SB Nation User Blog: homerdrew415

Giants Podcasts

homerdrew415 — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:55:13 -0000

Does anyone know of good SF Giants podcasts (fan created or otherwise) out there? I download most everything that KNBR has to offer, but that's not never really enough. I've been meaning to start podcasting again, but I'm working 50+ hours a week now and it's hard to motivate. I was also wondering if there's been replacement for Audioblogger (basically a free service that you call and record a message and it's emailed to you in mp3 format), or something similar that emails you a transcription of what you record. Please include links if you have any suggestions.

OT - Notating Off Topic Posts with "OT"

homerdrew415 — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:16:04 -0000

I like to think of myself as a reigning king (or some level of duke) of the OT posts. I like them, I like knowing McC posters views on normalish stuff because they seem to be rationed and intelligent folks. That being said, please put the simple OT in the beginning of your fanpost (retroactively if needed). This is meant for not just Noobs but established lurkers as well.

On an unrelated note, how about Matt Cain for Prince Fielder and JJ Hardy? I heard that the brewers are worried about them hitting arbitration.

Super Early 2009 record predictions

homerdrew415 — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:18:16 -0000

There's no way I'm going to get cerebral or mathematical for this post, so with that being said, what's your predictions for the 2009 Gigantes? For this post, let's assume the roster isn't going to change. Put a gun to my head and I'd probably say a record of 80-82. For what it's worth, 80-82 would probably be good enough for 2nd place. So amaze me people.

OT - The Hackman Speaketh

homerdrew415 — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 07:46:13 -0000

Just wanted to pass along details on my first week of driving a cab in SF. First I haven't been murdered, robbed, or arrested. Second, I drove my first HIV Positive meth-addict to the Tenderloin and back so he could score tweak from the El Salvadorean dealers and didn't get stiffed on the bill. I decided that I need to print up business cards and I'm going to do that this weekend. I notice people have really low expectations of cabbies and apparently opening the door for them, loading/unloading groceries, asking them what route they want me to take, or checking for left behind belongings are all things they are not prepared to see. I gave the Big O a ride to SFO Tuesday morning (bright and early), and met him, his wife, and daughter and they seem like nice normal and bright people. Anyone with any questions should feel free to ask or check out my ghetto website. BTW if anyone wants to help me do something nicer/newer/more user friendly, I'm open to help and I might even be able to find some money or something else for that help.

OT Hanukkah and being Jewish around Christmas

homerdrew415 — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 23:12:35 -0000

So Hanukkah is upon us and Christmas is rearing it's ugly head, and I'm wondering what the rest of my chosen peoples do when their family are away. I'll be going to my gf's house for the 3rd year now and still don't really get this whole Christmas thing. Over the past three years I've felt like ~~a stranger in a strange land~~ an ambassador or a foreign diplomat, who is only there on observer status. Anywho enough about me, what about the rest of the flock? Chinese and a movie? Indian food and comic books? Middle Eastern food and a marathon session of Counterstrike?

OT: The Hackman Cometh

homerdrew415 — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:32:18 -0000

So it's official, I'm a taxi cab driver...A cabbie, a taxi man, or a hack. You can call me whatever you want, just call me. Let me say that this is officially a shameless play on your sense of loyalty and comradery, so don't flip out and call for bannination for me ok? If for whatever reason, you or anyone you know is in need of a cab this weekend (roughly 8am - 5pm), or anytime else, check out my website for scheduling info. We can talk about the glories of Lil Money, the AnVil or Timmy and you can ridicule me in person about my horrible postings and trade proposals (not to mention moving in the fences for more DINGERS!), or even just relax listening to your favorite Melissa Ethridge track on your Ipod nanotouchphone. So come one, come all and ride the friendly streets!

The Curious Case of Benji Molina

homerdrew415 — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:18:15 -0000

If/when the Giants have finished their off season moves, do you think it will include a trade of Big Money? I'd think that if B-Mo is traded, it's most likely to the Red Sox or Yankees (assuming both teams move on from Varitek & Posada). Remember this isn't a "should we trade Benji?" thread, it's "will they trade Benji?". If they are to move him, what would you want in return from either of those teams? What's realistic?

I'd like ot think I'm being witty and maybe even original in using this film title as a pun, but if not oh freaking well..

OT: Soon to be cabbie questions/thoughts

homerdrew415 — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:11:42 -0000

So I hate this current job market. I really really really wish that I had another/better option on the table but outside of prostitution (which never was an option since women folk don't seem to pay for that, and while flattering I'm not into the dudes) there doesn't seem to be one. I don't want to make bathtub meth or sell crack in the tenderloin, so I figured the next best thing would be to get my Cab license and start driving ASAP so I can have some dinero to pay my rent and other bills.

I'm asking you lurkers and posters, what kind of suggestions you might have for pick up spots that would be under the radar. Outside of the typical commuter spots, conventions, baseball season beginning in April, etc. the only thing that is striking me as new and untested is the Chron listings of freighters that dock at the port of SF, and perhaps there's a way to contact the ship in advance to arrange for a pick up upon arrival.

Do you, the McC braintrust have any thoughts/ideas/suggestions for me?

C.C. will be known as the one that got away

homerdrew415 — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:04:21 -0000

Not really since it seems that the Giants were never that big of a dog in the hunt for Sabathia. I want to think that were the Giants to up their offer to 4 years at $25 million per (lots of backloading til after 2017), that they could have landed him, but alas twas not to be. That being said, I'd assume we're going to sign the big unit, and that will probably mean an end to F/A spending. I'm thinking that as per Sabean's M.O. we're going to see how the club does until all-star breakish time, and then Sabean will try to sucker a team into treating Jessie English like he's the next Lincecum and give us that bat we've been pining for. It's a bit of a dissapointment, since I was hoping to have the best rotation since Maddux signed with the Braves and 2nd best in the past 40 years (better than the Dodgers of the early 60's and better than Orioles team with all those 20 game winners), but I suppose settling for one of the better rotations in the majors will have to do for now. And now, your thoughts on the matter....

OT - TV Shows to watch

homerdrew415 — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:27:43 -0000

So I like TV dramas/comedies/animation/etc and for whatever reasons the TV gods seem intent on killing off/canceling my favorites. I’m looking for something new and exciting that I’ve yet to try out, and who knows maybe one of you smart McC posters has something I should try out. I’m listing my favorites (in no particular order) below, so feel free to try any of them out.

The Wire
The Sopranos
Deadwood (though if I ever meet David Milch, I’m kicking him in the nuts repeatedly for not finishing the show)
Rome
Rescue Me (1st two seasons are excellent, then they realized they could pull in female viewers by getting rid of the alcoholism, violence, and hallucinations).
Battlestar Galactica (new series)
Dexter
The Shield
Brotherhood
Entourage (I guess…though a show called Arie Gold might have me more enthusiastic)
Six Feet Under
Top Gear
Oz
Simpsons (first 10 years), South Park, The Boondocks
True Blood
Scrubs
Star Trek TNG/DS9
Firefly
Lost
HBO’s Miniseries (John Adams, Band of Brothers, and the upcoming Saddam Hussein miniseries)