Promises are meant to be kept…..

Posted in Uncategorized by Flavor on October 3, 2010

As we discussed last night, if Atlanta loses today we are in and there will be no 1-game playoff to decide the NL West winner/WC winner–today would be that game. But I don’t think Atlanta is going to lose with Hudson pitching and Charlie Dumbass resting all his players and pitchers. I think Hamels is slated to go 2 innings today.

So, back to our game today…..And who better to have going than the guy who guaranteed it all way back when. Dirrrrty Sanchez. Back in August he guaranteed a sweep of the Padres and a division crown. That prediction didn’t work out then but he’s in a position to make good on the long term prediction of the division title if he can shut the Pads down (and we scratch out a few runs for him). If you think about it, this is the perfect way to end the season—a victory in the final game of the season that locks up the division pitched by the guy who guaranteed all of this for us 6 weeks ago…….

So make it so, young Dirrrrty. Do whatever it takes to fulfill your promise to us. I have an unwavering belief in your foresight and your intuition. But, just in case, I hope to God you’ve flown your dad in for this game…….

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Flavor said, on October 3, 2010 at 3:20 pm

Velez to bunt? WTF? That’s the one thing he can’t do why send him up for that???
Bozo said, on October 3, 2010 at 3:21 pm

Fuck little ball, we score when we hit HRs. Time for some dingers.
stixwiz said, on October 3, 2010 at 3:21 pm

There are certain players i don’t wanna see next year; among whom are Zito, Guillen and Velez.
delmardennis said, on October 3, 2010 at 3:21 pm

Hey, if the score holds, who wins TF’s contest?

I was/am secretly rooting for Chuck. Sorry for jinxing ya, Chuck.
delmardennis said, on October 3, 2010 at 3:23 pm

Gotta H&R here w/ Velez and Andres. Make sumthin happen skip.
Dave Anderson said, on October 3, 2010 at 3:25 pm

I think my dad is at this game. He taught me a lot about sports.
- Flavor said, on October 3, 2010 at 6:13 pm
  
  hahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
delmardennis said, on October 3, 2010 at 3:31 pm

Keep the H&R on here w/ the little runt. Pressure!
alleykat said, on October 3, 2010 at 3:35 pm

What a pathetic AB by Fruckles.
Flavor said, on October 3, 2010 at 3:35 pm

Anyone else feelin the huff “roll the dice” look after his double? That was fucking classic
zumarust said, on October 3, 2010 at 3:39 pm

Yeah!
delmardennis said, on October 3, 2010 at 3:47 pm

What’s left that hasn’t already been said about our pen. 😀
delmardennis said, on October 3, 2010 at 3:48 pm

Buster!

😆
wswinb4igo said, on October 3, 2010 at 3:48 pm

sweet roy
Bozo said, on October 3, 2010 at 3:48 pm

Bust er open
Michael said, on October 3, 2010 at 3:48 pm

MacDog wins if the Giants win today.
TedSpe said, on October 3, 2010 at 3:48 pm

okay lads.
I’m calling it now
Macdog said, on October 3, 2010 at 3:48 pm

You’re in good hands with Buster!
max808 said, on October 3, 2010 at 3:48 pm

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAAAA ROY is in the bag.
Michael said, on October 3, 2010 at 3:49 pm

Could be the ROY swing, I think it’s that close.
DJLoo said, on October 3, 2010 at 3:49 pm

We needed that.
He needed that.
alleykat said, on October 3, 2010 at 3:49 pm

BUSTER’S CLININCHING ROY DRIVE!!!!
Flavor said, on October 3, 2010 at 3:50 pm

Seriously, someone needs to YouTube that “roll the dice” thing huff did after his double. Gold baby
stixwiz said, on October 3, 2010 at 3:53 pm

Buster Open on a guy who deserves it ~ Luke the Puke. Can’t see for the life of me why Bochy put Guillen in the game for starters and not Ross. Cody can do it. He’s ever more looking to be a keeper.
wswinb4igo said, on October 3, 2010 at 3:54 pm

In atl they’d vote for buster right now
delmardennis said, on October 3, 2010 at 3:56 pm

This is downright exciting as well. I love being a Giants fan. This is just great.
max808 said, on October 3, 2010 at 3:59 pm

C’mon Pablo! I’m feeling greedy.
- delmardennis said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:09 pm
  
  That was HUGE. Wheezy kept pouring them in there, and well, just great theater for the first out.
Bozo said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:03 pm

Close this fuckin party out, Mister Wilson
delmardennis said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:10 pm

Goddamn my heart is POUNDING!
max808 said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:10 pm

VICTORY at last! It was worth the torture.
Bozo said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:10 pm

Fuck YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ferrethead said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:10 pm

Oh. My. Fucking. God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Woo-HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,/b>
delmardennis said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:11 pm

CHAMPS ! ! !

Bring on the Braves!
max808 said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:11 pm

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet!
freshtodef80 said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:11 pm

Fuck Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaah!!
wswinb4igo said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:11 pm

Congrats…how BOUT THAT.. NO ONE GET HURT
Macdog said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:11 pm

From torture to rapture!
- ferrethead said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:18 pm
  
  POTD!!!
alleykat said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:11 pm

NL WEST CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!! PARTY ALL NIGHT LONG!!!!!!!!!
max808 said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:12 pm

I gotta go to SF and get terribly drunk.
Michael said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:12 pm

Clover was on ice! Party tonight.
max808 said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:13 pm

Congrats MACDOG!
- Macdog said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:49 pm
  
  Thanx Max! Hey, we’re all winners today!
alleykat said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:13 pm

WOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Ms Ferrettttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!
slo_roll said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:14 pm

HOW SWEET IT IS!!!!! i feel great for those guys on the field
Flavor said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:14 pm

I just called my hair dresser friend and she’s dying my hair black in about 45 mins— pictures forthcoming.
delmardennis said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:17 pm

What happened to the Wheezy 9th inning torture? Who cares, this is fantafuckingtastic!

I’m so happy for Bochy. I know I give him shit all the time, but I really do think he’s one hell of a skipper. I really do. But I’ll have to continue to bash his lineups. See what happened the first two games when I didn’t. I blasted the shit today. I’m already working on Game 1 bashing for Atlanta. 🙂
- Bozo said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:30 pm
  
  Blast away DMD, blast away. And, never stay thirsty my friend.
wswinb4igo said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:18 pm

Giants Magic

Padres Tragic

was said thursday…true sunday
Kevin said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:19 pm

That was cool to watch!! I am so glad for Huff!!
JBat said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:19 pm

Congrats Giants! Now the REAL season begins.
ferrethead said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:20 pm

Okay – gotta LOVE the high-fiving lap w/ the fans! I think I’ll remember that series in San Diego forever – way to go!!!

I’m so fucking happy!!!!!!!
- PawlieKokonuts said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:26 pm
  
  I love it, Ferret drops an f bomb!
wswinb4igo said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:21 pm

All right you guys can talk ds ps roster now….
- delmardennis said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:26 pm
  
  Yeah, NOW they can talk post-season roster. They tried there best to jinx us earlier.
  I’ll make a bold suggestion. NO Whitey. Only time he’d play is if Buster falls dead on the field.
  I know they’ll never do it, but I’d send Vern and Vera their son home early. He’s just taking up space.
delmardennis said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:21 pm

Damn, we did it. We really did it. Gotta love the Giants. I’m so happy I’m losing my train of thought.

When is Game 1, Thursday?
stixwiz said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:22 pm

Thank you Wilson. Thank you Giants. Division champs. Of course it had to be against the team that tormented us the most this year, the puking, pesky Padres. And in game 162 no less. Wonder if Hollywood could have possibly scripted such a season.

After downing the Dagos when it absolutely counted the most, the rest of the schedule, beginning with Atlanta, does not look nearly as daunting. Braves and Phillies do not have the sticky, tacky pitching the Padres do and now that the birthday is over Cain should be back to his norm. Lincecum, Cain and Sanchez plus the nastiest bullpen in baseball should keep both those teams humble. None of the AL teams scare me either. Friars were the toughie this season.

Go Giants!
- PawlieKokonuts said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:23 pm
  
  agreed
PawlieKokonuts said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:22 pm

whoooo-feckin-hooo! I love it, I love you guys, I love my Giants, I’ve loved this year. I love it!
- delmardennis said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:32 pm
  
  hey, Pawlie! We won! I love it! This year has been great sharing it with all you guys here on the Flap. I’m just so damn excited right now. Pawlie, we Won!
  WOOOO-HOOOOOO is right! Damn, this is great.
  - PawlieKokonuts said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:34 pm
    
    oh yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I second that emotion, Sweet D
San Dog said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:23 pm

Unbelievable feelings of joy and relief. I felt like I had a piano on my chest for most of the weekend. SO glad we don’t have to fuck around with any globe-trotting playoff scenarios. 4 days to soak it all in and look forward to Timmy all rested up and ready to go.
wswinb4igo said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:27 pm

Dennis…thanks for mentioning that 15/1 at the time to win the west…
- delmardennis said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:33 pm
  
  No problem, WSW. Just don’t forget about the standard 20% finders fee. 😉
  - wswinb4igo said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:44 pm
    
    somehow i knew that was coming…
Bozo said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:27 pm

I got to see the victory lap (Bochy what a champ) but no party on MLB. Please SF friends give us outta town folks the highlights.

To the 2010 Western Division champs, party tonight but we have three more series to win.
GO GIANTS
- PawlieKokonuts said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:31 pm
  
  yeah, we need more highlights…I missed the victory lap…my daughter was jumping on the couch, I was standing on the coffee table, my wife was sitting, knitting
  - Bozo said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:41 pm
    
    Pawlie, when I started jumping up and down our dog (woody) went nuts. So he was jumping up and down trying to figure out what was going on. When he figured out that it was just his dad being a nut, he chilled a bit. Until I got a call from the Connecticut Yankee in SF, where the bartenders called me to do a dial a shot.
- delmardennis said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:36 pm
  
  Hey, Bozo! We did it, my friend. We did it. And you’re right, celebrate now, but we’ve got three more celebrations to come. And I’ll be right here doing with you guys. I love it!
  - Bozo said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:43 pm
    
    Den, tag team dude and keep bashing the LU (please). Also, never stay thirsty my friend.
PawlieKokonuts said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:28 pm

there’s at least some fuckin justice in life……we win! we win1 on anniv of 1951 I’m jumping happy
giant head said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:28 pm

Bring on the Fucking Braves! What a game to put everything all together for the NL West title…I like that the celebration on the field was joyous but not overwhelming…they have bigger fish to fry.

I feel we have a shot against the Phillies….
PawlieKokonuts said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:28 pm

ewisco set the stage w/ that apocalyptic thing
giant head said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:28 pm

And congrats to all of you Flappers..you all deserve it as well!!!
PawlieKokonuts said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:29 pm

did I say I’m tear-inducing fuckin screamingly serenely crazy happy??????

yessssssssssssssssss!! feck yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
alleykat said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:32 pm

Posey’s jump on to Wilson Awesome!!!Shades of Yogi Berra jumping on Don Larsen!Beautiful!!!
- PawlieKokonuts said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:39 pm
  
  but it was funny…Wilson at first turned to the outfield sort of ignored Posey, lost in space
giant head said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:34 pm

Bozo, the locker room celebration is fairly sedate, just interviews with everyone…
- Bozo said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:45 pm
  
  Thanks GH. I was hoping for a Will Clark type moment.
  - giant head said, on October 3, 2010 at 5:00 pm
    
    Once we win the World Series Bozo…I put my money on Posey breaking out the Will Clark moment…
wswinb4igo said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:35 pm

you have to know when Posey hit the Hr in the 8th…heywards teammates looked at him and said…posey is roy man…
zumarust said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:40 pm

And it’s cool how the Giants won their way win. They didn’t back in. And they didn’t have to deal with SD having their own celebration.
PawlieKokonuts said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:41 pm

did I say I was happy? the Dalai Lama can take happiness lessons from us Flappers right now
giant head said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:44 pm

Game 2 Thursday?

Does that mean Game 2 Saturday?
Michael said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:45 pm

Macdog, I’ll need an address to ship your system. Must be a street address
twinfan1@hotmail.com
giant head said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:46 pm

Congrats Blade as well for a darn well played fantasy battle…
Macdog said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:48 pm

I echo what GH said above, congrats to each and every one of you great Giants fans here. I’m sure all your cell phones went off like mini fireworks loaded with congratulatory texts.

And a special congrats to you, Twin! Thank you so very much. I just floored my wife with the specs. What an unbelievable day!

But the biggest winner, of course, is our San Francisco Giants! Back in the playoffs! Man, this feels sooooooooo good!
giant head said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:54 pm

My Team MVP Vote for Regular season:

1) Andres Torres

2) Brian Wilson

3) Buster Posey

4) Aubrey Huff

Huff was the first half MVP for me, but when Torres was out, we saw how dysfunctional our lineup was.

The post-season roster will be interesting to see who makes it. They have to keep a bunch of defensive replacements on the roster (will Renteria be healthy enough?) and can they get away with a 10-man staff in a short series with how dominating our pen is?

If I were Sabean and Bochy, my first decision: “We are sad to announce that Barry Zito has a muscle strain and will be put on the DL for the playoffs!”
Kevin said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:58 pm

Huff
Torres
Posey

Only cause Huff was doing it from day one!!
zumarust said, on October 3, 2010 at 4:59 pm

In retrospect, that guarantee by Sanchez several weeks did seem to jolt the team in the right direction. It’d be interesting to know their record since his guarantee. They were something like 6 games behind the Padres at the time. Sanchez got a second chance to make good on his guarantee, and he did.
- Bozo said, on October 3, 2010 at 5:56 pm
  
  Cheers to that Zum
giant head said, on October 3, 2010 at 5:01 pm

I think a major turning point and maybe the most important was Sabean’s dressing down of the starters in late August…they went on a historic tear after that…

Game 2 will be Friday:

National League Division Series Series Date Network Air Time (ET)
NLDS Game 1: CIN @ PHI Wednesday, October 6 TBS TBA
NLDS Game 1: ATL @ SF Thursday, October 7 TBS TBA
NLDS Game 2: CIN @ PHI Friday, October 8 TBS TBA
NLDS Game 2: ATL @ SF Friday, October 8 TBS TBA
NLDS Game 3: PHI @ CIN Sunday, October 10 TBS TBA
NLDS Game 3: SF @ ATL Sunday, October 10 TBS TBA
NLDS Game 4*: PHI @ CIN Monday, October 11 TBS TBA
NLDS Game 4*: SF @ ATL Monday, October 11 TBS TBA
NLDS Game 5*: CIN @ PHI Wednesday, October 13 TBS TBA
NLDS Game 5*: ATL @ SF Wednesday, October 13 TBS TBA
PawlieKokonuts said, on October 3, 2010 at 5:05 pm

JS was a warrior out there today.

No sportswriter. No one, not even SF beat writers, predicted us to win the NL West. And I myself doubted it.

Sabean and Bochy and Muelens and Rags and everyone else deserve credit.

But most of all the players themselves.

And us too.
PawlieKokonuts said, on October 3, 2010 at 5:07 pm

i’m still happy
- delmardennis said, on October 3, 2010 at 5:46 pm
  
  Me too!