Random Giants-Prospect-From-the-Past Thread
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Phil Ouelette
I might have spelled that one wrong—catcher in the mid 80’s.
Let’s see, who else?
Phil Lancelotti (granted, not a prospect, per se; he was Scott McClain before Scott was a gleam in his daddy’s eye).
Steve Decker
Mark Grant
Rafeal Novoa
JR Phillips
I believe...
it was Rick Lancelotti.
anyone for some John Rabb?
Disfrute Los Gigantes every day at www.leftymalo.com
Matt Cain
Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!
by UnleashTheGore on Jul 17, 2008 12:28 PM PDT reply actions
AND
current prospect! I refuse to give up on Jesse! September callup hell yeah!
Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa
Wow. He’s a lot uglier than I remember. I think when I was younger I was just distracted by all the hair. Probably the same reason that I never actually knew what Alexi Lalas looked like until a few years ago.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 18, 2008 2:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Naw
That’s Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy
Damn my absence of image manipulation skills which my 13 YEAR OLD says he’ll teach me if I come with the long green , yo…
NL West TempestTeapot - An ENTIRE DIVISION under .500!
by victor frankenstein on Jul 17, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I played a Giant-Dodger game on High Heat 2002 once. It was scoreless going into the 10th (I think) inning, when Valderrama won it with a walk-off HR.
I guess a simulated walk-off against LA is better than none.
Anagram of "Giants pitcher Matt Cain" = TRAGIC MAN, ISN'T PATHETIC
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Jul 17, 2008 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Cody Ransom
Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Jul 17, 2008 12:34 PM PDT reply actions
Dax Jones?
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 17, 2008 12:34 PM PDT reply actions
never made it in the big leagues...
but in the future gets to be a member of Deep Space 9.
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
He was around long enough to make it onto the Giants roster in one of the Triple Play Baseball games of the time (‘97?) . That’s the only reason I remember his name so well.
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 17, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
They were very similiar, from what I remember.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 17, 2008 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Cruz was more highly regarded as a prospect, and was a corner outfielder, while Jones was a CF. I had high hopes for Cruz in my teenage years. I remember when he was called up to the Majors, Rob Neyer posted about how the Giants were dumb for thinking he was a prospects, and then, when he was traded to the Indians, Neyer wrote the Giants were dumb for trading him. You’d better believe he got an indignant email over that blunder!!!
Brian Dallimore?
I don’t know if he counts, because he might have just been an “organizational player”
Adopted Giant: Aaron King
Wearing the crown by 2011. Or at least the LOOGY hat
How soon we forget the immortal Joe Roselli.
Anagram of "Giants pitcher Matt Cain" = TRAGIC MAN, ISN'T PATHETIC
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Jul 17, 2008 12:45 PM PDT reply actions
Was Doug Mirabelli ever considered a prospect?
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 17, 2008 12:47 PM PDT reply actions
Don’t they play for the A’s?
Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Jul 17, 2008 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Jerome Williams:(
I really liked him. Even got his autograph.
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
According to wikipedia:
(Williams) is of Hawaiian-Chinese-Portuguese-Spanish-Japanese-Norwegian-African-Filipino-American ancestry.
Who followed that family tree?
Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Jul 17, 2008 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
not that convoluted, i don't think
lots of “native” Hawaiians are of Chinese/Japanese/Filipino (Spanish) extraction. That’s probably one parent, and the other is Norwegian/Portugese/African, maybe?
OK, maybe it is kinda convoluted.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
In the future, he could throw out the first pitch for Norwegian Heritage Night
Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Jul 17, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
the Tiger Woods of baseball!
Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!
by UnleashTheGore on Jul 17, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Someday,
We’ll all be like this
I only have a signature because I recognize everyone else by their sigs, not their usernames..
He was my favorite Giant, non-Bonds division, from 03-05. I was so sad when he was traded. :(
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
I too, loved Jerome. So did Yorvit Torrealba…
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 17, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
...Plus it has random prospect Tony Torcato in the background!!!
...looking kind of bored.
That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!
I never even noticed that!
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 17, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Why I liked Jerome...
Spring Training in Scottsdale a few years back (I think 2003); It’s about the 7th inning, and my boys and I are sitting by the railing down the LF line. Williams has pitched a couple innings and is done for the day. He comes strolling down the line toward the LF fence as he gets ready to do his running. It’s between innings and the PA is playing “Jammin’”. As Jerome passes right by us, and … I don’t know…I just thought it was cool the way he was kind of into the song. A little head bob, almost imperceptible. Just looked like a kid who was happy to be at Spring Training with the big club, looking forward to the year ahead, enjoying a song that he probably heard quite a bit growing up in Hawaii. Just one of those little moments that make Spring Training special for me.
After the game, my two younger sons wanted autographs, so we stood by the front “gauntlet” area where the players move from clubhouse to bus at game’s end. Every single player whisked by the dozens of us who were pressed against the bars hoping for autographs. I especially remember Cody Ransom sauntering by, nose in the air. Jerome was the only one who stopped to sign, and he took several minutes to sign for just about everyone who was asking him to.
That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!
ditto
I wore pooka shells for a few weeks cuz of that guy. He made pooka shells COOL! Cannot be praised enough. Did dusty kill him in Chicago? Why did he die?
by lincypoo i wuv u on Jul 17, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Kurt Ainsworth
= ‘ed more than Sidney Ponson
i think Sidney Ponson pitched in the first Giants game at Mays Field that i saw the Giants lose. figures
Adopted Giant: Aaron King
Wearing the crown by 2011. Or at least the LOOGY hat
David Aardsma
Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Jul 17, 2008 12:53 PM PDT reply actions
Todd Linden
Gellin’ like Magellan
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.
Adam Hyzdu.
I once punched a hole in a light fixture in celebration of a J.T. Snow home run. That is all.
John Patterson
That homer he hit off Wohlers in Atlanta in September ‘93 is still one of my happiest watching-the-Giants moments.
I once punched a hole in a light fixture in celebration of a J.T. Snow home run. That is all.
unforgettable
I remember exactly where I was hearing that on the radio that night.
Fairley odd parent to Wendell
Castoffs from the early Dusty era
Steve Hosey
Kevin Rogers
Rikkert Faneyte
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 17, 2008 12:54 PM PDT reply actions
Francisco Liriano?
oh wait
smacks head against the wall
Adopted Giant: Aaron King
Wearing the crown by 2011. Or at least the LOOGY hat
at BEST
Tony Torcato. 3rd BASE!
I'm adopting a true Giant and an awe-inspring gamer: tk. "Atta babe."
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 17, 2008 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Merkin Valdez.
Too soon?
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
I can’t believe nobody mentioned the future STUD of the resurgent Giants.
Wait for it….wait for it…...
SALOMON TORRES FTW!!!!!!!
boooooo
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 17, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I was at that game too!
Were you the dumb old bastard who tried to fight me immediately after that pitch simply because I was wearing my Giants’ hat?
Reason #628 of Why Rockies Are Retards
by metzgers saw on Jul 18, 2008 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions
I was the 12 year old kid
who was also wearing my giants hat. It was the first time (of many) I had been harassed by a home team crowd. I live in AZ now so I get that pleasure about 3-4 times a year…Reason #629 Rockies are retarded: Clint Hurdle is a half-wit.
Desi Wilson
Which also brings to mind Wilson Delgado. Carlos Delgado’s useless, horribly ugly brother (not really).
Greg Bruso
Okay, maybe not a true prospect, but I saw him pitch in Norwich and liked him.
Also:
Tony Perezchica
Jesse Ibarra
Jamie Brewington
And I forgot my favorite
Steve Hosey. I was pretty sure he was going to be a star when I was about 12. Mainly because I had an Upper Deck baseball card of him saying so.
The dude with the creepy smile in the batters box right? I loved him.
by lincypoo i wuv u on Jul 17, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
once signed a bat that I was hoping someone else would sign.
I was caught up in the moment….wish I could use a bit of rubbing alcohol to take that off.
Didn’t mean to post this as NEW, as jcb9 did a fine job posting it a few minutes back. Kudos sir.
Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.
EME
Bengie Molina: stretching doubles into singles since 1998.
why must you hurt me?
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 17, 2008 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Kelvin Torve, 1b
Steve Stanicek, 1b
John Rabb, c
Jay Reid, of/1b
Brian Snyder, of
Tony Perezchica, ss
Andres Santana, ss
Dickens Benoit, of
Ted Wood, of
Joe Rosselli, lhp
Fausto Macey, rhp
Darin Blood, rhp
Wilson Delgado, ss
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 17, 2008 3:05 PM PDT reply actions
interesting note
John Rabb was traded to the Braves for Alex Trevino who was then traded to the Dodgers for Candy Maldonado.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 17, 2008 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Chris Brown
Got a speck of dust in his eye and was gone. Just like that.
I should be nice, since I think he died in a truck wreck, but he was really wasted promise. Nice hitter.
bringing you moral turpitude since 1963
Actually, he was in a house fire and died of his injuries a few months later.
I work for a company that does online obituaries – we have one, with a guestbook, for him. Mostly it just gets entries from teenaged girls with crushes on the R&B singer Chris Brown. They don’t seem to get the part about him being a baseball player or the part about it being an obituary.
guestbook
I laughed at that and then felt bad about laughing. People sure can fail when they put their minds to it.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 17, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
ew
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.
Coach:
Bethany Bible College girls softball team. At least he was; not sure if he’s still holding the position.
Kevin Correia: much more Seoul than Pyongyang
by VidaWantsYourCar on Jul 17, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Whither the late, great Shreveport Captains?
For some reason, I keep an Excel spreadsheet on file, containing 43 of the best pitchers ever to sport the Shreveport Captains uniform. Said spreadsheet goes all the way back to Bob Tufts in 1979, the year Shreveport became a Giants affiliate, and it continues all the way through to 2001 and 2002, when they changed their name to the Shreveport Swamp Dragons and featured the aforementioned Jerome Williams and Jesse Foppert (“Hey Jesse!! Na-now, Jerome!! Yes!”)
A few other notable (to me, anyway), and as yet unmentioned Shreveport pitchers:
– George Ferran ‘86
– Joe Olker ‘88
– Paul McClellan ‘89 and ‘91
– Rick Huisman ‘92
– Steve Bourgeois ‘95
That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!
I love the reference to The Time, Oh Wee Oh Wee Oh
But I think I speak for everyone else who let this go 6 hours without knowing how to respond to it… umm… that Excel spreadsheet of ex-Captains… well… it is cause for concern.
I'm adopting a true Giant and an awe-inspring gamer: tk. "Atta babe."
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 17, 2008 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I guess it is a bit much...
I probably shouldn’t even bring up the macrame and interpretive dance…
That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!
Jesse Reid
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 17, 2008 4:53 PM PDT reply actions
Mike Aldrete
he had the misfortune of being a 1b when Will Clark was here. the guy totally raked in the minors. I’m surprised he wasn’t considered more of a prospect. Given his on base abilities, in today’s game, he might be one, though he wasn’t much of a power hitter.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 17, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Aldrete
I was watching the Classic Giants game from 87 where the Giants clinched the division and the announcers were talking about how they thought Aldrete could hit .350 or .360 and they thought he was a lot like Tony Gwynn has a hitter hahaha. I just laughed when I heard that.
Speaking of that game Gwynn was awesome. He was already starting to gain weight in 87 but he was playing GG caliber OF, he threw out a Giant at home, and made a bunch of great plays in RF that night. He also went 3 for 5, and he stole like 57 bases that year. He was an awesome player, I wish I could have seen more of him in his prime when he still had his speed.
like Cain and Abel, those two
Mike went to Stanford and Rich went to Cal.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 17, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Heir Apparent to Willie McCovey:
Rich Murray!
Kevin Correia: much more Seoul than Pyongyang
by VidaWantsYourCar on Jul 17, 2008 5:12 PM PDT reply actions
I swooned as much as an 11-year-old boy can...
Randy Elliott..who else remembers his claim to fame?
I got one word for you: "youneverknow"
Super Spring Training
I was around the same age and recall he hit around .500 in spring training. For many of us kids of that era, he served as a stark lesson that spring training success does not necessarily translate to regluar season success. Especially for journeymen non-prospects.
Kevin Correia: much more Seoul than Pyongyang
by VidaWantsYourCar on Jul 17, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Dave McCarty
I always thought we’d get a little left handed power from him.
"I'm a street walkin' cheetah with a heart full of napalm"
-Iggy and the Stooges
Get out of my HEAD!
"I'm a street walkin' cheetah with a heart full of napalm"
-Iggy and the Stooges
Hmmm… the word “from” should not be capitalized in title case.
Well, not according to my company’s standards, anyway. Title case is pretty arbitrary by nature.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
It's made worse
by the fact that “the” isn’t capitalized. Methinks grant no speakeah dah english.
by bondslegend on Jul 18, 2008 12:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Actually, now that I think about it, all words which appear in hyphenates DO get capitalized – so his problem here is actually the word “the.” “From” is correct as is.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 18, 2008 1:22 AM PDT up reply actions
There is also the question of whether or not Giants should be a possessive. I suppose it doesn’t have to be, if you consider Giants to be an adjective describing the kind of prospect. What kind of prospect is he? He’s a Giants prospect!
Sounds like a punchline, actually…
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jul 18, 2008 2:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Jonathan Sanchez
I only have a signature because I recognize everyone else by their sigs, not their usernames..
brandon crawford
cus if sabs doesnt pony up the dough, he aint gonna sign
proud father of the newly acquired Brandon Crawford..
Who?
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.
Babe Bathe
the only highlight of the ‘89 WS that doesn’t involved the earth moving.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 18, 2008 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions
The Mayor Mike Cervenak
Who finally got his cup of coffee July 11th…..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Cervenak
Tommy Lasorda HATES GIANTSBOARD.COM
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