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Tag: The lighter side of sports

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

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

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
past sfg, SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

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

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

Whats Not To Like About Spring? Ask Mamma
The lighter side of sports

Whats Not To Like About Spring? Ask Mamma

Two reasons Mamma  is not in love with pre-season games played during Spring Training.  Don’t get me wrong I love … Continue reading Whats Not To Like About Spring? Ask Mamma

The lighter side of sports

No Place Like Home- Brandon Crawford –

Originally posted on Brandon and Brandon:
Last night, with the new contract signed and delivered, I celebrated at the House of Prime… Continue reading No Place Like Home- Brandon Crawford –

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

San Francisco Giants New Routine-“Who’s On First”
The lighter side of sports

San Francisco Giants New Routine-“Who’s On First”

Originally posted on Haft-Baked Ideas:
Wednesday, June 24 SAN FRANCISCO — Nori Aoki’s temporary replacement in left field could already be… Continue reading San Francisco Giants New Routine-“Who’s On First”

SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

Seeing Different Things in the Same Picture

Originally posted on THE San Francisco Giants Blog:
This is one of the best pictures I have ever seen (sports or otherwise): After this… Continue reading Seeing Different Things in the Same Picture

The lighter side of sports

The Answer Man — Brandon Belt

Originally posted on Brandon and Brandon:
I’m still getting jabbed about my around-the-horn throw that went between Crawford and Panik and sailed… Continue reading The Answer Man — Brandon Belt

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

Itching to Play — Brandon Belt
The lighter side of sports

Itching to Play — Brandon Belt

Originally posted on Brandon and Brandon:
It’s really disappointing to be out of the lineup right when the season gets started. I… Continue reading Itching to Play — Brandon Belt

The lighter side of sports

MAD BUM SLO MO

6 seconds of #MadBum in #SloMo #SFGSpring https://t.co/OSsO39EjoF — San Francisco Giants (@SFGiants) February 28, 2015 Continue reading MAD BUM SLO MO

The lighter side of sports

Nori, Casey and a Tap on the Shoulder-Brandon Crawford

Originally posted on Brandon and Brandon:
Games haven’t started but there have been 150, maybe 200, people at Scottsdale Stadium just to… Continue reading Nori, Casey and a Tap on the Shoulder-Brandon Crawford

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

The lighter side of sports

Bonds or World Series Wins? You Choose.

Originally posted on THE San Francisco Giants Blog:
I really want your guys opinion on this because I think Bob Fitzgerald might be an… Continue reading Bonds or World Series Wins? You Choose.

past sfg, The lighter side of sports

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

The lighter side of sports

As I Was Saying . . .

Originally posted on Brandon and Brandon:
So where was I? Oh, right. August 13. We were 4.5 games behind the Dodgers. We… Continue reading As I Was Saying . . .

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

The lighter side of sports

GIANTS SCOUTS FISHING IN FLORIDA

Are the San Francisco Giants getting serious about acquiring Ben Zobrist from Tampa Bay? Well that’s what a very reliable source … Continue reading GIANTS SCOUTS FISHING IN FLORIDA

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

The lighter side of sports

Pinch-blogging: Tyler Colvin

Originally posted on Brandon and Brandon:
My turn to fill in for Belt — a good day to do it because there’s… Continue reading Pinch-blogging: Tyler Colvin

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

The lighter side of sports

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?

The lighter side of sports

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

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

SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

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

SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

This just in- “Bumgarner’’ is Arabic for Brandon.

Originally posted on Brandon and Brandon:
Hello, everyone. This is Hunter Pence filling in for Brandon Hicks, or Brandon Crawford, or Brandon… Continue reading This just in- “Bumgarner’’ is Arabic for Brandon.

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

The lighter side of sports

THE KILLER BEE’S MEET THE KILLER SFG’S

PHOENIX APRIL 2-3 2014 Well guess you know how I’m feeling jubilant! If that is indeed a word.  Clam happy, … Continue reading THE KILLER BEE’S MEET THE KILLER SFG’S

MY COMMENT on Brandon Belt’s Blog Post- “Alarming First Night”
The lighter side of sports

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”

The lighter side of sports

TOGETHER AGAIN ME + BASEBALL + HUNTER + BUSTER + PABLO plus…

http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/photos/gallery.jsp?content_id=69150154&c_id=sf My Spring Training Videos The sunshine spotlights my favorite team  performing the annual spectacular “The Flight Of The SFG’s” … Continue reading TOGETHER AGAIN ME + BASEBALL + HUNTER + BUSTER + PABLO plus…

The lighter side of sports

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

The lighter side of sports

CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF THE SF GIANTS!

LOL KNBR Callers @LOLKNBRCallers Ratto: “How do you get noticed by Bochy and the coaches in a full camp?” Kameron Loe: … Continue reading CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF THE SF GIANTS!

The lighter side of sports

Family, Then Baseball – Brandon Crawford

Originally posted on Brandon and Brandon:
It’s nothing serious – dehydration from a stomach bug – but Jalynne had to spend last night(Tuesday) in the hospital. She’s… Continue reading Family, Then Baseball – Brandon Crawford

The lighter side of sports

Hair Club for Men – Brandon Crawford

Originally posted on Brandon and Brandon:
Jalynne and I are back home. Everything’s fine. We’re hanging out with Braylyn and having a… Continue reading Hair Club for Men – Brandon Crawford

The lighter side of sports

The Envelope Please . . . – Brandon Belt

Originally posted on Brandon and Brandon:
(Sorry I didn’t get this posted until today. Pretend it’s still yesterday.) I could talk about… Continue reading The Envelope Please . . . – Brandon Belt

The lighter side of sports

ADDICTED TO SPRING TRAINING? GO TO REHAB!

THERE ARE A LOT OF PLACES TO STAY IN SCOTTSDALE however for me I prefer to be in walking distance … Continue reading ADDICTED TO SPRING TRAINING? GO TO REHAB!

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

past sfg, The lighter side of sports

SPRING TRAINING FEB 20-22nd 2014

Continue reading SPRING TRAINING FEB 20-22nd 2014

The lighter side of sports

Tim Lincecum

Originally posted on THE San Francisco Giants Blog:
The Giants gave Tim Lincecum 35 million this off season and were derided by many. I… Continue reading Tim Lincecum

SF Giants, spring training, The lighter side of sports

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

Spring Training – A Great Draft
The lighter side of sports

Spring Training – A Great Draft

Originally posted on SF Giants Photos:
Brandon Crawford (Fourth Round), Buster Posey (First Round) & Roger Kieshnick (Third Round) – March 8,… Continue reading Spring Training – A Great Draft

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

The lighter side of sports

Spring Training – Bambi’s Bombers

Originally posted on SF Giants Photos:
Sam Calderone, Lou Sleater, Rodger Bowman, George Bamberger & Phil Tomkinson in Phoenix – 1950 Continue reading Spring Training – Bambi’s Bombers

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

SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

Latest Free Agent Rumors

 Around The Foghorn http://aroundthefoghorn.com/ Nov 16th, 2013 at 2:25 pm by Denise Walos MLBTR: Mutual Interest Between Yankees And Javier … Continue reading Latest Free Agent Rumors

The lighter side of sports

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!

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