SB Nation Blog: S.F. Giangst

OT: Independence Day

S.F. Giangst — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:28:04 -0000

The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.

- John Adams, July 3, 1776

This was written in reference to the adoption of the Lee Resolution by the Continental Congress which gave approval to issuing a Declaration of Independence. The Declaration itself was debated on the 3rd and much of the 4th before being committed to paper late on the latter day. It would not actually be signed until August 2, 1776.

If a great American like Adams can be so wrong, I guess the mistakes of we lesser sorts can be overlooked, too. That's one thing I've always loved about this quotation in addition to its stirring prose.

Love your liberty, spare a thought for the people who defend it, enjoy your barbecue and fireworks, and have a great 4th everyone.

Showing Love, parts 1 & 2

S.F. Giangst — Tue, 06 May 2008 13:55:32 -0000

Parte Une:

You have to admit that Baseball-Reference is one of the very best websites there is for statistics. You have to or I'll come to your house. You don't want that.

There are sites with more specialized, high-end sabe calculations, but for general purposes B-R takes the cake when stacked up against the Yahoos and Sportslines and MLB.com-in-your-mouths.

Doing the Nasty

S.F. Giangst — Mon, 05 May 2008 04:34:18 -0000

Your major league team carries two guys who can play third base for you. One of them is old, has an OPS+ of 57, no errors and absolutely no range. The other is not old, has an OPS+ of 72, has mediocre range and a fielding percentage barely above .900.

You perceive, because you are smart, that this not only sucks but swallows as well. Here's how to get the taste out of your mouth...

All-Star Love for Lewis

S.F. Giangst — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:06:58 -0000

Frederick Deshaun Lewis. LF - SF Giants. 2008 All-Star.

There, I said it. And it's not as far-fetched as it might sound.

P(b)itching Situation

S.F. Giangst — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:39:13 -0000

It's worth noting that if you subtract the awfulness called Brad Hennessey the Giants bullpen ERA would shrink to 2.92 which would be good for third best in the NL so far this year. It's hard to figure just what the story is with him after such a good 2007.