Draft Day Is Here!
by Grant on Jun 9, 2009 1:21 PM PDT
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Ironically, the guy I’m hoping the Giants take in the draft today, Tyler Matzek, didn’t get his own draft preview. And when I reference “irony”, I’m really referring to “crippling food poisoning that made me crawl to a lavatory, clutching my stomach, right as I was writing nice things about Tyler Matzek.” Is that a sign? It’s not not a sign, I guess.
I’m a sucker for pitchers who already have some idea of how to throw a strike. There’s a reason why Colt Griffin is out of professional baseball while Kevin Slowey is pitching well for Minnesota. It’s obviously better to have some semblance of “stuff” to go with the control, but if I have to choose between mediocre stuff/great control and great stuff/awful control, I choose the former. Most of the amateur talents have great stuff/mediocre control coming out of high school or college, so when someone mixes very good stuff with very good control for their level, I’m intrigued. It’s why I was so optimistic about Tim Alderson after last year’s draft, though Madison Bumgarner’s control might be even better.
Matzek is said to have this combination already, and he’s received the Good Housekeeping Seal of Polished Pitchertude. So he has that going for him, which is nice. He runs his fastball anywhere from 88-94, and Jason Churchill says Matzek has the best slider and changeup among high school pitchers (link is subscriber only), which goes with the best control, so I’m think that Mat…
The hard-throwing lefty hit 99 mph on the gun during the Southern Section playoffs while leading Capistrano Valley to the Division 1 championship.
I mean, words fail. Even if Matzek were projected to somehow eventually maybe possibly grow into a frame that could potentially get to 99 mph, he’d be my guy. That he’s done it already, even if accounting for a hot gun brings it down to 96 or 97 mph? Sold. I’m on the Matzek bandwagon. All aboard.
My hope order for today, assuming that Stephen Strasburg and Dustin Ackley are gone:
- Tyler Matzek
- Aaron Crow
- Grant Green
- Zach Wheeler
- Jacob Turner
- Shelby Miller
- Mike Leake
- Donavan Tate
Anyone not on that list, and I’ll be a little bummed. I’ll probably talk myself into liking just about anyone – “Hey, he’s an overdrafted offensive guy, but so was Matt LaPorta!” – but those are the folks I’m focused on.
Pre-draft comment starter: Who do you want? Even if you’ve said it 100 different times in 100 different threads, let’s read it again.
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Mooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
by positiveuphemism on Jun 9, 2009 1:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I told Goofus!
I tried to stop him! He wouldn’t listen! He’s doomed us all!
Judgment Day is coming
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by Natto on Jun 9, 2009 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Also, I have no idea who I want.
Judgment Day is coming
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by Natto on Jun 9, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is also the boat that I am in.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
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by groug on Jun 9, 2009 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
room for one more?
Seriously, has anyone seen my adopted brother?
by j14 on Jun 9, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure!
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by Natto on Jun 9, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mendonca
Later rounds, of course.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jun 9, 2009 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FWIW: I’ve decided I want Ackley. I didn’t like him at first but as time has gone on I have come to the conclusion that he is better than the alternatives.
And I’d be happy with Matzek.
I do not want Green.
I wouldn’t mind Tate.
by positiveuphemism on Jun 9, 2009 1:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Agree, no on Green. Ackley would be amazing, but is a super longshot.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jun 9, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure Grant will delete Goofus's post, but this news NEEDS TO BE HEARD
DAMN YOU ACKLEY
The latest reports have him smuggling several tons of cocaine, cut with PCP, and marijuana laced with hemlock, into the country to raise funds for al Qaeda. ARE YOU LISTENING MARINERS, PADRES, PIRATES, AND ORIOLES BRASS??
The latest has Ackley implicated in a diabolical plot to murder several adorable children and puppy dogs. He’s still eligible to be drafted, but if teams want him to play they’ll have to abandon their minor league parks and have their farm teams play exclusively in prison yards. Sounds like a real stretch for a top 5 pick.
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Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 1:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
murder several adorable children and puppy dogs.
NOT PUPPIES!
Dustin Ackley HATES PUPPIES!
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by merkin on Jun 9, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah!
But the Padres knew Matt Bush had “problems” before they picked him and they still couldn’t prevent the Ryan Leaf legacy virus from taking hold.
You have the right idea, but you need to say Ackley is now represented by Lex Luthor and Auric Goldfinger.
It's always Noonan somewhere.
by sectionop92 on Jun 9, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matzek
The kid apparently wants Buster-size bonus $$$. I hope the Giants grab him and bring his demands down a bit. If he won’t come down, let him be a poor college student for a couple years and pray that the Giants can get a hitter @ number six next year
by m34josh on Jun 9, 2009 1:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The cow picture is perfect.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
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by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 1:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and Matzek
if Ackley is gone, which he will be.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somebody gif that cow falling down a flight of stairs.
by Evan on Jun 9, 2009 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was going to but Flash crashed.
Judgment Day is coming
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by Natto on Jun 9, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice pic. Is THAT what all the craigslist ads that say a couple wants a bull???
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jun 9, 2009 1:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
MY NAME IS DUSTIN ACKLEY AND I’M HERE TO PARTY
by satyricrash on Jun 9, 2009 1:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
COCAINE
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by CB30 on Jun 9, 2009 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I DO COCAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAINE!
by Outshined_One on Jun 9, 2009 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
COCAINE 4 FELDER GINAST BARASS!!!!
by satyricrash on Jun 9, 2009 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Jun 9, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ACKLEY=COCAINE
ACKELY IAS COACINAE ACKLEY COCAINE COCAINE DRUGS SEX ACKLEY
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by cloudydays on Jun 9, 2009 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who is everyones "Stairs" player?
Mines Tim Wheeler
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by CB30 on Jun 9, 2009 1:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Tony Sanchez.
Oh, wait.
If Wheeler were available in the second round, he sounds good, but him at #6 is indeed crazy talk.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
Or the Stanford closer than Wil wants.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Storen
No thank you
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by CB30 on Jun 9, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This
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by cornball on Jun 9, 2009 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Storen at #10 to the Nationals would make a lot of sense. I wish I could go back and change my list now.
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by Lyle on Jun 9, 2009 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and Trout.
Mayo backed off that prediction pretty quick, though.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d like Tate at the plate for the Giates
by quincy0191 on Jun 9, 2009 1:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Giates = sounds like some sort of gemstone
by positiveuphemism on Jun 9, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it sounded like New Agey stretching exercise.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jun 9, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matzek, Crow, Tate. I’ll be thrilled with of ’em.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 1:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I literally have no opinion here
whoever we pick, I’ll be asking all of you how I should be feeling. Matzek sounds pretty freaking awesome, but I also liked the look of Crow. Other than those two, I plead ignorance.
Continue making reasonably smart draft selections, GINTS BRAZ
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by bondslegend on Jun 9, 2009 1:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Best fucking day of the year
I like Grant’s list actually. But I’ll go with:
- Matzek Turner
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- Green Tate
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— Random good pitcher, high school or college.
I’m so hoping we snag someone good at 55, like Nick Franklin (h.s. shortstop) or a signability guy who falls.
P.S. I plan to swear a lot. Please don’t let it bother you.
by Dan from NM on Jun 9, 2009 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, I see I screwed up my list already. It’s supposed to be Matzek, Turner, Green, Tate, etc.
by Dan from NM on Jun 9, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jon Mayo at mlb.com is now predicting the O’s go for Hobgood, which would lead to the Giants taking Zack Wheeler over Tyler Matzek. Boo! Not that I’d be all wtfomgbbq about it.
by Dan from NM on Jun 9, 2009 1:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Links to past three Draft threads:
Well, 2006 didn’t appear to have a thread but I found this:
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2006/6/6/174748/3895
2007: http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2007/6/7/13640/50235
2008: http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2008/6/5/546402/open-draft-day-thread-i
Not sure why I did this. Seemed a good idea at the time and once I had started I couldn’t stop.
by positiveuphemism on Jun 9, 2009 1:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
2006 thread: http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2006/6/6/13330/72548
I dunno why it didn’t come up in search initially.
by positiveuphemism on Jun 9, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I remember it having one, I’m guessing SBN was just being wonky when I first searched. Shrug…kinda funny to see the reactions to Timmy.
by positiveuphemism on Jun 9, 2009 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of the high school arms, preferably Matzek, but I trust the BRAZZZ judgment here. After that: Crow, Tate, Green. Just say no to Tim Wheeler.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Jun 9, 2009 1:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I plan on typing in all caps a lot.
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Jun 9, 2009 1:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I plan on leaving before the draft starts to go drink. And eat dinner.
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by cornball on Jun 9, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I plan on shaking my fist in the air and screaming “BRRRAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSS” when we make our pick.
by superk1ng on Jun 9, 2009 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am poised near my stairs.
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by Lyle on Jun 9, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jim Callis sez
And I just got my makeup done here at MLB Network, so I look pretty.
As mentioned in this morning’s complete first-round projection, many of the projected first-round high schoolers threw out bigger asking prices than expected. As a result, two of the most signable prep prospects will be the second and third taken.
These six picks look fairly certain:
1. Nationals: San Diego State righthander Stephen Strasburg.
2. Mariners: North Carolina first baseman Dustin Ackley.
3. Padres: Georgia HS outfielder Donavan Tate.
4. Pirates: Boston College catcher Tony Sanchez.
5. Orioles: California HS righthander Matt Hobgood.
6. Giants: Georgia HS righthander Zack Wheeler.
The Braves are up next, and likely will choose between Vanderbilt lefthander Mike Minor and North Carolina righthander Alex White. We laid out that scenario in this morning’s projection, and we’ll stick with that for now. I’ll keep updating as long as I can before I go into rehearsal.
by wilriv21 on Jun 9, 2009 1:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Who the crap is Matt Hobgood?
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Jun 9, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has lots of “helium” as they say, jumping up draft boards late. He’s not as good as the first tier of HS pitchers, though, based on what I’ve read.
by Dan from NM on Jun 9, 2009 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
helium is the keyword
he’s 245 pounds!
by superk1ng on Jun 9, 2009 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d be okay with Wheeler though I’d rather have Matzek.
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PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve heard Matzek>Wheeler from a lot of different people and I agree so I don’t imagine we’ll take Wheeler over Matzek if Matzek is available.
by quincy0191 on Jun 9, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Callis has the Giants passing on Matzek now and taking Zack Wheeler instead.
by Dan from NM on Jun 9, 2009 1:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Fun with lists
This is a good way of looking at it, Grant; who besides Strasburg and Ackley? My list:
1. Tyler Matzek
2. Shelby Miller
3. Zach Wheeler
4. Aaron Crow
5. Mike Leake
6. Tanner Scheppers
7. Jacob Turner
8. Alex White
9. A pony
10. world peace
55. Chris Dominguez
And yes, I put a pony above world peace. It’s just so much more practical.
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by Lyle on Jun 9, 2009 1:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crow>Matzek. Crow HAS to sign this year, so if he falls to #6 I’d much rather have him. We could probably screw him over on the contract, and he’s much more of a sure thing than most of those other guys. It’s far harder to project a HS pitcher than Crow, and one of them MIGHT be as good as Crow in the future but Crow’s already pretty good. It would be a great pick at #6 if we could land him.
by quincy0191 on Jun 9, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just think Matzek has a higher ceiling than Crow. Both should be very good, and of course it’s anybody’s guess at this point. I could see the Giants preferring Crow’s shorter timetable to the bigs, considering RJ may be gone after this year, and Sanchez is looking iffy.
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by Lyle on Jun 9, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I swear I only posted once.
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by Lyle on Jun 9, 2009 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tate or Matzek please
UNLESS ACKLEY FALLS BECAUSE HE IS A DRUGGIE
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by cloudydays on Jun 9, 2009 1:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ll take a helping of Matzek, please.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 9, 2009 1:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope these updates are wrong. It’s ruining the surprise.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Jun 9, 2009 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s still Christmas, either way.
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by Lyle on Jun 9, 2009 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know right? This kind of sucks.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is Zach Wheeler right, not Tim?
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jun 9, 2009 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DON'T EVEN JOKE
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im a few steps from the stairs
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by CB30 on Jun 9, 2009 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder why Giants Brass prefers Wheeler to Matzek
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by CB30 on Jun 9, 2009 1:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
bonus demands, maybe? What is Wheeler supposed to be asking for?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve heard $4m.
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by cornball on Jun 9, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you heard anything from Tony Sanchez, J?
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by Lyle on Jun 9, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he said, “LOL PIRATES!”
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good for him
He’ll need a sense of humor for awhile.
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by Lyle on Jun 9, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh. Funny how everyone now has Wheeler to the Giants, whereas previously everyone seemed to think they preferred Matzek.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 1:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO THINK ANYMORE
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by Natto on Jun 9, 2009 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ATHLETIC
WILRIV WAS RIGHT
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Jun 9, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That cow pic reminds me of the sad cow from the Lincecum Cy Young thread.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 9, 2009 1:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wheelers scouting report
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2009/reports.jsp?content=wheeler
In the video he does that “inverted W”(I dunno why they don’t just call it an M) thing in his delivery. I’m not mechanics expert but I’ve read that it’s not a good thing.
by superk1ng on Jun 9, 2009 1:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they think they can fix his delivery?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matzek, Turner or Tate
More or less like these guys equally, but Matzek if I had to
by irwin on Jun 9, 2009 1:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You don’t like Miller?
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by Lyle on Jun 9, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
re
I would be happy with him too, but the notes about control problems worry me a bit more. Plus, his name is Shelby.
by irwin on Jun 9, 2009 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best of Senator Clay Davis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI4-QyAzY64&feature=related
by cloudydays on Jun 9, 2009 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s the car I’d buy if I won the lottery
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Jun 9, 2009 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
pretty much where I'm at
Crow
Matzek
Jacob Turner
Grant Green
Zach Wheeler
Stairs player: Scheppers.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 1:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m just here for the pie.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jun 9, 2009 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005. And winner of the 2012 NL Fireman of the Year Award!
by Lyle on Jun 9, 2009 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
geez at least put a good pie picture up
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jun 9, 2009 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you one of those furriners that don’t like punkin pie?
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by Lyle on Jun 9, 2009 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you one of those furriners sane people that don’t like punkin pie?
Yes, yes I am.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jun 9, 2009 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by merkin on Jun 9, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Epic...
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jun 9, 2009 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I HEARD
ACKLEY HATES PIE AND PUPPIES. BUT HE LOVES COCAINE AND BEATING WOMEN
Best of Senator Clay Davis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI4-QyAzY64&feature=related
by cloudydays on Jun 9, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't Brian Sabean spend a lot of time
scouting Zach Wheeler?
by jctGamer on Jun 9, 2009 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If the Giants take Wheeler
I am calling him “Free”.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 9, 2009 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m calling him “Big”
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we already have an 18
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not by the time Wheeler rolls up to the bigs
by wilriv21 on Jun 9, 2009 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matzek would be my #1 choice (and AFAICT, he seems to have better stuff and command than Wheeler), but I’ll trust the Giants in any pitcher choice they make. I’ll be really disappointed if it came down to $$ dictating their choice though.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Exactly. It’s not like this is the Madbum/Alderson/Fairley, etc ,etc draft. There’s no excuse to be cheap unless we end up landing some massive latin talent.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Jun 9, 2009 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have to pay for sneaking Miguel Sano out from under the Pirates’ noses.
by Evan on Jun 9, 2009 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Giants have been linked to two awesome Dominican outfield prospects: Wagner Mateo and Jose Pena. I’d be thrilled with either of them.
by Dan from NM on Jun 9, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
I think my only “stairs” player would be Mike Minor, who just seems kind of uninspiring. I have a one-story house, so I might have to toss myself off the porch.
by Dan from NM on Jun 9, 2009 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, I’ll display my ignorance. What is this mysterious “stairs” player you all mention? We wouldn’t want to draft Matt Stairs, would we?
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by Lyle on Jun 9, 2009 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In 2007, Dr.B threatened to throw himself down the stairs if the Giants drafted Bumgarner. He was never heard from again.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I recovered
from my fall, but had amnesia. It’s all coming back to me now…
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by Idaho Nick on Jun 9, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember the thread vividly, I just didn’t get the connection in that usage. My stairs player would be Grant Green.
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by Lyle on Jun 9, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone know....
if there is going to be a stream of the draft online? Justin tv or whatever?
I think it says mlb.com is going to be streaming it but for some reason my computer can never connect to it…..
Fate is inexorable
by howcanilose on Jun 9, 2009 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What browser are you using?
Judgment Day is coming
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by Natto on Jun 9, 2009 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Callis Updates
These eight picks look fairly certain:
1. Nationals: San Diego State righthander Stephen Strasburg.
2. Mariners: North Carolina first baseman Dustin Ackley.
3. Padres: Georgia HS outfielder Donavan Tate.
4. Pirates: Boston College catcher Tony Sanchez.
5. Orioles: California HS righthander Matt Hobgood.
6. Giants: Georgia HS righthander Zack Wheeler.
7. Braves: Vanderbilt lefthander Mike Minor.
8. Reds: North Carolina righhander Alex White.
The Tigers are deciding whether to spend big (California HS lefthander Tyler Matzek, Missouri HS righty Jacob Turner), smaller (Texas HS righty Shelby Miller) or a little smaller (Arizona State RHP Mike Leake). Stay tuned.
Source: BaseballAmerica
by wilriv21 on Jun 9, 2009 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jim Callis is ruining all the fun of the draft >:(
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’d better be wrong or I’m cancelling my subscription.
by Evan on Jun 9, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this info happens each year. nothing new
by wilriv21 on Jun 9, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did he call the first 8 picks last year too? I was without internet access.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
BA was built for the draft. They are always on top of this kinda info
by wilriv21 on Jun 9, 2009 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean, was he right?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Callis specifically. I dunno but BA generally, yes. There are others with sources who also do the same. Check out KLaw and see what he is talking about. Mayo has great sources too
by wilriv21 on Jun 9, 2009 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just mean: did he do this right before the draft last year (say where everyone was going) and then was he right? I’m looking at the draft blog archives and I don’t see anything like that.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyway
It doesn’t really matter. I just don’t like people calling the entire draft before it happens (not the same as “mocking” the draft)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Callis do not remember. BA yes. Others also yes
by wilriv21 on Jun 9, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m looking at the draft blog from last year (looks like it was Manuel doing it) and there isn’t anything about how it’s very likely that this is exactly how things are going to shake out. The wording this year makes it sound like they all have inside info or something.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not with all eight top picks. Very few people expected Alonso to go before Smoak (although as I recall, wil, you were on the Alonso bandwagon).
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Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, the only “We have learned that (Team) will draft (Player)” reporting I recall on draft day last year was Beckham and the Rays. Like I said, everyone else in the top 4 was expected to go as they did, though.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, the blog is pretty much “With Beckham going to the Rays, we feel very good about the rest of the top 4.” But nothing about how it’s a lock or anything. Here’s the link.
I just hate having things spoiled for me before they happen.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, maybe they’re full of it!
I seem to recall people were pretty surprised about the Giants drafting Lincecum.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet there’s probably just more information out there this year. I’m still kind of hoping they’re wrong – not because I don’t want Wheeler, but because I’d like there to be SOME surprise. At this point, the whole first round is going to be known by the time 3 PM rolls around. (Apparently the Nats are going with Storen at 10!)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Drafting closers with high first round picks always works out!
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mayo was on the money last year
He’s posting all the inside info on his twitter page http://twitter.com/JonathanMayoB3
He has the same order as Callis
by superk1ng on Jun 9, 2009 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Once it leaked that Beckham would go #1, the rest of the top 4 were pretty well known, with the Giants either going for Posey or Smoak most likely. After that, there were surprises. Alonso going before Smoak, for instance, or Castro in the top 10.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And
this is just a pet peeve w/ the draft in general to me. I hate it on the NFL draft when Chris Berman oh so “subtly” calls every single pick right before it’s made. Just keep it to yourself, asshole. (Not calling Jim Callis an asshole. But Berman is.)
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BACK BACK BACK
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by CB30 on Jun 9, 2009 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WAKA WAKA WAKA
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by UnleashTheGore on Jun 9, 2009 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matzek is really going to fall that far?
I doubt it.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 9, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what is a Matt Hobgood?
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by UnleashTheGore on Jun 9, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BREAKING NEWS OUT OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
Local newscaster Wayne Campbell is broken up about it, but the truth has to be known.
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Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
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Say Hey! Say Who? Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
by merkin on Jun 9, 2009 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DUDE CALLIS ALREADY REPORTED THAT
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Jun 9, 2009 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+2
Tommy Lasorda HATES GIANTSBOARD.COM
Giantsboard Blog Because everyone needs a blog
Say Hey! Say Who? Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
by merkin on Jun 9, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
2006: First round pick
2008: Cy Young
that commercial always gets me pumped
by kingofthacove on Jun 9, 2009 2:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I WANT STRASBURG!
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
by cheno on Jun 9, 2009 2:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GIT R DUN GINTZ BRAZ
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by UnleashTheGore on Jun 9, 2009 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody get BP?
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=9031
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by cheno on Jun 9, 2009 2:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Zack Wheeler, RHP, East Paulding HS (GA)
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by merkin on Jun 9, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would prefer Crow or Matzek, but I would be very happy with Zach Wheeler. I trust the Giants a lot on High School pitching
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jun 9, 2009 2:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sabean gets older...
…high school pitchers stay the same age.
Stupid is as Ruben Rivera does...
by bkrhater on Jun 9, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love Twitter. From Goldstein:
Team One: I’m not convinced Gibson is out of the Top Ten Team Two: I don’t think Gibson is in the first round anymore.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
by cheno on Jun 9, 2009 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Manuel has the Nats grabbing Storen at #10
by wilriv21 on Jun 9, 2009 2:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
going cheap on the second first rounder
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I know you like him.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
with the amount of money they are going to have to give Strasburg, I wouldn’t fault them for going cheap with that pick
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jun 9, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
also, it looks like a “need” pick.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Nationals overreacting to their relief woes a bit. It seems like the highly picked college closers of the past few years haven’t been as fast moving as advertised though.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There’s also talk of giving him another chance to be a starter. They could always try that first, then if it wasn’t successful they could revert to having him as a closer. There’s no rush – the Nats won’t be good for several seasons.
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by Lyle on Jun 9, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Russ Ortiz – college closer
We're all basically Pedro Feliz.
by SF Pete on Jun 9, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many other guys have done that successfully?
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have no idea.
We're all basically Pedro Feliz.
by SF Pete on Jun 9, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I ask because I can’t think of any others off the top of my head. Usually it goes the other direction.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It certainly makes more sense the other direction. Maybe the real question is why was Ortiz closing in college?
We're all basically Pedro Feliz.
by SF Pete on Jun 9, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I recall, the Giants initally saw him as a closer. When they started him in the minors, they said it was so he could work on his pitches, and they still thought he’d be a closer in MLB. But then they changed their mind. I may be misremembering, though – it’s been a while.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Draft!
I’d be happy if the Giants got Kyle Bellows later on. It’d basically make my day.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 9, 2009 2:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Jun 9, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=974
I hope this wasn’t posted already. It has Matzec falling because of price demands, and the Giants taking Wheeler.
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by MonkeyChow on Jun 9, 2009 2:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Also I spelled his name wrong, no big deal.
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by MonkeyChow on Jun 9, 2009 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It seems pretty clear that is going to be Wheeler
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by CB30 on Jun 9, 2009 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know nothing
but I’d prefer Matzek. Then again, this is one area where Giants Brass knows what its doing.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
by Aadik on Jun 9, 2009 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I do, too...BUT
if they go for Wheeler over Matzek because of money, I’ll be disappointed.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
If they really think Wheeler is the better prospect, I trust them. If they think he’ll be easier to sign, that’s disappointing.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would be disappointed if it was a money thing, but given the Giants recent history in the draft and Latin America, I’m willing to give them the benefit of the doubt
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jun 9, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zack Wheeler
Is definitely a good pitcher otherwise Sabean would not have wasted his time going to Georgia to scout the kid. Sabean has been out scouting a lot of prospects this spring.
by wilriv21 on Jun 9, 2009 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait, if wilriv likes Wheeler
I want Matzek for sure.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
by Aadik on Jun 9, 2009 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not saying he’d be a bad pick. Really, the two are close. I just prefer Matzek because he’s left handed. I trust their judgment on quality of pitchers. I just hope they pick the player they think will be the best player, not the most signable. They haven’t shied away in recent years from big bonus demands. I hope that trend continues.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matzek also sounds like he has better command at this point in time, but who really knows.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He walked 3.3/9. I don’t know what’s considered plus command in terms of high school pitchers but it doesn’t seem like it’s better than Bumgarner or Alderson, when they were in HS.
by superk1ng on Jun 9, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Both have great command.
Adoptive parent of Noah Lowry.
:-(
by Cookyman on Jun 9, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Alderson walked 4 guys his entire senior season of HS.
We're all basically Pedro Feliz.
by SF Pete on Jun 9, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's only walked 4 this entire year too
That’s insane.
by FireBrianSabean on Jun 9, 2009 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me likey RHP for Mays Field. Let the opposition load their lineup with LHHs
by wilriv21 on Jun 9, 2009 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that’s not a bad idea. but a lefty might be more attractive in a deal.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m with you on this one, Wil.
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by Lyle on Jun 9, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could be a cover up?
Didn’t Sabean actually avoid going to see Lincecum in 2006 so as to not tip off their interest? So I wonder which notable prospect Sabes has NOT been scouting this spring
by baseballjunkie on Jun 9, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I heard that one, too. sounds too smart for Sabean, though.
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dick Tidrow had Sabean rip up his plane ticket when he was going to go scout Lincecum because he didn’t want anybody to know they were even remotely interested.
by superk1ng on Jun 9, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m pretty sure Sabean has never seen Ackley.
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by Lyle on Jun 9, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wheeler’s fine if we use the money we saved later in the draft.
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by MonkeyChow on Jun 9, 2009 2:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This hour is dragging by
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by CB30 on Jun 9, 2009 2:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like Wheeler after reading the scouting report. Maybe not as polished, but seems every bit as projectable as Matzek.
DOUBLE SWITCHES AND MATCH-UPS, THAT'S WHAT BRUCE BOCHY DOES!
by PAWarrior on Jun 9, 2009 2:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wheeler seems like Generic Elite Right-Handed Pitching Prospect: mid-90s fastball, curve that flashes plus, inconsistent delivery, struggles with command, projectability, etc etc. Lord knows how they can choose among these guys.
by Evan on Jun 9, 2009 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
High schoolers who throw in the mid 90’s are never generic prospects. There are not too many out there.
DOUBLE SWITCHES AND MATCH-UPS, THAT'S WHAT BRUCE BOCHY DOES!
by PAWarrior on Jun 9, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So whatever happened to those fantastic CYOA?
Did the almighty Grant stop them because every one would end in GIDP ?
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jun 9, 2009 2:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Grant is an artist, he doesn’t pander to the masses. He tries new things and then moves on.
by positiveuphemism on Jun 9, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tyler Matzek
That is, if Ackley is gone.
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by GiantsFanInExile on Jun 9, 2009 2:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Zack Wheeler myspace, supposedly run by his brother, with photos and such:
http://www.myspace.com/zackwheelerbaseball
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 2:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dude's long-limbed
Looks like he could do with a sandwich, though.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s not a cardboard cutout?
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
by cheno on Jun 9, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that’s the kind of rotation the Giants are looking for these days.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jun 9, 2009 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He and Tim will get along well.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s about five feet taller than Tim, though.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If stringbean is pumping 95 already he has to be able to hit 109 consistently in a few years.
by AngelWillSaveUs on Jun 9, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hook him up with Wilson and P90X
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Jun 9, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wilson will be gone by then how about you?
by wilriv21 on Jun 9, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, I’ll work him out
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Jun 9, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think this
in a perfect world would be a pic of Crow.
Then we’d be all “caw caw – you’re out”
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by zenbitz on Jun 9, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What are you drinking?
Diet Pepsi.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jun 9, 2009 2:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
un-diet Pepsi.
Also, I miss Pepsi Flashback
by positiveuphemism on Jun 9, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ice tea. Exciting!
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Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
red bull. Got a final in 15 minutes
DOUBLE SWITCHES AND MATCH-UPS, THAT'S WHAT BRUCE BOCHY DOES!
by PAWarrior on Jun 9, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
mmmm trace amounts of cocain
"I would've been here sooner but I had to shake the Veleasels"
by The Gene Hackman on Jun 9, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Full Sail Pale Ale
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've heard good things of this drink
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jun 9, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m a fan.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and he's okay with that?
wow, he must be hurting for money.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jun 9, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Water
Judgment Day is coming
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by Natto on Jun 9, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
homemade rooibos iced tea
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Jun 9, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
3:00 coffee break
it’s a little stale, so half-and-half.
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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by zenbitz on Jun 9, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matzek
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 Jun 9, 2009 2:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
what a dumbfuck.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'M MATT FUCKING BUSH
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somehow Dustin Ackley’s lawyers kept his involvement in this story out of the papers.
by Evan on Jun 9, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
COVER UP!
it’s nearly always worse than the crime.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hear a lot of hookers have turned up dead around the UNC campus lately. Funny thing is, they were all on their way to speak to the police about a top-secret investigation.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha me likey.
"Snow woulda had it!!!"
by beat_la_25 on Jun 9, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN
ESPN is saying they will be covering the picks
by wilriv21 on Jun 9, 2009 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BUT THE RED SOX PLAY THE YANKEES TONIGHT OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
by WilliamVanLandingham on Jun 9, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Goldstein
Speaking of high school arms – all of those guys looking for huge money? They’re all dropping . . . bigtime. Could all clear the top ten picks unless Detroit bites. Matzek, Purke, Miller and Turner will create a lot of tough decisions for teams picking in the middle of the first round.
by AngelWillSaveUs on Jun 9, 2009 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Makes you wonder if this is some sort of organized movement to try to steer themselves to “better” teams. If so, that totally screws up the purpose of the draft. Some kind of slotting needs to be made mandatory, it looks like to me.
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005. And winner of the 2012 NL Fireman of the Year Award!
by Lyle on Jun 9, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Matzek falls to the Dodgers, I hope his arm falls after the second after signing his contract.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 9, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s absolutely the intention. I can’t believe the higher-drafting teams don’t call their bluffs.
by Evan on Jun 9, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No love for Poythress?
He’s a college kid and he can rake. It’d be a serious overdraft but i’d rather have him over any of the high school pitchers besides matzek, wheeler, or miller.
"Snow woulda had it!!!"
by beat_la_25 on Jun 9, 2009 2:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He shouldnt even be a consideration at 6. Would LOVE at 55 though
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by CB30 on Jun 9, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i wish… no way in hell he’ll fall that far.
"Snow woulda had it!!!"
by beat_la_25 on Jun 9, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m still predicting Poythress at #32 to Colorado.
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005. And winner of the 2012 NL Fireman of the Year Award!
by Lyle on Jun 9, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
2nd rounder for SF?
Jason Kipnis
Rey Fuentes
Robert Stock
by wilriv21 on Jun 9, 2009 2:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
fuentes won’t get that far. he looks more early 2nd or even late 1st
"Snow woulda had it!!!"
by beat_la_25 on Jun 9, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d be happy with any of those, Kipnis is the most likely to be available
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jun 9, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mendonca or Dominguez
if they are there, of course.
by AngelWillSaveUs on Jun 9, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kipnis
hmmm, on-base machine with average-ish tools from ASU? Sounds like someone else I can think of.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Ghost of Jason Ellison? Oh wait, you said “on-base machine.” Never mind…..
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005. And winner of the 2012 NL Fireman of the Year Award!
by Lyle on Jun 9, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Andrew Beinbrink?
We're all basically Pedro Feliz.
by SF Pete on Jun 9, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh. I’ve heard of that guy. He’s pretty good.
We're all basically Pedro Feliz.
by SF Pete on Jun 9, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leake
Any thoughts on selectin Leake with the first pick?
by mlo on Jun 9, 2009 2:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
love the kid. would be extremely happy
by wilriv21 on Jun 9, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wilriv approves.
it doesn’t seem like it will happen though.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
3rd round
give me Tommy Mendonca (hometown bias) or Chris Dominguez, the Louisville 3B
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jun 9, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FresYES!
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jun 9, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go Dogs Go!
Sickels draft on his blog had Mendonca going in the sup round, so if he’s there I think they need to get him in the 2nd.
by AngelWillSaveUs on Jun 9, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that seems way too high
he is ranked 86th by Baseball America. But as they say, it only takes one team to like a guy
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jun 9, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
5:39 [Comment From Brian Sabean] Will I draft Wheeler over Matzek for financial or baseball reasons?
5:40 Andy Seiler: Financial reasons.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Doug Gray: I am not sure Brian, you would have to look in your head for that one, but while the consensus seems to be that Matzek is the better of the two, I personally feel that Wheeler is pretty close in terms of talent.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, as long as Doug Gray is on board
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jun 9, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wil Rivera posts as “Doug Gray”?
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by Lyle on Jun 9, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looking back at 2006
I was browsing through the 2006 draft day thread and it’s quite funny to read now as Lincecum has become the top pitcher out of that draft while Burriss is also with the Giants already.
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
by Scooter Ellis on Jun 9, 2009 2:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I WANT KYLE DRABECK!!!!!!
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WE CUDUV HAD PUJOLSSSSS
Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.
by MonkeyChow on Jun 9, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since I was bored, I read the 2007 draft thread too and turns out most people didn’t like Bumgarner as the Giants pass on a few hitters and Porcello for him.
Well, well, well. Porcello just broke in with the Tigers and he looks decent but MadBum in the last 2 years have been a GAMERISTIC/CLASSY stud.
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
by Scooter Ellis on Jun 9, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they take Wheeler then i’ll be happy, he’s certainly a good pick. I’d have a slight preference for Matzek but there’s not a lot between them so i’d be happy with either. I think people are overplaying the difference between them somewhat.
Proud parent of Waldis Joaquin!
by GiantFan on Jun 9, 2009 2:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crow
What about Crow? Is he better than Leake or any of the other pitchers that are available?
by mlo on Jun 9, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crow is excellent. He is falling for some reason
by wilriv21 on Jun 9, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
money and mechanics
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought he wasn’t supposed to have much leverage though?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he didn’t sign last year. negotiations could still be difficult.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but spend another year in Indy Leagues and you’re getting into Matt Harrington territory.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone really believe he would do the independent league thing for a second straight year?
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
question: is Scott Boras still Crow's agent?
Wasn’t that the deal last year? Boar-ass rep’d Crow and had him go to an independent league instead of signing with… the Nats, was it? Anyway, is Boar-ass still in the picture?
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jun 9, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who represents him now? Wasn't it Boras last year? Same this year?
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jun 9, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe our Ackley Cocaine meme got out to the teams, but they misread it and thought we were talking about Crow.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crow’s the best of the college pitchers & is probably similar in quality to the high school pitchers.
Proud parent of Waldis Joaquin!
by GiantFan on Jun 9, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the Giants will take a chance on Crow.
by mlo on Jun 9, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would like this.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jonathan Mayo will be eating crow.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think Boras scares the Giants. If they believe that Crow is worth it then he will get picked.
by mlo on Jun 9, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Represented by Randy Hendricks, … The Nats were at $3.3MM and Crow’s agents at $4MM. …
I think the Giants can afford him.
by mlo on Jun 9, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that a picture of Aaron Cow?
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Jun 9, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone know of an online video feed for the draft?
by cakes on Jun 9, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
MLB.com
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by Natto on Jun 9, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tate’s mommy wants him to go to college.
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by Natto on Jun 9, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The video streaming page has a twitter sidebar. Twitter has gotten really ridiculous.
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by Natto on Jun 9, 2009 2:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
New mugshot of Dustin Ackley
Apparently, he does cocaine.
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
by RDreamer on Jun 9, 2009 2:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This looks like a villain on the Ambiguously Gay Duo or something.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jun 9, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
IT LOOKS LIKE ACKLEY
Best of Senator Clay Davis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI4-QyAzY64&feature=related
by cloudydays on Jun 9, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
IT IS ACKLEY
It is certainly not Dr. Rockso from the cartoon Metalocalypse.
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
by RDreamer on Jun 9, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it Dr. Acula?
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jun 9, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
how much time between picks in first round?
by wilriv21 on Jun 9, 2009 2:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Four minutes, I think.
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by Natto on Jun 9, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Given that some teams are rumoured to be overdrafting quite substantially due to budget concerns i don’t quite understand why they aren’t looking at Crow. He’s better than the players they’re rumoured to be taking & he’s got absolutely no leverage towards getting a huge deal.
Proud parent of Waldis Joaquin!
by GiantFan on Jun 9, 2009 2:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, mlb.com’s video stream is choking my computer. Meh.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 2:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Same here.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Jun 9, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tanner Scheppers
with the Anaheim Angels having 5 of the top 50 picks and with their team doctor signing off on Scheppers medical report gotta believe he lands with the Angels
by wilriv21 on Jun 9, 2009 2:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait
Wheeler’s brother had heart surgery, which means that Wheeler’s poise isn’t questioned?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 2:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And his brother was in the Yankees system. CLASS!
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by Natto on Jun 9, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
More Top Half rumors fromBaseballAmerica
by wilriv21 on Jun 9, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Brian will shock the world
He will be the first GM in history to draft a computer with a first round pick.
XANTHAN!
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 9, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Giants definitely don’t go for that kinda pitcher.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t like his delivery very much
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
xanthan has a crush
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Totally crushin’ on some funky mechanics.
by xanthan on Jun 9, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kinda reminded me of Matt Clement.
We're all basically Pedro Feliz.
by SF Pete on Jun 9, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crazy how two of the likely top five are guys I’d barely heard of before today.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 3:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Hobgood pick is really weird.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I keep reading that Hobgoblin.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
/gets stairs picture ready
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
by shikantaza on Jun 9, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They kickstarted the show with Kuip’s home run call.
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by Natto on Jun 9, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
TIMMAY MFERS
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Jun 9, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
HERE WE GO GIANTZ BRAZZ DONT F IT UP YOU BOZOS
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jun 9, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thats a cozy looking draft room
The artist formerly known as Set-up man
by CB30 on Jun 9, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The studio looks kind of cheesy.
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by Natto on Jun 9, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
God, Greg Amsinger, I hate this douche
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jun 9, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dude, is that Bob Saget?
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jun 9, 2009 3:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He fits the profile. Shiny head.
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。」
Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ
by Zetsuboushita on Jun 9, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SABES SHOOD TRADE UP FOR THE #1 PICK!
El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."
by ResDog on Jun 9, 2009 3:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
THE MLB DRAFT COMES TO PRIMETIME!!!!!!
…6 PM eastern time on a Tuesday. WHOO!
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 3:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Who the fuck is Jason Marisnick?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 3:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
no idea
I do know that Dustin Ackley is a drug addict who also likes to beat women
Best of Senator Clay Davis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI4-QyAzY64&feature=related
by cloudydays on Jun 9, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
PICK PLAYERS CMON
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Jun 9, 2009 3:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone have any info on this Steven Straussberg guy?
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by Natto on Jun 9, 2009 3:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BUM
I think he throws like 65 mph with a slurve.
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
by Scooter Ellis on Jun 9, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hear he is going to be a tough sign
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jun 9, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, that part is true
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope Strasburg makes it up quickly.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 3:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
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by Natto on Jun 9, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just watch the Nationals fail to sign him.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HE DOES COKE WATCH OUT M’S
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jun 9, 2009 3:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF
Mike Trout a potential #2 pick??
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 3:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No
The artist formerly known as Set-up man
by CB30 on Jun 9, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean
I know he’s not going but to even be mentioned at that level?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It seemed weird, but anyone knows that he isnt a consideration
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by CB30 on Jun 9, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they meant “number 2” pick
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone tell me something about Mike Trout.
by xanthan on Jun 9, 2009 3:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He smells funny.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s wet and slimy.
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by Natto on Jun 9, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There’s something fishy about his numbers
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by Goofus on Jun 9, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not as good as Kevin Bass
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Jun 9, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s friends with Mike Hawk. Er, wait….I mean….nevermind.
by AngelWillSaveUs on Jun 9, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He started playing baseball at a young age and was hooked
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Jun 9, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Goofus clearly wants us to draft Trout.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
THAT SURE WOULD BE QUITE THE CATCH FOR US
by xanthan on Jun 9, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAVE A COKE AND A SMILE, EH ACKLEY??? (I MEAN COCAINE.)
by satyricrash on Jun 9, 2009 3:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
subtle
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t wait for the first time we play the Ms after they take Ackley.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 3:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jim Calis
Stephen Colbert’s little brother?
by jewbacca on Jun 9, 2009 3:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I am Baseball America and so can you
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jun 9, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing glue
by jhiat00 on Jun 9, 2009 3:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
The artist formerly known as Set-up man
by CB30 on Jun 9, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HART OF THE MATTER
OH I GET IT THATS HIS NAME HAHA
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jun 9, 2009 3:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
HURRY UP AND PICK I’M BORED
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。」
Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ
by Zetsuboushita on Jun 9, 2009 3:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DON’T EVEN ASDFIHASLVKJDHGLDFUYG DFKHGSDLFK GDLSGF
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。」
Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ
by Zetsuboushita on Jun 9, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Save this for use during the Giants game.
Judgment Day is coming
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by Natto on Jun 9, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought this thing was supposed to start at 6.
by Evan on Jun 9, 2009 3:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the Nationals are still trying to decide
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jun 9, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rain delay
Judgment Day is coming
comics | art | Nattowear
by Natto on Jun 9, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t anticipate getting much done the rest of the day.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jun 9, 2009 3:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
VROOM VROMM PARTY STARTAR
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Jun 9, 2009 3:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How long does each team have. It should be 5 minutes max!!
by ACgiant97 on Jun 9, 2009 3:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m going to be pissed when the Nats take the full time to make their pick.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s usually for TV purposes.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
by cheno on Jun 9, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
completely random baseless prediction
the Giants don’t grab Wheeler
MAH BOY Kevin Pucetas gets nothing but results, and is highly sought after by 29 other major league clubs.
by Sammy Danger on Jun 9, 2009 3:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Scheppers, I'm telling you.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jun 9, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's going to turn out that
the wires got crossed and Callis/Mayo actually meant Tim Wheeler.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
they actually meant Zach Morris
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
VROOM VROOM START THE DRAFT
The artist formerly known as Set-up man
by CB30 on Jun 9, 2009 3:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They’re really dragging this out. No wonder they’re only getting to the third round today with all this chatter and filler.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 3:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DID YOU KNOW THAT JD DREW WAS A DRAFT PICK? WELL, DID YOU!?!
by xanthan on Jun 9, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Originally drafted by the Giants!
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
[MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYER] WAS CHOSEN IN THE DRAFT! THAT’S INCREDIBLE! I CAN’T BELIEVE THAT WOULD HAPPEN!
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SPAGHETTI JIMMY WINZ
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
by RDreamer on Jun 9, 2009 3:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DRAFT SPAGHETTI JIMMY
DUDE’S GOT A CANNON
MAH BOY Kevin Pucetas gets nothing but results, and is highly sought after by 29 other major league clubs.
by Sammy Danger on Jun 9, 2009 3:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Goldstein: I’m up to six big names without any logical home — If you are picking 10-15, you are jumping for joy, good talent in your lap.
Last year would have been better for .500.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
by cheno on Jun 9, 2009 3:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
looks like bud selig spent a pretty penney on this set
waiting for 2011....
by Osama91w9 on Jun 9, 2009 3:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
looks like bud selig spent a pretty penney on this set died last year.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jun 9, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
TINO WAS LATE
HR IS ALL OVER HIM
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 3:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ACKLEY IS ALL OVER THAT LINE OF COKE IN THE BATHROOM
Best of Senator Clay Davis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI4-QyAzY64&feature=related
by cloudydays on Jun 9, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
FUCK YOU BUD
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 3:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I THINK THE NATIONALS PICK GRANT GREEN OR MAYBE MIKE TROUT!!!!!!!!!
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 3:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BOO SELIG!
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Jun 9, 2009 3:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LESS SELIG MORE PICKING
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。」
Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ
by Zetsuboushita on Jun 9, 2009 3:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for breaking the color barrier, Jackie. Here’s a cheesy studio.
by xanthan on Jun 9, 2009 3:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
HE SHOULD GET SOME SHOES NAMED AFTER HIM
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。」
Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ
by Zetsuboushita on Jun 9, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bud Selig is one of the great mysteries of Western civilization.
by Evan on Jun 9, 2009 3:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
who is he talking to???
waiting for 2011....
by Osama91w9 on Jun 9, 2009 3:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by Outshined_One on Jun 9, 2009 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is there anyone in the world who doesn’t hate Selig?
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
NATIONALS PICKED MIKE TROUT!!!!
OMGOMGOMG!!!
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
by shikantaza on Jun 9, 2009 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate bud selig
is he even worse than gary bettman?
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Jun 9, 2009 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Financially, loads.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
by cheno on Jun 9, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blah blah blah death star blah blah
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jun 9, 2009 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Allan H. [Bud] Selig
Mr. Charisma!
Bengie: Like an Aurilia kidney stone, slow-moving and tough to get out.
by juanboy on Jun 9, 2009 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Shut up
The artist formerly known as Set-up man
by CB30 on Jun 9, 2009 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OMG STFU BUD
Jesse Foppert: I Still Believe
"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." ~Bob Lemon,
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jun 9, 2009 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
just what I wanted to see: Butt Selig.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
what’s a record launch in television history?
Still the loving, adoptive father of Hector Sanchez. And who doesn't love switch-hitting catchers with power and patience?
by tedfordfan on Jun 9, 2009 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Selig
Bort Bort Bort steroids bort bort bort
by Giant Voodoo on Jun 9, 2009 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ONLY 4 MORE MINUTES :DDDD
MAH BOY Kevin Pucetas gets nothing but results, and is highly sought after by 29 other major league clubs.
by Sammy Danger on Jun 9, 2009 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OMG WHU WILL THAY TAKE
The artist formerly known as Set-up man
by CB30 on Jun 9, 2009 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DIAF, BUD!
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
by shikantaza on Jun 9, 2009 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
if they take more than a minute, they should lose their pick.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Im sorry
but the NFL draft is a better show. Their comissioner shuts the fuck up quickly
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Jun 9, 2009 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Billy’s here, Lew is here, and all the scouts are here (about 40) sitting in rows of tables with The Board as a backdrop.
OaklandAs 2 minutes ago
NERDS
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Shouldn’t Brad Pitt be there for research?
by jewbacca on Jun 9, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MATT BUSH
Now that was a good pick.
Bengie: Like an Aurilia kidney stone, slow-moving and tough to get out.
by juanboy on Jun 9, 2009 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Do we really need to wait four minutes for the pick?
Judgment Day is coming
comics | art | Nattowear
by Natto on Jun 9, 2009 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
NATIONALS SURPRISE: DUSTIN ACKLEY 1ST PICK
by quincy0191 on Jun 9, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My only hope for this draft is that I recognize the name of the pick. Last year I freaked out for a few seconds trying to figure out who this Gerald guy is.
by malarky on Jun 9, 2009 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It sounded like he said “Geraldine,” too.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember that. I was like “Gerald WHO???” …. “Oh, Buster”.
by The Double Deuce on Jun 9, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jason Marisnick just ragged on Selig on Twitter. I like him.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
on the clock? wtf?
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
by shikantaza on Jun 9, 2009 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
haha amazing,
this just in: the sun is hot
by Giant Voodoo on Jun 9, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
there’s no way the #2 pick next year is as good as Strasburg is.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They will have 1 and 2 most likely
The artist formerly known as Set-up man
by CB30 on Jun 9, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha ha. and Strasburg will still be available and they won’t get him.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alderson rained out again!
FUCK EAST COAST WEATHER!
by superk1ng on Jun 9, 2009 3:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lol…they are using their whole 5 minutes
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 9, 2009 3:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Reporter: Ben, tell us what it’s like to be a horrible failure.
by xanthan on Jun 9, 2009 3:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
seriously, why have him there, it seems pretty cruel
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jun 9, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BLAH BLAH BLAH NATINALS ON CLOCK
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
by RDreamer on Jun 9, 2009 3:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
oh ffs
This isn’t “heightening the drama”. This is pissing people off. Just pick already.
MAH BOY Kevin Pucetas gets nothing but results, and is highly sought after by 29 other major league clubs.
by Sammy Danger on Jun 9, 2009 3:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nationals are working the phones, trying to trade the pick
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
by shikantaza on Jun 9, 2009 3:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Nationals!!! Get on with it. It is not a secret Strasburg.
by mlo on Jun 9, 2009 3:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
JONATHAN MAYO: SHINING HERO, SHINING BRIGHTLY
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。」
Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ
by Zetsuboushita on Jun 9, 2009 3:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m sure the Nats turned in the pick a week ago. The wait is just to let the analysts blab for a few minutes.
by malarky on Jun 9, 2009 3:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DO IT
The artist formerly known as Set-up man
by CB30 on Jun 9, 2009 3:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m hearing they’ve decided on Tony Sanchez.
by Evan on Jun 9, 2009 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
THE COKE ADDICT?
Best of Senator Clay Davis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI4-QyAzY64&feature=related
by cloudydays on Jun 9, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
COKEHEAD
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can leave now, Mr. Jones.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jun 9, 2009 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
“It takes a starting pitcher a couple of hundred years to figure things out”
Randy Johnson is going to be awesome.
by xanthan on Jun 9, 2009 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FUCKING PICK ALREADY YOU GD RETARDS!
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Strasberg needs time to do his makeup before he gets called up, Reynolds says.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
evidently, months and months wasn’t enough time to decide
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
by shikantaza on Jun 9, 2009 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
NATS SELECT BARRY ZITO!
Sabean declines!
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 9, 2009 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Nats already made their pick, but Ackley killed Bud in a coke-fueled frenzy
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Jun 9, 2009 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hero.
"The dreams ain't broken down here now, they're walking with a limp" --TW
by bgunn on Jun 9, 2009 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What if they ran out of time?
Does seattle send up their card real quick!!! haha
by ACgiant97 on Jun 9, 2009 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Washington Vikings
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
NATIONALS DRAFT JUAN URIBE, ZETSUBOUSHITA ECSTATIC
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。」
Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ
by Zetsuboushita on Jun 9, 2009 3:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Nationals draft room is pretty pimp.
Judgment Day is coming
comics | art | Nattowear
by Natto on Jun 9, 2009 3:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
they got spinnas
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
by shikantaza on Jun 9, 2009 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMG I CANT BELIEVE IT
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jun 9, 2009 3:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WHAT A SHOCKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that pie > cake, that Bochy is endowed by his creator with certain undeniable traits, that among these are veteran man-love, a gigantic skull, and the pursuit of the double switch.
Adopted Giant: Fred Lewis, who can still draw a walk.
by jcb9 on Jun 9, 2009 3:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Strasburg.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 3:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
HOLY FUCK
ACKLEY’S FALLING
MAH BOY Kevin Pucetas gets nothing but results, and is highly sought after by 29 other major league clubs.
by Sammy Danger on Jun 9, 2009 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like how they show the guys at the team table, like whispering to each other… what the fuck are they saying?
“Strasburg?”
“You think?”
by The Double Deuce on Jun 9, 2009 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they’re talking about what they had for lunch.
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 9, 2009 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Hurry up and snort that line…OMG, get the pick up there, dummy!”
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LEE STRASBURG?
Bengie: Like an Aurilia kidney stone, slow-moving and tough to get out.
by juanboy on Jun 9, 2009 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Stanislavski?
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jun 9, 2009 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's a method to their madness...
Bengie: Like an Aurilia kidney stone, slow-moving and tough to get out.
by juanboy on Jun 9, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see what you did there.
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005. And winner of the 2012 NL Fireman of the Year Award!
by Lyle on Jun 10, 2009 6:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I concur
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
by RDreamer on Jun 9, 2009 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
HOLY SHIT I WAS NOT EXPECTING THAT!
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Jun 9, 2009 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DO THEY KNOW ABOUT HIS DRUG PROBLEMS
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
IF WE PICKED HIM HE ALREADY HAS A GREAT NICKNAME
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHAT ABOUT HIS HABIT OF BEATING WOMEN?
Best of Senator Clay Davis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI4-QyAzY64&feature=related
by cloudydays on Jun 9, 2009 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DUSTIN SMACKLEY
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, coming soon to a minor league near you.
by EliminateMe on Jun 9, 2009 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
IT’S SNOWING
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。」
Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ
by Zetsuboushita on Jun 9, 2009 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait, Bud, where is San Diego State University?
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jun 9, 2009 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WHAT!!!?!?!?
He was #0 on my draft board.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 9, 2009 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OH THE HUGE MANATEE
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。」
Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ
by Zetsuboushita on Jun 9, 2009 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
by RDreamer on Jun 9, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SEATTLE DON'T TAKE THE CRACK ADDICT ACKLEY
ACKLEY DRUGS BEATS WOMEN DOGFIGHTING CRACK COKE COACINE ACKLEY
Best of Senator Clay Davis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI4-QyAzY64&feature=related
by cloudydays on Jun 9, 2009 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This draft sucks without crowd reaction
by superk1ng on Jun 9, 2009 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
they should have bussed in some Jets fans
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jun 9, 2009 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This draft sucks
this is pretty lame.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Jun 9, 2009 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s going to continue to be lame if every pick is as predicted.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Jun 9, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just mean the spectacle sucks
bud selig is the worst showman ever
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Jun 9, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT THIS GUY STRASBURG YOU WON’T BELIEVE IT!
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
by cheno on Jun 9, 2009 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bud oozes charisma
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Jun 9, 2009 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What a reach...
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
by Scooter Ellis on Jun 9, 2009 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
IVE NEVER EVEN HEARD OF THAT GUY!!!
THATS WORSE THAN THE TEXANS PASSING ON BUSH!!!! OMG
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Jun 9, 2009 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Let’s hope Mariners fumble and pick one of the pitchers. Ackley + Giants!!!!
by mlo on Jun 9, 2009 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dang, I’m watching on MLB.com and I’m FAR behind you guys.
by The Double Deuce on Jun 9, 2009 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm watching it from there too, but I'm up to speed. weird.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jun 9, 2009 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ACKLEY IS UP TO SPEED TOO AS IN METH
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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PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game currently in early planning stages.
by zenbitz on Jun 9, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
uhh…I don’t know if no applause or the canned applause is better
by Frank144 on Jun 9, 2009 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish Chris Berman was here.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jun 9, 2009 3:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW!
the drama
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
by shikantaza on Jun 9, 2009 3:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
SURPRISE!
Judgment Day is coming
comics | art | Nattowear
by Natto on Jun 9, 2009 3:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I heard Ackley does coke, perhaps he will fall, M’s BRASS
The artist formerly known as Set-up man
by CB30 on Jun 9, 2009 3:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
reynolds has no idea what camera to look at
by heimy25 on Jun 9, 2009 3:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Contenders for sharpest tool in the shed
Joe Morgan
Harold Reynolds
Barry Larkin
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Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jun 9, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
NO BUT I HEARD NINERZ R LOOKIN AT VICK
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jun 9, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ackley’s falling!
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
by cheno on Jun 9, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think you mean:
Ackley’s coming down.
"I would've been here sooner but I had to shake the Veleasels"
by The Gene Hackman on Jun 9, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are these MLB Network guys the dullest people ever?
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
by cheno on Jun 9, 2009 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs