I love me some Jesus
by jnormous on Mar 18, 2009 6:49 AM PDT
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PrintYes I am a believer. Jesus is my homeboy. WWJD? Just his .300, smack double-digit home runs, hit countless singles, doubles and triples...and play lack-luster defense at 2nd bass. According to sources, Guzman's "best" defensive possition is 2nd base. It's been stated on McC before that he would be an awful 2nd basemen and i tend to agree, but i'm in an good mood today and feeling generous with my believes that Jesus is our savior...at 2nd base this year. In no means do I believe he will be stellar on defense, but he will be acceptable. The kid obviously has great hand-eye corrdination. His ST number are ridiculous. He is hitting everything and has been for awhile now. I think he just needs to work on his foot work in the field. Obviously that is easier said than done, but I think he can become servicable at 2nd as long as he keeps hitting the sh!t out of the ball. I think the offense he will provide for our punchless team will outweight his defensive lapses. I'm thinking he is sorta like Jorge Cantu, good offensivly, but might lose one or two games with his D. What do you guys think? Is Jesus a viable option at 2nd base this year to start the season? Do you think his crappy defense far outweights is stellar offense? Or am I too aww-struck by ST numbers? I don't know, but I would sure love to see his bat in our line up everyday.
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Couldn’t be worse than Durham at 2nd
by LinceCainGarnerSon on Mar 18, 2009 7:01 AM PDT reply actions
Actually he probably could. Durham’s career bUZR the Giants is something like +1 run above average. He was below average in a couple of years, but overall he wasn’t a liability like Guzman would probably be.
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Durham’s career bUZR with the Giants while playing 2B is something like +1 run above average.
I like the prospect of Snow working on first base with him in AAA. I just don’t understand why he hasn’t added an outfielders glove to his stack. 1B/LF gives us more flexibility later this season/next season. Next season Winn will likely be gone, but if Schierholtz completely flops then Guzman in the OF means Sabean won’t have to pay $30M/yr to Holiday. On the other side, if Ishikawa completely flops Guzman can slide into the position where you traditionally put your worst defender. I’d like to think that Guzman’s bat could be above average, even at 1B.
I have to say that I’d prefer him in OF. Other than EME, who would he be blocking? Rodriguez is several years away. Plus I think he’d have enough range and arm to be at least adequate defensively. If we were so willing to give Velez 100+ AB’s in the OF then why not Guzman?
I think I pulled my swagger muscle...
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but if Schierholtz completely flops then Guzman in the OF means Sabean won’thaveget to pay $30M/yr to Holiday
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Mar 18, 2009 8:37 AM PDT up reply actions
someone tell him to take 100 less bp hacks and a hundred more grounders a day
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by Headhunter Rollins on Mar 18, 2009 7:25 AM PDT reply actions
My thoughts on the subject are well-documented. At the time I wrote this, I didn’t think he could keep up such a torrid pace, but he’s still OPSing a cool 1.375. Between this and the VWL, I think he’s establishing himself as a legit hitter.
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
I’d like to see him spend at least a couple months mashing triple-A pitching before I get too excited. He has a grand total of 59 ABs in AAA (last year), and they didn’t go too well. In my mind, VWL and spring training pitching is not the same test.
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Hell yeah!
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 18, 2009 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Catholicism WOW
"I give you… The Buddy Christ. Now that’s not the sanctioned term we’re using for the symbol, just something we’ve been kicking around the office, but look at it. Doesn’t it… pop? Buddy Christ… "
Why does God need a starship?
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below.500
We are at war with Los Angeles. We have always been at war with Los Angeles.
My wife and I recently watched that movie via Netflix. Just as awful as I remembered.
Never has a poster been more correct in the history of the internet. Ever! - ResDog on yours truly
Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha he made jokes about Jesus Guzman being Jesus. I can tell this shall be a recurring theme
Why does Sabean always look constipated?
Shall?
It’s been a recurring theme since the team signed him..
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
I say stick him in Fresno, splitting time between third and second. If he does well, reassess in June depending on what Frandsen/Burriss, Ishikawa, and Sandoval are doing. If any of them are struggling mightily, then it be Jesus time.
by The Double Deuce on Mar 18, 2009 1:12 PM PDT reply actions
With all the ??? out offense has...
It makes sense to give Guzman a chance to prove himself at the MLB level to start the season. If he can help a team win, I’d rather it be the Giants than the Grizzles. Find out if he can stick from the get go, rather than letting him demolish AAA for a couple months when we need every win we can if we’re gonna squeak out a division win. Assuming “The Art of Defensive Awesomeness at 1B 101” Goes well with Professor Snow, have him play 1st against lefties, and while getting time a 2B as well (Frannys still the starter in my eyes, I believe!!!). Hey, If he’s not playing the same position every day then that means tough chances at first will come along when Ishikawas in, and when Guzman is at 1B those tough chances will go to 2nd. That’s just how it works.
Keeping on SWOOPing in the free world! Also, by the reflexive property of the rubber/glue playground comeback, I enjoy wearing hats on my ass.
by SneakToBetterSeats on Mar 18, 2009 2:32 PM PDT reply actions
Did I…do something to you (possibly while drunk) to prompt you to respond this way to all my comments?
Keeping on SWOOPing in the free world! Also, by the reflexive property of the rubber/glue playground comeback, I enjoy wearing hats on my ass.
by SneakToBetterSeats on Mar 18, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Wha.
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Mar 18, 2009 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmm.
"ever so cynical yet whimsical giants related signature"
by The Gene Hackman on Mar 18, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
DING!
I only have a signature because I recognize everyone else by their sigs, not their usernames..
Wut?
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Mar 18, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Three Cheers for Puplic Ridicule!!!
Keeping on SWOOPing in the free world! Also, by the reflexive property of the rubber/glue playground comeback, I enjoy wearing hats on my ass.
by SneakToBetterSeats on Mar 18, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
And spelin erors!
Keeping on SWOOPing in the free world! Also, by the reflexive property of the rubber/glue playground comeback, I enjoy wearing hats on my ass.
by SneakToBetterSeats on Mar 18, 2009 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude, the last two sentences don’t make sense. I have no idea what you’re trying to say. It’s not just bk.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Gracias for the straight forward honesty rather than a snide “huh.” (By the way it is a recurring theme of his following comments of mine, not one incident).
Keeping on SWOOPing in the free world! Also, by the reflexive property of the rubber/glue playground comeback, I enjoy wearing hats on my ass.
by SneakToBetterSeats on Mar 18, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
(By the way it is a recurring theme of his following comments of mine, not one incident).
Duh.
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Mar 19, 2009 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Snuh.
Never has a poster been more correct in the history of the internet. Ever! - ResDog on yours truly
Narf.
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Mar 19, 2009 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
blerg
"ever so cynical yet whimsical giants related signature"
by The Gene Hackman on Mar 20, 2009 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Jesus at 1st?
You know what I love, knee jerk reactions, and sonofabitch I think I just had one. Today the Giants played Guzman at 1st, after Ishikawa and a thought popped into my head. What if Ishikawa goes all Dan Ortmeier on us and starts striking out in nearly every at bat as he has been doing lately. And what if Guzman keeps hitting the crap outta the ball while playingly adequately, ADEQUATELY at first base. Would the Giants start Jesus at first if Ish plays his way off the team, and Guzman plays his way on?
Why does Sabean always look constipated?
Jesus is just alright with me, Jesus is just alright, oh yeah
Jesus is just alright with me, Jesus is just alright
I don’t care what they may say
I don’t care what they may do
I don’t care what they may say
Jesus is just alright, oh yeah
Jesus is just alright
Jesus is just alright with me, Jesus is just alright, oh yeah
Jesus is just alright with me, Jesus is just alright
I don’t care what they may know
I don’t care where they may go
I don’t care what they may know
Jesus is just alright, oh yeah
Jesus, he’s my friend; Jesus, he’s my friend
He took me by the hand; Led me far from this land
Jesus, he’s my friend
Don’t ever leave me, Jesus. I couldn’t stand to see you go.
My heart would simply snap, my Lord, if you walked on out that door.
I promise I’ll be good to you, and keep you warm at night.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, why don’t we just… shut off the lights.
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt
by Giant among Angels on Mar 20, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I want to get down on my knees...
And start pleasing Jesus.
I want to feel his salvation all over my face.
by AmorVincitOmnia on Mar 21, 2009 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I need you in my life, Jesus. I can’t live without you, Jesus.
And I just want to feel you deep inside me, Jesus.
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Don't F with the Affeldt
by Giant among Angels on Mar 21, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Dropkick me, Jesus, through the goal posts of life.
-or-
I don’t care if it rains or freezes
‘Long as I got my plastic Jesus
Riding on the dashboard of my car
Through my trials and tribulations
And my travels through the nations
With my plastic Jesus I’ll go far
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below .500
We are at war with Los Angeles. We have always been at war with Los Angeles.
Lowering the Quality of Internet Discourse Since 1985™
by S.F. Giangst on Mar 22, 2009 2:51 AM PDT up reply actions
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