Sadowski to start tomorrow?
Well, I don't think anybody saw that one coming. We have a winner in this year's Mark Dempsey competition, and it's a good one.
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Who?
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Jun 27, 2009 2:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
KNOW YOUR HISTORY
Ryan Sadowski, who reminded me a lot of Ryan Jensen. Any pitcher that ends up as successful as Ryan Jensen will have had to buck some incredibly long odds, so that’s hardly damning with faint praise. His mechanics and control were very impressive, but it was apparent that his mediocre stuff allowed him to slide to the Giants in the 12th round. He was able to get batters to chase his breaking pitches, but it remains to be seen if that skill will hold up as he advances to the higher levels. He got outs, and he got them quickly, so for a mid-round pick he was very encouraging.
by Grant on Jun 27, 2009 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was more of a “Nate Schierholtz? Who?” type of “who”.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Jun 28, 2009 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting, I was just coming here to post:
Alderson to start tomorrow?
From Schulman:
One minor-leaguer who would be pitching on his normal day is 2007 first-round draft choice Tim Alderson. Another is lefty Steve Hammond, who is coming off a great game at Salt Lake City for Fresno.
by Merope on Jun 27, 2009 2:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that link now says Sadowski also
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jun 27, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm… something strange about that. Hammond and Sadowski are both starters for the same team. How exactly could this be the normal starting day for both? Actually Sadowski’s last start was the 20th, so it appears they might probably skipped his normal turn on Friday.
A hot August weekday, before a small crowd, when the only thing at stake is the tissue-thin difference between a thing done well and a thing done ill. Insofar as the clutch hitter is not a sportswriter's myth, it is a vulgarity, like a writer who writes only for money.
by Roger on Jun 28, 2009 7:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On Sadowski
I betcha one of our minor league aficionados will have more info for us soon!
by Merope on Jun 27, 2009 2:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
His year in Fresno so far:
72.1 IP
4.11 ERA
1.34 WHIP
59 SO
32 BB
by ryanmiles on Jun 27, 2009 2:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why not Lincecum?
Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.
:-(
by Cookyman on Jun 27, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
cuzza his complete game the other day… too many pitches…
blah blah blah….
at least that what Schulman said in his blog
by Merope on Jun 27, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was pretty efficient, though, only 108 pitches. That’s the lowest number of pitches he’s thrown since April.
Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.
:-(
by Cookyman on Jun 27, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So if Giants fans were to pray to the Porselain Gods … that would mean something entirely different wouldn’t it?
by Merope on Jun 27, 2009 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The number of innings thrown trump any kind of logical context.
Frankly, I’m less enthusiastic about taking his arm out of a five-day schedule than I ever would be worried about a low-stress complete game or two.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jun 27, 2009 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
From Schulman:
I’ve also been told the Giants do not want to move Tim Lincecum up a day after he threw a complete game last night.
I’m assuming he meant Wed. night.
by ryanmiles on Jun 27, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they're Sanchez's rotation spot wasn't in serious danger, that would be the way to go.
But simply skipping Sanchez sends the message that he’s still in the rotation, if only by default. Much has been made of the fact that there’s no obvious replacement 5th starter, so the decision to actually calling someone up to (possibly) replace Sanchez on a permanent basis could be designed more to send Sanchez (and the fans, and the team) a message than to give the Giants the best chance to win in the short term.
Of course, tha’t just one possible explanation.
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by Bhaakon on Jun 27, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ummm wtf
Watch out Sanchez... uncle Pucetas is comin' for you.
by Sammy Danger on Jun 27, 2009 2:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
so who gets dropped from the 40 man? Pichardo?
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jun 27, 2009 2:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
last I looked Lowry was still on the 40 man.
by Merope on Jun 27, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he’s on the 60 day DL so he doesn’t count
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jun 27, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The right-handed Sadowski, a 26-year-old long-time minor-leaguer, gets the call to replace Jonathan Sanchez. His contract will be purchased tomorrow as Rich Aurilia goes on bereavement leave.
It never occurred to me that one man could play with the faith of 50 million.
by imovermyhead on Jun 27, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They still need to drop someone from the 40 man.
Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.
:-(
by Cookyman on Jun 27, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
All I can say is why? Do you not want to give a start to someone who might actually win the fifth spot? They should be looking at someone who has a chance to take Sanchez’ spot, not a one game call up. Jeez, Milwaukee is going to cream this guy.
Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!
by rxmeister on Jun 27, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sanchez to the ’Pen instead of down. Makes me wonder if one of the other ’Pen arms are going some were in the next couple days.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 27, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stupid
At least Sanchez has actual potential.
by kingofthacove on Jun 27, 2009 2:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YEAH JOEY
Wait, I’m doing it wrong.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Jun 27, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OK....looked up the scouting report
Sadowski: Harmless
Daily Gameball and Joker at GIANTSBOARD.COM
GB and JK also at Giantsboard Blog
Say Hey Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
by merkin on Jun 27, 2009 3:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
awesome
I knew I could count on the updated scouting report
Daily Gameball and Joker at GIANTSBOARD.COM
GB and JK also at Giantsboard Blog
Say Hey Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
by merkin on Jun 27, 2009 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does this qualify as a meme?
Daily Gameball and Joker at GIANTSBOARD.COM
GB and JK also at Giantsboard Blog
Say Hey Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
by merkin on Jun 27, 2009 3:29 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
sheeesh, lol
I really wish there was a yes/no check box / radio button after that question. Sometimes the stuff they come up with is quite a stretch.
by Merope on Jun 27, 2009 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You Got Me
I actually went and typed it in to see if Google really returned that.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 27, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did too lol
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by i love sports101 on Jun 28, 2009 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t see how this is preferable to letting either Lincecum or Sanchez start. I also don’t think it’s a big deal. But it’s a head-scratching little one.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jun 27, 2009 4:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think this is just their attempt to kind of straighten Sanchez out mentally.
Sort of what they did with cain a couple years back.
He was struggling while starting, they skipped his start, put him in the pen, and had him pitch one inning in I think Houston.
Next start out was his 1 hitter against the A’s and everything has been smooth with Cain since.
by kvdp12 on Jun 27, 2009 5:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree, the best thing for Sanchez’s development (which is a hell of a lot more important than 1 game) is to at least hold him out for a start or two rather than letting the Brewers kill him and further erode his confidence.
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jun 27, 2009 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Zito treatment?
"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.
by thehavenot on Jun 28, 2009 8:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is super lame
going to the game friday for fireworks night and it would have been tim if he pitched tomorrow :(
by TimLincecumIsGod on Jun 27, 2009 5:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Excellent point from baggs
One of the commenters here brought up a great point about Sadowski: The Giants probably brought him up because they don’t intend to keep him on the 40-man roster for long, and he’s a guy they could probably get through waivers.
If you call up Tim Alderson, for example, he’s pretty much on the 40-man roster for good. That would give the Giants less flexibility when they look to add potential players in trades. And after the season, they’d have one fewer spot when they’ll look to protect guys who’d be eligible for the Rule V draft.
by jctGamer on Jun 27, 2009 10:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
of course Baggs makes the sin of callin git the rule V draft.
Somewhere, Rob Neyer is angry.
by jctGamer on Jun 27, 2009 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Roman Numbers for the Win!!
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
is there really any reason to expect Sadowski to be better than Sanchez though? what’s the point?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 27, 2009 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
clear his head, a la barry zito. I dunno. Doing something to see if it works.
by jctGamer on Jun 27, 2009 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think mainly the later. Considering how this current manager& front office combo is resistant to change it does send a louder message when they actually do a change that is not of the more endless unconditional love for established Vets.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is walking so many guys that they have to figure a change is needed. Maybe they figure a break and some sessions in the pen will help him get his mechanics consistent and head on straight. I’m skeptical, but anything that keeps him from losing 20 games this year is worth a shot
Sadowski on proper rest and hopefully getting through waivers to send him back down actually seems pretty logical. Hopefully it works out
by m34josh on Jun 28, 2009 12:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"You have to be a pretty good pitcher to lose 20 games" – Roger Craig.
And No, I don’t think Sanchez is that good of a pitcher yet.
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 28, 2009 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I reserved my anger because I figured there had to be a reason. This will do nicely.
by Grant on Jun 28, 2009 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn’t explain why not Lincecum.
Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.
:-(
by Cookyman on Jun 28, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Optimistic approach
The Brewers know nothing about Sadowski, and that always seems to be a recipe for success against the Giants, so you never know. Maybe he can surprise them with some junk twice through the lineup and the Giants can turn it over to the bullpen after that. If Matt Palmer can beat people, so can Ryan Sadowski!! Jeff Suppan is no great shakes, and we have Babe Sandoval on our side.
Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!
by rxmeister on Jun 28, 2009 8:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The only reason Matt Palmer beats people is ’cuz the Angels score him 10bizillion runs/start
by Merope on Jun 28, 2009 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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