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!