Giants Appear to be the favorite to land Burrell
...Sayeth mlb.com. Apparently he'd like to play in the Bay Area, where he has roots, and be reunited with noted McCoven favorite Aaron Rowand.
I've been saying since, oh, July or so that I wouldn't mind seeing him as our first baseman for the right price. Power + draws walks = mmmm. Even if he sucks at everything else.
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Yeah, that “sayeth” was out of line, wasn’t it?
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by jcb9 on Dec 3, 2008 6:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This man is a danger to himself and others.
"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 3, 2008 7:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He fits right in here then.
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 4, 2008 9:30 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like many have left their hearts in SF. Did the word get out that SF has money and is willing to spend?
by wilriv21 on Dec 3, 2008 6:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I think that has an element of truth in it.
by Lars The Wanderer on Dec 3, 2008 6:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Brian Sabean: Warren Buffet Disciple
“Be bold while others are fearful, and cautious while others are bold.” Or something close to that.
by oldjacket on Dec 3, 2008 7:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve wanted Pat The Bat since he was a SS at the U!
You probably know it as MYANMAR, but it will always be BURMA to me!
by NuschlerFace on Dec 3, 2008 6:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
have you ever told him how you felt?
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Dec 3, 2008 11:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The Castro is going to have a new favorite player. Why am I lying? He looks good to me a straight man.
by wilriv21 on Dec 3, 2008 11:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve wanted Pat The Bat
I’ve heard him called Pat the Bait.
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
by bgunn on Dec 3, 2008 11:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Pat the Bunny?
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by jcb9 on Dec 4, 2008 8:46 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Is that like beat the bishop?
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 4, 2008 9:31 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
punchin’ the munchkin?
"ever so cynical yet whimsical giants related signature"
by The Gene Hackman on Dec 4, 2008 9:41 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
punchin’ the clown?
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
by Giant among Angels on Dec 4, 2008 6:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
…
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Pat Burrell is secretly one of my favorite players. If he plays first base.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 3, 2008 6:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Was that a squeal or are you just lamenting the loss of MCC’s favorite angry poster?
Rafael Rodriguez: Your number 8 organizational prospect before stepping a foot on American soil.
by BrianBokake on Dec 3, 2008 11:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
LOLOL
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
by shikantaza on Dec 4, 2008 6:50 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
by Cookyman on Dec 4, 2008 7:32 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I MEAN AS A BALLPLAYER.
He’s so greasy and sleazy looking D:
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 4, 2008 7:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
wtf?
i thought you wanted Dunn?
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by The Gene Hackman on Dec 4, 2008 9:01 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d like either of them
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 4, 2008 1:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
As a Fred Lewis and Travis Ishikawa fanboy, my enthusiasm is a bit bittersweet.
by oldjacket on Dec 3, 2008 7:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
eh, hopefully its only a one or two year deal
The bases were drunk, and I painted the black with my best yakker. But blue squeezed me, and I went full. I came back with my heater, but the stick flares one the other way and the chalk flies for two bases. Three earnies! Next thing I know, skipper hooks me and I'm sipping suds with the clubby.
by Mike Hawk on Dec 3, 2008 7:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
For the right contract, I will be ecstatic.
by rotorueter on Dec 3, 2008 7:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Also, it would be funny if Pat Burrell signed with us so that he could hang out with Scott Rowand….and then we went on and traded him.
by rotorueter on Dec 3, 2008 7:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
especially back to the Phillies for Aaron Eyre
The bases were drunk, and I painted the black with my best yakker. But blue squeezed me, and I went full. I came back with my heater, but the stick flares one the other way and the chalk flies for two bases. Three earnies! Next thing I know, skipper hooks me and I'm sipping suds with the clubby.
by Mike Hawk on Dec 3, 2008 7:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
http://cbs5.com/sports/giants.barry.bonds.2.791885.html
7th paragraph from the bottom.
by rotorueter on Dec 3, 2008 8:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
They spelled Kuip’s name wrong
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by SoFa King Mike on Dec 3, 2008 9:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Those are some bitter Phillies fans down in the comments.
Eh, what else is new?
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by SoFa King Mike on Dec 3, 2008 7:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Burrell is one of my favorite players.
This would rule.
Hopefully it’s not a ridiculous contract however.
by AmorVincitOmnia on Dec 3, 2008 7:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
If we sign him to a 2 year contract
Then I am packing up and leaving on the rocket ship I have in my backyard.
Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense.
by thehavenot on Dec 3, 2008 7:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
SHOTGUN
The bases were drunk, and I painted the black with my best yakker. But blue squeezed me, and I went full. I came back with my heater, but the stick flares one the other way and the chalk flies for two bases. Three earnies! Next thing I know, skipper hooks me and I'm sipping suds with the clubby.
by Mike Hawk on Dec 3, 2008 7:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That's fine
You ride your shotgun. I’ll stick with my rocket ship.
Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense.
by thehavenot on Dec 3, 2008 7:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m gon git me a shotgun n kill all da whities i seeeeeeeee
The bases were drunk, and I painted the black with my best yakker. But blue squeezed me, and I went full. I came back with my heater, but the stick flares one the other way and the chalk flies for two bases. Three earnies! Next thing I know, skipper hooks me and I'm sipping suds with the clubby.
by Mike Hawk on Dec 3, 2008 7:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
then im gonna
get me a white woman wearing a navy blue sweataaaaaaaaaaaa
by Gob on Dec 4, 2008 10:28 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh geez, that link lead to exactly what I thought it was.
by Natto on Dec 3, 2008 9:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I know howtheyscored is a big Savage Garden fan
by FluLikeSymptoms on Dec 3, 2008 10:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Savage Garden
Are they the ones that did that “I want to stand with you on a mountain…” song?
Yeah, my wife really liked that song when she was 18-19.
Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense.
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's contract.
by thehavenot on Dec 3, 2008 10:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m telling you dude can sing!
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Dec 4, 2008 7:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If True And Renteria Also Happens Are We Done?
We would have a full 40 Man Roster (stand at 38 now after Affeldt and Howry). We would have upgaded in the middle infield (Renteria), corner infield (Burrell) and Bullpen (Affeldt and Howry).
Would this be enough to make us a real contender for the NL West Crown?
If we do this I do not see how we could afford any of the big 3 or for that matter even another minor free agent. Assuming Renteria at $9M/yr and Burrell at $11M/yr we would be at $92M for the 25 Man Roster. I supose we could still make some trades but it seems to me that they could not add any net dollars.
Or, are the Giants willing to actually spend $100M or more in this economy?
by giantsrainman on Dec 3, 2008 7:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
According the Baggs
The Giants have a lot of money to spend:
We know this much: The Giants have money to spend. They’re one of baseball’s highest-revenue teams, even with debt service on their ballpark and millions in deferred money owed to one Barry Lamar Bonds.
Remember, for all their talk of building through player development, the Giants are not the A’s or Rays. San Francisco is a top-10 revenue franchise, easily. The Giants haven’t spent a dime of their windfall from signing a new cable deal with Comcast. And if the Seawall Lot 337 development deal goes down in the next year or two, they’ll be one of baseball’s fattest cash cows.
by superk1ng on Dec 3, 2008 7:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Renteria
Pretty much a done deal by Thursday.
by wilriv21 on Dec 3, 2008 7:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Add Burrell and Randy Johnson
And my dream team is complete. Hell, if they have the cash, do Sabathia too. A rotation of Lincecum, Sabathia, Johnson, Cain and Zito would be unstoppable, and Sabathia’s bat might provide just the extra bit of pop the Giants need.
¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!
by hairball on Dec 4, 2008 9:54 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think we’d still be a few parts away from being real contenders (namely another starting pitcher and another bat, preferably at third base.)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 3, 2008 7:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
With Burrell At 1B Doesn't Sadoval Fill The 3b Need?
by giantsrainman on Dec 3, 2008 7:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope we aren't serious about Sandoval at 3B
We should trade Bengie while his value is still high, move Pablo back to catcher and get a real 3B(preferably Beltre).
by superk1ng on Dec 3, 2008 8:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I posted this somewhere else
The M’s want outfielders to complement Ichiro, so would Rowand for Beltre work? Would we even want that? It frees Winn to move to center and Nate in right. Just a thought.
Insanity is just a state of mind.
by giants9107 on Dec 3, 2008 8:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I could see Rowand + Ishikawa for Beltre working
The bases were drunk, and I painted the black with my best yakker. But blue squeezed me, and I went full. I came back with my heater, but the stick flares one the other way and the chalk flies for two bases. Three earnies! Next thing I know, skipper hooks me and I'm sipping suds with the clubby.
by Mike Hawk on Dec 3, 2008 8:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I could see me dancing in the street after that trade.
Rafael Rodriguez: Your number 8 organizational prospect before stepping a foot on American soil.
by BrianBokake on Dec 3, 2008 11:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
God yes
¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!
by hairball on Dec 4, 2008 9:55 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Link
Insanity is just a state of mind.
by giants9107 on Dec 3, 2008 8:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m pretty sure the Mariners would have no interest in Rowand. They are trying to rebuild, I think they are looking for young OFs under team control (and no this doesn’t call for a reply over-valuing Schierholtz as a trade piece)
by FluLikeSymptoms on Dec 3, 2008 9:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Rowand is kind of young and he’s under control for four years! :D? :D?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 3, 2008 9:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
/crickets
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Dec 3, 2008 9:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Why would we trade Schierholtz for a 3B if we can just…
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by WalrusMan on Dec 3, 2008 10:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I see what you did there
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Dec 5, 2008 10:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t see the M’s wanting to take on 4 years of Rowand after living through most of Beltre’s contract.
by tyrannoman on Dec 4, 2008 8:20 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yep
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 3, 2008 8:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I Disagree
Pablo has shown himslef to be very athletic inspite of his size. I see no reason at all to to accept the belief that he will be a bad thirdbaseman. In fact I think he has shown me enough to believe that he will be both an above average offensive and defensive thirdbaseman.
by giantsrainman on Dec 3, 2008 8:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And I think he’s more likely to be below average on both fronts.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 3, 2008 8:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
booooo
"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 3, 2008 9:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
hiss
¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!
by hairball on Dec 4, 2008 9:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Not much grounds to believe that he will be an above average third basemen defensively. He is raw and untested. The Giants do not need a liability at the hot corner.
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
by Giant among Angels on Dec 3, 2008 8:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Raw and untested =/= liability
Sheesh. I would take “raw and untested” with upside over MANY other things. Besides, he’s not that untested. He’s succeeded at every level so far, including a small, but not so tiny as to be entirely insignificant, session in the bigs. Giants fans aren’t the only ones impressed. I recall him getting a lot of attention throughout the league last year. (of course, so did Velez at one point, so maybe that’s a weak point in my argument)
¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!
by hairball on Dec 4, 2008 9:58 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I recall him getting absolutely no attention throughout the league about his potential to be a good defensive 3B (but as I said to you in another thread, you go ahead and be optimistic about this!)
by FluLikeSymptoms on Dec 4, 2008 12:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Im talking about defense, and yes, we need to stick him somewhere where he will not hurt the team. If he has a solid spring defensively at third base then I am more than eager to give him a chance there. ANY player will leap frog through the minors if he rakes, and they will always find a spot for him to play. Again my argument was about defense only.
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
by Giant among Angels on Dec 4, 2008 6:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Further Beltre Ain't Happening
If not Sandoval then you are looking at Cantu. Sabean has made it clear he is not interest in trading for a one year rental. There has been absolutely nothing linking the Giants to Beltre other then silly wet dreams by you and a few others.
by giantsrainman on Dec 3, 2008 8:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Kinda rich to see you talking about silly wet dreams….
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 3, 2008 8:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I had one of those one time.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Dec 3, 2008 8:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm… on second thought, that joke’s kind of gross.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Dec 3, 2008 8:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
well, you’re pretty gross, so it’s okay! :)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 3, 2008 8:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
/single tear
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Dec 3, 2008 10:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh don't lie.
You’re bawling in your mothers arms right now.
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by WalrusMan on Dec 3, 2008 10:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s playing basketball really well in his mother’s arms?
Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense.
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's contract.
by thehavenot on Dec 4, 2008 12:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d really like to see a plus glove at third.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 3, 2008 8:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
We ran the last plus gove out of town
and he went on to play in the World Series.
by allfrank on Dec 3, 2008 8:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well I’d like one that can hit too.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 3, 2008 8:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And one that does not ALWAYS swing at a slider down and away
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
by Giant among Angels on Dec 3, 2008 8:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
According to "Insiders" Burrell/Dunn and Cantu are second options
That could mean a trade. Yahoo.com reported that the Giants had discussed dealing left-hander Jonathan Sanchez to the Florida Marlins for third baseman Jorge Cantu, who hit .277 with 29 home runs and 95 RBIs last season. Or the Giants could stick with free agency, where sluggers such as Adam Dunn and Pat Burrell are available. But insiders believe that the Giants rate both as only secondary options.
I wonder what our first option(s) is/are
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081203&content_id=3701414&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf&partnerId=rss_sf
by superk1ng on Dec 3, 2008 8:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Tex/Manny?
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Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 3, 2008 8:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
that, to me, has to mean tex...
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Dec 4, 2008 12:12 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I am sure Burrell can handle 1st base. He was decent at Miami when playing third, but then again, when a player flirts with hitting .500 the coach will do almost anything the player asks. Sandoval at third really scares me even though he has a canon. I think he will get bunted on more a lot until he proves he could handle it. Pablo at first or catcher, nowhere else!
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
by Giant among Angels on Dec 3, 2008 8:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
And…. you either underhand it to the 2nd baseman or pitcher….. Not the most difficult thing to do!
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
by Giant among Angels on Dec 3, 2008 8:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
A full Spring Training of practicing scooping BID’s and working the PFP drills. THe rest will come with time.
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
by Giant among Angels on Dec 3, 2008 8:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Tom Emanski....
He could help whoever is at first, just as The Crime Dog
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
by Giant among Angels on Dec 3, 2008 8:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The sourcing on this is pretty thin. It basically lists a few teams, then says Burrell probably wants to play close to his home.
by Dan from NM on Dec 3, 2008 8:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
you’re ruining the good vibes
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Dec 3, 2008 11:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I sort of remember media stories saying, after his down year in ’08, Renteria was going to work really hard over the Winter and get himself in excellent shape. Anyone read that and/or have any updates to that story?
by allfrank on Dec 3, 2008 8:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
read the story, no follow up. Will see come ST time
by wilriv21 on Dec 3, 2008 8:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s safe to say that he’s going to be in the best shape of his life come February.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 3, 2008 8:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
15lbs of muscle!
/deer head
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Dec 3, 2008 8:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Shouldn’t every professional athlete work to be the best every off season?
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
by Giant among Angels on Dec 3, 2008 8:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
A free agent and his representatives putting out word through the media that he is working hard and getting himself in excellent shape… I’m thinking a bit of skepticism might be in order
by FluLikeSymptoms on Dec 3, 2008 9:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
My Favorite Comment
from that site…
We can’t rely on the long ball game after game to win it. We need a lineup that strings hits together, and Burrell is not part of that equation.
This Philly fan needs to be forced to watch the 2008 Giants season from beginning to end.
by mxmob33 on Dec 3, 2008 9:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I mean, that lineup they had last year was pretty awful and didn’t accomplish anything, huh
…
…
…
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Dec 3, 2008 9:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, relying on the long ball is a bad idea!
Signed,
the 2008 Giants
by FluLikeSymptoms on Dec 3, 2008 9:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So is there any way we could somehow land BOTH Burrell and Sabathia?
couldn’t we like defer payment for Sabathia until his later years or something? Because if we could somehow do that we would easily be the favorite for the NL West.
by boonitez on Dec 3, 2008 10:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
We should go back in time and pay CC his money then. I vote for 1994-1996. It’s not like the Giants accomplished anything with the money they spent during that time anyway.
Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense.
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's contract.
by thehavenot on Dec 3, 2008 10:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Assuming the Giants sign Renteria to the rumored 2/$18M deal, they’d have a payroll (25 man roster only) of about $80.1M thus far, and that is without giving raises to any of the guys (like Tim Lincecum) making at or just above the minimum. CC would command about $16-$20M per year (depending how a long term deal is structured.) Burrell will make, most likely, $10-12M (again, depending on structure). That’s adding about $26-32M to a $80M payroll = $106-110M payroll, which would be a substantial increase over the recent payrolls, which were in the $90M range.
Then again, in 2010, Howry ($2.75M) Molina ($6M), Roberts ($6.25M), Lowry ($4.25M) and Winn ($8.25M) all come off the books. That’s $28M, right there, so if CC and Burrell contracts are much more backloaded, then it would seem more possible. Of course, there’s re-signings (possibly of Howry, Molina and Winn) arbitrations (notably Lewis and Sanzhez) and/or extensions of Lincecum, Cain and Sanchez to worry about, too. As of right now though, the team (incl. the Renteria $9M) projects to have a payroll of about $48.9M in 2010, meaning they’d have a whole lotta money to spend past 2009.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Dec 3, 2008 11:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
why mroe of'ers?
Hasheem "The Dream" Thabeet or Brandon Jennings. A Warrior in 09.
With the 6th Pick in the 2009 MLB Draft, the SF Giants pick Donovan Tate.
Andre Smith in Silver & Black in 2009.
by ejdacanay on Dec 3, 2008 10:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
The assumption is that he’d move to first base.
Never has a poster been more correct in the history of the internet. Ever! - ResDog on yours truly
by jcb9 on Dec 4, 2008 8:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I keep hoping this is a valid assumption
¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!
by hairball on Dec 4, 2008 10:01 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If we end up signing Burrell AND its @ anything less than 4 years
I’m going to be Freakin estatic.
So far this off season Sabean is putting on a clinic on how to be an effective GM.
by FairweatherFan on Dec 3, 2008 10:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Are there still tickets left for this clinic?
I’d sure like to attend. I would definitely like to try my hand at GMing.
Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense.
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's contract.
by thehavenot on Dec 3, 2008 10:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sinceee...
Jimmy Rollins is from the bay area….would he wanna come back too?!
by newbtoob on Dec 4, 2008 2:01 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Fuckit
by FairweatherFan on Dec 4, 2008 8:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
or Pete Happy
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Dec 4, 2008 8:34 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Or Brett Myers
Never has a poster been more correct in the history of the internet. Ever! - ResDog on yours truly
by jcb9 on Dec 4, 2008 8:49 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly, I miss Pete Happy
Even though he sucked last year and he’s got a hurt back. Maybe it’s just because for the last couple years, I’ve had the same Abraham Lincoln facial hair.
¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!
by hairball on Dec 4, 2008 10:02 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll come straight out and say it. Happy Pete should end up on the new wall inside of 10 years. He defines almost decade of Giants baseball. He was a better player then LeMaster and LeMaster presences means you don’t have to be just a Hall of Very Good candidate to be on there. You just have to be a good team mate and define the Giants. In both there case they define a lot of front office futility. Flame away.
P.S. And if Matt Williams is not on that wall yet the Duke of Nuke ‘Em needs to make that happen.
/ steps off soap box
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 4, 2008 10:15 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I like this idea. What is this tingly feeling I’m starting to get here? Is it hope?
No, really, I have updated my blog this year: http://skaldheim.livejournal.com/tag/baseball
by Skaldheim on Dec 4, 2008 8:55 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
no, that's not it.
Amy G just walked in.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Dec 4, 2008 9:14 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Are we on the shower cam again?
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 4, 2008 9:41 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
/fumbles with mouse
HEY…I mean, no…just playing solitaire!
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Dec 4, 2008 9:42 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
wtf format? Should have been:
HEY…nothing…I mean, no…just playing solitaire!
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Dec 4, 2008 9:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
it does that to me too whenever i try to do the 11! meme
"ever so cynical yet whimsical giants related signature"
by The Gene Hackman on Dec 4, 2008 9:44 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
SEE!!!!!111!!!
"ever so cynical yet whimsical giants related signature"
by The Gene Hackman on Dec 4, 2008 9:45 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
querry
Fumbles the mouse
&
just playing solitaire
Are those other ways of saying, "Pounding the Porpoise?"
Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!
Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!
by daveinexile on Dec 4, 2008 10:19 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
My leg fell asleep and you’re being way too sympathetic. Quite honestly, I find it creepy.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Dec 4, 2008 6:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
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