Community Projection: Sergio Romo
by Grant Brisbee on Feb 24, 2009 12:54 PM PST
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PrintI was going to do a starting pitcher today, but I received my Baseball Prospectus in the mail last night. I flipped through it and used it to play a drinking game. Every time they wrote something making fun of how Brian Sabean builds a team, I’d take a shot. It was a lot of fun.
After waking up in a bird sanctuary in Alameda, hitchhiking home, and throwing away my vomit-encrusted clothes, I was able to read some more of the book. I stopped at the Sergio Romo write-up. His comparable pitchers, according to PECOTA:
Usually, PECOTA will spit out a guy like Al Bumbry right after a Grady Sizemore comp, which makes sense when you consider all of the possible career paths a young player can take. Tim Lincecum’s comps are very unflattering, for example, because young pitchers are young pitchers are young pitchers. So I was stunned that Sergio Romo’s comps were all relievers who sustained their effectiveness for a long time. It’s a chunk of optimism nougat in our chocolate bar of prognostication.
I’ve already delivered a sonnet to Romo in the past, so I don’t need to do it again. But I want to. The dude’s fun to watch. Five hundred and twenty-two arm angles. Seventy different pitches. A suspicious moustache. His much-maligned velocity was actually 88-92 mph with his sinker, not the 85-mph meatball that we were told he threw in the minors.
I’m in. I’m a fan. He’ll be the most effective reliever on the team this year. Sure, Affeldt’s a good pickup, Howry’s luck should turn around, and Wilson is the closer, but I’m all about Sergio Romo.
Sergio Romo
IP: 78
ERA: 2.59
K: 84
BB: 21
HRA: 8
Suggestion for a nickname: Romotron 2084
This is probably as goofy optimistic as I’ll get with these projections, but they aren’t that crazy. Don’t worry. Gloomy pessimism is sure to follow. But I’m giddy about this here Romo guy.
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I like money.
Welcome to Costco, I love you.
by AmorVincitOmnia on Feb 24, 2009 6:20 PM PST up reply actions
No clue why this is considered a related fanshot by SBN, but it makes me nervous.
IP: 68
ERA: 2.80
K: 60
BB: 15
HRA: 6
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
It’s probably because of the “bullpen” tag.
Still in despair.
BRING BACK MARMOL!
konakona:「つかさに教われと...なんか非常に負けたような気がする。」
by Zetsuboushita on Feb 24, 2009 5:22 PM PST up reply actions
He is going to struggle a bit this season, but Romo wasn't built in a day
IP: 73
ERA: 3.97
K: 68
BB: 29
HRA: 9
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 24, 2009 1:02 PM PST reply actions
Where are my Romosexuals at?
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
IP: 72
ERA: 2.13
K: 79
BB: 29
HRA: 6
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Feb 24, 2009 1:20 PM PST up reply actions
I declared my Romosexuality
after this game.
IP: 71
ERA: 2.47
K: 89
BB: 23
HRA: 7
My plans for 2009: getting married and attending Tim Lincecum Bobblehead Day.
broken clock situation.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Feb 24, 2009 1:50 PM PST up reply actions
Allow me to explain what happened using one of the few times I have ever played golf:
Drive 1: Try to hit the ball straight, it hooks left
Drive 2: Try to hit the ball straight, it hooks left
Drive 3: Try to hit the ball straight, it hooks left
Drive 4: Try to hit the ball straight, it hooks left
Drive 5: Try to hit the ball way to the right, it goes straight
Drive 6: Try to hit the ball way to the right, it goes way to the right
Drive 7: Try to hit the ball straight, it hooks left
GROUGTHINK ALERT
i was at that game
guess the ratio of crap talk i got by dodgers before the game to crap talk i got after the game
by TimLincecumIsGod on Feb 24, 2009 5:20 PM PST up reply actions
Why do the tags keep getting moved around? With the tiny, orange type I feel like I’m having a seizure when I read them.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Agreed
Grant, please tell the PTB to make this a seizure-free zone. Alternatively, you could tell the FO of the SFG to take orange out of their color scheme, but I think the first path is the best path.
The 2008-2009 offseason is driving me sane!
Romo's got IT
Sometimes you watch a young pitcher a few times and you know he’s got IT… knows how to pitch rather than just throw, knows how to work with what he was given even if he doesn’t have a 99 mph fastball and cares more about getting the job done than looking cool. That is why when I watch Matos for instance I know he doesn’t have IT and will never have IT. I got some flack for saying release Matos as ultimately a waste of time but sometimes you just know.
Radical Racing
I’m sorry, but once your virginity is taken, there is no way to give it back.
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 24, 2009 1:43 PM PST up reply actions
Don’t be sad, Xanthan. You’ll always be special to me.
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 24, 2009 1:53 PM PST up reply actions
NOT MY FAULT!
It was my first time sexing up a computer!
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 24, 2009 1:54 PM PST up reply actions
I’ve always wondered about that cybersex stuff the kids are always talking about.
So….do you put it in the USB port or what?
Never has a poster been more correct in the history of the internet. Ever! - ResDog on yours truly
I guess, if you’re one of those people. However, if you’re good, wholesome, god-fearing folk, you still just stick it in the floppy drive and never try any of that fancy stuff for heathens. And you never make eye contact with the monitor.
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
I really like his hustle. He knows how to play the game right. He’s in the best shape of his life right now.
YES, LET’S RELEASE MATOS EVEN THOUGH HE HAS OPTIONS AND MAKES NO MONEY AND SO THERE’S REALLY NOTHING TO BE GAINED WHATSOEVER IN RELEASING HIM GOTTA FREE UP THOSE FRESNO ROSTER SPOTS FOR REAL TALENTS LIKE STEVE HAMMOND AND MATT PALMER!!!!!!
Seriously: releasing a fringe prospect with options who isn’t making any serious money for no particular reason is dumb. If nothing else, even if he’s not very good, it’s a good idea to have a supply of that kind of pitcher around in case of injuries or bullpen implosions.
Never has a poster been more correct in the history of the internet. Ever! - ResDog on yours truly
I'm sorry
I’m guessing you’re one of the people who “just knows”? So which major league front office do you work for? If you’re that good at evaluating players, then I’m assuming you’re doing more than just watching them on TV or from the stands, right?
And if you are just watching from the stands and can still decide who does and doesn’t have this mythical, non-existent “thing” you’re talking about, then you must really be a talent-scouting prodigy! Why have you not been in contact with team offices yet?!?!?!?!?
Not everyone can be Tim Lincecum. You have to have a few of “those guys” around who can eat up some innings.
by bondslegend on Feb 24, 2009 10:41 PM PST up reply actions
nicknames
top romo
is it real, or romo?
row, row, romo!
can you smell him? he’s aromotic!
[Brayen] of sabean, your semi- conscious potato trip across "to gold winches" democratic pavement will bring Communist pride to the orange and black democratic perfection. your [randay] of Johnson – spy for the Russian Mafia. warn yourselves they warn themselves! you will purchase smirnoff the vodka
by Headhunter Rollins on Feb 24, 2009 1:39 PM PST reply actions
Nah.
Romosexual.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
what do we call hideo nomo fans then? wait, nm
[Brayen] of sabean, your semi- conscious potato trip across "to gold winches" democratic pavement will bring Communist pride to the orange and black democratic perfection. your [randay] of Johnson – spy for the Russian Mafia. warn yourselves they warn themselves! you will purchase smirnoff the vodka
by Headhunter Rollins on Feb 24, 2009 2:34 PM PST up reply actions
I feel sorry for Steve Holm!
Adoptive father to the All-Father. Does that make me the All-Grandfather?
+1 on the nickname
Todd Jennings: If he's on the DL, he can't suck as much, right?
by Speedforthewin on Feb 24, 2009 2:39 PM PST up reply actions
I'M A FLAMING ROMOSEXUAL!
IP: 75
ERA: 3.10
K: 70
BB: 14
HRA: 6
Nickname: I kind of liked “THE SURGE”… maybe when he pitches a good inning we could be like “THE SURGE IS WORKING!!!”
I feel like I’ve been very optimistic with all of these projections so far. Stop doing players I irrationally like!!!1
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I remember Surge, but I wasn’t allowed to drink it when it existed because it had too much caffeine :(
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I think that's related to this
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Feb 24, 2009 1:52 PM PST up reply actions
But your Highness, she’s a commoner. Her Slurm will taste foul.
Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
by WilliamVanLandingham on Feb 24, 2009 2:04 PM PST up reply actions
IP: 70
ERA: 2.85
K: 85
BB: 15
HRA: 6
Someone get Damon Minor's agent on the phone stat!
by fanofvanlandingham on Feb 24, 2009 1:47 PM PST reply actions
Don’t worry. Gloomy pessimism is sure to follow. But I’m giddy about this here Romo guy.
So, Velez is next?
And Zito was last week
It’s a gloomy pessimism sandwich!
My plans for 2009: getting married and attending Tim Lincecum Bobblehead Day.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Feb 24, 2009 1:55 PM PST reply actions
IP: 69
ERA: 3.21
K: 69
BB: 13
HRA: 9
Nickname: The Brawley Brawler
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Feb 24, 2009 2:04 PM PST reply actions
The Rainman Projections For Sergio Romo
Games 63
Innings 63
FIP 4.00
SO 60
BB 22
HR 8
ITT: Fatty Bias.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I Get The Joke But Why Here? How Is This Projection Biased Against Romo?
by giantsrainman on Feb 24, 2009 2:46 PM PST up reply actions
IP: 66
ERA: 2.98
K: 72
BB: 19
HRA: 5
Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
by WilliamVanLandingham on Feb 24, 2009 2:05 PM PST reply actions
Well aren't we all optimistic...
IP: 60.
ERA: 3.70.
K: 50.
BB: 15.
HRA: 7.
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
romophobe!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
PEOPLE LIKE YOU ARE THE REASON FOR KATRINA AND 9/11
/john hagee
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
My step-grandma believes that the CA court decision to allow gay marriage was why all the fires started last summer. No joke. And she’s not some crusty old person either. She’s just crazy.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Rom09
IP: 74
ERA: 2.93
K: 80
BB: 23
HRA: 6
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
I'm very concerned about the Jeff Reardon comp
Romo’s going to be an important part of our bullpen, and I don’t want to worry about him ineptly robbing a jewelry store after his son ODs.
Never has a poster been more correct in the history of the internet. Ever! - ResDog on yours truly
Not to worry
Romo appears to be smart enough to hire a jewelery store robbing coach. That should reduce the likelihood of ineptitude.
by Lars The Wanderer on Feb 24, 2009 3:20 PM PST up reply actions
IP: 64
ERA: 2.89
K: 63
BB: 21
HRA: 5
"Don't trust anyone under the age of 30" - Brian Sabean
by Smotheredinhugs on Feb 24, 2009 3:41 PM PST reply actions
IP: 758
ERA: 2.99
K: 73
BB: 21
HRA: 6
Suggestion for a nickname: The assassin
If God had intended us not to rosterbate, he would've made our arms shorter.
Padre renuente de Luis Perdomo, porque él es todo el que se deja hasta junio. The 28th best prospect in all the land!
Copy & Paste fail!
IP:58
If God had intended us not to rosterbate, he would've made our arms shorter.
Padre renuente de Luis Perdomo, porque él es todo el que se deja hasta junio. The 28th best prospect in all the land!
Has Any Reliever Ever Had 40 Or More Holds In A Single Season?
Seems to me that league leaders are usually right around 30 and I can not ever recall anyone even being about 35.
by giantsrainman on Feb 24, 2009 4:17 PM PST up reply actions
There’s different definitions, but this one has the record at 33:
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/hold_records.shtml
GROUGTHINK ALERT
And Here The Record is 36
So I was wrong about seasons above 35 as there were two but I am right that nobody ever having 40 or more Holds in a single season.
by giantsrainman on Feb 24, 2009 4:33 PM PST up reply actions
If only the comparisons to Foulke
included an assist to the last out of a World Series.
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
IP: 75.2
ERA: 2.80
K: 70
BB: 28
HRA: 3
by walkoff baltimore chop on Feb 24, 2009 5:15 PM PST reply actions
I don’t know if I can justify predicting not-suck two days in a row.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
Yeah, Grant really needs to alternate sucky players and non-sucky players.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
My projection for him will be much worse this time!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I’m definitely predicting not-not-suck for Zito!
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Feb 24, 2009 10:13 PM PST up reply actions
Wasn’t yesterday the day that I predicted our starting first baseman to have a .330 OBP?
by Grant Brisbee on Feb 24, 2009 11:07 PM PST up reply actions
You’re saying that’s not not-suck?
Well, I don’t know what your frame of reference is, but the only frame of reference I’ve ever had tells me that is, in fact, not-suck.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Feb 24, 2009 11:22 PM PST up reply actions
WE HAVE LOW EXPECTATIONS, OKAY?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
IP: 70
ERA: 3.25
K: 65
BB: 26
HRA: 5
Predicted headline “The other Romo dating the other Simpson”
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt
by Giant among Angels on Feb 24, 2009 9:38 PM PST reply actions
I don't have a projection
but wow, I really missed the Romo train last year. I was away for a lot of the late-season games, so I didn’t get to see much of the kid. After reading everyone’s views on him all offseason, I’m really quite excited to watch him next year.
Wrong again
IP: 75
ERA: 3.43
SO: 68
BB: 10
HRA: 4
When he starts taking the leveraged situations in the 8th away from Howry: June 8th
8th inning appearances for the year: 45
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
If Dustin Pedroia played in Seattle, not many people would be talking about him.
Community Projection
I find it amusing & ironic that the last time I posted here was to sing Romo’s praises to all the nay-sayers & skeptics who didn’t think he had the stuff to be an effective part of the bullpen; now some of those same skeptics are trying to predict his upcoming season and pick a nickname for him.
Tickets & goodies for games this season: at least $1000
This kind of validation: Priceless
Actually the last time you posted everybody was saying how stupid it was for the Giants to be sending Romo back to the minors.
Exactly what? Exactly the opposite of what you said?
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
“Exactly” that he should be there in the first place; I don’t remember saying anything opposite of that.
the last time I posted here was to sing Romo’s praises to all the nay-sayers & skeptics
the last time you posted everybody was saying how stupid it was for the Giants to be sending Romo back to the minors.
See, so there weren’t naysayers and skeptics.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
We were saying NAY! against accidental DFAs though. Maybe that’s what he meant.
by chilibean_3 on Feb 25, 2009 11:14 AM PST up reply actions
You’re one of them new Yahoo users I’m supposed to treat with respect, right? This is a test isn’t it? Nice try, but not today.
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
Grant, welcome aboard the Romo bandwagon - finally
I couldn’t be prouder of my adopted son. Nor more pleased that his long ML career will afford me a luxurious, well-deserved retirement some day.
I’m not Mickey Dolenz, but I am a believer:
Sergio Romo
IP: 97
ERA: 2.65
K: 96
BB: 19
HRA: 5
Suggestion for a nickname: The Surge
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.
Is it kind of pathetic that you had to link to what you were referring to? What is the world coming to today?
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Walrus
I remember that you are a fan of my era’s music, but I assume that most here are not.
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.
There was a crappy cover of that song in one of the Shrek movies, wasn’t there? So most folks would probably at least know the song.
Never has a poster been more correct in the history of the internet. Ever! - ResDog on yours truly
Grant, welcome aboard the Romo bandwagon – finally
Wait, what? I’ve been riding shotgun since he was in A-ball. He should have started last year in Fresno, at least.
by Grant Brisbee on Feb 25, 2009 3:09 PM PST up reply actions
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