In the search for a catcher who can't remember disco and defensive flexibility, I came across this blog posting from Yahoo, which reminded me of Doumit's really good 2008 season and the Gigantes pre-existing relationship with Pittsburgh.  Now we all know that Dave Littlefield left Brian Sabean's # on the speed-dial (see Schmidt, Jason) so would something like this be an ok stopgap until Buster's ready in the eyes of the Sabean?  He's under contract for 2 more years (something Sabean said was the limit on a catcher),  on the right side of 30, and since he's coming off a "down year" (probably after realizing he was stuck playing for the pirates for the rest of the year) he could come at a decent price.  So what is that price and would we be willing pay it?

So I've been driving a cab for almost a year now and I've taken to mounting my flip ultraHD on the dashboard of my car, and I've taken a bunch of footage.  My problem is that I have almost no video editing skills to go with my filming ambition.  Is anyone interested in a new video project to waste some time on, or to teach me how to waste some time on a video project?  If anyone is a student & wants an internship, I'd be happy to fudge a few details for you.  Here's an example of the video, along with my youtube screen name so you can take a peak at the rest of the videos I've uploaded.

So this shouldn't be bugging me so much since we all know that Bud is part cybernetic organism, and will live until 2351 (long enough for the frozen head of Richard Nixon to resume the office of the presidency), but assuming a tragedy occurs or medical science has it in for former used car salesmen, who takes the reigns after Senor Selig?  I'd always hoped that Bob Costas or Peter Gammons would take the job, but as Bud gets older (he's 75 right now), I don't see either of them reaching for the job.  If Jorge Bush hadn't completed turked the country like a syphilitic bear he might have been an option, so after those 3, the choices aren't jumping off the page.  So who do you think?  Cal Ripken?  Would he want it?  Tony Gwynn's fat and not pasty white so he'd probably not be a top choice by the owners.  Nolan Ryan seems happy to run the Rangers.  I can't see an agent or a GM sliding into the spot, and what owner would want the job?

There's a 99% chance he's the guy who dictate the 2010 season for the San Francisco Giants.  As far as I can tall he's had the Giants' ear for a long time.  His bio doesn't blow me away.  Most recently as the man who conned Brian Sabean out of $86 million dollars in contracts to Aaron Rowand, Randy Winn, and Bobby Howry.

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Does anyone know of good SF Giants podcasts (fan created or otherwise) out there?  I download most everything that KNBR has to offer, but that's not never really enough.  I've been meaning to start podcasting again, but I'm working 50+ hours a week now and it's hard to motivate.  I was also wondering if there's been replacement for Audioblogger (basically a free service that you call and record a message and it's emailed to you in mp3 format), or something similar that emails you a transcription of what you record.  Please include links if you have any suggestions.

I like to think of myself as a reigning king (or some level of duke) of the OT posts.  I like them, I like knowing McC posters views on normalish stuff because they seem to be rationed and intelligent folks.  That being said, please put the simple OT in the beginning of your fanpost (retroactively if needed).  This is meant for not just Noobs but established lurkers as well. 

On an unrelated note, how about Matt Cain for Prince Fielder and JJ Hardy?  I heard that the brewers are worried about them hitting arbitration.

There's no way I'm going to get cerebral or mathematical for this post, so with that being said, what's your predictions for the 2009 Gigantes?  For this post, let's assume the roster isn't going to change.  Put a gun to my head and I'd probably say a record of 80-82.  For what it's worth, 80-82 would probably be good enough for 2nd place.  So amaze me people.

Just wanted to pass along details on my first week of driving a cab in SF.  First I haven't been murdered, robbed, or arrested.  Second, I drove my first HIV Positive meth-addict to the Tenderloin and back so he could score tweak from the El Salvadorean dealers and didn't get stiffed on the bill.  I decided that I need to print up business cards and I'm going to do that this weekend.  I notice people have really low expectations of cabbies and apparently opening the door for them, loading/unloading groceries, asking them what route they want me to take, or checking for left behind belongings are all things they are not prepared to see.  I gave the Big O a ride to SFO Tuesday morning (bright and early), and met him, his wife, and daughter and they seem like nice normal and bright people.  Anyone with any questions should feel free to ask or check out my ghetto website.  BTW if anyone wants to help me do something nicer/newer/more user friendly, I'm open to help and I might even be able to find some money or something else for that help.

So Hanukkah is upon us and Christmas is rearing it's ugly head, and I'm wondering what the rest of my chosen peoples do when their family are away.  I'll be going to my gf's house for the 3rd year now and still don't really get this whole Christmas thing.  Over the past three years  I've felt like a stranger in a strange land an ambassador or a foreign diplomat, who is only there on observer status.  Anywho enough about me, what about the rest of the flock?  Chinese and a movie?  Indian food and comic books?  Middle Eastern food and a marathon session of Counterstrike?

So it's official, I'm a taxi cab driver...A cabbie, a taxi man, or a hack.  You can call me whatever you want, just call me.  Let me say that this is officially a shameless play on your sense of loyalty and comradery, so don't flip out and call for bannination for me ok?  If for whatever reason, you or anyone you know is in need of a cab this weekend (roughly 8am - 5pm), or anytime else, check out my website for scheduling info.  We can talk about the glories of Lil Money, the AnVil or Timmy and you can ridicule me in person about my horrible postings and trade proposals (not to mention moving in the fences for more DINGERS!), or even just relax listening to your favorite Melissa Ethridge track on your Ipod nanotouchphone.  So come one, come all and ride the friendly streets!