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Sergio Romo Designated for Assignment

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According 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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Next up: Sabean forgets to breathe, passes out.

by jcb9 on Aug 6, 2008 10:59 AM PDT   0 recs

No, my Crazy Crab bobblehead is not for sale.

by Kitspool on Aug 6, 2008 11:01 AM PDT   0 recs

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   0 recs

They shouldn’t have been fucking sending him down in the first place. Fuck.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 6, 2008 11:02 AM PDT   0 recs

I've said it before and I'll say it again

I really hate this team.

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Aug 6, 2008 11:02 AM PDT   0 recs

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!

by tobias on Aug 6, 2008 11:27 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

yep

too early to go driving off embankments…. yet.

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 6, 2008 11:04 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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!?

by jcb9 on Aug 6, 2008 11:04 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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.

by jcb9 on Aug 6, 2008 11:06 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Er, Quinn was GM from 1993-1996, I meant.

by jcb9 on Aug 6, 2008 11:09 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

Is this a joke?

Bay City Ball

by xanthan on Aug 6, 2008 11:04 AM PDT   0 recs

The Giants- Yes... This post- No

which is a sad sad fact

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Aug 6, 2008 11:05 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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.

Bay City Ball

by xanthan on Aug 6, 2008 11:06 AM PDT   0 recs

But they HAD to get rid of Romo! He had ONE BAD OUTING OH NO!!!!!!!!!!!

by jcb9 on Aug 6, 2008 11:06 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

n/m his career WHIP, K/9, etc.

Nothing to see here, move right along

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

by hairball on Aug 6, 2008 11:09 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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!

by tobias on Aug 6, 2008 11:29 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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!

by hairball on Aug 6, 2008 11:44 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

turned?

by Merope on Aug 6, 2008 11:46 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

meanwhile....

Tyler Walker continues his quest to stop kill lincecums cy young chances.

by superk1ng on Aug 6, 2008 11:31 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

err

shouldl be “quest to kill”

by superk1ng on Aug 6, 2008 11:32 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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.

by jponry on Aug 6, 2008 11:07 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Why do I like this team.

Bay City Ball

by xanthan on Aug 6, 2008 11:08 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I know right.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 6, 2008 11:10 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Quick, this thread needs a Josh from Hollywood Sabes picture on his computer with a big WHOOPS speech bubble.

Bay City Ball

by xanthan on Aug 6, 2008 11:11 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

or a LOL MY BAD GUYZ ^_^

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 6, 2008 11:12 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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.

by Kitspool on Aug 6, 2008 11:13 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

dyin'

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 6, 2008 11:17 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

And it was Matos’s birthday yesterday…..........

by sharmo on Aug 7, 2008 3:57 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

or they were trying to release someone else who needs to be released!
Quick! On the roster, who’s above and / or below Romo’s name?!

by Merope on Aug 6, 2008 11:07 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Only the Giants could try to DFA Dave Roberts and completely fuck it up.

No, my Crazy Crab bobblehead is not for sale.

by Kitspool on Aug 6, 2008 11:11 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Now that would make more sense…

by Merope on Aug 6, 2008 11:14 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Sabean’s only 11.5 games out, so he is going to go get some vets to contend this year. This is the last straw. If this comes to fruition, Sabes-out- NOW!

by Big Daddy J on Aug 6, 2008 11:06 AM PDT   0 recs

next thing you know Lincecum will be dfa’d. I was for sure going to watch todays game as I dont get to see a lot of games, but wtf. ill still watch to see timmy

by Big Daddy J on Aug 6, 2008 11:11 AM PDT   0 recs

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.

by ryanmiles on Aug 6, 2008 11:11 AM PDT   0 recs

HEY GUYS

IT’S BRI

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 6, 2008 11:12 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

BRIAN

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 6, 2008 11:12 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Maybe he thought he was releasing Romo from his fantasy team?

by jcb9 on Aug 6, 2008 11:13 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Or our other favorite

HAVE YOU SEEN MY BASEBALL?

Kevin Pritchard has Chuck Norris tied up in the trunk of his car.

by otis29 on Aug 6, 2008 12:25 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Funny…I don’t think Sergio ever heard he was already on RTW when he was optioned from CT. Could this be about $$?

by sharmo on Aug 7, 2008 3:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Why oh why

couldn’t it be Tyler Walker?

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Aug 6, 2008 11:11 AM PDT   0 recs

Farewell, Ray. We'll miss your smile and your sugar. Welcome, Steve Hammond "Eggs". Throw strikes.
comics | cartoons | Nattowear

by Natto on Aug 6, 2008 11:11 AM PDT   0 recs

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.

by groug on Aug 6, 2008 12:06 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

same

Molina's gonna test his arm...

by Victorious Secret on Aug 6, 2008 12:35 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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!

by SoFa King Mike on Aug 6, 2008 11:14 AM PDT   0 recs

I’m sure he’ll be back sooner than later, and I hope it won’t be hard to pet a dog that just bit him in the ass when he didn’t think he needed to pay attention

by sharmo on Aug 7, 2008 3:54 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Someone really needs to take a DFA SABEAN sign to the game today.

by jcb9 on Aug 6, 2008 11:16 AM PDT   0 recs

Agreed.

by Merope on Aug 6, 2008 11:19 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

If I was going, I would!

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 6, 2008 11:19 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

so to recap..

visquel, aurillia, roberts…not dfa’d.

romo…dfa’d.

uhhh…

by ryanmiles on Aug 6, 2008 11:23 AM PDT   0 recs

lol

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.

by jponry on Aug 6, 2008 11:26 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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   0 recs

Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!

by SoFa King Mike on Aug 6, 2008 11:27 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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.

by cheno on Aug 6, 2008 11:29 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Like a wicked game of Twister

Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!

by SoFa King Mike on Aug 6, 2008 11:31 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

someone needs to shop this

so the conclusions are more mccoven-related

now move it, people!

"ever so cynical yet whimsical giants related signature"

by The Gene Hackman on Aug 6, 2008 11:31 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

me too

or I would be all over that shit

"ever so cynical yet whimsical giants related signature"

by The Gene Hackman on Aug 6, 2008 11:37 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Ideas?

I have a shop in front me. I can tell by the pixels.

Adopted brother of the AnVil / GIANTSPACE™ returns!

by SoFa King Mike on Aug 6, 2008 11:38 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

defenestration

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

by hairball on Aug 6, 2008 11:40 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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.

by redhornet78 on Aug 6, 2008 12:33 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Bocock joke
Trade for Veteran

Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com and on it I make jokes about things.

by groug on Aug 6, 2008 12:07 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

i mean really

the thing writes itself.

"ever so cynical yet whimsical giants related signature"

by The Gene Hackman on Aug 6, 2008 11:39 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

storm front office with torches and pitchforks

worship Lincecum

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Aug 6, 2008 11:42 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs