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The Showtime Documentary

Posted in Uncategorized by Flavor on April 16, 2011

I just finally had the chance to watch the trailer clip of “The Franchise”– 34 minutes long. I’ll tell ya, the only thing I didn’t like about that was the name of the show. It makes it sound like it’s all about Timmy and based on the trailer it’s about a lot more than one guy. Man, I watched that Kroon clip 3 times. What a guy and what a story it would be if he ever made it to the club…..

There were things I learned, I had no idea Franchez married his high school sweetheart (I think Belt did, too). 1700 people went to my high school and I think 2 couples got married that are still together. Huff and Wilson were hilarious. And what was up with that Torres workout? I’m down with the old school turn-your-backyard-into-your-gym-thing but my man, working out in the long jeans shorts? That’s a bad look……

the trailer did it’s job for me, I won’t miss an episode when it finally starts to air…….

The Flap Fantasy Baseball Championships (Pawlie storms to the lead)…..

1. PawliesPandas 103.5 10 1 10
2. Clowns R Us 97.5 -6 5 8
3. NO Whitey 96.5 -2 10 9
4. Bladerunners 92 5.5 8 14
5. Unca’s Army 91.5 6 6 8
6. Flavor 86.5 -4 14 10
7. Tizzle 83.5 -3.5 9 7
8. IrishGiants 66.5 -2 3 8
9. CrazyDiamonds 66 -7 13 5
10. Giant Head 65 -7.5 4 22
11. NoTalent 62.5 3.5 7 11
12. Dirt Bags 52.5 1.5 2 15
13. Ferretball 52 -1.5 12 3
14. Berra’s Bombers 34.5 7 11

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  1. twinfan's avatar twinfan said, on April 16, 2011 at 6:50 pm

    The Giants are the virtual blueprint for a team that will hit into a lot of DPs. Lots of RH pull hiters witrh average or below average speed. If you’re not already, get used to it.

  2. Del Mar Dennis's avatar Del Mar Dennis said, on April 16, 2011 at 6:55 pm

    4 1/3 superb from Mota. Let’s scratch out a run or two this inning. Dude deserves a W for his effort.

  3. dirtnrocksnomo's avatar dirtnrocksnreno said, on April 16, 2011 at 6:56 pm

    Mota sure came on strong. Nice.

  4. DJLoo's avatar DJLoo said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    willied: Actually 7 GIDP on 5/4/69…

    http://tinyurl.com/3m2e29u

    The AZ broadcasters mentioned it.

    • xootsuit's avatar xootsuit said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:12 pm

      Jon Miller went into the record in some detail on the radio side.
      Hey, now there was a grounder that found the 5-6 hole and scored two runs. Luck of the bounce.

    • willied's avatar willied said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:34 pm

      yeah, i remember watching that game as a HS kid. thx

  5. James's avatar James said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    That this utter piece of shit Saunders is still in the game is truly a marvel.

  6. Bozo's avatar Bozo said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    Tornado supposedly coming, gotta go.

    GO GIANTS

    • DJLoo's avatar DJLoo said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:06 pm

      AUNTIE EM!!! UNCLE HENRY!!!

    • blade3colorado's avatar blade3colorado said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:07 pm

      Be safe clown

    • Del Mar Dennis's avatar Del Mar Dennis said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:08 pm

      Hey Bozo, take care and be safe.

  7. Del Mar Dennis's avatar Del Mar Dennis said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:07 pm

    Gonna let Saunders pitch to Rowand? Well, he pitched around him. Time for Fruckie to clutch up.

  8. James's avatar James said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:08 pm

    I’m really not sure why Gibson took Saunders out. The decision seems completely arbitrary.

  9. snarkk's avatar snarkk said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:09 pm

    First rule of PR, don’t get picked off. Ford just gave Bochy a reason not to play him…

    • DJLoo's avatar DJLoo said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:11 pm

      Not just Puerto Rico; here, too.

  10. Del Mar Dennis's avatar Del Mar Dennis said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:10 pm

    FRUCKIE! ! !

  11. PawlieKokonuts's avatar PawlieKokonuts said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:11 pm

    Way to go. Mr. Hollywood!

  12. zumarust's avatar zumarust said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:12 pm

    Sad to say, Zito getting injured gave the Giants a better chance to win today.

    • xootsuit's avatar xootsuit said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:13 pm

      5 games from now, too.

  13. stixwiz's avatar stixwiz said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:12 pm

    Runt Power Two.

  14. twinfan's avatar twinfan said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:12 pm

    That was a DP grounder with one out or less. Fruckie was lucky.

  15. snarkk's avatar snarkk said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:13 pm

    Franchez clutch again tonight…

  16. twinfan's avatar twinfan said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:17 pm

    5 DP grounders, Fruckie’s hit was the worst struck ball.Not knocking him, just pointing the fickleness of the game…

  17. stixwiz's avatar stixwiz said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:18 pm

    Is Runzler in Bochy’s doghouse? Here’s Affeldt. Groundball pitcher, of course.

  18. James's avatar James said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:19 pm

    Saunders performance was beginning to remind me of this horrific game authored by one Ken Frailing:

    http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN197405270.shtml

    • DJLoo's avatar DJLoo said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:25 pm

      Wow! A 15-hitter! Only 9 LOB?

      • James's avatar James said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:36 pm

        Yeah, the G-Men managed to be “clutch” with RISP, a CS, and 3 DPs. I started on an ulcer that day, age 15.

  19. xootsuit's avatar xootsuit said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:22 pm

    That speed sure does look good in CF.

  20. dirtnrocksnomo's avatar dirtnrocksnreno said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:24 pm

    Ford looks smooth out there. If he learns to wear a cap right I might like him.

    • zumarust's avatar zumarust said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:30 pm

      The other aspects of his game were not stellar tonight. (grin)

      • dirtnrocksnomo's avatar dirtnrocksnreno said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:32 pm

        No doubt he was a mess on the bases and blown away in that AB but he sure glides in the outfield.

  21. dirtnrocksnomo's avatar dirtnrocksnreno said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:30 pm

    Is Drew a FA after this year?

  22. DJLoo's avatar DJLoo said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:30 pm

    Remember this one, James?

    http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/NYN/NYN196806150.shtml

    • James's avatar James said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:39 pm

      Year one was ’71 . . . had I known, I might have handled the Frailing game a bit better.

    • PawlieKokonuts's avatar PawlieKokonuts said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:48 pm

      it’s possible I was there

  23. DJLoo's avatar DJLoo said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:33 pm

    Bloomquist is obviously a Guns ‘N Roses fanatic…

  24. stixwiz's avatar stixwiz said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:40 pm

    Romo = Nasty. What a performance by Mota, Affeldt and Romo.

  25. Del Mar Dennis's avatar Del Mar Dennis said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:44 pm

    The kid has a great eye and excellent discipline. The hits will come.

  26. James's avatar James said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:45 pm

    Belt’s eye at the plate is a hell of lot more impressive than Ford’s speed.

  27. PawlieKokonuts's avatar PawlieKokonuts said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:49 pm

    did you see Ashkon sitting in the dugout in “The Franchise”; ok, Willie, wrap it up.

  28. willied's avatar willied said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:50 pm

    the 2-2 is the one Nate swings at that hits him in the foot. I’d keep the kid and figure out the OF and where he plays later. He’s a better hitter than a lot of guys already here, imo.

  29. stixwiz's avatar stixwiz said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:50 pm

    James: Beat me to the punch. VERY selective hitter. Looked nice on the followthrough on his long foul. Whether or not he goes down to Fresno any time soon, he’s clearly a keeper. I still like the notion of him batting in the two-hole.

  30. Del Mar Dennis's avatar Del Mar Dennis said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:55 pm

    Ballgame!

  31. Macdog's avatar Macdog said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:56 pm

    Swing and Amish! Giants win!

  32. PawlieKokonuts's avatar PawlieKokonuts said, on April 16, 2011 at 7:58 pm

    nice win
    happy for Mota
    sort of haiku

    • Del Mar Dennis's avatar Del Mar Dennis said, on April 16, 2011 at 8:08 pm

      Arizona heat
      bulllpen doesn’t miss a beat
      San Francisco treat

      sort of haiku/crappy poem do show just what kind of foal I am.

  33. snarkk's avatar snarkk said, on April 16, 2011 at 8:03 pm

    POTG = Zito.
    For having the decency to get injured early, before getting shelled…

    • blade3colorado's avatar blade3colorado said, on April 16, 2011 at 8:13 pm

      Agreed.

  34. stixwiz's avatar stixwiz said, on April 16, 2011 at 8:05 pm

    Very professional looking team. Giants jell early this year. Still the problem with RISP, particularly the DP’s. Bullpen is amazing. Wilson looks to have turned another corner. He’s gone killer. Franchez is the secret weapon. Everyone looks to the middle of the lineup for major production, but that Runt is clutch. For as young as he is, Posey is already a master of his craft. Incredible baseball instincts. When Rowand is on, he looks like a $12M man. We need not talk about when he is not on. Been there. Done that.

    Pitching matchup for tomorrow looks favorable. About time that the Undertaker settles down. That happens and the brooms are out. In any event, SF has won its last 3 series. They started out one and three. Since then they’ve been 7-3. Know what? I got a sneaking suspicion this may end up being a winning roadtrip.

  35. Rough Trade's avatar Rough Trade said, on April 16, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    Cubs poundiing the Rockettes 8-3.

  36. mrmrbill's avatar mrmrbill said, on April 16, 2011 at 8:20 pm

    schulman tweets bochy acknowledges Z. might miss next start. Would be the first time ever for Z. missing a start … due to injury. He’s missed plenty of starts due to lack of ability.

  37. SanDawg's avatar SanDawg said, on April 16, 2011 at 8:34 pm

    That injury to Zito looked about as legit as Rodney Dangerfield’s wrist injury in Caddyshack. (Not that I’m complaining)

    “Hey Sabu, can you make a bullshot?”

    “Can you make a shoe smell?”

    • Del Mar Dennis's avatar Del Mar Dennis said, on April 16, 2011 at 9:17 pm

      “”You’re a funny kid, you know… Hey, what time are you due back in Boys Town?”

  38. Flavor's avatar Flavor said, on April 16, 2011 at 8:54 pm

    Missed the game but if it went…….
    1) Zito sucking balls (shocker)
    2) ZIto getting a minor injury and leaving
    3) Giants win…..
    I can dig it……
    I have no idea what the Giants do with Brandon Belt. All the OF’s are hitting or getting healthy and that’s a bad sign for a guy looking to hang on……..

  39. blade3colorado's avatar blade3colorado said, on April 16, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    Don’t tell Mr. Dodger (AKA Dennis), but one of his FL players, Kershaw is getting “lit up” by the Cardinals . . . OH OH!

    • Del Mar Dennis's avatar Del Mar Dennis said, on April 16, 2011 at 9:12 pm

      4 2/3 6H 5ER 5W — that’s ugly for Zito let alone Kershaw. No need for me to worry, I have Barbara going tomorrow. Time to put the Beaver to bed. And add the Sharks while we’re at it. God do they blow tonight. Even an Eddie Haskell phony compliment couldn’t sugarcoat their stench.

  40. stixwiz's avatar stixwiz said, on April 16, 2011 at 8:59 pm

    Happy Birthday, Bruce! I’m sure it was satisfying. 56 is a magic number. Enjoy.

  41. snarkk's avatar snarkk said, on April 16, 2011 at 9:04 pm

    Yeah, I’ve watched the replay on Zito getting injured from a bunch of angles on MLB.com. I don’t see much there, especially on his right foot. Nobody else of the starters come out, IMO…

  42. TedSpe's avatar TedSpe said, on April 17, 2011 at 12:37 am

    It’s Magic Inside

  43. stixwiz's avatar stixwiz said, on April 17, 2011 at 1:33 pm

    Thirty-TWO pitches in the First. Ughh! And with the bullpen all stretched (except for Runzler). Hitters better provide some margin. Pronto.

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