SB Nation User Blog: Viva Gigantes

OMG!! The WINNING COMBO!

Viva Gigantes — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:29:04 -0000

So while conducting some very rudimentary, non Fangraphs quantum calculations analysis, I have come to the following conclusions that Bochy is hereby ordered to read and abide by:

Rowand was 25-73 (.342) w/ 4 HRs batting 7th before todays suckfest. He went 1-3 today, so he still has a decent average at #7 spot, but left 2 RISP.

Winn's best position is #5, where he is 30 for 87 (.345). Went 3-5 today in #5 spot...I like him here! Garko behind him is apparently not a good idea.

I like Velez in the leadoff spot (NEEDS to learn to steal), but after yesterday's performance I found an interesting fact: he's batting .156 (5-32) when playing 2B. Started at 2B, 0-5 today. Freddy come back! Velez only hits well playing the OF.

I initially thought I'd go with a Pablo - Nate 3-4 so Pablo would get him more ABs (and because Nate is hitting .471 at cleanup), but I can handle Nate then Pablo. All of Pablo's HRs minus one have come at the 3rd slot, but batting cleanup you can't complain about his .455 avg.

I think this is the winning combo. Bochy, stop using your huge French brain and just go with logic. And for fricks sake, stop removing Nate from the lineup. Just stop. I say Nate ends season over .310 if given daily opportunities. But here it is, my lineup of guaranteed victory!

Velez (OF!!!!!!!!)
Sanchez (2B)
Nate (OF)
Pablo (3B)
Winn (OF)
Molina (C)
Garko (1B) (away ONLY..4-30 at home) (Ishikawa at AT&T ONLY .349 at home!)
Renteria (.362 batting 8th spot)or Uribe (.325 in 8th spot) (SS)

Giants "Fan Appreciation Night" Tonight!

Viva Gigantes — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:40:59 -0000

Come on out to the ballpark this Sunday, July 5th for an awesome time! There will be fireworks, live music, and two lucky fans will receive a Tim Lincecum autographed Fred Lewis and Rich Aurilia!** Plus a third lucky fan will get a brand new-looking Fred Lewis fielder's glove...used in 64 games, yet it looks like its never caught a ball! Bring the family!

** No givesies backsies. Winner will be responsible for payout of remainder of contract.

Trading away the future?

Viva Gigantes — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:49:45 -0000

I keep seeing trade possibilities with people saying Posey, Villalona, Bumgarner, and Alderson (w/ random mentions of Guzman and Crawford) are the only ones off limits. But we have some other players kicking @ss I'd really hate to see go. Was wondering if I'm the only one apprehensive about getting rid of some awesome prospects. If they played last night I also included their stats:

Bowker: 1-4, batting .415 last ten games. Hitting .352 w/ 14 HRs

Roger Kieschnick (OF): 3-5, 2 HRs (15). He's 18 for last 38 (.474) w/ 6 HRs.

Thomas Neal (OF): 2-5, batting .342 this year w/ 13 HRs and 1.022 OPS

Garrett Broshius: W (6-1) 8IP, 1R (unearned), 4H, 5K, 0 BB

Daniel Runzler: 1 IP, 3 Ks. In 33.1 IP w/ August and SJ this year the dude has given up 11 hits, 2 ER, has 55Ks, and 14 BBs. Players are batting .099 against him

Are people really ready to move any of these for a player the likes of Uggla or Holliday??

Regardless of a trade, all of these players seem to be ready for a move to the next level.