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Originally posted by 80sbaby24:
For those of you who were debating the potential extension of Melky, here is an interesting article to read:
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/how-long-should-the-giants-keep-melk-ing-it/
I wish we had more of these.Originally posted by 80sbaby24:
REASONS TO BELIEVE THAT OUR STRUGGLES WILL CONTINUE....
- Our defense is the worst in the Major Leagues. Too many players out of position, too little above average defenders.
- Our offense lacks a serious punch. We have no power. Even when Pablo comes back.
- We have 4 real MLB hitters (when healthy) and Pill who looks like our best hitter currently (obviously, by default). Too many unproven, untalented players starting.
- Our hitting with RISP is one of the worst in baseball.
- Our bench is awful....which I guess can be expected because most of our starters arent very good either.
- Our bullpen is suspect. We have a fairly inexperienced closer. Some of our pitchers we are counting on arent performing. Good news is Romo is a STUD.
- Our AAA team doesnt have any MLB ready prospects to bring up in hopes to inject some life into this team.
- Our Minor League system as a whole is depleted. So the chances of us being able to trade a few prospects at the deadline for help impact players are minimal.
- Tim Lincecum. He looks like a #4 starter right now. To say he has been a disappointment is the understatement of the season. Longest slump of his career. He hasnt looked like Timmy once this year. We cant continue to have our ace get shelled if we want to compete.
REASONS TO BELIEVE THAT WE WILL TURN IT AROUND AND WIN THE DIVISION....
- Pablo will be back at some point. Hopefully his bat can inject some life into this lineup.
- Timmy has a track record, and has been horrible for a stretch before. Theres no way this wont turn around.........right?
- The Dodgers f***ing SUCK!!! Theres no way their hot start will continue.
So which side is more convincing to you guys?
Originally posted by OregonDuckNiner:
Should I skip class to watch the game today?? I won't pay attention if I go. I'll probably just stare at my phone the whole time and follow gamecast...
Originally posted by Muggins:
Day game today!
Cain on the mound
Beltran probably out
Allen Craig probably out
Should be a win today.
Originally posted by Muggins:
Originally posted by OregonDuckNiner:
Should I skip class to watch the game today?? I won't pay attention if I go. I'll probably just stare at my phone the whole time and follow gamecast...
If you're not going to pay attention then why go? If it's not an essential day of class then skip it.
Originally posted by OregonDuckNiner:
Originally posted by Muggins:
Originally posted by OregonDuckNiner:
Should I skip class to watch the game today?? I won't pay attention if I go. I'll probably just stare at my phone the whole time and follow gamecast...
If you're not going to pay attention then why go? If it's not an essential day of class then skip it.
Cause I'd feel guilty... but you're right. I just needed someone to tell me to skip it
Originally posted by Rubberneck36:
Originally posted by 80sbaby24:
For those of you who were debating the potential extension of Melky, here is an interesting article to read:
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/how-long-should-the-giants-keep-melk-ing-it/
thanks, good read. DO IT!
Originally posted by OregonDuckNiner:
Crawford batting 2nd today??
I'd prefer that over Culberson today, that's for sure.
Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
Originally posted by danimal:
this season is just validating the Beltran more in my eyes. The window was closing, I respect GM's who recognize that and take a final shot.
How is the window closing or somehow worse than last year. The Giants are 5 deep in the rotation right now with Zito pitching well. Sure, Lincecum isnt throwing great but he will come around. Obviously losing Panda hurts big time but his injury isnt season ending and they should be able to hang in there. You make it sound like this season is over and their window of opportunity was gone after last year. I still think there are about 125 games still to play?
Originally posted by danimal:
Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
Originally posted by danimal:
this season is just validating the Beltran more in my eyes. The window was closing, I respect GM's who recognize that and take a final shot.
How is the window closing or somehow worse than last year. The Giants are 5 deep in the rotation right now with Zito pitching well. Sure, Lincecum isnt throwing great but he will come around. Obviously losing Panda hurts big time but his injury isnt season ending and they should be able to hang in there. You make it sound like this season is over and their window of opportunity was gone after last year. I still think there are about 125 games still to play?
now 124 games left to play, and counting
Originally posted by Muggins:
Originally posted by danimal:
Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
Originally posted by danimal:
this season is just validating the Beltran more in my eyes. The window was closing, I respect GM's who recognize that and take a final shot.
How is the window closing or somehow worse than last year. The Giants are 5 deep in the rotation right now with Zito pitching well. Sure, Lincecum isnt throwing great but he will come around. Obviously losing Panda hurts big time but his injury isnt season ending and they should be able to hang in there. You make it sound like this season is over and their window of opportunity was gone after last year. I still think there are about 125 games still to play?
now 124 games left to play, and counting
The year we won the WS weren't we down like 7 games to the Padres in August or something around there? I have a buddy who is a die hard Padres fan and I remember conceding the division to him at that time.
Originally posted by danimal:
Originally posted by Muggins:
Originally posted by danimal:
Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
Originally posted by danimal:
this season is just validating the Beltran more in my eyes. The window was closing, I respect GM's who recognize that and take a final shot.
How is the window closing or somehow worse than last year. The Giants are 5 deep in the rotation right now with Zito pitching well. Sure, Lincecum isnt throwing great but he will come around. Obviously losing Panda hurts big time but his injury isnt season ending and they should be able to hang in there. You make it sound like this season is over and their window of opportunity was gone after last year. I still think there are about 125 games still to play?
now 124 games left to play, and counting
The year we won the WS weren't we down like 7 games to the Padres in August or something around there? I have a buddy who is a die hard Padres fan and I remember conceding the division to him at that time.
A. those were the Padres not the Dodgers
B. I am not conceding the division, I am conceding a WS
C. I am conceding the WS not based on record, but play
I never conceded in 2010 because of how the Giants played in their wins and in their losses.
My main point is the window was closing so we had to do the Beltran trade, I felt that 9 months ago just as I do now. The only thing I fault Sabs with is not giving up the farm for Pence instead.
This team is going to have to go in a completely new direction to become a contender again.