*THE 2010, 2012, and 2014 WORLD SERIES CHAMPION SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS*

Wobbie

FearTheBeard wrote:

Vogelsong gets an All Star nod! Thanks Bochy, you're the best! Haha

vogelsong deserved it. not sure timmy does :?

and, WTF Giants????? don't let these sorry ass padres into your heads!

Enkidu

There is a Kruk and Kuip group on Facebook (yeah, yeah, I know... Facebook). But someone posted this today and it's pretty swell.

FearTheBeard

ROB!!!!

I'm so mad I didn't get to meet you in LA last night! I was representing the Giants like a dirty hooker in Amsterdam! Hope you're doing well brother. Damn good show!

Oh, Timmy wins!! Love seeing Zito pitching somewhat well again.

FearTheBeard

On a side note...

The Franchise starts this Wednesday, July 13th on Showtime!!

Wobbie

FearTheBeard wrote:

ROB!!!!

I'm so mad I didn't get to meet you in LA last night! I was representing the Giants like a dirty hooker in Amsterdam! Hope you're doing well brother. Damn good show!

Oh, Timmy wins!! Love seeing Zito pitching somewhat well again.

fuck, I had no idea you were there

I wore my Giants hat all weekend....I'm sitting in my seat and a guy sits down next to me in a d**gers hat...kiddingly I say, "we're not gonna have a problem are we?"...he says "nah.....besides, I left my knife at home." a hispanic dude....I had to laugh.

of course, dumb fuck that he was, he had to move when the usher informed him he wasn't even close to being in the right seat

FearTheBeard

and the Giants win home field advantage! FUCK YEAH!!

81

FearTheBeard wrote:

and the Giants win home field advantage! FUCK YEAH!!

slow down there guy :P

Jearlpam0925

FearTheBeard wrote:

and the Giants win home field advantage! FUCK YEAH!!

You need to make the playoffs first.

FearTheBeard

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

FearTheBeard wrote:

and the Giants win home field advantage! FUCK YEAH!!

You need to make the playoffs first.

Not worried about our laughable division...

Wobbie

nice showing by our boys.

I usually hope no Giants pitcher even gets in the game. Our history is a little shaky... :shifty:

Curse of the San Francisco Giants All-Star Pitchers:

1983: Atlee Hammaker
In perhaps the worst beating by an All-Star Game on a Giants’ pitcher happened in 1983. Atlee Hammaker led the NL with a 2.25 ERA that season and was selected to the All-Star Game. He was then hammered for seven runs on six hits in just 0.2 innings and to make matters worse, he gave up the first grand slam in ASG history. Granted he was pitching with shoulder tendonitis but still – the COTSFGASP claims its first victim of the 1980s.
1989: Rick Reuschel
In 1989, the Giants represented in the National League in the World Series. And in the 1989 All-Star Game, Rick Reuschel represented the National League as their starting pitcher. Only he didn’t represent them very well and was shelled for two runs on three hits in just one inning of work (my note: the worst part was seeing fat Tommy Lasorda waddle to the mound and pull him).
1990: Jeff Brantley
After the massive beat down the COTSFGASP laid on Reuschel the year before, Jeff Brantley was next. Brantley gave up the most hits (2) and runs (2) of any other pitcher in the National League. He lasted just 0.1 innings.
1993: John Burkett & Rod Beck
John Burkett was an absolute disaster in the 1993 ASG, giving up three runs on four hits in just 0.2 innings of work. His teammate Rod Beck didn’t fare much better, giving up one run on two hits in just one inning pitched.
1997: Shawn Estes
In 1997, Shawn Estes won a career-best 19 games for the Giants, finished the year with a 3.18 ERA and he was selected to his first ASG. In the 1997 Midsummer Classic, Estes made an appearance in the seventh inning of a 1-1 tie. He proceeded to walk Bernie Williams and then one out later, Indians’ catcher Sandy Alomar Jr. blasted an Estes’ pitch over the left field wall that eventually gave the AL a 3-1 victory. Since then, Estes’ ERA has never been lower than 4.00.
1998: Robb Nen
Although it’s fair to mention that just one run was earned, Robb Nen pitches just one inning and gives up three runs on three hits.
2002: Robb Nen
In 2002, the NL was in the midst of a five-year losing streak, but led the AL 7-6 in the eighth inning. That is, until Robb Nen entered the game. Nen allowed the tying run to cross the plate in the eighth and the game eventually ended in a 7-7 tie. Fans were outraged…all because of Robb Nen.
2008: Tim Lincecum
COTSFGASP never even allowed Tim Lincecum to reach the clubhouse after being selected to his first ASG. The media reported Lincecum had “flu-like symptoms”, but everyone knows better. It was COTSFGASP that got Linc.
2009: Tim Lincecum
Timmy starts and immediately puts the NL in a 2-0 hole. They go on to lose 4-3.
Let these examples serve as a warning to future All-Star pitchers who represent the Giants. Do whatever you have to do – miss the team bus to the stadium, fake an injury or make up a death in the family. Just don’t pitch in the All-Star Game because your career may never be the same. COTSFGASP is for real.

Jearlpam0925

FearTheBeard wrote:

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

FearTheBeard wrote:

and the Giants win home field advantage! FUCK YEAH!!

You need to make the playoffs first.

Not worried about our laughable division...

Yeah? Because you should be.

Johnny Abruzzo

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

Yeah? Because you should be.

D-Backs are for real.

Jearlpam0925

Johnny Abruzzo wrote:

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

Yeah? Because you should be.

D-Backs are for real.

Yes they are. And Colorado will make a second half run.

Wobbie

Johnny Abruzzo wrote:

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

Yeah? Because you should be.

D-Backs are for real.

that's just crazy talk.

Jearlpam0925

imalive wrote:

Johnny Abruzzo wrote:

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

Yeah? Because you should be.

D-Backs are for real.

that's just crazy talk.

What's crazy talk is the fact that you guys won a World Series last year. That's crazy talk.

Wobbie

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

What's crazy talk is the fact that you guys won a World Series last year. That's crazy talk.

crazy in a good way! we are actually in pretty good shape to contend for awhile. by 2013 the whole roster could be home grown and young

Johnny Abruzzo

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

What's crazy talk is the fact that you guys won a World Series last year. That's crazy talk.

The scariest thing about the Giants is what won the game last night - Bruce Bochy is a brilliant tactician. His winning Game 6 last year despite that loser Sanchez's meltdown was unbelievable.

But considering their trouble scoring runs and all, I'd say they definitely have some work to do in the 2nd half.

Jearlpam0925

Johnny Abruzzo wrote:

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

What's crazy talk is the fact that you guys won a World Series last year. That's crazy talk.

The scariest thing about the Giants is what won the game last night - Bruce Bochy is a brilliant tactician. His winning Game 6 last year despite that loser Sanchez's meltdown was unbelievable.

But considering their trouble scoring runs and all, I'd say they definitely have some work to do in the 2nd half.

And I still am convinced I am the reason for those Sanchez chants during the game. Ashame they wouldn't let me swing on 3-2 with the season on the line too... :roll:

Bochy purposely used every pitcher from playoff rivals over anybody on his own squad. That's also a fact. Hopefully they get this all-star BS figured out in time....

81

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

Bochy purposely used every pitcher from playoff rivals over anybody on his own squad. That's also a fact. Hopefully they get this all-star BS figured out in time....

why wouldn't he?

Jearlpam0925

81 wrote:

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

Bochy purposely used every pitcher from playoff rivals over anybody on his own squad. That's also a fact. Hopefully they get this all-star BS figured out in time....

why wouldn't he?

Yeah, no shit, and this is why they have to finish tinkering with this AS game nonsense. Oh, like making it a meaningful game so to give players incentive to play.

Wobbie

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

Bochy purposely used every pitcher from playoff rivals over anybody on his own squad. That's also a fact. Hopefully they get this all-star BS figured out in time....

Cain pitched Sun., Timmy on Sat. and he was only going in in a special circumstance, Vogelsong was ready for extra innings. That was the plan all along. and, because of the COTSFGASP, it was fine by me.

Johnny Abruzzo

imalive wrote:

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

Bochy purposely used every pitcher from playoff rivals over anybody on his own squad. That's also a fact. Hopefully they get this all-star BS figured out in time....

Cain pitched Sun., Timmy on Sat. and he was only going in in a special circumstance, Vogelsong was ready for extra innings. That was the plan all along. and, because of the COTSFGASP, it was fine by me.

Lee pitched 8 innings Saturday and almost 2 more yesterday. I was almost shocked the he came out for the 4th. Whatever, I'm just happy the NL won.

Wobbie

Johnny Abruzzo wrote:

imalive wrote:

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

Bochy purposely used every pitcher from playoff rivals over anybody on his own squad. That's also a fact. Hopefully they get this all-star BS figured out in time....

Cain pitched Sun., Timmy on Sat. and he was only going in in a special circumstance, Vogelsong was ready for extra innings. That was the plan all along. and, because of the COTSFGASP, it was fine by me.

Lee pitched 8 innings Saturday and almost 2 more yesterday. I was almost shocked the he came out for the 4th. Whatever, I'm just happy the NL won.

me too. gotta go to radiation... :x

Jearlpam0925

imalive wrote:

me too. gotta go to radiation... :x

Good luck, man. Keep it up.

Johnny Abruzzo

imalive wrote:

me too. gotta go to radiation... :x

Ugh. Good luck dude. I lost track of your thread - how's it going?

Wobbie

Johnny Abruzzo wrote:

imalive wrote:

me too. gotta go to radiation... :x

Ugh. Good luck dude. I lost track of your thread - how's it going?

radiation is done tomorrow

chemo is done next monday.

I'm hanging in there. if I'm posting, it means I'm OK

FearTheBeard

The Franchise was awesome tonight! Nice hearing PJ during Panda's weigh in. Brian Wilson is just pure awesomeness. The line at the end about sepia and a violin is great! The stories about Vogelsong, Zito, and others that have struggled will make this series great!

Good luck and hang in there Rob! Where were you sitting in LA?

Wobbie

FearTheBeard wrote:

The Franchise was awesome tonight! Nice hearing PJ during Panda's weigh in. Brian Wilson is just pure awesomeness. The line at the end about sepia and a violin is great! The stories about Vogelsong, Zito, and others that have struggled will make this series great!

Good luck and hang in there Rob! Where were you sitting in LA?

I'm hoping I can get this on DVD. we don't get showtime

we had shitty 10c seats in LA....center balcony, row F.

81

pity post for rob :P

Johnny Abruzzo

81 wrote:

pity post for rob :P

They made a big deal that Halladay & Lee probably won't be pitching in the Giants series coming up. Whatever, who cares. They both lost to them in the playoffs last year anyway.