Adoption Draft Thread - The Gene Hackman
by WalrusMan on Mar 31, 2009 10:18 PM PDT
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Alright let's go. Just make your pick when it's your turn, I'll try and keep up on it whiel I can, and if I see it I'll post an updated taken list every 10 picks or so. If I'm on it then I'll post a "[McCoveyChronicles member] is on the clock" even though there really is no "clock" to speak of. If it goes for a day I'll try and e-mail you. Also, I'm going to ask you to not discuss in this thread, since it's going to get quite long already. Talk in the other thread or maybe we can make another.
Taken List
Ehire Adrianza - obsessivegiantscompulsive
Jeremy Affeldt - Giant among Angels
Tim Alderson - Natto
Eliezer Alfonzo - tk
Rich Aurilia - wjackalope
Laurence M. Baer - ResDog
Brian Sabean's Laptop - xanthan
John Bowker - rightcenterfielder
Madison Bumgarner - multiphasic
Emmanuel Burriss - BaronVonCurrentEvents
Matt Cain - jponry
Brandon Crawford - Azmanz
Matt Downs - nvsfg
Wendell Fairley - WTF
Kevin Frandsen - WalrusMan
Conor Gillaspie - chilibean_3
Jesus Guzman - Goofus
Billy Hayes - delorean
Steve Holm - UnleashTheGore
Bob Howry - CB30
Travis Ishikawa - kennv & Andy from DC
Jason Jarvis - j14
Randy Johnson - Speedforthewin
Roger Kieschnick - Takimoto
Aaron King - baetown415
Tim Lincecum - sharksrog (by popular demand)
Fred Lewis - jcb9
Lou Seal - can of corn
Noah Lowry - Cookyman
Daryl Maday - rhys
Brandon Medders - SloIsLonelyForTheOrange
Thomas Neal - nostocksjustbonds
Nick Noonan - Giant Fan in Singapore
Greg Papa - Grant
Francisco Peguero - haverecords
Juan Carlos Perez - marcello
Buster Posey - GiantsFanInExile
Edgar Renteria - rxmeister
Rafael Rodriguez - BrianBokake
Sergio Romo - Lyle
Hector Sanchez - tedfordfan
Jonathan Sanchez - Aadik
Pablo Sandoval - bondslegend
Nate Schierholtz - PacBellBoozer
Henry Sosa - raisingcain
Clayton Tanner - walkoff baltimore chop
Andres Torres - victor frankenstein
Merkin Valdez - rotorueter
Angel Villalona - thehavenot
Brian Wilson - hairball
Sundrendy Windster - EliminateMe
Randy Winn - oldjacket
Draft Order
The Gene Hackman
boonitez
AndYourBirdCanSing
cornball
timmeh
Viliphied
cheno
giants9107
giantscatcher
fwoty oz
GiantFan
Useful_Idiot
lincypoo i wuv u
Larson2042
The Enchanter
gianator
merkin
The Thrill
Zetsuboushita
stealth snail
say hey nation
Norm Median
capnk
AngelWillSaveUs
Sabertooth
Scottsdale
Gabafnerhagen
malarky
Headhunter Rollins
Tchli
greg8370
igotnothing
Mr Scruff
Sammy Danger
Little Napoleon
neurofarm
TimLincecumIsGod
gore51
monta101
MonkeyChow
briandean
Franchise55
samlet
Louis XVI
henwo
SoFa King Mike
tobias
jbowl
TexasRanger
ThrillisGone22
pittsburghian
Roger
foothillsfan
Remember, you can take anyone on the 40-man roster, any of the non-roster invitees, anyone on the various minor league teams, anyone in management, or anyone remotely tied to the Giants organization. Also, check this out!
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Natto's Pick
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
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by WalrusMan on Mar 31, 2009 10:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WalrusMan's Pick
Kevin Frandsen
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
by WalrusMan on Mar 31, 2009 10:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
xanthan's Pick
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
by WalrusMan on Mar 31, 2009 10:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for putting this together, btw.
"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 31, 2009 10:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No problem, finally had the time and it needed to be done.
Also, I just edited the post to say please don’t discuss in this thread since it’s going to be long, but you couldn’t have seen it in time. Just warning for more people.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
by WalrusMan on Mar 31, 2009 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Once it’s done, I can update the wiki for you.
by Natto on Mar 31, 2009 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was also going to keep on editing this post (taking the people who drafted off the list and putting their players on the top) and like to it too. I’m not sure how up to date the wiki is by now.
Also, going to bed so once xanthan picks the next person pick if they see it before I put “MEMBER’S Pick.” Although I’m not sure if I should trust this lot.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.
by WalrusMan on Mar 31, 2009 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forgive me,
but I’m not totally up to speed. Do we want to draft guys we want to succeed (eg, minor-leaguers whose careers we follow and that interest us), or just guys we like or what? Would it be tacky to take someone who’s already well established?
As an aside I had no idea I’d be drafting that high
by bondslegend on Apr 1, 2009 12:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s pretty much up to you. I picked Alderson because I like him and his potential.
by Natto on Apr 1, 2009 12:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Testing...
Judgment Day is coming
comics | art | Nattowear
by Natto on Apr 1, 2009 12:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
I’m following even though I’m not in the draft. New level of baseball nerdyness accomplished.
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 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since I'm on the list twice does that mean I get two people?
;p
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.
by thehavenot on Apr 1, 2009 7:09 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
victor frankenstein's Pick
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.
by WalrusMan on Apr 1, 2009 10:57 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Andres The Giant.
There's a Big Hole where my Big Unit used to be.
by victor frankenstein on Apr 1, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I posted a board...
…over here if anyone needs inspiration and wants to see who’s still available.
Also, thehavenot is listed twice in a row. Compensation pick?
Anyway, my point is that
by EliminateMe on Apr 1, 2009 11:47 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
what happens if somebody takes like 5 days to take their pick?
by fwoty oz on Apr 1, 2009 12:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I will try and contact them, and if there’s no other response or hint to who they’d want then we’ll skip.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.
by WalrusMan on Apr 1, 2009 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh? What?
Oh.
Andres Torres.
There's a Big Hole where my Big Unit used to be.
by victor frankenstein on Apr 1, 2009 7:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
jcb9's Pick
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.
by WalrusMan on Apr 1, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My turn
And while it’s tempting to take Tim Lincecum or Pablo Sandoval, but they’re both just so universally adored, so I don’t have much to add. So, instead, I’ll take another of my favorites – a popular player ’round here, no doubt, but not worshipped quite so much as those two.
I’m taking Fred Lewis.
Never has a poster been more correct in the history of the internet. Ever! - ResDog on yours truly
by jcb9 on Apr 1, 2009 10:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeez…I leave and do laundry and then come back and check this thread right when you post. STOP FOLLOWING ME MAN
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.
by WalrusMan on Apr 1, 2009 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I deliberately time doing the dishes for just that reason, it’s true!
Never has a poster been more correct in the history of the internet. Ever! - ResDog on yours truly
by jcb9 on Apr 1, 2009 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor Fred
He’s going to be emotionally scarred from having a father so filled with rage.
Anyway, my point is that
by EliminateMe on Apr 1, 2009 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
does this make you my father in law?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Apr 2, 2009 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
bondslegend's Pick
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.
by WalrusMan on Apr 1, 2009 10:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Manny burriss and Freddie are my first two choices,
but with them off the board, and with roger’s approval, I take Mr Pablo E. Sandoval.
by bondslegend on Apr 1, 2009 11:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
oldjacket's Pick
Randy Winn
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.
by WalrusMan on Apr 2, 2009 9:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
rxmeister's Pick
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.
by WalrusMan on Apr 2, 2009 9:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
sorry, I didn’t know it was my turn. Edgar Renteria!!
Goodbye Jack Taschner. Now Bochy has to find another reliever to make him look dumb
by rxmeister on Apr 2, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone: PLEASE NOTE
So as to keep this thread orderly, Walrusman had asked in the OP that you refrain from comments/discussion other than when your pick is up. Comments should be made on the other thread.
Extraneous comments are being deleted, so don’t bother.
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Apr 2, 2009 11:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry if this is extraneous, but would it be possible to update the headline of this thread in such a way that folks will know from a glance at the front page if it’s their turn?
by Sabertooth on Apr 2, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll try.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.
by WalrusMan on Apr 5, 2009 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
EliminateMe's pick
I just can’t pass up a wacky name. So, to replace Osiris Matos, I’m drafting Sundrendy Windster.
Anyway, my point is that
by EliminateMe on Apr 2, 2009 10:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
marcello's pick
Juan Carlos Perez
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
by marcello on Apr 2, 2009 10:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
rotorueter's pick
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley [insert witty comment]
Thanks to roger
by bondslegend on Apr 2, 2009 11:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Merkin Valdez.
Sorry chilibean_3 and merkin.
by rotorueter on Apr 3, 2009 6:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
thehavenot's pick:
Anyway, my point is that
by EliminateMe on Apr 3, 2009 8:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Villalona's unclaimed?
I think I’ll take 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.
by thehavenot on Apr 3, 2009 8:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gimme somma that Schierholtz baby!
Move over Randy, it’s time for the youth movement to begin!
I'm missing Omar and all his "Dreamy-ness".
by PacBellBoozer on Apr 3, 2009 9:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ill take Bob Howry
Those harbinger make me smile more than the fracture of Manny on the teammate.
Get important hitting.
by CB30 on Apr 3, 2009 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
can of corn's pick:
I was gonna go with the Crazy Crab, but upon further request, I’m thinking:
Your Lou Seal are mine!
Lou Seal, please.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Apr 3, 2009 1:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ll take my long lost brother Jason Jarvis
Baseball is a lot like life. The line drives are caught, the squibbles go for base hits. It's an unfair game. -Rod Kanehl
by j14 on Apr 3, 2009 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh god
i’m so sorry!
In light of my inattention and recent comments, I’ll take Brandon Mehdders. He won’t impress you, but goddamnit he’ll try!
Mischievously implosive purple pitching staff.
by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Apr 5, 2009 1:47 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Next...
Ehire Adrianza, time to guide another one up the system….
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 5, 2009 3:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Noah Lowry
..so allow me to present Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain as two sweet, sweet bottles of warming hooch.
by Cookyman on Apr 5, 2009 3:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
chilibean_3’s turn.
And sig check.
Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry. Because he was awesome once, and, goddammit, he shall be awesome once again!
I hope.
by Cookyman on Apr 5, 2009 4:05 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He picks Cocky McCockerson. I’m not sure if that should be Bocock or Conor, but I’ll put him down for the latter.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.
by WalrusMan on Apr 5, 2009 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
rightcenterfielder's Pick
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Kevin Frandsen should be with the big team.
by WalrusMan on Apr 5, 2009 10:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll take John Bowker
and if anyone else wants to be a Bowkermaniac, I’m willing to share.
by rightcenterfielder on Apr 5, 2009 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
“If you cut him open, the blood would be black and orange,” said Jeff Krolik, executive vice president of Fox Sports Regional Networks.
former employee, who asked not to be named, thinks his ex-boss at times is a little too full of himself. He quipped that his epitaph should read: “Nothing important ever happened without me.”
“There’s a lot of people even within the organization who feel his style wears you out a little bit. People who worked with him wonder how genuine he is.”
“I think his first thought when he gets up in the morning is about the Giants, and his last thought before he goes to bed is about the Giants,” said Ted Griggs, general manager of Comcast SportsNet Bay Area
Give me El Presidente:
Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.
by ResDog on Apr 5, 2009 7:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Gene Hackman is on the clock
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, coming soon to a minor league near you.
by EliminateMe on Apr 5, 2009 8:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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