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The Giants transaction page on March 12th had two new messages: 1)Jose Capellan was claimed off waivers by the Reds 2)Randy Messenger was released. A week earlier, the page said that Messenger was optioned to Triple-A Fresno....And then today I come to find that the Giants have agreed to terms with Randy Messenger on a minor league contract. So what was the deal with all this movement?

Now, the news hasn't been posted on the transaction page yet, but with comfirmation of Chris Haft, the Giants insider and MLB writer, it is official. He did not say what the cause of this entire situation was, but speculating about this leads to the belief that: it had to be done this way in order to remove Messenger from the 40 man roster. That appears to be one major reason... but who knows, it could just be a plethora of moves with Messenger.

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I'm pretty sure it served no purpose other than to get him off the 40 man. Perhaps to make space for Bocock...

In case it was hard to tell, that last sentence came with a complimentary eye roll.

He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Mar 17, 2008 7:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well...

Actually there was already two spots open before moving Messenger

by silentearth36 on Mar 17, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We actually need 3 open slots for Bocock to fill, as per the "humerous pun" clause in his contract.

He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Mar 17, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If I understand this right (BIG if) - He was designated for assignment,cleared waivers and at his request was given his outright release. Players with sufficient major league experience will often request this rather than accept reassignment to triple-A.
Apparently he and his agent overestimated the market for flat-brimmed meatheads with inexplicably bad stats as he has now signed a minor league contract with the Giants.

by Johnny Disaster on Mar 17, 2008 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think it was exactly for that reason..

I think it went this way..

1. Messenger optioned down to AAA. He didn't like it. He complained too much. So...

2. Messenger was released. Then he learned that no one really wanted him. So...

3. Messenger resigned with the Giants, who were only willing to give a minor league contract to him.

Coming to you from the Land of Many Beers

by WalrusMan on Mar 17, 2008 8:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dammit, Walrus....

Logic has no place on this blog!

That sounds just about right to me.

SFDugout.com is BACK! See the Top 50 Giants Prospects!

by BruteSentiment on Mar 18, 2008 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, a bit OT

AWWWWWWWWWWW. Like a little kid.

Brian Anderson: I can has spot in Fresno 'pen?

by Anticon23 on Mar 17, 2008 9:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He's got better hand writing than I do.

http://www.baycityball.com

by xanthan on Mar 18, 2008 5:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's got better handwriting than Sabean. But so does Kermit the Frog.

by E Ticket on Mar 18, 2008 8:04 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay I just died a little bit. That is too freaking adorable for words.

Democracy is lovely but baseball is more mature. BVCE supports Manny Burriss and SF Dugout.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 18, 2008 8:38 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like how his "g" looks like a 9.

CUTE ^_^

http://www.baycityball.com

by xanthan on Mar 18, 2008 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

an9el! an9el!

Your 2011 SF Giants: the 2008 Augusta Greenjackets!

by Lyle on Mar 18, 2008 2:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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