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Open Springday Thread, 3/21

by Grant Brisbee on Mar 21, 2007 11:20 AM PDT in News

Unless anyone has a spare paper about the Iliad laying around, there's no time for a proper post today. As a comment starter, here's a story on Pravda that breaks down the Giants' biggest strengths and their biggest Achilles' heel.

Achilles...Achilles...that name rings a bell. I hate when I can't place a name.

The writer chooses the lack of a second thumper in the lineup. I would have been in 100% agreement before spring training, but about 38% of me defected this past week to worry about the bullpen. Lineup or bullpen? What worries thou?

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The Glass is Haft Full

That Chris Haft never wrote an Iliad, but I think he's a Homer for the Dodgers.

by Moggeee on Mar 21, 2007 11:32 AM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

To me the Iliad is the biggest anti-climax in the history of literature. Honestly.

I know that might seem like an unsubstantiable exaggeration, but that's only because it probably is.

Coming to you by proxy (I adopted: Dave Righetti!)

by howtheyscored on Mar 21, 2007 11:40 AM PDT reply actions

Put some meat on your brain

When it comes to classic literature, you seem starved.

Have an invisible sandwich.

by Moggeee on Mar 21, 2007 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Just remember, Achilles is gay for Patroclus.

This world you take to be 'the' world will die, and descend into Hell, and all history after that will belong properly to the history of Hell.

by lunaticfridge on Mar 21, 2007 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

That's because The Iliad is part of the Epic Cycle, it is not meant to be the beginning or end of the story. Only the story of one year and Achilles struggle with his and Agamemnon's pride (hubris actually) and the cost of that pride to their fellow soldiers. It is a great, great poem if you don't look for the entire history of the Trojan War to to be all laid out for you like a modern novel. Think of it as Achilles' journey through his own personal demons and I think you will find the climax is there and the story well constructed.

Now, if a few Giants players could conquer their hubris and think of the team first rather than their own glory, we might have a game plan for the season. Armando? Did you hear that?

yob

by Sayhey on Mar 21, 2007 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Yeah, I ate there when I visited Athens last October. Yeah, I was pretty sure the Gmen wouldn't make post season play, so went abroad (not with a broad) to drown my sorrows. Anyway, I had a fantastic, authentic Greek salad at the Iliad. The thing about 'authentic' is that Greek wine vinegar is made from a rose' wine, and is real subtle and slightly sweet. It was great, with three types of olives. Also had the stuffed grape leaves. Then I walked out into the middle of the teachers strike march on parliament - talk about reminiscent of my undergrad days - except the very civilized Greek police refrained from firing tear gas.
Oh, and I don't see why the Gs need a big bopper to bat 4th. Yes, the 3 run homer is always nice, but a 2 run double, with a runner on second might provoke a rally just as well. Especially if the #5 guy is Klesko, batting about 315. OH, I see what you mean - Kelsko walks, bring up GIDP Feliz. But I have faith, I think Feliz pokes a single into RF, bring up clutch hitting Molina. Can I have some more of that Greek red table wine?

by allfrank on Mar 21, 2007 11:43 AM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

I'm not worried about the lineup. I'm only worried about the pitching and that's about half rotation, half bullpen.

My Adopted San Francisco Giant: Notgardo Alfonzo

by tk on Mar 21, 2007 11:48 AM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Word. I probably worry more about the starting rotation than the bullpen. Zito will be solid, but will he be a true ace? And I'll be holding my breath when every other starter takes the ball for the first time in the regular season.

"Robb Nen is going to get you" - Benito Santiago to Chipper Jones, 10/7/02

by Pants Man on Mar 21, 2007 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Actually, yeah. With the bullpen you can kind of swap relievers out until someone can manage to get it done. SOMEONE is going to be the magic piece each game whether it's Mando or Munterhead or Chulk or what. There are just more pieces of spaghetti (Righetti?) to throw at the wall. With the rotation there's one and a half guys we don't have to worry about -- that's Zito and half of Cain. And that's IT! Alarming.

My Adopted San Francisco Giant: Notgardo Alfonzo

by tk on Mar 21, 2007 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

It's easier to pull a 3.90 reliever ERA out of thin air than a full-time 850 OPS.

I vote lineup as the bigger worry.

Who dat is? That's just Ortmeier's daddy.

by rotorueter on Mar 21, 2007 11:48 AM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

I vote for a full plate of bullpen troubles along with sides of morris suckitude, and lowry control issues.

I live life like every week is shark week. Oh and ignore the spelling. I do.....

by someguynamedg on Mar 21, 2007 11:52 AM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

What worries me about the 2007 Giants:

Bullpen
Lack of power
Lack of OBP
Noah Lowry
Matt Cain vs. the Giants Sophmore Jinx
Russ Ortiz vs. the Recent History of Russ Ortiz
Matt Morris vs. Matt Morris' Alleged Injuries
Barry Bonds vs. Old Age

This team could win 90 games, or lose 100.

by Skaldheim on Mar 21, 2007 11:54 AM PDT reply actions

Just interesting enough to frustrate

My hunch -- this team fiddles around .500 all season, and like recent years, fades to black and orange in September.

by Moggeee on Mar 21, 2007 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Just interesting enough to frustrate

We'll do well until it is too late to unload our impending free agents for prospects, just like last year.

Who dat is? That's just Ortmeier's daddy.

by rotorueter on Mar 21, 2007 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Just interesting enough to frustrate

Not a hunch. A predicted outcome based on a continuation of whats gone on in the past. Which is more of the same. Over and over again. Bonds is Bonds. Fleas is Fleas. Durham is Durham. Omar is Omar and so on and so forth. A pitching change here, a utility infield change there, here a pig, there a Mando E I E I O.

Save Matt Morris. Save The Pitchers. Save The World.

by E Ticket on Mar 21, 2007 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Very worried about Noah Lowry's Spring Break in Crapitola as well as the youngsters in the bullpen. If they don't come through, not only is 2007 a lost cause, but you can write off 2008-2010 as well.

by Kitspool on Mar 21, 2007 12:38 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

I see the giants doing pretty average this year but unlike years past Sabean will concede earlier. This means Feliz, Morris, Benitez, Sweeny(if still around), and Winn all get shopped come the trade deadline.

I live life like every week is shark week. Oh and ignore the spelling. I do.....

by someguynamedg on Mar 21, 2007 12:53 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

why would Sabean concede earlier? he never concedes. I'd like to believe you're right, is there something anyone has said or done that makes you think this? If anything I would think Sabes will hold on longer because it might just be Bonds' last chance to win it all. And we have "strong pitching", which means if we get to the playoffs we'll have a good shot.

Man I hope you're right. Actually, I hope we're winning a lot, but if we're mediocre again I hope we give up this time instead of pulling a Hillenbrand.

2002? I'm over it. But I'll never be over Rich Aurilia.

by wjackalope on Mar 21, 2007 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Yeah, if the Giants are "pretty average," I would be very surprised by a fire sale. Now, if they're "pretty awful"...

"Robb Nen is going to get you" - Benito Santiago to Chipper Jones, 10/7/02

by Pants Man on Mar 21, 2007 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

That August-September slump showed we needed neither HillenBloggen nor Old Man Stanton (who performed okay but was destined to move on).

This bullpen could probably use an Accardo right now.

by Moggeee on Mar 21, 2007 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Is that the Accardo with the 5+ ERA this spring and the WHIP of 1.57?

by allfrank on Mar 21, 2007 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions

I felt like that was coming.

The arm, though cracked and leaking, is half full.

by Moggeee on Mar 21, 2007 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

In an attempt to steer back toward the nominal topic, I strongly vote for THE LINEUP as my chief concern. As was mentioned, we can always find an adequate 11th guy for the pitching staff. And I think the starting rotation will be fine, with perhaps a bump or two along the road.

But we are way too dependant on Bonds' health. I just don't see Ray repeating last year's numbers. I think Linden will hit okay, and with some power. Klesko, I hope, becomes the everyday 1B (against righties) and provides some power. But even in my most optimistic scenario, we need more runs scored.

Proud papa to Sergio Romo; and looking forward to adopting Josh Vitters!

by Lyle @ McCovey Chronicles on Mar 21, 2007 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Randy Winn has a complete no trade. I keep saying this and people keep trading him anyway. As for shopping the guys you mention, who would want them??

Benitez, Bonds, Mays-Greatest Giants of them all- in that order!!

by rxmeister on Mar 21, 2007 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Lineup:

Roberts, CF
Winn, RF
Aurilia, SS
1-De La Rosa, PR
Durham, 2B
Klesko, DH
Linden, LF
Niekro, 1B
Alfonzo, C
Frandsen, 3B

Aurilia reached on a fielders choice but had to leave the game, announcers aren't sure what was wrong with Richie.

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson, he shall save us!

by sfgreg on Mar 21, 2007 1:25 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

After the car accident yesterday, dude is having a rough week.

"Robb Nen is going to get you" - Benito Santiago to Chipper Jones, 10/7/02

by Pants Man on Mar 21, 2007 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Aftereffects of the auto crash

Aurilia got a call from the mechanic and it turns out his Mercedes was DOA at the shop yesterday.

Funeral Services are Friday.

by Moggeee on Mar 21, 2007 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions

he'll be fine

he's great. what crash? he can play injured. He did nothing wrong.

2002? I'm over it. But I'll never be over Rich Aurilia.

by wjackalope on Mar 21, 2007 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: he'll be fine

"Aurilia scratched: Rich Aurilia was scratched from Tuesday's lineup after he was involved in a minor automobile accident on Scottsdale Road. Aurilia was unharmed, but the Giants still elected to rest him for precautionary reasons. He's expected to play Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox."

http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070320&content_id=1852336&vkey=spt 2007news&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf

He was well enough to start today so it couldn't have been too bad.

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson, he shall save us!

by sfgreg on Mar 21, 2007 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: he'll be fine

There's so much crap on Stopsdale Road that the best you can possibly muster is a "minor traffic accident".

Aiming for - er , AT the Top Dog!(Mr. Safeway Himself)

by victor frankenstein on Mar 21, 2007 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Death of an Auto

Yesterday Aurilia was in shock that his baby Mercedes was whacked.

This morning he was in denial, but currently, he is in the anger stage.

Tomorrow, the final phase: Acceptance that he has to rent a Chevy Cavalier for a while.

by Moggeee on Mar 21, 2007 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Death of an Auto

Cavaliers rule!

We'd be pretty good if we didn't suck so bad.

by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 21, 2007 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions

My favorite model is the LeBron

by Moggeee on Mar 21, 2007 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Cain K's Piershitksi, 1-1 after 1.

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson, he shall save us!

by sfgreg on Mar 21, 2007 1:28 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

I much would have preferred he drilled him in the windpipe knocking him unconscious while Molina pumpfooted his skull countless times giving the homeplate umpire plenty of time to give him the mandatory eight-count. Then I would have called 911. Collect.

Save Matt Morris. Save The Pitchers. Save The World.

by E Ticket on Mar 21, 2007 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

It's the 1st day of Spring !!! What me worry.

By the way, Bochy has a big head.

by Rusty the Mechanical Man on Mar 21, 2007 1:37 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

gameday link:

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/y2006/gd.html?2007_03_21_sfnmlb_chamlb_1&brand=mlb

by fwoty oz on Mar 21, 2007 1:49 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

cain's given up 2 hits and 1 er through two IP but has struck out 3.

by fwoty oz on Mar 21, 2007 1:50 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Is this a legit topic? Is anyone worried more about Durham's performance than 'Mando's?

by JimmyW on Mar 21, 2007 1:51 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Expectations for Mando generally low.

Expectations for Durham generally high.

by Moggeee on Mar 21, 2007 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Announcers say Aurillia had a groin injury.

I adopted Barry Zito. Child bearing hips and all.

by giantscatcher on Mar 21, 2007 2:04 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Had to figure it was either a groin or hammy on a ground out. Hopefully just a strain as he's got a couple of weeks.

by bisquik on Mar 21, 2007 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Fransden drilled again, someone should let him know it's alright if he doesn't sacrifice his body during Spring Training. He has clearly established his willingness to take one for the team, that will not be questioned. Get the hell out of the way and show us you can rake.

Vote for Pedro...to be DFA'd!

by W8ingForATitle on Mar 21, 2007 2:08 PM PDT reply actions

Blame it on Richie

Aurilia came in banged up from an auto accident.

Frandsen can't stand it when a player steals his thunder.

by Moggeee on Mar 21, 2007 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

That's just Franny being Franny. I'm guessing the guy has more than one bag of frozen peas in his freezer. They make good icepacks.

Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not fascist: SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 21, 2007 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

And so the door opens for the "Franny Being Franny" t-shirt to go into production. Natto to the white courtesy telephone!

by Kitspool on Mar 21, 2007 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Oh, I await the pic!

Julio Izturis, who's your daddy?

by hairball on Mar 21, 2007 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Do those bags of peas work for a pulled suck muscle? Or does Mondo have to try the frozen corn for that situation?

Proud adoptive papa of the one, the only, Omar Vizquel.

by PacBellBoozer on Mar 21, 2007 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Mando can't use any sort of food as an ice pack as it will mysteriously disappear when no one is looking.

by fwoty oz on Mar 21, 2007 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

A mystery that would take bout an eyeblink to solve.

Save Matt Morris. Save The Pitchers. Save The World.

by E Ticket on Mar 21, 2007 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Does he think impersonating a pinata is gonna gain him points with the front office? Its sooooooooooooo Rudy, its beginning to piss me off. The NL already has a freakin Craig Counsel and David Eckstein. The NL problem is not a shortage of kewpie dolls, but a shortage of guys not named Bonds and Pujols and Howard and maybe a couple of others who can consistently hit bombs.

Save Matt Morris. Save The Pitchers. Save The World.

by E Ticket on Mar 21, 2007 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Niekro RBI single, Alfonzo Sac Fly 5-3 Giants. Could an Aurilia injury open the door for Niekro? Nah...

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson, he shall save us!

by sfgreg on Mar 21, 2007 2:28 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

gameday has Cain throwing only 38 pitches through 5 - that's way off, ya? Does anyone have the right pitch count?

by fwoty oz on Mar 21, 2007 2:40 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

All spring Gameday seems to be counting every walk as a four-pitch AB, every K three pitches, and every other at-bat as a one-pitch at-bat. Toss in an extra pitch for Cain's passed ball and Podsednik's stolen base, and you get 38 pitches.

And, no, I have no idea what the actual count is.

"Robb Nen is going to get you" - Benito Santiago to Chipper Jones, 10/7/02

by Pants Man on Mar 21, 2007 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

I'm not worried about the lineup as long as they stay healthy. They look like a team that should score a lot more runs than last year. We're better off in CF, C and 1B. 3B too, if Pedro sits a lot. Alou to Winn is a drop, but balanced by him presumably being available more.

My only concern with the starting pitching is Morris, but what team is really confident in all five of their starters?

I've got all my worry eggs in the bullpen basket.

Biggest mankinder in the history of no brain. I adopted Klesko; guess that makes me his "padre".

by Goofus on Mar 21, 2007 2:43 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Achilles's heel... I am more worried about their Agamemnon NECK.

by zenbitz on Mar 21, 2007 2:45 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

McCoven! My brothers of the sword! I would rather fight beside you than any army of thousands! Let no man forget how menacing we are, we are lions! Do you know what's waiting beyond that beach?... Immortality! Take it! It's yours!

Randy Winn > Hurricanes

by Punch Rockgroin on Mar 21, 2007 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

RayRay! Linden! 8-3!

Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not fascist: SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 21, 2007 3:01 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Linden should be our opening day RF.

We'd be pretty good if we didn't suck so bad.

by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 21, 2007 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

I'm with you.

Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Not boring: Emmanuel Burriss. Not fascist: SF Dugout

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 21, 2007 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Me 2

I live life like every week is shark week. Oh and ignore the spelling. I do.....

by someguynamedg on Mar 21, 2007 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Iguchi grand slam off Corriea, 8-8 Corriea pulled.

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson, he shall save us!

by sfgreg on Mar 21, 2007 3:26 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Correia** He didn't deserve to have his name spelled right.

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson, he shall save us!

by sfgreg on Mar 21, 2007 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Sheesh

Correia. :/

My Adopted San Francisco Giant: Notgardo Alfonzo

by tk on Mar 21, 2007 3:30 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Sheesh

(This comment wasn't about the spelling, but about the pitching.)

My Adopted San Francisco Giant: Notgardo Alfonzo

by tk on Mar 21, 2007 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sheesh

Gotcha, I didn't think it was. I just wanted get his name right. He definitely deserves a couple :/ :/.

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson, he shall save us!

by sfgreg on Mar 21, 2007 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

I'm blaming Benitez for the grand slam.

Ishikawa will have a higher batting average than Matsuzaka this year.

by Tajiri on Mar 21, 2007 3:33 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

i think i just got that special giants feeling, you know the one where undying optimism uhh, dies?

brian anderson, high a ball is where its at.

by fugazism on Mar 21, 2007 3:35 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

I know the feeling, the bullpen tends to have that affect on people.

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson, he shall save us!

by sfgreg on Mar 21, 2007 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Alright, who adopted Correia? Show yourself.

Randy Winn > Hurricanes

by Punch Rockgroin on Mar 21, 2007 3:36 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Wasn't me. I only adopt real kids.

by Skaldheim on Mar 21, 2007 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

16th & Bryant

I adopted Barry Zito. Child bearing hips and all.

by giantscatcher on Mar 21, 2007 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Line for Correia- 1ip, 2h, 5ER, 3BB, 0K.

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson, he shall save us!

by sfgreg on Mar 21, 2007 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Nothing OK about it!

Aiming for - er , AT the Top Dog!(Mr. Safeway Himself)

by victor frankenstein on Mar 21, 2007 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

I caught the score flashing along the bottom of ESPNEWS on their ticker and noticed the score skyrocket..."couldn't be Kevin," I thought. Harumph. I'll be sure to have a talk with him. Remind him he's no shoo-in for the pen with stats like that.

For just pennies a day, you too can make a difference in the life of a Giants player...like Kevin Correia.

by VidaWantsYourCar on Mar 21, 2007 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Perhaps we can improve his nutrition

I'm sticking my neck out by supplementing you with another 11 cents a day, so you can double Kevin's milk money.

by Moggeee on Mar 22, 2007 1:16 AM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Linden RBI single, 9-8 Giants... Linden now 4-5.

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson, he shall save us!

by sfgreg on Mar 21, 2007 3:40 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

<yawn>... just another 4 hit day for the Toddler.

by mxmob33 on Mar 21, 2007 3:43 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

You'd better hit 30 home runs and start climbing Willie Mays Wall to rob home runs if you want to keep your job, Randy.

Randy Winn > Hurricanes

by Punch Rockgroin on Mar 21, 2007 3:49 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Here we go, bottom of the ninth, 1 run lead...is it Mando time?

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson, he shall save us!

by sfgreg on Mar 21, 2007 3:58 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

I'm going to guess it's time for your boy.

My Adopted San Francisco Giant: Notgardo Alfonzo

by tk on Mar 21, 2007 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions

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You got it, lets go Wilson! (as he falls behind Thome 3 and 0).

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson, he shall save us!

by sfgreg on Mar 21, 2007 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

THome walks, Crede singles 1st and 3rd nobody out.

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson, he shall save us!

by sfgreg on Mar 21, 2007 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Oh how I love this bp already.

Ishikawa will have a higher batting average than Matsuzaka this year.

by Tajiri on Mar 21, 2007 4:02 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

This is a little alarming. Come on Wilson. Beach Boys reference here. We want you to show that someone CAN replace Mando.

My Adopted San Francisco Giant: Notgardo Alfonzo

by tk on Mar 21, 2007 4:03 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Sigh.

Ishikawa will have a higher batting average than Matsuzaka this year.

by Tajiri on Mar 21, 2007 4:04 PM PDT reply actions

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Aww jeez.

I adopted Barry Zito. Child bearing hips and all.

by giantscatcher on Mar 21, 2007 4:05 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

ELLY.

I'm getting tired of him a little bit.

My Adopted San Francisco Giant: Notgardo Alfonzo

by tk on Mar 21, 2007 4:05 PM PDT reply actions

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I still haven't forgiven him for that game in LA early last year.

Ishikawa will have a higher batting average than Matsuzaka this year.

by Tajiri on Mar 21, 2007 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

I haven't forgiven him for whenever that was where Miller started bawling him out for just standing on the base looking down, when he should have run. I don't remember when it was. Miller's reaction was off the chain, one of those you don't know whether to laugh or cry things.

My Adopted San Francisco Giant: Notgardo Alfonzo

by tk on Mar 21, 2007 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

you know what was sad?? You would think the White Sox announcer wouldn't even know who Ellison was, yet he knew he was a crappy outfielder who has made tons of misplays in his short time with the Giants.

Benitez, Bonds, Mays-Greatest Giants of them all- in that order!!

by rxmeister on Mar 21, 2007 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Ellison breaks back, then has to come in and can't make the catch. 9-9

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson, he shall save us!

by sfgreg on Mar 21, 2007 4:05 PM PDT reply actions

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He Benarded it, eh?

Biggest mankinder in the history of no brain. I adopted Klesko; guess that makes me his "padre".

by Goofus on Mar 21, 2007 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Hey, he's fast. He MUST be good with the glove, right?

Randy Winn > Hurricanes

by Punch Rockgroin on Mar 21, 2007 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Um, is this guy's name "Bourgeoise"?

My Adopted San Francisco Giant: Notgardo Alfonzo

by tk on Mar 21, 2007 4:06 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Listening to these White Sox announcers, reminds me of how good we have it with real announcers.

Ishikawa will have a higher batting average than Matsuzaka this year.

by Tajiri on Mar 21, 2007 4:07 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Ecch. I'd rather hear Doug Greenwald. At least with him it turns into Trivia Hour.

My Adopted San Francisco Giant: Notgardo Alfonzo

by tk on Mar 21, 2007 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions

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I don't get the impression that he enjoys the sound of his own voice, like these clowns.

Ishikawa will have a higher batting average than Matsuzaka this year.

by Tajiri on Mar 21, 2007 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

DeLarosa boots one, bases loaded 2 out.

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson, he shall save us!

by sfgreg on Mar 21, 2007 4:07 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

effing De Larosa...put in a real shortstop. An 11 time Gold Glove winning one possibly?!?

Proud adoptive papa of the one, the only, Omar Vizquel.

by PacBellBoozer on Mar 21, 2007 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

So much for trading Benitez.

I blame Benitez.

Randy Winn > Hurricanes

by Punch Rockgroin on Mar 21, 2007 4:10 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Sun-Woo Kim for closer.

Ishikawa will have a higher batting average than Matsuzaka this year.

by Tajiri on Mar 21, 2007 4:11 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Woo! Woo!

'Sup , Chris...

Aiming for - er , AT the Top Dog!(Mr. Safeway Himself)

by victor frankenstein on Mar 21, 2007 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

HEY DAN!

Oh and SWING!

Ishikawa will have a higher batting average than Matsuzaka this year.

by Tajiri on Mar 21, 2007 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

So much for Wilson being ready to close! Benitez is actually the only Giant reliever I have any confidence in what so ever as everyone else just clearly sucks or is just not ready. It would be beyond dumb to trade Armando!

by giantsrainman on Mar 21, 2007 4:11 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

"Benitez is actually the only Giant reliever I have any confidence in what so ever as everyone else just clearly sucks or is just not ready"

I don't know whether to cry or cover my ears and go "LA! LA LA! I'm not listening!"

Biggest mankinder in the history of no brain. I adopted Klesko; guess that makes me his "padre".

by Goofus on Mar 21, 2007 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

His adopted daddy is proud as a peacock today, because my boy was nowhere near that disaster!! When Correia blew up the Marlins' scouts were asked to please leave the premises and take their radar guns with them. When Wilson then blew it, Sabean was on the phone with Armando's agent, (me) negotiating a lifetime extension!!

Benitez, Bonds, Mays-Greatest Giants of them all- in that order!!

by rxmeister on Mar 21, 2007 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Blaaaah.

I also blame Benitez. Maybe he gave Wilson some bad Gatorade or something.

My Adopted San Francisco Giant: Notgardo Alfonzo

by tk on Mar 21, 2007 4:11 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Way to go Wilson, I am ashamed.

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson, he shall save us!

by sfgreg on Mar 21, 2007 4:13 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Don't feel bad about Wilson, if Correia hadn't shit the bed it would have been just 9-6 or something. Wrong place, wrong time. Wrong time to walk Thome.

My Adopted San Francisco Giant: Notgardo Alfonzo

by tk on Mar 21, 2007 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Wrong time to insert Ellie. Is there a right time to insert Ellie?

by allfrank on Mar 21, 2007 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Well, that sucked

On an unrelated note, I just adopted Lon Simmons because I noticed he hadn't been claimed.

Lon Simmons' adopted dad.

by Kitspool on Mar 21, 2007 4:30 PM PDT reply actions

Lon Simmons' Adoption Opportunity?

"YOU CAN TELL IT.............GOODBYE."

Aiming for - er , AT the Top Dog!(Mr. Safeway Himself)

by victor frankenstein on Mar 21, 2007 4:46 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Lon Simmons' Adoption Opportunity?

as Scott Munter remains homeless.

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson, he shall save us!

by sfgreg on Mar 21, 2007 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Lon Simmons' Adoption Opportunity?

Ruben Rivera and Alex Sanchez might get adopted before Munter does.

Lon Simmons' adopted dad.

by Kitspool on Mar 21, 2007 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Lon Simmons' Adoption Opportunity?

Nobody has Elly either, do they?

My Adopted San Francisco Giant: Notgardo Alfonzo

by tk on Mar 21, 2007 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Most worried about the bullpen. Flip the thing on it's head.

Give spots to Atchison, Kim, and Cortes.
Stick with Benitez-Kline for late innings.

Last two spots? Sanchez & WHOMEVER.

Could the Giants package Morris, Correia, Hennessey, Sweeney, Ellison, Neikro, Chulk for another bat? Richie Sexson?

If I was the Giants GM:

Zito-Cain-Ortiz-Lowry-Lincecum
Benitez-Kline-Kim-Atchison-Cortes-Sanchez

CF Roberts
SS Vizquel
LF Bonds
1B Sexson
2B Durham
RF Linden
C Molina
3B Aurilia

BENCH:
OF Winn
OF Klesko
IF Feliz
OF Lewis
IF Frandsen
C Knoedler

That's just how I roll.

Defender of Noah Lowry.

by Kid Fresh on Mar 21, 2007 5:37 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Why the hell would Seattle want all that landfill?

by allfrank on Mar 21, 2007 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Landfill, yes, but narry one would clear waiver wires, so they have some value, yes? Moreso looking to take advantage of the M's wanting to dump Sexson's contract. It's not going to happen, anyway. It only happens in my rainbows & lollipops fantasy world, where the Giants pursue a first baseman with a bat to protect Barry.

Defender of Noah Lowry.

by Kid Fresh on Mar 21, 2007 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

They have that and he's a lot cheaper than Sexson, Sexton?? Klesko will get 425 ABs - against RHers, hit about 290, batting 5th, 19-22 HRs, 75 RBIs and play decent D.

by allfrank on Mar 22, 2007 12:43 AM PDT up reply actions

Re: Open Springday Thread, 3/21

Bullpen. Bullpen. And more bullpen.

ScoutingBook: Top Baseball Prospects, Closers and more.

by scoutingbook on Mar 22, 2007 2:13 AM PDT reply actions

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