Author Archives: paulier55
So…Marlon Byrd
The Giants have just finished losing to the Cubs for the fifth time in five tries this year, so let’s divert our attention from the gory details of the game (and Matt Cain’s continued spiritual de-pantsing) and instead toward … Continue reading
The Making of the Next Great Giants Villain
In the wake of Pablo Sandoval’s departure this offseason, I spent a lot more time and energy rambling about Panda’s career and legacy with the Giants than I did pondering the prospects of the man who would serve as his … Continue reading
Five Quick Takes from the Giants Opening Series Win Against the Dbacks
The Giants are currently on pace to win 108 games. That’s the good news. The bad news is that it’s the second week of April, not late-August, so that means, well, less than nothing. The Giants just wrapped up a … Continue reading
Strangers to Modest Mouse
I can’t believe it’s actually here. When I sat down, plugged in my headphones, and closed my eyes for my first listen to Modest Mouse’s new album, Strangers To Ourselves, I thought I was dreaming. After eight years of … Continue reading
2015 Giants Predictions (That May or May Not Be Bonkers)
Being a working stiff means that I have to miss out on one of the year’s true joys: the first baseball game on the radio. Sure, it’s an exhibition game, rife with scrubs trotting in from the outfield with triple … Continue reading