Live Chat - Belt, Ackley, & Harper in the AFL Title Game
by Fla-Giant on Nov 19, 2010 12:52 PM PST
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PrintThe title game for the AZ Fall League will begin tomorrow (Saturday) at Noon PST. The game will be broadcast live on the MLB network, and streamed live on mlb.com, with the pregame starting at 11:45 am.
The Scottsdale Scorpions (comprised of prospects from SF, Arizona, Colorado, Baltimore, and Washington will be hosting the Peoria Javelinas (composed of prospects from Boston, Cleveland, Houston, Seattle, and Toronto). Both teams won 20 games in the regular season, but Scottsdale lost 12 while Peoria only lost 10. The game will feature the top 2 offenses and pitching staffs in the league (Peoria #1 offense & Scottsdale #1 pitching), so it could be a slugfest or a pitching duel.
Here's a 5 minute video clip and brief writeup from mlb.com's Jonathan Mayo previewing the game:
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101117&content_id=16139126&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb
The game features intriguing individual matchups, with most of the top prospects and statistical leaders in the league populating the rosters of both teams. Scottsdale's stellar play has been fueled mainly by the 7 Giants on the team:
Brandon Belt, Charlie Culberson, Conor Gillaspie, Ryan Verdugo, Dan Runzler, Joe Paterson, and Jason Stofel.
With Gillaspie leading the league in HRs (5), Belt leading in triples (5), Culberson leading in doubles (11), and Verdugo coming in 2nd in strikeouts (26 - the leader had 27). As an added hype and bonus, since the game will be held on a Saturday, 18 year old mega-phenom Bryce Harper will be starting in RF for the Scorpions (Harper is on the taxi squad and can only play in games on Wednesday and Saturday).
Not to be outdone, the Javelinas lineup will include budding stars like Dustin Ackley (led league in AVG, SLG, OPS, and BB), Jason Kipnis (the league's hottest hitter over the last 10 days), and Jose Iglesias (BoSox defensive whiz @ SS).
Scottsdale will likely start LHP Sammy Solis of the Nationals, but Runzler, Paterson, and Verdugo are all well-rested and likely to be called on to pitch after Solis goes no more than 4 innings (all pitchers are on a pitch count).
25 year old Blue Jay prospect Marc Rzepczynski of the Javelinas was the top starting pitcher in the league, and may start the game for Peoria, although he did throw 5 innings on Tuesday, so I kind of doubt it. Ex-Giant Scott Barnes (traded to Cleveland for Ryan Garko) was Peoria's 2nd best starter, but he pitched 4 innings on Thursday, so he's not available. That probably means that Boston's Casey Kelly or Eammon Portice, or Houston's Kyle Greenwalt will start for Peoria.
I will be watching the game live on my computer. If anybody wants to live chat the game like we did during the Rising Stars All Star Game then we can either use this post as the meeting place, or somebody can start a new post on Saturday morning around 11:30 am. The link to the live stream isn't posted yet, but it should be found at the following page sometime on Saturday morning.
AFL homepage
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/winterleagues/league.jsp?league=afl
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Harper
Mayo spoke to someone on the team today and said Burgess will get the starting nod in RF, but he also said Harper will get playing time, either DH or splitting the game.
I’m betting that Harper starts at DH at a minimum. Besides the entertainment value, he’s been one of their top 4 hitters in the games that he’s been able to play.
Also, it appears that Rzepczynski (try saying that 3 times real fast) has left the team for personal reasons, but there’s no word on if he’ll be back in Scottsdale by Saturday.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
As of the most recent game notes
Solis v. Greenwalt.
I will tweet out lineups once I get to the yard tomorrow
Live Thread
Totally there and streaming!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
Job 1:14-15
Yay!
I have been missing baseball.
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Starting lineups
It’s Lombardozzi, Culberson, and Belt leading off for Scottsdale, while Gillaspie (I have a feeling he’s going to have a good game) is playing 3B and batting 8th. Bryce Harper is starting in RF and batting 7th.
For Peoria it’s Phelps, Iglesias, and Ackley leading off, with Jason Kipnis batting 7th in the DH role.
Phelps, 3B (Cleve.)
Iglesias, SS (Boston)
Ackley, 2B (Seattle)
Lavarnway, C (Boston)
Loewen, RF (Toronto)
McDade, 1B (Toronto)
Kipnis, DH (Cleve.)
Thames, LF (Toronto)
Barnes, CF (Houston)
@@@@@@@@@@@@ S C O T T S D A L E @@@@@@@@@@@@
Lombardozzi, SS (Wash.)
Culberson, 2B (SF)
Belt, 1B (SF)
Norris, C (Wash.)
Krauss, LF (Arizona)
Pacheco, DH (Colorado)
Harper, RF (Wash.)
Gillaspie, 3B (SF)
Blackmon, CF (Colorado)
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Rosters
In case we get a lot of substitutions:
Peoria roster:
http://mlb.mlb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=t_ros&sid=l119&y=2010&cid=490
Scottsdale roster:
http://mlb.mlb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=t_ros&sid=l119&y=2010&cid=544
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Gameday link
If the livestream drops out, or you want to check on pitches and the boxscore:
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/y2009/index.jsp?gid=2010_11_20_perwin_scowin_1
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Game feed.
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?topic_id=6261176
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
Job 1:14-15
I don’t know about you guys, but looking at the lineup I feel that Scottsdale has the edge. It hurts Peoria that their 2 top starters (Rzepczynski and Barnes) are not available. I also think that Scottsdale has the more balanced offense.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Helloooooooooo
Giants infield! Nice!
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
That went badly...
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
our future looks bleak.
There's a First for Everything:
Edgar Renteria, The First World Series MVP in Giants History.
8 more innings to go...
I’ve still got hope =D.
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Culbie should have thrown better...
Not the best moment by either of ’em…
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
My feed dropped out
Didn’t see it, what happened? Did Gillaspie have a good throw to 2B? Was it a slow chopper?
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
good throw by gillaspie to culbie, culbie just didn’t get enough on the throw and one-hopped it to belt, who tried to backhand it.
by TimLaser and MattyC on Nov 20, 2010 12:30 PM PST up reply actions
Gillespie gave a nice feed, and Charlie had time to make a good throw. He threw it in the dirt though, and Belt stayed sideways and tried to backhand-pick the ball.
I was taught, and teach, to square up to the base the balls coming from and go to e knee to block it.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
Job 1:14-15
Belt did that in the AFL All-Star game too. He’s gotta learn to square it up and use his body, rather than try the backhand pick. He’ll work that out in spring with JT.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
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This game is quickly becoming a defensive fail...
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Harper was hacking.
Looks like an 18 year-old with a 100% effort swing, and pretty solid instincts.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
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Team Giants so far.
0 for 3, 2K.
Don’t worry guys, it can’t get any worse from now on.
There's a First for Everything:
Edgar Renteria, The First World Series MVP in Giants History.
Gillaspie almost GIDP...THE GIANTS WAY!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
Job 1:14-15
Muting...switching to 810AM.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
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This is bigger than...
my bloated body!
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
NO!!!
Middle of the inning, take him out to the desert and put him down like an old dog…have Belt do it
OT: (Insert Big Game mini sub-thread) Big Game
Fisticuffs at mid-field. Stanfurd player ejected.
Roll on you Bears.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
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Players Ejected – Furd: 1 Bears: 0
Fumbles – Bears:1 Furd: 0
End Zone – PI calls: Bears:1 Furd: 0
Points – Furd: 3 Bears:0
First couple minutes.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
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LOL Tree Hugging Hippies aka CAL
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
And yes I HATE Cal
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
And I hate Cal even more now since they will be fucking up OUR field at Mays next September and October. That field will look shitty when the Giants play next October.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Stanfurd interception.
So far, Mansion with a fumbled snap lost, and an interception.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
Job 1:14-15
10-0 Stanfurd late 1st Q.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
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That's one way to get on base...
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Culbie’s in a big slump. A ton of K’s in his last 6 games. I can see a big difference just from the Rising Stars game a few weeks back. He’s lunging at everything now, while a few weeks back he was quiet in the box and letting the ball get in deep before swinging.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Thank God he's leaving!
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
YES!
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
This is reminding me a little...
…of the 1st World Series game. Nobody seems to be quite at their best…
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Maybe its just the angle of the camera...
But what the heck is with the strike zone?
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Nice piece by Ackley.
Not trying to do too much, little oppo bat flip.
So far looks like the anti-Harper.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
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holy shit
ROBOT GHOSTS TAKING OVER AFL FEED
by posey yaknowsy on Nov 20, 2010 12:56 PM PST reply actions
Okay then…that was interesting…
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
did anyone else get a messed up feed for a bit?
by posey yaknowsy on Nov 20, 2010 12:58 PM PST up reply actions
OK
thanks, thought I was about to be beamed up or something. Shit, now its just out completely
by posey yaknowsy on Nov 20, 2010 1:00 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, I got it...
ROBOT GHOSTS was a very good description…
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Looked like they had Ackley picked off – I would have liked a replay
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Nice move to 1B too.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Yep
Good at mixing up deliveries, nice slide step there
by posey yaknowsy on Nov 20, 2010 1:01 PM PST up reply actions
Posey love!
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
OT: Daniel Day-Lewis to play Lincoln.
Awesome.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
Job 1:14-15
very awesome
also, a sarcastic Aziz Ansari was a little disappointed he wasn’t picked
by posey yaknowsy on Nov 20, 2010 1:05 PM PST up reply actions
Gaaahhh! Charlie!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
Job 1:14-15
It’s in his head – you can see him overthinking every thing. A case of a guy letting his batting slump affect his entire game. He was a totally different player just 3 weeks ago.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
not great to hear, hope he can pull through the mind games. Any word on if he’s playing winter ball anywhere?
by posey yaknowsy on Nov 20, 2010 1:12 PM PST up reply actions
Did anybody else see that?
On that replay of Harper driving in the run in the 2nd inning the Scottsdale runner that scored tried to do a low-five with Gillaspie after crossing the plate and Conor just ignored him. I wonder if it is true that he’s a jerk?
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Saw it, didn’t look to jerkish just a little low key, businesslike? Haven’t heard rumors of being a jerk can you elaborate?
by posey yaknowsy on Nov 20, 2010 1:16 PM PST up reply actions
I’ve seen at least 2 separate posters on the McCoven say that Gillaspie is a conceited jerk over the past 2 years. These were guys that had seen/met him in the minors.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
A friend of mine hosted a San Jose Giant and he says his teammates in San Jose hated him.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
I remember Jim Callis talking about Gillaspie in his junior year, and describing him as always playing with a chip on his shoulders.
That may be a pretty good description
by NateEveryday on Nov 20, 2010 1:25 PM PST up reply actions
Gah...
Someone want to give me a re-cap of the last 10 minutes?
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Guy threw ball, Guy swung at ball, ball went flying, ball caught, guy run fast
by posey yaknowsy on Nov 20, 2010 1:17 PM PST up reply actions
thanks *g*
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
E - Culbie, allowed a run. Harper fly out. Gillaspie K.
All that really mattered.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
Job 1:14-15
reply fail.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
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What'd Culbie do?
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Muffed a 2 out grounder. Routine play, Ackley scored from 2nd.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
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This is NOT our day...
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Wow...the highlight of the Baby Giants so far...1 HBP.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
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Gillaspie has changed his stance again. He was starting his pre-pitch stance with an extreme open stance a la Cody Ross just a few weeks ago.
On a different note, these announcers are clueless. They’ve now referred to Culbie as a SS, but he hasn’t played any more that a couple of games a SS in the last 3 years. Culbie moved to 2B from 3B. And they said that Gillaspie could play LF, and that he only hit 9 HRs in AA. If they did their homework they would note that the EL is a notorious pitcher’s league, and Richmond suppresses power very severely.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
You can't expect them to think!
They’re just reading stats, and they don’t care about anything but Harper anyway.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
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The guy from the AZ convention visitors bureau
Happy to not have the AFL boycotted
The thong is, it happened.
That makes it all better
The SF Giants are World Champions!!!!!
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
by Fla-Giant on Nov 20, 2010 1:25 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
Rec'd.
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
I AM PAT BURRELLZ'Z DADDY! (wait, that doesn't sound right)
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Nice play on the grounder BBelt – not sure if you actually touched the baserunner with your glove on that piockoff, though.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Belt is an OBP machine!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
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Oh wow...
Baby Giants highlights…1HPB and 1 BB….both by Belt…
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Ackley should have gone to 2B with that throw. Belt had to slow down to make sure he didn’t have the ball hit him,
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Wo-ah!
Nice play!
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
He's looking pretty sweet.
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
The bat distracted him, but even if he makes the play cleanly Ackley would still have been safe – Paterson was late getting to the bag.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Belt should still have caught it – just to clarify my point.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Yea. bat flying mixed with paterson late made him hurry. least he kept it infront of him, throw wasn’t bad, paterson should have caught it
by posey yaknowsy on Nov 20, 2010 1:43 PM PST up reply actions
Oy...
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Paterson was squeezed. I thought either of those last 2 pitches could have been called strikes – forget about the check swing.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
I was very impressed with Paterson in that inning – he got 5 outs that inning. I could see him taking over Lopez’s role in the pen in the future. Why are the Giants leaving him exposed in the Rule 5 – especially since they’re using up one of their spots in the AFL on him?
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
I liked him too. Do they still have time to put him on the 40-man? I’d hate to see him taken…
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Patterson was fun to watch...
I haven’t seen him before. Anyone have any thoughts on him?
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
OMG – Harper’s not perfect! Who knew?
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
But he got a hit!
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Man, this ump has a bizarre strike zone.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Gah...CULBERSON!
Hmmph.
Ditton on Ackley. He’s looking good, but needs more experience.
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
One more thing about Culbie. A few weeks ago he would start his AB by putting the head of the bat all of the way behind his back, then bring his hands down to his chest and leave the bat in a vertical position before swinging. Today he’s raising his hands back to his shoulder and the back behind him when the pitcher throws the ball. It puts a huge hitch in his swing. That’s why he’s slumping.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Now THAT was not bad...
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Let's go Bran-don!
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Joseph playing at C – the Giants snuck in Tommy Boy when nobody was looking?
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
That was a strike?
Both of those last 2 were very low.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Just tuned....
And there’s my boy!!! Throwin’ 95!
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Wow!
The last 3 shots on the MLB Network commercial is of Buster, B. Wilson, and Timmy. They love us!
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Sweet!
Nice to see Runzler out there!
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
And he looks good.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
That last slider was nasty. Almost a curveball. Or was it a curve?
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Gave up a hit, but still straight smoke.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
slider – he doesn’t throw a curve
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
I dind't think so.
But the break was huge.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Uh oh.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Bring that slider back!
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
What a play!
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Has a bit of John Olerud look to him. I’d be happy with 10 years of John Olerud.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Not completely true.
He has more athlete in him. Athletic John Olerud…. Not bad.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Never played a day in the minors. Hit for the cycle in each league. Weird career.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Or rather.
Only player to hit for the cycle in interleauge play.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Buster will get him on a program.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Ya know.
Wouldn’t be surprised if that’s the case. I slobber all over Buster daily, but the guy does seem like a good influence.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Baggs reported that Buster will begin his offseason training program right after the Thanksgiving weekend – he wants to work on his strength and flexibility.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Heard that.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
*whistles* nice play
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Will we see Stoffel or Verdugo? They’re the only Giants that haven’t gotten in yet.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Would love to see Verdugo out there.
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Isn’t this the accused rapist?
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Dang.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
That's a quick hack at an inside pitch.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Does Harper swing at everything?
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Harper actually projecting that he’ll debut in the majors at the age of 19 with only 1 full season of minor league ball? I have no problems with being confident, just that he doesn’t need to be vocalizing it.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Jeez really...
Confidence was turning into arrogance mighty quick there….
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Word around the campfire is that he's an immense douche.
But then, so was Barry.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Yeah, race-related murder and getting into fights with umps and doing unmentionable things to your children pretty much laps the field. And that’s with Rogers Hornsby in play.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Glad to have Belt then.
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Harper’s never failed since he was 14. He needs a large dose of fail to settle him down.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
It happened to Timmy...
It’ll happen to Harper too.
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
And then the Rowand.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Well, not that one, anyway.
To be fair, that guy was nasty.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
That’s what she said.
Was that in bad taste?
Ain't no Posey like a Buster Posey cause a Buster Posey don't stop...hitting.
Giants baseball: We're stupid enough to WIN that (TM)
Not at all.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I just figured because of the whole rape thing.
Ain't no Posey like a Buster Posey cause a Buster Posey don't stop...hitting.
Giants baseball: We're stupid enough to WIN that (TM)
Ah.
No, still don’t care. But I don’t get offended.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Xavier Avery is hard to say.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Bring in Verdugo to close it out?!
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Crossing fingers for Verdugo!
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
Lueke was hit hard that inning – but he’ll look good in the boxscore
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
He had good stuff.
But yeah, they were on him.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Jesus, what the fuck was he swinging at?
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Harper’s glove looks brand new.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
that ball almost beaned him – ump calls it a strike.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Can we please just fire all the MLB affiliated umps...
…and start over?
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
You know
Joseph’s been looking pretty solid behind the plate.
Ain't no Posey like a Buster Posey cause a Buster Posey don't stop...hitting.
Giants baseball: We're stupid enough to WIN that (TM)
You do realize that’s not Tommy Joseph? I was joking before.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Yeah
But he gets in front of balls; reminded me a little bit of Buster.
Ain't no Posey like a Buster Posey cause a Buster Posey don't stop...hitting.
Giants baseball: We're stupid enough to WIN that (TM)
Yeah, this ump is insane.
What’s with running down the line to get the 3rd B Ump’s opinion? It wasn’t close.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Haha.
Looks like they’re having a good time.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Many women were boned in the making of this championship.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
THE GIANTS WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!!
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Kinda
You could also say the Nationals, Rockies, Diamondbacks did, too.
Still the father of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
"Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be." - John Wooden
Rox and D’Backs did nothing – only Washington helped a bit. The Giants are unstoppable – a new dynasty has started!!!!!!
LOL – how’s that for overreacting?
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Runzler gets another ring!
He’s got bragging rights on spring training next year. Two championships!
Buster Posey: Let's enjoy him before he goes to the Yankees because he wants to win the World Series. Wait, what???
by rxmeister on Nov 20, 2010 2:43 PM PST via mobile reply actions
WOOHOO!
Perhaps not the best showing ever…but our kids got to out on top!
And Lol Runzler.
"Today, it's as if McCovey's line drive finally went through. And the earthquake didn't happen. And Spiezio struck out. And Snow was safe."
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Thanks Joe!
What were your impressions of the game and the Giants prospects? Did anyone or anything stand out to you?
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
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