Alright, so folks, lemme tell ya what I got up to today. Woke up thinkin’ about baseball, specifically those Giants back in 2012. Man, what a year! Figured, hey, why not try to really live that season again today? Like, right now. Seems nuts, but I gave ‘er a shot.
Step 1: Digging Out the Old Stuff
First things first, I needed to find the good stuff – the actual games, the moments. Didn’t feel like diggin’ through dusty boxes for DVDs (if I even still got ’em!). Hopped online instead, onto this big streaming place everyone knows. Started searchin’. Man, keywords are tricky! Typed in “2012 Giants full games,” “Giants 2012 playoffs,” stuff like that. Took some fiddlin’ around, gotta be specific.
Found a bunch! Mainly highlights? Yeah, tons. But those condensed game recaps? Jackpot. Even spotted some grainy fan uploads labeled “FULL GAME.” Score!
Step 2: Making the Big Decisions (Coffee Helped)
Couldn’t watch the whole damn season in a day, right? Had to pick the absolute best bits. Got another browser tab open, looked up “Best 2012 Giants games.” Here’s what everyone, including me, kinda agrees on as the must-sees:
- The Posey Grand Slam Game: Mid-May against the… Marlins? Yeah. Down 0-4 early? Felt sunk. Then BOOM! Buster unleashed that monster swing. Pure goosebumps, every time. Found the condensed version easy. The crowd roar is insane.
- Melky’s 50-Hit Month: August was crazy. Dude was a hitting machine. Went searching for his August highlights compilations. Found a solid 7-8 minute clip showin’ all those screaming line drives. Insane how hot he was.
- September Comeback vs. Dodgers: Huge series. Down late. Scutaro gets plunked, stands there like a boss. Then Marco later drives in the go-ahead run. Iconic. Found a “Highlights + Last Inning” vid for this one.
- NLDS Game 3 (at Cincinnati): Facing elimination, down 0-2. THIS is the Posey grand slam game in the playoffs! Found a surprisingly decent fan upload of the full ninth inning. Pagan lead-off double, Scutaro bunt (gutsy!), Sandoval walk… Posey silence… then absolute chaos. Chills.
- NLCS Sweep (Especially Game 7): Focused on Game 7 against the Cardinals. Zito’s magical bunt single, Scutaro driving runs in during the rain. Found the condensed game recap official version. Rain pouring, Panda at first pumping his fist… magic.
- World Series Sweep: Needed the Pablo show! Game 1, those three homers. Found a supercut of just his bombs from that game. Then skipped to the end of Game 4. Blanco’s bunt, Romo striking out Triple Crown Miggy lookin’ on that filthy slider. The celebration. Found the final at-bat and celebration in high quality.
Step 3: Hunkering Down (Snacks are Non-Negotiable)
Okay, lineup is set: Posey Slam, Melky Hot Streak, Dodgers Comeback, NLDS Game 3 Ninth, NLCS Game 7 Condensed, Panda Homer Derby, WS Final Out. Grabbed a cold one (root beer, okay?), some chips, plopped onto the couch. Dimmed the lights, cranked the volume up a bit. Let’s time travel!
Step 4: Reliving It (Reactions Guaranteed)
Started chronologically. Seeing Melky rake like that in August… forgot just how locked in he was! Then the Posey slam vs Miami. Still yelled “YES!” like an idiot. Fast-forwarded to September Dodgers game. Scutaro getting drilled… yeah, still mad! But seeing him drive in the run? Worth it.
Playoff time now. Oh man, Cincinnati. Ninth inning. That sick feeling came back watchin’ the bases get loaded. Posey steps in… you know it’s coming, but when he connects? Leapt off the damn couch! Again! That crack… unreal.
NLCS Game 7… ZITO GETTING THAT BUNT DOWN! Still cracks me up! And that downpour… seeing Vogelsong grind, Scutaro get soaked. Felt intense even watching.
Skipped to Panda’s Game 1 fireworks. Just ridiculous power. Three bombs! Then, saved the best for last. Miggy vs Romo. Fastballs, fastballs… then that slider. Freezes him. KABOOM! Saw Buster jumpin’ like a kid into Posey, the dugout emptying, the crowd losing its mind. Goosebumps. Every. Single. Time.
Final Thoughts
Whole thing took a few hours, honestly. Maybe not the full emotional marathon of a real season, but damn, it brought it all back strong. The highs, the grit, the clutch hits, the pitching gems. Those Giants were scrappy as hell. Watching it condensed like that, just the pure, best moments? Made me appreciate it all over again. My voice might be a bit hoarse from yelling at the screen, and I definitely spilled some crumbs. Totally worth it. Next time, maybe I’ll tackle the whole season with daily games… nah, who am I kiddin’? Today was perfect. Gigantes!