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Tag: AT&T Park

THE DARK SIDE OF ODD
SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

THE DARK SIDE OF ODD

The LAND OF ODD -not YOUR PRISON! “YOU ALWAYS HAD THE POWER TO GO HOME” IN the end of the … Continue reading THE DARK SIDE OF ODD

ARE YOU A GOOD SWITCH OR A BAD SWITCH
past sfg, The lighter side of sports

ARE YOU A GOOD SWITCH OR A BAD SWITCH

OUR JOURNEY Through the Land of ODD continues… BRYON REYNOLDS is a SWITCH HITTER and a good one! HIS Freshman … Continue reading ARE YOU A GOOD SWITCH OR A BAD SWITCH

UNDERCOVER IN THE LAND OF ODD
SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

UNDERCOVER IN THE LAND OF ODD

IN SEARCH OF THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS MOJO At great danger to myself I went undercover into enemy territory to … Continue reading UNDERCOVER IN THE LAND OF ODD

LA DODGERS-ODDS FLYING MONKEYS
SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

LA DODGERS-ODDS FLYING MONKEYS

WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS?     WE ARE MISSING THE MAGIC! TONIGHT’S ASSIGNMENT IS BEAT LA!   … Continue reading LA DODGERS-ODDS FLYING MONKEYS

THE RETURN TO ODD
past sfg, SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

THE RETURN TO ODD

I WOULDN’T USE THE WORDS “LOSING STREAK” BUT I HEARD IT BEING BATTED AROUND. TONIGHT CUETO CONTINUES HIS CURSE ON … Continue reading THE RETURN TO ODD

Guest Blogger: Denard Span
The lighter side of sports

Guest Blogger: Denard Span

Originally posted on Brandon and Brandon:
So Crawford and Belt are handing over their blog to me for a day. Apparently they… Continue reading Guest Blogger: Denard Span

SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

SF Giants 2014 “The Year In Quotes” Pavlovic

I enjoyed the quotes in this article so much I thought I would re-blog it for those San Francisco Giants … Continue reading SF Giants 2014 “The Year In Quotes” Pavlovic

past sfg, The lighter side of sports

San Francisco Giants Wild Ride

What a wild ride we had! I stood my ground with all the doubters, never wavering I  said we were … Continue reading San Francisco Giants Wild Ride

Baby Baby Giraffe – Brandon Belt
SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

Baby Baby Giraffe – Brandon Belt

Baby Baby Giraffe – Brandon Belt. I “pressed” this post from Brandon Belt from late last month because I enjoyed reading … Continue reading Baby Baby Giraffe – Brandon Belt

Going, Going, Gone: An Essay-By Michael Vlastnik
The lighter side of sports

Going, Going, Gone: An Essay-By Michael Vlastnik

Going, Going, Gone: An Essay. http://mikevlaz.wordpress.com/2014/04/08/going-going-gone-an-essay/   This is an assignment that happens to be on a topic of great … Continue reading Going, Going, Gone: An Essay-By Michael Vlastnik

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Huddy: 2014 Reincarnation of Billy Swift?

Originally posted on THE San Francisco Giants Blog:
Tim Hudson: he never had an inning where he threw more than 12 pitches. Padres suck?… Continue reading Huddy: 2014 Reincarnation of Billy Swift?

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Giants Still Atop The Beanstalk

Last night “THE BEAST” went deep at AT&T Park to secure the defeat of the Cleveland Indians  in the first … Continue reading Giants Still Atop The Beanstalk

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Enough with the Pinch Blogging – Brandon Crawford

Originally posted on Brandon and Brandon:
So Hicks and Hunter fill in for a couple days and suddenly traffic to the blog… Continue reading Enough with the Pinch Blogging – Brandon Crawford

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Opening Day Festivities

Originally posted on SF Giants Photos:
Nobody does the photos better so sit back and re-live SF Giants Opening Day! SF Giants Photos View original post Continue reading Opening Day Festivities

past sfg, The lighter side of sports

From The Archives – Candlestick Park

Originally posted on SF Giants Photos:
Those were the days! But these days aren’t too shabby either!  SF Giants Photos View original post Continue reading From The Archives – Candlestick Park

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A Giant Thank You to our Fans!

Originally posted on SF Giants Photos:
I appreciate the “Thank You’s” from the franchise but I want to thank the San Francisco Giants! I don’t require … Continue reading A Giant Thank You to our Fans!

AT&T Park, past sfg, SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

I FEEL APPRECIATED BY MY BASEBALL TEAM

Chances are I won’t be attending Fan Appreciation Day Sunday and I am mournful.  But I am thankful for what … Continue reading I FEEL APPRECIATED BY MY BASEBALL TEAM

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Bee Crazy?

Originally posted on THE San Francisco Giants Blog:
Here’s a pic from a fan who snapped this during Brian Wilson’s weird confrontation with Larry… Continue reading Bee Crazy?

SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

Building Future SF Teams–Does the Formula Need to Change?

Originally posted on THE San Francisco Giants Blog:
With the Giants winning a rare weekend series and the Dodgers losing one, it got me… Continue reading Building Future SF Teams–Does the Formula Need to Change?

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Quick Hits for August 23, 2013

Originally posted on SF Giants Photos:
TONIGHT’S GAME… The San Francisco Giants host the Pittsburgh Pirates tonight in the second game of this… Continue reading Quick Hits for August 23, 2013

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Torture, Re-Visited

Originally posted on THE San Francisco Giants Blog:
Someone mentioned it last night and I agree–there wasn’t any pain felt (by me) after Span… Continue reading Torture, Re-Visited

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Giants Are About To Make It Two In A Row!

Originally posted on THE San Francisco Giants Blog:
These men will lead us to victory. I guarantee it! 1. Marco Scutaro (R) 2B 2.… Continue reading Giants Are About To Make It Two In A Row!

AT&T Park, past sfg, SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

BLACK SUNDAY-Mamma Talks Sense To SF GIANTS

June 30th 2013 Sunday  Having just arrived last night I am back in Northern California where I was born and raised, … Continue reading BLACK SUNDAY-Mamma Talks Sense To SF GIANTS

AT&T Park, SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

Step Up To The Camera

Originally posted on SF Giants Photos:
Greetings Giants fans from your SF Giants Photo Intern, Ally.  Tonight I was given the opportunity… Continue reading Step Up To The Camera

SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

Puking During Puig At Bats

Originally posted on THE San Francisco Giants Blog:
“This guy Puig is gonna be a problem….” –San Dawg I forget when he said that,… Continue reading Puking During Puig At Bats

AT&T Park, san francisco, SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

GET ON THOSE HITTIN’ SHOES

  OK WE TAKE ON LA AGAIN TONIGHT, FRESH GAME, FRESH START, STILL GOT SOME ISSUES BUT ONE OF THEM … Continue reading GET ON THOSE HITTIN’ SHOES

AT&T Park, past sfg, SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

THEY MAY NOT BE MARLINS

TONIGHT THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS TAKE ON THE MARLINS AT AT&T PARK. UNABLE TO GO MARLIN FISHING I DID THE … Continue reading THEY MAY NOT BE MARLINS

SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

Grabbin’ Some Pine 6/19

Originally posted on Communist Comics:
Don’t have a clue how he keeps coming up with these great “comics” but I enjoy every single one of … Continue reading Grabbin’ Some Pine 6/19

SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

Giants keep their cool after contentious series | CSN Bay Area

The San Francisco Giants once again make me proud by setting themselves apart not only with the way they play … Continue reading Giants keep their cool after contentious series | CSN Bay Area

AT&T Park, SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

FACING MY FEAR OF CHASE FIELD

I never considered my  first 54 years of life as a Giants fan as being “sheltered” however I realized in … Continue reading FACING MY FEAR OF CHASE FIELD

The lighter side of sports

Thumb Wrestling Contest Determines Name Of New CSN SPORTS SHOW Presenting “YUP! SPORTS TALK LIVE”

It was a fight to the finish between JIM KOZIMOR of CSN BAY AREA and ALEX PAVLOVIC Sports writer for the MERCURY NEWS but … Continue reading Thumb Wrestling Contest Determines Name Of New CSN SPORTS SHOW Presenting “YUP! SPORTS TALK LIVE”

san francisco, SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

THE PHONE-BOOTH NEVER APPEARS AS GIANTS FALL TO A’S 6-3

Monday’s defeat of 4-1 by the Oakland A’s was surprising seeing as we had Madison Bumgarner on the mound. He … Continue reading THE PHONE-BOOTH NEVER APPEARS AS GIANTS FALL TO A’S 6-3

san francisco, SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

WOW

Originally posted on SF Giants Photos:
In baseball there is AB, K, R, H, E, LOB, RBI, WAR, BB, SB, CS, OBP,… Continue reading WOW

AT&T Park, san francisco, SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

LET’S BREAK THIS TIE TONIGHT!

Today’s home game #26 (17-8) vs the Colorado Rockies That’s right it’s “Timmy Day” Tim Lincecum (3-3, 4.70) will go up against … Continue reading LET’S BREAK THIS TIE TONIGHT!

AT&T Park, san francisco, SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

Grabbin’ Some Pine 5/20

Originally posted on Communist Comics:
RYAN VOGELSONG’S INJURY TONIGHT WAS TRAGIC BUT HE WENT OUT WITH A 8-0 WIN OVER THE NATIONALS THAT REFUELED HIS TEAM AND … Continue reading Grabbin’ Some Pine 5/20

AT&T Park, SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

SO MANY HEROS AS SF GIANTS BLOW THE BRAVES AWAY

I’M ALWAYS PREACHING THE “DIFFERENT HERO EVERY DAY” SF GIANTS SPEECH BUT YESTERDAY THERE WERE A LOT OF HERO’S IN … Continue reading SO MANY HEROS AS SF GIANTS BLOW THE BRAVES AWAY

AT&T Park, san francisco, SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

MATT CAIN SCORES A BIG ONE AND SO DOES DADDY

THE SF GIANTS BEAT THE BRAVES tonight by a score of 8-2 behind the pitching of our “Horse” the amazing … Continue reading MATT CAIN SCORES A BIG ONE AND SO DOES DADDY

AT&T Park, SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

Quick Hits for May 8, 2013

Originally posted on SF Giants Photos:
TODAY’S GAME…The Giants’ 10-game homestand continues today as they host the Philadelphia Phillies for the final… Continue reading Quick Hits for May 8, 2013

SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

SF GIANTS GET BOTH CHEEKS INTO IT

ANOTHER AMAZING WIN LAST NIGHT BY THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS! Making it even more beautiful is the fact it was … Continue reading SF GIANTS GET BOTH CHEEKS INTO IT

san francisco, SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

ZITO LEAVES SF GIANTS TO JOIN METALLICA

JUST KIDDING! Got your attention though didn’t I? Only re-hashing old news because my beloved son SF Giants fan and … Continue reading ZITO LEAVES SF GIANTS TO JOIN METALLICA

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Quick Hits for May 4, 2013

Originally posted on SF Giants Photos:
TONIGHT’S GAME…The San Francisco Giants host the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second game of this… Continue reading Quick Hits for May 4, 2013

SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

ESCAPE TO SAN DIEGO

Sunday was a beautiful day in San Diego and I was fortunate enough to be at Petco Park to watch … Continue reading ESCAPE TO SAN DIEGO

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METALLICA AT AT&T

Originally posted on SF Giants Photos:
The Giants have a tradition of honoring and teaming up with great musicians.  In 2013 alone,… Continue reading METALLICA AT AT&T

SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

AND THAT’S WHY YOU NEVER LEAVE A SF GIANTS GAME EARLY

We had a pitching duel with the Arizona Diamond Backs today in the last of a three game series thanks … Continue reading AND THAT’S WHY YOU NEVER LEAVE A SF GIANTS GAME EARLY

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A GAME OR A DAY IS WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT

Tonight the SF Giants lost to the AZ D-Backs 6-4 in 11 innings but it was a very enjoyable game…Except. … Continue reading A GAME OR A DAY IS WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT

Quick Hits for April 23, 2013
SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

Quick Hits for April 23, 2013

Originally posted on SF Giants Photos:
TONIGHT’S GAME…The San Francisco Giants host the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second game of this three… Continue reading Quick Hits for April 23, 2013

SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

Another Walk-Off!

Originally posted on SF Giants Photos:
All it took was a single by Andres Torres, a sacrifice bunt from Brandon Crawford and… Continue reading Another Walk-Off!

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At Least My Birthday Was a Piece of Cake – Brandon Belt

Originally posted on Brandon and Brandon:
Haylee made me a great cake for my 25th birthday on Saturday. Chocolate and vanilla. I was… Continue reading At Least My Birthday Was a Piece of Cake – Brandon Belt

Quick Hits for April 20, 2013
AT&T Park, SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

Quick Hits for April 20, 2013

Originally posted on SF Giants Photos:
TONIGHT’S GAME…The San Francisco Giants host the San Diego Padres in the second game of this… Continue reading Quick Hits for April 20, 2013

SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

Walk Off Win!

Originally posted on SF Giants Photos:
It was an exciting night at AT&T Park, complete with a walk off win and a… Continue reading Walk Off Win!

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