Hey Folks,

Figured since we're officially done with the 2008 Giants season, people wouldn't mind an OT  post. Feel free to delete this if its a nuisance.

Basically, I'm in the market for a 1 bdr apartment in the City, but I'm willing to expand to certain parts of Oakland/Berkley as well.  Anyone know of anything, or have any good tips to finding a good place to live? I know of craigslist and all the standards, but thought I'd check on the off chance any of you knew any specifics. Budget is around $1200.

Thanks everyone.

Hello Fellow McCoven,

I have been trying to find the average runs scored in support of a picher per start. Unless I'm blind or misreading an abbreviation, I couldn't find it on baseball reference or baseball cube.

I've been engaged in an ongoing discussion with my father regarding the misuse of the W-L record and ERA, especially in regards to Zito. He's agreed to consider things, and has decided that runs scored in support of a pitcher might explain Zito's past success.

Any insights? Thanks,

Remember Cody Ransom?

"Aside from Betemit and A-Rod, there’s not another person on the Yankees’ active roster who can play shortstop. They could call up rookie Alberto Gonzalez, who is on the team’s 40-man roster, or Cody Ransom, who would require a roster move but bring more experience. Or, of course, they could put A-Rod at short and use Morgan Ensberg, a natural third baseman, to fill in."

Now that would be hilarious to see him starting at SS for the Yanks.

Link:

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=jp-jeterarod040808&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

A few of their guys picked him as either dark horse cy young, or cy young in waiting. One even picked him for comeback of the year.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ys-mlbpredicts032508&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

I love me some Matt Cain

Blue Jays signed Armando to a minor league deal. Their GM says he won't get a shot at closing, though.

Link: http://www.rotoworld.com/content/home_MLB.aspx

Thats so unfair to Accardo to have to pitch near him again :P

Dude got hit by a pitch on the hand - negative x-rays.

Roto link: http://www.rotoworld.com/content/home_MLB.aspx

CST Link:
http://blogs.suntimes.com/whitesox/2008/02/crede_hurt.html

Do we breathe easier? Or will sabes look at his amazing track record...

Here's a snipit from rotoworld:

Free agent Ryan Klesko told former teammate Chipper Jones that he's opted for retirement.

The Red Sox were believed to have some interest in Klesko before signing Sean Casey, but no one else had gone public with any desire to add him.

Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Latroy Hawkins was signed by the Yankees
Gagne was signed by the Brewers
Milton Bradley was signed by the Rangers

These are all reported as 1 year deals.

The Nats made an offer for Khalil Green, but came up short. (damn, I would love to get that ass out of our division)

Also humerous: Jeff Fasero is apparently trying to un-retire.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playernews.aspx?sport=MLB

No joke, and it probably means I've been reading this site too much this week.

But in my dream I convinced the Toronto GM to trade Rios for Lowry, Sanchez and Lewis.

Did my dream self make a good trade? And yes, I know this probably isn't worth a diary. But its been a strange week.

Anyone know who constructs/updates this, ie whether its an assumption by MLB, or the Giants actual plan?

http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/team/depth_chart/index.jsp?c_id=sf

If its their plan, I can't say that I'm terribly pleased about most of the outfield and 2b, and I'm rather surprised to see Alfonso below Rodriguez.

Anyway, just felt like thinking about some non-winter meetings stuff.

Yeah, upon hearing last Friday's news, I decided to attend my first home finale in the Phone Booth Era.

I'm sitting up in 312.

Who else is going tonight, and how much better are your tickets than mine? :)

If anyone posted this I just missed it, sorry...though I tend to check this site quite often and don't remember seeing it.

"The Fool" from the Chronicle wrote a fun article about Candlestick and the current state of the Giants.

Again, sorry if its been posted, but for anyone who hasn't read it, its totally worth it.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2007/08/14/fool517.DTL&hw=candlestick+Fool+Pigg y&sn=003&sc=1000

So, I don't know a hell of a lot about players moving from one position to another. But Ortmeier is pretty tall and athletic, and seems like he could learn first pretty well.

I've seen that he's started there in Fresno once or twice (btw, I want to thank Steve for his daily updates. Truely great to have). Given our plethora of outfielders, could we make him into a starting 1b?

He hit decently when he was up earlier this year, would it be worth giving him a shot there if we don't re-sign Klesko?

So, I've decided to part ways with Washington, DC. Its been a good six years, but its time to go on.

What I'm coming to realize is that although I was raised in SF, I left after high school, and have spent the majority of my time since in DC.

While I know a great deal about SF, the area I lack in is the social scene. Sure I know a little, but, well, not a hell of a lot.

So for a 24 year old who likes to have fun, anyone feel like giving me some tips?

Bear in mind that with one or two exceptions, I'll have to rebuild a friend base from scratch.

Thanks folks.

So I get home lastnight, long day at work, just want to relax. Come 10:15 (stupid east coast), I turn on the game, and within 5 min., well, rough first inning by Morris...

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Some excerpts from the official:

"As expected, the Giants optioned left-hander Jonathan Sanchez to Triple-A Fresno to clear roster room for right-hander Russ Ortiz, who was activated from the 15-day disabled list and joined the bullpen Monday."

"Manager Bruce Bochy said that Sanchez likely will pitch two or more innings of relief every two or three days to give the 24-year-old a chance to gain consistency, a regimen similar to one followed by Fresno left-hander Pat Misch."

"Bochy reiterated that although the organization still envisions Sanchez as a starter in the future, he'll likely remain a reliever this season."

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So, I'm going to the Baltimore v Boston game tonight.  It'll be the first time I've gone to see a game specifically because the lady I'm interested in loves one of the teams (and they're not the Giants).

Anyone here have any funny/horror storries of something like this? Or of just dating a Red Sox fan in general?

Figured it could be worth a laugh.

But the guy who runs the Nats blog took the time to do an amazing summary of another Jackie Robinson-era integration story.

Figured some people around here might be interested.

http://www.federalbaseball.com/story/2007/4/15/203310/068#1

Hi everyone. I just joined...I grew up as a SF Giants fan, but have lived in DC for a few years now, and love the game in general.

That being said, anyone feel like giving me a rundown of the way things are? Like, how's the farm system, who're good prospects, favorite/least favorite current nats, etc?

Thanks a bunch.

I live in DC, and catch a fair amount of Nats games. They're even worse than the giants, but do have some fun young hitting.

So, question is, would I be cheating on McC/Giants by participating in their blog? I'm unemployed, so need a steady streem of baseball info.

Advice/opinions welcome

So I just went to my first non-giants opening day ever, Nationals vs. Mariners. The D-train looked pretty good, and so did R. Zimmerman...

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It seems people are worried about this year's team being as bad as last year's. But, Offensivly speaking...I'm not seeing it

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