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"In this Grapefruit and Cactus League installment of Starting 9, we focus on nine clubs whose leadoff spot is in a state of transition, flux or something potentially more worrisome. They're all looking for some clarity by Opening Day."

Guess who's number 1?

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Best shape of his life!

Juan Carlos Perez, please start hitting.

by marcello on Mar 18, 2010 2:12 PM PDT reply actions  

We have “situations” elsewhere too.

The Giants Way™"If anybody deserves credit for this year’s turnaround it’s these two people, Brian and Bruce," Neukom said. "The encouraging thing is we think we’re back to playing baseball the way it ought to be played."

by ResDog on Mar 18, 2010 2:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Situation Tomko?

My Bucardo is better than yours.

A hot August weekday, before a small crowd, when the only thing at stake is the tissue-thin difference between a thing done well and a thing done ill. Insofar as the clutch hitter is not a sportswriter's myth, it is a vulgarity, like a writer who writes only for money.

by Roger on Mar 18, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was thinking like the cleanup hitter, the number five hitter, the number six hitter…

The Giants Way™"If anybody deserves credit for this year’s turnaround it’s these two people, Brian and Bruce," Neukom said. "The encouraging thing is we think we’re back to playing baseball the way it ought to be played."

by ResDog on Mar 18, 2010 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Mike Hawk on Mar 18, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Do I want to know?

The Giants Way™"If anybody deserves credit for this year’s turnaround it’s these two people, Brian and Bruce," Neukom said. "The encouraging thing is we think we’re back to playing baseball the way it ought to be played."

by ResDog on Mar 18, 2010 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Needz moar J-Woww

FREE BUSTER POSEY
But on the other hand, can Buster Posey match Bengie Molina's spring training heroics? It's debatable.

by djp4cal on Mar 18, 2010 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m more of a Snookiholic myself.

Proud member of The Gentlemen of Leisure.

"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK

by Josh from Hollywood on Mar 18, 2010 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Now I know what other people feel like when I talk about Pokemon.

I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory

by Natto on Mar 18, 2010 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Mike Hawk on Mar 19, 2010 12:26 AM PDT up reply actions  

I'd seen this once yesterday.

Today I notice the detaiLOL.

"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry

by victor frankenstein on Mar 19, 2010 5:51 AM PDT up reply actions  

Has he even seen Velez? Dude has wheelz!!

I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory

by Natto on Mar 18, 2010 2:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Lewis did post an obp over .330 last year. Or is the article only talking about those expected to start?

Eagerly anticipating adding to my Giants family.

by giantsfansince1981 on Mar 18, 2010 2:54 PM PDT reply actions  

It is right there, you could click on it and read it.

The Giants section only focused on Rowand.

Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.

#2 in Fanshots

by scout6 on Mar 18, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I did read it. If I hadn’t, I wouldn’t have known the author made a comment about Sandoval being the only Giants hitter with an obp over .330 last year. Part of that same sentence discusses the expected 2010 lineup, so I thought maybe the author was thinking only about the expected lineup when he made the Sandoval comment. I was just wondering if that was what he meant.

Eagerly anticipating adding to my Giants family.

by giantsfansince1981 on Mar 18, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

or the fact that F-Lew has said he isn’t warm and comfy leading off.

by tyrannoman on Mar 18, 2010 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ah, I just realized why you thought I hadn’t read it. I had, hence the .330 specific obp comment, not just me assuming Fred Lewis would be a decent leadoff hitter.

Eagerly anticipating adding to my Giants family.

by giantsfansince1981 on Mar 18, 2010 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rowand lost 10 pounds this offseason?

THEN HE MUST BE GOOD THIS YEAR!

GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.

by groug on Mar 18, 2010 4:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Posey gained weight = he will suck

BASIC STATISTICS EMPLOYED

"I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."- Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti

"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw

"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)

by natteringnabob on Mar 18, 2010 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

BEST SHAPE OF HIS LIFE!

FREE BUSTER POSEY
But on the other hand, can Buster Posey match Bengie Molina's spring training heroics? It's debatable.

by djp4cal on Mar 18, 2010 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Need more bunt bong hits.

VAE PVTO DEVS FIO

by Bhaakon on Mar 18, 2010 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes.

Sometimes, there's a man...well, he's the man for his time and place.

by I'm_a_Man on Mar 19, 2010 12:15 AM PDT up reply actions  

FRED FUCKING LEWIS

Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!

by GrahamCrakalaka on Mar 18, 2010 6:07 PM PDT reply actions  

I’m not interested in what you’re watching.

I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
Mr. F! | comics | art | New Nattowear | Unofficial McImage Directory

by Natto on Mar 18, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Unless Lewis is a female, that is what sj would watch.

The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.

by SFGuy on Mar 18, 2010 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

No Lewis is a man. Fred on the other hand…..

Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!

by GrahamCrakalaka on Mar 18, 2010 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

a bonobo?

Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.

by shanghaijim on Mar 18, 2010 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don’t … TEMPT me, Frodo!

Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.

by shanghaijim on Mar 18, 2010 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

This doesn't matter!

Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.

by rotorueter on Mar 18, 2010 6:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Situation

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Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!

by Goofus on Mar 18, 2010 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

I hear he causes complications in women who use him.

Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.

by shanghaijim on Mar 18, 2010 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who dat be

Sometimes, there's a man...well, he's the man for his time and place.

by I'm_a_Man on Mar 19, 2010 12:16 AM PDT up reply actions  

Rowand up first?

I guess I should remind myself it could be worse, we could have rehired Dave Roberts at his previous rate of 6 million a year.

Honorary parent of Duane Kuiper because he, like all of us, drinks to make the Giants seem better.

by Giant Voodoo on Mar 19, 2010 10:17 AM PDT reply actions  

Back up plan?

I’d be really interested to hear what the contingency plan is if Rowand fails at leadoff. Out of the projected starting lineup, would the next option be DeRosa? Sanchez? Or do they have to find room for Torres?

by Fresburg on Mar 19, 2010 12:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Good question

My guess: Sanchez when healthy; Torres if Rowand really stinks; Renteria if he’s doing okay and neither Torres nor Sanchez is an option.

Darren Ford can’t get here fast enough, imho.

"And we plead and we pray for a glimmer of day,
As the night folds its wings and descends, exposing the loose ends."

Proud adoptive parent of Sergio Romo. Looking forward to adopting Justin Smoak.

by Lyle on Mar 19, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have a hard time believing Rowand could get benched in that scenario. It would be more likely that they put DeRosa in RF and put Torres in LF.

What’s up with the love affair with Ford? I get that he’s having a good spring, against minor leaguers, but what else?

by Fresburg on Mar 19, 2010 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

I just think he’s turned the proverbial corner. That’s primarily wishcasting, but others seem to have the same fantasy opinion, so maybe I’m not crazy.

"And we plead and we pray for a glimmer of day,
As the night folds its wings and descends, exposing the loose ends."

Proud adoptive parent of Sergio Romo. Looking forward to adopting Justin Smoak.

by Lyle on Mar 19, 2010 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’d love to believe he’s for real. I was at the game yesterday and continue to be impressed. But I’m officially in “wait and see” mode with him.

by Fresburg on Mar 23, 2010 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions  

The ESPN computers automatically fill in Red Sox when you try to type in Reds

I never knew Biscut as a dog, but I did know her as a table.

by ktice on Mar 19, 2010 6:33 PM PDT reply actions  

I’d rather have a “Problem” at lead-off than a “Situation”.

Who’s with me?

Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.

The Kids: Lewis, Posey, Sandoval, Bowker, Schierholtz, Frandsen, Ishikawa, Amezaga... CHONE WAR projection= 12.7

Current Team: Rowand, Sanchez, DeRosa, Sandoval, Huff, Molina, Renteria, Schierholtz... CHONE WAR projection= 12.6

by dregarx on Mar 21, 2010 2:17 PM PDT reply actions  

I’m more of a “dilemma” guy myself.

Proud member of The Gentlemen of Leisure.

"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK

by Josh from Hollywood on Mar 21, 2010 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’d go with travishamockery, but I don’t think Rowand hitting leadoff is really that bad. For the first half of the season, anyway.

VAE PVTO DEVS FIO

by Bhaakon on Mar 21, 2010 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

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