Deal or No Deal?!!!
by The Patrick-52-Willis Show on May 25, 2009 9:13 PM PDT
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PrintDo to the fact that Sabean just realized that the Giants need a hitter is surprising. Maybe he knew the whole time but didnt want to sign anymore and wanted to rely on the players we have now. Well he was wrong. The Giants are last in runs scored and homeruns.
We need some POP in our line up. Pitchers think were a piece of cake when the announcers say " Coming up for the Giants, Lewis, Velez, and Burriss" not to be mean but Fred's new nickname is K-FRED..wow and Velez is automatic strikeout or groundout and Burriss is alright from the left but is bad from the Right.
I'm scared that Sabean might trade a good pitcher in Matt Cain for some 30 year old hitter. I say dont Deal Cain, unless its a good, and i mean very good deal. If we trade sanchez we wont get a as good hitter as if we trade Cain. Anyways rumors as Sabean is Looking into Dan Uggla, Nick Johnson, Hank Blalock and Marck DeRosa. Here are there stats. I personally think its either going to be Dan Uggla or Nick Johnson because Uggla is second base and Nick is first. Hank is a DH so where would we put him, Mark is 3rd and he defiently wont take Pablo's spot. Or Sabean will shock the world and get David Ortiz.
Nick Johnson
| 2009 | WAS | 42 | 154 | 28 | 52 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 1 | 0 | .338 | .441 | .474 | .915 |
Dan Uggla
| 2009 | FLA | 42 | 151 | 18 | 31 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 30 | 26 | 38 | 1 | 0 | .205 | .328 | .424 | .752 |
Hank Blalock
| 2009 | TEX | 36 | 144 | 22 | 36 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 25 | 5 | 28 | 0 | 0 | .250 | .281 | .556 | .837 |
Mark DeRosa
| 2009 | CLE | 42 | 173 | 26 | 44 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 30 | 15 | 41 | 0 | 1 | .254 | .319 | .428 | .747 |
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give seven men a giant mouth organ, all they want to do is play with it
by KrazyKrabMeat on May 26, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
MLBTradeRumors has Baggarly reporting that the Giants aren’t shopping Cain. They inquired on Uggla, but I would assume it would be fore Sanchez plus a mid level relief prospect, or just a reliever.
by Michael Uhlhorn on May 25, 2009 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Uggla is the only one of that group that I’m interested in and I wouldn’t want to trade Cain or any top prospects for him.
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true, but could he be had for pitchers like miller, mehdders, espinelli, hinshaw, valdez, etc.?
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by Speedforthewin on May 25, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I’d be willing to toss Sosa into the package if it netted us Johnson or Uggla.
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I guess, but I’d rather just run with the in-house options we have there. Sure, none of them are as good as Johnson, but they don’t cost anything. Plus, it’s just a matter of when Johnson gets hurt.
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
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
That is the point on Crystal Stick Johnson. Even if he is traded for this week he might be on the 40 man roster for 4 months but that amount he would be on the playing field would probably be a lot closer to 2 months. The Nat’s , of all teams, should be aware of this and ask accordingly.
/ Snickers at Del Carman of the Red Sox asking price.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
consider that (reportedly) the Nats offered to Johnson to the Red Sox straight up for Manny Delcarmen and the Sox turned it down gives you an idea of what the Nats want back for Johnson. I think Merkin for Johnson would be fair. Both are injury prone and could break at any minute. Merkin is cheaper and more controllable and that’s also of interest to the Nats. In case they’d probably want something else, in which case I’d thrown in some non-descript non-prospect like Darren Ford. The bottom line is they’re desperate for relief help and we could cash in on that. it shouldn’t take anything major.
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by nostocksjustbonds on May 26, 2009 12:09 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think merkin is on the same level with delcarmen. It would probably take merkin and romo, IMO
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by Speedforthewin on May 26, 2009 8:10 AM PDT up reply actions
and i wouldn’t make that swap
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by Speedforthewin on May 26, 2009 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions
I don’t either, but if they’re willing to take that offer, I wouldn’t decline it.
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i’ll pass on that and keep Valdez. Valdez isn’t a FA after the season, and Johnson isn’t going to turn the Giants into a contender.
I’m sure the nats are going to milk it until the deadline, and that’s fine. I’d give up Matos, and maybe an interesting reliever in the low minors. If they don’t like it, or can get better, then oh well.
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by haverecords on May 26, 2009 12:41 AM PDT up reply actions
“i’ll pass on that and keep Valdez. Valdez isn’t a FA after the season, and Johnson isn’t going to turn the Giants into a contender.”
What if the Giants traded Merkin for Johnson AND Sanchez/Frandsen for Uggla?
They’d be contenders then.
But yeh… I pretty much agree with you if it were JUST that trade, and that trade alone.
by AmorVincitOmnia on May 26, 2009 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I heard it was the other way around – Sox offered Delcarmen for Johnson and the Nats turned it down.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
the Nats are, of course, backtracking, but here’s the original rumor and subsequent denial after the offer was shot down. Gammons was the original source of the rumor, so take that for what it is worth.
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by nostocksjustbonds on May 26, 2009 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions
K Fred reminds me too much of Kevin Federline, so I hope it doesnt catch on.
Not so proud adoptive parent of the set-up man.
This is definitely not Howry do it!
It better not since this guy just happened to make it up.
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i think it’s actually a damon bruce-ism, which is even more reason to hope it doesnt catch on…oh god, it’s happening!
must conserve battery power
/shuts down
I never listen to Damon Bruce, so I wouldn’t know. That just makes it worse.
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I found someone far worse then Damon Bruce. Try listening to ESPN radio’s Colin Cowherd. Man this guy is the worst. He lies to make his point seem like it’s correct.
he is terrible, agreed
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on May 26, 2009 8:06 AM PDT up reply actions
He’s also a thief:
http://deadspin.com/sports/espn/why-your-national-radio-host-sucks-162730.php
http://michiganzone.blogspot.com/2006/03/colin-cowherditsomewhereelsefirst.html
And a general dick:
http://deadspin.com/sports/espn/this-hurts-us-more-than-it-hurts-you-colin-249956.php
http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2007/04/05/cowherd-nous-accusons/#comments
Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.
:-(
wow he sucks
And not in the good way.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 26, 2009 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions
I read this again and it was still hilarious.
http://www.firejoemorgan.com/2006/01/12-minutes-of-hell-with-colin-cowherd.html
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the saddest thing about that fjm
is that Jim Rice is now a HOFer! Can Hershiesier be far behind?
FIRE BRIAN SABEAN... UNLESS HE KEEPS DRAFTING WELL. .. AND SIGNS UNDERRATED PLAYERS LIKE AFFELDT OR PHELPS. .. OR ALRIGHT WHO'S PLAYING WITH THE ALIEN MIND-SWITCHING RAY?
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I mean
why do you think he’s an idiot?
If it’s too hard of a question you can ignore it.
by AmorVincitOmnia on May 26, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
He really is an idiot, I guess you just have to listen to him
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“It better not since this guy just happened to make it up.”
He didn’t… It’s been all over KNBR.
by AmorVincitOmnia on May 26, 2009 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought that was the point.
Brandon Crawford: Your 2011 Opening Day starting SS!
Wilriv21: "Your" as in your SF Giants.
He was K-Fed
Which was douchey as it is, but slightly different
Not so proud adoptive parent of the set-up man.
This is definitely not Howry do it!
I like that the opposing pitcher is listening to the radio to inform him on who is coming up in the next half of the inning. Jon Miller is THAT GOOD!!
by satyricrash on May 25, 2009 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, that part was pure genius.
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Wronghanded Affeldt pitches right
by Giant among Angels on May 25, 2009 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ve heard, and don’t support, Fred Clueless. I thought it was sort of clever, but I like Freddy so it’s not good.
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
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
That seems kind of ridiculous. He strikes out a lot but he has a hell of a lot more of a clue up there than most of our hitters.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
It might have been a reference to his fielding, and how he looks when he’s chasing down a ball.
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
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at second.
Still seems way harsh.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
You are blinded by love. Some of Fred’s plays are definitely face-palms.
by SeeingStars on May 25, 2009 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions
his routes to the ball may be terrible
but he’s still a good defensive left fielder.
Routes schmoutes. He’s flat-out misplayed too many balls this year.
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
He’s been below average this year, and considering the number of stiffs playing left field, that takes some doing.
Randy Winn is going to catch that. And he'll do it real classy-like too.
Fangraphs has him -0.2 Runs below average defensively. A bit odd considering I thought he had some pretty limiting injuries in 08 while putting up 3.5 runs above avg. I like Fred so hopefully April/early May is just an aberration.
by SeeingStars on May 26, 2009 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
I’d love to see a breakdown of that going left and going right. It seems to me his instincts towards the line are terrific, but in or towards the gap he’s been really timid.
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Fred’s new nickname is K-FRED..wow and Velez is automatic strikeout or groundout and Burriss is alright from the left but is bad from the Right.
And I thought every part of your last post was quality…I had no idea what quality really is!
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Post to comment ratio isnt looking good either
Not so proud adoptive parent of the set-up man.
This is definitely not Howry do it!
tsk
Not even close to the magical “1%” post/comment percentage.
Less arm, more talk. Raisingcain is a GAMER.
Adopted Giant: Henry Sosa
by raisingcain on May 25, 2009 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions
You lost me at..
Burriss is alright from the left but is bad from the Right.
Burris’ splits:
Right handed: 400/417/429
Left handed: 211/301/229
Brandon Crawford: Your 2011 Opening Day starting SS!
Wilriv21: "Your" as in your SF Giants.
that’s a howler.
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?
"Obviously I’m not doing things like going toe-to-toe with a ninja. Find me a ninja, for one."--Brian Wilson
by haverecords on May 26, 2009 12:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Really? He lost me at
Do to the fact that Sabean just realized that the Giants need a hitter is surprising.
Semi-proud adoptive father of Scott Barnes.
Yes but he also wrote I HATE BRIAN WILSON and he made some excellent points therein.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 26, 2009 7:12 AM PDT up reply actions
I'M EXCITED!!!!!1!!!!!!!!!!!!11!!!!!
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I wouldn’t have minded DeRosa at the WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING JIM HENDRY low-price that Cleveland got him for last season, but I think his current employer is looking for more.
I wouldn’t mind a Sanchez+superfluous hard-throwing young middle reliever-for-Uggla deal, but I don’t think that Sabean WILL GITTURDUNN
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
If Dustin Pedroia played in Seattle, not many people would be talking about him.
5-pitch innings on offense don't help
at what point does the org look at the actual way in which are hitters are being coached to swing at basically everything and say “enough is enough”. Patience at the plate is a good thing that has been successful throughout the league and here when practiced by Giants hitters.
Perhaps we don’t have the personnel to do that, but I’m worried that guys who can do that like Posey will be instructed not to and their careers will be ruined or they won’t reach their full potential.
This may be a bit OT, but until the Giants land some big bats, the guys we do have need to put together really good at bats and make the other pitcher work for his outs. This approach should be fucking mandatory.
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by nostocksjustbonds on May 26, 2009 12:18 AM PDT reply actions
MUST SWING AT FIRST PITCH
MAY BE THE BEST PITCH TO HIT IN AN ENTIRE AT BAT.
co-dad of IshikaBOOM w/AfDC.
Ishikawa, let the boy hit against lefties.
MUST SWING AT FIRST PITCH
IT WOULD BE IMPOLITE NOT TO SWING AT FIRST PITCH, SO IF I TAKE IT, THEY MIGHT NOT THROW ME ANOTHER ONE. THEN I WOULD BE EMBARRASSED, JUST STANDING THERE WAITING FOR A 2ND PITCH THAT NEVER COMES.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on May 26, 2009 1:18 AM PDT up reply actions
I never understand why Blalock’s name is thrown around in these conversations as he isn’t someone worth acquiring at all. He hasn’t had a decent season since 2004 and the highest WAR he’s had since is 1.2!
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DEAL! NO DEAL!
Ok I admit I did not read the post all that thoroughly.
Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.
The first time I played the Deal or No Deal arcade game
I won the “million dollar” prize. Which was 400 tickets at a Scandia.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on May 26, 2009 7:13 AM PDT up reply actions
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