Buster Posey Called Up
by Grant Brisbee on Sep 2, 2009 10:30 AM PDT
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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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Buster Posey will hit better than those modest numbers because I say so.
- 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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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???
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).
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.
2010
this callup probably guarantees that he’ll be the starter next year.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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
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
MONSTER!!!!!!!1!
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Sep 2, 2009 10:34 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Sep 2, 2009 10:48 AM 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
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."
“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
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
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
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
He is
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at a position to be determined.
@#$% Juan Uribe. Dios es grande.
Then I’m in. Plus, if he stays under 130 PAs, he can still be ROY next year.
Proud father of Barry Bonds.
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.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
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.
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
He ate just one more wafffer theen meent
If God had intended us not to rosterbate, he would've made our arms shorter.
but it is only waffer theen!
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
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).
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
What kind of cheese?
This is crucial.
by J. Frank Parnell on Sep 2, 2009 12:36 PM 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.
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
He should put a towel on.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
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
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
BUSTER POSEY
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
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.
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.
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
BORK BORK BORK BOOOOOOOOORK
(To canada’s national anthem)
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
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
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.
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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PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game currently in early planning stages.
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.
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!
Gerry
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
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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B. Pee
I still believe in Bowkermania.
by rightcenterfielder on Sep 2, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Buttster
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Sep 2, 2009 10:49 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.
Bat Boy, because he will be on the bench. Watching Bengie Molina bat cleanup
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis.
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.
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
You kids these days...
El Presidente Larry Baer's epitaph
"Nothing important ever happened without me."
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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That guy in the yellow hat...
…isn’t that Donovan McNabb?
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
Salmon?
I thought it was more of a dusty rose.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
/awkward silence
WHATS WRONG WITH YOU?
go rowand
by lincypoo i wuv u on Sep 3, 2009 10:45 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.
I appreciate the cut of your jib.
/stamps APPROVED!
by Lars The Wanderer on Sep 2, 2009 10:43 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.
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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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
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.
game won't take that long
6:53
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 10:42 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
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.
Can we get a lineup with Posey, Bowker and Schierholtz today?
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!
rookies can't hit lefties
and neither can lefties
percent chance winn starts over schierholtz
I go 82%
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 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Man, this is supposed to be a happy thread
Take your cold reality somewhere else.
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.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
by EliminateMe on Sep 2, 2009 10:46 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
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.
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.
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
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
i absolutely endorse this trend.
posey is yes.
by sweetjuxtapose on Sep 2, 2009 11:09 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.
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
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
WUT
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Sep 2, 2009 11:40 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.
While we're at it
My Aunt lives in NorDak
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
2009: The return of Los Galacticos!
Oh, and we get Dan Runzler as well!
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!
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.
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.
RING AROUND THE ROSEY
POCKET FULL OF POSIES!!! POSIES!!! POSIES!!!
ASHES! ASHES!
WE ALL FALL DOWN!
I like cheesecake.
Run around the bases!
Staff is full of aces!
Dodgers! Rockies!
They all fall down!
"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.
by hairball on Sep 2, 2009 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
nice
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Sep 2, 2009 11:08 AM PDT up 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.
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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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.
Never seen AD?
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
It's acquired a taste for mammal blood!
I still believe in Bowkermania.
by rightcenterfielder on Sep 2, 2009 12:54 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
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.
2 HITTER
/strikes out in on deck circle
by Giant Voodoo on Sep 2, 2009 10:54 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!
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
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.
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
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.
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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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.
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.
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
what about calling the game?
whiteside seems to do a pretty good job of that
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.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WCwcMn9iek – some AAA footage
Are you saying he will turn a triple play??
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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.