Bumgarner #1

Not much surprise, but only looking at minor league pitchers, Jim Callis has Bumgarner #1.

"Gary (Des Moines, Iowa): Hi, enjoy the chat. Is Madison Bumgarner the top pitching prospect in baseball? If not who is? Thank you.

Jim Callis: (1:59 PM ET ) David Price is the top pitching prospect in baseball, though he'll probably never see the minors again. If we're counting just minor leaguers, then yes, it's Bumgarner. "

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MadBum is a badass

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jan 21, 2009 11:28 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

RallyKiller II

sim (stockton, ca): as a giants fan should i be excited about jesus guzman’s winter league stats?

SportsNation Jim Callis: (2:02 PM ET ) “Excited” might be too much. He’s having a huge winter and might be a useful big leaguer, but I can’t see him being a star by any means.

by wilriv21 on Jan 21, 2009 11:29 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

for the giants, of course, useful big leaguer (for position players) is almost as good as being a star.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Jan 21, 2009 11:30 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

seriously

I was reading something earlier that said Posey could develop to hit 15-20 HRs a year, and my reaction was basically “holy crap 20 HRs?”

Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!

by j14 on Jan 21, 2009 1:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

when was the last time we’ve had a cleanup hitter with 20? (I know, not that long ago)

by Mrbasepaul on Jan 21, 2009 2:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

James (San Leandro, CA): As a Giant’s fan we have heard a lot about Posey but we havn’t heard much about the guys drafted after posey so what are your thoughts on Conor Gillaspie, Roger Kieschnick and Brandon Crawford?

Jim Callis: (2:39 PM ET ) I like Gillaspie, though he was a good value as a sandwich pick, think he’ll be a solid regular. Kieschnick has some interesting power and tools and will be a solid regular if he tones down his approach a little and makes consistent contact. I’m less sold on Crawford, just not sure he’ll hit enough.

by wilriv21 on Jan 21, 2009 11:44 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Tim (CA): Why is Bumgarner ranked so high? From what I heard he only has a good fastball but not any off-speed stuff.

Jim Callis: (2:45 PM ET ) That’s crazy. He needs to work on his changeup, but it’s coming and his hard slider will be a weapon.

by Fresburg on Jan 21, 2009 12:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Tim clearly doesn’t know shit. Either that or he’s actually Tim Alderson and is just pissed that he gets overlooked in our system because of Mad Bum.

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips

Neglectful father of David Quinowski

by marcello on Jan 21, 2009 12:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs