Let us Pray
For my sermon today, I shall consult the Book of Armaments, Chapter 2, Verses nine to twenty one:
And St. Attila raised his Hand Grenade up on high saying, “O Lord, Bless this thy Holy Hand Grenade that with it thou mayest blow the Dodgers to tiny bits, in thy mercy.”
Wait, wrong sermon. Let’s try the Book of Numbers.
As we approach the “half way” mark, the only numbers that count at this point are: 42-33, 1game out of first. Other numbers can be used for illustrative purposes but those two (three?) are the only ones that really matter. Numbers like: 5th in the NL in hitting, 11th in OPS, 4th in ERA (3rd amongst starters, 5th amongst bullpen), last (or first depending on how you look at it, either way, bad) in errors, 12th in double plays etc. can be used to parse the 42-33 but are in a way irrelevant to the ones that matter. They are right where they need to be in the two that count: 42-33, 1 game out. The thing I love best about THIS team is that they haven’t hit their stride yet. Pablo out, Posey needing off days, batting order in flux (until now), starters struggling who shouldn’t, relievers coughing up hairballs on occasion etc. This is exactly what I want. I want to see struggle, harsh lessons learned, and failure. But I want to see that early. I want to see them grow, mesh and begin to dominate as the season progresses. THIS team needs to find it’s own mojo, it’s own credo, it’s own thong. The parts are all there. Like every team, they are a couple of key injuries away from crashing and burning. But from where I sit (type?), I wouldn’t want to be anybody else.
So, to recap: “First shalt thou take out the Holy Thong, then shalt thou count to three, no more, no less.”
I leave the rest as an exercise for the reader.
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Muy hermoso trabajo Senor Eric!
Most excellent post, ewisco. I agree with all them there numbers, and agree, also agree the cool thing is the team has NOT hit its stride.
I was also thinking this morning that Timmy has to be DYING for a quality game and win. Zito and the boys set the tone with the 8 zip ass-whoopin’ and Vogey (and his wife?) did their part for chapter two. And now, it rests (predominantly) on the shoulders of Big Time Timmy Jim…I want to see that little fucker dominate again. THAT guy is still there…HE is the one who needs to find his mojo (paging Mr. Powers…Mr. Austin Powers).
How sweep would it be to see Timmy handcuff the Bums and smack their sorry butts all the way back to Smell-A!
Orange and Black Forever – GO GIANTS!
Dieing? That can’t be right.
Funny stuff, ewisco, funny stuff
Oops…too much of a hurry this morn…let’s try “Dying.”
Not certain any of you are familiar with the Manitou Springs/Colorado Springs area . . . The Waldo Canyon fire has reached the city limits and approx. 30,000 people have been evacuated (I have quite a few friends there). Unbelievable video and pictures of the fire reaching subdivisions. Winds of 65 MPH and 100 degree temperatures are making this fire very difficult to fight. This is only one of several fires going on here (another one started near the city of Boulder) . . . Keep these people in your prayers. Thanks . . .
Yeah, it has been heavy on the news here. Living in the foothills/mountains, I can relate. Hoping that there is relief via the weather, and they can begin to get a handle of the fire before people lose their houses (or lives). Anyone know how to do a rain dance?
DAY BASEBALL TODAY!
well, 9pm for me and that is damn early, quite nice and it will still be light through most of the game.
Wisc is right–I don’t see any team that looks dominant or scares me in the NL right now, esp LA. Reds? Pirates? Nats? Cards sans Pujols and Berkman? Punchless Phils? The Marlins have fallen apart again, AZ (not playing the cubs this week) gets hammered by Braves….
Props to Mattingly for talking approvingly about crowd at ATT (vs. Oakland) pumping up the Beat LA vibe, calling it “boston-ish.”
I’ve never been to a game down there, but am well aware of what happens at dodger-giants games here. It’s an amazing experience, nothing like it; place is fired up from get go. What is it about LA fans that they just don’t seem to return the favor in kind?
Not referring to the hoodlum types…just in general, you don’t hear the type of anti-SF enthusiasm out of them that you do here in SF when dodgers are in town. Even when bonds was here, it was in Diego that they threw syringes at him.
Yeah, good question Willie. Not sure…I just think it is that whole LA vibe…and THAT is just one more reason I cannot stand to be down there. LA could break off and fll into the ocean for all I care…I would not miss it at all.
Wait, wait, the happiest place on earth is there, lets not be throwing Mickey to the ocean. Children across the world would be in tears! Now if an Earth quake levelled Dodger stadium…
Funny stuff end of the thread last night. Loved wisc reply to dennis re: ms vogelsong…that whole exorcism thing on cody ross (why?) and mrs V not doing her job in the bedroom, true or not, was very strange….
I’m gonna go watch tammy wynette on youtube with all that blonde hair and her boobs sticking straight up lip synch her way through “Stand by Your Man” with the great pedal steel guitar fills.
Good stuff, Ewisco. Flap Nation is reinventing itself in flappy-fantastic directions. BTW, met Giants’ season ticket holders at Turner last night. Always a treat. Still need to chronicle it.
As to Mrs. Vogie, Ross, excorism, doin’ right by her man, thumpin’ that bible- Strange? I don’t know about that. Sounds like the next Republican VP candidate to to me.. you betcha!
I guess scary is a better word (tho I have no idea what was so evil about cody ross)..hopefully by now even the reps know someone that alienating to so many millions of americans cannot be elected. Not trying to one up anyone, but it always amazed me that the area with the most fervent “christians” of america inflicted some of the worst cruelties in our history on another race and fought so hard to deny them basic human rights.
Then again, xenophobia has been a part of america for a long time, with the newest immigrants usually bearing the worst brunt of it from the newer ones before them. “No Irish need apply.”
Speaking of- how and why and who’s the pimp- the wacko right wing seems to be getting all the babes. A trend that has to stop. I’m totally ashamed that as a life long democrat, union supporter, and man of principle…that I’d do Ms. Palin in a heartbeat. There was a joke during the 2008 campaign- evidently many people got E-Mails that purportedly contained nude photos of Sara Palin-they were warned not to open- it was a virus. Similarly, E-Mails went out that were said to contain nude pics of Hillary Clinton- we were also warned not to open these- they really *were* nude photos of Hillary…
OMG- I can see lonely Russian women from my window! And they want to meet me!
Well, these days she’d have to be doin’ a lot of the doin’ , maybe she’ll wear that nurse’s outfit she wooed McCain with..
LMAO Michael…that’s some funny shit…
In my book, it doesn’t get much better than this—systematically taking down LA at home, beating Kershaw (who has absolutely owned us) and on the verge of taking over first place. Vogletron is a beast. These guys can’t hit—I think Timmy could throw a shutout today—which would be great on so many levels. I’m going to my first game of the year Sunday and want to see an orange flag on top of the pole!
Nice job Ewisco! You Stable Boys are good, real good. (paraphased from one of the last lines from “The Warriors—-a cult favorite in the SanDawg household)
Dodgers…Come Out To Plaaayyy. Dodgers…Come Out To Play…
nice eric, I have been praying to do some parsing.
maybe you 12 should slow down a bit?? At least make flav _think_ he was needed.
😀
I heard one of the ESPN talking heads saying the yanks were the best team in BB and they have the 3 numbers of 45 28 first – that sounds slightly better, but not some god given unsurmountability advantage (can I get an amen?) over every other team.
Very nice job, Wisco. But you know what I have to say.
Fuck the Book of Numbers . . . !
The Cody Ross thing is just too funny. Ballplayers in general ARE dirbags. You think Pat the Bat got his nickname becasue he was a good hitter? Uh, no. Zito and Wilson and their video-phoned bar-hopping stints, Juan Uribe’s 3,200 pics of him with biscuits, and about 80% of the players out there, single or married, are on the hunt. Ross is an easy target because he’s gone.
But exorcising Ross’ dirty spirit out of the locker room is pretty much voodoo in my book. That being said, bring on the chicken blood! It’s working . . . !
Warriors!!!!! Come out to playyyyeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaay!!!
Love that movie, Dawggg . . .
http://tinyurl.com/7hspnbf
Yeah…I did a spin on that one above: Dodgers…Come Out To Plaaaayyyy. Classic shit. BEAT LA!
Anyone notice that Vogey is 20-10 in his last 30 decisions going back to last year?
Time for Timmy to channel his anger towards the Bums today. What better way to get his first win since April and put the Giants iin a first place tie.
Way to go E, now you got me fired up for a sweep: “One, two, five!” “Three sir!” “THREE!”
That reminds me of that scene from M*A*S*H:
Burns “Do you get that, soldier?”
Igor “Yes.”
Burns “Yes what??!!”
Igor “Yes, sir!!”
Burns “Yes sir what??!!”
Igor “Yes sir..yes sir…three bags full?”
I better get all my shit in early today. For some reason all this week my work computer, after about 10am just sends my posts off into cyberia. Then it comes back off and on in the afternoon but iffy. Strange
going into the city today with the boys. start with breakfast and an irish at the buena and then off to the academy of science. We’ll probably be heading out of town as the game ends and it will be interesting to feel the vibe.
WTF, Eric…you’ll be in the City and you’re not trying to score a ticket??!! That’s Ludicrous! Hey, enjoy…hope you have a radio with ear buds….
Oh, and have one of those Irish coffees for me!
Found a place to rent in Mountainview yesterday. Headed to the yard today for the game. Life is good.
Just so you aren’t ridiculed by the locals, Mountain View is 2 words . . .
Congrats, Dirt on finding a new place to hang your hat. And I am jealous as hell…wish I was heading to the yard today. I have seriously contemplated saying fuck it, taking the rest of the day off, jumping on the sled and heading down. Enjoy the day!
Chi, I had no idea you are really Santa . . .
Unca C…you have me confused with the fat man in red. This is the fat man who rocks the Orange and Black (SF Giants and Harley Davidson)…my sled has no reindeer…it’s a “lead sled” propelled by about 100 ponies. 😉
The only Numbers that really count are the W’s and the L’s, cause when all the BA, RISP, and any othe acronym you want to throw out there. If at the end of the Season the W and L don’t win the division or get you into the playoffs all those other numbers don’t mean squat. As far as the BEAT SF from the fans in LA, who cares what they chant. they can kiss my ass!! Now everyone repeat after me
BEAT LA, BEAT LA, SWEEP, SWEEP, GO GIANTS
Dodger Blue – KISS MY ASS! Dodger Blue – KISS MY ASS! Dodger Blue – KISS MY ASS!
Now that is what I am talking about!! good one Chi!!
Blanco RF, Theriot 2B, Cabrera LF, Posey 1B, Pagan CF, Sandoval 3B, Sanchez C, Crawford SS, (Lincecum P)
Solid thread, Ewisco. Without fail so far the Flappers are doing just fine in the thread writing department. BF has tended the crew and now they’re all flapping their wings alone successfully. Two shutouts in a row of LA is beyond a dream result, that’s just fantastic, even with this LA squad obviously on the batting skids for most of the last fortnight. I was at an establishment last night seeing some of the game on a big screen, and what hit me strangely hard was the “blueness” of the Dodgers’ road uniforms. Not that I hadn’t noticed it on a superficial level the last 40+ years. But, there are no other team colors like those. That blue is just really, really blue. You recognize that uniform’s colors in a second. The blueness seems especially stark when one of ’ems standing next to our guys, say at first base. I don’t think I’m committing sacrilege by saying those are damn nice looking unis, even for the eternal evil ones. The Giants home unis are OK, I don’t know how to improve them, but I’d be open for suggestions. Road Giants unis I like are the older versions with the script SF on the side, which they wore at least once earlier this season. My most favorite unis are the Cardinals. The home whites with that red and the birds on the bat — a damn fine mix of color, sport, and mascot. After last night’s performance, Vogy must have gotten a rousing wifely and deeply, deeply spiritual reception when he got home. Since it worked last night, I only hope Mrs. Vogy overcomes whatever problems she has with Timmeh’s lifestyle and puts more quarters in her prayer phone today for that little heathen…
“Without fail so far the Flappers are doing just fine in the thread writing department. BF has tended the crew and now they’re all flapping their wings alone successfully.” They? Don’t you mean “we”?
Anyway ,we all know what a terrific job BF did and he did it *every* day. But most, if not all, of the boys are excellent writers and baesball observers in their own right.
Yes…it is amazing that Craig did EVERY thread for so many days/years. I certainly do appreciate his standing-up this site, and giving us all those opportunities to share our thoughts, and also for the opportunity to perpetuate The Flap.
Make the home unis white instead of that weird cream color . . .
The Royals copied the Dogs so their unis are similar
snarkk – agree on the Bum’s unis…they are classic. Doesn’t mean I don’t hate their fucking asses like I always have, though.
I think the Yankee pinstripes are also classic…and I hate them as much as I hate the Bums.
And agree, the Cards have great uniforms. As I have mentioned a few times…I grew up in OK and was a Card fan until landing in CA.
The road Giant uni with the script SF is their road alternate for Sunday games. That is my favorite current Giant uniform.
Cool info on the “road alternate” uni ChiP. Thanks for that. I think it should be their everyday road uni, or at least more than just a Sunday alternate…
Yeah. I got my Genyouwine Majestic knockoff 1989 Matt Williams road jersey a couple years ago. The ‘SF’ over the heart. And yeah, that’s the away Sunday jersey. Can’t have enough different versions of unis. Orange Friday, Black Monday. Road alt Sunday. 4th of July, Flag day . . . on and on.
I had hoped they were finished with Posey playing first base. It’s not a rest for him, it downgrades two positions defensively, and Belt is better offensively than Sanchez. Plus we have two HRs against Babs ( of current players) and Belt has one of them.
Michael – I don’t think they see it as “rest” for Buster. He actually did get a day off the other day, and Bochy said that playing 1B was not a day off…that he needed a “true day off.” Belt has been great, but he needs a puff every now and then, too (as do they all). So I don’t think this has anything to do witth “resting Posey.”
Wassup chi? Uni’s? I like the Giants jerseys from the 50’s. At one point, they were sleeveless. I would like to see them wear the road grays from the early 70’s when “SAN FRANCISCO” was orange lettering with black trim.
Let’s go for the shutout trifecta today. LA can kiss my lilly white ass!
Wassup, brother…yeah, I like the old road greys with the orange lettering and black trim, too.
you have a lilly white one?
Freddy Sanchez Progress Report: He has made no progress. On the plus side, he has not reinjured the shoulder
Who’s Freddy Sanchez? Didn’t he play in a 70s sitcom?
I think he was Horshack’s ugly cousin who was always falling down and scuffing his knees…
Seriously, I had really hoped he would make it back and be somewhere near 100%. He was key in so many ways to us finally winning it all in 2010, and I thought he could add value to this year’s squad. But unfortunately, I think he’s done.
All I can say is I hope Crawfiswh isn’t throwing shit into the dirt. I ain’t crazy about the Hector/Posey deal either.
It’s not like Belt is being overused . . .
Well, he hasn’t had a day off in a while. I’m not crazy about Posey at 1B, but if it is just to give Belt a day, I’m cool with that. And the way Hector hit the ball the other night…I like having him in the line-up.
It Timmy gets off the snide and the Giants sweep the Fucking Bumbinos…I could care less who played…hell, it could be Larry, Curly and Moe. Just BEAT LA!
Chico and the Man ! ! !
What I’m saying, bottom line, is that Buster should not play first base-not only for the reasons listed- but he doesn’t handle errant throws to the home plate side properly- he’s in danger of breaking his arm. If they think Belt needs a blow, Panda can play first.
I agree, Michael. I don’t like him at 1B. And agree, if Belt needs a blow, I would rather see Panda at 1st and Arias at 3rd. You want to give Bochy a call, or should I? 😉
Posey 10-for-22 (.455) with 2 2Bs and 5 RBI vs. Billingsley. I guess after the encouraging start by Timmy last time out, Hector is gonna catch him again no matter what. Since Buster’s already sat one out this series, it’s Belt’s turn.
Hector is not going to be Tim’s personal catcher- the idea that he is responsible for the last start is ludicrous.
Well, I can’t think of any other reason why he’s catching 2 of 3 games vs. the Dodgers.
I’m not saying he shouldn’t play- he should catch, though. If they want to give Belt a breather, I have no proble with that- as I said, Pablo can play first.
Let’s let’s see going forward if Hector catches him every game. I think Buster has kinda shown he can handle catching Timmy.
Maybe I haven’t been clear – I know what their thinking is- I disagree with it.
All “My” Dodgers are good for lately is hitting into double plays. I wouldn’t be surprised if they lured Big Titty out of retirement to join their DP parade.
They *are* yours, DMD. You awarded your boys the division- live with it.
Sweet! Timmy gets out of the first with no runs allowed and Eithier is out of the game.
Ethier is in full weenie mode. He gets hit with a 63 MPH fastball, he leaves the game. He slides into 2nd, he leaves the game.
He’s playing for 1st place in the division, it’s not even July, and he’s playing out the string? Way to gut it out, Andre
Believe it or not, getting hit with a 63 MPH fastball hurts. In the right spot it could kill you.
Oh, spare me, Mike. It was a noodle curveball that Zits hit him with.
Now he takes himself out of the game after a slide?
Oh, yeah, guys can kill themselves sliding into 2nd.
Yankees lost both C.C. (groin) and Pettitte (broken ankle) to the DL today.
Quick. Timmy for Cano.
just saw the replay w/ AmyG and Cain’s daughter DOES look like daddy.
I like MacDog’s logic on the lineup (the part about it is Belt’s turn)
a freakin’ Wednesday day game and a full house in what appears to be perfect weather.
would be hard for a fan like me to concentrate on the game
Everything would make perfect sense except the biggie- Posey should not play first base.
agreed
Hey Twin, how do you feel about Buster playing 1B, on occasion?
As often as possible..
Timeh
already calling Barbara “built like a bull” and 55 blocks the plate
I love this game
That was SWEET. Snuck-off for a late lunch and caught a couple of innings. Saw the block/tag-out. As Timmy would say…”Fuck Yeah!”
Great job Ewisco…The Stableboys,Dirty Dozen,Baker’s Dozen,ah screw the last one Dusty’s not here anymore.
Jesus,Lncecum sure likes the drama at home plate this year.Nice work by Hector and Timmy to nail fat ass Barbara sliding home.Fuck LA.
Timmy! There’s some guts. Fucking Ethier is whining in the dugout.
Say Dennis,Do you have a desingnated Shit cleaner for your stalls among the Stable Boys?Or just a rotation System?
Clean?
BLEEP
DAMN in flap fantasy news CC has pettitte, CC and the cubs starter today.
that sucks
on the Flap FB CC is Crazy Crab, Blade’s friend and CC Sabathia is a pitcher.
that just didn’t read right.
so when an early game is on where I am awake, the flap is quite (I assume) because everyone is out enjoying the sunny day or something
Or we’re supposedly busy at work 🙂
I love those words:
“Lincecum strikes out the side”
Melky seems to have these spells where he wants to be Brett Butler..
I would bet he is not doing those on a sign from Flan
Damn…sounds like Pablo damned near hit that one out…
Yep…busy day at work, here…
Timmy – 78 pitches through 5.
94 through 6
And here we go into the 7th! Let’s go Giants!
Beat LA! Beat LA! Beat LA! Beat LA! Beat LA! Beat LA!
Back to work! Back to work! Back to work!
😀
Fuck off! Fuck off! Fuck off! 😉
I’d love to sit here and chat with youse guys until the conclusion of another Giants shutout victory [no jinx] over “My” Dodgers, but I have to go see a lady about a horse. That’s code for I’m off to go see my therapist. Don’t blow this 3-0 lead while I’m gone. No therapy session could remedy those emotions.
Timmeh has a run scored, an RBI and you saw the blocked plate to maintain the shutout.
Sounds like Timmy is pitching his ass off!
Yes! Timmy fans Uribe’s sorry ass!
Should Timmeh go on and win this, we should all take a puff puff of what he’s smoking. That’s what I call “Fuck Yeah”
He’s done for the day…but what a gritty performance! FUCK YEAH!!!
Another inning for Tim or go to pen?
Chi, my brother. Snuck off for lunch to catch a few innings? There’s a shocker 🙂
Well, I was really close to jumping on Carolyne and beating ass to the City to find a ticket to the game. But, a few innings at lunch had to do…
Is there a more fearsome looking .560 ops hitter than Uribe?
The AB to Uribe, with 2 on ,was the situation where many have criticized Bochy for leaving Tim in-and I’ve pointed out that you don’t get your ace back by treating him like a rookie.
twas the right thing to do; first visit and a short pep talk is all a #1 needs to finish
Bochy handled it perfectly. I liked the visit to the mound…
it is Romo time
tim has 106
So, if Lopez ends up shutting them down in the 8th, who comes on in the 9th? Romo? Uh…never mind…Romo is on…I’m sure it will be Santiago in the 9th…
1 pitch…1 out. Yeah baby!
Catching some of the game via MLB on my laptop, back here in Charlotte. So pleased to see Timmy has pitched well. I so want a shutout here. THAT would be something.
Mudbug with some nice bat work today (3rd hit)…and not too shabby with the glove, either. I know I was (am) in the minority…but I have always liked this kid, and still think he will be a good ballplayer.
You’re in the majority, Chi. Verdict is out on whether he’ll hit enough, though. The platoon should help .
Wow…Romo back out to start the 9th. I like that move.
3 outs from a Trifecta Shutout Sweep of Los Assholes!
BEAT LA! BEAT LA! BEAT LA!
FUCK YEAH! SWEEP – and THREE MOTHERFUCKING SHUT-OUTS!!!
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First place bee-otches!
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And there was much rejoicing.
Binary code for 3 shutouts . . .
Or, binary for the DODGERS SUCK!!!