Because I need to do stuff like this every once in a while:

If the Giants rotation was Chex Mix:

Tim Lincecum: Rye Chips. The undisputed best part of eating Chex Mix or watching the Giants. But when things get too salty, beware (i.e. Timmy this season).

Madison Bumgarner: Squiggly Mini Breadstick Things. The squiggles are a metaphor for excitement and/or Cy Young potential.

Matt Cain: Corn Chex. The backbone of the rotation/snack mix. Quietly shines and almost never disappoints.

Ryan Vogelsong: Wheat Chex. Doesn’t bring the flash or value of Corn Chex, but consistently dependable.

Barry Zito: Pretzels. Blech.

Prove me wrong. I dare you.

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Now playing: Chromatics – At Your Door

:(

Today I am sad.

We’ll be talking about this one for a while.

It’s the coolest feeling high-fiving complete strangers. Singing, practically shouting at the top of your lungs with people walking down the street. Getting group bear-hugged by the two drunk guys and the hot chick sitting next to you at the bar. Whooping and shouting and dancing with random passerby. Slapping the MUNI as it tries to make its way through the unyielding throng. Getting lost amidst the hundreds waving our hands in the air. Sharing smiles with people you’ve never seen before and will probably never see again.

All because we’re wearing the same hat. The same jacket. The same fat grin on our faces.

Man oh man, what a rush.

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Now playing: Journey – Don’t Stop Believing
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Dramatis personæ

How the Giants’ 25-man playoff roster should look on Thursday (if I had it my way):

Starting Pitchers (4):
Tim Lincecum – No words necessary.
Matt Cain – The horse. Giants’ most consistent starter this year.
Jonathan Sanchez – Earned it on Sunday.
Madison Bumgarner – Definitely ready to play with the big boys.

Relief Pitchers (7):
Guillermo Mota – It was him or Ray. He earned it this weekend.
Santiago Casilla – Spits fire.
Jeremy Affeldt – Up and down this year, but gives us lefty depth.
Ramon Ramirez – Been absolute money since he joined.
Javier Lopez – As good a LOOGY as they come.
Sergio Romo – One of the best set-up men in the league. Underrated.
Brian Wilson – Fear The Beard. (…even though they stole that from the Warriors)

Catchers (2):
Buster Posey – ROY. MVP. Whatever you want to call him, he’s the Man.
Eli Whiteside – Would much rather have Pablo as the emergency catcher, but oh well.

Infielders (7)
Aubrey Huff – Rally Thong.
Travis Ishikawa – Whatever. Defense. I bet Bochy’s bringing Guillen instead.
Freddy Sanchez – Solid. Solid. Solid.
Mike Fontenot – Like David Eckstein, but likeable.
Juan Uribe – Mr. Clutch.
Edgar Renteria – He’s come up big before. Still can flash the leather.
Pablo Sandoval – Pandas come out of hibernation in October.

Outfielders (5):
Andres Torres – The sparkplug. He makes us go.
Pat Burrell – Brings the power.
Cody Ross – Should start in RF. Been solid, broken bat triple notwithstanding.
Nate Schierholtz – Mmmm, defense is delicious.
Aaron Rowand – Yes, Aaron Rowand. It’d be him or Guillen for the last spot on the bench- wouldn’t you rather have the good clubhouse guy instead of the cancer?

Sorry Zito, Guillen, Ray, Runzler, Velez, Burriss, Rohlinger, and Ford (who I’d have instead of Whiteside in a perfect world).

Make it happen.

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Now playing: The Submarines – You, Me, and the Bourgeoisie
via FoxyTunes

There’s Magic Inside.

Ezra Shaw- Getty Images

Moments like this are why I love baseball.

Sublime.

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Now playing: Tony Bennett – I Left My Heart In San Francisco
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