Monday, October 11, 2010

NLDS Game 4 Thread: Giants @ Braves, 4:30p

"D'oh."

Madison Bumgarner (7-6, 3.00) vs. Derek Lowe (16-12, 4.00).

COMMENTS: Is there any baseball fan outside of Atlanta or San Francisco who doesn't feel bad for journeyman Brooks Conrad? "I wish I could just dig a hole and sleep in it," Conrad said after his tripartite-error performance yesterday, and while Atlanta fans may be readying their shovels, the rest of us can only marvel at how baseball showcases failure like no other sport.

Fail seven times out of ten and make the Hall of Fame goes the saying, but Conrad's failure is more about the very relateable feeling of messing up on the biggest stage and having nowhere to hide. Credit to him for talking to the media afterward. And credit to the Braves if they can put this setback behind them and take this series back to San Francisco.

AP photo

243 comments:

1 – 200 of 243   Newer›   Newest»
Nostradamus said...

Beat their ass, D Lowe. Just like the good old days.

Josh S. said...

I have the game starting at 4:30. That's what it says on my At Bat app, anyway.

Kyle Baker said...

Yeah, I was timing my Columbus Day beer run to make sure I got back by 4:30 for game time.

Kyle Baker said...

Brand new iPad up in dis bish. Wanted to relay that before I bought it, I surfed to SoSG site right there in the store and with the pimple-faced teen watching on. I wanted to make sure SoSG showed up nicely on the screen before I purchased - the pre-requisite for any mobile, internet-connected device. Happy to report it looks beautiful (save for that small issue with Flash).

cc: Mr C

Nostradamus said...

Well played, sir. Well played.

Josh S. said...

Pimple-faced teen didn't drop your iPad in the fryer?

Nostradamus said...

Did you spring for the 3G 64Gb, Dusty?

karen said...

My HATE "clock" also is set for 4:30. However, I've started mustering up the HATE early today because I was way to slack yesterday.

hate Hate HATE

Nostradamus said...

The Giants can bite my shiny metal ass.

Orel said...

time fixed

karina said...

epale everyone!

@karen last week, on my IELTS course I was asked to read a paragraph that contained the words "giant cruise".My teacher made me stop because she thinks I pronounce "giant" funny so she made me said the word over and over, then she said "you say "giant" with despise, did a giant do something to you"?

answer? well.....forget about it, teacher.

My lovely, charming, British middle aged female teacher won't understand :(

karen said...

@Karina--That story is hysterical! The HATE in you runs deep. I'm proud of you, my sista!!

MR.F said...

HAHA! Great story, Karina!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Pimple-faced teen: Ow! Ow! Owww! Mr. Hanson, I did it again! Wait, don't go! This comes out of my paycheck!

Josh S. said...

Teaching Lucas the ABCs:

A
B
C
D
E
F (the)
G(iants)

Nostradamus said...

^H)ATE THEM!

MR.F said...

or better yet

H)ATE (THE)
J)INTS!!

Kyle Baker said...

@Mr C

Sprung for the 32G 3G+WiFi.

The iPad is for Di, by the way (a DiPad!). I have to save my money to get one now.

@Karina

GREAT story!

Nostradamus said...

@Dusty

That's the model I got, as well.

Josh S. said...

Maddy Bumgrabber ain't nothin'. Beat this clown!

Kyle Baker said...

I think we just got served by Spanky!

Josh S. said...

Busty Repose Ks.

Kyle Baker said...

Centipede his ass, Spanky!

spank said...

*starts locking ala Shabadu*

Kyle Baker said...

Lowe is already bright red.

Josh S. said...

Like the Human Centipede? Because, ew.

Nostradamus said...

Siddown, Uribe, you fat fuck.

spank said...

Score some runs you scalping bahstahds

Kyle Baker said...

These donkey dicks couldn't score in a morgue.

MR.F said...

JASON HEYWARD SIGHTING!!!!

Kyle Baker said...

Surly factor: 4

Beer status: First Sam October almost done

spank said...

boozeBoozeBOOZE

Kyle Baker said...

Sandoval could have done that!

MR.F said...

BOOZE = HATE FUEL

Kyle Baker said...

sam Sam SAM!!!

Kyle Baker said...

Booze = HATE food

Kyle Baker said...

Rancho Bravos!

spank said...

Aww Fucking Lowes up.SHIT

Kyle Baker said...

God it hurts to root for these hicks.

MR.F said...

Come on Lowe! You can hit!

spank said...

FFFFFFFUUUUUUUCCCCCCKKKKK

Kyle Baker said...

I truly believe that bad commercials are going to be what finally drive me over the cliff toward madness.

spank said...

Lowes on fire

spank said...

HaHa.Pacman Jones got arrested again last night

Kyle Baker said...

@Spanky

It will be newsworthy when Pacman Jones DOES NOT get arrested.

spank said...

Weak.They released him

spank said...

Bravo Rally. FUCK MADISON

Kyle Baker said...

One run in.

Josh S. said...

@Mr. C: That fat fuck is our 2011 starting 2nd baseman, if MSTI gets his way.

Kyle Baker said...

Does everyone rub they hands down with butter before taking the field?

spank said...

Beautiful.

Josh S. said...

Brian McCann, ladies and gents.

spank said...

Siddown MOFO

Josh S. said...

DeeeeeeLooooooo

Kyle Baker said...

What is this strange play where you so-called "throw someone out at second"?

Kyle Baker said...

Even the lofty iPad doesn't have end of page capabilities. How hard is it, Apple?

Josh S. said...

But the End of Page app should still work, no?

spank said...

Drop dead DIE-ASS. Bean this mutt

Kyle Baker said...

Don't know if it can be ported. Will give it a shot.

Kyle Baker said...

MNF game delayed by lightning.

Kyle Baker said...

Damn. Braves won't score again until 2076.

spank said...

GO TO HELL CODY ROSS

spank said...

HOMER FOOLS! FUCK YEAH!

Kyle Baker said...

McCann! Everyone else can't.

Kyle Baker said...

This guy is still better than Zito!

spank said...

Cocky Cox leaving Lowe in.

spank said...

Bases are juiced for the GNATS.


hateHateHATE

NicJ said...

thats bullshit

Nostradamus said...

FUUuuuck.

spank said...

This game is about to get ugly

NicJ said...

Gints wont beat the philz.

Just getting their hopes up.

Cliff Beefpile said...

how in the holy hell did this team make the playoffs? they can't hit or field?

spank said...

Shit on their hopes and dreams

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Suck on that, Rowand.

spank said...

Shit but nice play

Cliff Beefpile said...

fuck the braves, fuck cnn, fuck ted turner, fuck the falcons, fuck peachtree plaza, fuck coca-cola, fuck stone mountain, hate! HATE!!!

Nostradamus said...

Good god, hold a lead, por favor.

NicJ said...

thats the game.


Let go Philz

Josh S. said...

BravEs.

Kyle Baker said...

Well said, El M.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Hey, don't bag on Coca-Cola. You may not like Atlanta, but only Coca-Cola has the smooth rich taste that quenches thirst like nothing else.

Now I wait for my money.

Kyle Baker said...

Agree re Coca-Cola. Diet Coke is one of the four food groups.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

I don't even feel like saying it.

Fine, whatever.

UJTD.

Cliff Beefpile said...

pepsi is the choice of a new generation...and they set fire to michael jackson's hair. i implore you both to take the pepsi challenge.

NicJ said...

pepsi sucks ass.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Pepsi's fine. But it's too bland. Coke has that great zing after drinking.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Trust me. My distant cousin is a doctor.

karina said...

guys, just came back home and I have another story:

we were correcting some compositions and the teacher was teaching us some vocabulary, so she wrote "sirloin" on the board, I couldn't help myself so I laughed for myself, she made me explain what sirloin is, of course I didn't go to the MSB part!

you're my perdition guys and I love you for that!

Josh S. said...

I hope the Braves go after Derek Lay, Derek Lye, and Derek Lu next year to complete their set.

karina said...

@karen @Mr F @Dusty I bleed Dodger Blue so HATE KILL DIE Giants is a natural for me.

Having said that, tomorrow is opening day for Venezuelan winter baseball and I'm going to the stadium properly dressed in deep orange and black ;)

Kyle Baker said...

Pepsi licks ass. Blech.

Cliff Beefpile said...

"pepsi sucks ass"

i beg your pardon, good sir! i will not stand for such an assault on pepsi-co's good name!

*dons pith helmet and pulls fish from pocket*

have at you!

spank said...

Coke Zero is my precious

Kyle Baker said...

Keep us posted on winter league goings on, K. Glad the season is moving forward (didn't you say that was in doubt at one point?).

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Pistols at dawn!

Cliff Beefpile said...

i hate heyward

karina said...

@Dusty by Saturday afternoon, they hadn't installed the towers' lights :(

Playball is at 4 pm tomorrow

spank said...

I wanna see Nics and Ems mutts go at it in a steel cage

Kyle Baker said...

Thanks for that well-placed apostrophe, Karina. Made my day. It's really the small things that make me happy.

karen said...

Hi Everyone--I'm home just in time for 9th, got hung up at work :(

Kyle Baker said...

Epale, Karen!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

I await a Brian Wilson meltdown.

#FuckHisFuckingBeard

karina said...

@Dusty I need to score 7 out of 9 so I'd better get my apostrophes' right :(

I'm freaking out!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

And just like that, Dusty is crushed.

spank said...

Wassup Karen

MR.F said...

Gahhhh. Come on you Braves!!!

Kyle Baker said...

*hangs self*

karen said...

Siddown Busta!!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Brett Favre has somehow regressed since the acquisition of Randy Moss. Unbefreakingleavable.

spank said...

BRETT FAVRE IS THE FUTURE OF A BIG LAWSUIT

karen said...

C'mon Braves...Kick some Giant ass

karen said...

I keep expecting dye to run down Wilson's neck

MR.F said...

Nice BB.

Orel said...

@Karina "you're my perdition guys"

Sheer poetry!

MR.F said...

LOL seriously Karen. His beard is so black and his hair is very not.

Orel said...

Can the Giants withstand the Ankiel-Hinske 1-2 punch?

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

3 more balls, Hinske!

MR.F said...

One more ball!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

One more ball!

MR.F said...

Man that umpire was really excited to call that strike...

spank said...

The suspense is killing me

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Tying runs aboard!

MR.F said...

What the hell are you swinging at?!!?!

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

BOOOOOOOOOOOO

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

The season rests on Melky Cabrera.

(cries)

MR.F said...

El Infante Terible

spank said...

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

NicJ said...

LETS GO PHILZ!!!

karen said...

*cries*

MR.F said...

GO PHILLIES!!!! GO PHILLIES!!!!


(sobs)

Nostradamus said...

Fuck.
The.
Giants!

spank said...

Fuck this shit.I'm out

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

hateHateHATE


Fuck the Giants!

NicJ said...

i cant wait to see the sad/shocked looks on the faces of the gints when the tidal wave of ass-kicking hits them in philly.

karen said...

The stoopid Braves have forced me to root for the hated Phils

Josh S. said...

GO GO VICTORINO!

(retches)

Nostradamus said...

One of my three most hated teams will be in the WS. 2010 baseball has been an abomination.

karina said...

BRAVO Bobby! Cooperstown has already a nice silver plaque with your name and face engraved on it.

karen said...

Cody freaking Ross sounds like a cartoon character

karina said...

Now, the HATE:

Well Giants fans, I have something for your nauseating celebration: the fact your team has the most players in the Hall of Fame and it hasn't translated into winning it all only proves the futility of your franchise.

Just sayin'

MR.F said...

SHANE VICTORINO! COLE HAMELS! RYAN HOWARD! 2B WHOSE NAME ESCAPES ME AT THE MOMENT! YOU GUYS ROCK! YOU BETTER WIN! GET TO THE WORLD SERIES!

(vomits)

karina said...

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, as heard on TV: these ballplayers sure don't know how to open champagne bottles

hahahahahahahahahahahahaha

NicJ said...

Utley.

karen said...

@MrC--2010 Baseball has been a major disappointment

MR.F said...

Oh right! Chase Utley! MVP! You're the best! Win the NLCS single-handedly!!!!!

(weeps)

karina said...

Phillies/Giants on the NLCS AND their fans

I feel revolted.

I only have solace on opening day tomorrow

Orel said...

2B WHOSE NAME ESCAPES ME AT THE MOMENT!

"I don't know, but his face sure rings a bell."

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Hooray for Hamels!

Lovin' you, Lidge!

How you doin', Howard!

Keep rollin', Rollins!

(keels over)

karen said...

Look at us!! Proud (most of the time) Dodger fans being reduced to rooting for Shane Victorino because of the Frisco effing Gnats

hateHateHATE

Nostradamus said...

It's officially to the poit where I begin rooting for an asteroid strike. Just a little one. VW minibus size, perhaps.

Nostradamus said...

^point (ugh)

karina said...

My godfather gave me a bag of Milky Way and I can't eat them because I can't even eat :(

Steve Sax said...

I hate the Giants.

Josh S. said...

At least we can say we swept two series before getting curb-stomped by the Phils. Giants won't even have that.

Nostradamus said...

I'm not asking that there even be people in the stands when it goes down. I just need a smoldering crater to appear where that damn giant Coke bottle used to be in the middle of the night.

C'mon universe, do Mr. C a solid.

Nostradamus said...

The only small blessing in all of this is that we've got the Rays and Rangers instead of the Angels.

Kyle Baker said...

@Orel

I love that old face ringing a bell joke!

spank said...

I WILL NOT ROOT FOR A PHILI
I WILL NOT ROOT FOR A GNAT
I WILL NOT ROOT FOR A PHILI
I WILL NOT ROOT FOR A GNAT
I WILL NOT ROOT FOR A PHILI
I WILL NOT ROOT FOR A GNAT
I WILL NOT ROOT FOR A PHILI
I WILL NOT ROOT FOR A GNAT

Fred's Brim said...

shitballs

sports has been a huge disappointment lately.
Not lately, since June.
Maybe I should take a break

Cliff Beefpile said...

if the jints win more than one game in this series i'm going to stab someone in the face.

Kyle Baker said...

Uh-oh. FB may be on the brink of taking one of his famous "breaks."

Kyle Baker said...

Looks like Nic will take this fantasy football game from me tonight. Thanks for 0 points, Vikings? How fucking hard is it??

Cliff Beefpile said...

agreed, mr. c. my own personal hell was that awful week in 2002. for me, it is the week that shall not be named. i still have night terrors.

spank said...

I HOPE TIMMEHS ELBOW SNAPS
I HOPE HALLAMUTTS ROTATOR CUFF TEARS
I HOPE THE CRYINS' KNEE POPS
I HOPE HOWARDS NOSE HEMORRHAGES
I HOPE POSEYS PUBES BURN
I HOPE BURRELL DROPS DEAD

FUCK ALL THESE MOTHERFUCKERS

MR.F said...

The Vikings look terrible.

MR.F said...

And then Favre to Moss all of a sudden...

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Favre is just mocking me now.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Or he just wants me to see his penis. I'm not sure.

Kyle Baker said...

I did not mind those two Vikings TDs.

Kyle Baker said...

@MLASF

Won't take long for you to look.

Kyle Baker said...

re: the new iPizzle:

I may never leave the fuckin house.

Josh S. said...

Then getting the 3G version was a bit of a waste, wasn't it?

Kyle Baker said...

MY BACKHAND IS THE FUTURE OF JOSH'S FACE!

Kyle Baker said...

^ Said lovingly.

NicJ said...

harvin is starting from now on.

Lance moore can burn in hell

Kyle Baker said...

This is a fun one to watch, Nic. Fantasy football has made me far more interested in the game than I otherwise would be.

cc MLASF - Da Commish

karina said...

200!

Steve Sax said...

200

Steve Sax said...

DAMMIT

karina said...

Sorry Sax.

Steve Sax said...

Hey, just to pick up on the iPad convo--is 3G really worth it for the iPad? Only if you do a lot of domestic travel, right? On trains and light rail?

If you're a planes guy, and doing international travel, wifi should suffice, right?

NicJ said...

i play MB next week so i am rooting for the Cowboys plane to crash.

Well, more so than usual.

NicJ said...

i would be down for the Ipad if it were flash compatible.

BURN IN HELL JOBS!!!!

NicJ said...

never trust an offensive player from USC.

Nostradamus said...

@sax

I know there is iPad support in Europe. You might have to have a Vodafone or O2 sim chip instead. I haven't inquired as of yet.

NicJ said...

well that got me some more worthless points.

MR.F said...

LOL at Brett Favre. Excellent choke job on that last drive.

Kyle Baker said...

@Sax

I've only had the iPizzle for half a day, so I can't say. But as a frequent traveler, I can't ever imagine being without internet access, whether it comes from my mobile broadband or from 3G on iPad. As much as I appreciate WiFi and it fairly ubiquitous these days, it's not everywhere and not reliable enough to count on full time. Thus, I'll always gladly pay whatever for mobile broadband, and the 3G version was the logical extension of such. I've just been in the back of too many cabs on the way to a meeting and needing to pull up info or a document in order to toy with WiFi only concept.

Also, I need to be able to post masterful insight in this space from anywhere in the world.

NicJ said...

Hooray for better waiver positioning!!

Nostradamus said...

@Sax

I probably use Wifi probably 80% of the time, but with the 3G, I don't have to worry about finding a hotspot if it's not convenient. It's month-to-month, so it was worth the small initial cost not to worry about it.

Nostradamus said...

What Dusty said, too.

Kyle Baker said...

@Nic

Agree re Flash, but that will become less and less of an issue as the web version of the Coca-Cola wars sort themselves out. The iPad does so many things, and well, that using that as a drawback is a lot like saying I won't buy car unless it has the right kind of cup holders.

Unfortunately SoSG posts are prone to using Flash for video posts so I'll have to figure out a way to deal with that, hopefully not involving ripping Orel's larynx out.

NicJ said...

HTML5 is the FUTURE!!!

Kyle Baker said...

Right on, Nic re HTML5.

NicJ said...

flash is way more than cupholders

Kyle Baker said...

HTML5 IS THE FUTURE OF THIS INTERNETS!

Kyle Baker said...

But Nic, there's like an infinity minus 3 things one can do...getting caught up on Flash is cutting off one's nose to spite one's face.

Have you been completely stymied bc of this issue, Mr C?

NicJ said...

i have an iphone 4 and a laptop. I can sit tight with that until they release a new version of the Ipad in two years. Hopefully by then more websites are using HTML5

Kyle Baker said...

In two years we're going to be able to view virtual screens in our minds and all this will be utterly inconsequential. At least, I hope, if they continue tapping into that alien technology gleaned from Roswell.

And I want bubble cars and jetpacks.

Mr. LA Sports Czar said...

Would you settle for jetcars and bubble packs?

«Oldest ‹Older   1 – 200 of 243   Newer› Newest»