Miguel Tejada, Aaron Rowand Designated for Assignment
by Grant Brisbee on Aug 31, 2011 11:09 AM PDT
Email
PrintAnd that happened.
The Giants have scored three runs in August. Look it up. It's not fair to blame one or two people -- every non-Panda on the team has been awful, and even the bright light from the farm has been in a horrible slide. The Giants said they need to make changes. It felt like it was the sort of thing they had to say. Blah blah blah changes blah blah blah shake-up. Ooogity boogity, players! Hit better or we'll do something drastic!
Then the Giants designated Miguel Tejada and Aaron Rowand for assignment. Boom. Dang.
Now the Giants have a little bit to work out a trade with anothahahahahaha haha ha ahhhahahaha hahahahahaaaaaaaaaa hahaha ahahahahaha. No, seriously, they were effectively released. They've cleaned out their lockers. They're gone.
Neither player has been playing a lot. This isn't going to fix the offense. It hardly helps at all. It's more of a mad-as-hell-and-I'm-not-etc... kind of message. Tejada, sure, I could almost see that coming after his pouty nonsense this weekend. You can stink on the Giants, but you can't stink and lope down the first-base line.
Rowand, though? They owe that guy $12 million next year. They'll have to pay him regardless. It's amazing that they'd just cut him. He was a sunk cost, for sure. He wasn't worth a roster spot. But it's hard for an organization to admit that. Maybe, just maybe, he could find what he'd lost next season and be a contributor. I don't believe that. You don't believe that. But the people writing the checks might hold out some hope because, oh man, that's a lot of money.
So instead of $12 million going to the fifth outfielder, the Giants will pay at least $12.5 million for their fifth outfielder. That extra $.5 will go to someone making the minimum, like Darren Ford. Or it could go to someone even more expensive. The Giants will pay more money than they had to for a fifth outfielder because Rowand was so bad. That's something I never expected them to do. It's the right move, but it's a bold one that's easy for me to call for behind a computer screen.
The Rowand deal will deserve more of a retrospective. Who remembers that in the first half of Rowand's first season on the Giants, he was a candidate for the MLB All-Star Game Final Vote? He gave the Giants two okay years. It's too bad that he was supposed to be a middle-of-the-order face of the franchise. That just made everyone look stupid. His devolution was painful to watch. He refused to alter his approach even as the strikeouts climbed, and the walks disappeared.
Both contracts were horrible deals in retrospect. Both were horrible deals at the time, though I didn't mind Tejada's quite so much. But the Giants needed carcasses to throw to the fans who have been booing over the past week. It's not like these guys were going to help the Giants next year, so it makes sense to do it now.
It's probably too late for a shakeup. This season is likely over. But the team got better today. Next season's team got better. That's ... something. Not enough, but it's something.
664 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
READ MY BLOG(S)!
Baseballin' on a Budget, Bay City Ball, and assorted California League goodness.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 31, 2011 11:10 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Actually this one is better
Because it’s in Mario Paint composer. http://youtu.be/aCoA_TVc3pQ
READ MY BLOG(S)!
Baseballin' on a Budget, Bay City Ball, and assorted California League goodness.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 31, 2011 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
ROWAND AND MIGUEL TEJADA 4 BRYCE HARPER
HE HAS ATTITUDE PROBLEM SO NATIONALS WILL BE WILLING TO DEAL HIM!!!!!!!!!
Glad to have the World Series win, but still waiting on my Kim Batiste bobblehead. GET OFF YOUR HANDS, GIANTS BRASS!!!!
Adopted Giant: Dave Dravecky, starting pitcher of the greatest regular-season game I've ever attended.
@extrabaggs
Andrew Baggarly
Tejada apologized to Bochy and Wotus yesterday about pouting when asked to bunt. Bochy appreciated that, said incident had no bearing on DFA
The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.
“Hey Tejada, we aren’t cutting you because you pouted. We are cutting you because you are one of the most terrible players on a team of terrible players.”
He should feel pretty good about that one.
"I give up that lead-off double, well, who cares? I'm about to get nasty." - Brian Wilson
by GrooveGiant on Aug 31, 2011 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
the salve is soooooooo soothing!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
“Oh, don’t worry about that Miggy; I mean, it angered me, sure, but we DFA’s you for sucking monkey shit all year.”
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Aug 31, 2011 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm certain that if it was up to Bochy, they'd both still be here.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Vinny Castilla'd
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
neither one was playing much lately.
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
2010 Giants: World Series Champs
"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 31, 2011 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I was thinking the same thing.
It smells a lot like the Molina/Posey situation last year. Bochy kept running Molina out there even though everybody else knew better. Then Sabs pulled the trigger and forced Bochy’s hand. Posey takes over full time catching duties, GWTWS. This year, Bochy kept running Rowand and Tejada out there even though… then Sabs pulled the trigger.
I hope so
now please edit your fanpost to talk about Zito!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Eh, I did
I think right now they just cut the bad attitudes to send a message. If Pill hits well and starts over Huff it’ll send another.
The only thing saving Zito and O-Cab are their sunny attitudes.
As for J. Sanchez, he’s likely to get the message loud and clear that refusing to change your approach in spite of evidence that it doesn’t work ends badly. If the fact his ankle is healing slower than Posey’s wasn’t enough of a hint, this one should nudge him across the line.
nah
I don’t know what they’re paying Cabrera, but the only thing saving Zito is the present value of his contract.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
^ This
Seems the Giants have come to a certain understanding of compound interest on sunk costs. I don’t believe Barry Zito is long for this world unless he’s ok with playing the DL game.
Zito is a great Giant
Trouble is, he’s a great San Jose Giant.
by Here Be Giants on Aug 31, 2011 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Of course they designate Rowand and Tejada while starting DeRosa
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
Mark DeRosa seems to be a great guy in the clubhouse, a guy the Giants would like to keep around the organization. It looks like the organization sacrificed a roster spot for the month of August in a show of good faith, and to provide spotty opportunities for him to redeem his injured tenure in San Francisco.
I’ve never been keen on Mark DeRosa’s deteriorating baseball skills as a Giant, but he has produced fairly well in limited playing time during these last few weeks. September roster expansions begin tomorrow, negating the cost of having DeRosa fill a roster spot.
In other words, I am OK with Mark DeRosa being given an opportunity to stay with the ballclub, even if his injuries could be projected from the moment he was signed.
Tejada and Rowand were much better candidates to DFA. Tejada can go be a terrible mercenary for another team, and Rowand can go watch Jay Cutler choke in Chicago.
by MySpoonlsTooBig on Aug 31, 2011 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, from what I understand it sounds like DeRosa’s just a great teammate and really good guy. And the reporters like to comment on what a positive influence he has on other players.
Meanwhile, Tejada dogged it and Rowand has apparently been fairly verbal about his being a shitty hitter extremely reduced playing time.
I'm thinking but nothing's happening.
what
an excellent post that is.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
IS THIS REAL LIFE
I'm on the twitters @FFFFFFFFreak55
CAUGHT IN A LANDSLIDE
Rally Jerry!
Greekfro (insert unnecessary scribbles)
"Stupid dog, you make me look bad!" -Eustace Bagg
No escape from reality...
/ and it really hurts.
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
Dare we dream big?
JohnSheaHey John Shea
I asked Sabean if Zito is part of 2012 plans. “I have no idea.” Mind on today’s moves with Zito on DL.
1 minute ago
I'm on the twitters @FFFFFFFFreak55
Barry’s already been meeting with realtors in San Diego, scouting locations for his restaurant.
A listener-supported service
His egg and avocado bistro.
READ MY BLOG(S)!
Baseballin' on a Budget, Bay City Ball, and assorted California League goodness.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 31, 2011 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
All day breakfast with a surf-yoga vibe.
I rhyme with freak.
by shanghaijim on Aug 31, 2011 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
All day breakfast joints are my salvation. What’s so wrong about having pancakes and bacon at 11pm?
READ MY BLOG(S)!
Baseballin' on a Budget, Bay City Ball, and assorted California League goodness.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 31, 2011 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Nothing at all wrong with breakfast at midnight
I'm on the twitters @FFFFFFFFreak55
Damn straight.
READ MY BLOG(S)!
Baseballin' on a Budget, Bay City Ball, and assorted California League goodness.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 31, 2011 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Except the only place around here to do that is Denny’s. Which…you know.
by chilibean_3 on Aug 31, 2011 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Denny’s has stepped its game up considerably. Baconalia was incredible.
READ MY BLOG(S)!
Baseballin' on a Budget, Bay City Ball, and assorted California League goodness.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 31, 2011 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Breakfast..The most important meal of the day. All Day
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
Might be a good day for Zito to lay low. I think Sabean’s looking for people to take his rage out on.
San Francisco Giants ***GLORY ACHIEVED 11/01/10***
I wonder if Zito is flexible and willing to play the DL game to stay on the team?
I think I remember Baggs alluding to that in his blog not too long ago.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Aug 31, 2011 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Just waiting on the word...
and I can pop this baby.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Aug 31, 2011 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
"I have no idea". truer words were never spoken by sabean.
by boyessprings on Aug 31, 2011 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
And the sun is high
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 31, 2011 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
All the birds are singing that you’re gonna die…
by Lisa Stevens on Aug 31, 2011 11:54 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Sunk cost components
It’s easy to understand, “You’re paying this no matter what.”
It’s another matter to believe, “This player is never going to contribute squat.”
Good for them.
"Your curses do not compare to those of Houston fans or Detroit fans, and especially not to those of fans from the northside of Chicago. You are not Hamlet. You are Valerie Bertinelli. Your victim act is schlocky, and totally unconvincing. You fancy yourself tormented. You are merely insecure."
-- Scott Burton to Red Sox fans, 6/12/02
http://espn.go.com/magazine/burton_20020612.html
PtB and Pill
Wow….so what’s the new lineup for the new look Giants?
by Drug Runner SF on Aug 31, 2011 11:12 AM PDT reply actions
revolution
DeRosa starting at first
READ MY BLOG(S)!
Baseballin' on a Budget, Bay City Ball, and assorted California League goodness.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 31, 2011 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Belt could use a day off
he looks a little worn.
The Dude: Oh boy. How ya gonna keep 'em down on the farm once they've seen Karl Hungus.
We find out tomorrow
Sadly, today is more of a white flag lineup
"Bruce Wayne is the Brian Wilson of Gotham." -DrDC
I honestly
Never thought I’d see the day when Sabean realized that a sunk cost was a sunk cost and just cut bait. I can not believe it.
by Cheeeese! on Aug 31, 2011 11:13 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
There was Dave Roberts.
But this was a ton more money. Surprising.
by Grant Brisbee on Aug 31, 2011 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
they ate a bunch on Benitez
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
2010 Giants: World Series Champs
"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 31, 2011 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
The Giants just got less gritty.
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive Father of Joe Panik. Stolen 6/11/11.
Job 1:14-15
My nipples are hard.
My Photo Blog: http://eyeprints.tumblr.com,
SIGN UP :D http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/ch3zyp00fs
I didn't choose to be a Giants fan, I was born into it. November 1, 2010 World Champions.
Proud Adoptive Parent of one of the best Five Tool Players, The Machine.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 31, 2011 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
That movie is awesome
You follow me, I'll follow you
http://ayeyooojerm.tumblr.com/
SF GIants Baseball 2011 = Torture Pt. 2. Home of 6 World Series Titles
SF 49ers Football 2011-2012 = ???. Home of 5.5 Super Bowl Champs ( Aaron Rodgers should of been a Niner)
I am a fan of the Warriors and Lakers. I can become a fan of both teams. Nothing wrong with that.
I haven’t watched it since around the time it came out. I should watch it again.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 31, 2011 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Me too
all three of em
Fonte-maybe, Fonte-so
Fonte-come, Fonte-go
Fonte-high, Fonte-low
Fonte-yes, Fontenot!
by jordanovich on Aug 31, 2011 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Hot damn
Leave class and see Rowland and Tejada got DFA’d? I honestly never thought this day would come.
extrabaggs
"Just your typical Giants scoring rally: A faceburger on the basepaths, two errors from the second baseman and a bases-loaded balk."
by Badly Browned on Aug 31, 2011 11:14 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
And that happened.
Yes, it did.
/buys a weather balloon with points
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 31, 2011 11:14 AM PDT reply actions 4 recs
Has anyone else noticed
that the guy who says “yes I did” in that commercial looks like Nate Schierholtz?
by Here Be Giants on Aug 31, 2011 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
SEASON SALVAGED!
Well, not really. But hey I’ll watch this team lose as long as it doesn’t involve those two guys! Much easier to take.
I run my trains like Barry Zito throws his fastball -- at a maximum authorized speed of 79mph.
by Locomotive Engineer on Aug 31, 2011 11:14 AM PDT reply actions
WHAT A WONDERFUL DAY
I submitted my dissertation this morning, and was pleased as punch. Then I check the ol’ weblog, and OH MY GOD THEY DID IT THEY DID IT!
by Your mother on Aug 31, 2011 11:14 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Congrats!
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 31, 2011 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Thanks!
I’ll pour one out for “Fence-Face” (as my wife calls Rowand) and Tejada this evening.
by Your mother on Aug 31, 2011 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
I like PtB, you know I do
But PtB and Beltran in the OF is a pretty weak OF defensively.
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on Aug 31, 2011 11:14 AM PDT reply actions
um wut?
No, it’s really not. Beltran may not be an above average CF anymore, but there’s almost no way he’s not an above average RF
Sharlon Schoop - honkbalspeler extraordinaire.
Trolls are like cockroach Nazis. Sure, you CAN try to reason with them, but they won't listen, and if you respond to them, they invade your Sudetenland.
Or something.
That metaphor got away from me.
Maybe I’m just spoiled by Nate’s D in RF, but Beltran has looked slow and stiff.
Dat’s wut.
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on Aug 31, 2011 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Rec'd
/ bookmarks this comment for future use
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
Maybe I’m just spoiled by Nate’s D in RF
Sabes said as much yesterday, I think in Kawakami’s interview.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 31, 2011 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
AT&T right field is as big as a centerfield. Beltran doesn’t belong out there. He’s not Vlad or anything and he still has the arm, but he’s a LF in our yard.
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
2010 Giants: World Series Champs
"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 31, 2011 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
this
I keep hearing how great his arm is and I keep seeing not much. Maybe his wrist is messing that up too.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
He hasn’t looked great so far.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 31, 2011 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't care for Belt's OF look either
but the need for lumber and the shakeup are the story of the moment.
"Bruce Wayne is the Brian Wilson of Gotham." -DrDC
the key word here
is “Torres”.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
He knew it was coming that’s why he asked to go “on assignment”
"They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." ~ Gaylord Perry
by calgiants86 on Aug 31, 2011 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Also the last time I can use this one.
by Every6thDay on Aug 31, 2011 11:15 AM PDT reply actions 13 recs
coffee snort!
ha ha ouch ha ha!
Pablo's not fat. He's just got body.
by LeMasterBlaster on Aug 31, 2011 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Belt's not starting today?
WHY DOES THIS ORGANIZATION LOVE VETERANS????
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
Going to the store
I’m going to follow in DFARowand’s footsteps and streak my way there. SO HAPPY
Rally Jerry!
Greekfro (insert unnecessary scribbles)
"Stupid dog, you make me look bad!" -Eustace Bagg
ROWAND, TEJADA FOR KEMP
do it Agent Ned
I rhyme with freak.
by shanghaijim on Aug 31, 2011 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
My second reaction, after the above:
“But I didn’t see that when I checked Yahoo! Sports before coming here. Surely I can’t be blind.”
Double checked. The only Giants-related story on the front page is the payroll manager’s embezzlement thing.
How do they run the “big” stories and completely whiff on things like this?
by DodgerFanInPackerLand on Aug 31, 2011 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL MLB.com misspelled Rowand's name in the headline
Giants drop Tejada, Rowland to activate Burrell
I laughed way too hard at this.
READ MY BLOG(S)!
Baseballin' on a Budget, Bay City Ball, and assorted California League goodness.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 31, 2011 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
the ultimate insult. when you are down you are really down.
by boyessprings on Aug 31, 2011 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Little did he know
The Giants payroll manager has been siphoning most of his salary for the last two seasons.
Fairly certain I saw this somewhere
Aaron Rowand was recently quoted as saying, “I don’t understand the fan frustration with my contract. I’m only making $6 million a year. It’s not like my yearly salary is seven figures!”
I'm thinking but nothing's happening.
I just want to say
BRETT PILL
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
well that's your business
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
I just want to say
Neil Walker and Danny Espinosa
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
I have no idea why they brought up Pill. With Burrell back, the OF will be Pat – Torres – Beltran, leaving Huff and Belt for 1B. Hopefully he doesn’t see much playing time.
Sharlon Schoop - honkbalspeler extraordinaire.
Trolls are like cockroach Nazis. Sure, you CAN try to reason with them, but they won't listen, and if you respond to them, they invade your Sudetenland.
Or something.
That metaphor got away from me.
He can play other infield positions, right? I mean, not well, but it’s not like Keppinger is a defensive wizard.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
This baseball thing is pretty cool
yeah but
Keppinger hasn’t been as bad with the bat as everybody else
Sharlon Schoop - honkbalspeler extraordinaire.
Trolls are like cockroach Nazis. Sure, you CAN try to reason with them, but they won't listen, and if you respond to them, they invade your Sudetenland.
Or something.
That metaphor got away from me.
Rumor abounds that his bat is unstoppable.
I saw it on TV and everything.
Dude went 3 for 3 last night.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
Oh God, I hope not.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 31, 2011 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Dunno. I don't get commercials because I live out of area.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
That move makes no sense at all. But I guess it doesn’t matter as the rosters expand Friday.
READ MY BLOG(S)!
Baseballin' on a Budget, Bay City Ball, and assorted California League goodness.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 31, 2011 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Pill was playing second this year in Fresno.
READ MY BLOG(S)!
Baseballin' on a Budget, Bay City Ball, and assorted California League goodness.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 31, 2011 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
He wasn't really "playing" 2B
He was just standing between first and second base and praying that no balls get hit to him.
point
READ MY BLOG(S)!
Baseballin' on a Budget, Bay City Ball, and assorted California League goodness.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 31, 2011 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Pill will probably play over Belt for a while.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Horrifying.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Seems obvious, though, doesn’t it?
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I just checked his numbers, thinking ‘Foolish McCoven prolly underrate dude, lol!’ and then, like, no. No they didn’t.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
yeah
No pillapalooza, but he’s still my favorite Not Rowand.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
For when the season officially goes down the toilet
They can go straight to playing the young guys.
extrabaggs
"Just your typical Giants scoring rally: A faceburger on the basepaths, two errors from the second baseman and a bases-loaded balk."
by Badly Browned on Aug 31, 2011 11:18 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Brett Pill is turning 27 in about a week.
Glad to have the World Series win, but still waiting on my Kim Batiste bobblehead. GET OFF YOUR HANDS, GIANTS BRASS!!!!
Adopted Giant: Dave Dravecky, starting pitcher of the greatest regular-season game I've ever attended.
Primed for a career power year!!!
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive Father of Joe Panik. Stolen 6/11/11.
Job 1:14-15
Is he still playing over in Japan? Last I heard he was with Hiroshima.
READ MY BLOG(S)!
Baseballin' on a Budget, Bay City Ball, and assorted California League goodness.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 31, 2011 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Practically dead.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Relative to our gritty veterans.
Huff continues to stink it up. Go ahead and keep Belt in the OF and play some Pill at 1B. Get the new guys experience.
extrabaggs
"Just your typical Giants scoring rally: A faceburger on the basepaths, two errors from the second baseman and a bases-loaded balk."
by Badly Browned on Aug 31, 2011 11:23 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
this
what the hell do you have to lose now
I'm on the twitters @FFFFFFFFreak55
I love this so much.
Jose Flores: .831 OPS in High-A last year. .529 OPS this year. Ouch.
Co-dad of Ryan Scoma with waelwulf, because we're progressive like that.
by free f.p. #14 on Aug 31, 2011 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
I quote Neil Young
A man needs a maid.
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on Aug 31, 2011 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
DE-ACTIVATED!
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on Aug 31, 2011 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
Rowie!
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 31, 2011 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
and one for Miggy
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 31, 2011 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Too bad "Fear the SQUAT!" never caught on.
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive Father of Joe Panik. Stolen 6/11/11.
Job 1:14-15
I'M POOPIN
Glad to have the World Series win, but still waiting on my Kim Batiste bobblehead. GET OFF YOUR HANDS, GIANTS BRASS!!!!
Adopted Giant: Dave Dravecky, starting pitcher of the greatest regular-season game I've ever attended.
LARS!
Poor Lars is going to see a transaction list in a newspaper or something and have a conniption.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Lars is old enough to both have a newspaper and a conniption.
by Every6thDay on Aug 31, 2011 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
heh
I don’t know where he was traveling, but he said he was going off-line for the duration. I’ve tried to follow the Giants via newspaper in other countries, and it’s a little odd.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
He said he was going to get in the car and just drive, so he may not have left the country.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
well
he’ll be surprised to hear this on national newsbreaks if he has the radio on!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Good point. I assume that it’s some sort repurposed space shuttle, so who knows.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
It’s got a trunk full of upsidaisium.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 31, 2011 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
/Takes a break from work
/Fires up google chrome
/Clicks on MCC bookmark
/Reads headline
“YEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! FUCK YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!
/Goes back to work
by Sgt. Dingleberry on Aug 31, 2011 11:20 AM PDT reply actions
Lineup
lineup: Torres cf
Keppinger 2b
Sandoval 3b
Beltran rf
DeRosa 1b
Ross lf
Fontenot ss
Stewart c
Bumgarner p
You follow me, I'll follow you
http://ayeyooojerm.tumblr.com/
SF GIants Baseball 2011 = Torture Pt. 2. Home of 6 World Series Titles
SF 49ers Football 2011-2012 = ???. Home of 5.5 Super Bowl Champs ( Aaron Rodgers should of been a Niner)
I am a fan of the Warriors and Lakers. I can become a fan of both teams. Nothing wrong with that.
Gotta play the hot hand!
Even if it’s flappy!
He has not been the worst guy in a lineup lately. That is how truly terrible, dead and finished the Giants are.
by Every6thDay on Aug 31, 2011 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Let alone playing 1st base while our backup 1st basemen sits.
My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
"I will never apologize for watching Bonds dominate" – Duane Kuiper
by Soulbrother16 on Aug 31, 2011 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL Belt
At least Huff is out of the lineup.
by Grant_ME_MERCY on Aug 31, 2011 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
I can see clearly now, the rain is gone…
"Don't trust anyone under the age of 30" - Brian Sabean
by Smotheredinhugs on Aug 31, 2011 11:21 AM PDT reply actions
I don’t think I’ve seen so many “OMFG” posts in a thread since TGWTWS.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
I think the only thing to save Zito and O-Cab
Is that they are a couple of rose-lenses wearing sunbeams around the clubhouse while a lot of guys are walking around looking glum.
Sanchez ought to get the Rowand message LOUD AND FARKING CLEAR — refusing to change your approach as the negatives pile up does not end well. Sanchez has flatly refused to change his approach in spite of the walks and has thus been cursed with awful number and a mysterious ankle that is healing slower than Buster Posey’s. LOLz, right.
So all that keeps the other slumpers in the game is positive attitude and effort. That will not go un-noted, especially if Bochy has the balls to start Pill at first base this weekend.
comparing Sanchez to Rowand hardly seems fair
Over the last four seasons, he’s been worth about twice as much WAR as Rowand at a tiny fraction of the price.
Glad to have the World Series win, but still waiting on my Kim Batiste bobblehead. GET OFF YOUR HANDS, GIANTS BRASS!!!!
Adopted Giant: Dave Dravecky, starting pitcher of the greatest regular-season game I've ever attended.
Holy f'ing crap
Gotta tip your cap for taking such a bold action. Gotta throw your hat at the front office for not doing this s week or two ago, although my guess is they had to wait around on Pat’s foot.
Desperation can be fun
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Aug 31, 2011 11:22 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
two months ago you mean
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
We were in it two months ago (starts bursting into tears and reads through all those “in the Phillies heads” posts)
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Aug 31, 2011 11:36 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
four months ago you mean
I'm a Giants Fan, but I'll always be rooting for Matt Downs
Adopted Son:Dan Burkhart , Future Backup To Buster Posey.
all right sir
Aaron Rowand: 353 PA, 75 games started, 46 GAMES BATTING LEADOFF
Miguel Tejada: 343 PA, 82 games started
Jeebus.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
i'm afraid for Pill
i think he’ll get great applause before his first AB and then proceed to go 0 for 20…
by repeat_in_2011 on Aug 31, 2011 11:22 AM PDT reply actions
I'm hoping he rakes for a couple weeks while they write the book on him.
The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.
I'm petrified that if he does well in the next month
It will earn him years of undeserved Velezian playing time.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I honestly couldn't believe it at first.
My brain absolutely refused to process it. I read “Tejada and Rowand DFA’d” and thought, “Wait, what? Surely…. no. Huh? Is there some obscure rule I’m not remembering? This has to be some sort of paper move to clear room for…because the Giants wouldn’t…. would they?”
Then my brain quit protesting and the joy washed over me. Acceptance. Ahhhhh.
I thought it was a bad, cruel joke at first.
by chilibean_3 on Aug 31, 2011 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Why is Cabrera??
As long as you’re swinging the axe – bring up Crawford, and cut O-Cab. Go with Keppinger and Crawford up the middle, with Fontenot backing them up.
Craw on 40 man already.
Just one more day.
extrabaggs
"Just your typical Giants scoring rally: A faceburger on the basepaths, two errors from the second baseman and a bases-loaded balk."
by Badly Browned on Aug 31, 2011 11:26 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Goodbye, Aaron Rowand
Although you crashed into a wall
Your tenure with the Giants
Was unremarkable
You came from the Phillies
And they whispered into your brain
We love your grittiness
And then the strikeouts came
And it seems to me
You lived your life
Like a gamer in the wind
Never knowing that with two strikes a slider was coming
Although you were on the team in 2010
Your contract was a total bust
Goodluck, Scott Rowand
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=5525823
Fonte-maybe, Fonte-so
Fonte-come, Fonte-go
Fonte-high, Fonte-low
Fonte-yes, Fontenot!
The once was a fielder called Scott
Who swung at the dirt quite a lot
He said, “I’ll admit
That I play like shit
But look at the contract I got!”
"...more often than not, it’s factually based."
by KrazyKrabMeat on Aug 31, 2011 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
get ready for the inevitable letdown, you guys!
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/offseason-overpay-candidates/
Glad to have the World Series win, but still waiting on my Kim Batiste bobblehead. GET OFF YOUR HANDS, GIANTS BRASS!!!!
Adopted Giant: Dave Dravecky, starting pitcher of the greatest regular-season game I've ever attended.
yep
the decks are clear. Albatross incoming!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Tony Reagins is kicking himself right now
for not getting in on acquiring the Rowand contract before the Giants ate it.
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
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
The West Team - Two Designations (apologies in advance to rotoreuter)
(A press conference inside AT&T Park. A storm rages outside, and flashes of lightning illuminate the lectern where MIKE FONTENOT is trying desperately to maintain order at the presser. Dire Straits’ "Brother in Arms" plays under.)
FONTENOT: You heard right. Rowand and Tejada are both out. Listen, I can answer only fifteen or sixteen question at once! Steve?
REPORTER: What does this mean for Zito?
FONTENOT: You’d have to ask the front office. Sandy, then Mark.
(CUT TO SABEAN, walking alongside BOCHY and NEUKOM down a marbled hallway. CUT BACK TO FONTENOT at the lectern)
REPORTER: Will there be an investigation?
FONTENOT: Tomorrow, Mr. Sabean will appoint Special Prosecutor Brett Pill to investigate what can be done to save the season. I imagine subpoenas will be issued to most senior staff.
(CUT TO SABEAN approaching the room. MATT CAIN acknowledges him, then nods to FONTENOT)
FONTENOT: Ladies and gentlemen, the General Manager.
(reporters stand as SABEAN walks onstage)
FONTENOT (whisper): First chair on your right.
(SABEAN looks to his right, then gestures to the center of the room)
SABEAN: Yes, Baggs.
BAGGARLY: Can you tell us right now if Barry Zito has a future with this team?
SABEAN: I’m sorry, there was some noise. Can you repeat that?
BAGGARLY: Will Barry Zito be back?
(SABEAN looks contemplative. CAIN and BRANDON BELT are watching the presser on a nearby monitor. CAIN seizes BELT’s arm.)
CAIN: Watch this.
(SABEAN looks away from the reporters and puts his hands in his coat pockets. He smiles slightly as we FADE TO BLACK)
A listener-supported service
by TheLetter2 on Aug 31, 2011 11:26 AM PDT reply actions 13 recs
Glorious. Absolutely glorious.
Jose Flores: .831 OPS in High-A last year. .529 OPS this year. Ouch.
Co-dad of Ryan Scoma with waelwulf, because we're progressive like that.
by free f.p. #14 on Aug 31, 2011 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Perfect. I want to try one, but this version cannot be improved upon.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I’m kind of imagining Mike Fontenot and Baggarly having some sort of unrealized mutual attraction.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Do what you must.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
I know that you’re reading this, Baggarly!
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
FUCK YES
The only thing you missed: Sergio Romo offering Sabean his jacket, being ignored, and then taking off his own jacket and following him into the rain.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 31, 2011 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions
I wanted to do a whole thing, but I also wanted to keep it short for spatial reasons.
A listener-supported service
in case you're interested
here’s the original scene in all its epic glory: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaUPDYXQUtw
/grabs crotch
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 31, 2011 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I got chills
Proud adoptee of Dick Tidrow the mastermind behind Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, Buster Posey and many more. Also known as "The Reason".
Fontenot is our most Janneyan player.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
In an earlier West Team thing, I made him press secretary for no apparent reason. Now I kinda like it.
A listener-supported service
I thought it was done intentionally. The tallest character portrayed by the smallest player.
by Every6thDay on Aug 31, 2011 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
And also the one with the most cumbersome accent
Can you imagine a cajun press secretary?
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
And he’s got that lisp. I should have considered the choice more carefully. Matt or Buster are better options. But you know, you make the bed, you lay in it.
A listener-supported service
I sorta liked the idea of the pitching staff as the main cast, but really, there’s just too many good personalities on the team for you to limit it.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 31, 2011 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Quick! How many daughters does Bartlett have?
by Every6thDay on Aug 31, 2011 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
There was some retconning with that number, if I recall.
by Every6thDay on Aug 31, 2011 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m so going to watch this episode tonight.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
excellant
Jonathan Sanchez isn’t likely to be traded unless the Giants fall out of contention. Jonathan Sanchez isn’t likely to be traded unless the Giants fall out of contention. Jonathan Sanchez isn’t likely to be traded unless the Giants fall out of contention.
Mark DeRosa is more than the sum of his tendons.
I don’t mean to be hyperbolic here, but this is good.
Number one fan of Justin Bieber being the number one fan of the Dodgers, and not the [2010 World Series Champion] Giants.
by Spazzy Mcgee on Aug 31, 2011 11:26 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
hey there
have a rec for joining the party!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh crap. I don't get to use this one again, either!
by Every6thDay on Aug 31, 2011 11:26 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
It broke so hard that it transposed the letters
BREKAING NEWS: Giants designate Miguel Tejada, Aaron Rowand for assignment
hahaha
it took a few minutes to load too. Giants finally silence the critics!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Tejada: I just work here.
Sabes: LOL NO
The first six innings are overrated.
by apistat on Aug 31, 2011 11:30 AM PDT reply actions 7 recs
Glorious
I didn’t think the Giants could do anything to make me happy after the last few days. How wrong I was.
by Duelling Brandos on Aug 31, 2011 11:30 AM PDT reply actions
apologies for redundant question but..
what did Tejada do the other day, glared at the Giants dugout or Bochy?
by repeat_in_2011 on Aug 31, 2011 11:31 AM PDT reply actions
He shook his head after getting a bunt sign. If that’s what you mean.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
is that all? doesn’t sound like much…
by repeat_in_2011 on Aug 31, 2011 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Then he complained about it to the press.
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on Aug 31, 2011 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions
He loafed up the first base line & had some things to say to Roberto Kelly when he got there. It was a bit of a tantrum.
oh, i thought Damon Bruce said something like he was glaring at his teammates for some reason…i didn’t hear the entire story though…
by repeat_in_2011 on Aug 31, 2011 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Take anything Damon says with a grain of salt
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Aug 31, 2011 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Or cyanide.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Video here
Seek to around 15:15: http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=18561769
The loafing bunt is quickly followed by a Rowand strikeout. Today’s DFAs in a nutshell.
by minesweeper on Aug 31, 2011 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
OT, but baseball
Grant seems to be hiding the fact that he’ll be part of some FanGraphs get together on the 6th. I think I might go. I mean, free food.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Aug 31, 2011 11:32 AM PDT reply actions
In completely unrelated yet related news
Solyndra closed its doors this morning. A friend showed up to work and was told by security guard to clean out her desk. They are filing for bankruptcy and laying off all 1100 employees in Fremont.
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
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
yuck
That’s a lot of lives.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Ouch
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Aug 31, 2011 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
What the hell? Just closed like that overnight and didn’t bother to tell any employees?
READ MY BLOG(S)!
Baseballin' on a Budget, Bay City Ball, and assorted California League goodness.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 31, 2011 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
No package either
Just instructions to pick up your last check apparently.
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
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
That’s incredibly fucked up. Was there any indication that the company was in trouble? I can remember Obama making a visit to some Bay Area energy company and I thought it could have been Solyndra.
READ MY BLOG(S)!
Baseballin' on a Budget, Bay City Ball, and assorted California League goodness.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 31, 2011 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
It was Solyndra
The company was in trouble. IPO failed.
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
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Shit. I feel terrible for the workers.
READ MY BLOG(S)!
Baseballin' on a Budget, Bay City Ball, and assorted California League goodness.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 31, 2011 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
I found the news story online
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/white-house-backed-solar-solyndra-company-collapses/story?id=14420755
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
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Wow, so all that federal loan money just goes away.
READ MY BLOG(S)!
Baseballin' on a Budget, Bay City Ball, and assorted California League goodness.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 31, 2011 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
too bad
I think if they are liquidating (or seized by creditors) all those layoff notice rules and stuff don’t apply.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
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
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
hmmm
maybe it doesn’t apply in a reorg either then.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
A friend had that happen to him once when a radio station switched formats out of nowhere. Walk in. Get told you and everyone else is jobless by another person packing up their stuff. Walk out. Get check in the mail.
by chilibean_3 on Aug 31, 2011 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
JACK FM!
PLAYING WHAT THEY WANT (A THOUSAND CDs SET TO RANDOM)
by chilibean_3 on Aug 31, 2011 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
I fucking hate that guy.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
I once had to stand in an elevator for 8 hours as a security guard while hundreds of blindsided employees left with boxes full of stuff. I never went back to that job.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
sucks
I had a job involving liquidation of companies before, and it was pretty depressing. Not as bad as foreclosing on home mortgages, but not by much.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Mrs. Disaster found out she no longer had a job at Webvan on the morning news.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 31, 2011 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
didn't
they sponsor cupholders or something in the stadium once upon a time?
They were actually a pretty cool company. Good stuff and reliable delivery. And cheap!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
yes to all.. and probably why they went out of business. I had a bad flu one year and they about saved my life.
their delivery is OK
Webvan was fantastic. They would pick the best vegetables out of the bin, everything perfectly delivered in the little totes, and so on. I was working a lot of hours at the time so having them bring it to me was a fabulous luxury.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
they sponsor cupholders or something in the stadium once upon a time?
Yeah, I think so. Mighta had a CF scoreboard ad, too.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 31, 2011 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
They had an add on the brick wall in centerfield, just to the left of the archways.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Aug 31, 2011 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
so did Enron IIRC
The thong is, it happened.
by Goofus on Aug 31, 2011 1:29 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
We loved their service.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 31, 2011 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow. They didn’t even inform her?
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Aug 31, 2011 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
They did when she went in to find out what the fuck was going on.
The lesson learned is to get dropped in the earlier rounds of layoffs because the severance was far worse for those that stayed till the bitter end.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 31, 2011 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Beautiful, perfect capitalism at work.
Sometimes, you just have to sit back and admire the beauty of it all.
by Every6thDay on Aug 31, 2011 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Sometimes you just have to tip your pink slip.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
by jhiat00 on Aug 31, 2011 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Is that the company that just built that new building along side 880?
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Aug 31, 2011 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes.
I run my trains like Barry Zito throws his fastball -- at a maximum authorized speed of 79mph.
by Locomotive Engineer on Aug 31, 2011 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes
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
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
Three months too late
Bruce Bochy: Leave him alone, he's the Manager Man and his BORK is much worse than his bite.
by zodiac_chiller on Aug 31, 2011 11:35 AM PDT reply actions
Maybe...?
A club source tells MLB.com’s T.R. Sullivan the Rangers will “likely do something today.” In Sullivan’s opinion, the team’s biggest need is a right-handed bat.
via MLBTR
I'm on the twitters @FFFFFFFFreak55
Yeah I don’t think Rowand is going to the Rangers
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Aug 31, 2011 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
They're looking for a bat
that rules out Rowand and Tejada
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
Kudos, You are a sick, sick man, but you are very good at it -- wcw
by jctGamer on Aug 31, 2011 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
True
I'm on the twitters @FFFFFFFFreak55
zing
READ MY BLOG(S)!
Baseballin' on a Budget, Bay City Ball, and assorted California League goodness.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 31, 2011 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
They are the bat
They wiggle a lot, but have sufficiently hard heads.
Rowand has a bat...
..maybe the Rangers are just short on equipment.
Rowand and Tejada are
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpWU990r_Ro
Rally Jerry!
Greekfro (insert unnecessary scribbles)
"Stupid dog, you make me look bad!" -Eustace Bagg
Better than Rowand or bust
Rally Jerry!
Greekfro (insert unnecessary scribbles)
"Stupid dog, you make me look bad!" -Eustace Bagg
OT: Anyone know where to find
Chiles Pasilla de Oaxaca in SF. I’ve found dried Chipotles, but can’t seem to find the Oaxacan Pasillas.
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on Aug 31, 2011 11:42 AM PDT reply actions
Principles of Accounting: Compound Interest and Present Value
Dear Giants,
Thank you for working out that the compound interest on your sunk cost was creating an unacceptable drain on potential resources. I commend your good business sense.
Now, fans, so long as Barry Zito is on the DL he is not accumulating compound interest by keeping someone better off of the roster. The moment he comes off the DL, from an accounting point of view, he becomes a larger albatross than Rowand and Tejada combined.
A boring link: Principles of Accounting: Compound Interest and Present Value
I know there's a fanpost for this
but I think their disconnect is not about “sunk cost”, it’s not understanding the value of a roster spot. Today gives me hope that is no longer the case.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
DFA'd mothafucka!!!
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
2011 Giants Baseball: Together we're bruised, broken, and battered.
by GIANT stoner on Aug 31, 2011 11:46 AM PDT reply actions 6 recs
Should be..
Why you fail, that is…
"Don't trust anyone under the age of 30" - Brian Sabean
by Smotheredinhugs on Aug 31, 2011 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Soooo...are we not contenders anymore?
GM Brian Sabean said he will try to trade one or both players as soon as today, so perhaps they could go to a contender before the 9 p.m. deadline to be eligible for postseason rosters.
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive Father of Joe Panik. Stolen 6/11/11.
Job 1:14-15
Try hard, fucktard
Matt Cain: throwing complete game shutouts since 06'. No big deal.
Giants Baseball: increase the dosage, count back from 10.
by cain1rstballothof on Aug 31, 2011 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Not exactly
Waivers work in such a way that the order of eligibility to make an offer goes to the playoff contender with the worst record.
Both had to have been waived eons ago….right?
"Don't trust anyone under the age of 30" - Brian Sabean
by Smotheredinhugs on Aug 31, 2011 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions
the postseason deadline
doesn’t really matter for non-contenders.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions
I suppose
it’s theoretically possible someone submitted a waiver claim on Rowy.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Great moves, both. I wish the Giants would’ve swooped on Hermida, I think that was a good move by SD, he could’ve been a great addition to our OF now, and possibly in the future, and at no cost. I would also take a flier on Milledge, before someone else does.
And what about trading Dirty for Ian Desmond? I think he could be a good buy-low option for SS.
Glad to see Scott DFA’d finally though.
Matt Cain: throwing complete game shutouts since 06'. No big deal.
Giants Baseball: increase the dosage, count back from 10.
by cain1rstballothof on Aug 31, 2011 11:47 AM PDT reply actions
didn’t we almost get Milledge a few years ago?
by repeat_in_2011 on Aug 31, 2011 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
not sure, but he could be had now, and has more upside than anything the Gmen have.
Matt Cain: throwing complete game shutouts since 06'. No big deal.
Giants Baseball: increase the dosage, count back from 10.
by cain1rstballothof on Aug 31, 2011 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
I could see another move happening today
Milledge at least looks like he has an upside, more than Hermida does. And SD had dibs on either of em due to lower standing.
Marvin Barrios, come on I'll show you your bedroom. Don't stay on the phone too long to Panama, please.
by foothillsfan on Aug 31, 2011 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions
HE'S POOPIN!
… false alarm
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Aug 31, 2011 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I mean, seriously.
He demanded on sticking with that? Has he seen video of himself?
RIP 2011 Giants Post Season
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
2011 Giants Baseball: Together we're bruised, broken, and battered.
by GIANT stoner on Aug 31, 2011 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Also: was this strategically timed for AFTER the Showtime cameras were gone?
COMIN' ATCHA, FROM ANCHORAGE, ALASKA!
Fathaigh go mbuaimid!
Proud adoptive Father of Joe Panik. Stolen 6/11/11.
Job 1:14-15
We'll see all about it, I'm guessing.
They can’t have their cameras in the clubhouse and on the field, but that doesn’t mean they can’t use Comcast footage to tell the story.
by mrs. owlcroft on Aug 31, 2011 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
whoah
From Baggs’s post:
Were Tejada and Rowand major problems in the clubhouse? Well, both Bochy and Sabean tried to take the highest possible road, commending both Tejada and Rowand for their efforts. When pressed on Rowand’s disappointing Giants career, Sabean said, "Not getting into that. It didn’t turn out. Nothing more to be said. He was given opportunities and it just didn’t turn out."
But according to sources, Rowand’s complaining reached a critical level this season. "He’s doing everything possible to get out of here," one player said earlier this week.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 31, 2011 11:51 AM PDT reply actions
Save for lay off sliders.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
He’s doing everything possible to get out
by chilibean_3 on Aug 31, 2011 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Does "everything" include
sucking extra more than he already would have sucked?
RIP 2011 Giants Post Season
Damn.
Now the stories will come out.
I run my trains like Barry Zito throws his fastball -- at a maximum authorized speed of 79mph.
by Locomotive Engineer on Aug 31, 2011 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
So why the fuck did they wait soooooo long? And why did he get so many PAs?
Get well soon, most of the Giants roster!
Rowand complained?
What the fuck was HE complaining about? He was the one getting millions for doing absolutely nothing.
Rally Jerry!
Greekfro (insert unnecessary scribbles)
"Stupid dog, you make me look bad!" -Eustace Bagg
And got another ring
by Dingoes Ate My Baby on Aug 31, 2011 12:04 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
And being a generally awful player
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
geez
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Squirrel: Heath Hembree
Has this been posted?
DodgersGMDodgersGM
The toughest part of my day will be figuring out how to fit Rowand and Tejada on our roster without losing Eugenio Velez. #Dodgers #SFGiants
by capn on Aug 31, 2011 11:52 AM PDT reply actions 12 recs
Delicious
Dewgongongong
"Use the stencil! Do it!"
konakona:「つかさに教われと...なんか非常に負けたような気がする。」
Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ
by Zetsuboushita on Aug 31, 2011 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
AAAHAHAHAHAHAHAAA .......
Los Angeles Dodgers: Picking up the Giants’ trash since 1958.
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
2011 Giants Baseball: Together we're bruised, broken, and battered.
by GIANT stoner on Aug 31, 2011 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
hahaahahahaha
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Squirrel: Heath Hembree
I'll be throwing a Going Away Party today ........
who’s down?
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
2011 Giants Baseball: Together we're bruised, broken, and battered.
Tomorrow is my actual going away party
READ MY BLOG(S)!
Baseballin' on a Budget, Bay City Ball, and assorted California League goodness.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 31, 2011 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Dominican Republic. Leaving Friday at 615am!
READ MY BLOG(S)!
Baseballin' on a Budget, Bay City Ball, and assorted California League goodness.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 31, 2011 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow! early flight
You moving there to cover baseball or just visiting? I once tried to go to San Pedro de Macoris but was turned away by scary looking dudes in uniforms carrying machine guns.
Three month study abroad/research internship program. I’m staying in the capital city and studying at UNIBE (not URIBE).
READ MY BLOG(S)!
Baseballin' on a Budget, Bay City Ball, and assorted California League goodness.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 31, 2011 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
my friend's birthday at the pub tonight
but if* I get drunk enough I’ll turn it into a Rowjada going-away party
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 31, 2011 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
that's exactly ........
who the Going Away Party is for. lol!
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
2011 Giants Baseball: Together we're bruised, broken, and battered.
by GIANT stoner on Aug 31, 2011 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Hells yeah
Matt Cain: throwing complete game shutouts since 06'. No big deal.
Giants Baseball: increase the dosage, count back from 10.
by cain1rstballothof on Aug 31, 2011 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
So how much dead weight is left, besides Zito and Huff?
That can’t be all of it…
"Bruce Wayne is the Brian Wilson of Gotham." -DrDC
DeRosa, Cabrera, Keppinger will be free agents. So yes the whipping boys will be Huff and Zito next season along with whatever aging veteran Sabean signs.
for chrissakes....
Keppinger is still under team control. He is arbitration eligible. He is not a free agent.
by Every6thDay on Aug 31, 2011 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I believe Keppinger is arb eligible
And they’ll likely keep him around.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Deferring to the numbers nerbs out there, would it be silly to platoon Franchez and Keppinger at second?
Of all our replacements we’ve purchased/called up this year, Keppinger seems to be an acceptable backup for Freddy if Sanchez is able to play next year. I certainly prefer Freddy as our every day starter when he’s healthy, but it’s a much smaller gap than the one between, say, Posey and Whiteside. Seeing even a 70/30 split in time between Franchez and Kepp seems good to me (unless it’s a cost issue.)
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
I think we need to think of Keppinger as the starter and not count on Sanchez at all.
by Every6thDay on Aug 31, 2011 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I think "platoon" is the wrong word
But Kepp should definitely be used to give Sanchez regular rest days, and that’s in a best-case scenario for Freddy.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 31, 2011 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
It would indeed be silly to platoon two right handed hitters with big platoon splits.
Platooning Fontenot and Sanchez, however, would be cool.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
if pattern holds
huff is good next year
by Brannigan's Law on Aug 31, 2011 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions
A VP from Twitter just retweeted my tweet.
So I’m McCoveyChronicling him so I can remccoveychronicle his mccoveychronicle.
Your McCoveyChronicle > His McCoveyChronicle.
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
2011 Giants Baseball: Together we're bruised, broken, and battered.
by GIANT stoner on Aug 31, 2011 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
DON’T LET IT GET TO YOUR HEAD
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Aug 31, 2011 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
GRANT'S WILD YEARS
Turns out you can spell Ugnio Vlz without 4 E's
by The Gene Hackman on Aug 31, 2011 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Maybe Chicago will want him back?
Go wear those letters buddy! Get teary eyed while you strike out with Chicago on your chest.
/signs with cubs
hits game winning home run hours after release
by Brannigan's Law on Aug 31, 2011 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
/signs with cubs
hits HR cycle.
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
2011 Giants Baseball: Together we're bruised, broken, and battered.
by GIANT stoner on Aug 31, 2011 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
/puts on his Bears jersey and starts saying Ditka every 3 words
by Myemail21479 on Aug 31, 2011 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Highly sought after
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 31, 2011 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
oops, forgot the height tag…
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 31, 2011 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I forgive you for this one.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Sabean was so impressed with Soriano last night,
that he has accepted him in exchange for Rownads. Straight up.
RIP 2011 Giants Post Season
Ouch
Aaron Ryan Rowand (born August 29, 1977)
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
This teams was teo days late
You follow me, I'll follow you
http://ayeyooojerm.tumblr.com/
SF GIants Baseball 2011 = Torture Pt. 2. Home of 6 World Series Titles
SF 49ers Football 2011-2012 = ???. Home of 5.5 Super Bowl Champs ( Aaron Rodgers should of been a Niner)
I am a fan of the Warriors and Lakers. I can become a fan of both teams. Nothing wrong with that.
two*
You follow me, I'll follow you
http://ayeyooojerm.tumblr.com/
SF GIants Baseball 2011 = Torture Pt. 2. Home of 6 World Series Titles
SF 49ers Football 2011-2012 = ???. Home of 5.5 Super Bowl Champs ( Aaron Rodgers should of been a Niner)
I am a fan of the Warriors and Lakers. I can become a fan of both teams. Nothing wrong with that.
eh
I got diagnosed with a skin infection on my birthday this year. Being DFAd with $12m due on my contract is just not that bad.
I had to drive to Walnut Creek on my birthday. Upon arriving, I had to drink and watch a Giants game. They lost.
Parking cost a quarter for each half hour.
The company was good.
He is the world's most annoying rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Aug 31, 2011 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
More designations please
How about I-can-never-play-because-I’m always-injured DeRosa. The 2 year $12 mil plan didnt quite work out.
Never play? He's starting today!
The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.
not with those at-bats..its as good as never
by SFtheGiants on Aug 31, 2011 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, but he's got a health-imposed SSS.
And for all those who value intangibles so highly, if there’s anyone who’s been showing signs of “wanting to win” lately, it’s definitely this guy.
His leash is not unacceptably long in my book.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
Shift A
Holy shit! I didn’t even get past the headline. (Sorry, Grant.) I have been busy working away here, and OH MY GOD. This happened.
@legaleagle88
Giants Baseball: Why Not?
I thought Nate Schierholtz was cool before it was cool to think Nate Schierholtz was cool.
Brett Pill will wear #6
How dare you
You follow me, I'll follow you
http://ayeyooojerm.tumblr.com/
SF GIants Baseball 2011 = Torture Pt. 2. Home of 6 World Series Titles
SF 49ers Football 2011-2012 = ???. Home of 5.5 Super Bowl Champs ( Aaron Rodgers should of been a Niner)
I am a fan of the Warriors and Lakers. I can become a fan of both teams. Nothing wrong with that.
That’s gonna confuse me a few times. #35 still does on occasion.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 31, 2011 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions
He should wear Kent's old number
Play 2b
Say “the money lies in the RBI’s”
by Myemail21479 on Aug 31, 2011 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
JT will never get his props.
READ MY BLOG(S)!
Baseballin' on a Budget, Bay City Ball, and assorted California League goodness.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 31, 2011 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate how thats true
You follow me, I'll follow you
http://ayeyooojerm.tumblr.com/
SF GIants Baseball 2011 = Torture Pt. 2. Home of 6 World Series Titles
SF 49ers Football 2011-2012 = ???. Home of 5.5 Super Bowl Champs ( Aaron Rodgers should of been a Niner)
I am a fan of the Warriors and Lakers. I can become a fan of both teams. Nothing wrong with that.
How so?
He continues to be worshiped as a golden god of 1B defense in San Francisco.
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
He’s kinda overrated.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
take it back!
/15 year old Baron rages
READ MY BLOG(S)!
Baseballin' on a Budget, Bay City Ball, and assorted California League goodness.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 31, 2011 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Makes sense if you’ve heard his tone the last few games. He’s been pretty openly disgusted with the Giants’ play.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 31, 2011 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah Flem's always been ahead of the snark curve
so by the time Kruk is expressing frustration, David B is already cleaning out peoples’ lockers for them.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 31, 2011 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah.
I dig it.
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
by troymccluresf on Aug 31, 2011 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
The order of digustedness usually goes Flem → Jon → Kuip → Lou Seal → Kruk
by Natto on Aug 31, 2011 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions 9 recs
Rec'd for making me spit my lunch out giggling.
Thanks, Natto!
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
Flem’s got his finger on the clubhouse pulse!
by Drug Runner SF on Aug 31, 2011 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
DFA Rowand just came.
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Squirrel: Heath Hembree
Hey DFARowand, did you change your name yet?
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
The rest of the season and off season should be a victory lap for him.
by chilibean_3 on Aug 31, 2011 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess...
There’s just nothing left for him here…
Between these moves and the offseason ahead
Giants could be a very different team next year, esp on the bench. If they let all their FAs walk and get Reyes…
Reyes SS
Sanchez 2B
Sandoval 3B
Posey C
Belt LF
Torres CF
Huff 1B
Schierholtz RF
Bench: Fontenot, Keppinger, Ford, Burriss, Stewart?
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
I'd really like to see some kind of non Ford/Burriss outfielder available
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 31, 2011 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
indeed
and thence comes the panic albatross signing. I have a hard time seeing them giving Nate and Belt regular non-platoon jobs.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Bill Hall?
The Giants are 2010 World Series Champs. … And in other news the forecast calls for a rain of toads, heavy at times, with moderate to strong swarms of locust and a high likelihood of a world quake. Details at 11.
LOL
When was the last time the Giants signed a free agent like Reyes? Back when Bonds signed with the team? The Giants will sign another over the hill SS to another two year deal because that’s what they do.
So they're signing Reyes, is what you're saying?
His increasingly frequent injuries point to over the hill, if you ask me.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
I’ll take Crisp for 60 games in the outfield.
by Every6thDay on Aug 31, 2011 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah, I'd like to see a flyer on Crisp or DeJesus
Could probably be done on the cheap, leaving them free to pursue one big name.
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 31, 2011 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
KnK will talk about how these moves are helping to build that momentum.
by Drug Runner SF on Aug 31, 2011 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
PtB and Pill
Welcome to the bench.
There is nothing wrong with me cheering for players that are former players for my teams. Unless they become a Viking.
by Giant_in_la_area on Aug 31, 2011 12:12 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
thanks for the memories Rowand .......
No-no saving catch.
NLCS Game 4 “The Throw.”
WS Game 5 “Fist Pump” after Renteria’s HR.
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
2011 Giants Baseball: Together we're bruised, broken, and battered.
by GIANT stoner on Aug 31, 2011 12:13 PM PDT reply actions 12 recs
couldn't have done it without that fist pump.
/pours some out
Brian Wilson: "Don't Quote Me"
Buster Posey: "I Ain't Havin' It"
Pat Burrell: "The Patural"
Aubrey Huff: "Let's Get Weird"
by slackersphere17 on Aug 31, 2011 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
3 for 3
Nice.
Where have you gone John Johnstone?
by glenallen hill's waterpipe on Aug 31, 2011 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
that throw in the NLCS was amazing
esp considering how bad and how softly Rowand usually threw. Really aired it out on that one
Marvin Barrios, come on I'll show you your bedroom. Don't stay on the phone too long to Panama, please.
by foothillsfan on Aug 31, 2011 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Well done
The best thing in this photo spread is seeing a healthy Buster.
by Here Be Giants on Aug 31, 2011 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Pilfering scandal?
In the back of Rowand’s locker, they found 1.5 million runs he pilfered from the Giants over the years.
giving up is hard to do
i don’t get it… this can ONLY mean that the giants are officially throwing in the towel on 2011… which is NOT a good signal to send… it CAN’T be to free up roster space, because rosters expand to 40 tomorrow (one or two months ago, i WOULD have understood this)…
IF the giants made it a pennant race, THEN rowand would be a fine defensive replacement and tejada, well, i did NOT lioke his original signing, but theoretically he COULD go on a hot streak and it’s not like cabrera has proved to be much of an upgrade…
i’d at least have put tejada out there once more with the message that, “this is it – hit or be gone”… that is, IF you are still hoping to catch lightning in a bottle with this team…
but if the giants are now officially playing for next year, then i get it… crawford at short the rest of the year…
i just think it looks bad to give up quite this early (wait a week or two)…
wishyouweredead
by wishyouweredead on Aug 31, 2011 12:14 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
hahahahahahaha
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
by GiantPain on Aug 31, 2011 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL!
"He knocks a stake through the heart of the Cardinals! The Cardinals are dead! The Giants are going to the World Series!!!" -Jon Miller
It's Posey time!!
My Adopted Squirrel: Heath Hembree
Hey Bruce…..Ummmm…..The game is about to start, don’t you think you should be focusing on that?
by Sgt. Dingleberry on Aug 31, 2011 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Jeez, dude, drink some water. It’s only noon.
My son, so I'm told. And this stalwart young lad (Hi, free f.p. #14!).
trololo?
Is that you?
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I like how you can’t use capitals properly, but can intersperse random entirely capitalized words.
I DON'T BELIEVE YOU (AGAIN) [now with theme song]
I tweet (and occasionally blarg) | Your San Francisco Giants: "Together We're Broken!"
Dear Aaron Rowand,
Thank you for saving Jonathan Sanchez’s no hitter, and for NOTHING ELSE!
Good riddance.
Love,
goGSW24
11/01/10
My adopted son is Steve Edlefsen.
hankschulman Henry Schulman
No. Kroon or Bill Hall. RT @Mimi181314: @hankschulman Do u think #SFGiants are leaving one spot open for the trade?
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
oh my goodness......
You follow me, I'll follow you
http://ayeyooojerm.tumblr.com/
SF GIants Baseball 2011 = Torture Pt. 2. Home of 6 World Series Titles
SF 49ers Football 2011-2012 = ???. Home of 5.5 Super Bowl Champs ( Aaron Rodgers should of been a Niner)
I am a fan of the Warriors and Lakers. I can become a fan of both teams. Nothing wrong with that.
I don’t really want to hate on Beltran
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
by doubleteapot on Aug 31, 2011 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll grant you this
He’s not seeing strikes. To be his potential, Beltran needs to be surrounded by solid bats. Part of the reason Jeff Kent was so damn good is he had Barry Bonds hitting either before or after him on any given day.
But this is a massive drop.
I posted this yesterday, but the main issue is that he has stopped walking. I think you can explain the power loss with the injury, but why he is not walking is harder to reconcile.
He doesn’t want to get sent down to Fresno.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Aug 31, 2011 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Or, he could not swing at balls outside the zone.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 31, 2011 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow ......... just ......... wow.
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
2011 Giants Baseball: Together we're bruised, broken, and battered.
by GIANT stoner on Aug 31, 2011 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup, almost a -4 WAR
I mean, hitting and slumps are contagious but this is ridiculous. Actually, I’ve got a worse graphic I’m about to post. Aubrey Huff 2010 vs 2011. Wait for it…
No, almost -.4 WAR.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
That’s 2011 with the Mets. Still over 3 WAR.
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 31, 2011 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
"Carlos Beltran" is an anagram of
crab rental, S.O.L.
The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.
by kiririn on Aug 31, 2011 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
Where are its pupils? How the hell can you see out of licorice jelly beans?
by Sgt. Dingleberry on Aug 31, 2011 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I think those are bloated ticks, actually.
The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.
That or dry black beans was my other thought.
by Sgt. Dingleberry on Aug 31, 2011 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
hey, don't blame me
i pointed out in one of those massive front page threads that Beltran had been cooling off in the last week to 10 days before they got him….but i immediately got laughed out of town…
by repeat_in_2011 on Aug 31, 2011 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
and yet
here you are, reminding everyone.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Charlie Manuel is your father-in-law?
The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.
Your father-in-law gets the saying wrong.
Or was that the point?
by BestHyperboleEver on Aug 31, 2011 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
i swear ........
i hope the Phillies get knocked off their fucking pedestal in the playoffs ………… somehow.
"A Giants game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings."
2011 Giants Baseball: Together we're bruised, broken, and battered.
by GIANT stoner on Aug 31, 2011 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
don't they
record these ahead of time? Is Kruk phoning these in?
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow...
I’m stunned. Didn’t think the Giants had the sack to bounce Rowand.
The Dude: Oh boy. How ya gonna keep 'em down on the farm once they've seen Karl Hungus.
I keep hearing "in this day in Giants history music"
And Kruk and Kuip saying the Giants DFA’d Rowand and Tejada
John Shea reporting that Rowand said the DFA was “probably the right move for both parties. For myself and for the team.”
@legaleagle88
Giants Baseball: Why Not?
I thought Nate Schierholtz was cool before it was cool to think Nate Schierholtz was cool.
That’s like the guy trying to save face because the breakup was ‘mutual’.
Proud parent of SD-born Shane Loux.
If Cain is with us, who can be against us? - atxgiantsfan
overinflated opinion of self..
would Whiteside or Stewart say the same thing?
by repeat_in_2011 on Aug 31, 2011 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions
How is that an overinflated opinion of himself? He’s saying the team is better without him.
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Aug 31, 2011 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I am making myself laugh by imagining that Rowand added that last sentence because he wasn’t quite sure what “both parties” meant.
by Every6thDay on Aug 31, 2011 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Huh. Timmy and Matt bark at the offense in private? Dunno why I’m surprised, they’ve certainly earned the right to.
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
Bochy.
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
Says who???
You follow me, I'll follow you
http://ayeyooojerm.tumblr.com/
SF GIants Baseball 2011 = Torture Pt. 2. Home of 6 World Series Titles
SF 49ers Football 2011-2012 = ???. Home of 5.5 Super Bowl Champs ( Aaron Rodgers should of been a Niner)
I am a fan of the Warriors and Lakers. I can become a fan of both teams. Nothing wrong with that.
Bochy was asked if his pitcher’s ever get on the hitters in the dugout, trying to get a rise out of them and possibly spark something at the plate:
“I think you’d be surprised in the dugout at Timmy and Matt both have gotten on the club, ‘wake up lets go.’ They’re screaming. It’s not out there in the public, but believe me I’ve seen it in the dugout. And it’s something they’re doing in the right way where they aren’t going to try to embarrass the offense, but oh yeah there’s been some snaps in that dugout.”
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
With his temper, I’m surprised he hasn’t throttled someone yet.
A listener-supported service
by TheLetter2 on Aug 31, 2011 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
i think he's restraining himself
cause he knows if he gets started he’s going to black out and wake up with Orlando Cabrera’s head on a pike
by Lies and Perfidy on Aug 31, 2011 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Score some FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFucking runs!
by GuyWhiteyCorngood on Aug 31, 2011 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder since when and how long have they been doing that
You follow me, I'll follow you
http://ayeyooojerm.tumblr.com/
SF GIants Baseball 2011 = Torture Pt. 2. Home of 6 World Series Titles
SF 49ers Football 2011-2012 = ???. Home of 5.5 Super Bowl Champs ( Aaron Rodgers should of been a Niner)
I am a fan of the Warriors and Lakers. I can become a fan of both teams. Nothing wrong with that.
I don’t know that I’ve seen them (especially Timmy) look quite as frustrated at the offense as this year.
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
If we knew a certain date, I think it would connect a couple of things of whats been going on lately
You follow me, I'll follow you
http://ayeyooojerm.tumblr.com/
SF GIants Baseball 2011 = Torture Pt. 2. Home of 6 World Series Titles
SF 49ers Football 2011-2012 = ???. Home of 5.5 Super Bowl Champs ( Aaron Rodgers should of been a Niner)
I am a fan of the Warriors and Lakers. I can become a fan of both teams. Nothing wrong with that.
i just heard Timmy on the radio a few days ago and he said mostly the opposite….“its a team game…blah blah blah etc” best part was “i didn’t keep us in the game…i let in 1 or 2 runs and thats not acceptable”…something like that…
by repeat_in_2011 on Aug 31, 2011 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
well of course. There’s a public face and an inside the family face. How many times have you heard “They were such a nice family!” after some parent does something stupid to a kid behind closed doors?
they are nothing
if not great teammates.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
badly phrased
they are great and great teammates.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
A co-worker who is an ex prospect says that is exactly what would be happening in any other dugout.
by Every6thDay on Aug 31, 2011 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
The pitchers getting on the hitters for being awful, I mean.
by Every6thDay on Aug 31, 2011 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Hudson to the As once:
“One run, one fucking run. JUST GIVE ME ONE FUCKING RUN, YOU @3#94%!”
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
‘doodyhead’
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Sep 1, 2011 8:34 AM PDT up reply actions
I can tell he's restraining himself
You follow me, I'll follow you
http://ayeyooojerm.tumblr.com/
SF GIants Baseball 2011 = Torture Pt. 2. Home of 6 World Series Titles
SF 49ers Football 2011-2012 = ???. Home of 5.5 Super Bowl Champs ( Aaron Rodgers should of been a Niner)
I am a fan of the Warriors and Lakers. I can become a fan of both teams. Nothing wrong with that.
Does anyone else think
That Rowand is a perfect example of what happens to a guy who mashes in hitter friendly parks like Citizens Bank and US Cellular, and then goes to a team with a Grandy Canyon sized stadium, that this is what happens?
Has been a tremendous asset defensively over the years, I just wonder what he may have done with the bat in a smaller park.
I think this is part of it
Including declining skills as age increases
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
park size?
dude misses sliders by several feet every day
by Brannigan's Law on Aug 31, 2011 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe with a smaller park
Those pitches fly into the stands and he isnt so tempted to swing at them.
So what would you look for?
If you’re looking for indicators of future success at AT&T? Someone who hits a lot of line drives? A high BABIP? I’m a stats idiot, so thanks for your patience.
by misterbrister on Aug 31, 2011 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
someone who doesn't run into walls
head injuries take a real toll, and hitting a baseball is very, very hard to do well
Maybe someone like this
Line drive hitter definitely would be a plus or a guy with big time power, or big time pull power to either line, otherwise youre just looking at long loud outs.
The guy has 29 K's and 0 BB in his last 105 PA
It’s not about the size of teh ballpark. He simply has no idea what’s coming at him.
RIP 2011 Giants Post Season
So this Logan’s Freedom Ride thing is going to be awkward tonight.
@legaleagle88
Giants Baseball: Why Not?
I thought Nate Schierholtz was cool before it was cool to think Nate Schierholtz was cool.
Yep. IIRC, it was the first fan-related thing he’s attended since I’ve been going to these things (2008).
@legaleagle88
Giants Baseball: Why Not?
I thought Nate Schierholtz was cool before it was cool to think Nate Schierholtz was cool.
No, I don’t expect him to be there at all. I was just making a general comment about his tendency to skip things like this. I think his lack of fan interaction made it easier for people to hate him. (Contrast: Zito.)
@legaleagle88
Giants Baseball: Why Not?
I thought Nate Schierholtz was cool before it was cool to think Nate Schierholtz was cool.
AARON'S FREEDOM RIDE!
2010 World Series Champions!
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Aug 31, 2011 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Bochy interview on KNBR starting now
I have Croix de Candlesticks older than you.
goldengatebeerbars.com
BTW the DFARowand name stands through the season
I’ll wait until next year to be reborn. Never know what gritty free agents Sabean will sign.
Quote from my adopted son Mike Krukow: "We're the Giants. We're San Francisco. And we're World Series Champions!"
Zito is at least productive
Just not playing what he is paid.
There is nobody that is complete dead weight now….
by Myemail21479 on Aug 31, 2011 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I still think we wouldn't hate Zito half as much if it weren't for the size of his contract.
He’s not phenomenal, and won’t be winning any more CY awards any time soon.
But he is not the black hole of suck the way Rowand and Tejada were.
Assuming full health, I would be comfortable sending Zito out to the mound and expect about 5 innings out of him.
He’s not Lincecum, but he’s not Wellemeyer, either.
Better to be a Giants fan than an Athletic supporter!
possibilities
DFAZito is the obvious one.
DFAHuff? maybe
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
2010 Giants: World Series Champs
"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
Official Sponsor of the 1997 San Francisco Giants
by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 31, 2011 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
FEELS SO GOOD TO HEAR BOCHY SAY IT
FUUUUUUUUUUCK YEEEEEEEEEEES
by posey yaknowsy on Aug 31, 2011 12:27 PM PDT reply actions
TOJO!
JoeRitzo Joe Ritzo
Gary Brown named California League Rookie of the Year today. Brown, Tommy Joseph and Craig Westcott are all postseason All-Stars.
Who the hell is Craig Westcott?
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Who the hell is Craig Westcott?
SP. 25 years old, so not a prospect. He’s having a pretty good season, but I think people are probably looking at his W-L record too much as far as valuing him.
Unnecessary kdl-type factoids: I recently sat in front of him while he was charting, and he is one funny motherfucker. He’s also really nice. I’m happy for him.
@legaleagle88
Giants Baseball: Why Not?
I thought Nate Schierholtz was cool before it was cool to think Nate Schierholtz was cool.
how did you do that?
He was sitting up in the stands with the scouts?
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Two starting pitchers from each team sit in the stands and chart pitches and what the batters do. They carry a radar gun, and some teams have their guys videotaping AB’s, etc. Who it is rotates based on when their starts are. They usually sit with the scouts (their designated spot in SJ is on the bench with the scouts).
@legaleagle88
Giants Baseball: Why Not?
I thought Nate Schierholtz was cool before it was cool to think Nate Schierholtz was cool.
gotcha!
I’ll be on the lookout, I assumed they were all scouts and wondered why some were so young-looking!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Think he got the message?
I’m a bit surprised he wasn’t the message. I think Huff’s personality is what saved him; for now. As you can see by the numbers… he had a career year in 2010. I don’t think we can reasonably expect a rebound.
But if you thought Beltran’s lack of performance was bad… check out this manic depressive swing.
That's another DFA target if I've ever seen one
Pill would have to play very poorly to start behind Huff in this new reality
If the Giants are willing to follow basic economics
Give up a $12mm hit on Rowand, $6mm on Tejada, and call up a guy from Fresno… it gives me significant hope.
Whoa.
Settle down, Robespierre.
"He forced it to go in the net, and that's a good thing." -Jerry Reynolds
"He's gonna get a big hug, and I'm gonna hang on for a while." -Duane Kuiper
by Juan Primo on Aug 31, 2011 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL, it was the font from a Wordpress template I was developing
It looked good enough to use. Very baseball cardish and a bit ironic. It made me think it would be sort of funny to print that and ask Huff to sign it at a game.
Hang out with a bunch of nerds, and also Grant
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/fangraphs-san-francisco-meetup/
Gigante. Campeón. Pumpkin. Andrés Torres.
Dursh nerf darsh narf. Poop.
Nice
Things like that make me sad I live so far away. MLB.TV saves my sanity, still sucks to make 0-2 games to ATT a year.
by Myemail21479 on Aug 31, 2011 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
just to be clear
if either tejada or rowand were to go to another team, (this year or next) do we still have to pay them their entire salary? Or do we pay the difference between salary w/ giants and salary w/ new team?
by theghostofwilliemcgee on Aug 31, 2011 12:44 PM PDT reply actions
yes
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I believe
the new team would pay a prorated version of the veteran’s minimum. So a month’s worth this year for either player, or the 500K-ish (?) total for Scott next year.
The Giants will still be on the hook for the entire contracts they signed, regardless.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2011 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Has ESPN picked up on the DFAs yet?
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
I guess not. The lead MLB story is on the Orioles.
They might be Giants...but they are definitely WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS.
"And what was once torture for an entire city became a magical ride into an Orange October."
"DFAs in orange and black" sounds like a pretty solid description of the Orioles.
So I’ll say yes.
11 01 10
Veni Vidi Vixi
by WhereThere'sAWillieThere'sAMays on Aug 31, 2011 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
WE WANT PRINCE! WE WANT PRINCE!
Follow me on Twitter @MTLJosh
by Montreal Giants Fan on Aug 31, 2011 12:45 PM PDT reply actions
(happily pulls purple lace pants and eye makeup out of storage)
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Aug 31, 2011 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm still stunned that Rowand was complaining
He’s been an awful player for 2.5 seasons, has earned $12M for doing so, and is one of the leading guys in terms of AB’s on this team. What does he want, a pony?
Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.
Really?
How about Renteria being insulted at the Giants offer of $1M after getting paid $19M for two seasons and doing nothing?
by Ice Watter In His Veins! on Aug 31, 2011 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
that was a little insulting imo…he just played a major part in winning the WS and what did he get from the Reds, about $3 mil or so? i think if Sabes had offered $2.5 Edgar might have been a little happier…
by repeat_in_2011 on Aug 31, 2011 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Today..
mann…. Good Day.
My Photo Blog: http://eyeprints.tumblr.com,
SIGN UP :D http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/ch3zyp00fs
I didn't choose to be a Giants fan, I was born into it. November 1, 2010 World Champions.
Proud Adoptive Parent of one of the best Five Tool Players, The Machine.
Pill callup
Why this move? Seems wierd considering how everyone (and I mean just about everyone) thinks he wont amount to pocket lint in the bigs.
He deserves a shot.
He’s hitting the ball well in AAA. May as well see as many people as possible. Dude has a good glove.
My Photo Blog: http://eyeprints.tumblr.com,
SIGN UP :D http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/ch3zyp00fs
I didn't choose to be a Giants fan, I was born into it. November 1, 2010 World Champions.
Proud Adoptive Parent of one of the best Five Tool Players, The Machine.
Agreed, thats why I asked
Everytime the Pill topic comes up, flames arise with “too old”, “numbers wont translate”, “no position for him”, “hits in the minors, but thats it”, etc. If you look at the top 10 prospects for the Giants, he’s never mentioned. He even raked at the AA level, and thats a pitchers league.
Pretty tired of it all. Let him play in Sep and see what he can do.
why not?
Would you prefer Brad Eldred?
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed
I say bring up guys that produced well in the minors this year, period.
there's really
not a lot of there there. Fresno, I mean.
And for the most part the reaction around here has much, much less to do with Pill than to the almost daily “what about Brett Pill!!!!” posts, usually from people that have never, ever read a PCL box score before.
In addition to him not being Rowand, I wish him well and suspect virtually everyone here hopes he gets some ABs. I am always glad to see a guy come up through the Giants system and get a chance, especially someone they didn’t even have on the 40-man roster.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Aug 31, 2011 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
A tribute to the one shining moment with these guys
Still my favorite defensive play of the year.
"Your curses do not compare to those of Houston fans or Detroit fans, and especially not to those of fans from the northside of Chicago. You are not Hamlet. You are Valerie Bertinelli. Your victim act is schlocky, and totally unconvincing. You fancy yourself tormented. You are merely insecure."
-- Scott Burton to Red Sox fans, 6/12/02
http://espn.go.com/magazine/burton_20020612.html
My friend is staying with me while she is moving. I told her I was happy because the giants got rid of two players I don’t like. She asked who they were, and I told her Rowand and Tejada.
She got extremely excited saying YES THANK GOD I DONT HAVE TO WATCH ROWANDS AWKWARDNESS ANYMORE. OMG THAT IS THE MOST AWKWARD THING IN MY LIFE CURRENTLY.
I take it she means his stance
Not only awkward, it defies logic
Having just a few days ago ridiculed the idea...
…that Aaron Rowand would ever be DFA’d to make roster space for Brett Pill, I would just like to say:
HOLY CRAP!
"If it's weird, you know it's probably Wilson's." - Matt Cain
Tejada
I thought he would be gone after the bunt fiasco. I totally agree in dfa on the 31 of Aug to make it harder for a contender [that was blind deaf and dumb] to pick him up. Rowand is still one of the top 300 outfielders in the game, unfortunately there is only room for 150 in MLB’s at any time.
Go Giants
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Related FanPosts on McCovey Chronicles
Related FanShots on McCovey Chronicles
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
In Association With
Big League Stew - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
- Get a grip: Reds’ Todd Frazier loses bat, still connects for home run (Video)
- Eric Hosmer redefines the Baltimore chop with infield double (Video)
- College player makes impossible over the fence catch to save tournament game (Video)
- Security!: Camden Yards guard collides with Royals’ Mike Moustakas
- The Juice: Nelson Cruz matches career high eight RBIs, Pujols stays hot in Seattle
