2009 SF Giants Thread
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Not a great SP now but a huge upgrade over Joe Martinez. We had a hole and we fill it with a guy like Penny. A good move I think taking into consideration the price tag. Plus Penny is angry now and in our ballpark he can do some good things to prove something to the Dods and RS.
One more veteran solid bat? Never hurts. I heard that the Giants were interested in Gary Sheffield but the Mets decided to keep him.
Honestly, I am not super positive about our chances to win the card because of our schedule but who knows. Anyway, we are having a great season!
One more veteran solid bat? Never hurts. I heard that the Giants were interested in Gary Sheffield but the Mets decided to keep him.
Honestly, I am not super positive about our chances to win the card because of our schedule but who knows. Anyway, we are having a great season!
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According to Yahoo:
“We’re not bringing him over here to play first base,” Colletti said. “We’re bringing him here to come off the bench and be a great influence in the clubhouse. He’s one of the true great guys in the game.
“In fact, the night before the deadline he called me. … He just said: `I just want to be honest with you. I’d love to come. I want to help you guys any way I can. But playing first base is not something I’m going to be able to do— maybe in an emergency situation, perhaps.”’
“We’re not bringing him over here to play first base,” Colletti said. “We’re bringing him here to come off the bench and be a great influence in the clubhouse. He’s one of the true great guys in the game.
“In fact, the night before the deadline he called me. … He just said: `I just want to be honest with you. I’d love to come. I want to help you guys any way I can. But playing first base is not something I’m going to be able to do— maybe in an emergency situation, perhaps.”’
Giants called up Posey!
He'll be in philly tonight...
http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090902&content_id=6753186&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf
He'll be in philly tonight...
http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090902&content_id=6753186&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf
Lincecum pitches his heart out and we can't get more than 1 run. More of the same...
I knew the game was over when Freddy pinch hit at the end of the game. I know his pinch-hitting BA is great but to end the game, on the road against Brad Lidge?? No.
Ishikawa should've hit to end the game, not Lewis.
At least COL lost, so we're still 1 game out.
BTW, Check out SI this week - there's a great article on Lincecum and Cain.
I knew the game was over when Freddy pinch hit at the end of the game. I know his pinch-hitting BA is great but to end the game, on the road against Brad Lidge?? No.
Ishikawa should've hit to end the game, not Lewis.
At least COL lost, so we're still 1 game out.
BTW, Check out SI this week - there's a great article on Lincecum and Cain.
It's not a surprise to any of us. We've been saying it all year on this board that what would ultimately keep the Giants out of the playoffs (if it so happens they miss the playoffs) would be their inability to score runs. The way our pitching has gone we should be on a 9 game win streak. Our last three losses have been the 2-1 and 1-0 variety. Its simply pathetic. Guys like Sanchez, Zito, Cain, Lincecum and the bullpen are pitching their A**** off and our lineup simply isn't getting the job done. (Sandoval aside)
All I know is we have a 9 game homestand coming up with Padres, Dodgers, and Rockies. I'm thinking we need to take 7 of 9 to have a shot.
All I know is we have a 9 game homestand coming up with Padres, Dodgers, and Rockies. I'm thinking we need to take 7 of 9 to have a shot.
Great win today...
Loved seeing that offence click. Also loved seeing Brad Penny shut down the Padres and show that this team isn't going to take sh*t from the bottom feeders of the league (i.e. Brewers).
Bochy still finds away to pee me off with bringing in Alex Hinshaw. Why make the fans sweat with taking out Joaquin?
Loved seeing that offence click. Also loved seeing Brad Penny shut down the Padres and show that this team isn't going to take sh*t from the bottom feeders of the league (i.e. Brewers).
Bochy still finds away to pee me off with bringing in Alex Hinshaw. Why make the fans sweat with taking out Joaquin?
They scratched Timmy's start!
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4456563
He has back inflammation!!
They called up Madison Bumgarner for tonight's game!
... and he is starting.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4456563
He has back inflammation!!
They called up Madison Bumgarner for tonight's game!
... and he is starting.
I think he is an insurance catcher .. just in case and they want him to taste an MLB routine. Also, I think that they do not wanna officially play him because of arbitration (to delay it). I do not know a lot about that arbitration thing though. However, next year he must be here!!! No AAA anymore.
At the same time, I think that Bum should play one more season in Fresno. He has stuff but his arm was tired (only after AA season) and he is just not ready physically for a 180 IP season at MLB level. It is absolutely normal taking into consideration his age and no college experience.
At the same time, I think that Bum should play one more season in Fresno. He has stuff but his arm was tired (only after AA season) and he is just not ready physically for a 180 IP season at MLB level. It is absolutely normal taking into consideration his age and no college experience.