"Darren Ford would be a leading candidate to join the club in a reserve role."
"I’m told the Giants won’t have a new player in uniform for Saturday afternoon’s game. But if Rowand goes on the DL, good chance Eugenio Velez becomes the center fielder and Darren Ford would be a leading candidate to join the club in a reserve role. I wouldn’t expect the Giants to call up center fielder Francisco Peguero, who is raking for Single-A San Jose. But both guys are on the 40-man roster, for what it’s worth." --Andrew Baggerly on Extra Baggs
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I would think a cracked cheek bone and a concusion would require a DL stint, right? Gamer or not, the dude needs to sit down and let the club bring up a guy that really plays CF
But the recent Giants history shows us that it would take a week before they decide to DL him.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
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Life is about opportunities
Now is a good time for any one player to step up.
Who is ready for their close-up?
A) Velez
B) Torres
C) Ford
D) Peguero
E( DeMille
Wil
I think E) should have been Norma Desmond.
I totally agree with the concept. Thank goodness for the DL; it’s really been a huge help the last few years, forcing Bochy & Sabean into doing some right things instead of staying with fading veterans. Here’s hoping somebody steps up.
"And we plead and we pray for a glimmer of day,
As the night folds its wings and descends, exposing the loose ends."
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Sunset Blvd
that would be the proper name. Thought Cecil might be more known. So maybe B) DeMille.
The movie was excellent as was the play.
Sunset Boulevard, ruthless boulevard
Destination for the stony-hearted
Sunset Boulevard, lethal boulevard
Everyone’s forgotten how they started
Here on Sunset Boulevard…!
Personally
I’d start Nate in CF, Bowker in RF and DeRosa in LF. Torres and Velez as bench guys. I also wouldn’t mind the Giants taking a flier on Rocco Baldelli-although I don’t know if he’s injured or not. But our OF depth is shot-I guess…Guzman could be a decent fill in but I have no idea if he’s taken to LF.
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Kevin Frandsen: Better than any SS on the Giants roster
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Yep, 39.
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Kevin Frandsen: Better than any SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
Good. One of these days we’re going to need a spot for a 5th starter.
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.
Hey jcb9 – looks like my Wellemeyer prediction is already beginning to come true!
/leaves out the part where he took back the Wellemeyer prediction in favor of Freddy Sanchez.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 17, 2010 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m betting that extra roster spot is going to be used to add Denny Bautista (who is off to a ridiculous start in AAA) and send down Joaquin
by FluLikeSymptoms on Apr 17, 2010 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
39 + 1 - 1 = 39
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Er
I take that back, Bautista isn’t on the 40-man. I got thrown by the parallel (Bautista up, Joaquin down).
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
+1
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
I Ain't Buying Ford As A Likely Candidate
The Giants have six outfielders so Rowand going on the DL would still leaves 5 thus no real need to add another. To me Rohlinger or Downs are much more likely candidates.
I agree. I don’t see what Ford could bring the club that Torres doesn’t already cover. Actually their OF depth makes no move seem more likely than any move to me.
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.
Ford has more upside as being a potential long term piece. I like Torres as much as anybody, but he’s past 30 and has trouble making contact sometime. Ford could eventually be an everyday starter who hits at the top of the order and swipes bags, while Torres will always be a 4th outfielder.
That said, there’s nowhere to put Ford until the Giants move Rowand (somehow).
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
I suppose so, though I don’t love his arm or throwing instincts.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
I’m all for bringing up Ford and giving him a shot, but only if he plays everyday. It doesn’t make any sense to have him just sit on the bench for a few weeks. If that’s all they want, call up Copeland or McBryde.
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by crazedcrustacean on Apr 17, 2010 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Not gonna happen with 6 outfielders. I’m guessing there’s zero chance he is an everyday player at the major league level this year, short of the team bus crashing.
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You can’t have Ford play every day for the major league team. That’s crazy. He’s spent his whole career struggling to hit in single A ball…. he’s fine as a backup on the team, but playing him every day is a one way ticket to bocockurrissville.
"I just struck out looking three times, but in any other ballpark those would have been home runs." - Aubrey Huff
by howtheyscored on Apr 17, 2010 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
The fact that Ford has some upside is exactly why they shouldn’t call him up with a week of experience in the upper minors. Leave him alone and let him keep developing
by FluLikeSymptoms on Apr 17, 2010 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes and No. Right now mostly NO.
Let’s see Ford handle something above single A pitching for a bit. Tell then what we have is an older Bocock/Burriss in the makeing. After he shows a little something positive in AA he would get “intresting”.
Threat level that the 2010 Pads finish with more wins than the 2010 Giants is currently at - 25%
by daveinexile on Apr 18, 2010 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Velez now leads the league in ninth inning homeruns that make final scores look respectable. He’s going to get all of the starts, and Torres will be the defensive replacement. I would think they’ll call up some vet like Borchard for pinch hitting duties.
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by rxmeister on Apr 17, 2010 7:29 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
The minute I saw the update on Rowand in the paper this morning, my mind went to them calling up Peguero. Forgive me for being late to the party, Model UN is killing me.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 17, 2010 8:08 AM PDT reply actions
I didn’t realize that models even knew what the UN was; amazing.
"And we plead and we pray for a glimmer of day,
As the night folds its wings and descends, exposing the loose ends."
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They know what it is
They pronounce it “un.” Although there is a contingent of leggy tall Russian blondes here at the conference…does that do it for you?
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 17, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Probably all guys though.
More power to you though!
Threat level that the 2010 Pads finish with more wins than the 2010 Giants is currently at - 25%
by daveinexile on Apr 18, 2010 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Nice.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
that's actually not a bad idea
We have a ton of corner OFs but it would be good to get somebody that can actually play center. I wonder what Dukes has been doing (other than threatening to kill people and being a horrible person), he would only be useful to us if he could be ready to play right away.
by FluLikeSymptoms on Apr 17, 2010 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes please
I think regardless of Rowands injury we should sign Dukes. He’d probably sign a minor league deal and I’d rather Dukes get ABs in Fresno than EME.
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
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Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
by Gobroks on Apr 17, 2010 12:55 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I know it's frawn upon here to call him up ...
But Buster Posey c’mon down. Save us.
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What is Torres?
Why is Torres?
co-dad w/AfDC of
Ishikawa, the Topps Rookie All Star Team's First baseman. Does he get a chance in 2010?
LOLINEUP
CF Velez
SS Renteria
3B Sandoval
1B Huff
LF DeRosa
C Molina
2B Uribe
RF Schierholtz
P Lincecum
GRM was right:
Rumor is Ryan Rohlinger will be recalled, but he is not traveling to LA yet. He is not in the Fresno lineup today but listed as a reserve.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 17, 2010 11:06 AM PDT reply actions
a Rohlinger callup makes the most sense
by FluLikeSymptoms on Apr 17, 2010 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
First start of the year – Knuckleballer
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 17, 2010 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Baggs talked about it in his postgame notes last night. Pretty funny stuff, actually.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Ouch
Sometimes players say facing a knuckleballer can screw your swing up for a week. With Nate, it probably won’t be a problem. He’ll have to wait at least that long to get another start.
There is just about no way this day ends well for Nate.
Insanity is just a state of mind.
maybe he’ll get hit by a pitch and steal a couple of bases
by FluLikeSymptoms on Apr 17, 2010 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Yup..
I bet they’re giving up on Bowker.
by AmorVincitOmnia on Apr 17, 2010 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I really hope they don't call him up
I don’t think he is anywhere close to ML ready
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Kevin Frandsen: Better than any SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
Aw hell this team sucks.
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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