One Day, One Game…To Play Another Day…

Posted in Uncategorized by chipower9 on October 22, 2012

I am going to try to keep this short, but it is difficult to focus, what with all the thoughts and emotions that have encompassed this joyous ride. Anyway, here goes…

First a couple of tidbits. I was listening to KNBR on my drive this morning (which I ALWAYS do, unless I am on the led sled). There were a couple of things I found really interesting.

First, to date, for this NLCS series, the Giants have had either NLCS or WS MVPs throw out the first pitch.

Will “The Thrill” For Game 1.

Benito “Benny” Santiago for Game 2.

For Game 6 yesterday, Jeffery “The Hack Man” Leonard was the man.

That leaves only ONE. And the mention was could it be Cody Ross? Just the talk about these first pitches, etc., gave me chills and goose bumps. So, would Ross throw out today’s pitch? Would he be welcome? I yelled to no one in particular (as I was driving alone), HELL YES! (And next year? Ross a Giant?? Well, that’s a different topic for a different day, because it is NOT YET time to fire up the Hot Stove.)

But I want to rewind and discuss The Hack Man. There was mention this morning too about an instance between Roger “THE Humm Baby” Craig (while manager of our Giants) and Hack Man. The story goes that Leonard showed up one day (not sure this was in the club house, dugout, etc.) with his hat on backwards. Craig politely told him to turn his hat around. There were supposedly some long stares, etc. but eventually Leonard turned the hat around because he had “huge respect for the man.” Anyway, I just thought that was a really cool story, and was another instance where I got the chills and goose bumps.

So here we are. GAME SEVEN, Flappers!

Seriously, it took FIVE elimination games to get here. Who woulda thunk it?

Game 3 – NLDS. San Francisco Giants 2, Cincinnati Reds 1. WP – Sergio Romo.
Game 4 – NLDS. San Francisco Giants 8, Cincinnati Reds 3. WP – Tim Lincecum.
Game 5 – NLDS. San Francisco Giants 6, Cincinnati Reds 4. WP – Matt Cain.
Game 5 – NLCS. San Francisco Giants 5, St Louis Cardinals 0. WP – Barry Zito.
Game 6 – NLCS. San Francisco Giants 6, St Louis Cardinals 1. WP – Ryan Vogelsong.
Game 7 – NLCS. San Francisco Giants starter: Matt Cain. Let’s GET IT ON!

One Day, One Game…To Play Another Day!

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chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:19 am

There are a SLEW of great articles on today’s “Mercury News.”

http://www.mercurynews.com/sports

Check out the photo that accompanies the articles by Purdy and Pavlovic (Pagan literally “flying in” for a HIGH five). AWESOME picture.

I am so damned excited and pumped! It is going to be TORTURE getting through the work day in anticipation of THE GAME!

Let’s GO GIANTS!
willedav said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:43 am

The riot gof off a great line in the Chron….”When you’ve been around this game a long, long time you know it takes more than sheer talent. You’ve really really got to trust the guy next to you.”
So much more true of baseball than other sports too. You’ve only got a fraction of a second to decide what to do with a pitch when you are at bat, depending on game situation, count, etc. And you can be hit for like ARod at any time if you fuck up. Robinson Cano is a truly great hitter, who was unbelievably humbled.
Same thing in the field, where a reserve like Brooks Conrad gets pressed into duty and becomes a metaphor for fail. Cards lately have been their own worst enemies, esp in the field. It does take a lot more than talent to succeed and fight through the adversity SF has faced to get to this point in the season, and its post.
Alleykat it's said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:50 am

Couldn’t Agree more Chi!!!
I am fired up,the Stadium will continue to Rock all night on every pitch.Then will really get pumped up when Sergio Romo warms up and.comes in to dominate with his awesome walk up music…”EL MECHON” by BANDA MS!!!
The fans go crazy when they hear it!!
Go Giants!!! Orange and Black and we don’t look back!!!!!
chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:17 am

It’s “Rug Cuttin’ Time,” boys (and Ferret)…
chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:25 am

Some great post-game comments from yesterday…

Loved WillieD’s comment: Orange and Black and We Don’t Look Back!
- Bozo said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:48 am
  
  chi – You might want to also check out Blanco’s and Belt’s blogs on yesterday’s game. I thought they were pretty cool. And I love the Orange and Black and We Don’t Look Back! line.
  Playing to keep playing – Go Giants.
gianthead said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:43 am

You bums on the west coast at least just have to work till 5 pm and then it is first pitch..we back here ion the Lesser Coast have to wait till 8 pm..that is frickin torture!

Great story about Hac-Man…4 homers that series and and our blog motivator. And that was done without any question about juicing…

What is the forecast back there??? Rain on and off during the game time or just later in the evening?
- tedspe said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:45 am
  
  Rain on and off throughout the day
tedspe said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:44 am

I got butterflies in my stomach. Who’s going to take it? Who’s going to grab the ring? Which one’s got the moxie, chutzpah and balls to win it all and move on to the big enchilada?

Yes, Obama and Romney’s final debate.

Oh yeah–then there’s that baseball thing as well. Pfft. GIANTS ALL THE WAY
- chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:51 am
  
  There’s a debate tonight? Fuck that! We’ve got REALLY IMPORTANT SHIT, like a GAME SEVEN!
  
  Orange and Black and We Don’t Look Back!
willedav said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:53 am

Just got out the gym (it’s 5 minutes drive from my house, no excuses) and on kcbs radio they said it’s already clearing and blue skies in Marin. Storm should be moving south from SF, maybe scattered showers but nothing game threatening. Wasn’t blade our weather guy during fantasy season?
Reminds of the first stand up bits I ever heard from George carlin, as the stoner “Al Sleet, your hippy dippy weatherman. With all the hippy dippy weather, man. Tonight’s forecast? Dark.”
- ewisco said, on October 22, 2012 at 9:41 am
  
  with scattered light in the morning
- Irish Kevin said, on October 22, 2012 at 12:22 pm
  
  Ha ha. George was one of the funniest guys I listened tol.
  - ewisco said, on October 22, 2012 at 1:44 pm
    
    Bill Cosby in his prime was pretty damned funny too.
chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:54 am

The steadier and heavier rain falls this morning. By noon our unsettled weather will produce scattered showers and breezy conditions with spotty sunshine. Lighter but more widespread showers are possible tonight.

http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=weather&id=6863613
willedav said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:54 am

So, uh, ms. ferretti, no excuses and we breathtakingly await live updates!
enjoy, should be an incredible experience, and be safe.
willedav said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:57 am

In other words, as Kruk likes to put it, pitcher’s weather. Hope cain is on and mows em down like he did everyone else in 2010.
About the only thing I remember from the entire ’62 Series (6th grade at the time) is how much it rained out here during that time, causing some postponements. And, uh, willie mac and bobby richardson, who really didn’t have to move.
paulinasia said, on October 22, 2012 at 9:04 am

Well, at least most of you will actually see the game. Starts here in Saigon at 7am, I’ll be up by 6:30 getting ready to go to school and then out the door before 8am.. might see the first couple innings, then only able to check in via internet. This is so fun. And win or lose game 7, it’s still been amazingly fun. Different kind of fun than two years ago. That was sort of just euphoric unbelievable magic, watching it unfold. This, this feels like awe at how they’ve battled and meshed and stayed in it and are on the threshold of a(nother) dream.

Keys to the game? Fucking anything could happen, with anybody leading the way. That’s what I love about this team. Off-hand, though, I’d say keys would be Cain not giving up the home-run ball… Scutaro continuing his stellar play and Pablo also staying hot… and either Posey or Pence actually doing something at the plate. And, of course, the Flap mantra via Pawlie and Craig, “We score, we win”… especially if we score early and often. Would love to see them charge out of the gate and not look back (also eloquently stated already here today)… Enjoy it all, gentlemen and gentlewoman…
- chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 10:24 am
  
  I like your keys to the game, Paul. A good friend with whom I work just stopped by and we were discussing today’s game. He said “Posey and Pence tonight…you heard it here first.” I hope you (and he) are right.
wswin said, on October 22, 2012 at 9:16 am

Loved this….

SFGiants Forecast: Slightly cloudy with a 100% chance of CAIN!
- Flavor said, on October 22, 2012 at 9:50 am
  
  that’s fantastic.
  Hopefully that shows up on some signs tonight
- chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 10:24 am
  
  Love it!
twinfan1 said, on October 22, 2012 at 9:45 am

Bozo mentions Blanco’s and Belt’s blogs, and among the other ones, I caught Kontos’ interview last night. Now this may or not mean a darn thing, but this is a very well spoken group of young men. Personally, I think it does mean something. No, one doesn’t have to be a Rhodes scholar or rocket scientist or whatever the latest analogy to intelligence might be, to play the game or play it well, but speaking clearly is, IMO, one sign of thinking clearly as well. Maybe I’ve just noticed it with this team more than some other teams- but I’ve heard a lot of interviews with athletes over the years- no group has ever impresed me more with the clarity of their speech than this one.I remember the disgraceful episode where Greg Papa mocked Pablo’s English, but listen to what the Panda says- like any player, he’ll utter many of the cliches that help them get through what can be an endless parade of media folks asking the same questions over and over, but he’s a thougtful young man, like most here. Getting to the bottom line of what I think this means on the field- clear thinkers make good decisions and while anyone make a poor one in the heat of battle, I’ve been impressed all year by the good judgement our guys exhibit..
In other words, they aren’t a bunch of dummies like their opponents 😉
- Flavor said, on October 22, 2012 at 9:52 am
  
  you’re making some assumptions here about the clearness in which they think on/off the field but I agree with all of it. Good analysis
- chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 10:26 am
  
  Excellent analysis, Michael. We have all “heard it” but I think you’re the first to recognize it.
ewisco said, on October 22, 2012 at 9:52 am

for some reason woke up with this in my head.

These are the gladest of possible words:
“Zito to Vogey to Cain.”
Defeaters of Cardinals, nasty red birds,
Zito to Vogey to Cain
Ruthlessly pricking their gonfalon bubble,
With help from a Scooter or a Belt double
Words that are certain to give the Cards trouble:
“Zito to Vogey to Cain.”
- unca_chuck said, on October 22, 2012 at 10:41 am
  
  Gonfalon, no less.
  
  The Giants will be raising their NL pennant gonfalon tonight.
PawlieKokonuts said, on October 22, 2012 at 10:04 am

This is not stable thinking and perilous to one’s domestic bonhomie, but one Pawlie Kokonuts is seriously making plans to FLAP his wings, westward, ho! Haven’t pulled the trigger yet but the finger is itching on the trigger.
- blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 10:42 am
  
  Give me a shout before you pull the “trigger.” I may join you. We could go in on a hotel room or something. Actually, my aunt would let us stay for free at her Sunset District Victorian.
  
  Break . . . Flav, you have to have a Flapalooza 2.5 if some of us make the trip out there. Same Giants bat place, same Giants bat time, and same Giants bat channel or something like that. 🙂
  - Flavor said, on October 22, 2012 at 11:07 am
    
    absolutely. I doubt I throw down the necessary duckets to attend a game but I will definitely head to the City for the game if Pawlie and/or you show up. It would be good to catch the game somewhere close to the ball park (that’s not Momo’s).
  - chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 11:23 am
    
    I would shoot down for a game, too (not to attend, but to hang at a local watering hole). And I agree…that place is not MoMo’s.
Alleykat it's said, on October 22, 2012 at 10:35 am

Cardinals are hearing the sounds of the”CAINSAW”
Slice and dice these Fuckers Matt !!!!!!!
twinfan1 said, on October 22, 2012 at 10:44 am

I’ve mentioned this before but one of the neat things when the 49ers were in the postseason so regularly- and often winning it all, was how it extended the holiday season for us. Now if we can get them and the Giants in the spirit of giving (to us) , we’ll have a Thanksgiving beginning about November 1 and the finish of the holidays real close to pitcher and catcher reporting date. I can live with an extra turkey dinner or two…
ferrethead said, on October 22, 2012 at 10:54 am

Flappers, I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am to be going to the game tonight. I haven’t been to a post-season game in 23 years. Sad to say, I was pretty ‘altered’ back then, and – with the obvious exception of the earthquake non-game – I am not sure if my memories are my own or manufactured from years of watching replays. Not tonight! Tonight, I will attempt to etch each glorious memory on to my aging brain – whatever happens, this is an experience that I didn’t think I would get. (My sweet friend even offered to pay for my ticket, since I’m not working. I will be paying, just not ’til I get back to work, but still – sweet, right?)

We are sitting in section 103 – looks like shouting distance to the Cards’ bullpen. I heard JT Snow (sigh) talking about how opposing players talk about how rough the Giants’ fans are to bullpen pitchers. So, I am asking my Flap family for some suggestions of things to say so that I may add to that reputation. You are all so much more informed about our opponent, I figure you might have some nuggets. In addition to bringing my LOVE to the Giants, I would feel myself remiss if I didn’t thoroughly demoralize their opponent.
- blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 11:01 am
  
  When I was in little league, this taunt really rocked, “we want a pitcher and not a belly itcher.”
  
  🙂
  - ferrethead said, on October 22, 2012 at 11:25 am
    
    Hmmmm….well, if things get particularly desperate, I may trot this out this one, but don’t listen for it.
- snarkk said, on October 22, 2012 at 11:10 am
  
  Hey Motte — you’ve got gopher balls in that beard!…
  - ferrethead said, on October 22, 2012 at 11:24 am
    
    Wouldn’t that imply that he has a gopher’s d*ck in his mouth? Oh, you mean the *baseball* kind of gopher balls. Yes, that is much funnier – and apropos to the sitiuation. (Files this for potential usage.)
  - snarkk said, on October 22, 2012 at 11:27 am
    
    Let him imply whatever he wants…
- twinfan1 said, on October 22, 2012 at 11:20 am
  
  I’m excited *for* you, Ferret. Have a great time, and I know you will.
  - ferrethead said, on October 22, 2012 at 11:25 am
    
    Thank you, sweet Twinnie.
  - PawlieKokonuts said, on October 22, 2012 at 1:27 pm
    
    I second that emotion. wonderful for you. And, Twin, I really like that clear speaking-clear thinking comment above.
- blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 11:32 am
  
  Or, you could go for the “knock out” punch Jean, i.e., in Pee Wee league, we ALWAYS went with this classic, “Pitcher has a rubber arm . . . nyah, nyah, nyah, nyah.”
  
  Nine times out of ten, the pitcher was quaking in his cleats.
  - ferrethead said, on October 22, 2012 at 11:47 am
    
    Yes, this will come after the time honored “whoooooOOOOO, WHOOoooooo” pitcher to catcher exchange. Gotta save the best (?) for last.
    
    Keep ’em coming, Blade – there’s a reason they’re classics! ;-D
- chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 11:33 am
  
  This is awesome…I (as I am sure all the Flappers are) am so excited for you!
  
  Here’s one: Hey (insert pitcher’s name here) there’s a run in your panty hose!
  - ferrethead said, on October 22, 2012 at 11:52 am
    
    Good one – that’ll rattle them for sure. They’ll be worried that it’ll show up on the tv cameras when the are on the mound. Get right into their head – like the way you think, chi!
  - chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 11:58 am
    
    My pleasure…have a wonderful time (I am sure you will)! Last home playoff game I went to was 2000 NLDS when Snow hit a 3 run bomb to tie the game in the 9th. We ultimately lost in the 10th (Bonds caught looking with runner on 2nd to end the game).
- snarkk said, on October 22, 2012 at 11:38 am
  
  Hey Mujica!
  Is that one shot of rum, or two?…
  - ferrethead said, on October 22, 2012 at 11:53 am
    
    And, do you crush the mint, or just bruise it? Oh, that’s the name of a pitcher…..never mind.
snarkk said, on October 22, 2012 at 11:22 am

This one is for BF. Per the SFGate, apparently some T-shirt seller around ATT was selling a $10 T mimicking the Cardinals’ uni (which I do happen to like a lot), only it was titled “Deadbirds” with the two birdies shown as such hanging from the ends of the bat.
And, pregame the dude from Metallica apparently said over the PA system — “let’s kick some Cardinals’ ass”. Maybe he should do an encore tonight.
Both anecdotes show the color of SF fandom, which is as unique as McCovery Cove…
- Macdog said, on October 22, 2012 at 12:14 pm
  
  http://www.facebook.com/deadbirdsgogiants
ferrethead said, on October 22, 2012 at 11:55 am

BTW – as awesome as Vogey has been, right now I’d have to give the MVP for the series to Scutaro. He has been beyond belief so far.
- snarkk said, on October 22, 2012 at 12:06 pm
  
  Dude is nails. I’ll second that…
  All postseason: BA .318 OPS .771
  NLCS: BA .458 OBP .480 SLG .583 OPS 1.064 RBI 4 Fielding: 1.000 with 22 chances
  Surviving cheap shot rolling block: Yes
Alleykat it's said, on October 22, 2012 at 12:01 pm

Hey Carpenter….Looks like you have Carpenter ants in your pants…
- ferrethead said, on October 22, 2012 at 12:16 pm
  
  That works for 1b too, if he plays today…good, versatile rag – love it!
chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 12:04 pm

Vogelsong:

2 GS, 2-0, 14 IP, 8 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 HR, 10 Ks, 1.29 ERA, 0.79 WHIP.

Scutaro:

.458, .480, .583, 1.063 (AVG, OBP, SLG, OPS). 24 AB, 5 R, 11 H, 3 2B, 4 RBI, 1 BB, 1 SO.

That is a tough one. I would probably lean a bit towards Scutaro…but damned…it is a hard call.
- chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 12:04 pm
  
  This in relation to Jean’s call for Scutaro for series MVP…
Macdog said, on October 22, 2012 at 12:10 pm

This was way out of character for me last night, but after Pagan struck out and it looked like the Giants might not add to the 2-0 lead, I said to wife and daughter, “This guy’s going to get a hit.” “Is that hoping or predicting?” “He’s going to get a hit.”

“This guy,” of course, was Marco Scutaro, who broke it open with that 2-run double. Before the end of the regular season, I said I couldn’t wait to see what he’d be like in the playoffs. He’s the kind of player who would’ve fit in so well with those dominant Yankees teams in the late 90s. I don’t know how tonight will play out, but I feel a helluva lot better that, with everything on the line, “this guy” is on our side.
- chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 12:42 pm
  
  Scutaro for President!
unca_chuck said, on October 22, 2012 at 12:16 pm

I just think it’s karmic justice that Holliday is having back spasms while the guy he tried to cripple is killing his team. The Giants can retaliate next year. Karma’s a BITCH.

“Where’s your gas can. Bohica?”
ferrethead said, on October 22, 2012 at 12:23 pm

The stat of the game last night? Try this one: Cardinals’ lead off hitters went 0 for 9! That will definitely limit options for playing small ball. Vogel-TRON’s performance last night was nothing short of phenomenal!! (Just heard the guys on KNBR – apparently in last night’s presser, Vogey said he thought he had better stuff in game 2!)
- chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 12:46 pm
  
  I was just watching that entire 15+ minute video (Vogey and Scoots)…great stuff.
snarkk said, on October 22, 2012 at 12:29 pm

This game is not in the bag. That leads to sloppy play. I’m sure the Giants are not thinking that way; Bochy will have them focused and not assuming a damn thing. Plus, though Cain pitched well last time out, he was susceptible to the long ball again. We really can’t get down via a long ball or two, with those flamethrowing Pen fucks coming in early. That’s not a good scenario. An early lead and Cain keeping the ball down and no brain fart cripple belt high fastballs is the scenario I’m looking for…
- Macdog said, on October 22, 2012 at 12:41 pm
  
  I finally got around to watching that Cain video. Hilarious. Also, not sure if you saw this after your earlier post, so I’ll re-post it: http://www.facebook.com/deadbirdsgogiants
  - snarkk said, on October 22, 2012 at 1:03 pm
    
    Cool, Mac.
    I was trying to visualize it, looks great.
    I never underestimate the creativity of T-shirters trying to make a buck…
Flavor said, on October 22, 2012 at 12:39 pm

Game 7 lineup: Pagan CF, Scutaro 2B, Sandoval 3B, Posey C, Pence RF, Belt 1B, Blanco LF, Crawford SS, Cain RHP
gianthead said, on October 22, 2012 at 12:40 pm

Thanks for everyone’s weather updates..sound slike game on!!! Weather is even an SF treat for Game 7…
chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 12:48 pm

I’ve stopped and talked to a couple of folks here at work who are huge Giant fans, and as we talk and re-count the different scenarios and highlights, I just keep getting huge chills and goose bumps.
snarkk said, on October 22, 2012 at 1:04 pm

KNBR reports Holliday is in the lineup…
- Flavor said, on October 22, 2012 at 1:15 pm
  
  ha. good, fucking pussy.
snarkk said, on October 22, 2012 at 1:07 pm

For those of you who didn’t see this last night.
Video of Cain doing some amazing stuff throwing the ball.
http://mlb.mlb.com/cutfour/
Click on the icon with his picture and “Mythbusters”, then click on the arrow to start the video. About 2 minutes.
If he can do that, then mowing down the Cards has to be a piece of cake, or watermelon…
Flavor said, on October 22, 2012 at 1:15 pm

By the way Chi, I love the attention you’re paying to the possibility of Ross throwing out the first pitch. That would be epic.
- snarkk said, on October 22, 2012 at 1:24 pm
  
  Hell, sign him to a one day and put him in LF. He hit a lotta bombs this season.
  Huff suddenly has a lumbago attack and goes on the DL… 😉
- chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 1:26 pm
  
  That’s what I’m thinking…one day contract. I have read where the Red Sox have really stepped-up their efforts, but it would be sweet to see him back in the Orange and Black.
  - snarkk said, on October 22, 2012 at 1:37 pm
    
    Would it be too outrageous to think Huff would play some legendary role in the offense tonight? Yes…
snarkk said, on October 22, 2012 at 1:29 pm

You’re right, Chi, that photo of the flying High 5 by Pagan is great.
I don’t know if that’s an optical illusion from the camera angle, or he really did go that high. No doubt he can dunk the basketball with that vertical. The guy is a superior athlete. Sign him, definitely…
http://www.mercurynews.com/giants/ci_21826551/mark-purdy
- chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 1:44 pm
  
  Yeah, and I am sure it is untouched (not altered, etc.). I agree…sign Pagan’s ass ASAP.
  
  Not sure if you (or any of the other Flappers) have checked out all the photos there (about 39), but they are all great. I like the one with the bat splitting (around 36 or 37), and 38 (little girl on her dad’s shoulders).
  
  LET’S GO GIANTS! LET’S GO GIANTS! LET’S GO GIANTS!
Flavor said, on October 22, 2012 at 1:30 pm

most of you read the thread I wrote 2 years ago about my buddy and his son and Cody Ross getting him a ball. Well today, Chris (when he posts here it’s under *birddog*) walked into his son’s class and publicly took him out of school, hopped on a plane today out of Portland and just landed in SF. They have seats in lower box 104. Awesome.
- chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 1:43 pm
  
  That is SO FUCKING COOL! Luckiest kid on the planet! Love It Love It Love It!
  
  Man, there is just good energy flying all over the fucking place. I am so amped!
- blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 1:58 pm
  
  Well, I guess I will segue from your post into letting everyone know that should the Giants win this evening’s game, Pawlie is staying at my Aunt’s house, with one condition – an autographed copy of his book gifted to her . . . My aunt already has two foreign exchange students staying there. Yes, he did ask about if he would be sleeping . . . umm . . . in the same room as them? I said I only can provide lodging and extracurricular perks he would have to score/work on.
  
  Me? I want a ticket to the game before I am likely going to commit to a flight out there, but ya never know. 🙂
  - snarkk said, on October 22, 2012 at 2:00 pm
    
    Lemmee guess, FX students are 18 and 19 year old Chicas from Costa Rica?…
  - blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 2:05 pm
    
    lqtm. Actually snarkk, I have no idea, but do know that they mostly come from Europe and “rotate” with new ones about every semester or so. She has a 4 story Victorian, with plenty of room, located in the Sunset “Avenues” area, less than a block from Golden Gate park. Great location, with free shuttles to the phone park according to her.
  - chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 2:03 pm
    
    …18 or 19 year old Chicas from Costa Rica…LMAO.
  - chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 2:06 pm
    
    Blade – you looked at StubHub? Game 1 WS tix, SRO starting at $380.
    
    Bleachers and UR some can be had for high 4s.
  - blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 2:12 pm
    
    Thanks Chi, because I went into cardiac arrest when Pawlie said upwards of $1000 + at the 2010 World Series. I saw seats for $100 in the nosebleed seats for the playoffs and obviously those will be 10X more at a WS. Mind boggling. Like Flav said, I’m not certain I want to part with the ducats . . . Hmm.
  - chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 2:17 pm
    
    My daughter went to game 2 of the WS. She and her friend invited me along. I had the money, but decided not to go. As soon as the time came where I knew they were on the road (and I had “missed the bus”) I was seriously kicking myself in the ass.
    
    Yeah, with all that said, I probably wouldn’t throw down that kind of coin for tix. But, if a bunch of Flappers got together to watch a game near the park, I would be down with that.
  - blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 2:25 pm
    
    The decision to go out there again – after having just returned a week ago – will be an emotionally fueled decision. I might just say fuck it and get the ticket. Pawlie got an unbelievable deal on the flight, where he is able to write it off as a business expense. I have about 100K miles on both Southwest and United, so I guess I would use that to get out there. Again, I hope the good karma of thinking about going means the Giants will ROCK AND ROLL THE CARDS COLLECTIVE FRICKIN’ ASSES TONIGHT.
  - snarkk said, on October 22, 2012 at 2:22 pm
    
    Hot and cold running Swedish and German and Dutch and Spanish chicas?
    Now, that’s an outstanding “rotation”.
    I think I know where we should hold FLapalooza 2.5, should the Gyros make the WS.
    Hopefully Auntie Blade has a widescreen TV…
  - unca_chuck said, on October 22, 2012 at 2:59 pm
    
    Hey, I used to live near there. 48th and Vicente . . .
  - blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 3:08 pm
    
    She’s on 11th. Question Chuck – Is 48th close to the Haight district/area?
  - TedSpe said, on October 22, 2012 at 3:18 pm
    
    No Blade, it’s nearer to the beach
  - blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 3:21 pm
    
    Ahh, ok. For whatever reason Ted, I always think 19th is near the beach (probably because I access it from HI280) and the streets start going up as you go toward the Haight. Obviously the other way around.
  - snarkk said, on October 22, 2012 at 3:51 pm
    
    Years ago when we were first hanging out together, Mrs. Snarkk used to live on 48th somewhere near (north of?) Noriega. Mostly friggin foggy and colder than hell out there, as I remember. We used to walk back from a Chinese restaurant (can’t remember name) on foggy nights, then go inside to “get warm”…
  - blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 4:13 pm
    
    Hehehe . . . Get warm, huh? Okkkkkkkkkk. 🙂
    
    I always get confused about the names of streets in San Francisco. However, if you show me one of the Avenues, Golden Gate Park, and/or I get to the end of highway 280, I can find my Aunt’s house.
    
    Same deal with Fisherman’s Whark – go to water and keep driving. Ha. 🙂
  - unca_chuck said, on October 22, 2012 at 4:01 pm
    
    Blade, it’s down near Stern Grove and the beach. I’m having another moment. There was a big old grocery store right across the street (on Vicente) whose name I’ve blanked on.
  - unca_chuck said, on October 22, 2012 at 4:03 pm
    
    . . . and I think it was 38th . . .
    
    Criminy. Getting old sucks.
snarkk said, on October 22, 2012 at 1:51 pm

I’m neither nervous nor raucously overconfident about this game.
The 2010 championship changed everything for me, as a long-suffering fan. I’ve got one, so it’s cool. Still,
I’ve enjoyed this season very much, and to have had the privilege of observing this recent fortnight of playoff torture and come-from-behind wins and now the first 7th game in 50 years at home, well it’s all been just groovy gravy. That said, regarding tonight:
Why the Fuck NOT?!!!…
- wswin said, on October 22, 2012 at 2:46 pm
  
  in a word, ditto.
Alleykat it's said, on October 22, 2012 at 1:53 pm

Buster Posey said it all last night after the game: You play 162 games,33 ST games,5 gm playoff win and now a gm 7 winner moves on to the W/S , it just doesn’t get better then this!!
Giants Orange and Black and don’t look back!!!!
chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 2:04 pm

Orange and Black and Don’t Look Back!
Bozo said, on October 22, 2012 at 2:06 pm

Hey Ferret, If Betran gets close ask him if his husband also plays right field.

It’s to late in the year to use Don’t trip on the waiver wire, while the guy is headed to the mound.
But you can use – I’ve seen a better arm on a snake or I’ll bet you can’t even pitch a tent.

The one you can use for anybody – hold your phone to your ear and yell Hold on, hold on. Then hold up the cell and yell at the guy, hey (insert name here), it’s your mom and she says you suck.
- chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 2:18 pm
  
  Good ones, John.
- Bozo said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:00 pm
  
  Don’t forget the newer classic for a hitter in a slump.
  
  You’ve had less hits than an Amish Web site.
zumiee said, on October 22, 2012 at 2:51 pm

I don’t have much to say except I’m a nervous wreck.
Well, actually I do have more to say. One of the coolest things about this incredible run in the playoffs for the Giants is that it brings more respect nationally for what the Giants accomplished in 2010. In 2011, it was convenient for a lot of them to call the Giants a fluke. This season takes away that “fluke” talking-point. And, if Buster hadn’t been injured last season, who knows….the Giants could have been on the quest for a three-peat this season. That scenario was possible.
- snarkk said, on October 22, 2012 at 3:07 pm
  
  You know, I would LUV to be a player in tonite’s game.
  This is what you play for. The nervousness, the do or die, the incredible crowd, the fear of failure, the fear of success.
  What are the most memorable moments of life? The ones where you knew what was going to happen, the ones where whichever way it went, it really didn’t matter? Hell no.
  No, the memorable times are where you knew a die would be cast, where whichever direction you went, something important would happen. Where you did NOT know what the result would be. In those moments, you were truly alive, all the senses were on Defcon 1. Good or bad result, you treasure those memories even now. I’ve had some, I’m sure everybody else here has some, too…
  - snarkk said, on October 22, 2012 at 3:55 pm
    
    Like that colonoscopy I had a few years ago… 😉
unca_chuck said, on October 22, 2012 at 3:02 pm

Yup. Come on, clock!!!! Faster!

What’s up down in the bay area? The rain stopped and it’s clearing up here, but it’s blowing like a mofo.

Windy down there?
ferrethead said, on October 22, 2012 at 3:17 pm

My friend votes for ‘You couldn’t pitch a tent!’ I’m a fan of prop humor – may try the phone one. All good options – knew you guys would come through.

Don’t do twitter, posting from the phone is iffy – but I will try to post a pic tmw! GO GIANTS!!!!
- unca_chuck said, on October 22, 2012 at 3:55 pm
  
  Is it raining, Jean?
twinfan1 said, on October 22, 2012 at 3:52 pm

Got a kick out of Pav’s note about Carpenter in this series:

Game 2: 4 innings, 6 hits, 5 runs, 2 earned, 76 pitches
Game 6: 4 innings, 6 hits, 5 runs, 2 earned, 76 pitches
unca_chuck said, on October 22, 2012 at 4:08 pm

Anyone near china basin that can give us a weather report?
- Fugazi said, on October 22, 2012 at 4:31 pm
  
  Just saw a report on MLB Network that it rained around 3 o’clock but its clear now and the game is on…
unca_chuck said, on October 22, 2012 at 4:09 pm

I could try dial-a-ahot with the 21st Amendment. Great bar near the park, but man does it get packed.
Fugazi said, on October 22, 2012 at 4:29 pm

Time to shit or get off the pot… Go Giants
unca_chuck said, on October 22, 2012 at 4:35 pm

Thanks Fugazi. We were just talking about Beach Blanket Babylon . . .
Flavor said, on October 22, 2012 at 4:49 pm

Ferrethead — just saw u are in 103. My buddy and his son are in 104 very close to rail (got 2 foul balls in batting practice). You are close enough to chat loudly together about the flap, lol!
gianthead said, on October 22, 2012 at 4:49 pm

let’s get it on..White Russians on tap…
gianthead said, on October 22, 2012 at 4:54 pm

I am a little more nervous than snarkk, even though I said after 2010 that I would not worry about another World Series Championship, but now I want another fucking one damnit! Let’s go Giants!
blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 4:56 pm

Love the Fox comments about the Phone Park . . . “Extra man” and especially loved Harold Reynolds, who said, “The park is like the old Yankee Stadium – loud and intense.”
Flavor said, on October 22, 2012 at 4:57 pm

How unusual to have a game where either team can win and simultaneously grow their legend as a team that just doesn’t lose elimination games (for the giants I’m obviously talking about this incredible 5-0 record this post season).
Something has to give. I hope Matheny keeps playing this like a random regular season game– another manager eaten alive by Bochy
Macdog said, on October 22, 2012 at 4:59 pm

The bad news: I’m at work. The good news: I’m 2-0 here in the NLCS. And, I can listen to our radio guys on the computer, the feed one step ahead of the TVs behind me. Go get ’em Matty!
- blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:00 pm
  
  If that’s the case Mac, by Flapper decree – YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE WORK UNTIL THIS GAME IS OVER.
blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:03 pm

Pzyykinksiwq or whatever the fuck that catcher’s name is, was the only Fox Studio analyst to pick us for the win tonight. A pox on the other 3 dickheads.
- PawlieKokonuts said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:06 pm
  
  Steve, just sent you an email.
  - blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:19 pm
    
    Got it and responded.
- Bozo said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:07 pm
  
  AJ hates the Giants (and I hate heeem as well). If he picked the Giants it was probably to try and jinx us, I’m pretty sure he has been picking the Cards in every other game.
  
  Orange and Black and Don’t Look Back!!!
  - blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:19 pm
    
    No idea why . . . We took that fuck out of the Minnesota arctic tundra and were instrumental in sending him to a World Series team (White Sox).
John said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:03 pm

Wave those towels!!!
Bozo said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:04 pm

PLAY BALL!!!!!
blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:21 pm

Good start Angel . . . He was on the schneid last game.
blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:23 pm

Hit and run – YEAH BABY!
WilcoJoe said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:23 pm

Now were in business…Another great AB by Scoots!
blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:24 pm

Still a sacrafice . . . We score, we win.
WilcoJoe said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:27 pm

Come on Pence, do something.
mrmrbill said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:29 pm

well …. now that we’re warmed up …
blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:30 pm

Fuck, that was complete bullshit . . . What a waste – two hits and no outs, then pffffft. Should have had at least one more run.
James said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:31 pm

Posey and Pence are 2 confused hitters right now, and they aren’t watching called strike 3s.
WilcoJoe said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:33 pm

Did Cody Ross end up throwing out the first pitch?
unca_chuck said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:33 pm

One in..ASHut down inning plz, Matt
James said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:37 pm

Lots of fouls and takes by the Cards, I don’t like it.
- blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:38 pm
  
  Yeah, Cain having to work too hard.
blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:43 pm

Fuck, I thought Molina was going to be toast . . .
unca_chuck said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:43 pm

Matty’s throwing a lot of pitches,
blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:44 pm

Hot damn Crawdad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
unca_chuck said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:44 pm

Holy shit. Heart attack!
- blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:45 pm
  
  No shit. Collective flapper whew!
Macdog said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:45 pm

Wow!
WilcoJoe said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:45 pm

Thank fucking GOd Crawford!!!! I need a(nother) drink.
Flavor said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:48 pm

Cards aren’t swinging at shit on the outside of the plate.
Flavor said, on October 22, 2012 at 5:49 pm

If another pitcher had gotten yet ANOTHER hit off us that would have been a devastating way to go down 2-1 tonight