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Daily Bloop Single

It's been a while since there was an old timey fill-in-the-blank trivia contest `round these parts. About three years ago, I used quotes from the 2001 STATS, Inc. Scouting Notebook to fashion such a contest. This time around, I'm digging deep for the...uh...lessee...2002 STATS, Inc. Scouting Notebook, which can be yours from Amazon for twenty cents plus shipping.

And "contest" insinuates that there will be a prize. So...uh...lessee...the winner will receive an autographed Jeff Juden rookie card. It's autographed by me instead of Juden, but I think we can all agree that raises the value of the card.

I'm not above sneaky and downright misleading questions, nor am I above using a player whom you haven't thought of since November of 2002, so feel free to look at the 2001 and 2002 rosters while you vie for the magnificent prize:

  1. ____ may not possess the athleticism of a Pokey Reese, but he is handy enough to fill in at first base when the Giants need help there.
  2. If ____ could hit nearly as well as he plays center field, San Francisco might have another All-Star in its lineup.
  3. Once a sneaky basestealer, ____ has become a station-to-station runner.
  4. ____ will mix in an occasional curve or changeup, but neither really plays an integral role in his plan.
  5. Middle relievers of ____ ilk are almost interchangeable, as harsh as that may sound.
  6. The Giants acquired ____ for the (2001) stretch run, but he didn't provide relief.
  7. The Giants were thrilled when ____ exercised his $1.15 million player option for 2002.... ____ continues to prove his value not only on the field, but also in the clubhouse.
  8. ____'s approach consists of anticipating the fastball and adjusting to offspeed stuff, and his manager was impressed enough to place him in the cleanup spot for most of the final month.
  9. One scout theorized that some umpires are so bamboozled by ____'s unique break that they're too stunned to call strikes.
  10. ____ has shown one sign of age; he's considered to have a "slider-speed" bat, partly explaining his low home run total and his second-half fade.
Pencils down.

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Re: Daily Bloop Single
  1. barack obama
  2. deion sanders
  3. brian sabean
  4. brian sabean
  5. kim jong
  6. richard simmons
  7. lou seal
  8. mark leonard
  9. brittney spears
  10. angel villalona
thank god the patriots dont have the giants' first round pick too

by son of riles on Jan 22, 2008 10:15 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
Feliz, Shinjo, Bonds, Rodriguez, Witasick, Boehringer, Dunston, Galarraga, Estes, Snow.
2008: The year the Giants begin to stop sucking.

by EliminateMe on Jan 22, 2008 10:27 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
I only took about five minutes to think up my responses, so here goes.
  1. Ramon Martinez
  2. Shinjo
  3. Benito Santiago
  4. Russ Ortiz
  5. Aaron Fultz
  6. Jason Christiansen
  7. Shawon Dunston
  8. Jeff Kent
  9. Robb Nen
10 Jack Thomas Snow.

That was fun.  I'll be amazed if I got more than 5 correct.  

by out machine on Jan 22, 2008 10:31 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
1.Ramon Martinez
2.Shinjo
3.Jeff Kent
4.Felix
5.Boehringer
6.Wayne Gomes
7.Dunston
8.Aurilia
9.Nen
10.JT

by Deputy Dingleberry on Jan 22, 2008 10:32 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
  1. Ramon E Martinez
  2. Tsuyoshi Shinjo
  3. Shawon Dunston.... Barry Bonds was never sneaky
  4. Felix Rodriguez
  5. Aaron Fultz
  6. Jason Christianson
  7. Woody
  8. David Bell
  9.  We're talking Giants, right?  Oh, Joe Nathan 10. Reggie Sanders

by ResDog on Jan 22, 2008 10:35 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
  1. Tony Torcato
  2. Cal Murray
  3. Barry Bonds
  4. Fe-Rod
  5. Chad Zerbe
  6. Brian Boehringer
  7. Shawon Dunston
  8. Pedro Feliz
  9. Shawn Estes
  10. Reggie Sanders
"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Jan 22, 2008 10:56 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

What did you do to Peter Gammons to piss him off?
Grant, no mention of MCC in Peter Gammons blog yesterday. I guess those unabomber-style letter bombs really turn some people off?
"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Jan 22, 2008 11:02 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: What did you do to Peter Gammons to piss him o
I think we all know that nobody in the Giants front office has a computer.
Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Steve Kline is pretty okay. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base.

by groug on Jan 22, 2008 12:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
   1. SHAWON DUNSTON may not possess the athleticism of a Pokey Reese, but he is handy enough to fill in at first base when the Giants need help there.

   2. If SHINJO! could hit nearly as well as he plays center field, San Francisco might have another All-Star in its lineup.

   3. Once a sneaky basestealer, SHAWON DUNSTON has become a station-to-station runner.

   4. KIRK RUETER will mix in an occasional curve or changeup, but neither really plays an integral role in his plan.

   5. Middle relievers of TIM WORRELL ilk are almost interchangeable, as harsh as that may sound.

   6. The Giants acquired WAYNE GOMES for the (2001) stretch run, but he didn't provide relief.

   7. The Giants were thrilled when RUSS DAVIS exercised his $1.15 million player option for 2002.... BENITO SANTIAGO continues to prove his value not only on the field, but also in the clubhouse.

   8. JEFF KENT's approach consists of anticipating the fastball and adjusting to offspeed stuff, and his manager was impressed enough to place him in the cleanup spot for most of the final month.

   9. One scout theorized that some umpires are so bamboozled by CHAD ZERBE's unique break that they're too stunned to call strikes.

  10. BARRY BONDS has shown one sign of age; he's considered to have a "slider-speed" bat, partly explaining his low home run total and his second-half fade.

Pencils down.

"There's not enough bases out there to intentionally walk everybody you want to." - Grady Little

by leftymalo on Jan 22, 2008 10:58 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
Wow, that is the first time I've ever seen Bonds' 2001 season associated with a "low home run total".
2008: The year the Giants begin to stop sucking.

by EliminateMe on Jan 22, 2008 11:08 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
Wait... what?  Number 7 is a trick?  It's a trick!  You'll rue the day Grant.  Rue!

by ResDog on Jan 22, 2008 11:19 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
1.) Shawon Dunston may not possess the athleticism of a Pokey Reese, but he is handy enough to fill in at first base when the Giants need help there. In addition, he does a great Dusty Baker impersonation.

2.) If Tsuyoshi Shinjo could hit nearly as well as he plays center field, San Francisco might have another All-Star in its lineup.

3.) Once a sneaky basestealer, Kenny Lofton has become a station-to-station runner.

4.) howtheyscored will mix in an occasional curve or changeup, but neither really plays an integral role in his plan.

5.) Middle relievers of Chad Zerbe's ilk are almost interchangeable, as harsh as that may sound.

6.) The Giants acquired Jason Christiansen for the (2001) stretch run, but he didn't provide relief.

7.) The Giants were thrilled when Kirk Rueter exercised his $1.15 million player option for 2002.... Woody continues to prove his value not only on the field, but also in the clubhouse.

8.) Jeff Kent's approach consists of anticipating the fastball and adjusting to offspeed stuff, and his manager was impressed enough to place him in the cleanup spot for most of the final month.

9.) One scout theorized that some umpires are so bamboozled by Tim Worrell's unique break that they're too stunned to call strikes.

10.) JT Snow has shown one sign of age; he's considered to have a "slider-speed" bat, partly explaining his low home run total and his second-half fade.

My adopted son Matt Downs. Because face it, everybody else was already taken by the time I got here.

by nvsfg on Jan 22, 2008 11:11 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
+10 Charisma
He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Jan 22, 2008 9:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
Many Thanks. I was waiting to see who would catch the "trick" answer to question #4, and the addition to question #1 :-)
My adopted son Matt Downs. Because face it, everybody else was already taken by the time I got here.

by nvsfg on Jan 22, 2008 10:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
Grant asked me to tell you two hooligans to quit sending each other notes during class.

by Moggeee on Jan 23, 2008 1:41 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
  1. Minor
  2. Shinjo
  3. Bonds
  4. Jensen
  5. Nathan
  6. Embree
  7. Dunston
  8. Kent
  9. Estes
10)Santiago

by Scottsdale on Jan 22, 2008 11:19 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
grant, you rascal
R martinez may not possess the athleticism of a Pokey Reese, but he is handy enough to fill in at first base when the Giants need help there.

If cal murray could hit nearly as well as he plays center field, San Francisco might have another All-Star in its lineup.

Once a sneaky basestealer, shawon dunston has become a station-to-station runner.

schmidt will mix in an occasional curve or changeup, but neither really plays an integral role in his plan.

Middle relievers of witasick's ilk are almost interchangeable, as harsh as that may sound.

The Giants acquired Embree for the (2001) stretch run, but he didn't provide relief.

The Giants were thrilled when JTSnow exercised his $1.15 million player option for 2002.... __ continues to prove his value not only on the field, but also in the clubhouse.

Kent's approach consists of anticipating the fastball and adjusting to offspeed stuff, and his manager was impressed enough to place him in the cleanup spot for most of the final month.

One scout theorized that some umpires are so bamboozled by Estes's's's unique break that they're too stunned to call strikes.

Sanders? has shown one sign of age; he's considered to have a "slider-speed" bat, partly explaining his low home run total and his second-half fade.

adopter/sponsor of "Go, Antoan" Richardson

by foothillsfan on Jan 22, 2008 11:23 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
Extra points for correct punctuation of Estes.
"I think I'd trust Amy Winehouse to guard my bag of coke before I'd trust Sabes to build my offense." -Dan Szymborski, Baseball Think Factory

by Lyle on Jan 23, 2008 2:34 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Shawn?
Because of his inscrutable character, lapses in concentration, and unknown level of commitment, the correct punctuation for Estes is always a question mark.

by Moggeee on Jan 23, 2008 3:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Shawn!
So true.
"I think I'd trust Amy Winehouse to guard my bag of coke before I'd trust Sabes to build my offense." -Dan Szymborski, Baseball Think Factory

by Lyle on Jan 24, 2008 8:56 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
1, Shawon
  1. Shinjo
  2. Jeff Kent
  3. Fifi
  4. Tim Worrell
  5. Brian Boehringer
  6. Eric Davis x2
  7. Reggie Sanders
  8. Jay Witasik
  9. JT Snow
My boy ain't fat, he's just big boned. Big bat, too.

by Roger on Jan 22, 2008 11:26 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
  1. Pedro Feliz
  2. Shinjo
  3. Benito
  4. Ortiz
5)Fultz
  1. christiansen
  2. Dunston
  3. Bonds
  4. Nen (but his slider was always thrown out of the strike zone, so probably not, maybe it's manny aybar)
  5. Snow
Frandsen for 3B (til July 08)

by NeifiChicken on Jan 22, 2008 11:37 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
1 Pedro Fleas
2 Shinjo
3 Benito Santiago
4 Nenn
5 Witasick
6 Gomes
7 Dunston
8 Torcato
9 Ortiz
10 JT

by kennv on Jan 22, 2008 11:54 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
I just discovered the real answer to question #8, and was I ever surprised. I guess I'm not the only one, since nobody's gotten it right yet...
2008: The year the Giants begin to stop sucking.

by EliminateMe on Jan 22, 2008 12:07 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
How many options could there be? 2002 was down to the wire in making the playoffs and who would hit cleanup other than Kent or Bonds?

reggie Sanders, maybe?

Frandsen for 3B (til July 08)

by NeifiChicken on Jan 22, 2008 12:47 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
David Bell? Reggie Sanders? Rich Aurilia?

It can't possibly be anybody else if it's not Kent, and even Bell and Aurilia seem like stretches....

He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Jan 22, 2008 1:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
Benito, maybe

damn you and your tinkering dusty. I really think it's Bonds because I remember that was the year where Baker was lauded as a "genius" for flippping Bonds and Kent from 3 and 4

Frandsen for 3B (til July 08)

by NeifiChicken on Jan 22, 2008 1:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
It could be referring to a player who was on a different team the year before hitting cleanup. That's why I went with Reggie Sanders, because he had a huge hot streak for the D'backs in the 2nd half of 2001 (though he followed it up with his traditional post-season K-fest).
My boy ain't fat, he's just big boned. Big bat, too.

by Roger on Jan 22, 2008 2:35 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

*********SPOILER**********
I looked up the answer at baseball-reference. And Grant done out-tricked himself on this one.

the answer is...

Last chance to look away...

BLB

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Jan 22, 2008 2:43 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: *********SPOILER**********
you are basing this on Bonds being moved to cleanup at the end of 2002, right?

But, Grant says he took the quote from the 2002 guide. Which was published prior to the 2002 season. The quote would actual reference the clean up hitter from the last month of 2001.

by bendito on Jan 22, 2008 3:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: *********SPOILER**********
God dammit!
He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Jan 22, 2008 3:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: *********SPOILER**********
Good guess, but God never hit cleanup - pure #3 hitter all the way.
2008: The year the Giants begin to stop sucking.

by EliminateMe on Jan 22, 2008 3:43 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: *********SPOILER**********
Oh crap, wait... that was supposed to be my answer for #1.
He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Jan 22, 2008 3:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: *********SPOILER**********
But Kent batted cleanup all year that year, even the last month. In 2002, Kent was batting four and then Bonds batted four during the last month.  
"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Jan 22, 2008 5:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
  1. Ramon Martinez
  2. Calvin Murray
  3. Reggie Sanders
  4. Robb Nenn
  5. Tim Worrell
  6. Brian Boehringer
  7. David Bell
  8. Jeff Kent
  9. Jason Schmidt
  10. JT Snow
Do they know to win the game a team has to actually score at least once?

by noahthek on Jan 22, 2008 12:20 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
  1. ramon martinez
  2. Shinjo
  3. tom goodwin
  4. robb nen
  5. aaron fultz
  6. alan embree
  7. JT snow
  8. pedro feliz
  9. shawn estes
  10. shawon dunston
Not part of the solution since 1981

by triznad on Jan 22, 2008 12:22 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
  1. Ramon Martinez
  2. Shinjo
  3. Santiago
  4. Schmidt
  5. Worrell
  6. Gomes
  7. Dunston
  8. Kent
  9. Witasick
  10. Sanders

by bendito on Jan 22, 2008 12:41 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
  1. Ramon Martinez
  2. Calvin Murray
  3. Eric Davis
  4. Jason Schmidt
  5. Tim Worrell
  6. Wayne Gomes
  7. Shawon Dunston
  8. Andres Gallarraga
  9. Shawn Estes
  10. Benito Santiago

by CoveDweller on Jan 22, 2008 12:54 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
   1. Shawon Dunston may not possess the athleticism of a Pokey Reese, but he is handy enough to fill in at first base when the Giants need help there.

   2. If Tsuyoshi Shinjo could hit nearly as well as he plays center field, San Francisco might have another All-Star in its lineup.

   3. Once a sneaky basestealer, Barry Bonds has become a station-to-station runner.

   4. Jason Schmidt will mix in an occasional curve or changeup, but neither really plays an integral role in his plan.

   5. Middle relievers of Tim Worrell's ilk are almost interchangeable, as harsh as that may sound.

   6. The Giants acquired Wayne Gomes for the (2001) stretch run, but he didn't provide relief.

   7. The Giants were thrilled when Benito Santiago exercised his $1.15 million player option for 2002.... Santiago continues to prove his value not only on the field, but also in the clubhouse.

   8. Reggie Sander's approach consists of anticipating the fastball and adjusting to offspeed stuff, and his manager was impressed enough to place him in the cleanup spot for most of the final month.

   9. One scout theorized that some umpires are so bamboozled by Shawn Estes's unique break that they're too stunned to call strikes.

  10. Russ Davis has shown one sign of age; he's considered to have a "slider-speed" bat, partly explaining his low home run total and his second-half fade.

That was fun! Looking at the rosters was a bit depressing, though. Estalella, Shinjo, Crespo, Benard, Feliz, Goodwin, Minor, Guzman, Rios, Ransom...geez we had bad hitters.

"I think I'd trust Amy Winehouse to guard my bag of coke before I'd trust Sabes to build my offense." -Dan Szymborski, Baseball Think Factory

by Lyle on Jan 22, 2008 1:29 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Without looking at others' responses...
  1. Felipe Crespo may not possess the athleticism of a Pokey Reese, but he is handy enough to fill in at first base when the Giants need help there.
  2. If Tsuyoshi Shinjo could hit nearly as well as he plays center field, San Francisco might have another All-Star in its lineup.
  3. Once a sneaky basestealer, Shawon Dunston has become a station-to-station runner.
  4. Robb Nen will mix in an occasional curve or changeup, but neither really plays an integral role in his plan.
  5. Middle relievers of Tim Worrell's ilk are almost interchangeable, as harsh as that may sound.
  6. The Giants acquired Wayne Gomes for the (2001) stretch run, but he didn't provide relief.
  7. The Giants were thrilled when Shawon Dunston exercised his $1.15 million player option for 2002.... Dunston continues to prove his value not only on the field, but also in the clubhouse.
  8. J. T. Snow's approach consists of anticipating the fastball and adjusting to offspeed stuff, and his manager was impressed enough to place him in the cleanup spot for most of the final month.
  9. One scout theorized that some umpires are so bamboozled by Shawn Estes' unique break that they're too stunned to call strikes.
  10. Benito Santiago has shown one sign of age; he's considered to have a "slider-speed" bat, partly explaining his low home run total and his second-half fade.
Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)

by antinous on Jan 22, 2008 1:50 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
  1.  Ramon Martinez
  2.  Tsuyoshi Shinjo
  3.  Shawon Dunston
  4.  Jason Schmidt
  5.  Aaron Fultz
  6.  Brian Boehringer
  7.  Shawon Dunston
  8.  Andres Gallaraga
  9.  Shawn Estes
  10. Benito Santiago
Pedro Feliz: Marginally better this year.

by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Jan 22, 2008 5:56 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Answers
Highlight the portion below with your mouse if you want to know the answers....

1. Jeff Kent may not possess the athleticism of a Pokey Reese, but he is handy enough to fill in at first base when the Giants need help there.

2. If Calvin Murray could hit nearly as well as he plays center field, San Francisco might have another All-Star in its lineup.

3. Once a sneaky basestealer, Andres Galarraga has become a station-to-station runner.

4. Jason Schmidt will mix in an occasional curve or changeup, but neither really plays an integral role in his plan.

5. Middle relievers of Brian Boehringer's ilk are almost interchangeable, as harsh as that may sound.

6. The Giants acquired Wayne Gomes for the (2001) stretch run, but he didn't provide relief.

7. The Giants were thrilled when Shawon Dunston exercised his $1.15 million player option for 2002.... Dunston continues to prove his value not only on the field, but also in the clubhouse.

8. Tsuyoshi Shinjo's approach consists of anticipating the fastball and adjusting to offspeed stuff, and his manager was impressed enough to place him in the cleanup spot for most of the final month.

9. One scout theorized that some umpires are so bamboozled by Shawn Estes's unique break that they're too stunned to call strikes.

10. Benito Santiago has shown one sign of age; he's considered to have a "slider-speed" bat, partly explaining his low home run total and his second-half fade.

by Grant on Jan 22, 2008 8:03 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Re: Answers
I was about to guess all of that, but I hadn't clicked post yet. I swear. I'm that fucking good.

...

Aurilia sounds like a planet out of StarFox.

by Gabafnerhagen on Jan 22, 2008 8:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: Answers
When in the name of god was Andres Galarraga a sneaky basestealer???
Pedro Feliz: Marginally better this year.

by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Jan 22, 2008 8:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: Answers
I was thinking the same thing.  They did call him the Big Cat though!
Go see my Giants blog at http://www.michaelnewjr.com

by Mike New on Jan 22, 2008 8:49 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: Answers
He stole more than ten steals in a season 6 times.

i was shocked and amazed.  I don't know why the hell the statistical journal would make that observation but damned if it isn't true.

Pedro Feliz: Marginally better this year.

by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Jan 22, 2008 9:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: #8
Really? Him? Man.
Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Jan 22, 2008 11:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm confused
Were they talking about Shinjo in winter ball or something?
Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Steve Kline is pretty okay. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base.

by groug on Jan 22, 2008 11:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: I'm confused
No, it was with the Mets in 2001. Amazingly enough, on a team with Mike Piazza, Robin Ventura, Todd Zeile and Edgardo Alfonzo, Shinjo ended up in the 4 spot. No wonder Bobby Valentine went to Japan...he had to find himself more sluggers like Shinjo!
2008: The year the Giants begin to stop sucking.

by EliminateMe on Jan 23, 2008 10:29 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: Answers
Boy, I never would have expected the Spanish Tunnel King.
He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Jan 23, 2008 11:15 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: Answers
Nobody expects the Spanish Tunnel King.

by Grant on Jan 23, 2008 5:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
Wendall Kim may not possess the athleticism of a Pokey Reese, but he is handy enough to fill in at first base when the Giants need help there.
If Fred Lewis could hit nearly as well as he plays center field, San Francisco might have another All-Star in its lineup.
Once a sneaky basestealer, Noah Lowry has become a station-to-station runner.
Jason Schmidt will mix in an occasional curve or changeup, but neither really plays an integral role in his plan.
Middle relievers of Puerto Rico ilk are almost interchangeable, as harsh as that may sound.
The Giants acquired Rolaids for the (2001) stretch run, but he didn't provide relief.
The Giants were thrilled when Shawon exercised his $1.15 million player option for 2002.... ____ continues to prove his value not only on the field, but also in the clubhouse.
Matt William's approach consists of anticipating the fastball and adjusting to offspeed stuff, and his manager was impressed enough to place him in the cleanup spot for most of the final month.
One scout theorized that some umpires are so bamboozled by Franchise's unique break that they're too stunned to call strikes.
Ray Ray has shown one sign of age; he's considered to have a "slider-speed" bat, partly explaining his low home run total and his second-half fade.

by NuschlersDip on Jan 22, 2008 11:07 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

2008 Edition!
Rich Aurilia may not possess the athleticism of a Pokey Reese, but he is handy enough to fill in at first base when the Giants need help there, considering their other options.

If ::Response Invalid:: could hit nearly as well as he plays center field, San Francisco might have another All-Star in its lineup.

Once a sneaky basestealer, Ray Durham has become a station-to-station runner.

Benjie Molina will mix in an occasional curve or changeup for his pitchers, but neither really plays an integral role in his plan.

Middle relievers of Steve Kline's ilk are almost interchangeable, as harsh as that may sound.

The Giants acquired Randy Messenger for the (2007) stretch run, but he didn't provide anything but comic relief.

The Giants were thrilled when Armando Benitez exercised.... Armando Benitez continues to prove his value not only on the Florida Marlins, but also in the doghouse.

Ryan Klesko's approach consists of swinging at the fastball and adjusting to the fastball, and his manager was impressed enough to place him in the cleanup spot for most of the final month.

One scout theorized that some umpires are so bamboozled by Barry Zito's unique flip flops that they're too stunned to call strikes.

Omar Vizquel has shown one sign of age; he's considered to have a "slider-speed" bat, partly explaining his low home run total.

He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Jan 22, 2008 11:24 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

The Ryan Klesko one...
Classic.

Coming to you from the Land of Many Beers

by WalrusMan on Jan 23, 2008 10:08 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: The Ryan Klesko one...
I thought the subtlety of Omar Vizquel's age explaining his low home run total was particularly inspired, as well.
He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Jan 23, 2008 1:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: 2008 Edition!
Well done.
If I owned this place and Hell, I'd rent this out and live in Hell...

by ilselu1 on Jan 23, 2008 12:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: Best bullpens...
Not sure how this happened, but the Giants came up second in my simulator study of Top Bullpens of the NL West.  Rumor has it, the governor will call for a state of emergency until the error can be found that ranks the Giants bullpen #2 in the NL West.
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on Jan 23, 2008 12:06 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Re: Best bullpens...
STEVE KLINE, SUCKA!
Nattowear | comics | Durham? I hardly know 'im!

by Natto on Jan 23, 2008 1:04 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: Best bullpens...
STEVE MOTHERFUCKIN' KLINE, YEAH!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Jan 23, 2008 11:06 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: Best bullpens...
PRETTY GODDAMN OKAY
Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Steve Kline is pretty okay. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base.

by groug on Jan 23, 2008 1:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hey..hey...
Let's tone that down a bit.  He's just pretty ok.
Coming to you from the Land of Many Beers

by WalrusMan on Jan 23, 2008 11:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

2008 Battle
Saw a breakdown of the 2008 Padres here.  And you can vote on an NL West winner at the end.  They need to make a Giants one, however un-pretty that may be! lol

http://mlbfleecefactor.com/2008/01/22/2008-san-diego-padres-a-call-to-arms/

by ET90210 on Jan 23, 2008 3:58 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Re: Daily Bloop Single
  1. Kent
  2. Shinjo
  3. Sanders
  4. Jenson
  5. Felix Rod (Maldito)
  6. Christiansen
  7. Shawon
  8. Barry
  9. Nen
  10. Aurilia?

by Fresburg on Jan 23, 2008 6:44 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Crede
Off topic, but there was mention of a possible trade centering around Joe Crede and Noah Lowry.  There's got to be way more coming to SF if that's going to grow any legs, though.  Story below:

http://mlbfleecefactor.com/2008/01/23/joe-crede-rumor-update-san-fran-bound/

by em3 on Jan 23, 2008 7:39 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

Re: Crede
They gave up on the Cain for Crede swap?

The best part of the article is the comments about the contract situation between the Giants and Pedro.

by Fresburg on Jan 23, 2008 9:16 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: Crede
Actually, the best part of the article is the comment about the comment...

"Flaco, on January 23rd, 2008 at 6:32 pm Said:
Sabean is a dumb #$%, why not sign Feliz for a year, two or even three. NO he would rather give up a pitcher then pull out his check book. Feliz has done everything possible for the Giants, he was a catcher for an inning when Boachy took out his starting catcher then Alfonso got hurt in the 9th so Feliz had to catch. Pay him Brian!"

Apparently one inning of emergency catching gets you the right to have a three year contract thrown your way.  Love coming across intelligent fans like this.

Just because you CAN vote doesn't mean you SHOULD vote. Support Natural Selection!

by Angry Mike on Jan 23, 2008 10:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: Crede
i wish i had a stick i could beat stupid people in Illinois with all the way from Cali, and dumb people in Detroit as well, it would be a lot easier to tolerate non-giants fans
Kevin Correia & Mike Krukow & Ozzie "The Wizard" Smith- Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Alumni

by CPGiant756 on Jan 24, 2008 12:10 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: Crede
Signed, Pedro Feliz' Mom.

by zenbitz on Jan 24, 2008 9:20 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Re: Crede
I know.  Sometimes the Tribune just blatantly makes stuff up.

by em3 on Jan 23, 2008 11:33 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

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