I Can't Stop Thinking About Adrian Gonzalez
by giantsrainman on Dec 11, 2008 12:06 PM PST
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The Jake Peavy deal with the Cubs seems to be falling apart if not already fallen apart. The Padres desperately seem to want to trade him to cut payroll. The Padres are now clearly in a rebuild phase that is going to take many years before they return to being competative. In this environment is there really any point in the Padres holding onto Adrian Gonzalez?
Clearly the Padres are not going to just give away Jake Peavy and Adrian Gonzalez. They are also likely to want more to agree to make a trade within the NL West. All that said is there now an opening for the Giants? Do we have the trade chips to get both Peavy and Gonzalez? If we do would it make sense to pull the trigger?
I think we do have the chips and a trade could be put togeather that would benifit both the Giants and the Padres. Here are the pieces that I see that would interest the Padres:
Jonathan Sanchez and Travis Ishikawa - Cheap Immediate Major League Replacements
Madison Bumgardner and Angel Villalona - Long Term Replacements
Nate Schierholtz - NL West Sweetner
What Say The McCoven?
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He can’t stop thinking about you either.
by Lars The Wanderer on Dec 11, 2008 12:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
The Fanpost title is really funny to me. Anyway, even if they Padres were going to trade Gonzalez, I highly doubt that they would trade him within the division. I certainly wouldn’t want to give up any of our top prospects for him.
by Natto on Dec 11, 2008 12:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I don't think they care where they trade him to
the issue of whether they want to trade him at all is the question. It does make some sense, given Kyle Blanks presence, but he just isn’t the same salary burden.
Still, I’d agree with you about not wanting to give up our top guys, because the cost will be Alderson, Sanchez, Noonan, Lewis, Henry Sosa, Joey Martinez…..or something along those lines anyway
by NeifiChicken on Dec 11, 2008 12:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Are you suggesting all five of those players? That’s a lot to give up
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 11, 2008 12:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
For Gonzalez and Peavy
The way I read it, he’s suggesting:
Jonathan Sanchez, Travis Ishikawa, Madison Bumgardner, Angel Villalona, and Nate Schierholtz in exchange for Peavy and Gonzalez.
While I might be able to be convinced that is a fair trade, I’m totally uninterested in it, because I think that there’s a good possibility those 5 guys churn out at least two stars on the level of Peavy and Gonzalez, and there’s no reason for us to be trading the future for the present.
¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!
by hairball on Dec 11, 2008 12:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Peavy is 27 yrs old and under contract thru the next 4 yrs/$52MM or 5yrs/$78MM
Gonzalez is 26 yrs old and under contract thru next 3 yrs 09:$3M, 10:$4.75M, 11:$5.5M club option (no buyout)
by wilriv21 on Dec 11, 2008 1:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
MadBum and AnVIl are both under 20
And their names are better.
¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!
by hairball on Dec 11, 2008 1:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Correction on Peavy’s contract numbes:
09:$8M club option 10:$15M, 11:$16M, 12:$17M, 13:$22M club option ($4M buyout)
which would be 4yrs/$60MM or 5yrs/78MM
by wilriv21 on Dec 11, 2008 1:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Another Correction - Peavy Gets $11M (not $8M) in 09
You missed the following when looking at Cot’s:
“2009 salary increases to $11M with Cy Young during 2005-07”
Therefore it would be 4Yrs/$63M or 5 Yrs/$81M
by giantsrainman on Dec 11, 2008 1:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think that there’s a good possibility those 5 guys churn out at least two stars on the level of Peavy and Gonzalez
Really? A good possibility? I’d put Nate’s and Ishikawa’s chances of becoming stars at 0.7%, so basically you think that there’s a good chance that at least two out of MadBum, Villalona, and Sanchez turn into stars? That’s a tad optimistic, don’t you think?
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
by Cookyman on Dec 11, 2008 1:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The role of zenbitz
Has been played by Cookyman.
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
by Cookyman on Dec 11, 2008 1:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
BTW
That was my way of apologizing for sounding like a dick.
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
by Cookyman on Dec 11, 2008 3:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Now I'm confused...
Are you saying zenbitz sounds like a dick?
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.
by Lyle on Dec 12, 2008 5:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll make you all a deal
I’ll stop being a dick if you guys stop posting stupid shit.
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 Dec 12, 2008 10:06 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh crap
There’s no way out of this, is there?
I actually agree with zenbitz most of the time, so I have no problem with his snarkiness. I’m just happy it’s not directed at me.
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
by Cookyman on Dec 12, 2008 11:04 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You could have saved all that explaining and just said “yeah”.
by chilibean_3 on Dec 12, 2008 11:33 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sold on Ishikawa
But Nate Schierholtz could turn into a great player for us. I’m not saying he would necesarilly become a “star”, but I still think he’s capable of being a perennial .280-310 hitter with plenty of RBIs.
by Useful_Idiot on Dec 11, 2008 3:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Word.
I logged in to post the same thing. I think that’s a big underestimation of Nate’s skills. I think the guy could turn into a .300/.360/.500 guy for us. That’s nothing to sneeze at.
by Gregjitsu on Dec 11, 2008 3:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I dont see the 360 obp..
but the 300/500 maybe
proud father of the newly acquired Brandon Crawford..
by Azmanz on Dec 13, 2008 10:59 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Huh?
This makes no sense. You’re way over fetishising the future, and over fetishising young players. If the Giants get Peavy and Gonzalez, they would probably be the favourites in the NL West for the next several years.
ZIPS: Milledge: 466 HR, 485 2B, 2282 hits, 278-379-524
by rfloh on Dec 11, 2008 6:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
but wait….we’re supposed to try to win? I thought the point was to assemble the best young group of prospects whose potentials we can perpetually fantasize about. This Lincecum, Peavy, Cain with AGone in the middle of our lineup talk is just craziness.
by sam23 on Dec 11, 2008 11:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I love the title of this post.
/deer head
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Dec 11, 2008 12:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Dear diary,
I Can’t Stop Thinking About Adrian Gonzalez!
<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 xoxo
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Dec 11, 2008 12:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
OMG, NEVER GIVE THEM THE MAYBE OPTION!
by satyricrash on Dec 11, 2008 12:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I like him, but I’m not sure I’m “in like” with him.
by chilibean_3 on Dec 11, 2008 1:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
7th grade again
Evan said that zenbitz said that biffpocoroba saw hairball tell cornball he saw xanthan tell josh in hollywood that he heard from sharksrog that GRM likes Adrian. Pass it on.
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.
by Lyle on Dec 12, 2008 5:25 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m ashamed to admit I can’t stop laughing at this.
Still in despair.
BRING BACK MARMOL!
konakona:「つかさに教われと...なんか非常に負けたような気がする。」
by Zetsuboushita on Dec 11, 2008 11:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Falling for you
Did you ever see me,
Watching from periphery?
I was playing another game
I hoped you catch on all the same.
by shanghaijim on Dec 11, 2008 4:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh great, now it's stuck in my head.
I can’t stop thinking about I can’t stop thinking about Adrian Gonzalez.
"When Jackson Williams thinks of how many times Madison Bumgarner has tried to kill Tyler Walker..." Well, apparently he succeeded on that last go 'round.
by multiphasic on Dec 11, 2008 12:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Trading Bumgarner and Villalona is crazy talk. A-Gon is awesome, but he’s not going to fix the team this year,or maybe even next. Just run out Ishelps for 600 AB’s this year and call it a day.
/deer head
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Dec 11, 2008 12:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I Am Talking About Trading For Both Jake Peavy And Adrian Gonzalez
See my reply to Grant below.
by giantsrainman on Dec 11, 2008 12:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
for Gonzalez & Peavy?
I think I’d do that.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Dec 11, 2008 12:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I’d trade Grant for Gonzalez and Peavy, too
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Dec 11, 2008 3:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It may be just little ol’ me but I DO believe it just got hotter in here
by lincypoo i wuv u on Dec 11, 2008 12:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just those two guys and nothing else?!
Hold out for a pony, man. Don’t you know how to negotiate?
by biff pocoroba on Dec 11, 2008 12:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
"To Grant Below"
Isn’t that a Robin Trower album?
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Dec 12, 2008 1:19 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Some teams can afford to give up four or five of their top young players for a single player, like the Dbacks trade for Dan Haren. We can’t. We aren’t an Adrian Gonzalez away from the postseason, and if we trade Sanchez and Bumgarner, we take a step back for the future, too.
by Grant on Dec 11, 2008 12:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
We Get Two (Peavy and Gonzalez) Not Just One
And I think the following team would be a post season team:
Rotation: Lincecum, Peavy, Cain, Zito, Lowry/Misch
Lineup: Winn, Renteria, Lewis, Gonzalez, Sandoval, Molina, Rowand, Frandsen/Burriss/Velez
Bullpen: Wilson, Howry, Romo, Affeldt, Taschner/Hinshaw, Valdez/Miller/Sadler/Matos, Yabu
Bench: Holm, Phelps, Roberts/Bowker, Other 2 of Frandsen/Burriss/Velez
by giantsrainman on Dec 11, 2008 12:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
like the title, but not the idea
SD isnt going to deal those two within the division.
-Misch is terrible.
-Lowry isnt a sure thing to be ready at the start of the season
Then you lose:
Bumgardner, a future front line pitcher
AnVil projected as being a above average talent w/ power
Schierholtz, who has produced every year so far but hasnt got the look he deserves
Ishikawa, whoi seems to have found his stroke.
by silentearth36 on Dec 11, 2008 12:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I try and swing this trade..
If Bumgarner can instead by Alderson and if we sign RJ. In that case..we’ve got quite a good chance at taking the division.
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by WalrusMan on Dec 11, 2008 1:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I was gonna say the same thing
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Dec 11, 2008 3:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah. I would do that deal, but I’m sure San Diego would not.
by Grant on Dec 11, 2008 1:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Not Saying I Agree - But, How Much Additional Sweetner Do You Think SD Would Require?
by giantsrainman on Dec 11, 2008 1:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
At least Alderson. They have to turn to their fanbase and explain why they traded away their two good, long-term players.
by Grant on Dec 11, 2008 1:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Would You Still Do The Deal If Aldrson Was Added?
To me this feels like just too much to give up but I am not sure.
by giantsrainman on Dec 11, 2008 2:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think I would. The Giants have one of the best farm systems in the game, but that’s because their top four prospects are in the top 25-50 in baseball. Getting rid of three of the four is too much of a hit, especially when I doubt that Peavy/Gonzalez turn the Giants into an automatic contender.
It’s close, though… If Peavy were a little cheaper, I would think about it. But if he blows up, which is somewhat likely, the Giants would really, really, really be screwed.
by Grant on Dec 11, 2008 2:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't.
I’m in the boat where I’d only maybe do it with Bumgarner, but I’d prefer Alderson instead.
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by WalrusMan on Dec 11, 2008 2:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
but
would they do it with you?
Fairley odd parent to Wendell
by WTF on Dec 11, 2008 3:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Nobody Would "Do It" With The WalrusMan
by giantsrainman on Dec 11, 2008 3:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Speak for yourself.
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
by Cookyman on Dec 11, 2008 3:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
burned by the rainman
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 11, 2008 3:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
DO I SMELL SMOKE IN HERE
SOMEONE GOT BURNED
/deer head
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Dec 11, 2008 4:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
:-(
When do I ever pick on you?
Oh…right….
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by WalrusMan on Dec 11, 2008 4:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh right..
Beer and Rush.
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by WalrusMan on Dec 11, 2008 6:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Rear and Bush?
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.
by Lyle on Dec 12, 2008 5:28 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No..don't think we share that.
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by WalrusMan on Dec 12, 2008 3:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
for some reason this made me laugh really, really hard
by oldjacket on Dec 11, 2008 6:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That's what she said.
About you, not about me.
So does that count as a burn or not?
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by WalrusMan on Dec 11, 2008 7:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The required explanation acted as a burn salve.
Judgment: no burn.
by Lars The Wanderer on Dec 11, 2008 7:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I have a hard time saying no to this. I would want to pick up a 5th starter like Johnson still.
by chilibean_3 on Dec 11, 2008 1:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
oh didnt see your comment when I responded, looks like I just echoed you.
by sam23 on Dec 11, 2008 11:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
look to be in the minority, but I love it. Throw in a Big Ugly on a one year deal to the back of that rotation and it looks even better. We’d probably be NL West faves and then Timmy, Peavy and Matty in a postseason rotation!
by sam23 on Dec 11, 2008 11:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I would love to get Gonzalez, but the guy’s making $3 million in 2009 and $4.75 million in 2010. He’s one of the biggest bargains in the majors (if not THE biggest) given his production. If the Padres can’t afford to keep him, they may as well apply for a federal bailout right now.
My plans for 2009: getting married and attending Tim Lincecum Bobblehead Day.
by Kitspool on Dec 11, 2008 12:20 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I can't stop thinking about Adrian Zmed...
You probably know it as MYANMAR, but it will always be BURMA to me!
by NuschlerFace on Dec 11, 2008 12:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Whew okay, I stopped thinking about Adrian Gonzalez.
No wait!
Dammit!
"When Jackson Williams thinks of how many times Madison Bumgarner has tried to kill Tyler Walker..." Well, apparently he succeeded on that last go 'round.
by multiphasic on Dec 11, 2008 12:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I think Gonzalez is going no were. He is cheap and a fun player to watch. Pad’s will build on him as the face of the club going forward.
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 11, 2008 12:31 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
cheap and fun
that’s probably why we can’t stop thinking about him. who wouldn’t want him as the face on their club?
I feel gross now.
by lincypoo i wuv u on Dec 11, 2008 12:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
If this deal is for both Gonzalez and Peavy then the Giants should complete this deal. Both teams get what they are looking for. Giants get ML talent and the Padres get top prospects and salary relief.
Would rather have two birds in hand than 4 birds in the bush. Many prospects do not pan out. Check out BA Top 10 list from years past and see how top prospects pan out.
by wilriv21 on Dec 11, 2008 12:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Would rather have two birds in hand than 4 birds in the bush.
Exactly. Do it. Do it now.
by sam23 on Dec 11, 2008 11:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
fapfapfapfapfapfapfapfapfapfapfapfapfapfapfapfap
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
by shikantaza on Dec 11, 2008 12:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukFl0o0ApDU
My plans for 2009: getting married and attending Tim Lincecum Bobblehead Day.
by Kitspool on Dec 11, 2008 12:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I was too...
but it’s SFW
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
by shikantaza on Dec 11, 2008 12:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
My god, what I have I done.
/deer head
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Dec 11, 2008 12:42 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
LOLOLOLOLOLOL
2 legit 2 quit
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
by shikantaza on Dec 11, 2008 12:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Adopted Giant: Aaron King
Wearing the crown by 2011. Or at least the LOOGY hat
by baetown415 on Dec 11, 2008 12:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll see your Reo Speedwagon and raise you some Air Supply.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=encEppqhJZA
/deer head
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Dec 11, 2008 12:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Prefer REO Speedealer.
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
by bgunn on Dec 12, 2008 9:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
♥Adrian and Rainman Gonzalez♥
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 11, 2008 12:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sparkled the best parts!
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by WalrusMan on Dec 11, 2008 1:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
why oh why with the sparkles. Why do i taste broccoli?
by Giant Voodoo on Dec 11, 2008 6:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me?
Or does it look like he’s fartin’ valentines?
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher??
by tobias on Dec 12, 2008 7:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just the thought of what we’d have to give up for Peavy and/or Gonzalez is mind-boggling
by Useful_Idiot on Dec 11, 2008 12:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Apologies to GRM, but I've been waiting to use this...
by Grant on Dec 11, 2008 12:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Been to the Portland Zoo bat cave recently eh?
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 11, 2008 12:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This nearly made me spit out my soup.
My plans for 2009: getting married and attending Tim Lincecum Bobblehead Day.
by Kitspool on Dec 11, 2008 12:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
A look into Grant's PC...
C:\Documents and Settings\Default User\Desktop\Masturbating_Animal_GIFS\
/deer head
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Dec 11, 2008 1:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
GIFs? WTF? The guy who sold that to me told me it was a webcam!
by Grant on Dec 11, 2008 1:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s pretty damn funny
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Dec 11, 2008 4:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That is Classic
Especially the big sheepish grin on his face
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
by Giant among Angels on Dec 12, 2008 8:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn’t trade Bumgarner for Peavy straight up.
I would trade Villalona for Gonzalez, though.
by Evan on Dec 11, 2008 12:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Madison Bumgarner: You are wonderful.
The Man from Alabama: Thank you; I’ve worked hard to become so.
Madison Bumgarner: I admit it, you are better than I am.
The Man from Alabama: Then why are you smiling?
Madison Bumgarner: Because I know something you don’t know.
The Man from Alabama: And what is that?
Madison Bumgarner: I… am not right-handed.
¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!
by hairball on Dec 11, 2008 1:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Adrian Gonzalez Can't Stop Thinking About Tim Lincecum
24-AB .167-BA .167SLG 11-K
by Lars The Wanderer on Dec 11, 2008 12:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
so imagine what his numbers would be now that he doesnt have to face Timmy 10-15 times a year! ;)
by sam23 on Dec 11, 2008 11:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
this is a nice thread to have at this time of the day... LOL
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
by shikantaza on Dec 11, 2008 1:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
nobodys going to make an english beat reference? cmon you pop reference nerds
i adopt the ghost of ernest riles
by Headhunter Rollins on Dec 11, 2008 1:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
dammit, thats why im no good at these pop references…stupid brain
i adopt brian sabean... take that dramatic irony!
by Headhunter Rollins on Dec 11, 2008 1:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
English Beat is a real band.
They mutated into Fine Young Cannibals eventually.
I have no idea why I know this
by oldjacket on Dec 11, 2008 1:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think they mutated into General Public first.
/adjusts nerd glasses
My plans for 2009: getting married and attending Tim Lincecum Bobblehead Day.
by Kitspool on Dec 11, 2008 1:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
/slams into wall
/deer head
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Dec 11, 2008 1:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i love this site
¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!
by hairball on Dec 11, 2008 2:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i think it was sort of an amoeba splitting thing and happened at the same time. Two guys went to FYC and two guys went to GP.
The bigger stars (Dave and Ranking Roger) went to GP.
On a side note, Dave still tours as “English Beat” and is freakin’ awesome. He’s still sounds great although doesn’t try to hit all the high notes on “I Confess”. He hangs out and has drinks with the audience during intermission and hangs out afterward to chat, sign autographs pose for pictures with the audience. (I came away with an autographed set list.)
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Dec 11, 2008 3:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
I’ve caught him here in Santa Barbara a couple times. An insanely good show from a 50-something (?). Not that that’s old, but…
Giants: World Series Champions...in 2011.
by Giants_Junkie on Dec 11, 2008 4:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve seen the newest incarnation of the English Beat three times, and although I enjoyed the shows immensely, when Dave Wakeling is the only guy there from the original group you shouldn’t really call yourself the English Beat. Then again, if he toured with the original guys he probably wouldn’t do his General Public hits, which would take away from the show. VH1 did a Bands Reunited show with the orginal members a few years ago, but they couldn’t get them onstage because the two in Fine Young Cannibals wouldn’t return their phone calls.
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
by rxmeister on Dec 11, 2008 7:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
they weren’t the same guys. Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger left the English Beat to become General Public. The rest of the group was just discarded. Rather than go on employment, the two guitarists, Dave Cox and Dave Steele seeked out old friend Roland Gift to form Fine Young Cannibals. I always tell my wife that I’m the king of useless information, and here I am proving it once again.
Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment
by rxmeister on Dec 11, 2008 7:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, but
I don’t even like ska. Or the Fine Young Cannibals.
by oldjacket on Dec 11, 2008 7:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
slip slowly into mental illness
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Dec 12, 2008 1:26 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
that's quite a frank assesment of my life...
Fairley odd parent to Wendell
by WTF on Dec 12, 2008 8:02 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Isn’t it “drift gently into mental illness”?
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Dec 12, 2008 3:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yup. I slouch corrected.
I watch you struggle and it gets me red hot
I had to send to the UK for a VINYL copy of “Dance Craze” , a live album from the early 80s just to get a live recording of Madness’ “One Step Beyond”.
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Dec 15, 2008 4:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
As a counter-argument, Dave founded the band. wrote all their original songs and sang lead on all but a couple of them. I don’t begrudge him calling his band “The English Beat”. If one person is the primary creative force behind the band, it’s acceptable in my book. It’s comparable to Billy Corgan finding new bandmates and still calling himself “Smashing Pumpkins”.
When I saw him earlier in the year, the only General Public songs he player were Burning Bright and Tenderness. I was hoping he’d play Hot You’re Cool.
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Dec 12, 2008 5:44 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He did it in New York, because OMG he was in the Big Apple!! He also did the song, General Public. I have to admit all the shows were great. One of the tours he had Lynval Golding of the Specials and Pauline of The Selecter in his band, and they did some of their songs as well as his own. On another, he had The Fixx and The Alarm opening for him. Next month he’s coming again and Bad Manners is the opening act. The only thing I really blame him for is the way he broke up the original English Beat. From what I heard, he just told Ranking Roger he was leaving and gave him the choice of going with him. The rest of the group didn’t know anything until a few days later when their accountant called them with the news. Pretty shitty way of leaving a band.
Brian Sabean's dad- will make a few phone calls to help his son find a new job after next season
by rxmeister on Dec 12, 2008 9:47 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Opening acts? Holy Cow! We saw him at the Little Fox in Redwood City. Couldn’t have been more than a 150-200 people in there. Tiny venue with nothing but a two-foot high stage and a dance floor. Easily the most intimate performance of a “big name” musician I’ve ever been to. Incredible fun; felt like a party and he was playing in someone’s living room.
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Dec 12, 2008 3:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
First time I saw him it was a little place as well, the Canal Room. He was able to shake everyone’s hand. Since then, he’s played only bigger places when he came to New York, like BB King’s and Irving Plaza. (now called the Fillmore for some reason) Those are big places yet he seems to pack them pretty good. I enjoyed the intimate concert as well, but it sort of made me feel sad that his career was reduced to playing places like that. The fact that he’s packing the bigger places now and they keep asking him back for more shows makes me happy for him.
Brian Sabean's dad- will make a few phone calls to help his son find a new job after next season
by rxmeister on Dec 13, 2008 5:06 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s as much a matter of loving to play, so he plays lots and lots of gigs, regardless of the size. I check out his tour schedule pretty regularly and it seems like he has a gig every other night. I also noticed he plays a lot of private parties.
After seeing him in the small venue and being able dance four feet from where he was playing, seeing him in a big hall wouldn’t be as much fun.
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Dec 13, 2008 3:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Jimmy Chamberlain is still in (or back in) Smashing Pumpkins. I think I agree with you about Billy still calling his band that but certainly not Axl Rose still calling his band Guns n’ Roses.
Speed, defense... and an almost fanatical devotion to getting picked off.
by SF Pete on Dec 12, 2008 11:13 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, I didn’t know who’s in the Smashing Pumpkins right now. i was just trying to think of a band where one person is really “the band”. Maybe I should have said Ian Anderson can all his band Jethro Tull no matter who else is in it.
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Dec 12, 2008 3:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'd make that trade
I’d hate losing those players, but yeah, I think they’d have to do that deal.
No way the Padres do it. I live in SD, and right now fan enthusiasm is abysmal coming off last year+Hoffman leaving+Peavy trade talk. If they also traded their best player (by far) who’s young affordable, and a local guy, they might not sell a ticket next year. At least not for 18 year old prospects, no matter how good they are.
by hammystyle on Dec 11, 2008 1:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
whats up with Hoffman anyway? wheres he gonna go?
by sam23 on Dec 11, 2008 11:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
if a trade of adrian and peavy goes down
i believe the only padres making over a million would be giles ($9M) and young ($4.5M); that payroll would be retardedly low. i wonder who would be the face of that franchise?
Dodgers fans eat their young.
by redhornet78 on Dec 11, 2008 2:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
why the long face?
(that’s rhetorical)
Giants: World Series Champions...in 2011.
by Giants_Junkie on Dec 11, 2008 3:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He's been a "workhorse" of that franchise for quite a while now.
I’m so damn funny
by Useful_Idiot on Dec 11, 2008 3:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
oh no you didn't
http://www.sarahjessicaparkerlookslikeahorse.com/
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Dec 12, 2008 1:28 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't laughed that hard in a long time
Picture number 4 is just classic
by Useful_Idiot on Dec 12, 2008 9:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
she's a terrible horse
every time i gave her a carrot, it never went into her mouth.
by Giant Voodoo on Dec 12, 2008 10:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i wonder who would be the face of that franchise?
Omar Vizquel
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
by bgunn on Dec 11, 2008 2:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
(S)He Belongs to Me, by Harry Connick Jr.
So I thought and I thought about him
I just couldn’t stop thinking about him
And I died when he called me up and said,
“Oh Rainman, I can’t stop thinkin’ about you either, baby!”
"He called the sh** POOP!" -- Adam Sandler
by JRPhillips on Dec 11, 2008 2:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I FREAKIN LOVE THE TITLE OF THIS FANPOST
Castillo got the DFA. Guestimate for Castillo DFA to come before the 2009 season = 2.
by kennv on Dec 11, 2008 3:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
fanpost title of the year
no doubt
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 11, 2008 3:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
New award category?
/deer head
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Dec 11, 2008 4:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t wait for a Padres fan to visit this site and read the title.
by Useful_Idiot on Dec 11, 2008 4:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
or for some rumor desperate sports writer to stumble upon it. “Well connected rainmaker in Giants organization, can’t stop thinking about Adrian Gonzalez”
Castillo got the DFA. Guestimate for Castillo DFA to come before the 2009 season = 2.
by kennv on Dec 11, 2008 7:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
+100
I can’t wait to see how its used in the game days.
by out machine on Dec 11, 2008 4:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The Padres have fans?
Giants: World Series Champions...in 2011.
by Giants_Junkie on Dec 11, 2008 4:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
dont click on grm post dont click on grm post
dont click dont click donn….
Damn. Couldn’t resist.
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 Dec 11, 2008 4:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
The rainman gave me two cures and he said “Jump right in”
One was Texas medicine, but the other was just railroad gin
And like a fool I mixed them, and it strangled up my mind
Now people just get uglier, and I have no sense of time
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Dec 11, 2008 5:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
But me, I expected it to happen
I knew he’d lost control
When he built a fire on Main Street
And shot it full of holes
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 11, 2008 5:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
OH MAMA
…can this really be the end?
"I didn't know (after seeing a spectacular over-the-shoulder catch) whether to shit or go blind." - Former Giants Outfielder Harvey Kuenn on Willie Mays
by stealth snail on Dec 11, 2008 7:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
To be stuck inside of Fresno with the SF blues again
- Nate Schierholtz
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 11, 2008 7:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I held my nose, I closed my eyes, I took a drink!
I didn’t know if it was day or night.
I started kissing everything in sight.
But when I kissed Gonzalez down on 34th and Vine.
He broke my little bottle of Love Potion number 9.
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.
by Lyle on Dec 12, 2008 5:35 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I AM THINKING ABOUT ADRIAN GONZALEZ RIGHT NOW ALSO!
yes Yes YES!!!!
/lights a smoke.
by Lars The Wanderer on Dec 11, 2008 5:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
From now on...
I have a standard reply for whenver someone asks me “What are you thinking about?”
Kevin Correia: much more Seoul than Pyongyang
by VidaWantsYourCar on Dec 11, 2008 8:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
lol
Castillo got the DFA. Guestimate for Castillo DFA to come before the 2009 season = 2.
by kennv on Dec 12, 2008 12:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Barry Axelrod has an interesting take on the future of Jake Peavy
.
- San Francisco Giants as a possible destination,
- Regarding the Giants: "I think they’ve got the money. But I don’t know if they’ve got the prospects."
Barry Axelrod is the agent for Jake Peavy.
by wilriv21 on Dec 11, 2008 11:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Is this the best McC 2008-2009 offseason trade idea so far? I say yes.
by sam23 on Dec 11, 2008 11:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Found Another Rainman - The Angels GM!
“Padres GM Kevin Towers revealed in a radio interview that the Angels asked about a Peavy-Adrian Gonzalez package deal, but the Padres don’t want to trade Gonzalez. As a baseball fan, I like it when Towers reveals things like this. It must be incredibly frustrating for rival GMs though.”
Source MLB Trade Rumors – Jake Peavy Rumors: Saturday
By Tim Dierkes [December 13 at 1:44am CST]
But Kevin Towers is not yet ready to consider bitting.
by giantsrainman on Dec 13, 2008 12:23 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Maybe The Padres Would Consider Trading Adrian Gonzalez Too
“Towers told the Padres’ flagship radio station, 1090-AM, that the Angels expressed interest in acquiring both Peavy and first baseman Adrian Gonzalez. The Padres were intrigued to know what the Angels would offer in return for the two, but Towers said it didn’t go that far. Padres CEO Sandy Alderson has said the Padres will retain Gonzalez at least until the 2009 season and have no plans to deal him. Gonzalez is due a budget-friendly $3 million next season and can’t become a free agent until after the 2011 season.”
Has is past tense and Towers was “intrigued to know what the Angels would offer in return for the two”.
by giantsrainman on Dec 13, 2008 12:41 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
There are too many replies to wade through, so I don't know if it's been done yet, but...
Dear Adrian…
Never gonna give you up!
Never gonna let you down.
Never gonna run around,
and desert you.
(I like putting it all out there on the line instead of going with the Rickroll)
Leading the Pro-Aaron Rowand contingent on the McC!
You can ridicule me in 2009 if you like...
by ThrillisGone22 on Dec 13, 2008 4:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
On a more serious note...
If it was MadBam OR AnVil (and not both), I would do it in a heartbeat. Even as is, it’s worth consideration.
I don’t think it’s mortgaging in the future so much as investing in the present and near future. It’s not like Peavy and Gonzalez are on the cusp of dropping off in production in the next 4-5 years.
Is it likely to happen? Probably not. But it’s also a hell of an idea.
Leading the Pro-Aaron Rowand contingent on the McC!
You can ridicule me in 2009 if you like...
by ThrillisGone22 on Dec 13, 2008 4:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I keep finding myself coming back to this post. The title is so funny.
Maybe I can’t stop thinking of Adrian Gonzalez as well…hmmm??
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
by Giant among Angels on Dec 14, 2008 10:51 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Don't!
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 Dec 15, 2008 9:52 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Stop!
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 Dec 15, 2008 9:53 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Thinkin' 'bout
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 Dec 15, 2008 9:53 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Gonzales!
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 Dec 15, 2008 9:53 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
or Gonzalez.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
by WalrusMan on Dec 15, 2008 4:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
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