McCovey Chronicles Community Prospect List #29
by marcello on Jan 7, 2009 6:08 PM PST
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OK, we're going to take this to 30 and then stop. I'm sorry if you're sick of this, but know that you can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Feel free to make a write in as your vote. Just list who you want, don't vote in the poll, and then try and make a case to sway people.
1. SP Madison Bumgarner
2. C Buster Posey
3. SP Tim Alderson
4. 1B Angel Villalona
5. 2B Nick Noonan
6. 3B Conor Gillaspie
7. SP Henry Sosa
8. OF Rafael Rodriguez
9. OF Roger Kieschnick
10. SP Kevin Pucetas
11. 1B Travis Ishikawa
12. OF Wendell Fairley
13. SP Scott Barnes
14. SS Brandon Crawford
15. SS Ehire Adrianza
16. SP Clayton Tanner
17. SP Jesse English
18. SP Joseph Martinez
19. OF/1B Thomas Neal
20. 3B Jesus Guzman
21. SP Aaron King
22. UT Matt Downs
23. SP Waldis Joaquin
24. OF Eddy Martinez-Esteve
25. P Jose Casilla
26. C Hector Sanchez
27. RP Edwin Quirarte
28. RP Luis Perdomo
For info on some of the prospects see this
Poll will close at 5 PM Friday night.
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I Sure Hope This Is Stopping At 30 (I Would Have Stopped At 25)
I doubt very much if any here can actually tell the difference between these choices or for that matter any of the last 3 choices.
by giantsrainman on Jan 7, 2009 6:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Yes, because 21 to 25 is so much clearer than 26 to 30. Anyways, we’ll be stopping at 30, which it says in the very first sentence. In bold. Since the 26th poll.
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 7, 2009 6:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This is stupid. Why did you make me come in here?
by Grant on Jan 7, 2009 6:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Look, do you expect us to read what you write? While we’re at it, why isn’t the poll filled out for me?
by Natto on Jan 7, 2009 6:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Secret's out
There isn’t actually going to be a vote for the 30th spot. I’m just going to pick whoever I want that hasn’t made the list yet. Hope you’re all happy with David Quinowski.
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 7, 2009 7:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't Read Or Vote - My Mistake On Not Reading But At Least I Was Right To Not Vote
by giantsrainman on Jan 7, 2009 8:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
sounds like a pretty hilarious PSA
We don't really have that much pitching depth. We don't really have that much pitching depth. FOR GOD SAKE, VERUCA, DON'T GO FAKE TRADING JONATHAN SANCHEZ. We don't really have that much pitching depth
by oldjacket on Jan 7, 2009 8:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
also maybe:
Literacy is for Losers
We don't really have that much pitching depth. We don't really have that much pitching depth. FOR GOD SAKE, VERUCA, DON'T GO FAKE TRADING JONATHAN SANCHEZ. We don't really have that much pitching depth
by oldjacket on Jan 7, 2009 8:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Jan 7, 2009 8:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Glade I Could Provide Some Entertainment!
by giantsrainman on Jan 7, 2009 10:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It smells better in here now.
Fairley odd parent to Wendell
by WTF on Jan 8, 2009 12:08 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Surprisingly
Surprisingly, it would appear that there is enough depth in the Giants’ organization now that there are more than 30 players who actually have shot at making the majors. There will almost certainly be at least one player not making the list who already HAS played in the major.
by sharksrog on Jan 7, 2009 6:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, I could rank everyone on the poll and offer a reason for it. I think the deep-prospect arguments are pretty interesting. Just leave us be, for crying out loud. It’s January, and we want something to talk about.
by Dan from NM on Jan 7, 2009 9:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Can I interest you in this hearty Matt Cain trade proposal? We’ve got a great two-for-one deal going if you’d like to include a Jonathan Sanchez trade with your order.
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 7, 2009 10:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Pretend Nicholson is 20 before you vote.
You probably know it as MYANMAR, but it will always be BURMA to me!
by NuschlerFace on Jan 7, 2009 6:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Snyder
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Jan 7, 2009 6:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I think Matos should be low 20's.....
but I’m not going to vote for him at 29 either….
Uncle Sabes...How much longer til we get there?
by NorCalGiant on Jan 7, 2009 6:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
That
That will make it a bit difficult for him to be in the low 20’s. :)
by sharksrog on Jan 7, 2009 6:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
....
I’m just making my own stand, if he didn’t make the low 20’s….he should be left out and claim that it was collusion by the owners of the blog….
Uncle Sabes...How much longer til we get there?
by NorCalGiant on Jan 7, 2009 6:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I also think Matos should be higher
..but I keep voting for him anyway. No principled stands for me!
VOTE OSIRIS!
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.
by Lyle on Jan 8, 2009 2:15 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm still pulling the Matos lever
And again I have to question those voting for Nicholson over Matos. Nicholson pitched well in rookie ball last year at age 22. Matos, just one year older, shut down AA (1.23 ERA, 0.98 WHIP) before getting his callup. One year older but three levels higher, getting comparable results.
Adoptive father to the All-Father. Does that make me the All-Grandfather?
by EliminateMe on Jan 8, 2009 12:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Reliever vs. Starter
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 8, 2009 12:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, but...
…Matos had a decent season as a starter in rookie ball himself.
Adoptive father to the All-Father. Does that make me the All-Grandfather?
by EliminateMe on Jan 8, 2009 1:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
True
I’m not voting for Nicholson, but I imagine people really like the 54:3 K:BB ratio. 3 BB’s! Granted, he’s way too old for Rookie Ball.
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 8, 2009 2:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Friday?
Friday? We are talking about Friday?
Like Dandy Don used to sing “Turn out the lights the party’s over”
by wilriv21 on Jan 7, 2009 6:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I was hoping to vote on every player in the organization.
I voted for Snyder again.
We're all basically Pedro Feliz.
by SF Pete on Jan 7, 2009 6:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
40 or bust!
Let’s do another 10!
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 7, 2009 6:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Why stop there?
Let’s keep going until there are less than 100 votes per round, at least…
Adoptive father to the All-Father. Does that make me the All-Grandfather?
by EliminateMe on Jan 8, 2009 12:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll go as long as Marcello wants to
I love talking and learning about the prospects and besides, we haven’t even debated Jackson Williams yet.
by nelson95 on Jan 8, 2009 12:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I would be fine to keep going, but it’s losing steam. Anyways, it has served its purpose in providing a distraction from the usual offseason drudgery. Teams are getting close to set now, and it’s about time to talk about 2009.
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 8, 2009 12:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Let's go to 40!
Why not? 50 might be even better. That way EVERYONE could get his favorite left-out prospect on the list. I’ll be we could go 50 deep without getting truly ridiculous.
I have really enjoyed this poll and truly DO hope it goes well past 30. You know the old saying: Life begins at 30. :)
by sharksrog on Jan 8, 2009 1:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If people keep putting them up, I'll keep voting
At least I completely run out of knowledge about the prospects. But at least 40 would work, I think.
Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa
by raisingcain on Jan 8, 2009 4:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm getting to this stage
I think I’d run out before 40, but it would be close
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Jan 8, 2009 5:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
*until I run out
brain not functioning today
Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa
by raisingcain on Jan 8, 2009 6:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Snyder.
I’m a complete sheep at this point.
We don't really have that much pitching depth. We don't really have that much pitching depth. FOR GOD SAKE, VERUCA, DON'T GO FAKE TRADING JONATHAN SANCHEZ. We don't really have that much pitching depth
by oldjacket on Jan 7, 2009 6:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Snyder
As am I. Though I’m following what a computer says…..
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
by baetown415 on Jan 7, 2009 7:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hi! I'm oldjacket, and I voted for Ben Snyder...whoever he is
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.
by Lyle on Jan 8, 2009 3:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I look delicious
We don't really have that much pitching depth. We don't really have that much pitching depth. FOR GOD SAKE, VERUCA, DON'T GO FAKE TRADING JONATHAN SANCHEZ. We don't really have that much pitching depth
by oldjacket on Jan 8, 2009 4:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
BEN SNYDER
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jan 7, 2009 7:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
f**k Ben Snyder
Michael Mcbryde better get 30. If not, I’m going tonya harding on snyder’s shoulder.
come back to me when little leaguers throw softer than Snyder.
Mischievously implosive purple pitching staff.
by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Jan 7, 2009 7:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
IAWTC ! Yes We Can ! McBryde for 30 !
The clock doesn't matter in baseball. Time stands still or moves backwards. Theoretically, one game could go on forever. Some seem to.-Herb Caen
My adopted son Matt Downs . Utility Infielder with a Bat !
by nvsfg on Jan 8, 2009 8:38 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
How the heck is Matos tied with Snyder?
SHOW YOURSELVES MATOS SUPPORTERS
by xanthan on Jan 7, 2009 8:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
He’s got a cool name
We don't really have that much pitching depth. We don't really have that much pitching depth. FOR GOD SAKE, VERUCA, DON'T GO FAKE TRADING JONATHAN SANCHEZ. We don't really have that much pitching depth
by oldjacket on Jan 7, 2009 8:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
SHOW YOURSELVES MATOS SUPPORTERS
KEEP YOUR SHOES ON!
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 7, 2009 8:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Matos has already had success in the majors, even if he might have been a bit lucky. I’m going with the sure thing here
YES ON MATOS
I only have a signature because I recognize everyone else by their sigs, not their usernames..
by lmaozedong on Jan 7, 2009 8:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Success? He had a near 5 ERA in 30 IP. It’s a small sample, but it’s not like he came in and blew hitters away. His minor league track record is a little better but I just wasn’t that impressed with what I saw from him this past year in the bigs.
Unless a reliever is lights out closer material (which Matos isn’t) I’m almost always going to take a starter instead in these prospect rankings. My thinking is that not only do starters add more value, but if they flame out they can be turned into relievers. If a reliever flames out, it’s probably the end of his career.
by xanthan on Jan 7, 2009 8:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly. Which is why me and two aliases all voted for Jorge Bucardo.
Get the hell out the way Bengie, Pablito's hit the show!
by Roger on Jan 7, 2009 9:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I voted for Bucardo
I wouldn’t vote for Matos over most of the people on this poll, and probably a few who aren’t on it.
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 7, 2009 10:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Bucardo’s defensible. I considered him but went with McBryde out of habit.
by Dan from NM on Jan 7, 2009 10:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
We'll take it!
\-highfive-/
Mischievously implosive purple pitching staff.
by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Jan 9, 2009 12:36 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
would rather vote Quinowski or Juan Carlos Perez, but will stick with Snyder just to keep McBryde out of there. Osiris? Sirisly? the bocock of pitchers? (brought to bigs too soon)
adopter/sponsor of "Go, Antoan" Richardson
by foothillsfan on Jan 7, 2009 8:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Snyder
Snyder doesn’t have much stuff and he got torched in Double A. Hopefully he adjusts his second time around the Eastern League. I voted for Matos.
by SBcaptain2 on Jan 7, 2009 8:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I think if we are talking relievers, I might take Hedrick and Pichardo before Matos.
by xanthan on Jan 7, 2009 8:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
re
I’d rather have a good reliever than a lousy starter. I’d rank those three as Matos, Pichardo, Hedrick. It’s close, but Hedrick is last because of his age.
by SBcaptain2 on Jan 7, 2009 9:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Fact: Snyder’s is a brand of pretzels…
YOU LIKE PRETZELS, DON’T YOU!?
Do the right thing. Vote for Snyder. Vote for taste.
by xanthan on Jan 7, 2009 8:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
You choose pretzels over the all-father?
(they probably both suck)
We don't really have that much pitching depth. We don't really have that much pitching depth. FOR GOD SAKE, VERUCA, DON'T GO FAKE TRADING JONATHAN SANCHEZ. We don't really have that much pitching depth
by oldjacket on Jan 7, 2009 8:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i love those pretzels
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jan 7, 2009 9:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Those are good. But too late, already voted for Pichardo.
Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa
by raisingcain on Jan 7, 2009 9:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Buttermilk Ranch = good.
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by WalrusMan on Jan 8, 2009 9:44 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Jalapeno=Best
"Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate don't move."-Leroy "Satchel" Paige
My adopted son Matt Downs . Utility Infielder with a Bat !
by nvsfg on Jan 8, 2009 10:27 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You should definitely try these. A beer is a required accessory though, as they get pretty warm after the first few bites.
"Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate don't move."-Leroy "Satchel" Paige
My adopted son Matt Downs . Utility Infielder with a Bat !
by nvsfg on Jan 8, 2009 11:50 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well now I know how my wedding's being catered.
Now I also know why I’m still single.
I also voted for Snyder, like I have been for the past, what, six polls. I think I’ve spent over half of these polls voting futilely for either Snyder or Martinez. Thanks, democracy! Lizard people!
Tyler Walker, my son, it's time you left the nest. No seriously. Go.
by multiphasic on Jan 8, 2009 12:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I hate pretzels
But Gol-DAYUMN those honey mustard and onion pieces are God’s greatest gift to Man.
Mischievously implosive purple pitching staff.
by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Jan 9, 2009 12:39 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It looks hopeless for Pichardo, so I’m not even gonna give anyone a reason to vote for him.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Jan 7, 2009 9:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I am the skipping vinyl.....
..that is Michael McBryde
"Don't trust anyone under the age of 30" - Brian Sabean
by Smotheredinhugs on Jan 8, 2009 7:59 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Looks painful...
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.
by Lyle on Jan 9, 2009 6:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Completely OT
I just got a turntable that records directly to my ipod. All that vinyl thats been on the shelf, l finally get to take with me.
by timmeh on Jan 9, 2009 9:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh..
URDOINITRONG.
Nah, I’m just an audiophile so when someone is recording things into a lossy format (.mp3, .aac) versus a lossless format (.wav, .flac) I’m annoyed.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
by WalrusMan on Jan 11, 2009 1:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m happy to be too uncultured to hear the difference.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Jan 11, 2009 5:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t be annoyed, I’m happy with my toy. Considering all things I could have purchased at Macworld, I thought I exhibited great restraint. Although I do like those drum sets for the game consoles, but since I don’t have a console of any type, it’s a moot point.
My hearing isn’t what it used to be anyways.
by timmeh on Jan 12, 2009 2:23 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
.flac is good for achrival stuff, but if you want every-day listening type stuff, I dare someone to tell me the difference in a listening test between a properly encoded .mp3 and .flac.
by xanthan on Jan 12, 2009 5:13 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ow!
My Osiris.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
by WalrusMan on Jan 8, 2009 9:44 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
dididoitrite?
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
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by WalrusMan on Jan 8, 2009 9:45 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I would vote for Osiris if he pronounced his name like the Egyptian God.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jan 8, 2009 11:08 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I have it on good authority...
…that the Egyptian god pronounces Matos’ name exactly the same way Matos does.
Adoptive father to the All-Father. Does that make me the All-Grandfather?
by EliminateMe on Jan 8, 2009 12:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ben Snyder!
finally! I’ve been into him because he ended up pretty good in Baseball Mogul.
by lincypoo i wuv u on Jan 10, 2009 6:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
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