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Taking the Fifth

174246766_ea2fd78204_tiny by Grant Brisbee on in News

With Noah Lowry down, both Jonathan Sanchez and Kevin Correia should be in the rotation to start the season. Should someone else go down, we'll probably see Pat Misch.  My comment starter masquerading as a proper post: Who is the emergency starter after Misch? Call it the Travis Blackley Award, if you will. I'd guess that they'd stick with someone already on the 40-man roster, so Kelvin Pichardo is my guess.

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to curl into a fetal position and sweat for a while.

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Re: Taking the Fifth
Russ Ortiz!
He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Mar 7, 2008 12:03 PM PST reply actions  

Re: Taking the Fifth
I'm not sticking to the 40 man roster, by the way.
He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Mar 7, 2008 12:04 PM PST up reply actions  

Re: A fifth of Hennessey for me
If it's a short term thing (14 day DL) then I agree, they'll use Hennessey and bring up a reliever to back-fill the bullpen.

If it's longer term, they can make a 40-man roster move and bring up someone like Pereira or Begg.

2008: The year the Giants begin to stop sucking.

by EliminateMe on Mar 7, 2008 12:18 PM PST up reply actions  

Re: A fifth of Hennessey for me
Is that like a 5th of Beethoven?

(I agree, by the way.)

Hoping tk's recovery is faster than Raj going from first to third!

by Goofus on Mar 7, 2008 12:25 PM PST up reply actions  

Re: A fifth of Hennessey for me
Actually no. Piano Sonata No. 8: "Pathétique"

by E Ticket on Mar 7, 2008 3:13 PM PST up reply actions  

Re: Taking the Fifth
Free Ryan Jensen!!
That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Mar 7, 2008 12:15 PM PST reply actions  

Re: Taking the Fifth
Offer void where prohibited.
2008: The year the Giants begin to stop sucking.

by EliminateMe on Mar 7, 2008 12:19 PM PST up reply actions  

Re: Taking the Fifth
Prices and participation may vary.
He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Mar 7, 2008 12:35 PM PST up reply actions  

Re: Taking the Fifth
Takes one to know... ohhhhh. Sorry.
The 2008 San Francisco Giants: Years of neglected rebuilding, continued.

by jasomack on Mar 7, 2008 5:37 PM PST up reply actions  

Lincecum starts every 4th game
he can handle it.
At least it's baseball season.

by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 7, 2008 12:23 PM PST reply actions  

Re: Lincecum starts every 4th game
or, since Zito probably won't go more than 3 innings in each start, he could start every 4th game.
At least it's baseball season.

by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 7, 2008 12:23 PM PST up reply actions  

Re: Lincecum starts every 4th game
No go - his pitch count will still be around 100.
I adopt Hector Sanchez. Because he's 17 and it delays the inevitable disappointment that much longer.

by GobearsGogiants on Mar 7, 2008 12:28 PM PST up reply actions  

Re: Lincecum starts every 4th game
yeah, but the pitches don't put any strain on his body because they're so slow, kinda like a knuckleballer.
At least it's baseball season.

by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 7, 2008 12:29 PM PST up reply actions  

Re: Taking the Fifth
Move Hennessey back to closer and start Brian Wilson!
I adopt Hector Sanchez. Because he's 17 and it delays the inevitable disappointment that much longer.

by GobearsGogiants on Mar 7, 2008 12:29 PM PST reply actions  

Kyle Lohse, David Wells or Jeff Weaver
they're all available, not that good/never were, loaded with veteran savvy and want more money than they're worth, which is exactly what Sabes is always in the market for.
At least it's baseball season.

by nostocksjustbonds on Mar 7, 2008 12:31 PM PST reply actions  

Re: Kyle Lohse, David Wells or Jeff Weaver
"Loaded with veteran savvy"? In Wells' case, I think it's just "loaded".
That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!

by tobias on Mar 7, 2008 12:41 PM PST up reply actions  

Re: Kyle Lohse, David Wells or Jeff Weaver
Sabean will sign all three, activate Rags, and then DFA Cain, Lincecum, Sanchez, Corriea, and Wilson.

by E Ticket on Mar 7, 2008 3:16 PM PST up reply actions  

Re: Kyle Lohse, David Wells or Jeff Weaver
Good.  They deserve a better team.
Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base. Steve Kline is pretty okay. Nate Schierholtz cannot play third base.

by groug on Mar 7, 2008 3:47 PM PST up reply actions  

Re: Kyle Lohse, David Wells or Jeff Weaver
If I'm Matt Cain or Tim Lincecum, how badly do I want to pitch for the Tigers against the White Sox, Royals and Santanaless Twins with a lineup of Miggy and company to pound me out about eleventy-eleven runs per game.

by E Ticket on Mar 7, 2008 4:11 PM PST up reply actions  

Re: Kyle Lohse, David Wells or Jeff Weaver
Doesn't Victor Santos fill the Giants retread/reclamation 5th start quota?
... and by the way Dodgers should always suffer like they are back in Brooklyn before World War II.

by daveinexile on Mar 7, 2008 4:14 PM PST up reply actions  

Re: Kyle Lohse, David Wells or Jeff Weaver
Yes, he's the guy. And the only reason we have him is that he actually beat us (twice, I think) in 2005 when he was with the Brewers. I know because I was there and he made us look like we were batting against Drysdale. Did Drysdale ever go 4-13? Anyway, if Victor can't pitch against us then he's got no chance to improve on his lifetime 5.21 ERA. It don't come easy, even when you're a bunch O' Gamers.
Don't believe everything you think.

by wcovington on Mar 7, 2008 6:35 PM PST up reply actions  

Re: Taking the Fifth
I choose you Nick Pereira!

"pereira pereira!"

IT'S BASEBALL IT'S BASEBALL IT'S BASEBALL IT'S BASEBALL!!!

by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Mar 7, 2008 12:33 PM PST reply actions  

Re: Taking the Fifth
Pereira used Fling!
Democracy is lovely but baseball is more mature. BVCE supports Manny Burriss and SF Dugout.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 7, 2008 12:35 PM PST up reply actions  

Re: Taking the Fifth
This is what I call the snowball effect. First victor found his way in the circle with an inadverten reference to a crappy flying type with a baton, and now this!
He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Mar 7, 2008 12:36 PM PST up reply actions  

Re: Taking the Fifth
Can Farfetch'd learn Baton pass? Not that it would be a useful move on him, other than for breeding.
Democracy is lovely but baseball is more mature. BVCE supports Manny Burriss and SF Dugout.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 7, 2008 12:41 PM PST up reply actions  

Re: Taking the Fifth
No, apparently that's not in its moveset at all! It might have something to do with the fact that: "It can't live without the stalk it holds. That's why it defends it from attackers with its life." - (D/P Dex info, c/o Serebii)

If it did pass the baton, it would die. That kinda sucks. Especially since it's a lousy pokemon to begin with.

He is Vengeance. He is the Knight. He is Dave Righetti. PRAY TO HIM!

by howtheyscored on Mar 7, 2008 12:50 PM PST up reply actions  

Re: Taking the Fifth
Makes sense. I'm hoping it gets an evo in the next gen, maybe something insane like flying/fighting and suddenly becomes a world-beater.
Democracy is lovely but baseball is more mature. BVCE supports Manny Burriss and SF Dugout.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 7, 2008 1:21 PM PST up reply actions  

Re: Taking the Fifth
funny thing is that I haven't played pokemon since red came out.  :(
IT'S BASEBALL IT'S BASEBALL IT'S BASEBALL IT'S BASEBALL!!!

by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Mar 8, 2008 10:25 AM PST up reply actions  

Pereira is confused!
It hurt itself in confusion!
Nattowear | artstuff | Durham? I know 'im!

by Natto on Mar 7, 2008 1:24 PM PST up reply actions  

Re: Pereira is confused!
Cue me yelling at my DS and cursing Pereira for being worthless.
Democracy is lovely but baseball is more mature. BVCE supports Manny Burriss and SF Dugout.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 7, 2008 1:32 PM PST up reply actions  

Re: Taking the Fifth
Hennessey... yeah. That's what I meant. Or we trade for Brett Tomko.

by lrs77 on Mar 7, 2008 1:09 PM PST reply actions  

Re: Taking the Fifth
That would be a completion of the cycle.  Get rid of Tomko.  Replace him with a former teammate with the same peripherals.  Trade him when we realize he sucks, and then reacquire Tomko.  

If I may quote Benjamin Franklin: "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results."

Hitler was a Dodgers fan.

by The Nick on Mar 7, 2008 1:35 PM PST up reply actions  

You're absolutely right.
Jerome Williams it is, then!
2008: The year the Giants begin to stop sucking.

by EliminateMe on Mar 7, 2008 2:56 PM PST up reply actions  

Re: You're absolutely right.
I was thinking Ainsworth because he'd be a lefty replacing a lefty.
Hitler was a Dodgers fan.

by The Nick on Mar 7, 2008 3:15 PM PST up reply actions  

Re: Taking the Fifth
I prefer the Franklin quote, " Beer is proof God wants us to be happy."
... and by the way Dodgers should always suffer like they are back in Brooklyn before World War II.

by daveinexile on Mar 7, 2008 4:17 PM PST up reply actions  

Re: Taking the Fifth
Franklin! Franklin, that's it. Fifth spot goes to Wayne. Why didn't I think of that? I wish you hadn't thought of that.
Don't believe everything you think.

by wcovington on Mar 7, 2008 6:38 PM PST up reply actions  

Re: Taking the Fifth
garrett broshuis

im sticking to my guns....give the guy a shot

by bacci40 on Mar 7, 2008 1:27 PM PST reply actions  

Re: Taking the Fifth
Is Matt Kinney still in the Giants system?

by wcw on Mar 7, 2008 2:16 PM PST reply actions  

Re: Taking the Fifth
Japan. Too bad -- he'd be a good choice.

by Evan on Mar 8, 2008 7:27 AM PST up reply actions  

Re: Taking the Fifth
Speaking of Travis Blackley, what are the odds that he ends up not making the Phillies 25 man roster and being sent back to the Giants?

So to answer the question, who is the next Travis Blackley? It just might be Travis Blackley.

by 22TheThrill on Mar 7, 2008 3:09 PM PST reply actions  

Re: Taking the Fifth
I would secretly love this.
Democracy is lovely but baseball is more mature. BVCE supports Manny Burriss and SF Dugout.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Mar 7, 2008 3:12 PM PST up reply actions  

Re: Taking the Fifth
He should stay with the Phillies, they've got some health problems and need the SP depth.

by xanthan on Mar 7, 2008 3:58 PM PST up reply actions  

Re: Taking the Fifth
A little OT, but some bad news for the Dodgers:

Andy LaRoche will miss eight-to-ten weeks after tearing the ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb.
The injury occured on Friday when LaRoche was hit on the hand by a throw at third base and will require surgery to correct. Nomar Garciaparra is now guaranteed to open the season at third base, assuming the Dodgers don't go crazy and trade for Brandon Inge. Tony Abreu could be the primary backup, with Ramon Martinez sticking in a utility role. Delwyn Young will also get some work in to see if he's an option at the position.

Maybe they make a move for Crede?? How about Aurilia??

Adopted Giant Brian Wilson: Your 2008 closer.

by sfgreg on Mar 7, 2008 4:38 PM PST reply actions  

Re: Taking the Fifth
I'd like to see any of the above mentioned (except maybe Crede) in Dodger blue. Sorry Richie, but we gotta claen house and why not give the 8-tracks to LA?
Don't believe everything you think.

by wcovington on Mar 7, 2008 6:40 PM PST reply actions  

Re: Taking the Fifth
It won't matter.  Misch will take over and become Jamie Moyer, and the team will lead the league in starting pitching.

by rotorueter on Mar 7, 2008 7:33 PM PST reply actions  

Re: Taking the Fifth
Knowing that we have an abundance of center fielders who are used to looking in on the catcher, I think Roberts is the answer. The line of sight is more what he is used to rather than the view from left. And the plus side about it, it'll free up a spot in the outfield for one of the youngsters. Besides I think he still might have enough speed to cover first on a grounder to the right side...well assuming that someone doesn't succeed in giving him a whiplash.
I traded Cody Ransom for Khalil Greene in my PS2 EA Sports MLB'04 game because he sucked there too.

by rock n jock on Mar 8, 2008 11:51 AM PST reply actions  

Re: Taking the Fifth
Roberts is garbage.

How come no one ever talks about Justin Leone at third base. His OPS was .881 in AAA last year in the minors seems like he never got a shot at the bigs. Only like 100 AB's.

by stevealbs on Mar 9, 2008 11:20 AM PDT reply actions  

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