Adopted Giants: Please Reclaim Your Guy

by delorean on Apr 9, 2008 9:18 AM PDT

I guess we lost the adoption papers in the great transition from old skool McCoven to new school SB Nation platform. Not even Grant has a record of who had whom, so I thought I'd start a FanPost to try and track all the adoptions. (The hidden agenda is that I want to upgrade from Billy Hayes, bullpen catcher, to Erick Threets, last-ditch reliever, if he's not already claimed.)

Please post your adopted dude here, and please feel free to Recommend this FanPost so it can stay on the front page and hopefully everyone can see it. Once we've accounted for everyone, maybe we can archive this somehow or someone can host it on their webserver?

Awesome. Thanks.

*edit*: It just occurred to me that one of you may have a record of the Adoption List. If that's the case, please share it! Then I can delete this stoopid thing.

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I will stay with my guy Antoan Richardson. Signed, foothillsfan

adopter/sponsor of "Go, Antoan" Richardson

by foothillsfan on Apr 9, 2008 9:21 AM PDT 0 recs

Umm...

Did anyone have Steve Holm? I'd like to take him into the Gore household if no one's claimed him.

Looks like I picked the wrong day to stop sniffing glue...

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 9, 2008 9:26 AM PDT 0 recs

Misread that as STEVE HOLT!

by CTGiant on Apr 9, 2008 3:17 PM PDT up 0 recs

STEVE HOLT!

I say that everytime he's mentioned. My wife is a LITTLE tired of it by now...

Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.

by delorean on Apr 9, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up 0 recs

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 9, 2008 3:26 PM PDT up 1 recs

I will never tire of this picture

Looks like I picked the wrong day to stop sniffing glue...

by UnleashTheGore on Apr 9, 2008 5:08 PM PDT up 0 recs

Wilson

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: One of the few reasons to watch this year.

by sfgreg on Apr 9, 2008 9:27 AM PDT 0 recs

Not So Fast....

Here is a link to the old Wiki Adopted Page .

I suppose it would be up Grant weather or not we continue to use the prior adoption "papers" granted, pun intended, by the Court of McCoven.

I reserve the right to adopt my two wayward sons.

My adopted son Matt Downs. Bill Mueller without the two-flap helmet .

by nvsfg on Apr 9, 2008 9:28 AM PDT 0 recs

boosh!

nice one, nvsfg!

now who is this mx33mob character??

also, no one's adopted the Crab yet.... :-D

Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.

by delorean on Apr 9, 2008 9:33 AM PDT up 0 recs

I suppose that

wayward members should be allowed a certain time period ( 15, 30 days ?) to reclaim their children. After that it's so on :-)

We also need to add the new "old" Giants.

My adopted son Matt Downs. Bill Mueller without the two-flap helmet .

by nvsfg on Apr 9, 2008 9:39 AM PDT up 0 recs

I suppose it would be up Grant weather...

That should be ..up to Grant.

Wow, I need more coffee after last nights game.

My adopted son Matt Downs. Bill Mueller without the two-flap helmet .

by nvsfg on Apr 9, 2008 9:43 AM PDT up 0 recs

and the other whether ^_^

Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.

by delorean on Apr 9, 2008 9:45 AM PDT up 0 recs

Spelling....Schmelling

Get Me some coffee...stat !

My adopted son Matt Downs. Bill Mueller without the two-flap helmet .

by nvsfg on Apr 9, 2008 9:53 AM PDT up 0 recs

Avatars for the Poor

Delorean,

Here's a couple of avatars for you if you want to get rid of the yelling guy :-)

A New Delorean Concept Car

The "Back To The Future" Delorean

My adopted son Matt Downs. Bill Mueller without the two-flap helmet .

by nvsfg on Apr 9, 2008 10:09 AM PDT up 0 recs

Doc Brown:

When this diary reaches 88 posts, you're gonna see some serious shit.

Kevin Correia: MLB's best fifth starter on a last place team

by VidaWantsYourCar on Apr 13, 2008 10:32 AM PDT up 0 recs

Up to Grant?

It was long ago established by Howie that adoption-realted rulings are Goofus country. (Since Goofus thought up the whole adoption thing.)

2008 Giants: A steaming pile of scrap!

by Goofus on Apr 9, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up 0 recs

That was the official edict of Howie.

Goofus is the adoption king, and all who participate subject themselves to his viscious tyranny.

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

by howtheyscored on Apr 9, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up 0 recs

viscous tyranny?

i don't want to get wrapped up in that

Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.

by delorean on Apr 9, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up 0 recs

I believe you meant to say "all who participate subject themselves to his vicious tranny."

"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 9, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up 0 recs

the one that hangs out @ Aunt Charlie's?

she hella mean

Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.

by delorean on Apr 9, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up 0 recs

Ah yes

I thought it looked weird, but I was typing in too much of a maniacal frenzy to care.

Thanks.

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

by howtheyscored on Apr 9, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up 0 recs

Problem

That dandy link is not working for me. Can anyone help me out?

Praying nightly that the annual Giants horrid FA pickup is avoided this time around. EDIT: Oh, i forgot, all reason gets thrown out the window when "Warrior Spirit" is involved.

by Speedforthewin on Apr 9, 2008 6:12 PM PDT up 0 recs

Sig Check

My adopted son < Matt Downs. Bill Mueller without the two-flap helmet .

by nvsfg on Apr 9, 2008 9:46 PM PDT up 0 recs

I didn't have one last year...ones I'd like include:

Ortmeier (i know)
Taschner

If I need to delve down into the minors, you folks let me know. But I want to play too.

And Boom Goes the Dynamite

by Andy from DC on Apr 9, 2008 9:32 AM PDT 0 recs

My guy is last night's hero! Brad Hennessey!

Make me proud again Hen

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 9, 2008 9:32 AM PDT 0 recs

Dude,

Eugenio. duh.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

by FairweatherFan on Apr 9, 2008 9:37 AM PDT 0 recs

Adoption request

Has anyone adopted Culberson? He looks like he needs a hug... and a new dad.

Light hitting CFs are the new black.

by camwoody on Apr 9, 2008 9:39 AM PDT 0 recs

Culberson's up for grabs still.

Make your move while the iron is hot!

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

by howtheyscored on Apr 9, 2008 10:42 AM PDT up 0 recs

Done and done!

I predict a hot streak for Charlie starting.... now!

Tentative new dad of our 2010 starting SS Charlie Culberson.

by camwoody on Apr 9, 2008 11:42 AM PDT up 0 recs

I want to adopt Bocock

you can't block the Bocock

by oldjacket on Apr 9, 2008 9:39 AM PDT 0 recs

Make sure to add it to the wiki page.

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

by howtheyscored on Apr 9, 2008 10:43 AM PDT up 0 recs

I'll stick with Rajai

Perhaps we need to have a deadline to claim your old adoptees by. Afterwards, all the players claimed by inactives can go into a pool, free to be taken by anyone.

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

by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Apr 9, 2008 9:40 AM PDT 0 recs

Yah, that works, and if people's choices are claimed, they gotta go deeper in the minors...work for everyone?

And Boom Goes the Dynamite

by Andy from DC on Apr 9, 2008 9:45 AM PDT up 0 recs

Whoever our #5 pick for this year will be

Idolizing the Nuschler Face since April 8, 1986 / GIANTSPACE™ returns!

by SoFa King Mike on Apr 9, 2008 9:50 AM PDT 0 recs

Lon Simmons

Still mine, bitches.

Eagerly awaiting Crazy Crab Bobblehead Night on 7/18.

by Kitspool on Apr 9, 2008 9:54 AM PDT 0 recs

I have Brian Anderson.

Can I switch it to Tim Alderson?

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

by Anticon23 on Apr 9, 2008 9:55 AM PDT 0 recs

If there's someone out there who doesn't have an adopted player yet, here's your last chance before I adopt Mr. Alderson!

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

by Anticon23 on Apr 9, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up 0 recs

Now the adopted parent. Y'all had your chances!

Sig check . . .

Proud adoptive parent of Tim Alderson.

by Anticon23 on Apr 10, 2008 7:35 AM PDT up 0 recs

So

Can I has Brian Anderson?

You deserve to be struck out, when your first name's a verb.

by Cookyman on Apr 10, 2008 10:13 AM PDT up 0 recs

Yes, you can has my former son. Take good care of him! =)

Proud adoptive parent of Tim Alderson.

by Anticon23 on Apr 10, 2008 12:31 PM PDT up 0 recs

I wanted to dump Manny Burriss and get Eugenio Velez, but that would make me a bad crack mother, just tossing my baby in the garbage. So Manny sticks. Besides someone else has Eugenio already.

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

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 9, 2008 9:56 AM PDT 0 recs

If you did make the switch, though

You'd have total rights to being able to yell "I ABANDONED MY BOY!!!"

A refreshing alternative to the ever popular "I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!!"

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

by howtheyscored on Apr 9, 2008 2:33 PM PDT up 0 recs

My boy has left the house

Farewell, Steven. Your pretty okayness will be missed.

If you like things that are funny, perhaps you will enjoy ChatterBalks Dot Com?

by groug on Apr 9, 2008 10:02 AM PDT 0 recs

Man all this exciting adoption talk. leads me to ask:

Will either the adopted parents of Ortmeier or Taschner be willing to transfer custody to me?

And Boom Goes the Dynamite

by Andy from DC on Apr 9, 2008 10:03 AM PDT 0 recs

Kruk & Kuip

Dear iNOeverything:

igotnothing has been wanting your kids!

The way some people find Spirituality in mid-life, I found Baseball.

by igotnothing on Apr 9, 2008 10:12 AM PDT 0 recs

Fairley

I had a different user name and had Wendell on the old board.

by WTF on Apr 9, 2008 10:33 AM PDT 0 recs

mark carry on?

Adopted papa of a bouncing new waiver wire 27 year old. Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on Apr 9, 2008 10:42 AM PDT up 0 recs

yes. the poster formally known as mark carry on.

by WTF on Apr 9, 2008 11:10 AM PDT up 0 recs

Hector Sanchez

Best catching prospect in the system!

Delaying the disappointment: I adopt Hector Sanchez because he's only 17.

by tedfordfan on Apr 9, 2008 10:41 AM PDT 0 recs

Pablo Sandwichoval would like a word with you

Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.

by delorean on Apr 9, 2008 10:44 AM PDT up 0 recs

Yeah, but...

Hector is only 17, which delays the disappointment that much longer!

Delaying the disappointment: I adopt Hector Sanchez because he's only 17.

by tedfordfan on Apr 9, 2008 1:51 PM PDT up 0 recs

Woah, woah, woah!

Don't be laying any claims on my boy Pablito!

My boy ain't fat, he's just big boned. Big bat, too.

by Roger on Apr 9, 2008 6:39 PM PDT up 0 recs

Clay Tanner

If he's not taken, I'd like to adopt the De La Salle alum since I go by his old school almost every day.

by Change Up on Apr 9, 2008 10:42 AM PDT 0 recs

Still and always

the adoptive parent of Notgardo, even in Fresno.

But I do need to change my sig.

Adopted son Notgardo tearing up Spring Training ... that's tearing as in tears. Make mama proud!

by tk on Apr 9, 2008 10:43 AM PDT 0 recs

Dave Righetti is my guy

From now until then, then being when he gets fired.

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

by howtheyscored on Apr 9, 2008 10:45 AM PDT 0 recs

Omar

My son is a hot latin dancer who likes to paint and hit the bongos in his off-time.

He might be injured, and will probably fall into the sucky black hole that seems to be enveloping our entire team..but ya...whatever.

Adoptive papa to Omar...so basically I'm screwed.

by PacBellBoozer on Apr 9, 2008 10:51 AM PDT 0 recs

I want me some Travis Denker.

You deserve to be struck out, when your first name's a verb.

by Cookyman on Apr 9, 2008 11:00 AM PDT 0 recs

Sorry, I've already got Denker. If you can come up with some kind of interesting proposal, maybe we can make an arrangement. That ended up sounding pretty sleazy.

Adopted Giant: Travis Denker. Good?

by scotterduder on Apr 9, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up 0 recs

Trade Proposal

Denker for a PTBNL or cash considerations?

You deserve to be struck out, when your first name's a verb.

by Cookyman on Apr 10, 2008 9:58 AM PDT up 0 recs

Hmmm

I don't know, Denker's value is at an all-time low right now with his start this season. I think I'll hold on to him for a bit to boost his value. You'll be the first one I call to sell high though!

Adopted Giant: Travis Denker. Good?

by scotterduder on Apr 10, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up 0 recs

Matos for me

My son the All-Father is back in CT and hasn't given up a run yet this season (4 IP). C'mon, guys, he's ready for AAA at least!

2008: My previous assessment may have been overly optimistic.

by EliminateMe on Apr 9, 2008 11:02 AM PDT 0 recs

David Quinowski

I'm going to stick with Quinowski, although I can't seem to find him on any of the Giants rosters and I can't find any news about him. Where has my son gone?

by marcello on Apr 9, 2008 11:29 AM PDT 0 recs

Er...uh...sig check

Neglectful father of David Quinowski

by marcello on Apr 9, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up 0 recs

I have Durham, but I'd be willing to part with him if anyone wants him.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 9, 2008 12:05 PM PDT 0 recs

Natto, I've got the glue factory on the other line...shall I tell them you're in?

Adoptive papa to Omar...so basically I'm screwed.

by PacBellBoozer on Apr 9, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up 0 recs

I thought we were starting over for each season

in any event, I adopted Jackson Smith, the uber Junior Giants Announcer. I haven't seen him yet this year and his 15 minutes may be up, so I think I'll shelve that idea and pick someone new.

I adopt Thomas Neal, 1b in August, if he's still available.

Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Apr 9, 2008 12:27 PM PDT 0 recs

Jackson Smith, we barely knew ye. I would be pleased if we could enjoy him once per homestand.

Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.

by oooreebay on Apr 9, 2008 12:32 PM PDT up 0 recs

Derin McMains

Because he took Trevor Hoffman deep in a spring traning game I attended in 2006. He can always shack up with me, until the Giants non-tender or Rule 5 him, which could have already happened for all I know.

Let's be honest, what parent nowadays is able to keep close tabs on his youngins?

Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.

by oooreebay on Apr 9, 2008 12:31 PM PDT 0 recs

Sorry to sounds like a newb.....

but what's the point of all this?

by faust10 on Apr 9, 2008 12:31 PM PDT 0 recs

someone to cheer in the Gameday threads, when the adopted player is up to bat, pitch, makes a play, or is randomly pictured in the dugout with bubblegum on his cap.

someone to speak up when the adopted is getting slammed in a posting or diary/fanpost.

coming up with silly signatures about Bocock.

Adopted papa of a bouncing new waiver wire 27 year old. Castillo hits doubles.

by kennv on Apr 9, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up 0 recs

Also,

It's a great way to insulate against complete and abject depression and disillusion - everytime a comment about a player is made, SOMEBODY has to defend him.

So we're just really, really, really, really, really depressed instead.

Delaying the disappointment: I adopt Hector Sanchez because he's only 17.

by tedfordfan on Apr 9, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up 0 recs