Posey and Gillaspie.

by z4 landshark on Jun 5, 2008 3:19 PM PDT

So the Giants drafted two well respected college hitters this year with their two first picks. The question is, where will they start off the season? I mean they are advanced hitters right, so will Sabes start them off in San Jose or do they go safe and put them in low a ball? What do you guys predict? And what are your opinions?

I for one hope the Giants start these advanced college hitters off in San Jose.

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my prediction

I’m thinking at least Posey goes immediately to San Jose rather than playing for the Rookie league team in Arizona this summer, which would mean they would put Pablo Sandoval in AAA (they have pretty much sworn that he will never set foot in Dodd Stadium). Gillaspie could probably go immediately to San Jose too, but he may play for the Rookie league team and then start in San Jose on opening day next year. I doubt either of them ever see Low-A

by FluLikeSymptoms on Jun 5, 2008 3:28 PM PDT reply actions

oh man

SJ infield next year.

Gillespie, culberson, noonan and Villalona.

yum

BROCK BOND LIKES HIS MARTINIS PUNCHED IN THE FACE, NOT STIRRED.

by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Jun 5, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm there

Adopted father of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!

by SoFa King Mike on Jun 5, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions

i wanna see crawford there

proud father of the newly acquired Brandon Crawford..

by Azmanz on Jun 6, 2008 1:03 AM PDT up reply actions

Dodd Stadium

may not be home to our AA team next year, I hear.

by lmaozedong on Jun 5, 2008 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions

I’m very happy about these picks, though since they are both signing questions I’m not sure we’ll see them debut for some time. That said, I’d be very surprised (and furious) if we don’t sign them both eventually.

Barry Zito: Mike Hampton with a guitar

by JakeS on Jun 5, 2008 3:28 PM PDT reply actions

keep in mind that the new MLB deadline for signing picks is in August, so this really can’t drag out too terribly long.

by FluLikeSymptoms on Jun 5, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions

See, something felt wrong as I’d typed that, I forgot about that particular change.

Barry Zito: Mike Hampton with a guitar

by JakeS on Jun 5, 2008 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions

My only concern is power

I really, really would have like to see a slugger as one of the first two picks. We just don’t have too many of them in the minors (I am a believer in Pablo, and in Andy D’allessio, and a few others, but each has question marks), and I don’t really trust this team to get them through free agency without giving up our one mega-strength, young pitching.

That said, Posey and Gillaspie seem to be regarded by the experts as good picks, and I’m certainly very happy that we drafted at positions where we’ll need help in a few years.

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

by hairball on Jun 5, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Look at the bright side.

We are on track to get a top 7 pick again next June. Maybe Sabean will get us a thhumper then.

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Jun 5, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions

or our new GM will

Bonds stands alone.

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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 5, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions

By "Thumper"

You obviously mean a rabbit. Another slap-and-run SS?

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by Bhaakon on Jun 5, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions

I once had Fresh Local Rabbit at a restaurant, and the idea amused me to no end. The rabbit itself was a little dry, but even then I could see how that meat would go from “pretty darn good” to “fantastic” if it were cooked just a little better.

I needs to try me some rabbit again one day. That and every other legal meat bearing animal.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Jun 6, 2008 2:46 AM PDT up reply actions

If you’re ever on the Sonoma coast, there is a resturant called Pangea in Gualala, and they used to have a rabbit dish on the menu that was out of this world. Loves eatin’ me some Bugs.

by tyrannoman on Jun 6, 2008 7:10 AM PDT up reply actions

Ah yes wa-La-la. The source of endless amusement as city folk try and force an Anglo Saxon “g” into it. Hey I amuse easily and few things amuse me as others looking as dumb as I usually do.

Little known fact a person can starve to death just eating rabbits. Are you listen Sabean?

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Jun 6, 2008 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions

so true. referred to as rabbit starvation. I’ll just get out of the way and let wikipedia take over:

Rabbit starvation is the form of acute malnutrition caused by excess consumption of any lean meat (specifically rabbit) coupled with a lack of other sources of nutrients. Symptoms include diarrhea, headache, lassitude, a vague discomfort and hunger that can only be satisfied by consumption of fat or carbohydrates.

by tyrannoman on Jun 6, 2008 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions

2008 Giants fan

Headache – check.
Lassitude – check , no one has tried to tar and feather Sabean ina a few days.
Hunger – Check.
Vague discomfort – check.

hmmm

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Jun 6, 2008 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions

Yes. Obliviously Sabean did not read the Giants G.M. owner’s manual and the SS his is definition.

" Their still Shitty" - Major Leagues the movie.
I am a Giants fan. Thus I enjoy my pain. Currently enjoying it more then usual.

by daveinexile on Jun 6, 2008 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions

if they're signed quickly enough...

could we see them on the Volcanoes roster this year?

Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...

by Smoke on the Water on Jun 5, 2008 3:33 PM PDT reply actions

DIdn't that happen with Timmeh?

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

by hairball on Jun 5, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions

i thought so...

that’s why i asked

Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...

by Smoke on the Water on Jun 5, 2008 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes...

...but I think that Posey will be put into a higher league, though I think he’ll start in Augusta. The rest? S-K for sure.

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by BruteSentiment on Jun 5, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions

My Prediction...

Posey will not sign until the deadline, which will leave him maybe three to four games in SJ or SK.

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

by Smotheredinhugs on Jun 5, 2008 4:25 PM PDT reply actions

I'm pretty sure

the Giants’ have a “genteman’s agreement” with Posey already. That would explain the outrageous bonus floated before the draft, to make sure Tampa didn’t take him with the first pick.

by tyrannoman on Jun 6, 2008 7:12 AM PDT up reply actions