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2013 San Francisco Giants Thread
Jul 12, 2013 at 4:17 PM
- BayArea
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I haven't posted here in awhile because I have been really hurting about the slump lately. Swept by the Dodgers and going 1-5 against them I can handle but the Mets... at home?
Jul 12, 2013 at 4:21 PM
- OregonDuckNiner
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Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
Originally posted by boast:
how long before Boch moves #VoteTanaka to lead-off?
I dont know about Bochy but I would do it right now. This team needs a spark and he could possibly provide it from the lead off spot.
I kinda like Blanco in the leadoff spot. At least I don't think he's done anything to be demoted from that spot. He's still batting .280 with a ton of clutch hits this year, and he's starting to see the ball a little better again after his mini 2-week slump.
Jul 12, 2013 at 4:57 PM
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Originally posted by OregonDuckNiner:
Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
Originally posted by boast:
how long before Boch moves #VoteTanaka to lead-off?
I dont know about Bochy but I would do it right now. This team needs a spark and he could possibly provide it from the lead off spot.
I kinda like Blanco in the leadoff spot. At least I don't think he's done anything to be demoted from that spot. He's still batting .280 with a ton of clutch hits this year, and he's starting to see the ball a little better again after his mini 2-week slump.
this, Tanaka doesn't even know where the bathroom is at in the clubhouse yet
Jul 12, 2013 at 5:10 PM
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We're not getting him anyway. But Houston wants two top prospects for Norris.
Jul 12, 2013 at 5:41 PM
- Ninerjohn
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Originally posted by OregonDuckNiner:
Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
Originally posted by boast:
how long before Boch moves #VoteTanaka to lead-off?
I dont know about Bochy but I would do it right now. This team needs a spark and he could possibly provide it from the lead off spot.
I kinda like Blanco in the leadoff spot. At least I don't think he's done anything to be demoted from that spot. He's still batting .280 with a ton of clutch hits this year, and he's starting to see the ball a little better again after his mini 2-week slump.
I am not saying Blanco has been bad but this team needs a spark. I would give Tanaka a shot at the top myself.
Jul 12, 2013 at 5:42 PM
- GhostofFredDean74
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Originally posted by vrabbit:
Originally posted by OregonDuckNiner:
Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
Originally posted by boast:
how long before Boch moves #VoteTanaka to lead-off?
I dont know about Bochy but I would do it right now. This team needs a spark and he could possibly provide it from the lead off spot.
I kinda like Blanco in the leadoff spot. At least I don't think he's done anything to be demoted from that spot. He's still batting .280 with a ton of clutch hits this year, and he's starting to see the ball a little better again after his mini 2-week slump.
this, Tanaka doesn't even know where the bathroom is at in the clubhouse yet
My issue with Blanco is that he strikes out way too much for a lead-off hitter. Pagan struck out around 13-16% of the time (depending on the year), and that's high to me for a lead-off hitter, but by comparison, Blanco (who swings like he's a clean-up hitter) strikes out around 22-26% of the time. That's Angel Villlalona territory and WAY too high for that role...IMO, Tanaka (high OBP/SB guy) is better suited to lead-off and Blanco is better off further down the lineup.
To your point, I get that Tanaka still has a lot to prove. But over time, I think Boch will have little choice but to have Tanaka lead-off.
[ Edited by GhostofFredDean74 on Jul 12, 2013 at 5:55 PM ]
Jul 12, 2013 at 6:06 PM
- OregonDuckNiner
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Originally posted by GhostofFredDean74:
Originally posted by vrabbit:
Originally posted by OregonDuckNiner:
Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
Originally posted by boast:
how long before Boch moves #VoteTanaka to lead-off?
I dont know about Bochy but I would do it right now. This team needs a spark and he could possibly provide it from the lead off spot.
I kinda like Blanco in the leadoff spot. At least I don't think he's done anything to be demoted from that spot. He's still batting .280 with a ton of clutch hits this year, and he's starting to see the ball a little better again after his mini 2-week slump.
this, Tanaka doesn't even know where the bathroom is at in the clubhouse yet
My issue with Blanco is that he strikes out way too much for a lead-off hitter. Pagan struck out around 13-16% of the time (depending on the year), and that's high to me for a lead-off hitter, but by comparison, Blanco (who swings like he's a clean-up hitter) strikes out around 22-26% of the time. That's Angel Villlalona territory and WAY too high for that role...IMO, Tanaka (high OBP/SB guy) is better suited to lead-off and Blanco is better off further down the lineup.
To your point, I get that Tanaka still has a lot to prove. But over time, I think Boch will have little choice but to have Tanaka lead-off.
That is a valid point with the strikeout rate, and I do agree. Tanaka reminds me of a left-handed Scutaro. Similar batting stance and approach.
Jul 12, 2013 at 6:32 PM
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so boston wants javy lopez back and sergio romo aswell, what kinda prospects they got?
Jul 12, 2013 at 6:41 PM
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Originally posted by Ninerjohn:Originally posted by jrg:any of you old school giant fans remember this? they just showed this on the cardinals game
Of course. Famous catch
Of course. Amazing catch
Jul 12, 2013 at 6:48 PM
- GhostofFredDean74
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Originally posted by PRIMETIME21:
so boston wants javy lopez back and sergio romo aswell, what kinda prospects they got?
Much better farm system than ours, but I can't see us getting any of their top prospects.
Jul 12, 2013 at 6:53 PM
- pdizo916
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Originally posted by GhostofFredDean74:Much better farm system than ours, but I can't see us getting any of their top prospects.
Not enen for romo whose contract has another reasonable year left? I think we can net a nice prospect from them.
Jul 12, 2013 at 7:12 PM
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Originally posted by GhostofFredDean74:
Originally posted by PRIMETIME21:
so boston wants javy lopez back and sergio romo aswell, what kinda prospects they got?
Much better farm system than ours, but I can't see us getting any of their top prospects.
We are not obligated to make any trades with Boston if they are not willing to give up a quality prospect or two
[ Edited by sfgiantdave on Jul 12, 2013 at 7:13 PM ]
Jul 12, 2013 at 7:15 PM
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Nobody develops young pitching like the dodgers
-rick sutcliff baseball tonight.
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-rick sutcliff baseball tonight.
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Jul 12, 2013 at 7:17 PM
- sfgiantdave
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Originally posted by sfgiantdave:
Originally posted by GhostofFredDean74:
Originally posted by PRIMETIME21:
so boston wants javy lopez back and sergio romo aswell, what kinda prospects they got?
Much better farm system than ours, but I can't see us getting any of their top prospects.
We are not obligated to make any trades with Boston if they are not willing to give up a quality prospect or two
I think Sabean should target the Tigers, help out with salary this year if need be and offer Lincecum, Lopez, and Romo for a package that is built around Nick Castellanos and maybe one or two pitching prospects in the lower minors.
I think Sabean has a better shot at prying better prospects from Detroit than he will from Boston
Jul 12, 2013 at 7:44 PM
- OregonDuckNiner
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We had some good AB's off this dude the first time through the lineup. We'll break through.
*fingers crossed*
*fingers crossed*