San Jose still home to the Little Giants
by BruteSentiment on Sep 23, 2008 8:03 PM PDT
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I'm sure this is hardly a surprise to anyone, but at least it's official now.
The San Jose Giants are proud to announce that they have renewed their Player Development Agreement with the San Francisco Giants for two more years (2009-2010). The team has been affiliated with the San Francisco Giants since 1988, which is the longest current working agreement in the California League.
An impressive 25 former San Jose Giants have played in San Francisco this season. Currently 19 former SJ Giants are on the active San Francisco Roster including: IF John Bowker, IF Emmanuel Burriss, P Matt Cain, P Geno Espineli, P Alex Hinshaw, C Steve Holm, IF Travis Ishikawa, OF Fred Lewis, P Tim Lincecum, P Osiris Matos, IF Ryan Rohlinger, P Sergio Romo, P Billy Sadler, P Jonathan Sanchez, C/IF Pablo Sandoval, OF Nate Schierholtz, P Jack Taschner, P Tyler Walker and P Brian Wilson. A total of 128 former San Jose Giants have played in the Major Leagues.
This leaves just Double-A and Short-A unaccounted for (I may have missed S-K's renewal). Carolina remains a likely home for the Giants in the future, and word is we'll get the call later this week.
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I don't think..
There’s any other place the Giants want their A+ team than in San Jose. It’s an hour drive to and from the park instead of a 5 hour drive to and from Fresno. Simple rehab/scout park.
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How is my adopted son almost twice as old as I am? Nevermind...Go Omar! Warm the Bench!
by WalrusMan on Sep 23, 2008 9:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay
Now get them in there through 2012 and we’re in business!
"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 Sep 23, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Because we all know that the shit is gonna hit the fan in December of that year…
Fairley odd parent to Wendell
by WTF on Sep 24, 2008 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The hell with all that. 2012 is the year I’m supposed to graduate from college. I need the Giants to stay in SJ for the duration of my college career, so you see.
"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 Sep 24, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool. I think it’s an advantage to have fairly neutral environments for the young players. San Jose is a pitchers park, but that’s balanced out by the rest of the league favoring hitters.
by Dan from NM on Sep 23, 2008 10:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's also...
…a great place to watch a game, and has maybe the best food of any park in baseball. Turkey Mike’s BBQ at $5 should be considered robbery.
by Bitter Fan on Sep 24, 2008 12:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Turkey Mike’s is om nom nom. My BFF’s wife had her birthday party at the game and the party package rocks socks. Each person gets a ton of food, plus two drinks, and cake. And it’s really affordable.
"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 Sep 24, 2008 8:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stupid Natto threw my confetti… :(
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Sep 24, 2008 2:06 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like Smart Natto to me
None of us trust you with confetti since the infamous Parade Incident of Aught Six.
Trent Kline: Decentish. Also, my website is called ChatterBalks Dot Com. It's not being updated right now. Hope for more at your own risk.
by groug on Sep 24, 2008 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still wake up sometimes in a cold sweat, screaming “CONFETTI INCOMING!”
Scott McClain: Great story, no place on the 2009 Giants.
by EliminateMe on Sep 24, 2008 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HOW WAS I SUPPOSED TO KNOW THAT YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO CUT IT UP INTO THOSE LITTLE SQUARES???
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Sep 24, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So somebody stole something from you for a change
Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense.
by thehavenot on Sep 24, 2008 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, it’s not my fault you left your confetti out in the open in that multi-lock safe guarded by 12 dogs and a bear in a remote location in Arizona.
by Natto on Sep 24, 2008 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew I should have used more dogs,
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Sep 24, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
tastes like win to me
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Sep 24, 2008 9:03 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Went to my first SJ game this year
Looking forward to more next season!
Scott McClain: Great story, no place on the 2009 Giants.
by EliminateMe on Sep 24, 2008 10:21 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yippee!
I do like taking in games at the SJ park. It’s a good way to make an impromptu trip to a ballgame with the kids – just a 15 minute drive from home. And the food is definitely yum yum at a reasonable cost. Plus the silliness on the field between innings is kinda fun.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Sep 24, 2008 12:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bumgarner, Posey…maybe more Alderson..maybe a little AnVil….Maybe Gillaspie? Add in all the ballpark amenities previously mentioned, and I think it may be the best ticket in the minors next year.
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Sep 24, 2008 10:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Noonan and friends too
Also expecting pieces of that very good bullpen in Augusta: Trey Webb and Mitch Lively, who was quite a surprise in a limited role.
"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 Sep 24, 2008 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget...
…Andy De La Garza and David Mixon were very impressive in Augusta when I visited in July.
your 2008 SF Giants: this isn’t totally insane, just really stupid
by Lyle on Sep 25, 2008 5:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
Possibly Daryl Maday as well, since he sort of got bombed in CT following a callup.
"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 Sep 25, 2008 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, absolutely
I was just listing other relievers that impressed me. Now that Sergio has graduated to the big leagues, I may have to adopt Daryl Maday to replace Romo.
your 2008 SF Giants: this isn’t totally insane, just really stupid
by Lyle on Sep 25, 2008 8:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed
The little Giants will continue to be solid with these guys moving up for 2009. What really messed the Giants up this year the bullpen. It was shockingly bad.
"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 Sep 25, 2008 8:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh,
and their inability to score runs
FIRE BRIAN SABEAN
by zenbitz on Sep 25, 2008 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh
and infield D = terrible
FIRE BRIAN SABEAN
by zenbitz on Sep 25, 2008 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and don't forget Zito
But yeah, the bullpen wasn’t good either.
FIRE BRIAN SABEAN
by zenbitz on Sep 25, 2008 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OH I'M AN IDIOT
SAN JOSE GIANTS FTW!
FIRE BRIAN SABEAN
by zenbitz on Sep 25, 2008 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lawl
"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 Sep 25, 2008 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SPEED READING FOR THE EPIC FAIL
FIRE BRIAN SABEAN
by zenbitz on Sep 25, 2008 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Noonan
Baggs had a note in BA recently that the organization thinks so highly of Noonan they may send him to AA to start ‘09 (similar to his insider comments on Bumgarner). I hope that’s not the case, personally, but given the promotions we saw in ‘08, it’s obviously not out of the question.
Get the hell out the way Bengie, Pablito's hit the show!
by Roger on Sep 25, 2008 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alderson?
I would think there is zero chance of Alderson repeating in SJ given his success there. Last I heard, they were considering skipping MadBum a level and sending both of them to AA. Have you heard otherwise?
Scott McClain: Great story, no place on the 2009 Giants.
by EliminateMe on Sep 25, 2008 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was also my understanding.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
by delorean on Sep 25, 2008 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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