Buster hearts Timmy

by UnleashTheGore on May 8, 2008 4:33 PM PDT

Buster Olney gives Timmy some video love:

http://insider.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=3386464&name=olney_buster&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab1pos2&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fespn%2fblog%2findex%3fentryID%3d3386464%26name%3dolney_buster%26lpos%3dspotlight%26lid%3dtab1pos2

I really noticed this stoicism after the *balk. He did noticeably say something after he got out of the inning, but as it was happening I was pretty impressed with the way he handled it. I can't get enough of this kid and I'm pretty sure if he's ever traded or lowballed when he hits free agency, I won't ever, ever forgive this organization.

Enough fawning for now...

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thanks for the link

from Olney’s bio:

He grew up in central Vermont collecting baseball cards and listening to Red Sox, Expos, Phillies and Pirates radio broadcasts, and was a rabid fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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by delorean on May 8, 2008 4:48 PM PDT reply reply 0 recs

You get NOTHING. You LOSE. Good DAY, sir.

That’s good Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory knowledge…

by Ed Jew on May 8, 2008 10:59 PM PDT up reply reply 0 recs

Word

That’s good Ed Jew cation.

by Giant Voodoo on May 9, 2008 5:48 AM PDT up reply reply 0 recs

I could write essays on that movie. Ask me someday about my theory on the insidious ruling influence of Grandpa Joe on Charlie and the transference of that power over Charlie to Wonka.

Actually… that might have covered it. Anyway, Charlie’s a total tool to Grandpa Joe. His heroic action in the film is actually BECOMING a total tool of Wonka instead. Charlie’s a tool.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on May 9, 2008 10:18 AM PDT up reply reply 0 recs

Ruining my childhood

What’s next? Telling me that the Smurfs preached anti-capitalistic ideals like a group of no good commies?

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by marcello on May 9, 2008 11:38 AM PDT up reply reply 0 recs

Well, they did!

What the heck do you think Smurfism was?

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by howtheyscored on May 9, 2008 12:11 PM PDT up reply reply 0 recs

I thought Smurfism was the opposite of that.

Now, Smurfism, that’s what you’re talking about!

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by groug on May 9, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply reply 0 recs

Whoops

Yeah, that’s what I meant. Stupid typos.

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by howtheyscored on May 9, 2008 12:57 PM PDT up reply reply 0 recs

Deviant sexual acts?

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by marcello on May 9, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply reply 0 recs

Ah jeez I thought this said “Buster hurts Timmy” and I was halfway out the door with my flamethrower.

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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 8, 2008 5:37 PM PDT reply reply 0 recs

glad

you reined yourself in. I give Olney a lot of credit for overcoming his childhood rooting for the Dodgers. Some sort of abuse, perhaps?

” I’m pretty sure if he’s ever traded or lowballed when he hits free agency, I won’t ever, ever forgive this organization.”

So does this mean sign Timmy or else?

by tyrannoman on May 9, 2008 8:59 AM PDT up reply reply 0 recs

If he does mean this, he can borrow my flamethrower for retribution.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 9, 2008 9:11 AM PDT up reply reply 0 recs

So does this mean sign Timmy or else?

That’s precisely what I mean. I won’t speak of what I think his legacy will be for fear of jinxing his career, but let’s just say I think he’s the bee’s knees.

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by UnleashTheGore on May 9, 2008 10:35 AM PDT up reply reply 0 recs

Okay...

I’m excited about Timmy as well, but please don’t forget about the injury rate of young pitchers. Don’t forget, there were a lot of folks in Boston who felt the same way about Pedro Martinez, then the Mets’ game him a ton of money, and now he’s all busted. Please don’t become a one issue voter!

by tyrannoman on May 9, 2008 11:12 AM PDT up reply reply 0 recs

one-issue voter?

Not sure what you’re getting at.

I think if Lincecum’s career went the route of Pedro I’d be pretty pleased. I do think his career will surpass Pedro’s but that’s just what my gut and my eyes tell me.

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by UnleashTheGore on May 9, 2008 11:37 AM PDT up reply reply 0 recs

I wouldn't compare it to Pedro's situation..

Pedro was going to be 33 years old (maybe older, he was signed out of the Dominican Repbulic) when the Mets signed him. Maybe you shouldn’t give long contracts with big money to older pitchers. Younger pitchers I’d say are a bit safer than older pitchers.

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by WalrusMan on May 9, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply reply 0 recs

Maybe just no 7-year deals in general?

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by groug on May 9, 2008 9:58 PM PDT up reply reply 0 recs

See, that kind of uncreative thinking is why you’re not a GM.

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by Natto on May 9, 2008 10:31 PM PDT up reply reply 0 recs

Peak

It will be very difficult for Tim Lincecum to surpass Pedro Martinez for peak. Pedro’s peak is arguably the greatest ever, even better and longer than that of Sandy Koufax. Walter Johnson and Lefty Grove, likely the best right-hander and southpaw, respectively, of all time, also have similar peaks.

Where Tim may be able to go around Pedro is in longevity. Sure, plenty of scouts were worried about Tim’s durability, but he has the flexibility, he has the work ethic—and he has the genes. Let’s not forget that Tim’s dad was throwing a reported 88 mph while in his fifties.

by sharksrog on May 9, 2008 11:50 AM PDT reply reply 0 recs

Let’s not forget that Tim’s dad was throwing a reported 88 mph while in his fifties.

So…are you saying he’s available?

I wasn’t necessarily saying his peak would surpass Pedro’s, I meant his career would. Pedro had a pretty amazing run for what, 7 years? I think Timmy can best that and provide near the level of performance.

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by UnleashTheGore on May 9, 2008 12:05 PM PDT up reply reply 0 recs

Yeah, his 1997 through 2003 years are just stunning. Especially considering that 6 out of 7 of those years were in Boston.

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by marcello on May 9, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up reply reply 0 recs

That’s more veteran savvy than we’ve ever seen as Giants fans!

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 9, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply reply 0 recs

Well, Pedro’s got 2677 innings in the books, with an ERA+ of 160. To surpass that, Lincecum would have to (a) get even better than he is now, and (b) throw 200 innings a year, every year, till he’s 36.

It could happen, but I’d want really good odds before placing a bet.

by Evan on May 9, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply reply 0 recs

Let’s not forget that Tim’s dad was throwing a reported 88 mph while in his fifties.

I’m pretty sure you’ll never let any of us forget this fact.

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by jponry on May 9, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply reply 0 recs

When Lincecum’s dad throws first pitch strikes hitters hit like .091 AVG of of him.

..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.

by Cookyman on May 9, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply reply 0 recs

When the Chuck Norris goes to sleep every night, he checks his closet for Tim Lincecum’s dad’s fastball.

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by Josh from Hollywood on May 9, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply reply 0 recs

"the Chuck Norris"

He a species now?

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by WalrusMan on May 9, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply reply 0 recs

Ever since Grant referred to Squeeze as “The Squeeze” I thought it was, like, the new thing.

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by Josh from Hollywood on May 9, 2008 5:31 PM PDT up reply reply 0 recs

I hope he doesn’t! I’m pretty forgetful.

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by Natto on May 9, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply reply 0 recs

See, that’s the thing, though. He wasn’t really throwing 88. They actually accidentally had the speed camera upside down, so they were reading it wrong.

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by howtheyscored on May 9, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply reply 0 recs