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It's Got to Be the Morning After

We're going to do this a little differently this time around as we don't know who really cares that much about either team right now. Instead, we're going to point out why you should still care. So here’s our Top 5 Reasons to Still Watch the Giants.

1)Tim "the Enchanter"- other than that coughup against Pittsburgh, the Kid has been pretty much dealing. He's not giving up much in the way of runs and he's striking everyone out. Throw in the off-kilter pitching motion and a face that makes him look like he's twelve and he's almost Must See TV. The thing is, too, he's only in his first year playing professionally. He's only going to get better. Or blow out his arm. Either one.

2)The Matt Cain Suicide Watch- Almost every start, Cain goes out there, pitches his big heart out only to watch his offense take the night off. Someday, we expect him to have a complete mental breakdown in the dugout after the bullpen blows yet another game, maybe throw stuff onto the field or start rocking in his dugout chair muttering things with tears in his eyes. Let's just say if Brad Hennessey mysteriously shows up dead and floating in the Bay, we'll have a pretty good guess as to who's responsible.

3)The Barry Show Has Left the Building- Now that Barry Bonds has caught and passed Henry Aaron, nobody really cares anymore. In fact, we’re not even sure he cares anymore-- see what happened in Pittsburgh when he didn't even try going after a fly ball hit to him. But a non-caring Barry is an entertaining Barry. Who knows what he's capable of. He could just as easily take another three days off and spend it in Cabo as he is stealing bases and trying for bunt singles. And usually when the press isn't around as much, that's when Barry starts bringing the goofiness, like his recent assertion that he sucks at hockey or possibly sue Curt Schilling.

4)The Rajai Davis Experience- He steals bases and gets bunt singles! He throws runners out and makes diving catches in the outfield! He gets on base and scores runs! He even cooks up the Sheboygen during innings! Is there anything Davis can't do? Did Brian Sabean strike gold and trade for the greatest leadoff hitter since Rickey Henderson (except without all the comedy) or is Davis just so happy not to be playing in Pittsburgh that he's riding high on emotion? He can’t be this good, can he?

5)Our brand new HiDef TV-- Oh wait, that's why we still care about watching games. Which actually brings up a good point, mainly, what the hell else is out there to watch? For crissakes people, there are not one, but two (two!) shows where people try and remember song lyrics! Are people that easily entertained these days? Does anyone have any self-respect left? The only other things on are repeats of shows that you can download off iTunes anytime you want. Okay, "Weeds" started up again and mother flippin' "Flight of the Conchords" is all sorts of awesome as their lyrics are bottomless (see video above) but it's pretty dry out there. Of course, you can all go outside and enjoy the weather but, well, did we mention our new HiDef TV?

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