Sergio Romo Designated for Assignment
by Grant Brisbee on Aug 6, 2008 10:57 AM PDT
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PrintAccording to Andrew Baggarly here, the Giants designated Sergio Romo for assignment by accident. Or something. I'm sure this will all get straightened out, but in the meantime it's perfectly acceptable to jump to conclusions and start freaking out.
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See you guys later, I’m gonna go drive my car off the overpass.
"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 Aug 6, 2008 11:01 AM PDT reply actions
I've said it before and I'll say it again
I really hate this team Sabean.
That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!
WTF. So he talked to his family when they were wearing Dodgers gear at Dodgers stadium last week – that’s no excuse to just cut the kid!
Wait… that’s not what it going on? * bangs head against table repeatedly *
Proud new parent of Mr. Buster Posey... you know, if he signs and stuff.
by GiantsFanInExile on Aug 6, 2008 11:02 AM PDT reply actions
I'm guessing this will work itself out to a reasonable conclusion
but if not… Jesus Christ what a ridiculous fuck up
by FluLikeSymptoms on Aug 6, 2008 11:03 AM PDT reply actions
Even if it works itself out, and I hope it does, this is inexcusable.
I’ve said this before, but what the FUCK does Sabean (or Bochy, for that matter) have to do to get fired, anyway!?
Hmm, thinking….Sabean has been GM since 1997. Bob Quinn, GM from 1993-1997, retired at the end of his run. Felipe Alou’s contract was allowed to expire – same with Dusty Baker. I think that was the case with Roger Craig, too.
Perhaps the Giants organization just doesn’t believe in firing managers or GMs. Accidentally DFAing good young relievers, yes. Firing inept morons, no.
they really should have fired Dusty Baker right after the World Series, simply not being able to agree to a new contract was such a pussy move!
by FluLikeSymptoms on Aug 6, 2008 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions
I will laugh (read: sob) if the Giants lose Romo because they don’t understand how the rules work and because they wanted to call up 40-year-old Yabu.
n/m his career WHIP, K/9, etc.
Nothing to see here, move right along
¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!
Makes sense to me...
It was the same rationale for getting rid of that epic choker Joe Nathan
That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!
No
That actually had some basis in at least partially rational thought, and did not demonstrate a complete lack of understanding of the rules.
Perhaps Sabean has mad cow disease, and his brain has turned to swiss cheese?
¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!
meanwhile....
Tyler Walker continues his quest to stop kill lincecums cy young chances.
Even better is they waited an extra day or two to bring Yabu back so they could figure out what to do.
As for Sadler…meh.
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They sent down Matos too (and called up Sadler), so like… I don’t even know. There was absolutely ZERO reason to be sending Romo down. This is absolutely inexcusable, especially if we lose him.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
Quick, this thread needs a Josh from Hollywood Sabes picture on his computer with a big WHOOPS speech bubble.
Sabes accidentally clicked “Yes” on the dialog box that said, “Are you SURE you want to DFA Sergio Romo?”
No, my Crazy Crab bobblehead is not for sale.
it was from his new iPhone
and he’s got fat fingers.
unfortunately the “DFA One of your most promising relievers” app is right next to the “iPhone Lightsaber” button.
by ExcuseMeSwing on Aug 6, 2008 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
wow
unfortunately the "DFA One of your most promising relievers" app is right next to the "iPhone Lightsaber" button.
you came incredibly close to making me spit out my soda.
Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!
by UnleashTheGore on Aug 6, 2008 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t know if I’m high, but that paperclip reminds me of Towely
Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Aug 6, 2008 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Then there's this. Could be more fitting.
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update from baggarly:
I’m told that Romo was still on revocable trade waivers when the Giants optioned him, which is not allowed. Therefore, he was designated for assignment. I’m told that trade waivers supercede in this case…so it’s a bit tangled. Will the Giants lose Romo, an arm they value, for nothing? I’ll find out.
Giants Front Office
HOW DO I BASEBALL?
by xanthan on Aug 6, 2008 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Or our other favorite
HAVE YOU SEEN MY BASEBALL?
Kevin Pritchard has Chuck Norris tied up in the trunk of his car.
The first couple times that scrolled past I was all “Does that say FTW? But this isn’t a good thing at all!”
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.
same
Molina's gonna test his arm...
by Victorious Secret on Aug 6, 2008 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
WTF
I rate Romo’s arm having more value than Sadler, Yabu, Matos, etc. I just know he’ll get better with more outtings,
I was really pulling for Sergio. What a waste of talent.
F*CK YOU SABEAN!
Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
I haz def eers to loonytik frinj
Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Aug 6, 2008 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Seeing the phone he has makes me think of this
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
How about one of these?
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by SoFa King Mike on Aug 6, 2008 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Jumping to Conclusions: check
freaking out: definitely check
situation normal.
"ever so cynical yet whimsical giants related signature"
by The Gene Hackman on Aug 6, 2008 11:26 AM PDT reply actions
Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!
by SoFa King Mike on Aug 6, 2008 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
The game could actually work if multiple people hear the situation and jump to a conclusion at the same time. Just to see people collide would be great.
Like a wicked game of Twister
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by SoFa King Mike on Aug 6, 2008 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
someone needs to shop this
so the conclusions are more mccoven-related
now move it, people!
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by The Gene Hackman on Aug 6, 2008 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Had the same Idea
I’d do it, but I’m not at my normal computer right now.
Anagram of "Giants pitcher Matt Cain" = TRAGIC MAN, ISN'T PATHETIC
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 6, 2008 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
me too
or I would be all over that shit
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by The Gene Hackman on Aug 6, 2008 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Ideas?
I have a shop in front me. I can tell by the pixels.
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by SoFa King Mike on Aug 6, 2008 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Throw self down stairs
Drive car off overpass
"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 Aug 6, 2008 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
one of my favorite words to use after i sigh
not that i sigh that often, mind you….
ah… defenestration.
Dodgers fans eat their young.
Bocock joke
Trade for Veteran
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.
i mean really
the thing writes itself.
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by The Gene Hackman on Aug 6, 2008 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
storm front office with torches and pitchforks
worship Lincecum
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
maybe they all should read
sabean is an idiot
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by The Gene Hackman on Aug 6, 2008 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
SITUATION SABEAN
win
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by The Gene Hackman on Aug 6, 2008 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Could be a great thing losing Romo...
...if it could it trigger a Sabean firing and a Logan White or DePodesta hiring.
David Forst, anyone?
A’s Assistant GM. Or assistant to the GM, I forget which.
That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!
Or
Kim Ng. Or Chris Antonetti.
Or a potted fern which has a better understanding of the waiver wire rules.
No, my Crazy Crab bobblehead is not for sale.
Logan White
Do it quick, before the Dodgers can.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Aug 6, 2008 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
List of Reasons to Fire Sabean this Off Season:
Reason #302: Doesn’t know trade rules (duhhhhhhhhhh)
"But if he's swinging at real flies, well, in that case there are two definite solutions: 1) Fresno 2) Ritalin." - howtheyscored
Timsday has been defiled. God is angry.
"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 Aug 6, 2008 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
I did this once
In my fantasy league.
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
my mother dfa'd romo once.
ONCE!
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by The Gene Hackman on Aug 6, 2008 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
sergio romo maroni:
You fargin sneaky bastage. I’m gonna take your dwork. I’m gonna nail it to the wall. I’m gonna crush your boils in a meat grinder. I’m gonna cut off your arms. I’m gonna shove ‘em up your icehole. Dirty son-a-ma-batches. My own club!
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by The Gene Hackman on Aug 6, 2008 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Borrowing an image to post an anagram of "Brian Sabean"
Anagram of "Giants pitcher Matt Cain" = TRAGIC MAN, ISN'T PATHETIC
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 6, 2008 11:39 AM PDT reply actions
Fuck work, let’s drink!
you dumb bastard
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Aug 6, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Sabean broke teh Intarwebz
Anagram of "Giants pitcher Matt Cain" = TRAGIC MAN, ISN'T PATHETIC
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 6, 2008 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
He DFAd the wide world of web
"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 Aug 6, 2008 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
I mean, despite how inexcusably terrible this whole situation is, I find myself laughing at this thread. I love you all.
"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 Aug 6, 2008 11:42 AM PDT reply actions
sure beats coding license agreements
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by The Gene Hackman on Aug 6, 2008 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
crap
somebody get over to the Baron’s place immediately. I fear defenestration may be on the horizon.
¿Julio is tourist in San Francisco? Harper's Bizarre!
Anagram of "Giants pitcher Matt Cain" = TRAGIC MAN, ISN'T PATHETIC
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 6, 2008 12:22 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
nice
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.
A+, would LOL again
"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 Aug 6, 2008 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
bien hecho, mi amigo
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by The Gene Hackman on Aug 6, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
You forgot
“Random LOLcat”
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
by FairweatherFan on Aug 6, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Where's the link?
So we can all purchase this delightful game?
That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!
delorean’s comment on baggardly’s column was funny as hell
Adoptive father of howtheyscored. The beatings will begin momentarily.
whoa, he ok'ed it?
i’m kinda surprised.
Does this mean I’m famous??
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Just to make this entire topic relatively moot...
from Baggarly’s blog:
A little explanation on Romo: The Giants probably put him on revocable waivers because a potential trade partner was interested in him. Or they wanted t ogauge the general the level of interest. No matter the reason, you cannot option someone when they are on revocable waivers. (I’m up on most roster rules, but that’s a new one for me.)
Anyway, and this is the important part, the Giants insist the oversight will not result in losing Romo to another club. When you designate a player, you take them off your 40-man roster and have 10 days to waive, release or outright him. Before those 10 days are up, the Giants will revoke Romo off waivers be able to option him at that point. He’ll remain on the 40-man roster. Romo said he expects to join Fresno in Salt Lake on Friday.
Oh well
It was still a fun overreaction thread.
Anagram of "Giants pitcher Matt Cain" = TRAGIC MAN, ISN'T PATHETIC
by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 6, 2008 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder how many cute kittens died… and how many ‘Kill Sabean’ t-shirts were sold in the short timespan :D
by SFGAmsterdam on Aug 6, 2008 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
it looks like everything will be OK
according to this. However, it’s still bonheaded however you look at it
Proud pappa of....STEVE HOLM!!
so we're trying to see if he'll pass waivers for a trade...
who would we go for? i say richie and romo to the mets for… um… damn, aside from fernando martinez who else do they have?
Dodgers fans eat their young.
Apparantly this never happened
Error 404: Page Not Found
Eugeniooooooo!!!!
move along
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by The Gene Hackman on Aug 6, 2008 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
enough of these shananagins
It’s TIMMEH Time
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by The Gene Hackman on Aug 6, 2008 12:42 PM PDT reply actions
it doesnt matter that it can be fixed
it shows that the fo is totally incompetent and the “youth movement” is an absolute joke
this should not be excused
I don't follow you
If it turns out they knew what they were doing, it’s not a question of fixing a mistake but playing out a transition they engineered to simultaneously pursue trades and juggle the roster. And I don’t see how this is necessarily a repudiation of the youth movement. It may be they expect to give Romo and Matos more work in higher leverage situations at Fresno.
by NearestNorwich on Aug 6, 2008 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't mellow his harsh...
Fie on your well-reasoned, level-headed logic! I still agree with bacci40: the fo is incompetent, and this should not be excused.
That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!
ya...it just coincidentally happened right after both had a bad outing
and part of a youth movement is allowing kids to have a bad outing or two…or three…im sick of the sabean apologists
the guy doesnt know what he is doing
from the Giants website
“The club couldn’t option Romo directly to Fresno because he’d been put on revocable trade waivers, but he’s expected to join the Grizzlies on Friday at Salt Lake. “
yeah. that was dumb.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 6, 2008 5:30 PM PDT reply actions
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