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Per Baggs- THe giants have signed Jermey Affedlt to a two year deal. Terms are not yet available. Isn't affeldt a type A? is it worth a second rounder? It a question will it ad 1 win or 5 wins? Also, per mlbtraderumors we have tended an offer to furcal. Put me in the anti furcal category- bad side of thirty, bad back- no thank you. SO i hope that none else did this while i was typing, rather than dropping in random filler.

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Contract is:

a $1 million signing bonus, $3 million in 2009 and $4 million in 2010.

by silentearth36 on Nov 17, 2008 3:41 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I like.

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by WalrusMan on Nov 17, 2008 3:42 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

badass

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Nov 17, 2008 4:05 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

A waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah?

There amass been plenty of articles written this spring about the stud shortstop Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum , as well as the fluid young outfielders and thirteen basemen Kevin Frandsen.
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by Natto on Nov 17, 2008 11:50 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

2nd link 404’s

They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long

by bgunn on Nov 17, 2008 12:10 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And the entire Baggs comment is:

It’s a two-year deal. Checking on terms.

Hope I don’t get in trouble for posting the entire story.

Yes we did!

by Goofus on Nov 17, 2008 12:55 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Judges?

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by WalrusMan on Nov 17, 2008 1:24 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He's a type B I believe

which means we don’t lose a draft pick. I like Affeldt actually, so if the price isn’t insane this seems like a good deal.

I like the move

Do you Wazzel?

by NeifiChicken on Nov 17, 2008 11:50 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We give the Reds a sandwich pick, right?

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by xanthan on Nov 17, 2008 11:51 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hope they choose the meatball sub. Those are delicious.

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by Natto on Nov 17, 2008 11:52 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

too many calories…go with the chicken breast

Do you Wazzel?

by NeifiChicken on Nov 17, 2008 11:54 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

On Herb bread

mmmmmm

I see the future, and it is Pablo

by CB30 on Nov 17, 2008 1:17 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Five

Five dollar…five dollar foot long!

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by groug on Nov 17, 2008 5:20 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

FOOT LONG YUM ROCKETS!

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by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Nov 17, 2008 7:07 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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by SoFa King Mike on Nov 18, 2008 7:49 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Affeldt

Is Type B.

Proud adoptive parent of Tim Alderson.

by Anticon23 on Nov 17, 2008 11:51 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Someone already covered Furcal in the Fanshots.

There amass been plenty of articles written this spring about the stud shortstop Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum , as well as the fluid young outfielders and thirteen basemen Kevin Frandsen.
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by Natto on Nov 17, 2008 11:52 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I’m pretty cool with this.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Nov 17, 2008 11:52 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

holy shit, I can’t believe Jeremy Affeldt is still only 30. It feels like he’s been around forever.

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PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Nov 17, 2008 11:53 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Word

That’s exactly what I said to myself when I read that. Depending on the cost, this looks like a good signing.

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by marcello on Nov 17, 2008 12:31 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

29, actually.

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by jcb9 on Nov 17, 2008 12:31 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I just looked at his bb-ref and saw it said 29 for 2008, so I went with 30 for 2009

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
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by jponry on Nov 17, 2008 12:32 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

True ’nough. I was looking at it from the perspective of him being 29 on opening day.

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by jcb9 on Nov 17, 2008 12:34 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hopefully this prevents a beimel signing

according to fan graphs, affeldt was one of the better bargains this winter

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/free-agent-bargain-jeremy-affeldt

by TimLincecumIsGod on Nov 17, 2008 11:53 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hey, a good move! I’m kind of stunned.

by Evan on Nov 17, 2008 11:53 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Why?

Sabes, who normally plays it extremely close to vest, explicitly stated relief help and middle infielders.

by wilriv21 on Nov 17, 2008 11:54 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, but Affeldt is exactly the relief pitcher I would have gone after. I was expecting Beimel or something.

by Evan on Nov 17, 2008 11:56 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I expect Beimel still.

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by WalrusMan on Nov 17, 2008 1:26 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Armando Benitez.

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by xanthan on Nov 17, 2008 11:56 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

because it's good

With Sabes you expect stupidity, shrewdness comes off as a surprise

Do you Wazzel?

by NeifiChicken on Nov 17, 2008 11:56 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Win !

My adopted son Matt Downs. Lost in the wilderness of mediocrity.

by nvsfg on Nov 17, 2008 12:12 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

from Hank (are you the only one that calls him that?)
The Giants have signed their first free agent this offseason, and while Jeremy Affeldt might not have the sex appeal of some of the bigger names on the market

sex appeal?

Tell me that ^ is not sexy.

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by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Nov 17, 2008 7:13 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I am actually okay with this signing.

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by SoFa King Mike on Nov 17, 2008 11:59 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Still curious about the price tag. Throwing money on the bullpen when we have an offense that will prevent us from competing isn’t smart. So if Affeldt is relatively cheap & is the highest bullpen contract we pick up this offseason, then I’ll be happy.

Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.

by ResDog on Nov 17, 2008 11:59 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

as long as it's under 10 million...

I’m fine with it, even 2 years, 9 million is a pretty good deal for Affeldt

Do you Wazzel?

by NeifiChicken on Nov 17, 2008 12:13 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Great Move

If we sign Beimel as well and get Furcal or Hudson then I will be very happy.

Throw in CC and I will be dancing in the streets/on the roof/what have you.

Hasheem "The Beat" Thabeet or Brandon Jennings. A Warrior in 09.

by ejdacanay on Nov 17, 2008 12:00 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If we sign CC then Sabes got some government bailout monies

by wilriv21 on Nov 17, 2008 12:01 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If we’re getting bailout money, would that then make the A’s food stamp recipients?

it's always noonan somewhere

by sectionop92 on Nov 17, 2008 12:54 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

As long as Sabes doesn’t go and use next year’s draft funds on booze, lottery tickets and hookers at a posh Scottsdale retreat…. getting sniper rifle and checking to see where Buster “John Connor” Posey is

it's always noonan somewhere

by sectionop92 on Nov 17, 2008 8:47 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yikes

Calm down with the throwing money around all willy-nilly.

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by marcello on Nov 17, 2008 12:35 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

On the ceiling!

Yes we did!

by Goofus on Nov 17, 2008 12:38 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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by SoFa King Mike on Nov 17, 2008 12:48 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh

what a feeling.

Am I mad, in a coma, or back in time? Whatever's happened, it's like I've landed on a different planet. Now, maybe if I can work out the reason, I can get home.

by Lyle on Nov 18, 2008 12:40 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Why'd you have to bring that up?

That’s just going to hurt now.

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by WalrusMan on Nov 17, 2008 1:27 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Better than Beimal.

I’m hoping that we’re still giving Alex Hinshaw some sort of bullpen role.

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by oldjacket on Nov 17, 2008 12:01 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

we are

whenever someone needs to get walked, there is Hinshaw.

Fairley odd parent to Wendell

by WTF on Nov 17, 2008 12:07 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

or K’d.

He’s the non-contact specialist.

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by oldjacket on Nov 17, 2008 12:07 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

he misses bats

sometimes misses them very badly.

Fairley odd parent to Wendell

by WTF on Nov 17, 2008 12:09 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I am Speedforthewin and I approve of this signing

Todd Jennings: If he's on the DL, he can't suck as much, right?

by Speedforthewin on Nov 17, 2008 12:02 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOL

Hasheem "The Beat" Thabeet or Brandon Jennings. A Warrior in 09.

by ejdacanay on Nov 17, 2008 12:02 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think this signing rules out signing Beimel. Hinshaw should be in the pen in 2008. He’s too good not to be.

Bonds stands alone.

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by nostocksjustbonds on Nov 17, 2008 12:04 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It is up to Sir Alex. He needs to throw strikes.

by wilriv21 on Nov 17, 2008 12:05 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

this is correct.

Becuase of the stuff, he shoud be given every opportunity to succeed.

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by oldjacket on Nov 17, 2008 12:07 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If they do keep Hinshaw in the majors...

…does Agent Taschner become expendable?

Scott McClain: Great story, no place on the 2009 Giants.

by EliminateMe on Nov 17, 2008 12:54 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hopefully.

There amass been plenty of articles written this spring about the stud shortstop Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum , as well as the fluid young outfielders and thirteen basemen Kevin Frandsen.
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by Natto on Nov 17, 2008 12:54 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

At least makes him a yet-to-fall domino.

They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long

by bgunn on Nov 17, 2008 12:55 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hope so.

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by xanthan on Nov 17, 2008 12:56 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

"become?"

Brian Sabean figures that if he buys enough bottles, one of them is bound to have lightning in it.

by jasomack on Nov 19, 2008 10:56 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hinshaw was in the pen in 2008. ;-)

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by WalrusMan on Nov 17, 2008 1:28 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sounds like a win to me!

"He called the sh** POOP!" -- Adam Sandler

by JRPhillips on Nov 17, 2008 4:46 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

2 years? I am good with.
5.5MM per? Well it could have been worse. Much worse.
No extra pick to the Bums? Priceless!

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by daveinexile on Nov 17, 2008 12:09 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

eh

that’s a high average salary, but it’s only two years. Plus Affeldt can throw A LOT of bulpen innings.

Do you Wazzel?

by NeifiChicken on Nov 17, 2008 12:14 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I always wonder whether something like 3 years for $13 million might not be smarter for the team. 2011 is a long way off; surely a player getting his first shot at big money wouldn’t turn down a guaranteed $2 million, even if it does reduce his annual salary quite a bit.

by Evan on Nov 17, 2008 12:42 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Fucking awesome.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Nov 17, 2008 12:43 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

WIN

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by oldjacket on Nov 17, 2008 12:46 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

HUZZAH

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by SoFa King Mike on Nov 17, 2008 12:49 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DAG!

damn reasonable!

Fairley odd parent to Wendell

by WTF on Nov 17, 2008 1:17 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

For some reason I first read this as “2yr/$18M” and thought everyone had lost their mind calling it “awesome.”

But 2 years, $8M? Yeah. Fucking awesome. More importantly, given the BBulllpen last year, 25 walks in 78 innings? Yes, please!

No, my Crazy Crab bobblehead is not for sale.

by Kitspool on Nov 17, 2008 1:21 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BOOYAKASHA!

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

by shikantaza on Nov 17, 2008 1:26 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ZINGER

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by WalrusMan on Nov 17, 2008 1:29 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice

It never occurred to me that one man could play with the faith of 50 million.

by imovermyhead on Nov 17, 2008 3:39 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Man, we sure do miss Colletti’s negotiation skills, huh?

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by groug on Nov 17, 2008 5:23 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

L.A. Ned would have signed him to a 1 year 6 million dollar deal & claimed he’s saving 2 million dollars for 2010. I’m just waiting for the Manny Ramirez 2 year 60 million dollar contract.

Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.

by ResDog on Nov 17, 2008 6:03 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Prefer this to Beimel. Length of contract seems right, I’m guessing $4.5/per (?).

They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long

by bgunn on Nov 17, 2008 12:08 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm ok with this

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Nov 17, 2008 12:10 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bill James' projections for Affeldt

Bill James’ projections for Affeldt
Affeldt ERA IP WHIP K/9 BB/9 HR/9
’09 Proj 4.39 77 1.47 6.9 3.97 .94
’08 3.33 78.1 1.31 9.19 2.87 1.03

by Asfan4ever723 on Nov 17, 2008 12:14 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

foreal

he ain’t in a hitter friendly park anymore

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by ejdacanay on Nov 17, 2008 12:18 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He should get a clue.

by chilibean_3 on Nov 17, 2008 12:26 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thanks for projection A’sfan723.

James’ estimates are usually on the optimistic side. So it shodl balance out not refiguring for games in LA, SD and Mays Field.

After all those innings in Cincy Coors field should have little in the way of new horrors for him.

P.S. I just can’t bring myself to type the middle part of your handle. Nothing personal. ;)

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by daveinexile on Nov 17, 2008 12:23 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The key thing about Affeldt is that his peripherals improved dramatically in 2008, as did his velocity. Projection systems aren’t really equipped to handle that, so they foresee regression. But that sort of improvement in the periphs is usually for real.

by Evan on Nov 17, 2008 12:25 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

he added almost 2 MPH on the fastball

and improved in control. The extra zip on the fastball helped the old K rate as well

Do you Wazzel?

by NeifiChicken on Nov 17, 2008 12:36 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Affeldt in rotation?

He tried out for the Reds rotation last year, maybe the Giants promised a chance at the fifth spot?

Unlikely, but not impossible

Do you Wazzel?

by NeifiChicken on Nov 17, 2008 12:17 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I’m pretty sure this will be as a reliever.

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by jponry on Nov 17, 2008 12:22 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He really only throws two pitches, so he’s probably better off in the pen.

by Evan on Nov 17, 2008 12:23 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, he’s a fastball / curve reliever.

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by xanthan on Nov 17, 2008 12:24 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think they key to Affeldt’s turnaround and finally realizing the potential that a lot of scouts saw in him is the fact that he has found his role as a reliever. Trying to convert him back to being a starter would be pretty stupid.

by FluLikeSymptoms on Nov 17, 2008 4:29 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Some batted ball and outcome data for Affeldt's 2008 season: 
PA 	K% 	BB% 	GB% 	FB% 	BABIP 	HR/FB
334 	23.95 	7.49 	54 	21.2 	0.318 	9.47

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by xanthan on Nov 17, 2008 12:22 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I really didn’t realize what a solid year he had, somehow.

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PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Nov 17, 2008 12:23 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, had a pretty nice season. He’s always had a good arm.

He also had a 3.66 FIP and 3.68 tRA.

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by xanthan on Nov 17, 2008 12:25 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Definitely liking this signing a lot. Good start!

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Nov 17, 2008 12:26 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Somehow it always makes me happy when FIP and tRA match up.

by Evan on Nov 17, 2008 12:26 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Kind of feel like the when a Giants pitching unit throws strikes. But not as shocking.

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by daveinexile on Nov 17, 2008 12:28 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Plus, his HR rate was a bit fluky-high, so when that regresses, and our park factors in, he should be in line for some very nice years.

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by marcello on Nov 17, 2008 12:39 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

One note: HR/FB should be HR/BIA, they are different things.

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by xanthan on Nov 17, 2008 12:40 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Psh..

Always with the STATS aren’t you. How many runners has he picked off in his career?

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by WalrusMan on Nov 17, 2008 1:31 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Seems like a good signing. He’s coming off a really good year – his numbers from the years prior aren’t as good, but they were inflated by pitching in a hitters’ park. His road numbers look solid.

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by jcb9 on Nov 17, 2008 12:33 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

From the moment it was announced, Allfeldt this was a good move.

Yes we did!

by Goofus on Nov 17, 2008 12:41 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Affeldt it was only a matter of time before this begun.

They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long

by bgunn on Nov 17, 2008 12:53 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Affeldt something stirring in my pants.

TMI?

(damn you both to hell for beating me to the obvious pun)

Bengie: Like an Aurilia kidney stone, slow-moving and tough to get out.

by juanboy on Nov 17, 2008 1:28 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Affeldt sick as soon as I read this.

Just the comment, not the entire post.

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by WalrusMan on Nov 17, 2008 1:32 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

looks like Uffeldt the same way Affeldt

I support Roger Kieschnick in his quest to becoming the best Kieschnick ever to play professional baseball.

by Takimoto on Nov 17, 2008 1:33 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Affeldt a little ill when I saw all the pictures of the jockeys that were there before me.

Yes we did!

by Goofus on Nov 17, 2008 1:53 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

AFFELDT IS A RELIEF PITCHER

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by groug on Nov 17, 2008 5:24 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

http://hotstove.mlblogs.com/archives/2008/11/reds_lose_affeldt_to_giants.html

wow!!! 2 years/8 million??? How the hell did Sabes pull this signing….IN NOVEMBER!

by travisam on Nov 17, 2008 12:45 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BRIAN SABEAN IS A GENIUS

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PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Nov 17, 2008 12:46 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Where is Josh when we need him!

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by xanthan on Nov 17, 2008 12:47 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

In shock?

I know I still am. I mean this is like logical. I for one welcome this new alien overlord. If he will stay.

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!

by daveinexile on Nov 17, 2008 12:49 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

OK, who is next?

Furcal?
Teixiera?
Burrell?

by wilriv21 on Nov 17, 2008 12:48 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

All of them?

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by SoFa King Mike on Nov 17, 2008 12:49 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

get Hank Paulson on the phone

by wilriv21 on Nov 17, 2008 12:56 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I’m not sure I like it, but I’m guessing Furcal

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by oldjacket on Nov 17, 2008 12:49 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No Whammie, No Whammie, Save Big bucks!

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!

by daveinexile on Nov 17, 2008 12:52 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil

by SoFa King Mike on Nov 17, 2008 12:54 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He is wearing Yellow. Means he will be an Athletic!

/ tries to do the Goofus dance yet fails.

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!

by daveinexile on Nov 17, 2008 1:01 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Beimel.

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by xanthan on Nov 17, 2008 12:50 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

/ kicks dog

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by SoFa King Mike on Nov 17, 2008 12:50 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hey! That was my dog!

Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher??

by tobias on Nov 17, 2008 1:49 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

lefty relievers are this year's CF?

The Denker bus is now bound for San Diego. Those who were passengers on it are now angrily stranded at a gas station in Modesto, CA. Not much about baseball here .

by oldjacket on Nov 17, 2008 12:55 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Keith Law

in his insider article he had him ranked 15th best free agent available.

by krazybalr on Nov 17, 2008 12:50 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow, great signing, and I say that as a guy who doesn’t like spending money on the bullpen. USS Mariner called him the most underrated reliever around, and Keith Law had him at No. 15 on the best free agents list as a possible bargain.

Affeldt had a great year last year.

by Dan from NM on Nov 17, 2008 12:51 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Uh.

So it was MacGowan all this time?

FIRE BRIAN SABEAN... UNLESS HE KEEPS DRAFTING WELL. .. AND SIGNS UNDERRATED PLAYERS LIKE AFFELDT OR PHELPS. .. OR ALRIGHT WHO'S PLAYING WITH THE ALIEN MIND-SWITCHING RAY?

by zenbitz on Nov 17, 2008 12:51 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Tomorrow: “Sabean signs Joe Beimel to a 9-year $400M dollar deal”

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by xanthan on Nov 17, 2008 12:54 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Next: Rich Aurelia!

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by Natto on Nov 17, 2008 12:54 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

One year deal at decent monies could well be worth a bench role for Aurilia

by wilriv21 on Nov 17, 2008 12:56 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yet, but will Bochy be able to reist using him as a starter?

Yes we did!

by Goofus on Nov 17, 2008 12:58 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It will be up to Ishikawa/Sandoval to perform or lose playing time

by wilriv21 on Nov 17, 2008 1:00 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Buster will be the number 5 starter

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by SoFa King Mike on Nov 17, 2008 1:06 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bochy likes putting his veteran in the #2 hole.

Wow, how has this never been said?

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by WalrusMan on Nov 17, 2008 1:36 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I thought we had a #2 hole punfest at one point during this last season, didn’t we?

Yes we did!

by Goofus on Nov 17, 2008 1:55 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Only with Bocock I think...

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Free Agent Wars: Episode XXXXXXXXX – The Return and Death of Michael Tucker

it's always noonan somewhere

by sectionop92 on Nov 17, 2008 12:58 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Noah Lowery

Contract extension!

“We had a scouting report come in that he was throwing 129. We didn’t really have a confirmation of the report, as it came in Esperanto. We checked online and couldn’t figure it out, so we’re assuming that’s in MPH. We really had no choice but to sign him to an extension”

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by WalrusMan on Nov 17, 2008 1:35 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

kmh, Actually
We didn’t really have a confirmation of the report, as it came in Esperanto.We checked online and couldn’t figure it out, so we’re assuming that’s in MPH.

kmh = mph
129.0 = 80.16

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by nvsfg on Nov 17, 2008 3:07 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

“Well he’ll bring a veteran presence to the team.”

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by WalrusMan on Nov 17, 2008 3:09 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I say Yay!

This is an excellent signing. Good job Sabes!

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by BruteSentiment on Nov 17, 2008 12:56 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Question:

What role for Affeldt?

Will he be a 7th/8th inning guy or a lefty specialist? If 7th inning guy then Affeldt/Romo/Wilson is a nice 6 inning game. How many games can they hold/save for Lincecum and Co.?

by wilriv21 on Nov 17, 2008 12:59 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

in my opinion

He should be used as a 7th/8th inning guy. There is a chance he will be our best reliever next year, so use him in the late innings

Do you Wazzel?

by NeifiChicken on Nov 17, 2008 1:35 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Romo / Affeldt setup for Wilson sounds good.

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by SoFa King Mike on Nov 17, 2008 1:37 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

More of this please.

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by marcello on Nov 17, 2008 2:14 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Judging from Sabean’s words about him, he’ll be setup.

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by Natto on Nov 17, 2008 2:40 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

A good reliever

I’m not opposed to the signing given a Type B, but $5M per year is absolutely ridiculous – the going rate for solid lefties is $4M per year, and I’d rather have given him 3/12 (especially with the time value of money) than 2/10.

Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.

by Aadik on Nov 17, 2008 1:00 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Isn’t it 2/8 though?

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Nov 17, 2008 1:01 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

NOT ACCORDING TO HIM!

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

by shikantaza on Nov 17, 2008 1:28 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ha ha! Even more Sabean brilliance! Tell him it’s $10M, but then stick a $8M contract under his nose realizing he’ll be so excited he won’t bother to read it.

Yes we did!

by Goofus on Nov 17, 2008 1:56 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

you’re forgetting the time value of relievers though.

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by oldjacket on Nov 17, 2008 1:02 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This Claims 2yr/8MM. For whats its worth.

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by daveinexile on Nov 17, 2008 1:03 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and in this report, Sheldon actually talked to Affeldt, so I’m guessing it’s accurate.

Bonds stands alone.

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by nostocksjustbonds on Nov 17, 2008 1:22 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yet another source, Chris Haft confirms 2yrs/$8M

by wilriv21 on Nov 17, 2008 1:28 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

YEAH

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Nov 17, 2008 1:31 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I LOVE ALL BAD PHOTOSHOP JOBS BY MLB INTERNS

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Nov 17, 2008 1:02 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

PIXELS

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by xanthan on Nov 17, 2008 1:03 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Great Start

Sabean makes a great signing to start the offseason in my opinion only 2 years/ 8 mil for a type B only costs us a sandwhich pick. Im very pleased!!!

by FutureGiantsGm24 on Nov 17, 2008 1:05 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

we don’t lose a pick.

Bonds stands alone.

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by nostocksjustbonds on Nov 17, 2008 1:06 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This is the 2nd great signing, Phelps being the first. Nobody mention Denker…

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by marcello on Nov 17, 2008 2:15 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

“Though just 29, Jeremy brings a solid veteran presence to our bullpen,” said Sabean. “There is no doubt he has been able to shoulder a heavy workload. He has been to the post-season and will help bridge the gap between our young and talented starting staff and our closer, Brian Wilson, who is one of the best in the game. We are excited to have Jeremy as a Giant.”

http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20081117&content_id=3682123&vkey=pr_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf

Bonds stands alone.

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by nostocksjustbonds on Nov 17, 2008 1:06 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Just 29?

Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.

by ResDog on Nov 17, 2008 1:08 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sorry, more of a cynical response to Sabean’s remark. Like that funny looking 2 in front of his age still doesn’t hide the fact that he’s got some gamery savviness aged to veteran status.

Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.

by ResDog on Nov 17, 2008 6:01 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

stamped *approved*

I like this signing

I see the future, and it is Pablo

by CB30 on Nov 17, 2008 1:17 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh.

That’s why.

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by WalrusMan on Nov 17, 2008 1:22 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Does anyone else hate Pearl Jam? Most overrated band, ever.

JEREMY’S SPOKENNNN CLASS TODAY#!@3jm#

Every time I hear the word Jeremy it flies into my head. Argh!

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by xanthan on Nov 17, 2008 1:23 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don’t like them at all.

Better than Rush though!

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Nov 17, 2008 1:25 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Better than Rush though!

You just moved down on my depth chart.

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by xanthan on Nov 17, 2008 1:26 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

is that what the kids are calling it these days?

Fairley odd parent to Wendell

by WTF on Nov 17, 2008 2:13 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

*thumbs up*

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

by shikantaza on Nov 17, 2008 1:28 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You, too!

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by xanthan on Nov 17, 2008 1:29 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

oh noes!

LOL

Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?

by shikantaza on Nov 17, 2008 1:38 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

interesting

I was holding up a different finger…

STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.

by UnleashTheGore on Nov 17, 2008 2:15 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Next Community Poll...

Rush vs. Other Band.

Everyone who votes for Other Band, Band..er Banned.

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by WalrusMan on Nov 17, 2008 1:38 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You Know...

it will end up in a tie !

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by nvsfg on Nov 17, 2008 3:09 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Other Band FTW!!!

Scott McClain: Great story, no place on the 2009 Giants.

by EliminateMe on Nov 17, 2008 3:44 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'll take the banning

I had a good run here.

My current Interwebs obsession is pretty awesome. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com. It's not being updated right now. Hope for more at your own risk.

by groug on Nov 17, 2008 5:26 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I concur!

My current Interwebs obsession is pretty awesome. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com. It's not being updated right now. Hope for more at your own risk.

by groug on Nov 17, 2008 5:26 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I like them because they like The Who.

Yes we did!

by Goofus on Nov 17, 2008 1:58 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good point. But what about EVedder’s love affair with the Cubs?

I think the song Black is brilliant, the rest is pretty eh. Great Bridge
School appearances over the years as well.

They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long

by bgunn on Nov 17, 2008 2:03 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The fact that they were ambitious and ballsy enough to cover “Love Reign O’er Me” was pretty cool. The fact that they did a great job on it was even cooler.

Yes we did!

by Goofus on Nov 17, 2008 2:37 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The fact that they were ambitious and ballsy enough to cover "Love Reign O’er Me" was pretty cool

Well Phish covered Quadrophenia in its entirety (live), so PJ’s not alone.

< disclaimer> This is not an endorsement of Phish < /disclaimer>

They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long

by bgunn on Nov 17, 2008 2:43 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The Who > 4,000 other bands > Pearl Jam

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by xanthan on Nov 17, 2008 2:37 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

> Rush

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Nov 17, 2008 2:46 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

NOT THIS

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by WalrusMan on Nov 17, 2008 2:47 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

NO

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by xanthan on Nov 17, 2008 2:51 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

we can agree The Who > Rush though, right?

RIGHT??

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
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by jponry on Nov 17, 2008 3:12 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Even the Who circa 2008 >

They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long

by bgunn on Nov 17, 2008 3:17 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nah.

The Who without Moon lost a lot. No Entwistle and it’s nothing. If you ask me at least.

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by WalrusMan on Nov 17, 2008 3:18 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The songwriting catalog can stand with anyone’s (even if they all are used to sell cars nowadays).

They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long

by bgunn on Nov 17, 2008 3:24 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I would have agreed about losing The Ox, but I saw them in San Jose on that last tour and thoroughly enjoyed the show.

One thing that’s cool is that Pete and Roger seem to actually enjoy each other’s company now. Maybe it’s because they’re the only two left and realize life is short. I’d seen them four times previously and never sensed any affection for each other.

Yes we did!

by Goofus on Nov 17, 2008 3:29 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'll have to give you a few things..

Once I get back to the Bay Area. Remind me if I don’t remember.

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by WalrusMan on Nov 17, 2008 3:30 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

When do you get back (to where you once belong)?

Yes we did!

by Goofus on Nov 17, 2008 3:36 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Around New Years..

Mid-winter’s McC Get-together.

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by WalrusMan on Nov 17, 2008 3:39 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Great

You’ll be here for the annual Board of Directors meeting. Grant’s performance is under a lot of scrutiny this year. Between the poor performance and excessive compensation, the board may be picking a new CEO this year.

Yes we did!

by Goofus on Nov 17, 2008 4:09 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Why is Rush using condoms for advertising? That thing looks jagged, for her discomfort.

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by marcello on Nov 17, 2008 3:25 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No.

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by WalrusMan on Nov 17, 2008 3:17 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Actually yes.

But hey, Rush.

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by WalrusMan on Nov 17, 2008 3:18 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I can agree to that.

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by xanthan on Nov 17, 2008 3:19 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

good.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

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YES

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by groug on Nov 17, 2008 5:26 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The Who

Better than practically anyone, ever, especially when you watch this

I’m just disappointed they never titled an album “…On First.”

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by leftymalo on Nov 17, 2008 3:06 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I thought..

They never let Moon sing. Ever. And Entwistle looks like someone I went to high school with.

I think I’d rather groove though.

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by WalrusMan on Nov 17, 2008 3:17 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Moon sang “Fiddle About” in the movie version of “Tommy”.

Yes we did!

by Goofus on Nov 17, 2008 3:35 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

His determination to add his voice to Who songs led other members to banish him from the studio when vocals were recorded.

I trust Wikipedia. ;-) He also sang on Tommy’s Holiday Camp I think, at least when it was played in concert.

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MOON SANG ON BELL BOY

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Nov 17, 2008 4:06 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Moon also sings in the movie “The Kids are Alright”, which is one of my favorite DVDs of all time.

by cornball on Nov 17, 2008 6:27 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

See "this"

Above.

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by WalrusMan on Nov 17, 2008 6:45 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That performance of “A Quick One While He’s Away” is legendary. It was for the “Rolling Stones Rock ’n Roll Circus”. It had been a long day of filming and everyone, including the audience was tired. Then The Who came on and blew everyone away with that performance.

The stoy goes that Mick and Keith didn’t allow the movie to be released because of the way The Who stole the show and the way their performance looked lackluster by comparison.

Yes we did!

by Goofus on Nov 17, 2008 3:34 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It is epic. Absolutely epic.

by cornball on Nov 17, 2008 6:28 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i like Rush and Pearl Jam

STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.

by UnleashTheGore on Nov 17, 2008 2:16 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Very overrated. Not bad, but just not that good. One of those bands that people always expected me to like.

Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.

by ResDog on Nov 17, 2008 6:21 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

STARRING...

The guy who sounds like he’s imitating a heavy metal singer, who is, in turn, imitating a previous heavy metal singer…

FIRE BRIAN SABEAN... UNLESS HE KEEPS DRAFTING WELL. .. AND SIGNS UNDERRATED PLAYERS LIKE AFFELDT OR PHELPS. .. OR ALRIGHT WHO'S PLAYING WITH THE ALIEN MIND-SWITCHING RAY?

by zenbitz on Nov 18, 2008 5:48 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

very nice signing, years and $ are just right for this contract. Throw in Phelps, and this is a nice start.

Hopefully the Giants’ sign Furcal, and not Orlando Cabrerra. Cabrerra is my biggest fear this offseason.

by tyrannoman on Nov 17, 2008 1:26 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I wouldn’t fear them as long as we didn’t have to give up any draft picks.

No, my Crazy Crab bobblehead is not for sale.

by Kitspool on Nov 17, 2008 1:31 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The real question is how the reports of recent T-rex sightings in the upper minors affect the projections for the raptor army.

by cornball on Nov 17, 2008 1:38 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Raptor Army wins. They hunt in packs!

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!

by daveinexile on Nov 17, 2008 1:39 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Steven Spielberg begs to differ. According to Jurassic Park, the T-rex always wins.

by cornball on Nov 17, 2008 1:43 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Speilberg backs me up. Rex only win because is in a space small enough to prevent the pack from fully deploying. He faces then 1-2 at a time and thus wins.

Though I must admit the raptors I saw on a show the other night were disturbing. The looked like they were in a continuously mange ridden molt. They looked like they should have been playing banjo’s in the Jurassic version of Deliverance.

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!

by daveinexile on Nov 17, 2008 10:06 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

recent T-rex sightings

Prefer T-Rex over Rush. What—wrong mini-thread?
Sorry.

They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long

by bgunn on Nov 17, 2008 1:42 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DAMN YOU

RUSH

RAWK

RUSH

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by WalrusMan on Nov 17, 2008 1:47 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I like T-Rex because The who mentioned them in a song.

Yes we did!

by Goofus on Nov 17, 2008 2:42 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The Who = xanthan and my Rush

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by WalrusMan on Nov 17, 2008 2:48 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I’ll bet by Who fandom is longer than yours.

(More grith, too.)

Yes we did!

by Goofus on Nov 17, 2008 2:51 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'll bet..

My Led Zeppelin fandom is longer than yours. How much more girth can you get than a 30 minute Dazed and Confused?

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by WalrusMan on Nov 17, 2008 3:01 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

30 minutes? That’s a whole lotta love. (neeeeeeeaaaaow)

Yes we did!

by Goofus on Nov 17, 2008 3:03 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

or a Moby Dick

They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long

by bgunn on Nov 17, 2008 3:07 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

2/13/1975 Chicago

39:49 Dazed and Confused.

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by WalrusMan on Nov 17, 2008 3:20 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I treasure my 34-minute version of Sister Ray that I have on a Velvet Underground album.

My current Interwebs obsession is pretty awesome. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com. It's not being updated right now. Hope for more at your own risk.

by groug on Nov 17, 2008 5:29 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

eh, the cost for cloning a raptor is prohibitive. I’d be far more worried if the Grizzlies massed and decided to take over Canada.

by tyrannoman on Nov 17, 2008 1:57 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i read this as

Velocirapor Amy

That is frightening as well…

STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.

by UnleashTheGore on Nov 17, 2008 2:17 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Don’t fear Raptor Jesus, he is here to save your soul.

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Nov 17, 2008 2:27 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Seasons don’t fear Raptor Jesus
Nor do the wind….

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by WalrusMan on Nov 17, 2008 2:41 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

go go

godzilla?

FIRE BRIAN SABEAN... UNLESS HE KEEPS DRAFTING WELL. .. AND SIGNS UNDERRATED PLAYERS LIKE AFFELDT OR PHELPS. .. OR ALRIGHT WHO'S PLAYING WITH THE ALIEN MIND-SWITCHING RAY?

by zenbitz on Nov 17, 2008 3:42 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My master is my slave.

oh wrong BOC song.

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!

by daveinexile on Nov 17, 2008 10:08 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Looking forward to solid, Scott Eyre-type seasons.

The Denker bus is now bound for San Diego. Those who were passengers on it are now angrily stranded at a gas station in Modesto, CA. Not much about baseball here .

by oldjacket on Nov 17, 2008 1:34 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

With the possiblity of Zito, Sanchez and a 5th starter struggling to go a solid 6 innings, the Affeldt signing should do wonders for this teams chances. Getting the ball to either Affeldt or Romo in the 7th and 8th innings should provide Wilson with plenty of save opportunities.

It also gives Sabean a chance to evaluate Valdez, Sadler, Matos, Hinshaw etc

by wilriv21 on Nov 17, 2008 1:40 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Unless Affedlt can hit, I’m not sure how many “wonders” this does for us. He’s a nice addition, though.

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Bay City Ball

by xanthan on Nov 17, 2008 1:43 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Teixeira should be high on the Giants list of FA. Would be a very nice fit offensively and defensively. Could slide into either the three or four spot in the order and is a switch-hitter 1b.

by wilriv21 on Nov 17, 2008 1:46 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

as great as he'd be

the money is huge. I don’t think we can afford it. Nice thought though.

The real question I’d ask is what does Beltre and Furcal do for us?

Is that enough to make the Giants promising? I’d think so a lot more if we would have been able to get Swisher roaming LF

Do you Wazzel?

by NeifiChicken on Nov 17, 2008 1:49 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

An outstanding pick-up at that price,

for a guy who is better than Jack Taschner. It sounds like they plan to grab one more reliever at the least possible cost in terms of picks. Affeldt costs them zip, but I think Cruz and Reyes would cost them a pick. What about Looper or Lyon? To Sabean, it all comes down to whatever it costs them in picks.

I would think that Beimel would be forgotten now, since both of them are lefties (as is Reyes I think), but who knows?

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by Buck Henry on Nov 17, 2008 1:48 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think the pen in general could be done

short of Bob Howry signing for a million + incentives or something

Hinshaw
Merkin
Sadler
Yabu
Romo
Affeldt
Wilson

That’s fine with me, although I’m not too high on Yabu for next year, I’d prefer a high upside AAAA player

Do you Wazzel?

by NeifiChicken on Nov 17, 2008 1:51