Open Draft Thread: Day Two
by Grant Brisbee on Jun 8, 2010 8:45 AM PDT
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PrintI'm kind of hoping for another pick of Diego Seastrunk. The Giants don't take no for an answer, Mr. Seastrunk.
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I have no idea what he did this year, but I was really hoping they would sign Seastrunk last time around.
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.
Also Randolph Oduber and Jamaine Cotton.
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.
He must have left Rice b/c his player page only lists 2007-2009
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by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 8:49 AM PDT up reply actions
2009 RD 18 Pick John Walsh- Freshman Texas.
2010 Season- 288/361/507
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Also what are the rules on drafting players in college/jc?
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You can draft JC at any time. Depending on age, you can draft college sophomores, however juniors and seniors are always in play
I didn’t know about the age issue. I just thought if you went to a 4-year then you HAD to wait till after your 3rd year.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 8, 2010 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
What is the age limit?
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 8, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
If you turn 21 before or within a certain number of days of the draft, you’re eligible to be picked even if you’re a freshman or sophomore.
thanks
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 8, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
If I had children
My first born would have been named Zippity McUnf-Unf.
He would be a fast, hacking, all-glove CF.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 9:00 AM PDT reply actions
So he would be Eric Damon?
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by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 9:03 AM PDT up reply actions
OT: The anchovy is an underrated food additive
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
OT: The anchovy is an underOVERrated food additive
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by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
You think so? My generation was brainwashed by the Ninja Turtles to think that cool people abhor anchovies.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I like anchovies, but not on pizza. In that context, I find they overwhelm the other flavors.
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.
It’s a matter of quantity. If you treat anchovies like pepperoni, then the flavor is overwhelmed, but a small piece of anchovy per slice is delicious.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
only in Ceasar Salad
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on Jun 8, 2010 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions
If I’m putting an anchovies on a pizza, I’m not worrying about feminine concepts like “complementing the other flavors.” I’m overwhelming the hell out of them — like a man.
wilriv sockpuppet!
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.
JCB'S DELICATE SENSIBILITIES!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
+1
But then again, I like kippers so my taste is suspect.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
/heritage
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
by greatgiantfan on Jun 8, 2010 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Now that Sabes is off the board
OK, Gary Brown was obviously BS’s pick. It shouldn’t have surprised us. Sabes always has the final say and huge input into the 1st round, and he loves him some speedy athletic CFers with high batting averages. Besides, BS scouted this kid all the way back in the Cape Cod League last summer.
Now we can shunt BS to the buffet table, and be thankful that we have men like Barr and Tidrow, and our scouting staff to pick the rest of the way. Although, BS will have 1 or 2 ’special" picks.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Not the Cape Cod League, but high school, according to Barr.
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 8, 2010 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Last year we got Joseph in the 2nd round
I expect similarly awesome results.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
"Universe of San Diego."
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
And Allie goes off the board quickly today to Pittsburgh.
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For the most part, Allie gets to play close to his home.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
The Pirates have a nice pair of young pitchers if they can sign both of them.
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 8, 2010 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions
I still think they’re going to be kicking themselves in a couple of years for going with the pitcher over Machado… but they have gotten some good prospects.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jun 8, 2010 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions
My updated draft board
I made this list to include guys I liked that were very likely to be there when the Giants picked in the first 4 rounds. Apparently the pros liked them so much that they had to take 10 of them off my board in the first round. While that wasn’t a surprise for Colon, Covey, Loux, and Ranaudo, the other 6 really shot up the board.
1. Christian Colon (SS – R/R) 21.0 >>>>> Royals (#4)
2. Dylan Covey (RHP) 18.9 >>>>> Brewers (#14)
3. James Paxton (LHP) 21.7
4. Barret Loux (RHP) 21.1 >>>>> D’Backs (#6)
5. Anthony Ranaudo (RHP) 20.7 >>>>> Red Sox (#39)
6. Cody Buckle (RHP) 17.9
7. Cam Bedrosian (RHP) 18.6 >>>>> Angels (#29)
8. Tyler Holt (CF – R/R) 21.2
9. Rob Segedin (3B – R/R) 21.6
10. Mike Olt (3B – R/R) 21.8 >>>>> Rangers (#49)
11. Hunter Morris (1B – L/R) 21.7
12. Garin Cecchini (OF – L/R) 19.2
13. Mike Foltynewicz (RHP) 18.6 >>>>> Astros (#19)
14. Drew Vettleson (OF – L/R) 18.9 >>>>> Rays (#42)
15. Mike Lorenzen (CF – R/R) 18.2
16. Jake Skole (OF – R/R) 18 >>>>> Rays (#17)
17. Peter Tago (RHP) 17.9 >>>>> Rockies (#47)
18. Chad Lewis (3B – R/R) 18.4
19. Vince Velazquez (RHP) 18.0
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
velasquez....gone
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Updated list
I’m going to move Tyler Holt down the list, because we now have Brown at the same postion and age. I still like Holt better, but when would he get playing time between Brown, Peguero, JCP, and Darren Ford?
I’m going to put Reggie Golden in Holt’s spot. He’s and intriguing blend of athleticism and 4 above-average tools. Beside’s the Giants have a good history with Alabama outfiledrs (Mays, McCovey, Irvin). I’m also going to add Adrelton Simmons down near the bottom of my list. Simmons is one of the best pure defensive shortstops in the draft. He’s a native of the Caribbean Island of Curacao, and he has a promising, if raw, bat.
Here it is:
1. James Paxton (LHP) 21.7
2. Cody Buckle (RHP) 17.9
3. Rob Segedin (3B – R/R) 21.6
4. Hunter Morris (1B – L/R) 21.7
5. Garin Cecchini (OF – L/R) 19.2
6. Mike Lorenzen (CF – R/R) 18.2
7. Andrelton Simmons (SS – R/R) 20
8. Chad Lewis (3B – R/R) 18.4
9. Vince Velazquez (RHP) 18.0
10. Tyler Holt (CF – R/R) 21.2
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
I liked Holt when I saw him. Good plate discipline, good defense, nice swing, hits solid line drives. I would’ve probably preferred him to Brown, but what do I know?
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.
So, do you think I could get a job as a scout for some team? Seems like I’ve been able to match what the pros are thinking without having seen more than a handful of these kids in person. Although, I have looked at a ton of videos in the past 10 days. LOL
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Garko to San Diego
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
And the A's take Cabrera!
I’m kind of happy he won’t go to the Giants, but is it okay to be a little worried about the A’s getting him?
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Yeah
To paraphrase Sheryl Crow “If he makes Beane happy, he can’t be that bad”.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I don't like the Ranoudo pick
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Yes
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Jun 8, 2010 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions
I really like the Rays draft actually.
My Bucardo is better than yours.
A hot August weekday, before a small crowd, when the only thing at stake is the tissue-thin difference between a thing done well and a thing done ill. Insofar as the clutch hitter is not a sportswriter's myth, it is a vulgarity, like a writer who writes only for money.
Damn - lost out on Golden too
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
DirtBAGS!
Jacob Thompson will get to join fellow Long Beacher Evan Longoria (at least, if he moves up quick enough in the Tampa Bay system).
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Speaking of Longoria anyone seen that New Era commercial where Longoria thinks all these different people stole his hat?
I have.
I’d have said, “Screw the hat, I’ve found what I’m looking for” when meeting the blonde.
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 8, 2010 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions
When I introduce myself to people from now on, I will shake their hand and say, “Evan Longoria”.
Tommy Joseph is the Dingerzball Wizard
by SoFa King Mike on Jun 8, 2010 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Woot!
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 8, 2010 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Hehe
Littlewood
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
the twitter feed that pops up on the Draft Tracker is kind of silly
But Garrett Broshuis popped up on it a couple of minutes ago.
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.
of course, it's mostly stupid
There was just somebody saying he’s glad the Braves picked a CF with the way McLouth is playing, and another guy confused that the A’s would take a high school player because of Moneyball.
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.
Watching the #MLBdraft and amazed at how media coverage and technology has improved in the past 10 years.
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by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Damn - there goes Simmons off my list
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Marcus Littlewood, Drew Smyly, Kellen Sweeney, Andrelton Simmons: quite a run of names there.
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.
Cartier Goodrum may be my favorite
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
He’s no Sequoyah Trueblood Stonecipher, though.
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.
Paxton or Buckel
Can’t go wrong there
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
UHHHH BUCKEL?
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Fuck - lost my Buckel
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
and we already had the Belt
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 8, 2010 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions
re Brown
but can he ptich?
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD!
mccoven diversity: Romosexuals, Velezbians, Nerb's--they're all here...
What a doofus
the MLB.com guy says his curve is his calling card – CB is his 4th best pitch.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
EWWWWWWWW WTF
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Here I go - down the stairs
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Who woke up Sabean?
Damn – another BS pick.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Another Centerfielder?
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Jarrett Parker!
I actually saw this guy play in the Virginia-FSU series. He had a god-awful game – went like 0-6. But I know he was a preseason All-American.
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.
in fact, I wrote about him here after the game
He got out Virginia’s First Team All-American, Jarrett Parker, twice, including a strike out on a really nice curveball. Parker had a pretty lousy game for someone who’s a potential first-round pick – 0-5 with three strike outs. What’s more, he looked overmatched at the plate. If I hadn’t already known he was an All-American, I wouldn’t have guessed.
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.
Once again a lost opportunity
There was so many better options on the board.
Parker’s upside is nothing special and his floor is scary.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
If you want another college OF – Holt would have been the man.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Holt was a lot better when I saw him. But that was only two games.
FSU’s other hyped player going into the season was Mike McGee – anyone know when is he supposed to go? Both the games I went to were early in the season, but at that point he was having a disappointing year.
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.
Wow…
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Team CF- Pergureo, McBryd, Ford, JCP, Brown, Parker, Rowand,
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by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 9:38 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
These first 2 picks have BS written all over them
He’s feeling the heat over his short contract. The boss is expecting we make the playoffs this year or next, so he has to draft some college hitters.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
He’s basically salting the ground on his way out.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
scorched earth
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Adopting Denny Bautista until someone tells me he's already spoken for.
AKA: The Bevis Frond
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
OPTIMISM!
re: him being on his way out.
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.
DIVERSITY!!!
TWO college centerfielders with Juan Pierre skillsets!
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jun 8, 2010 9:38 AM PDT reply actions
HEY ITS ACTUALLY A SMART MOVE NUMB NUTS! I AM JUST INCREASING THE ODDS THAT ONE OF THEM MAKES ITS TO BE JUAN PIERRE.
SHUT THE FUCK UP,
BRIAN “TEH BRAIN” SABEAN
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by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
more sweet names
Matthew Swagerty
Percy Garner
Ralston Cash
Derek “Marla” Dietrich
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.
FWIW, mlb.com’s scouting report says he doesn’t have great bat speed, he has holes in his swing, and his power is average at best.
And, FWIW (not much), like I said, he looked really bad when I saw him.
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.
Perhaps in next year's draft . . .
. . . a player from my high school now in college: Drake Uu.
That’s not an abbreviation. Great athlete.
Proud father of Alex and Fred Lewis.
I ain't denyin' there wasn't no bottle.
imagine the u-ribe style chants that name could inspire
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jun 8, 2010 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions
I went to the same high school as Max Stassi. Know his father well, so I was happy last year when he was drafted.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Yu-Yu-Yuba!!
Aren’t they The Honkers?
Proud father of Alex and Fred Lewis.
I ain't denyin' there wasn't no bottle.
Remember when we had a top-10 system?
That was fun.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
When was that?
I don’t even remember?
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Mel Rojas Jr.! Man. Has any family produced more ballplayers?
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.
for those who don't know
Rojas is Felipe Alou’s real surname (he ended up known as Alou in the US due to a misunderstanding of how Spanish names work). Mel Rojas Sr. is Felipe Alou’s nephew, and an ex-pitcher.
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.
Parker
Baseball America had him ranked as the 41st overall player. Didn’t hit much in Cape Cod and got off to a slow start, but turned it on later in the year. Summary of their scouting report – a risky pick with very significant upside.
Parker is just Gary Brown from the left hand side
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Um, no.
Not nearly as fast, much bigger frame, much higher strikeout and walk rates, very sound mechanics.
Other than being a center fielder, they’re not much alike at all.
Not that that makes this a pick to like, but come on, you’re smarter than to make such a generalization.
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 8, 2010 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Parker's stats
http://www.collegesplits.com/cgi-bin/csPlayer.cgi?pl=parkeja43
Nothing to be awed about and his K-rate is scary – 20.6%
Slash = .341/.429/.611/1.040 AB=229, HR=10, 3B=8, BB=32, K=54, SB=11 of 13
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
A high K rate is good for a pitcher…therefore it is good for a batter.
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by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions
To be fair - Gary Brown is an extremely low K-rate guy
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
K's like Kieschy - but without the power
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Man. It’s like Brian Sabean doesn’t read The Hardball Times AT ALL!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
by rotorueter on Jun 8, 2010 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
where's the raw power? This is a crazy-bad pick - makes Brown pick look like genius!
Tyler Holt had more HRs, and a higher SLG from the leadoff spot – while playing stellar D and stealing 29 of 31 bases, at the premium position of CF. Holt starred for Team USA using a wooden bat against elite pitching, while Parker was struggling mightily at the same time in the Cape Cod League while using wood bats. This year, Holt easily outperformed Parker while playing against the same competition in the ACC.
Parker has 2 above-average tools – plus D in CF, plus speed. Everything else grades out as average at best.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Tribe gets Wolters
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Pfft
I am going to ignore the entire draft this year; just like the Giants did.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 9:50 AM PDT reply actions
NEEDS MOAR ANCHOVIES
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
That pie looks delicious
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Austin Wilson please
Likes: SF Giants, NY Jets, Miami Heat, Knicks, Warriors, Syracuse
Dislikes: Dodgers, Lakers, LeBitch, Celtics, Patriots Dolphins, Phins fans
Adoptive Parent of: Travis Ishikawa, best pinch hitter in the MLB
Well then maybe next year
but I hope this guy is in a Giants uni one day.
Likes: SF Giants, NY Jets, Miami Heat, Knicks, Warriors, Syracuse
Dislikes: Dodgers, Lakers, LeBitch, Celtics, Patriots Dolphins, Phins fans
Adoptive Parent of: Travis Ishikawa, best pinch hitter in the MLB
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Jun 8, 2010 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Maybe when he turns 34 he can have his agent give Sabes a call.
He’d probably score the biggest contract of his career.
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.
You never know. I don’t really want the Giants drafting him though, we would have no clue on how to develop a raw talent like that.
FTFY
You never know. I don’t really want the Giants drafting him though, we would have no clue on how to develop a raw talent like that.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Who should the Giants draft next?
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Makes sense
They’re weak in that spot…………
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
I like the fact that we're drafting college bats
But do they have to be THESE college bats?
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
you can never go wrong with drafting a long beach state shortstop
Congrats to my soul mate and birth brother Zach Wheeler on being drafted into greatness. Should I just buy my Wheeler jersey now, or wait till my next birthday?
Unless he’s Bobby Crosby.
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"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Jarrett Parker is a typical Barr Draft Pick. Top rated guy that dropped due to a bad year. I will wait and see how this turns out.
by krukuipandclint on Jun 8, 2010 10:04 AM PDT reply actions
James Paxton would be the top value pick here
Corner IF Segedin and Morris would be nice, but I would love Cecchini and Lorenzen here.
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Eureka!
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Penis!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMFBLylUDr4
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by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Jun 8, 2010 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Carter Jurica. Another college hitter. I’ve never heard of him, though. MLB.com doesn’t have a scouting report.
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Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Hmm
He sounded like a brother
"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
he's white :o
NO BLACK GUYZ ANY WHEREZ
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by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Jun 8, 2010 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions
someone, anyone GIVE ME A SCOUTING REPORT!
Congrats to my soul mate and birth brother Zach Wheeler on being drafted into greatness. Should I just buy my Wheeler jersey now, or wait till my next birthday?
Brian Sabean special
“If I’m getting fired, all I’,m leaving behind is rubble and craters.”
WTF??!!
CFs and SS – where are our power bats?
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
he took them all last year. this is the tools / athleticism / defense draft
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I’m speaking of advanced college power bats at the corner IF/OF spots. None of the power guys that we got last year can be considered to be anything like a fast-track guy (unless you want to say Belt is a power bat).
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
This draft is simply not spectacular in the college power bats category. I guess the Giants just decided to go defense and speed and hope for the best. I dunno. I’m not a professional scout.
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Aragon!
Screw ’em…go Hillsdale!
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Yay college position players
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My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
Carter Jurica
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 10:08 AM PDT reply actions
3 College Hitters
"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
Sigh
Andy Seiler
That’s early for me. Had him as a future utility player in the 8th-12th round range.
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Samuel Tuivailala drafted by the Cardinals. That might be my favorite name yet.
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VROOOOOOOMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 10:09 AM PDT reply actions
From BA
Carter Jurica, who could go in the seventh to 10th round, is the best 2010 prospect on the state’s lone NCAA regional team. He’s a 5-foot-11, 185-pounder with solid if not spectacular all-around tools. He has a sound righthanded stroke with some pop, good plate discipline and slightly above-average speed. He gets the job done as a college shortstop, but his range and arm may be better suited for second base or a utility role in pro ball.
WTF is going on?
"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
Oy. This is getting worse and worse.
I miss you, 2006-2009 drafts. :(
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It's like they showed up for a fantasy draft
without pre-rankings and an empty queue. When they get on the clock they get my son Yashayah Goldfarb to log on to Google and do research on the fly.
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.
ha ha
autodraft
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 8, 2010 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Jurica isn't even in BA's top 400...
"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
Plus speed~
Jurica has always had the right tools to succeed (plus speed, enough pop to keep good pitching honest, impressive athleticism), so it’s no shock to see him finally put it all together in 2010. I like him more than most, but still believe he’s a player who will need a healthy number of at bats in the low minors before figuring things out professionally.
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So, a college player with a low ceiling who won’t move fast but who’s athletic. Wonderful.
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for what it's worth
Rated #2 college shortstop in this year’s draft by this guy.
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so is sabez finally realizing speed is good
and thus drafting tons of it?
I think he's just drafting athletes
Is Al Davis running the Giants draft now???
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by RDreamer on Jun 8, 2010 10:11 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
future CF for the Giantz
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He'll be like Jason Heyward!
THEY ARE TEH SAME!
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by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Jun 8, 2010 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Nah but if we are interested in signing fat fuckers
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by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Jun 8, 2010 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
only if they can catch
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 8, 2010 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Awesome. It’s the return of the “college player speed and defense” draft of 2006 (Burriss, McBryde, Pill, Rohlinger, Bocock etc). Because it had so much impact the first time.
My Bucardo is better than yours.
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and aren’t we all so much the better for it!
My Bucardo is better than yours.
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that's OK
Since we got all TEH LIGHT TOWER POWER in last year’s draft.
by Duelling Brandos on Jun 8, 2010 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Just got here. Pretty sure we drafted Gary Brown twice.
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Cheap
The deeper we get i wonder if these are signability picks. We are at the highest payroll we have ever had…
You think we can afford Aaron Rowand AND a farm system?
Ha.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jun 8, 2010 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions
GO fuck yourself Sabean
take your shitty ass manager and leave, we’d be better off having a heaping pile of feces as the GM. FUckin son of a bitch
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by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Jun 8, 2010 10:13 AM PDT reply actions
Those of you bitching about this being a “classic Sabean draft” should probably keep in mind that most major league GMs have virtually no involvement after the first round.
Most GM’s don’t give Zito 128 million dollars either.
Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.
Most GMs don’t sign 35 yr old utility players with flapping tendons for $6mil a year.
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
I just have a hard time believing Barr made these picks
Just look at the past two drafts and the value we got. Yes they were higher picks, but this years draft is full of low ceiling and even lower floor players. If anything, these guys are just organizational fillers/utility players.
Giants Front Office
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From Seiler's draft book on Jurica
He doesn’t have quite enough tools to project as a starter, but utility players have the
ability to go in rounds eight through twelve, where he would likely be signable.
College stats not bad - especially for a SS
http://www.collegesplits.com/cgi-bin/csPlayer.cgi?pl=juricca42
Slash = .363/.444/.624/1.068 AB=237, HR=13, 3B=3, BB=33, K=32, SB=18 of 23
K-rate=12%, BB-rate=12%
I actually like his stats better than Parker’s. But, and this is the key point, can he play SS in the majors?
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
that one dude rated him #2 shortstop says “impressive athleticism”
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The reports I’m seeing say yes.
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 8, 2010 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't totally hate Jurica, but
PICK A LIVE ARM FOR CHRISSAKES
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
But not in round 3!!!!!
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Baggs humor
Someone must’ve locked Dick Tidrow in a utility closet.
JUST ENJOY THE DRAFT DAMMIT!
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
well, we should win runs scored and SB fairly easily. However HR and RBI could be a problem right now.
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It's like getting kicked in the testicles by a giraffe
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by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Jun 8, 2010 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
OT: ESPN
is all over Strausbergs nuts today. I turned it off as soon as I heard Nationals prospect
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by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Jun 8, 2010 10:18 AM PDT reply actions
That poor kid has expectations that I think no one can live up too.
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"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
If he doesn't...
pitch a perfect game with 27 K’s in 81 pitches, it’s EPIC FAIL
Uncle Sabes...How much longer til we get there?
Amazingly, he came a lot closer to those numbers than I think anybody could possibly have guessed.
My Bucardo is better than yours.
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This is what would have happened if Timmy were drafted by the Yankees or RedSox
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.
Washington takes AJ Cole in Round 4. They should use all their money on the draft and just get Austin Wilson next and give them what they want. Use that money they were willing to spend on Teixiera on the draft instead.
Does AJ Cole sign this late?
Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.
Apparently, the Giants are assembling a track team.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 10:20 AM PDT reply actions
Giants draft Usain Bolt
HE HAZ SPEED
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by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Jun 8, 2010 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions
90 speed on the 20-80 scale!
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.
We can teach he to bunt.
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.
and to think it’ll be all downhill from here.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 8, 2010 10:21 AM PDT reply actions
I think it is safe to say that the window for winning a championship will have closed before anyone in this draft class sees ML action
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I’m really looking forward to having the first pick in the 2014, 15, 16 drafts- maybe that’s the strategy- Nats envy?
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
That's why the Giants need to start sending scouts to middle schools right now
And if we lose a few on child endangerment/molestation charges, so be it.
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Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
Is there a guy named Speedy Fringer in this draft?
by Every6thDay on Jun 8, 2010 10:23 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
ZIPPITY McUNF-UNF!!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Maybe we can trade a pitcher for him.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
when he’s 40
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 8, 2010 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Why does the perpetual failure of this organization surprise us?
Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.
this part of the organization has been getting better over the last 4 years. I guess we shouldn’t have gotten our hopes up that it was a trend and they had learned something.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 8, 2010 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
With any luck
All of these guys refuse to sign and we can try it again next year
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 10:25 AM PDT reply actions
Lets just forfeit those picks and sign Carl Crawford.
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I'd give up a klondike bar for Crawford
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by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Jun 8, 2010 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
no shit sherlock?
I think anybody’s draft is better than ours
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by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Jun 8, 2010 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Only the Fodgers look worse
But they are obviously trying to tank it to save money – we’re actually trying to have a good draft. LOL
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
I am not sure that is the case
Conspiracy Theory Alert!
The Giants are going to lowball all of these guys and not sign any of them (especially Gary Brown). This allows them to save money on the draft during a year that the major league payroll is unusually high. Also, the new draft rules allow the teams who don’t sign their picks to use them again the following year.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Did Sabe and Bork really get TWO year extensions
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by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Jun 8, 2010 10:27 AM PDT reply actions
Sabes sez...
“Signability is the bestest kind of upside!!”
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher?
I grew up in New York City. I live in New York City. I rooted for the Yankees until I was eight. Why am I a fan of this god forsaken team?
Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.
Born in Virginia lived in Cuse rooting for the Mets now in Nevada for the Giants
my life has been tragic from the start
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by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Jun 8, 2010 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Would you trade Sabean for Dayton Moore?
I think I would. Dayton Moore is probably a terrible GM. Sabes is definitely a terrible GM.
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 10:32 AM PDT reply actions
no
but just about anyone who posts here could do a better job
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 8, 2010 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Billy Beane for Sabean + $75000 + PTBNL
by TimLaser and MattyC on Jun 8, 2010 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
We can't have nice things...
Is this our only choice? Is it not possible to trade Sabean for, like, I don’t know… a GOOD GM?
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher?
How could you even say that
Ceterum censeo fire Brian Sabean.
by J. Frank Parnell on Jun 8, 2010 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Seattle takes Paxton.
Game over, man.
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Paxton is listed as “No School.” What’s the deal with that?
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Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Indy leagues. Like Aaron Crow.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
GAME OVER, MAN
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Adopting Denny Bautista until someone tells me he's already spoken for.
Still alot of talent and value out there
Don’t forget that we got Brandon Belt in the 5th round last year.
Paxton, Cecchini, Lorenzen, Ficociello (sp?), please can we have one of these guys.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Damn - no Paxton - he was a 1st round talent
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
He’s apparently a future utility player who was expected to go in the 8th round or later.
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yes
in the same way Manny Burriss is good, apparently
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 8, 2010 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions
plus bat for a SS and plus speed
but can he field enough to stick there in the pros?
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
The next Bocock
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Cecchini or Lorenzen - PPPllllllleeeeaaaaassseee
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Man, Tyler Holt still hasn’t been picked.
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Not that we need another college CF at this point.
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He'll be a steal for somebody
I hope he doesn’t land in the NL!
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
what are the rules on adopting brown?
Has anybody taken him yet or do we have to wait a few days?
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by operation carrot on Jun 8, 2010 10:38 AM PDT reply actions
good point
"Life is like a grapefruit. Well, it's sort of orangy-yellow and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, too. Oh, and some people have a half a one for breakfast."
by operation carrot on Jun 8, 2010 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, but the conventional wisdom says that he is very unlikely to sign at such a low slot.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
No matter where Wilson was picked, 1st, 2nd, 3rd,...
It was going to take $4M + to sign him.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
I remember that being said about Tim Melville a couple of years ago, but he was picked in the fourth round and he signed.
Of course, he hasn’t been very good. But he’s just the first guy to pop into my mind.
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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.
Austin Wood was just drafted.
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 8, 2010 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
He’s still the chairman.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
two picks away
Likes: SF Giants, NY Jets, Miami Heat, Knicks, Warriors, Syracuse
Dislikes: Dodgers, Lakers, LeBitch, Celtics, Patriots Dolphins, Phins fans
Adoptive Parent of: Travis Ishikawa, best pinch hitter in the MLB
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Jun 8, 2010 10:40 AM PDT reply actions
Seth Rosin?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
A pitcher
Sabes is definitely making the picks.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Another college guy. Anyone know anything?
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 keep mixing him up with Jonah Hill
One’s a pitcher, the other’s a middle infielder, right?
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher?
Rosin = closer
Won’t be able to stick as a SP
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Seth "The Bag" Rosin
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 10:42 AM PDT reply actions
BA has him touching 96, living at 91-92.
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 8, 2010 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
From Seiler
Best strike-thrower in the college class. Throws a little too many strikes.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Heh. That hardly sounds like a pitcher the Giants would like!
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.
Aside from Carter Jurica, we’re picking guys with very boring names.
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.
Big pitcher, low 90’s fastball, solid repetoire, straight fastball (needs a cut added to it, like Bumgarner got).
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6'6", 245
Jesus
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
he does.
BS: What’s your best pitch?
SR: Probably my fastball. My second-best pitch is my changeup. Usually I’m sitting 91 to 93 miles an hour with my fastball.
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
Fine. I trust these guys to maybe be able to fix a pitcher. I can deal with this.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
sure
Though, like I said, he doesn’t sound like the type of pitcher the Giants usually go for.
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.
Low-upside, mid-to-low velocity, good control.
Just based on what folks have said, anyway.
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.
It seems like he has no upside.
Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?topic_id=10018074&content_id=8699265 his windup is just like Zitos
He has a weird motion
is it me, or does he kinda short-arm the ball? It doesn’t look like he brings the ball all the way back. He looks like he could throw harder…
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
Can throw...
but needs to add curvature to his curve ball, 20 mph to his fastball and movement to his knuckler… otherwise: ok.
the fuckin' fratellis
I haz a huge sad that we didn't get Wolters...
especially when he was still on the board.
I am not enjoying this draft.
01.19.2010
r.i.p. buster posey
Wave them home Tim Flannery, wave them home.
Fine
I’ve even gotten him to like Buster Posey its great
01.19.2010
r.i.p. buster posey
Wave them home Tim Flannery, wave them home.
we drafted a set-up man
181. Seth Rosin, rhp
Minnesota
Few pitchers who are Rosin’s size (6-foot-6, 245 pounds) can match his body control. He repeats his delivery and throws strikes so easily that he posted one of the top K-BB ratios (82-10 in 87 regular-season innings) in NCAA Division I this spring. Rosin topped out at 96 mph in the Cape Cod League last summer and has pitched at 91-92 mph with a peak of 94 this spring. His fastball is pretty straight, which makes it easier to throw for strikes but also easier to hit. His curveball and changeup have improved but still are fringy, and he’s going to need more fastball life and better secondary pitches to miss bats in pro ball. He may fit better in the bullpen, where he would project as a possible set-up man.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 8, 2010 10:45 AM PDT reply actions
But... Brown was out!!
Broken middle finger. Flapping tendons!!
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher?
Merkin pitched a LOT harder than that.
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.
Justin Miller without the offensive LA tattoo
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Learn a sinker and cutter please...
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
No, no, no - Rosin has closer stuff
If we want him in the pen he could be there by as soon as the middle of next year.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
I don't
Let’s at least give him a shot at starting first.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
We're farting starters out the ass as it is
more and better bullpen can’t hurt
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
more and better bullpen can’t hurt
Not as much as farting starters out the ass
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
that why we should have drafted colon
I like my beer cold ... my TV loud ... and my romosexuals flaming.--Homer Simpson
…which is why Wellemeyer is our fifth starter.
Anyway, our current rotation has little relevance to the low minors.
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.
No we aren’t. It isn’t clear that we have a better alternative to Todd Wellemeyer.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
BUT CHENO LAUGHED AT ME FOR NOT THINKING WELLEMEYER WAS GOOD BECAUSE OF THAT ONE START!
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.
JCB9 WAZ RIGHT
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I am not too hopeful about this guy
Every rosin has its thorn.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 10:45 AM PDT reply actions
Russell Wilson?
He’ll be starting for NC State this fall in football.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
at this point im throwing myself up the stairs
"Life is like a grapefruit. Well, it's sort of orangy-yellow and dimpled on the outside, wet and squidgy in the middle. It's got pips inside, too. Oh, and some people have a half a one for breakfast."
by operation carrot on Jun 8, 2010 10:46 AM PDT reply actions
Pro scout report on Rosin
Big kid, workhorse, 6’6", 240
Two-seam FB 90-92, four-seem 92-94. Average FB command, hard life on two-seam, more room in arm for four-seem. Generates drop-and-drive power, still learning to get full extension. Competitor with resilient arm and mound presence.
http://baseballbeginnings.com/2010/02/06/seth-rosin-report/#more-4109
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Sounds like a gamer.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Doesn’t this seem like the type of pitcher scouts drool over and a team like the Giants can fix to up the velo and develop at least one fantastic out pitch? Shades of John Lackey, maybe?
Doesn't need velo help - only needs to develop a breaking ball
His FB + change are above-average to plus pitches already.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
The trick with Rosin is that he’s talented enough to be a major league starter, but he’s closer to the big leagues as a reliever because he lacks a breaking ball. The imaginative scout might dream about this guy with a breaking ball, with his plus command, winning big as a starter.
The impatient organizational man might say, give me the arm, give me the change-up, give me the control, and let me pay him cheap in the bullpen instead of overpaying some 30-year free agent. Both arguments have their merit, and Rosin complicates the issue, simply because he was so good with other weapons without his top velocity in a big game.
Hopefully the Giants try to make it stick at starter
I don’t think we have any need to rush him as a reliever.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
Should have mentioned that my post was copied from http://baseballbeginnings.com/2010/06/06/seth-rosin-update-2/#more-7313
This guy seems to like him.
Anyone care to venture a guess whether he is M.O.T.?
Have not had one since Horwitz
Adopted Nut: Paraparaumu, New Zealand native, Andy Skeels
The Dodgers just drafted James Baldwin. I wouldn’t have thought a GM other than Sabean would draft a long-dead essayist and novelist 38 year old retired pitcher
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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.
Parker writeup
41. Jarrett Parker, of
Virginia
Parker was a key player in Virginia’s College World Series run in 2009, and he looked like a likely first-rounder with his body and track record. He slowed down by the time the Cavaliers arrived in Omaha, though, and he hit just .188 in the Cape Cod League. He got off to a slow start in 2010, and his stock continued to fall. His average dipped below .300 for some time, though he turned it on as the draft approached, raising his line to .322/.414/.574 with seven home runs in mid-May. At 6-foot-4, 210 pounds, Parker would be the final product if someone were asked to draw up the body of a major league outfielder with his long, lean frame. He’s a good defender in center field with plus speed and an average arm. At the plate, Parker’s strength and leverage give him good raw power. Against Duke this season he crushed a hanging changeup that one-hopped an office building in right field at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, which is also home of the Triple-A franchise. Parker’s long arms do make him prone to a long swing and high strikeout numbers, and most scouts think he won’t hit for a very high average. He would benefit from shortening up his swing and utilizing his speed more. Many hoped for a better season out of him and see him as a risky pick, but there’s a lot of upside as well. He could go in the sandwich round, though it’s possible that he could slide into the second round.
http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/draft/draft-preview/2010/2610035.html
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 8, 2010 10:49 AM PDT reply actions
Oh great
Another player with a high strikeout rate.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
The point is that you don’t take Parker in rd 2 when you took Brown in rd 1, unless you plan on not signing one of them.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Yes please!
I'll punch Greg Evigan in the beard if I ever see him!
by NuschlerFace on Jun 8, 2010 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Really feels like they’re drafting for need. Rowand’s contract is up in two and a half years (and he probably won’t last that long), Torres is already 32, McBryde/Ford/Peguero are horrible …. so they’re trying to come up with a center fielder who might be able to arrive in a hurry.
Rosin video
This is Rosin from last summer in the Cape League. I like his mechanics a lot.
http://baseballbeginnings.com/2010/03/16/seth-rosin-video/#more-4554
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
did we finally make a decent pick?
Proud parent of the new dominant pitching sensation out of San Diego State University.
Refocused on baseball. Sharks hockey: torture.
You know, I was thinking last night
I haven’t heard of any of those UVa. players who beat Stephen Strasburg last season.
Now I have :-/
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
From KLaw chat - sorry if it's already been posted
Lack of walks on Gary Brown overrated?
Klaw: No – concerning. But his main value to me is his glove. I think he should be a plus-plus defender who hits enough to be a solid everyday guy.
So the Klaw doesn’t totally hate him? Huh.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
That is hardly love.
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Matthew Den Dekker
I like that name.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
I'm writing, so I haven't seen if this was posted...
But a great writeup about Rosin. He faced Fullerton this weekend.
http://baseballbeginnings.com/2010/06/06/seth-rosin-update-2/#more-7313
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It is all the fiber
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Rosin - This is the first pick that I like
Here’s a
great scouting report from the game that he threw against CSUFullerton last Friday night (shut them down on 1 run, 1 BB, 7 K).
http://baseballbeginnings.com/2010/06/06/seth-rosin-update-2/#more-7313
Some quotes:
You have to have something to walk into Cal State Fullerton and shut down a lineup with an automatic first-round pick, shut up a traditionally loud and feisty crowd, and shut out a strike zone that usually finds a way to shrink.
He’s a big guy and you can’t miss it. At 6-foot-7 and 230, the first thing I noticed in the bullpen was that Rosin was trimmer. He’s still going to benefit from pro-level conditioning. He’ll never be a rail, but you don’t want that. Rosin’s strength is to be a big, innings-eating Midwestern ox. He’s an old-fashioned plow horse, physically built with wide hips, strong thighs and broad shoulders.
The trick with Rosin is that he’s talented enough to be a major league starter, but he’s closer to the big leagues as a reliever because he lacks a breaking ball. The imaginative scout might dream about this guy with a breaking ball, with his plus command, winning big as a starter. The impatient organizational man might say, give me the arm, give me the change-up, give me the control, and let me pay him cheap in the bullpen instead of overpaying some 30-year free agent. Both arguments have their merit, and Rosin complicates the issue, simply because he was so good with other weapons without his top velocity in a big game.
Rosin’s fastball control is so developed at this stage that it negates the need for a breaking ball in college baseball, which if he’s going to be a pro starter, he’s got to have. If you’re going to pitch out of the bullpen at the big league level, you need two pitches, but as former Arizona closer Jason Stoffel told Baseball Beginnings in 2009, "If you’re going to have two pitches, they better be pretty damn good."
his fastball command is the best right-handed power command I think I have seen in this draft cycle. It is by far the most consistent. That basically allows him to use his two-seam as one pitch, climb the ladder with the four-seam, and then reach back to his Midwestern roots, stamp his heel and snort, and throw high gas at the letters with a message that belies a baby face and says words I can’t print on this web site.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
correct link it's a great read!!
http://baseballbeginnings.com/2010/06/06/seth-rosin-update-2/#more-7313
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
If he prevents future Todd Wellemeyers, I’m happy.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
Sounds like Matt Cain’s slightly dumber younger brother.
Proud parent of the new dominant pitching sensation out of San Diego State University.
Refocused on baseball. Sharks hockey: torture.
still growing?
He’s a big guy and you can’t miss it. At 6-foot-7 and 230
The money lies in the RBIs
-- Jeff Kent
At this point I have to imagine drafting Wilson is just a waste of time. He won’t sign for anything close to slot money as a later round pick, and while signing him way over slot may be helpful because you get to spend earlier picks on other kids, he probably won’t take the bait.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
Agreed
I don’t think he’ll sign even if offered big money at this point.
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 8, 2010 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't see why Stanford's such a huge commit though
Especially with all the bad press they get with the “Stanford swing”
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Dude can get an education later in life
Maybe not Stanford but…
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Holt I guess
but I’m totally clueless about anyone else. Wilson is going to college so he’s off my radar
Dickie Joe Thon
Another great name.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
yup. he’s dickie joe thon jr. which is a fantastic name.
Proud parent of the new dominant pitching sensation out of San Diego State University.
Refocused on baseball. Sharks hockey: torture.
Fantastic!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Not as good as Jablonski Noel
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm partial to Geronimo Fransua
out of the Dominican.
Proud parent of the new dominant pitching sensation out of San Diego State University.
Refocused on baseball. Sharks hockey: torture.
Rosin - in his own words
Here’s a recent Q&A with Rosin, so you can get a feel of what type of guy he is:
http://baseballbeginnings.com/2010/05/14/seth-rosin-qa/#more-6274
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
OT: Just saying, but i almost got kicked out of the ballpark last night as well, i didn’t even swear
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
i was joking around with some of my friends in the stands
and just said SUCK IT not loudly since there weren’t kids around, when Uribe put the giants in the lead
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
/2,000 reds fans in the stadium grumble, go buy more indian food
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
either way, I'm off to St. Louis today, then to Denver tomorrow, then to Las Vegas
on Thursday, then in the Bay Friday
His name is Bond, Brock Bond, and his adopted father? ME, any questions?
for wearing orange and black? what’d you do?
Proud parent of the new dominant pitching sensation out of San Diego State University.
Refocused on baseball. Sharks hockey: torture.
SO YOU ARE NOT SAYING!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Or maybe a drunk chipmunk. Wouldn’t be any worse.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
I'd like to see Grant's boss apply.
“With the 21st pick in the first round of the 2011 MLB draft, the San Francisco Giants select… John Halama. Philadelphia is now on the clock.”
Proud parent of the new dominant pitching sensation out of San Diego State University.
Refocused on baseball. Sharks hockey: torture.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxI6DsTW-YQ
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Adopting Denny Bautista until someone tells me he's already spoken for.
whoa
Matthew Szczur was drafted by the Cubs. Pronounce THAT!
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 someone was just drafted from “State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota.” That’s a mouthful.
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.
Zhure?
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Sounds like "Schore"
Found this website
Also, Szczur means “rat” in Polish.
Why couldn't McCovey have hit the ball just three feet higher?
set the strasburg game for tivo and will be fast forwarding through the nats at bats, thank god for dvr.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Huh?
I mean, I understand the desire. But the Nats have some genuinely good hitters and are pretty fun to watch. Plus you’ll miss Strasburg’s ABs!
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
I don’t get home from work until about 4:45 if traffic is kind. However, I guess I will watch the nats hit so I can laugh at the blatant bias in the strike zone for nats hitters compared to what strasburg is gifted from the umpire.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Giants on the clock
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 11:16 AM PDT reply actions
Last pick of the day?
Last pick of this round, maybe. Maybe.
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 8, 2010 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
HIIIIIIIMMMMMBBBBBRRRRREEEEEEEE
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Richard Hembree, RHP, Coll. Charleston
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 11:18 AM PDT reply actions
BS is panicking
He knows that his window is closing fast. Needs players in the majors right now!
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
I like this.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
Seiler's opinion
Late riser. Excellent pick. Love it.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Because they are Tidrow picks
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Scouts loving our pitching picks and hating our position picks!!!
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
Dick Him, Bree.
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
LOL
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 8, 2010 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
IS that a batting helmet hes wearing in his mlb.com photo?
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
BA Calls him Heath
200. Heath Hembree, rhp
College of Charleston
Hembree has one of the draft’s freshest power arms, having pitched fewer than 30 innings in three years. He also didn’t pitch during his senior season in high school, due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee that he injured during prep football. Hembree made only one appearance at South Carolina, recording one out, then went to Spartanburg Methodist JC and transferred to College of Charleston, getting irregular work as the Cougars’ closer. Scouts weren’t happy with how he was used, though it’s hard to argue with Charleston’s 40-win season and regional berth. Hembree displayed mid- to upper 90s velocity, regularly hitting 98 mph and sitting in the 94-96 mph range. He has a long, lean pitcher’s body at 6-foot-4, 195 pounds with wide shoulders, as well as a clean arm action. His secondary pitch is a slider that flashes mid-80s power potential. Much of Hembree’s game is raw. His fastball tends to straighten out at higher velocity, and he has proved hittable due to spotty command. He doesn’t have a pitch to combat lefthanded hitters, though some think his power repertoire and big hands make him an excellent future candidate for a split-finger fastball. Hembree’s modest numbers and inexperience may slot him behind college closers such as Texas Tech’s Chad Bettis or Florida’s Kevin Chapman, but his pure arm and velocity are as good as the college ranks have to offer this season.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 8, 2010 11:20 AM PDT reply actions
I like this pick
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Sounds like a carbon-copy of Brian Wilson's college report
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I can't believe that Austin Wilson, A.J. Vanegas, and Mike Lorenzen are still avail.
They must be asking big $$$, or flat-out telling the scouts they’re going to college (Stanford and Fullerton) no matter what.
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Do you know at what point in the draft compensation picks are gone?
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As a Stanford fan, I’m glad Wilson didn’t get picked… that team could be loaded next year— Diekroger, Wilson, Mooney, etc.
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by Smoke on the Water on Jun 8, 2010 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
As a Stanford hater
This situation is win-win. He signs and doesn’t go to Stanford, then I’m happy. He doesn’t sign, people hate Stanford.
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umm… he didn’t get drafted in the first five rounds… who’s going to hate him for not signing, exactly? other than those predisposed to hate stanford, i mean.
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by Smoke on the Water on Jun 8, 2010 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
yeah, you would be in that “predisposed to hate stanford” category i mentioned.
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by Smoke on the Water on Jun 8, 2010 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
FEAR THE TREE
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 8, 2010 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
the person inside the tree has far worse diseases than that i'm afraid
Full Moon on the Quad+Tree=human petri dish.
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by Smoke on the Water on Jun 8, 2010 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
DENDROPHILIA!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
OSKI SUCKS
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 8, 2010 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
You're just jealous
Because your mascot is a tree.
And apparently Leland Stanford’s vast oil wealth couldn’t purchase a plural team name.
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LOL my school’s mascot looks like a blue carrot.
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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 8, 2010 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Not surprising
I love how all the picks we like are “typical Barr/Tidrow” picks and all the ones we suspect to be crappy are “OMG SABEAN FAIL” picks.
I would love to take Lorenzen in rd. 6
He’s worth around $1M to buy him out of Fulleton commit.
A true 5-tool talent that can play any OF position, and 3B. And he’s still growing.
Every tool is a plus right now, although some scouts worry about his ability to hit for average or power as he progresses. He is an extremely smart kid, both in school and on the field. Works at his game constantly, and is a winner.
Great stats: AB=89, AVG=.461, SLG=.899 (!!!), 1B=18, 2B=13, 3B=4, HR=6, RBI=29, SB=13
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Sounds like a Jeremiah Luster pick. I wouldn’t get overwhelmed with high school stats. They are about as unreliable as a drunk monkey and a dartboard.
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 8, 2010 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Of course, but they do show his tool-shed. Also, he out-played most of the other top HS talent in SoCal head-to-head, and showed well at all the showcases.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Sounds exactly like Jeremiah Luster.
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 8, 2010 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
A drunk Monkey and a Dartboard
Isn’t that essentially the system we got going right now?
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.
You expect them to pay for alcohol?
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 8, 2010 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
He wants to spend 4 more years in high school
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Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
Yeah- who would believe that Den Dekker would go ahead of him
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Joseph Terdoslavich
LOL “Terd”
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 11:44 AM PDT reply actions
Joe Terd Sandwich.
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.
Dirtbag sighting!
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Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 8, 2010 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
From Seiler
Saw his first start this year. Has come on strong. Soph-eligible, tough sign.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
http://www.missouristatebears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=59238&SPID=6480&DB_OEM_ID=13800&ATCLID=204888972
stats, 14 homeruns given up!
103/30 k/bb though
I like that
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
Extremely hittable
.277 BAA, 101 hits in 96 IPs
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Gauntlett Eldemire
great name. Also, the Red Sox just drafted Kendrick Perkins.
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 11:47 AM PDT reply actions
Straight out of Dungeons and Dragons.
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Fodgers get Gausman
Many had him in the 1st rd. or suppl. I think he must have fallen due to signability issues.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Dodgers have a couple of hard signs – where is the money coming from? Stimulus monies already spent in broke CA
It really seems like
They don’t intend to sign anyone. At this point, I’d be pissed if I were a dodger draftee. They’re playing for the 2011 draft, when they hope they’ll have money.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
we're at that part of the draft...
where team’s are just drafting former players’ sperm.
the fuckin' fratellis
there goes Vanegas to S.D. - hope he stays with Stanford
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Wilson still hasn't been selected
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Mike Kickham, lhp
Missouri State
Missouri State has produced six big league pitchers (Ross Detwiler, Jeff Gray, Shaun Marcum, Matt Palmer, John Rheinecker, Brad Ziegler) and two first-round arms (Detwiler, Brett Sinkbeil) in the last decade. The Bears have another quality pitching prospect—it’s just not who scouts expected. Aaron Meade was coming off a strong sophomore season and summer in the Cape Cod League, but fellow lefthander Kickham has surpassed him. Missouri State didn’t recruit him out of a local Springfield, Mo., high school, and he didn’t turn any heads while going 3-3, 5.62 at Crowder (Mo.) JC in 2009. When his velocity increased to the high 80s in the MINK League last summer, the Bears offered him the opportunity to transfer. Kickham’s fastball has continued to improve, sitting at 90-92 mph and touching 94 consistently throughout the spring. A strong 6-foot-4, 210-pounder, he backs up his fastball with a true slider that has good depth. He also throws a solid changeup and an overhand curveball. Scouts like his size, stuff and command, but also wonder why that hasn’t translated into more success, as he went 4-9, 5.25 in 15 starts. Though he’s a draft-eligible sophomore, he’s expected to go high enough in the draft to sign. Kickham’s twin brother Dan, a righthander who helped pitch Crowder to the Junior College World Series, also has seen his velocity spike this spring and should get drafted in the later rounds.
This sounds really good for a 6th round pick.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
mostly because we can’t over analyze OPS with metal bats for pitchers!
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Does he project as a starter?
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
He's obviously juicing
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
There goes my boy Lorenzen to the Rays
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
And the Red Sox
But I’m not very knowledgeable on these matters.
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Lorenzen to the Rays
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 11:53 AM PDT reply actions
Charles Jones?
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Charles Jones.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
sounds like an alias to me
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Can’t find anything on this kid.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
WalrusMan can help.
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by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
6'3" 235 lb. High School CF
Sounds athletic and like he could have some power.
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 11:56 AM PDT reply actions
BUT HE MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO STAY AT THIRDBASE
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
mlb.com has a scouting video
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?topic_id=10018074&content_id=8657221
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Looks like a VERY nice swing
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
Really? I see nice bat speed and a bad follow through.
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 8, 2010 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude looks like he's got the LTP
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
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Or at least good power
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Hold your horses Pittsburgh
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
I'm going to assume we just drafted Matt Kemp
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 11:58 AM PDT reply actions
Me too
I'll punch Greg Evigan in the beard if I ever see him!
by NuschlerFace on Jun 8, 2010 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Pittsburgh jumped the gun.
I would have just drafted who they said to fuck ’em up.
the fuckin' fratellis
I like it
Chuckie Jones keeps fine company. He’s the state’s high school player of the year, following in the footsteps of pitchers Tim Melville and Jacob Turner, both of whom turned pro for seven-figure bonuses. He’s committed to Maple Woods CC, the program that also launched the careers of Albert Pujols and Logan Morrison. A 6-foot-3, 230-pound outfielder, Jones stands out for his raw righthanded power and has solid hitting ability, speed and arm strength. His swing can get long at times, though he does a good job of making adjustments at the plate.
The "Committed to Maple Woods CC" makes me very nervous
We need to offer him some money.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
Why does that make you nervous? Everyone’s going to be committed somewhere.
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Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Or sarchasm?
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Not sarchasm
Maybe I don’t understand the lingo, committed sounded bad. If you’re right, though, I recant.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
“Committed” just means that that’s where they’ll go if they don’t sign. Every serious prospect in high school is committed somewhere.
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Thanks!
For whatever reason, I thought committed meant something more srs than that.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
They produced Albert Pujols AND Logan Morrison
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by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
There's a video interview downthread
That seems to imply that he’s looking for around 250,000
We should be able to scrape that together.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
Quick! Trade Torres, Nate and Bowker for 75k!
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by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know
that’s more than 3 Fred Lewises
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Have you forgotten about our Frandsen money so fast?
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
Did our PTBNL or cash for those trades ever get announced?
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.
The Lewis money was announced
I don’t think the Frandsen $ ever was.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
Good stuff about Gary Brown
4. Hidden stars
Beyond Harper — and, to a lesser extent, Taillon and prep shortstop Manny Machado, who went to the Orioles with the No. 3 pick — this draft had a much-discussed lack of likely future stars. The one player, according to Perkin, who could wind up being the best player taken Monday night was Cal-State Fullerton outfielder Gary Brown, who was chosen by the Giants at No. 24. "They usually go for a quick-to-the-majors pitcher, like a Tim Lincecum, but I think Brown is a great pick," says Perkin. "He has electric talent, he’s very fast, he’s an impact player and he projects to be a much better hitter than people think. I think he’ll be the one people will look at 10 years from now and ask why there were 23 players picked in front of him."
Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/ted_keith/06/07/draft.learned/index.html#ixzz0qHzKMFuV
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
I respectfully disagree
only because it’s Sabean and Brown is a speedy 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.
They usually go for a quick-to-the-majors pitcher, like a Tim Lincecum
Only college starting pitcher the Giants have drafted first this decade besides Lincecum: Brad Hennessey.
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usually as in first couple rounds I think. Like Stoffel.
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Aardsma was a quick-to-the-majors type, just not a starter
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
lulz
“They usually go for a quick-to-the-majors pitcher, like a Tim Lincecum
Yeah, they do that every year.
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Well who wouldn’t draft a Tim Lincecum?
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in...Anaheim?
Royals Rockies Rays Pirates Mariners Tigers Dodgers Reds Orioles
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
Rays get a pass
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
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I'm sure the Giants could still have had Kickham in rd 7
And Jones in rd. 8. That would have allowed them to grab Lorenzen in rd. 6 – a real steal!
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
I’d probably feel better if these guys were drafted in the opposite order that they were, which is silly.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
That IS silly
You might not like Brown, but most had him projected as a first round talent.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
We know that Brown sucks, and has such a crappy batting eye that he will be required to make contact at an Ichiro-like rate in order to be successful. We don’t know if these other guys suck or not.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
I respectfully disagree
Along with a fair amount of other talent evaluators.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
It’s not really my opinion, it’s based on actual walk rates and historical precedent.
http://www.collegesplits.com/blog/20100518-how-few-walks-is-too.html
Brown would have to be a true freak-of-nature to have a quality bat.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
That’s not the point though. The article is pointing out that, of the players who had below 10% walk rates in college, very few of them had successful MLB careers. It doesn’t single out the ones who didn’t change their approach, it includes ALL of them.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Two fast guys known not to take a lot of walks...
Juan Pierre (A & AA) = 6.5%
Scott Podsednik (A & AA) = 11.1%
Both in their age 21 & 22 seasons.
Pierre has a weird skill set. It took Podsednik nine years to stick in the majors.
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Those guys are really rare. One might refer to them as “freaks of nature”.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
And still others might call them “crappy”
WHY IS BENGIE?!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, there is that. But they had a few good seasons a piece.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
No, not at all. They started with the minimum acceptable major-league walk rate, then worked backward to basically project that into the NCAA. But that assumes a completely normal plate-discipline development path. Obviously Brown is going to have to have an abnormal plate-discipline development path if he’s ever going to make it to the majors. That study tells us nothing about how possible that is.
he walked at CSF in fresh, soph seasons, he walked some more in Cap the brother can handle this. Let him slump in pro ball and he will pull a BCrawford and walk since he cant hit
Haters now
has anyone even seen the kid play? He can and has changed his game. Let him go to rookie ball. For those of you that live in Bay Area go to San Joser next season watch him play and then comment.
LOL JAX!
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by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL EME!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
.187 / .327 / .273
So, uh, that hot April really didn’t hold up, did it? Ouch.
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In the 1st round
I would rather have someone who doesn’t need to change his game in order to be successful.
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
did you not read what Frisbee wrote the other day about the success rate of the overall #24 pick in the draft?
Looks to me like the Giants are doing their best to keep the tradition alive.
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
That's definitely an exaggeration
He doesn’t walk a lot, but he doesn’t have a crappy batting eye – he doesn’t strike out very much either. And a lot of his value is going to come on defense, hopefully, even if he can’t figure out how to walk and the power never comes along.
And team speed helps, I guess, although I think Earl Weaver had it right on team speed.
Ceterum censeo fire Brian Sabean.
by J. Frank Parnell on Jun 8, 2010 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
See the link above. He has the worst walk rate of any notable college draftee.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
But speed, good D, and high AVG can compensate
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
But the point is, if the guy is totally unable to draw a walk, he probably won’t have a good enough eye discern between pitches he should be putting into play, and ones he shouldn’t.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Well, I heard that pitchers aren’t too afraid of him so the probably give him balls to hit as he is most likely a singles hitter.
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by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Doesn’t walk, but doesn’t strike out either
Ceterum censeo fire Brian Sabean.
by J. Frank Parnell on Jun 8, 2010 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I've seen it
I’m not saying he’s going to be great, obviously his walk rate is a problem. But it’s not enough to dismiss him out of hand, immediately. You can’t just say “he sucks”.
Again, if he can hit .300 with a little power and play stellar centerfield defense, that is very valuable, even if he doesn’t walk much. That’s definitely far down the line and not a sure thing, but I don’t think you can write him off.
Ceterum censeo fire Brian Sabean.
by J. Frank Parnell on Jun 8, 2010 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Here's some info Chuckie Jones...Gatorade MO POY
I’m a KC fan but he’s a local kid I know a little about:
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jun 8, 2010 12:01 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
That's pretty damn low
Not even the MLB minimum (IIRC)
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Seems like a nice kid. I like the pick.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
I like this guy now
Also, he looks like a giant compared to his teamates
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
Holy crap
How’d that high school get a 25 year old dude to play for them
Ceterum censeo fire Brian Sabean.
by J. Frank Parnell on Jun 8, 2010 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Gary Brown and Charles Jones
Why is SF drafting people with names that should be on fake IDs?
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
The Giants will take Nick Papageorgio in the next round
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Charles Jones from Boonville, MO
Too bad – when I first saw Boonville HS I was hoping we’d drafted a Boontner.
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in...Anaheim?
You mean zeese.
Horn of zoot sounds like a Ghostbusters reference….
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in...Anaheim?
hahahaha
Likes: SF Giants, NY Jets, Miami Heat, Knicks, Warriors, Syracuse
Dislikes: Dodgers, Lakers, LeBitch, Celtics, Patriots Dolphins, Phins fans
Adoptive Parent of: Travis Ishikawa, best pinch hitter in the MLB
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Jun 8, 2010 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
where do you see this o.O
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
lolwut
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 8, 2010 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Huh. Patrick Leyland drafted by the Tigers. Can’t be a coincidence.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Joe Staley
LT, San Francisco 49ers
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 12:07 PM PDT reply actions
A Catcher?
DFA Posey
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Joe Staley
Sweet, the Giants needed a tackle
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jun 8, 2010 12:07 PM PDT reply actions
Second team
to draft a player by the same name as someone on a different sports team in the same city.
whew.
ahahaha joe staley
Ceterum censeo fire Brian Sabean.
by J. Frank Parnell on Jun 8, 2010 12:08 PM PDT reply actions
BUT WE ALREADY HAVE CATCHURS
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Eight picks and only one high school kid. Man.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
MONEYBALL!!!!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Trying to improve AAA ASAP!
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 can’t wait for the debate that will ensue when the Giants draft Alex Smith with the next pick.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 12:09 PM PDT reply actions
Giants drafted Eli Whiteside's replacement
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
A guy who walks more than he Ks????
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
.443/.544/.710
I'll punch Greg Evigan in the beard if I ever see him!
by NuschlerFace on Jun 8, 2010 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Looks like a solid all-around catcher. Good patience, power, fielding.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
Are we going to have an open Strasburg game thread?
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
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I wish I would stop cheating. fuck. this is jctgamer's fault -- jponry
THe Giants should draft Eri Yoshida. That would be awesome!
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
is she draft eligible?
I thought she was like a FA or something.
You wish she was a free agent.
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by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Down w/ this
Ceterum censeo fire Brian Sabean.
by J. Frank Parnell on Jun 8, 2010 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I dig this.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 8, 2010 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Was that the Wolters people have been clamoring about?
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
OT: LOL
sportsguy33
What would be the worst celebrity sex tape of all time? I say Helen Thomas with William Hung. Try to top it. You can’t.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Tommy Lasorda and Joe Biden’s mom.
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 think Joe Biden and Tommy Lasorda’s mother would be better.
Ceterum censeo fire Brian Sabean.
by J. Frank Parnell on Jun 8, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
That would be more like one of those crush movies from the late 90’s than a sex tape.
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by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
There goes my lunch.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 8, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Bengie Molina and Barbara Bush
I'll punch Greg Evigan in the beard if I ever see him!
by NuschlerFace on Jun 8, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Another Centerfielder!
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
we are just collecting them, huh?
CF is the new 2B!
(Which, ironically, was the new CF at one point— Sabes has come full circle)
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jun 8, 2010 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Here we go again.
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.
Christopher Lofton
Any relation to Kenny?
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.
They will love him in St Louis
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Apropos of nothing
Eli Whiteside named his firstborn Whittington Jackson Whiteside
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
by GiantPain on Jun 8, 2010 12:18 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
IAWTC
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 8, 2010 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
…wow.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 8, 2010 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
odds that kid decides to go by "Jack"
1/1
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jun 8, 2010 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
My adviser in college was William Hunting Howell, and he went by W. Hunt Howell.
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by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
That may be the waspiest name I’ve ever heard.
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in...Anaheim?
Awesome
Still thinking about naming my firstborn Grover Cleveland Alexander G*.
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
How do you pronounce "G*"?
Gee-star? That hypothetical kid has a future in hip hop.
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in...Anaheim?
In fairness it was William Hunting Howell III
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Whit Whiteside!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Dad, could you stop inviting Mr. Bochy to dinner parties?
He keep calling me Whitty Whitey.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
irl lol
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 8, 2010 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Majestic
Ceterum censeo fire Brian Sabean.
by J. Frank Parnell on Jun 8, 2010 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Do you think that kid was born with grey hair?
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
another CF - WTF?
Are they trying to “light a fire” under Rwoand?
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Eh
I don’t think there’s such a thing as a person being drafted as a corner outfielder. You draft them all as CFs and see what sticks.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
Still a lot of outfielders. In a system with very little INF depth versus a few promising OFers. Not that that’s bad given BPA, but still.
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
Huh
Looks like Chris Lofton actually is a CB for his JC
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
A christian colon is never available
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
not til you're married
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
There's Tyler Holt
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 12:22 PM PDT reply actions
Rather have Kawika Emsley-Pai
Ceterum censeo fire Brian Sabean.
by J. Frank Parnell on Jun 8, 2010 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Mmm......Pai
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Is he being considered?
Didn’t know if any LCSC guys were going to get drafted this year. I know he did have a decent year for them, though.
I'm as tall as Mel - why can't I hit 500 home runs?
by Ott on Jun 8, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Akeel Morris is from the Virgin Islands
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Anybody good left?
Besides Austin Wilson, I can’t think of anybody that has been a dropper who might be a nice pick up now.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
OT: LOLineup
The day that we have Posey at C and Torres in CF will be glorious.
BUT IT IS NOT THIS DAY.
Torres cf,
Sanchez 2b,
Sandoval 3b,
Huff rf,
Uribe ss,
Burrell lf,
Posey 1b,
Molina c,
Cain p
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
Tonight's lineup.
Torres cf
Sanchez 2b
Sandoval 3b
Huff rf
Uribe ss
Burrell lf
Posey 1b
Molina c
Cain p
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 8, 2010 12:25 PM PDT reply actions
I don’t mind this lineup because Rowand isn’t playing.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
So, I guess a sac bunt is out of the question
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
But he’s a pinch hitter!!
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Jun 8, 2010 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Nate and Travis get to enjoy more quality time together on the Island of Defensive Replacements.
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in...Anaheim?
So I guess Posey will not be scoring a run today
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
Cain has good at-bats.
He may drive Posey in.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
LOLINEUP
Torres cf, Sanchez 2b, Sandoval 3b, Huff rf, Uribe ss, Burrell lf, Posey 1b, Molina c, Cain p
thoughts on the draft overall so far?
I’d say not an Ed Wade-style disaster, but not great, either.
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.
HATE the first 2 picks
loved the picks after
We already did. That’s the problem.
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.
You're gonna look soooo dumb when Brown hits .400 his rookie year
That’s how college stats work, right?
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
i hope to change my mind
I’m open to it…i just don’t expect it
The first 3 rounds were a Brian Sabean-style disaster
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Could've been better
but it’s been a pretty meh draft. Other than the pitchers, there’s no upside with the position players
Not great, not terrible. Okay picks the first couple rounds, kind of ehhh. Some good value picks in later rounds. Nothing amazing.
Ceterum censeo fire Brian Sabean.
by J. Frank Parnell on Jun 8, 2010 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I like it
A lot of it depends on how Brown plays out. But our late round picks have been smart, and if everyone ends up signing, it’ll be a good class overall.
My Son, fourth outfielder extraordinaire.
My rule for the 2010 Giants: Everyone with an OPS over .800 gets a pass.
Current Pass Recipients (50 PA min): Whiteside, Huff, Sanchez, Torres
+1
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know about Gary Brown, but...
I guarantee that 10 years from now, everybody will be asking why there were several hundred players picked in front of Tyler Holt.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Isn’t Brown with Boras too?
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 thought you were saying Holt is a Boras client and that’s why he was drafted late.
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.
UC Davis, FTW!
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
Another Catcher?
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
McCovey Chronicles Draft Thread - 1950
MAYS? WTF! Giants sign ANOTHER CF!
FUCK STONEHAM! FIRE FEENEY!
the fuckin' fratellis
by ZenPop on Jun 8, 2010 12:29 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Just to be pedantic, there was no draft until 15 years after Mays signed.
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.
No Internet... No McCovey Chronicles, either.
That’s why I said “sign” and not draft… ha ha…
the fuckin' fratellis
You said draft too!
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by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah, but you also said draft!
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.
You're right...
I fucked up the “believe-ability factor” with the use of the word "Draft.’ Otherwise, completely factually accurate… with the McCovey Chronicles angle and the use of “WTF”… my bad.
the fuckin' fratellis
well, I said I was being pedantic
And I would imagine most everyone knows that the web and MCC weren’t around in 1950. People might not know that about the draft, though.
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.
Drafted “late” because he’s seen as a 4th OF’er and his hitting prowess in college is helped by his home park at FSU.
I’m guessing this is an rxm-style mixed up reply.
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.
How does that explain his Team USA results?
Was a star on last summer hitting with wood bats – outhit many of the guys that have been drafted way ahead of him. Has been consistently good all 3 years.
Buster Posey’s numbers sure do seem to have translated well from the same home field.
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
McCovey Chronicles Draft Thread - 1950 (cont'd)
HEEZ A BLACK!
by Every6thDay on Jun 8, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
rec’d for making the joke I couldn’t figure out how to make
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by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
the controversy when he was signed wasn't so much that he was black
As it was that the Giants already had A Black in Monte Irvin. Oh no, too many!
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.
As it was through the 1960's
When the Giants had something like 13 latin or “colored” players and other MLB teams had something like 4, at most!
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by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Why did I use quotation marks?
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by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
because it’s a silly term. i have no problem with the quote marks.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Adopting Denny Bautista until someone tells me he's already spoken for.
Thats why I did. But then I read it as a marginalizing.
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by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
and actually
Years later, Alvin Dark’s Giants tenure ended in part because he told a reporter that the team’s problem was that they had too many black and Latin players, and most of them are “mentally sluggish.”
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.
HACKING AT SLOP NIGHTLY!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
THe local paper coined them as “Darks Darkies”
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by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
And he didn’t lose hisjob b/c the public demanded it, he lost it becasue the players started resenting him. Namley McCovey and Cepada (if he was still around)
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by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Cepeda was the one who was the most pissed about it.
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 decent.
26. Ohio State JR C Dan Burkhart
Despite being a legitimate pro prospect in his own right, his biggest claim to fame may be convincing best friend and potential first rounder Alex Wimmers to join him for three years in Columbus. Burkhart is yet another good defensive catcher with a good batting eye and a questionable power ceiling. His scouting reports and his numbers come very close to Kevan Smith’s, but Burkhart’s higher probability of contributing gives him the edge over Smith’s higher upside. Burkhart also receives high marks for being one of the few catchers in the college game trusted to call his own pitches.
I suspect that Crawford and the other
infielders in the system feel pretty good right about now.
Responsible for the last great homegrown Giants team.
But IFA’s won’t effect the Minor League depth charts for atleast another 2 years, more like 3 or 4 years.
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by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
IFA’s signed this yearwon’t be in rookie ball NEXT year!
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by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
That was my thinking as well, and
Jurica isn’t going to cause Crawford to lose any sleep anyway.
Responsible for the last great homegrown Giants team.
Dan Burkhart= organizational filler
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
He can call his own pitches
Knows how to handle a staff = future starter
Ceterum censeo fire Brian Sabean.
by J. Frank Parnell on Jun 8, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Parker and the pitchers at least have some upside, but otherwise, ya, nothing super exciting.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Jun 8, 2010 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Brett Krill CCU
Austin Fleet UCLA
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond, Brian Anderson.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Jun 8, 2010 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Not my type
But definitely hawt
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Your mom cared!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Occasionally
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
This is true
Oddly enough, death didn’t change her technique at all.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Thats b/c you is old and has heart problems
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by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
True =/
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
UNIVERSAL BASEBALL TICKET DISTRIBUTION!!
The time is now to back the people’s right to attend baseball games!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
BUT USHER PANELS
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
What about these guys:
Have any of the following been picked yet – they might be worth a shot now?
Aaron Shipman, of, Brooks County HS, Quitman, Ga.
Dominic Ficociello, 3b, Fullerton HS
Rick Hague, ss, Rice
Joc Pederson, of, Palo Alto (Calif.) HS
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
I remember seeing Rick Hague’s name, I think. I don’t remember who got him, though.
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.
Palo Alto?
Pass.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
You son of a bitch!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
Fan club:
The Pederson-philes?
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Adopting Denny Bautista until someone tells me he's already spoken for.
Brings football toughness and fringe five-tool talent to the field, with standout athleticism.
Pederson ranked #154 by BA
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
So, uh, is this the end of day two drafting? I seem to recall them cutting it off around the 10th round last year.
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.
With all the talk about next years class being stacked
I’m really starting to hope that Brown doesn’t sign at all with us, so we get an extra pick next year.
We won’t. That ship has sailed.
/re-signs Molina
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
another good name
Chasen Shreve
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.
We’re up.
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.
He went in the last round.
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.
MLB.com says 2B
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I love the smell of double plays in the morning
Smells like….fail.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
CHARLIE DON'T WALK!
In the end, America will be remembered for three things: the Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
How many highschoolers have we taken?
Proud father of Barry Zito. As long as he keeps throwing strikes, that is.
So, we’ve still only taken one high school kid. I can’t remember the Giants ever taking this many college players.
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.
Pederson just went to LA
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 12:50 PM PDT reply actions
aren’t there like 100 rounds or something?
Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 8, 2010 12:52 PM PDT reply actions
50.
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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.
thanks
I’m sure the Giants will do a good job selecting organizational filler who will never see the a major league game without buying a ticket.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 8, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
After a while, it’s just fun to look at the goofiest names.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Yeah, you know you’re getting there when your hear “from Miami-Dade Community College”
Monday Monkey lives for the weekend, sir.
Indians take Tyler Cannon
I hear he has a great arm.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 12:54 PM PDT reply actions
I don’t get it.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Cannon? Arm?
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Let me give you a hand
/tosses an extra long rope into the sar-chasm
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
FTFY
/tosses an extra long rope fodder into the sar-channon.
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Intriguing hitter who could develop plus power as he fills out his frame.
rated #77 by BA:
Dominic Ficociello, 3b, Fullerton (Calif.) Union HS
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
does the organization have a 3b prospect other than Posey>
lol
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
His last name sounds like an Italian aperitif made from you know what.
by Wonderful Terrific Monds on Jun 8, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
We got him? Sweet. Hope we can sign him.
So uhh, did the Giants really draft another speedy CF? What is this like the Roberts/Winn/Rowand/Davis offseason?
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
Very popular with the ladies
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Barrett Kleinknecht
Philip Wunderlich
Whoo.
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.
Stephen Harrold, RHP, UNC Wilmington
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 1:00 PM PDT reply actions
HARK!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Austin?
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
12th round to the Cards
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
This year's rules - only CF, SS, C, or P -- and no HSers
"There ain’t much to being a ballplayer, if you’re a ballplayer." - Honus Wagner
Not signing DeRosa and Molina would've saved money too
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Racism!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
They weren’t signed this year.
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’m looking at you, Mark Portugal!
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.
LOL Dave Roberts
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
BORICUA HERITAGE NIGHT!!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh my!
I have bruised your delicate sensibilities!!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Mmm... delicate sensibilites
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
a lot of CF, C and SS get drafted and end up playing other positions.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 8, 2010 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Fred went from CF to left
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Matt Williams and Gary Sheffield started out as shortstops. Carlos Delgado was signed as a catcher.
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.
Lies
name one?
“Only” never appears in this sentence.
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
the point is that those guys are typically the best athletes on their prep and college teams but might not have the full skill set to stay at those positions in pro ball, but I’m sure you understand that and are just being a tad sarcastic, Wil.
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 8, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Bengie Molina
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Felix Rodriguez was signed as a catcher. Joe Nathan a shortstop.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
No.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Gordon Beckham
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
by say hey nation on Jun 8, 2010 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
A guy getting drafted as a catcher and playing a different position?
Could never happen.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Stephen Harrold is apparently a hairdresser from Nottingham. At least, that’s what Google told me.
"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
I should have him cut my locksley.
by Wonderful Terrific Monds on Jun 8, 2010 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
50 rounds
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Ugh. Horribe draft.
Done following, so here are my thoughts. Red Sox, Rays, Pirates, Nats had very nice drafts. Pirates getting Taillon and Allie is just ridiculous.
We sucked. We picked questionable guys, and we left tons of better (imo) guys on the board to do it. I am going to go puke and do other stuff that is not baseball.
Where's the line to sign with Arizona? I'm from Latin America.
Back where you came from stranger!
Honorary parent of Duane Kuiper, beloved broadcaster and power hitting coach for the Giants.
Michael Goodnight!
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.
You punks are going to miss
the all-important 14th round???!!!
Bandwagon fans.
the fuckin' fratellis
Two guys were taken in this round from San Jacinto College North.
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.
LOL
optimistic wil
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
JAX!!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Lucas O’Rear!
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.
Jayhawk killer!
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm still amazed that Charles Jones is only 17
I almost want to adopt him… but I’m going to see King through til the end.
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
I'm with you on this one.
Dude seems alright.
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
I just realized that there are guys getting drafted that are younger than me. I now feel old.
"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
veteran
/signed
Honorary parent of Duane Kuiper, beloved broadcaster and power hitting coach for the Giants.
It’s weird. I’m 18. I shouldn’t feel old.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 8, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL OLD!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m 18 too. Well, almost 19. But still, I see guys with birth years of 1992, and I’m just amazed.
"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
Hah, yeah, I turn 19 this year, too. It’s just … really, really strange to see guys born months after me being drafted.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 8, 2010 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
19 in less than a month! But really, this is like the most pointless birthday. You get no new rights, there’s no excitement about being in your 20s, and it’s basically an extension of being 18.
But yeah, just imagine that this coming season, there will be professional athletes younger than we are. Scary.
"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
I know, right? I’m not even really looking forward to it that much, aside from probably going to a game, which should be fun.
Oh, lordy, that’s weird.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 8, 2010 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I got this feeling a lot this year
Moved out of the Mission and went on school interviews with kids who were 5 years younger than me.
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
There are guys getting drafted who’re like 12 years younger than me.
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.
13, even.
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.
Almost 30 years, man
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Lucas O'Rear, who was just drafted by the Reds, was the guy at the NCAA tournament with the killer sideburns
He’s the guy in the purple jersey.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
CHRIST, MAN!
WTF!
Neal before Zod!
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 8, 2010 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
From noted baseball powerhouse South Carolina – Sumter.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Indians sign LeVon Washington
http://twitter.com/SI_JonHeyman/status/15729018322
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
Texas has signed #22 overall pick for a reported $1M so this should be about the same to sign Mr Downtown Gary Brown
if we don't sign him soon
we shouldn’t sign him at all
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
What round did the Giants take him in?
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
31st
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.
You of all people should be happy about this one!
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.
That is a good point.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
We’re drafting guys with such boring names this year, though. :(
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.
The only interesting one has been the 3rd rounder.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Christman is okay, too.
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.
but compare that to the Blue Jays' name haul
Noah Snydergaard
Asher Wojciechowski
Griffin Murphy
Kellen Sweeney
Marcus Knecht
Sam Dyson
Dickie Thon Jr.
Logan Ehlers
Tyler Shreve
Shane Opitz
Omar Cotto
Tyler Painton
Dayton Marze
Now THAT’S impressive.
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.
...Merkin, Bocock
The Blue Jays definitely have it together.
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
They don’t have Merkin or Bocock anymore, though!
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 thought Merkin was in the minors for them
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by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
DAMN YOU CLEVELAND!
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.
Diego Seastrunk!
to the Indians
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME (for 3 days in 1995).
by Mike Benjamin Hit King on Jun 8, 2010 1:17 PM PDT reply actions
Roseville, California FTW!
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
are prep players still willing to sign at this point in the draft?
by TimLaser and MattyC on Jun 8, 2010 1:18 PM PDT reply actions
id imagine no
especially if they have enough talent
Honorary parent of Duane Kuiper, beloved broadcaster and power hitting coach for the Giants.
Travis Ishikawa was considered a second round talent. We drafted him in the 21st and signed him.
It takes money, of course.
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.
Lars Anderson was an 18th rounder
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
WooHoo UOP FTW
Go Mike Walker-and a kid from Sheldon HS just got popped
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
Also a kid from Roseville was drafted.
"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn
NOR CAL TIES-GIT R DUN GINATS 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
Damn DeAndre Smelter is just now going?
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
DeAndre Smelter!
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 hear he is forging quite a career for himself!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Jun 8, 2010 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Almost had a class with him
But I dropped it
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
Rainer Campbell!
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
...or Raynor
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
Get on it sabez
The Indians designated second baseman Mark Grudzielanek for assignment, reports MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince. Grudzielanek, 40 in a few weeks, hit .273/.328/.273 in 119 plate appearances for the Tribe before suffering a hamstring injury Sunday. The Indians called up Anderson Hernandez to take his place. Hernandez was claimed off waivers from the Mets in March.
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
perfect veteran gamer
Hey he’s only 40 he’s got some great years left, plus he is a winner and been to the playoffs errmmm.
"The criticism was so brutal that Sabean was forced to declare, at a press conference, "I am not an idiot." Thus, the pattern of Sabean's relationship to his critics was established."
Wonder what score the experts will grade the SF draft?
A, B, C, D, F
will have to wait at least 5 years to see if any real impact
Did we draft a minority yet?
"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
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