Giants sign Randy Johnson!
by Merope on Dec 26, 2008 6:12 PM PST
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It was just announced on KNBR by Ted Robinson.
I've not seen anything yet on the internets anywhere.
Can anybody confirm? deny? It's a one year deal, there were no monetary details given.
I never liked Randy Johnson all that much, but I'd rather have him, than have to face him, also better for him to get that 300th win with us... than pitching against us!
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OMFG PLEASE BE REAL PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
Why does Sabean always look constipated?
by TexasRanger on Dec 26, 2008 6:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I had a feeling this was going to happen because Buster Poindexter Olney said on ESPN today that he talked to Unit’s agent and he was about to sign. I didn’t think the negotiations were very far along with anyone else other than us. Great signing!!
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 26, 2008 6:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Pleae, Please
If true, let me be the first to say that we have the Big Unit and the Little Unit (Timmy).
by Sblantonus2002 on Dec 26, 2008 6:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Oh man, I wanted to be the first to say that in this thread.
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.
by Lyle on Dec 26, 2008 7:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Big Unit and Little Unit
Third!
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher??
by tobias on Dec 27, 2008 10:02 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
At Best!
Leading the Pro-Aaron Rowand contingent on the McC!
You can ridicule me in 2009 if you like...
by ThrillisGone22 on Dec 27, 2008 10:37 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
We should
trade you the Petit Unit. Collect all 3!!
Ceci n'est pas une signature.
by DbacksSkins on Dec 30, 2008 12:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting
Did he give any idea of the terms? or was it just, “they signed him”?
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 6:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
super cerial
I see the future, and it is Pablo
by CB30 on Dec 26, 2008 7:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Link for ya'll
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8992702/Big-Unit-agrees-to-one-year-deal-with-the-Giants?MSNHPHMA
Hasn’t been confirmed anywhere else that I have seen….
Randy Johnson has agreed to a one-year deal with the San Francisco Giants, FOXSports.com has learned.
Johnson, 45, needs just five wins to reach 300. He’s also chasing 5,000 strikeouts, entering the season with 4,789.
After an injury-plagued 2007, Johnson bounced back last season to throw 184 innings with a 3.91 ERA for the Diamondbacks.
Johnson joins a San Francisco rotation that already includes 2008 Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain and Barry Zito.
The Dodgers were also interested in Johnson, who preferred to stay on the West Coast while playing for a team that holds spring training in Arizona.
The deal is expected to be announced Friday night.
by Hobbes2d on Dec 26, 2008 6:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Well they just said it again during the sports update, so at least I wasn’t imagining it.
Still no details tho’ just a one year deal.
by Merope on Dec 26, 2008 6:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Check out The Examined Life. Or don't. Whatever.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on Dec 26, 2008 6:33 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I have to say I was expecting some LOLCAT speak. Something more like " I CAN HAZ BIG UNIT ? "
Nice to see Sabes working so hard the day after Christmas .
The clock doesn't matter in baseball. Time stands still or moves backwards. Theoretically, one game could go on forever. Some seem to.-Herb Caen
My adopted son Matt Downs . Still not ranked in the McC prospect list.
by nvsfg on Dec 26, 2008 6:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s not just a big unit…he’s a GIANT unit!
by Merope on Dec 26, 2008 6:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you Josh!
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.
by Lyle on Dec 26, 2008 7:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
EPIC work Josh.
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 27, 2008 8:09 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I look forward to all the angry “GIANTS R OLD” comments on the news article once it’s posted in the Giants site. I like the signing though.
by Natto on Dec 26, 2008 6:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
They might save that for after the Aurilia signing (if that happens)
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 6:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Julio Franco anyone?
If God had intended us not to rosterbate, he would've made our arms shorter.
Padre renuente de Luis Perdomo, porque él es todo el que se deja hasta junio.
by Mike Hawk on Dec 26, 2008 10:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So, now, does this mean that there won’t be as many seagulls buzzing about the yard next season?
by Merope on Dec 26, 2008 6:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Not If they know what’s good for them.
The clock doesn't matter in baseball. Time stands still or moves backwards. Theoretically, one game could go on forever. Some seem to.-Herb Caen
My adopted son Matt Downs . Still not ranked in the McC prospect list.
by nvsfg on Dec 26, 2008 6:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
alright
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 6:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I heard Randy finally agreed to terms when the Giants put into his contract that Eugenio Velez would never play leftfield on days that he is pitching.
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 26, 2008 6:50 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
what about 2nd base?
proud father of the newly acquired Brandon Crawford..
by Azmanz on Dec 26, 2008 10:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
We have 6 starting pitchers now!!!
Does this trigger a trade with sanchez now?
by speedyg08 on Dec 26, 2008 6:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Lowry
Lowry is still the “?”
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 6:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Johnson, third best starting pitcher…at best!
by cornball on Dec 26, 2008 10:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice placement of Cain at 4, after all he is a loser
Why does Sabean always look constipated?
by TexasRanger on Dec 27, 2008 12:11 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Can you pitch better than him?
I listed everyone in random, but yeah, CAIN SUX!!
2nd Infantry Division --- Second to None!
by Jeff_Fuller_49 on Dec 27, 2008 10:25 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Can you reply better than him?
Why are you quoting the sentence to which you are replying?
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 Dec 27, 2008 11:35 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm...
Peace be with you, MarceLLo.
2nd Infantry Division --- Second to None!
by Jeff_Fuller_49 on Dec 27, 2008 12:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess...
that answers my question. Maybe MarceLL-ow can pitch better than Cain? I guess he’ll just be lame and say trade whoever for whoever again.
2nd Infantry Division --- Second to None!
by Jeff_Fuller_49 on Dec 27, 2008 12:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
“Cain is a #4”. Is this a preview of a new McCoven motto for ’09?
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 27, 2008 8:19 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Too soon.
Wait tell June or so and see how the rabble (Zito, Martinez, Putecus, Lowry, etc) in the 5-8 starting pitchers are sorting themselves out. In any case it will take more an E5 or Cantu type to get Sanchez.
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 27, 2008 8:17 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
WOOT WOOT
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-giants-johnson&prov=ap&type=lgns – linkage!
by gore51 on Dec 26, 2008 6:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
OMG
Johnson, Big Unit, Giants.
CAN’T. RESIST. PENIS. JOKES.
Flossing a dead horse
by kenshin1 on Dec 26, 2008 7:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Fight it. Stay strong
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 7:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just
stay away from the Bocock jokes
by SnowLeopard on Dec 26, 2008 7:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t stop thinking about Brian Bocock though
If God had intended us not to rosterbate, he would've made our arms shorter.
Padre renuente de Luis Perdomo, porque él es todo el que se deja hasta junio.
by Mike Hawk on Dec 26, 2008 10:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s going to be tough.
Rafael Rodriguez: Your number 8 organizational prospect before stepping a foot on American soil and has "looked just super so far," according to Felipe Alou...according to Baggs.
by BrianBokake on Dec 27, 2008 2:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Admit it – You can’t wait for spring training to hear Miller or Kuiper read the line up card, "eighth is Bocock followed The Big Unit." I mean this has to happen!!!
Or "Johnson on the mound".
Oh Boy this is one of the better Xmass gifts ever. Yes, I can be easily amused. What does that have to do wit things?
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 27, 2008 8:25 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
"Bocock in the eight hole, followed by Big Unit in the nine hole ..."
Not sure what that means, but it sure sounds scandalous
by SnowLeopard on Dec 27, 2008 8:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
/ tips cap
better said, thank you.
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 27, 2008 9:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention (but of course I will)
It’s a GIANT Randy Johnson!
Or would you prefer a Randy GIANT JOHNSON?
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Dec 27, 2008 7:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN has it
It must be true.
Insanity is just a state of mind.
by giants9107 on Dec 26, 2008 7:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Did they say how this might affect THE RED SOX AND YANKEES?
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.
by Lyle on Dec 26, 2008 7:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Believe Ravech said it would have zero effect since the Yankees will not be playing the Giants in ST, during the season or in postseason.
by wilriv21 on Dec 26, 2008 7:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN says it as well
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3794407
Whew. And I thought Grant was going to run out of material this year. There’s enough
“The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” jokes here to keep us through Christmas.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
by Aadik on Dec 26, 2008 7:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Creepy^^^
Insanity is just a state of mind.
by giants9107 on Dec 26, 2008 7:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Probable contract details, courtesy of SFGiants.com:
According to a baseball source, Johnson’s 2009 base salary will be $8 million,with a possible $2.5 million in performance bonuses and another $2.5 million in award bonuses.
by deuce deuce on Dec 26, 2008 7:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
A little more than I’d hoped, but nothing terrible.
Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa
by raisingcain on Dec 26, 2008 7:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think he was going to accept for much less than that. And anyway, his “chase for 300 wins” is going to be a massive revenue generator in itself.
by deuce deuce on Dec 26, 2008 7:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
do you think it will be? I don’t know how interested the causal fan is going to be in Randy Johnson’s 300th with the Giants’. Seems almose anticlimatic to me.
by tyrannoman on Dec 29, 2008 9:12 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Seems fair to me.
And that is one less competent arm for the Bums to use with out a long term commitment. This just keeps getting better and better.
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 27, 2008 8:29 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Finally some good news
I was absolutely disgusted by the Texieasareadwhocares signing. This is something to smile about, though.
Go us!
by positiveuphemism on Dec 26, 2008 7:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Big Ugly Coming Home
Now he needs to work with Sanchez, Bummy, Hinshaw and Co.
by wilriv21 on Dec 26, 2008 7:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Muy Bien
The park will not be a fun place to hit if you are the opposition.
by rico fardan on Dec 26, 2008 7:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
who comes off the 40-man roster?
Believe the roster was full at 40 prior to signing
by wilriv21 on Dec 26, 2008 7:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Bocock
only room for so many you-know-whats on the roster
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 26, 2008 7:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
a twofer
Bocock…from the French meaning “beautiful johnson”.
Kevin Correia: much more Seoul than Pyongyang
by VidaWantsYourCar on Dec 26, 2008 7:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I love it
If Johnson’s back holds up, then the Giants rotation is going to be fun, fun, fun.
No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
by Skaldheim on Dec 26, 2008 7:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
It just hit me — Randy Johnson is old enough to be Tim Lincecum’s father. Damn.
No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
by Skaldheim on Dec 26, 2008 7:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And some midwest incest away from being Rafael Rodriguez’s grandfather
If God had intended us not to rosterbate, he would've made our arms shorter.
Padre renuente de Luis Perdomo, porque él es todo el que se deja hasta junio.
by Mike Hawk on Dec 26, 2008 10:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
T.M.I man. T.M.I.
Keep the noble work.
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 27, 2008 8:30 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
YES!
Fantastic Christmas present, Giants.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 26, 2008 7:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
3 lefties in the rotation
Is that a problem?
And what do you think the order will be? My guess:
Lincecum
Johnson
Cain
Zito
Sanchez
Hector Sanchez: really getting tired of playing baseball in foreign countries...
by tedfordfan on Dec 26, 2008 7:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I’d flip Zito and Sanchez and try to skip Zito as frequently as possible.
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 Dec 26, 2008 10:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, I should have clarified. I agree that’s probably what will happen. I’d just prefer what I wrote.
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 Dec 26, 2008 10:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Man there would be no soft 3 game match ups there.
Tighten up the "D" and a lot of teams will play themselves into losses even with our level of run support.
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 27, 2008 8:34 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN HAS JUST CONFIRMED.
Why isn't Sabean held accountable for leading the Giants into many years of mediocrity???
by oldrips on Dec 26, 2008 7:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Defense? We no need no stinkin' defense!
with Lincycum, RJ, Cainer and El Guapo striking everyone out
by wilriv21 on Dec 26, 2008 7:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I think we have the best rotation in the NL West now. Am I wrong?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 26, 2008 7:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
well played
Leading the Pro-Aaron Rowand contingent on the McC!
You can ridicule me in 2009 if you like...
by ThrillisGone22 on Dec 27, 2008 10:41 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Nope, very right. Arizona’s is interesting with Webb, Haren, and Scherzer, but ours is better.
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 Dec 26, 2008 7:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Currently you are correct. Arizona and LA would each need one more very good pitcher to catch up.
by oldjacket on Dec 26, 2008 7:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
*
Not all Cy Young winners may not be Barry Zito, see offer for details.
by oldjacket on Dec 26, 2008 8:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
"So have you ever seen a grown man naked?"
This seems like a good place to drop an Airplane quote.
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 27, 2008 8:37 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Barry Zito
Giants’ Sigh Young loser winner
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Dec 27, 2008 9:49 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I am pleased.
Speed, defense... and an almost fanatical devotion to getting picked off.
by SF Pete on Dec 26, 2008 7:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I belong in this line!
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 27, 2008 8:40 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Commence operation strike motherf*ckers out.
3rd place here is in the bad, 2nd place within spitting distance.
by oldjacket on Dec 26, 2008 7:52 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Where’s the guy who does the K’s ? We may need to chip in and buy him a back up set, the ones he’s got are going to get worn out!
by Merope on Dec 26, 2008 7:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
They might as well invest in an electronic K-counter.
by deuce deuce on Dec 26, 2008 7:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
They could just...
Convert the Splash Counter. We most likely won’t be seeing any splashes next year anyway, with our offense.
by The Double Deuce on Dec 26, 2008 11:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Bowker and Lewis got splash hits last year, so there’s a chance!
by Natto on Dec 26, 2008 11:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I had forgotten the Lewis Hit. Cheers to you for the perfect antidote to a cold December morning.
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 27, 2008 8:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I love it!!!
Definitely better than Beau Mills.
by Mad Bum on Dec 26, 2008 8:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
From the East Bay to the Diablo Valley
From the West Side to the East Side
Everybody’s very happy
’Cause the sun is shining all the time
Looks like another perfect day
I love RJ. (We love it)
I love RJ. (We love it)
by wilriv21 on Dec 26, 2008 8:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You really like that song, dont you?
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 8:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Wil
You ever listen to Power106?
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 8:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
In LA area listen to 92.3, 104.3 and 105.1
by wilriv21 on Dec 26, 2008 8:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
My wife likes Hot92, esp Art Lebeau at night.
I was asking because Power106 in the mornings, Big Boy, does a parody to that song in reference to “I Love Fri-DAY”
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 8:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
when I was a kid Art was around so he has been around for a long time. Like to listen to all kinds of music RB, Top 40, CW, Salsa Oldies even some Old Skool
by wilriv21 on Dec 26, 2008 8:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
whereabouts are you located?
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 8:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
HA. I work in Santa Fe Springs. Live in Anaheim
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 8:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Great hole in the wall Thai restaurant in SFS on Florence/Orr and Day Rd
by wilriv21 on Dec 26, 2008 9:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks. Might be a little far to go for lunch. my co is basically in La Mirada (Rosecrans/Valley View)
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 9:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
How far are you from the 5 fwy? Go north to Florence Ave Exit (exit just south of 605 Junction). Turn left at offramp and drive about 50 feet and turn left into parking lot. Birdnest restaurant. The garlic chicken is excellent.
by wilriv21 on Dec 26, 2008 9:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
300-400 yards from the 5. I will have to check it out. Thanks again
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 9:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
My aunt lives there , Pops.
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Dec 27, 2008 7:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Art is a Chick-Magnet
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 8:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Wil needs some new L.A. based songs:
In California – Neko Case
Good Morning Aztlan – Los Lobos
Heartattack and Vine – Tom Waits
by oldjacket on Dec 26, 2008 8:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Los Angeles, I'm Yours - The Decemberists
Oh, great calamity
Ditch of iniquity and tears
How I abhor this place
It’s sweet and bitter taste
Has left me wretched, retching on all fours
Los Angeles, I’m yours
Speed, defense... and an almost fanatical devotion to getting picked off.
by SF Pete on Dec 26, 2008 8:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Tool – Ænima
a sampling of the lyrics:
Here in this hopeless fucking hole we call LA
The only way to fix it is to flush it all away.
Any fucking time. Any fucking day.
Learn to swim, I’ll see you down in Arizona bay
Definitely better than Beau Mills.
by Mad Bum on Dec 26, 2008 8:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This works for me.
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 27, 2008 8:44 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, New York City, he had to get out of there
And San Francisco, well, I don’t know
And then to LA, where he spent about a day
He thought even the pale sky-stars were smart enough to keep well away from LA
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 26, 2008 10:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Luna – California (All The Way)
Magnetic Fields – (I Hate) California Girls
The Sweet – California Nights
Mamas And The Papas – California Dreamin
Ramones – California Sun
Dre and Tupac – California Love
Zep – Going to California
Eagles – Hotel California
Propellerheads – Take California
Cheap Trick – California Man
Beach Boys – The whole fucking thing
(OIC … you said “LA songs” … well, Stephin Merritt apparently said from the stage here in SF recently that the “I hate California girls” song was about LA girls, and the crowd went wild …)
by SnowLeopard on Dec 26, 2008 10:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
“California Uber Alles”
I am Governor Jerry Brown
My aura smiles
And never frowns
Soon I will be president…
Carter Power will soon go away
I will be Fuhrer one day
I will command all of you
Your kids will meditate in school
Your kids will meditate in school!
[Chorus:]
California Uber Alles
California Uber Alles
Uber Alles California
Uber Alles California
Zen fascists will control you
100% natural
You will jog for the master race
And always wear the happy face
Close your eyes, can’t happen here
Big Bro’ on white horse is near
The hippies won’t come back you say
Mellow out or you will pay
Mellow out or you will pay!
[Chorus]
Now it is 1984
Knock-knock at your front door
It’s the suede/denim secret police
They have come for your uncool niece
Come quietly to the camp
You’d look nice as a drawstring lamp
Don’t you worry, it’s only a shower
For your clothes here’s a pretty flower.
DIE on organic poison gas
Serpent’s egg’s already hatched
You will croak, you little clown
When you mess with President Brown
When you mess with President Brown
2nd Infantry Division --- Second to None!
by Jeff_Fuller_49 on Dec 26, 2008 10:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
that song makes me laugh, because Jerry Brown thinks he’s going to be governor again.
by oldjacket on Dec 27, 2008 8:08 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
more California songs:
Revelator – Gillian Welch
California Stars – Billy Bragg and Wilco
by oldjacket on Dec 27, 2008 8:08 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I <3 my “California” Playlist…Good, Bad and Kitschy
Ventura Highway – America
California – Atherton
Surfin’ USA – Beach Boys
California Girls – Beach Boys
California – Beach Boys
California Stars – Billy Bragg & Wilco
Ride Captain Ride – Blues Image
Highway in the Sun – Cecilio & Kapono
California Man – Cheap Trick
Lodi – Creedence Clearwater Revival
California Uber Alles – Dead Kennedys
Sausalito Summerlight – Diesel
Do You Know the Way to San Jose – Dionne Warwick
Ukiah – Doobie Brothers
Neal’s Fandango – Doobie Brothers
California – Dressy Bessy
Streets of Bakersfield – Dwight Yoakam
Estimated Prophet – Grateful Dead
Lights – Journey
House in California – Keb’ Mo’
California – Lenny Kravitz
California Nights – Lesley Gore
California (All the Way) – Luna
California Dreamin’ – Mamas and Papas
California Silks and Satins – Man
Walking in LA – Missing Persons
Sausalito (Is The Place To Go) – The Ohio Express (actually an early incarnation of 10cc, by most accounts)
(Sittin’ On The) Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding
California – The Paperboys
California – Phantom Planet
California Sun – Ramones
California Sun – Rivieras
Mendocino – Sir Douglas Quintet
Babylon Sisters – Steely Dan
California Nights – Sweet
California – Tom Petty
Free Fallin’ – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
I Left My Heart In San Francisco – Tony Bennett
Psycho Daisies – Yardbirds
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher??
by tobias on Dec 27, 2008 1:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Under the Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Sometimes I feel
Like I dont have a partner
Sometimes I feel
Like my only friend
Is the city I live in
The city of angel
Lonely as I am
Together we cry
I drive on her streets
cause shes my companion
I walk through her hills
cause she knows who I am
She sees my good deeds
And she kisses me windy
I never worry
Now that is a lie
I dont ever want to feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
Its hard to believe
That theres nobody out there
Its hard to believe
That Im all alone
At least I have her love
The city she loves me
Lonely as I am
Together we cry
I dont ever want to feel
Like I did that day
Take me to the place I love
Take me all the way
Under the bridge downtown
Is where I drew some blood
Under the bridge downtown
I could not get enough
Under the bridge downtown
Forgot about my love
Under the bridge downtown
I gave my life away
by timmeh on Dec 27, 2008 1:20 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
West LA Fadeaway—Grateful Dead (recently covered by Los Lobos)
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
by bgunn on Dec 27, 2008 2:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
for the record, when I said “I love it!” it wasn’t to that tune.
Definitely better than Beau Mills.
by Mad Bum on Dec 26, 2008 8:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Goldfinger-The City With Two Faces
If I was smart I’d run fast
Out of this town
Sometimes I want to shout and scream
Fuck LA
Traded your Doc Martens
For a pair of Cowboy boots
you’re asking who’s Keith Morris
yeah, you’re punk rock
where’s your roots
you’re a rocker you’re a biker
you’re punk rock now you skate
last year it was Zeppelin
now it’s Bad Brains
you’re a fake
Fuck LA
Fuck LA
Fuck LA
fuck it
good song. should play it at every Dodger-Giant game
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 27, 2008 6:25 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Thats worth a beer. Nicely done.
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 27, 2008 8:49 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone is now fun to watch, except Zito
and if Zito can somehow rebound a bit….OMG!
by NeifiChicken on Dec 26, 2008 8:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
if he can rebound, then the Warriors need him more than the Giants do.
Definitely better than Beau Mills.
by Mad Bum on Dec 26, 2008 8:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Zito is spending the winter working out, so hopefully we’ll see some positive results.
by Merope on Dec 26, 2008 8:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
/not holding breathe
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 8:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I belong in this line.
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 27, 2008 8:50 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
let’s not have any Zito related optimism around here.
We need those expectations nice and low.
by oldjacket on Dec 26, 2008 8:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
any check in the W column is a bonus with him
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 8:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
screw Zito. He’s a number five starter now, even if he’s not the fifth guy in the rotation. Ridiculously expensive for a fifth starter, but if he’s the last guy in the rotation, your rotation is pretty great.
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 27, 2008 6:27 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Zito - Our projected long relief and spot starter for ’10.
That’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it.
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 27, 2008 8:53 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Long live the Mullet!
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 27, 2008 8:54 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Good Value Signing
But I may have to pass on the HD package this year.
Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.
by ResDog on Dec 26, 2008 8:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
El Guapo
is number one with ladies.
by oldjacket on Dec 26, 2008 8:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
El Guapo
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 8:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
“Would you say I had a plethora of southpaws?”
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Dec 27, 2008 7:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we can have a cactus sing in the 7th inning? Or at least on Sanchez’s starts?
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 28, 2008 8:46 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Watch every fifth game on the tv in the basement
problem solved
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 8:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
in HD
Definitely better than Beau Mills.
by Mad Bum on Dec 26, 2008 8:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
But we never had an airing of the grievances.
Oh yes we are Giants fans. We are continuously airing our grievance.
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 27, 2008 8:57 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i was wondering...
when someone would post that
by NeifiChicken on Dec 26, 2008 8:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It's all in the hat
Takes all the ugly out and leaves him guapo all over.
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher??
by tobias on Dec 27, 2008 11:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Terms
MLB.com’s Chris Haft heard from a baseball source that the deal guarantees the Big Unit $8MM in 2009 and includes performance bonuses that could reach $2.5MM and award bonuses that could reach another $2.5MM.
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 8:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
sounds good to me.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 26, 2008 8:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 8:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
by my count, that puts payroll for 2009 at about $88.3 million for the 25-man roster and Lowry’s $4.5 million with raises to come.
Definitely better than Beau Mills.
by Mad Bum on Dec 26, 2008 8:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
+Barry's deferred $5 mil
Your 2009 San Francisco Giants
Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.
by ResDog on Dec 26, 2008 8:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah. I only count players on the roster, but they do owe him some dough (the $5 mil), plus deferred bonuses and interest on said bonuses.
Definitely better than Beau Mills.
by Mad Bum on Dec 26, 2008 8:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
We done paying benitez?
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 8:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
+1, but
I think we owe Benitez $1.6M and Vizuqel $0.75M in deferred money, in addition to the $5M we owe Bonds. None of that includes interest payments, obviously.
Hector Sanchez: really getting tired of playing baseball in foreign countries...
by tedfordfan on Dec 27, 2008 7:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Plus side is that they don’t have much committed to 2010. We’re looking at approx 25 million to spend next year. This year Ishi, Frandsen/Burriss(/Velez?), Pablo, Flew, Nate all have an opportunity to show they belong on this team long term. While Renteria & Rowand are signed on for 2010. Posey’s progress will be fun to monitor. Lincecum, Cain & Zito should still be in the rotation then also. Randy’s spot will be open again. Sanchez is the guy to watch this year (for me at least). Bullpens are unpredictable, but it’s hard to not be enthusiastic about Wilson, Affeldt & Romo.
I’m really pumped for next year. This should be the year we see what we got in the kids & what pieces we need to acquire to make a legit shot at competing again in 2010. We’ll have the finanical flexibility & hopefully enough cheap ML talent by then to make some noise.
Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.
by ResDog on Dec 26, 2008 9:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
by my count, the 2010 salary situation currently sits about about $52 million. Several big contracts come off the books after 2009:
Winn: $8.5m
Johnson: $8m
Roberts: $6.5m
Molina: $6m
Lowry: $4.5m
Howry: $2.75m
Total: $36M
Cain’s salary increases by $1.6m to $4.25m, so that’s still a net (with raises, if any, aside) of $34.4m coming off the books in 2010.
Definitely better than Beau Mills.
by Mad Bum on Dec 26, 2008 11:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The World’s Ugliest Dog Competition just got its big name judge.
by Natto on Dec 26, 2008 8:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I can picture RJ holding a small chihuahua winner in the palm of his non-pitching hand
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 8:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
YAY
now sign dunn, trade for beltre and ship the NL west
by TimLincecumIsGod on Dec 26, 2008 8:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
from sfgiants.com
TribeFan1967 wrote:
I don’t hate the Giants, especially since Barry Bonds left. But let me telll you I do hate Randy Johnson I always have. I hope he has a terrible year and only gets four wins and falls one short of 300 wins and has to retire. He is a jerk with no concept of reality. If you looked in the dictionary next to spoiled athlete his picture would be there. www.thelakecountysentinel.com/home.html
by Natto on Dec 26, 2008 8:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
BOOO!!!
“I dont care if he will make the Giants better, I hate Him!!!”
Get that guy an E-Tissue
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 8:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
his screen name is “tribesfan” so he’s not a Giants’ fan anyway. Who cares what he thinks??? I’m glad I finally get to root for him after all these years wishing his arm would explode. And maybe it’s my imagination, but he suddenly turned from ugly to handsome in that picture where he had the Giants’ cap on.
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 27, 2008 6:31 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I realized that later on. thanks
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 27, 2008 8:50 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
What?
Maybe I’m just ignorant, but what has Randy ever done? I’ve never thought of him as a jerk or spoiled athlete.
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 Dec 26, 2008 8:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s just not one of the beautiful people.
by Merope on Dec 26, 2008 8:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Dont think he has ever pulled a Brian Giles…..so idk….
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 8:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
How about...
on his way to his Yankee’s press conference, he was acting like the biggest jerk in NY. Anyway, now that he is a Giant, I don’t care what he does especially if he wins a whole bunch and plunks a couple of Dodgers starting off with Russell Martin. I think the Giants staff becomes the biggest threat in the NL west. Now that Zito is not the most senior starting pitcher, he could relax and learn some wicked stuff from the Big Unit.
2nd Infantry Division --- Second to None!
by Jeff_Fuller_49 on Dec 26, 2008 10:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I remember him pushing that photographer/paparazzi. I didn’t really have a problem with that. Those people are leeches and deserve to have shit heaped on them.
Now that Zito is not the most senior starting pitcher, he could relax and learn some wicked stuff from the Big Unit.
That seems unlikely.
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 Dec 26, 2008 10:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
“Hey Barry, you know how you throw your fastball 85MPH? Well here’s a little trick I learned in high-school – try throwing 98MPH. I know it’s counterintuitive, but trust me.”
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
by Cookyman on Dec 27, 2008 3:23 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
How about...
a wicked slider?
2nd Infantry Division --- Second to None!
by Jeff_Fuller_49 on Dec 27, 2008 10:27 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Say hello to “Mr. Snappy”!
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher??
by tobias on Dec 27, 2008 11:52 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes “Mr. Snappy” has a mind of his own.
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Dec 27, 2008 7:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh,
and Zito’s fastballs are clocked in at the I-5 to LA speed limit.
2nd Infantry Division --- Second to None!
by Jeff_Fuller_49 on Dec 27, 2008 10:28 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
speed limit? or how fast they are actually driving?
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 27, 2008 11:31 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I have it on very good authority from a family member with access to the visitors dugout during games that he’s a complete dickwad.
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Dec 27, 2008 8:50 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
he has been known to slug a cameraman or two, in his time. Tends to turn people off.
by tyrannoman on Dec 29, 2008 9:27 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Mullet K-Counter...enjoy!!!
Any type of mongering is A-OK in my book.
by Man-o-War on Dec 26, 2008 8:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Oh my!
That is one bitchin’ mullet.
You probably know it as MYANMAR, but it will always be BURMA to me!
by NuschlerFace on Dec 26, 2008 9:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought the mic on the right was a blow dryer, lol
If God had intended us not to rosterbate, he would've made our arms shorter.
Padre renuente de Luis Perdomo, porque él es todo el que se deja hasta junio.
by Mike Hawk on Dec 26, 2008 10:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
YYEEESSS!!!
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 27, 2008 9:01 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The fans speak!
Pathetic. Those of us who supported Sabean through the dark years of the Bonds Era are now fed up. He is coasting towards retirement while the Giants remain perennial has-beens and jokester louts. I’ll bet green money this is the extent of Sabean’s deals this winter. Real nice: a shortstop nobody else wanted and a washed-up old fastball freak who wants nothing more than to slide effortlessly into retirement on a team devoid of expectations. Thanks, Brian. Now go away.
Damn glad I unloaded my CSL’s early on. STH people be pissed!
^ I didn’t get this one.
Thank goodness for the new SF minimum wage law.
Sabean, you suck my big unit! Go Dodgers!
by Natto on Dec 26, 2008 8:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Where are these from?
I went to search the Dodger site here on SB for the first time to see what they were saying about this and it seems like it has been uninhabited for months. crickets
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 8:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
SFGate comments
Here’s the latest gem:
They’ll be scouting the nursing homes next…
LOLZ GIANTS R OLD
by rightcenterfielder on Dec 26, 2008 8:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
SF Gate's article
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article/comments/view?f=/c/a/2008/12/26/SPKL14VR01.DTL&o=2
by Natto on Dec 26, 2008 9:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Grr
by Natto on Dec 26, 2008 9:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The posts keep coming in:
funny!
WHY GET RID OF BARRY AT 43 SO WE CAN GET YOUNGER AND A YEAR LATER BRING A 45 YEAR OLD…THIS MAKES NO SENCE GIANTS NEED TO RE SIGN BARRY AND THEN THEY CAN START SIGNING OTHER 40+ YEAR OLDS
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 9:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Dark Years = A lot of winning
Definitely better than Beau Mills.
by Mad Bum on Dec 26, 2008 11:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Q1
Damn glad I unloaded my CSL’s early on. STH people be pissed!
Q2
^ I didn’t get this one.
If you mean the acks: CSL = Charter Seat License; STH = Season ticketholder
If you mean translation: I’m broke and using this as my excuse.
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
by bgunn on Dec 27, 2008 3:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Funniest nickname ever?
For now, allow me to make one plea: It might be inevitable, but please don’t be tempted to nickname Tim Lincecum the "Little Unit." I can’t imagine he’d appreciate it.
by deuce deuce on Dec 26, 2008 8:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Matt Cain’s blunt assessment: "That’s a pretty stout staff."
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 8:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That is also sexual.
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 Dec 26, 2008 9:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
MLB shops do not take a holiday
by rightcenterfielder on Dec 26, 2008 9:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
He definitely qualifies for that lefty stereotype with that photoshop
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 9:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well the answer to that is Jonathan Sanchez of course!
by deuce deuce on Dec 26, 2008 9:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I knew it was a lefty. That is too funny
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 9:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Can we get RJ a Dirty Goatee as well?
How much extra for some Dirty Eyebrows?
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
by bgunn on Dec 27, 2008 3:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
man!
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 27, 2008 9:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
HOLY SHIT D:
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 27, 2008 10:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh dear god why.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 27, 2008 10:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Because we have the technology. We can build it bigger, stronger and uglier!!
/ cue cheep 70’s sound effects
It’s the 8 million ( plus incentives) dollar man!
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 28, 2008 8:50 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
HEY..
Baseball is an ENTERTAINMENT business! Johnson going for 300 will put arse’s in the seats. If you can’t win in 2009 at least be ENTERTAINING.
by daniel9 on Dec 26, 2008 9:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
We might be able to do both. I’m not saying that we’re going to be a 90 win team, but the NL West projections are going to be very interesting.
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 Dec 26, 2008 9:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice
I love that he’s rated a better batter and runner than fielder. That’s really taking a big shit on his fielding skills.
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 Dec 26, 2008 9:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Rush?
Noooooo!
Rafael Rodriguez: Your number 8 organizational prospect before stepping a foot on American soil and has "looked just super so far," according to Felipe Alou...according to Baggs.
by BrianBokake on Dec 27, 2008 2:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Today’s Tom Sawyer—mean, mean mullet…
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
by bgunn on Dec 27, 2008 3:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
"Though his arm is up for rent..."
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Dec 27, 2008 7:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
"Go ahead and call us decedent…
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 28, 2008 8:53 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I now hate this move.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 27, 2008 10:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I am so happy
I can’t believe how delighted I’ve been with every single move the Giants have made this offseason (the Denker release was pre-offseason, no?). I know the chances are high that he’s hurt and can’t contribute, but man, if he’s well, that’s a fun staff. Except for our fifth starter, of course.
Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)
by antinous on Dec 26, 2008 9:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Offense
If you believe they can win now with Johnson we need a trade for offense.. otherwise it’s only show.
by daniel9 on Dec 26, 2008 9:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
If Sabean cannot find a trade for a young stud then prefer he wait until the season begins. This way the Giants can better gauge what they have and what they need.
by wilriv21 on Dec 26, 2008 9:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I...
completely agree!
2nd Infantry Division --- Second to None!
by Jeff_Fuller_49 on Dec 26, 2008 10:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This must our fan base equivalent to Yankee Fandom’s " Must have All Star at ever position".
As long as you end up with more runs you win. It runs scored be “bopper” are not the only runs the scoreboard counts.
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 27, 2008 9:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm...
I think $8M + $5M is a little steep in this market, but its a slight overpay and a one-year commitment. I’d still prefer if the Giants spent this kind of money on a Rick Porcello overpay in the draft type (like the Sox do), but really, not much to complain about here.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
by Aadik on Dec 26, 2008 9:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Well, $2.5M is for awards, which I doubt he’ll be getting.
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 Dec 26, 2008 9:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I just heard my mom screaming about 10 blocks away from here. Randy Johnson is her favorite.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 26, 2008 9:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Like Mother, like Daughter
Who knew? Baron’s mom likes the Big Unit.
by wilriv21 on Dec 26, 2008 9:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
……….
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 9:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It was the mullet
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 26, 2008 10:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ehh , you never can tell with dementia.
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Dec 27, 2008 7:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Any rational people here?
All ga-ga over a shiny xmas toy.
by daniel9 on Dec 26, 2008 9:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Nope
Everyone here is a moron. You are the only one who gets it.
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 Dec 26, 2008 9:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If "ga-ga"= Excited about improvement
Then, guilty
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 9:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Improvement?
What a 45 year old replacing in Sanchez a 25 year old. OK clubhouse benefits add 3 win value. Still is a marginal plus without a trade for offense.
by daniel9 on Dec 26, 2008 9:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
there was some scuttlebutt of signing RJ and then trading Sanchez.
by wilriv21 on Dec 26, 2008 9:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
but still
that wouldn’t be just a johnson/sanchez swap, there would be talent coming back for sanchez
by Viliphied on Dec 26, 2008 9:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
True
but is one year of RJ worth trading Sanchez? Hoping SF keeps El Guapo and deals from minor league surplus
by wilriv21 on Dec 26, 2008 9:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 9:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Replacing Sanchez?
I dont get it. was that a joke?
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 9:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
As Natto said, Sanchez is still in the rotation. Also, I don’t think Randy would be a 3 win improvement over Sanchez.
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 Dec 26, 2008 9:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
To get offense improvement one needs to trade a Sanchez like player. Randy alone can’t inprove the team. IMHO we need some offense. Maybe bring up an arm from minors and trade Sanchez.
by daniel9 on Dec 26, 2008 9:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
>run johnsons_dingerz.exe
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 Dec 26, 2008 9:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Trade....JOHNSON...for...offense.
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Dec 27, 2008 7:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
whenever i pull out my johnson people tell me it’s offensive.
by Giant Voodoo on Dec 31, 2008 2:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
use +reply
He can improve the rotation, which improves the team. it seems logical to me.
yes, we do need more offense.
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 9:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No, we could just sign Dunn or Burrell, that would be offensive improvement without giving anyone up. It would be a step back defensively though, which is why I’m against it. Anyways, you’re allowed to win games 3-2, which is what this team will be doing.
Also, use the reply button. It makes conversations easier to 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 Dec 26, 2008 9:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, of course Randy alone won’t improve the team. The Giants’ need for offense is pretty obvious. However, I don’t think the Giants are aiming to be big time contenders in 2009. Whom would we bring up to fill in the spot in the rotation? The Giants’ upper-minors starting pitcher pool is pretty thin.
by Natto on Dec 26, 2008 9:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t see where signing a 45 year old pitcher makes Sanchez tradeable. They have made it pretty clear that any moves they make this offseason will not affect the long term plan. Trading Sanchez does just that. They have one possible move left, and that’s a corner infielder. I look for a Wiggington or Crede signing to fill that need, especially when we already know what’s being offered for Sanchez and it’s nothing worthwhile. (Cantu, Encarnacion)
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 27, 2008 6:37 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No arms in the minors are shown ready for a MLB team not planning on losing 90+ games next season. If think otherwise name names.
Next!
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 27, 2008 9:13 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So the team stans pat with Sanchez and aims for better attendance and a .525 season with better attendance. I do look forward to watching Johnson300 but no title chance.
by daniel9 on Dec 26, 2008 9:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
SWEET MERICFUL CRAP
Use the reply button.
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 Dec 26, 2008 9:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
SWEET MERICFUL CRAP
Proofread. Then tell us what laxative worked for you.
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Dec 27, 2008 7:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Son of a...
Stupid subject box not being auto spell checked.
Loads of alcohol and Mexican food.
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 Dec 27, 2008 8:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Tequila and Tamales did it for me…..
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 27, 2008 8:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
A .525 season probably wins the NL West, I hope you realize.
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 Dec 26, 2008 9:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
But must over pay for questionable bat (ie, A.J. or Hillenbrand) to truly compete!
Yes that is industrial solvent grade sarcasm there. It should unclog must stuck minds. If one thinks E5, Blaylock, Cantu, Jacobs, Teahen etc is outside the A.J. /Hillenbrand category one’s mind needs unclogging. And those are the type of names being floated as a return on a Sanchez trade.
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 27, 2008 9:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
^
Does not get the “+Reply” thing
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 9:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
HA
Obviously either do I.
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 9:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Listen to your friend, Marcello. He’s a cool dude. He’s trying to help you out.
by rotorueter on Dec 27, 2008 10:36 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
An Agent with the right frame of mind
“He’s looking forward to pitching between Lincecum and Cain and serving as a mentor for the young pitching staff,” Meister said.
RJ should teach that masterful slider to each and every LHP within the organization. He should hold court in ST with the young pitchers answering all their questions and offering some advice.
by wilriv21 on Dec 26, 2008 10:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I read somewhere (cant remember) that Johnson does not share that type of information….
Not too sure how true it is, but i wonder if since he knows that he will probably retire after the season he might be more willing to pass on his knowledge.
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 10:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Neither did BLB tell his final couple seasons. He did not want to see those tips helping a competing team 2 years late via free agency. However in ’06 & ‘07 he was seen talking with several of the kids. The Unit could be of a similar mold.
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 27, 2008 9:27 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Let's not go nuts over the "Instructor" idea.
Johnson , like Jordan and Jesus Lincecum , is – yes – a freak.
Someone blessed (Not with a sweet visage – oh , LORD no) with the physical abilities to excel FAR above that of mortal man. How can he teach someone with a different physiology how to duplicate his unique body’s performance?
Sure , they can mimic – but I’m not betting big they’ll succeed like he has.
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Dec 27, 2008 8:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
True enough.
Just BLB for the bulk of his career was roundly chastised because he was sand offish about sharing out his knowledge. And his reasoning had been reported. That stance did change. Granted he was not Mother Theresa that last couple years.
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 28, 2008 9:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I AM INTO THIS
Can’t say enough about this winter — there’s been real, consistent intelligence coming from the front office. This makes the team better and more fun, and all it costs is some money. Fantastic move.
by onlxn on Dec 26, 2008 10:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Hail Our New Alain Over Lords!
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 27, 2008 9:28 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
999,799 more comments to make a 1,000,000.
2nd Infantry Division --- Second to None!
by Jeff_Fuller_49 on Dec 26, 2008 10:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
That is Great
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 26, 2008 10:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
first thought was that was RJ and Lincycum
by wilriv21 on Dec 26, 2008 10:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Amazing work, as usual.
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 Dec 26, 2008 10:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
win
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 26, 2008 10:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa, I think we voted for best non-gameday image of the year a little too early.
SFDugout.com is BACK! See the Top 50 Giants Prospects!
by BruteSentiment on Dec 27, 2008 1:52 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
“Don’t talk back to me.”
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Dec 27, 2008 8:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This is an awesome move
Makes the team more competitive without mortgaging the future; on a more personal level I would pay to watch Johnson (and Cain and Lincecum).
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Dec 26, 2008 10:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Finally A Good offseason
Three great signings and one mediocre (Renteria). Dang Sabean, Neukom must be getting to you. I like the staying competitive while rebuilding plan. Good show my man
by HarbirD on Dec 26, 2008 11:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I love this move
great rotation set up. on another note, I would like to claim adoption rights to Randy Johnson. Has anyone else claimed him yet? i need to trade in my todd jennings for an uglier, more productive player
Todd Jennings: If he's on the DL, he can't suck as much, right?
by Speedforthewin on Dec 27, 2008 12:01 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I think we’re going to have a “draft” sometime before the season.
by Natto on Dec 27, 2008 12:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
ok, i’ll hold off until then
Todd Jennings: If he's on the DL, he can't suck as much, right?
by Speedforthewin on Dec 27, 2008 12:08 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
What?!
You all be steppin’ away from my Zito. ;)
"You lost me at carrots, which was the first draft of 'you had me at hello'".
by giantscatcher on Dec 27, 2008 1:13 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
question 2
Who will wear the #51? will Lowry surrender it to Randy?
Todd Jennings: If he's on the DL, he can't suck as much, right?
by Speedforthewin on Dec 27, 2008 12:04 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
The way the Giants hit, will it take all season for Johnson to get 5 more wins? His run support in Arizona for 2008 was around 4.47.
A McC newcomer but not outstanding.
by SFGuy on Dec 27, 2008 1:19 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
all hail Duke Neukom
"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 27, 2008 1:40 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Nice. As long as Sabes doesn’t go out and get Cantu or EE or someone like that for Sanchez….
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all.
by baetown415 on Dec 27, 2008 1:42 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I love this move for two words:
Madison Bumgarner.
Screw the rest of it. It’s a one year deal, and if the Giants contend this year, it’s bonus and little more.
But Bumgarner has a ton in common with the Big Unit coming up, even if the Unit has a good six inches of height on him. Others might benefit from learning from Johnson, but with MadBum, a good shot of working with him even for just one spring could turn a great prospect into an elite one.
Great move, Sabes. I support it.
SFDugout.com is BACK! See the Top 50 Giants Prospects!
by BruteSentiment on Dec 27, 2008 1:56 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Is there any way we offer him arbitration next year?
If he has another year like the one he just had he’d be at least a type B free agent. But I seriously doubt he’d refuse arbitration, so there’s virtually no chance we’ll get a draft pick next year, right?
Hector Sanchez: really getting tired of playing baseball in foreign countries...
by tedfordfan on Dec 27, 2008 8:02 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
If he retires (which is likely), we won’t get a draft pick
Todd Jennings: If he's on the DL, he can't suck as much, right?
by Speedforthewin on Dec 27, 2008 8:21 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Now we finally have enough firepower in the rotation to deal with Juan Pierre.
Also, and I don’t think this was said before, he’s basically even on fly ball to ground ball the past few years, with leftover line drives, so outfield defense is still premium for us with all our starters. If Lewis is the best defensive LF we have, we’ve gotta leave him there. Don’t be fooled by a shiny Burrell or Dunn. I kinda wish we still had Rajai.
by David Arnott on Dec 27, 2008 8:11 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
If nothing else at least we know that we won’t be the victims of RJ’s 300th career win. Which otherwise probably would’ve happened at the Phone Booth. My nightmares had it all planned out. Matt Cain had pitched a shutout through eight innings, in the top of the ninth he gives up a one run homer to Eric Byrnes. Randy Johnson gets his 300th career win [and his 38th career shutout] and we all go screaming into the night.
by Merope on Dec 27, 2008 8:49 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
one run homer?
that kind of struck me as odd, because they never call them that. They’re always called solo homers. They should also make up names for two run homers and three run homers. They certainly never call grand slams “four run homers.” What the hell were we talking about again??
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 27, 2008 1:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
All Ugly. All Season.
Yay.
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500
by S.F. Giangst on Dec 27, 2008 8:56 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Bottom line...
Having this big johnson doesn’t mean we’ll score more, but if we offer up a dirty sanchez, we just might.
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Dec 27, 2008 8:57 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
New bottom line...
Having Johnson should reduce Rock Head’s urge to squeeze wring ever last possible out from Tim and Cain because of the ’Pen being shot.
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 27, 2008 9:36 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The Giants' slogan for next year
Hit softly, and carry a big Johnson!
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.
by Lyle on Dec 27, 2008 12:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Big Johnson?
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 27, 2008 12:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
RJ probably wear’s these shirts underneath his jersey on the field.
by deuce deuce on Dec 28, 2008 10:20 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
SAY, I HEAR THAT RANDY JOHNSON IS A LITTLE ON IN YEARS!
by satyricrash on Dec 27, 2008 8:58 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Hey RJ!
/silence
I see the future, and it is Pablo
by CB30 on Dec 27, 2008 9:22 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Well...
All I can say is that I can’t even describe how unexcited I am…
by ololo3 on Dec 27, 2008 10:18 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
nice they say there going for a youth movemnt and this is what they do!!!! this will be the final straw for sabean the new owner wont stand for this when the giants lose 100 games by a score of 1-0!!!! where is the offense lol this team makes me sick
by Grant on Dec 27, 2008 11:10 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
See above.
Your fortune telling skillz are not to be denied.
by Lars The Wanderer on Dec 27, 2008 11:19 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m tempted to start posting on other blogs under a different screen name to see if I can get quoted by Grant, but I honestly don’t think my satire can compete with their frightening delusional state.
Hector Sanchez: really getting tired of playing baseball in foreign countries...
by tedfordfan on Dec 29, 2008 10:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Cool.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Dec 27, 2008 11:53 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
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