Villalona at 240!

by i wish we were good on Apr 3, 2008 6:43 PM PDT Comment 70 comments

Augusta's roster has villalona at 6'3", 240 pounds

Scary part is, hes still only 17,I would not be surprised to see him in the high 200's by his 20th birthday, man..the kid is getting really big, way too fast.

He will start the season along with madison bumgarner, nick noonan and charlie culberson in augusta, should be quite exciting to follow

http://www.greenjacketsbaseball.com/team/roster/index.html?player_id=62

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That's baby fat. I used to read the same thing about Lebron James when he was in high school.

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by rxmeister on Apr 3, 2008 6:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Can Villalona dunk? I mean, how fat can a basketball player be if he possesses the requisite hops?

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by Bhaakon on Apr 3, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

its why they call it dunkin donuts

by E Ticket on Apr 3, 2008 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That doesn't sound 17

Maybe he's really 30 and dodging alimony payments. Birth certificate by Pete Happy.

by natteringnabob on Apr 3, 2008 6:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The Good News

He's launching 450-foot bombs with regularity.

by Cainer on Apr 3, 2008 6:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Bad News

450 is his real weight

by E Ticket on Apr 3, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good one

by Cainer on Apr 3, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

How can they let this happen?

How do you let your prized prospect balloon to 240 pounds when he's just 17? Add that to the Giants' sparkling record in developing position players and you'll see why I wish we'd trade AnVil to the A's with the understanding that we get him back when he's ready for the show.

I was THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).

by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Apr 3, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Give him Two Million Dollars

And a GPS with all the pizza parlors and mr. donuts preloaded into "My Places"

by E Ticket on Apr 3, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I dunno

They could never convince Jerome Williams to keep it down. It could be something with him.

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by Natto on Apr 3, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I heard Bocock had a similar problem.

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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Apr 4, 2008 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Giants actually signed Big Boi instead of Angel. Whoops...

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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 3, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Where is Anvil?

Why wasn't Anvil in todays lineup at Augusta? Is Dusty Baker managing there too?

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by Mordy From Monsey on Apr 3, 2008 7:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I've been listening to the game and the anouncer never explained why Villa isn't playing. Noonan is 2 for 3 with a 2B. Bumgarner will make his first start on Saturday.

by Cainer on Apr 3, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

augusta was probably told to 'ease him in'

by i wish we were good on Apr 3, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

...after the rain delay

Noonan. Nooooonan!

by Giant Fan in Singapore on Apr 3, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's what she said

Wait, there's no time!

by otis29 on Apr 4, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah i checked the box score and he never got in the game
Thomas Neal was at first base instead
WTFF!!

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by Osama91w9 on Apr 3, 2008 8:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

shit, at 17, I was 330!

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by nostocksjustbonds on Apr 3, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

So...

He's back down to his 3B weight, then?

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by howtheyscored on Apr 3, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I feel a little weird criticizing a 17 year old for his weight. not that it would stop me if he got much heavier. the thing is, if the Giants list him at 240, he's probably 250 at least.

Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...

by Smoke on the Water on Apr 3, 2008 9:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

i should add that it's the at least part of that last statement that scares me.

Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...

by Smoke on the Water on Apr 3, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

But dude

It's all muscle.

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by howtheyscored on Apr 3, 2008 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

'Nuff said?

by i wish we were good on Apr 3, 2008 10:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hey, Hey, Hey

"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 Apr 3, 2008 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Man, Nikolai needs to stay way from Dad's stash.

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by Natto on Apr 3, 2008 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

that picture

just made me a true believer

by stealth snail on Apr 3, 2008 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh No!!!!!

Livan Hernandez is his dad?

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by Mordy From Monsey on Apr 4, 2008 3:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

More chins than a Lowell yearbook.

by seyheystretch on Apr 4, 2008 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Guess this solves the nickname debate. My vote goes for Doughboy

by m34josh on Apr 3, 2008 10:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Thighlers kid brother. Holy Cow

He looks like he spent all his 2 million dollar bonus building his family a house. House of Pancakes.

by E Ticket on Apr 3, 2008 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Holy Cow might not be a bad nickname.

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

by howtheyscored on Apr 3, 2008 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

V-HOP

"Don't trust anyone under the age of 30" - Brian Sabean

by Smotheredinhugs on Apr 3, 2008 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Grand Slam Breakfast!

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by thatdog on Apr 4, 2008 6:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

In all seriousness, some of these zomg fatties are studs who hit bombs, like Miggy Cabrera and Prince Fielder. They're sort of good, so I've heard.

I'll be worried if Angel shows up on that trainwreck of a program called I Eat 33000 Calories a Day, bedridden and covered in crumbs.

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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 7:03 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Television program, that is.

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

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 7:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

5'11", 270

A prince in a king's body.

That's a valid point, B. As big (read: Fatty McTubbs) that Prince is, he does well enough at first and on the bases, especially with the offense he provides. Seeing as Villalona is a few inches taller than Mr. Fielder, I'm not worried about his weight being in the 240-70 range. I'd actually be more worried if fell closer to 200 than 240.

by sfgiantsflgators on Apr 4, 2008 7:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hasn't Frank Thomas always been a huge guy in both stature and build too? Before he had all the injury problems he was one of the best hitters in the game. IIRC he's like 6'5" 270. So Angel goes to first base, boo freakin hoo. If he approaches the power hitting ability of other such large and in charge men, I'll be pleased.

Now that Prince is veg he'll probably lose some weight. Though he's a smart guy and will make proper changes in his diet to get the proteins he needs. At least, I have faith that he will. And if he doesn't I'll start sending black bean enchiladas to Miller Park because I need him to hit for power for my fantasy team.

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

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 7:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Listing bodyweight is meaningless

But, looking at Angel's picture, up top, that 240 does not look like it's mostly muscle. Unfortunately, it looks like fat.

Frank Thomas was a football player at Auburn. A tight end IIRC.

Prince "favourite" food, is Boca Burgers. So he is probably aware of the need to get enough protein.

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by rfloh on Apr 4, 2008 7:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I believe

Frank Thomas was the blocking fullback for some guy named Bo Jackson, who also played some baseball.

Your 2011 SF Giants: the 2008 Augusta Greenjackets!

by Lyle on Apr 5, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hm, I think I heard of that guy. Didn't he know your sister?

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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 5, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice try...

..but I'm an only child, homeslice. //ducks//

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by Lyle on Apr 8, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Angel is just big boned.

/Bocock joke to follow shortly

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by xanthan on Apr 4, 2008 8:13 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

by seyheystretch on Apr 4, 2008 8:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

As a wise man once said...

"OM NOM NOM"

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by Josh from Hollywood on Apr 4, 2008 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like that he's wearing a helmet as he dives into that monstrous burger. It's like he knows he needs protective gear to survive.

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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm a little concerned that he chose not to wear eye protection. Who know what's going to come flying out of the burger?

by tyrannoman on Apr 4, 2008 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Suddenly my white cheddar popcorn snack is less appetizing..

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

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Best part: six (?) pickles secured to the top of the bun. Thought there was a chance the burger would fit until I noticed that. Now...none chance.

by sfgiantsflgators on Apr 4, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dude

Benitez isn't on the team anymore.

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by Natto on Apr 4, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think I just found...

... a new screen background. That's freaking awesome.

The folks over at Denny's Beer Barrel Pub must be so proud.

by Ed Jew on Apr 4, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can you imagine

the size of his turds?. Its either lava flow we' haven't seen since Krakatoa erupted or logs big enough to give Paul Bunyan a fucking hernia. If they floated them down the Colorado River, Hoover Damn would overflow.

American Standard would go tits up if they had to warranty this guy's crapper. How would you like to be the plumber called out in the middle of the night to uplug the toilet. You would need a smart bomb with a nuclear warhead to unclog the pipes.

Talk about WMD. Shit. Don't even talk to me about his garlic fries.

by E Ticket on Apr 4, 2008 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for that mental picture.

Not pretty.

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by El Person on Apr 4, 2008 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

16 year olds that regularly hit the ball over 450ft are not going to be small.

by mxmob33 on Apr 4, 2008 10:05 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Holy crap, I am 17, 6'6'' and 220, I think I am a bit overweight. Villa is 20 lbs heavier and 3inches shorter, man he is FAT.

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by gianator on Apr 4, 2008 10:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

You should give speeches to teenage girls.

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

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What I mean by fat, is that I have big tummy, not rock hard abs. Villa must be huge.

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Pessimist Outlook: Gamers rhymes with losers
My Outlook: Augusta Greenjackets FTW!!

by gianator on Apr 4, 2008 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is that "two forty", "too fatty"?

Reminds me of a joke I made up as a kid:
Q: Why shold you only eat 239 beans?
A: Because one more would be too farty!

2008 Giants: A steaming pile of scrap!

by Goofus on Apr 4, 2008 2:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Did you get beat up a lot as a kid?

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by Natto on Apr 4, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nope

I was either too smart or too fast to get beat up.

2008 Giants: A steaming pile of scrap!

by Goofus on Apr 4, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oooh, you were one of the kids on that short bus

by wilriv21 on Apr 4, 2008 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

How would you know?

Were you like the stewardess or something?

by E Ticket on Apr 4, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We can rule out "too smart"...

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 4, 2008 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh yeah? Well..uh...um...I got nothin'.

2008 Giants: A steaming pile of scrap!

by Goofus on Apr 4, 2008 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, I thought that was pretty clever. Not sure what that says about me

Make me proud again Hen

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 4, 2008 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love that joke. Absolutely love it. Kudos.

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by stevieg on Apr 4, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kind of like the Giants fartieth win this year, which should come around Oct 5 when they play the wives in a softball game after getting spotted farty runs

by E Ticket on Apr 4, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs