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Buster Posey Called Up

Buster Time

I understand the argument for keeping Buster Posey in the minor leagues a little longer. If he doesn't come up until next year, he'd probably hit arbitration later. That's a pretty big deal if Buster hits how Buster should hit, and if Buster fields how Buster should field. Buster.

But the argument for calling him up is even stronger:

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Star-divide

  1. This probably the best pitching Giants team we'll ever see. Seriously. The team ERA+ is at 122, which would be the best since 1954. I'll just let the importance of that specific year hang over the post like an after-salmon belch.
  2. This is probably the worst hitting Giants team we'll ever see. Until next year, at least. The cleanup hitter has an on-base percentage of .281, and he can't walk right now. Also, he can't walk. We're wasting the good pitching.
  3. If Buster Posey were to hit .260/.330/.390, he'd improve on the player he's replacing (albeit temporarily). Who is a cleanup hitter, again.
  4. Buster Posey will hit better than those modest numbers because I say so.
  5. Worrying about future arbitration awards isn't worth it in a playoff race. If a player can help his team make the playoffs, which leads to tons of extra revenue, it's a moot point. It's a gamble, but it isn't a wild one.

So welcome, Buster (nickname: Bustery Poseyey). No pressure. Just rescue the Giants' offense while you're up. Oh, and teach the rest of the team how to work the count. Also, dispel the myth that rookie catchers cause entire pitching staffs to implode. Also, I'd like a glass of iced tea.

It's more than a little silly that this didn't happen right away if it was going to happen at all, but it's still pretty danged exciting.

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Do you agree with the decision to call up Buster Posey?
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176 votes
Don't care. I'm going into the thread to talk about the sandwich I just made.
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It has to be done. Cannot go into the last month of a playoff chase with a hobbling catcher and a career backup in the minors as your only guys manning the C position.

Why isn't Sabean held accountable for leading the Giants into many years of mediocrity???

by oldrips on Sep 2, 2009 10:33 AM PDT reply actions  

Pretty much this

If the Giants weren’t in contention, or if Molina was healthy, I’d say they should wait (as it seems they wanted to do). But under the circumstances, it isn’t at all difficult to see him outperforming a gimpy Molina or a healthy Whiteside.

Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).

by EliminateMe on Sep 2, 2009 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions  

As long as he starts 2010 as our everyday catcher, I’m fine with him being called up. They also should sign him to a super long contract yesterday.

Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at a position to be determined.

@#$% Juan Uribe. Dios es grande.

by marcello on Sep 2, 2009 10:33 AM PDT reply actions  

2010

this callup probably guarantees that he’ll be the starter next year.

Bonds stands alone.

Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants

by nostocksjustbonds on Sep 2, 2009 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

As long as he does moderately ok.

"We're in this thing!" My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman, "Sweet Jesus" Guzman and Jesus H. Guzman.

by Goofus on Sep 2, 2009 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

Furthermore, assuming that he does start next year the increased cost of an earlier arbitration date will probably be offset by not signing having to sign a stop-gap FA catcher.

Wisconsin: Famous for dairy, Ryan Rohlinger and not much else.

by Scottsdale on Sep 2, 2009 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, not really

A stopgap FA catcher wouldn’t cost more than $1M. If Buster is remotely close to what we’re hoping in three years, he’ll get a lot more than that.

Also, I would think they’ll sign a stop-gap FA catcher anyway, to be the backup and to step in if Buster struggles early on.

by taliesin on Sep 2, 2009 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

backup veteran FA catcher $1M

a starter would run more in the $3M range i think. some examples (alot of catchers):
jason kendall: 1 yr 4.25M
chris snyder: 3 yr, 14.25M
yadier molina: 4 yr 15.5M
brian scheider: 4 yr 16M
pudge signed late for 1.5M.
david ross, backup in ATL, 2 yr 3M

You can sign an guy who’s not expected to be more than a backup for $1M, but at that point, why not just keep Eli? If you’re not ready to open the season with a combo of Posey / Eli / Holm, then you’ll need to find a 1 year starter. Best case scenario if you’re patient and can wait, you can find someone like Pudge who’s trying to come back from a terrible year for < $2M.

We all know how patient and what a good negotiator Sabean is, don’t we? (see Zito, Rowand, Winn, Durham, Alfonzo, Metheny price tags.)

by 18 Mile on Sep 4, 2009 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Welcome aboard, Buster

I hope Bochy has the stones to put you in the lolineup.

by Lars The Wanderer on Sep 2, 2009 10:33 AM PDT reply actions  

lol

Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.

by zodiac_chiller on Sep 2, 2009 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions  

YESSSSSS.

…God help us if starts off with a 1/20…

by ryanmiles on Sep 2, 2009 10:34 AM PDT reply actions  

He probably will. He has started slow at each level.

by Lars The Wanderer on Sep 2, 2009 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions  

Willie Mays style, you mean?

"he walked 18; new league record! Struck out 18, another new league record! He also hit the sportswriter, the PA announcer, the bull mascot twice..."

by i did my job on Sep 2, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Buster Posey nickname: Monster

Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.

by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 2, 2009 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions  

Someone hide the j-u-i-c-e.

El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."

by ResDog on Sep 2, 2009 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions  

That was pretty funny….Especially when Don Draper dropped a “WTF are they doing” look on them.

"...you overvalue Giants prospects and probably don’t know much about prospects to begin with."

by jayreed13 on Sep 2, 2009 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

“My flight lands at 9:30 on Sunday…You want to watch what? What the fuck is mad men? I’m a mad man if you don’t pick me the hell up.”

http://twitter.com/shitmydadsays

"This season is expecting a $10,000 bonus, actually getting $50,000 but then accidentally setting $25,000 of that on fire." - AngelWillSaveUs

by scout6 on Sep 2, 2009 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

greatest

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Sep 2, 2009 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Arb year be damned

I love this move. Now, he needs to be in the LOLineup.

If he’s even below average this year at the plate, he’ll have a higher OBP than most of the team.

"I never watched baseball on TV. It's slow and boring. I'm not a fan. Never was." - Jeff Kent

by Yoyo on Sep 2, 2009 10:35 AM PDT reply actions  

In a perfect world, he shouldn’t have been called up so soon. That said, this is clearly not a perfect Giants team, so it obviously can’t be a perfect world.

Had to be done. Now let’s just hope he can get off to a hot start and REALLY displace Bengie. (I know he probably won’t… just hoping.)

Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...

by Smoke on the Water on Sep 2, 2009 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions  

Arb year not really a problem

Apparently since he won’t be on the roster for 86 days this year, this September call-up isn’t going to affect his arbitration eligibility:

For the first three seasons of a major leaguer’s career, his salary is determined entirely by his team, and his contract can be renewed by the team if the two sides cannot reach an agreement on his salary (this happened to Prince Fielder in 2008). After the third season, the player becomes eligible for salary arbitration, which usually creates a large increase in salary. After three seasons of arbitration, the player is eligible for free agency.

The exception to the three-year rule listed above is a “Super 2” player. A player who has only played two full major league seasons and part of a third can qualify for arbitration if he:

    * Played in the majors for at least 86 days in the previous season
    * Is among the top 17 percent for cumulative playing time in the majors amongst others with at least 2 years, but less than 3 years experience

"The questions are so stupid. I don't believe in rivalries. I don't believe in curses. Wake up the damn Bambino, maybe I'll drill him in the ass."
- Pedro Martinez, asked about the Curse of the Bambino

by achiappanza on Sep 2, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

AWWW YAH!!!!

I say…AWESOME MOVE!!!! :) The Buster Era has begun…..

by olliefu on Sep 2, 2009 10:35 AM PDT reply actions  

who is his adoptive parent?

Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's

by The Gene Hackman on Sep 2, 2009 10:35 AM PDT reply actions  

Can I be? Or is he taken already? I imagine he is.

by sakbaum on Sep 2, 2009 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions  

I agree if he’s October eligible.

Proud father of Barry Bonds.

by Sabertooth on Sep 2, 2009 10:36 AM PDT reply actions  

He is

Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at a position to be determined.

@#$% Juan Uribe. Dios es grande.

by marcello on Sep 2, 2009 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions  

Then I’m in. Plus, if he stays under 130 PAs, he can still be ROY next year.

Proud father of Barry Bonds.

by Sabertooth on Sep 2, 2009 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

Giants have 30 games left (+ a potential WC play-in game, I suppose) but he’d have to have 4.33 PAs per game over those 30 games to get to 130. I’d say that’s unlikely.

Bonds stands alone.

Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Sep 2, 2009 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions  

Would have been fine leaving him in the minor through next year, but not that disappointed at the move.

So, any word on the severity of Molina’s injury?

Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.

by WilliamVanLandingham on Sep 2, 2009 10:37 AM PDT reply actions  

His pride is severely bruised.

Bonds stands alone.

Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants

by nostocksjustbonds on Sep 2, 2009 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Strained ego.

by younghutch on Sep 2, 2009 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Skin diagnosed as thin.

"The dreams ain't broken down here now, they're walking with a limp" --TW

by bgunn on Sep 2, 2009 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions  

Patient complains of hurt feelings.

by younghutch on Sep 2, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

He ate just one more wafffer theen meent

If God had intended us not to rosterbate, he would've made our arms shorter.

by Mike Hawk on Sep 2, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions  

but it is only waffer theen!

These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx

by RDreamer on Sep 2, 2009 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions  

Better get a bucket.

by jewbacca on Sep 2, 2009 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions  

Post Buster Distress Disorder

Still the loving, adoptive father of Hector Sanchez. And who doesn't love switch-hitting catchers with power and patience?

by tedfordfan on Sep 2, 2009 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

well, he’s burned through several self set dates for a return to the lineup already, so it can’t be going great

Brand new adoptive daddy for the Big Unit. Congrats go out to my son for his 300th win. Only 211 more wins until he catches Cy Young!

by Speedforthewin on Sep 2, 2009 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions  

Fat guys have a hard time healing leg injuries. Right?

by AndOnTheDrums... on Sep 2, 2009 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe Timmy can teach him to walk on his hands. That’ll get weight off his legs.

Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).

by EliminateMe on Sep 2, 2009 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Headline:
MOLINA TO 60-DAY DL AFTER SHATTERING EVERY BONE IN HIS ARMS.

"This season is expecting a $10,000 bonus, actually getting $50,000 but then accidentally setting $25,000 of that on fire." - AngelWillSaveUs

by scout6 on Sep 2, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I vote yes

This is no time for sandwiches!

I still believe in Bowkermania.

by rightcenterfielder on Sep 2, 2009 10:37 AM PDT reply actions  

Like pie, there is always time for sandwiches.

Welcome to the big leagues, son! Proud parent of future rookie of the year, Gerald "Buster" Posey!

by GiantsFanInExile on Sep 2, 2009 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions  

/checks watch

Well I’ll be damned, you’re right!

/goes to make a sandwich

I still believe in Bowkermania.

by rightcenterfielder on Sep 2, 2009 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

I have a Salami and Cheese Sandwhich waiting for me in the fridge. Lunch break in an hour. Can’t wait

"A foghorn blowing out wild and cold." -Dire Straits

by FriscoJoe on Sep 2, 2009 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

I learned a hard lesson once about food in the company fridge. Years ago I was working security at a firm and had forgot my lunch, so bought a chicken sandwich from the roach coach and set it in the fridge by itself (no bag).

Yup, that’s right, at the noon break I went to retrieve said sandwich and it was gone. Some sticky fingers dude had snacked on it. Was hungry and pissed, had to settle for milk or something in their lame vending machine.

by boogalou on Sep 2, 2009 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

“Now please turn on the cartoon network and get the hell out of here!”

Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE

by CB30 on Sep 2, 2009 10:37 AM PDT reply actions  

BUSTERPOSEYBUSTERPOSEYBUSTERPOSEYBUSTERPOSEYBUSTERPOSEY

Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis.

by j14 on Sep 2, 2009 10:37 AM PDT reply actions  

Put your pants on please.

El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."

by ResDog on Sep 2, 2009 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

WE'RE GOING STREAKING!

"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.

by hairball on Sep 2, 2009 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions  

On the quad!

"We're in this thing!" My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman, "Sweet Jesus" Guzman and Jesus H. Guzman.

by Goofus on Sep 2, 2009 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions  

Bring your green hat!

I thought I didn’t care… then I fell in love with Panda and now I’m not so sure anymore. - Smoke On The Water

by jhiat00 on Sep 2, 2009 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions  

He should put a towel on.

Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).

by EliminateMe on Sep 2, 2009 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions  

You’re a towel.

"The dreams ain't broken down here now, they're walking with a limp" --TW

by bgunn on Sep 2, 2009 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions  

Towelie you’re the worst character ever.

I thought I didn’t care… then I fell in love with Panda and now I’m not so sure anymore. - Smoke On The Water

by jhiat00 on Sep 2, 2009 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

I know

Eli Whiteside : Catching no-no's and hitting grand slams

by BleedBlackNOrange on Sep 2, 2009 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions  

I have no idea what’s going on, man.

Utter frustration and futility.

by Johnny Disaster on Sep 2, 2009 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

wanna go get high?

These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx

by RDreamer on Sep 2, 2009 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don’t forget to take a towel.

"El once, chico. Eleven."

by Juan Primo on Sep 2, 2009 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

/boioioioioioing!

by Lars The Wanderer on Sep 2, 2009 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

SHWING!

"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.

by hairball on Sep 2, 2009 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

Keep it to yourself

by 49er16 on Sep 2, 2009 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions  

BUSTER POSEY

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Sep 2, 2009 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions  

Yes We Can!

Buste! Posey! Clap! Clap! ClapClapClap!

by Giant Homer on Sep 2, 2009 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions  

Big boobs!

I thought I didn’t care… then I fell in love with Panda and now I’m not so sure anymore. - Smoke On The Water

by jhiat00 on Sep 2, 2009 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

But I hardly know her?

"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.

by hairball on Sep 2, 2009 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

If it keeps Bengie from pinch hitting

I say yes and good day sir.

Adopted father of Brian Bocock, Brad Boyer, Sharlon Schoop, Shane Jordan and Jeremiah Luster,Trey Webb and David Quinowski.

by RichH on Sep 2, 2009 10:40 AM PDT reply actions  

wouldn't today be a great day to start Posey?

He gets to face LHP, which he destroys in the minors, and he gets to catch a guy that throws nothing but fastballs.

by superk1ng on Sep 2, 2009 10:40 AM PDT reply actions  

Bochy's not that smart

"I never watched baseball on TV. It's slow and boring. I'm not a fan. Never was." - Jeff Kent

by Yoyo on Sep 2, 2009 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

Well also he’s flying cross country and I would imagine he won’t even get to Philly until the middle of the afternoon.

by taliesin on Sep 2, 2009 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions  

and also cause HE’S FUCKING AWESOME

With malice towards the Dodgers

by heimy25 on Sep 2, 2009 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah but this is Bochy.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Sep 2, 2009 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

BORK BORK BORK BOOOOOOOOORK

(To canada’s national anthem)

Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE

by CB30 on Sep 2, 2009 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

Schulman says probably not tonight

Posey is not expected to start tonight’s game, also Brad Penny’s first start for the Giants. But the Giants felt they had to abandon their plans to wait for 2010 on Posey because of a catcher shortage.

Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/giants/detail?blogid=22&entry_id=46719#ixzz0PyMIInPj

With malice towards the Dodgers

by heimy25 on Sep 2, 2009 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions  

Catcher shortage?

Molina
Sandoval
Whiteside
Holm

craaap

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.

by GiantBrass on Sep 2, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions  

Bochy doesn’t believe in matchups.

by 49er16 on Sep 2, 2009 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions  

NO! B/c I am going to tomorrow’s game and I want to attend his 1st career game!!!!! (smiley face made out punctuation sticking tongue out) )

I R 5

by say hey nation on Sep 2, 2009 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions  

Dude – you’re like, 5.

Still the loving, adoptive father of Hector Sanchez. And who doesn't love switch-hitting catchers with power and patience?

by tedfordfan on Sep 2, 2009 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

it's as if you were dead, dog.

FIRE BRIAN SABEAN... UNLESS HE KEEPS DRAFTING WELL. .. AND SIGNS UNDERRATED PLAYERS LIKE AFFELDT OR PHELPS. .. OR ALRIGHT WHO'S PLAYING WITH THE ALIEN MIND-SWITCHING RAY?
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by zenbitz on Sep 2, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Please see tedfordfan at AT&T and he will mess you up.

I thought I didn’t care… then I fell in love with Panda and now I’m not so sure anymore. - Smoke On The Water

by jhiat00 on Sep 2, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nope.

He needs a couple of days to meet with the pitchers, pitching coach, and bullpen catchers and to go over video of the various pitchers doing their thing.

by hokysmksbw on Sep 2, 2009 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions  

ok, now where's jctgamer?

Brand new adoptive daddy for the Big Unit. Congrats go out to my son for his 300th win. Only 211 more wins until he catches Cy Young!

by Speedforthewin on Sep 2, 2009 10:41 AM PDT reply actions  

Bochy will call him Gerald.

by jewbacca on Sep 2, 2009 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Gerry

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Sep 2, 2009 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

Gerry Posey

Attorney at Law.

Have you been in an accident at work?…

by jewbacca on Sep 2, 2009 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

Geraldy

Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE

by CB30 on Sep 2, 2009 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

BeePo

"The dreams ain't broken down here now, they're walking with a limp" --TW

by bgunn on Sep 2, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions  

Isn’t Buster technically his nick name already?

by nataku on Sep 2, 2009 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

that type of logic does not fly in the manager’s office, sir.

I'm up... everyone move in!

by NastySlurve on Sep 2, 2009 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

Poseyey

"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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by Natto on Sep 2, 2009 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

Lets all call him Scott

With malice towards the Dodgers

by heimy25 on Sep 2, 2009 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

Butt Pee!

"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.

by hairball on Sep 2, 2009 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions  

+109

These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx

by RDreamer on Sep 2, 2009 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions  

Buttster Peesy!

"We're in this thing!" My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman, "Sweet Jesus" Guzman and Jesus H. Guzman.

by Goofus on Sep 2, 2009 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions  

Bat Boy, because he will be on the bench. Watching Bengie Molina bat cleanup

Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis.

by j14 on Sep 2, 2009 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions  

Hi-

I’ll be using “busta bust” and other various busta rhymes related songs, lyrics, etc. going forward. Thanks for your time.

On 5/7, the best part of waking is up LOLDGERS in my cup.

by GameSix on Sep 2, 2009 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions  

I’ve got that linedrive shit that’ll make you break yo neck. WOOHA! I got you all in check!

I thought I didn’t care… then I fell in love with Panda and now I’m not so sure anymore. - Smoke On The Water

by jhiat00 on Sep 2, 2009 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

You kids these days...

El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."

by ResDog on Sep 2, 2009 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions  

Wait!

The rapper in the middle is “Charlie Brown”!?!?
The serendipity is thick right now

by Giant Homer on Sep 2, 2009 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions  

and he looks a lot like Dave Chappelle

by Giant Homer on Sep 2, 2009 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions  

Racist

Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
2009: The return of Los Galacticos!

by Useful_Idiot on Sep 2, 2009 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

and Dennis Rodman and Barack Obama and Lavar Burton

by Giant Homer on Sep 2, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

And Donovan McNabb.

"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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by Natto on Sep 2, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

That guy in the yellow hat...

…isn’t that Donovan McNabb?

Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).

by EliminateMe on Sep 2, 2009 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

You mean

the guy in the Salmon jean-suit?

by Giant Homer on Sep 2, 2009 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Salmon?

I thought it was more of a dusty rose.

Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).

by EliminateMe on Sep 2, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

/awkward silence
WHATS WRONG WITH YOU?

go rowand

by lincypoo i wuv u on Sep 3, 2009 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

there will be a WHOLE lot of this going in my house…

On 5/7, the best part of waking is up LOLDGERS in my cup.

by GameSix on Sep 2, 2009 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions  

/begins listening to The Coming

I thought I didn’t care… then I fell in love with Panda and now I’m not so sure anymore. - Smoke On The Water

by jhiat00 on Sep 2, 2009 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe his patient plate approach

will spread like Marburg virus through the team, causing walks to hemorrhage from the lineup, or something… and then maybe someone will give me a free pie.

by Your mother on Sep 2, 2009 10:41 AM PDT reply actions  

I appreciate the cut of your jib.

/stamps APPROVED!

by Lars The Wanderer on Sep 2, 2009 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

What exactly is a jib? And why is it being cut?

by aBulldog on Sep 2, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions  

It’s the triangle shaped front sail on a boat. The cut could refer to the shape, especially when filled with wind. You want it filled up with find for maximum performance

"We're in this thing!" My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman, "Sweet Jesus" Guzman and Jesus H. Guzman.

by Goofus on Sep 2, 2009 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions  

And your mother has one?

by younghutch on Sep 2, 2009 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions  

Oh my! Haha, that’s perect

by PiKAgiant on Sep 2, 2009 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions  

heh, good one

I thought I didn’t care… then I fell in love with Panda and now I’m not so sure anymore. - Smoke On The Water

by jhiat00 on Sep 2, 2009 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions  

I haven’t been this excited since I discovered my neighbors’ dirty-magazine collection 20 years ago!

by Dan from NM on Sep 2, 2009 10:41 AM PDT reply actions  

I would have preferred to keep Posey in the minors at least until next season. I’m totally fine with this though, considering we need a catcher right now. Welcome, Buster. Lead the troops!

"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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by Natto on Sep 2, 2009 10:41 AM PDT reply actions  

Does everyone else hear that conga tune in their mind when they see this picture?

like the “I am Evil Homer” tune?

Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.

by Mayor of 311 on Sep 2, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

Oddly enough, I do.

by aBulldog on Sep 2, 2009 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions  

Starting a pool: Pick the day and hour when Bruce Bochy first calls the new call-up "Busty"

all times Pacific.

I’m taking Sept 2, 7:30 pm (post game interview). That’s how it works.

Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.

by Mayor of 311 on Sep 2, 2009 10:41 AM PDT reply actions  

game won't take that long

6:53

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by Speedforthewin on Sep 2, 2009 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

Penny is pitching, it takes time to give up 12 runs you know

by jctGamer on Sep 2, 2009 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

Before the game today

Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE

by CB30 on Sep 2, 2009 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

Why would he make any reference to a player he won’t actually play until September 14th (pinch run in 9th inning of 10-1 loss)?

"If you want to walk, watch a mailman."--Shawon Dunston
"If you want to bunt, bake a cake."--Bruce Bochy

by Kitspool on Sep 2, 2009 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions  

BUSTER POSEY BUSTER POSEY BUSTER POSEY

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG

Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.

by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 2, 2009 10:42 AM PDT reply actions  

Busteryyyyyyyy!

Woot!

I don't know anything about minor league players, so I adopted the Coke Bottle, someone please help me.
I also make music, please check it out

by ringleader3 on Sep 2, 2009 10:43 AM PDT via mobile reply actions  

Peppered Turkey w/Jack

El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."

by ResDog on Sep 2, 2009 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

He’s probably not ready, he’s still not calling games himself, and he’s probably going to get torched by major league pitching…….

But it’s worth a shot.

by Mr. Angry on Sep 2, 2009 10:43 AM PDT reply actions  

What makes you think he’s not calling games?

by Dan from NM on Sep 2, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Can we get a lineup with Posey, Bowker and Schierholtz today?

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by Speedforthewin on Sep 2, 2009 10:44 AM PDT reply actions  

No

Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE

by CB30 on Sep 2, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

We’ll be lucky to get one

Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE

by CB30 on Sep 2, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

lefty pitching, sorry.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Sep 2, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

percent chance winn starts over schierholtz

I go 82%

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by Speedforthewin on Sep 2, 2009 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions  

I’m still not over Bochy pinch hitting Bengie instead of Nate yesterday.

But the Posey news is making me feel a lot better.

by kdl on Sep 2, 2009 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions  

AAA TEAM LOLZ

With malice towards the Dodgers

by heimy25 on Sep 2, 2009 10:44 AM PDT reply actions  

reply fail

With malice towards the Dodgers

by heimy25 on Sep 2, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

Buster!!!!! Woohoo!!!!

For those worrying about Buster’s game calling, don’t. The game will most likely be called from the dugout until Buster gets more comfy. Besides, we need his DINGERZZZ.

by Giant Voodoo on Sep 2, 2009 10:45 AM PDT reply actions  

Dodgers fans eat their young.

by redhornet78 on Sep 2, 2009 10:45 AM PDT reply actions   1 recs

what a coincidence that he played for the Giants in Little League!

wait…

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by Goofus on Sep 2, 2009 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions  

D:

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Sep 2, 2009 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions  

HA HA HA HA

Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.

by satyricrash on Sep 2, 2009 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions  

My MemeTron is picking up tremendous life force from this one.

I would anticipate seeing this one again a couple or three thousand times.

Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.

by Mayor of 311 on Sep 2, 2009 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions  

Ha, I just started laughing in the middle on a meeting with like 25 people… probably shouldn’t be on here right now

Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis.

by j14 on Sep 2, 2009 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions  

I scared.

Welcome to the big leagues, son! Proud parent of future rookie of the year, Gerald "Buster" Posey!

by GiantsFanInExile on Sep 2, 2009 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions  

Who wrote the limit on how much fun a rabbit should have and then who gave this game the authority to go beyond that???

by jewbacca on Sep 2, 2009 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions  

Word, can’t wait to see how he does

Waiting for Giants and Niners to contend once more.

by dcp on Sep 2, 2009 10:47 AM PDT reply actions  

welcome Pictures, Images and Photos

busta Pictures, Images and Photos

Parker Posey Pictures, Images and Photos

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by NuschlerFace on Sep 2, 2009 10:47 AM PDT reply actions  

I LOVE RHYMES PARKER! Favorite player from the ’20s, for sure.

by Grant Brisbee on Sep 2, 2009 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions  

Bastard!

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by NuschlerFace on Sep 2, 2009 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions  

I heart Parker Posey, FWIW

"We're in this thing!" My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman, "Sweet Jesus" Guzman and Jesus H. Guzman.

by Goofus on Sep 2, 2009 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions  

This

a thousand times, this

by Giant Homer on Sep 2, 2009 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions  

plus she can cook wings over charcoal.

by sweetjuxtapose on Sep 2, 2009 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions  

Sad that she has Lyme disease. :(

Welcome to the big leagues, son! Proud parent of future rookie of the year, Gerald "Buster" Posey!

by GiantsFanInExile on Sep 2, 2009 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions  

Noooooo!

I did not know that. Now, even with all this Buster news, I haz a sad

by Giant Homer on Sep 2, 2009 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions  

Wait, seriously?

Weird.

Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving

by PaulThomas on Sep 2, 2009 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions  

I visited some friends in NorCar (not to be confused with NorCal)

And 2 people in the same house had Lyme.

"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.

by hairball on Sep 2, 2009 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions  

While we're at it

My Aunt lives in NorDak

Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
2009: The return of Los Galacticos!

by Useful_Idiot on Sep 2, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

I grew up in SoDak. SDSU Jackrabbits FTW!!!

I thought I didn’t care… then I fell in love with Panda and now I’m not so sure anymore. - Smoke On The Water

by jhiat00 on Sep 2, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

I just googled this, and it said that, due to the Lyme Disease, she had to drop out of a play called This. That’s some kind of serendipity right?

by kdl on Sep 2, 2009 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

I predict Bustery weather conditions in Philly this evening.

Also, Bengie Pipp.

by younghutch on Sep 2, 2009 10:47 AM PDT reply actions  

Oh, and we get Dan Runzler as well!

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by Speedforthewin on Sep 2, 2009 10:47 AM PDT reply actions  

a pitcher with Runz already built into his name. This is going to be fun.

With malice towards the Dodgers

by heimy25 on Sep 2, 2009 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions  

More like Dan “NOT GONNA GIVE UP ANY” Runzler.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Sep 2, 2009 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions  

his numbers are outstanding

Brand new adoptive daddy for the Big Unit. Congrats go out to my son for his 300th win. Only 211 more wins until he catches Cy Young!

by Speedforthewin on Sep 2, 2009 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions  

LOL N00B

Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.

by satyricrash on Sep 2, 2009 10:48 AM PDT reply actions  

RING AROUND THE ROSEY

POCKET FULL OF POSIES!!! POSIES!!! POSIES!!!
ASHES! ASHES!
WE ALL FALL DOWN!

I like cheesecake.

by samlet on Sep 2, 2009 10:49 AM PDT reply actions  

+1

I thought I didn’t care… then I fell in love with Panda and now I’m not so sure anymore. - Smoke On The Water

by jhiat00 on Sep 2, 2009 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions  

Teach this to your children! Or cats. Or co-workers. Whichever are more impressionable.

--
Long ago they came west over the mountains, and I have rooted for them years uncounted; and together through many ages of this world we have fought the long defeat.

by shanghaijim on Sep 3, 2009 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

And to think this was the day I was going to get some work done…

"The dreams ain't broken down here now, they're walking with a limp" --TW

by bgunn on Sep 2, 2009 10:50 AM PDT reply actions  

This is the most exciting call-up since… Ryan Rohlinger!

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Sep 2, 2009 10:51 AM PDT reply actions  

DO NOT WANT

If God had intended us not to rosterbate, he would've made our arms shorter.

by Mike Hawk on Sep 2, 2009 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

Ok, given all the arrested development jokes, it’s clear that someone on this site needs to be appointed to make sure that at all costs, Buster comes nowhere near Lou Seal… only bad things would happen.

Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...

by Smoke on the Water on Sep 2, 2009 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOOSE SEAL

"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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by Natto on Sep 2, 2009 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

The first time my parents heard of Lou Seal, they heard it as Loose Eel.

Brian Sabean wants to kick tires. I want to kick Brian Sabean.
Adopted Giant: FREDEMPTION Lewis

by jcb9 on Sep 2, 2009 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Narrator: For the first time, Lucille prays…
Lucille: [Praying] Take something else from us. Do whatever you have to to keep my boy from going to war.
Narrator: And Buster is on his way when he decides to pursue a long-delayed rite of passage…
[Buster swims in the ocean]
Person: Loose seal. Watch out for loose seal.
Buster: [Thinking he means Lucille] I don’t care about Lucille. She lies.
Narrator: …and then a seal bites off his hand.
Lucille: Amen.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Sep 2, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Never seen AD?

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Sep 2, 2009 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have seen every episode about 5 times. I am just wowing at the whole Buster/Buster/Lucille/LouSeal/Seal thing. It’s pretty awesome.

by kdl on Sep 2, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sorry, that should have been “Buster/Buster/Lucille/Lou Seal/Loose Seal”

by kdl on Sep 2, 2009 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, I thought it was a “That’s terrible” wow.

I’ll never get over the way they set up the Buster gets his hand bitten off by a seal joke.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Sep 2, 2009 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was one of the greatest jokes in the whole series.

Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.

by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 2, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

The foreshadowing was amazing.

"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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by Natto on Sep 2, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

THE SEAL IS FOR MARKSMANSHIP

AND THE GORILLA IS FOR SAND-DIVING.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Sep 2, 2009 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

ARM OFF

On the bus bench.

Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.

by satyricrash on Sep 2, 2009 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

I didn’t notice that until the second time I watched that episode and it made me lol.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Sep 2, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

The bus bench give-aways were always great. WEE BRAIN out of WEE BRITAIN, ha ha ha

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by satyricrash on Sep 2, 2009 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

after re-watching the series, it is astounding to see how they built that up

by DrJ Funk Master Deluxe 3000 on Sep 2, 2009 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don’t think I will, either. The funny thing, too, is all the foreshadowing they did for so long. When you go back and watch after knowing what happened is when you notice all of the lines about it. That’s some serious attention to detail.

by kdl on Sep 2, 2009 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

That’s the reason why AD is so awesome – the way they built up so many jokes. Makes it worth rewatching. Hell, iirc, there are even things foreshadowing events in S3 way back in S1.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Sep 2, 2009 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

There’s always money in the banana stand!

Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.

by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 2, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

You can buy your bananas at any banana stand. But we can make your banana stand!

El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."

by ResDog on Sep 2, 2009 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Exactly. You have to watch each episode about 10 times to catch all the stuff going on in the background, too. Like Lindsay’s ringtone being the show’s theme song and funny things in the cupboards in the kitchen.

by kdl on Sep 2, 2009 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

dude, that’s b/c seals are mammals.

Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's

by The Gene Hackman on Sep 2, 2009 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, it already had a taste for fish blood. Dahmer acquired a taste for human blood, but (I hope) not because he’s human.

Chasm?

Giants wins feel better than Dodger losses, but it's darn close.

by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Sep 2, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh god.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Sep 2, 2009 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

OT but

how can someone do a write-up of Cole Hamels’s start last night without mentioning what the Giants lineup was?

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Sep 2, 2009 10:52 AM PDT reply actions  

2 HITTER

/strikes out in on deck circle

by Giant Voodoo on Sep 2, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

AT BEST

Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.

by delorean on Sep 2, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions  

I bet he gets shelled hard in his next start

that is the curse for pitching well against the Giants. We raise their confidence up and then… BAM!

by superk1ng on Sep 2, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

I think it just goes without saying by now.

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by NuschlerFace on Sep 2, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

Hail to the Buster

This was pointed out in an older Posey thread. They used to sing this song for Posey before he’d walk up to the plate:

Hail to the Buster, the Buster, the Buster
Hail to the Buster, the Buster Posey
He singles and doubles and triples and home runs
Hail to the Buster the Buster Posey.

Here is an old lady singing it at a Chic Fil A:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpBTzxVAP5k

With malice towards the Dodgers

by heimy25 on Sep 2, 2009 10:53 AM PDT reply actions  

lol wut

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Sep 2, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

I’ve got a new ring tone!

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by NuschlerFace on Sep 2, 2009 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions  

I’d change it to:
He homers, he doubles, he gives pitchers troubles

"We're in this thing!" My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman, "Sweet Jesus" Guzman and Jesus H. Guzman.

by Goofus on Sep 2, 2009 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions  

he homers, he triples, he bites pitchers’ nipples?

"Snow woulda had it!!!"
THANKS BRIAN SABEAN FOR LETTING MY GERALD GO!!!!!!!

by beat_la_25 on Sep 2, 2009 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

I love me some Buster.

by 49er16 on Sep 2, 2009 10:54 AM PDT reply actions  

Can’t say WOOOOHOOOOOO enough

Jesse Foppert: I Still Believe. Maybe a little less now.
"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." ~Bob Lemon,

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Sep 2, 2009 10:54 AM PDT reply actions  

I have a bad feeling about this

Call me Captain Buzzkill, but I don’t think he’s going to be very successful for the remainder of this season.

That being said, I can’t argue that Whiteside would be much better offensively.

STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.

by UnleashTheGore on Sep 2, 2009 10:54 AM PDT reply actions  

Way to kill the good vibes.

by 49er16 on Sep 2, 2009 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions  

He might get off to a slow start, but all he really has to do is beat .221/.260/.316. I think he can do that.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Sep 2, 2009 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions  

All he needs to do is outhit Whiteside. I think that’s a good possibility.

"Trust me: If I’m feeling lousy at the plate like that, I’m not just going to walk up there with bases loaded and get a hit because I’m some great clutch hitter." - Mr. F!
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by Natto on Sep 2, 2009 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions  

I’m worried we might have high expectations but he really doesn’t have to do much to be an upgrade.

Jesse Foppert: I Still Believe. Maybe a little less now.
"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." ~Bob Lemon,

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Sep 2, 2009 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

It’s hard not to have high expectations – his minor league numbers are pretty much awesome across the board.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Sep 2, 2009 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

I’m sure he’s going to be awesome but I’m worried about this trigger happy Giant’s front office and BORK. If he doesn’t automatically go 300/400/500 the Giants seem prone to overreact

Jesse Foppert: I Still Believe. Maybe a little less now.
"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." ~Bob Lemon,

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Sep 2, 2009 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions  

The trouble is that if he does something like .260/.340/.410, they probably think he won’t have outhit Molina.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Sep 2, 2009 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions  

He’ll just have to hit 400

Jesse Foppert: I Still Believe. Maybe a little less now.
"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." ~Bob Lemon,

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Sep 2, 2009 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions  

Only if he's not clutch

GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.

by groug on Sep 2, 2009 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think the Giants front office looks at that .400 OBP and screams, “WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT?” and promptly send him back down to work on his swing.

by Every6thDay on Sep 2, 2009 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe they were excited because they thought that was his slugging percentage.

With malice towards the Dodgers

by heimy25 on Sep 2, 2009 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions  

what about calling the game?

whiteside seems to do a pretty good job of that

by aug_21_2003 on Sep 2, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

You can say that about a lot of the Fresno regulars, though.

Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.

by cheno on Sep 2, 2009 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Can't be that successfull in 8 PA.

Anyone think he’ll get more than two starts? 3rd best catcher at best.

co-dad of IshikaBOOM w/AfDC.
Ishikawa, let the boy hit against lefties.

by kennv on Sep 2, 2009 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

I voted “Yes” but I also wouldn’t mind talking about sandwiches.

by deuce deuce on Sep 2, 2009 10:55 AM PDT reply actions  

#22

Not a coincidence.

by kdl on Sep 2, 2009 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

Um, nevermind. Whiteside is 22. Sad.

by kdl on Sep 2, 2009 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

Are you saying he will turn a triple play??

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by Natto on Sep 2, 2009 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

Needs to get some consistency to that swing, but otherwise looks good. The exaggerated leg kick reminds me of Holliday.

Welcome to the big leagues, son! Proud parent of future rookie of the year, Gerald "Buster" Posey!

by GiantsFanInExile on Sep 2, 2009 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions  

I have no problem with what Bengie’s doing. They haven’t offered him a new deal and he has a right to protect himself as he goes on the FA market. That being said, the Giants have also done the right thing. Take your time healing, Bengie. Your services are no longer needed.

proud father of Edgar (Grandslam) Renteria

by rxmeister on Sep 2, 2009 10:57 AM PDT via mobile reply actions  

+1

 he’s a 34 year old fat guy with bad knees. If he says he can’t play, I would see no reason not to believe him.

Please hit better, Randy Winn.

by oldjacket on Sep 2, 2009 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

And the few times we have seen him lately, he’s looked, well…. injured.

Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.

by jponry on Sep 2, 2009 10:59 AM PDT