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Some Of An Even Year Better Than…
SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

Some Of An Even Year Better Than…

  They say we are going to have Baseball live in stadiums. Some but not all of our favorite players … Continue reading Some Of An Even Year Better Than…

Giants place red-hot Dickerson on injured list
SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

Giants place red-hot Dickerson on injured list

Just when we decide we’re going to go for it we get some key injuries that scare me! Get back … Continue reading Giants place red-hot Dickerson on injured list

THE ORIGINAL ODD
SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

THE ORIGINAL ODD

REALLY?! SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS WON TODAY AGAINST THE PITTSBURGH PIRATES and no surprise to me BRANDON BELT hero again.  I … Continue reading THE ORIGINAL ODD

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

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 WIZARD OF ODD
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THE WIZARD OF ODD

MADISON BUMGARNER IS THE WIZARD OF ODD! BUM takes on the KC Royals for us tonight and I believe he … Continue reading THE WIZARD OF ODD

SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

Put That Wabbit Back In The Hat

I can’t believe I am saying this… I think I will skip watching the Giants game tonight. I don’t want … Continue reading Put That Wabbit Back In The Hat

The lighter side of sports

THE RETURN OF THE PREACHER MAN

May 16th 2015 Sf Giants vs Cinn Reds The RETURN OF THE PREACHER MAN   Hunter Pence all healed up … Continue reading THE RETURN OF THE PREACHER MAN

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

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DON’T BUM ME OUT

          MADISON BUMGARNER wow! I know I’m impressed and apparently so are others. Lumping his name … Continue reading DON’T BUM ME OUT

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

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

SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

Another Day at the Office – Brandon Crawford

Originally posted on Brandon and Brandon:
I’m still a little damp from Angel dumping the Gatorade cooler on me. I think he… Continue reading Another Day at the Office – Brandon Crawford

The lighter side of sports

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

MY COMMENT on Brandon Belt’s Blog Post- “Alarming First Night”
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MY COMMENT on Brandon Belt’s Blog Post- “Alarming First Night”

Originally posted on Brandon and Brandon:
I thought spring training was just for my baseball stuff. Apparently it’s spring training for my… Continue reading MY COMMENT on Brandon Belt’s Blog Post- “Alarming First Night”

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A Bucket by the Bed – Brandon Belt

Originally posted on Brandon and Brandon:
I was home sick today with a stomach virus. It came on all of a sudden last night and I’ve… Continue reading A Bucket by the Bed – Brandon Belt

past sfg, The lighter side of sports

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS Robbed by OAKLAND A’s in Today Opener

Originally posted on Where Everyone's a Giant:
I haven’t had the chance to see all the highlights from today’s game, but let me… Continue reading SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS Robbed by OAKLAND A’s in Today Opener

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Another Day in Paradise

Originally posted on @Cafe Blog:
It was Day 2 of the #SFGiants Full Squad workouts here in Scottsdale, AZ.  Not much… Continue reading Another Day in Paradise

SF Giants, spring training, The lighter side of sports

SCOTTSDALE IS THE PLACE TO BE THIS SPRING

I am SO excited!! Baseball is back in two (count them) TWO days!! Spring is about to be “sprung” when … Continue reading SCOTTSDALE IS THE PLACE TO BE THIS SPRING

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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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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!

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Cheese & Kieschnick

Originally posted on SF Giants Photos:
It was a great time at the ballpark tonight.  The Harlem Globtrotter’s “Cheese” threw out the… Continue reading Cheese & Kieschnick

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White House Visit

Originally posted on SF Giants Photos:
Today President Obama welcomed the San Francisco Giants to the White House to honor the team and… Continue reading White House Visit

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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

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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

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Giants Extra | Archive for Steve Corkran

Giants-Padres game story, with quotes giants padres june 19 2013 Giants Extra | Archive for Steve Corkran.   Continue reading Giants Extra | Archive for Steve Corkran

SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS ARE PEOPLE TOO

The San Francisco Giants have been my baseball team for 55 years and that is never going to change. The … Continue reading THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS ARE PEOPLE TOO

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The #SFGiants Draft Picks and their Twitter Accounts (that I could find)

Originally posted on Where Everyone's a Giant:
A week ago today the Houston Astros kicked off the MLB Draft by taking Mark Appel… Continue reading The #SFGiants Draft Picks and their Twitter Accounts (that I could find)

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”

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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

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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

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IN SHOCKING MOVE BOCHY SENDS ENTIRE LINE UP TO FRESNO

In an unprecedented moved Bruce Bochy manager of the World Champion San Francisco Giants optioned the entire starting line-up to … Continue reading IN SHOCKING MOVE BOCHY SENDS ENTIRE LINE UP TO FRESNO

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Quick Hits for May 18, 2013

Originally posted on SF Giants Photos:
TONIGHT’S GAME… The Giants’ six-game, seven-day road trip continues tonight with the third game of this four… Continue reading Quick Hits for May 18, 2013

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

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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

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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

AS IF THERE WAS ANY DOUBT

HEY, we’ve got some HITTERS on our team was there ever any doubt that they would show up?! Tonight’s SF … Continue reading AS IF THERE WAS ANY DOUBT

SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

Not The Usual Stuff

After tonight’s long-awaited win against the Arizona DiamondBacks the feedback will be very different. Instead of talking about the SF … Continue reading Not The Usual Stuff

SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

Quick Hits for April 30, 2013

Originally posted on SF Giants Photos:
TONIGHT’S GAME…The San Francisco Giants visit the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second game of this three… Continue reading Quick Hits for April 30, 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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Quick Hits for April 27, 2013

Originally posted on SF Giants Photos:
TONIGHT’S GAME…The San Francisco Giants visit the San Diego Padres in the second game of this… Continue reading Quick Hits for April 27, 2013

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