Adopted Giants: Please Reclaim Your Guy

by delorean on Apr 9, 2008 9:18 AM PDT Comment 183 comments

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.

This FanPost is reader-generated, and it does not necessarily reflect the views of McCovey Chronicles. If the author uses filler to achieve the minimum word requirement, a moderator may edit the FanPost for his or her own amusement.

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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 reply actions 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 reply actions 0 recs

Misread that as STEVE HOLT!

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

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 9, 2008 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 0 recs

Dude,

Eugenio. duh.

Eugeniooooooo!!!!

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

I want to adopt Bocock

you can't block the Bocock

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

yes. the poster formally known as mark carry on.

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

Er...uh...sig check

Neglectful father of David Quinowski

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

Ok, cool. I think I get it now. Sounds fun. Damn, who's left? Is Steve Kline still available...oh wait...

by faust10 on Apr 9, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Steve Kline was never available

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

by groug on Apr 9, 2008 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll bet that comes off as much more hostile than I intended to people who don't know that Steve Kline was my adoptee.

Oh well.

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

by groug on Apr 9, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's available to other teams now.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 9, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hope he's signed by a team lacking in okayness, cause Kline's...

...you know.

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

by groug on Apr 9, 2008 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Somewhat decent?

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 9, 2008 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Averageish

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

by groug on Apr 10, 2008 12:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mostly alright.

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

by howtheyscored on Apr 10, 2008 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I had Cammie Blackistone

but since she appears to have moved on, I'm thinking Roberto Kelly, as he has obviously done wonders for our baserunning.

Billy Ripken is not a fuck face

by Karlifornia on Apr 9, 2008 1:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I claim Johnson if we pick him up. Endless dick jokes!

2008 Giants: A steaming pile of scrap!

by Goofus on Apr 9, 2008 1:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Keiichi Yabu

I'll take Yabu (If still available), even though he is like twice as old as me. Someone has to look out for the 39-year old Japanese pitchers.

by BaysideBaller on Apr 9, 2008 1:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Jose Castillo

he's my boy since Monday afternoon. hands off. the AVG leader for the Giants.

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

by kennv on Apr 9, 2008 1:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

AVG leader

Yeah, he's pretty average.

2008 Giants: A steaming pile of scrap!

by Goofus on Apr 9, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

pretty average is pretty good compared to a steaming pile of crap. just saying.

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

by kennv on Apr 9, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would like to either

ADD or replace my guy with Brett Harper. Until I hear a ruling, I'll take both him and Julio Izturis, my firstborn.

¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco?

by hairball on Apr 9, 2008 1:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

New sig check

the new height of abnoxious and self-centered online behavior

¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!

by hairball on Apr 9, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

GIMME BACK MY SON!!!

(Actually, I never adopted anybody, I just wanted to write that)

"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 1:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

what, no image??

^_^

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

by delorean on Apr 9, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Happy?

"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 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I got greedy...

and reclaimed both my kids from last year, Foppert and Pichardo.

Disfrute Los Gigantes every day at www.leftymalo.com

by leftymalo on Apr 9, 2008 2:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Damn

I was hoping that someone had dumped Foppert in a dumpster somewhere. I wanted to save him from certain consumption of baby fecies and bring him into my humble abode. Let me know if you ditch Foppert please. Otherwise i will have to settle for *Spins globe* I'm sure someone has has him, but ...Ben Copeland?

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 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is Merkin Available?

If so I would like to adopt him...if not I'll take Ryan Meaux!

I'm an ESPN Insider!

by The Thrill on Apr 9, 2008 2:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Merkin

is mine, sorry.

Merkin Valdez career SO/9: 10.8

by Poe on Apr 9, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Madison Baumgardner

I do not see the angry landscaper on the wiki page or on this message board and would like to bring him home.

I'm an ESPN Insider!

by The Thrill on Apr 10, 2008 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Learn to spell his name...

...and then maybe I'll give him up.

"When Jackson Williams thinks of how many times Madison Bumgarner has tried to kill Tyler Walker..."

by multiphasic on Apr 10, 2008 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Where are your adoption papers?

I do not see your name on the wiki page for Madison Bumgarner

I'm an ESPN Insider!

by The Thrill on Apr 12, 2008 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Still Sadler

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 9, 2008 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Adopted Player Update

Billy Sadler 2008: Fresno - 3IP, 7K, 4BB, 2H, ER

"Candlestick made me a man." - Will Clark

by MeSoKrabby on Apr 10, 2008 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pill

If nobody has adopted Brett Pill I will take him. I have high hopes for the lord of the double.

by malarky on Apr 9, 2008 3:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't see Henry Sosa on the adoption page, although I would have guessed he was taken. If he's still available, I would like to claim him.

One question: can we claim players before the draft in case we get them? (Justin Smoak heh heh heh)

Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.

by raisingcain on Apr 9, 2008 4:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh

If Sosa is taken, I will go with Pereira, who's always been a favorite of mine for some reason.

Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.

by raisingcain on Apr 9, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Read em' and weep!

Cuz they all lived with me here in Keizer, thats why!

Adopted father of Brian Bocock, Brad Boyer, Sharlon Schoop, Shane Jordan and Jeremiah Luster.

by RichH on Apr 9, 2008 5:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm happy my guy is on the team now: future closer Merkin Valdez.

Merkin Valdez career SO/9: 10.0

by Poe on Apr 9, 2008 5:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Has anyone fostered Thomas Neal?

I'll file adoption right now if no one has.

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

by Smotheredinhugs on Apr 9, 2008 6:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

yup

Bonds stands alone.

by nostocksjustbonds on Apr 9, 2008 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I claim

BROCK BOND! Brock will smash all comers into oblivion!

Excelsior!

Pete Happy is gone :(.

I sure wish that Ort Cloud would form a solid sphere to enter into this team's orbit.

by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Apr 9, 2008 6:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

In addition to my boy Pablo

i think I'd like to take in long time favorite (and one-time top prospect in the AZL) Jesse English.

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

by Roger on Apr 9, 2008 6:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

is the page not working? should i claim someone here? it keeps on not working for me. i tried hours ago. hours!
i'm panicking.

Bengie Molina: stretching doubles into singles since 1998.

by jasomack on Apr 9, 2008 6:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It's working for me. Try again?

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 9, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Whoa there. Sorry, bro. Bengie's my boy.

I'll take the freight train, Bengie Molina.

by Brother Bummer on Apr 11, 2008 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Messenger

I have Randy Messenger. He sucks. I don't want him anymore. I will pick up someone new after everyone else has made their decisions.

Randy Messenger: "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!!"

by rxmeister on Apr 9, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

New Name, Same Son

My inner luddite had problems adjusting to the new lemon-scented configurations of McCoven 2.0, and I ended up changing my screen name in a mild seizure of discomfit; so just to clarify for anyone tapping on the glass of Kevin Correia's enclosure out there, he's still mine (though I'm no longer '16th and Bryant').

Celebrating 50 years of frustration

by VidaWantsYourCar on Apr 9, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I feel silly for asking, but...

Is Bocock taken? Cuz if not, he and all the entendre that comes with him need to be mine, stat.

"Branca throws..."

by Takimoto on Apr 9, 2008 10:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I only ask because the Wiki page won't load for me.

"Branca throws..."

by Takimoto on Apr 9, 2008 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

if he's taken, is anyone currently sipping the Hennessey?

"Branca throws..."

by Takimoto on Apr 10, 2008 12:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

andyourbirdcansing has him

Whoever that is.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 10, 2008 12:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Clay Timpner

Now that my son has made the majors I want to reclaim him as my own.

Father of Adopted son Clay Timpner

by Andy In Fresno on Apr 9, 2008 10:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hm. Ah. Well.

I have this clown on my sig as a derisive gesture...I've grown accustomed to his pace. As for his face - well , I know at least one of you has his battered phiz glaring out menacingly...we can play Monopoly for rights.

Aaron "Swag" Rowand

by victor frankenstein on Apr 9, 2008 11:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I actually claimed Rowand the day we signed him, but I did it just because the Todd Linden joke was getting old, and I have absolutely no attachment to the player. You can have him if you want.

Then again, at $12 million a year, he might need two parents.

Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)

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

Nah , I'll defer.

Thanks for letting me hang him like I did.

Aaron "Swag" Rowand

by victor frankenstein on Apr 11, 2008 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I will take Nick Noonan if he is still available

by sfgiants114 on Apr 10, 2008 12:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Noonan...

Belongs to Giantsfan In Singapore.

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

by nvsfg on Apr 10, 2008 8:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Alex Hinshaw

Has anyone claimed Hinshaw?

I'll claim him if nobody else has, otherwise i'll go with Ben Snyder.

Proud owner of the most boring Username!

by GiantFan on Apr 10, 2008 3:27 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Jenning

Does anyone have Todd Jennings claimed? if not, I would like to take him under my wing

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 10, 2008 9:57 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Test Comment

OK, i have my boy

Todd Jennings: Next up on the Non-prospect Backup Catcher Train. Next Stop: The Pine at AT&T Park

by Speedforthewin on Apr 11, 2008 12:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

umm

since my light hitting namesake is taken is EME taken?

by BrianBokake on Apr 10, 2008 10:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

with their 52nd pick in the 2007 draft the Giants select...

I hereby adopt Mike Loree. Though admittedly I'm placing him firmly in the dumpster once the draft rolls around.

Mike Loree: Gotta take someone with a 50th round pick.

by BrianBokake on Apr 10, 2008 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Love the username.

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

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 10, 2008 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

ah thank you

It was sad to see "PeteIsAThug" go but management decided to go in a different direction on the new site.

Mike Loree: Gotta take someone with a 50th round pick.

by BrianBokake on Apr 10, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm keepin Schoop. Obviously.

Here's to Kemp, Loney, LaRoche, Hu, and Kershaw not panning out.

by Woody Wins on Apr 10, 2008 12:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Has anyone taken Olma Rosario yet?

Hes not on the wiki page

by Mr Scruff on Apr 10, 2008 12:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't think so

You should be free to claim him.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 10, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Done and done

I'd like to have Angel Joseph if the immigration issues get sorted out though

Free Angel Joseph from US immigration!

by Mr Scruff on Apr 10, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jonathon Sanchez

Still mine, especially after that performance. ;)

Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.

by Aadik on Apr 10, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Paging mxmob33

You hangin' on to Threets?

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

by delorean on Apr 10, 2008 2:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Sergio Romo, still

Although Matt Downs is welcome to come over and play with Sergio any time. Maybe we could arrange a trip to San Francisco?

Your 2011 SF Giants: the 2008 Augusta Greenjackets!

by Lyle on Apr 10, 2008 4:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Do I have

to drive my own car to SF like Timpner ?

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

by nvsfg on Apr 10, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Should have been obvious, but now it's official: Sabean free

I announced it by sig line at the close of the 2007 season, but I hereby release Brian R. Sabean as my adoptee. Let the feeding frenzy to adopt him commence.... NOW.

Anyone else think the Justice League of National is more strategic & interesting than the Justice League of America?

by Mayor of 311 on Apr 10, 2008 4:59 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

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

by delorean on Apr 10, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I will take Sabes. I've feeling fatherly after three wins in a row.

Randy Messenger: Sent back to the orphanage

by rxmeister on Apr 11, 2008 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

so is Messender available??

if you're cuttin' 'im loose, i'll take him!

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

by delorean on Apr 11, 2008 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good.

When I see you guys out on the street or playing in the park, I will pretend not to notice you, and would ask the same courtesy. It was no fun being his adoptive parent last year.

Anyone else think the Justice League of National is more strategic & interesting than the Justice League of America?

by Mayor of 311 on Apr 11, 2008 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Having Sabean will be a picnic compared to last year when E decided I should be saddled with Armando Benitez. That's sort of like being the lawyer for Adolph Hitler!!

Brian Sabean's new dad: Firm believer in corporal punishment

by rxmeister on Apr 12, 2008 6:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Scott McClain

unclaimed in the Wiki and here, so where do i sign?

"Branca throws..."

by Takimoto on Apr 10, 2008 6:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ummm...

On the wiki page... actually.

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

by howtheyscored on Apr 10, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ummm...

I see McBryde, then McMains

"Branca throws..."

by Takimoto on Apr 10, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

Derin McMains is no Scott McClain.

Just find the edit button the page and put yourself in there. Then maybe do the signature thing.

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

by howtheyscored on Apr 10, 2008 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

done and done.

Scott McClain: Making Fresno swaggartastical since 2007.

by Takimoto on Apr 10, 2008 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

As always, I stand behind my boy.

Tyler Walker. I tried to get him Legos for Christmas but he wanted a new UCL instead. Crazy kids.

Also, I will continue to try to justify Jackson Williams. Ask how. Ask now.

"When Jackson Williams thinks of how many times Madison Bumgarner has tried to kill Tyler Walker..."

by multiphasic on Apr 10, 2008 10:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

. . .

how?

Proud adoptive parent of Tim Alderson.

by Anticon23 on Apr 10, 2008 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

As always , you are completely obscured.

Aaron "Swag" Rowand

by victor frankenstein on Apr 11, 2008 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I reclaim Adam Cowart...

Fresh of a solid start in AA.

formerly April3rdLifeBegins

by YaSquare on Apr 10, 2008 10:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll adopt Howie. He's a cute feller to whom I can assign a lot of chores. I'll love him like a son until he wrecks my car.

2008 Giants: A steaming pile of scrap!

by Goofus on Apr 11, 2008 10:28 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll go start working on the laundry!

Tomorrow: Vaccuuming!

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

by howtheyscored on Apr 11, 2008 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

For the Misch

Nothing like an emergency call up in June when Lowry and Zito go down...

Proud parent of bubble boy Patrick Misch.

by Edd D. on Apr 11, 2008 1:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Nuff said. . .

For WilltheThrill, this is Jon Miller saying goodnight. . . .

by WilltheThrill on Apr 11, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Kevin Pucetas

I claim Kevin "Most Spectacular Pitcher" Pucetas.

Adoptive parental unit of Kevin "[URL=www.minorleaguebaseball.com/gen/articles/printer_friendly/milb/y2007/m09/d14/c302964.jsp]Most Spectacular PItcher[/URL] " Pucetas.

"I'm a Giant now... I like watching the ball get up there" - Wendell Fairley
"I'm really proud to be on this team." - Nate Schierholtz

by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Apr 11, 2008 2:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hmmm

I guess the sigs are permanant now and don't change with every change.

Working?...

Adoptive parental unit of Kevin [URL=www.minorleaguebaseball.com/gen/articles/printer_friendly/milb/y2007/m09/d14/c302964.jsp]Most Spectacular PItcher[/URL] Pucetas.

"I'm a Giant now... I like watching the ball get up there" - Wendell Fairley
"I'm really proud to be on this team." - Nate Schierholtz

by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Apr 11, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You gotta use HTML for formatting.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 11, 2008 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ya!

If I knew how to do it, I would. Help please?

Adoptive parental unit of Kevin [URL=www.minorleaguebaseball.com/gen/articles/printer_friendly/milb/y2007/m09/d14/c302964.jsp]Most Spectacular PItcher[/URL] Pucetas.

"I'm a Giant now... I like watching the ball get up there" - Wendell Fairley
"I'm really proud to be on this team." - Nate Schierholtz

by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Apr 16, 2008 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's an easy fix

Use <a href=”www.blah.com”></a> instead.

SAVE_US.RAY
Get yer Nattowear

by Natto on Apr 16, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let's see if this...

works…

Not really….

Adoptive parental unit of Kevin Pucetas.

"I'm a Giant now... I like watching the ball get up there" - Wendell Fairley
"I'm really proud to be on this team." - Nate Schierholtz

by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Apr 18, 2008 2:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Again?

Hmmm….

Great, thanks!

Adoptive parental unit of Kevin Most Spectacular Pitcher Pucetas.

"I'm a Giant now... I like watching the ball get up there" - Wendell Fairley
"I'm really proud to be on this team." - Nate Schierholtz

by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Apr 18, 2008 2:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Weee!

Finally!

Adoptive parental unit of Kevin "Most Spectacular Pitcher" Pucetas.

"I'm a Giant now... I like watching the ball get up there" - Wendell Fairley
"I'm really proud to be on this team." - Nate Schierholtz

by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Apr 18, 2008 2:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is Simon Klink available?

I sat next to his girlfriend a couple of seasons ago in the right field general admission seats in San Jose. I got his autograph afterwards, and he seemed like nice enough guy.

by PositionPlayerProd on Apr 11, 2008 4:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

if he's not accounted for on the wiki page

then take 'im!

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

by delorean on Apr 11, 2008 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cool!

Yeah, I wasn't sure if there might be a slight lag between the Wiki page and the McCoven or SB Nation world…

by PositionPlayerProd on Apr 11, 2008 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

My first child...

Woke up this morning with a big urge for a child (man, does that sound kinky!). I saw the news and found my baby:
Ramon Corona...he may never do anything again, but what a great night

I'm a Giants Fan: Life Mocks Me.

by Section30 on Apr 12, 2008 7:21 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Sig check

I changed the wiki, so I hope that makes this adoption official. BTW, these are my first comments after long time lurching(is that the right word?). This site is awesome and I can't wait to join the fun.

"Father" of Ramon Corona : Get 15 TB in one game and I'll adopt you too!

by Section30 on Apr 12, 2008 7:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs