The Torture Keeps on Coming and A Word About the Blog
That was a crazy-ass 9th inning, wasn’t it? It felt like the 7th game of the World Series seeing Dirrrrty warm up and eventually enter the game as a reliever. He didn’t seem to comfortable with the role. Then “All Arms and Elbows” (Ray) comes in and as soon as I can say “WTF is going on” he gets out of it and saves the game. Nice.
This season has been great as far as renewing my dislike for the Dodgers. It’s been a while since I felt this way. It’s almost approach “hate” again. I don’t think it’s because both teams are finally competitive again (though that helps). It’s their players. Ethier, Kemp and Loney just walk around looking like they truly think they’re better than everyone else—Garvey and Cey used to do that, too. And I don’t know what it is about Casey Blake– it’s not the *Wilson thing*, I actually thought that was marginally humorous. Maybe it’s his name and his beard. It’s definitely the way he looks, though. There’s always Padilla and his greased out look to laugh at. Anyway, hate for this team has made a comeback within me. Feels good, actually…..
To the blog: I’ve been burnt out on the blog as I think you can tell from yesterday’s post. I tried to give it away but my *guy* couldn’t take it on at this point in his life. And I couldn’t bring myself to disband it at this point or just let it go like a rudderless ghost ship (which is what some friends of mine told me to do with it)…..
So here’s the deal. I started the blog as a sort of *anything goes* thing. That mentality has run it’s course. I’ve let lots of, as CALSTIM calls them, “bitch fights” go on longer than I should have. Ironically, those don’t bother me. It’s the cascade of emails I get complaining about them that has worn on me……
So, starting today (well, maybe not today since I’ll be at the game) I’m cracking down on the bitch fights. If they go back and forth for more than 4 or 5 exchanges I’m sending all involved parties, regardless of who started it or the level of intensity, to one of the *penalty boxes* that you see to the right of the page. I’l make it clear in the thread when someone (or multiple posters) are being sent there. You participation in this is non-negotiable. You HAVE to remain on the sidelines for as long as the box says you are to stay there. If you get sent there and don’t respect the call by me, your referee, you are immediately banned from the site. There’s obviously going to be a level of subjectivity here that will bug some people. For instance, which box will you go to? Probably the 30 min box for the first one but depending on the level of intensity it could be the 1 day box. Second infraction will definitely be the 1 day box. I’ll take into consideration your attempts to bail on the bitch fights, should you attempt to bail on them. There will also be a hierarchy involved (for instance, if someone brand new shows up and start in on a blog vet I’m not going to give the new guy any rope, he’ll be outta here). But the flip side to that is I am no longer going to tolerate the vets attacking a new blogger just because they are new or spend half a thread accusing someone of being someone else– that could also earn you some time in the box. And regardless of who starts the “bitch fight”, because think about it, with all the history in the archives you could point to any random post in the past of where it ultimately *started*, I’m just going to send both bloggers to do time. End of story, moving on……
I’m also going to start deleting a lot more stuff in hopes of decreasing the possibility of a *bitch fight* breaking out…..
I want to give EDddakkkeeerrr (sorry, I can never remember how to spell his handle) the credit for this idea. While it’s more work for me, something I wanted to avoid, it’s also something that I find intriguing and anything I can do to kick-start my interest in managing this place I’m going to do….
To summarize: Lots more is going to get deleted and you’re taking a time out when I give you one. I don’t mind it if you guys bark at each other– just keep it somewhat civil and if you can’t do that end it in a few exchanges. I won’t have you do *time* if you can abide by those two simple rules. And here’s another option that my 7 year old daughter has recently learned: ignore people that are teasing you……
I know this might feel a little “child like” but these new rules are non-negotiable. These changes have nothing to do with you, they are all for *me*. This is what I’m doing to renew my interest in managing this zoo. You don’t like it you are certainly free to go somewhere else, I will salute your exit…….
A Place To Talk About Giants Baseball 
Better him than Sanchez, Cal
At least Joe doesn’t have to worry about ever going back to Fresno. That in and of itself is a personal upgrade.
Isn’t Pittsburgh’s AAA club in Hoboken?
Ho-Ho-Kus
Dodgers just got Dotel for Lamb and McDonald.
Martinez for Lopez is just fine. Very decent loogy.
Yep, fills a desperate need without giving up much in a shitty relief market.
BEAT LA!
After last nite I agree we need a lefty. Both the Pods and dogers loaded up, tho. If we miss out that’s the kiss of death for sabean. We’ll see.
I think it’s important now to not let the Bums get any false optimism about the rest of their season. Minimum 2 of 3…
Obsomotherfuckinglutely. Any who says the Bums didn’t improve themselves is just being a homer.
From Baggs:
Boston Globe reporting the Giants acquired Red Sox RHP Ramon Ramirez.
Joe Martinez for Javier Lopez? As Maxwell Smart would say….”And, Loving it”.
Sounds like the Giants just got the HR leader in MLB (Jose Bautista) right at the deadline from the Jays. Standby…
Bowker gone somewhere? Baggs tweets..
AmyKNelson: Javier Lopez just confirmed in a text message that he was traded to the Giants: “Very excited,” he said. #trades (contd) [via Twitter]
Saturday July 31, 2010 4:06 AmyKNelson
4:07 AmyKNelson: Lopez: “Anytime you can get into a pennant race, it just makes things better.” #trades [via Twitter]
Several twweets on that, Dennis, yours is a quote, you should make attribution, pal.
Source just told me the Giants did NOT get the deal done for Bautista. Too bad.
That was from Todd Wright at ESPN. Dick tease.
As was the one above. In my haste to report, I forgot to attribute. Matters not now.
Pirates also get Bowker in the Lopez deal. Confirmed by Baggs and others.
They had to do something to help the ‘pen, especially with all the work Romo’s been getting lately, so Lopez sounds as good as anyone.
I’d also like to extend a big FUCK YOU to Fox for its usual Saturday blackouts. Now Beat L.A.!
You guys can’t watch it? It’s on here in L.A. Fox game of the week…
I’m in the east, Tigers-Red Sox, and they black out the Fox games on mlb.com.
listen here…
http://www.1430espn.com/player.php
Mac, I’m getting the game at justin.tv/kostaz003 on the not-West Coast.
Thanks for the links!
Not that enthused about lopez. But whatever, I don’t give a shit about what we gave up and he’s better than what we have. I’ve got a seat right on the end of 101– lots of room for me to roam from. I might up the goal to 2 foul balls today
I don’t think the Pirates were even using him.
Buster “Ain’t No Posey” Olney posting that if Dunn put on waivers Giants in good position. Whateverthe fuck that means.
A year ago I was in SF for my games at AT&T. Hey, I’m still above the grass.
the feckin announcers are talking only about the dodgers; what are we a feckin mirage, as joe pesci said in goodfellas?
So who gets the boot to make room for Ramirez, Mota or Denny B.? And don’t tell me we’re gonna carry 13 again or I’ll go buy a Dodger and Padre cap this time.
Watch it here…
http://www.justin.tv/kostaz003
Swing the goddamn bat Franchez. Looking like another no-support Zito day.
I am embarrassed to say I thought we got Javier Lopez, the CATCHER. [Demonstrative fuckwaddian slap to the forehead]
I can’t stand Fu[r]c[k]al.
delete brackets around “r”
delete the cheap hit by Furcal and the walk by Zito from reality
Haven’t seen yet who they gave up for Ramirez but so far they haven’t traded anyone with a future here. Nothing to get thrilled or bummed about. I’m now just rooting for the earth to swallow the Zitster.
Giants sent pitching prospect Daniel Turpen to Red Sox for Ramirez.
That’s from the Giants.
Nice job Zits..
Should have been a DP. That was strike three on Whitey’s hose job of Furcal. Boob move again.
Henry Schulman.. Giants sent pitching prospect Daniel Turpen to Red Sox for Ramirez.
Got two serviceable arms under team control for next year. Gave up some trade chips. Still could make a waiver claim on Dunn. Let’s just get the W today.
This 0 runs for Zits is getting old…
Who are we gonna release to make room for Ramirez? I’d tell Bautista to hit the road.
His W/L record is perfectly reflective of his performance.
Unbeknownst to Jamie, Frank McCourt must have pulled money from his hidden Swiss bank account to afford these Dodger trades.
Dennis is a happy man…Bautista and Martinez or Mota will be the ones moved. Who is Javier Lopez?
Olney reports the Dodgers have taken on about another $3mil, so nothing back-breaking.
Shit. You just knew Zito would break first.
If Casey Blake were to be struck by lightning, we’d all ask Mother Nature what the fuck took so long.
Seems he makes his living against us huh…
What is the bleeping mystery with Billingsley now?
Shit. Heads-up play by Renteria advancing; Torres *just* a bit tardy on the fastballs.
Someone needs to be a hero shortly.
Doubt they’d use Bautista if he was going down. Guy pitching the least is Mota.
Well, and there goes Mota to the pen.
First fuck to throw a strike stays?
Nothing more irritating than a rp who doesnt throw strikes….
They should kick Baustista’s ass to the curb now. Ridiculous walking Kuo on 4 straight.
He better be gone by tommorrow. We keep him and we deserve any shit we got coming.
This better seal the Deal for Bautista to Fresno .Because he SUCKSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!
That just answered that question. Bye-bye Bautista.
That kid RHP for them warming up throws gas…real gas.up to 100.
“Little bastard shot me right in the ass”
“So I limped to the nearest saloon, crawled inside a whiskey bottle and I’ve been there ever since.”
“Here, have a drink.”
“Thanks.”
Pat the Bat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OH YA PAT
Pat the Bat – YES
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay to go . . . By the by, was that Flav that caught the ball????
It’s Pat!
Dammit Panda.
Looks like no Wilson again. God help us.
Never liked that bastard, but I’m warming up to him.
Watchd broxton warm up right in front of us. My buddy’s a pitching coach and he goes “broxton’s not right over and over”‘. And he was 92-94 on our hot gun
Pat the Bat Bigtime HR! Note to Panda,if you can’t get a double down the line with ancient Garret Anderson out there, it definitely time to lose some poundage!
Fuck Blake – one down
Fuck Loney – Two down
My God. They may have only one pitcher in the 9th!!!!!!!!!!!
Fuck Martin – ball game
M O T A ! ! !
Congrats…Great win…5 up 5 down for Mota
WOW. Great pitching
Now 13-9 in Zito’s starts. I couldn’t care less if he gets the win. Mota’s best outing as a Giant. Clutch.
Woot! Yeah Pat! Go Giants!
That’s a Win and a Save for Mota in the same game in my book
That Hr rank up there with Brian Johnson’s?
Who’s Brian Johnson?
Just too fucking sweet. Going to savor this one