phelps gets spring training invite

FanShot

Section 314 FTW!

by KingofDucks1987 on Nov 3, 2008 6:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I know we're all about sarchasm here...

but the fanshot police thing gets a little annoying at times.

To me, this is a topic that warrants discussion, and therefore, has a place as a fanpost.

Angel Villalona: More RBI's, less ribs please.

by AngelintheInfield on Nov 3, 2008 7:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

The 75s are totally unnecessary thoug.

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 3, 2008 7:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I thought that was an attempt at humor….

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 4, 2008 6:24 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

+1

They remind me of Zito.

by faust10 on Nov 4, 2008 6:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t think it’s the topic that makes it a fanshot. I think it’s the fact that raisingcain had absolutely nothing to say about it.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2008 7:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Do the words “decent move” mean nothing to you?

"he walked 18; new league record! Struck out 18, another new league record! He also hit the sportswriter, the PA announcer, the bull mascot twice..."

by i did my job on Nov 3, 2008 7:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

“Do the words mean nothing to you?” What does that even mean?

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2008 7:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I guess words have different meanings for different people. The study of Wordology of course.

I see the future, and it is Pablo

by CB30 on Nov 3, 2008 8:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Noted, and understood.

Although I just hate reading a post and the first comment is “FanShot”, because I guarantee most who criticize a post for its succinctness will probably end up making a FanPost that didn’t deserve to be one anyways, yadda yadda.

Just seems overly harsh at times.

Angel Villalona: More RBI's, less ribs please.

by AngelintheInfield on Nov 3, 2008 7:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Nah..

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by WalrusMan on Nov 4, 2008 2:21 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

ok, i admit it

I didn’t really say anything in my hurry to post it. I thought it deserved a fanpost, and, with so little activity going on at this point in the offseason, I was more excited than normal to get it up quickly for discussion.

Personally, if there’s something fairly important going on, I prefer to see it in a fanshot, but maybe that’s not the majority opinion.

Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa

by raisingcain on Nov 3, 2008 8:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

While I think it’s obvious that I prefer FanPosts that have clearly been thought out through their content, I don’t want it to seem like I’m just being an attack dog here. I do think there is value in simply letting us know that something happened when that thing is worth talking about. I’ve seen time and time again on these boards where a topic is brought to attention without either the pomp or the circumstance of in-depth, personal analysis, and the discussion still takes care of itself.

If something is worth talking about, the people here will talk about it regardless of how much the person who brought it up puts on the wire at the very first mention, and because of that there is plenty of value in simply putting something out there and then joining the fray when it happens.

I do personally prefer when FanPosts are given more time in their conception, but I don’t mean to condemn them when they aren’t. For all either of us know, if you hadn’t posted this FanPost, then nobody would have, so it is a good thing you made it. I only mean to condemn FanPosts when they are asinine. And this is, very strongly, not that.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Nov 3, 2008 10:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It's not just that...

following some basic writing rules would be nice as well. At least the first time write “Josh Phelps” instead of just “Phelps”. You will never see a journalist assume that everyone knows who you’re talking about.

Greetings, Marklar! I am Marklar! This is Marklar.

by marklar on Nov 4, 2008 11:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I must admit, when I first saw the post I assumed it was Michael Phelps in some sort of publicity stunt/feel good story, a la Garth Brooks with the Padres a few years ago.

by tyrannoman on Nov 5, 2008 2:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

YOU are a fanshot!

there, i said it.

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

by jasomack on Nov 3, 2008 10:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Sweet

Someone to take more ABs from Ishikawa and/or Bowker.

STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.

by UnleashTheGore on Nov 3, 2008 6:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I don't think i made it obvious enough so...BEWARE!

STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.

by UnleashTheGore on Nov 3, 2008 6:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

So much for bringing back Aurilia.

How many right-handed backup first basemen/pinch-hitters can you have, and still have room for the other, younger infielder backups?

NO, we're not trading Matt Cain! What's that you say? We are? Armageddon is upon us!

by Buck Henry on Nov 3, 2008 6:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Michael Phelps?

he can play defense in McCovey Cove.

Bonds stands alone.

Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal

by nostocksjustbonds on Nov 3, 2008 6:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

thought the michael phelps reference would come much sooner

by sam23 on Nov 3, 2008 8:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry, I got to this Fanpost a bit late.

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 3, 2008 8:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

CAN PHELPS STRING TOGETHER SEVENTY-FIVE WORDS?

by satyricrash on Nov 3, 2008 6:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Awesome.

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Bay City Ball

by xanthan on Nov 3, 2008 6:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Emergency catcher!!

Whoo hoo!! (Plus, he can hit lefties.)

by StickRat on Nov 3, 2008 6:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Good move.

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

by jponry on Nov 3, 2008 6:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

SWEET!

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips

Neglectful father of David Quinowski

by marcello on Nov 3, 2008 7:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

The ex-showgirl wife of Donald Phelps has no business running a major league baseball team!

The bases were drunk, and I painted the black with my best yakker. But blue squeezed me, and I went full. I came back with my heater, but the stick flares one the other way and the chalk flies for two bases. Three earnies! Next thing I know, skipper hooks me and I'm sipping suds with the clubby.

by Mike Hawk on Nov 3, 2008 7:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

by Grant on Nov 3, 2008 7:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Evidence enough...

That you should NEVER judge a book by it’s cover.

Angel Villalona: More RBI's, less ribs please.

by AngelintheInfield on Nov 3, 2008 7:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Josh Phelps: Good news vs. Bad news

Link.

Good News: a 2-HR, 7-RBI game
Bad News: it was 2004

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 4, 2008 6:30 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Very nice

Justin Miller and now Josh Phelps — to minor league contracts. Very nice maneuvering with little downside.

by sharksrog on Nov 3, 2008 8:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

My thoughts exactly.

by Dan from NM on Nov 3, 2008 9:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I did a search but came up empty. Where's the Justin Miller news/discussion?

Noonan. Nooooonan!

by Giant Fan in Singapore on Nov 3, 2008 9:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Fanshot

http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2008/11/1/651522/ex-marlins-reliever-miller

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 3, 2008 9:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Where?

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by WalrusMan on Nov 4, 2008 2:23 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Felipe Lopez and Orlando Hudson are still available!

1. SIgn as many 2002 vintage Blue Jays Prospects as possible
2. . . . .
3. Profit!

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 3, 2008 10:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

meh

AAAA

I see the future, and it is Pablo

by CB30 on Nov 3, 2008 8:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

For fun

Career lines:

Josh Phelps – .273/.343/.472 in ~1400 ABs

Mike Jacobs – .262/.318/.498 in ~1500 ABs

One of these guys was just acquired for free and one of these guys will make ~3 million this year and cost an average reliever.

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips

Neglectful father of David Quinowski

by marcello on Nov 3, 2008 11:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Math is fun again!

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 3, 2008 11:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Play time IS fun time.

by Giant Voodoo on Nov 4, 2008 8:33 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

The Royals have some problems at 1B/DH

I see the future, and it is Pablo

by CB30 on Nov 4, 2008 6:55 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m not sure I follow…

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips

Neglectful father of David Quinowski

by marcello on Nov 4, 2008 8:14 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

They have too many, not that theyre bad

I see the future, and it is Pablo

by CB30 on Nov 4, 2008 2:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Compare Josh Phelps line to

some of the crap that the Blue Jays, or A’s were running out at 1b / DH in 2008. As long as teams have some problems at 1b / DH, Josh Phelps is not an “AAAA” player.

ZIPS: Milledge: 466 HR, 485 2B, 2282 hits, 278-379-524

by rfloh on Nov 4, 2008 9:12 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

we’ll see then

I see the future, and it is Pablo

by CB30 on Nov 4, 2008 2:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Excellent point

I get too caught up in the shiny HRs

by lucecooler on Nov 6, 2008 9:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

When is the Mulder or Prior signing?

Could use a flyer on a starting pitcher. Why wouldn’t a pitcher want to pitch their home games in SF?

by wilriv21 on Nov 3, 2008 9:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

because they know they’ll probably have barely any run support?

Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa

by raisingcain on Nov 3, 2008 9:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

…or defense?

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

by jasomack on Nov 4, 2008 2:41 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

McClain

Guess this means curtains for you

Giants win the pennant ... in 2012!!

by Lunker on Nov 3, 2008 9:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I like this move

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by groug on Nov 3, 2008 9:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

a very nice move

by…sabean?

a year late though.

platoon partner with ishi? beats most of the moves he probably would have pulled to try to “compete.”

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

by jasomack on Nov 3, 2008 10:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I’m on board with the Phelps/T-Ish platoon, moving Pablo to 3B. Where is the petition I sign for this?

by tyrannoman on Nov 5, 2008 2:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Me too!

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 5, 2008 2:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

This was a move that was mentioned as a possibility by the McCoven a few weeks agao and gasp actually happened. I have no problems with it. Phelps is still young enough that he could prove himself and stick around for a few seasons, and at the very least he provides useful depth.

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

by Speedforthewin on Nov 3, 2008 10:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Sure, I can hang with this.

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 3, 2008 10:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

General approval? Nodding in assent? Where’s the fight, where’s the rebellious attitude??

Also known to haunt as theghostoftravisdenker and theaccidentalghostofsergioromo.

by theghostofjasonellison on Nov 4, 2008 12:02 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

It’s still early in the offseason. We have to pace ourselves.

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 4, 2008 12:14 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t know about you guys, but I spent all my dissent Action Points on the Denker move.

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips

Neglectful father of David Quinowski

by marcello on Nov 4, 2008 8:16 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I like you, Marcello.

Fallout references are a way into my heart.

#1 JUDY STEFFES FAN
My favorite pie is (name of pie flavor)
Bay City Ball

by xanthan on Nov 4, 2008 8:23 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m like 5 or 6 hours in and I’m not going to lie, I spent all last night dreaming about it. I see a “sickday” coming up reeeeeeal soon.

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips

Neglectful father of David Quinowski

by marcello on Nov 4, 2008 8:28 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It’s a pretty amazing game, isn’t it? I love just traveling the wasteland, going from desolate building to desolate building foraging for ammo, guns, and other items.

What kind of character are you playing? I can’t recommend the Bloody Mess perk enough, it’s awesome. Also, traveling through the underground Metro sections make me wet my pants.

#1 JUDY STEFFES FAN
My favorite pie is (name of pie flavor)
Bay City Ball

by xanthan on Nov 4, 2008 8:31 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m only level 4 or 5, so I’ve just been filling in skills as needed to complete quests. But in the end, he’ll be a super-sledge-wielding, rifle-toting, paragon of justice. My 2nd play through will be the evil one. He’ll probably be some sneak/steal master with a power fist bringing surprise death to anyone who has something I want.

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips

Neglectful father of David Quinowski

by marcello on Nov 4, 2008 8:37 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I think I’m a level 7 right now, maybe 8, I can’t remember. I’m playing a gun nut character with a little bit of explosives and big weapons skills mixed in. I love blasting Super Mutants in the face with my hunting rifle. I’ve played as a slightly evil character, but I’ve tended to do more good than bad.

I love the power fist (I still haven’t found it) as a weapon and I think doing a melee / hand-to-hand character as a 2nd play would be awesome.

#1 JUDY STEFFES FAN
My favorite pie is (name of pie flavor)
Bay City Ball

by xanthan on Nov 4, 2008 8:41 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I haven’t found one yet either. Hopefully, I can find one that I can grab early in my 2nd game. BTW, not a fan of needing to repair everything…oh well.

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips

Neglectful father of David Quinowski

by marcello on Nov 4, 2008 8:52 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Dorks. Both of you.

by Lars The Wanderer on Nov 4, 2008 8:54 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Lars, won’t to come over on Saturday and play Risk? My mom will make us some hotpockets and hot cider!

#1 JUDY STEFFES FAN
My favorite pie is (name of pie flavor)
Bay City Ball

by xanthan on Nov 4, 2008 10:18 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

won’t = want to

My typing needs work.

#1 JUDY STEFFES FAN
My favorite pie is (name of pie flavor)
Bay City Ball

by xanthan on Nov 4, 2008 10:18 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Depends. What does Mom look like?

You really do need more coffee or something. This is the second posting mishap you’ve had today. My guess is that you would be a pushover in Risk. This is based purely on your posting skills.

by Lars The Wanderer on Nov 4, 2008 10:21 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

My mom looks a lot like me, except with boobs. Take that for what it’s worth.

Maybe my typing mishaps are a clever ruse to make you underestimate me? Did you ever consider that Mr. Smarty Lars!?

#1 JUDY STEFFES FAN
My favorite pie is (name of pie flavor)
Bay City Ball

by xanthan on Nov 4, 2008 10:29 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Also, I’m drinking a Sobe Lifewater right now. This will be sure to get me back on track.

#1 JUDY STEFFES FAN
My favorite pie is (name of pie flavor)
Bay City Ball

by xanthan on Nov 4, 2008 10:30 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

G2 Orange.

I needed something and didn’t want a soda and there wasn’t any juice.

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by WalrusMan on Nov 4, 2008 11:15 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Look at the Ukraine. It’s week, feeble! I think it’s time to put the hurt on the Ukraine.

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by WalrusMan on Nov 4, 2008 11:14 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

UKRAINE NOT WEAK!

by chilibean_3 on Nov 4, 2008 11:27 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I only played

the original fallout 1, and only a little. I am pretty much sworn off video games until my son (4) can play them with me… but I have a dream to make an ultimately-realistic MMORPg post apocalypse.

Probably not 300 years like FO3, though.. maybe 10 or 20.

Basically, you would just spend your game time looking for calories (instead of HPs you would just have a little calorie intake/burn display), or fixing stuff, or trying to farm, or trading 3 bullets for a dented can of tuna. God help you if you got into a fight… if you got a scratch, you’d have to worry about it getting infected and killing you or finding a guy with a marginally working first aid kit. The “leader board” would just be “Harvey Jenkins has survived for 455 days”

But I doubt anyone would actually play something this grim.

FIRE BRIAN SABEAN

by zenbitz on Nov 4, 2008 2:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I think the framework for an awesome game, that I would absolutely play, is there. That’s like a more realistic survival horror. You would have to combine elements from a few games; take a little from Fallout, Animal Crossing, etc. and it could be cool. Never will happen of course, it’s probably a bit too risky to try for the companies to try.

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips

Neglectful father of David Quinowski

by marcello on Nov 4, 2008 2:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I can see Will Wright taking a chance on something like this.

by Lars The Wanderer on Nov 4, 2008 3:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

eventually

someone will release a Warcraft/City of Heroes SDK and I will get a few nut balls together and write it.

FIRE BRIAN SABEAN

by zenbitz on Nov 5, 2008 5:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Bench player for sure

The most games he has actually started defensively in a single season is 20. In his career he has 596 innings played at a defensive position. As comparison, Emmanuel Burriss has 599 career innings.

Kyle Nicholson: the fyootch

by stealth snail on Nov 4, 2008 12:23 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

I don’t get it. Why hasn’t this guy been given more of a chance? Was he injured or something? There isn’t anything glaring in his career stats. He doesn’t appear to be a strctly platoon player from his splits.

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by Gaahl on Nov 4, 2008 8:10 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Well, his defense sucks, but other than that, no clue. He’s one of the guys that makes people scream, “Free talent!” USSM wrote about him here.

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips

Neglectful father of David Quinowski

by marcello on Nov 4, 2008 8:20 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Some other guy wrote about him, I can’t remember his name.

#1 JUDY STEFFES FAN
My favorite pie is (name of pie flavor)
Bay City Ball

by xanthan on Nov 4, 2008 8:24 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That guy is a genius! Also, maybe a prophet.

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips

Neglectful father of David Quinowski

by marcello on Nov 4, 2008 8:32 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

great article btw.

Proud adopter of Jason Jarvis: let's see YOU pass an online music course without cheating!

by Gaahl on Nov 4, 2008 4:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Mr. Steffes, right?

Trent Kline: Decentish. 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 4, 2008 4:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

For all the talk about OBP and OPS no longer being undervalued,

they still are: with respect to players like Phelps, Russ Branyan, Jack Cust, Ryan Ludwick.

ZIPS: Milledge: 466 HR, 485 2B, 2282 hits, 278-379-524

by rfloh on Nov 4, 2008 9:14 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Josh Phelps....

Next year’s Carlos Pena? You heard it here first. But if he isn’t, remember I added a question mark. Seriously, for those saying “this means McClain is out of a job” or “Ishikawa will have to platoon,” remember, this is a minor-league contract. Phelps isn’t guaranteed anything. If he hits the crap out of the ball in March, he might earn a roster spot. Might.

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by leftymalo on Nov 4, 2008 8:32 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

also remember that Scott McClain was a very versatile player for Fresno this year. I believe he played some OF in addition to 3B and 1B. So there would be room to keep Phelps, Rohlinger and McClain all at AAA, if so desired.

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

by Speedforthewin on Nov 4, 2008 9:19 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

also remember I will be very disappointed if Phelps doesn’t make the team

Do you Wazzel?

by NeifiChicken on Nov 4, 2008 9:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Fans respond! (from the comments section on sfgiants.com)

wat is the point this guy sounds like a super bum why would we sign him. o and why is this even posted like its some great trade wow its horrible giants you guys better get moving on some big free agent signings before they are all gone like every other year.

I thought we already had this guy, but his name was Scott McClain. I realize this is a low-risk signing, but what’s the point? In a perfect world this guy wouldn’t be starting at Fresno because Bowker, Sandoval, Ishikawa, and even Dan Ortmeier would all be getting time ahead of him. I realize that it’s not a perfect world, but this is the kind of thing we finally saw the Giants get away from last year. Why play the vet, who you know is only going to give you so much production, instead of the kid who might be a little worse but could be a lot better. They did a great job of letting the kids play last year (like when Bowker went 0-for a week and was still in the lineup), and I’d just hate to see them get away from that trend so quickly.

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 4, 2008 12:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

He could be blocking the great Dan Ortmeier! Oh no!

#1 JUDY STEFFES FAN
My favorite pie is (name of pie flavor)
Bay City Ball

by xanthan on Nov 4, 2008 12:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That's another thing

What’s this Dan Ortmeier he’s talking about?

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 4, 2008 12:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

ORT! ORT! ORT!

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by WalrusMan on Nov 4, 2008 12:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

wow dat 1 point iz a gud 1

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by WalrusMan on Nov 4, 2008 12:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Sweet, illiterate crap on a stick…

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips

Neglectful father of David Quinowski

by marcello on Nov 4, 2008 1:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m not much interested in Phelps, but this is the kind of move the Giants should be making, so I guess I’ll revel in a fleeting sense of progress until the next time Sabean denkers us.

by Evan on Nov 4, 2008 1:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Wait...

JOSH Phelps? THE Josh Phelps? Who are you and what have you done with Brian Sabean. No wait – don’t tell me, I’ll keep the imposter.

FIRE BRIAN SABEAN

by zenbitz on Nov 4, 2008 2:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I like this move.

by AmorVincitOmnia on Nov 4, 2008 7:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

This pleases me.

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

Let's see spread Chaos, Confusion and Anarchy here? Check. My work is complete. I’ll be moving on now.

by daveinexile on Nov 5, 2008 9:44 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

I prefer to remember...

the rookie Phelps who qualified at catcher and made my fantasy team unstoppable. I’ll drink the cool-aid. Seriously though, I like the low risk, high reward on this. All the AAAA people are likely to be right, but his minor league line from this last season is tantalizing. More reasonable to hope for him versus Scott McClain (forgive me Scott). What’s Phelps’ AAA to Majors transition issue? Can’t hit a curve? Drools on himself?

by lucecooler on Nov 6, 2008 9:05 AM PST reply actions 0 recs