Giants Top Prospects Going to Man Jose

I mean, there isn’t much more to say. I want to catch at least five games.

by Grant on Feb 20, 2009 10:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

OK, but you’re slotted in as the backup catcher.

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by Natto on Feb 21, 2009 12:14 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Depending on who you want to see, you might want to hurry. Some of these guys are slated to move up fast. This team is loaded unlike any I can ever recall.

by out machine on Feb 21, 2009 12:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

F Yes!

"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 Feb 20, 2009 10:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

That is awesome. Also, Lewis batting third instead of behind Molina = good idea.

by scotterduder on Feb 20, 2009 10:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Yes very good idea

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by Giant among Angels on Feb 21, 2009 8:08 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

The link’s not working…

by walkoff baltimore chop on Feb 20, 2009 10:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

This is what you need to know

Club officials are planning to send all five of the Giants’ top-rated prospects, and six of the top seven, to begin the season at Class A San Jose. The list includes pitchers Madison Bumgarner and Tim Alderson, catcher Buster Posey, first baseman Angel Villalona and second baseman Nick Noonan. Other members of last year’s strong draft class are expected to join Posey in San Jose, including third baseman Conor Gillaspie, right fielder Roger Kieschnick and shortstop Brandon Crawford.

"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 Feb 20, 2009 11:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I was going to put this in the Minor Leaugue roster surprise fanpost..

But when I talked to Crawford, he said he expects to be in San Jose after the way he hit in the Winter.

proud father of the newly acquired Brandon Crawford..

by Azmanz on Feb 20, 2009 11:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Thank you

This is f’n awesome.

by walkoff baltimore chop on Feb 20, 2009 11:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

We’re gonna be busy at SF Dugout in April and May.

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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Feb 20, 2009 11:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Even Alderson. haha. Minor League super squad!

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by haverecords on Feb 20, 2009 11:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

wow, this is awesome

It might be a good idea to catch an early game because before too long (like maybe when the weather gets warmer) some of these guys may be in Connecticut.

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by FluLikeSymptoms on Feb 20, 2009 11:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

San Jose goes undefeated and gets promoted to major leagues like English Soccer relegation. San Diego loses 136 games beating the all-time worst MLB record set by the Spiders in 1899.

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by Revolution1 on Feb 20, 2009 11:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Though, i’m not sure why the cold weather would affect Alderson.

It seems like the front office was like “fuck it, their going to be on the same team someday anyway, so lets lay waste to the cal league a bit”

(on a serious point: since the team itself has been making an effort to hype these prospects to the season ticket holders, and otherwise devoted fans, this should be seen in something of a marketing light, i suspect)

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by haverecords on Feb 20, 2009 11:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

They’d better get used to pitching in cold weather if they’re being rushed through the system.

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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Feb 20, 2009 11:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Hurry Hurry Step Right Up

McC Nite at the yard. Be there!

Glad to hear Bumgarner and Noonan will begin the season at SJ. No need to rush. Will be interesting to see how prospects Crawford, and Kieschnick will handle SJ. Would also expect to see Quirarte in SJ.

Where will Jackson WIlliams begin his season?

Glad to see Sabean and Bochy finally coming to their senses by flipping Lewis and Sandoval in the batting order. If Sandoval gets off to a solid start maybe he could hit cleanup and BMoney hit fifth.

by wilriv21 on Feb 21, 2009 12:18 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

::SPROING::

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by SoFa King Mike on Feb 21, 2009 12:40 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

That was a LOL+.

by out machine on Feb 21, 2009 12:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I was expecting Bumgarner, Posey, Villalona, and Noonan.

Wasnt expectin Alderson, Gillespie, Kieschnick and Crawford. Though if i thought about it I probably should have.

Im excited. I live about 10-15 min away from the stadium. cant wait.

by kvdp12 on Feb 21, 2009 2:47 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Anyone know when opening night tix go on sale?

Ive been looking for the past couple of weeks. SJ site only talks about season tickets and ticket plans.

Any help from anyone that knows?

by kvdp12 on Feb 21, 2009 2:48 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

The writer for this site really seems to know his stuff. This team is going to be epic.

by MetalFaceDoom on Feb 21, 2009 6:39 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Do they use a 5-man rotation??

I’d like to figure out when Bumgardner’s and Alderson’s second starts are. I’m going to assume that Opening Night will be pretty packed.

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by stevieg on Feb 21, 2009 9:31 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Ya

I wonder if they’ll give the opening day nod to MadBum or TimA. It’s gotta be one of those two. Does MadBum get it for being the top prospect in the system or does TimA go, because he’s sort of the elder statesman?

"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 Feb 22, 2009 10:31 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Chemistry

Imagine how much chemistry is gonna be created when they go up the system together. This team is gonna be GREAT!

by monta101 on Feb 21, 2009 10:17 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

This is the core of the future, it is a great idea to keep them together as much as possible on the way up. It will not be constant, but it this is what Neukom talked about playing the Giants way. Sort of like the A’s had going a few years ago with all their minor league guys with an organizational philosphy.

by out machine on Feb 21, 2009 12:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Chemisty will give way to attrition, injury, talent, trades etc.

by wilriv21 on Feb 21, 2009 1:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Or just bigger muscles.

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by FairweatherFan on Feb 21, 2009 2:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

MCC Night at the yard. I can’t wait for all those prospects to be there too.

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by WalrusMan on Feb 21, 2009 3:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

they will all get promoted at the same til they're in the majors

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by stealth snail on Feb 21, 2009 4:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Step away from the bong

did you party with Michael Phelps?

by wilriv21 on Feb 21, 2009 4:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

So Alderson is repeating a level he already showed he can handle?

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by WTF on Feb 21, 2009 8:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

It is a very interesting decision. And what message does it send to those prospects that will begin the season in the cold at Connecticut ? The good prospects we are going to pamper you while you others freeze your ass in the northeast. Thank God it is warm in San Francisco.

by wilriv21 on Feb 21, 2009 10:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs