Freddy Sanchez Overflow Trade III
by Grant Brisbee on Jul 30, 2009 9:10 AM PDT
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PrintDenial: No way they gave up Alderson. I don't trust Twitter. I don't trust the beat writers. I'm waiting for the press conference.
Anger: I'm not going to name names, but I'd sure like to use duct tape to rip the goatee off of a certain general manager.
Bargaining: You know, if the Giants completely screw a different team before the trading deadline, I'll be okay with this move.
Depression: The Dodgers losing in 15 innings doesn't even make me smile. Well, a little bit. Maybe a lot. But where are the tears of joy? I'm depressed.
Acceptance: Whatever. Alderson wasn't a once-in-a-generation prospect, and there are serious doubts about the viability of his fastball. The Giants went from worst in the league at a position to an above-average player. I'll save the supercharged grumbles for Alderson's All-Star selection or Sanchez's move to the 60-day DL for kneeitis.
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Its a new day
I accept it and Im ready to see Freddy
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NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 30, 2009 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
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Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 30, 2009 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
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by victor frankenstein on Jul 30, 2009 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Thought that was pedro at first lol
Adopted Giant: Eli Whiteside
The real genius behind the no-no
by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 30, 2009 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions
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by victor frankenstein on Jul 30, 2009 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
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by victor frankenstein on Jul 30, 2009 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions
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Adopted Giant: Eli Whiteside
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by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
picture fail
Adopted Giant: Eli Whiteside
The real genius behind the no-no
by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
yeah Im new and not so good at the pic posting
Adopted Giant: Eli Whiteside
The real genius behind the no-no
by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Photobucket is your bestest friend.
NL West TempestTeapot
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by victor frankenstein on Jul 30, 2009 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Eh, gotta learn somehow.
Adopted Giant: Eli Whiteside
The real genius behind the no-no
by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Thank you
Adopted Giant: Eli Whiteside
The real genius behind the no-no
by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
NL West TempestTeapot
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by victor frankenstein on Jul 30, 2009 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
perfect
Adopted Giant: Eli Whiteside
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by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
NL West TempestTeapot
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by victor frankenstein on Jul 30, 2009 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Adopted Giant: Eli Whiteside
The real genius behind the no-no
by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Ok I’m stupid lol Which is the direct link field?
Adopted Giant: Eli Whiteside
The real genius behind the no-no
by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Alternatively, you can right click the actual picture and go to “Copy image address”. That works as well.
awesome thanks Natto for putting up with my noobness
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by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Natto’s Family Album! YYYYEEEEEEESSSSSSSS
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Jul 30, 2009 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions
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by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
there we go
Adopted Giant: Eli Whiteside
The real genius behind the no-no
by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Hey, met him at the Dutch Goose in Menlo Park a few years back
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Say Hey Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
No cocaine involved in this picture at all.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jul 30, 2009 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
HE CAN HELP!
"I would've been here sooner but I had to shake the Veleasels"
by The Gene Hackman on Jul 30, 2009 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
That trade changed the whole pennant race that year… ughhh
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by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions
you’ll have to wait a few more new days.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions
You are obviously more evolved than I am. I need more time.
Sir Alex Omar Hinshaw: It's not right if it's not left.
by The Enchanter on Jul 30, 2009 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions
this
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 30, 2009 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
the guy bats almost 600 times every season and they said this was a day to day injury. Concerns about his knee are way overblown
Proud new dad of Edgardo errr Edgar Renteria!!!
by rxmeister on Jul 30, 2009 9:19 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
/Noah Lowry joke
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions
rub some cream & the clear on it!!!
Now look at me. I'm wet nurse to a last-place, dead-to-the-neck-up ball club, and I'm choking to death!
by zodiac_chiller on Jul 30, 2009 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
He’s a good man…and thorough.
Pablo's not fat. He's just got body.
by LeMasterBlaster on Jul 30, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Lebowskisms always welcome
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Stage: Depression
Sabean and Co going all Veruca Salt at the deadline was not something I anticipated.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 30, 2009 9:16 AM PDT reply actions
I have adopted Brian Sabean as an ironic hipster joke.
by satyricrash on Jul 30, 2009 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Buy Sabes a couple drinks, see what happens.
I have adopted Brian Sabean as an ironic hipster joke.
by satyricrash on Jul 30, 2009 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions
the precious.
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions
lulz
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jul 30, 2009 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions
the precious....
My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!
I voted "Acceptance"
but I still have one shoelace planted firmly in the “Bargaining” zone. I feel like there is still one more trade that could be made, especially if they want to make a wild card run. Could a decent OF be had for Winn, Frandsen, & Nate/Fred/Bowker/Guzman ?
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
sj mercury
said saturday or sunday, hopefully, assuming his knee progresses
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jul 30, 2009 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions
2010
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions
2112
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 30, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
/FLAGGED
I have adopted Brian Sabean as an ironic hipster joke.
by satyricrash on Jul 30, 2009 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Quick hijack question
Would you rather have traded Sanchez for Sanchez?
Y/N ? I say no.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
N
Sanchez> Alderson
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Jul 30, 2009 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions
n
I liked the Pucetas/Frandsen proposal
by SoFa King Mike on Jul 30, 2009 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions
N
that wouldn’t even make sense in the short run. dig one hole to fill another.
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
n
i’ll take proven (albeit inconsistent) MLB talent over hopeful “p word” talent any day.
how good is the giants' starting rotation? our rotation is so good, our 5th starters throw no-hitters. uh.
by Golden Gate Review on Jul 30, 2009 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Hell to the No. Even with all of the pain that Dirty brings, he is on ocassion a wicked LHP.
I liked Guzman/Frandsen/Bowkerlewisvelez proposal. Would have cleaned up the 3A log jam.
My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!
BTW
Voted acceptance after being reassured by Brute that we did our usual thing and overvalued a prospect.
My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!
NO
I have adopted Brian Sabean as an ironic hipster joke.
by satyricrash on Jul 30, 2009 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
NO
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 30, 2009 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
what's done is done
I still feel we could have gotten more in a trade by the perception of how “good” Alderson was. It was inevitable Alderson was going to be traded, but I hoped it would be for an impact player.
Oh well, I’m very happy to have someone like Freddy on the squad.
It’s amazing how a new day can make Sanchez seem like a new start. I’ve come to, somewhat reluctantly, accept this trade. As long as he stays healthy. We don’t need another aging, hurting infielder. We’ve gone that route before, with not-so-great results.
PS- I heard that Giants are still in “serious” discussions with Cleveland for Martinez. Please, I don’t want to have faith in someone only to be hurt so badly again. I don’t what to think!
: – ) : – 0 : – / : ’- (
how good is the giants' starting rotation? our rotation is so good, our 5th starters throw no-hitters. uh.
by Golden Gate Review on Jul 30, 2009 9:21 AM PDT reply actions
???? What could the Giants possibly offer for Martinez? Even more important, where would he play if they did get him?
prob just rumors to drive up the bargaining
but i guess it’d be for prospects and cash.
and for playing time, it’d be a complicated rotation going on…. Garko between 1B and OF, VMart between C and 1B, and Molina as rotated C.
obviously not likely, but a rumor nonetheless
how good is the giants' starting rotation? our rotation is so good, our 5th starters throw no-hitters. uh.
by Golden Gate Review on Jul 30, 2009 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m assuming they’d have to give up waaay too much at this point.
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
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2009: The return of Los Galacticos!
by Useful_Idiot on Jul 30, 2009 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
seriously
Grant “thunder-stealer” Brisbee!
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jul 30, 2009 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Who does he think he is, anyway?
Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 30, 2009 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
as long as Molina is hitting cleanup, it’s yeckeh
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Thank you for the new thread my laptop was starting to shake and smoke at the other overflow threads
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by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 9:24 AM PDT reply actions
I think I’m getting to acceptance but I’d still like to use duct tape to rip the goatee off of a certain general manager
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
that would be extremely gratifying at this point
how good is the giants' starting rotation? our rotation is so good, our 5th starters throw no-hitters. uh.
by Golden Gate Review on Jul 30, 2009 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions
THAT is what they should do at the next KNBR auction
I know there is going to be a bidding war for that. They can haul 5 figures at least. Fuck this “dinner with Rod Brooks” crap.
I was steaming yesterday
But looking at it, Sanchez is still in the upper third of 2nd baseman, and his salary is reasonable.
I overestimated the average 2nd basemen.
I don’t see it. He’s exactly an average 2b with the bat, and slightly better with the glove. I don’t know, maybe that’s enough to get him into the upper third.
no
he’s an above average 2b with the bat (consistently 105-120 sOPS+ except for the one outlier season). He’s exactly an average Major Leaguer with the bat.
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You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
Well, the average second baseman hits around .275/.338/.415 these days. Sanchez is at .300/.336/.421 for his career. That’s mostly in the easier league, so you have to dock his numbers a bit; but he has probably lost a few home runs to his home park, so maybe that evens out. Looks close to average to me.
close to
but still 5-10% above. Combine that with above average defense, and you have an above average 2B.
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BREAKING NEWS!
David Ortiz on 2003 PED positive test list
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by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 9:27 AM PDT reply actions
say wat
how good is the giants' starting rotation? our rotation is so good, our 5th starters throw no-hitters. uh.
by Golden Gate Review on Jul 30, 2009 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Now, players with Boston’s championship teams of 2004 and 2007 have also been linked to doping.
Short memory?
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Jul 30, 2009 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Also
Five others have been tied to positive tests from that year: Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez, Sammy Sosa, Jason Grimsley and David Segui.
WTF? When has Bonds been tied to that list? The drugs he was on the IOC couldn’t even test for!
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Jul 30, 2009 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions
What I don’t get about this infamous “list” is that they only release one or two names at a time. Why can’t someone just leak the whole damn thing and just be done with this bullshit
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by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions
I agree. This is a sad abduction of the judicial process, just like the leaked Grand Jury testimony a few years ago. This was supposed to be confidential, but as soon as it’s convienient for someone to release it, they do. A-Rod got fucked by this process. Don’t you think it would’ve made a huge difference in the press coverage of him if Manny & Big Papi’s names were right there alongside? Total bullshit.
Bill Simmon’s next article: “Um…whoops, I guess his suckitude wasn’t just him getting old!”
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jul 30, 2009 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions
lol-lipop
how good is the giants' starting rotation? our rotation is so good, our 5th starters throw no-hitters. uh.
by Golden Gate Review on Jul 30, 2009 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh Im pretty sure Simmons knew Papi was on roids… In a column he said he would only be surprised if Griffey Jr. and Jeter tested positive that’s it.
Adopted Giant: Eli Whiteside
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by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions
He’s admitted that he suspects this for a long time.
I actually can’t wait for hear his Yankee fan friend heckle him.
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
Oh man Jack-O is gonna rip into him lol
Adopted Giant: Eli Whiteside
The real genius behind the no-no
by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions
I like it when Jack-O gets the better of him. Makes for a more entertaining podcast.
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
actually
he spent an entire article making an argument that he wasn’t on roids.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jul 30, 2009 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Atleast he fully admits to being a homer.
Adopted Giant: Eli Whiteside
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by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions
yeah he writes as a fan, not a journalist. That would be like calling Grant a homer.
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
On his podcast he admitted it seems likely several times, even though he didn’t want to believe it.
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
Yeah I seem to remember that too.
Adopted Giant: Eli Whiteside
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by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions
I'M SHOCKED!
Lol Sox
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions
"You.......you mean
It wasnt just Bonds?
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
HOW CAN THIS BE?
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions
“the realization that 2004 has been tainted: priceless”
Adopted Giant: Eli Whiteside
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by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions
OMG LOLOLOLOL
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Yeah, I heard this opn MLB Radio just now. I am not surprised.
I am sure this is all Bonds’ fault.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 30, 2009 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Bonds injected EVERY player who did steroids EVER!
Adopted Giant: Eli Whiteside
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by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions
…themmmm….
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 30, 2009 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
well duh
he must have given him the roids at an All-Star game.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jul 30, 2009 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Shilling’s ‘07 rection to the Mitchell Report: "I’m elated that none of my current teammates [were] in the report," said Schilling.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071214&content_id=2326499&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
Ortiz in 2/09: “I would suggest everybody get tested, not random, everybody,” he said. “You go team by team. You test everybody three, four times a year and that’s about it.”
And if a player tests positive for steroids?
“Ban ’em for the whole year,” the slugger said.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/spring2009/news/story?id=3911153
Me: BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
lolololool
i forgot about Ortiz saying that. he was masking his guilty feelings.
how good is the giants' starting rotation? our rotation is so good, our 5th starters throw no-hitters. uh.
by Golden Gate Review on Jul 30, 2009 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions
“I’m not here to talk about the past”
Adopted Giant: Eli Whiteside
The real genius behind the no-no
by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions
didnt everyone already know that?
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions
but...
BLOODY SOCK!!!
Bowkermania has been put on hiatus for retooling.
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 30, 2009 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
DNA TEST ON THE SOCK
GITRDONEGINATSBRAS SENATE COMMITTEE
NL West TempestTeapot
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by victor frankenstein on Jul 30, 2009 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Mets up 2-0 on Rockies
Good start to the day
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
yes indeed
how good is the giants' starting rotation? our rotation is so good, our 5th starters throw no-hitters. uh.
by Golden Gate Review on Jul 30, 2009 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions
now 5-0 and the rocks are using the pen already in the second. And this is the first game of a double header!
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Jul 30, 2009 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions
pssshaw
Bonds will be the eternal scapegoat and face of the steroids era.
how good is the giants' starting rotation? our rotation is so good, our 5th starters throw no-hitters. uh.
by Golden Gate Review on Jul 30, 2009 9:39 AM PDT reply actions
This
Adopted Giant: Eli Whiteside
The real genius behind the no-no
by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Garko is untouchable.
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
DFA molina
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
I dunno, I’m still feeling a little iffy about the pitching.
Cain and Lincecum will give you at least 7 every time but then, oy!
The other 3? 5 innings every time? Anything over that is bonus territory?
Is Martinez ready to come back up? How will Pucetas do? Or is there a need for another long reliever type like Miller?
I don’t know…
A true clean-up would be nice …
there isn’t much i wouldn’t do for a true clean-up hitter
how good is the giants' starting rotation? our rotation is so good, our 5th starters throw no-hitters. uh.
by Golden Gate Review on Jul 30, 2009 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm about ready
to be okay with trading for Dunn, assuming it doesn’t cost much. They’ve survived thus far with Fred in left, it really couldn’t be life-changing-ly worse with Dunn out there.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jul 30, 2009 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
But it really would be. Dunn has all the error-making capabilities of Fred and none of the range.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
yes, very true
how good is the giants' starting rotation? our rotation is so good, our 5th starters throw no-hitters. uh.
by Golden Gate Review on Jul 30, 2009 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions
BUT I NEEDZ DINGERZ!
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Jul 30, 2009 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions
yeah take Fred’s hands and instincts, then add 80 lbs and set it on some bad knees.
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
No “Big Donkey” please. He has that nickname for a reason. It’s the sound people make when he plays defense.
My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!
V-Mart Please. At least then our 4 hitter could actually hit.
Whiteside down, Molina backs up/platoons for the rest of the year. Martinez contract is not prohibitive. 05:$0.5M, 06:$0.8M, 07:$3M, 08:$4.25M, 09:$5.7M, 10:$7M club option ($0.25M buyout) if traded, 2009 salary increases to $6.2M and 2010 club option increases to $7.5M.
The “cost” in trade might be however. What do his defensive metrics look like as a catcher ? Can he still play the position ? He is only 31, and might be a good bridge to Gerald.
My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!
I would prefer to keep Madbum and Posey. Pass
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
Not saying I would make the trade, especially at the cost of the entire future of the Giants.
He does seem to be a good fit roster wise and money wise.
My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!
Willingham makes the team too right handed. Where do you play V Mart? Are you going to sit Garko or Molina?
According to Yahoo! Fantasy Sports, Garko is a 1B/OF, so there would be a lot of rotating involved with the lineup should they get Victor Martinez.
by RaymondStoneMedia.com on Jul 30, 2009 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Yahoo Sports is the GOSPEL!
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Jul 30, 2009 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Garko does “play” OF. Kind of like I used to when I was eight.
Now playing Right Field for the San Francisco Giants, NVSFG !!! (wild applause)
My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!
Acceptence: I guess I skipped both Denial and Bargaining based on our General Manager. Seeing the names fly around regarding who would be leaving us yesterday, I was never really comfortable that Sabean would handle this trade well. I first saw the headline on ESPN on the ticker, so denial wasn’t an option. Bargaining, eh, everybody wants that big splash, but if a trade is happening it will be another player of mediocre talent who might slightly upgrade us. This I accepted.
by CrispinGloversBalls on Jul 30, 2009 9:49 AM PDT reply actions
I’ve calmed down a bit. I’m down to the point where I only want one of Sabean’s testicles to become cancerous and rot off.
I like cats. Wings is the greatest show of all time.
Tyler Graham is my favorite San Jose Giant because he has smart balls.
Unibal
like the pen. only funny.
how good is the giants' starting rotation? our rotation is so good, our 5th starters throw no-hitters. uh.
by Golden Gate Review on Jul 30, 2009 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh Joy
More steroids talk in the media
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The real genius behind the no-no
by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 9:53 AM PDT reply actions
I've come to acceptance I think
I’m over it. Let’s get back to playing baseball.
"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.
you guys see the headline in the sporting green this morning?
HOLY MOLE-Y
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I would hope more people are accepting now that more and more information is coming out that Alderson’s prospect status has really fallen this year.
I would still like to see a RH outfielder that can spell Nate or Fred against a lefty. Willingham is too costly, but how about a guy like Johny Gomes? He seems to be having quite a revival with the Reds.
He is sporting a .936 OPS in only 125ABs, but he does have 10hrs and 15 walks and has a pretty good track record vs. LHP.
Might be worth a look…
He would be a nice overall addition, but he doesn’t hit lefties well either.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
Whoa, though I didn’t realize just how AWFUL his defense is. -22.5 UZR in his career as an OF! Yikes!
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
He’s gonna hurt his wrist punching like that.
Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 30, 2009 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, Bonds was even that bad his last year (-15)
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Jul 30, 2009 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions
bay area kid
was at SRJC when I was there
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
Three semesters (august 03-december 04)
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Jul 30, 2009 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions
ftw!
majored in UC Transfer Plan/Roasting bowls under the oaks… and, the most beautiful women in the North Bay are concentrated on that campus. SRJC baseball has produced a lot of good players, including my bro who went on to pitch for Texas Tech
by KrazyKrabMeat on Jul 30, 2009 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
SRJC has more major leaguers than the UC I transferred to.
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
I actually know Gomes
I worked with his brother Mario at Mary’s Pizza Shack (if anyone’e ever heard of it) and Johnny came in a couple times during the hollidays to say whats up and sign some autographs.
pretty neat!
Cy Lincecain FTW
ummm…… Dukes was hitting .271 .340 .479 against lefties before he got sent down, is not a defensive liability, and should come alot cheaper than Willingham.
If we are looking for a platoon partner for Lewis/Winn what would be wrong with him? I’d take his .819 OPS vs LHP especially with his upside.
I think he was making a domestic-abuse joke.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
Keith law Chat live update
Jason (Orlando)
Keith, what are your thoughts on Alderson? I saw that his velocity is down this year. Do you think he is injured or just destined to be a #5 type starter?
Keith Law
(1:07 PM)
I don’t think he’s injured, but he’s not a real physical kid (yet, plenty of room to fill out) and his delivery has effort. He’s gone backwards, that’s absolutely a concern. One scout I talked to who saw him in July said he wrote him up as a 5th starter.
wow
Tom V (Newtown, PA)
Did Sabean know something about Alderson that the rest of us don’t know?
Keith Law
(1:12 PM)
I’m guessing his player development people were telling him Alderson’s fastball and curve had both gone backwards this year. If I didn’t have history with Alderson in HS, I would probably have talked about this as too little for Pittsburgh, based solely on what Alderson is now. I’ve seen him much better than this, and I do like the feel for pitching, so I’m still giving him extra credit.
way harsh
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Yep.
Neyer and Law, who I think it’s fair to say have significant contact with scouts around MLB, both seemed to indicate that Alderson’s stock has plummeted and this was a fair trade for the Giants. So, bummer, but I have fully reached the acceptance stage.
sell low!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
or bail beofre it drops further. I sold my Cisco stock at 55 dollars when I bought at 73. A year later it was at 20.
I know what you’re saying.
I just find it hard to see a guy’s stock drop so much over the course of a few games. If there was something mechanically wrong with him, then that should be correctable.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions
it's wait and see, of course
Sure, Alderson could be the next Ainsworth or Grilli or Nate Bump, but I’d like to know that a bad month doesn’t really make that much of a difference, particularly if the problem is correctable.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, clearly if Alderson even develops into Jeff Suppan this trade will be looked on in the Bagwell category.
More like hyperbole. Sanchez, if he plays to his career level, will be worth about $15 million over the next 1 1/3 season and make $10.5 million, so the Giants would get a surplus of $4.5 million. If Alderson develops into Jeff Suppan, he’ll be worth about $45 million over the next five years and make, say, $10 million or so. Even discounting the time value, $35 million > $4.5 million. It would be a colossally lopsided trade, mortgaging the future for a short-term fix.
what....?
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m figuring a middling starting pitcher on the FA market is worth about $9 million a year. It could be a little higher or lower, but not much, so over five seasons a 3-4 starter is worth $45 million.
Over Alderson’s indentured servitude and arb years I figure he’ll make $10 million or so, so he’d give a team a $35 million surplus.
The reason Alderson’s not worth that is because he’s only seen as having, say, a 15% chance of reaching that. $35 * 0.15 = $5.25 million = Freddy Sanchez.
yeah, it helps soothe the pain a bit but it still seems like an overreaction to a few bad months.
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
but he's not somebody with high upside worth waiting and hoping for
His ceiling is low and the most projectable thing he had was “he’ll make it to the big leagues”. Now he doesn’t even have that projection anymore.
based on a few bad starts.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m still pissed about trading Joe Nathan, so yeah, I’m stuck on %$#@!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 10:16 AM PDT reply actions
i still can’t hear the name “aj” without puking a little in my mouth
how good is the giants' starting rotation? our rotation is so good, our 5th starters throw no-hitters. uh.
by Golden Gate Review on Jul 30, 2009 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
there are certain things around here we just don’t talk about.
Well, okay we talk about them all the time and just PRETEND we don’t…
AJ and ’02 top that list.
There was no baseball in 2002.
My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!
1993 should be added to this list
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by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Chris Dominguez
I know this is his first season of pro ball, but he has done well thus far. I wonder if it wasnt a bad idea getting sanchez, could be a nice stop gag for 2nd as we wait for dominguez to develop into a power hitting 3rd baseman, move pablo over to 2nd with as athletic as he is he would be a ++ hitting second baseman. Anvil comes up to play 1st and thats a nice hitting infield. defense questionable but its an idea.
Pablo to second?
I dont think so
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, unless he’s gonna drop about 30 pounds in the offseason, I really don’t wanna see Pablo try to make the turn on the double play, except maybe for comedic value.
yeah, like in 33rd inning.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Cake .gif please :-)
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Pablo at 2nd
All the mocking comments about Pablo at 2B are hauntingly familiar to those who doubted he could handle 3B.
I love Panda at 3B and want him to stay there, but isn’t there some point where we stop doubting the Panda? The kid has done whatever’s been asked of him and done it well.
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
I would mock the idea of Babe Ruth playing 2B, as well. Doesn’t mean he wasn’t incredible.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
I'm no expert
But something tells me that Pablo at 3rd is a bad, bad idea.
"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.
2nd, that is
"Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense."
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's [no, make that Rowand's] contract.
Adoptive father of "Poncho" Villalona: This Angel don't fly. Nothing about him is light.
lol panda @ 2nd
(that would be bad)
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BODY BIAS
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
YES!
I have adopted Brian Sabean as an ironic hipster joke.
by satyricrash on Jul 30, 2009 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions
centerfield maybe
but second base? LOL
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Dominguez is currently five levels away from the majors. Projecting anything for him at this point is silly.
pablo would look even more out of place at 2nd than he does at 3rd. and at least we know he can play 3rd pretty well.
how good is the giants' starting rotation? our rotation is so good, our 5th starters throw no-hitters. uh.
by Golden Gate Review on Jul 30, 2009 10:20 AM PDT reply actions
whoops, reply fail.
how good is the giants' starting rotation? our rotation is so good, our 5th starters throw no-hitters. uh.
by Golden Gate Review on Jul 30, 2009 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
he shouldn't be
2009: Near Minimum, 2010-12: Arb. Eligible, 2013: Free Agent
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
I've never been a fan of Uribe
But what bothers me about this trade is that Sanchez is not having a significantly better year than Uribe. His slugging percentage is better by some 40 points and his on base is only better by 20 or so points. I just don’t think that difference is worth Alderson, 4th starter or not.
waiting for 2011....
You can't expect Uribe to keep up his performance the rest of the year..
especially when he is way outproducing his previous years numbers.
Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.
but if this trade means Uribe slides over to short, it is worth it. Upgrade 2 positions. AT THE SAME TIME.
Oh and Uribe BABIp was insane. Playing way over his head.
I didnt know the bums are only paying hudson 3.8mil this year as apposed to the 9.25mil we’re paying Renteria
They signed him way late in the offseason though. He was seeking a multi-year deal which is why AZ didn’t make him an offer. However, one could argue that Sabean should have been able to predict the crappy market and waited to sign Rent.
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As I understand it, that wouldn’t really help (except to get him out of the lineup). I don’t think his elbow’s gonna get better without surgery.
that’s what I mean, stick him on the 60 day, get him the surgery, clear up some roster space… hope he forgets the way back to the ball park.
Let’s ask ZiPS!
Uribe projection: .265/.304/.417, wOBA of .312
Sanchez projection: .291/.330/.413, wOBA of .327
That’s a difference of, uh … three runs over the rest of the year? Maybe four?
Awesome trade.
I thought we liked defense.
And Uribe can play SS anyway. Renteria won’t last much longer.
I choose to watch the Giants try to score runs. Not because it is easy, but because it is hard.
Uribe’s actually a really good defensive 2B. And yeah, I do hope this trade leads to some sort of Uribe starting SS type thing.
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What are you doing, Cincinnati?
The Cincinnati Reds are talking to the Blue Jays about the possibility of acquiring infielder Scott Rolen in exchange for minor-league prospect Yonder Alonso. The first baseman is a product of the University of Miami and carries a big bat. He was the Reds’ first pick (seventh overall) in the 2008 draft.
I appreciate the fact that they have Joey Votto already and needs a place for Alonso
But for Rolen and all that $$?
offer them Aurilia!!!!
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Dusty strikes again
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Jul 30, 2009 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Is Dusty the GM now, too?
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Jul 30, 2009 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh man, if the Reds are looking to dump Alonso, I’d be happy to put together a big fat package for them.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
They like Aurilia, give them some grit
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twss!
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by ringleader3 on Jul 30, 2009 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions
GM Walt Jocketty had Rolen in St. Louis. they need a 3b, but that would be an unbelievably bad deal.
But if the Reds are willing to deal Alonzo, I’d call them up.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Josh Willingham
Outfielder Josh Willingham was pulled from the Nationals’ lineup today, and the Washington Post’s Chico Harlan thinks “something is definitely going down.”
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 10:38 AM PDT reply actions
ZOMG!
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by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions
miss you, Posey and Neal and Noonan and Crawford and AnVil…
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m scared and excited at the same time… I love being a Giants fan
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by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
OMG now I can’t do anything else for the next 4 hours but read 1000 more speculative posts!!!!1
by Duelling Brandos on Jul 30, 2009 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
NEWSFLASH: INTERWEBZ REPORTS JOSH WILLINGHAM GOING DOWN ON WASHINGTON POST'S Chico Harlan
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FALSE ALARM
12:38pm: Harlan says it’s a stiff neck, not a trade.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
I laughed for a good minute and a half at this. I love having the sense of humor of a toddler
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by Useful_Idiot on Jul 30, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
i’d like to punch Chico Harlan in the face
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
how can the same guy say that “something is definitely going down” and then correct that right after
With Malice Towards Maria Shriver
he’s too quick on the draw
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
confirmation
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
que?
how good is the giants' starting rotation? our rotation is so good, our 5th starters throw no-hitters. uh.
by Golden Gate Review on Jul 30, 2009 10:39 AM PDT reply actions
Ugh.....
BOSTON _ Late Wednesday night there were two teams in the mix for Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay — the Sox and the Rangers.
Now it appears the Dodgers are in the lead for the right-handed ace. Talks with the Red Sox have calmed down — for now.
If they trade away Kershaw, they'll regret it.
I wouldn’t mind them screwing up their future.
Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.
This
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by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Thats who Toronto wants, him or Billingsley
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Ken Rosenthal says...
Blue Jays right-hander Roy Halladay remains a possibility, but only if the Dodgers are willing to part with the necessary prospects.
The Blue Jays would not require the Dodgers to include right-hander Chad Billingsley or lefty Clayton Kershaw in a deal for Halladay, according to major-league sources.
But Dodgers GM Ned Colletti has said publicly that the Jays want five or six of his team’s best young players.
Fuck me.
oh
i was completely wrong then
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
The Dodgers farm system isn’t what it once was.
Randy Winn is in time out until his OBP gets back over .330.
If they make a trade without either Bills or Kershaw, it will be a wasteland
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Doesnt seem like a match. Unless they give up Loney or Either +. I dont see it.
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
That would leave them with Aumus catching
I could deal with that
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
the dodgers farm system isn't really that good anymore though
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PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I can guarantee that that list of five or six young players would include several currently on the big league club
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by Useful_Idiot on Jul 30, 2009 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
they've been trying for weeks
San Diego isn’t budging
I keep going back and forth between looking forward to the rest of the season with the two new guys who should improve the line up some and being completely pissed off that we gave up Barnes and Alderson for production that could have come from simply not starting the season with Burriss at 2nd and platooning some journeyman lefty masher with Ishi at 1b (also known as the NeifiChicken doctrine).
I know hindsight is 20/20 but we could have had Orlando Hudson for the whole season for a little more than we’re paying Freddy for the rest of this season.
We're all basically Pedro Feliz.
and if you already do?
how good is the giants' starting rotation? our rotation is so good, our 5th starters throw no-hitters. uh.
by Golden Gate Review on Jul 30, 2009 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
and power bars?
how good is the giants' starting rotation? our rotation is so good, our 5th starters throw no-hitters. uh.
by Golden Gate Review on Jul 30, 2009 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
I shower in that shit
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by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Glad someone got
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by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
I know hindsight is 20/20 but we could have had Orlando Hudson for the whole season for a little more than we’re paying Freddy for the rest of this season.
+ our 2009 2nd rd pick, which is Thomas Joseph
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Alderson > Joseph, though.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
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true, didn’t mean to imply he was better or worse
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But what if now Joseph decides not to sign because we traded Alderson?
WHAT THEN
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PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Sean Burroughs, Part Deux
All quiet on the Kevin Kouzmanoff front, not that the Pads haven’t tried to gauge his value the last few years.
CHICO HARLAN IS GOING DOWN!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Theres a Kevin Kouzmanoff front?
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Russian Front
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
I read that as “…gouge his value…”
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by victor frankenstein on Jul 30, 2009 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions
awesome…..now wheres rocket boy
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SIAP: Frandsen lost it yesterday
The trade that brought three-time All-Star Sanchez from Pittsburgh to San Francisco was a crushing blow for Frandsen, who opened spring training competing for the Giants’ starting second-base job.
This bad news might have gotten to Frandsen, who lost his temper and was pulled from the game by manager Dan Rohn after flying out to end the second inning of Fresno’s 5-4 victory over Colorado Springs at Chukchansi Park.
Frandsen threw his bat in frustration after making the third out. As Frandsen removed his hitting gear, first-base coach Hensley Meulens stared him down and pointed to the dugout. Frandsen left the field and was replaced by Jake Wald at shortstop.
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Another quote - the end for Franny?
Asked before the game whether he had been given a fair shot, Frandsen said: “No. That’s how I felt [after the second of three demotions] and I still feel the same. I don’t know. It is what it is.”
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trade him
give the dude a shot somewhere else
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
He deserves a shot somewhere
but he shouldn’t be freaking out like that.
Proud parent of Frederick Charles Merkle.
I agree that he has gotten screwed.
However, a freakout can never help your situation.
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Anger Management ProTip:
“Just…walk away.”
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by victor frankenstein on Jul 30, 2009 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Kevin Frandsen is a follower of jcb9.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 30, 2009 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
wooosah
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Tell us how you really feel Kevin!
But in all seriousness, it’s time for Frandsen to go. At this point, it doesn’t matter if it’s Frandsen’s ineffectiveness in limited appearances or if it’s managements fault for not giving him enough of a chance. If he’s gonna keep coming out and talking smack every time something happens, there’s really no reason for him to be in the Giants organization anymore.
by deuce deuce on Jul 30, 2009 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Franny's gotta cool it
The thing is he’s hardly produced as a Giant every time he plays. He knows his at bats are limited so he had to basically earn his job with every swing and he flat out didn’t produce.
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
by Scooter Ellis on Jul 30, 2009 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Yep, that's the bottom line.
Limited shot or not, he failed to produce or show signs of being anything more than a expendable utility infielder.
by lincecumania on Jul 30, 2009 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
that must be the most stressful job in the world
Welcome to the bigs kid, you have 20 ABs over 15 games to prove yourself. What? you want to be able to get steady ABs so you can get in some sort of groove? Fuck you. What do you mean “what about that other guy who had a sub .600 OPS who got 200 ABs?” didn’t you know he hit like .350 in spring training? We were just waiting for his bat to come around.
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Burris got 200+ at bats to prove he sucked. Frandsen gets 40? that’s not what I’d call getting a real shot, particularly when he had a much better track record.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
That is exactly right. He was hosed by the organization and he should feel pissy about it.
by Duelling Brandos on Jul 30, 2009 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
there’s no crying in baseball.
I choose to watch the Giants try to score runs. Not because it is easy, but because it is hard.
Im getting misty just thinking about it
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by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
I felt sorry for all of those people killed by that huge asteroid.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 30, 2009 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
+1
I laughed more than I should have at this.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 30, 2009 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Huge Chuck lives forever, yo. His beats will never die.
by shanghaijim on Jul 30, 2009 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
They know the dangers of living in Southern California!
I have adopted Brian Sabean as an ironic hipster joke.
by satyricrash on Jul 30, 2009 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
may the force be with you!
I have adopted Brian Sabean as an ironic hipster joke.
by satyricrash on Jul 30, 2009 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
I feel bad for the guy that he got injured
and that screwed up his future, but enough is enough. Time to cut ties. He might not have been given a great shot (although 400 AB’s isn’t nothing), but from what I have seen, he is just a utility infielder. Expendable, and not even an upgrade over a guy like Uribe.
by lincecumania on Jul 30, 2009 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
He grew up a Giants fan. Rage and frustration come to him naturally.
by shanghaijim on Jul 30, 2009 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
exactly.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Can Guzman play left?
While Nate’s on the DL, why don’t they give him a shot at left instead of FLew? I know the Giants will have a ton of RH hitters then but Lewis hasn’t done much except that Rockies game.
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
Guzman can barely play his own postion. I think I would be be scared to put him in the outfield. I think you would be looking at sub-Adam Dunn defense.
by CrispinGloversBalls on Jul 30, 2009 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I fucking love Keith Law
Matt (Philly)
So when Curt Schilling swears he never saw steroids in the locker room, despite being on the 1993 Phillies, 2001 Dbacks and 2004 Red Sox, what should we say to him??
Keith Law
(1:17 PM)
To get his eyes checked?
Law is kind of a douche, but it’s hard to hate on him when I seem to agree with him so often on stuff.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
Gene (New Haven)
I was just looking over the BA prospect handbook, all four of the guys Cleveland got for Lee ranked in the top 10, with three of them ranking 2,3 and four (Carrasco, Marson and Donald) so why are people saying Cleveland didn’t get as much as they could?
Keith Law
(1:54 PM)
Because I don’t write for BA?
oh man I’m ROFL
This is the important one to read
B (Walnut Creek, CA)
Hey Keith, I know you’ve answered some questions about Alderson already, but I have an important one. At the time of the trade, was he still a Top 100 prospect? Grade B guy? It’s hard for fans to find that out, and we need that information to make an informed decision on whether this was a good or bad trade.
Keith Law
(2:03 PM)
He’d be back end of a top 100 at best. I stuffed him at 26 on my preseason ranking because of age, performance, and the grade 55 or 60 curveball, but that pitch isn’t there for him right now.
Tell this to the Pirates fans gloating on mlbtraderumors. Assholes think they have a future. Riiight
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
McCC = McClain Chronicles
2009: The return of Los Galacticos!
by Useful_Idiot on Jul 30, 2009 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
You know there are Pirates fans starting college this year who have never seen a winning season in their lifetime.
"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."
I think this calls for a benefit concert
Or maybe a late night infomercial featuring Sally Struthers
by Viva Jon Miller on Jul 30, 2009 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I tried to say this all day yesterday that Alderson is not that high on a prospect list anymore. There are way more guys I’d rather have over him.
No offense, but I think a lot of us just take your word a lot less seriously than guys like Rob Neyer and Keith Law.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
Obey the KLaw
That’s why Mr. Law and I get along so well. We’re both snarky mofos.
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 30, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m still more worried about the rumored PTBNL in the Garko trade.
"Don't trust anyone under the age of 30" - Brian Sabean
by Smotheredinhugs on Jul 30, 2009 11:06 AM PDT reply actions
you shouldn't be
there was no PTBNL
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I HAVE ACCEPTED IT
Now go on and win this stupid wild-card boobie prize, you jerks!!!
I have adopted Brian Sabean as an ironic hipster joke.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
hehe
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
"BOOTED BY LIND!!!"
Rooting around in my storage locker I found my VCR tape of that game.
IRregardless of local sentiment I really enjoyed it , and the Braves’ run over the next decade.
Still…HOW MANY championships to show for all that talent?
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 30, 2009 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Sportscenter did a thing showing what the Priates team would be if they didnt make all those trades
It looked something like this:
C-Kendall
1B- LaRoche
2B- Sanchez
SS- Wilson
3B- A-Ram
LF- Bay
CF- McClouth
RF- Nady
Pitchers- Oliver Perez, Jeff Suppan, etc
obviously some would have left, but still, thats a good team
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Aramis is really the only embarrassing loss there.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
Did both Dodgers and Rockies became the Giants?
Dodgers have scored 3 runs in 35 innings and the Rockies have 3 runs in likely 27 innings. I’m not complaining and it’d be nice to see this continue into August, September and forever.
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
OT: At the movie rental store
Any quick movie recommendations? Old or new, prefer comedies. Thanks.
Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.
Princess Bride!
Juan Marichal's bat > JR's head
by titofuentes4 on Jul 30, 2009 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Pineapple Express
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Jul 30, 2009 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Also
NETFLIXS!
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Jul 30, 2009 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
The Marrying Man.
I dunno why but I LMAO.
maybe it was the helium
also As Good As It Gets
Nicholson in fine form
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 30, 2009 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Mission to Moscow is better.
I like cats. Wings is the greatest show of all time.
Tyler Graham is my favorite San Jose Giant because he has smart balls.
by Norm Median on Jul 30, 2009 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Orgazmo
Adopted Giant: Eli Whiteside
The real genius behind the no-no
by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Gonnie Garko!
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Adopted Giant: Eli Whiteside
The real genius behind the no-no
by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
I lol’d
Adopted Giant: Eli Whiteside
The real genius behind the no-no
by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Role Models
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
So did I, actually.
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 30, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
I enjoyed it for what it was, but I don’t dig the ending.
by shanghaijim on Jul 30, 2009 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Backdoor Sluts 9
how good is the giants' starting rotation? our rotation is so good, our 5th starters throw no-hitters. uh.
by Golden Gate Review on Jul 30, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
I always thought they should have stopped after 7. It’s like they are just making them for the money now.
Proud parent of Frederick Charles Merkle.
What if Shakespeare had felt that way? Then we would never have 'Henry V'
They gotta keep going, just in case.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
eh, I think he was dialing it in by the third act of V; now, Henry IV part 2 was a higher level.
by shanghaijim on Jul 30, 2009 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Five midgets, spanking a man covered with 1000-island dressing. Is that making love?
how good is the giants' starting rotation? our rotation is so good, our 5th starters throw no-hitters. uh.
by Golden Gate Review on Jul 30, 2009 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Can’t hold a candle to the classic that is Stop! My Ass is on Fire 2.
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 30, 2009 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER
I have adopted Brian Sabean as an ironic hipster joke.
by satyricrash on Jul 30, 2009 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
To Be Or Not To Be (1941 Jack Benny, not Mel Brooks)
by sularz on Jul 30, 2009 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
GOOD!
I have adopted Brian Sabean as an ironic hipster joke.
by satyricrash on Jul 30, 2009 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
"Leftist propaganda."
— Michael Medved
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
The Brothers Solomon
Let The Right One In
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Jul 30, 2009 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Comically bad?
Then get Abominable.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Kevin Frandsen, come back!
Not much could be worse than “Wendigo” .
My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!
BEES!!!
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
STEP AWAY FROM THE BIKE!
Bowkermania has been put on hiatus for retooling.
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 30, 2009 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
HOW'D IT GET BURNED!
Status: Feels so broke up. Wants to go home. || Still boycotting Johnsonville and Giants souvenirs or ballpark foods for repossessing my K Wall in right field.
/puts on bear costume
/jump punches woman in face
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
Evil Dead!
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Trying to be the bigger man and accept it...
…nope, still angry.
LOLrado
Mets win 7-0. Rox haven’t scored a run since Monday
Proud parent of Frederick Charles Merkle.
Great start to the day
Adopted Giant: Eli Whiteside
The real genius behind the no-no
by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Wish they woulda tanked when we were playing them. It’s all well and good that they stink now, but I don’t have high hopes for the Giants next 4 games, so we won’t gain any ground on them.
BOLD PREDICTION
Giants win Phillies series 3-1, losing only the :(owski start.
Don’t hold me to it.
I choose to watch the Giants try to score runs. Not because it is easy, but because it is hard.
If this doesnt happen
Im coming after your head
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Why is Sadowski still on the team?
I like cats. Wings is the greatest show of all time.
Tyler Graham is my favorite San Jose Giant because he has smart balls.
by Norm Median on Jul 30, 2009 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
You are married to that prediction now.
Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 30, 2009 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
haha on espn2
they are showing Ortiz’s interview when he said that positive tests should ban players
With Malice Towards Maria Shriver
Wait. Alderson was traded for Sanchez?
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
Kevin Frandsen, come back!
I’m OK with that.
My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!
WHA?!
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Link pls
I have adopted Brian Sabean as an ironic hipster joke.
by satyricrash on Jul 30, 2009 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
He has been curiously absent
I thought he would be all over this.
Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.
Yeah, huh, that’s weird. It’s like in a fit of rage, a person with banning powers got pissed at him for writing something stupid at exactly the wrong time. I’m sure it’s just a coincidence.
by Grant Brisbee on Jul 30, 2009 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
YOU SIR ARE WORSE THAN HITLEER.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
Hitleer: all Hitler’s bad traits, plus creepy looks at young women.
oh wait.
by shanghaijim on Jul 30, 2009 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Lot of veiled Barry Bonds hate in that movie
Just a warning..
Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.
Yeah, Bacall was mad-hatin' on BLB
by Duelling Brandos on Jul 30, 2009 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
that's funny
I read the book on which that was based. The book was entirely composed of letters & notes between the characters. Creepy. Good stuff.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I wait for the Mayor to arrive before making all of my typing/grammatical errors
Proud parent of Frederick Charles Merkle.
Your fingers tremble in Hizzoner’s presence?
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 30, 2009 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
MARK ELLIS
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
OT but
What do you think of Matt’s chances of winning NL Pitcher of the month?
3-0, 0.94 ERA in 6 starts
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Biased , uninformed opinion says
lock
NL West TempestTeapot
Nothing matters , and what if it did?
by victor frankenstein on Jul 30, 2009 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
100%
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
REGRESSION!!!
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
joking about the east coast thing?
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
are YOU joking about the east coast thing?
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
I hope so. I hate that "east coast bias" thing.
Demonstrably untrue.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Randy Wells has 5 wins
he’s a lock
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
that xFIP is going to catch up with him any day now
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
oddly enough
at this point, his FIP and his xFIP are the best of his career.
STILL THIRD STARTER AT BEST MATERIAL
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
The free market says
Barry Zito is the best pitcher on this team.
I choose to watch the Giants try to score runs. Not because it is easy, but because it is hard.
TRUST THE FREE MARKET it gives the best system in the world!
by shanghaijim on Jul 30, 2009 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
wow he’s a career 127 ERA+. Sure it’s only 5 seasons, but that is amazing production for what we’re paying him.
It’s inflated a bit by the 202 ERA+ this year, but yeah, Matt Cain = awesome.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
The best third best pitcher of the month
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
NOOB
;)
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
3 Wins in 6 Starts?
Bah!
Status: Feels so broke up. Wants to go home. || Still boycotting Johnsonville and Giants souvenirs or ballpark foods for repossessing my K Wall in right field.
NOT A GAMER, CANT PITCH THREW PAIN
ROWAND WOULD HAVE HAD THE GRIT TO CONTINUE
Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.
Only 3 wins in 6 starts…how can you give a pitcher of the month award to someone who has only pitched well in half of his outings?!?!
Any news on him?
He had the rib removed, so is he basically done or is he going to make a comeback?
Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.
ZOMG
LOWRY = ADAM DUNN????
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
INTERNET SITE LINKS GIANTS TO WILLINGHAM AND DUNN
Wilber Bucardo: Carlos Silva with a younger brother.
oh
I get it
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Adam Done?
I don’t get it!
Status: Feels so broke up. Wants to go home. || Still boycotting Johnsonville and Giants souvenirs or ballpark foods for repossessing my K Wall in right field.
Irene Dunn
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Crocodile Dun Dee
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Dee Wallace
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Dee Dee Ramone
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
The Other Ramon Martinez
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
Edgar Martinez
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Joe Martinez!!!
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Joey Joe Joe Junior Shabadoo
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
Scooby Doo
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Scooby Doo can doo-doo, but Jimmy Carter is Smarter!
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
Scrappy Doo
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 30, 2009 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Never Forget
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
:(
I have adopted Brian Sabean as an ironic hipster joke.
by satyricrash on Jul 30, 2009 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Last night I was absolutely horrified by this trade, but this morning, it doesn’t seem QUITE as bad. I still think they should have held on to Alderson, but I’m no longer putting it up there with the A.J. Pierzynski deal. That one was just ga-ga. In that one, we gave up 3 players who turned into solid major league players, two of whom all stars, for a guy who gave us ONE so so season. Worst trade EVER? It’s gotta be up there. In this one, we’re giving up a great prospect, but we’re filling a position we really needed, and the thing that’s kind of making me not as bitter about it is that Sanchez isn’t gonna be a rental player for the rest of the year. He’ll be here next season, and there’s a strong possibility that he’ll be re-signed after that. So, if the Giants took care of their second base need for the next 5 or 6 years, it’s not really as bad a trade as I thought it was last night. Well, that is unless Alderson starts winning Cy Young awards for Pittsburgh…
He’ll be here next season, and there’s a strong possibility that he’ll be re-signed after that. So, if the Giants took care of their second base need for the next 5 or 6 years
If the Giants re-sign Sanchez for 5 or 6 years after 2010, I am going to set everyone on fire.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 30, 2009 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait, YOU’RE the one burning all those parked cars in SF?
/calls police
"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."
IKR? What's up with that?
There’s other ways to clear off the fog in the Richmond …
by shanghaijim on Jul 30, 2009 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Not to mention...
I LIVE OUT HERE, mang! That shit is happening within blocks of my house, and because my driveway is weird, I can’t park in my garage. Hmph.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I lived in the Richmond when I was going to college. I like it out there. Clement Street’s fun.
by shanghaijim on Jul 30, 2009 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm in the Waaaay Outer Outer Richmond. Closer to Honolulu than to Oakland.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Just about. In the 40's near Balboa St.
Upside: my skin stays nice.
Downside: fog rolls through my damn house.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
/searches ebay for pocket fire extinguisher
Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 30, 2009 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
McCoven's Law:
Woe is the McCoven who happens to be out of the office, away from a computer and completely offline the day the Giants trade a former #1 draft pick for an All-Star second baseman. If I did nothing between now and 5pm but read this site, I might get 20% through all the comments. Alas, I have to “work.”
Also: I benched Santana on my fantasy team today because he was supposed to have pitched last night (before the rainout pushed him to today). So naturally, he throws 7 innings of shutout ball with 8 strikeouts.
"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."
we tottalled them up
about 10,000 comments total yesterday
just read the Overflow threads
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
KATIE BAR THE DOOR
Oh snap. We might not be done, says Jon Heyman.
The Giants are now considering trying to picking up a fifth starter in addition to extra offensive help, a need that arose with Randy Johnson’s recent injury.
The acquisition of former batting champion Freddy Sanchez, plus first baseman Ryan Garko, bolstered the Giants’ lineup, but they haven’t ruled out trading for more offense. They’ve scouted Miguel Tejada, Carlos Lee, Josh Willingham, Nick Johnson, Mark Teahen and Marco Scutaro, among others, though some of those players are no longer of interest after the addition of Sanchez and Garko.
Reds starter Bronson Arroyo is available, but he has $17 million to go on his contract through the end of next season. The Diamondbacks’ Doug Davis and Jon Garland are also available.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
I’d be very happy with a fifth starter trade, but only if it comes cheap.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
oooohh
interesting, DNW Arroyo
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
and accept large sums of money!
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
And Lewis can rap!
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Conquer the world
Adopted Giant: Eli Whiteside
The real genius behind the no-no
by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
B Weezy
can beatbox
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Remember when he signed with Boston for a hometown discount, and then they turned around and traded him to Cincinnatti? That was cool
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
McCC = McClain Chronicles
2009: The return of Los Galacticos!
by Useful_Idiot on Jul 30, 2009 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
We already have a 5th starter
They need to sign someone better than that.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jul 30, 2009 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Third starter at least!
Duane Kuiper: Hall Of Fame broadcaster.
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 30, 2009 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Brandon Arroyo!
good lord
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 30, 2009 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
North Correia?
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
OT Question
Is this the biggest and most active board on SBNation? All the other ones I’ve been to seem anemic by comparison.
I choose to watch the Giants try to score runs. Not because it is easy, but because it is hard.
It’s top 5. The most popular are allegedly Athletics Nation, Lookout Landing, Lone Star Ball and Viva El Birdos
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Is that just traffic though? It seems like every thread has many comments here.
Proud parent of Frederick Charles Merkle.
LL and AN definitely get a lot of comments as well. I don’t know if they beat us, but they get a lot.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Well, yeah, the comments have been pretty ridiculous lately. I don’t know if it’s because of the trade deadline or what, but Grant didn’t used to get 1000+ comments on every front page post.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Bleed Cubbie Blue is pretty active, as well.
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Jul 30, 2009 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
the traffic has been crazy lately
but even before, we usually racked up 200-300+ comments in the GD thread before the first pitch
Yeah, it does seem to me like MCC gets the most comments
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
There may not be as many of us, but we can’t shut the fuck up.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
Just sayin
I’ve been to a couple blogs to see how they’re responding to trades, and NONE of them have 2 overflow threads for 1 trade.
I choose to watch the Giants try to score runs. Not because it is easy, but because it is hard.
Yes
when measured by number of TWSS jokes
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Athletics Nation and Lookout Landing are very, very active.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
Lookout Landing is also very, very funny and sarcastic. Not quite as much as we are, but close.
"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."
you say F*CK on Lookout Landing!!
(edited by mods for bad language)
Daily Gameball and Joker at GIANTSBOARD.COM
Say Hey Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
Problem with them is they get their panties in a bunch if you don’t use the Subject line for commenting. Here we just get on you if you are an A’s fan and/or put up stupid trade posts.
by CrispinGloversBalls on Jul 30, 2009 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
its / it’s
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
I’m a fan of them on Facebook! And in life.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
It’s-It >>>>> all other ice cream desserts
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 30, 2009 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
not only that, but belongs in the discussion of best sandwiches
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
IAWTC
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 30, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Schulman
David Pinto makes a controversial point about the Sanchez for Alderson trade on Baseball Musings, saying Giants fans who dislike the trade are wrong.
YOU HAVEN’T WON A CHAMPIONSHIP IN 55 YEARS!
There are a few franchises that haven’t won in such a long time that they have an obligation to mortgage the future to win now when they are in contention. The Cubs, Indians, and Giants are the old school teams in this group, and the Rangers, Astros, Nationals and Padres fit into the new school group.
He notes that with Lincecum and Cain and extra days off, the team has a chance to win the World Series if it gets in the playoffs, and a trade that gets just one or two extra wins this year could do that. Do you agree with him?
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/giants/detail?blogid=22&entry_id=44588
I don’t know, but when you hit him from behind, he explodes
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Jul 30, 2009 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
I remember when Mayor of 311 made that joke. Hilarious.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
:( Damn you Mayorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Jul 30, 2009 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Someone was asking about Frida Pinto, and I said
she’s named that because it sets her on fire when I tap her from behind.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
I’d have to say yours is better…more artfully done. I was just trying to leap on it before anyone else could. It’s a jungle out there.
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Jul 30, 2009 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
HUNH! Jungle Love! Look out.
Oh wee oh wee oh.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
You're very kind.
And I’m still in love with Frida Pinto.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
And I’m still in love with FridaPintoKahlo.
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
as portrayed by Salma Hayek, yes.
As portrayed by herself… nah.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Trotsky would disagree.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
He was used to that.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions
#1 threat to America: Pandas
Also, Tim Lincecum
Adopted Father: Tyler Graham
by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 30, 2009 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Sabermetrician, does PMR defensive stats.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
You mean... he uses his bean?
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Pinto thinks the Giants can win the WS? I like him already, with or without his exploding behind.
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
by Scooter Ellis on Jul 30, 2009 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
When he says it like that, yes, I do agree
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
McCC = McClain Chronicles
2009: The return of Los Galacticos!
by Useful_Idiot on Jul 30, 2009 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
MAYBE THESE TEAMS DON'T WIN B/C THEY KEEP MORTGAGING THE FUTURE
EVERY TIME THEY SNIFF CONTENTION
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
at least it's not
halladay
I choose to watch the Giants try to score runs. Not because it is easy, but because it is hard.
If you guys keep draining your farm of prospects, you’re going to start having to give up big-leaguers for Halladay.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
Also:
On baseball-reference.com home page right now:
July 29: Rockies trade Jason Hirsh to the Rockies for a player to be named.
The Rockies definitely got the short end of that deal.
"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."
I wonder what they gave up
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Bruno was funny
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Jul 30, 2009 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh funny
It certainly was funny, just not good
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
An attempt to cheer myself up about this
Side topic: transactions you were very, very, very wrong about.
The big ones for me are that I liked both the Benitez and the Alfonzo signings at the time.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
I liked both of those, too. There wasn’t much logical reason to dislike them at the time.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
Well, I live in NY and Mets fans laughed at me for the Benitez signing…
Juan Marichal's bat > JR's head
by titofuentes4 on Jul 30, 2009 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Then went to Giants game at Shea, and they called in Benitez and everyone there started cheering because they knew he’d blow it, which of course he did…
Juan Marichal's bat > JR's head
by titofuentes4 on Jul 30, 2009 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
that one had cashing in on a career year written all over it. still, Benitez was so much worse than anyone expected.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Expecting sub 2.00 ERAs was unrealistic. Expecting a solid closer should not have been.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
plus, he was such a huge ass. worse than I expected.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
In retrospect, I'd say there was with Alfonzo
He already had injury issues and his power was showing signs of falling off a cliff.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
are people still really down about this sanchez trade? I don’t know about everyone else, but I’m in the – ok its done lets see how it pans out stage
With Malice Towards Maria Shriver
I’m a stubborn man and I hold onto my bitterness longer than most about these things.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
/still bitter about the Jack Clark trade
(not really)
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
we got Jose Uribe!
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Why did we trade Orlando Cepeda!
/recalls bitterness from way before I was born.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
me, too.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
he’s a lot more irritating than I thought he’d be.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
True, but I expected he would be out of baseball altogether by now and he’s put together a couple of nice seasons with us.
he wasn’t irritating until this year and it isn’t fault he’s cleanup. I agree that he’s been a pleasant surprise.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Omar Vizquel, too. He turned out to be a really nice signing despite his sharp decline near the end.
When the Vizquel signing happened I was like “WTF ?” Then I watched him play and I was like “I’m Good”
/ did I do that right ?
My adopted son Matt Downs . Ranked as the 24th best prospect in the Giants farm system by Baseball America !!
as someone who grew up Orioles fan
and still watched them, I knew the Benitez trade was doomed
Until the wheels fall off. Unless this is what it looks like with them on.
by periqueblend on Jul 30, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I hated the Bengie signing at first. I came around on that.
I think everyone liked the Benitez signing, though.
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 30, 2009 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
fack
he is fairly quietly having a good season
how good is the giants' starting rotation? our rotation is so good, our 5th starters throw no-hitters. uh.
by Golden Gate Review on Jul 30, 2009 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
That really escalated quickly.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I mean that really got out of hand fast
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
It jumped up a notch.
Bowkermania has been put on hiatus for retooling.
by rightcenterfielder on Jul 30, 2009 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I stabbed a man in the heart.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jul 30, 2009 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I saw that. Brick killed a guy.
Did you throw a trident?
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
HEY GUYS LOOK, A BASEBALL TEAM HAD PLAYERS WHO DID THE DRUGS THAT MEANS I CAN FEEL SUPERIOR TO THEM BECAUSE THAT WOULD NEVER HAPPEN WITH MY TEAM!!!!!!!!!
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
+1
Randy Winn and (I think) Rich Aurilia are both on those “speculative” 2003 lists.
"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."
F.P. Santangelo got caught. I’m not willing to say Winn was clean.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jul 30, 2009 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Back when the steroids scandal first started exploding, Aurilia was the first guy I thought of, actually.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
My mind went straight to Reuter.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jul 30, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Still need more dingers.
El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."
I don’t want to know who Sabean would trade for Willingham.
El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."
Nats haven't traded anybody yet
and I think it’s because their GM has unreasonable demands
Well, they did trade Milledge and Hanrahan. That was a while ago, though.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
you'd think they would have traded Nick Johnson by now
do they think they’re going to get anything useful for an injury prone player that’s going to be a FA in 2 months? He’s not even a type B FA!
if they ask for Jonathan Sanchez straight up, you get an idea of how mucht they overvalue Johnson.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I WISH MY WIFE WOULD OVERVALUE JOHNSON MORE IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN
With malice towards the Dodgers and Maria Shriver
and you shall get her.
Wait— you do mean Mare Winningham of “St. Elmo’s Fire,” right?
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I actually meant College Football Coach Tyrone Willingham
With malice towards the Dodgers and Maria Shriver
Are you sure you didn't mean fictional Milwaukee merchant Howard Cunningham?
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
nope, I was wrong though. I meant Daniel Willingham, Cognitive Psychologist
http://www.danielwillingham.com/biopage
With malice towards the Dodgers and Maria Shriver
Actually, I would love it if he would join the staff.
maybe he could help the younger guys get their heads straight about plate discipline.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Honeybaked spiral-cut ham?
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
First the ham was hesitant to get in my mouth but I butter it up a little bit and it’s more willing now. Willing Ham.
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
by Scooter Ellis on Jul 30, 2009 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Sabean just accidentally traded for Ty Wigginton.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Sentence remains true in just about every word order.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
You’ve always been a proponent of cub-age abstinence.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jul 30, 2009 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
From way back.
I’ve always been an advocate of safe sex, and that includes putting warnings on cubs that claw too much.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
You aren't from South Carolina, are you?
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2009/07/29/national/a111857D71.DTL
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jul 30, 2009 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
whoops…fail…in more ways than one
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jul 30, 2009 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Can you believe that guy? The same horse TWICE.
I love the owner, too— instead of calling the cops when she had the video, she waits for him with a shotgun for 3 days. That’s hard core. I mean, I love my cat, but once I got video of the perv molesting him, I would pretty much consider the investigation over and call the cops. (Who, in San Francisco, would manage to bungle it.)
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it’s legal here in the city.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jul 30, 2009 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
You joke, but I believe there are a number of states where there isn’t any law on the books specifically banning that kinda thing.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
Buggery
The best part of the article is they mention that word at least 3 times. Made me lol each time.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jul 30, 2009 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I know! I didn't know that term applies to animals.
Well, except bugs, I guess.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
DON’T JUDGE!
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
True, but often comes under "cruelty to animals" statutes as well as property damage.
There was some guy in Washington State who was doing this with a horse (who ended up crushing him, hilariously enough), and I think I recall that WA doesn’t have a statute that prohibits it, but they proceeded under other statutes regarding animals and property.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Isn’t that how Catherine The Great died?
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jul 30, 2009 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
myth
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow I feel dirty after reading that
Adopted Giant: Eli Whiteside
The real genius behind the no-no
by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
CANARY FIGHTING
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/pets/detail?entry_id=44375
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I just thought of a good joke to make here, but it's too late now
Me and Mr…..Mr. Ed…we got a thing…..goin’ on.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2548510/Sea-lion-mates-himself-to-death.html
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
really, is that how all guys want to go?
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
There are much worse ways to go if you’re a sea lion. I’d take getting killed by harem-related exhaustion over being a shark’s dinner any day.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jul 30, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
His girlfriends were Tiffy, Farah, and Soda
Why do Brits name their sea lions like strippers?
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I think this story tells you the reason.
by Bay Area Sports Guy on Jul 30, 2009 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I appreciate this comment
/just bought seasons 1-4 thanks to Amazon’s amazing Deal of the Day ($42!)
Scott Elbert and Josh Bell for Sherrill
Isn’t Elbert supposed to be a good prospect?
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/07/many-teams-pursuing-sherrill.html
With malice towards the Dodgers and Maria Shriver
They’re both very good prospects to get for a good-not-great closer.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
now they're saying
2:44pm: MLB.com’s Ken Gurnick reports that the Dodgers acquired George Sherrill for Josh Bell and righty Steve Johnson.
With malice towards the Dodgers and Maria Shriver
Dammit, I was hoping it would really be Elbert
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Not in Sickels’s top 20 before the season. Having a really nice year though.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
I saw the post in Fanshots on the trade. Looks like a good trade for both sides. Johnson did well in both the Cal League and Southern League (AA) as jpon says.
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006, and bringing you all your California League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 30, 2009 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Must be good
I hear Dodger fans are always screaming for Johnson
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
May I be the first to say:
SUCK IT, GEORGE SHERILL
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
BREAKING NEWS!
Giants trade John Bowker, Kevin Frandsen and Jesus Guzman to Nationals for Josh Willingham and Joe Beimel!
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4366335
Cy Lincecain FTW
FUCK YOU
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Uh, yeah.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
Ok, I have an idea
I’ll draft up a trade contract, you seduce the Nats GM and get him to unwittingly sign it, yeah?
Cy Lincecain FTW
You’re quickly becoming one of the most annoying posters on this site.
Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Jul 30, 2009 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Geez, don’t be so Druze.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
maybe he works for the state of Wisconsin
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
rec’d
I have adopted Brian Sabean as an ironic hipster joke.
by satyricrash on Jul 30, 2009 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
In all seriousness… Do you think Sabs is going to make a move for another bat? I heard Paul Byrd is a cheap and easy acquisition..
Cy Lincecain FTW
Cambridge (MA) Police would arrest you for that.
Or maybe they would only arrest you for that if you said it IN YOUR OWN HOME.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, nothing. It's just the single most reported story of the last week.
Henry Louis Gates. Cambridge police. Something something.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
+ Mayor
Power-tripping fascist control freaks. The only difference between modern American cops and a gang is the plush taxpayer-funded pension plan. Keeping us safe!
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Speaking of stupid cops!
I went to high school with this guy.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
Well, one of those guys, anyway. Fagan Jr.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
Used to think those types of guys were the exception...
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
more like “I don’t know what happened, but the cops were stupid.”
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
FUCK YOU
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 30, 2009 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Giants trade John Bowker, Kevin Frandsen and Jesus Guzman to Nationals for Josh Willingham and Joe Beimel!
Sounds about right.
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
by Scooter Ellis on Jul 30, 2009 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Dick.
I have adopted Brian Sabean as an ironic hipster joke.
by satyricrash on Jul 30, 2009 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Suuuuuuuuuuuure, Nat. Suuuuuuuuuuuure.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
OT - LOLRaiders (from rotoworld)
“JaMarcus Russell admitted Thursday that he didn’t report to Raiders training camp in ideal physical condition.”
With malice towards the Dodgers and Maria Shriver
Understatement of the century
Adopted Giant: Eli Whiteside
The real genius behind the no-no
by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
3 dog night.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Admiral Akbar.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
It was the 9.2 40 he ran that tipped the Raiders off.
"He is Tim Lincecum...the Most Interesting Pitcher in the World."
But he drank a 40 in 7.9
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
white people drink 40s, too. I should know.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
the Mexicans do as well
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 30, 2009 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
right on. I imagine 40s are enjoyed by many, if not all, peoples.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, but when white people do it, they do it like this (demonstrates). When black people do it, they do it like this (demonstrates).
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by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
It's true!
We’re so lame!
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jul 30, 2009 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, I'm just saying what everyone else is thinking.
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by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s bad when your franchise QB looks like your franchise left tackle, while your franchise left tackle is just your right tackle.
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
by Scooter Ellis on Jul 30, 2009 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
its funny, whenever the raiders come to town for training camp (i live in napa), the whole town changes.
Raiders’ fans drink more whine?
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
by Scooter Ellis on Jul 30, 2009 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
sales of Night Train skyrocket!
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
polite golf clap
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by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Theres only room for 1 Tim on the staff
Also, I wonder how this effects the Tommy Joseph signing, if at all..
Weird town names
Norwood Young America, Minnesota
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
Cheesequake, New Jersey
(actually a park, not a town, but oh well)
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
Blow Me Down, Newfoundland, Canada
Adopted Giant: Eli Whiteside
The real genius behind the no-no
by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Big Bone Lick State Park
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
Blue Ball, Penn
Adopted Giant: Eli Whiteside
The real genius behind the no-no
by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Not dirty, but
There’s also a Jersey Shore, PA. In western PA, even.
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
Also
Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: Fred "OBP and UZR, Dammit!" Lewis
No: redundant.
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by Mayor of 311 on Jul 30, 2009 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
OH YEAH
With malice towards the Dodgers and Maria Shriver
by heimy25 on Jul 30, 2009 1:07 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
+109
Adopted Giant: Eli Whiteside
The real genius behind the no-no
by BleedBlackNOrange on Jul 30, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
New favorite gif.
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jul 30, 2009 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
3-finger Brownbots
Japanese professor creates baseball-playing robots
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jul 30, 2009 1:12 PM PDT reply actions
Okay so I was checking the Giants schedule to see if there are any nationally televised games (Sunday on TBS) and I noticed last friday’s loss @ Colorado… WTF?
http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=sf
Cy Lincecain FTW
that’s what you call a shameless plug of advertisement. Giants on Fox Saturday Baseball in September twice:
Sept 5 @ Brewers
Sept 19 @ LOLdgers
depends on the region you’re in if you’ll be seeing those games though.
"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits
I live in Santa Barbara now for school, so I’ll see the Sept 19 game… I was more specifically talking about the Phillies series, and ESPN’s east coast bias.. Sunday’s game will be on TBS
Cy Lincecain FTW
I get all four Phillie games!
Minor White > Ansel Adams
by say hey nation on Jul 30, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
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