Community Projections: Tim Lincecum
by Grant Brisbee on Mar 19, 2010 1:10 PM PDT
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PrintAccording to Baseball-Reference’s Play Index, there have been 30 seasons since 1901 in which a pitcher 25 or younger had over 250 strikeouts, and Lincecum has two of them. According to Lame-Joke-Reference’s Tired Joke Index, only two other athletes have come close to the number of marijuana-related jokes since 1901. By all measures, Lincecum is an absolute gift.
He’ll always have to ignore the doubters, though. You know that in 2001 there were a few elated jackasses who were finally proven right about that frail, frail Pedro Martinez. Sure, it was after 1000 innings of the best baseball ever pitched, but the diminutive Pedro finally broke down. And it’s happening to Lincecum as we speak!
Tim Lincecum
IP: 134
ERA: 4.59
BB: 77
K: 98
HR: 16
Well, it was good while it...wait a second, I don’t believe in that projection for a second. Yes, Lincecum’s velocity was down a little last year, which would be a pretty big concern if he didn’t continue to be the best pitcher in the National League. It’s those subtle, obscure signs that help me feel better. If hitters keep swinging, the dude can roll the ball to the plate for all I care. And the slow start this spring means as much as his Galaga scores.
This is Tim Lincecum. His bones are made of adamantium, and his hair helps ward off most lesser spells and witchcraft. His changeup is the best pitch in baseball, and his fastball still has a ton of life on it, velocity be damned. I’m not sure where that life came from, because we all know that Lincecum’s fastball has always been completely straight.
One scout thinks San Francisco No. 1 prospect Tim Lincecum should be used as a closer, but it has nothing to do with his size or mechanics. "I'm not bothered by his delivery at all, and he pitches taller because he's long and lean," said the scout. "His fastball is so straight that I think hitters will line it up after the first time through," he continued. "I know you always want 200 innings out of guys instead of 70, but as a closer he'd be so tough and he has the demeanor, and absolutely no fear."
In an alternate universe, this scout might run things. The greatest argument to make against the Large Hadron Collider is that we might find ourselves in that universe. Science is scary stuff.
Well, not all science is scary. Some projections:
ZiPS: 225 IP, 260 IP, 78 BB, 13 HR
PECOTA: 214 IP, 248 K, 68 BB, 2.94 ERA, 18 HR
CHONE: 196 IP, 224 K, 68 BB, 3.12 ERA, 12 HR
Bill James: 228 IP, 261 K, 80 BB, 2.80 ERA, 12 HR
The only one I don’t like a lot is CHONE. Last year, I played it safe. That just makes me look like a weenie.
Tim Lincecum
IP: 235
ERA: 2.70
K: 274
BB: 62
HR: 12
The first time the Giants get shutout this year, we should all make a point to visit Lincecum’s BB-Ref page and stare at it for a while. We are so lucky to watch him pitch.
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225 IP. 0.00 ERA. 675 K’s.
"Richmond, VA. For when West Virginia is too classy"
by Missing Barry on Mar 19, 2010 1:12 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Scratch that. 700 K’s. 0 BB’s.
"Richmond, VA. For when West Virginia is too classy"
by Missing Barry on Mar 19, 2010 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
5 Hit batsmen: Prince Fielder, Russell Martin, Shane Victorino, Todd Helton, and Russell Martin.
by Orwell D. Catt on Mar 19, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
GO TO THE DRAFT THREAD
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Mar 20, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it would be easier just to put sfoakbay last on the draft board and let everyone else go.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
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HES RIGHT THERE!
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Mar 20, 2010 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions
IP: 219
ERA: 3.06
K: 251
BB: 72
HR: 14
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Mar 19, 2010 1:15 PM PDT reply actions
Last season Matt Cain walked 73 batters and gave up 22 homers and 184 hits. His ERA was 2.89.
I’m just guessing, but if Tim limits the opponents to 72 walks and 14 home runs as you project here, he would likely have to yield something in excess of 8.0 hits per nine innings in order for his ERA to rise to 3.06. Even as a rookie, Tim yielded only 7.5 hits per nine, and last season he was down to 6.7.
It is certainly possible Tim will post a 3.06 ERA or even higher. But if he does so, my guess is that he will give up more than 72 walks and/or 14 homers if his innings are in the 219 range you project here.
Last season Wandy Rodriguez posted a 3.02 ERA in 205.2 innings. He walked 63 batters and gave up 21 homers and 8.4 hits per nine innings.
IP: 215
ERA: 2.87
K: 250
BB: 65
HRA: 13
Joints smoked: 2
Proud supporter of the Fightin' Hydrants.
by Little Napoleon on Mar 19, 2010 1:23 PM PDT reply actions
you got joints smoked and strikeouts backwards…
by thel33whosnotazn on Mar 20, 2010 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions
IP: 227
ERA: 2.64
K: 253
BB: 70
HR: 11
“Clever” marijuana jokes made by SFGate and Facebook commenters: 1,394,384
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I was kinda close with my projection last year!
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that last one seems low
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"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Dude…
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Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on Mar 20, 2010 12:44 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
The zips projection looks messed up
IP twice and no Ks or ERA
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The ZIPS guy was stoned
“Dude….what if, like…you could pitch 220 innings TWICE in a season? That would totally change the Giants playoff prospects…like…is that a donut?”
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by D.Szymborski on Mar 20, 2010 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions
TOO MUCH SMOKIN BLUNTZ N NOT FOCUSING ON WINNING
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I was waiting for this.
FREE BUSTER POSEY
But on the other hand, can Buster Posey match Bengie Molina's spring training heroics? It's debatable.
this just reminds me that dancing with the stars starts on monday.
baseball season really needs to start now.
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"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
flagged for the first sentence
and rec’d for the last sentence
"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 19, 2010 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I just hope y’all have your Dancing with the Stars fantasy leagues ready.
I'm thinking but nothing's happening.
+1
Although I’ll be watching DWTS for OchoCinco.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 19, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
He has perfected a surefire way to get rid of the evidence. That’s what Spring Training is for.
Fun Fact: Jonathan Sanchez threw his first no-no on my 13th birthday.
I need to do something with this.
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Does anyone know when this happened and what inspired it? This is hilarious.
"Man, you just can't beat a good bowl of gumbo." ~ William Nuschler Clark
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/3/18/1379474/very-important-gif-request
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In the video
I notice Buster and BWilson watching Tim and are like WTF?
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Mar 19, 2010 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Projections:
World Domination
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."
FTLOG, keep Timmy away from the cocaine.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 19, 2010 1:44 PM PDT reply actions
MJ wasn't what ruined Doc's career
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 19, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
BUT IF HE DOES START SKIING HE"LL FULFILL MY NOW-PROPHETIC NOVEL FROM 1993
much like that novel “Titan” did two years before the Titanic sank
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
whoa
Last year, I got his exact ERA (2.48), his exact HR allowed (10), and only missed his Ks by 4 (I guess 265). I also came within 1 point of getting Aaron Rowand’s OPS, so I much be really good!
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You much be omniscient. :^)
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I wonder if your performance is sustainable. Your peripherals make me doubtful.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
TWSS
Eagerly anticipating adding to my Giants family.
by giantsfansince1981 on Mar 19, 2010 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Not with writing!
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excerpt from jcb9's resume:
“2009: came within 1 point of predicting Aaron Rowand’s OPS”
"Those that drink the Kool-Aid, please leave the room."
JEALOUS MUCH!?
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
I think you meant...
JEALOUS MUST!?
by The Double Deuce on Mar 20, 2010 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
What method do you use to pull these numbers out of your ass? I may copy it.
go rowand
by lincypoo i wuv u on Mar 20, 2010 1:05 AM PDT up reply actions
IP: 131.202.192.9
ERA: Archean
K: try it once why not
BB: love ya too bb
HR: Ms. Darbus
Ryan Rohlinger lives in my basement. I let him out to play baseball.
I was only 6 years old in 1986 so I didn’t really get to see Dwight Gooden at his best, but looking at that graphic reminds me of just how utterly ridiculous the guy was, and he was 20 years old when he started in 1984.
by FluLikeSymptoms on Mar 19, 2010 1:53 PM PDT reply actions
This might be a dumb question
but is at least part of his decline in velocity from his rookie year to now a result of his almost total abandonment of the four seam fastball? According to Kruk he throws his 2 seam FB almost exclusively now. Is the 2 seam FB not a lower velocity pitch on average?
IP: 230
ERA: 2.5
BB: 60
K: 260
HR: 10
Someone get Damon Minor's agent on the phone stat!
by fanofvanlandingham on Mar 19, 2010 1:55 PM PDT reply actions
I believe you are correct regarding velocity and the two seam fastball
The baseball Satanist
I promise that my adopted Giant, one Zach Wheeler, will not shoot anybody.
2 seam is slower, but you make that up with movement.
I also think that there is something to him going with more 2 seamers.
The only hesitation I have with that is that he and Rags were both discussing his lessened velo, and they did not bring that up as a reason.
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
He sacrificed some velocity for control after coming out the gate tossing 100 mph. Kruk had mentioned that when Lincecum first came up, he never threw four-seam fastballs, which just blew him away (because of the inherent lower speed of two-seamers).
Yeah, this, it was noted initially that he didn’t throw 4-seamers, too, so that’s not really a change.
"Richmond, VA. For when West Virginia is too classy"
by Missing Barry on Mar 19, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
IP 224
ERA 2.78
K 235
BB 58
HR 15
"Don't trust anyone under the age of 30" - Brian Sabean
by Smotheredinhugs on Mar 19, 2010 2:03 PM PDT reply actions
IP: 225
ERA: 2.84
K: 240
BB: 65
HR: 10
I can see either this year or next year being a real maturing season for him in terms of pitching to contact, getting smarter about efficiency, better pitch selection, etc.
Is there really such a thing as "pitching to contact"?
Also, Tim is pretty damn efficient already.
All of that is code for “strike fewer people out” which is not a good idea.
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"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
I think he’ll be really good this year.
Shocking, I know.
IP 231
ERA 2.29
K 273
BB 60
HR 12
Jeff Passan articles about how he is no longer taking the game seriously: 4
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
Jeff Passan is a horse’s ass
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
by DrStankus on Mar 19, 2010 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Number of times someone on MCC calls Jeff Passan a horse’s ass: 67
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
whoa
Jeff Passan says something I agree with
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
Whaaaaaaaa
I thought Passan was Mr. A Steroid Ate My Baby
Weird.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
yeah, me too
very strange.
Of course, one can be anti hGH and yet anti the WADA and their methods. I just would never imagine that a sportswriter would be able to do that.
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
It's basically just last year, but
IP: 225
ERA: 2.5
K: 260
BB: 58
HR: 10
Daniel Turpen is a Giant Beaver
Magic Inside
IP: 202
ERA: 3.08
K: 241
BB: 72
HR: 14
If God had intended us not to rosterbate, he would've made our arms shorter.
My projection
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Oh, excuse me…REALLY EFFIN’ GREAT!
fap fap fap fap fap fap
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Will someone please turn off that fan?
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I’m not sure you can turn Goofus off once he’s gotten going.
Utter frustration and futility.
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by Johnny Disaster on Mar 19, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Just stand far away when he finishes. The projection is unbelievable.
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."
Projections
Totally awesome and stuff. Yeah.
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Pessimist.
No MVPs? YOUR LOSING ME NON SEQUITUR
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."
Volquez was unfortunately hurt much of ‘09 but I think he’ll bounce back to make a strong run at RotY in ’10.
by non sequitur on Mar 19, 2010 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate the pessimists on this site.
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
what’s your problem with teh femminists?
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD! STFD! Allow Goofus to show you
by greatgiantfan on Mar 20, 2010 12:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Are those endorsed by the little guy?
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Mar 20, 2010 3:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Meet the new projection
Same as last year’s projection:
IP 228
K 260
BB 75
ERA 2.65
HRA 12
Pretty close, I was. I was only off by 2 2/3 IP, 1 SO, 7BB, .2 in ERA and 2 HR.
My projections for other players are never close.
I predict terrible numbers.
ERA – 5.45
Ks-74.
etc
That way either im right or Timmy has a great year. Its a win-win.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Mar 19, 2010 5:23 PM PDT reply actions
IP 1728
K 46656
BB 50 – all intentional
ERA 1.00
HRA – you fucking kidding me?
Lince vs. 50 grizzly bears – who wins?
DA LINCE.
That’s an awful lot of scoreless extra inning games you are predicting. Which probably isn’t all that outlandish.
by fantastical on Mar 19, 2010 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
IP: 227
K: 282
BB: 65
ERA: 2.37
HRA: 11
by KungFuPandaGrip on Mar 19, 2010 7:00 PM PDT reply actions
IP: 222
K: 275
BB: 57
ERA 2.55
HRA: 9
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
unearned runs: a lot
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Unfortunately, range doesn’t lead to unearned runs, and they’re going to have some issues with range.
No projection other than: awesome
just poppin in to say that I have timmy, Haren, and Greinke in one FB league this year. That should be fun.
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YOUR POKEMONZ!
TELL US ABOUT THEM!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Mar 19, 2010 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I DID :D
YOUR WELCOME SIR
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And thanks to my modified sig
ILL BE SHOWIN EM EVERY POST! SUCK IT
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/mentions fantasy baseball team
And
You have Velez, Renteria, Molina, AND Barry Zito as a result
by E Ticket on Mar 19, 2010 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
nope
took sleepers with the rest. Sheets, broxton, burehrehlelhelele, longoria, tulowitzki. Actually a pretty good team overall
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/mentions fantasy baseball team
Yeah
but I was chasing Ks and needed a good SS. He was the best left, and Broxton gets TEH KZZZZ
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/mentions fantasy baseball team
ETHIER
YOU DODGER OWNING COMMIE
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I choose pikachu
"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 19, 2010 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions
you and my six year old niece
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD! STFD! Allow Goofus to show you
by greatgiantfan on Mar 20, 2010 12:04 AM PDT up reply actions
she plays fantasy baseball?
"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 20, 2010 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Young man, you’ve been on the clock on the adopt a Giant for a week and half now.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
ooooooooooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuuOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUU
go rowand
by lincypoo i wuv u on Mar 20, 2010 1:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Lincecum
IP 255 (result of a weak 5th starter)
ERA 2.46
K 270
BB 58
HR 9
Hideo Nomo...
… needs to be in the discussion of great, recent, first 3 MLB seasons.
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below .500
We are at war with Los Angeles. We have always been at war with Los Angeles.
Lowering the Quality of Internet Discourse Since 1985™
1995-1997
94 GS
43-29 W-L
.597 WP
703 SO
627 IP
3.34 ERA
10.1 SO/9
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
31 May 2007, 21:38 EST - the last time Matteh's career W-L wasn't below .500
We are at war with Los Angeles. We have always been at war with Los Angeles.
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by S.F. Giangst on Mar 19, 2010 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
TAINT!
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD! STFD! Allow Goofus to show you
by greatgiantfan on Mar 20, 2010 12:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Bold Prediction:
Number of Tim Lincecums on Giants: 1
Number of National League pitchers the Giants offense makes look like Tim Lincecum: 25
Unlucky Tim is unlucky
IP; 209
ERA: 3.11
K: 241
BB: 67
HR: 17
OMG, WTF is wrong w/ Tim! Threads on McC: 7
OMG, WTF is wrong w/ Tim articles in the mainstream media: 38
OMG, WTF is wrong w/ Tim! Threads on SFGate: eleventy billion
LOL, WTF is wrong w/ SFGate posters on McC: eleventy billion and 1 (the one being a looooooooooong post by the OGC explaining in excruciating detail, with examples, counter-examples, quotes and responses to anticipated future objections why SFGate posters are off in their assessment).
/No Cy Young for you!
Hector Sanchez: Underrated. Fighting body bias since the 2009 off season. I still love you, son, even if you're fat.
by tedfordfan on Mar 20, 2010 7:15 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
FIP<2.60 ?
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
Ho Hum
IP: 232.2
ERA: 2.32
FIP: 2.51
K: 271
BB: 57
W-L: 18-5
QS: 26
Cy Young: No
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Gaels
dishin’ out some west coast bias…
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD! STFD! Allow Goofus to show you
COME ON GAELS
FREE BUSTER POSEY
But on the other hand, can Buster Posey match Bengie Molina's spring training heroics? It's debatable.
it’s getting interesting… They really have to spread the floor, and Ben Allen just isn’t doing well
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
He’s strugglin.
FREE BUSTER POSEY
But on the other hand, can Buster Posey match Bengie Molina's spring training heroics? It's debatable.
yep… they just got to continue what they were doing in the first half
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Just give it to Samhan.
FREE BUSTER POSEY
But on the other hand, can Buster Posey match Bengie Molina's spring training heroics? It's debatable.
That #4 Dellavedova is pretty amazing, and yea, give it to Samhan and let him work
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
FREE BUSTER POSEY
But on the other hand, can Buster Posey match Bengie Molina's spring training heroics? It's debatable.
i’m so happy right now, i might cry dude, i’ve never been so happy, i used to go to the games when i was like 5 or 6
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Haha. That’s awesome.
FREE BUSTER POSEY
But on the other hand, can Buster Posey match Bengie Molina's spring training heroics? It's debatable.
Cal v. St Mary’s???
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD! STFD! Allow Goofus to show you
by greatgiantfan on Mar 20, 2010 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
IP: 220
ERA: 2.90
K: 260
BB: 75
HR: 13
Bitchin’ arguments from Cardinals fans about last season: 909304938289092032
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
The only things that matter to me:
Timmy takes us to the playoffs.
Timmy wins another Cy Young.
now skeeter, he ain't hurtin' nobody.
What if the Giants win the World Series and Tim doesn’t win the Cy Young?
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
“well now with Villanova’s loss, to St Marys, a team somewhere in California…”
LOL ESPN
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Mar 21, 2010 11:01 AM PDT reply actions
yea i read that and was like “Whatever”… But being a huge fan of them out here in Ohio, everyone is just like “where the fuck is St. Mary’s” and the only shirts i have from the school are the baseball teams’ shirts, so proud to be a fan of them and just a huge congrats to my neighbor Randy Bennett
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
Projection
IP: 220
ERA: 2.10
K: 270
HRA: 7
BB: 70
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Kevin Frandsen: The best SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
by Gobroks on Mar 21, 2010 11:19 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
That would be awesome.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Mar 21, 2010 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
That would be
also I just noticed that I just used 2’s and 7’s a lot, but yeah I think he’ll continue to be awesome but won’t win the Cy Young…Cain will
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Kevin Frandsen: The best SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
Wait seriously? You think Cain will beat that line?
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Mar 21, 2010 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
No
I think Cain will be close and the Cy young voters will more or less expect this from Timmy. Here’s what I (Irrationally) think Cain will do
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/3/2/1334109/community-projection-matt-cain#31614172
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Kevin Frandsen: The best SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
Eh I couldnt find it. But I dont think the Cy Young voters would give it to Cain if Timmy or someone else had a better line.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Mar 21, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, Here is what I said Cain would do
IP: 225
ERA: 2.30
K: 200
BB: 85
HR: 10
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Kevin Frandsen: The best SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
Wow. That would be an amazing 1-2 punch
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Mar 21, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Still doing his own laundry
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Mar 21, 2010 3:17 PM PDT reply actions
Whos on the left? Looks like Miguel Cabrera.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Mar 21, 2010 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Ehire
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond. MIA List: Todd Jennings, Brian Anderson
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Mar 21, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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