New Adopted Giants FanPost: Organizationalizing
by WalrusMan on Mar 28, 2009 3:12 PM PDT
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PrintAlright, so I think this is the time to do this. We're still bored with Spring Training, know mostly who is going to make the roster, and have a lot of new players to adopt.
This will be a draft, perhaps over many days, that is going to be organized by comments. I know this may anger some people, but I remember in the last draft we had we had plenty of Giants taken by people who came, left, and hardly came back. This way, we know there is some sort of loyalty of the poster to his son. Who knows how John Bowker would have done with the full support of The Agent of Matt Herges?
If you have any better ideas then please post them in this thread. Otherwise, I'm putting this out as a "I want to adopt a Giant!" FanPost, and posting in this thread saying "I'm in" or "+1ing" someone who says this will get you in the draft. Then I'll get the draft order ready, and either make a fanpost for the draft or contact individual members through e-mail to make their picks.
So after saying that, I'm in.
EDIT: Also, this post will stay open until at least Tuesday next week to ad your name into the draft.
EDIT 2: Qualifications to keep your previous adoptee.
- Active since December 1, 2008.
- More than ~1000 comments. (changed from 2000)
- Some sort of evidence of support for adoptee. (Signature, posts about it, etc.)
Please link to support in your post if it's not in your signature. This is what I've figured out so far, as of 7:15 Saturday night.
This FanPost is reader-generated, and it does not necessarily reflect the views of McCovey Chronicles. If the author uses filler to achieve the minimum word requirement, a moderator may edit the FanPost for his or her own amusement.
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I’m in. I’m gunning for the shortest Giant in the ORG.
Proud supporter of the Fightin' Hydrants.
by Little Napoleon on Mar 28, 2009 3:39 PM PDT reply actions
I’m in.
I’m wondering if there should be some option to retain your old adoptee. It doesn’t really affect me since Hennessey isn’t a Giant anymore but for other posters it’s an idea to throw out there. I like the idea of the draft order going by comments though.
Not deadbeat Dad looking to adopt young SF ball player.
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Mar 28, 2009 3:41 PM PDT reply actions
This was bantered about but I’m not sure, maybe some of the people who just lurk and hardly post only post to keep their player and then lurk again. Nothing against lurkers, but this is about protecting your player against criticism as well.
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Allowed, but you’re probably going to get a really low draft spot, so start researching your favourite Rookie league player.
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I'm in
Let’s do it
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
I'm in
I better get to posting over the weekend. I bet I can add on 200 comments.
co-dad of IshikaBOOM w/AfDC.
Ishikawa, let the boy hit against lefties.
I'm in
This is about adopting players, right?
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.
Clarification
That is, I wish to keep Sergio Romo. Make it so, Number One.
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.
Will I even get a chance to adopt? If not can we assign a draft order for new draftees in June(?)?
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Mar 30, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I've never adopted a Giant before!
So I’m in too, as long as I don’t get stuck with Zito.
And if I make a few thousand “comments” between now and the draft, then I can get someone good, right?
I know this is all silly and fun, but
I’m in, and I’d prefer to just keep Thomas Neal. I believe I’ve more than done a superb job of being a loyal Neal supporter. He shouldn’t be up for grabs, unless I don’t want him anymore. I’m more than willing to forego what I believe would be a pretty good draft position just to keep my guy.
With that said, I think that if current “adopted parents” wish to keep their adoptees, they should stay their preference as I have, and that should be respected by others in this draft.
Obviously, if The Agent of Matt Herges has fallen down on the job, that shouldn’t jeopardize the status of those that haven’t.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 28, 2009 4:27 PM PDT reply actions
Opinions here? I’m open to other’s opinions. I’m just not sure how we can draw a line between supporting and not supporting.
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yeah. I don’t blame you. I don’t think there’s an easy way to do this whole adoption thing to ensure max support and organization, but I suppose a draft is as good as any, though seemingly a lot more work than just a free for all.
Thanks for organizing it, by the way.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 28, 2009 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
And I truly understand what you’re saying. You’re a big member in this community. Give me any ideas.
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at about 300 lbs, I’m a big member of every community I’m a part of. But seriously…
I think where I’d start is going over the list of known adoptions and asking those folks that meet certain criteria if they want to keep their guys. The criteria I’d use is: frequency of participation and total participation and open support. If a member hasn’t had any site activity in awhile, say 3 months (or Jan 1, 2009, etc), then he doesn’t meet the first cutoff. If they don’t have at least, e.g. 3000 comments, then they don’t meet the cutoff. If their adoptee isn’t mentioned in their signature, then they don’t meet the cutoff.
If the previous parents want to keep their guy, they lose draft status and get to keep their guy (people like me). If they want a new guy, they go into the draft as you’ve set it up.
For those who’s player has left the org (like Agent Jack or Ray Durham, etc), that member should be treated as those who want a new player.
After that, as I said, your draft idea seems good.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 28, 2009 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
heh heh.... "big member" .... heh heh
Forsan et heac olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Mar 28, 2009 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
twss
etc etc.
Though I think 3k is a bit of a high threshold. I have ~1000 comments here over the last year, and I think I’ve been fairly active. However there should be some sort of benchmark.
yeah. i’m not saying it should be or shouldn’t be 3k. I don’t know what it should be, that was just a number to throw out there as an example of what I’m talking about.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 28, 2009 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
3000 comments might be a high threshold. But I think that currently active members with a favorite adoptee should be able to keep them.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
Alright. Let’s go with this…
- Active since December 1, 2008.
- More than 2000 comments.
- Some sort of evidence of support for adoptee. (Signature, posts about it, etc.)
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This comment included makes just 1,988 for me.
Do I need to start stuffing the ballot boxes with “+1s”?
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Mar 28, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Is 2000 too much? 1000? 1500?
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i like 1500, because then I’m in.
co-dad of IshikaBOOM w/AfDC.
Ishikawa, let the boy hit against lefties.
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Wronghanded Affeldt doing it right
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Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Wronghanded Affeldt doing it right
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Wronghanded Affeldt doing it right
by Giant among Angels on Mar 28, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
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Wronghanded Affeldt doing it right
by Giant among Angels on Mar 28, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m in.
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Wronghanded Affeldt doing it right
by Giant among Angels on Mar 28, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
A two parent household is statistically proven to be the absolute ideal environment to raise children
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Mar 28, 2009 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I was actually sort of thinking long the same lines…. Contrary to popular belief there actually are one or two grrrrrls here. So a player could have an adopta-mom and an adopta-dad, but then again, this is SF so maybe Steve Holm could have 2 daddies. Nevermind this is complicated enough!
I do think people who have adopted players in the past and have gone so far as to sponsor their son’s baseball-reference.com page should get to keep their players.
I personally have no desire to adopt a player this summer.
This reminds me of the Ishikawa deal, Andy from DC and I worked out two and a half weeks ago.
I honestly don’t know why we all shouldn’t just claim the adopted Giant we want. I’m pretty sure we wouldn’t all just gather round Tim-el. We’d get at least the 40-man + top 30 or so prospects.
co-dad of IshikaBOOM w/AfDC.
Ishikawa, let the boy hit against lefties.
Well, that’s pretty simple, then you’re punished if you don’t happen to be around when the claiming begins.
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
Would you mind sharing your adoptive son?
Would 3 parents be too many?
Adoptive parental unit of Kevin " 2007's Most Spectacular Pitcher" Pucetas.
"I'm a Giant now... I like watching the ball get up there" - Wendell Fairley
"I'm really proud to be on this team." - Nate Schierholtz
"Woo hoo" - Tim "The Kid" Lincecum
by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Mar 31, 2009 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
whoa, didn’t see this for a while. Pucetas not going well fer ya? Let me check with Andy.
co-dad of IshikaBOOM w/AfDC.
Ishikawa, let the boy hit against lefties.
No
Still like Pucetas very much, but I’ve been following Ishikawa since we drafted him, and been a supporter since he hit 6 HR in instruction league, and especially so after seeing him blast one out in San Jose.
I would have tried for parenthood for him in the first draft had I been aware, but at that time I think I was wallowing in pity after getting laid off and missed it. By the time I was aware that there had been a draft, the only prospect I liked who was available was Pucetas.
So I still like Pucetas, I just like others more…
Adoptive parental unit of Kevin " 2007's Most Spectacular Pitcher" Pucetas.
"I'm a Giant now... I like watching the ball get up there" - Wendell Fairley
"I'm really proud to be on this team." - Nate Schierholtz
"Woo hoo" - Tim "The Kid" Lincecum
by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Apr 1, 2009 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
actually tell us why you deserve an Ishikawa?
co-dad of IshikaBOOM w/AfDC.
Ishikawa, let the boy hit against lefties.
Well
I got reprimanded by a moderator because someone here had the nerve to say that TI should just be DFAed after starting slowly in A-ball, about 4-5 years ago. Let’s just say the other guy didn’t play nice (he tried to put me down using my dead father just because my father died when I was young) and I decided to not put up with it and fought back. So I’ve been attacked because of my support of Ishikawa.
I’ve been writing in my blog about how Dodd Stadium has been screwing up his (and other power hitters) power numbers in AA for years now. I defended his status as a prospect because of this.
Some people here have been accusing me of being in love with Ishikawa for years now, just because I’ve been defending his prospect-hood for the past 2-3 years. And to be clear, I didn’t know how good he might become, but felt that Dodd was masking how well he did in AA, which was as good as he did in San Jose, and thus, he should still be considered a prospect, if for no reason other than we had so few position prospects, we shouldn’t throw one under the bus just because of Dodd (luckily that team is moving to Richmond in 2010 most probably).
Here is a list of the posts I’ve written on him: http://obsessivegiantscompulsive.blogspot.com/search/label/Travis%20Ishikawa
I also wrote on him at my old blog, Biased Giants Fanatic, but there’s no easy way to get to the articles, other than searching my old blog.
Is that good enough? And will WalrusMan allow this?
Adoptive parental unit of Kevin " 2007's Most Spectacular Pitcher" Pucetas.
"I'm a Giant now... I like watching the ball get up there" - Wendell Fairley
"I'm really proud to be on this team." - Nate Schierholtz
"Woo hoo" - Tim "The Kid" Lincecum
by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Apr 1, 2009 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions
nope...not allowed
You can have Ryan Klesko though. He’s full of vet savvy!
I'm missing Omar and all his "Dreamy-ness".
by PacBellBoozer on Apr 1, 2009 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t know..I’m up for everything but I don’t really think having people smother the kid is the best idea. Two parents I can see in some cases as, well, that’s real. But ultimately I think it’s not really up to me.
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Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.
Come on!
After they had a movie about how this couple had 4 Christmas parties to make for their parents, multi-parents are the rage! :^D
Adoptive parental unit of Kevin " 2007's Most Spectacular Pitcher" Pucetas.
"I'm a Giant now... I like watching the ball get up there" - Wendell Fairley
"I'm really proud to be on this team." - Nate Schierholtz
"Woo hoo" - Tim "The Kid" Lincecum
by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Apr 1, 2009 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
And Thanks for being open to it
Kennv? AndyinDC?
Adoptive parental unit of Kevin " 2007's Most Spectacular Pitcher" Pucetas.
"I'm a Giant now... I like watching the ball get up there" - Wendell Fairley
"I'm really proud to be on this team." - Nate Schierholtz
"Woo hoo" - Tim "The Kid" Lincecum
by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Apr 1, 2009 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
since we are getting nothing from Andy right now, why don’t you just be a godfather? Take another boy in the draft, but don’t abandon your long love Ishikawa. I mean, heck, you have 4 people in your sig. now. Why not add another?
Just because we are not the adopted McC-parents of a player doesn’t mean we still aren’t obsessive fans.
co-dad of IshikaBOOM w/AfDC.
Ishikawa, let the boy hit against lefties.
Heck, you're right, I'll take Godfather
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Adoptive parental unit of Kevin " 2007's Most Spectacular Pitcher" Pucetas.
"I'm a Giant now... I like watching the ball get up there" - Wendell Fairley
"I'm really proud to be on this team." - Nate Schierholtz
"Woo hoo" - Tim "The Kid" Lincecum
by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Apr 1, 2009 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Is this just a Brando impersonation, or some sort of death threat. I know it’s traditional for a godparent to assume custody in the case of parental death, but…
please don’t kill me.
co-dad of IshikaBOOM w/AfDC.
Ishikawa, let the boy hit against lefties.
It takes a village to raise an Ishikawa.
There's a Big Hole where my Big Unit used to be.
by victor frankenstein on Apr 2, 2009 8:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Ooo intrigue!
But yes, it’s a Brando impersonation.
Thanks for the laugh!!!
And, um, if you happen to get a delivery of the head of the dead horse, just tell them to return to sender…
Adoptive parental unit of Kevin " 2007's Most Spectacular Pitcher" Pucetas.
"I'm a Giant now... I like watching the ball get up there" - Wendell Fairley
"I'm really proud to be on this team." - Nate Schierholtz
"Woo hoo" - Tim "The Kid" Lincecum
by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Apr 2, 2009 8:28 AM PDT up reply actions
No
Still like Pucetas, but I’ve been following Ishikawa since we drafted him, and been a supporter since he hit 6 HR in instruction league, and especially so after seeing him blast one out in San Jose.
I would have fought for parenthood for him in the first draft had I been aware, but at that time I think I was wallowing in pity after getting laid off and missed it. By the time I was aware that there had been a draft, the only prospect I liked who was available was Pucetas.
So I still like Pucetas, I just like others more…
Adoptive parental unit of Kevin " 2007's Most Spectacular Pitcher" Pucetas.
"I'm a Giant now... I like watching the ball get up there" - Wendell Fairley
"I'm really proud to be on this team." - Nate Schierholtz
"Woo hoo" - Tim "The Kid" Lincecum
by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Apr 1, 2009 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
The software got hinky on me while trying to post to the above, and put this here...
Adoptive parental unit of Kevin " 2007's Most Spectacular Pitcher" Pucetas.
"I'm a Giant now... I like watching the ball get up there" - Wendell Fairley
"I'm really proud to be on this team." - Nate Schierholtz
"Woo hoo" - Tim "The Kid" Lincecum
by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Apr 1, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm contemplating this
I’ve never been interested in adopting a Giant. I think, though, that I would like to give it a try. You guys know that I will be around to support him.
Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense.
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's contract.
..and this 10 is for the World San Francisco fans Classic.
Weren’t you the last monarch in France, and the only one executed? Tough crowd, dude.
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.
Napoléon III…holds the unusual distinction of being both the first titular president and the last monarch of France.
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Hahhahaa
You said “titular”
Like…. tit-u-lar
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
If Dustin Pedroia played in Seattle, not many people would be talking about him.
Comment #10 , 600
Am I elitist yet?
OK if I adopt Randy Johnson?
"What kind of a stupid question is that?"
by victor frankenstein on Mar 28, 2009 4:57 PM PDT reply actions
I'm in
and I will be around for gameday threads and such
Todd Jennings: If he's on the DL, he can't suck as much, right?
I am hoping to be able to draft RJ, since I tried to adopt6 him when he first signed
Todd Jennings: If he's on the DL, he can't suck as much, right?
by Speedforthewin on Mar 28, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Money talks.
OK if I adopt Randy Johnson?
"What kind of a stupid question is that?"
by victor frankenstein on Mar 28, 2009 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions
In this format, i doubt I’ll get him, especially if you keep him. I posted on wanting to adopt him when he first signed, but decided to wait when the annual adoptionathon was mentioned.
Todd Jennings: If he's on the DL, he can't suck as much, right?
by Speedforthewin on Mar 28, 2009 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I actually looked around before I just , well , Unitnapped him…guess I should have been more painstaking.
TakeYourGiantUnitNGo!
OK if I adopt Randy Johnson?
"What kind of a stupid question is that?"
by victor frankenstein on Mar 28, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s between you two, but I’m leaning toward Speedforthewin taking Randy Johnson off the board.
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I would certainly like to, but how would qualifications effect this? I don’t think i meet the comment criteria laid out above, but this is not a retaining situation so much.
Todd Jennings: If he's on the DL, he can't suck as much, right?
by Speedforthewin on Mar 29, 2009 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m leaning toward Speedforthewin taking Randy Johnson off the board.
Well , if you’re going to assume control you better do more than lean.
OK if I adopt Randy Johnson?
"What kind of a stupid question is that?"
by victor frankenstein on Mar 29, 2009 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I changed it to ~1000, you and Vic both qualify, so I’m not sure how you want to work it out, either one of you can keep him or he can be drafted.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
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I actually looked around before I just , well , Unitnapped him…guess I should have been more painstaking.
TakeYourGiantUnitNGo!
Go with that.
Are we done now?
OK if I adopt Randy Johnson?
"What kind of a stupid question is that?"
by victor frankenstein on Mar 29, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
sounds good, thank you
Brand new adoptive daddy for the Big Unit. This is one of the only way a 5' 10" can have a 6' 10" son.
by Speedforthewin on Mar 29, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
test
go.
Brand new adoptive daddy for the Big Unit. This is one of the only ways a 5' 10" father can have a 6' 10" son.
by Speedforthewin on Mar 29, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm in
I’m hoping to keep co-sharing TI, but I can be flexible.
Proud new co-dad of Travis Ishikawa. And ishikaBOOM Goes the Dynamite.
I like your sig, BTW.
Todd Jennings: If he's on the DL, he can't suck as much, right?
by Speedforthewin on Mar 28, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks. Incredibad is my frontrunner for AotY 2009, above even Merriweather Post Pavillion.
...Like a boss.
by Sammy Danger on Mar 28, 2009 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I really like the album, though admittedly it may be the weirdest album I have ever heard
Todd Jennings: If he's on the DL, he can't suck as much, right?
by Speedforthewin on Mar 28, 2009 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait do we get to keep our adoptees if we don’t want to change? I like Manny.
"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 Mar 28, 2009 5:33 PM PDT reply actions
You have enough comments that you probably won’t have much trouble keeping him.
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Are we all doing a draft and throwing everybody into the pool is what I mean.
"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 Mar 28, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd hate to lose my grip on my Big Unit by not making it official , so...
I’m TakingAGiantSwoopingStepIn.
OK if I adopt Randy Johnson?
"What kind of a stupid question is that?"
by victor frankenstein on Mar 28, 2009 6:28 PM PDT reply actions
Ignore that.
OK if I adopt Randy Johnson?
"What kind of a stupid question is that?"
by victor frankenstein on Mar 29, 2009 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm in
and depending on If Richie makes the team I might want to keep him
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
Gotta pick before the draft whether you keep Richie or not, you qualify to keep your member.
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I hope I keep my member
if you knowwhatImean
ummm.. tough choice – Richie is a long time fave but even if he makes the team this year he might not be around much longer. What’s the rule if he’s out after the season – how would I get a new baby?
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
I’m not sure whether this would be a yearly thing or not, so you’d either be able to enter the draft or just have to pick someone who’s unadopted
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but if he gets traded
I would get the guy he is traded for?
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
You would have the first dibs on the guy he’s traded for. If you don’t want him, you’d have to pick one of the orphans.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
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alright alright I'll keep him
how can I let Richie go? I’ve been a loyal supporter for so long, there’s no way I can stop now. Take him off the draft board and crank up the No Sleep till Brooklyn
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
Rich Aurilia off the draft board.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
I'm in
As a first time adopter, I don’t care if I’m near the bottom. Any future adoptee should expect my full support in as many gameday threads as I can partake.
by rightcenterfielder on Mar 28, 2009 7:07 PM PDT reply actions
I've invested a lot in my son...
…so all things being equal I’d like to keep him.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Mar 28, 2009 7:25 PM PDT reply actions
In as well.
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Wronghanded Affeldt doing it right
by Giant among Angels on Mar 28, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions
Walrus, have you given any consideration to BA Ref sponsorship of a player and how that will affect this?
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Wronghanded Affeldt doing it right
by Giant among Angels on Mar 28, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Keeping Affeldt?
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yes!
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Wronghanded Affeldt doing it right
by Giant among Angels on Mar 29, 2009 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Hey!
Zito is still technically mine until the draft. Also, I think he’ll do beautifully this season especially since he is sans the gf.
Also, what are my chances of keeping Senor Zito? I’ll be cool with fighting chance for him but it doesn’t hurt to ask does it? ;)
by giantscatcher on Mar 29, 2009 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m in
I’m going to cry if I lose Cain D:
Okay, not really. But my sig!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Oh wait, I guess I qualify to keep him. :D? :D?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
And if you’d like some proof of my support of my boy beyond my sig, look no further than this fanshot.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I’m so confused about the whole thing. I swear I’m not this retarded. I just don’t understand what we’re doing here.
"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 Mar 28, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
i have no clue either.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Well , there you go.
OK if I adopt Randy Johnson?
"What kind of a stupid question is that?"
by victor frankenstein on Mar 29, 2009 12:37 AM PDT up reply actions
There will be a draft of all the players in the Giants system. The draft order will be based on who has the most comments. However, if you meet the following criteria, you can keep your current adoptee, thus removing him from the draft.:
- Active since December 1, 2008.
- More than 2000 comments.
- Some sort of evidence of support for adoptee. (Signature, posts about it, etc.)
So, for example, in your case you meet all the criteria so you can keep Manny if you want and no one else can draft him. Or, if you’d prefer to throw him back in the pool, you’ll have a pretty high draft spot since you’re one of the more regular commenters.
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
Oh so it’s a keeper draft.
"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 Mar 29, 2009 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Exactly
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
Keeping Peguero, if it is okay with y’all?
Adoptive Parent of Francisco Peguero. He can throw, he can run, he can hit(fastballs), and he's Dominican. What else do you need to know?
And I take…uh…dammit, there’s a lot of pressure…uh…Greg Papa!
by Grant Brisbee on Mar 28, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
signability
"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 Mar 28, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
OK, so we’ve cleared up the “keeps” rule. Now how’s the draft order gonna go?
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
It’ll be in order of Posts+Comments. Once draft day comes I’ll tabulate it up.
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if we don’t get the gigante we wanted, can we get first dibs on the June draft? Are we going with the traditional family option= possible ma and pa kettle?
I’m thinking we should just do one parent unless there’s something worked out a la Ishikawa.
Perhaps we should do this as a yearly thing, with the new draftees not having any parents until the next adoption phase. Then we wouldn’t have millions of “I CLAIM HIM” posts.
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Not really, if you have several who want to CLAIM HIM. Then use the post count or whatever you chose for the criteria for the initial drafters. I would think most that have an intense interest in the draft already have adopted.
The other thing you could do in the draft is let people pick “open options”. It could be like a priority waiting list “Open option #1” would have right of first refusal to the next player signed/drafted (traded players adopters still have first right to what said player brings back). If the poster declines to take that player, he/she goes to the bottom of the waiting list and “Option #2” has the option.
It has kind of a fun “What’s behind door #2” aspect and would provide some order to the “I claim him!” chaos.
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
in there
like swimwear
Mischievously implosive purple pitching staff.
by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Mar 28, 2009 9:59 PM PDT reply actions
2-year lurker here
but I’d love to adopt a Giant.
I’m in.
There are two ways to argue with a woman, and neither of them work. --Carlos Boozer
Luis Figueroa out of org....
Last seen on Team Mexico in the Caribbean Series
Im in
Tommy Lasorda HATES GIANTSBOARD.COM
I'm in
Sad to lose my adopted son though.
Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa
Henry Sosa off the draft board.
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Yes! I like this system.
Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa
by raisingcain on Mar 29, 2009 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Sure
I’m not eligible and yet, I’ve had Madison Bumgarner from the moment he was drafted.
I’ve also had Jackson Williams from the moment he was drafted but, like herpes, we don’t talk about that.
Tyler Walker, my son, it's time you left the nest. No seriously. Go.
multi, you’ll have to pick one and link to where you adopted him to keep one of them.
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Yeah, there was my Angelina Jolie phase...
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2007/6/7/154748/6319#1197492
Okay, so not the moment he was drafted, and there was wheedling involved. But still, like half an hour later I’d adopted Jackson Williams as well. It’s more fun if its someone I have to actually defend instead of, say, the best prospect in our system, so I wouldn’t exactly be miserable if the rulemakers decide not to forgive my 197 post deficit and instead move him to a less slutty home. I’m 110% sure I could get Jackson Williams back in the draft…
Anyway, just for funsies, I found this when I searched “bumgarner multiphasic draft.”
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol6no5/pdf/v6n5.pdf
Tyler Walker, my son, it's time you left the nest. No seriously. Go.
by multiphasic on Mar 29, 2009 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
To be clearer....
I’d keep Bumgarner if I can. If I can’t, I’ll live.
But look, I made him a brand new signature.
Madison Bumgarner, the Spacebat. of pitching prospects.
I'm in
No one else touches King, or you’re going to have a seat with Mr. Hanson.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
If Dustin Pedroia played in Seattle, not many people would be talking about him.
So in
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
Are you keeping David Quinowski?
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Nah
I’ll throw him back in the pool. He’ll be there when I draft anyways (probably) so I can get him back, but I wouldn’t mind getting a player who, you know, actually plays.
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
All in!
I want to keep my my adoptee. I’m nothing without Jesus.
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
I once tried to adopt Crazy Crab. If he’s up in the draft, I’d still like him.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
Anyone tied with the team is adoptable. There were managers, bullpen catchers, owners, and announcers adopted last time.
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I'm in
Though I’m guessing that since I’m still below 1000 posts, even after being here since the good old waiting for boof days, I won’t get first dibs on Ronny Paulino Hector Correa, since my previous adoptee, the much maligned Special Agent Jack Taschner, was traded for him.
I suppose I should also figure out a new signature.
I've got your back, Special Agent Jack Taschner.
I want Yu Darvish.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
And Darvish wants you, Cornball.
Tyler Walker, my son, it's time you left the nest. No seriously. Go.
by multiphasic on Mar 29, 2009 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Jonathan Sanchez is still mine!
Stay away, you scallywags!
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
I'm in
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.
Maday should be off the draft board...
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.
I'm not in
My adopted son has left me for another team, but that don’t make no nevermind. He’s still my Notgardo.
Still-proud, adoptive mama of Notgardo Alfonzo, who's back from the 50-game purgatory. He promises never to do it again. I couldn't get him to promise to hit, though. We're working on that with bribes of M&Ms, kind of like potty training.
Does that mean that Tomko’s up for grabs?
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
Tomko was never my son or adopted anything. That would be too weird. ;)
Still backing Notgardo, wheresoever he may wander. (Don't forget to wriiiite!)
by tk on Mar 29, 2009 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Not a Woody Allen fan, eh?
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'm in.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 29, 2009 1:24 PM PDT reply actions
Clayton Tanner or new?
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Nah, I’ll just keep him as my Adopted Giant.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 30, 2009 12:55 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m in too. I don’t have the internet at work though, so when my turn comes up there might be a problem. If you can email me at rxmeister@aol.com it might make it easier.
Goodbye Jack Taschner. Now Bochy has to find another reliever to make him look dumb
Then I’ll get the draft order ready, and either make a fanpost for the draft or contact individual members through e-mail to make their picks
A Fanpost sounds more interesting, but might be hard to pull. Every time it’s someone’s turn and he/she isn’t around a computer, dozens of impatient nerds will have to wait.
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
That’s the thing, but we do have a while to do it.
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I think the draft deserves a front page “Draft Day” thread. We can all mock stupid picks and go apeshit every time someone picks a pitcher.
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
This got recommended too fast, almost missed it.
I’m in!
Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.
I hope a list of all adoptees that are taken is provided
And I’m really annoyed that Jonathan Sanchez is taken. That’s who I would have really wanted.
Oh well. I’ll find someone else.
Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense.
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's contract.
..and this 10 is for the World San Francisco fans Classic.
I'm in.
Although I have a lot of service time, my total posts are not the highest. I guess I’m the backup catcher of the McCovey Chronicles. Will that hurt my chances to readopt my son?
Hector Sanchez: learning to play defense from older brother Jackson Williams.
Evidence of Sanchez support
Why do I feel like I’m building a defense case against child protective services?
Hector Sanchez: learning to play defense from older brother Jackson Williams.
Oh, and I've been around since we drafted Boof and started waiting...
Hector Sanchez: learning to play defense from older brother Jackson Williams.
Hector Sanchez off the draft board.
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YES!
Still the loving, adoptive father of Hector Sanchez. And who doesn't love switch-hitting catchers with power and patience?
I'll do it,
but there’s only 2 or 3 guys I’d be able to adopt (I haven’t been super vocal in my support), and I know of 2 other posters who have more comments than me who also like the same players. Does this matter?
sure, i'm in
not bothered about keeping my boy Rosario, which is lucky seeing as I have a whopping 205 comments to my name. Sure I could draft him again if I wanted in any case, specially seeing as he was released last week…
Olmo Rosario; liking the cut of your jib since 2008
Free Angel Joseph from US immigration!
Hopefully I qualify
I want to keep Crawford, been friends with him since middle school.
proud father of the newly acquired Brandon Crawford..
Brandon Crawford off the draft board.
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Are
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 30, 2009 12:57 AM PDT up reply actions
you
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 30, 2009 12:58 AM PDT up reply actions
sure
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 30, 2009 12:58 AM PDT up reply actions
you're not
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 30, 2009 12:58 AM PDT up reply actions
trying to
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 30, 2009 12:58 AM PDT up reply actions
do something
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 30, 2009 12:58 AM PDT up reply actions
like that?
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner (unless someone tells me he's already been adopted)
"He [Sandoval] is a big, puffy crouton in our wilted salad of a lineup. Do No matter how bad a movie is a eight game sweep is wacky in baseball, so a one run loss in the series is not the end of the world. disparage the comedian." -sfgiantstoday
by walkoff baltimore chop on Mar 30, 2009 12:58 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m in. Now to frantically comment 250 times so I can keep Kieschnick…
It's spelled "M-A-R-C-H-I-N-G-B-A-N-D."
I support inroywetrust in his support of The VD Special in his support of me supporting Roger Kieschnick in his quest to becoming the best Kieschnick ever to play professional baseball.
No! He's still mine!
I’m so not going down without some sort of fight?
Very very proud parent of Barry Zito.
by giantscatcher on Mar 31, 2009 12:54 AM PDT up reply actions
who do i have to f*ck around here to adopt velez?
"ever so cynical yet whimsical giants related signature"
by The Gene Hackman on Mar 30, 2009 9:56 AM PDT reply actions
supportage
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by The Gene Hackman on Mar 30, 2009 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you already have him drafted? I need proof of that.
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no. i don’t think i was ever involved in any draft.
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by The Gene Hackman on Mar 31, 2009 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions
grimlock in
[Eron] of rowand not any of gamer, the freedom of Robert's [Deyva] was approved! the flow of hot garlic it is free, as the all-knowing spirit of Tim magician justifies us. [priedte] spring, [priedte] hope, [priedte] giants!
by Headhunter Rollins on Mar 30, 2009 10:50 AM PDT reply actions
I'm in.
I think I’ve been a pretty good dad to Osiris Matos, but it’s time to toss him out of the nest. You can put him on the board. Free to a good home.
Anyway, my point is that
Huge bummer
Correct me if I’m wrong, but it looks like according to the rules set in the lead post that I’ve been a member long enough, have the sig/post support, but I don’t have enough comments to participate in this draft, much less hold on to my boy Buster. (I like to participate during the season, esp. in the game threads and draft threads, but am not big on the thread hijacks about my favorite condiment or rosterbation in the off-season so I don’t post as much as others.)
Depressing, because I was really excited to have adopted Posey during the draft hoopla last year and to follow him here as his mama-advocate. Guess I’ll be changing my sig! /dejected sigh
Proud parent of Gerald Posey.
by GiantsFanInExile on Mar 30, 2009 11:20 AM PDT reply actions
Yer outta here
am not big on the thread hijacks about my favorite condiment
Anyway, my point is that
by EliminateMe on Mar 30, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Kinda hard to get into those when you’re spending the day throwing up from morning sickness! ;)
Proud parent of Gerald Posey.
by GiantsFanInExile on Mar 30, 2009 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Unsolicited advice you’ve probably already heard: ginger.
I relied heavily on Vernor’s Ginger Ale.
/end hijack
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Mar 30, 2009 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks coc
Any advice that can stave off morning sickness is the best advice in the world, IMO. :) Unfortunately for me, ginger only worked part of the time for the first couple of months—by month five there was nothing that could tame the beast! Here’s to hoping that month six through nine means morning sickness goes away for good. (Will be a little poetic justice if it clears up in time for me to enjoy going to the ballpark without turning green at the sight of all the once-delish food; had to skip a WBC semi-final because of the queasies, which was not cool.)
And GUS Ginger Ale is awesome, even for the non-morning sickness sufferers. If you’re a fan of ginger ale, I highly recommend it for the light, crisp taste—can find it at Whole Foods. /end hijack as well
by GiantsFanInExile on Mar 30, 2009 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh c'mon...
…you’’ve been here a year, you can’t have had morning sickness the WHOLE time!
My favorite condiment is (insert name of condiment flavor).
Anyway, my point is that
by EliminateMe on Mar 30, 2009 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
:) My Giants off-season this past year has pretty much consisted of 1) throwing up and 2) buying a short-sale house that sucks up every waking hour w/ home improvement projects. It’s a damn miracle that I was even able to participate with any semblance of coherence in my recent fantasy baseball draft. (Lost out on Pablo – had no idea his draft stock was so high and was hoping to nab him in the later rounds. D’oh.)
Honestly, I’m just not that good at the hijacking banter stuff – I feel stupid every time I try so I tend to stick to the Gameday threads. etc. If that makes me lose out on Gerald, it makes me lose out—it’s what I get for not being more outgoing! And if I don’t have an adoptee… won’t be the end of the world (my bummer feeling is already starting to fade) – it’s enough to just be able to post here when I’m overwhelmed with Padresness as a homesick current res. of SD.
And to whomever gets Posey, take good care! I was stoked when we drafted him and am very excited about his Giants career. Cheer the lad on well!
by GiantsFanInExile on Mar 30, 2009 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I think you might be the only McCoven who’s let feeling stupid stop you from saying something here.
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
In fact, if you don’t feel stupid about something you’ve said here, you’re not doing it right.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
Life is a bitch, isn’t it?
I'm missing Omar and all his "Dreamy-ness".
by PacBellBoozer on Mar 30, 2009 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Indeed it is
But then, every club needs to have its rules. Maybe I’ll get up to 1000 posts before the next draft and get a crack at supporting another stellar (or at least, in my eyes stellar!) young ’un. Farewell, Gerald, farewell.
by GiantsFanInExile on Mar 30, 2009 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Barney’s ranch dressing on curly fries.
It's spelled "M-A-R-C-H-I-N-G-B-A-N-D."
I support inroywetrust in his support of The VD Special in his support of me supporting Roger Kieschnick in his quest to becoming the best Kieschnick ever to play professional baseball.
Definitely just plain ranch.
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Ranch dressing = massive fail
I’ve never understood why this nation of ours seems to think ranch dressing should go on everything. Yuck.
Never has a poster been more correct in the history of the internet. Ever! - ResDog on yours truly
Ranch tastes good, and if I’m eating something like bland chicken I’ll dip it into ranch. It gives some sort of flavor that adds to the other taste, instead of a flavor that takes over like a spicy sauce.
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Spiciness isn’t a flavor, it’s a sensation.
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I watched something horrible on TV where a lady wanted whipped cream, and couldn’t find it, so mixed Ranch with Sugar and whipped it with a fork. spew.
co-dad of IshikaBOOM w/AfDC.
Ishikawa, let the boy hit against lefties.
I'm in
And if my continual mocking of giantsrainman and excessive use of the tinfoil hat graphic doesn’t move me up a few spots on the draft board…well ya…I guess I’ll just have to be happy with wherever I land.
I'm missing Omar and all his "Dreamy-ness".
It’s probably covered in an inch of dust.
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
My case for keeping Rafael Rodriguez
There hasn’t been a scouting report (or even quote for that matter) regarding “the Architect” (thanks Natto) that has slipped through the MCC cracks since I’ve been his proud papa. That includes posting the first picture of everyone’s favorite 16 year old just three days ago.
Lastly, I have over 900 comments (not including my previous moniker from before the switchover), I’ve been rocking the signature for a long while, and it would just be cruel to have him taken away before he even plays a minor league game for the Giants.
…if not, I’m in.
Rafael Rodriguez: Your number 8 organizational prospect before stepping a foot on American soil and has "looked just super so far," according to Felipe Alou. "He has some bat speed and the ball comes off the bat pretty well" - K.Law.
Raf Rod off the draft board.
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"wohoo"
Rafael Rodriguez: Your number 8 organizational prospect before stepping a foot on American soil and has "looked just super so far," according to Felipe Alou. "He has some bat speed and the ball comes off the bat pretty well" - K.Law.
Who were you before the switch?
Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa
I am not sure you posted the first picture of him...
I am not trying to take him, just saying.
I would also like to keep my boy Culberson.
I am Cameron Wood and this is my son and business partner CW Culberson.
Shit. Link Fail
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2008/10/15/635597/winter-lines-10-13-08-and#9388176
I am Cameron Wood and this is my son and business partner CW Culberson.
Ah
I didn’t realize I missed that. Good call and all hail the glory that is Steve S.
Rafael Rodriguez: Your number 8 organizational prospect before stepping a foot on American soil and has "looked just super so far," according to Felipe Alou. "He has some bat speed and the ball comes off the bat pretty well" - K.Law.
by BrianBokake on Mar 31, 2009 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Redundant.
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 Mar 30, 2009 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
sorry, I am tired and having delusions of being humerous...
by igotnothing on Mar 30, 2009 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Tibia or not tibia?
That is the question.
Anyway, my point is that
by EliminateMe on Mar 31, 2009 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Any way Ishikawa can have 3 parents?
Else, I would like to switch to Nate Schierholtz, who has been in my sig 4ever, since Wendell is off the board already (another of my sigs). Nothing against Pucetas, just liked them more but they were off the board already when I found out about this the first time.
Or is there any way I can land Angel Villalona?
Adoptive parental unit of Kevin " 2007's Most Spectacular Pitcher" Pucetas.
"I'm a Giant now... I like watching the ball get up there" - Wendell Fairley
"I'm really proud to be on this team." - Nate Schierholtz
"Woo hoo" - Tim "The Kid" Lincecum
by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Mar 30, 2009 11:11 PM PDT reply actions
Well, you can either keep Pucetas or you can go into the draft and see if you can pick up someone you want in the draft. Nate and Angel aren’t already claimed yet, but you’d have to go into the draft and see if you get them or not.
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I thought it said above that if I supported the player through my sig, it would be fine for me to select that player. I’ve had Nate in there for a long while, even before Pucetas. I doubt the person who you assigned Ishikawa so quickly and easily to had that in his sig as long as I’ve had Nate in mine.
Adoptive parental unit of Kevin " 2007's Most Spectacular Pitcher" Pucetas.
"I'm a Giant now... I like watching the ball get up there" - Wendell Fairley
"I'm really proud to be on this team." - Nate Schierholtz
"Woo hoo" - Tim "The Kid" Lincecum
by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Mar 31, 2009 7:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Nope the first point of everything was that you actually adopted the player. Then you had first dibs on him if you wanted to keep him and had the qualifications.
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OK, sorry
I saw this:
"Alright. Let’s go with this…
- Active since December 1, 2008.
- More than 2000 comments.
- Some sort of evidence of support for adoptee. (Signature, posts about it, etc.)"
But missed the context above it that caused your comment.
Adoptive parental unit of Kevin " 2007's Most Spectacular Pitcher" Pucetas.
"I'm a Giant now... I like watching the ball get up there" - Wendell Fairley
"I'm really proud to be on this team." - Nate Schierholtz
"Woo hoo" - Tim "The Kid" Lincecum
by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Mar 31, 2009 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions
So please put me in the draft
I’ll take my chances there and see who I can select. Will there be an updated TAKEN list posted? Or do I need to keep track of who has been taken off the board?
Adoptive parental unit of Kevin " 2007's Most Spectacular Pitcher" Pucetas.
"I'm a Giant now... I like watching the ball get up there" - Wendell Fairley
"I'm really proud to be on this team." - Nate Schierholtz
"Woo hoo" - Tim "The Kid" Lincecum
by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Mar 31, 2009 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd like to keep Steve Holm
despite the fact he’s been given the shaft by the organization. He’s funny-looking and clutch! Plus there’s the whole Steve Holt! thing. Oh, and look at the signature for evidence, I guess?
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
Since I changed my account name a while back...
I’m just going to request that Duke Neukom be taken off the draft board and see where that gets me. :P
I’m pretty sure I’d have a draft position somewhere around infinity+7 anyway
Aurilia sounds like a planet out of StarFox.
So, sometime tonight I will put together the draft order and list who has reserved which Giants. Then perhaps tonight perhaps tomorrow I’ll start the draft thread.
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Come on mods
If you keep deleting johnnyxboy’s comments, how will I mock him? The whole Seinfeld references thing was hilarious, by the way.
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
Whatever happened to the 24-hour time limit before posting?
Anyway…
Will there be a time limit for picks?
He’d been a member before just not posted I guess.
Anyway, I think if I start the thread tonight or Wednesday we’ll have enough time to get through the picks by opening day if we don’t have a time limit. If you’ve got a pick coming up, just check MCC regularly (which you should be doing regularly anyway [alright where’s my check Grant]).
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hey natto i here the gey bar is hiring lolz just kidding or maybe im not or maybe i am or maybe im not lolz
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
“Yea, well the jerkstore called, they’re running out of you!”
Response: that doesnt even mak sense but you must be gey.
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I literally LOL’ed. For those who missed it.
johnnyxboy: hey walrus man the gay bar is hiring lolz just kidding or maybe im not.
WalrusMan: Yea, well the jerkstore called, they’re running out of you!
Cookyman: The ocean called, they’re running out of shrimps!
Someone, don’t remember who (sorry): I had sex with your wife!
johnnyxboy: your geys your jokes dont make any sense
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
I would have loved to have seen this.
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Wronghanded Affeldt doing it right
by Giant among Angels on Mar 31, 2009 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Me too. I never should have closed this thread.
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
ME TOO!!
I think I adopted Renteria when he was in the process of signing but I cant find that post
by lincypoo i wuv u on Mar 31, 2009 10:41 PM PDT reply actions
damn, I claimed him before he was official
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2008/11/24/669544/giants-sign-renteria#10251324
by lincypoo i wuv u on Mar 31, 2009 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
oh and I want to join draft if not too late
by lincypoo i wuv u on Mar 31, 2009 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Draft Order Created
Any posts after this will be added to the end of the draft. Sorry, it’s just the easiest way from here on out. Make your picks in the thread.
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I got in before you said that nah nah. So I’m slotted between GiantFan and Useful_Idiot. HONEST.
by lincypoo i wuv u on Mar 31, 2009 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh my you did that faster than I did. What magical mod powers…
by lincypoo i wuv u on Mar 31, 2009 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
hoping lincecum drops to 37th pick
by lincypoo i wuv u on Mar 31, 2009 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Walrusman with the Frandsen pick-up
I’d like to see you support your son by responding to each and every comment in the 25 Man Roster.. Wait, what?! posting and the Frandsen sent to AAA fanshot.
co-dad of IshikaBOOM w/AfDC.
Ishikawa, let the boy hit against lefties.
I think I could call out my guy right now. I don’t think there’s anyone out there interested in him.
Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.
FP Santangelo?
I'm missing Omar and all his "Dreamy-ness".
by PacBellBoozer on Apr 1, 2009 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Lemme in
I just got mlb.tv so I’ll be able to watch giants games now, so i’ll be around to comment on the games
Why does Sabean always look constipated?
is there an autopick function in this draft to speed things along? i feel like a russian waiting for bread in 1916
velez in compare it will resemble posterity of the mutant of effigy and tin person, who tries to grip monkeys in flight
candy Buddha, if ortiz enters into ANY game, which is close one in this year, I will tear all chapters of barbies of my sister and will force them to carry out vorpal [fellyatsiyu] on the plastic packet of the meat of skeletor…, and then I will decompose the universe
by Headhunter Rollins on Apr 2, 2009 12:37 PM PDT reply actions
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