The Great Escape

Posted in Uncategorized by pawliekokonuts on July 9, 2013

I’ve decided that as a New York/San Francisco Giants fan my primary duty — and pleasure — is to bask in the Golden Gate glow of the Giants as 2012 World Series Champions. That’s all. There are — I don’t know — 90-plus days left of basking guaranteed. I hereby resolve to enjoy those days. My charge, my self-imposed mandate, is to treasure each of those days as reigning champions, to act like “Roman kings,” as Bob Dylan puts it.

Teams rarely repeat, in any sport, especially baseball. My job now is to enjoy the ride and not worry about anything else. Not wins, not losses, not injuries, not trades, not other teams, not good weather or storms.

Yup. A grand escape. I don’t want so-called reality to rob me of this delicious, daily pleasure.
That’s my strategy. What’s yours?

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Bozo said, on July 9, 2013 at 8:50 pm

Escape? Outside of watching the Giants bring home some new hardware in October/November, I guess I’ll go with Cintia Dicker to get through the dog days.
- chipower9 said, on July 10, 2013 at 10:10 am
  
  I like the way you think, John. What’s not to like about a woman as banging hot as her, and who has the name “Dicker.”
Flavor said, on July 9, 2013 at 8:53 pm

No NL team has ever won 3 of 4 world series. We have been gifted a bounty that we’ll always cherish. It’s just too hard to get worked up about this team sucking when we have so much fuel from 2010/2012 to fire the supernova past our basking asses over and over every day since the day this all started. 🙂
- Flavor said, on July 9, 2013 at 8:54 pm
  
  And I would fucking ruin Cintia Dicker if ever given the consensual chance. I’d start with a Rockstar kareoke…no wait, I’d END with it! I need to consult San Dawg on the best most promising ways to lure Cintia Dicker into my favor. 🙂
  - SanDawg said, on July 9, 2013 at 9:09 pm
    
    You can’t go wrong with the Rockstar karaoke at any point in the courtship!
  - Bozo said, on July 9, 2013 at 9:13 pm
    
    Flav, I think Cintia would be a fine choice of a woman for a young fellow like you, just don’t let our pal Eddecker come around, or you won’t have a chance (actually, no one has a chance when Edd is in the house).
  - PawlieKokonuts said, on July 9, 2013 at 9:17 pm
    
    That use of the word “ruin” is a new one on me. The things we learn here!
  - snarkk said, on July 9, 2013 at 9:20 pm
    
    In my world, the last two times I really “ruined” somebody, baby Snarkettes showed up some months later…
Macdog said, on July 9, 2013 at 9:10 pm

Sounds like a plan to me.
snarkk said, on July 9, 2013 at 9:14 pm

Musings. I haven’t heard/seen any of this game tonite so far:
1. So, musical LU hole #3 continues — Scutaro is it tonight. Maybe Belt will end up 9th soon.
2. This steroid/HGH thing out of Florida looks pretty big. Maybe 1/3 of each All Star team will be suspended.
3. If Bartolo Colon gets suspended again, I wonder if Susan Slusser will mention it in her fawning reports of his amazing feats at the age of 40.
4. Cintia Dicker? Not my type. But, her cousin from Rio, Pleaza Dickme, now she I’d like to see…
SanDawg said, on July 9, 2013 at 9:14 pm

I was wondering why there were no posts alluding to whether or not Flannery should have sent Scutaro in the first and whether or not Recker made a bit of dirty play lowering the shoulder on Scuts as he came in, but then I clicked on the Cintia Dicker link and understood why those topics were not addressed.
FYI l liked sending him and didn’t think it was a dirty play by by Recker and Cintia Dicker is hot as hell.
Bozo said, on July 9, 2013 at 9:15 pm

Crap.
snarkk said, on July 9, 2013 at 9:16 pm

Wow, Giants hitting woes continue. Pitcher sticks his glove out, double play results. Crazy…
willedav said, on July 9, 2013 at 9:22 pm

I’ll give bochy credit tho. Not his normal style but he has sac bunted a couple times tonite and it has paid off. Props to the players for execution too–scut and Quiroz, Sandoval with a gb to right side for an rbi.
- SanDawg said, on July 9, 2013 at 9:32 pm
  
  WillieD-I saw your post about possibly being down this way in the future. Keep me posted. It would be great to go to a game or do something. Maybe we can even make it on a hoop court and I can see if I still have my Alex English scoring moves.
  - willedav said, on July 9, 2013 at 9:45 pm
    
    Definitely, man I’d look forward to it. cool player with those pull up mid range Js game. I think he had a real long consecutive game streak (maybe I have him confused with AC Green on that one). Dug the nuggets dark blue road uni too with the skyline on the front.
    Loved to hear Callaghan at the Arena after a basket, “#2 is Alex English.” Even his pre game intros of the starters were cool–now it’s all screaming at warp level.
Bozo said, on July 9, 2013 at 9:30 pm

Wtg Mijares.
snarkk said, on July 9, 2013 at 9:36 pm

I didn’t even know about Tanaka.
What is this, a new guy from Fresno every night?
Who went down?…
- snarkk said, on July 9, 2013 at 9:40 pm
  
  I got it now. Gillespie DFA’d. That’s some crazy shit. He gets called up for two games and plays. Then DFA’d? Sabes must be making roster moves by Spin the Bottle…
  - blade3colorado said, on July 9, 2013 at 9:52 pm
    
    Tanaka is legit. He normally plays 2nd, but Torres has been so putrid, that they put him in left. Torres is going to see less and less playing time (after Francouer is promoted).
Bozo said, on July 9, 2013 at 9:37 pm

Tie game. Keep them coming Giants.
willedav said, on July 9, 2013 at 9:37 pm

wow that’s good baseball. Scuts perfectly executes the H/R and Sandoval delivers the sac fly to tie it. Giants have battled back all night to get Z off the hook.
- xoot said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:02 pm
  
  Tanaka was in on that, too. He knows how to play.
Bozo said, on July 9, 2013 at 9:56 pm

Wimping out here. Bring home a winner, y’all.
blade3colorado said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:03 pm

I agree with Bochy’s decision to bring Posey into the game, but why shitcan Belt to the bench???? Quiroz hasn’t done jack in this game, except for the sacrifice; and Belt was 1 for 2, with 2 runs scored and 2 BBs. Sheesh, it wouldn’t have hurt Posey to catch a couple of innings.
- xoot said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:05 pm
  
  Quiroz did a great job catching all night long, especially with Mijares. And you probably didn’t see the pre-game show, with video of Posey walking to work. He looked like an 80 year old arthritic.
  - blade3colorado said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:07 pm
    
    Thanks Xoot . . . No, I just started watching a couple of innings ago.
  - xoot said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:13 pm
    
    After this nightmare, I won’t be surprised to see Posey sit out tomorrow’s game.
zumiee said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:08 pm

Affeldt’s turned into a kind of Tyler Walker “Big Sweaty” kind of guy.
blade3colorado said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:10 pm

Fuck me. Grand Salami. Pfffft!
- blade3colorado said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:11 pm
  
  ‘Nite all.
zumiee said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:11 pm

Can we hit the re-set button on….the whole season?
xoot said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:12 pm

Well, the towncar service just got the call. Dunning, back to Fresno. But who will they be picking up?

Horrible fucking pitch to a guy who can’t hit the low strike.
- blade3colorado said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:13 pm
  
  MOFO can take the Greyhound bus as far as I’m concerned.
Macdog said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:12 pm

If the Giants start selling, can Affeldt please be the first to go?
James said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:14 pm

The pitching is again no longer improved.
Alleykat said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:16 pm

Turn out the lights the party’s over…
God we suck!!!!!
- snarkk said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:32 pm
  
  The first thing you need to do for successful rehab is to admit you suck…
blade3colorado said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:17 pm

Anyone else notice that the Phone Park DJ always plays Journey performing Don’t Stop Believin’ after the other team has hit a grand slam? 🙂
SanDawg said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:19 pm

Well, if you’re going to let the game get out of control, at least do it quickly—-and the kid certainly did that. One pitch granny. I almost have to laugh…
- xoot said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:23 pm
  
  yeah, good call. I was stunned. Your first fucking pitch?
TedSpe said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:22 pm

I’m watching the game. Not happy–but okay. Phone rings. I wanna ignore but–I answer the phone. Chat with an asshole who I didn’t feel like talking to anyway but he’s a friend and I owe him some time. Games tied.
I get off the phone. Look at the TV
Look at the TV.
It’s 10-5 Mets
I am really not enjoying this season
tedspe said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:25 pm

Sorry for the downer….maybe a Peckinpah movie might elate my emotions
- xoot said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:28 pm
  
  The Getaway. The road to paradise runs straight through hell.
- snarkk said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:28 pm
  
  Your emotions get elated with Straw Dogs?…
snarkk said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:31 pm

I’m like you, Ted. I left for a late dinner call when it was 5-5. After a so-so dinner effort by Mrs. Snarkk, I come back and its 10-5 Mets. WTF? I’m going back to the rest of the Chardonnay.
Officially on the Ledge, now, I am…
- tedspe said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:36 pm
  
  Settle, snarkk…Cain tomorrow. Not ledge time yet.
  And xoot…nah, just got directors cut in the mail of The Wild Bunch
  That’ll keep me going till supper
  - xoot said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:45 pm
    
    your choice, ted. But the ending of The Getaway, well, it’s sort of encouraging . . . . Isn’t it?
snarkk said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:34 pm

Well, it’s only about a month now to the first Niners’ pre-season game.
I’m looking forward to Kap and see what receivers are going to emerge, if any, into starters…
snarkk said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:39 pm

You’ve got to be kidding.
Crawford hits an RBI single up the middle, but it hits the ump?
At this rate, we better make sure we get Cistina Fukme, or whatever her name is, to the Flapalooza to make sure everybody shows up…
- tedspe said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:42 pm
  
  Cistina Fukme’s appearence would be a no brainer for my appearence
tedspe said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:40 pm

And that’s the ballgame.

“If they move–kill them’
SanDawg said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:43 pm

“So-so dinner effort by Mrs. Snarkk” LOL–I needed that.
If Wheeler mows us down to tomorrow to complete the sweep it’s gonna get UGLY in Giantfanland.
G’night Fellas.
snarkk said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:46 pm

Face it, fellow Flap dudes.
Our beloved team sucks balls this season. By objective measure, we are the worst team in the majors for lo, the last 50 games. From first to worst, how is that possible?
Injuries, shminjuries. That can’t explain it all.
I’m suspicious this clubhouse is not healthy. Something dark and dank is going on in there, and we’re not privy to it. Tim’s not happy with the defense. Romo has reportedly turned into something not expected, and his private life is a mess. Bochy is making mistakes and the guys are batting out of order.
Edd is even starting to make sense to me.
Meanwhile, I’ve got a date with a half empty Chard bottle. It’s not Cistina, but it’s available…
unca_chuck said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:52 pm

Yeah, I’m more resigned to the fact that this season is nearly gone than anything else. Every time I think they’ve hit rock bottom, they lose again.
unca_chuck said, on July 9, 2013 at 10:54 pm

Losing at home to the Mets? Yeah, that’s pretty much the death knell. . .
- salty said, on July 9, 2013 at 11:09 pm
  
  It started with losing to the stinkin Marlins at home. Been easy prey since.
  Embarrassing.
- Nipper said, on July 10, 2013 at 1:15 am
  
  bong….thud….
  - xoot said, on July 10, 2013 at 9:11 am
    
    Nipper takes a big hit, and hits the floor.
snarkk said, on July 10, 2013 at 12:13 am

I just heard this.
The Giants record is one game worse than the Cubs. The friggin Cubs are better than the Giants. Keereist!
G’night…
- Nipper said, on July 10, 2013 at 1:14 am
  
  In conclusion……BLEEP!
- Macdog said, on July 10, 2013 at 8:54 am
  
  What a difference Nate makes.
Flavor said, on July 10, 2013 at 5:21 am

Great post, Pawlie.
Kensuke Tanaka realized his dream last night. Little did he know how pedestrian it would be. But he brought some fun energy to the yard last night. I’m glad they called him up, he hit well in Frezno but this dude has some massive problems on defense. Not only did he have Steve Sax disease in Spring Training he made 15 errors at 2nd base at AAA. Keep him in LF and he might be ok but he’s a headcase once he gets to the infield……
Bozo said, on July 10, 2013 at 9:48 am

Am I the only one that has changed their mind and is now looking forward to the All Star break? Hell, right now I’m thinking it would be a good idea to extend the damn thing a week or two.

How about dem Cubs?
- Macdog said, on July 10, 2013 at 10:01 am
  
  Giants aren’t playing the post-ASG Thursday, too, so that’ll be four whole days off. I can’t wait!
willedav said, on July 10, 2013 at 9:49 am

All due respect Mac, Nate is the same guy he always was, he’s just in a much friendlier yard. Last time I noticed his OPS is over 1.000 at home and .700 on the road. Playing here it would take him forever to hit 13 bombs.
And I’m starting to think ATT isn’t good for Pence either. Last two triples that he has hit 400 feet would have out easily if he had pulled a ball, but that doesn’t seem to be his game. He routinely takes pitches on inner half and extends zone to swing at stuff on outer half of the plate. For a guy with so much power he sure hits a lot of dribblers. Guy hustles, but I don’t think he and ATT are a good fit.
If you wanted to bring up Surkamp I wouldn’t mind seeing him take Z place. On the road he’s horrible but had good numbers so far this year at home–last night he was awful. Vs. the kid hitting .159, the type he should eat up as seasoned vet, he grooves one and kid blasts it out the yard. He had the single worst BA in the entire Mets LU except for the pitcher, and he f’s Z up. after he had walked yet another guy…all this after SF had just battled back to tie the game up for him. Waiver wire, pls, and just pay whatever you have to if someone wants him.
- snarkk said, on July 10, 2013 at 10:51 am
  
  I have no stats on this, but its my observation, and I’ve said it before several times, Zito has been horrible his entire stint with SF at immediately giving back leads just obtained, or just regained by big team effort after being down. A real confidence killer…
Alleykat said, on July 10, 2013 at 10:26 am

Hoping the Giants can turn this shit around and have a “Great Escape ”
Right now though I feel like the “Mole” hanging on the barb wire with Germans taking pot shots at him…
chipower9 said, on July 10, 2013 at 10:26 am

I concur with many Flappers…the team officially SUCKS BALLS. Not only do they have a four-day break at the AS break, but they also have a day off in each of the following weeks. I am totally down with some time off. Time to hook-up with Cintia’s German cousin Bendmeover Andfuckmehard.

But overall, I am with Pawlie…I am just going to bask my ass off. Someone asks me “hey, what’s up with your Giants?” I am just going to tell them I am busy basking in the glow of two World Series titles in three years, and I will have to get back to them on that question.
Bozo said, on July 10, 2013 at 10:51 am

The team gets into San Diego tonight so maybe they can get out and cut loose a little. Maybe the whole team will just follow Flan over to Humphrey’s to see Railroad Earth. Partying with a bunch of So Cal hippie chicks might not be a bad idea.
- snarkk said, on July 10, 2013 at 10:57 am
  
  I stayed at that Humphrey’s once. Pretty cool place right on the water. A bit away from downtown, but OK if DT is not important for you. The lobby had a pretty big saltwater fish tank, and I remember looking at a mooray eel they had in there – while I was watching him he suddenly grabbed a nearby fish for breakfast. Not cool for tank relations…
  - Bozo said, on July 10, 2013 at 11:42 am
    
    I think they have a concert site as well. Tonight is Railroad Earth and the Bruce Hornsby. I’d say it’s a good bet the Flannery will be there.
- blade3colorado said, on July 10, 2013 at 11:03 am
  
  Excellent idea . . . I don’t get out there much anymore, but before I retired early – conferences, training, and business took me there frequently. I would suggest night clubs in the gas lamp district (The Tipsy Crow, Bar Dynamite, Voyeur, The Onyx Room, FLUXX, Spin, Analog, Stingaree, etc.). Shit, make it something along the lines of how the Europeans do it, e.g., Spain, Italy, and Greece. A Giants Tapas-tasting and bar-hopping night out – synonymous with a Madrid night out – will probably cure whatever the fuck is ailing them. 🙂
  - Bozo said, on July 10, 2013 at 11:47 am
    
    I’m thinking the Gas Lamp area would be a bit to close to the ballpark. But whatever it takes, these guys just have to be fried.
snarkk said, on July 10, 2013 at 11:01 am

I’m down with the basking. I just hope the Giants play competitive ball. This past two months is ridiculous. It gives credence to the schmos that claim the Giants lucked out winning 2 of the past 3 WS. Which is lame. They won fair and square with great, dominant pitching, and there’s nothing wrong or lucky about that. They aren’t getting that now; plus the hitting has just fallen down the dumper. I hate to say it, but LA looks like the favorite. They’re not done shopping, either…
blade3colorado said, on July 10, 2013 at 11:11 am

It’s embarrassing to think this dude beat us . . . http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1698293-espn-body-issue-2013-photos-of-featured-athletes-revealed/page/21
unca_chuck said, on July 10, 2013 at 11:38 am

Shit, getting close to 1,000,000 hits. Crazy, Flav.
chipower9 said, on July 10, 2013 at 12:21 pm

1. Gregor Blanco (L) CF
2. Kensuke Tanaka (L) LF
3. Buster Posey (R) C
4. Pablo Sandoval (S) 3B
5. Hunter Pence (R) RF
6. Brandon Belt (L) 1B
7. Tony Abreu (S) 2B
8. Brandon Crawford (L) SS
9. Matt Cain (R) P (5-5, 4.85)

And for your basking pleasure…take a stroll back to 2010…
Macdog said, on July 10, 2013 at 12:50 pm

I tried to avoid watching the Giants today by going to the beach, and couldn’t even do that. The park that I have a pass for was closed due to lightning (a fisherman got struck there yesterday; he survived). Now I’m back home, it’s game time, so what the hell. Let’s “ruin” Wheeler and salvage this last one before the lads run wild in San Diego.
chipower9 said, on July 10, 2013 at 1:02 pm

I know many (me included) have said that getting Casilla back would be a boost to the BP, and that very well may be the case, but the results from his rehab stint in SJ has not been stellar to date:

He has appeared in five games (two starts). His line so far: 5 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 2 Ks, and 5 BB.
I get it that it takes a while to get back after a long layoff…
Meanwhile, back in the land of basking…
- snarkk said, on July 10, 2013 at 1:40 pm
  
  Casilla back should just help normalize everybody else’s role in the Pen. He’s definitely not solving all problems when he comes back…
zumiee said, on July 10, 2013 at 1:10 pm

Alright, who had Kickham replacing Cain in the first inning? That had to be some high odds.
unca_chuck said, on July 10, 2013 at 1:12 pm

Behind again. Naturally . . .

(Is that Nillson I’m stealing from?)
Macdog said, on July 10, 2013 at 1:12 pm

It’s 3-0 and Cain’s out of the game before the Giants even come to bat. Just when you think it can’t get much worse . . .
- Nipper said, on July 10, 2013 at 1:14 pm
  
  BLEEP II
unca_chuck said, on July 10, 2013 at 1:20 pm

I think Bochy’s either gone off the rails completely, or is just sick and tired of seeing these shitty efforts from these guys. 3 walks in the 1st? GONE!!!

Jeeesus.

“I got up feeling so down
I got off being sold out
I’ve kept the movie rolling
But the story’s getting old now
I just looked in the mirror
Things aren’t looking so good
I’m looking California
And feeling Minnesota
I’m feeling that I’m sober
Even though I’m drinking
I can’t get any lower
Still I feel I’m sinking”

-Chris Cornell
- chipower9 said, on July 10, 2013 at 1:59 pm
  
  I was listening to the radio feed, and they were discussing that perhaps something (physically or mechanically) is not right with Cain, and that that was possibly the reason for the early exit. Regardless…as Xoot said, this sucks like nothing has ever sucked before.
  
  Sucktitude to the Kazillionth power times infinity…
chipower9 said, on July 10, 2013 at 1:23 pm

Just when you think it can’t get worse…my friend Demp28 provided the heads-up on this. Chad Gaudin charged with a gross and lewd act (dating back to January in Vegas):

http://blog.sfgate.com/giants/2013/07/10/sf-giants-pitcher-chad-gaudin-charged-with-lewdness/
- blade3colorado said, on July 10, 2013 at 1:33 pm
  
  Well, it could have been worse . . . At least he wasn’t caught making love to a corpse. 🙂
- snarkk said, on July 10, 2013 at 1:38 pm
  
  Why now is this suddenly showing up in the media? Piling on?
  In any event, if you’re wasted, is your first hazy thought to go to the nearest ER and grope somebody on a gurney? That’s beyond my comprehension…
- WilcoJoe said, on July 10, 2013 at 1:56 pm
  
  Sounds like a deleted scene from The Hangover
snarkk said, on July 10, 2013 at 1:36 pm

Good thing I missed the first inning. Cain out already? WTF– Kickham needs work? This Cain $120M long term deal is not looking promising. On the radio, I haven’t heard that Cain is hurt or anything. If he weren’t hurt, Bochy must be fed up with everything and has no patience with more losing, that’s my only explanation.
If Wheeler continues to deal on the Gyros, you know the karma this year sucks…
xoot said, on July 10, 2013 at 1:42 pm
unca_chuck said, on July 10, 2013 at 1:49 pm

Bingo. The only way this gets worse is a complete game shutout by young Zach. Well, not the only way.
zumiee said, on July 10, 2013 at 1:53 pm

I’m not putting everything on Cain, but he’s been the cornerstone and a leader for the team for the success they’ve had. The absolute most basic core of the team’s success has been Cain and Lincecum. There just isn’t much without those two doing well. It’s hard to build on anything for this season without a foundation. It’s a daunting task facing Sabean if Cain continues to struggle. It raises troubling questions about the Giants going forward into the next few years.
- zumiee said, on July 10, 2013 at 1:57 pm
  
  I don’t mean to downplay the contribution of the other players. But a team has to have a foundation and identity. And there is none these days. And it happened pretty quickly. I was feeling good about the roster going into this season, other than a little concerned about leftfield. Literally no one could have predicted what’s happened so far.
Alleykat said, on July 10, 2013 at 1:55 pm

Fuckin Gaudin looks wasted in the photo.
What a pervert gropping that chick’s breasts as she lays on a gurney in the hospital.Unreal what a desperate despicable human being!!!!
paulinasia said, on July 10, 2013 at 1:59 pm

Sorry, long post. But desperate times call for desperate measures. I understand what some of you are saying about 2 out of the last 3 championships tempering this stretch of “worst team in baseball” (non)performance. A lot of us might have picked the G’s to win another one, but everyone knows how difficult that really is. Still, the way I see it, baseball, as a sport, or as a microcosm of life itself, has several functions, different for everyone: 1) Entertainment for the masses. 2) Baseball as therapy. 3) Civic pride in the hometown team. And, for the players themselves, baseball serves the function of a dream-come-true livelihood and career, both for fun and for loads of money.

This team is failing, as in a big *F*, in all of those things, except for loads of money for the players and team. Entertaining? Not to me. Therapy? Judging by the number of Flappers eyeing the ledge, this team is actually creating the need for therapy, not providing any. Civic pride? The play on the field is almost embarrassing. As for the players, they’re still making their money, and it is largely completely unearned. Fun for them? I highly doubt it. The manager has admitted he might be losing his mind. The players look like they’d rather be anywhere else than on the field. And this is not just a bad stretch; it’s pushing 2 months now. To me, even knowing that repeating would be difficult, it’s rather shocking, and extremely disappointing, the big fat *F* this team has *earned* and is earning, until further notice. If they can even just start being more entertaining, or somehow find a little pride in their play so we all can feel proud too, I have no problem with that. In the absence of erasing any of the *F*’s … there’s a hole in my summer where the Giants used to live. … Time for someone.. anyone.. to step up. Get mad. Slap some guys upside the head. I think it’ll be Buster. It’s his team, and his time, now. Ok, thanks, Flap.. .the Flap as therapy is ok too.. 
- snarkk said, on July 10, 2013 at 6:10 pm
  
  Yep, the losses are disconcerting. But, the WAY they’re playing and losing is disappointing. Maybe 2 rings in 3 years has had an impact on desire and focus. Hate to say that, but it’s out there…
WilcoJoe said, on July 10, 2013 at 2:00 pm

Well at least I shouldn’t have a problem scoring a cheap club level seat, if I make it to Flapapalozza 3.
zumiee said, on July 10, 2013 at 2:01 pm

So….how about that 2014?
I got Posey at catcher, Scoots at 2b, and Craw at short, and Pagan in centerfield, and probably Sandoval at 3b. Left and rightfield will be wide open. The entire pitching staff other than Bumgarner and Romo is now a question mark. Cain will be there, but what Cain will we get?
- WilcoJoe said, on July 10, 2013 at 2:07 pm
  
  Unless Sabean goes on an FA spending spree, 2014 is not looking any better. As I mentioned a couple weeks ago, it may be time to see what Lincecum, Romo, Pence and Panda could fetch in terms of prospects…Unfortunately I don’t think it would be much.
  - zumiee said, on July 10, 2013 at 2:09 pm
    
    I’m just about there, WJ. It’s a tough thing breaking up a gang that did so well last year, but they’ve shot their wad, it looks like. And it’s time to go in rebuild mode.
zumiee said, on July 10, 2013 at 2:22 pm

And it’s one thing to lose to Wheeler today; but do the Giants have to get dominated by him?
- snarkk said, on July 10, 2013 at 4:10 pm
  
  Everybody’s dominating them…
SanDawg said, on July 10, 2013 at 2:30 pm

Unfuckingbelievable. This has to be rock bottom. Please tell me it’s rock bottom
Macdog said, on July 10, 2013 at 2:35 pm

At this point, saying anything more about this team is just piling on.
eddacker said, on July 10, 2013 at 2:36 pm

Sabean as a savior?
Every other member of this team is off their game, can he be unaffected?
let us pray
eddacker said, on July 10, 2013 at 2:41 pm

If anyone can get a 6 run hit it is Buster Posey
Flavor said, on July 10, 2013 at 2:46 pm

Ok, this is it. I’ve hit rock bottom. We get shut out today, I bring Anna Back along with her daily friends. Desperate times, my friends, desperate times…..
SanDawg said, on July 10, 2013 at 2:50 pm

Kix went 5 innings and gave up 4 ernies—a performance that I believe actually lowered his ERA.
unca_chuck said, on July 10, 2013 at 2:53 pm

“I can’t get any lower
Still I feel I’m sinking”

-Chris Cornell

Glad I missed Wheeler getting an RBI double. Outpitched and outhit by Zach . . .
unca_chuck said, on July 10, 2013 at 2:55 pm

I said it before, and yeah, I’m piling on. When this team was the shittiest around (say 84-85), they were better than this.
Flavor said, on July 10, 2013 at 3:16 pm

fuck it I’m still bringing her back……
I wanted us to put a run up on this dude MORE than I wanted them to not get no-hit the other day……
blade3colorado said, on July 10, 2013 at 3:30 pm

Crawford gold glove? Bullshit.
blade3colorado said, on July 10, 2013 at 3:43 pm

Maybe sour grapes, but the jury is still out with regard to Wheeler. Impotent Gmen line up wasn’t exactly the ’27 Yankees IMO.
Flavor said, on July 10, 2013 at 3:46 pm

Well, at least we didn’t let Hawkins dance on our grave! Hell yeah! Suck on that Hawk! Good God, what have I become? 🙂
blade3colorado said, on July 10, 2013 at 3:48 pm
snarkk said, on July 10, 2013 at 4:05 pm

In general reply to zumiee at 1:53, I’ve said on here often before, and beginning maybe a coupla seasons ago, I thought then and now that the poor offense going on over the last half decade was hugely pressurizing the pitching as a staff, and that even though they handled it miraculously, the impact on the pitchers could be tough long term. I think it’s coming home to roost. The guys that have been here since before the 2010 season are doing poorly…
snarkk said, on July 10, 2013 at 4:08 pm

The Giants b-cast team on these wraps is starting to bug me. This team sucks balls, they focus on Crawford getting a few hits. That’s cool, but they just got swept by the METS. I agree with Chuck that this team now is reminiscent of the mid-80s disaster team. Something has gone horribly wrong, off track. Sabean cannot be a buyer with this going on. He may be a seller — Pence? Panda? We need young bodies that can actually play and pitch. Wheeler vs. Kickham — there’s your divergent future right there…