SB Nation User Blog: groug

Jon Heyman on the Cain for Fielder & Hardy rumors

groug — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:09:09 -0000

Jon Heyman on the Cain for Fielder & Hardy rumors

• A Brewers official shot down the Internet rumor that had them possibly trading Prince Fielder and J.J. Hardy and a third player for Giants pitcher Matt Cain. Not that I really needed to hear that denial first-hand, as it wouldn't be an especially good move to trade either player straight-up for Cain. Hardy looked terrific in the playoffs, by the way.

MLB Trade Rumors: Giants Offseason Outlook

groug — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:49:35 -0000

MLB Trade Rumors: Giants Offseason Outlook

I expect this to be a FanPost by the end of the day.

Free ticket for 8/20

groug — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:38:51 -0000

So, through the generosity of the Mayor of 311, I came into possession of two tickets for tomorrow's game. As I attended tonight's game for free (thanks Kitspool!), I figured I should give some McCoven member a chance to spend tomorrow with my charming and attractive self (it's true - ask Kitspool!*)

So, first person to ask for it gets a free ticket to tomorrow's game in seats which are presumably awesome (awesome enough for Baron and jponry, anyway). Supplies are limited Act today Goofus will not be dancing nearby etc etc.

*Kitspool, please lie.

OTish: Shut up, Joe Buck

groug — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:48:48 -0000

OTish: Shut up, Joe Buck

This dude is a dick.

Velez down, Denker up

groug — Wed, 21 May 2008 04:04:37 -0000

They're saying it on the postgame wrap right now. It looks like Eugenio "One tool" Velez was sent down to Fresno and Denker was called up.

As much as I wanted Velez gone, I don't know if Denker should be called up this soon. I'd rather he got a full year in at Fresno before getting up to the majors and having the opportunity to sit on the bench for several games at a time.

Still: Goodbye Eugenio. Hello Travis.

Your thoughts, McCovey Chronicles readers? Other than "How much of this post was padding to get to 75 words?" (Hint: A Lot)

Speed And Defense!

groug — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:41:37 -0000

Speed And Defense!

No? Just speed?

Okay.

Jeff Pearlman Also Hates Will Clark

groug — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:41:35 -0000

Jeff Pearlman Also Hates Will Clark

Coming up next: one time, Rey Sanchez didn't tip at a bar!

I don't like to throw around words like evil (Yes, this is a Dodgers post)

groug — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:32:45 -0000

But the Dodgers are evil. Usually I just take this rivalry stuff as a joke, but that is absolutely incredible and ridiculous.

Assuming this is true, which looks pretty likely from that post, what the hell is wrong with these people and this organization? The team I root for might suck (Bengie Molina's 60-HR pace notwithstanding), but at least I don't support that.

Comments? Vomiting? Any idea what they could possibly be thinking? Comments about how I'm incredibly self-righteous and the Giants do that too and so it's not that bad (it will still be that bad)?

Managers

groug — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 07:44:14 -0000

So, mostly because I'm not really in the mood right now to read the All Crede All The Time This Is KCBS thing that will inevitably last until spring training, I ask you, faithful McCovey Chronicles reader, what managers do you like? What managers do you not like? What do you notice about managers? What do you think a manager does that gets largely ignored? Here, in this diary, you can opine for Manny Acta or laugh at Jim Tracy. You can acknowledge Joe Torre's calm demeanor but still think that in New York he was a product of his players. You can say all my examples are stupid and I'm a stupid moron and I have a big butt and my butt smells and I like to kiss my own butt.

Just, for the love of God, give me something to think about besides Joe Crede at third base for the Giants.

Temporary Gameday Thread 6/10

groug — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:15:04 -0000

Giants/A's.

Cain Sucks.

Natto is out of position.