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Darwin
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Seattle, WA
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Oct 17, 2014 - 07:56am PT
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I've been a diehard Giants fan since 1960 when my family moved to the the Avenues in SF. I remember after the debacle in Anaheim (effin rally monkey, give me a break) resigning to myself to the fact that I would go to my grave without seeing the Giants win a World Series, hey it's just baseball. That obviously worked out OK, though.
In contrast, I was never much of an American football fan and found it easy to root for the Seahawks against the Niners now that I'm living in Seattle (20+ years now). This pissed off my Bay Area friends royally, and I have to admit that I kind of liked rubbing it in that Marshawn Lynch is from Oakland and went to Cal.
Now, though there is some symmetry: Travis Ishikawa is from Federal Way, a suburb just south of Seattle(aka north of Tacoma).
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Oct 17, 2014 - 10:43am PT
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"...found it easy to root for the Seahawks against the Niners now that I'm living in Seattle (20+ years now). This pissed off my Bay Area friends royally"
Royally? Don't go there.
And, here's the clincher for me, "You're not Berkeley enough," too! (he said with a happy face)
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bergbryce
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East Bay, CA
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Oct 17, 2014 - 10:50am PT
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This should be an interesting series. The Giants starting rotation doesn't stack up that well against the Royals. Good thing the long ball showed up again last night, they are likely going to need it.
More than anything, the Giants seem to know how to show up when it matters most. Despite not having the complete team (injuries, spotty pitching), they get it done.
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apogee
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Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Oct 17, 2014 - 12:19pm PT
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Well, I was hoping the Cards would win at least one more, just to make SF work for it, and get a little more frazzled before going against the Wall of Royal...
But it didn't quite work out that way...
Congrats to the Giants on a great NLCS...that last hit was a doooozzzyyy!
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tuolumne_tradster
Trad climber
Leading Edge of North American Plate
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Oct 17, 2014 - 09:13pm PT
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Apparently Peavy has such poor eyesight without his contacts that he thought Ishikawa's HR bounced off the wall and was a ground rule double. Peavy damn near tackled Ishikawa trying to round 3rd and head for home so he would be credited with the HR.
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Phil_B
Social climber
CHC, en zed
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Oct 17, 2014 - 11:27pm PT
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Was listening to the game on the internet and fellow office workers were totally baffled when I started yelling. Baseball is a relatively unknown endeavor here in NZ.
What a great story for Ishikawa. I remember hoping he'd do better the other times he had a shot. Well, I guess he has.
Go G-men!
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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Oct 18, 2014 - 12:25am PT
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back and forth games the whole way, lots of drama, good for the fans,
NLCS will probably prove to be better than the series,
expect KC to get blown out of the water,
bottom of the ninth homer to get to the series, nothing better,
WS parade in SF, 2010, cars honking, people screaming from BMW's, homeless guy yelling at the cars>"it's only a game!"
and he is right, but still fun,
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Brokedownclimber
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Douglas, WY
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Oct 18, 2014 - 04:58pm PT
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Pitching wins ball games. Period.
For that reason alone, I predict the series will go to the Royals. Royals have Home Field advantage via the All Star Game victory. Bumgarner is obviously the G-men's big weapon, but he can pitch (realistically) in no more than 2 starts. Shields only started once in the ALCS and is fresher. This will go at least 6 games, and probably 7.
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tuolumne_tradster
Trad climber
Leading Edge of North American Plate
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Oct 18, 2014 - 07:53pm PT
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Home field advantage didn't help the Nats or the Cards. I agree pitching is the key to winning championships but managing is also important. I'll take Bochy and his battle-hardened Gigantes over Yost and his base stealing Royals any day.
Bovada has the Royals as slight betting odds favorites...more reason to favor the Giants.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Oct 18, 2014 - 08:13pm PT
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WTF, I'll try it again cuz it worked last time.
Giants in four.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Oct 19, 2014 - 03:43pm PT
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Darwin's talking about the SEAhawks, folks. And he's right, they are off, and that's a relief.
BUT
There are other dirty birds to keep our eyes on, namely MORE DAMN CARDINALS!
Eyes on the prize, and GO GIANTS!
2012 NL Division Series Cincinnati Won 3-2
NL Championship Series St. Louis Won 4-3
World Series Detroit Won 4-0
2010 NL Division Series Atlanta Won 3-1
NL Championship Series Philadelphia Won 4-2
World Series Texas Won 4-1
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Oct 20, 2014 - 08:14am PT
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I just heard that the People's Republic of San Francisco has banned Lorde's song 'Royals' until after the World Series....
Worried much, Gigantes?
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clinker
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, California
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 20, 2014 - 09:31am PT
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Just taking a deep cleansing breath.
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tuolumne_tradster
Trad climber
Leading Edge of North American Plate
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Oct 21, 2014 - 05:25pm PT
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Ohhh Yaaa! Pence goes yard. Shields isn't fooling anyone with his pitches.
Giants 3 Royals 0
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clinker
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, California
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 21, 2014 - 05:43pm PT
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Giants starting this WS well.
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tuolumne_tradster
Trad climber
Leading Edge of North American Plate
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Oct 21, 2014 - 05:58pm PT
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broken bat double play
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clinker
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, California
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 21, 2014 - 06:05pm PT
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Giants will win 4 of 4,5,6, or 7. They will win.
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Oct 21, 2014 - 06:23pm PT
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Bumgarner allows bases loaded?
He's weakening!
Go Royal Blue!
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tuolumne_tradster
Trad climber
Leading Edge of North American Plate
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Oct 21, 2014 - 06:24pm PT
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MadBum gets outta the inning with no runs. What composure. The dude seems to thrive on the adrenaline. Prolly make a good climber.
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