The 2010 MLB Season Thread - Page 120

Sun Tzu · 11-01-2010, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by AENeuman

Good call

Thank you sir

EagleFan · 11-01-2010, 10:48 PM

Grats!

Vince, Pt. II · 11-01-2010, 11:05 PM

What a season. Wow. Still speechless. I cried. A lot. Amazing.

sooner333 · 11-01-2010, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Vince, Pt. II

What a season. Wow. Still speechless. I cried. A lot. Amazing.

I can't say I cried, but I almost did when my Mom texted me to say how proud my grandpa would have been. When I was growing up we lived about a half hour away from my grandparents and I'd spend quite a few weekends with them. We would watch the Giants every night I was over there during the summer--almost without fail. It's really why I'm a Giants fan now--living in the East Bay it would have been easy to be an A's fan instead. I wish he was here to see it.

Lathum · 11-01-2010, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun Tzu

Woohoo!!! CHAMPS BABY! WE'RE NUMBER ONE! WE'RE NUMBER ONE!

Thats what is great about your cities team winning the title. You can go around hugging and taking pictures with random girls.

jbergey22 · 11-02-2010, 12:30 AM

The rookie won the key game 4 in this series. Congrats to the Giants and their fans. Also, very impressive run Texas. The future is bright.

MrBug708 · 11-02-2010, 12:46 AM

Maybe I'm spoiled as a fan of Los Angeles based teams, but crying? There's no crying in baseball!

Anyhow, congrats to Evil, you guys earned the WS title this year

Crapshoot · 11-02-2010, 01:31 AM

Now I can die in peace.

HOLY FUCKING AMAZING.

Vince, Pt. II · 11-02-2010, 02:25 AM

I don't want to go to sleep. I would like this night to continue.

I'm pretty sad that the season is over. The ride was amazing, and I didn't want it to end yet. I mean, I totally did, but...yeah. That was a blast.

Thomkal · 11-02-2010, 04:57 AM

Congrats to the Giants fans, condolensces to the Rangers fans. But hey you at least made it to your first world series.

Karlifornia · 11-02-2010, 05:53 AM

To my fellow Giants fans on this board: Vince, King, AE, Sun, Sooner, Crapshoot....it's been a long time coming, but it FUCKING HAPPENED!

Enjoy this...it may never happen for us again. I can honestly say that 2002 killed the dream for me. I felt it would take something incredible to bring the Giants even that close again. This season was not a miracle, though. Well, this postseason was not a miracle. During the postseason, this team was not even close to having a challenger. The Giants had a far superior 4-man rotation than any other team. Getting there during the regular season was the miracle. The lineup was SHIT for the first half of the season. Without the pitching staff, this team would have been 15 games out at the break. Give credit to Barry Zito, who had his best performances in the first part of the season, when Todd Wellemeyer wasn't just a haunting memory. Give credit to Bengie Molina, who was a pro throughout the times when he was a lame-duck.

Give credit to Brian Sabean, who made many moves to get major league hitters into this lineup. Give credit to Dick Tidrow, whose recent track record seems to be bulletproof.

Give credit to yourselves, for watching terrible teams for so many years, for having to fight off Barry Bonds related shrapnel.

Revel in it.

miami_fan · 11-02-2010, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Karlifornia

To my fellow Giants fans on this board: Vince, King, AE, Sun, Sooner, Crapshoot....it's been a long time coming, but it FUCKING HAPPENED!

Enjoy this...it may never happen for us again. I can honestly say that 2002 killed the dream for me. I felt it would take something incredible to bring the Giants even that close again. This season was not a miracle, though. Well, this postseason was not a miracle. During the postseason, this team was not even close to having a challenger. The Giants had a far superior 4-man rotation than any other team. Getting there during the regular season was the miracle. The lineup was SHIT for the first half of the season. Without the pitching staff, this team would have been 15 games out at the break. Give credit to Barry Zito, who had his best performances in the first part of the season, when Todd Wellemeyer wasn't just a haunting memory. Give credit to Bengie Molina, who was a pro throughout the times when he was a lame-duck.

Give credit to Brian Sabean, who made many moves to get major league hitters into this lineup. Give credit to Dick Tidrow, whose recent track record seems to be bulletproof.

Give credit to yourselves, for watching terrible teams for so many years, for having to fight off Barry Bonds related shrapnel.

Revel in it.

I hope he gets the credit he deserves. He sure as hell got the ass ripping.

Dr. Sak · 11-02-2010, 06:29 AM

Congrats Giants' fans...ya'll deserve it.

Ksyrup · 11-02-2010, 07:53 AM

Congrats to the Giants and their fans. I'm sure Pat Burrell appreciates being taken off the hook from one of the most memorably ugly stat lines anyone has ever put up in a WS (I think it was 11 Ks in 13ABs? Yikes!).

So my wish list for free agency is for Cliff Lee to stay in Texas (stay away from NY and Minnesota, please), and for Detroit to sign Crawford, Victor Martinez, and luck into a couple low-cost, short-term starting pitcher gems. I'd also like to see the Phillies trade Ryan Howard for Prince Fielder (simply to exchange contracts), but I know that ain't happening.

samifan24 · 11-02-2010, 09:01 AM

How do the Tigers have enough cash to sign both Crawford and V-Mart?

AENeuman · 11-02-2010, 11:17 AM

I wonder if looking back the Giants winning will not seem so improbable. The team with the lowest era, baa, and the most saves, k's, and shut outs won the world series.

Rizon · 11-02-2010, 11:24 AM

Pretty wild. I'm not a Giants fan, but out of all the sports teams in the Bay Area they're the only ones that will be winning a championship for a long, long time, so I had to support them. People were shooting fireworks, dancing in the streets (without getting shot), sharing pizza and drinks, smoking cigars, cheering to/from cars as they go by (no drive-bys omg!). Good times.

Sun Tzu · 11-02-2010, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

Thats what is great about your cities team winning the title. You can go around hugging and taking pictures with random girls.

My ridiculously hot (pictured) wife thinks you're "dumb."

I had a friend watch the game from outside the Civic Center with several thousand other people. He sent me a picture and it looked incredible. It looks like they set up a massive projector on a screen.

Then, at 12:05am (4.5 hours after the game ended) I got another text, followed by a five second video. I'm going to see if I can upload it on here. The text message said:

"The riot cops just shattered my phone. No joke"

The video was priceless...I'll get to work on it. And yes, YES there is crying in baseball, but only if you've just won a championship.

*edit* Ok, so here's the first picture he sent me from outside the Civic Center. Makes me wish we made the trek down there for this alone.

Crapshoot · 11-02-2010, 11:48 AM

I was down in Palo Alto (yesterday was my 28th birthday, so doing dinner with the family). I have never wished I lived in the city more.

Sun Tzu · 11-02-2010, 11:50 AM

I'm going to be at tomorrows Parade. If anyone here would like to join me, let me know and we can trade contact info/meet up. Should be a blast!

Happy B-day Crapshoot...we're both 28!

Sun Tzu · 11-02-2010, 11:54 AM

Alright...here's the video he sent me.

Chief Rum · 11-02-2010, 11:55 AM

Heh...other than the wives who are actual members here, I probably recognize your wife more than any other woman related to FOFC or FOFC members, courtesy of your cross-country trip with all your photos, Sun Tzu. I guess Lathum didn't follow along.

Sun Tzu · 11-02-2010, 11:56 AM

Thanks Chief

JediKooter · 11-02-2010, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Sun Tzu

I'm going to be at tomorrows Parade. If anyone here would like to join me, let me know and we can trade contact info/meet up. Should be a blast!

Happy B-day Crapshoot...we're both 28!

I hope you two have your parent permission slips signed before going to the parade.

AENeuman · 11-02-2010, 11:56 AM

I live next to the beach and it was fun crazy. Lots of fireworks. Never been so glad to live near all the illegal Chinese firework homes.

Sun Tzu · 11-02-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JediKooter

I hope you two have your parent permission slips signed before going to the parade.

Heh, we don't think she'll be able to get the day off (unfortunately). I'll be there with a buddy...the same guy who had his phone smashed actually. You sure you don't want to come along Mr. Smith?

Butter · 11-02-2010, 12:45 PM

Congrats to all the Giants fans. Winning it like 2 years after Barry Bonds retired is like a double bonus to all us neutral parties. Nice job!

JediKooter · 11-02-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun Tzu

Heh, we don't think she'll be able to get the day off (unfortunately). I'll be there with a buddy...the same guy who had his phone smashed actually. You sure you don't want to come along Mr. Smith?

I actually wouldn't mind going to be honest, but, this week is a bad week to skip out on work.

However, if you guys happen to be passing through Sausalito on your way home around 6-6:30 tonight, let me know. We can stop at the Outback that's right off the 101 for some drinks.

Sun Tzu · 11-02-2010, 12:52 PM

How far off of 101 are you? We drive from San Carlos to Santa Rosa every Wednesday night.

JediKooter · 11-02-2010, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun Tzu

How far off of 101 are you? We drive from San Carlos to Santa Rosa every Wednesday night.

From my condo, I can hear the beautiful, beckoning sounds of the natives driving on the 101. I could probably throw a rock and hit cars if I had an arm like Jay Cutler. No wait, I'd probably miss the cars, but, it would still hit the 101.

My place is between the Rodeo exit and the Sausalito exit.

Sun Tzu · 11-02-2010, 01:01 PM

We will definitely be doing some FOFC meet-ups. That's great man! Who would have thought that I drive by your house every single week.

I don't know when, but we'll do it soon...very soon. This week is possible, though unlikely, because I'll probably be completely spent and have no voice left after tomorrow's parade.

Crapshoot · 11-02-2010, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun Tzu

I'm going to be at tomorrows Parade. If anyone here would like to join me, let me know and we can trade contact info/meet up. Should be a blast!

Happy B-day Crapshoot...we're both 28!

WOO HOO! THank you. My FB birthday request was a WS victory. Can't ask for more.

JediKooter · 11-02-2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun Tzu

We will definitely be doing some FOFC meet-ups. That's great man! Who would have thought that I drive by your house every single week.

I don't know when, but we'll do it soon...very soon. This week is possible, though unlikely, because I'll probably be completely spent and have no voice left after tomorrow's parade.

That is too funny. Sounds good to me man! Just let me know when. I am usually off of work at 5:30 and am back in Sausalito by 6ish depending on traffic.

Vince, Pt. II · 11-02-2010, 01:14 PM

Underdogs or Underestimated? | FanGraphs Baseball

Pretty nice article on the Giants from fangraphs.

kingfc22 · 11-02-2010, 02:18 PM

Was able to switch some things up at work and I will be at the parade tomorrow with my dad. He was born in '53 in SF and has never had a chance to see the Giants win a title. I'm glad we'll be able to celebrate together tomorrow!

lungs · 11-02-2010, 02:57 PM

PING: Chief Rum and other Angels fans

Any insight on Ron Roenicke? He was considered the least likely to get the Brewers job but it looks like he is the man.

thealmighty · 11-02-2010, 04:13 PM

Congratulations to all the Giant fans. Brilliant job.

(I can't be upset with the Rangers looking like a spring training split squad. It was still a gift of a season they gave us longtimers.)

Bad-example · 11-02-2010, 07:04 PM

I still can't believe they won. I'm really in a coma in a hospital bed, right?

JediKooter · 11-02-2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad-example

I still can't believe they won. I'm really in a coma in a hospital bed, right?

Possibly, but, if you wake up and there's zombies everywhere...be careful...

Chief Rum · 11-02-2010, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lungs

PING: Chief Rum and other Angels fans

Any insight on Ron Roenicke? He was considered the least likely to get the Brewers job but it looks like he is the man.

Roenicke takes after much of the rest of the Scioscia coaches, after the boss. Pretty understated, doesn't say outrageous things. He keeps it mellow in his general attitude (both as a general demeanor in the clubhouse and as the face of the club to the media).

That said, he was never put in a position to be asked contentious questions, like a manager would, nor is he a hitting coach or a pitching coach, where you evaluate his part of the team, so maybe that's why he seems understated.

He has taken over a game or two after Scioscia was ejected, and IIRC, he did pretty well, but you know how far that gets you--a spot-manage doesn't really tell you how a guy is going to run a club.

If I had to guess, I would say he will emulate Scioscia. He'll advocate National League style ball, although he had at least a little power as a hitter, so he'll have experience to fall back on dealing with hitting styles like Fielder's and Braun's. He'll need to bring in a strong pitching coach--I don't know that he knows much about pitching. Since his personality seems similar to Scioscia's, I would guess he will follow the Scioscia handbook with respect to dealing with his players.

I like Reonicke. I have no idea how he'll do as a manager, though (keep in mind, I also had no idea what to make of Maddon and Black when they got their gigs, and they have done fine).

lungs · 11-03-2010, 06:40 AM

I understand it's hard to get a read on bench coaches. Obviously I've heard nothing but good things so far (why would the local press trash the guy before he takes the job?). Torii Hunter seems to sing RR's praises. Our TV announcer, Brian Anderson, was the announcer for one of RR's minor league teams he managed and basically equated him to an MLB version of Tony Dungy.

Pitching coach is in place in Rick Peterson and Dale Sveum will remain as hitting coach.

Overall, the Brewers braintrust was more impressed with RR than Bobby Valentine (never really traded numbers with Bobby V even). So I'll go with it. Hopefully he's a little more likable for the players than Ken Macha was.

MizzouRah · 11-03-2010, 01:45 PM

Congratulations Giants fans!!!

LaRussa to the Giants for Bochy!

Rizon · 11-03-2010, 02:07 PM

Ksyrup · 11-03-2010, 04:07 PM

So has anyone mentioend "Verducci Effect" for Bumgarner yet? About 140 IP in 2009, 215 in 2010. Will be interesting to see how he fares next year.

Crapshoot · 11-03-2010, 04:08 PM

The Giants parade is fucking awesome.

kingfc22 · 11-03-2010, 05:29 PM

The parade was freaking awesome!!!

People were climbing on trees, street signs, etc just to catch a glimpse. And amazingly nobody got out of hand or created any trouble. At least not near where I was watching from.

JediKooter · 11-03-2010, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kingfc22

The parade was freaking awesome!!!

People were climbing on trees, street signs, etc just to catch a glimpse. And amazingly nobody got out of hand or created any trouble. At least not near where I was watching from.

I saw Barry Bonds on one of the side streets crying like a baby.

EagleFan · 11-03-2010, 09:15 PM

But Rob Schneider? Seriously?

JonInMiddleGA · 11-03-2010, 10:28 PM

Media Life Magazine - World Series ratings tie for lowest ever

Ksyrup · 11-04-2010, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EagleFan

But Rob Schneider? Seriously?

Did he party like a sterotypical gay latino? Maybe he was auditioning for the next Adam Sandler movie.

11-01-2010, 10:48 PM	#5952
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Grats! __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

11-02-2010, 12:30 AM	#5956
jbergey22 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minnesota	The rookie won the key game 4 in this series. Congrats to the Giants and their fans. Also, very impressive run Texas. The future is bright. Last edited by jbergey22 : 11-02-2010 at 12:30 AM.

11-02-2010, 05:53 AM	#5961
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	To my fellow Giants fans on this board: Vince, King, AE, Sun, Sooner, Crapshoot....it's been a long time coming, but it FUCKING HAPPENED! Enjoy this...it may never happen for us again. I can honestly say that 2002 killed the dream for me. I felt it would take something incredible to bring the Giants even that close again. This season was not a miracle, though. Well, this postseason was not a miracle. During the postseason, this team was not even close to having a challenger. The Giants had a far superior 4-man rotation than any other team. Getting there during the regular season was the miracle. The lineup was SHIT for the first half of the season. Without the pitching staff, this team would have been 15 games out at the break. Give credit to Barry Zito, who had his best performances in the first part of the season, when Todd Wellemeyer wasn't just a haunting memory. Give credit to Bengie Molina, who was a pro throughout the times when he was a lame-duck. Give credit to Brian Sabean, who made many moves to get major league hitters into this lineup. Give credit to Dick Tidrow, whose recent track record seems to be bulletproof. Give credit to yourselves, for watching terrible teams for so many years, for having to fight off Barry Bonds related shrapnel. Revel in it. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

11-02-2010, 07:53 AM	#5964
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Congrats to the Giants and their fans. I'm sure Pat Burrell appreciates being taken off the hook from one of the most memorably ugly stat lines anyone has ever put up in a WS (I think it was 11 Ks in 13ABs? Yikes!). So my wish list for free agency is for Cliff Lee to stay in Texas (stay away from NY and Minnesota, please), and for Detroit to sign Crawford, Victor Martinez, and luck into a couple low-cost, short-term starting pitcher gems. I'd also like to see the Phillies trade Ryan Howard for Prince Fielder (simply to exchange contracts), but I know that ain't happening. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

11-02-2010, 09:01 AM	#5965
samifan24 Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NC	How do the Tigers have enough cash to sign both Crawford and V-Mart? __________________ "You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball...and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." -Jim Bouton

11-01-2010, 11:05 PM	#5953
Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	What a season. Wow. Still speechless. I cried. A lot. Amazing.

11-02-2010, 12:46 AM	#5957
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Maybe I'm spoiled as a fan of Los Angeles based teams, but crying? There's no crying in baseball! Anyhow, congrats to Evil, you guys earned the WS title this year

11-02-2010, 01:31 AM	#5958
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Now I can die in peace. HOLY FUCKING AMAZING.

11-02-2010, 02:25 AM	#5959
Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	I don't want to go to sleep. I would like this night to continue. I'm pretty sad that the season is over. The ride was amazing, and I didn't want it to end yet. I mean, I totally did, but...yeah. That was a blast.

11-02-2010, 04:57 AM	#5960
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Congrats to the Giants fans, condolensces to the Rangers fans. But hey you at least made it to your first world series.

11-02-2010, 06:29 AM	#5963
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Congrats Giants' fans...ya'll deserve it.

11-02-2010, 11:17 AM	#5966
AENeuman College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SF	I wonder if looking back the Giants winning will not seem so improbable. The team with the lowest era, baa, and the most saves, k's, and shut outs won the world series.

11-02-2010, 11:48 AM	#5969
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	I was down in Palo Alto (yesterday was my 28th birthday, so doing dinner with the family). I have never wished I lived in the city more.

11-02-2010, 11:50 AM	#5970
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	I'm going to be at tomorrows Parade. If anyone here would like to join me, let me know and we can trade contact info/meet up. Should be a blast! Happy B-day Crapshoot...we're both 28! __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon. Last edited by Sun Tzu : 11-02-2010 at 11:50 AM.

11-02-2010, 11:54 AM	#5971
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	Alright...here's the video he sent me. __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

11-02-2010, 11:55 AM	#5972
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Heh...other than the wives who are actual members here, I probably recognize your wife more than any other woman related to FOFC or FOFC members, courtesy of your cross-country trip with all your photos, Sun Tzu. I guess Lathum didn't follow along. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

11-02-2010, 11:56 AM	#5973
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	Thanks Chief __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

11-02-2010, 11:56 AM	#5975
AENeuman College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SF	I live next to the beach and it was fun crazy. Lots of fireworks. Never been so glad to live near all the illegal Chinese firework homes.

11-02-2010, 12:45 PM	#5977
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	Congrats to all the Giants fans. Winning it like 2 years after Barry Bonds retired is like a double bonus to all us neutral parties. Nice job! __________________ My listening habits

11-02-2010, 12:52 PM	#5979
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	How far off of 101 are you? We drive from San Carlos to Santa Rosa every Wednesday night. __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

11-02-2010, 01:01 PM	#5981
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	We will definitely be doing some FOFC meet-ups. That's great man! Who would have thought that I drive by your house every single week. I don't know when, but we'll do it soon...very soon. This week is possible, though unlikely, because I'll probably be completely spent and have no voice left after tomorrow's parade. __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon. Last edited by Sun Tzu : 11-02-2010 at 01:02 PM.

11-02-2010, 01:14 PM	#5984
Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	Underdogs or Underestimated? \| FanGraphs Baseball Pretty nice article on the Giants from fangraphs.

11-02-2010, 02:18 PM	#5985
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Was able to switch some things up at work and I will be at the parade tomorrow with my dad. He was born in '53 in SF and has never had a chance to see the Giants win a title. I'm glad we'll be able to celebrate together tomorrow! __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal Last edited by kingfc22 : 11-02-2010 at 02:18 PM.

11-02-2010, 02:57 PM	#5986
lungs Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Prairie du Sac, WI	PING: Chief Rum and other Angels fans Any insight on Ron Roenicke? He was considered the least likely to get the Brewers job but it looks like he is the man.

11-02-2010, 04:13 PM	#5987
thealmighty Pro Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: heaven	Congratulations to all the Giant fans. Brilliant job. (I can't be upset with the Rangers looking like a spring training split squad. It was still a gift of a season they gave us longtimers.) __________________ Check out The Unofficial FOFC Movie Guide Here

11-02-2010, 07:04 PM	#5988
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	I still can't believe they won. I'm really in a coma in a hospital bed, right?

11-03-2010, 06:40 AM	#5991
lungs Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Prairie du Sac, WI	I understand it's hard to get a read on bench coaches. Obviously I've heard nothing but good things so far (why would the local press trash the guy before he takes the job?). Torii Hunter seems to sing RR's praises. Our TV announcer, Brian Anderson, was the announcer for one of RR's minor league teams he managed and basically equated him to an MLB version of Tony Dungy. Pitching coach is in place in Rick Peterson and Dale Sveum will remain as hitting coach. Overall, the Brewers braintrust was more impressed with RR than Bobby Valentine (never really traded numbers with Bobby V even). So I'll go with it. Hopefully he's a little more likable for the players than Ken Macha was.

11-03-2010, 01:45 PM	#5992
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Congratulations Giants fans!!! LaRussa to the Giants for Bochy!

11-03-2010, 04:07 PM	#5994
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	So has anyone mentioend "Verducci Effect" for Bumgarner yet? About 140 IP in 2009, 215 in 2010. Will be interesting to see how he fares next year. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

11-03-2010, 04:08 PM	#5995
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	The Giants parade is fucking awesome.

11-03-2010, 05:29 PM	#5996
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	The parade was freaking awesome!!! People were climbing on trees, street signs, etc just to catch a glimpse. And amazingly nobody got out of hand or created any trouble. At least not near where I was watching from. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

11-03-2010, 09:15 PM	#5998
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	But Rob Schneider? Seriously? __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

11-03-2010, 10:28 PM	#5999
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Media Life Magazine - World Series ratings tie for lowest ever __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

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