I am basking in the moment that my San Francisco Giants are the star of this fall classic up two games to none against the Texas Rangers. Having scored twenty runs in 17 innings (because tonight's game ended in the middle of the ninth), the Giants have somewhat abandoned the one word that has described their style all season, torture! I'm not complaining though -- it's such a thrill to watch the guys explode offensively. Our veterans, Uribe & Renteria, have gone big, while Freddy Sanchez showed the world, once again, why he owns a batting title as he hit three doubles and a single in last night's game. The rest of the lineup are swinging freely and well. I love it! :) By the way, in case you didn't know... Matt Cain is a beast having 21.3 IP with 0.00 ERA! As Brian Wilson would say, "Delicious!"
The men will fly out to Texas tomorrow as they prepare for games three and four, and possibly five, in Texas. I'm excited for them! I will only see middle innings of game three as I have work early in the day and a prior commitment later that evening. However, please believe that my heart will be with the Giants ALL THE WAY with a Giants shirt under my office attire. Does it sadden me? Yes. I want to see it all! I want to see my Sanchy! ;) It's all good though -- good vibes sent their way.
I don't know what's on tap tomorrow evening. No baseball?! My oh my.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Hello, World Series!
It's three thirty in the morning, but my body is still full of adrenaline that I can't find a way to sleep. I mean how can I? How does one find a way to sleep knowing that something amazing just happened? Yeah, it's pretty tough. I don't mind though! Why? Because that "something amazing" is no other than the fact that:
We're going to the World Series, baby! (screaming, screaming, and more screaming) Or as the clubhouse put it, "We're going to the 'ship, we're going to the 'ship, we're going to the 'ship!" I may not be on that roster nor am I related to one who is, but as a genuine fan of the team, I feel entitled to be as celebratory as the rest of the men are. For those who don't know, being a true fan isn't an easy task. Having been there for the team through wins and losses, through blown and dominated games, through the injuries and more, the trip to the 'ship makes it all worth just that much more! I can't explain this feeling -- it's soooo different from the feeling from back in 2002. I feel like these guys we have right now are simply the most perfect bunch of "misfits" ever.
Game six, of course, could not have happened in any other way than the Giants' way. TORTURE! From the super bizaare third inning -- in the top where defensive errors, confusions, a lead off single by the pitcher (yes, my Jonathan Sanchez), and beautiful at-bats-turned-hits by the top of the lineup allowed the Giants to tie the game at 2-2 -- then in the bottom when Sanchez and Utley went at it verbally causing the Sanchez to leave the game early at Bochi's decision bringing in the bullpen pitchers early. Standing ovation for the bullpen which included two starters -- Affeldt, Bumgarner, Lopez, Lincecum, and the mighty closer, fear the beard himself, Brian Wilson -- for an absolutely outstanding performance in tonight's game! Of course, loud applauds for tonight's hero, Juan Uribe, with his solo homerun in the eighth inning, putting the Giants up 3-2. I don't know... I feel like every single player deserves recognition! Posey and his unbelievable intellect and focus; Ross the NL MVP and unsung hero coming in to the playoffs; Torres and Freddie Sanchez for their wonderful at-bats in the most crucial times; Burrell and Renteria and Panda for bringing on the rally throughout the playoffs; the PH Schierholtz, Ishikawa, and Rowand... I can go on and on and on. Shoot, let's give it up for Fontenot for without him, this game would not have been so Giants-like. :)
I can honestly go on and on and on about what's going through my mind, but I shall stop. I am sorry in advance because I have this feeling that when I read this a few days from now when my mind is all cleared, this post sound like a bunch of nonsense in which all I really wanted to say was that...
The Giants have won the National League, and we are going to the World Series! I am still in awe. :) Such a grrreat feeling... if you're a Bay Area sports fan, you know how it has been in our world! Had it not been for unexpected (really, unwanted at that moment) guests at the house, I would have cried. SOOOOOOOO HAPPY!!
The Rangers are coming to town. Posey vs Benjie <3 Let's go Giants!
The San Francisco Giants are the 2010 National League Champions!
We're going to the World Series, baby! (screaming, screaming, and more screaming) Or as the clubhouse put it, "We're going to the 'ship, we're going to the 'ship, we're going to the 'ship!" I may not be on that roster nor am I related to one who is, but as a genuine fan of the team, I feel entitled to be as celebratory as the rest of the men are. For those who don't know, being a true fan isn't an easy task. Having been there for the team through wins and losses, through blown and dominated games, through the injuries and more, the trip to the 'ship makes it all worth just that much more! I can't explain this feeling -- it's soooo different from the feeling from back in 2002. I feel like these guys we have right now are simply the most perfect bunch of "misfits" ever.
Game six, of course, could not have happened in any other way than the Giants' way. TORTURE! From the super bizaare third inning -- in the top where defensive errors, confusions, a lead off single by the pitcher (yes, my Jonathan Sanchez), and beautiful at-bats-turned-hits by the top of the lineup allowed the Giants to tie the game at 2-2 -- then in the bottom when Sanchez and Utley went at it verbally causing the Sanchez to leave the game early at Bochi's decision bringing in the bullpen pitchers early. Standing ovation for the bullpen which included two starters -- Affeldt, Bumgarner, Lopez, Lincecum, and the mighty closer, fear the beard himself, Brian Wilson -- for an absolutely outstanding performance in tonight's game! Of course, loud applauds for tonight's hero, Juan Uribe, with his solo homerun in the eighth inning, putting the Giants up 3-2. I don't know... I feel like every single player deserves recognition! Posey and his unbelievable intellect and focus; Ross the NL MVP and unsung hero coming in to the playoffs; Torres and Freddie Sanchez for their wonderful at-bats in the most crucial times; Burrell and Renteria and Panda for bringing on the rally throughout the playoffs; the PH Schierholtz, Ishikawa, and Rowand... I can go on and on and on. Shoot, let's give it up for Fontenot for without him, this game would not have been so Giants-like. :)
I can honestly go on and on and on about what's going through my mind, but I shall stop. I am sorry in advance because I have this feeling that when I read this a few days from now when my mind is all cleared, this post sound like a bunch of nonsense in which all I really wanted to say was that...
The Giants have won the National League, and we are going to the World Series! I am still in awe. :) Such a grrreat feeling... if you're a Bay Area sports fan, you know how it has been in our world! Had it not been for unexpected (really, unwanted at that moment) guests at the house, I would have cried. SOOOOOOOO HAPPY!!
The Rangers are coming to town. Posey vs Benjie <3 Let's go Giants!
Saturday, October 23, 2010
It's Black & Orange Month!
In less than three hours, game six of the NLCS will be on live from Philadelphia. I am wishing and hoping and praying (oh my!) that the series will end tonight. Why? Because that would that the Giants would have clinched the 2010 National League title, and would be going on to the World Series against the Rangers. Ahh... *sigh...* I need to just stay calm... stay calm... woo.
Other than baseball, work has been consuming my time. I'm at work nine hours a day, five days a week... and with the new title, I will be just a little more consumed. I hope it all pays off, and I'm just grateful that I have a pretty good group of guys who are willing to help me. :)
So fall has finally arrived. It has been raining the past two days, and it's sort of comforting in a way. I love the cool breeze, the sound of the rain, and the fact that I am off all weekend! :) Yes. Anyway, today is a big day. Let's go Giants! Aaaahhh!
Other than baseball, work has been consuming my time. I'm at work nine hours a day, five days a week... and with the new title, I will be just a little more consumed. I hope it all pays off, and I'm just grateful that I have a pretty good group of guys who are willing to help me. :)
So fall has finally arrived. It has been raining the past two days, and it's sort of comforting in a way. I love the cool breeze, the sound of the rain, and the fact that I am off all weekend! :) Yes. Anyway, today is a big day. Let's go Giants! Aaaahhh!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Orange October continues!
Nine days went by so fast, and big events have happened! :)
First things first, the Giants advanced to the NLCS beating the Braves in four games! Woohoo! I had the priviledge to attend the first game of the series in San Francisco with Mike. I originally invited my dad, but work got him tied up. That game was a whole new level of fun, and Tim Lincecum's performance was so epic - a complete shut-out game with 14 strikeouts! Oh man! We sat in the arcade section, and I could not have been more satisfied with our seats. It was a great view, and the fans were amazing! For the record, the chant, "Posey's better!" originated from our section in reference to the other Rookie of the Year contender, Jason Heyward. Yeah! I don't think there was ever a quiet moment during the ballgame, and I enjoyed every minute of it. Then... of course, the Giants lost game 2, but went to Atlanta to take games 3 and 4! Mike and I were in Anaheim at that time, so we watched game 3 at Shakey's and game 4 at ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney. SO MUCH FUN! Of course, the Giants had to end the series in a Giants-fashion, TORTURE!
As I mentioned above, we were in Anaheim. :) On Saturday afternoon, my dad brought me and Mike to Oakland Airport to catch a flight to LAX. Upon arrival, we took the shuttle to Avis rental car lot, and I got my first rental car ever! It was a Ford Focus and such a gas saver -- yippee! I've never driven a Ford before, and it wasn't so bad! ;) Anyway, we drove to Anaheim, checked in at our hotel (yay, free accommodation!), and called it a night. We spent the following two days at the Disneyland Resort, taking three-hour breaks each day to watch Giants baseball! LOL! We also watched World of Color twice! It was just too beautiful to not to watch again and again. Aah! It was a fun, relaxing trip. Next time, we're definitely doing more at the park! Haha.. and our trip ended as we flew back on yesterday afternoon. Blah!
Today, I had to return to work. We were busy and short-staffed, but my boss paid for my lunch! :) Yeah! Oh, and I got a promotion! I'm not sure how I feel about it yet though, but hey, it's advancement! I'm currently trying to finish my modules by Saturday. I don't know how that'll go considering we are short-staffed, it's a busy week, and one of the staff likes to lolly-gag. -___- On the other hand, I'm going to classroom training next week; my new position will take into effect next week as well. I'm kind of nervous. >.<*
p.s. I have totally lost respect for a manager from a different site. That breeze, tsk tsk.
Ok, I've rambled. Time to eat a late dinner... *sigh* Then, wait for Saturday, the first day of NLCS. Bring on the Philies, GO GIANTS!! :)
First things first, the Giants advanced to the NLCS beating the Braves in four games! Woohoo! I had the priviledge to attend the first game of the series in San Francisco with Mike. I originally invited my dad, but work got him tied up. That game was a whole new level of fun, and Tim Lincecum's performance was so epic - a complete shut-out game with 14 strikeouts! Oh man! We sat in the arcade section, and I could not have been more satisfied with our seats. It was a great view, and the fans were amazing! For the record, the chant, "Posey's better!" originated from our section in reference to the other Rookie of the Year contender, Jason Heyward. Yeah! I don't think there was ever a quiet moment during the ballgame, and I enjoyed every minute of it. Then... of course, the Giants lost game 2, but went to Atlanta to take games 3 and 4! Mike and I were in Anaheim at that time, so we watched game 3 at Shakey's and game 4 at ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney. SO MUCH FUN! Of course, the Giants had to end the series in a Giants-fashion, TORTURE!
As I mentioned above, we were in Anaheim. :) On Saturday afternoon, my dad brought me and Mike to Oakland Airport to catch a flight to LAX. Upon arrival, we took the shuttle to Avis rental car lot, and I got my first rental car ever! It was a Ford Focus and such a gas saver -- yippee! I've never driven a Ford before, and it wasn't so bad! ;) Anyway, we drove to Anaheim, checked in at our hotel (yay, free accommodation!), and called it a night. We spent the following two days at the Disneyland Resort, taking three-hour breaks each day to watch Giants baseball! LOL! We also watched World of Color twice! It was just too beautiful to not to watch again and again. Aah! It was a fun, relaxing trip. Next time, we're definitely doing more at the park! Haha.. and our trip ended as we flew back on yesterday afternoon. Blah!
Today, I had to return to work. We were busy and short-staffed, but my boss paid for my lunch! :) Yeah! Oh, and I got a promotion! I'm not sure how I feel about it yet though, but hey, it's advancement! I'm currently trying to finish my modules by Saturday. I don't know how that'll go considering we are short-staffed, it's a busy week, and one of the staff likes to lolly-gag. -___- On the other hand, I'm going to classroom training next week; my new position will take into effect next week as well. I'm kind of nervous. >.<*
p.s. I have totally lost respect for a manager from a different site. That breeze, tsk tsk.
Ok, I've rambled. Time to eat a late dinner... *sigh* Then, wait for Saturday, the first day of NLCS. Bring on the Philies, GO GIANTS!! :)
Monday, October 4, 2010
October baseball!
I cannot describe the feeling of having the privilege to witness and partake in the magic at AT&T Park yesterday afternoon. I think just about everyone who were there knew what was at stake: the NL West title! As Mike and I drove to San Francisco, all we could talk about was how amazing this season has been for the Giants and for the fans. I must have checked my bag ten times to make sure I had our tickets, and tried to preserve the space on my memory card and the battery on my camera to the best of my ability. Yesterday was all about the Giants for me and for the forty-something thousand fans in attendance and even more at home. For a brief moment, we talked about the possible scenarios if the Giants were to not clinch... then we stopped. How dare we, or anyone, talk about such possibilities! We knew we were going to get it done on the 162nd game in a Giants-like manner -- tortuous!
After hours of waiting, which we didn't mind so much since we were able to catch glimpses of some players practicing, it was game time! My man, Jonathan Sanchez, took the mound and started the game with a strike, no less. Yes, I have gotten so many heckles about this "infatuation" I have with the 4th pitcher in the Giants rotation, but I never backed down from believing. (Ask Mike or my dad or brothers, lol!) Back on track -- scoreless innings after scoreless innings from both teams, we caught a HUGE break in the third as J. Sanchez hit a triple! Jonathan Sanchez hit a triple! :) RBIs by Freddie Sanchez and Aubrey Huff put the Giants up 2-0. We got two more scoreless innings from Sanchez before he was relieved. As we all know, the Giants bullpen have been nothing less than spectacular going lights out on opponents. Still, we needed an insurance hit. It came in the eighth from who else? Buster Posey! At that moment, everyone knew we have won the ballgame. As Brian Wilson came out in the ninth inning, the entire crowd had stood up from the seats. We needed three outs and no runs, and three outs and no runs we got! The place erupted as if we had won the World Series, and there was no turning back.
We stayed around for the interviews, which we watched on the big screen in the park, for the champaigne-popping which turned into beer-popping after running out of champagne, and more importantly... for the love of the team. :) It was so glorifying to see the entire team take a victory lap around the park high-fiving lucky fans near the edge, and the players cheering to no ends mouthing "thank yous" here and there. We've done it! The season-ender montage had me choked up deep inside, knowing that I waited in that four-hour rain delay back in April against the Braves (ha!), put off a lot just to witness as much games as I could, and stuck with the team through the roller-coaster ride not just this season but in the past as well. It was indeed gratifying. Oh & guess what? My Jonathan Sanchez Si Se Puede poster made it on the big screen. :) Yay!!
Now, we must face some more hurdles. 11 wins -- let's do it! ;) Believe in magic. <3 It's great to be a true fan. (;
Thank you, San Francisco Giants, for an amazing season.
After hours of waiting, which we didn't mind so much since we were able to catch glimpses of some players practicing, it was game time! My man, Jonathan Sanchez, took the mound and started the game with a strike, no less. Yes, I have gotten so many heckles about this "infatuation" I have with the 4th pitcher in the Giants rotation, but I never backed down from believing. (Ask Mike or my dad or brothers, lol!) Back on track -- scoreless innings after scoreless innings from both teams, we caught a HUGE break in the third as J. Sanchez hit a triple! Jonathan Sanchez hit a triple! :) RBIs by Freddie Sanchez and Aubrey Huff put the Giants up 2-0. We got two more scoreless innings from Sanchez before he was relieved. As we all know, the Giants bullpen have been nothing less than spectacular going lights out on opponents. Still, we needed an insurance hit. It came in the eighth from who else? Buster Posey! At that moment, everyone knew we have won the ballgame. As Brian Wilson came out in the ninth inning, the entire crowd had stood up from the seats. We needed three outs and no runs, and three outs and no runs we got! The place erupted as if we had won the World Series, and there was no turning back.
The San Francisco Giants are the 2010 National League West Champions!
We stayed around for the interviews, which we watched on the big screen in the park, for the champaigne-popping which turned into beer-popping after running out of champagne, and more importantly... for the love of the team. :) It was so glorifying to see the entire team take a victory lap around the park high-fiving lucky fans near the edge, and the players cheering to no ends mouthing "thank yous" here and there. We've done it! The season-ender montage had me choked up deep inside, knowing that I waited in that four-hour rain delay back in April against the Braves (ha!), put off a lot just to witness as much games as I could, and stuck with the team through the roller-coaster ride not just this season but in the past as well. It was indeed gratifying. Oh & guess what? My Jonathan Sanchez Si Se Puede poster made it on the big screen. :) Yay!!
Now, we must face some more hurdles. 11 wins -- let's do it! ;) Believe in magic. <3 It's great to be a true fan. (;
Thank you, San Francisco Giants, for an amazing season.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
It's October!
My head is throbbing, and my body is yearning for my bed. Still somehow, I can't seem to fall asleep. The back of my ears are hurting from wearing these darn specks all day to see. Sure, I could have worn my contact lenses, but my eyes needed a full day to breathe. Ah.. :(
September has quickly become a blur. The only way I could even recall most of it was by browsing through my sporadic micro updates via Twitter and Facebook. Then, I realized what September 2010 was all about for me. It consisted of adjusting and adapting to my new work place, the heart attacks that were threatening to happen due to Giants baseball, and the sad fact that I relied so heavily once again on my sidekick, coffee, almost as much as I did when I had those deadly thirteen hours of school with nothing but the ten minute breaks in between classes. Yes, my September was... thriving!
I am happy to say that I partook in making last quarter's campaign at work. I mean, I was there 1/3 of the way.. ;) We went into our last day of campaign at 97%, and ended it with an amazing 101%! We pulled it off on our very last day... with the auditor constantly breathing down our necks and hawking us every second of the day. We couldn't help but applaud ourselves for all the hard work. Now, I am simply waiting on what else could happen for me over the course of this next week. Hopefully, it's something great...
Tomorrow (err later today) is the 162nd baseball game of the season for the Giants... aka the last game of the regular season! It's do or die, everyone... it's a must win if we want the torture to end and become the NL West Champs! :) I believe... and I will be at the park to celebrate. WOO! Giants October baseball... game on! ;P
September has quickly become a blur. The only way I could even recall most of it was by browsing through my sporadic micro updates via Twitter and Facebook. Then, I realized what September 2010 was all about for me. It consisted of adjusting and adapting to my new work place, the heart attacks that were threatening to happen due to Giants baseball, and the sad fact that I relied so heavily once again on my sidekick, coffee, almost as much as I did when I had those deadly thirteen hours of school with nothing but the ten minute breaks in between classes. Yes, my September was... thriving!
I am happy to say that I partook in making last quarter's campaign at work. I mean, I was there 1/3 of the way.. ;) We went into our last day of campaign at 97%, and ended it with an amazing 101%! We pulled it off on our very last day... with the auditor constantly breathing down our necks and hawking us every second of the day. We couldn't help but applaud ourselves for all the hard work. Now, I am simply waiting on what else could happen for me over the course of this next week. Hopefully, it's something great...
Tomorrow (err later today) is the 162nd baseball game of the season for the Giants... aka the last game of the regular season! It's do or die, everyone... it's a must win if we want the torture to end and become the NL West Champs! :) I believe... and I will be at the park to celebrate. WOO! Giants October baseball... game on! ;P
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