Giants invite Buster and 15 others to Camp

Guzman, Phelps, Pucetas and others coming too!

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guzman

i’m very interested to see what guzman does in camp. between AA, and winter league his stats were rediculous. he is 24 already, but plays 2nd and 3rd. two weak spots on the roster. i’m rooting for him…

by giantdonkey on Jan 9, 2009 5:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Can he play 1b?

Seriously

by wilriv21 on Jan 9, 2009 8:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

he’s not known as a defensive wizard at 2B or 3B, so I think his future may very well be at 1B

by FluLikeSymptoms on Jan 9, 2009 8:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

1b ?

haven’t seen many 165 lb. 1st sackers.

by giantdonkey on Jan 9, 2009 10:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, Andres Torres had a hell of a year in AAA. I didn’t know the Giants invited him to camp. A .500 SLG is pretty impressive for a former Antoan Richardson type.

by Grant on Jan 9, 2009 6:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

And I just noticed that Scott McClain is back. I’d rather the Giants contribute to the Scott McClain Retirement Fund than the Rich Aurilia Home Remodeling Fund if they’re still looking for a 1B/3B who can spot start against lefties.

by Grant on Jan 9, 2009 6:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

+1. I love McClain. I’d really like to see what kind of numbers he could put up given a full year in the bigs, even if it’s on the bench.

by Norm Median on Jan 12, 2009 4:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn’t go overboard on Buster coming to camp. You usually invite extra catchers to handle all those pitchers. Even the lowly Jackson Williams was invited.

Brian Sabean's dad- will make a few phone calls to help his son find a new job after next season

by rxmeister on Jan 9, 2009 6:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I agree. There are a tons of ‘pens to catch. I would’ve been shocked if he wasn’t there.

Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud

by Giant among Angels on Jan 9, 2009 9:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

We Can Now Clearly See That The Signing Of Ivan Ochoa On Oct 30th Was To A Minor League Deal

All this time it was just a mistake that he was listed on sfgiants.com on the 40 man roster. He now has been removed and is now found listed with the rest of the Non Roster Invitees where he belongs.

by giantsrainman on Jan 9, 2009 6:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

This is true. El Ochoa reporting for pain sponge duty.

Ivan Ochoa - Heir to the legacy of Rob Andrews & Rikkert Faneyte!

Here comes Captain Obvious wearing his Atomic Wedgie!

by daveinexile on Jan 9, 2009 6:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I see we invited Brandon Medders as well. He was pretty good when he first came up with the Dbacks. Might wind up being a smart move.

Brian Sabean's dad- will make a few phone calls to help his son find a new job after next season

by rxmeister on Jan 9, 2009 6:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

and more importantly, since we no longer have Puffer and Villafuerte, it gives us our obligatory relief pitching project named Brandon

by FluLikeSymptoms on Jan 9, 2009 7:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Busty and friends!

"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 Jan 9, 2009 11:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Sounds like a strip bar.

A very sad one.

VAE PVTO DEVS FIO

by Bhaakon on Jan 9, 2009 11:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It’s a party in Arizona!

by deuce deuce on Jan 9, 2009 11:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Huh?

Right-hander Kevin Pucetas, who has an outside chance to secure the No. 5 starter’s spot,

Who’s he gonna bump? Zito? Sanchez?

McC's Outstanding Newcomer '08.

by FairweatherFan on Jan 11, 2009 9:25 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Gotta factor in Injuries and Trades

Pucetas or anyone else would only have a chance if there are injuries to the other starters and/or trades involving the starters. Pucetas could also do as Lincecum did a couple of years back and pitch so well in the minors that they had to find a spot for him.

by nelson95 on Jan 11, 2009 9:31 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I highly doubt he’ll dominate the upper minors like lincecum. I think the outside shot is mostly in case of an injury or a trade, as you initially stated.

Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa

by raisingcain on Jan 11, 2009 11:36 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

really? You don’t think he’ll put up 0.29 ERA with a 13.4 K/9 rate and a 3.2 BB/9 rate? Come on, have a little faith man!

by FluLikeSymptoms on Jan 12, 2009 11:27 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Give me a break, I’m just not used to optimism right now!

Now let me think. If I’m doing this right, pucetas was ranked as the fourth highest pitcher on our prospect list. So within a few years we should have a staff with lincecum as the fifth starter!

Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa

by raisingcain on Jan 13, 2009 10:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Torres is interesting as a 4A who can play centerfield. Otherwise it was Timpner and the abyss covering large outfields in the PCL.
Jake Wald is a surprise as a very slow developing weak hitting shortstop, tuirning 28.
I guess he is the backup to Ochoa or Burris in Fresno, tho Conn works better.
Could be too many infielders in Fresno and Conn.—Wald; Burris or Ochoa; Guzman; Maroul; Connor G; Rohlinger; Downs; Bond (actually outhit Downs in SJ); Bocock.

Does this mean either Phelps or McClain will make the big club ’cz having both of them in Fresno would be dumb? McClain at least can spell Pablo at third. Phelps is mentioned in the article as an outfielder….oh, really? wishful thinking.

adopter/sponsor of "Go, Antoan" Richardson

by foothillsfan on Jan 11, 2009 10:35 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Timpner and the Abyss

Band name alert!!!

Adoptive father to the All-Father. Does that make me the All-Grandfather?

by EliminateMe on Jan 12, 2009 11:53 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

What does a ST Invite mean?

Is there a ST roster? Do they get per diem? Do they have to report at a certain date? Or is it something in the paper you send home to make momma proud?

by wilriv21 on Jan 11, 2009 12:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Jayson Stark did a pretty funny column last year about how we always talk about somebody being “invited” to Spring Training but nobody actually receives an invitation.

by FluLikeSymptoms on Jan 12, 2009 11:33 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Thank you

by wilriv21 on Jan 12, 2009 1:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

*16

Blantant unexplained change at sfgiants.com

72-90 - TIMMY FOR CY YOUNG!!!

Adopted Giant: Daryl Maday - The roller coaster ride continues - Augusta to Norwich to San Jose, the latter of which has been a success so far. 1.59 ERA.

by rhys on Jan 12, 2009 5:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs