Open Draft Day Chat
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 7, 2010 3:30 PM PDT
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OMG BENGIE SUCKS
whew. I feel better
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Speaking of Bengie
Which will be higher?
The amount of money Bengie will be paid this season
OR
The bonus that the Giants’ first pick will receive
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Bengie, easily
There’s no way the Giants pop an Austin Wilson type with more than a $4.5M price tag
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Here's a stream of the draft courtesy of MLB.com
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2010/draftlive_app.jsp
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
MLB Network
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
If the Giants take Yordy, I'll be at the bottom.
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
Hard to get excited when you’re picking 24th. Too bad our team isn’t shitty anymore.
Buster Posey: "still not ready." - idiot of a GM
by rxmeister on Jun 7, 2010 3:34 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I’m glad we no longer stink, but for once it’s good to be a Nats fan. They get Harper today, and Strasberg debuts tomorrow.
Buster Posey: "still not ready." - idiot of a GM
by rxmeister on Jun 7, 2010 3:39 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
GiantsGM
This draft sucks. I don’t see any players over the age of 31. #sfgiants
LOL
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
The baseball gods do not always punish the wicked but they will not just allow people to spit in their faces -- Joe Posnanski
I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
LOLOL
"Whoever said WAR is HELL must have been talking about Aaron Rowand" - McCoven faithful
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y'know
I’ve barely followed this draft at all. I don’t really know any of the top prospects beyond Bryce Harper. Probably because our pick is so much lower this year.
But I’m looking forward to it all the same.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
I like Brentz.
I haven’t followed the draft as close this year as I have in the past. I’d be stoked if Colon dropped to us, but I don’t think that is going to happen.
Brentz going past the Giants
I don’t like Brentz, but he’s not “stairs” worthy
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
This is the first year where I’ll be able to watch the draft, but there will be a Giants game going on at the same time. Oh well, I’ll have something to watch if the game goes bad.
I feel bad
but I’m gonna miss the game-but watch on demand later tonight (depending on the final score)
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
Jim Callis jimcallisBA
Might be the biggest name who falls the most @Kevin_Goldstein: Wither Yasmani Grandal? #mlbdraft
The Giants don’t fare well against pitchers.
Beowulf!
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Jun 7, 2010 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Now there really will be a Norwegian Heritage Night
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Jun 7, 2010 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder who the Nationals are going to take?
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jun 7, 2010 3:46 PM PDT reply actions
What other landscaping related activities can he do? My lawn is in shambles.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jun 7, 2010 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I know one of those too
Too bad he can’t mow real well, but he is toolsy for sure.
/Win the inning
//Renteria - Still not a VD but I crush a lot
///Willism is Realism
by Scooter Ellis on Jun 7, 2010 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think so
I got it in before seeing yours, settle this Grant!!!!
/Win the inning
//Renteria - Still not a VD but I crush a lot
///Willism is Realism
by Scooter Ellis on Jun 7, 2010 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
TWSS
I got it in before seeing yours
LOL (Beavis style)
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
U R 5
And enjoy my sloppy seconds
/Win the inning
//Renteria - Still not a VD but I crush a lot
///Willism is Realism
by Scooter Ellis on Jun 7, 2010 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
whispers quietly: (i don’t understand how the heat in CA is a veiled reference to a really gross sexual practice/maneuver)
...Dr. Vader will see you now.
whispers quietly back: look closely at the spelling of “Carl-ifornia”
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
GUYS BUSTER IS PLAYING CATCHER TONIGHT!
oh, sorry.
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
I dont even know who I would throw myself down stairs for
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
I would fall down her bewbs
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Jun 7, 2010 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup, throwing myself down it now
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Jun 7, 2010 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
If Grant doesn’t want us to “cross streams” he might consider putting up the gameday thread. Just a few minutes till game time!
Buster Posey: "still not ready." - idiot of a GM
by rxmeister on Jun 7, 2010 3:51 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
this
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
I predict John Hart will like our pick
And will like the ones that come before and after it.
Hitting 74 on the radar gun but hitting my spots.
by VidaWantsYourCar on Jun 7, 2010 3:53 PM PDT reply actions
Frankie Piliere:
UPDATE: So, what now. A couple sources tell me it may not be Grandal to KC. Then i ask “probably Sale?” The answer is still no. Are we looking at Choice or Asher Wojciechowski? I think it’s going to shock us
RoyLOLs
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
Maybe Mayo was correct and it will be Colon...?
IMO that would be smart by the Royals Brasz
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Jun 7, 2010 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL Marlins & Rangers
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
uhh what
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
oh I see
never mind. In his career. Thought you meant this year
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
July 11, 2003: Traded by the Florida Marlins with Will Smith (minors) and Ryan Snare to the Texas Rangers for Ugueth Urbina.
January 6, 2006: Traded by the Texas Rangers with Terrmel Sledge and Chris Young to the San Diego Padres for Billy Killian (minors), Adam Eaton and Akinori Otsuka.
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 Jun 7, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn’t know Will Smtih played baseball too.
Hehehe.
"Whoever said WAR is HELL must have been talking about Aaron Rowand" - McCoven faithful
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Until a couple of guys who were up to no good started making trouble in the neighborhood.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 7, 2010 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Fresh Prince of Ball Fair?
I got nothing.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2010 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
That trade between TEX-SD is an one way rapeage similar to the day Sabean decided Pierzynski was worth 3 pitchers.
/Win the inning
//Renteria - Still not a VD but I crush a lot
///Willism is Realism
by Scooter Ellis on Jun 7, 2010 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Dammit you tricked me
I just went to MLBTR and was looking around before I realized that you meant he got traded twice in his career
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
Angels are gonna be stacked
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
Do they have the $$$$
to sign them all?
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
keithlaw Hearing the Royals may take Christian Colon at 4 instead of Chris Sale or Yasmani Grandal
FREE BUSTER POSEY
Good move.
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:06 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
LOL Giants
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
You're not my Bud, pal
/Win the inning
//Renteria - Still not a VD but I crush a lot
///Willism is Realism
If we get Cabrera I’m going to cry.
Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.
Selig = doofus
just shut-up already
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Grandal to the Tribe?
Seems odd with Santana and Marson in the system.
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:08 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Very intriguing.
"The knowledge of the game is inversely proportional to the price of the seat." ---Bill Veeck. •Check out the new look of SFDugout.com•
by BruteSentiment on Jun 7, 2010 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Selig = Dumbass
He just looks stupid.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
And….we wait to hear the Nationals draft Bryce Harper…
"The knowledge of the game is inversely proportional to the price of the seat." ---Bill Veeck. •Check out the new look of SFDugout.com•
Have you noticed that things are 100% more volatile this year than last? At least 3 reporters/analysts already had the top 10 pegged by this time last year.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Harper.
But I would keep him at C.
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:07 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I let him play his way off
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:12 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Definitely Harper...
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 7, 2010 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Freddy Sanchez is way offended by that comment.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 7, 2010 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Apparently Colon is going to KC. Hurray for Cabrera!
Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.
Selig is such a tool
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Do the Nationals have a really good catching prospect?
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
Okay thanks.
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 Jun 7, 2010 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Outfielder…well, the devaluation of catcher continues.
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Idk I feel catcher is overrated in today’s game. None of these kids have the skills behind the plate that they used to.
It’s almost like years ago.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 7, 2010 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
That may have a lot to do with moving top catching prospects out of the position.
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 7, 2010 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep. Machado is a great value here.
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:18 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Pirates with another non shocker
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:16 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Apple and Bryce Harper will team up today to bring you folks....
iBlack.
/Win the inning
//Renteria - Still not a VD but I crush a lot
///Willism is Realism
/5000 replies from Bondslegend
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
OMG I LIKE APPLE PRODUCTS SO I MUST THINK STEVE JOBS IS GOD LOLOL
fuck off
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire. Rescuing moribund Giants lineups since 2008
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
/mentions fantasy baseball team
lol
joke. relax.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
KISS approves
/another farewell tour
Honorary parent of Duane Kuiper, beloved broadcaster and power hitting coach for the Giants.
$1 on the ground
obviously, Chris L taught his son by taking advantage of his GREED
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 7, 2010 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Greed is Good
/Gordon Gekko
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
It looks like KC at #4 and Cleveland at #5 are going to be the hinge for the next 10 or 12 picks. Whatever they do is going to cause a few guys to drop like a stone, and others to rise like a phoenix.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
didn’t KC already work out a deal with their guy.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 7, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Reprotedly Grandal, but now there’s reports that the Grandal camp told them, “No!”
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
ok. hadn’t heard that yet.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 7, 2010 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
thanks
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 7, 2010 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
JonathanMayoB3
Assuming machado goes next, royals will indeed take Christian Colon at no. 4. #mlbdraft
FREE BUSTER POSEY
/retires Colon jokes for MCC
/Win the inning
//Renteria - Still not a VD but I crush a lot
///Willism is Realism
by Scooter Ellis on Jun 7, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m down with GDP.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2010 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
The Orioles have a lot of good young pitchers
Matsuz
Tillman
Arrieta
Hobgood
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
Hobgood looking not so good so far this year.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Really?
I haven’t really checked their numbers.
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 Jun 7, 2010 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Of the 5 HS pitchers that went in the 1st round last year, Hobgood’s got the worst stats.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
I posted on it about 3 weeks ago.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Maybe I will look it up. Probably not though.
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 Jun 7, 2010 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't forget Erbe
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:25 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Now the draft gets interesting
Machado probably should’ve committed to Miami or FSU to get some more leverage.
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:22 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Frankie Piliere:
Been told to not rule out Michael Choice, but I am hearing strongly still on Colon. Clear fallback when Grandal fell apart
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO - crap!
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Is that some kind of a blocked Colon joke?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2010 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Happy for Colon – he’s a good kid and he’s going to get a $4M + payday now.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Good pick by KC
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:27 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Well, no Colon for us. I have to admit, I thought it would be Oakland or San Diego who stole him, didn’t see him going this high.
Okay, I think I want Brentz or Gyorko, unless somebody falls a long way.
I'm still hoping for Austin Wilson myself...
I wasn’t overly excited by Colon anyway. Seemed too safe.
"The knowledge of the game is inversely proportional to the price of the seat." ---Bill Veeck. •Check out the new look of SFDugout.com•
yeah same here
Honorary parent of Duane Kuiper, beloved broadcaster and power hitting coach for the Giants.
AUSTIN WILSON BABY
"I tell him straight, 'If you're going to lead, you have to be the first to practice. You have to come in, get your work down and be prepared for practice,' " assistant coach Keith Smart said. "He needs to figure out why he is having stomach problems and he's got to watch how LeBron (James), Kobe (Bryant) and D-Wade (Dwyane Wade) work. He needs to mimic that if he wants his teammates to speak volumes about him." -Keith Smart on Motna Ellis
LOL AUSTIN
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I thought that was Fred Lewis for a second.
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 Jun 7, 2010 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions
RACIST!
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 7, 2010 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Covey, Cowart, Castellanos
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:32 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
You must have your sights set on Wolters now?
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
I’m guessing Yordy Cabrera at this point.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
wow
did not see that one coming.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jun 7, 2010 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
can we please stay away from HS bats
…please?
Honorary parent of Duane Kuiper, beloved broadcaster and power hitting coach for the Giants.
jimcallisBA
C.Sale falling out of top 10, Loux going 6 to Ari, expect Choice at 10 to Oak #mlbdraft
FREE BUSTER POSEY
Past the Mets? Wow.
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:33 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
The New York Mets:
The rare team that is more poorly run than the Giants.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Nice value for the Tribe
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:32 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Who are the best College Hitters (outside of Catchers)?
"I tell him straight, 'If you're going to lead, you have to be the first to practice. You have to come in, get your work down and be prepared for practice,' " assistant coach Keith Smart said. "He needs to figure out why he is having stomach problems and he's got to watch how LeBron (James), Kobe (Bryant) and D-Wade (Dwyane Wade) work. He needs to mimic that if he wants his teammates to speak volumes about him." -Keith Smart on Motna Ellis
Choice, Vitek, Grandal
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Cox = glorified singles hitter
I’d take a HS bat over him.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Damn-forgot about Cox
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:35 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Bryce Brentz, Jedd Gyorko
Proud father of Mike Krukow (who is more than 3 times my age)
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Still cheering for Kevin Frandsen
John Bowker: One of the 3 best OF's on the Giants roster
by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:34 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Pomeranz. Fun to say.
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
Yes!
Pomeranz to the Indians, C. Sale to the Snakes
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Pomeranz
“a kid who can come quick”
/walrusman joke
Honorary parent of Duane Kuiper, beloved broadcaster and power hitting coach for the Giants.
“I’m really excited”
/no emotion
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
LOLROYALs
i thought colon was a late round pick not top4 material
Kobe sucks
by GovernorStephCurry on Jun 7, 2010 4:37 PM PDT reply actions
And, in the game, Barry Zito seems unfazed by the news the Giants won’t get Colon.
"The knowledge of the game is inversely proportional to the price of the seat." ---Bill Veeck. •Check out the new look of SFDugout.com•
DON'T CROSS THE...
…okay, okay, that’s on-topic.
Proud member of the Adopt-a-Giant program (Aaron Rowand)
Renteria shouldn’t care, no way he’s still around when Colon’s ready for the bigs. If he is, Sabean will by lynched.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
I didn’t really understand that; I didn’t realize my gameday feed wasn’t updating. GO ZEETS!
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
WOW
That was surprising. Didn’t know Loux was even being considered this high.
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Wow Barrett Loux at 6
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by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:38 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
KLaw had Loux correctly listed there, but yea, was a surprise there.
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 7, 2010 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
LOLDIAMONBACKS
actually i have no idea if this guy is good or not, but i hope he sucks
Who the hell
"I tell him straight, 'If you're going to lead, you have to be the first to practice. You have to come in, get your work down and be prepared for practice,' " assistant coach Keith Smart said. "He needs to figure out why he is having stomach problems and he's got to watch how LeBron (James), Kobe (Bryant) and D-Wade (Dwyane Wade) work. He needs to mimic that if he wants his teammates to speak volumes about him." -Keith Smart on Motna Ellis
His delivery looks just like Dan Haren’s, which is appropriate I suppose.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
Loux
He was #4 on my Giants draft board, behind Colon, Covey and Paxton. I think I was the only one at McC that had Loux going in the first round. I would have been happy if he had been there for us at #24.
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Why in the hell did Washington take the entire 5 minutes to take Harper?
Even Bud Light knew it
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allows time to plan riveting interviews
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If the Mets don’t take O’Connor, how far does he fall?
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A's or Cubs
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by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:43 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Wow DDS Jr over J Sale?
that’s a mistake by the Astros
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by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:43 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Ed. Wade.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jun 7, 2010 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Astros draft like a drunk monkey and a dartboard
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Wow DeShields this early?
"I tell him straight, 'If you're going to lead, you have to be the first to practice. You have to come in, get your work down and be prepared for practice,' " assistant coach Keith Smart said. "He needs to figure out why he is having stomach problems and he's got to watch how LeBron (James), Kobe (Bryant) and D-Wade (Dwyane Wade) work. He needs to mimic that if he wants his teammates to speak volumes about him." -Keith Smart on Motna Ellis
Srsly
IMO J Sale is the 4th best prospect in the draft. I don’t see what DDS Jr offers that LeVon Washington doesn’t.
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by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:46 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
LOLMets
He’s doesn’t know how to pitch.
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not good with numbers?
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This Draft be crazy yo
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It’s KC’s fault – they screwed everybody up. I guarantee there’s a lot of scrambling going on in all the draft rooms now.
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Yea that's
what I figured as well. Very interesting.
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J Sal
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by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:47 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Damn ITouch
Mayo says DDS Jr
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by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:47 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Bryce Harper: feeling good about swinging his wood in his hands about it since age seven.
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Is Washington putting Harper in the OF so he plays in the majors next season?
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LOL Astros
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by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:48 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Did you guys KNOW or were you just guessing?
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We heard the experts and pieced it together from there
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by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:50 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Bye bye DDS
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Delino
…more like DeReacho…
amirite?
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I’m getting old. DeShields Jr?
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Wow.
That seems like the wrong offer.
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answer I mean
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because the Astros picked him, I think he probably be a bust.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 7, 2010 4:50 PM PDT reply actions
LOL they highlighted the Pads’ first round picks and came up with Derrek Lee and Tim Stauffer. FAIL.
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really
Tim Stauffer? That’s the 2nd BEST Padre pick they could come up with?
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 7, 2010 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Should they show Matt Bush instead?
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Family show – not allowed.
I feel prickishly demanding!
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by giantsfansince1981 on Jun 7, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
right. they should just subtly refer to him.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 7, 2010 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
They should tell the tale of Donovan Tate
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 7, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Piliere seems to be the one that has this thing wired right now.
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Seriously
What does DDS Jr offer that LeVon Washington doesn’t? A few hundred thousand bucks?
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by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:51 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
No Choice?
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by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:53 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Choice
Really seems like a very Oakland pick
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Yeah that's what I thinking
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by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:54 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Solid pick by the Pads
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by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:54 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
A’s go for Choice or J. Sale, right?
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gotta be Choice
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by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:55 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
whitson
he’ll be shutting out the Giants for years to come.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 7, 2010 4:55 PM PDT reply actions
High upside, but high-risk
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J Sale doesn't fall past 11 ( blue jays) does he?
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by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:56 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I could see them going CSale.
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That does make some sense
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by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:57 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Now that's a surprising pick
I didn’t even realize Uribe was draft-eligible.
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Can we put Rowand in the draft?
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Don’t they stop drafting after fifty rounds these days?
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/goes back to school
//backs up Gary Brown at Fullerton
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by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 4:58 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Moneyball loves those BBs!
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Good. I’ve heard he’s no good.
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Bad Choice?
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 7, 2010 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Pilliere has this shit on lock.
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Jays got to go with...
C. Sale or O’Connor
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Or maybe J Sale
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by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 5:01 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Piliere says J. Sale or O'Connor
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I gotta say, this is a good pick for the A’s.
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That's an A's pick
Not a bad pick, though I only had him as ~20th best prospect in the draft.
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by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 5:00 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Harold Reynolds is annoying.
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TWSS @ ESPN
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by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 5:03 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Are these guys just entirely without emotion? Can they laugh, cry, etc?
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Well it seems that they are on a delay, so they don’t laugh untill a couple seconds after.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jun 7, 2010 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
i remember when they interviewed posey on espn
he was like “yea i am so excited” in as robotic a voice as possible. Zack Wheeler sounded like he had didn’t know a thing about the giants besides mccovey cove lol.
That’s why I said that. He didn’t seem particularly animated.
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I really liked what I read in the BA article on him a few weeks ago.
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 7, 2010 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I heard there was some talk about Skole or Wilson
Probably one of the Sales
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by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 5:04 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
PiLOLiere
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jun 7, 2010 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions
WTF
Christian Colon picked 4th? Somehow didn’t think he’d get picked that high
01.19.2010
r.i.p. buster posey
Wave them home Tim Flannery, wave them home.
few did
safe pick
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Why do they always have stupid grading systems in baseball?
Why not just 1-100? or 1-10?
What is it? What is the highest?
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jun 7, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
20-80, 80 is highest
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Oh ok
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jun 7, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
i've seen 20-80
they were also showing 1-5 thing on mlb network just now
So apparently this draft is crazy.
But is anyone unexpected likely to fall to the Giants?
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Surprising pick is surprising
Solid pick, though.
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by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 5:04 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Slot pick!
They have to sign a lot of guys in the first 2 rounds.
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Sale falling like Lincecum? Teams are scared by his frame.
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That's true
IDC how bad J Sales body is though, I still think he’s the 4th best prospect in this draft.
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by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 5:08 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
BUSTER!!!!
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 7, 2010 5:05 PM PDT reply actions
Whoops. Sorry guys
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 7, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Evidently he can still hit when he’s playing C! And Zito’s only given up one run in three innings! It’s like Sabean and Bochy were full of shit with their whole “gotta keep Molina, Posey’s not ready yet, he’ll make the staff explode” claim!
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What other sport is drafting?
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 7, 2010 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I've heard another UT pitcher
Chance Ruffin.
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by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 5:09 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Redsers, O'Connor, or Vitek
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Not as good.
He’s not even as good as Tony Sanchez.
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by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 5:11 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Makes sense. They have zero C options, and it’s nice that they don’t take someone who could be useful to us.
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Solid pick
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by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 5:10 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
That's going to cost the Reds some $$$
They also opened the checkbook for Chapman, are they changing?
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I think so
They did absorb Rolen, right?
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WSox = C. Sale, Wimmers or Workman
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CSale seems like the most likely
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by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 5:12 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Workman is a typical White Sox pitcher. I really like Wimmers too.
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Workman is good
Mike Leake type. I’ve watched quite a few of his games.
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Yeah but as much as the ChiSox like college pitchers
And as good as Sale is, I can’t see them passing him up.
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by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 5:14 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm hearing college pitcher
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I see what you're doing...
…using the reverse-jinx effect!
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uh
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Colon has been cleaned off the board
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 7, 2010 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
LARRY!
Thanks, man! Hope it doesn’t bounce this time…..
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by Giant among Angels on Jun 7, 2010 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
CSUF game starts in 40 mins
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Brewers
Pitcher or J Sale… Or maybe Castellanos?
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by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 5:15 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Has to be a P
Wimmers, Biddle, or Luke Jackson?
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It had to be a college P - they were surprised he was still there
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GRANT IS GOING TO MURDER YOU
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jun 7, 2010 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Lotta college players so far. Just a lack of high school talent, an outpouring of college talent, or a typical thing?
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Damn gotta go
No Yordy plz.
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by Gobroks on Jun 7, 2010 5:16 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Any chance Cox, Vitek or Covey fall to us?
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Thanks for responding
I’m wondering how this crazy draft will affect us…
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by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jun 7, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
It's POSEY's fault!
Don’t worry, he won’t be allowed to do this “catching” thing anymore
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
Damn Piliere says Covey
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Reminds many of Chad Billingsley or a young Matt Cain
Really MLB.com. The dude is 25! He is not old.
Should only take about six hours!
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
Anyone have a free link to a big board?
"I tell him straight, 'If you're going to lead, you have to be the first to practice. You have to come in, get your work down and be prepared for practice,' " assistant coach Keith Smart said. "He needs to figure out why he is having stomach problems and he's got to watch how LeBron (James), Kobe (Bryant) and D-Wade (Dwyane Wade) work. He needs to mimic that if he wants his teammates to speak volumes about him." -Keith Smart on Motna Ellis
Helps a bit, Thanks!
"I tell him straight, 'If you're going to lead, you have to be the first to practice. You have to come in, get your work down and be prepared for practice,' " assistant coach Keith Smart said. "He needs to figure out why he is having stomach problems and he's got to watch how LeBron (James), Kobe (Bryant) and D-Wade (Dwyane Wade) work. He needs to mimic that if he wants his teammates to speak volumes about him." -Keith Smart on Motna Ellis
With the Pads taking Whitson
Any chance Vitek falls to us?
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Refocused on baseball. Sharks hockey: torture.
Yes, but look out for the Rangers and Angels
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James Paxton is now the highest guy left on my draft board
Followed by Cody Buckel and Cam Bedrosian.
I think they’ll all be there at #24. Who do you like?
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Bedrosian projects as a closer right?
I don’t think we need a college closer.
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jun 7, 2010 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Paxton
GAME OVER MAN
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I'm definitely hoping for Wilson
But I admit being intrigued by Cox falling. I doubt he makes it to the Giants. If he gets past the Angels, I’ll be shocked.
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 7, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
BA hates him
They’ve given him the Jackson Williams treatment (as in, not on their Top 200)
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 7, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Although, to add...
Callis did correctly say the Rangers would take him here.
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 7, 2010 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Fitting
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 7, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
betting on Giants and high school hitters?
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
i hope not
Honorary parent of Duane Kuiper, beloved broadcaster and power hitting coach for the Giants.
I think his name is silly.
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 7, 2010 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I like his cousin Gumball.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2010 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I like that he’s kind of like a ghost from Catcher in the Rye if that ghost was wearing a cowboy hat.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jun 7, 2010 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I like Bedrosian and Buckel more
Allie = thrower
Bedrock, Jr. and Buckel = pitchers
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
I like Allie.
I think you have a better chance of teaching a thrower to pitch than getting a pitcher to throw high 90’s heat.
Supposedly his heat stays in the upper 90’s late in games, and his slider is naaaaaasty. I trust the Giants to develop pitchers, so I think if anybody can teach a thrower to pitch, it’s our coaching staff. Given our success developing pitchers, I’d like the Giants to gamble on a guy with massive, monstrous upside.
I think it’d be funny if we got him. Anecdote:
I was the computer scorer for the Ohio statewide baseball tournament. I scored games 12 hours a day on Thursday and Friday. I was supposed to do the same on Saturday, but 3 of the 4 games were rained out. My coworkers felt sorry for me, and decided to fill in for me on Sunday, as I had Giants-Pirates tickets, and I ended up missing Stetson Allie’s 16 K start.
Long story short, that pick would be bittersweet for me.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
D-II Pitcher
Low 90’s fastball with good breaking stuff. Pretty big jump for him. BA has him #191.
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 7, 2010 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Who? Homer Simpson!! LOLOLOLOLOL
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
DOH
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Rays = J. Sale, R. Golden, or O'Connor
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Just what I was thinking. The Giants consistent willingness to go over-slot looks like it’s going to pay off big.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
Hey now...
Family site, dude.
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 7, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL Cubs
Simpson is definitely still there when they pick in round 2!
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Josh Sale gone
There goes one of the sliders.
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Pronunciation FAIL
Also… damn.
Proud parent of the new dominant pitching sensation out of San Diego State University.
Refocused on baseball. Sharks hockey: torture.
Is Bud drunk?
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 7, 2010 5:37 PM PDT reply actions
Rays got a steal.
"It's like having how an offense scores runs explained by creationists." -- Christina Kahrl
Josh Salie? Selig is really not the guy who should be doing this.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
+1
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 7, 2010 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Touché.
Nice one. ;)
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 7, 2010 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Cox is fools gold
A glorified singles hitter.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
TWSS
(apparently in disgust after catching him with another single)
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 7, 2010 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed on the Good Pick comments
This is a coup for the Rays to get him at #17.
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Angels = HS pitcher
Tago, Walker, or Frazier
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Everyone said Sale wouldn’t have gotten past Houston at 18 anyway. I’m kinda glad the Rays took him and the ‘Stros weren’t semi-rewarded for their stupidity of picking DeShields earlier.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jun 7, 2010 5:39 PM PDT reply actions
Angels have two first round picks and two supplemental picks?
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 7, 2010 5:39 PM PDT reply actions
and 2 supplemental picks?
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 7, 2010 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Who I want no particular order
Wilson, Cowart, Castellanos, Vitek, or Brentz
Proud Son of Tobias
There are much better HS hitters available
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Brentz is still on the board too, unless my computer is just slow.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jun 7, 2010 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
it’s not THAT slow :p
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jun 7, 2010 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I find some of these "Do not Attempt" commercials funny
A little kid is jumping into the back of an SUV and there is a disclaimer to not attempt it?
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Another overdraft on Cowart, amirite?
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
I don't think so
On talent alone, this is the right area for him, but the question is more about fighting with him about where to play.
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 7, 2010 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't forgetsignablility is a huge issue too
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
This just makes me think...
I miss Adam Cowart.
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Rowand DP coming up
"I tell him straight, 'If you're going to lead, you have to be the first to practice. You have to come in, get your work down and be prepared for practice,' " assistant coach Keith Smart said. "He needs to figure out why he is having stomach problems and he's got to watch how LeBron (James), Kobe (Bryant) and D-Wade (Dwyane Wade) work. He needs to mimic that if he wants his teammates to speak volumes about him." -Keith Smart on Motna Ellis
Whew
That means we can’t take Cowart! I was worried about him.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Don’t overestimate Sabean.
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 Jun 7, 2010 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Does the position you draft a player at have any relevance whatsoever? Seems totally unimportant.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
It can for signability
Leads to how much of a bonus they expect (which also leads into whether the player sees the $500K bonus you would’ve paid for him in the first as a nice deal in the fourth).
The only place where a difference of five picks matters is in the top 30, though.
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 7, 2010 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Callis sez Cowart could be first of 3 HS P for LAA in first round. Wants to play 3B, will eventually make it to mound.
I hear they love Peter Tago
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Paxton, Vitek, Brentz, Wimmers, Allie, and (sad to say) Cabrera
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
We’ve appeared on the “on-deck” ticker!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Trying not to be obtuse.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Where do the Angles play?
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
How long per pick?
5, 10?
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jun 7, 2010 5:50 PM PDT reply actions
Battling signability worries?
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 7, 2010 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Nine-pitch AB with the bases loaded and two down.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
Reds = Castellanos, Ranaudo, or Wilson?
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Also, this commercial about ED is very creepy
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
What are the 5 BPA?
"I tell him straight, 'If you're going to lead, you have to be the first to practice. You have to come in, get your work down and be prepared for practice,' " assistant coach Keith Smart said. "He needs to figure out why he is having stomach problems and he's got to watch how LeBron (James), Kobe (Bryant) and D-Wade (Dwyane Wade) work. He needs to mimic that if he wants his teammates to speak volumes about him." -Keith Smart on Motna Ellis
According to BA's Final Top 50
3B Zack Cox (#6)
3B Nick Castellanos (#14)
RHP Stetson Allie (#15)
RHP Alex Wimmers (#17)
C Justin O’Conner (#18)
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 7, 2010 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Cool Thanks
What is Wilson rated?
"I tell him straight, 'If you're going to lead, you have to be the first to practice. You have to come in, get your work down and be prepared for practice,' " assistant coach Keith Smart said. "He needs to figure out why he is having stomach problems and he's got to watch how LeBron (James), Kobe (Bryant) and D-Wade (Dwyane Wade) work. He needs to mimic that if he wants his teammates to speak volumes about him." -Keith Smart on Motna Ellis
#28 overall
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 7, 2010 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
def. didn’t think Cox would still be available… he might be my pick at this point.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jun 7, 2010 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
fuck.
Proud parent of the new dominant pitching sensation out of San Diego State University.
Refocused on baseball. Sharks hockey: torture.
Vitek - another one bites the dust
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
I like the “tsewtsewtsewtsew” sound the “he has his head down” graphic makes.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
I think at this point...
The Giants should try to draft some one with that pick they have.
the fuckin' fratellis
“With the 24th pick, the San Francisco Giants have passed.”
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Didn’t the Vikings do that once?
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
I know that the Sabres drafted an imaginary player once because they thought the draft was taking too long – Taro Tsujimoto. It was made an official pick because nobody knew that the player didn’t exist, haha.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
damn. I couldn't type the word "good"
this does not bode well for the rest of my life.
the fuckin' fratellis
Castellanos. Why does no one here seem interested in him?
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
At best = 3 above-averag tools. Plus, signability issues
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Ok, thanks
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 Jun 7, 2010 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't want - cox, cabrera, brentz, castellanos
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Jason A. Churchill:
Cox, Wimmers, Sanchez, Workman, Ranaudo are the best players available based on talent.
"I tell him straight, 'If you're going to lead, you have to be the first to practice. You have to come in, get your work down and be prepared for practice,' " assistant coach Keith Smart said. "He needs to figure out why he is having stomach problems and he's got to watch how LeBron (James), Kobe (Bryant) and D-Wade (Dwyane Wade) work. He needs to mimic that if he wants his teammates to speak volumes about him." -Keith Smart on Motna Ellis
Does Selig sound like the dumbest commish in pro sports?
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
He sounds like he just had a stroke.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
nice pick
Also, fuck you for “The” Ohio State University.
Proud parent of the new dominant pitching sensation out of San Diego State University.
Refocused on baseball. Sharks hockey: torture.
That was super douchey
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
I'm with you man
What a group of pompous assholes
by helloooonoonan on Jun 7, 2010 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Eat a cock!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
That escalated quickly…recruit a felon
by helloooonoonan on Jun 7, 2010 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t mean it in an angry way, more in a “you suck for thinking that, and I laugh at you” sort of way.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Do they teach English at OH State?
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2010 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Did I say something that was grammatically incorrect?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Your communication was unclear.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2010 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
It's cool man
I dig your sig and your pic, so other than your subpar taste in college programs you seem like a pretty solid dude
by helloooonoonan on Jun 7, 2010 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t actually follow OSU sports, but I went to the school, and it’s a wonderful university.
Also, the reason we emphasize the “The” is due to a intra-state rivalry with Ohio University.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
YIKES!
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 7, 2010 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Pretty meh on Ranaudo
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 7, 2010 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
2 more picks!
Rangers are probably gonna take another cost cutting pick because of their bankruptcy. Giants guaranteed a good player, hopefully we bust the slot for one.
with Texas financial problems and florida’s generally conservative nature in not going over slot, it looks like we will have a legit shot at either cox or castellanos if we want.
Cain is Able ...
Total Sabes move
He’s old and was highly rated once.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
/shift A
who’s left ?
Who do we want?
Who do we fear?
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
I sense the wheels coming off (p.s. can we schedule the Giants to be on the West Coast next year at this time?)
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
Yeah, this whole “let’s have everything happen at the same time” thing is rather annoying.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
Okay, that was funny the first fifteen times, now it’s just annoying.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
Yea...
At this point, we’ve got rivers so many streams have been crossed.
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 7, 2010 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions
The game day thread is totally kicking this thread’s annoyingly OT ass.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2010 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Dan Dibley just tweeted that Bengie would have caught that foul tip...
LOL
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
Wow
Why make a pre-draft deal with someone at that level at this point in the draft?
Seriously, yikes. And I’m okay with some draft-saving measures.
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 7, 2010 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm so off Ranaudo - no arm speed and huge signability issues
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
James Paxton, Cody Buckel, Cam Bedrosian, or Tyler Holt are my guys
I wouldn;t cry if it was Vettleson, Segedin, or Cecchini
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
I think we can wait till the 2nd round for Buckel. Bedrosian is generally higher ranked, probably a better pick if we want both.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
NO, NO, nO on both!
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
I dig Sandra Day
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
I feel bad for him - from top 10 consensus to out of the 1st round?
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
IT'S POSEY'S FAULT! POSEY'S FAULT!
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
OMG THE GIANTS ARE UP NEXT ARE THEY LOOKING AT ME DID THEY SAY ANYTHING TO YOU ABOUT ME DURING LUNCH I TOTALLY FLIRTED WITH THEM DO YOU THINK THEY’LL ASK ME TO THE PROM?
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
LOL very overrated - eh hit poorly against the top HS pitchers in SoCal
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
You'll find me at the bottom of the stairs if it's Cox
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Seriously dudes
Who are looking for here?
Who gives us a trip down the stairs?
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
Apparently Yordy Cabrera or Austin Wilson are the good guys, and Zack Cox is stairworthy.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
I thought Cabrera was Stairworthy?
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
Wimmers would have been nice No?
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
Are both Cox and Cabrera stairworthy, then?
Cause I have to leave my apartment to throw myself down the stairs, so I want to be sure.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
I don't think Cox is...
Cabrera is less stairworthy than just unexciting.
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 7, 2010 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I think so, but wilriv likes him.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
I like his upside, who doesn't
but the dude is 20 and from what I hear undewhelming in his senior year so…
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
WOOOOO!!!
This dance is ours.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
/Shift+A
Colon :-(
GIANTS PLEASE PICK A FUTURE SUPERSTAR
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
We're on the clock...
WHAT THE FUCK DO WE DO???!!!!!!!!!!!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
the fuckin' fratellis
OMGOMGOMG
who do we want?
Proud parent of the new dominant pitching sensation out of San Diego State University.
Refocused on baseball. Sharks hockey: torture.
Wow
This looks like a wide-open group for the Giants to take. A lot of guys I didn’t expect to be there are available.
I still would like Cox or Wilson, with Casty as a backup. No matter what some are saying.
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z
Who are the guys in the draft room? Never seen any of them before
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 7, 2010 6:11 PM PDT reply actions
I imagined there would be more people in there
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
STAIRS
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
they won't trade down?
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
I refuse to look at any twatting.
Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.
I can’t make that type of commitment.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 7, 2010 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Harold Reynolds isn't very fond of college coaches
(neither am I)
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
!!!
Ceterum censeo fire Brian Sabean.
by J. Frank Parnell on Jun 7, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
You can say fuck. See, I just said fuck. I’ll do it again. Fuck. See?
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
Hey Giants
Closer to 2008 1st-rounder than 2009, please!
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Heckuva job Brownie!
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Who the fuck is this guy?
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Speedy OF.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 7, 2010 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t like this pick
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 7, 2010 6:14 PM PDT reply actions
Good. It would be awfully embarrasing if we drafted someone who didn’t play baseball.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Grrrrrr!!!!!
/reads draft report frantically
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jun 7, 2010 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
really?
Proud parent of the new dominant pitching sensation out of San Diego State University.
Refocused on baseball. Sharks hockey: torture.
Plate discipline?
Please say yes…
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
LOL
Brown thinks plate discipline is for buffets, not baseball.
Everything I’ve read suggests the plate discipline is his big weakness, which is why I hate this pick.
Because we need more hackers.
Can you hear me sighing?
:-(
Sadddd
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
seldom walks.
"Row(and) will come out of this. You stay with your guys and he is one of our guys." - Bruce Bochy 05-31-10
"...and with Titanic's transverse bulkheads and watertight doors, it renders this vessel practically unsinkable." - "Shipbuilder" magazine, 1912
It's not like you have to do one or the other
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, please keep hitting.
Huhhhhhh?????
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
a leadoff hitter?
but we have Rowand
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
I don't get it.
We don’t need a lead-off hitter. We just need hitters. On the surface this is a HUGE dissapointment.
I'm here
I mean, I’m sure I’ll come around and this guy will be a nice prospect. However, the lack of power concerns me.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
BB's!
The lack of plate discipline concerns me much more than the lack of power.
Just give me guys who get on base, god damnit. How is this difficult?
Let's put it this way
The lack of both is downright alarming.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Word.
I just meant to say that if I can only have one (power or OBP) I know which I want.
VROOM
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 7, 2010 6:15 PM PDT reply actions
speed and defense!
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 7, 2010 6:15 PM PDT reply actions
That's a BS pick for sure - he loves CFers
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
I think it was almost impossible for me to get angry this year. It’s the bottom of the first round — draft boards are going to differ pretty wildly.
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 7, 2010 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Strengths: Plus, plus speed. Better hitting skills than expected.
Weaknesses: He’s still raw in many facets of the game.
"I tell him straight, 'If you're going to lead, you have to be the first to practice. You have to come in, get your work down and be prepared for practice,' " assistant coach Keith Smart said. "He needs to figure out why he is having stomach problems and he's got to watch how LeBron (James), Kobe (Bryant) and D-Wade (Dwyane Wade) work. He needs to mimic that if he wants his teammates to speak volumes about him." -Keith Smart on Motna Ellis
So he’s basically Velez
Feed the Panda some bamboo
by anotherbadexcuseguitar on Jun 7, 2010 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Surprising power, which is not much power at all. =/
Feed the Panda some bamboo
by anotherbadexcuseguitar on Jun 7, 2010 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Gary Brown is old!
BD is 1988. Already almost 22
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
Good. I wanted a college hitter. I think we are going to be good for the next several years.
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 Jun 7, 2010 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Toolsy OF.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
The old running back for the Oilers?
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 7, 2010 6:15 PM PDT reply actions
Singles hitting centerfielder?
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Does he have plate discipline?
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
can he steal first base?
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 7, 2010 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
“singles type hitter”
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 7, 2010 6:15 PM PDT reply actions
F this team.
Also known to haunt as theghostoftravisdenker and theaccidentalghostofsergioromo.
Adopted parent of good old Wendell, he tries so hard. You'll get a hit someday son!
by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 7, 2010 6:16 PM PDT reply actions
Looks kind of like a Drew Stubbs type but not as good defensively
Eliminate that pesky Dominatrix in one easy step. Step 1: Tell her you're a Cubs fan!
Drew Stubbs is terrible. This is not making me feel better.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
Exactly. Don’t we already have a Darren Ford too?
Feed the Panda some bamboo
by anotherbadexcuseguitar on Jun 7, 2010 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
He fills a need
a need for speed.
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jun 7, 2010 6:16 PM PDT reply actions
LOL
Fail
"I tell him straight, 'If you're going to lead, you have to be the first to practice. You have to come in, get your work down and be prepared for practice,' " assistant coach Keith Smart said. "He needs to figure out why he is having stomach problems and he's got to watch how LeBron (James), Kobe (Bryant) and D-Wade (Dwyane Wade) work. He needs to mimic that if he wants his teammates to speak volumes about him." -Keith Smart on Motna Ellis
My hope is this guy gets hyped up and hes not actually good and we trade him for a stud
Kobe sucks
by GovernorStephCurry on Jun 7, 2010 6:16 PM PDT reply actions
Heh...
The first guy I called as a likely pick for the Giants back in late May.
http://www.sfdugout.com/site/content.php?973-SF-Giants-Early-Draft-Preview
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You're scaring me now.
"Row(and) will come out of this. You stay with your guys and he is one of our guys." - Bruce Bochy 05-31-10
"...and with Titanic's transverse bulkheads and watertight doors, it renders this vessel practically unsinkable." - "Shipbuilder" magazine, 1912
No power, no arm, no hope
Chris Gloor: my lefty is bigger than your lefty
by crazedcrustacean on Jun 7, 2010 6:17 PM PDT reply actions
http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/draft/draft-preview/2010/2610039.html
14th?
Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.
HE SUCKS BECAUSE IF YOU BOIL HIS STRENGTHS INTO A FIVE-WORD SENTENCE IT SOUNDS LIKE AN ANNOYING SABEAN PLAYER
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 7, 2010 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
No patience, no power. You can’t blame people for being upset.
I mean, what’s the best case scenario? Juan Pierre? Basically means that he needs to be one of the absolute best contact hitters in the majors to be a good player.
I was promised lasagna.
It’s the 24th pick for crying out loud.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
Bob Howry's #1 (and only) fan!!!
The Merkin Valdez of McCovey Chronicles!!!!!!
Put it this way, if the Giants get Juan Pierre with the 24th pick, I’m thrilled.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
Bob Howry's #1 (and only) fan!!!
The Merkin Valdez of McCovey Chronicles!!!!!!
We all are
That likelihood is infinitesimally small.
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, please keep hitting.
Okay now I'd be cool with Yordy in the 2nd.
Any chance he falls?
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
Lots of guys who were projected to go haven’t gone yet. I wouldn’t rule it out. The more good players fall the better.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
Wow. Even worse.
Feed the Panda some bamboo
by anotherbadexcuseguitar on Jun 7, 2010 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
This is horrible. I wonder how well low BB% guys can do in the majors; it’s just too easy to get them out. This guy is apparently Aaron Rowand.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
Without the power. Aaron Rowand has power
Feed the Panda some bamboo
by anotherbadexcuseguitar on Jun 7, 2010 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
aaaaaaaaaa
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh
I’m afraid
Ceterum censeo fire Brian Sabean.
by J. Frank Parnell on Jun 7, 2010 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
BUT
How many times can you walk when you’re hitting .415? I mean, you’re putting the ball in play a LOT. When you see a strike you’re hitting it.
Without watching the kid, and I’m betting none of you have, is he a swinger like Panda? Or, is he a contact guy like Ichiro? (not saying he’s that good)
I guess I don’t think when a kid is hitting .415 you can tell from the stats if he has plate discipline. You have to watch him.
MLB pitchers can’t throw strikes, which is how guys like Luis Castillo and Chone Figgins have put together nice careers. College pitchers definitely can’t throw strikes. To walk 9 times in 210 ABs is atrocious.
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, please keep hitting.
Does that have anything to do with what I wrote?
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, please keep hitting.
Buster Posey drew walks while hitting .463 in college.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
and anyway this argument makes no sense, really
He also struck out less and his ISO was about twice as high as Brown’s, so there’s that, too. Not that I’m saying that we should be able to get a Buster Posey at #24 – but your argument is specious. High batting averages do not produce low walk rates. If you have good plate discipline and strike zone judgement, then you have good plate discipline and strike zone judgement. If anything, if your contact skills are THAT good, pitchers are going to be less likely to throw you strikes, and you’ll walk more.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Why is this bad? Seems like a good hitter
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
Not as good a hitter as Zach Cox, who’s still on the board. Plus he’s in college, which means he should be more advanced, but he fits into the “toolsy speedy outfielder” archetype. And he can’t hit for power, apparently. So yeah.
Ceterum censeo fire Brian Sabean.
by J. Frank Parnell on Jun 7, 2010 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
$$$$$$
Otherwise he would’ve gone earlier
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
I don’t like this pick
Not a terrible pick, not as bad as people think, but the fact that he’s in college really sucks
Like, if he had been born two or three years later, I would fucking love this pick, but he wasn’t and I don’t
Ceterum censeo fire Brian Sabean.
by J. Frank Parnell on Jun 7, 2010 6:18 PM PDT reply actions
he sucks the same way Babe Ruth sucks.
He sucks the same way that Ty Cobb and Joe Dimaggio sucked.
the fuckin' fratellis
Did those guys have toolz?
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
He parties too hard, hates minorities, and married a blonde bombshell?
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 7, 2010 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s a closeted homosexual?
Back on the market.
by positiveuphemism on Jun 7, 2010 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Worse.
Ben Copeland.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
Yup, Giants can’t draft…
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
Bob Howry's #1 (and only) fan!!!
The Merkin Valdez of McCovey Chronicles!!!!!!
They used to be able to draft. What happened this year? Did Sabean wrangle Barr away from the phone?
lol overreaction.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
Bob Howry's #1 (and only) fan!!!
The Merkin Valdez of McCovey Chronicles!!!!!!
That was sarcasm.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
Bob Howry's #1 (and only) fan!!!
The Merkin Valdez of McCovey Chronicles!!!!!!
Actually, NorCal
The Cardinals have the bottom rated minor league system, according to BA. They are perhaps (at least until last year) the only team that drafts worse than the Giants (in the non-Pirates division).
"Row(and) will come out of this. You stay with your guys and he is one of our guys." - Bruce Bochy 05-31-10
"...and with Titanic's transverse bulkheads and watertight doors, it renders this vessel practically unsinkable." - "Shipbuilder" magazine, 1912
So we drafted Rowand's Replacement?
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 7, 2010 6:19 PM PDT reply actions
Call him up
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
So guys…second round?
Feed the Panda some bamboo
by anotherbadexcuseguitar on Jun 7, 2010 6:19 PM PDT reply actions
Kevin_Goldstein
I’m the guy who really likes the #Giants pick of Gary Brown, no walks does not automatically equal bad player, folks
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
Bob Howry's #1 (and only) fan!!!
The Merkin Valdez of McCovey Chronicles!!!!!!
UH.
Feed the Panda some bamboo
by anotherbadexcuseguitar on Jun 7, 2010 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah it does when no one in your system has the skill.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
He works for Baseball Prospectus. It’s not like he’s an OBP denier.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
Bob Howry's #1 (and only) fan!!!
The Merkin Valdez of McCovey Chronicles!!!!!!
Have you ever read anything by Kevin Goldstein?
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
Bob Howry's #1 (and only) fan!!!
The Merkin Valdez of McCovey Chronicles!!!!!!
Goldstein is one of the better contributors to that site, though.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Which was the entirety of my point
He works for Baseball Prospectus. It’s not like he’s an OBP denier.
Bruce Bochy would like you to look at the career numbers and stop complaining.
Bob Howry’s #1 (and only) fan!!!
The Merkin Valdez of McCovey Chronicles!!!!!!
by cheno on Jun 7, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Just because he works for BP it doesn’t mean he knows anything about stats.
I was promised lasagna.
by Cookyman on Jun 7, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I was promised lasagna.
The “I was promised lasagna” part really makes me think you are right.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
He’s arguably the best part of that site.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Agree. I haven’t renewed my BP in a few years and I don’t always agree with KG, but he’s pretty good.
Ask me about my blog.
for pitchers!
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 7, 2010 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Well , if you’re hitting .438, I don’t really see why you’d be trying to walk.
by kingofthacove on Jun 7, 2010 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Hitting ability: Brown consistently gets the barrel on the ball. It’s not pretty, his feet are moving, but the bat is always in the right place, particularly against fastballs.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
So he’s vulnerable to the outside breaking ball?
/Aaron Rowand
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
BROWN IS THE NEW WHITE
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 7, 2010 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Reggie Cleveland All-Star
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Feeling better
#Giants, Here is Brown video, report and grades. http://tinyurl.com/257ovzd #MLBDraft. I think this guy is more talented w/bat than Colon. 1 minute ago via TweetDeck
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
The Buzz: Brown is a speedy top of the order outfielder who can pace a lineup. He is reminding many of Reggie Willits with his plus-speed and sneaky power. His defense has steadily improved, but his arm is more like Johnny Damon’s than Ichiro’s.
THE NEXT REGGIE WILLITS!!!!!!
yay?
"Row(and) will come out of this. You stay with your guys and he is one of our guys." - Bruce Bochy 05-31-10
"...and with Titanic's transverse bulkheads and watertight doors, it renders this vessel practically unsinkable." - "Shipbuilder" magazine, 1912
Because his arm is white, right?
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 7, 2010 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Johnny Damon? That means we get a WS?
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
by say hey nation on Jun 7, 2010 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
TWO!
ZOMG!
Unless we’re the A’s or Royals in that analogy.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 7, 2010 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m usually a baseball draft optimist because really, who the hell knows. But I just watched the highlight video on this kid and OHMYGOD his swing is funny looking. GIANTZ BRASSSS!!!
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jun 7, 2010 6:21 PM PDT reply actions
I'm a draft pessimist
Because no one ever went broke betting against Brian Sabean to draft lots of productive hitters.
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher?
Toolsy ones especially.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?topic_id=10018074&content_id=8634895
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jun 7, 2010 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
he doesn't look like he's dancing too much to me
would like to see game film though. Looks like a short compact swing without a lot of back leg into it – doesn’t look like he’s generating much power.
looks kinda like Eric Brynes
If you don't like Brandon Medders you're not a true fan.
LOL
He shows off his bunting skills.
He runs a 4.4…. 30.
Yeah, I’m gonna say he’s not looking drive the ball out of the park.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 7, 2010 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Sabean just drafted the white rajai davis
We just found the future #8 hitter in 2014
I say he drafted Ben Copeland.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
True
Too much overreaction, as he’s not a bad player
But a worse pick than Cox? Definitely.
Ceterum censeo fire Brian Sabean.
by J. Frank Parnell on Jun 7, 2010 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Didn't you hear? Dude doesn't take walks and has no power!!
He’s DOOOOMED!!! We’re all DOOOMED!!! AHHH!!!
Through rose-colored glasses.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 7, 2010 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions
But we have to wait for him to start playing
So all we can do now is overreact. Of course none of us have seen the guy play enough to speak with any authority, but it’s our right to overreact. This is the internetz after all.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
The fangraphs people just said they were reminded of the Burris pick.
Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.
Oh, that brings good thoughts.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
Oh I feel much better now…
Chris Gloor: my lefty is bigger than your lefty
by crazedcrustacean on Jun 7, 2010 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Depressing.
I would have preferred a safer pick like Cox. Its not like we have a lot of 2B or 3B prospects doing great in the minors. I like a “pure hitter” at 2B or 3B. Oh well. Now the Cardinals will have a pure hitter at 3B or 2B in a couple years while Brown is hitting an empty .300 with now power and solid defense.
In Brown's defense
.300 with little power, low strikeouts, low walks, and solid defense in center field is not actually that bad. That’s actually pretty valuable, in fact.
Ceterum censeo fire Brian Sabean.
by J. Frank Parnell on Jun 7, 2010 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions
RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE
FREE BUSTER
by TimLincecumIsGod on Jun 7, 2010 6:22 PM PDT reply actions
I don’t know anything about him, but after reading all the reactions here I think I hate him
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
I'm confused
Maybe they’re just going to spend big in later rounds?
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
the thing is, it happened.
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
TO THE STAIRS!!!
You all know what to do!
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by Smoke on the Water on Jun 7, 2010 6:23 PM PDT reply actions
We lost this -inning- round.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Damn autoformat
We lost this inning round.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
DNW
Dances in the batters box, while swinging
No BB
Arm strength: His arm is not quite average and isn’t really a part of his game.
Fielding: When he first started playing center, he did not look good out there. But he’s improved quickly in his routes and reading the ball off the bat.
So I guess the guy used to suck, and now is like maybe gonna be okay if things work out right.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
I don’t like the foot movement. It seems to me that he could be very streaky because of that; when it’s working, he’s fine, but when he’s moving too much he’s not okay. I’ve got to imagine that he can’t replicate all that movement consistently and naturally, which is going to affect his ability.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
BLB never lifted his feet.
Q: Did you ever make an offer for Vladimir Guerrero?
Sabean: In a word: No. If we had signed Guerrero or [Gary] Sheffield, we would have been without [Long list of replacement level vets]—obviously not being able to field a competitive team, especially from an experience standpoint, given our level of spending.
Yeah, and Joe Morgan flapped his arm. When you watch him, his body is still when it matters, he doesn’t hit off of his front foot, he’s got good balance and bat speed.
Lots of guys have funny things they do before the pitcher releases the ball.
Hard to walk if you’re putting it in play on every swing…..
A
So I guess we picked him over Cox because Cox is more expensive? Which is bullshit
Ceterum censeo fire Brian Sabean.
by J. Frank Parnell on Jun 7, 2010 6:25 PM PDT reply actions
Are you repeating that, or is that your insight?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
That’s my insight sorry
Ceterum censeo fire Brian Sabean.
by J. Frank Parnell on Jun 7, 2010 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Grant, you HAVE to make this the headline of the wrapup.
Or at least on overflow GDT or something.
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 7, 2010 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Gary White is brown?
"Row(and) will come out of this. You stay with your guys and he is one of our guys." - Bruce Bochy 05-31-10
"...and with Titanic's transverse bulkheads and watertight doors, it renders this vessel practically unsinkable." - "Shipbuilder" magazine, 1912
Giants Baseball: The Thing Is, It Keeps Happening.
Proud parent of William Nuschler M.F. Clark.
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 7, 2010 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I almost read that as “Ben Roethlisberger is gay?”
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Thank You, John Barr.
I love how John Barr did not get caught up in his power game. McCoven is going to be pleasantly surprised with Gary Brown. CSF moved Brown to CF permanently this season and he took off.
His speed is plus-plus and his defense is going to be GG. He has more power than given credit and will play very well at Mays Field.
Brown will be an exceptional player in the Giants system and should do very well at Mays Field
NOT A BAD PLAYER BUT WORSE THAN COX WHO WE DIDNT TAKE BECAUSE COX WAS MORE EXPENSIVE
Ceterum censeo fire Brian Sabean.
by J. Frank Parnell on Jun 7, 2010 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
He is average in centerfield according to the Fangraphs guy.
Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.
He hit six home runs last year with aluminum bats and a .438 average. That is not encouraging on the power front.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
Kevin Goldstein compares him to....
“How about Juan Pierre with some power. That’s a good player.”
Kind of uncomfortable with the pick. Basically, I hate that we picked a guy with no plate discipline whatsoever. Not that I’m surprised, but I think it’s just terrible that we consistently ignore that
Rockies pick up Kyle Parker
Parker, screw the Rockies!!!
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from what I am reading
He’s Michael Bourn, but with a batting average 100 points higher.
Is this bad?
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
Shouldn't...
We let Brown work for us for a month before we reach for the anti-depressants? Cox may have the safer bat, but he could also fall on his face in High A ball.
Article I read on Brown the other day
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/brown-251413-base-baseball.html
It looks like his speed is legit not just Velez VROOM! speed that doesn’t translate to the basepaths.
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That makes me feel a lot better; good SLG and the low walks are balanced by low strikeouts.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
My one big hope is that
We took Brown because he’s athletic and cheap to sign and we will snatch up guys with bigger price tags (over slot) in the next few rounds that have high upside….
Unlikely I know, but that’s all I can think of so that I don’t hurl myself down the stairs.
Hopefully
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I hope, I hope, I hope
prolly not though, given that if we were going to spend money why not just sign Cox
Ceterum censeo fire Brian Sabean.
by J. Frank Parnell on Jun 7, 2010 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
14. Gary Brown, of
Cal State Fullerton
Grades and stats can be dry and don’t tell the full story about Brown, one of the most electrifying players seen in Southern California in years. The 6-foot, 180-pounder is one of the fastest players in the nation at any level of amateur play. An early-season game found him blazing down the line from the right side in 3.69 seconds on a bunt attempt. On two separate infield grounders, Brown got down to first base in 3.91 and 3.94 seconds, giving him 80 speed on the 20-80 scale. The rap on Brown since he failed to sign with the Athletics as a 12th-round pick out of high school in 2007 has been his hitting ability, or perceived lack thereof. After slow but steady improvement in his first two seasons, he has exploded as a junior, ranking among the national leaders with a .449 average in mid-May. Brown has shown interesting pop with a slugging percentage well over .700 as well, and he projects as an above-average hitter as a pro. Brown owes his turnaround to a better stance. He keeps his feet planted to maintain his foundation at the plate, then simply lets his exceptionally quick hands work to attack the ball. An aggressive hitter, the only drawback in Brown’s offensive game is his miniscule number of walks and below-average home run power. In the field, Brown has found a home in center field after playing the outfield corners, second and third base in previous seasons. He sports an average arm, and his combination of speed and fly-chasing skills permit Brown to project as a plus defensive center fielder.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 7, 2010 6:30 PM PDT reply actions
Okay, I don’t like it, but I don’t hate it anymore.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
We already have a player just like Brown, except he’s already in our system and I’m pretty sure they’re already the same fucking age.
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=LF&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=501317
Both are likely to never be ML caliber hitters either.
Sorry
But what the hell does Brown’s age have to do with this? Ryan Howard was basically 25 when he hit the Majors. There is no set equation that you have to be 20 coming out of college to have any hope of making it.
Are you saying you don’t think age is a factor in evaluating and developing prospects? Because if so, that’s kind of an incredible thing to say.
Making calculations based upon statiscal histori-garbage rather than situation reality since 1980
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Sounds kinda similar to Francisco Peguero…
.277/.399/.518 out of a shortstop?!
Keep on, keepin' on, Ryan Cavan
.264 / .289 / .383 as a 22-year old in the California League
WHOOO TOP PROSPECT!!!!
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Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least extended spring training).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
no power? no walks?
He’s already a Giant at heart!
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or Brentz...
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oh whatever. he’ll be good, i’m sure. we’ll see what happens down the road.
Ceterum censeo fire Brian Sabean.
by J. Frank Parnell on Jun 7, 2010 6:31 PM PDT reply actions
The uneducated fan in me wanted Zack Cox (dingerz)
The educated fan in me trusts the Giants to have some idea of what they are doing
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
lol because the Giants have been so great at drafting and developing hitters over the past 2 decades. The only one they got they lucked into thanks to bonus demands and even then they fail to realize that he’s their best fucking hitter.
Say what you will, Im not defending them
Im not going to bitch about it because I have no idea about these guys
Chris Dominguez: Bringing dingerz back to The Bay (In a while)
SCIENCE
I don't either.
But, you can get an idea about the prudence of a pick by collectively examining various experts’ draft boards. The fact that most of us never heard of him probably means he wasn’t too high on most draft boards. That is what is potentially concerning.
See
this is never true in the NFL mock drafts past the top 5-10 picks. Why should it be in the MLB?
After the very upper echelon of talent, I’m sure the ranking varies wildly from team to team
Cooler than a Polar Bear's toenails.
I understand that the ranking varies wildly, but the Giants had a chance to draft a guy who was considered by most to be a top-15 guy. Instead the Giants selected a guy whom there was more debate about. I’m just saying I preferred the “safer” pick from a development standpoint.
I can’t really make a judgment. The guy wasn’t drafted until pick 25. I feel the action of the teams picking speaks more forcefully than the prior prognostication.
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A lot of that was him falling for signability reasons, IE, teams feeling he would be too expensive to sign. But it’s true: he probably isn’t legitimately a top 10 guy.
Ceterum censeo fire Brian Sabean.
by J. Frank Parnell on Jun 7, 2010 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Nobody knew Bumgarner either
Im just going to wait and see before freaking out
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SCIENCE
Didn’t a few people freaked out when Tim was drafted?
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that’s why they call him “The Freak”
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What?
Of course people knew who Bumgarner was. Hell, Dr. B had him specifically mentioned as a DNW in the 1st round prior to the draft.
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, please keep hitting.
Where
Is WCW telling all of us how we could have had Jason Heyward, MadBum and Mars itself if we had only paid attention to his scripture?
busy patting myself on the back for noting that Colon would be off the board at #24
I’m not exercised today, though. there was no Heyward available for us. Castellanos whom I liked here but didn’t love went to Detroit #44, which tells me his price was high but not impossible, which we know. no Wilson yet, which suggests he’s going to Stanford. if he does sign, though, he’d be the fish that got away.
by wcw on Jun 7, 2010 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I have no comment on the Giants pick because I never heard of him
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I have and the kid can play. The best thing about Brown’s game is that he is improving. He has some tools a CF needs and his bat is developing along with his power. He is a table setter who can steal 60+ and roam Mays Field.
If CSF gets by Minnesota tonight you may be able to watch Brown play next weekend in College Super Regionals. Brown is currently recovering from a hand injury.
I've heard of him.
He was Christian Colon’s teammate and both were expected to go early because both were very good players. I didn’t expect Colon to go fourth however.
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I wish we had just signed a random live arm. I’d have faith in that, at least.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I suggest we start praying to the BABIP gods
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 7, 2010 6:35 PM PDT reply actions
Offer up a sacrifice
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How about Bochy?
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
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BOOOOOOOOO
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Lee
Signability issues, right?
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 7, 2010 6:37 PM PDT reply actions
Yes
LEEEEE go to LSU!!!! You’ll be a demigod. Don’t take a pay cut to play baseball…. whoops.
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And the Southern women
The SEC’s second-greatest recruiting advantage
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Second-greatest?
Oh, you’re talking about the money.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
And money can get you MORE Southern women. It all makes sense.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Or just being a stud athlete
Or a stud.
Or in the right place at the right time
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Well, I meant in addition to those things. But yes.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Ohhhhh yeahhhhhhh
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where is Brown going to start in 2011? A+? AA?
by TimLaser and MattyC on Jun 7, 2010 6:37 PM PDT reply actions
a 1st round college pick at low-A?
by TimLaser and MattyC on Jun 7, 2010 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Good, the Dodgers picked someone they won’t sign.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
Wasn’t the same said last year for the Rockies?
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
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Exactly - Lee is a placeholder to placate their fans.
Fodgers have no $$$ right now. Looks like we know for sure that they get the #29 pick next year, besides their own pick.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Could this be a reasonable strategy?
Even for teams without cashflow issues. This draft is, by all accounts, very weak, much more so than next year’s. Would teams ever intentionally pick someone they knew they couldn’t sign to get the same pick in a better draft? Do they?
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Interesting
The “experts” were well off fairly regularlly this year. Lots of leftovers for the second round.
BA’s List
Mostly due to a ton of teams (Cubs, Astros, I’m looking at you) making completely out-there picks.
Ceterum censeo fire Brian Sabean.
by J. Frank Parnell on Jun 7, 2010 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s a really good comp
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 7, 2010 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions
BTW
Everyone remembers who the Giants rep was for this draft.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
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Here's why I didn't want Cox
http://projectprospect.com/article/2010/06/03/our-hesitation-with-zack-cox
It’s not the end all, be all, but it does give you an idea why many teams passed him up
I totally agree.
The Cards got snookered. Here’s another good article to read:
http://projectprospect.com/article/2010/06/04/the-rendon-rankings
Here’s the money quote:
Some may be surprised that Cox’s 2010 season doesn’t turn out better in the eyes of RENDON. Cox is hitting .431/.500/.607 for the Razorbacks, leading the SEC in batting average. After seeing 56.6% of his hits go for extra bases in 2009, Cox has only managed an extra base hit rate of 21.9% in 2010. Cox has traded strikeouts for singles. While that is a move in the right direction, it doesn’t get you all the way there yet. If a player is a singles hitter in college, he’s unlikely to become a quality major league hitter. The only player to score lower according to RENDON and carve out an MLB career is Kelly Shoppach. Cox would be only the second player to score under 400 according to RENDON and not be either a catcher or shortstop. Former Oklahoma State third baseman Josh Fields scored 394 after struggling to hit for contact and power.
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“Los Angeleees”
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+1 doesn't deserve it being correct
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
by say hey nation on Jun 7, 2010 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Angels having a good draft
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 7, 2010 6:42 PM PDT reply actions
Helps when you get a bunch of picks.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
They’re actually using the picks to their advantage though. We had 6 picks in 2008, came out with one possible big leaguer
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 7, 2010 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
well, that and freddy sanch
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 7, 2010 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
You mean 2007, me thinks.
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 7, 2010 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah yeah, that’s the one
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 7, 2010 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Glass half full: He’s hitting .450 or whatever, so he’s got a batting eye. Maybe as his pitching competition rises to his level, he will use that eye to not swing at balls. Maybe all he needs is an organization committed to teaching patience at the plate. Wait, this is supposed to be the optimist side!
BTW: Posey says pine, meat!
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by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Jun 7, 2010 6:43 PM PDT reply actions
Batting .450 does not mean he has a batting eye
Especially when using aluminum.
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, please keep hitting.
To sum up the ESPN scouting report (Insider)
We’ve just drafted a guy who’s basically got the Juan Pierre skillset. Fun times!
Hope I’m wrong. I am glad that at least they went with a polished(ish) college guy instead of a HSer. Chance we could maybe see him in just a couple years I guess, depending upon how he does in the minors. Get him signed fast and lets see what he can do against professionals.
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by Smoke on the Water on Jun 7, 2010 6:43 PM PDT reply actions
Doesn't make this a good pick
Being crappy at the major league level at the position doesn’t make this a good pick, you go with the best available player.
Ceterum censeo fire Brian Sabean.
by J. Frank Parnell on Jun 7, 2010 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I would’ve liked Mike Lorenzen, hopefully he falls to the second
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 7, 2010 6:43 PM PDT reply actions
Another Note
many scouts and reports came out during the season that Christian Colon was not the best player on his team this season. Many thought there was a better player. That player is Gary Brown.
Posey is gunning people down!
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
Sabean twatted:
@SavvySabes Notes on Gary Brown: no relation to Paul Brown, scored 80 on 20-80 intangible scale. I keep calling him Jerry Brown. BS
Kevin Goldstein likes the Brown pick...
..and that makes me feel better. I asked a question in the BP chat:
“Gregjitsu (SoCal): Ugh….Gary Brown…I think I prefer a real hitter for the Giants. The Giants don’t seem to have any luck turning out position players, so I would have liked them to select the guy with the most polished bat, Cox or Brentz or Gyorko. I just don’t trust the Giants to turn a hacker into a decent player. I read his profile and just think…Eugenio Velez…Darren Ford, and then I throw up in my mouth a little.
Kevin Goldstein: He’s bigger, stronger and faster than those guys. You’re making poor assumptions."
Bigger?
That surprises me. The stronger sure could be opinion. Faster is a duh.
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 7, 2010 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I still would have preferred the best hitter available.
But hey, maybe in time he will turn out to be a lot better than we expect. Maybe he’ll develop more power and better plate discipline.
Meh
I’d rather have taken a guy who already has some of either
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A Quick Bio
Gary Brown possess an above-average 5th step. He has consistently used this 5th step to great advantage chasing fly balls and getting down the line after slow toppers to third base.
His bat speed reminds scouts of a young Abe Lincoln… or an old Thomas Jefferson.
Though originally drafted by Connie Mack’s Philadelphia Athletics, he turned down their low-wage offer and instead spent 2 years selling hot dogs to a young Tommy Lasorda.
Scouts have described his 9-tool skills in glowing terms…. most often comparing him to a much shorter, whiter Shaquille O’Neal.
the fuckin' fratellis
Baseball Beginnings profile
Gary Brown, CF,
6-0, 185
Bats: R, Throws: R
Cal State Fullerton
Games Seem: 3, Innings: 20
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Average height, athletic build, narrow hips and waist, strong hands and forearms.
STRENGTHS: Above-average CF defender. Gets the good jump, reads the ball off the bat, good first step, good routes and instincts. Above-average runner, have seen one 80 run time to first. Good first step, good base runner. Ability to put the ball in play with average bat speed, good hands. Accurate throwing and rarely makes a mental mistake on CF defense.
WEAKNESSES: Needs to shorten stroke with wood and create more direct path to ball; has the strong hands to do this, too much lift in swing and too many balls in the air right now. Below-average arm strength. Threw harder as high school SS. Have not seen same arm strength in recent years.
SUMMARY: Like this player’s ability to compensate for his shortcomings. Needs to more consistently put ball in play with wood to take full advantage of speed. Excellent defensive center fielder with above-average speed who is one offensive adjustment away. Would take the chance that he’ll adjust.
GRADES (Present/Future):
Hit 30/50
Power 20/40
Run 70/70
Arm 40/40
Field 70/70
Overall Future Potential: 54
http://baseballbeginnings.com/2010/04/17/gary-brown-report/
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Nah
It’s out of 1000
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 7, 2010 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
FRANCHISE PROSPECT: 70-80. These are star prospects. They are the best players at their positions. They should be major league all-stars for years to come. These players usually have the money skills: power and speed. (A)
DEFINITE PROSPECT: 55-69. These are above-average prospects who project to be quality starters on major league teams. These players are projected to produce consistent production with All-Star ability during their best years. (B)
MILD PROSPECT: 53-54. These are everyday prospects. These are solid starters that may be offensive-oriented players. They may lack one tool or intangible to be premium players. They are everyday regulars for contending teams. (C+)
MILD PROSPECT: 50-52. These are regular prospects, which are average players with enough offense or defense to allow for consistent everyday value to a major league team. A player who can be on the 25-man roster. ©
FRINGE PROSPECT: 48-49. Fill Prospects. These players project as extras at the major league level. They may be platoon players that are offensive oriented or have the versatility to play several positions. (D)
FRINGE PROSPECT: 45-47. These players project as fringe major leaguers with strictly back-up value at the major league level. They may be players with hard-to-apply tools or tools that don’t neatly fit a role at the major league level. These are insurance policy players for a major league club. (D-)
ORGANIZATIONAL: 40-44. These are minor leaguers, non-prospects who have limited tools that should prevent them from reaching the majors, but whose knowledge, desire and heart could fill an organization’s needs at lower levels. (O)
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Cornerstone : 81-90
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come on! At least post this after I make a worse, along the same lines, joke
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 7, 2010 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
your joke was a definite prospect though. I’ll give you 50 now and 65 fture.
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He’s a five tool commenter
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Don’t know if the Giants will bring it out of me. Maybe I should go to another org
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 7, 2010 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s a 100 out of 80
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 7, 2010 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
espn grades
89 – Hall of Fame Caliber
Among the best ever. Should be getting out very, very sparingly. Johan Santana’s changeup; Joel Zumaya’s fastball; Carlos Beltran’s baserunning.
70 Perennial All-Star
Well above-average ability in a particular area. Daniel Cabrera’s fastball; Rafael Furcal’s throwing.
60 – All-Star Caliber
Solidly above average.
55 – One Grade Above Average
Overall production will consistently meet or exceed the league average for his position, or have a particular skill that is one tick above the league average.
50 – Solid-Average Player at the Major League Level
For an overall grade, this represents a position player who will play every day in the majors, a starting pitcher in the third or fourth slots in a major league rotation, or an average middle reliever or setup man. For an individual attribute, this represents a league-average skill (a .270 batting average, a 90 mph fastball).
45 – Below-Average-Player
Either a starter on a second-division club, or a bench player on an average or better club. Would include fourth outfielders, fifth/sixth starters, 11th/12th men on a pitching staff, etc.
40 – Future Potential Player
An outside chance to get a “cup of coffee.” Well below-average ability.
35 – Non-Prospects
Will top out at, or likely before reaching, Double-A.
30 – Not a Pro Player
A skill level just one tick above the worst possible grade.
25 – Lowest Player Grade
Frank Thomas’ running speed; Joey Gathright’s power; Steve Blass’ control.
Ah I was just kiddin. That’s funny with Franky T.’s running speed though
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 7, 2010 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
where was he on the Keith Law 100?
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low 50s I believe
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by Smoke on the Water on Jun 7, 2010 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
52
but the OF in front of him (Chevez Clarke) had same-worse grades, it seems
Hitting 45 50
Power 40 50
Plate Discipline 35 40
Running Speed 60 60
Fielding Range 45 55
Arm Strength 55 55
Feel for Game 40 45
Cooler than a Polar Bear's toenails.
That 40 power is good to see
If he could get up to 45 (average power, i think) He would be an exceptional player.
Keith Law's take
PRESENT FUTURE
Hitting 45 50
Power 35 40
Plate Discipline 40 45
Running Speed 80 80
Fielding Range 65 65
Arm Strength 50 50
Feel for Game 45 55
Cooler than a Polar Bear's toenails.
i think it’s out of the box and base path speed
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he is developing player and would not be surprised to see continued development from Brown. He is also a baseball rat so improvement is certainly possible.
Gary the late bloomer?
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All these scouting reports are not too encouraging. They talk a lot about "upside."
The Giants suck at getting players to reach their “upside.”
…is one offensive adjustment away. Would take the chance that he’ll adjust.
Oh yeah, the Giants are renowned for working out kinks in their minor leaguers and developing them into outstanding hitters.
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher?
He’ll work with Shawon Dunston
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
then he'll get even fewer walks than the none he gets now
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HEY RAYS
I bet y’all wish you would’ve taken Posey now!
/ignores rest of their draft history
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My new hope: Austin Wilson lasts until the second round, and the Giants buy him out.
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That's their plan all along!
GENIUS!
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Tim was double 80 : fastball and curveball
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Tim’s talent was #1 in that draft. people were scared of injury
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Good ol’ wily sabes wasn’t fooled by that concern
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 7, 2010 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
You mean
<9000!!!!!!!!
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Skip Bayless
Is still waiting for Tim to fail. Like an old person who buys crappy cookies for their grandchildren because they think Oreo’s are a fad.
Ok Ok
Is Juan Pierre Brown’s upside? or a good comp? If it’s the former then :-(. If it’s the latter, then I will gladly take a 2.5-3.5 WAR centerfielder (in his prime).
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BA wrote in the May31st -June 13th issue
The only current big league outfielders with a comparable right-right profile are Latin America—Brewers OF Carlos Gomez and the Nationals’ Willy Taveras.
…..It’s an inexact comparison, and that’s what trouble some scouts about Brown.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 7, 2010 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Name that player
.360/.403/.569 – ~1600 PA’s in the minors
.302/.333/.434 – ~1300 PA’s in the majors
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, please keep hitting.
/bar fight
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Nice reference!
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 7, 2010 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
HOWARD!
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Heyman: Zach Cox is Brady Quinn of this draft. Love it.
At USC we're not snobs, we're just better than you.
Brentz, Wilson, Castellanos, or Ranaudo
Pleaseeeee
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....?
Hahaha I’m not sure. You should ask wil or Fla-Giant
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Or Stetson Allie.
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Him too
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I’m not even a huge fan, but he’s the kind of guy who, if the Giants selected him, I’d be like “Oh, ok. They probably think they can polish him, and I trust them because of their track record.”
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And he's got the big fastball
Always love that
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LOCAL TIES!!!
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Selig can't be bothered to give the comp picks, I guess
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
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The more I’m reading, the more I’m coming around on this pick. The lack of walks and weak arm are certainly negatives, but the excellent speed and instincts are a plus. Plus, it seems like there won’t be any problem getting him signed, which means he could be in Salem before the end of the year and could be on the fast track through the system. I like this better than what the Rockies, Dodgers and Padres will be going through with trying to sign the high schoolers each picked.
Chris Gloor: my lefty is bigger than your lefty
by crazedcrustacean on Jun 7, 2010 7:09 PM PDT reply actions
It just feels like such a Sabean pick. If it were another organization, I’d be on board, but this just feels so much like a Copeland pick, where they’re just saving money by picking signable players.
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 7, 2010 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
OK that was Sabean's pick
Now he can go gorge himself and fall asleep and leave the rest of the picks to the pros.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
This is what we get after signing Bengie Molina with his contract clause.
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 7, 2010 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Brentz to Boston.
:(
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You can’t have been seriously expecting him to last another 40 picks…
Ceterum censeo fire Brian Sabean.
by J. Frank Parnell on Jun 7, 2010 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeahhhhh
Maybe Wilson will
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I didn't.
But I did want the guy. And I wanted him (still do) more than Gary Brown.
Gyorko is still available, at least. Maybe we can snag Holt. Compensation round is almost over, so maybe, maybe he slips to the G’s in round 2. That would be nice.
On another note, the Red Sox are having a great draft. Vitek, Brentz, and now Ranaudo. We can’t have that kind of draft with only one pick, but I can’t say I’m not jealous.
There goes Tago…..crap. And to the Rox no less. Dang.
Brentz off the board...
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That's a good round-up, if they sign all 3
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What time is the draft tomorrow and are they airing it on mlb.com?
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
Man, Angels and Red Sox having nice drafts. I really liked Cowart (picked by Angels, among others) and the Sox have picked a couple fallers. I’m really hoping for Lorenzen, Cody Buckle, Jedd Gyorko (for the name), Tony Wolters, and LeVon Washington. One of them has to fall to us, right?
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 7, 2010 7:22 PM PDT reply actions
zzzz
this draft is much more boring when we don’t have many picks. Damn i wish we had 1 supp pick, lots a talent being picked up right now!
I wanted to adopt, but all the good looking babies were taken
Browns not a bad pick. It’s just a wasted opportunity. He does have good upside. But, he has a lot of work left to do on his swing, and learn how to work the count, if he wants to be a lead-off hitter.
My big problem with this pick is that we could have gotten Tyler Holt with our 2nd round pick. Holt is a more polished CF who is almost as fast, plays steadier , has a better arm, knows how to work the count and take a walk, and has more power. Holt started all 23 games in CF for Team USA, where they used wooden bats, and he outhit many more publicized players. Holt has been the best baserunner in all of college ball the past 2 years. This year he has stolen 29 of 31 bases and has 53 BBs and 12 HRs in 288 ABs. For Team USA he stole 19 of 21 bases, and walked in more than 25% of his ABs.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
should we pick Holt in the 2nd if he's there?
Obviously it depends on who’s available, but just asking.
CSF originally had Brown leading off and Colon in the 3-hole. The Titans were struggling so they changed the batting order to have Colon leadoff and Brown hit in the 2-hole. Soon after the Titans starting winning.
With that BB rate, Brown’s not exactly leadoff material
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 7, 2010 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Brown in the 2 hole
[San Francisco joke]
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Matheny!
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 7, 2010 7:27 PM PDT reply actions
Peter Tago's pitches have sick movement
Like…. wowwwww
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Reminds me more of Belisario
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Jenkins!
Take the money. You can go to college later…
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Allie, Wolters, Buckle, Holt, Wilson, Paxton, and Yordy! off the top of my head, but I’m sure Fla-Giant has more.
wilson is the big one, but he’s probably going to Stanford and it’s probably the right move for him.
by wcw on Jun 7, 2010 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
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FYI
June 8, noon ET
Rounds 2-30, First-Year Player Draft
June 9, noon ET
Rounds 31-50, First-Year Player Draft
It’s kind of ridiculous that they can’t even do the SECOND ROUND on the first day.
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Considering this draft is like 30 rounds long, it seems pretty ridiculous
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 7, 2010 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s 50 rounds.
It used to be a theoretically infinite number of rounds. They kept going until everyone stopped drafting.
That was pretty awesome. It’s also why Mike Piazza had a professional career.
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My goodness.
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 7, 2010 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Dammit
I leave and the Giants draft a future 4th OF? And No Castellanos or hell, even Brentz or Allie or AJ Cole or Gyorko. would’ve been better. I mean this pick would’ve been fine if we could’ve saved some money but this guy is repped by Boras…so I really don’t get/like this pick.
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Yeah, really not liking this pick. I had to step out and drink after the pick.
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by theghostofjasonellison on Jun 7, 2010 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Really?
I like Brown. Got lots of talent and has been improving his game. He could be a table setter for the middle of the order Posey, Sandoval and Neal/Pill/Belt.
I give this a ‘meh’. FL-G thinks there was more opportunity out there than I. He’ll probably turn out to be right, mind you.
by wcw on Jun 7, 2010 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Got lots of talent and has been improving his game. He could be a table setter for the middle of the order
For a second there, I thought you were talking about Velez.
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Yeah I don't like it at all
He seems like Andres Torres without the OBP
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I love the comparisons to Butler and Lofton. They’re fast! They play CF! Therefore they must be just the same!!!!
Also, someone snuck in some Fred Lewis bashing for good measure.
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http://www.collegesplits.com/blog/20100518-how-few-walks-is-too.html
This is a particularly damning critique of Gary Brown.
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Ow.
I’m not going to freak out over a #24 draft pick, but this is pretty uninspiring.
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Especially since, in recent years, drafting has been, to me, the one bright spot in the way the team’s been run.
Hopefully they can grab some good players later on in the draft. They’ve done a fine job of snatching up interesting players down-draft the last couple of years.
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Shawon leaps for joy!
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deep thoughts
The last time (as far as I can remember) the Giants drafted a fast, no-power white guy with their #1 overall pick:
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As there are 1335 comments in this thread as I type, I’m not going to read the whole thread, and neither will I likely check on replies to this comment, but:
We drafted Calvin Murray?!?!?!?
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