Channeling Your Inner Hate

Posted in Uncategorized by Flavor on October 15, 2012

This was not a good weekend for Bay Area sports. The Cardinal got completely jobbed by the review booth to give one of my most despised teams a gratis win. The Raiders lost on a last second field goal. The Niners….ugh, I can’t even type another word about whatever THAT was at Candlestick yesterday. San Jose State lost. Cal won. And The Giants lost Game 1 to the Fucking St Louis Cardinals. It was all bad and it had me doing a slow burn as I went to bed last night…….

Something has awakened within me and it’s none of that fuzzy-wuzzy *supernova* shit from 2010. It’s my genuine hate for the St Louis Cardinals. I especially don’t like their fans. For starters, they think they’re *better* fans than everyone else. There’s a myth out there that if you’re from the mid west you’re somehow a better fan than those from bigger city east/west coast teams. Of course, that’s a joke.

The Cardinals are no better or worse than Giants fans. Except this guy. Who doesn’t want to punch him in the face?

And maybe it’s just me still managing my slow burn from last night, but what’s up with the 2 birds perched delicately on each end of the baseball bat? Not exactly an imposing look.

But without question my hatred of the Cardinals goes back to the 1987 NLCS. As Zumie noted so eloquently in his post yesterday, that series is a memory that will always be with me. That ’87 team had all the great Giants names on it. Clark, Leonard, Williams, Thompson, Uribe, Brenly, Maldonado, etc….

St Louis had Jose Oquendo. If you don’t hate Jose Oquendo you’ve either got dementia or you haven’t been a Giants fan long enough…..

Here’s a fantastic tribute to my main man Will Clark. There are some epic scenes from Candlestick in this video, enjoy. At the 4:07 mark you will find the ’88 brawl. Will over-slid that bag by about 14 feet, lol.

http://youtu.be/c6mYKTk7ytw

That was one of the great fights in sports history, if you ask me. There wasn’t any dancing around or waiting for the guy next to you to hold you back. Will threw down immediately, with great force and furious anger–and his teammates exploded into that 4 on 1 fight like they were shot out of a cannon…….

I want the 2012 Giants to find the same fire that the ’87 guys had the day of that fight. I’m not doubting their effort or their resolve, with Hunter Pence screaming at them I’m assuming they are properly motivated. But if they could somehow channel some of the fight and the fire from the ’88 team it might give the 2012 crew that little something *extra*.

And if a fight breaks out between these two teams I am BEGGING for someone to take out Oquendo. He’s an old man now so maybe punching him is a little too much–Bochy body slamming him the way Pedro did Zimmer would be sufficient. You have no idea how big I’d smile if that happened……

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Zumie had asked about my baseball card box. Here’s a pic of the Oquendo card that I fished out of the recycling and put back together for this photo–and you can also see the 4 unopened packages from 1990 (that he was also wondering about) 🙂 . I also found a Marc Kroon rookie card, which I thought was funny, for some reason. I think that dude is now the all time saves leader in Japan…….

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blade3colorado said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:15 pm

Yeah, and I didn’t appreciate the Fox pre-game jack off orgasm for Carpenter either.
- blade3colorado said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:18 pm
  
  Plus, didn’t it seem like Craig and Erin Andrews were interrupted by that interview (while in the midst of exchanging room numbers at the hotel they were staying at)?
snarkk said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:17 pm

I paid thru the nose for my yesterday’s ducat
The Giants balked early, with nary a hit
Then they came back strong
But, all the way did not pass
If the Cards win this one, too
They can kiss my ass…
blade3colorado said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:20 pm

We need more clean innings like that Voggie. Nice!
snarkk said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:24 pm

Belt with the good D play, he needs to follow with a good hit, better a dinger…
WilcoJoe said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:29 pm

Small ball baby!
Flavor said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:29 pm

excellent……
eddacker said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:37 pm

who’s your daddy
SFGs
blade3colorado said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:37 pm

Epic! Waaaaaaaaay to go Scutaro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
eddacker said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:38 pm

knock that carp OUT!
Wilcojoe said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:38 pm

Fuck yeah! Payback’s a bitch.
Flavor said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:38 pm

shit talk about karmic payback. The ball Scoots hits is misplayed by the guy that almost ended his career? Perfecto
twinfan1 said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:38 pm

That works better than any knockdown pitch. Sweet.
- eddacker said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:41 pm
  
  say it again –
  SWEET
ewisco said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:40 pm

Vogey. has. to. get. three. quick. outs. period.
unca_chuck said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:41 pm

The revenge of Scutaro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Alleykat said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:42 pm

Scoots showed Holliday “Who’s your Daddy now Bitch”!
snarkk said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:42 pm

Belt started that action.
Why pitchers pitch around Pagan to get to Scutaro is beyond me…
Flavor said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:43 pm

can’t go into cruise control, pile this shit on till they’re dead. Steal bases, swing when they’re throwing 3-0, whatever you have to do……
- eddacker said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:46 pm
  
  finish these birdies
  batter by batter
  inning by inning
snarkk said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:45 pm

If the Gyros keep a good lead late, maybe somebody might accidentally let one get away and nail Holliday in the ribs…
eddacker said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:47 pm

ewisco
gets his wish
Go Giants!
ewisco said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:47 pm

thank god the pitcher wasn’t up.
blade3colorado said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:47 pm

HAHAHAHA . . . Couldn’t happen to a bigger asswipe.
denniszu said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:48 pm

I was hoping for some chin music for Holliday to think about
Flavor said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:51 pm

I’d love this game to get to like 10-1 and then have Hensley come in and plant a ball right in Holliday’s ribs……
He’s on the 25 man, right>?
- twinfan1 said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:55 pm
  
  No he isn’t, but Mota is.
  - Flavor said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:58 pm
    
    that would work……
- denniszu said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:01 pm
  
  oh.. that’s nasty.. but I’ll second it.
Flavor said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:55 pm

kinda wish Buster had barreled his way into 2nd there but that doesn’t really address the main pussy who started all of this.
- Bozo said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:12 pm
  
  I thought the same thing.
Flavor said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:57 pm

Belt is really stepping up tonight.
Alleykat said, on October 15, 2012 at 6:59 pm

Q: What’s the difference between a Bucket of Shit and a ST Louis Fan?
A: The Bucket
- Flavor said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:03 pm
  
  haha. Well, there is probably more differences for many of their fans but I’m with you on the flavor of the joke……..
Flavor said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:01 pm

I am really starting to detest the middle infielders for the Cardinals…….
- twinfan1 said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:07 pm
  
  Eckstein-ish. Geez, I couldn’t stand that little guy with his rainbow throws to first.Good little player, though.
blade3colorado said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:04 pm

We should have had at least one fucking run in that inning. Sigh.
denniszu said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:05 pm

Pablo and Buster haven’t kicked into gear yet…. you can only imagine if that added fire power explodes.
blade3colorado said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:06 pm

Yeah, I wouldn’t be wasting any revenge pitches on that asswipe, until we are up by a few more runs (or couple more games).
denniszu said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:07 pm

If Marco’s removal has any cost to the Giants, the Holliday voodoo doll is coming out of the attic.
Alleykat said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:07 pm

Smart move getting Scoots.out.Leg/knee probably tighting up,get some treatment,rest for that plane ride.
- eddacker said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:13 pm
  
  yes, get that leg up, some ice and a whirlpool. Tomorrow is a travel day so he could be ready for the game 3
Bozo said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:11 pm

VOGS
- Flavor said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:14 pm
  
  he’s been our only decent starter this post season….
  Seriously, how have we made it so far with these shit starting pitching performances this post season??????
  - snarkk said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:53 pm
    
    Good D, timely hitting, some speed, and Posey Slam…
Alleykat said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:14 pm

Q: What do St Louis Cardinal fans and sperm have in common?
A: One in 3,000,000 has a chance of becoming a human being.
- blade3colorado said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:23 pm
  
  Q: What do you get when you combine all 40 St Louis Cardinals with 40 lesbians?
  A: Eighty people that dont do dick!
unca_chuck said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:15 pm

Frankly I’m amazed Scutaro didn’t get hurt bad on that play. His ankle and knee were bent awkwardly.

Hah! Vogie !!! Jay throws his mitt.
unca_chuck said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:17 pm

Need to cash in on these opportunities.
blade3colorado said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:21 pm

LOB is a problem.
Alleykat said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:28 pm

VogleTron Dealing Nasty Sfuff,Pinpoint Control with fantastic Location..Dude is Nails!!!
eddacker said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:28 pm

good to see Affeldt out there
voggy doing Giant’s fans proud
zumiee said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:29 pm

Vogie’s really jamming those Cardinal hitters.
eddacker said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:30 pm

Cool, Lenny Williams; I spent a lot of time in SF recording studios with Tower of Power
good memories
- PawlieKokonuts said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:36 pm
  
  Yeah? You know him? I’ll say this: all due respect to the beloved Tony Bennett, but that was way better, Mr. Lenny Williams. And so glad the Giants do not milk “God Bless America” for 17 minutes to indulge themselves and break the opponent’s momentum.
  - eddacker said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:47 pm
    
    Yeah, a guy I went to school with was the sax player for the tower horns. He got a lot of studio work as well. So I knew the whole band.
    A few years later he found Jesus and now he plays organ in a church in Ohio. Met Reggie Jackson a couple of times at their parties. He drove a red trans am and wasn’t a wallflower.
    
    ~I’m like . . famous
twinfan1 said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:32 pm

Talk about stepping up-is there a tougher competitor than Ryan ? He was behind almost everybody early, fought through it and, well… great job..
- PawlieKokonuts said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:37 pm
  
  You could read Vogey’s lips saying “nice job” but to whom? Belt? Theriot? Clearly he deserved such accolades.
  - unca_chuck said, on October 15, 2012 at 9:14 pm
    
    Theriot. The grounder he fielded took a bad hop.
blade3colorado said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:37 pm

If the Giants win tonight and if Denver continues to get their ass handed to them by the Chargers, my evening will be perfect (albeit, I always hate to hear about the crime statistics spiking, especially domestic violence, after a Bronco loss . . . oh well, that’s what happens when your activities are limited to football and cow punching).

Anywho, I am heading back to Denver tomorrow morning, so lest I forget – thank you again Flav for the passes to the gym; and, putting Flapalooza 2.0 on. I really enjoyed seeing all you mugs at that shindig!
- eddacker said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:50 pm
  
  safe trip, mate
PawlieKokonuts said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:41 pm

First camera shot, I thought I was imagining it. But second time? No doubt about it, Flappers and Flapperettes. A FRANCHEZ SIGHTING!!!!! Freddddddy!
- snarkk said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:57 pm
  
  He was actually introduced in yesterday’s game and came out of the dugout to join the SF lineup…
  - Alleykat said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:04 pm
    
    Did he get hurt climbing up the dugout steps?
Alleykat said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:41 pm

Q: What’s the difference between an StLouis fan and a Carp?
A: One is a bottom-feeder scum sucker,and the other is a fish.
twinfan1 said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:47 pm

Affeldt 2012 postseason: 5 Games 5.2 IP 3 H 0 runs…
Alleykat said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:48 pm

By far 2 game balls go to Voglesong and Scutaro!! Outstanding Play by both.Clutch performances!!
Roundup said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:50 pm

Affeldt steps it UP in the postseason.
eddacker said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:51 pm

craw hasn’t had a big fly in a while?
- Roundup said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:55 pm
  
  That’s not a concern. .
eddacker said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:54 pm

Fox is talking Barry starting game 5
huff is in the on deck circle
WS champs against all odds
Alleykat said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:55 pm

And now were subjected to Buck and McCarver trying to do a funny joke Fucking not Working !!!!
Though I crack up some watching Pee Wee Herman (Ken Red Bow Tie Rosenthal)
Alleykat said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:57 pm

Blanco clearly out.Nice Gift.
unca_chuck said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:57 pm

Shit. Weird play there . . .
snarkk said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:59 pm

I obviously went to the wrong game yesterday…
But, it’s cool. I enjoy playoff baseball, even in a loss.
Anybody notice that if Pagan has some action going in the game, the Giants do well?…
unca_chuck said, on October 15, 2012 at 7:59 pm

Nice communication out there.
Alleykat said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:00 pm

Huff’s Shining moment. A “Duck Snort”.
snarkk said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:01 pm

Alright, let’s rip this fucker open…
Flavor said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:02 pm

pile on time. Fuck these comebacking fucks
twinfan1 said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:02 pm

I told you guys Huff was gonna smoke one 😉
snarkk said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:05 pm

The Riot puts it away!
Awesome. Kruk with the “Huff’s legs are shot”.
Sweet…
Flavor said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:05 pm

fantastic that Huff got to score a post season run. That rattles the 2010 mojo right there. He was wobbly but focused as he ran through the plate……
- twinfan1 said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:08 pm
  
  i never thought Flannery would even send him. Good stuff. And not a bad reserve second baseman in the Riot…
- Alleykat said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:16 pm
  
  His Red Thong was tighting up rounding 3rd but the Huffster was determined to score.
ferrethead said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:06 pm

It occurs to me that….FUCK MATT HOLLIDAY – and I don’t care if misspelled, fucker doesn’t deserve to be spelled right!
- Flavor said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:08 pm
  
  I still wish we went after him. Come on, it would have etched my thread today in history if we’d brawled them all the way to an Oquendo body slam!
  - snarkk said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:12 pm
    
    Is Will Clark in the house?
    Get him down to the field — unfinished business?…
eddacker said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:07 pm

huff scores an insurance run!
a blown call
a duck snort
Giants up by six
- zumiee said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:14 pm
  
  Speaking of blown calls….Cardinal fans love hearing the name Don Denkinger…..
snarkk said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:10 pm

They had to get this game. I’ll go out on a limb and say they’ve got it tonite.
Only need one in StL to come back to ATT. They can do that…
Alleykat said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:12 pm

Nice production out of our 2nd basemen tonight. 4 RBI’s for the tag team of Scoots & Riot!
blade3colorado said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:12 pm

If Holiday gets an AB, I say nail him in the ribs. Perfect opportunity at this point. At least a bit of chin music . . . Get this fucking series into overdrive with a little bit of animosity.
- Flavor said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:13 pm
  
  i agree but it’s just not their style. Plus he just batted.
  You around or are you back in Colorado?
  - zumiee said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:15 pm
    
    Plus….let sleeping dogs lie for a while. The Cardinals are dead in the water tonight.
  - Flavor said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:16 pm
    
    Zumiee were you feelin’ my baseball card pic? I wanted to prove that I’ve got packs of cards that are unopened.
    🙂
  - blade3colorado said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:22 pm
    
    Yeah, I thought he might have batted. Here this evening, but outta here in the morning (San Jose flight at 8:30am).
Flavor said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:15 pm

where’s Denny? It’s time for a *non-save situation* post!
Oh well, that case rested a long time ago……..
Fugazi said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:15 pm

Somebody kill Buck and McCarver…………..PLEASE
- Flavor said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:17 pm
  
  if they bother you that much, why don’t you turn to the radio?
- snarkk said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:17 pm
  
  I’ve never heard anybody anywhere say that they actually like Buck.
  How this guy has gotten to the position he has is a mystery to me. He suxxxx….
- Alleykat said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:19 pm
  
  We will Send Will Clark up to their booth for a deliverance moment.
eddacker said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:17 pm

I read one pundits take on Romo being the closer.
“he basically has one pitch, a slider, and he hangs them. But for some reason batters do not hit them.”
hahahahaha
- Flavor said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:18 pm
  
  Romo STARTED with one pitch, the slider. He’s added 3 more. He’s got the goods to take you out with anything.
  - eddacker said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:30 pm
    
    I was just reading something I read and you have to admit his slider is the goto pitch?
Irish Kevin said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:19 pm

Gotta love Romo as the closer
Flavor said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:19 pm

and now we’ve got 3 on the road. We have these bitches right where we want them!
twinfan1 said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:19 pm

Let’s see- Sandoval, Posey, Pence- 2 for 15 0 runs 0 R 0 RBI and we score 7… IMO that’s a good sign for the rest of the series.
- Fugazi said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:32 pm
  
  Pick up the slack when the big dogs are struggling is the sign of a winner
ferrethead said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:19 pm

Woo-Hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Vogel-Tron comes through!!!
Wilcojoe said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:19 pm

Great win…great job all the way around!
ewisco said, on October 15, 2012 at 8:20 pm

woooo hoooo