shits and you guys need to be nice to each other.
How is that pronounced? San-Cheese-y?
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 11:41 AM PST up reply actions
“SAN-chyz,” as in “franchise.”
The weather is Bumgarner, traffic’s the shits and you guys need to be nice to each other.
Oh I get it now.
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 11:42 AM PST up reply actions
Cain wouldn't be good in Yankee Stadium
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 11:03 AM PST up reply actions
You think his flyouts would turn into home runs?
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 11:04 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah
The RF in Yankee Stadium is ridiculous.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 11:05 AM PST up reply actions
Me when Cain leaves SF
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
My hair looks like this when I wake up in the morning
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 11:18 AM PST up reply actions
what about the dust cloud in the back?
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Depends on what I eat the previous evening
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 11:22 AM PST up reply actions
Mine looks like KSM's.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
noooooooooooo
Why does the Matt Cain meme generator no longer exist?
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Feb 21, 2012 11:01 AM PST reply actions
"But Cain isn't necessarily a Giant forever and ever and ever."
/swallows bottle of gatorade to kill the rage
Giants Baseball: Hope like hell™
Proud father of the man in charge of taking your hard-earned cash.
Projection
A contract right around the Zito 7/126.
Giants Baseball: Hope like hell™
Proud father of the man in charge of taking your hard-earned cash.
I still choose to believe we sign him to an extension, but I’m getting scared. My worst nightmare is losing Matt and Timmy in back to back offseasons, mostly because it would suck but also because that would inevitably lead to all sorts of stupidness by a Giants front office looking to overcompensate by bringing in a big name FA… And the cycle of Zito would repeat itself.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Feb 21, 2012 11:20 AM PST up reply actions
So what did the Red Sox end up getting from the Cubs for Epstein?
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 11:07 AM PST reply actions
An FO personnel to be named later?
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Kevin Youkilis
//Moneyball
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 11:08 AM PST up reply actions
100 more years of not being the Cubs.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
I wish somebody would take Sabean and give us something in return :(
Oh well. I guess taking Agent Ned and signing Jason Schmidt is the next best thing.
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
A live AAA arm that touches triple digits, but has bad command and a long injury history.
Not a top-10 prospect.
Andrew Susac models himself after Buster Posey: Throwin' darts and breakin' hearts.
I promise not to argue incessantly about Brandon Crawford. Maybe.
Projection
IP: 223
ERA: 2.87
BB: 55
K: 180
W: not enough
contract: re-sings for 5/98 with option
by KnightOfCydonia on Feb 21, 2012 11:07 AM PST reply actions
ugh typo
maybe he can re sing something, but I’d rather he re-sign
by KnightOfCydonia on Feb 21, 2012 11:10 AM PST up reply actions
Ooooh, what should Cain re-sing?
I would pay to see him sing “Redneck Woman”
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 11:11 AM PST up reply actions
The entire rotation (with the exception of Zito)
Should enter the clubhouse and break into an a cappella version of “Lean On Me” directed at all of the position players.
They’ve been good sports about this for too long. They should try ridicule now!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 11:17 AM PST up reply actions
FEAR THE CAIN
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=17265243&topic_id=18082800
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
I forgot Runzler had been injured
Henry Schulman @hankschulman
Runzler not 100 % yet from lat strain, but close, Bochy said. Also, Freddy could DH in early games. Hitting’s not an issue.
Ugh. I thought Freddy would be all better by now. :(
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 11:09 AM PST up reply actions
Um this is Freddy Sanchez
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The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Oh, I fully expected him to soon develop another owie. But I thought this one was better.
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 11:10 AM PST up reply actions
Shhh! Don’t ruin my delusions. I am also expecting us to re-sign Cain.
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 11:12 AM PST up reply actions
Can't swing the bat.
Andrew Susac models himself after Buster Posey: Throwin' darts and breakin' hearts.
I promise not to argue incessantly about Brandon Crawford. Maybe.
you are weird
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
Sanchez was a starter though in college at least, and had non-platoony pitches. And he hits with such power!
And to throw to first base without putting it in the dugout.
Andrew Susac models himself after Buster Posey: Throwin' darts and breakin' hearts.
I promise not to argue incessantly about Brandon Crawford. Maybe.
If he's a mediocre lefty reliever
He’ll get 5+ million from the Giants eventually.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Projection
IP: 233.2
ERA: 2.35
BB: 35
K: 220
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Feb 21, 2012 11:10 AM PST reply actions
IP 220
ERA 3.02
HR 15
BB 65
K 175
Adopted Alliterative Bryce Bandilla
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Feb 21, 2012 11:11 AM PST reply actions
LOL FAT
Andrew Baggarly @CSNBaggs
Angel Villalona’s visa is hung up because he doesn’t qualify as an “elite athlete,” Evans said. Medical or conditioning issue.
"Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men. It's no pink tea, and mollycoddles had better stay out." -Ty Cobb
Yusmeiro Petit: dingerz.exe
Mayor of Smug.
heh
Andrew Baggarly @CSNBaggs
Evans said this is first time Giants have encountered this from U.S. Consulate before. They got Benitez in this country, so I believe him.
"Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men. It's no pink tea, and mollycoddles had better stay out." -Ty Cobb
Yusmeiro Petit: dingerz.exe
Mayor of Smug.
LOL! They can't convince people he qualifies for a type O-1A waiver?
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 11:21 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah, I figured the dude was a blob now
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 11:21 AM PST up reply actions
This is not unexpected for me.
The LOLFAT part.
Had no idea it would effect his visa.
GIANTS BASEBALL: HOPE LIKE HELL!
by Cody_ransom on Feb 21, 2012 11:36 AM PST up reply actions
Generally sports and TV/movies executives can get around immigration/green card laws and get anyone they want to work in the US by saying that the person has “extraordinary skills in their field that cannot be replaced by someone in the US.”
He must be REALLY out of shape for the government to not believe them.
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 11:39 AM PST up reply actions
The Giants are saying there is another medical issue besides just LOLFAT.
Andrew Susac models himself after Buster Posey: Throwin' darts and breakin' hearts.
I promise not to argue incessantly about Brandon Crawford. Maybe.
Ben Badler @BenBadler
There’s no way Angel Villaona’s visa issue is over his conditioning. Someone is hiding something.
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
Flags Fly Forever
Don't panic! Yes, Panik!
by nostocksjustbonds on Feb 21, 2012 2:12 PM PST up reply actions
I would say the dropped murder charges, except wouldn’t they just reject for failure of moral character?
Nor would they have any proof of a failure of moral character since the charges were dropped.
by BestHyperboleEver on Feb 21, 2012 3:12 PM PST up reply actions
That doesn’t necessarily follow, decisions on moral turpitude by the USCIS are not bound to (lack of) criminal proceedings.
But are they bound by evidence? Or is it just some guy going, “Hey, is that the guy that was accused of murder then absolved? Sounds kinda fishy.”
Or do they have some damning evidence we don’t know about?
by BestHyperboleEver on Feb 21, 2012 3:17 PM PST up reply actions
While I am not particularly familiar with P-1 visa requirements, nor do I have extensive immigration experience, a typical question asked at visa interviews or on applications is “Have you ever been arrested for any crime”. Merely admitting yes is sufficient cause to refuse anyone, or at least garner investigation. I can’t imagine why P-1 would be an exception to that but it’s certainly possible.
Untruthfully answering “no” would be worse, though.
Magic Nerds, Unite
Henry Schulman @hankschulman
Villalona was cleared of a miser charge in D.R. Has worked out at Giants’ academy since December.
What a Miser he is to get out of that murder charge.
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
Charles Johnson must have helped with that
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 11:23 AM PST up reply actions
Nuschler>Huff+Belt+Pill
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Feb 21, 2012 11:23 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
Nuschler > everyone else
Giants Baseball: Hope like hell™
Proud father of the man in charge of taking your hard-earned cash.
by ResDog on Feb 21, 2012 11:26 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
I’m gonna have to go with this.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Feb 21, 2012 11:32 AM PST up reply actions
Fastball and IT'S ALL OVER!
August 10, 1987. Second of back to back homers with Candido Maldonado to beat the Asstros. They would never relinquish First Place. My childhood suddenly had meaning
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Feb 21, 2012 12:03 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I watched this game on Giantsvision.
So...I've decided to adopt Seinfeld.
by positiveuphemism on Feb 21, 2012 1:56 PM PST up reply actions
Me too
Kuip and Morgan
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Feb 21, 2012 2:04 PM PST up reply actions
IIRC, it was an upper deck job, too.
So...I've decided to adopt Seinfeld.
by positiveuphemism on Feb 21, 2012 2:05 PM PST up reply actions
Correct
NOBODY was within shouting distance!
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Feb 21, 2012 2:26 PM PST up reply actions
Here's the video of the Maldonado and Clark homers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uystHizds1o&feature=player_detailpage#t=2481s
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Feb 21, 2012 4:51 PM PST up reply actions
The spring after Will left we were in Scottsdale on Rex Fucking Hudler was a non-roster invitee. He came out wearing 22 and the fans destroyed him. Looking back I’m shocked Murph would have given him the number. (Or Eli)
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Feb 21, 2012 2:28 PM PST up reply actions
/and not on
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Feb 21, 2012 2:28 PM PST up reply actions
I had a fanpost on it once
I suggested that the combined Giants careers of Jack Clark and Will Clark, both #22, was more than worthy enough for a HOF career and a retired jersey. Honor them both!
"Your curses do not compare to those of Houston fans or Detroit fans, and especially not to those of fans from the northside of Chicago. You are not Hamlet. You are Valerie Bertinelli. Your victim act is schlocky, and totally unconvincing. You fancy yourself tormented. You are merely insecure."
-- Scott Burton to Red Sox fans, 6/12/02
http://espn.go.com/magazine/burton_20020612.html
by achiappanza on Feb 21, 2012 11:49 PM PST up reply actions
My facebook recent activities bar is dominated by Natto listening to stuff
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
What is Natto listening to?
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 11:28 AM PST up reply actions
What would the reaction be...
If we gave Cain a “Zito special” contract: 7/126?
Cain’s peripherials aren’t moving in the downward trend like Zito’s were, but Zito had the better first 7 seasons (according to WAR). I think it would be a slight overpay, but if the Giants are going to overpay someone, I want it to be Cain.
No pitchers should get 7 years as a FA
The Golden Bear is ever watching
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Adopted parent of Nate Schierholtz: The Greatest Fear of All Chinese Catchers
Interesting
Baseball America @BaseballAmerica
In our Top 100 Prospects chat, Jim Callis said Tommy Joseph was No. 100 until Cespedes signed. More tidbits like that: baseballamerica.com/chat/?13298381…
Proud father of Chris Marlowe. Dude writes plays, sings jazz, and calls Denver Nuggets games...WHAT DO YOU MEAN HE DOESN'T DO ANY OF THAT?
Joseph is my favoritist prospect.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
But Hector Sanchez is Buster Posey!
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
Joseph is sooooo young though
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Joseph is 20.
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
BOOM
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
Wait, Tommy Joseph is Korean? And female?
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Feb 21, 2012 12:49 PM PST up reply actions
It's going to reeeeeally suck when the new Dodgers' owner gets Cain,
and no amount of GP or CalBear talk about how it’s a bad deal is going to make me feel better about it.
NOOOOOOOO
The one thing worse than pinstripes
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 11:34 AM PST up reply actions
NEXT WORST THING
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
/clicks SL
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 11:35 AM PST up reply actions
I think it'd be cool if he wore an 8-bit uniform.
by Every6thDay on Feb 21, 2012 11:35 AM PST up reply actions
Kind OT:
I am still mad that Mike Commodore of the Red Wings didn’t pick 64 as his number. Look at your life! Look at your choices! You could have been Commodore 64. Now you are just lame.
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 11:36 AM PST up reply actions
well somebody can go all ocho cinco
and choose 64, then change his name to Commodore!
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
Like the body suit Jeff Bridges wore in Tron.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 11:49 AM PST up reply actions
You people just need to let it soak in.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Feb 21, 2012 11:35 AM PST up reply actions
Only if Matt elects to be Agent Matt.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Adopted parent of Nate Schierholtz: The Greatest Fear of All Chinese Catchers
The ultimate sacrifice for his team.
Andrew Susac models himself after Buster Posey: Throwin' darts and breakin' hearts.
I promise not to argue incessantly about Brandon Crawford. Maybe.
That's not going to happen
I’ll destroy the planet first.
/throws empty soda can into non-recycable trash bin
Giants Baseball: Hope like hell™
Proud father of the man in charge of taking your hard-earned cash.
There’s usually nothing like that in spring. It’s all good. The only downside is that you lose an hour of sleep when the clocks change. That’s literally the only bad thing about spring — literally!!! That and mucus secreting through your pores because pollen is holding you at knifepoint. Those are the only two bad things about spring.
Apparently you have never lived in the Central Valley, where the two weeks of spring are just a reminder that half a year of 90-110 degrees is coming. There is nothing good about spring other than baseball. Nothing.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Feb 21, 2012 11:34 AM PST reply actions
Eww, Central Valley, never will I live there again.
by KnightOfCydonia on Feb 21, 2012 12:08 PM PST up reply actions
OT: Stupid football tweet
Peter King:
Larry Fitzgerald, 28, needs 857 catches to pass Jerry Rice. I’m not betting against him.
Really? Because I will. Fitz has reached 100 catches twice in his 8 year NFL career… So to reach Rice it seems like he’d basically need to stay healthy and productive through his age 37 or 38 season. Why in the world would a proposition like that EVER be a good bet?
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Feb 21, 2012 11:34 AM PST reply actions
I’d think he has a chance only if he gets on a team with a better QB and the league continues to become even more pass first than it already is.
The first six innings are overrated.
I know I'm tempting fate with this, but,
I don’t see how the league can get any more passer/receiver-friendly.
by Every6thDay on Feb 21, 2012 11:46 AM PST up reply actions
Every receiver is defenseless! Two hand touch on the QB!
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Feb 21, 2012 12:06 PM PST up reply actions
“Encroachment on the receiver, 15 yard penalty. Automatic first down.”
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Attempted rushing of the QB 15 yards
Running Abated to the QB 15 yards and automatic ejection.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Adopted parent of Nate Schierholtz: The Greatest Fear of All Chinese Catchers
I would like Matt Cain to pitch another 300 starts in a Giants uniform
I’d take more, of course, but I don’t want to seem greedy.
I'm as tall as Mel. Why can't I hit 500 home runs?
Grant, sponsored by Gillette Fusion
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
by jctGamer on Feb 21, 2012 11:37 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
#TeamLlama
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Bold prediction
ERA: 2.75
xFIP: 27.50
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
Were Matt Cain in a romantic comedy, xFIP would be the extremely jealous boyfriend of the girl Matt Cain likes.
I'm as tall as Mel. Why can't I hit 500 home runs?
RYAN REYNOLDS!?
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
Yeah, he is my imaginary boyfriend who I cheat on by looking up Matt Cain stats.
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 11:45 AM PST up reply actions
Saw “Safe House” this weekend. He looks like he’s getting younger in each film.
Giants Baseball: Hope like hell™
Proud father of the man in charge of taking your hard-earned cash.
mmm hmmm
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 11:52 AM PST up reply actions
Why haven't we signed Aardsma?
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Feb 21, 2012 11:47 AM PST reply actions
That's actually not the worst idea
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I thought we were getting the gang back together
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Feb 21, 2012 11:51 AM PST up reply actions
dude is the only player I know that comes before Hank Aaron alphabetically
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
What a coincidence, he IS the only player that comes before Hank Aaron alphabetically!
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Feb 21, 2012 11:51 AM PST up reply actions
Multi-tasking?
Just dropped a zzzzzzzzzz on my translation team in IM. Luckily it’s 1AM there and they thought it was a sleep joke.
One way or another, this darkness got to give.
Wait...no one mentioned it being Fat Tuesday?
A client of my firm just delivered some jambalaya…pretty darn good.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Adopted parent of Nate Schierholtz: The Greatest Fear of All Chinese Catchers
Loooooove me some jambalaya. But it has to be w/rice rather than pasta.
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 11:57 AM PST up reply actions
Rice
The Golden Bear is ever watching
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Adopted parent of Nate Schierholtz: The Greatest Fear of All Chinese Catchers
Excellent. Does it have sausage, chicken and shrimp?
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
It’s got sausage and chicken…no shrimp from what I can see.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Adopted parent of Nate Schierholtz: The Greatest Fear of All Chinese Catchers
Close enough. Delicious.
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 11:59 AM PST up reply actions
I gotta find something to give up. Last year it was caffeine. I just don’t think I’m ready for that again.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Yep. Start of Lent.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
I think he was suggesting what you should give up.
Andrew Susac models himself after Buster Posey: Throwin' darts and breakin' hearts.
I promise not to argue incessantly about Brandon Crawford. Maybe.
Oh.
I don’t think that would be in the spirit of Lent.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Tha’ts jhiat00 in the spot light
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
Trying to keep up with bgunn but I don’t know if I can do it.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Haven’t said enough
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 2:25 PM PST up reply actions
/throws beads
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 11:57 AM PST up reply actions
//flashes
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
Yay!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
Fun fact: Mobile, Alabama, has the nation’s oldest Mardi Gras celebration.
The weather is Bumgarner, traffic’s the shits and you guys need to be nice to each other.
I think that city should be built on wheels
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 11:59 AM PST up reply actions
Or hang from strings on the ceiling
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 12:00 PM PST up reply actions
Because of its elevation? Or because it would be really funny to prank the people of Omaha by moving Mobile next to it overnight?
The weather is Bumgarner, traffic’s the shits and you guys need to be nice to each other.
Oh, shit. I completely forgot. I was gonna do something for you. Drat.
The weather is Bumgarner, traffic’s the shits and you guys need to be nice to each other.
I forgot today was your birthday. I’m sorry.
The weather is Bumgarner, traffic’s the shits and you guys need to be nice to each other.
Happy Birthday!
Giants Baseball: Hope like hell™
Proud father of the man in charge of taking your hard-earned cash.
I love that man.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 21, 2012 11:56 AM PST reply actions
GiantPain bait!
2013 rosterbation scenarios!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 11:56 AM PST reply actions
Data:
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/compensation/cots/?page_id=177
* – current contracts have an option
First Basemen
Travis Hafner *
Aubrey Huff *
Adam LaRoche *
Carlos Lee
James Loney
Mike Napoli
Ty Wigginton *
Second Basemen
Jeff Baker
Orlando Hudson *
Maicer Izturis
Howie Kendrick
Jeff Keppinger
Ian Kinsler *
Luis Rodriguez
Freddy Sanchez
Skip Schumaker
Shortstops
Erick Aybar
Jason Bartlett *
Geoff Blum
Stephen Drew *
Jhonny Peralta *
Luis Rodriguez
Ryan Theriot
Third Basemen
Geoff Blum
Miguel Cairo
Brandon Inge *
Maicer Izturis
Chipper Jones *
Kevin Kouzmanoff
Placido Polanco *
Mark Reynolds *
Scott Rolen
Mark Teahen
Ty Wigginton *
David Wright *
Kevin Youkilis *
Catchers
Koyie Hill
Chris Iannetta *
Russell Martin
Jeff Mathis
Brian McCann *
Miguel Montero
Mike Napoli
Wil Nieves
Miguel Olivo *
Ronny Paulino
A.J. Pierzynski
Humberto Quintero
David Ross
Carlos Ruiz *
Yorvit Torrealba
Outfielders
Michael Bourn
Marlon Byrd
Melky Cabrera
Matt Diaz
Andre Ethier
Curtis Granderson *
Josh Hamilton
Torii Hunter
Carlos Lee
Angel Pagan
Carlos Quentin
Aaron Rowand
Luke Scott
Ryan Spilborghs
Ichiro Suzuki
B.J. Upton
Shane Victorino
Reggie Willits
Delmon Young
Starting Pitchers
Scott Baker *
Joe Blanton
Matt Cain
Fausto Carmona *
Kevin Correia
Jorge De La Rosa *
R.A. Dickey *
Scott Feldman *
Gavin Floyd *
Zack Greinke
Jeremy Guthrie
Cole Hamels
Dan Haren *
Tim Hudson *
Colby Lewis
Francisco Liriano
Kyle Lohse
Derek Lowe
Shaun Marcum
Daisuke Matsuzaka
Brandon McCarthy
Brett Myers *
Carl Pavano
Jake Peavy *
Anibal Sanchez
Jonathan Sanchez
Ervin Santana *
Joe Saunders
James Shields *
Jake Westbrook *
Randy Wolf *
Carlos Zambrano *
Relief Pitchers
David Aardsma
Jeremy Accardo
Mike Adams
Grant Balfour *
Matt Belisle
Rafael Betancourt *
Taylor Buchholz
Sean Burnett *
D.J. Carrasco
Randy Choate
Jose Contreras *
Pedro Feliciano *
Brian Fuentes *
Sean Green
Kevin Gregg *
J.P. Howell
Hong-Chih Kuo
Casey Janssen
Bobby Jenks
Brandon League
Matt Lindstrom *
Mark Lowe
Brandon Lyon
Shawn Marshall
Dustin McGowan
Peter Moylan
Pat Neshek
Will Ohman
Juan Carlos Oviedo (aka Leo Nunez)
Tony Pena
Joel Peralta
J.J. Putz *
Ramon Ramirez
Mariano Rivera
Joakim Soria *
Huston Street *
Hisanori Takahashi
Robinson Tejeda
Carlos Villanueva
by Every6thDay on Feb 21, 2012 11:59 AM PST up reply actions
the player formerly known as
Fausto Carmona
The Golden Bear is ever watching
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Adopted parent of Nate Schierholtz: The Greatest Fear of All Chinese Catchers
Dr. Fausto
Andrew Susac models himself after Buster Posey: Throwin' darts and breakin' hearts.
I promise not to argue incessantly about Brandon Crawford. Maybe.
3/$45 for Brandon Inge
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
That’s a shitty list
Adopted Alliterative Bryce Bandilla
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Feb 21, 2012 1:06 PM PST up reply actions
My Matt Cain Projection
IP: A lot
ERA: Not very high
HR: Yes, he is Honorable and Respected
BB: Yes, he is Brilliant at Baseball
K: More like A-OK! AMIRITE?
W-L: 11-13 (/sigh)
Proud subscriber to Irish Arguments Weekly ("America's only all-caps magazine")
If Matt Cain played Hockey, this is the penalty he gets
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
by jctGamer on Feb 21, 2012 12:00 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
If Matt Cain played hockey, would he be an awesome play making center or a badass shutdown defensemen?
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 12:03 PM PST up reply actions
I don’t know anything about hockey but I’ll bet he would lead the league in assists.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
and too much man minutes
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
He would never shoot into an empty net
It just wouldn’t be sporting.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 12:06 PM PST up reply actions
He would win the Lady Byng award for most gentlemanly player every year. His only penalty minutes would be for being too much man
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 12:20 PM PST up reply actions
Both
and the goalie. But not a jerk goalie like Luongo.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Adopted parent of Nate Schierholtz: The Greatest Fear of All Chinese Catchers
3rd liner at best
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Feb 21, 2012 12:05 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 4 recs
nice
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 12:06 PM PST up reply actions
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
I'm still waiting for John Johnstone to come off the DL.
by yankeessuck8991 on Feb 21, 2012 12:01 PM PST reply actions
Here’s an interview with Ryan Verdugo, who we traded because we didn’t want to use him as a reliever instead of paying 5 million for Affeldt:
http://mlbdirt.com/2012/02/21/ryan-verdugo-the-newest-royals-prospect/
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
He has the best name ever.
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C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
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I get dizzy looking at it.
The weather is Bumgarner, traffic’s the shits and you guys need to be nice to each other.
Verdugo sounds like a foghorn sound
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 12:17 PM PST up reply actions
Unos, Dos, Tres, Catorce!!!!
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
Broken bottles under ninos feet
Adopted Alliterative Bryce Bandilla
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Feb 21, 2012 1:07 PM PST up reply actions
Did you learn nothing from last thread?
(Don’t answer that.)
Andrew Susac models himself after Buster Posey: Throwin' darts and breakin' hearts.
I promise not to argue incessantly about Brandon Crawford. Maybe.
Q&A
I have read that Matt Cain mentored you some while you were in San Francisco organization. How did he help you?:
Matt Cain was a really down to earth guy and he kind of talked me through some frustrations I had. He just tried to put things in perspective for me and not get overwhelmed or too frustrated, since I tend to be my own worst enemy sometimes. All the guys at big league camp were great though, but he probably helped me the most.
One way or another, this darkness got to give.
I love Cain. //clings like a limpet
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 12:21 PM PST up reply actions
Are you just looking at players on the roster and saying you love them?
by Every6thDay on Feb 21, 2012 12:24 PM PST up reply actions
Yes. You caught me.
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 12:24 PM PST up reply actions
“I love…Stewart.”
The weather is Bumgarner, traffic’s the shits and you guys need to be nice to each other.
I do! He is my adopted son after all.
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
“Mine’s stiff now, to be honest.” – Bruce Bochy
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
When you spend all that time around Buster Posey
It is to be expected.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 12:19 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
true facts
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 12:22 PM PST up reply actions
Goes without saying. I mean, we’re only human.
The weather is Bumgarner, traffic’s the shits and you guys need to be nice to each other.
Unlike him. //sighs
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 12:23 PM PST up reply actions
oh god that Natto pic
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
AB 72
AVG .152
OBP .172
SLG .197
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
by DJ Tofu on Feb 21, 2012 12:20 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
btw, is there a way to see the aggregate of all mcc-er’s prediction? e.g. to see the averages and stuff?
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
Yes, but it involves you compiling the data.
2010 World Series Champions!
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by Johnny Disaster on Feb 21, 2012 12:25 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Oh GP, where are youuuuuu?
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
or someone can create a spreadsheet on Google Docs and we all enter our predictions there… if we have that we can also lock it right before the season starts and after the season is over, we can easily figure out who’s got the most accurate predictions…
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
That sounds like a good idea. I look forward to you doing it.
2010 World Series Champions!
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by Johnny Disaster on Feb 21, 2012 12:30 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Then we can keep records of who is the most accurate predictor over time and only listen to them!
//head explodes
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 12:31 PM PST up reply actions
fine, don’t complain to me when I sell your predictions to… hmm… people who wants to buy your predictions…
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
Don’t we have free fp for that?
I tore the roof off the house for my son Chuckie Jones.
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Feb 21, 2012 2:57 PM PST up reply actions
Ha.
Not a chance.
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My boy Shawn Payne takes his walks and his VROOM to Augusta this season.
by free f.p. #14 on Feb 21, 2012 3:19 PM PST up reply actions
Everyone send me $1.
Once I have enough $1, I will probably get around to collecting all this data and combining it.
This sounds like some sort of dj related scam the two of you have hatched.
2010 World Series Champions!
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by Johnny Disaster on Feb 21, 2012 12:29 PM PST up reply actions
@CSNBaggs Angel Villalona’s visa is hung up because he doesn’t qualify as an “elite athlete,” Evans said. Medical or conditioning issue.
Still intrigued by this fella.
World Champions!
He has a gunt larger than Lasorda's.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
Where's the elite gunt visa when you need it?
by Every6thDay on Feb 21, 2012 12:27 PM PST up reply actions
The city of Mobile, Alabama rolled onto Angel while he was asleep and vanished into one of his flesh folds
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 12:28 PM PST up reply actions
It is basically an honor system with big entertainment companies and sports teams at this point if I recall correctly.
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 12:29 PM PST up reply actions
Give cain anything he wants
make him captain
let lincecum walk
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
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by operation carrot on Feb 21, 2012 12:29 PM PST reply actions
OT: "Community" returns March 15th at 8pm
“Parks and Recreation” goes on a 5-week hiatus until “Up All Night” concludes its season. “Parks and Recreation” will then return at 9:30pm.
Nothing bad for P&R here. No episode reduction. Their hiatus basically coincides with a rerun cycle. They get a better time slot upon their return.
by Every6thDay on Feb 21, 2012 12:37 PM PST up reply actions
yay everything
What about 30 Rock?
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But obviously, the pressing news here is that “Community” is coming back, and relatively soon, creating a revised sitcom bloc of “Community” at 8, “30 Rock” at 8:30, “The Office” at 9 and “Up All Night”/“Parks and Rec” at 9:30.
by Every6thDay on Feb 21, 2012 12:40 PM PST up reply actions
Okay, I call bullshit
“Betty White’s Off Their Rockers” is clearly not a real thing.
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Oh, it's real. And it's awful.
BUT, it did make for a decent SNL sketch this weekend (in fact, that episode was, for the most part, above average). I mean, it wasn’t as good as “Let’s Make Technology Hump”, but, it was good.
by Every6thDay on Feb 21, 2012 12:42 PM PST up reply actions
That reminds me, I have a few P&R episodes to watch.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
I haven’t loved Season 4 so far.
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I’ve thought they are all pretty funny. I’m not really one to pay attention to story arcs and all of that though. Just in it for the jokes.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
I hate Ben and Leslie more and more with each passing episode, so there’s that.
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I think it’s just one of those drug out love dealies (like what they did with Jim and Pam in The Office). I like both characters though so I dunno.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
It seems to me like they’re better apart than together, which is not a good sign.
Contrast with April and Andy, who are the best thing ever.
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I see that I guess. Andy and April are awesome.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Fancy Party is my favorite episode.
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C.R.E.A.M.
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That’s the one where they get married?
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Then you must be as big a 30 Rock fan as I.
by Every6thDay on Feb 21, 2012 12:41 PM PST up reply actions
About 1/2 way through the seasons on Netflix and I’m really loving the show. The Werewolf Bar Mitzvah thing cracked me up so much.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Brace yourself.
Season four is mostly terrible. Watching it in chunks might make it better, though.
by Every6thDay on Feb 21, 2012 12:57 PM PST up reply actions
Eh
Up All Night isn’t that great. I suppose they don’t want to mess with its schedule while it is in its first season. I’d much rather have Parks & Rec and Community.
I'm as tall as Mel. Why can't I hit 500 home runs?
“The Office” and “Up All Night” are unwatchable (to me, anyway).
by Every6thDay on Feb 21, 2012 12:41 PM PST up reply actions
Up All Night seems like it has a funny bit now and then, but they resort to a lot of dumb, cliched plots.
I'm as tall as Mel. Why can't I hit 500 home runs?
With that cast, it should be better than it is.
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C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
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Yeah, very disappointing, and Regan is descending into shrillness.
by Every6thDay on Feb 21, 2012 12:55 PM PST up reply actions
They really should just cancel the Office now
and save us from another 1.5 seasons of predictability and ultimately a spectacular shark-jump
Ultra-projectable
I feel like I want to rage. Right now.
The season finale should have Michael come back to jump a shark. He could be excited about doing it because it is something that happened in his favorite episode of Happy Days.
Adopted Alliterative Bryce Bandilla
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Feb 21, 2012 1:59 PM PST up reply actions
IAWTC
So...I've decided to adopt Seinfeld.
by positiveuphemism on Feb 21, 2012 2:00 PM PST up reply actions
Perfect
the entire cast will go on a hawaiian cruise and Michael will launch over a shark on a jet ski.
Ultra-projectable
I feel like I want to rage. Right now.
I agree with your take on this season as a whole, but I think the last two or three episodes have been pretty strong.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Feb 21, 2012 2:35 PM PST up reply actions
So Community is returning on March 15 and Mad Men on March 25. This means that Alison Brie will be very much on our television sets going forward.
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C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
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I pray “Awake” is a hit, because Community, 30 Rock, DVR’d Big Bang Theory, Parks and Recreation, Awake would be the most glorious night of TV since Deep Space Nine, Simpsons, Family Guy, The X Files, The Practice.
by Every6thDay on Feb 21, 2012 12:56 PM PST up reply actions
It’s not going to be a hit, because it’s on NBC. I might just wait until it gets Kingsed to watch it.
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C.R.E.A.M.
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You are probably right. I’m enjoying Smash, for what it’s worth.
by Every6thDay on Feb 21, 2012 12:58 PM PST up reply actions
I’ve been considering giving a look. So it’s worth watching?
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C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
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The pilot was great. I kinda feel like it has been going down since. But the next ep (4) is supposed to be one of the best according to critics.
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 1:02 PM PST up reply actions
The scene between Debra Messing and her biological son where the son is mad he’s not getting an adopted sibling is one of the worst acted moments of the 21st century. That son… wow. He really swung for… some kind of fence that was nowhere near their location. Truly terrible.
OMG yes. Plus the assistant is crazy pants.
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 1:04 PM PST up reply actions
And I find Karen too generic and stereotypical to be interesting. Everything about her is cliche except for the fact that she is dating a British-Indian who is working as an aide in NY city hall (WTF?).
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 1:06 PM PST up reply actions
I’m pretty sure my theater experience has something to do with my enjoyment, but, on the whole, it’s definitely decent.
I want very badly to like it, but every time they drop like a rock into another over-produced musical number, it just kills my immersion.
Andrew Susac models himself after Buster Posey: Throwin' darts and breakin' hearts.
I promise not to argue incessantly about Brandon Crawford. Maybe.
I’m assuming the musical numbers are as they’ll look in the actual Broadway show. I’m fine with that. I can suspend/adjust my (dis)belief just fine with that convention.
It’s not about suspension of disbelief. It’s about studio sound, auto-tuning, and post-production.
That karaoke number last night can go fuck itself. They are professional singers, NBC; they don’t need the help.
Andrew Susac models himself after Buster Posey: Throwin' darts and breakin' hearts.
I promise not to argue incessantly about Brandon Crawford. Maybe.
There was soooo much problematic with the Karaoke number. First of all, she is a middle class girl in Ohio. She isn’t a “redneck” so that was a weird song choice. Second, who holds a baby shower in a bar? Isn’t the mother pregnant? Third, ewwww she kicked her shoes off in a bar. Fourth, she just jumped on stage and started singing. No waiting in line, no host, no screen with the words, nothing.
Plus, she was sipping iced tea on the warm sunny porch in Ohio, while people were wearing coats and scarves in NY?
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 1:21 PM PST up reply actions
Iowa, but yeah.
The show has problems, but the “STRAIGHT TO ITUNES” bullshit drives me up a wall. Record a live version that is congruous with the rest of the audio and what is going on on screen, and do a studio version after filming you goddamn cheapskates. Or at least get a better lip-syncing coach or something.
Andrew Susac models himself after Buster Posey: Throwin' darts and breakin' hearts.
I promise not to argue incessantly about Brandon Crawford. Maybe.
I don’t know what their production model is, but if they’re doing a typical 8-day shoot for an hour-long show, that’s virtually impossible.
Record a live version that is congruous with the rest of the audio and what is going on on screen
That’s impossible to do in that time frame? The music could still be done in studio. The studio vocals could be done later.
Adopted Alliterative Bryce Bandilla
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Feb 21, 2012 1:34 PM PST up reply actions
How do you mic all of them? How do you make that recording sound good?
Given its limited run (13 episodes), it’s possibly they did all the songs at once and had one week of rehearsing/recording before they ever set foot on a soundstage.
That’s a good point.
Adopted Alliterative Bryce Bandilla
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Feb 21, 2012 1:43 PM PST up reply actions
They at least have time to do two cuts of the studio recording.
Also, I don’t buy that they can’t sing on set. The leads are major broadway performers. They should be able to do a solid live take, excluding perhaps the numbers with extensive choreography.
90% of the music in “Across the Universe” was done live and not in post.
Andrew Susac models himself after Buster Posey: Throwin' darts and breakin' hearts.
I promise not to argue incessantly about Brandon Crawford. Maybe.
90% of the music in "Across the Universe" was done live and not in post.
Wow, I didn’t know that. That is awesome. I really enjoyed the reinterpretations of some of those songs and they sound amazing for being recorded live.
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 1:37 PM PST up reply actions
Julie Taymor does not fuck around.
Andrew Susac models himself after Buster Posey: Throwin' darts and breakin' hearts.
I promise not to argue incessantly about Brandon Crawford. Maybe.
I’m pretty sure that’s the case in most corners of the business world.
Andrew Susac models himself after Buster Posey: Throwin' darts and breakin' hearts.
I promise not to argue incessantly about Brandon Crawford. Maybe.
Ah, my bad. Iowa. I must have gotten it confused with Glee.
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 1:32 PM PST up reply actions
They’re ruining Today, Person. THEY’RE RUINING MY TODAY.
The weather is Bumgarner, traffic’s the shits and you guys need to be nice to each other.
Hoda and Kathie Lee haven’t done that yet?
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C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
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Argh.
David Freese’s line drive rate was 30.6% in the 2011 Postseason. What the hell.
Andrew Susac models himself after Buster Posey: Throwin' darts and breakin' hearts.
I promise not to argue incessantly about Brandon Crawford. Maybe.
I wish i didnt get so defensive when people bring up tim's delivery
Not Buster Olney @TrippingOlney
SHOCKING THAT TIM LINCECUM HAS LOWER BACK STIFFNESS WITH THAT ULTRA SMOOTH MOTION OF HIS.
I challenge the notion that GP is not sentimental.
I think he’s sentimental about his theory that pitchers are never worth paying for and 35-year-old hitters with bad hamstrings are.
Proud parent of Gregor Blanco, the Mountain that Walks, MVP of the VWL.
Nah, that’s kind of a silly thing to say.
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C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
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Well, how can you not love Matt Cain, tho?
How????
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I don't think that he doesn't
He’s trolling sometimes, though.
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Well I agree with not paying Matt anything he wants.
But not to care at all if he leaves us? I can not fathom.
Proud parent of Gregor Blanco, the Mountain that Walks, MVP of the VWL.
I identify with the players. GP identifies with the GM.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 21, 2012 12:45 PM PST up reply actions
He’s admitted that he’s trolling some of the time, so yeah.
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For the record
I would be for giving Matt Cain anything he wants. He should get part or full ownership of the team in exchange for staying here forever.
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C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
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No way I want even Matt Cain to get a Zito.
Proud parent of Gregor Blanco, the Mountain that Walks, MVP of the VWL.
I’m not kidding when I say I agree with this.
The weather is Bumgarner, traffic’s the shits and you guys need to be nice to each other.
I'm guessing EP's reasons have more to do with baseball.
Proud parent of Gregor Blanco, the Mountain that Walks, MVP of the VWL.
Only peripherally
There’s no player who means nearly as much as him.
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Get the money
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????
I try not to.
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
The dude consistently defies a baseball metric
No one can do that and get any love from GP.
I mean, THE NERVE OF MATT CAIN!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 12:41 PM PST up reply actions
And
a 28 shortstop with countless leg and ankle injuries.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Adopted parent of Nate Schierholtz: The Greatest Fear of All Chinese Catchers
how about this? Would this work? Let me know if you have suggestions. If this format (for Cain) looks good, I can use it as a template to make more sheet for other players.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoGHQUDFQsDKdEJKSVl4VGpLWXdxRi1oYU1BWG9USUE
Proud adopted parent of the ball dudes, who have grounded into 109 fewer double plays than the Giants.
Cheerios :(
Andrew Susac models himself after Buster Posey: Throwin' darts and breakin' hearts.
I promise not to argue incessantly about Brandon Crawford. Maybe.
Leftover Indian food
and GS cookies.
Proud parent of Gregor Blanco, the Mountain that Walks, MVP of the VWL.
Leftover homemade verde chicken enchiladas.
So good.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
The usual
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 12:48 PM PST up reply actions
Gross premade sandwich from a cafe
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 12:52 PM PST up reply actions
Paper
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 1:09 PM PST up reply actions
Ham sandwich, frozen veggies, diet coke. Don’t be jealous.
Giants Baseball: Hope like hell™
Proud father of the man in charge of taking your hard-earned cash.
Frozed/canned peas and canned (especially Italian) tomatoes are pretty good and at times the only option.
One way or another, this darkness got to give.
Well okay, canned tomatoes are fine. Even frozen/canned corn is okay with me too. I absolutely cannot stand canned green beans. It reminds me of yucky stinky cafeteria food from grade school. barf.
sushi from berkeley bowl, leftover pizza (heartstopper) from Lanesplitters
Gus Benusa: His real name is Karl.
Dammit I love the heartstopper pizza.
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 4:29 PM PST up reply actions
So we’re allowed to just throw around posts about the fact that Matt Cain could leave the Giants? La, la, la, la, I’m not listening.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
nah
We’re talking about TV shows now.
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C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
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Without looking:
Parks & Rec or Community
GoT
Simpsons
Walking Dead
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Feb 21, 2012 12:52 PM PST up reply actions
Strictly NBC sitcoms today.
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Wrong.
Parks & Rec and Community
GoT
Simpsons
Walking Dead
One way or another, this darkness got to give.
So close!
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Feb 21, 2012 12:54 PM PST up reply actions
Speaking of TV shows
Retta is Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf’s niece, I did not know this.
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Get the money
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except replace “freckles in our eyes” with “cold sores.”
I am getting a cold sore right now, and they fucking suck.
"Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men. It's no pink tea, and mollycoddles had better stay out." -Ty Cobb
Yusmeiro Petit: dingerz.exe
Mayor of Smug.
Herpes!
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 12:54 PM PST up reply actions
That’s one of the reasons they suck. People assume that you are dirty. I’ve been getting them since I was a little kid!
"Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men. It's no pink tea, and mollycoddles had better stay out." -Ty Cobb
Yusmeiro Petit: dingerz.exe
Mayor of Smug.
roto has always lived on the edge.
Andrew Susac models himself after Buster Posey: Throwin' darts and breakin' hearts.
I promise not to argue incessantly about Brandon Crawford. Maybe.
Little kids are so dirty.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Feb 21, 2012 12:55 PM PST up reply actions
Sorry, I just like saying herpes.
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 12:57 PM PST up reply actions
harpes?
The Golden Bear is ever watching
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Adopted parent of Nate Schierholtz: The Greatest Fear of All Chinese Catchers
Harpies?
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 1:07 PM PST up reply actions
My doctor prescribed me some serious anti-viral(?) medication to take when I start getting one. These pills are like magic.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
I need to look into that.
"Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men. It's no pink tea, and mollycoddles had better stay out." -Ty Cobb
Yusmeiro Petit: dingerz.exe
Mayor of Smug.
It's a life changer.
Side note: I got one right before one of my first dates with my wife. It was pretty obvious that I was trying to hide it and it was totally embarrassing. When she asked me what I was doing and saw what it was she revealed that she gets them too! It was then that I knew it was fate. Love sealed with a cracking, itchy sore!
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
That is surprisingly heartwarming.
The weather is Bumgarner, traffic’s the shits and you guys need to be nice to each other.
“Nothing, dear.”
/slurps coffee, looks out window to see a father helping his son build a soapbox racer
“Nothing at all.”
The weather is Bumgarner, traffic’s the shits and you guys need to be nice to each other.
by TheLetter2 on Feb 21, 2012 1:13 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Ha not exactly a Hallmark movie but we like to joke about it.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
When we fell in love
At that dank, ratty pub
So nervous we were
It was all such a blur.
But I had a secret I needed to hide
His makeup concealer I could not abide
So then I exposed it, my ugly truth
And when he told me that’s when I knew
The thing that created unending amor
Was our chronic condition, a painful cold soooooooore!
But yeah I know how you feel. Non-sufferers just don’t know.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
They suck. Espically if you want to eat any acidic foods.
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Feb 21, 2012 12:57 PM PST up reply actions
I usually use mouothwash
to clean out the area (salt water works too) and the sores usually go away.
The Golden Bear is ever watching
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Adopted parent of Nate Schierholtz: The Greatest Fear of All Chinese Catchers
If only we had a scientist here who could confirm it as a scientist.
Adopted Alliterative Bryce Bandilla
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Feb 21, 2012 1:31 PM PST up reply actions
You don’t want to know.
Giants Baseball: Hope like hell™
Proud father of the man in charge of taking your hard-earned cash.
Corns are the same as cold sores.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Unfortunate sentence
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46467275/ns/technology_and_science-space#.T0QFFvWnJXI
“a steamy waterworld that is larger than Earth but smaller than Uranus.”
Does Kevin Costner inhabit it?
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Feb 21, 2012 12:59 PM PST up reply actions
I love that Villalona is too fat to get a visa
Proud Papa of right-hander Clayton Blackburn whose pro debut made him look like one of the steals of the 2012 draft, as he allowed just six runs in 33 1/3 innings in the rookie-level Arizona League. Signed by Giants area scout (and former big leaguer) Dan Murray in the 16th round, Blackburn would touch 94-95 mph, sitting in the low 90s, with good feel for locating the pitch, and both his curveball and changeup project as above-average pitches.
I bet he has his visa, but the Giants are making this visa thing up. They just don’t agree with buying two seats on a plane just b/c you are over weight!
Kickham where it hurts
by say hey nation on Feb 21, 2012 1:01 PM PST up reply actions
Gotta save money so we can not-sign Matt Cain
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 1:03 PM PST up reply actions
I wonder if the DR
has a Physical Fitness Test like in HS
One pull-up equal passing, two pull-up equal Fitness Badge, Two pull-ups Presidential Badge!
The Golden Bear is ever watching
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Adopted parent of Nate Schierholtz: The Greatest Fear of All Chinese Catchers
LOLakers
So here it is: The Lakers’ front office is an uncommunicative, rudderless fiasco, and the unrest and paranoia that have been festering for years threaten to derail the team’s plans to ride Bryant to his sixth NBA title while they still can. And much of it can be traced to the growing influence of executive vice president Jim Buss, the owner’s bon vivant son, who has helped transform a great franchise into a steaming pool of nepotism and nincompoops
Proud Papa of right-hander Clayton Blackburn whose pro debut made him look like one of the steals of the 2012 draft, as he allowed just six runs in 33 1/3 innings in the rookie-level Arizona League. Signed by Giants area scout (and former big leaguer) Dan Murray in the 16th round, Blackburn would touch 94-95 mph, sitting in the low 90s, with good feel for locating the pitch, and both his curveball and changeup project as above-average pitches.
Where is this quote from?
The Golden Bear is ever watching
San Francisco Giants Won the 2010 World Series: Not a Typo
Adopted parent of Nate Schierholtz: The Greatest Fear of All Chinese Catchers
It's amazing
There’s a lot of nepotism in the sports industry, but what Buss is doing is astounding.
Proud Papa of right-hander Clayton Blackburn whose pro debut made him look like one of the steals of the 2012 draft, as he allowed just six runs in 33 1/3 innings in the rookie-level Arizona League. Signed by Giants area scout (and former big leaguer) Dan Murray in the 16th round, Blackburn would touch 94-95 mph, sitting in the low 90s, with good feel for locating the pitch, and both his curveball and changeup project as above-average pitches.
Oh shit
Shamelessly stolen from AV Club commenters:
At the end of the last episode of Community, they said, “We’ll see you all after regionals.” Glee goes to regionals this week.
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
I may be alone on this
But the Christmas special was one of my all-time favorite TV episodes, and the Troy/Abed rap was one of my all-time favorite two minute stretches. Genius.
It was certainly one of my favorite episodes of Community. I still think the D&D episode is my favorite, but it’s actually hard to choose between D&D, Modern Warfare, Chaos Theory, and the Christmas special.
“Everything’s better when cameras are spiiining!”
Fuck it. Too many highlights.
All 4 of those for sure
I was also big on the claymation xmas episode the year before.
Blerg
by Myemail21479 on Feb 21, 2012 1:34 PM PST up reply actions
For whatever reason, the humor of those two Christmas episodes didn’t land with me.
I'm as tall as Mel. Why can't I hit 500 home runs?
Community is very hit or miss
I am a dork though. Some of the best episodes are lots shots of adrenaline to me. My gf keeps telling me to temper my rage, because the show really is quirky.
Blerg
by Myemail21479 on Feb 21, 2012 2:26 PM PST up reply actions
I’m one of the five people in the world who didn’t care for the claymation episode.
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
I didn’t even watch it. I pretty much hate all claymation outside of Wallace and Grommet.
I tore the roof off the house for my son Chuckie Jones.
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Feb 21, 2012 5:54 PM PST up reply actions
I concur wholeheartedly on D&D. Genius. The fact that P & R and Community get such low ratings on a consistent basis while Two and a Half Men busts out 20m+ viewers a night vexes me greatly. And yes, Baby Boomer Santa was glorious…(“You’re welcome! You’re welcome for all that I bring…to the world…”) as was the Annie song (don’t recall the title off hand). As you said…too many highlights.
“Boopie-doopie-boop-boop sex.”
Fuck it, I'll stick it here
My 30 favorite episodes of Community, in order:
Mixology Certification
Cooperative Calligraphy
A Fistful of Paintballs
Regional Holiday Music
Contemporary American Poultry
Modern Warfare
Remedial Chaos Theory
Basic Genealogy
Pascal’s Triangle Revisited
Debate 109
Comparative Religion
For a Few Paintballs More
Football, Feminism and You
Introduction to Statistics
The Science of Illusion
Conspiracy Theories and Interior Design
Epidemiology
Romantic Expressionism
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons
The Politics of Human Sexuality
Environmental Science
Anthropology 101
English as a Second Language
Early 21st Century Romanticism
Physical Education
Accounting for Lawyers
Beginner Pottery
Paradigms of Human Memory
Spanish 101
The Art of Discourse
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
I cannot fathom what the latter paintball eps have over the original.
DO NOT SHOW THE ALLISON BRIE RUNNING IN SLOW MOTION .GIF, I SWEAR TO CAIN.
That is an excellent GIF
But seriously, A Fistful of Paintballs is fantastic. I’ve very rarely had more fun watching an episode of television than I did there. The next episode is more problematic (hence its placement well below).
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
Name drop for El Person
I met Gillian Jacobs at SF Sketchfest last month. I was also hanging out in the same bar as Jim Rash (who plays Dean Pelton).
Gillian was super pretty and super nice (and she’s very short).
Proud subscriber to Irish Arguments Weekly ("America's only all-caps magazine")
Yeah, Gillian Jacobs and Alison Brie are both super short. You really notice it when one of them is standing next to Joel McHale.
Cash rules everything around me
C.R.E.A.M.
Get the money
Dollar dollar bill y'all
Mr. Steady gets his career average
IP 220
ERA 3.35
SO 181
BB 79
HR 18
"Don't trust anyone under the age of 30" - Brian Sabean
by Smotheredinhugs on Feb 21, 2012 1:16 PM PST reply actions
He will be very good again
IP 225
ERA 2.85
SO 190
BB 70
HR 20
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.
Baseball.
Andrew Susac models himself after Buster Posey: Throwin' darts and breakin' hearts.
I promise not to argue incessantly about Brandon Crawford. Maybe.
by Solidarity on Feb 21, 2012 1:42 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Man, I need to go there.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
I think we’re going to go “rub the brick” on Saturday.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
Over the center field wall. In the pen area
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 2:04 PM PST up reply actions
Did not know this. So it’s near where they store the batting cage?
One way or another, this darkness got to give.
Yeah, you can just see the top of it in center of the photo above
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 2:06 PM PST up reply actions
The Kinsler tree!
Andrew Susac models himself after Buster Posey: Throwin' darts and breakin' hearts.
I promise not to argue incessantly about Brandon Crawford. Maybe.
You don’t deserve a birthday.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
Okay. ::shuffles over awkwardly::
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 2:15 PM PST up reply actions
Don’t let him fool you! That was his wish!
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
New sod.
The grass at Fanfest was left over from the KRAFT FIGHT HUNGER BOWL™.
Andrew Susac models himself after Buster Posey: Throwin' darts and breakin' hearts.
I promise not to argue incessantly about Brandon Crawford. Maybe.
Which was not Cal’s fault!
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 2:15 PM PST up reply actions
Excuse me, guys. I need some help
I don’t know how I will ever know if I am enjoying anything unless someone defines for me a lone and very specific set of enjoyment parameters.
Thanks in advance!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 1:43 PM PST reply actions
GO LAKERS!
Andrew Susac models himself after Buster Posey: Throwin' darts and breakin' hearts.
I promise not to argue incessantly about Brandon Crawford. Maybe.
Do I find this funny?
HOW DO I KNOW?
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 1:44 PM PST up reply actions
PPH
Propellers Per Hour
Then you just have to find the average number and compare every hour to that. I recommend not looking at samples smaller than 4 hours though.
Adopted Alliterative Bryce Bandilla
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Feb 21, 2012 1:45 PM PST up reply actions
Just ask us. We will tell you whether you enjoy it or not
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 1:46 PM PST up reply actions
GO YANKEES
Wait, they haven’t won since 2009.
When your brain gets excited and your tongue feels fuzzy
That is when you know you like it.
When you get anxiety, or you think of George W Bush, then you know you hate what you are looking at.
Blerg
by Myemail21479 on Feb 21, 2012 2:29 PM PST up reply actions
No need to feak out. Cain will be signed before the season starts.
So...I've decided to adopt Seinfeld.
by positiveuphemism on Feb 21, 2012 1:45 PM PST reply actions
Oh that's good!
Cuz I thought Baggs just said the Giants and Cain weren’t close
Proud Papa of right-hander Clayton Blackburn whose pro debut made him look like one of the steals of the 2012 draft, as he allowed just six runs in 33 1/3 innings in the rookie-level Arizona League. Signed by Giants area scout (and former big leaguer) Dan Murray in the 16th round, Blackburn would touch 94-95 mph, sitting in the low 90s, with good feel for locating the pitch, and both his curveball and changeup project as above-average pitches.
Shift-A
Sorry too busy to read the 1200 comments posted here since I left this morning….
So… is this where we go to freak out about Timmy and Angel?
My Matt Cain prediction is one home run this year.
and
is there anything major going on in GGPark this weekend? We were thinking of trying to go to the Academy of Sciences on Saturday. (everytime we want to do this it turns out to be some music/cultural/priderific weekend and too crowded)
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
The Timmy freakout was clocked at 12 minutes long.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
The Angel freakout was about 12 seconds.
Follow me on Twitter
My boy Shawn Payne takes his walks and his VROOM to Augusta this season.
by free f.p. #14 on Feb 21, 2012 1:49 PM PST up reply actions
We freaked out more about GoT casting and Community than Timmy
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 1:50 PM PST up reply actions
I saw too: Vlasic was practicing with a full cage?
Is Murray back yet?
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
Yes.
No. :(
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 1:53 PM PST up reply actions
Broken Adams Apple sounds pretty bad
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 1:56 PM PST up reply actions
holy crap! Is that what happened? We saw the hit, well the puck hit, and haven’t heard anything more until now.
Poor Dougie
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
Yup. They have not given a time line yet on his return last I heard.
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 2:24 PM PST up reply actions
“upper body injury”
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
I wish I knew how to skate, at this point they’re going to need warm bodies.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
Luckily we still have a stockpile of semi-decent AHLish D-men.
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 2:32 PM PST up reply actions
For some reason I read that as Amish D-men. How’s that going to help? Oh.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
They come with pre-grown playoff beards!
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 2:36 PM PST up reply actions
WE STILL DON'T HAVE REEDS OR REEK OR EDMURE!!
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.
The lack of Reek just seems like it’d really change the story. The others are pretty easy to write around.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
I barely remember the first Reek. I’ll have to look up what happens to him after Theon sends him off.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
spoilerzzzz
It was Ramsay the whole time. Reek had died at the farm where Theon/“Reek” went back to kill the kids. When “Reek” went to get help, he got he Bolton armies and they sacked Winterfell and took Theon prisoner and then he tortured him for a couple years.
Seems like it’d be hard to make that happen differently.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
I’ve seen some speculation that they might slow down Theon’s storyline slightly. Or just make Roose and Ramsay one character, but that second option seems like it would be a huge mistake, because they just aren’t very similar characters and Ramsay would be waaaaay too good of a later season villain to pass up on (after a certain someone kicks the bucket).
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
Yeah, my best guess was that they’d spread the Winterfell plot out over a couple of years, if only because Bran just won’t have that much to do after it’s done (Walk north, cross the wall, walk north again, sit in a cave).
But if the Robb-Jeyne thing is coming up this year, then they’re going to have to hear about the dead Starks, so it really can’t be slowed down that much.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
Though I guess Robb could just sleep with Jeyne because he’s an idiot, and not because he’s in mourning.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
I got the vibe from the book that it was just because she’s really hot and the dude is only 16 so he’s like, “fuck it.”
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
No, it was mentioned that he didn’t sleep with her until he needed to be consoled after hearing Bran and Rickon were dead and Winterfell was sacked.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
Ah. Apparently reading comprehension is not my strong point!
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
It sounds like they’re changing Robb and Jeyne around a bit.
But the event I’d be worried about it affecting would be Catelyn setting Jaime free.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
So I just read the tweets…they said “medical” or “weight” issue… he doesn’t qualify as an elite athlete so his visa was denied? That’s the gist of it?
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
Yeah. To qualify for a O-A1 waiver of immigration/green card laws you have to have an “extraordinary talent or skill that cannot be found in the US.”
Apparently the government doesn’t think he meets this standard. OR something
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 1:52 PM PST up reply actions
Maybe he should learn to whistle the Star Spangled Banner whilst standing on his head and knitting an American flag with his feet.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
At this point I think someone who can sing the national anthem properly might be an extraordinary skill that cannot be found n the US
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 1:55 PM PST up reply actions
Timmy: stiff back. Bochy’s reaction: “I’m stiff right now”
Angel: LOL too fat to get an “elite athlete” visa.
Follow me on Twitter
My boy Shawn Payne takes his walks and his VROOM to Augusta this season.
by free f.p. #14 on Feb 21, 2012 1:51 PM PST up reply actions
Timmy has a bad back
And they tried to squeeze Angel into America but he wouldn’t fit.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 1:51 PM PST up reply actions
timmy had “back stiffness” if I heard correctly on knbr and the angel stuff is up above ^ a wee bit.
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
Second season is the best!
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 1:56 PM PST up reply actions
I’d go third, but Reunion is probably the best episode (I was going to say “my favorite” but, I mean, Smile Time), so I’m okay with this opinion.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
Oooh, yeah. Smile Time was amazeballs.
But I really liked the whole “grey Angel” thing when Dara and Drusilla were back. Plus I loved the Lindsey Evil Hand episode.
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 1:59 PM PST up reply actions
Wait… I’m confused about which show we’re talking about. I guess I should’ve realized I was talking about Angel instead of Angel on Buffy, but here we are.
Angel (for me): 5, 3, 4, who gives a fuck about 1 & 2?
Buffy: 2, 5, 3, 4, 7, 6 (solely because of the musical), 1
Angel
2, 1, 5, 3, 4 (hah! I cared about the early seasons!)
Buffy
2, 3, 1, 4, 6, 5, 7
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 2:02 PM PST up reply actions
The first time I watched Mad Men I was like
Wait Pete Campbell was Connor! Then kept that to myself because nobody would know what I was talking about
Proud Papa of right-hander Clayton Blackburn whose pro debut made him look like one of the steals of the 2012 draft, as he allowed just six runs in 33 1/3 innings in the rookie-level Arizona League. Signed by Giants area scout (and former big leaguer) Dan Murray in the 16th round, Blackburn would touch 94-95 mph, sitting in the low 90s, with good feel for locating the pitch, and both his curveball and changeup project as above-average pitches.
Angels in the outfield!
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
/clank
Follow me on Twitter
My boy Shawn Payne takes his walks and his VROOM to Augusta this season.
by free f.p. #14 on Feb 21, 2012 1:54 PM PST up reply actions
Positively Angelic
Let Purple Row know we are no longer heathens!
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 1:54 PM PST up reply actions
Beating the press to the pun
Angels in America?
Well, at least one is, the other will have to wait.
Adopted Alliterative Bryce Bandilla
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Feb 21, 2012 2:00 PM PST up reply actions
yeah, that was pretty bad, losing Clark. Will, too.
proud son of greatgiantfan; b. Apr 29, 2009, d. Jul 30, 2010.
I get Jack Clark, Will Clark, and Matt Williams confused way too often.
I think it’s because Jack Clark and Will Clark
and Will Clark and Matt Williams
The most delightful ecumenical contradiction in nomenclature.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
takes the last step
IP 228
K:189
BB: 51
HR: 8
ERA: 2.38
W-L: 19-8
CY: Maybe, Top 3 def
Contract: 7, 160 NYY :(
by whiteylockmandoubled on Feb 21, 2012 2:05 PM PST reply actions
LOL wins
Proud Papa of right-hander Clayton Blackburn whose pro debut made him look like one of the steals of the 2012 draft, as he allowed just six runs in 33 1/3 innings in the rookie-level Arizona League. Signed by Giants area scout (and former big leaguer) Dan Murray in the 16th round, Blackburn would touch 94-95 mph, sitting in the low 90s, with good feel for locating the pitch, and both his curveball and changeup project as above-average pitches.
Maybe he is going to be traded midseason to the Yankees? That is the only way that # of wins makes sense
Adopted parent of Chris Stewart. Hey, at least he isn't Eli Whiteside or Bengie Molina!
by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 2:12 PM PST up reply actions
He's also terrible
Proud Papa of right-hander Clayton Blackburn whose pro debut made him look like one of the steals of the 2012 draft, as he allowed just six runs in 33 1/3 innings in the rookie-level Arizona League. Signed by Giants area scout (and former big leaguer) Dan Murray in the 16th round, Blackburn would touch 94-95 mph, sitting in the low 90s, with good feel for locating the pitch, and both his curveball and changeup project as above-average pitches.
Cody :(
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.
:(
Boo
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There's nobody heeeere
My mind ain't nuthin' but a total blank, I think I'll just stay here and draaank - Merle Haggard
by NuschlerFace on Feb 21, 2012 2:30 PM PST up reply actions
:( He is the first player who I have a bobblehead for that I am going to see play in a different uniform
all my others are either still Giants or retired right after playing for the Giants. (LOL Giants for hiring so many old players)
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 2:16 PM PST up reply actions
See. Even he's not happy about it.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
I'll miss him. But I wish him luck.
He will probably hit better since he can knock hits against that stupid wall.
I am somewhat confused at
players who throws left but bats right. It seems like batting left would be preferable…well unless you’re Belt.
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I'll still root for him.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Feb 21, 2012 2:38 PM PST up reply actions
Somebody is going to crank call him
If A Team Wants To Call Tim Wakefield In June, He’ll Pick Up
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Colletti will try to crank call him, but he’ll accidentally sign him to a 2-year contract instead after forgetting it was a joke.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
Nah
not a middle IF.
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T-minus 16 days until I arrive in Scottsdale
MOVE CALENDAR! MOVE DAMN YOU!
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LOL. OH NO! ANGELUS OF THE LEATHER PANTS
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 2:37 PM PST up reply actions
Giants Nirvana @GiantsNirvana
Crowdsourcing: who do you think is the better player right now – Nate Schierholtz or Melky Cabrera?
It's not a fair comparison.
Nate Schierholtz hasn’t been able to play a full season due to injuries and managerial choices, so, you have to say that Nate Schierholtz is way, way better. But it’s close, because the Giants did trade for him, and they weren’t going to give up Jonathan Sanchez for just anybody.
But now Zito can get back in the rotation!
Giants Baseball: Hope like hell™
Proud father of the man in charge of taking your hard-earned cash.
FML
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 2:47 PM PST up reply actions
This is the other more looming point re: the trade
It has been 9 years since Zito had as good a season as the 27 year old Sanchez, who was hurt at age 28.
Even in Sanchez’ off year last year, his K/BB was better than Zito’s.
So we lose SP production AND possibly displace an average-good OF for an average-below OF.
Dumb.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive father of Enmanuel de Jesus.
they weren’t going to give up Jonathan Sanchez for just anybody.
Yes they were. He was run out of town.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive father of Enmanuel de Jesus.
It was a meh trade.
Meh trades are, by definition, not bad.
A bad trade is giving up one player for any player without regard for value.
The Giants sought to improve their offense this off-season.
Melky Cabrera provides offense.
Because Melky Cabrera provides offense, he improves the offense
Improving the offense, by definition, adds value
Therefore, the Giants did not give up Jonathan Sanchez for just anybody
I again read this as beat poetry
It reminded me of the “Fear is the mind killer” mantra from Dune.
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 2:51 PM PST up reply actions
But they did NOT improve the offense with Melky vs. Schierholtz
An OF of Belt, Pagan, Schierholtz > Belt/Schierholtz, Pagan, Melky.
Then, subtract the performance of Sanchez vs. Zito.
Then ADD 5 million dollars more for Melky than Nate.
Subtraction by Addition.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive father of Enmanuel de Jesus.
They cause cold sores.
The weather is Bumgarner, traffic’s the shits and you guys need to be nice to each other.
Isn’t “Windhelm” another name for “blowjob?”
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Trepanner
2010 World Series Champions!
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by Johnny Disaster on Feb 21, 2012 3:20 PM PST up reply actions
101 OPS+ > 90 OPS+, -0.7 dWAR > -1.0 dWAR
At least by MY math.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive father of Enmanuel de Jesus.
3 OF spots: Huff, Belt, Pagan, Melky and Nate.
1B: Huff and Belt (and Pill maybe).
Pagan is basically a lock for CF with Melky as the backup. Nate was not (for whatever reason) going to play CF.
Thus, Melky is going to be insurance that Nate, Huff, or Belt falters.
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I’m not so sure Pagan is a lock at CF. I can see Bochy throwing Melky out there. He has more proven grit to play CF.
Pagan is a lock at CF
Melky will play corner OF a la Burrell and Beltran.
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A lock?
he’s so large ships pass through him?
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
That's
the other Angel.
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San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Saturday, Feb. 18, that OF Melky Cabrera is still an option to play center field. ‘Yah, sure he’s an option, because he’s played out there,’ Bochy said. ’I’ll sit down with (Cabrera and OF Angel Pagan), but Cabrera will probably play some center field, too. You like to have two center fielders on the club, it gives you some depth.’
Yes…some CF with Pagan being there most of the time.
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People loves this meme but let’s not forget that Bochy played Torres over Rowand for most of 2010.
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Well
Melky is young than Pagan so…
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We apparently have different understandings of "most" and "over Rowand."
Most of Torres’ starts in April and May were not in center field (aside from Rowand’s DL stint), Torres’ June starts were split almost exactly evenly between center and right (while Rowand still had more starts in center than Torres), and Rowand and Torres had the exact same number of starts (if I counted correctly) in center field during July. It wasn’t until late July that Torres actually supplanted Rowand in center; he was supplanting LOL BOWKER, DeRLOLsa and Nate in the corners up until that point.
Adopted Giant: Josh Osich
Also, I just spent like 45 minutes looking at baseball-reference when I have to read three books for tomorrow. LOL ME!
Adopted Giant: Josh Osich
Nate is better
Better hitter. Better fielder. Better arm.
and 1/5th as expensive.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive father of Enmanuel de Jesus.
I’ve never seen an image of Melky’s abs, so I’m going with Nate.
One way or another, this darkness got to give.
Good point.
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 2:46 PM PST up reply actions
Career fWAR comparison
Nate: 4.5 in 426 games
Melky: 6.8 in 871 games
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Meet the other Linsanity!
Is it sad that I think he would be a top 10 prospect in our system?
http://soxprospects.com/players/lin-che.htm
Check out this arm. Holy shit. http://soxanddawgs.com/redsox/minor-leagues/che-hsuan-lin-guns-runner-down.html
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Things I ponder
Is there such thing as free will? Do I have to believe in free will or do I not have a choice?
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I want to know WTF happened to Benjen Stark.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
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There’s so much said about Coldhands that makes it seem like he can’t actually be Benjen.
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I thought so at first but then I thought, “nah.”
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there’s one point where someone tells Bran that Coldhands has been around for like a hundred years or something.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
I don’t know why but it sounds like kind of a dumb fate for a First Ranger.
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hero of the North, riding an elk all day?
sounds p cool to me.
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.
Is he alive?! DONT TELL ME!
OKAY TELL ME!
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 Feb 21, 2012 3:18 PM PST up reply actions
Oh you little Raskol
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 Feb 21, 2012 3:14 PM PST up reply actions
Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you: A Metaphor
by scout6 on Feb 21, 2012 3:13 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
I thought that was Affeldt.
I tore the roof off the house for my son Chuckie Jones.
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Feb 21, 2012 3:19 PM PST up reply actions
I thought it was Clint Hurdle.
One way or another, this darkness got to give.
by bgunn on Feb 21, 2012 3:23 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
I thought it was Joe Thornton
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Too husky for Thornton
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 3:26 PM PST up reply actions
?
I tore the roof off the house for my son Chuckie Jones.
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Feb 21, 2012 3:25 PM PST up reply actions
Oh God I had blocked that out of my mind
DAMN YOU
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
OOOOOH
I get it
I tore the roof off the house for my son Chuckie Jones.
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Feb 21, 2012 3:28 PM PST up reply actions
OT: Not really a boxing fan
but would like to see this fight happen…and for Pacquiao to destroy Mayweather
Not long after he was granted a conditional boxing license by the Nevada Athletic Commission to fight Cotto, Mayweather made a big deal of Pacquiao turning down a $40 million guarantee to fight him.
But Pacquiao said that was simply a bluff, a public relations stunt that didn’t bear any semblance to reality.
"He offered me $40 million, and no pay-per-view [money]," Pacquiao said, breaking into a laugh. "No pay-per-view. Can you believe that? Would you do that? Come on. What would he say if I offered him $50 million – not $40 million, $50 million – and said ‘No pay-per-view. Take this money and be happy, but no pay-per-view.’ He wouldn’t do it, either."
The fight, if it ever happens, would pit the two best fighters and the two biggest draws in the sport against one another. It would likely generate more than $160 million in pay-per-view revenue in the U.S. alone.
http://sports.yahoo.com/box/news?slug=ki-iole_manny_pacquiao_floyd_mayweather_negotiations_022012
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Affeldt + Bumgarner = a pair of left hands
Possibly breaking
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/02/21/SP4S1NAF8T.DTL
Jeremy Affeldt tells of being in the hospital in September after he sent a knife through his right hand while trying to separate frozen hamburger patties, or, as he matter-of-factly calls it, “the stabbing.”
Affeldt managed to text Madison Bumgarner with his good hand to say what happened and Bumgarner thought his teammate was being a drama king, exaggerating the wound. Bumgarner responded to the bleeding victim, “You could probably toughen up a little bit, couldn’t you?”
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/02/21/SP4S1NAF8T.DTL#ixzz1n3vMPa6W
I was amused
Blerg
lol <3 Bum
“Rub some dirt into it.”
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I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
Bumgarner is Rob Dibble?
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Speaking of which
Dibble had an incredible 1989 and 1990 as a reliever. 3.7 rWAR in both years.
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He should have IM'd Matt Cain
Matt could have healed him via text.
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
Azmanz Bet: 1st HoF: Clemens > Bonds
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 21, 2012 3:34 PM PST up reply actions
I didn't say it
“We had deer in the neighborhood,” Affeldt said. “We’d drive home late at night, and all of a sudden he’d drive up on the sidewalk and hit his high beams to shine on a deer, and I said, ‘You can’t do that. We’re in a civilized neighborhood here. We’re not in a back-woods scenario.’”
shit
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#MattCain (and his wife) are keeping tabs on #ColeHamels and his contract situation with #Phillies cmcst.sn/aaaHNR @CSNBaggs
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"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Feb 21, 2012 3:36 PM PST reply actions
Yeah, that article is pretty much what I expected. The whole"weaver type deal" was crazy talk from the start.
Who could have possibly been the source of that?
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Feb 21, 2012 3:45 PM PST up reply actions
So next the Giants will turn their attention to extending Matt Cain, with club sources expressing confidence that a contract resembling Jered Weaver’s five-year, $85 million extension with the Angels would be acceptable to both parties.
Yeah, I mean who was the source for Baggs?
You’d think Baggs would know whether the person was trustworthy, right?
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Feb 21, 2012 3:51 PM PST up reply actions
I’m going to mark on my calendar the day he becomes a free-agent so I know when to stop giving a shit about the Giants.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Feb 21, 2012 3:38 PM PST up reply actions
I’m just afraid of RAJ giving Hamels some ridiculous contract and then Cain being all like, “c’mon guys!”
I tore the roof off the house for my son Chuckie Jones.
"Has anyone really been for even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?"
by GrahamCrakalaka on Feb 21, 2012 3:40 PM PST up reply actions
NBC11 is loaded though
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But could they even afford to do a 6/120 or something with him?
That would put their starting rotation alone being owed several Pittsburgh franchises for the year next year.
Well, I was thinking of Raj Mathai.
ps : The only Asian American team of news Anchors in America (outside of Hawaii!)
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There is no reason why they can't keep spending
Until the Cliff Lee contract runs out. I mean, there is no salary cap in baseball.
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I still want the first contract to be payable in Gold
safeguard against inflation!
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
It would become prohibitively expensive to do so with the luxury tax.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
obviously, spend right up against it, or slightly over it
I guess I should say “maintain that level of spending”. Remember, nobody loses money in Baseball. The only question is how much you want to pocket. The local TV deals are so rich for these teams, gate receipt is almost secondary. The only question is if you want to pocket 50 Million, 30 Million, or 10 Million. Or, God forbid, lose a few Million to try to win.
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Buy Greek drachmas
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Wondering if I should poll the Giants Facebook fans
And ask what they would do if this is Matt Cain’s last year as a Giant. I imagine some of the responses could be hilarious.
Think of the average Giants Facebook Fan
Then think : Half of them are dumber than that.
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is that Belt or Vogey?
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Looks like Vogelsong to me. Insufficiently awkward looking.
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No trout lips.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
actually it could be Belt
There is a Giraffe in the background
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
We need CSI to take the image reflected in the case
magnify, flip it, then spin the image so we can see the number on the back of the jersey.
while singing
Who……. are….you…..
Who ..Who… Who…Who……
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This Bill Clinton documentary on PBS is really good
Proud Papa of right-hander Clayton Blackburn whose pro debut made him look like one of the steals of the 2012 draft, as he allowed just six runs in 33 1/3 innings in the rookie-level Arizona League. Signed by Giants area scout (and former big leaguer) Dan Murray in the 16th round, Blackburn would touch 94-95 mph, sitting in the low 90s, with good feel for locating the pitch, and both his curveball and changeup project as above-average pitches.
Don’t mention that shit?
Also, I must point out that I’ve seen almost every American Experience episode. My favorite is the Coney Island one.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
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This review from Amazon represents how feel about the film:
34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Haunting Tribute to a Vanished Part of America, January 2, 2006
By
Douglas C. Egan (New Orleans, LA) – See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)
This review is from: American Experience – Coney Island (DVD)
I saw this years ago, and still can’t get it out of my mind. It is haunting in every way, from the simple up and down single note piano soundtrack to the ageless black and white photos. It has a storyline with a sad ending, and yet is not depressing; it goes somewhere beyond joy or sadness, and yet it contains plenty of both. It is strongly tied in my mind to the American story of immigrants, entrepreneurship, more! more! more! lights and razzle-dazzle, and yet has a coda like a lone clown blowing a sad tune from a Fellini movie. I hope that it will haunt you, too.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Feb 21, 2012 4:00 PM PST up reply actions
Nothing like a Coney Island whitefish.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 21, 2012 4:21 PM PST up reply actions
no new ground for me, but it is kind of amazing at how he was prime target for so many politico’s
proud son of greatgiantfan; b. Apr 29, 2009, d. Jul 30, 2010.
Right
I mean I know the broad strokes off most of these stories, but I like to know the intimate details.
Proud Papa of right-hander Clayton Blackburn whose pro debut made him look like one of the steals of the 2012 draft, as he allowed just six runs in 33 1/3 innings in the rookie-level Arizona League. Signed by Giants area scout (and former big leaguer) Dan Murray in the 16th round, Blackburn would touch 94-95 mph, sitting in the low 90s, with good feel for locating the pitch, and both his curveball and changeup project as above-average pitches.
i would very much like to logon to fastrak, thank you.
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Is there any better personality on Twitter?
Ozzie Guillen @OzzieGuillen
very fun day ready to get this thing going fun day at the water good mettings whit the staff this mournings
Ozzie Guillen @OzzieGuillen
nice to see all the players very happy every one
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Do u all realize that within a period of time we will surely be in the same place
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If I have no bat speed at 47 then y does the ball go so far when I hit it ?
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I think he would beg to differ
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OT - Been a long time coming...
Neil Young & Crazy Horse formally reunited over the weekend. The group
played a cover of The Beatles’ classic "I Saw Her Standing There" during
a MusiCares Gala honoring Sir.
Video here. (new)
One way or another, this darkness got to give.
Rust Never Sleeps live at the Cow Palace is my favorite live DVD.
Aubrey Huff: "My body is ripped."
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Feb 21, 2012 4:12 PM PST up reply actions
LOL SHARKS
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THIS
I think I might give them up for Lent
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 4:17 PM PST up reply actions
That's an excellent idea
Imma steal that
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Now that there's baseball news
I’m fine with ignoring the Sharks unless by sone miracle they make the playoffs.
Proud parent of Gregor Blanco, the Mountain that Walks, MVP of the VWL.
by Tortured on Feb 21, 2012 4:28 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
Sharks are lucky that they are in the Pacific
otherwise they would be 7th in the playoff race.
I am quite surprised by how good the Blues are and how poor the Kings are.
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Yeah, the Blues are a huge surprise this year. This is really different than last year, when the Pacific Division was a point away from sending every single one of its teams to the playoffs.
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 4:22 PM PST up reply actions
Maybe they are trying to spare us the mental anguish of fucking up in the playoffs…
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
Nah
that’s too much fun…Doug Wilson is gone if this team doesn’t make the conference finals.
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I think he is okay as long as they make the playoffs
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 4:27 PM PST up reply actions
Really?
He’s been there for almost 10 years and not a single Stanley Cup appearance.
I feel bad for him…he literally has made every possible move…changed the team around several times and still nothing.
I really think he’s a good GM but for some reason…can’t find the right mix.
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Very true. But they have made the playoffs basically every year so I think that forgives him somewhat from not going all the way, when so much of that is dependent on luck (Just my opinion, who knows what will actually happen with him)
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 4:33 PM PST up reply actions
My enjoyment of Leadoff Hitter Chone Figgins is greatly diminished by my memory of Leadoff Hitter Aaron Rowand
Why would you have Ichiro hitting three?
You negate his speed and slappiness with potential men on base in front of him.
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I mean
I love the guy but Ichiro is not going to find his power stroke at 38.
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WHY!!!
Figgins Lover
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So when do we trade for Abreu
To double block Belt
Proud Papa of right-hander Clayton Blackburn whose pro debut made him look like one of the steals of the 2012 draft, as he allowed just six runs in 33 1/3 innings in the rookie-level Arizona League. Signed by Giants area scout (and former big leaguer) Dan Murray in the 16th round, Blackburn would touch 94-95 mph, sitting in the low 90s, with good feel for locating the pitch, and both his curveball and changeup project as above-average pitches.
Kemp opens mouth, says something intelligent
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp said Tuesday that he doesn’t believe he should be given the National League Most Valuable Player Award if the actual winner of the award, Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun, loses his appeal of a 50-game suspension for a positive performance-enhancing drug test.
…
“I feel like that would be by default,” said Kemp, who already is in spring training several days before the Dodgers position players are required to report. “I wish I would’ve won it just by them voting me and me being the MVP. That would be special. But hopefully, I will have the same type of year or even better and win it straight up this year, with us making the playoffs.”
Although the link title is pretty hilarious: http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/story/_/id/7598926/los-angeles-dodgers-matt-kemp-want-mvp-ryan-braun-guilty
Disagree
just for the mere fact that Kemp is a Dodger.
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holy shit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2y5R_MN5IA
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
At long last
video of Jeff Kent’s off-season hobby.
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Holy fuck.
I nearly peed myself.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
Jesus Christ Sharks.
You know you are playing the worst team in the NHL, right?
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Worst matchup
They’ll score 3 in the 3rd.
Sharks are like the anti-Warriors.
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THE SHARKS ALWAYS SUCK AGAINST THE BJ’s
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
Too much TEETH
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
OT: I need your help, brain trust!
I’m writing an article on the 10 “most hated” Giants in SF history. Thoughts? AJ is a lock.
Steve Finley
Fuck that guy.
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also for the same reason
Cody Ransom
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Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Thanks! I started writing for Bleacher Report, but I’m 25 and I want to represent the hated players that go farther back than my memory! Much appreciated.
Wow
you just mentioned the unmentionable.
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Oh it's nothing against you.
BR just tends to run pretty shitty stuff. BUT YOU! YOU COULD BE THE START! CHANGE THE WORLD!
Not really an enemy.
Mostly it due to the face that pretty much anyone can write for them.
Why not write for a local community college newspaper?
what about
public access TV?
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I do. I interview authors and write for several sites. BR fastracked me to becoming a Feature Columnist, maybe getting some press passes and possibly getting paid in the short term, so I’m trying them out.
hey go for it and do well, good luck. just because there are some pretty bad articles/slideshows on there doesn’t mean you can’t write well and do some interesting things.
Gus Benusa: His real name is Karl.
Thanks. My feelings exactly. I don’t plan on getting too much out of them, but it’s not like I’m going to try to do what Grant does better than this temple of Giantdom.
Meh, Grant is a third writer at best.
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But Grant writes here
…so
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Wasn't there another dude that wrote for BR?
that thinks Romo doesn’t have “it” to be a closer?
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I think you can do better than that, and I don’t even know you except from this set of coherent posts you have just created.
Fair enough. I put a lot of effort into the stuff I have written. There are a lot of shitty lists that permeate that site, yes, but wouldn’t you rather have a Featured Columnist on that site representing the thoughts and opinions of this forum than someone….worse?
I don’t really visit or care for BR, so it doesn’t make much of a difference to me.
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I am kind of kidding; truthfully, any chance to get exposure is a great opportunity, particularly given what you have described.
With that in mind, I still recoil in horror from “Can the Giants Trade Vogelsong for an offense” article last year.
LeMaster
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.
:(
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Feb 21, 2012 4:54 PM PST up reply actions
Is it going to be turned into a slideshow?
If it is: Tim Lincecum
If it isn’t: Salomon
Tejada, Rowand, Neifi Perez, Zito
Proud Papa of right-hander Clayton Blackburn whose pro debut made him look like one of the steals of the 2012 draft, as he allowed just six runs in 33 1/3 innings in the rookie-level Arizona League. Signed by Giants area scout (and former big leaguer) Dan Murray in the 16th round, Blackburn would touch 94-95 mph, sitting in the low 90s, with good feel for locating the pitch, and both his curveball and changeup project as above-average pitches.
Barry Bonds
No seriously, in the mid 90’s a lot of Giants fans hated him.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive father of Enmanuel de Jesus.
that would just be called idiocy
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There were those who thought he was arrogant and not good for the team and that his contract prohibited the Giants from buying pitching post-1993.
For reals. I used to have to argue all the time about how it was better to have the best player in baseball.
And I haven’t even mentioned how pissed people were that Clark couldn’t be re-signed because of Bonds.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive father of Enmanuel de Jesus.
I think I may have been on the Matt Williams side of the debate over which one should stay and which should go. In my defense, I was about 10 years old so my opinion was poorly informed and shouldn’t be paid any attention. This is the same reason I ignore everything El Person posts.
The first six innings are overrated.
EP is really smart.
Proud parent of Gregor Blanco, the Mountain that Walks, MVP of the VWL.
by Tortured on Feb 21, 2012 4:58 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
hate is a strong word.
/declines to participate
proud son of greatgiantfan; b. Apr 29, 2009, d. Jul 30, 2010.
jose cruz, jr
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
Flags Fly Forever
Don't panic! Yes, Panik!
by nostocksjustbonds on Feb 21, 2012 6:20 PM PST up reply actions
Jack Clark
towards the end, at least, he was seen mostly as a crybaby always bitching about Candlestick
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
Flags Fly Forever
Don't panic! Yes, Panik!
by nostocksjustbonds on Feb 21, 2012 6:23 PM PST up reply actions
Jeff Brantley
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
Flags Fly Forever
Don't panic! Yes, Panik!
by nostocksjustbonds on Feb 21, 2012 6:26 PM PST up reply actions
Breaking?
As the chart reflects, it was a nice season. But as the chart also reflects, from leading projection systems like Insider’s Dan Szymborski (ZiPS), Bill James’ projections from Baseball Info Solutions and Baseball Prospectus’ PECOTA, it hasn’t generated any great expectations for what’s to come in 2012. Two of them expect to see Freeman lose ground, while BIS projects modest growth.
That might seem like glum stuff, but there are a couple of big, nagging problems with Freeman’s rookie season. His batting average on balls in play (good ol’ BABIP) and his problem making consistent contact. Put those together, and you’ve got a lot of at-bats that end at home plate, and — worst-case — reason to believe that his numbers will drop if a few more balls in play land in leather instead of grass.
Is that pessimism reasonable? In broad strokes, sure. There’s an almost automatic twitch in the sabermetric community to despair over anyone with a BABIP well beyond the norm, as Freeman’s .339 was last year. It becomes even more troubling when you’ve got a guy who swings and misses as often as Freeman did last year against breaking stuff. It isn’t like pitchers don’t know they can get an empty swing after snapping off a good slider or curve.
Freeman had a poor last month…interesting to see how he does versus Belt this year.
http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/21037/which-way-is-freddie-freeman-headed
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yo mass effect people
what’s the best way to choose your squad? i have four people i can choose from now and I’m not sure how to pick. Do I want one that’s completely balanced or is it better to focus on combat over tech or w/e at this point in the game?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I call him gerald. he’s a pristine white handkerchief, though? nediB eoJ Joe Biden ‽ Joe Biden.
Just choose the ones you potentially want to have sex with.
The first six innings are overrated.
1
i have ashley, kaidan, wrex and garrus available right now. my shepard is a vanguard.
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, at some point you have to choose between Ashley and Kaidan.
Wrex is a tank, obviously. I like Garrus and used him a lot. What class of character is yours?
darn
i ended up going with Kaidan / Garrus because it was the most balanced team, but it’s just for one mission and I’m sure I’m not stuck with it haha.
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 aren’t stuck with it. You can choose at the beginning of every mission, and every time you leave the Normandy. So even if you disembark the ship and go into an area, if you can get back on board, you can choose a new squad.
This is handled better in ME2, that you can request a new squadmate without going back on board and leaving again immediately.
Seriously. What. The. Fuck. Sharks
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Well
at least you don’t have to watch now.
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Anyone up for the Winter Games in Sacramento?
Rob McAllister @Rob_McAllister
BREAKING: Local Winter Games Committee to make push to council to build new arena to help bid for 2022 Winter Olympics.
Nothing like
the Olympics to bring financial boom to a city.
Yes, I’m looking at you Athens.
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I have heard it actually really helped Barcelona. But that is the only positive I have heard.
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 4:51 PM PST up reply actions
I think Sydney came close to breaking even or actually did too.
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LA made $150 million dollars profit, IIRC.
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Yeah, there have been a couple of places that did ok, but just a couple. And for the most part, a lot of them already had the infrastructure in place, so they already were debited the cost at some other point in time.
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I bet Beijing lost and shit ton of money on the opening ceremony alone
and didn’t care
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Holy Crap!
/can’t get a new arena built
//somehow awarded the Winter Olympics
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive father of Enmanuel de Jesus.
/demolishes Ikeda’s in Auburn, turns it into curling rink
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WINTER CLASSIC
SHARDS VS KINGS IN SACRAMENTO
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Bakersfield, the Winter Games are coming for you
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 4:56 PM PST up reply actions
So… ya think Murray being out is making a difference?
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
You cant pin this all on Dougie.
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by Tortured on Feb 21, 2012 4:57 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
WORST HOCKEY GAME EVER
Adopted Giant: Eddie I Have It Grant.
TSFGWTWS DESPITE Botchy, not BECAUSE of him.
Maybe they're setting up for this again
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay4T0WMkphE
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Or this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njWiO1RQWyI
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What happened to NEMO?
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 5:01 PM PST up reply actions
Damaged fin/arm?
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His t-rex fin is injured :(
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 5:03 PM PST up reply actions
UGH
KNBR is starting to interview reporters from Bleacher Report.
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 this is awkward…
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 4:58 PM PST up reply actions
with photos!
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slideshow
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Ugh. I hate things that make me click through way too many pages. BR, Television Without Pity, Cracked (but not quite as bad). Just put them all on the same page so I can scroll down!
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by WhatsAMataHari on Feb 21, 2012 5:09 PM PST up reply actions
The Top 100 Giants of all time
in 100 pictures, slide show.
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 think it's weird that I've done national radio, New Mexico radio, New York radio, Atlanta radio ...
… but never once has KNBR reached out to me. Not saying that I’m not a babbling idiot, but it’s just weird.
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Maybe that’s the reason. You aren’t a babbling idiot.
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If anyone on that station would, seems like Murph and Mac might—they’ve name-dropped MCC at least a few times. I’m sure Murph reads it.
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Grant could be an in-studio interviewee with David B. and Jon Miller. That would be so awesome.
Adopted father of Chris Lincecum, without whom (quite literally) Timmy would not exist.
in-booth, I suppose
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Australian radio!
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My boy Shawn Payne takes his walks and his VROOM to Augusta this season.
by free f.p. #14 on Feb 21, 2012 5:15 PM PST up reply actions
oh shit
I forgot about that already! Setting an alarm …
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They’re idiots for not reaching out to you. And I’m not saying you’re not a babbling idiot either.
Giants Baseball: Hope like hell™
Proud father of the man in charge of taking your hard-earned cash.
That’s just polite.
2010 World Series Champions!
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by Johnny Disaster on Feb 21, 2012 6:17 PM PST up reply actions
as long as it's not 3D
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Reds manager Dusty Baker spoke about the pitching plan for Aroldis Chapman this morning. Chapman is preparing as a starter.
“We’re going to stretch him out to see if there’s time,” Baker said. “If there’s not time and there’s not quality, you can always back off a guy.”
Chapman started the transition in the offseason, but he was shut down with shoulder tightness before a start in the Arizona Fall League. That kept him from going to Winter Ball.
Dusty Baker
no reason to stop using a reliever until he is broken.
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So, I think I may be an asshole
I went on a date last night, but on the way there I got a phone number, and after a really nice night, on the way back I went right out and got another number.
Is this bad behavior? Shit, I don’t know.
heavy metal windmills
No way
You are not in a monogamous relationship until you agree to it with another girl. Don’t assume she is not following multiple options too.
Blerg
by Myemail21479 on Feb 21, 2012 8:57 PM PST up reply actions
IP: 238
ERA: 3.19
HR: 21
BB: 66
K: 209
W: 16
L: 11
Contract extension: 6/$105M signed March 26.
"When the Giants call up a 21-year-old Venezuelan catcher who started the year in San Jose, was hitting well with poor plate discipline, but wasn't on Baseball America's preseason list of the organization's 30 best prospects, only good things can happen."
Congratulations, Hector!
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