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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Flavor said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:09 pm

I’m still awaiting a double digit lead but it’s probably safe to start vetting-process for skilled search parties to find me after my impending celebration tonight…….
- denniszu said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:12 pm
  
  you once said you wanted it to be 10-0 before the Holly-hit….. but 7-0 is ok with me!
- mrmrbill said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:12 pm
  
  Make sure you take a shot every time Kruk sez: “That’s country hardball!”
blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:10 pm

Fucking payback asshole.
denniszu said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:11 pm

Damn payback!…
chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:11 pm

There we go. Fuck you HolliFuck!
chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:12 pm

And you could see the satisfaction in Scutaro’s face…
blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:13 pm

Tim, our middle reliever (lqtm).
chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:13 pm

Belt is a fricking stud on the 1st sack!
chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:14 pm

I think Tim sits and gets a start…maybe even game 1.
- blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:15 pm
  
  No fucking way Chi . . . Certainly not if he relieves here.
James said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:15 pm

I know I am in the minority, but I do not like the HBP.
chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:16 pm

Cain at 99…last inning.
chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:17 pm

CAINER!
Wilcojoe said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:18 pm

A thought just crossed my mind…The last Giants game I attended in SF; Matt Cain and Mike Matheny were the starting pitcher and catcher.
- chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:23 pm
  
  That’s cool, Joe.
blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:20 pm

Believe it or not . . . They will probably pitch Bum again on Wed. and he will be on a short, short, leash.
- chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:23 pm
  
  I dunno, Steve. I would go Zito (he’ll have had 4 days rest), or Tim.
  - blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:25 pm
    
    Yeah, Zito might work because he’s not a power pitcher, but I really doubt Tim will go (or, why else did they have him warming up in the bullpen?).
  - chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:26 pm
    
    Yeah, that surprised me…I really thought they would save him for a potential start.
- chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:24 pm
  
  If Bum starts…he won’t even be on a leash…Bochy will have a firm grip right on the collar!
  - blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:28 pm
    
    I am fucking surprised we are even in the position to be discussing World Series rotations after how deep we were buried in this series. 🙂
  - chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:30 pm
    
    Not to mention being down 0-2 to Cincy and heading to their yard. This team, if nothing else, is fucking resilient!
  - tedspe said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:31 pm
    
    I know, blade. I was just thinking about who the series MVP was going to be as well. I mean, don’t count your chickens and all but still..there’s a feeling of–destiny
  - chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:46 pm
    
    I posted both Vogey’s and Scoot’s stats earlier, but I would lean ever so slightly to Scoots for MVP.
chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:21 pm

9 more outs!
ewisco said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:33 pm

Good grief. 5-2/3? Doubt that will work in the WS
tedspe said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:36 pm

The only downside to all this?
Baseball being full of tradition and superstition and Gods of Baseball and mojo and all…Flavor’s never going to change the BBOTD
- ewisco said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:45 pm
  
  Dude. That IS a down side.
blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:36 pm

Ted, I’m numb and I’m frickin’ pissed that I left the bay area last week. Why? Well, Pawlie has already purchased his flight to the bay area and I am thinking about doing the same thing. I went to a couple of the Giants ticket sites and found tickets for about the price Chi mentioned. Just wondering if I want to spend at least a thousand ducats on going back or watching in the comfort of my own home.

A conundrum, I tell ya . . . 🙂
- tedspe said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:38 pm
  
  Indeed a conundrumumdrumdrum.
  Hell, I *live* here and *I’m* not sure what I’m gonna do yet
  - blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:41 pm
    
    YOU’RE DEFINITELY MEETING ME AND PAWLIE IF WE COME OUT THERE ASSHOLE. NO IFS, ANDS, OR BUTTS ABOUT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂
  - tedspe said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:47 pm
    
    Oh no, THAT wasn’t a question my friend!! No ifs, ands and maybe a few fine SF babe butts
  - chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:49 pm
    
    You come out Steve and I may just have to suck it up and buy a SRO ticket. 380 bones when I checked earlier today.
tedspe said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:40 pm

So, Cain, Vogey and probably Zito if for no other reason than as a talisman. So? Timmy or Bum?
Daunting decisions
Alleykat it's said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:41 pm

That’s right Joey…It’s ALL GIANTS ALL NIGHT LINE!!!!
AND YOU WILL BE SAYING THE SAME THING WHEN WE OPEN A CAN OF WHOOP ASS ON THE TIGERS!!GIANTS BABY….ORANGE.&BLACK AND WE DON’T LOOK BACK!!!!!!
ewisco said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:43 pm

Is it un-American to say that I am SO done with GBA at the stretch?
- chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:50 pm
  
  Nah…I never cared for it, and I am one of the most patriotic mother fuckers you will ever meet. Give me “Take Me Out To The Ballgame.” and fucking leave it at that.
tedspe said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:45 pm

Jesus, Pence looks like if we lose the WS he’s cutting off an ear.
And I have to keep up with pop culture. Nice rendition of “God Bless America” but I’ve never heard of Brian McKniight
- blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:47 pm
  
  Me neither, but 16 grammy nominations????????????? Another indicator that I checked out of the popular culture scene after the Bee Gees were the rage.
  - tedspe said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:47 pm
    
    Funny
tedspe said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:49 pm

Is the crowd chanting “Aubrey”?
- blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:53 pm
  
  No. Audrey, a knock out, big titted, statuesque blond, in Section 125, that was walking down the aisle.
  - tedspe said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:01 pm
    
    Ahh. That makes more sense
chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:50 pm

MudBug!
tedspe said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:51 pm

Oh, this is just fucking brutal. I was hoping for a little more drama, to be honest
ewisco said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:51 pm

The card’s aren’t done until you put a stake thru the heart. Now’s the time.
tedspe said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:53 pm

I can just see Tony LaRussa right now. Sipping his (laced) Pekoe tea, stroking a stray dog and telling anyone in the room that will listen “Let me tell ya, if I were still managing….”
chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:54 pm

Giants are TEE-ING THE FUCK OFF!
blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:54 pm

Firing on all 8 frickin’ cylinders.
Bozo said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:54 pm

I just wanted to say thank you to Mr. Huff. Dude, if I ever run into you in a bar, drinks are on me.
zumiee said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:54 pm

This is some sweet ’87 payback. 2002 wasn’t enough payback. ’87 demanded more payback.
- chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:55 pm
  
  That is basically what I said earlier Zumie. I said at the beginning of the series the same thing. 2002 was not enough…this MAY even the deal.
chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:55 pm

Brian Wilson is fucking hilarious!
- PawlieKokonuts said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:06 pm
  
  he is, he just is, isn’t he?
Bozo said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:55 pm

MARCO
- chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:56 pm
  
  MVP MVP MVP…Marco for fucking President and MVP!
Irish Kevin said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:56 pm

BF, you are about to get your double digit lead!!
tedspe said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:58 pm

That was the gayest commercial I’ve ever seen in my life.
Not that there’s anything wrong with that
tedspe said, on October 22, 2012 at 7:59 pm

Did you ever notice when you spell Salas backwards, it spells….
- Bozo said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:06 pm
  
  a lass?
  How many dyslexics does it take to light a change bulb?
chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:01 pm

6 more outs.
PawlieKokonuts said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:04 pm

I am so glad I booked the plane tix this morning. Syr to Chi to SF. Way expensive. VERY. Living large. Flying west. No tix for game. Who cares. Just to be there. Come join me. Everyone. One and all. Quit your jobs. Live life. Cry. Hug. Laugh. High five. See you there. Let’s all be as fecking crazy as Brian Wilson. Come on. Why not. Come on. Hypercaffeinate. Just like Franchez. Or Pencinator. Throw caution away. Celebrate. Flapperize.
- mrmrbill said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:06 pm
  
  how many days … I’ll see if I can get into SF sometime during the week.
- tedspe said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:06 pm
  
  Wow. Do you really have to go through Syria? You’re a braver man than I, Gunga Din
- PawlieKokonuts said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:07 pm
  
  TOGETHER WE ARE GIANT
- chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:07 pm
  
  I’m there. Maybe not at a game…but definitely down for Flapalooza 2.5 (thanks, Steve) and a get together at a watering hole near the yard.
- blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:16 pm
  
  “Quit your jobs”
  
  I will go to San Francisco, if you join the Peace Corps with me . . . 2 openings in Rwanda.
tedspe said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:05 pm

My mom’s maiden name is Holliday. It’s always been a conflict for her on the odd occasion I make her watch a game
chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:08 pm

Let’s close this mother fucker out!
tedspe said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:09 pm

Let’s get going. It’s starting to rain here in SF
Irish Kevin said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:10 pm

Get Casilla out of there
chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:11 pm

Make that bullpen call NOW!!!
Macdog said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:12 pm

Put him in Deep Freese.
gianthead said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:12 pm

is there any question about Game 1??? Zito is getting the start!
- mrmrbill said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:15 pm
  
  Oxford could re-write the definition of i·ro·ny/ˈīrənē/ …
gianthead said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:15 pm

Tigers going Verlander, so we likely (and since we lost Game 1s already to the Reds and Cards at home) lose to Verlander, so let Zito get his glory and redemption.

Timmy Game 2, then Voggy-Cain…
- chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:18 pm
  
  Fuck that! Watch Zito “steal one” from Verlander. Why the fuck not???
  - gianthead said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:22 pm
    
    i will be happy with that…but the power of Katie Upton may eclipse the power of my White Russians!
chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:17 pm

Lopez is FUCKING MONEY! Sit the fuck down DeadBirds!
Flavor said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:22 pm

Hey, where can I buy one of those hanging 2 deadbird shirts?
- Flavor said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:22 pm
  
  cause I really want one.
- blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:24 pm
  
  From their facebook site Flav.
- Macdog said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:24 pm
  
  Try http://www.facebook.com/deadbirdsgogiants
- chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:25 pm
  
  I think at facebook.com\deadbirds
Macdog said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:23 pm

Splish splash!
blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:23 pm

WOO FUCKING HOO!
Wilcojoe said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:23 pm

Belted!
chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:23 pm

Give me so BABY GIRAFFE! FUCK YEAH!!!
Irish Kevin said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:23 pm

BF, one more run!!!
James said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:24 pm

Brandon warming up for Verlander.
chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:25 pm

THREE MORE FUCKING OUTS!
Wilcojoe said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:26 pm

Time to mute these fuckers and listen to Jon call the final outs!
chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:28 pm

Where’s Steve…he better be booking his fucking ticket for the City!
- blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:31 pm
  
  Not certain I am going. Pawlie’s staying one day and then gone. I am not a “Live Large” guy like him. Sigh.
PawlieKokonuts said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:30 pm

leaving SF 0715 hrs thursday A REAL QUICKIE
gianthead said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:30 pm

close em out Javier!
chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:32 pm

Good call, Joe…just fired up the radio via MLB.com
willedav said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:32 pm

with all the lack of offense at home lately, tonite is great sign. 14 hits, ton of runs, belt with a bomb off hard throwing reliever.
chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:32 pm

TWO MORE OUTS!
gianthead said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:35 pm

yeah baby on your
gianthead said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:35 pm

feet
blade3colorado said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:35 pm

Poetic justice they get Beltran for the last out. Hilarious.
tedspe said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:35 pm

Look at the fucking rain!! It’s like the ending of that fucking SF Giant movie THE FAN!!!!
HAHAHAHHAHAHA
- Wilcojoe said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:38 pm
  
  Haha…I was just thinking the same thing…”pitch the fucking ball!”
mrmrbill said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:35 pm

oy… that rain just got ridiculous
Irish Kevin said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:37 pm

They are not calling this game, the ump figures the Giants have already rained on the Cards Parade!!
tedspe said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:38 pm

Romo time. Could you imagine a “rain delay” with two out in the 9th inning of a shutout?
eddacker said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:38 pm

It was great to win the NL West, great to win the division. Now, no matter what happens my team has had a great year.
tedspe said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:39 pm

I’m telling you folks, it’s fucking RAINING out here
zumiee said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:40 pm

And for your commercial break viewing:
CBS instant poll-
Who won tonight’s debate?
OBAMA: 53%;
ROMNEY: 23%
TIE: 24%
- tedspe said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:42 pm
  
  Thanks, zum
twinfan1 said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:41 pm

There have been a lot of best pitchers on the planet, haven’t there? Wasn’t Roy Halladay that in 2010? Coming off a playoff no-hitter? We beat him in Game 1 of the NLCS…now I’m not suggesting for even a second that beating Verlander won’t be daunting task…but quite often the best pitcher on the planet ends up the second best on the field.
- Flavor said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:54 pm
  
  excellent point, I totally agree.
chipower9 said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:42 pm

YOUR National League Champion SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS!

TOGETHER WE’RE GIANT!

One Day, One Game…To Play Another Day!!!
Macdog said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:42 pm

The Giants win the pennant! The Giants win the pennant!
Bozo said, on October 22, 2012 at 8:42 pm

Goin’ to the Ship, Goin’ to the Ship!!!!

Orange and Black and Don’t Look Back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!