SBNation.com User Blog: kaliber

Bonds on TV show in September

kaliber — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 19:56:03 -0000

Bonds on TV show in September

This is kinda weird.

"Barry Bonds will try to rehabilitate his tarnished image by confronting a fan who hates him on the upcoming reality show "H8R."

On the show, the MLB home-run king will watch a tape of one of his biggest detractors chewing him out, and then confront his "H8R" -- who won’t know the slugger has been watching him -- face-to-face.

It’ll be up to Bonds to convince the guy that he isn’t so bad, after all."

At school, we were told to design a 5-10 second animation with a seasonal theme. Since it's Spring,...

kaliber — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 17:25:09 -0000

At school, we were told to design a 5-10 second animation with a seasonal theme. Since it's Spring, I chose opening day for the San Francisco Giants. I thought I'd share it here with you all.

Say Hey Willie

kaliber — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:36:45 -0000

Say Hey Willie

Saw this song/video posted on Facebook. I didn't remember it being posted here before, so I thought I'd share.

Buster Posey's story keeps getting better for Giants

kaliber — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 05:04:50 -0000

Buster Posey's story keeps getting better for Giants

A great article by Baggarly about Posey that starts out by referencing MCC and "I ain't havin' it!"

Giants acquire Cody Ross

kaliber — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:35:49 -0000

Giants acquire Cody Ross

The Marlins decided to just let him go on the waiver claim.

Lou Brown passes away

kaliber — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 23:16:08 -0000

Lou Brown passes away

Well, you may run like Mays, but you hit like shit.

RIP, James Gammon.

Giants monitor Bumgarner's workload

kaliber — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:34:08 -0000

Giants monitor Bumgarner's workload

"The Giants might be forced to make a tough decision on Madison Bumgarner if they contend down to the wire - namely, how many games will they let him start?"

I'm glad they're considering his workload.

Braun a target?

kaliber — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 02:26:39 -0000

Braun a target?

"General manager Brian Sabean and one his top evaluators, Lee Elder, watched from the press box, perhaps scouting potential trade targets Corey Hart, Prince Fielder and Ryan Braun."

Don't tease me like that, Schulman.

Lincecum for Fielder!

kaliber — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:33:57 -0000

Giants are most tech savvy MLB team

kaliber — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 17:41:45 -0000

Giants are most tech savvy MLB team

Nothing really new here, but CNNMoney did a little video spot about the Giants' free WiFi, "high-tech scouting," and dynamic ticket pricing.

Rowand to DL, Downs recalled

kaliber — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:31:54 -0000

Rowand to DL, Downs recalled

Downs gets the call over Rohlinger. DeRosa is day-to-day with his hammy.

"Darren Ford would be a leading candidate to join the club in a reserve role."

kaliber — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:43:41 -0000

"Darren Ford would be a leading candidate to join the club in a reserve role."

"I’m told the Giants won’t have a new player in uniform for Saturday afternoon’s game. But if Rowand goes on the DL, good chance Eugenio Velez becomes the center fielder and Darren Ford would be a leading candidate to join the club in a reserve role. I wouldn’t expect the Giants to call up center fielder Francisco Peguero, who is raking for Single-A San Jose. But both guys are on the 40-man roster, for what it’s worth." --Andrew Baggerly on Extra Baggs

You can DO that??

kaliber — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:59:22 -0000

Lineup shuffling

Bochy has shuffled around the lineup with the Giants' latest acquisitions, hitting Sanchez second in the order and batting Garko in both the fourth and fifth spot. While the new order isn't set in stone, Bochy said it gives off a different vibe, one he hopes will lead them to the playoffs.

If this new rule about doubling up players in the batting order is true, then what the hell is Bochy's problem!? The clear choice is Sandoval!

Lineup shuffling

Bochy has shuffled around the lineup with the Giants' latest acquisitions, hitting Sanchez second in the order and batting Garko in both the fourth and fifth spot. While the new order isn't set in stone, Bochy said it gives off a different vibe, one he hopes will lead them to the playoffs.

If this new rule about doubling up players in the batting order is true, then what the hell is Bochy's problem!? The clear choice is Sandoval!

MLB 2K9 Opus Trailer

kaliber — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:48:08 -0000

MLB 2K9 Opus Trailer

Yet another video with Timmy on the 2ksports site. Spoiler alert: they show the Tim Lincecum home run reaction at the end (and it's pretty damn funny).

Teaser trailer for MLB 2K9

kaliber — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 01:40:35 -0000

Teaser trailer for MLB 2K9

Pretty damn dead-on with Lincecum's delivery.

Not so much on Reyes' stats on the Jumbotron.

Jewish Heritage Night

kaliber — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 03:59:55 -0000

I didn't really see if anyone started a roll call sort of thread for this promotion, so I figured I would. Did anyone else get tickets to this? It looks like I will be in View Reserve section 327.

This will be my first non-Lincecum game this season, so I hope that it is not status quo night for Matt Cain. And that I get to see Pablo and Ishikawa (and not have him pinch hit for in the fourth).

I didn't really see if anyone started a roll call sort of thread for this promotion, so I figured I would. Did anyone else get tickets to this? It looks like I will be in View Reserve section 327.

This will be my first non-Lincecum game this season, so I hope that it is not status quo night for Matt Cain. And that I get to see Pablo and Ishikawa (and not have him pinch hit for in the fourth).

OT: Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog

kaliber — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:06:16 -0000

I know there are fans of Joss Whedon here, so I figured I'd post about his new internet mini-series "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog" starring Neil Patrick Harris as Dr. Horrible, Nathan Fillion as Captain Hammer, and Felicia Day as Penny.

Dr. Horrible is a villain who is applying to get into the Evil League of Evil, but has a crush on a girl at the local laundromat. Captain Hammer is his arch-nemesis. Oh, and it's a musical, so if you liked the Buffy episode "Once More, With Feeling", you will probably love this.

Act I went up Tuesday, Act II went up today (Thursday), and Act III will be posted on Saturday. They will all be taken down on Sunday, and will only be available for purchase from iTunes for now, but a DVD will come later

Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog

PS If you're having trouble placing Felicia Day, she played the Potential Slayer "Vi" in the final season of Buffy.

Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog

PS If you're having trouble placing Felicia Day, she played the Potential Slayer "Vi" in the final season of Buffy.

Ken Rosenthal Smokes Marijuana

kaliber — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:00:21 -0000

That's the only explanation for this:

Don't be surprised if the Brewers accelerate their transition this winter by trading shortstop J.J. Hardy and possibly first baseman Prince Fielder for multiple high-end prospects.

The demand for shortstops, in particular, is rising. Hardy, second in OPS only to the Marlins' Hanley Ramirez among NL shortstops, could bring a quality young starting pitcher — think Giants right-hander Matt Cain — if he is packaged with the right youngsters.

J.J. Hardy is a nice player, sure. But the centerpiece of a deal for Matt Cain? Not a freakin' chance.

That's the only explanation for this:

Don't be surprised if the Brewers accelerate their transition this winter by trading shortstop J.J. Hardy and possibly first baseman Prince Fielder for multiple high-end prospects.

The demand for shortstops, in particular, is rising. Hardy, second in OPS only to the Marlins' Hanley Ramirez among NL shortstops, could bring a quality young starting pitcher — think Giants right-hander Matt Cain — if he is packaged with the right youngsters.

J.J. Hardy is a nice player, sure. But the centerpiece of a deal for Matt Cain? Not a freakin' chance.

Bullet in the brain pan, squish.

kaliber — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:28:15 -0000

The Lunatic Fringe: Let's talk about the Giants.

Sabean: I assume you've scanned the roster...

The Fringe: Kent was your greatest success. A prodigy. A phenomenon. Until the Astros walked in here and took him from you.

Sabean: It's not quite so simple.

The Fringe: I'm well aware of that.

Sabean: There was no way that I could...

The Fringe: No, no. Of course. The boy spent his entire time here under Bonds, developing the contacts and hitting reputation to leave this place.

Sabean: Gave up a brilliant future hitting in front of Bonds as well. It's madness.

The Fringe: Madness? Have you looked at his picture carefully, Sabean? At his face? It's hubris, in point of fact. Something a good deal more dangerous.

Sabean: Why are you here?

The Fringe: Because the situation is even less simple than you think. Do you know what your sin is, Sabean?

Sabean: I wonder if you'd...

The Fringe: It's pride. Pride, and the inability to develop a solid positional player in 10 years. Oh, and Barry Zito. So, your sins are pride, the inability to develop a solid positional player in 10 years, and Barry Zito.

[replays recording of Sabean]: Key members of management personally pushed for Zito. I was told that management's support...

The Fringe: "Key members of management." Key. The minds behind every marketing, personnel, and roster decision in the organization, and you put them...in a room...with Zito.

Sabean: If there was some kind of information about his decline...he never spoke of it. I don't know what it is.

The Fringe: Nor do I. And judging by his deteriorating mental state, I'd say we're both better off. Secrets are not my concern. Fixing them is.

Sabean: Whatever injury or mechanics he might have accidentally messed up his velocity with, it's probable he doesn't even know what they are. That they're buried beneath layers of psychosis.

The Fringe: You know, in certain older civilized cultures, when men failed as entirely as you have, they would throw themselves on their swords.

Sabean: Well, unfortunately, I forgot to bring a sword. [as the Fringe pulls out their sword] I would put that down right now if I were you.

The Fringe: Would you be killed in your sleep like an ailing pet?

[Grunting]
[Yelling]
[Screaming]

The Fringe: Young miss...Young miss, I'll need all the logs on sabermetrics. We'll have to reach out to the fans and help them to come back to us. No matter how far out Sabean has...

[gasping]

The Fringe: This is a good death.

[gasping]

The Fringe: There's no shame in this...in a GMs death, a GM who has done...fine works. We're making a better roster. All of them...better rosters.