The GIANTS win the Pennant, The GIANTS win the pennant!

[Rick2583]

A walk off 3 run homer in the bottom of the 9th by Ishagawa.

On to Kansas City

 

[Mattingly23NY]

A walk off 3 run homer in the bottom of the 9th by Ishagawa.

On to Kansas City

What a NLCS.......

Should make for a memorable Series too. Or as my son used to say as a kid: World Serious...

Kudos Rick.....!!!

 

[Rick2583]

What a NLCS.......

Should make for a memorable Series too. Or as my son used to say as a kid: World Serious...

Kudos Rick.....!!!

Yeah, I'm as happy as a pig in shit. Hard to believe it took 35 years 1954-1989 for the Giants to get back into the world series & now they're going to the 3rd in the last 5 years.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Amazing run for these guys, 8 straight series wins.

 

[Rick2583]

Amazing run for these guys, 8 straight series wins.

Amazing is the word my friend, now lets see if they could make it 9 straight series wins.

 

[Hammerojustice]

Go Royals!!!!!

 

[Rick2583]

Go Royals!!!!!

Tired of seeing the Giants in the world series are we? And you want to see a team win that hasn't been there for a very long time. I get that Steve so you're forgiven.

 

[Yankeefan5545]

While that dumb fuck Cashman is drinking his coffee and reading the sports page this AM he should be thinking back 10 years and hanging his head in shame. From '04 to the present we have seen others doing what that Yankees are supposed to be doing. Boston with 3 series wins, San Francisco with the probability of doing the same. The Yankees win 1, and with a crew of stumblebums finish out of the race two years in a row. For those stats this crud gets to keep his job and will probably get himself fitted for a new toupee with the raise he got. I can't remember the poster here who came up with the Occupy Yankee Stadium idea but its time the fans showed some solidarity and bitched about the actions this team has taken.

 

[yankeesince59]

...yes, but would the Steins even care?

 

[Hammerojustice]

Tired of seeing the Giants in the world series are we? And you want to see a team win that hasn't been there for a very long time. I get that Steve so you're forgiven.

I just hate the SF Giants... so I want the Royals to win because it means the Giants would lose... Nothing more then that... don't know who I'd cheer for if it were SF vs Boston... that would suck royally

 

[Hammerojustice]

While that dumb fuck Cashman is drinking his coffee and reading the sports page this AM he should be thinking back 10 years and hanging his head in shame. From '04 to the present we have seen others doing what that Yankees are supposed to be doing. Boston with 3 series wins, San Francisco with the probability of doing the same. The Yankees win 1, and with a crew of stumblebums finish out of the race two years in a row. For those stats this crud gets to keep his job and will probably get himself fitted for a new toupee with the raise he got. I can't remember the poster here who came up with the Occupy Yankee Stadium idea but its time the fans showed some solidarity and bitched about the actions this team has taken.

...yes, but would the Steins even care?

I say they don't care... they are using the Yankees as a cash cow, nothing more

 

[blgridesagain]

Giants are currently on historic run- possibly win 3 WS in 5 years.
Not many franchises in modern history can make that claim.

On the other hand - the KC Royals could possibly, possibly have an all-time great postseason run for the ages.

How do the Giants "do it" over these past five seasons?
They have had two excellent players throughout the run..Posey & Sandoval....and a bunch/mishmash of so-so journey men...although the kid 2b Joe Panik could be a solid mainstay for years to come.
They have consistently produced good young starting pitchers...currently Bumgarner...

They (also KC) have been able to both play little ball and get BIG HRs and clutch hits.
The Giants have a good balanced bullpen --INCLUDING a solid lefty who consistently gets HIS batter....he came in yesterday (game5) and got a LHB in a BIG situation with the go-ahead runner in scoring position of a tie game top 9th.


Royals also have a good bullpen - in their case, they are blessed to have THREE overpowering relievers to cover the last 3 innings.


The Cards, Tigers, Orioles, Nationals, A's all lost the battle of the BULLPENS.


one last thing...just for the record...
...I was the only one (of those who responded) who got both LCS winners correct.
NO applause....please...


http://sportstwo.com/threads/272153-CHAMPIONSHIP-SERIES-PREDICTIONS

(post # 5)

I'll just wait and laugh. lol

 

[Yankeefan5545]

Not a Giants fan but I like some of their players. Pence is one gangly awkward looking person but the guy sure can play baseball. Too bed the Yankees didn't go after him when he became available but they had that man among men Nick Swisher. Sandoval looks like he couldn't move out of the way of a slow car but when the games starts he's one agile human being, hits those bad balls like Yogi used to. Pretty gutsy baseball team out there. Not going to go out and buy gear and say I've always been a Giants Fan not true. Had they not gone out to San Fran they might have been my NL Team, liked a lot of there players over the years starting with Say Hey. Am I pissed that the Yankees aren't there, you bet I am, once again Cashman thanks for memorable year, Girardi needs to grab you by the stacking swivel this off season and demand what he needs.

 

[Rick2583]

I just hate the SF Giants... so I want the Royals to win because it means the Giants would lose... Nothing more then that... don't know who I'd cheer for if it were SF vs Boston... that would suck royally

Just out of curiosity, why the hatred for the Giants?

 

[3RA1N1AC]

One common denominator in this run is the bullpen

Affeldt
Lopez
Romo
Casilla

Have been on all 3 teams

Are all very well paid and lights out in the postseason.

 

[Rick2583]

One common denominator in this run is the bullpen

Affeldt
Lopez
Romo
Casilla

Have been on all 3 teams

Are all very well paid and lights out in the postseason.

I've gotta be honest my friend, Romo scares the shit out of me. Remember he lost his closer role for a reason.

 

[blgridesagain]

I've gotta be honest my friend, Romo scares the shit out of me. Remember he lost his closer role for a reason.

__________________

Don't forget Yusmeiro Petit. (Oct 2014, 9 IP, 0.67 WHIP, 0.00 ERA)
He was very effective for the SFG during their N.L. playoff run....VERY effective!

 

[Rick2583]

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Don't forget Yusmeiro Petit. (Oct 2014, 9 IP, 0.67 WHIP, 0.00 ERA)
He was very effective for the SFG during their N.L. playoff run....VERY effective!

Not to mention he's a strikeout machine. Oh wait.........................I just did.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Romo has been incredibly solid for the last few months, to the tune of a less than .500 OPS against. Sure shit can happen but he doesn't scare me if he needs to be in a tough spot.

Hunter Strickland on the other hand...

 

[Rick2583]

Romo has been incredibly solid for the last few months, to the tune of a less than .500 OPS against. Sure shit can happen but he doesn't scare me if he needs to be in a tough spot.

Hunter Strickland on the other hand...

Didn't he just recently give up the game winner against the Nats?

 

[totus44]

I just hate the SF Giants... so I want the Royals to win because it means the Giants would lose... Nothing more then that... don't know who I'd cheer for if it were SF vs Boston... that would suck royally

+1Million

 

[totus44]

Just out of curiosity, why the hatred for the Giants?

San Francisco, Posey rule, Fat Panda, the beard, Bochi, stoner Lincecum, San Francisco, kayaking for home runs, and Barry Bonds.

Did I mention they are in San Francisco? Oh and I generally hate any team that uses the color orange.

 

[blgridesagain]

San Francisco, Posey rule, Fat Panda, the beard, Bochi, stoner Lincecum, San Francisco, kayaking for home runs, and Barry Bonds.

Did I mention they are in San Francisco? Oh and I generally hate any team that uses the color orange.

_________________

Lincecum with his long hair = Margaret Hamilton (with a joint in her mouth)

 

[Rick2583]

San Francisco, Posey rule, Fat Panda, the beard, Bochi, stoner Lincecum, San Francisco, kayaking for home runs, and Barry Bonds.

Did I mention they are in San Francisco? Oh and I generally hate any team that uses the color orange.

You know Tom for a guy who generally sounds fairly intelligent, you sound like an idiot here.

I'll give you the asshole Bonds but the Posey rule? are you serious? The guy had his fucking leg broke. Do you really think he went crying to the league to get this rule implemented? Sandoval because he's heavy? And Bochy taking his team to there 3rd WS in 5 years, yeah got to hate anyone who has the nerve to do that. And fans in kayak's? & the color orange? what are you 12?

Tom please, I'd like to think you're a little better than this.

 

[Hammerojustice]

Just out of curiosity, why the hatred for the Giants?

+1Million

San Francisco, Posey rule, Fat Panda, the beard, Bochi, stoner Lincecum, San Francisco, kayaking for home runs, and Barry Bonds.

Did I mention they are in San Francisco? Oh and I generally hate any team that uses the color orange.

All of these! Bonds is probably chief among them, but can't think of anything of redeeming value from the SF Giants... And definitely agree on the orange

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Didn't he just recently give up the game winner against the Nats?

Like I said, shit happens. Nobody is perfect every time out.

 

[yankeesince59]

...aren't you glad Sandoval got his mojo back like I promised?

 

[totus44]

You know Tom for a guy who generally sounds fairly intelligent, you sound like an idiot here.

I'll give you the asshole Bonds but the Posey rule? are you serious? The guy had his fucking leg broke. Do you really think he went crying to the league to get this rule implemented? Sandoval because he's heavy? And Bochy taking his team to there 3rd WS in 5 years, yeah got to hate anyone who has the nerve to do that. And fans in kayak's? & the color orange? what are you 12?

Tom please, I'd like to think you're a little better than this.

Wow...now who else has misplaced their sense of humor? Lol!

Sorry Rick, the bay area holds no redeeming qualities for me. As for Posey...he sure as hell whined and Bodhi took it up a few octaves. Its the world rule in baseball in my lifetime. If they are worried about Posey, stick him in left or on first. Real men defend the dish. Posada would have cut off his leg before having a rule like that associated with him. The closer and the beard thing was fucking ridiculous....no class (see Mo). I have no issue with fat guys playing ball, loved watching T Gwynn and Cecil Fielder. But the panda masks and heads in the stands....really? What is this....Chinese baseball? Yes...fucktards in kayaks, I'm rooting for a great white! As for orange....I also hate the Mets and Gloryholes, toss in the Astros too and the gay rainbow uniforms from the 70/80s. I think we agree on Barroid.

And since when did being a fan, short for fanatic, ever have to make rational sense? I mean what grown man actually like the Raiders outside of Oakland and LA barrios? But we don't judge that.

I look forward to the Royals kicking some bay area butt!

 

[yankeesince59]

I mean what grown man actually like the Raiders outside of Oakland and LA barrios?

..."I'm your huckleberry".

 

[3RA1N1AC]

Posey
Sandoval
Affeldt
Romo
Lopez
Casilla
Timmy
Cain
And
Madbum

Are the players that will have been on all 3 teams, Cain is obviously injured, and Timmy is a figurehead, but yeah